EP2375147B1 - Module de commande pour lampe allongée - Google Patents

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EP2375147B1
EP2375147B1 EP10250751.4A EP10250751A EP2375147B1 EP 2375147 B1 EP2375147 B1 EP 2375147B1 EP 10250751 A EP10250751 A EP 10250751A EP 2375147 B1 EP2375147 B1 EP 2375147B1
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Paul Brown
Michael Mcneill
Anton Bowness
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/06—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages the fastening being onto or by the lampholder
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
    • F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/005—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with keying means, i.e. for enabling the assembling of component parts in distinctive positions, e.g. for preventing wrong mounting
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/003—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array
    • F21V23/007—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array enclosed in a casing
    • F21V23/008—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array enclosed in a casing the casing being outside the housing of the lighting device
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/0464—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor sensing the level of ambient illumination, e.g. dawn or dusk sensors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/0471—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F21V15/015—Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devices; End coverings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2103/00—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

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  • the present invention is directed to a luminaire arrangement with an oblong luminaire and an enhancement module for functional enhancement of the oblong luminaire.
  • Oblong luminaires are well known in the lighting industry and are commercially available for a variety of applications.
  • US 2009/046457 , US 2008/0259599 , US 2005/0073838 , WO 2008/004825 , GB 817,514 and US 3,336,472 disclose different oblong luminaires.
  • a number of respective luminaire models is available.
  • the use of cost efficiently designed luminaires is common.
  • a modular lighting unit is shown, with at least one modular oblong luminaire unit, whereby multiple luminaire units can be put together, and with a power module which is attached to one luminaire unit at an end face, and whereby the power module comprises a switch to connect or disconnect the power supply cord.
  • These luminaires are usually provided with a basic functionality, lacking the possibility to adapt the light emission to various needs, which might arise when the dedication of space is changed.
  • a luminaire arrangement with an oblong luminaire and an enhancement module for the functional enhancement of the oblong luminaire is provided.
  • the enhancement module is removable and arranged at the narrow end face of the oblong luminaire and comprises a housing, formed to combine with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire, and further controller means, arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire, and sensors means arranged to generate a control signal.
  • the enhancement module is arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire based on control signals, generated by the sensor means, and subsequently processed by the enhancement module.
  • the enhancement module is formed to detect the loss of power supply for the oblong luminaire, and the controller means are arranged to connect the oblong luminaire to an emergency power supply subsequently to the loss of power supply.
  • the housing of the enhancement module is formed to complete the end face of the housing of the oblong luminaire form-fittingly and in particular entirely.
  • Enhancements are conceivable, ranging from appropriate engagement of the luminaire by controlling and varying switching times to many other enhancements, in particular requiring the extension of mounting space or openly accessible housing faces.
  • the functionality of an emergency luminaire is realized benefiting from the enhancement module.
  • Preferably adding remote controllable functionality and modifying the light distribution is realized benefiting from the enhancement module.
  • the enhancement module is combined to the oblong luminaire, with major faces - preferably three or more faces - of the respective enhancement module housing remaining accessible after installation, implying that major elements of the enhancement module preferably the controller means are arranged beyond the space enclosed by the housing of the oblong luminaire according to its original design.
  • the enhancement module comprises a ballast, preferably also arranged beyond said space.
  • the inventive enhancement module is provided also with the benefit of creating the possibility for small or narrow luminaire assemblies to enhance their functionality.
  • the oblong luminaire imposes a base element for a readily achievable fitting of the enhancement module - as sketched above with major elements beyond the base element.
  • the housing of the enhancement module is formed to complete the end face of the housing of the oblong luminaire form-fittingly.
  • the other faces of the enhancement module remain accessible when fitted to the luminaire.
  • the enhancement module can be regarded as a continuation in shape, favorably improving the optical appearance of the luminaire and enhancement module combination. Further a number of benefits for the combination process of oblong luminaire and enhancement module arise.
  • the enhancement module completes an end face of the oblong luminaire entirely.
  • Respective end faces of the oblong luminaire can be arranged to be protruded or removed without corrupting the appearance of the luminaire.
  • the luminaire serves as a base element to combine with the enhancement module, sufficient stability is provided to facilitate the fitting to the oblong luminaire.
