EP2368404A1

EP2368404A1 - Multifunctional supply element

Info

Publication number: EP2368404A1
Application number: EP09804258A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jiri Burda
Original assignee: Burda Jiri
Current assignee: Burda Jiri
Priority date: 2008-11-20
Filing date: 2009-11-20
Publication date: 2011-09-28
Anticipated expiration: 2029-11-20
Also published as: EP2368404B1; JP5574125B2; DE112009000288A5; KR20110088584A; CN102273314A; HRP20180605T1; PT2368404T; DK2368404T3; ES2666231T3; JP2012509561A; PL2368404T3; AU2009317226A1; BRPI0916087A2; AU2009317226B2; WO2010058000A1; HK1164622A1; DE202009011006U1; NZ592947A; CN102273314B; MX2011005305A

Abstract

The invention relates to a multifunctional supply element comprising various functional elements for emitting heat, light beams or audio or video information. The known supply elements comprise thermal radiators and lighting elements that are disposed in separate housings or in a common housing. To increase the attractiveness and flexibility, the invention proposes that, first of all, other types of functional elements, such as water spray elements, loudspeakers, and display devices be connected to the support of the supply element rigidly or rotatably and secondly, that the individual functional elements be fed from a universal bus system so that any of the functionalities can be connected to the respective connections.

Description

description

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL POWER SUPPLY Technical area

The invention relates to a multi-functional supply element, in particular for lighting, heating, air conditioning, sound and / or supply of information within a closed space or an open-air area.

In particular, the invention also relates to a supply element with a heating element in the form of a housing or in a housing part integrated heat radiator and at least one further functional element in the form of a speaker, a water-emitting cooling element or a luminous element. Furthermore, the invention relates to a light heat radiator with a support and in each case at least one, arranged on the support, light-emitting light emitting element and a heat radiation emitting heating element.

State of the art

Combined supply elements of this type are known as lighting and heating elements from EP 1530404 A. In the light heat radiator described therein, a central housing is provided which contains an infrared radiator in the form of a long drawn rod. On both sides of this housing, pivotally connected to the housing, a lamp housing is provided, each having a halogen lamp. These combined light heat radiators have the advantage that not only heat but also light can be connected with an installation at the same time, whereby such light heat radiator combinations are preferably used in the field of gastronomy, in the domestic patio area or on balconies.

Despite these advantages, the known light heat radiators have a certain disadvantage in terms of their installation location or flexibility. For example, there must be an area or straight-line mounting edge along which the long-drawn light heat radiator can be mounted. Furthermore, the attractiveness of known light heat radiator in view of competing simple models with a simple housing in which a heating element or a gas burner is located, often not high enough. Thus, the use of the known combined light heat radiator in some places can be difficult, for example in tents, under awnings or in round pavilions.

Also, it is often desirable that supply elements with

Functional elements can be provided, the effect of which extends not only laterally or downwardly, but also, for example, as a light or heat source rather centrally or radially outward radiating in a room can be placed.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a multi-functional

Provide supply element of the type mentioned above, which is as flexible as possible positionable in a room and thereby has additional functions as possible, so that more Kaufanreize can be created. A second object of the invention is to provide a multi-functional supply element which, by using the different types of functional elements and their flexible arrangement on the supply element, has the widest possible variety of functions.

The first object is achieved according to the invention by a multi-functional lighting and heating element according to claim 1. The further object is achieved by a supply element according to one of claims 2 or 3, the dependent claims describe advantageous developments for further solution of both tasks.

Due to the inventive design of the multi-functional as a lighting or heating element formed supply element can now be used on the one hand, the carrier, which has lighting or heating modules in addition to other types of functional elements. A further development of the support of the supply element allows, on the other hand, that the supply element suspended in a room or on a wall or Mast can be attached. For this purpose, the carrier is designed as a pedestal or suspension means, for example in the form of a hanging traffic light, so that the supply element is constructed and usable in the manner of a standing or hanging lamp.

