EP2479851A1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP2479851A1
EP2479851A1 EP11194766A EP11194766A EP2479851A1 EP 2479851 A1 EP2479851 A1 EP 2479851A1 EP 11194766 A EP11194766 A EP 11194766A EP 11194766 A EP11194766 A EP 11194766A EP 2479851 A1 EP2479851 A1 EP 2479851A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/145—Details, e.g. end pieces or joints
    • 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
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/005—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
    • 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
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/16—Rails or bus-bars provided with a plurality of discrete connecting locations for counterparts
    • H01R25/161—Details
    • H01R25/162—Electrical connections between or with rails or bus-bars
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical connector for electrically connecting two electrical wiring in a light band. Further, the present invention relates to a connector-complementary socket, a light band equipped with the connector, an electrical wiring for a support profile for such a light band and a support profile for such a light band.
  • a light band usually comprises a plurality of lights, which are mounted in a band in a row adjacent to each other on a wall or on a ceiling of a building.
  • the individual lights are straight, so that in particular a straight band of light is created.
  • a luminaire comprises a support profile which can be fastened to said wall or ceiling of the building for mounting the light band.
  • a device carrier can be attached, suitably by means of a clip connection.
  • the device carrier carries at least one electrical device, preferably at least one light source, such.
  • a spotlight or fluorescent tube can be attached to such a support profile, such.
  • the respective lamp comprises a corresponding wiring, which is conveniently housed in the support profile.
  • the DE 844 626 B shows a construction in which provided at the front ends of the support profiles similar bushings arrangements and are designed such that opposite bushes of coaxial supporting profiles lie opposite each other.
  • metal pins are inserted into the sockets of a support profile, one end of which protrudes in the inserted state of the respective pin from the socket, so that a male connector is formed.
  • these male connector are inserted at the front end of a support profile in the jacks on the facing front end of the other support profile, the pins on the one hand connect the electrical cable lines of the support profiles and on the other serve as mechanical guides in the coupling of the support profiles.
  • the DE 10 2006 013 144 A1 shows luminaires that can be combined to form a light strip in the form of fluorescent luminaires with tubular fluorescent lamps.
  • For electrical and mechanical connection of the individual lights to a light strip is provided to provide end pieces of the lamp housing with one another push-in and recesses, which are designed such that in principle any lamp body can be removed or reinserted into the light band after mounting the light band.
  • the mechanical coupling of the housing end pieces is combined with electrical connection contacts that automatically contact the respective mating contact of the housing end of the next luminaire in the mechanical coupling of the end pieces. It is disadvantageous here that the contacts of a free end piece, which may be under electrical voltage, have no contact protection.
  • the DE 76 36 438 U shows arranged on facing front ends of support profiles plugs and sockets that must be pushed into each other for coupling the support profiles.
  • the plugs and sockets serve on the one hand for electrical connection and on the other hand for mechanical guidance. Furthermore, there is no protection against contact with exposed plug contacts.
  • the DE 10 2006 031 345 A1 shows a light band, which is composed of flexible profiles.
  • the mutually facing ends of the profiles have on the one hand male and on the other hand female plug arrangements, which are pushed together in the connection of the profiles.
  • the electrical connection elements are thus also used here for the mechanical guidance of the coupled profiles relative to each other. Incidentally, the risk of accidental contact with contacts is given to free profile ends with male plug arrangements.
  • the present invention addresses the problem of pointing out an advantageous way for the electrical connection of two electrical wiring of successive support profiles within a light band, which is particularly characterized in that the light band can be mounted easier, more efficient and safer.
  • the electrical connector with a mounting body, which in turn is insertable into the continuous support profiles and thus the electrical connector of mechanical Largely free of lateral forces.
  • the electrical connector is designed so that only sockets are required at the mutually facing ends of the support profiles and without further protection against contact with electrically live elements can be ensured at the support profile ends.
  • the invention is based on the general idea of equipping the connector with two electrical plugs positioned in a common connector housing at two opposite end portions of the connector housing.
  • the cabling which are to be electrically connected to each other by means of this connector, each equipped at its respective other wiring facing the longitudinal end with an electrical socket, which are plug-in connection with one of the plug of the connector.
  • the two plugs are electrically connected together, so that when the connector is mounted both cabling are electrically connected together. Since only a plug connection between the plug and the associated socket must be realized between the connector and the respective wiring, the two cabling can be very easily connected to each other electrically. Furthermore, such connectors work very reliable, reducing the risk of careless, incorrect assembly is reduced.
  • the plug-in directions of the two plugs may be parallel to each other and thereby oriented opposite to each other.
  • the plug-in directions also run parallel to the longitudinal direction of the support profiles, as a result of which simple frontal mounting can be achieved.
  • At least one of the plugs may have a plurality of contact pins which can be plugged into the pin receiving openings of the respective socket for electrical contacting of plug and socket.
  • at least one of the plugs can have a plurality of pin receiving openings into which contact pins of the respective socket complementary to the electrical contacting of plug and socket can be inserted. Pins that interfere with complementary pin receptacles work very reliably. In particular, the electrical contacting within the pin receiving openings can be made reliable.
  • (first) locking elements may be formed on the connector housing, which cooperate with complementary mating latching elements to secure the inserted state of the respective plug and the respective socket. An automatic release of the connector of the plug and socket can be avoided.
  • the connector can be fastened to a fastening body, which can be inserted for the mechanical connection of the two adjacent support profiles to one another in the two support profiles on the front side.
  • the fastening body protrudes half in each case axially into the two support profiles. Due to the fastenability of the connector on the mounting body of the connector can be easily fixed in position within the light band, which is advantageous for mounting.
  • the connector housing (second) locking elements may be formed, with which the connector on the fastening body can be fixed.
  • the connector can be particularly easily attached to the mounting body.
  • the sockets can be positioned and fixed in position on the respective support profile such that the fastening body with the connector fastened thereto can be inserted into the respective support profile at the end, so that the respective connector is simultaneously inserted into the respective socket.
  • the second support section When attaching the second support profile then the second support section is attached to the mounting body, while at the same time the socket of the wiring of the second support profile is inserted into the other connector of the connector.
  • the mechanical connection of adjacent support profiles is thereby coupled with the electrical connection of the associated cabling.
  • the achievable working time savings is obvious. In addition, it can not be forgotten after mounting the support profiles to electrically connect the wiring.
  • the connector housing may include a feed port through which external cabling may be connected to an internal wiring of the connector interconnecting the plugs within the connector housing.
  • a feed port through which external cabling may be connected to an internal wiring of the connector interconnecting the plugs within the connector housing.
  • the feed opening is closed by a break-off closure.
  • the connector housing may basically be completely closed to completely encapsulate the internal wiring to the outside.
  • the feed opening can be activated or opened by breaking the closure.
  • the respective wiring of the respective support profile may be configured as a current-carrying rail.
  • the associated socket is then arranged at a longitudinal end of the current-carrying rail.
  • a current-carrying rail is electrically connectable between its longitudinal ends at any point with a corresponding contact element, wherein the respective contact element is for this purpose mounted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the current-carrying rail on the current-carrying rail and this particular only needs to be plugged.
  • Within the current guide rail extend a plurality of individual lines which are free-standing at least on one longitudinal side or are open, so are not insulated.
  • the electrical contacting with the aid of a suitable contact element along the current-carrying rail can be realized particularly easily at any desired location.
  • the contact elements can be easily implemented.
  • a conventional wiring comprises a plurality of individual conductors, each of which is completely encased in electrical insulation. In order to establish an electrical contact between the longitudinal ends of the cabling, each individual cable must be locally stripped. A conversion of the built-in contact is not possible or not allowed.
  • the respective bushing can be mounted on the current-carrying rail so that it forms the axial end of the respective current-carrying rail.
  • the socket can be axially mounted for this purpose and form an axial contact protection for the axially free ends of the individual conductors.
  • the connector can be equipped in the region of its plug with Ein Industrieskonturen that can facilitate threading to the respective socket and thus the production of the respective connector.
