EP2105658A1 - Leuchtmodul und Rahmen - Google Patents

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EP2105658A1
EP2105658A1 EP09156544A EP09156544A EP2105658A1 EP 2105658 A1 EP2105658 A1 EP 2105658A1 EP 09156544 A EP09156544 A EP 09156544A EP 09156544 A EP09156544 A EP 09156544A EP 2105658 A1 EP2105658 A1 EP 2105658A1
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Jürgen Lambrechts
Ward De Ketelaere
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • F21V21/025Elongated bases having a U-shaped cross section

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  • the invention relates to a light fitting module which is fastenable in a fitting frame.
  • Such a light fitting module is generally known.
  • an option is to arrange fitting frames, such as channel sections, in which various light fitting modules are fastenable, in or against the ceiling.
  • Such a light fitting module may for instance be a spotlight, but also a lamp with diffusor or a blind plate.
  • a modular lighting system can thus be obtained which can be simply adjusted to the wishes of the customer and/or the space to be lighted.
  • a drawback of the known light fitting modules is that it is complex and labor intensive to fasten them in the fitting frame. Furthermore, during mounting and/or demounting, fingerprints may be left on the light fitting modules, which is undesired from an aesthetic point of view. On the other hand, the use of gloves, which prevent the above effect, is naturally difficult and laborious from a fitter's point of view.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a light fitting module which obviates at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages.
  • the invention provides a light fitting module which is fastenable in a fitting frame, wherein the light fitting module comprises a locking module which is provided with a manually operable locking arm which is adjustable between a stable release position in which the locking arm releases the light fitting module for mounting and/or demounting in the fitting frame, and a stable locking position in which the locking arm locks the light fitting module in the fitting frame.
  • the light fitting module By providing the light fitting module with a locking module having a locking arm which is manually adjustable between a stable release position and a stable locking position, the light fitting module can in a simple manner be mounted relatively fast and easily in the fitting frame. Also, based on the position of the locking arm, it can be perceived whether the light fitting module is locked in the fitting frame or not, which can facilitate a final check after mounting of the light fitting module. Furthermore, the light fitting module can also be easily demounted. Both during mounting and during demounting, contact with the light fitting module proper can be avoided, which can signify an important advantage from an aesthetic point of view.
  • the light fitting module In the locking position, the light fitting module is locked to the fitting frame, such that the module is firmly anchored and does not fall from the fitting frame, so that the module could uncouple only upon application of a relatively major external force.
  • the coupling between the module and the fitting frame is removed to such an extent that the module can easily be taken out of the fitting frame, also upon application of a relatively minor external force, for instance a limited pull force.
  • the demounting process is simplified considerably. Taking out the module is then done in the release position by manually removing the relatively weak coupling between module and frame. In the release position, the module can be relatively easily pulled from the frame. Thus, bringing the locking arm into the release position and actually taking out the light fitting module can be carried out separately. As a result, during mounting and demounting, actions can take place in succession rather than simultaneously. Thus, mounting and/or demounting can be carried out by a small number of persons, in principle even by one person. Thus, a construction is obtained by which both a reliable, firm anchorage between light fitting module and fitting frame, and an easily practicable mounting and/or demounting can be realized.
  • the locking arm can be set in the desired position, after which the fitter advantageously has the hand free for other activities, without the locking arm adjusting of its own motion to a different position less desired at that time.
  • the locking arm can be pivotably fastened to the light fitting module.
  • the locking arm may also be slidably fastened to the light fitting modules.
  • the light fitting module can be mounted in the fitting frame relatively easily without tools.
  • the locking arm can be brought in the locking position without bearing the whole weight of the module.
  • the module can also be designed without elastic element.
  • the elastic element By designing the elastic element as a spring, the elastic element and/or the locking arm can be constructed in a relatively simple manner.
  • the spring is designed as a leaf spring but the spring may also be designed as a linear spring, a torsion spring or a springing lip.
  • the elastic element comprises a relatively stiff body and a resilient body to provide the spring action.
  • the elastic element By providing the locking arm with a catch for fixing the elastic element in the locking position, the elastic element can be made of relatively light design. This is because in the locking position the light fitting module can be fixed in the channel section in that the catch of the locking arm blocks the spring action of the elastic element. As the catch then takes over the function of the elastic element, the necessary spring force of the elastic element is relatively small, which enables a light design of the elastic element without loss of function.