In the simplest case, an inventive supply element consists of a module that has two different functions. While the combination of light and heat radiators is already known in the above-mentioned prior art, supply modules that have one or more heating elements that can be combined with cooling devices, in particular with spray elements for spraying cooling steam or atomized water. Such a simple supply element can be provided within a housing, which can be fastened to a wall or a ceiling via a fastening device.

But especially preferred is the combination with others

Functional modules that are arranged together on a support. Thus, all function modules can be mounted together via a common attachment and optionally be supplied via a common bus system. The combination of heating elements and cooling elements in a supply element is particularly interesting for use under awnings, parasols, tents or terraces, where the supply elements can be arranged and fixed to the respective support rod or a central mast.

Hereinafter, the advantages of the invention will be described in particular with reference to a supply element, which is composed of different functional elements, which are arranged on a common carrier, which is formed so that the supply element is in the form of a Heizampel. However, this combination is only an example, it is also combinations with all other types of functional elements than the functional elements described here for constructing a multi-functional element, in particular based on the illumination or heating function or a cooling function can be used, which can be put together on the carrier to various basic shapes.

In particular, the heat radiator with the aforementioned element for spraying nebulized water, which provides the Verdunstungsentahlpie for cooling, and / or connected to a speaker and / or a lighting element.

The fastener may be a stainless steel rod or a rod made of another material in a preferred, particularly high-quality design of the combined light heat radiator. The rod may be formed as a telescopic rod, so that the light heat radiator is vertically adjustable. These

Telescopic rod function can also be driven by an electric motor, so that even at high rooms, for example via a radio remote control, a height adjustment can be done.

A simpler or rustic-looking embodiment of the combined light-heat radiator, however, can be suspended on conventional traction means, such as a chain or a wire rope. The power supply for the power supply of the lighting element or the heating element with the necessary voltage preferably runs along the elongated fastener to which the carrier is attached.

Of course, the fastening means may also be formed by a plurality of rods or traction means, which depend, for example, V-shaped or in the manner of an inverted tripod from the ceiling. The latter embodiment is preferably considered when either no ceiling is present or the ceiling is not suitable to absorb appropriate forces.

Preferably, the carrier is polygonal and then has three or more corner regions as "corners" in the context of this invention, these corners can of course be rounded .. At these corners then further functional elements could be arranged, for example, at least Some functional elements may be provided as lighting elements in some of the corners .These functional elements can also be rotated or pivoted there as well as at the other positions on the carrier be hinged, so that the functionality can be further increased. As an alternative to the luminous elements, the described water-spraying cooling elements can also be provided at the corners.

Furthermore, all functional elements can be extendable via telecosystems, so be pulled away from the actual attachment point. Easy-to-use fasteners and standardized connection systems make it possible to realize quick assembly and interchangeability of the functional elements, also in the respective type used.

In a particularly attractive embodiment of the combined

Light heat radiator light elements are arranged at all corners of the example of a triangular carrier, which may have a separate lamp housing. The lamp housing, for example, a halogen or multiple halogen lamps have, wherein the radiator itself or the lamp housing itself can be designed to be rotatable or pivotable. Of course, the luminous intensity can be adjustable via a corresponding dimmer, if such a function is desired.

Along the edges of the carrier between two opposite corners then the heating element is arranged. Again, all edges can be provided with a heating element or heating elements are arranged only in some places. Heating elements preferably have a housing which has infrared radiation emitting heating rods in its interior. These housings are generally known and are usually designed as a reflector, which carries the rods arranged in the reflector, wherein the reflector itself is covered by protective grating, so that it is possible to avoid touching the heating rods by persons or by fluttering around. These housings can either be fastened to the carrier itself or, if they are arranged between two luminous elements, can also be fastened to the luminous elements themselves, which in turn are fastened to the carrier.