  • the present invention also relates to a socket for electrical wiring of a support profile of a light band, which is electrically connectable via a connector of the type described above with an electrical wiring of an adjacent support profile. In other words, also protected to the connector socket.
  • the present invention relates to a light strip for wall mounting or ceiling mounting on a building, wherein the light band is provided with at least two elongated support profiles which adjoin each other in their longitudinal direction and each having an electrical wiring.
  • the light band is also provided with at least one electrical connector of the type described above to electrically connect the cabling of the adjacent support profiles.
  • the wiring has at least one socket of the aforementioned type.
  • the electrical wiring has at each of its longitudinal ends such a socket.
  • the present invention also relates to a support profile for a light strip with an electrical wiring of the above type, which is thus equipped with at least one socket of the above type.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 comprises a light band 1 at least two lights 2, each having a support profile 3 and a device carrier, not shown here, which can be attached to the support section 3.
  • the support profiles 3 are provided for mounting on a wall or on a ceiling of a building, so as to be able to fix the respective light 2 and ultimately the light band 1 to the building wall or building ceiling.
  • an electrical wiring 4 is arranged, via which a supply of electrical energy or electrical signals can be realized.
  • an electrical connector 6 is arranged in this impact region 5, which has a connector housing 7 and has one of the electrical connectors 8 at two end regions of the housing 7 facing away from each other. Inside the connector housing 7, the two connectors 8 are electrically connected to each other, in particular via an internal wiring not shown here 9. Suitably, this internal wiring 9 is completely encapsulated by the connector housing 7 in the circumferential direction. Axially, the connector housing 7 is closed by the two connectors 8.
  • Each cabling 4 has an electrical socket 10 at its end facing the impact area 5.
  • the two sockets 10 are designed to be complementary to the respectively assigned connector 8 of the connector 6.
  • There are the plug 8 and the sockets 10 are matched to one another in such a way that they can be plug-connected in each case in an insertion direction 11 in order to bring about an electrical contacting.
  • the two plug-in directions 11 of the two plugs 8 and the bushings 10 suitably extend parallel to one another, wherein they are oriented opposite. In the case of the preferred straight-line support profiles 3 shown here, the plug-in directions 11 also extend parallel to an axial direction 12 of the support profiles 3 or of the light band 1.
  • the respective plug 8 can each have a plurality of contact pins 13 which protrude in the plugging direction 11 from the respective plug 8 or from the connector 6.
  • the associated sockets 10 have according to the FIGS. 2, 3 . 6 and 7 to the contact pins 13 complementary pin receiving openings 14, in which the contact pins 13 for electrically connecting the plug 8 and socket 10 can be inserted.
  • electrical contact is then made between the respective contact pin 13 and a complementary mating contact arranged in the interior of the socket 10.
  • the contact pins 13 may also be formed on the bushings 10, while the pin receiving openings 14 are then formed on the plugs 8. It is also possible to provide the connector 6 with a plug 8 with contact pins 13 and the other plug 8 with pin receiving openings 14, in which case the sockets 10 of the two cabling 4 are designed to be complementary.
  • the connector housing 7 may have first latching elements 15 which cooperate with complementary first latching elements 16 which are formed on the respective bushing 10.
  • first latching elements 15 engage with the associated first counter-latching elements 16, whereby the inserted state between plug 8 and socket 10 is secured.
  • the respective first latching element 15 is formed here by a latching opening
  • the respective complementary counter-latching element 16 is formed by a latching nose, which protrudes transversely to the plugging direction 11 of the respective socket 10.
  • the two adjacent support profiles 3 are fastened together by means of a fastening body 17.
  • the fastening body 17 connects the two adjacent support profiles 3 mechanically together.
  • the fastening body 17 is inserted axially in the two end support profiles 3 each half.
  • An outer contour of the mounting body 17 is adapted to an inner contour of the support profiles 3 so that in the joint area 5 results in an intense stiffening, which also provides a sufficient fixation of the two support sections 3 in the axial direction 12 to each other, z. B. by clamping or frictional engagement.
  • the connector 6 is attachable to this attachment body 17. It is expedient to be able to form second latching elements 18 on the connector housing 7, which interact with complementary second latching elements 19 in order to fix the connector 6 to the fastening body 17.
  • the second locking elements 18 are designed in the form of spring arms with locking lugs, while the second counter-locking elements 19 are each formed by an opening edge against which the spring arms of the second locking elements 18 and which can engage behind the locking lugs.
  • the connector 6 can thus be clipped to the fastening body 17.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the assembly process in which the two support profiles 3 are fastened together by means of the fastening body 17 and in which simultaneously the two electrical wiring 4 of the two support profiles 3 are electrically connected to each other via the connector 6.
  • the two support profiles 3 are arranged with arranged therein cabling 4 and fixed sockets 6 axially on the mounting body 17.
  • the fastening body 17 penetrates axially into the two support profiles 3 frontally.
  • the two plugs 8 of the connector 6 are inserted with the two sockets 10 of the cabling 4.
  • the mechanical connection between the two support profiles 3 via the fastening body 17 is completed, while at the same time the electrical connection between the two cabling 4 via the connector 6 is completed.
  • the connector 6 may have at its connector housing 7 a feed opening 20, which is indicated here by a drawn with a broken line frame. Through this feed opening 20 through an external wiring not shown here with the internal wiring 9 of the connector 6 can be electrically contacted. Thus, by the connector 6, a power connection or a control connection to the wiring 4 of the support profiles 3 and thus of the light band 1 can be realized. However, in an initial state shown here, this feed port 20 is with a shutter 21 closed, which is integrally formed in the housing 7 and in particular designed as breakable closure 21. In other words, to open the feed port 20, the shutter 21 is broken out of the connector housing 7.
  • the fastening body 17 has a penetration area 24 which is arranged precisely between the two inlet openings 20, 23 and allows a corresponding cable feedthrough.
  • 7 insertion contours 25 may be formed on the connector housing, which cause a centering and alignment of plug 8 and socket 10 during the insertion process.
  • Fig. 5 two clamping elements 26 are shown, which are attached to the mounting body 17 and the clamp during insertion of the mounting body 17 in the support sections 3 and thus wedged in the manner of hooking.
  • these clamping elements 26 may also be designed so that they produce an electrical contact between the metallic mounting body 17 and the two metal support profiles 3.
  • the respective wiring 4 is in accordance with FIGS. 1 to 3 . 6 and 7 each with the aid of a current-carrying rail 27 realized.
  • the respective current-carrying rail 27 is arranged fixed in position in the respective support profile 3.
  • the respective current-carrying rail 27 can be latched or clipped with the correspondingly shaped inner contour of the support profile 3.
  • the current-carrying rail 27 has according to Fig. 7 a plurality of mutually parallel webs 28, between each of which an insertion slot 29 is formed.
  • the webs 28 carry electrical conductors 30, which are open to one of the insertion slots 29, so not isolated.
  • the respective socket 10 is attached to a longitudinal end 31 of the respective current-carrying rail 27.
  • the respective socket 10 according to the FIGS. 7 and 8 a plurality of contact webs 32, namely a separate contact web 32 for each insertion slot 29.
  • the contact webs 32 are insertable into the insertion slots 29, whereby an electrical contact between the contact webs 32 and the leads 30 of the current-carrying rail 27 is made. This electrical contact is guided within the respective socket 10 to internal mating contacts of the pin receiving openings 14.
  • the respective bush 10 is here also equipped with dowel-like retaining elements 33 which are axially pressed into the insertion slots 29 and due to a re-hook-like outer contour allow sufficient axial fixation of the respective socket 10 on the current-carrying rail 27.
  • the respective socket 10 may have outwardly closed and open only to the electrical leads 30 receiving chambers 34 which are positioned so that the electrical leads 30 in the case of a relative movement of the respective electrical line 30 with respect to the current-carrying rail 27 into the respective receiving chamber 34 can dive. As a result, thermally induced expansion effects can be allowed without the risk of electrical contact outside the current-carrying rail 27.
  • the respective bush 10 thus forms an end cap for the electrical insulation of the respective axial end 31 of the current-carrying rail 27.
  • the current guide rail 27 allows through the insertion slots 29 open along its entire axial extension at any point an electrical contact by means of a contact element, not shown here, at any point between the longitudinal ends of the current-carrying rail 27 transversely to its longitudinal extent with corresponding contact webs in the insertion slots 29th can be inserted to contact the electrical lines 30 disposed therein.
  • the current-carrying rail 27 may expediently be constructed asymmetrically with regard to the arrangement of its electrical lines 30. Accordingly, there may be two different sockets 10 which are designed to mount one socket 10 at the "left" end of the current guide rail 27, while the other socket 10 is to be mounted at the "right” end of the current guide rail 27.
  • the sockets 10 can be shaped according to their outer contours so that a confusion-proof assembly is possible.
  • the connector 6 may be designed asymmetrically with respect to its connector 8 to always connect only a "left" socket 10 with a "right” socket 10 in the respective joint area 5 with each other electrically.