  • the enhancement module comprises accommodation means, formed to combine with a lamp holder.
  • the enhancement module might be formed to add a lamp holder expedient to operate LED lighting means.
  • a respective lamp holder might also be comprised in the enhancement module.
  • the oblong luminaire comprises a removable lamp holder, and advantageously the attachment means are formed to combine with the removable lamp holder of the oblong luminaire.
  • the accommodation means are arranged to fit the respective lamp holder to an operating position stipulated by the original design of the oblong luminaire. Substantial advantages in combining the enhancement module electrically are achieved likewise.
  • the exchange of ballasts originally comprised in the oblong luminaire can be obviated in most cases, providing a cost efficient solution for an enhancement of operational functions.
  • the wiring to the lamp holder is routed through the enhancement module creating the possibility to interfere electrically with the lighting means.
  • the enhancement module comprises electrical connection means, formed to combine with the wiring or electrical connection means of the oblong luminaire.
  • the enhancement module comprises connection means, arranged to electrically combine with a lamp holder, advantageously restricting electrical connection with the lamp holder to a defined polarity.
  • the accommodation means are formed to combine form-fittingly with the lamp holder, preferably by engagement of sliding means.
  • the accommodation means are provided with slots, in an example accommodating respective sliding means form fittingly.
  • the enhancement module comprises attachment means to combine with the oblong luminaire.
  • the attachment means are represented by an oblong extension plate, preferably arranged to combine with a housing member of the oblong luminaire.
  • the attachment means might be formed to be imposed on the narrow end face of the luminaire, preferably gliding, more preferably clamping.
  • the attachment means might be arranged to accommodate luminaire members, advantageously in a clamping or gliding manner.
  • the attachment means comprise snap-fitting or latching means to combine the enhancement module with the oblong luminaire in a reliable and safe manner.
  • the snap fitting or latching combination is not detachable from the exterior of the luminaire and respectively the enhancement module is formed to avoid unintended modifications to the illumination system.
  • the enhancement module is arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire, based on control signals generated and subsequently processed by the enhancement module. Further, synergetically taking benefit of additional accessible housing faces provided by the enhancement module, the enhancement module preferably comprises sensor means to detect the presence of a person. Also the detection of motion of objects in the proximity of the enhancement module, aided by respective sensor means is conceivable.
  • the sensor means generate a control signal, and preferably the controller means are arranged to initiate the lighting of the oblong luminaire when presence or motion is detected.
  • the enhancement module comprises sensor means to detect the ambient brightness, advantageously generating a control signal.
  • the controller means are arranged to omit the lighting of the oblong luminaire when ambient brightness exceeds a predefined threshold level.
  • the threshold level might be adjustable to adapt to various environments. Further, it is also conceivable that the oblong luminaire is automatically lit, when ambient brightness is below a threshold level.
  • the operational functionality of the oblong luminaire is enhanced to the demands of an emergency luminaire, benefiting from functions provided by the enhancement module. Therefore, the enhancement module is formed to detect the loss of power supply for the oblong luminaire, preferably generating a corresponding control signal.
  • the controller for example is formed to exhibit and control emergency functionality of a luminaire.
  • the controller is arranged to light the luminaire subsequent to the detection of power supply loss, to provide a basic illumination.
  • the control signal of the motion or presence sensor means can be taken into account.
  • the controller is formed to connect the oblong luminaire to an emergency power supply when the loss of power supply is detected.
  • the emergency power supply is comprised in the enhancement module, preferably formed of an accumulator or battery assembly, in an example arranged to be charged by the power supply of the respective oblong luminaire.
  • the enhancement module preferably formed of an accumulator or battery assembly, in an example arranged to be charged by the power supply of the respective oblong luminaire.
  • other emergency power supply sources integral to the enhancement module or oblong luminaire are also conceivable, for example a capacitor arrangement.
  • the enhancement module is formed to dim the intensity of light emitted by the oblong luminaire, preferably realized by the controller means. This proves especially efficient for energy saving purposes. Accordingly a variety of assemblies preferably comprising aforementioned modifications are conceivable.
  • an enhancement module arranged for emergency lighting purposes can be formed to dim the light emission of the respective luminaire.
  • a dimming can be can be favorable for certain applications.