Preferably, the heating elements are rotatable or pivotable on the carrier or arranged between the two lighting elements. In this way, the radiation angle of the heating elements can be adjusted, so that, for example, depending on the size of the space to be irradiated different angles can be set. The adjustability of the radiation angle is particularly useful, although in the case of heating elements via a power control, the amount of heat can be adjusted, so that, for example, for more downwardly radiating heating elements in small rooms a small heat output is selected, while using the same combined light Heat radiator in a comparatively larger space with more spread radiation angles of the heat radiation, a larger power can be adjusted.

The adjustability of the radiation angle of both the heat radiation and the light in conjunction with the adjustability of the respective performance makes the combined light heat radiator universally applicable, so that it can be adapted to the respective sites.

Usually the supply element is hung in a room, i. it hangs from above from the ceiling or the edges of the walls. Alternatively, of course, the fastener may be extended downwards so that it can be supported on the ground. In this case, the supply element has substantially the form of a multi-functional heating mushroom or a floor lamp, here, as known in conventional Gasheizpilzen, an additional cover element which can protect the combined light heat radiator from the weather, which also serves as a reflector for the upward radiating heat can serve.

In complex systems, the adjustability of the functional elements, that is, for example, both the heating elements and the lighting elements, be driven by an electric motor. Here, in particular, offers a radio remote control, via which the radiation angle of the light or the heat radiation can be adjusted, which is particularly recommended when the supply element in a height is positioned, which prevents a manual adjustment or if there is a risk that due to the heated device, the radiation angle can be changed without the risk of combustion.

The light elements may be conventional lamps. Here, all forms of lamps can be applied, both the above-mentioned halogen headlights and classic energy-saving lamps can be used. The lighting elements can also have any type of reflectors, in particular the reflectors can additionally also assume a protective function against heat radiation if the lighting elements are arranged very close to heating elements. However, this protective function can alternatively be taken over by the housing of the heating element.

Alternatively, as an illuminating element and an advertising medium can be used, which has a background-lit, light transparent surface on which, for example, advertising can be attached. Such advertising media can be used in combination with normal lamps, so that the combined light heat radiator can take both an advertising function and a lighting function.

If the lighting of the room is otherwise ensured only advertising elements can be used, for example, allow a particularly effective placement of a brewery advertising within a catering operation. In this way, the combined light heat radiator receives an additional advertising function, which allows some users to finance the purchase of the device. At the same time, a function is ensured during the time when heating is not needed due to the external heat.

The combined light heat radiator may have additional components to increase the functionality. In a particularly preferred embodiment, for example, a loudspeaker is arranged in the region of the center of the carrier, via which either background music or announcements can be transmitted into the room. Also the Signal transmission for this loudspeaker preferably takes place via a feed line running parallel to the fastening means of the carrier.

As an alternative to the speakers and fans can be used, which provide a fan function during the summer, while in winter, the heating elements heat the room.

Additional fans can also be used to allow the rising, warm air in the room to flow down again, so that a continuous exchange between the colder indoor air in the lower part of the room and the heated air in the upper part of the room can. If the rotor blades of the fans cover the area of the heating elements, it must of course be ensured by means of appropriate spacing or corresponding materials that they are not damaged by the heating radiation.

Alternatively or in addition to the above-mentioned further functional elements, the light heat radiator may also have a water chiller. In particular, in regions where high outside temperatures prevail, a cooling performance may be required at high outdoor temperature. For this purpose, a water spray device can be provided which, like the loudspeaker, can be provided in the middle region of the carrier. Such a water sprayer can then spray water mist or fine water droplets, which evaporate in the warm outside air, so that the evaporation coldness in the room lowers, thus providing for room cooling.