  • the locking module can be made of relatively thin and yet robust design.
  • an opening there may also be provided a guide in which the locking arm engages.
  • the locking arm may be provided with a protrusion which engages in a guide of the elastic element.
  • the locking arm By providing the locking arm with an operating element for manually operating the locking arm for adjusting the locking arm between the release position and the locking position, the light fitting module can be fastened in the fitting frame relatively easily without tools. As a result, mounting and fastening of the light fitting module can be carried out relatively fast.
  • the operating element may be designed as an operating projection.
  • the operating element comprises a hook, eye or grip to engage the locking arm.
  • the locking arm may be provided with an operating element that can only be operated with an instrument, so that the locking arm can be concealed from view more easily. Moreover, operation of the arm can then, in principle, be reserved to professional users.
  • the locking module can be constructed as a separate part which, in principle, can be fastened on any light fitting module. This can enhance the flexibility in use of the locking module and/or of the light fitting module. Alternatively, the locking module is fastened to the light fitting module directly, without intermediacy of a mounting frame.
  • the elastic element can be fastened to the mounting frame.
  • the locking arm additionally comprises the elastic element, so that the locking module can be designed as a compact separate part.
  • the elastic element may also be fastened differently, for instance directly, to the light fitting module.
  • the locking module By arranging for the locking module in the locking position to cooperate with the fitting frame for laterally fixing a sidewall of the fitting frame, yielding of the sidewall of the fitting frame in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the fitting frame can be prevented. As a result, the construction of the fitting frame can be simplified and be made of less stiff design. Also, in the locking position of the locking arm, the locking module can cooperate with the fitting frame to fix an intermediate distance between sidewalls of the fitting frame, thereby preventing the light fitting module from falling out of the fitting frame. In a simpler embodiment, there is no provision or a different provision for a fixation of a sidewall or an interspace between sidewalls.
  • the mounting frame cooperates with the fitting frame for laterally fixing sidewalls of the fitting frame.
  • the locking arm in the locking position is substantially completely folded into the fitting frame.
  • a fitting frame with light fitting module having a relatively level finish can be obtained, with external disturbances in the aspect of the locking module being practically absent.
  • possible fingerprints on the locking arm and/or dirt distortions are out of sight in the locking position.
  • Fig. 1 shows a locking module 1 of a light fitting module according to the invention which can be fastened to a light fitting module 2 as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 .
  • the light fitting module 2 may be designed as a diffusor plate, shown in Fig. 3 , or the light fitting module may be designed as a lamp with a reflector (shown in Fig. 4 ).
  • the light fitting module may for instance be designed as a spotlight, a blind plate or as an optic.
  • the locking module 1 is connected with the light fitting module 2 via a mounting frame 3.
  • the light fitting module 2 is fastenable in a fitting frame designed as a channel section 4.
  • the channel section 4 can be mounted in or against the ceiling. Also, the channel section 4 can be designed in a wall or axle pendant mounting.
  • the locking module 1 comprises a locking arm 5 which is adjustable between a stable release position in which the locking arm 5 releases the light fitting module 2 for mounting and/or demounting in the channel section 4 and a stable locking position in which the locking arm 5 locks the light fitting module 2 in the channel section 4.
  • the locking module 1 with the locking arm 5 in the release position is shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the locking module 2 with the locking arm 5 in the locking position is shown in Fig. 2 .
  • the light fitting module 2 can be mounted in the channel section 4 and locked in a simple manner. Moreover, it can be perceived relatively easily whether the light fitting module 2 is locked in the channel section 4.
  • 'stable' is understood to denote that the locking arm remains in the release position or the locking position without autonomously adjusting therefrom to a different position.
  • release position and the locking position form a stable, static position.
  • a light fitting module 2 can comprise a plurality of locking modules 1. Also, a single locking module 1 may be provided with different locking arms 5. Thus, for instance, in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 a locking module 1 is shown which is provided with a locking arm 5 on both sides of the mounting frame 3.
  • the locking arm 5 is pivotably fastened to the light fitting module 2 via the mounting frame 3.
  • the locking arm 5 may also be slidably fastened to the light fitting module 2.
  • the locking arm 5 may also be connected directly to the light fitting module 2.
  • the locking module 1 could be designed as an integral part of the light fitting module 2.
  • the locking module 1 comprises an elastic element 6 for cooperation with the locking arm 5, the elastic element 6 being configured for clamping engagement in the channel section 4.
  • Fig. 4 shows a locking arm 5 in the release position and a locking arm 5 on the opposite side of the channel section 4 in the locking position.
  • the elastic element 6 engages through the spring force behind a tooth 7 of the channel section 4.