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The electrical connector (6) has connector housing (7) with electrical plugs (8) that are arranged in opposing side surfaces. The electrical plugs are connected with the sockets (10) of the electrical wires (4). The plugging directions (11) of electrical plugs and sockets of electrical wires are mutually parallel. Each electrical plug is comprised of several pins that are inserted into the holes in the socket. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) socket; (2) optical patter; (3) electrical wiring; and (4) carrier profile.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Verbinder zum elektrischen Verbinden von zwei elektrischen Verkabelungen bei einem Lichtband. Ferner betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine zum Verbinder komplementäre Buchse, ein mit dem Verbinder ausgestattetes Lichtband, eine elektrische Verkabelung für ein Tragprofil für ein derartiges Lichtband und ein Tragprofil für ein derartiges Lichtband.The present invention relates to an electrical connector for electrically connecting two electrical wiring in a light band. Further, the present invention relates to a connector-complementary socket, a light band equipped with the connector, an electrical wiring for a support profile for such a light band and a support profile for such a light band.

Ein Lichtband umfasst üblicherweise mehrere Leuchten, die bandförmig in einer Reihe aneinander angrenzend an einer Wand oder an einer Decke eines Gebäudes montiert werden. Üblicherweise sind die einzelnen Leuchten dabei geradlinig, sodass insbesondere ein gerades Lichtband entsteht. Üblicherweise umfasst eine derartige Leuchte ein Tragprofil, das für die Montage des Lichtbands an besagter Wand oder Decke des Gebäudes befestigt werden kann. Am jeweiligen Tragprofil kann ein Geräteträger befestigt werden, zweckmäßig mittels einer Clipsverbindung. Der Geräteträger trägt wenigstens ein elektrisches Gerät, vorzugsweise zumindest ein Leuchtmittel, wie z. B. ein Strahler oder eine Leuchtstoffröhre. Grundsätzlich können auch andere elektrische Geräte mit Hilfe eines derartigen Geräteträgers an einem derartigen Tragprofil angebracht werden, wie z. B. elektrisch beleuchtete Hinweisschilder oder Kameras oder dergleichen. Zur Versorgung mit elektrischer Energie bzw. mit elektrischen Signalen umfasst die jeweilige Leuchte eine entsprechende Verkabelung, die zweckmäßig im Tragprofil untergebracht ist.A light band usually comprises a plurality of lights, which are mounted in a band in a row adjacent to each other on a wall or on a ceiling of a building. Usually, the individual lights are straight, so that in particular a straight band of light is created. Typically, such a luminaire comprises a support profile which can be fastened to said wall or ceiling of the building for mounting the light band. On the respective support profile, a device carrier can be attached, suitably by means of a clip connection. The device carrier carries at least one electrical device, preferably at least one light source, such. As a spotlight or fluorescent tube. In principle, other electrical devices using such a device carrier can be attached to such a support profile, such. As electrically illuminated signs or cameras or the like. To supply electrical energy or electrical signals, the respective lamp comprises a corresponding wiring, which is conveniently housed in the support profile.