Finally, with a further embodiment of the invention, the carrier itself may be a joint connected to the fastening means. This joint may on the one hand enable the support to be adjustable and fixable in its inclination, so that the light heat radiator can be adapted to different angles of the fastening means or the emission angle d of the overall system can be adjusted. Another possibility is that the carrier, for example, via an electric motor, is rotated, so that in particular when the thermal radiation is able to cover the entire space circumferentially, can be distributed continuously over the angular range. A modular supply element, such as a modular system with different types of functional element can be easily and easily implemented with the system according to the invention: For this purpose, modules are used as functional elements, which are arranged in parallel or behind each other in a row and at least partially have mutually different function , The function modules can also be selected in particular from the following type list (other functions can of course also be used):

[0033] Heating modules with at least one heat-emitting heat radiator,

Illumination modules with at least one light-emitting luminous element,

• PA modules with at least one loudspeaker,

• Display modules with at least one background-lit information surface or a display

• Cooling modules for the delivery of water vapor or mist

• Input modules for entering information

• Microphone or camera modules for recording information or room monitoring or

• Multifunction modules with a combination of some or all functions of the other function modules.

These functional modules thus formed are fed in the modular structure of the supply element, for example, via a central supply connection, are fed via the basis of this supply connection, the function modules with the necessary inputs for their function via supply lines of a bus system.

The supply connection is preferred with an external

Module connection, for example, connected to a building installation. The bus system has the necessary lines for supplying and powering all functional elements of the function modules. It extends through or along the carrier and can be connected via suitable interfaces with the functional elements.

In a preferred development of this modular Supply element, each output interface is designed so that it allows a connection with all supply lines of the supply line, so that each type of function modules can be connected to each output interface. If the functional element is not connected, that is to say a non-communicating interface, the interface can be designed so that lines, in particular water or steam lines, are automatically closed, as is known, for example, from pressure lines. Electrical connections can be automatically isolated, for example, via spring-out sleeves.

The connection of the functional elements to the supply connection can be carried out as in the German patent application 10 2008 055 585.1. The features of this patent application are therefore also to be applicable in connection with "small" rows of modules on the support, on which a plurality of functional elements for forming these module rows can be arranged one behind the other, and are expressly considered as part of the present invention via this reference. which is referred to in the said patent application as a supply line, provides the star independently of the support elements arranged on the carrier or the individual module rows.

The use of the universal bus system for the supply of

Functional elements via a connection type are particularly practical, since this enables the customized assembly of a carrier. For example, one and the same carrier can be used to use heating or cooling elements (water sprayers) so that the carrier is as suitable for winter equipment as it is for summer equipment.

The bus system and the connections thereto are designed so that each plug when connecting a functional element to the respective socket opens the necessary lines or makes connections. This can be done via electrical connectors or spring-loaded valves, which are known for example from hydraulics or pneumatics.

The interfaces are constructed so that each functional element of a can be docked certain type and preferably only those lines are connected, which are required for the function. Of course, it is also possible that the entire bus system is looped through the housing of the functional element, that is provided at an exit point of the housing, a connection for a further functional element to which independently of the function of the functional element every other type of functional elements is functionally connectable.

Furthermore, the universal bus and connection system allows the modular structure, so that the customer can customize the functionality of the supply element to his personal or sessionalen desires as desired. This allows a modular construction of the system, either to build flexibility for the customer or the manufacturer.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the

Subclaims and from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary example of the invention

Supply element, which is designed in the form of a hanging traffic light,

2 shows a further embodiment of a supply element with wall or ceiling mount,

3 shows a functional element for use with the present invention, which is designed as a radiant heater,

FIG. 4 shows a further functional element for use with the present invention, which is designed as a lighting element in the form of a light strip,

5 shows a third functional element for use with the present invention, which is designed as a display device for a moving script,

FIG. 6 shows a fourth functional element for use with the present invention, which is made up of a combination of a heating element and two outer Wassersprühelementen is formed and

[0050] FIG. 7 shows a functional element designed as a luminous element with connection to a bus system.

Best way to carry out the invention

The illustrated in Figure 1 combined light heat radiator has a triangular support 1, which is arranged on a fastening means 5.