  • the light fitting module 2 can be mounted in the channel section 4.
  • the elastic element 6 is designed as a spring 6; in this exemplary embodiment the spring is designed as a leaf spring.
  • the locking arm 5 is provided with a catch 8 for fixing the elastic element.
  • the elastic element 6 can be made of relatively light design.
  • the elastic element 6 can be made sufficiently elastic for the light fitting module 2, in the release position, to be mounted in the channel section 4. Via the catch 8 the spring action can be blocked in the release position, so that the catch 8 contributes to the locking of the light fitting module 2.
  • the elastic element 6 has an opening 9 through which the catch 8 engages in the locking position.
  • the spring action of the elastic element 6 can be blocked better, so that the locking module 1 can be made of relatively robust and thin design.
  • the catch 8 engages through the opening 9 in the release position as well.
  • the locking module 1 can be made of more reliable design, in that a situation can be prevented where the catch 8, when adjusting the locking arm from the release position to the locking position, for instance, cannot engage through the opening 9.
  • a situation can be prevented where the catch 8, when adjusting the locking arm 5 from the locking position to the release position, is hooked in the locking position.
  • the locking module 1 can optionally be made of still more compact design.
  • a guide means may be provided on the locking arm 5, which is guided in a guideway on the elastic element 6.
  • a protrusion for instance a lug
  • a groove on an elastic element 6.
  • the locking arm 5 as for instance shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 , is provided with an operating projection 10 for manually operating the locking arm 5 for adjusting the locking arm 5 between the release position and the locking position.
  • the locking arm 5 can be engaged by hand in a simple manner, and no tool is needed, for instance, to mount and lock the light fitting module 2 in the channel section 4.
  • the locking arm 5 can be engaged and be adjusted from the locking position to the release position, so that the spring action is released and the light fitting module 2 can be taken out of the channel section 4.
  • Fig. 4 shows a locking module 1 where, in the locking position, the locking arm 5 is folded practically completely into the channel section 4. In this way, elegantly, the locking arm 5 can be concealed from view. Only the operating projection 10 of the locking arm 5 remains visible and accessible to allow the locking arm 5 to be operated and returned into the release position, for instance when the light fitting module 2 is taken out of the channel section 4.
  • the light fitting module 2 can be provided with a locking module 1.
  • This locking module 1 can be a separate part which can be fastened to the light fitting module 2 for instance through a screw, clamp, snap or punch connection. Also, the locking module 1 may be designed as an integral part of the light fitting module 2.
  • the light fitting module 2 For mounting of the light fitting module 2 in the channel section 4, the light fitting module 2 is provided with a locking module 1.
  • the locking arm 5 of the locking module 1 is brought into the release position.
  • the light fitting module 2 can now be mounted in the channel section 4.
  • the locking module 1 is provided with an elastic element 6, this elastic element 6 cooperates with the channel section 4, preferably with a tooth 7 of the channel section 4.
  • the locking module 1 can also be designed without elastic element 6.
  • the locking arm 5 may be provided at one end with, for instance, a projection which in the locking position cooperates with for instance the tooth 7 of the channel section 4.
  • the locking arm 5 In the locking position, the locking arm 5 is accommodated practically completely in the channel section 4, and only the operating projection 10 will remain accessible.
  • the light fitting module 2 is now locked in the channel section 4.
  • the channel section 4 with light fitting module 2 can thus be given a relatively level finish in an aesthetic manner.
  • the locking module 1 in the locking position of the locking arm 5 can cooperate with for instance a section hook of the channel section 4 to prevent lateral yield of sidewalls of the channel section 4.
  • the channel section can be fixed sideways, in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction, for instance when the locking arm 5 is provided at one end with a projection which in the locking position cooperates with, for instance, the tooth 7 of the channel section.
  • the mounting frame 3 may hook, for instance via a protrusion or an extension of the mounting frame 3, behind a section hook, so that lateral confinement of the channel section 4 can be achieved.
  • the locking arm 5 may also be designed as a lever.
  • the elastic element 6 may be made, for instance, of lighter design, in that an arm of the lever can, for instance, support the elastic element 6 in the spring action in the release position.
  • the locking arm may be designed as a separate part which can for instance be fastened directly onto a light fitting module, for instance through punching, snap-fitting or screwing.
  • the elastic element 6 may be designed not only as a leaf spring but also, for instance, as a resilient lip or a resilient hook.
  • a torsion spring or a linear spring is also possible.
  • the fitting frame may be designed not as a channel section but differently, for instance as a substantially rectangular block which on a long side comprises a receiving space for receiving one or a plurality of light fitting modules.
  • the rectangular block may be manufactured from sheet steel, formed as a folded section or as a beam in which openings are provided for cooperation with the locking arm.