  • the enhancement module is formed to alter the number of light sources used for illumination. Preferably this can be realized by the controller means.
  • the number of light sources used for emergency lighting can vary to the normal operation of the luminaire.
  • the enhancement module comprises light sources, formed to illuminate an area in the proximity of the enhancement module. It is also conceivable that the additional light sources comprised in the enhancement module favorably contribute to the overall light emission of the luminaire, preferably highlighting special spots or obstacles.
  • the enhancement module comprises a microprocessor, arranged to control operational functionality of the oblong luminaire.
  • the microprocessor is formed to initiate and control a sequence of lighting functions of the oblong luminaire, according to a predefined sequence stipulated by a set of instructions and data processible by the microprocessor.
  • the predefined sequence might comprise a dimming sequence, mimicing the course of natural light.
  • a method for enhancing the operational functionality of an oblong luminaire, wherein the oblong luminaire is part of a luminaire arrangement and the luminaire arrangement comprises the oblong luminaire and an enhancement module.
  • the method comprises the step of combining the enhancement module electrically with the oblong luminaire, and subsequently another step of combining the enhancement module with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire.
  • the enhancement module is removable and comprises a housing formed to combine with the narrow end face of the oblong luminaire, and further comprises controller means arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire, and sensors means arranged to generate a control signal.
  • the enhancement module is arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire based on control signals, generated by the sensor means, and subsequently processed by the enhancement module, wherein the enhancement module is formed to detect the loss of power supply for the oblong luminaire, and the controller means are arranged to connect the oblong luminaire to an emergency power supply subsequently to the loss of power supply.
  • the housing of the enhancement module is formed to complete the end face of the housing of the oblong luminaire form-fittingly and in particular entirely.
  • the enhancement module is combined to the oblong luminaire while the oblong luminaire remains installed.
  • the method is facilitated by an oblong luminaire provided with a removable end cap.
  • the method can be modified to removing the removable end cap, favorably providing an aperture in the housing of the oblong luminaire, combining the enhancement module electrically with the oblong luminaire, and further combining the enhancement module with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire, completing the margin provided by the removal of the end cap form fittingly.
  • Figure 1 shows an oblong luminaire 10 as it might be installed in the aforementioned emergency pathway and furthermore an embodiment of an enhancement module 100 for functional enhancement of an oblong luminaire 10 according to the invention.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises a housing 110, formed to combine with the narrow end face of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the enhancement module 100 according to the invention comprises controller means arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the enhancement module 100 might be formed to enhance the functionality of an oblong luminaire 10 according to emergency lighting standards.
  • the enhancement module 100 is advantageously formed to complete the narrow end face of the housing 12 of the luminaire form fittingly.
  • Figure 1 shows an oblong luminaire 10 comprising a readily removable end cap 18 at the narrow end.
  • the housing 110 formed to replace the end cap 18 completing the narrow end face of the luminaire form fittingly and entirely.
  • the housing 110 of the enhancement module is slid on housing member 12 of the oblong luminaire, with respective outer faces of the housing members forming a guiding rail.
  • the oblong luminaire 10 depicted in Figure 1 comprises a likewise readily removable lamp holder 14, arranged to accommodate a tubular fluorescent lamp in this example.
  • Fostering the combination of the enhancement module 100 with the oblong luminaire 10 the housing 110 comprises accommodation means 140 formed to combine with a lamp holder 14. As shown in more detail in the embodiment of Figure 2 the combination with the removable lamp holder 14 is favorable.
  • the accommodation means 140 might be formed as slots.
  • the slots are provided in a bay, forming accommodation faces for the lamp holder 14, fostering a form-fitting combination of enhancement module 100 and lamp holder 14.
  • the slots are arranged to combine form fittingly with accommodation means comprised in the lamp holder 14.
  • Lamp holder 14 comprises projections with an end face exceeding the dimensions of the slots, thus the projections can be slid into the slots form-fittingly, providing a frictional combination of lamp holder 14 and housing 110.
  • the lamp holder 14 favorably comprises electrical connection means and a socket to combine with a lamp - in the depicted case a tubular fluorescent lamp.
  • the combination to a lamp holder 14 for any other type of lamp is not excluded.