Innerhalb eines derartigen Lichtbands grenzen somit zumindest zwei Tragprofile unmittelbar aneinander an. Zur Elektrifizierung muss die elektrische Verkabelung des einen Tragprofils mit der elektrischen Verkabelung des anderen Tragprofils elektrisch verbunden werden. Hierbei kommt ein elektrischer Verbinder der Eingangs genannten Art zum Einsatz.Within such a light band thus at least two support profiles directly adjacent to each other. For electrification, the electrical wiring of one support profile with the electrical wiring of the other support profile be electrically connected. Here, an electrical connector of the aforementioned type is used.

Die DE 844 626 B zeigt eine Konstruktion, bei der an den Stirnenden der Tragprofile gleichartige Buchsenanordnungen vorgesehen und derart ausgebildet sind, dass sich korrespondierende Buchsen von einander fortsetzenden Tragprofilen gleichachsig gegenüberliegen. Zur elektrischen Verbindung der Buchsen werden in die Buchsen des einen Tragprofils Metallstifte eingeschoben, deren eines Ende im eingeschobenen Zustand des jeweiligen Stiftes aus der Buchse heraussteht, so dass ein männlicher Stecker gebildet wird. Bei Installation der Tragprofile werden dann diese männlichen Stecker am Stirnende des einen Tragprofils in die Buchsen am zugewandten Stirnende des anderen Tragprofils eingeschoben, wobei die Stifte einerseits die elektrischen Kabelleitungen der Tragprofile verbinden und andererseits als mechanische Führungen bei der Kopplung der Tragprofile dienen.The DE 844 626 B shows a construction in which provided at the front ends of the support profiles similar bushings arrangements and are designed such that opposite bushes of coaxial supporting profiles lie opposite each other. For the electrical connection of the sockets metal pins are inserted into the sockets of a support profile, one end of which protrudes in the inserted state of the respective pin from the socket, so that a male connector is formed. When installing the support profiles then these male connector are inserted at the front end of a support profile in the jacks on the facing front end of the other support profile, the pins on the one hand connect the electrical cable lines of the support profiles and on the other serve as mechanical guides in the coupling of the support profiles.

Die DE 10 2006 013 144 A1 zeigt zu einem Lichtband kombinierbare Leuchten in Form von Leuchtstoffleuchten mit röhrenförmigen Leuchtstofflampen. Zur elektrischen und mechanischen Verbindung der Einzelleuchten zu einem Lichtband ist vorgesehen, Endstücke der Leuchtengehäuse mit ineinander einschiebbaren Vor- und Rücksprüngen zu versehen, die derart ausgeführt sind, dass nach Montage des Lichtbandes prinzipiell beliebige Leuchtenkörper herausgenommen bzw. wieder in das Lichtband eingesetzt werden können. Dabei ist die mechanische Verkopplung der Gehäuseendstücke kombiniert mit elektrischen Verbindungskontakten, die bei der mechanischen Kopplung der Endstücke automatisch den jeweiligen Gegenkontakt des Gehäuseendstückes der nächstfolgenden Leuchte elektrisch kontaktieren. Hier ist nachteilig, dass die ggf. unter elektrischer Spannung stehenden Kontakte eines freien Endstückes keinen Berührschutz aufweisen.The DE 10 2006 013 144 A1 shows luminaires that can be combined to form a light strip in the form of fluorescent luminaires with tubular fluorescent lamps. For electrical and mechanical connection of the individual lights to a light strip is provided to provide end pieces of the lamp housing with one another push-in and recesses, which are designed such that in principle any lamp body can be removed or reinserted into the light band after mounting the light band. The mechanical coupling of the housing end pieces is combined with electrical connection contacts that automatically contact the respective mating contact of the housing end of the next luminaire in the mechanical coupling of the end pieces. It is disadvantageous here that the contacts of a free end piece, which may be under electrical voltage, have no contact protection.

Die DE 76 36 438 U zeigt an einander zugewandten Stirnenden von Tragprofilen angeordnete Stecker und Buchsen, die zur Kopplung der Tragprofile ineinander geschoben werden müssen. Dabei dienen die Stecker und Buchsen einerseits zur elektrischen Verbindung und andererseits zur mechanischen Führung. Des Weiteren fehlt ein Berührschutz an freiliegenden Steckerkontakten.The DE 76 36 438 U shows arranged on facing front ends of support profiles plugs and sockets that must be pushed into each other for coupling the support profiles. The plugs and sockets serve on the one hand for electrical connection and on the other hand for mechanical guidance. Furthermore, there is no protection against contact with exposed plug contacts.