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EP4199271A1 (de) * 2021-12-17 2023-06-21 Wieland Electric GmbH Haltevorrichtung für kontaktierungsvorrichtungen

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GB2171786A (en) * 1985-03-02 1986-09-03 Graham John Williamson Securing fluorescent tube light fitting to lighting track
GB2198225A (en) * 1986-10-29 1988-06-08 Contact Lighting Limited Lighting unit
DE4334413A1 (de) * 1993-09-10 1995-03-23 Fraenkische Leuchten Gmbh Verbindungsvorrichtung für mehrteilige Leuchten, insbesondere Leuchten mit mindestens einer Leuchtstofflampe
DE29519800U1 (de) 1995-12-13 1996-02-08 RIDI-Leuchten GmbH, 72417 Jungingen Riegelverbindung für Leuchten
EP0826919A2 (de) * 1996-08-26 1998-03-04 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Leuchte
EP1801495A2 (de) * 2005-12-22 2007-06-27 Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH Haltevorrichtung für Bauteile

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GB2171786A (en) * 1985-03-02 1986-09-03 Graham John Williamson Securing fluorescent tube light fitting to lighting track
GB2198225A (en) * 1986-10-29 1988-06-08 Contact Lighting Limited Lighting unit
DE4334413A1 (de) * 1993-09-10 1995-03-23 Fraenkische Leuchten Gmbh Verbindungsvorrichtung für mehrteilige Leuchten, insbesondere Leuchten mit mindestens einer Leuchtstofflampe
DE29519800U1 (de) 1995-12-13 1996-02-08 RIDI-Leuchten GmbH, 72417 Jungingen Riegelverbindung für Leuchten
EP0826919A2 (de) * 1996-08-26 1998-03-04 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Leuchte
EP1801495A2 (de) * 2005-12-22 2007-06-27 Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH Haltevorrichtung für Bauteile

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EP4199271A1 (de) * 2021-12-17 2023-06-21 Wieland Electric GmbH Haltevorrichtung für kontaktierungsvorrichtungen

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