  • the usage of gas discharge lamps, LEDs - in particular LED arrays - or electric bulbs is conceivable.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises corresponding connection means 145 to combine with the connection means of the lamp holder 14.
  • the connection means 145 might also be formed to combine to electrical connection means or the wiring comprised in the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the electrical connection of the enhancement module 100 might be routed separately from the electrical connection of the lamp holder 14.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises attachment means 120, formed to combine with the oblong luminaire.
  • the attachment means are arranged as an oblong extension plate.
  • Attachment means 120 might be arranged to slidingly combine with a luminaire member.
  • the embodiment of Figure 3 comprises an oblong extension plate, with respectively formed side faces, arranged to be slidingly inserted into a housing member of the oblong luminaire 10, representing guiding means, form-fittingly enclosing the attachment means 120.
  • the attachment means 120 further comprise snap-fitting or latching means, in the depicted case a hook like protrusion member, formed to latch with respective openings arranged in the housing of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the attachment means might be arranged to comprise electrical connection means.
  • an expedient connector might be mounted or formed integrally to the oblong extension plate, completing electrical connection of oblong luminiare 10 and enhancement module 100, by latching the extension plate at an operating position.
  • the enhancement module 100 is provided with controller means.
  • the enhancement module is arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire 10, based on control signals generated and subsequently processed by the enhancement module.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises sensor means 115.
  • the sensor means 115 are arranged on an outer face of the enhancement module 100 or protrude the housing 110 of the enhancement module 100. More preferably a control signal provided by the sensor means 115 might be routed to the luminaire, favorably allowing the interaction of two or more enhancement modules.
  • a suitable connector might be provided, preferably in the enhancement module 100.
  • the oblong luminaire 10 might be arranged to support the routing of signals between two enhancement modules 100 or the enhancement module 100 and luminaire members.
  • connection means 145 provided with three poles, wherein one pole carries a control signal of sensor means 115, other poles refer to power supply in this example.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to add functionality of an emergency luminaire to the oblong luminaire 10, it is advantageous that the enhancement module 100 comprises sensor means 115 to detect the presence of persons.
  • the respective sensor means 115 comprise an infrared receiver, advantageously formed to evaluate a differential signal, taken at different points in time or space.
  • a camera can be comprised.
  • the lighting of the oblong luminaire 10 can be controlled. This can be used to improve the duration of illumination by avoiding unnecessary constant lighting of the luminaire.
  • sensor means 115 comprised in the enhancement module 100, arranged to detect the motion of objects in proximity of the enhancement module.
  • sensor means 115 as for the detection of presence of persons are conceivable.
  • a modified embodiment might comprise a photoelectric barrier, a light beam or the like to support the detection of motion.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises sensor means 115 arranged to detect and measure ambient brightness.
  • the respective sensor means 115 can be represented by a photodiode comprising a signal corresponding to the level of ambient illumination.
  • the sensor means 115 are arranged at a position obviating the detection of light emitted by the oblong the luminaire 10.
  • an expedient arrangement could be at an elevated position beyond the path of light emission of the luminaire.
  • a differential analysis of at least two sensor elements might be beneficial. One could be comprised in the path of light emission of the oblong luminaire 10, whereas the second is preferably located beyond the path, more preferably in a recessed position.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to avoid the lighting of the oblong luminaire 10, when ambient brightness exceeds a threshold level.
  • the threshold level can be predefined, however, the enhancement module 100 advantageously comprises control elements, preferably a knurled wheel, to adjust the respective threshold level.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to receive a sensor signal or a control signal corresponding to the sensor signal, preferably in a wireless manner.
  • the enhancement module is formed to detect the loss of power supply for the oblong luminaire.
  • a circuit is conceivable monitoring the voltage of a correspondingly charged capacitor, and in an advanced embodiment an inductive coupling of a detection circuit is stipulated.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to connect the oblong luminaire 10 to an emergency power supply.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to change the source of power supply.
  • the respective emergency power supply can be arranged both integral to the enhancement module 100 or the oblong luminaire 10, and separate to the enhancement module 100.
  • An integral emergency power supply is preferably represented by a battery or accumulator arrangement, preferably chargeable by the power supply of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • a respective two pole connector is provided in both the luminaire and the enhancement module.