Die DE 10 2006 031 345 A1 zeigt ein Lichtband, welches aus formflexiblen Profilen zusammengesetzt wird. Die einander zugewandten Stirnenden der Profile besitzen einerseits männliche und andererseits weibliche Steckeranordnungen, die bei der Verbindung der Profile ineinander geschoben werden. Die elektrischen Verbindungselemente dienen hier also wiederum auch zur mechanischen Führung der miteinander gekoppelten Profile relativ zueinander. Im Übrigen ist an freien Profilenden mit männlichen Steckeranordnungen die Gefahr einer ungewollten Berührung von Kontakten gegeben.The DE 10 2006 031 345 A1 shows a light band, which is composed of flexible profiles. The mutually facing ends of the profiles have on the one hand male and on the other hand female plug arrangements, which are pushed together in the connection of the profiles. The electrical connection elements are thus also used here for the mechanical guidance of the coupled profiles relative to each other. Incidentally, the risk of accidental contact with contacts is given to free profile ends with male plug arrangements.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit dem Problem, für das elektrische Verbinden von zwei elektrischen Verkabelungen aufeinanderfolgender Tragprofile innerhalb eines Lichtbands einen vorteilhaften Weg aufzuzeigen, der sich insbesondere dadurch auszeichnet, dass sich das Lichtband einfacher, rationeller und sicherer montieren lässt.The present invention addresses the problem of pointing out an advantageous way for the electrical connection of two electrical wiring of successive support profiles within a light band, which is particularly characterized in that the light band can be mounted easier, more efficient and safer.

Dieses Problem wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Gegenstände der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matters of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Bei der Erfindung ist also vorgesehen, den elektrischen Verbinder mit einem Befestigungskörper zu kombinieren, der seinerseits in die einander fortsetzenden Tragprofile einführbar ist und damit den elektrischen Verbinder von mechanischen Querkräften weitestgehend freihält. Außerdem ist der elektrische Verbinder so ausgestaltet, dass an den einander zugewandten Enden der Tragprofile nur Buchsen erforderlich sind und ohne Weiteres ein Berührschutz an elektrisch spannungsführenden Elementen an den Tragprofilenden gewährleistet werden kann.In the invention, therefore, it is provided to combine the electrical connector with a mounting body, which in turn is insertable into the continuous support profiles and thus the electrical connector of mechanical Largely free of lateral forces. In addition, the electrical connector is designed so that only sockets are required at the mutually facing ends of the support profiles and without further protection against contact with electrically live elements can be ensured at the support profile ends.

Die Erfindung beruht auf dem allgemeinen Gedanken, den Verbinder mit zwei elektrischen Steckern auszustatten, die in einem gemeinsamen Verbindergehäuse an zwei voneinander abgewandten Endbereichen des Verbindergehäuses positioniert sind. Komplementär dazu sind die Verkabelungen, die mit Hilfe dieses Verbinders elektrisch miteinander verbunden werden sollen, an ihrem der jeweiligen anderen Verkabelung zugewandten Längsende jeweils mit einer elektrischen Buchse ausgestattet, die mit einem der Stecker des Verbinders steckverbindbar sind. Innerhalb des Verbindergehäuses sind die beiden Stecker elektrisch miteinander verbunden, sodass bei montiertem Verbinder beide Verkabelungen elektrisch miteinander verbunden sind. Da zwischen dem Verbinder und der jeweiligen Verkabelung nur eine Steckverbindung zwischen Stecker und zugehöriger Buchse realisiert werden muss, lassen sich die beiden Verkabelungen sehr einfach miteinander elektrisch verbinden. Ferner arbeiten derartige Steckverbindungen sehr zuverlässig, wodurch die Gefahr einer unsorgfältigen, fehlerhaften Montage reduziert ist.The invention is based on the general idea of equipping the connector with two electrical plugs positioned in a common connector housing at two opposite end portions of the connector housing. Complementary to this, the cabling, which are to be electrically connected to each other by means of this connector, each equipped at its respective other wiring facing the longitudinal end with an electrical socket, which are plug-in connection with one of the plug of the connector. Within the connector housing, the two plugs are electrically connected together, so that when the connector is mounted both cabling are electrically connected together. Since only a plug connection between the plug and the associated socket must be realized between the connector and the respective wiring, the two cabling can be very easily connected to each other electrically. Furthermore, such connectors work very reliable, reducing the risk of careless, incorrect assembly is reduced.

Entsprechend einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können die Steckrichtungen der beiden Stecker parallel zueinander verlaufen und dabei entgegengesetzt zueinander orientiert sein. Bei geradlinigen Tragprofilen verlaufen die Steckrichtungen außerdem parallel zur Längsrichtung der Tragprofile, wodurch eine einfache stirnseitige Montage realisierbar ist.According to an advantageous embodiment, the plug-in directions of the two plugs may be parallel to each other and thereby oriented opposite to each other. In the case of straight-line support profiles, the plug-in directions also run parallel to the longitudinal direction of the support profiles, as a result of which simple frontal mounting can be achieved.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform kann zumindest einer der Stecker mehrere Kontaktstifte aufweisen, die zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von Stecker und Buchse in dazu komplementäre Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen der jeweiligen Buchse einsteckbar sind. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann zumindest einer der Stecker mehrere Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen aufweisen, in die zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von Stecker und Buchse dazu komplementäre Kontaktstifte der jeweiligen Buchse einsteckbar sind. Stifte, die in dazu komplementäre Stiftaufnahmen eingreifen, arbeiten sehr zuverlässig. Insbesondere kann die elektrische Kontaktierung innerhalb der Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen zuverlässig ausgestaltet werden.In another embodiment, at least one of the plugs may have a plurality of contact pins which can be plugged into the pin receiving openings of the respective socket for electrical contacting of plug and socket. In addition or as an alternative, at least one of the plugs can have a plurality of pin receiving openings into which contact pins of the respective socket complementary to the electrical contacting of plug and socket can be inserted. Pins that interfere with complementary pin receptacles work very reliably. In particular, the electrical contacting within the pin receiving openings can be made reliable.