This fastening means 5 is formed here as a hollow cylindrical rod, which is made like the other parts of the light heat radiator made of stainless steel. In the hollow cylindrical rod of the fastener 5, the supply lines for the attachments of the combined light heat radiator are housed so that they are invisibly led upwards. The fastening means 5 is fastened here, for example, to the ceiling of a room, wherein the support 1 is attached to the lower end of the fastening means 5. The carrier 1 has a triangular basic shape, here in the form of a plate. Of course, instead of such a plate, a linkage or any other carrier form may be used.

The triangular carrier 1 has at its three corners in each case

Luminous element 2, which is here formed by a lamp housing, the radiating upwards and downwards, at a certain angle to the vertical and horizontal, each having a here indicated by circles halogen headlights. In this way, the combined light heat radiator can illuminate both the ceiling and the floor area of the room.

By using halogen headlights with correspondingly large radiation angles, a largely uniform room illumination can take place. Here, however, almost any customer request can be met via the choice of the respective lighting means and also the lighting element 2 itself. Also, the use of colored lamps is possible to achieve additional visual effects when needed.

If the light heat radiator shown here outdoors in conjunction is to be used with amusement event, it is also possible that the function of a light organ on the light elements 2 can be fulfilled by appropriate functions or that other light effects, in electric motor driven, swiveling bulbs eg a laser show or the like can be made possible. Furthermore, the light heat radiator in this case can also be provided with a fog generator, which can provide the corresponding effects, for example at a dance event.

Between the light-emitting elements 2, a heating element 3 is provided in each case on a combined light-heat radiator shown here. This heating element 3 is connected via two bearings to the housings of the luminous elements 2, wherein the bearings are connected on the one hand to the reflector housing of the heating element 3 and on the other hand to the housing of the luminous elements 2. This allows a rotatable mounting of the heating elements 3 between the two lighting elements 2. The thus constructed combined light heat radiator thus has three lighting elements and three heating elements, so that a particularly effective room illumination is possible here.

In the middle of the combined light-heat radiator is shown in FIG

Embodiment arranged a speaker 4. This loudspeaker 4 is also supplied with the necessary signals via a supply line, which is led up through the fastening means 5. Instead of such a loudspeaker, it is also possible to provide further, also colored lamps, cooling elements or mist generators for generating the effects already mentioned above.

According to the invention the carrier is not limited to the use of a triangular or angular element, there are basically all embodiments of a carrier, to a round or oval disc conceivable. Furthermore, the carrier may also be formed by the housings of the functional elements themselves, which are then arranged, for example, in a triangle or a circle and on the one hand connected to each other and on the other hand at least partially provided with fastening or holding means. Also the basic forms of all Of course, functional elements can vary within the usual range.

2 shows a further embodiment of the invention is shown, which has functional elements, which are arranged here in a row next to each other. These comprise from outside to inside on each side first a water spray element, then a lighting element 2 and in the middle then a central heating element 3. The functional elements are arranged here on a common support 1, which in turn via a on the wall or on a Schirmbzw. Awning linkage fastenable fastening device 5 is held.

Here, all the functional elements are rotatable relative to each other and to the carrier 1, which can be realized, for example, via a bearing on correspondingly configured bearing blocks between the individual functional elements or via the mounting on a common carrier bar which at least partially forms the carrier 1.

In the figures 3 to 5 three possible functional elements are exemplified. These are here in Figure 3 is a heating element, in Figure 2, a light bar as lighting element and in Figure 5, a display device for advertising and marquee.

FIG. 6 shows a simple but nevertheless very attractive one

Supply element, which can be used in isolation or as a functional element in conjunction with the combinations described above, even under connection to the universal bus system can be used. Here, the carrier 1 is designed in the form of a bent holder for ceiling or wall mounting, wherein on two curved legs, the housing is arranged in the laterally two Wassersprühelemente 6 and in between a heating element 3 is arranged.

Especially in the combination of the two in the function opposing individual functions is here the special attractiveness of this functional element, as this generates a diverse use. Thus, such an element has its right to use almost all year round in all latitudes, even in warm areas evening a heating effect may be desired. Here, the advantage of the invention is thus rather inverse in that the cooling device is extended by the heating function.