  • the enhancement module 100 can be arranged to monitor the current provided for respective light sources, thus raising the possibility to conclude on functionality of the light sources or their respective aging processes.
  • the enhancement module is formed to signal or indicate light sources, not meeting a predefined current consumption interval.
  • the enhancement module 100 is arranged to adapt the signaling and especially the respective current interval of proper operation to various light sources, possibly also individually for a plurality of light sources.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to dim the intensity of light emitted by the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the enhancement module is preferably formed to operate the light source of the oblong luminaire with reduced power consumption when compared to normal operation, thus enhancing the duration of emergency illumination.
  • the enhancement module 100 might be formed to alter the number of light sources used for illumination.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises additional light sources, favorably contributing to the light emission of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the opportunity is raised to highlight obstacles or projecting spots.
  • the additional light sources are formed as LED light sources, preferably supporting the usage as an emergency luminaire.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises a microprocessor arranged to control functionality of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the microprocessor is formed to initiate and control a sequence of lighting functions of the oblong luminaire 10 according to a predefined sequence, defined by a set of instructions or data processible by the microprocessor.
  • the predefined sequence might comprise a dimming sequence mimicing the course of natural light.
  • the predefined sequence controls switching events, to illuminate the oblong luminaire 10 for a certain period or at certain points in time, including blinking or flickering effects, advantageously used for signaling purposes.
  • the predefined sequence might include the monitoring of battery voltage, and comprise the signaling of insufficient battery power, of an emergency power supply for example.
  • the enhancement module 100 is formed to receive commands for exhibiting specific lighting functions.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises a receiver for wireless signals.
  • a remote controlled dimming or controlling other functionality remotely might be realized.
  • the receiver might be formed to communicate via a radio signal.
  • the functionality of an oblong luminaire wherein the enhancement module 100 comprises a housing 110, formed to combine with the oblong luminaire 10, and further controller means arranged to control operational functions of the oblong luminaire 10 is enhanced by combining an enhancement module 100 electrically with the oblong luminaire 10, and further to combining the enhancement module 100 with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire 10.
  • a lamp holder 14 can be combined with the enhancement module 100, preferably before combining the enhancement module 100 with the oblong luminaire 10.
  • a step to enhance the functionality of an oblong luminaire comprises removing the lamp holder 14 from the oblong luminaire 10 and combining it with the enhancement module 100.
  • the mounting of the enhancement module 100 can be arranged while the oblong luminaire 10 remains installed.
  • Figure 1 shows an end cap 18 snapped or slid on a U-shaped housing member 12 comprised in the oblong luminaire 10. Removing this end cap creates an aperture, providing access to both electrical and mechanical connection means comprised in the oblong luminaire 10.
  • Mechanical connection means are realized by the U-shaped housing member 12, as an example.
  • Electrical connection means can comprise connectors formed to restrict the electrical connection to a defined polarity.
  • the enhancement module 100 comprises expedient connection means 145, arranged with a likewise restriction.
  • a modified method preferably comprises therefore removing an end cap 18 from oblong luminaire 10 and combining the enhancement module 100 electrically with the oblong luminaire 10 - advantageously plugging said connection means 145 together.
  • an enhancement module 100 comprising attachment means 120 formed as an oblong extension plate.
  • This extension plate is formed to be inserted or tugged into guiding means, comprised in the U-shaped housing member 12, providing a stable connection, favorably extending the contact area between oblong luminaire 10 and enhancement module 100.
  • the oblong extension plate is formed to lock snap-fittingly with the oblong luminaire 10.
  • the extension plate is advantageously provided with projections, formed to protrude openings comprised in the guiding means, latching at predefined positions.
  • a modified method comprises combining the enhancement module 100 mechanically with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire 10 and completing the margin provided by the removal of the end cap 18 form fittingly. Furthermore it is to add, that in all methods according to the invention the steps combining the enhancement module 100 electrically with the oblong luminaire 10 and combining the enhancement module 100 with a narrow end face of the oblong luminaire 10 can be executed simultaneously, provided that expedient attachment means 120 are arranged. In this case the electrical connection means 145 and attachment means 120 are favorably formed integrally.
  • an oblong luminaire can be adapted and enhanced swiftly, providing a significant improvement in adapting to various applications, predominantly obviating sophisticated modifications of the oblong luminaire 10 or the respective electrical wiring.