Entsprechend einer anderen vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können am Verbindergehäuse (erste) Rastelemente ausgebildet sein, die mit dazu komplementären Gegenrastelementen zusammenwirken, um den eingesteckten Zustand des jeweiligen Steckers und der jeweiligen Buchse zu sichern. Ein selbsttätiges Lösen der Steckverbindung von Stecker und Buchse kann dadurch vermieden werden.According to another advantageous embodiment, (first) locking elements may be formed on the connector housing, which cooperate with complementary mating latching elements to secure the inserted state of the respective plug and the respective socket. An automatic release of the connector of the plug and socket can be avoided.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann der Verbinder an einem Befestigungskörper befestigbar sein, der zum mechanischen Verbinden der beiden benachbarten Tragprofile aneinander in die beiden Tragprofile stirnseitig einführbar ist. Insbesondere ragt der Befestigungskörper jeweils hälftig axial in die beiden Tragprofile hinein. Durch die Befestigbarkeit des Verbinders am Befestigungskörper kann der Verbinder innerhalb des Lichtbands einfach lagefixiert werden, was für die Montage vorteilhaft ist.According to a further embodiment, the connector can be fastened to a fastening body, which can be inserted for the mechanical connection of the two adjacent support profiles to one another in the two support profiles on the front side. In particular, the fastening body protrudes half in each case axially into the two support profiles. Due to the fastenability of the connector on the mounting body of the connector can be easily fixed in position within the light band, which is advantageous for mounting.

Zweckmäßig können am Verbindergehäuse (zweite) Rastelemente ausgebildet sein, mit denen der Verbinder am Befestigungskörper festlegbar ist. Hierdurch lässt sich der Verbinder besonders einfach am Befestigungskörper befestigen. Gemäß einer anderen vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können die Buchsen am jeweiligen Tragprofil so positioniert und lagefixiert sein, dass der Befestigungskörper mit daran befestigtem Verbinder stirnseitig in das jeweilige Tragprofil einführbar ist, sodass gleichzeitig der jeweilige Stecker in die jeweilige Buchse gesteckt wird. Bei dieser Bauform ergibt sich eine besonders effektive Arbeitseinsparung, da mit dem Einstecken des Befestigungskörpers in das eine Tragprofil gleichzeitig der Verbinder mit dem einen Stecker in die Buchse der Verkabelung des einen Tragprofils eingesteckt wird. Beim Anbringen des zweiten Tragprofils wird dann das zweite Tragprofil auf den Befestigungskörper aufgesteckt, wobei dabei gleichzeitig die Buchse der Verkabelung des zweiten Tragprofils in den anderen Stecker des Verbinders eingesteckt wird. Das mechanische Verbinden benachbarter Tragprofile wird dadurch mit dem elektrischen Verbinden der zugehörigen Verkabelungen gekoppelt. Die dabei erzielbare Arbeitszeiteinsparung liegt auf der Hand. Außerdem kann es nach dem Montieren der Tragprofile nicht mehr vergessen werden, die Verkabelungen elektrisch zu verbinden.Advantageously, on the connector housing (second) locking elements may be formed, with which the connector on the fastening body can be fixed. As a result, the connector can be particularly easily attached to the mounting body. According to another advantageous embodiment, the sockets can be positioned and fixed in position on the respective support profile such that the fastening body with the connector fastened thereto can be inserted into the respective support profile at the end, so that the respective connector is simultaneously inserted into the respective socket. In this design, a particularly effective labor savings, since with the insertion of the mounting body in the one support profile at the same time the connector is plugged with the one plug into the socket of the wiring of a support profile. When attaching the second support profile then the second support section is attached to the mounting body, while at the same time the socket of the wiring of the second support profile is inserted into the other connector of the connector. The mechanical connection of adjacent support profiles is thereby coupled with the electrical connection of the associated cabling. The achievable working time savings is obvious. In addition, it can not be forgotten after mounting the support profiles to electrically connect the wiring.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform kann das Verbindergehäuse eine Einspeiseöffnung aufweisen, durch die eine externe Verkabelung an eine die Stecker im Inneren des Verbindergehäuses elektrisch miteinander verbindende interne Verkabelung des Verbinders anschließbar ist. Somit kann im Bereich des Verbinders besonders einfach ein Netzanschluss und/oder ein Steueranschluss für das Lichtband realisiert werden.In another embodiment, the connector housing may include a feed port through which external cabling may be connected to an internal wiring of the connector interconnecting the plugs within the connector housing. Thus, in the region of the connector, it is particularly easy to realize a mains connection and / or a control connection for the light band.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Einspeiseöffnung mit einem ausbrechbaren Verschluss verschlossen ist. Somit kann das Verbindergehäuse grundsätzlich vollständig geschlossen sein, um die interne Verkabelung nach außen vollständig zu kapseln. Nur für den Fall, dass der jeweilige Verbinder zum Anschließen einer externen Verkabelung verwendet werden soll, kann die Einspeiseöffnung durch Ausbrechen des Verschlusses aktiviert bzw. geöffnet werden.Particularly advantageous is an embodiment in which the feed opening is closed by a break-off closure. Thus, the connector housing may basically be completely closed to completely encapsulate the internal wiring to the outside. Just in case the connector is to be used to connect an external wiring, the feed opening can be activated or opened by breaking the closure.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform kann die jeweilige Verkabelung des jeweiligen Tragprofils als Stromführungsschiene ausgestaltet sein. Die zugehörige Buchse ist dann an einem Längsende der Stromführungsschiene angeordnet.In another embodiment, the respective wiring of the respective support profile may be configured as a current-carrying rail. The associated socket is then arranged at a longitudinal end of the current-carrying rail.