Finally, FIG. 7 shows a functional element in cross section for a schematic representation of the universal bus system. The carrier 1 has, on its side facing the housing of the functional element, a bus channel in which all lines are led, which are required for connection of the intended functional elements.

The connection is designed so that the required medium (pressurized water, steam, supply current, data, video or audio signals) can be tapped via universal adapter plug, which is plugged into appropriate sockets of the bus system.

[0066]

1 carrier

[0068] 2 light-emitting element

[0069] 3 heating element

4 loudspeakers

[0071] 5 fastening means

6 spray element for water or steam

Claims

claims

1. Multi-functional supply element, in particular for lighting, heating, air conditioning, sound or supply of information with a trained in the form of a holding element, a stand or a wall mounting device carrier (1), wherein on the carrier (1) are arranged: at least one light-emitting element (2) or a heat-emitting heating element (3) and at least one additional functional element, characterized in that at least one additional functional element as a backlit surface, as a spray device (6) for water vapor or finely atomized water, as a luminous element (2) or as Speaker is formed.

2. Multi-functional supply element, in particular for lighting, heating, air conditioning, sound or supply of information with a trained in the form of a holding element, a stand or a wall mounting device carrier (1), wherein on the carrier (1) at least two functional elements are arranged, formed as a light-emitting element (2) or a heat-emitting heating element (3), backlit surface, spray device (6) for water vapor or finely atomized water, as a light-emitting element (2) or as a speaker, characterized in that the connecting lines of the functional elements , in particular of the luminous element (2), of the heating element (3) and of the loudspeaker (4) are guided along the fastening means (5) to a suspension point or fastening point or the base of the luminous element, the connecting lines being combined in a common bus system, all supply lines and connections for the used or usable types of functional elements, wherein the functional elements and / or the heating elements to create mutual interchangeability of the respective types of functional elements of a uniform connections with the bus system can be connected.

3. Multifunctional supply element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier (1) at the lower end of a fastening means (5) for hanging attachment of the light heat radiator is arranged, wherein the fastening means (5) on a stand or on a ceiling or wall bracket is arranged.

4. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the heating element (3) and / or at least one of the additional functional elements are fixed or pivotable within a common housing, fixed or rotatable with the carrier (1) or is pivotally connected or held by this.

5. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a further heating element (3) and / or at least one of the additional functional elements is disposed within a separate sub-housing, which is rotatably or pivotally connected to the carrier (1).

6. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier (1) is polygonal with three or more corners, wherein the heating elements (3) fixed or pivotable or rotatable between corners of the carrier (1) and the additional functional elements on fixed or pivotable or rotatable the corners of the carrier (1) are arranged.

7. Multi-functional supply element according to claim 6, characterized in that at each corner of the carrier (1) a functional element, in particular a light-emitting element (2), is arranged and the carrier (1) between the corners has rectilinear sections, wherein further functional elements along the rectilinear portions are arranged and fixed, rotatable or pivotally connected about an attachment point with the carrier (1).

8. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional elements are fastened or articulated to adjacent functional elements and / or heating elements (3).

9. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatable or pivotable functional elements and / or the rotatable or pivotable heating elements (3) are driven by an electric motor and adjustable.

10. Multifunctional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backlit surface is a controllable via a computer or a television receiver, electronic display or by a lamp housing and at least one, acting as a backlight light source and arranged in front, translucent surface for display thereon arranged advertisement or other message is formed.

11. Multifunctional supply element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the carrier (1) is round, oval or polygonal and at least one functional element or a heating element (3) in the middle of the carrier (1) fixed or via a fastening to a Telescopic rod is longitudinally displaceable and / or rotatably arranged.

12. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (3) is formed by a hollow cylindrical rod which is fixedly or rotatably connected to the carrier (1) at the lower end and through the inner cavity of the connecting lines are guided ,

13. Multi-functional supply element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (3) is rotatably connected to the carrier (1) and is driven by an electric motor for permanent rotation or for rotational angle adjustment.