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  1. Dispositif d'éclairage comprenant un luminaire oblong (10) et un module d'amélioration (100) permettant d'améliorer le fonctionnement (100) du luminaire oblong (10), le module d'amélioration (100) étant amovible et disposé sur une face terminale étroite du luminaire oblong (10) et comprenant
    • un boîtier (110) conçu pour se combiner par complémentarité de forme avec la face terminale étroite du luminaire oblong (10), ainsi que
    • des moyens de commande agencés pour commander les fonctions opérationnelles du luminaire oblong (10), et
    • des moyens de détection (115) agencés pour générer un signal de commande, ledit module d'amélioration (100) étant agencé pour commander des fonctions opérationnelles du luminaire oblong (10) en fonction de signaux de commande générés par les moyens de détection (115) et traités subséquemment par le module d'amélioration (100),
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) est conçu pour détecter la perte d'alimentation destinée au luminaire oblong (10), et les moyens de commande sont agencés pour connecter le luminaire oblong (10) à une alimentation électrique de secours subséquemment à la perte d'alimentation électrique.
  2. Dispositif d'éclairage selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisé en ce que
    l'alimentation électrique de secours est intégrée au module d'amélioration (100), de préférence agencée sous la forme d'une batterie ou d'un accumulateur.
  3. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le boîtier (110) comprend des moyens de logement (140) formés pour se combiner avec un support de lampe (14), notamment un support de lampe compris dans le luminaire oblong (10).
  4. Dispositif d'éclairage selon la revendication 3,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les moyens de logement (140) prennent la forme de fentes permettant de loger le support de lampe (14) par complémentarité de forme.
  5. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) comprend un moyen de fixation (120) à combiner avec le luminaire oblong (10), et notamment un moyen de fixation (120) comprenant un moyen d'encliquetage ou de verrouillage (125).
  6. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) comprend des moyens de détection (115) permettant de détecter la présence de personnes et/ou le mouvement d'objets à proximité du module d'amélioration (100), et les moyens de commande sont notamment agencés pour activer le luminaire oblong (10) lorsqu'une présence ou un mouvement est détecté.
  7. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) comprend un moyen de détection (115) permettant de détecter la luminosité ambiante, et les moyens de commande sont notamment agencés pour éviter l'activation du luminaire oblong (10) lorsque la luminosité ambiante dépasse un niveau seuil.
  8. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) est conçu pour atténuer l'intensité de la lumière émise par le luminaire oblong (10).
  9. Dispositif d'éclairage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) comprend des moyens de connexion (145), agencés pour se combiner électriquement avec un support de lampe (14), limitant notamment la connexion électrique avec le support de lampe (14) à une polarité définie.
  10. Procédé d'amélioration de la fonctionnalité opérationnelle d'un
    luminaire oblong (10), le luminaire oblong (10) faisant partie d'un dispositif d'éclairage et le dispositif d'éclairage comprenant le luminaire oblong (10) et un module d'amélioration (100), le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à
    a) combiner le module d'amélioration (100) électriquement avec le luminaire oblong (10),
    b) combiner le module d'amélioration (100) avec une face terminale étroite du luminaire oblong (10), ledit module d'amélioration (100) étant amovible et comprenant
    • un boîtier (110) conçu pour se combiner par complémentarité de forme avec la face terminale étroite du luminaire oblong (10), ainsi que
    • des moyens de commande agencés pour commander les fonctions opérationnelles du luminaire oblong (10), et
    • des moyens de détection (115) agencés pour générer un signal de commande, ledit module d'amélioration (100) étant agencé pour commander des fonctions opérationnelles du luminaire oblong (10) en fonction de signaux de commande générés par les moyens de détection (115) et traités subséquemment par le module d'amélioration (100),
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) est conçu pour détecter la perte d'alimentation destinée au luminaire oblong (10), et les moyens de commande sont agencés pour connecter le luminaire oblong (10) à une alimentation électrique de secours subséquemment à la perte d'alimentation électrique.
  11. Procédé selon la revendication 10,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le module d'amélioration (100) est combiné au luminaire oblong (10) tandis que le luminaire oblong (10) demeure installé.
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