Eine Stromführungsschiene ist zwischen ihren Längsenden an beliebiger Stelle mit einem entsprechenden Kontaktelement elektrisch verbindbar, wobei das jeweilige Kontaktelement hierzu quer zur Längsrichtung der Stromführungsschiene an der Stromführungsschiene angebracht wird und hierzu insbesondere nur gesteckt werden muss. Innerhalb der Stromführungsschiene verlaufen mehrere einzelne Leitungen, die zumindest an einer Längsseite freistehend sind bzw. offen sind, also nicht isoliert sind. Hierdurch kann die elektrische Kontaktierung mit Hilfe eines geeigneten Kontaktelements entlang der Stromführungsschiene besonders einfach an beliebiger Stelle realisiert werden. Auch lassen sich die Kontaktelemente einfach umsetzen. Im Unterschied dazu umfasst eine herkömmliche Verkabelung mehrere einzelne Leiter, die jeweils vollständig von einer elektrischen Isolierung ummantelt sind. Um hier eine elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen den Längsenden der Verkabelung herzustellen, muss jede einzelne Leitung lokal abisoliert werden. Ein Umsetzen des so eingebauten Kontakts ist nicht möglich bzw. nicht zulässig.A current-carrying rail is electrically connectable between its longitudinal ends at any point with a corresponding contact element, wherein the respective contact element is for this purpose mounted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the current-carrying rail on the current-carrying rail and this particular only needs to be plugged. Within the current guide rail extend a plurality of individual lines which are free-standing at least on one longitudinal side or are open, so are not insulated. As a result, the electrical contacting with the aid of a suitable contact element along the current-carrying rail can be realized particularly easily at any desired location. Also, the contact elements can be easily implemented. In contrast, a conventional wiring comprises a plurality of individual conductors, each of which is completely encased in electrical insulation. In order to establish an electrical contact between the longitudinal ends of the cabling, each individual cable must be locally stripped. A conversion of the built-in contact is not possible or not allowed.

Bemerkenswert ist bei dieser Ausführungsform außerdem, dass die jeweilige Buchse an der Stromführungsschiene so montiert werden kann, dass sie das axiale Ende der jeweiligen Stromführungsschiene bildet. Insbesondere kann die Buchse hierzu axial montiert werden und einen axialen Berührungsschutz für die axial freistehenden Enden der Einzelnen Leiter bilden.It is also noteworthy in this embodiment that the respective bushing can be mounted on the current-carrying rail so that it forms the axial end of the respective current-carrying rail. In particular, the socket can be axially mounted for this purpose and form an axial contact protection for the axially free ends of the individual conductors.

Des Weiteren kann der Verbinder im Bereich seiner Stecker mit Einführkonturen ausgestattet sein, die das Einfädeln an der jeweiligen Buchse und somit das Herstellen der jeweiligen Steckverbindung erleichtern können.Furthermore, the connector can be equipped in the region of its plug with Einführkonturen that can facilitate threading to the respective socket and thus the production of the respective connector.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft auch eine Buchse für eine elektrische Verkabelung eines Tragprofils eines Lichtbands, das über einen Verbinder der vorstehend beschriebenen Art mit einer elektrischen Verkabelung eines angrenzenden Tragprofils elektrisch verbindbar ist. Mit anderen Worten, geschützt wird auch die zum Verbinder passende Buchse.The present invention also relates to a socket for electrical wiring of a support profile of a light band, which is electrically connectable via a connector of the type described above with an electrical wiring of an adjacent support profile. In other words, also protected to the connector socket.

Außerdem betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Lichtband für eine Wandmontage oder Deckenmontage an einem Gebäude, wobei das Lichtband mit wenigstens zwei länglichen Tragprofilen ausgestattet ist, die in ihrer Längsrichtung aneinander grenzen und jeweils eine elektrische Verkabelung aufweisen. Das Lichtband ist außerdem mit wenigstens einem elektrischen Verbinder der vorbeschriebenen Art ausgestattet, um die Verkabelungen der aneinander grenzenden Tragprofile elektrisch miteinander zu verbinden.Moreover, the present invention relates to a light strip for wall mounting or ceiling mounting on a building, wherein the light band is provided with at least two elongated support profiles which adjoin each other in their longitudinal direction and each having an electrical wiring. The light band is also provided with at least one electrical connector of the type described above to electrically connect the cabling of the adjacent support profiles.

Geschützt werden soll auch eine elektrische Verkabelung für ein Tragprofil eines Lichtbands, wobei die Verkabelung zumindest eine Buchse der vorstehend genannten Art aufweist. Zweckmäßig besitzt die elektrische Verkabelung an jedem ihrer Längsenden eine derartige Buchse.To be protected is also an electrical wiring for a support profile of a light band, the wiring has at least one socket of the aforementioned type. Suitably, the electrical wiring has at each of its longitudinal ends such a socket.

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auch auf ein Tragprofil für ein Lichtband mit einer elektrischen Verkabelung der vorstehenden Art, die also mit zumindest einer Buchse der vorstehenden Art ausgestattet ist.The present invention also relates to a support profile for a light strip with an electrical wiring of the above type, which is thus equipped with at least one socket of the above type.

Weitere wichtige Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen, aus den Zeichnungen und aus der zugehörigen Figurenbeschreibung anhand der Zeichnungen.Other important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, from the drawings and from the associated figure description with reference to the drawings.

Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zu verlassen.It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert, wobei sich gleiche Bezugszeichen auf gleiche oder ähnliche oder funktional gleiche Bauteile beziehen.Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail in the following description, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

Es zeigen, jeweils schematisch,

Fig. 1
eine isometrische Ansicht auf ein Lichtband im Bereich eines Verbinders,
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eine isometrische Ansicht wie in Fig. 1, jedoch bei entferntem Verbinder,
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eine Ansicht wie in Fig. 1, jedoch in einer auseinandergezogenen Darstellung,
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eine isometrische Ansicht eines Befestigungskörpers mit daran angebrachtem Verbinder,
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eine auseinandergezogene isometrische Ansicht des Befestigungskörpers und des Verbinders in einer gegenüber Fig. 4 anderen Blickrichtung,
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eine isometrische Ansicht auf ein Tragprofil mit elektrischer Verkabelung im Bereich einer Buchse,
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eine auseinandergezogene isometrische Ansicht der Verkabelung mit Buchse,
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eine isometrische Ansicht der Buchse in einer gegenüber Fig. 7 anderen Blickrichtung.
Show, in each case schematically,
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an isometric view of a light band in the region of a connector,
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an isometric view as in Fig. 1 but with the connector removed,
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a view like in Fig. 1 but in an exploded view,
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an isometric view of a fastening body with attached connector,
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an exploded isometric view of the fastening body and the connector in a opposite Fig. 4 different view,
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an isometric view of a support profile with electrical wiring in the region of a socket,
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an exploded isometric view of the wiring with socket,
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an isometric view of the bush in one opposite Fig. 7 different line of sight.

Entsprechend den Figuren 1 bis 3 umfasst ein Lichtband 1 zumindest zwei Leuchten 2, die jeweils ein Tragprofil 3 sowie einen hier nicht gezeigten Geräteträger aufweisen, der am Tragprofil 3 befestigt werden kann. Die Tragprofile 3 sind für eine Montage an einer Wand oder an einer Decke eines Gebäudes vorgesehen, um so die jeweilige Leuchte 2 und letztlich das Lichtband 1 an der Gebäudewand bzw. Gebäudedecke befestigen zu können. In jedem Tragprofil 3 ist eine elektrische Verkabelung 4 angeordnet, über welche eine Versorgung mit elektrischer Energie bzw. mit elektrischen Signalen realisierbar ist. Im montierten Zustand grenzen innerhalb des Lichtbands 1 benachbarte Tragprofile 3 in einem Stoßbereich 5 stirnseitig und bei länglichen bzw. geradlinigen Tragprofilen 3 axial aneinander. Um nun die beiden Verkabelungen 4 der beiden Tragprofile 3 elektrisch miteinander verbinden zu können, ist in diesem Stoßbereich 5 ein elektrischer Verbinder 6 angeordnet, der ein Verbindergehäuse 7 aufweist und an zwei voneinander abgewandten Endbereichen des Gehäuses 7 jeweils einen der elektrischen Stecker 8 besitzt. Im Inneren des Verbindergehäuses 7 sind die beiden Stecker 8 elektrisch miteinander verbunden, insbesondere über eine hier nicht näher dargestellte interne Verkabelung 9. Zweckmäßig ist diese interne Verkabelung 9 durch das Verbindergehäuse 7 in der Umfangsrichtung vollständig gekapselt. Axial ist das Verbindergehäuse 7 durch die beiden Stecker 8 verschlossen.According to the FIGS. 1 to 3 comprises a light band 1 at least two lights 2, each having a support profile 3 and a device carrier, not shown here, which can be attached to the support section 3. The support profiles 3 are provided for mounting on a wall or on a ceiling of a building, so as to be able to fix the respective light 2 and ultimately the light band 1 to the building wall or building ceiling. In each support section 3, an electrical wiring 4 is arranged, via which a supply of electrical energy or electrical signals can be realized. In the mounted state adjacent within the light band 1 adjacent support sections 3 in a joint area 5 frontally and axially in longitudinal or rectilinear support sections 3 together. In order to be able to electrically connect the two cabling 4 of the two support profiles 3, an electrical connector 6 is arranged in this impact region 5, which has a connector housing 7 and has one of the electrical connectors 8 at two end regions of the housing 7 facing away from each other. Inside the connector housing 7, the two connectors 8 are electrically connected to each other, in particular via an internal wiring not shown here 9. Suitably, this internal wiring 9 is completely encapsulated by the connector housing 7 in the circumferential direction. Axially, the connector housing 7 is closed by the two connectors 8.

Jede Verkabelung 4 weist an ihrem dem Stoßbereich 5 zugewandten Ende jeweils eine elektrische Buchse 10 auf. Die beiden Buchsen 10 sind komplementär zum jeweils zugeordneten Stecker 8 des Verbinders 6 ausgestaltet. Dabei sind die Stecker 8 und die Buchsen 10 so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass sie jeweils in einer Steckrichtung 11 steckverbindbar sind, um eine elektrische Kontaktierung herbeizuführen. Sobald der Verbinder 6 mit seinen beiden Steckern 8 mit den beiden Buchsen 10 der benachbarten Verkabelungen 4 verbunden ist, sind auch die beiden elektrischen Verkabelungen 4 durch den Verbinder 6 hindurch miteinander elektrisch verbunden.Each cabling 4 has an electrical socket 10 at its end facing the impact area 5. The two sockets 10 are designed to be complementary to the respectively assigned connector 8 of the connector 6. There are the plug 8 and the sockets 10 are matched to one another in such a way that they can be plug-connected in each case in an insertion direction 11 in order to bring about an electrical contacting. Once the connector 6 is connected with its two plugs 8 to the two sockets 10 of the adjacent cabling 4, the two electrical wiring 4 through the connector 6 through each other are electrically connected.

Die beiden Steckrichtungen 11 der beiden Stecker 8 bzw. der Buchsen 10 verlaufen zweckmäßig parallel zueinander, wobei sie entgegengesetzt orientiert sind. Bei den hier gezeigten bevorzugten geradlinigen Tragprofilen 3 erstrecken sich die Steckrichtungen 11 außerdem parallel zu einer Axialrichtung 12 der Tragprofile 3 bzw. des Lichtbands 1.The two plug-in directions 11 of the two plugs 8 and the bushings 10 suitably extend parallel to one another, wherein they are oriented opposite. In the case of the preferred straight-line support profiles 3 shown here, the plug-in directions 11 also extend parallel to an axial direction 12 of the support profiles 3 or of the light band 1.

Gemäß Fig. 5 kann der jeweilige Stecker 8 jeweils mehrere Kontaktstifte 13 aufweisen, die in der Steckrichtung 11 vom jeweiligen Stecker 8 bzw. vom Verbinder 6 abstehen. Die zugehörigen Buchsen 10 weisen gemäß den Figuren 2, 3, 6 und 7 zu den Kontaktstiften 13 komplementäre Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen 14 auf, in welche die Kontaktstifte 13 zum elektrischen Verbinden von Stecker 8 und Buchse 10 einsteckbar sind. Im Inneren der jeweiligen Stiftaufnahmeöffnung 14 kommt es dann zur elektrischen Kontaktierung zwischen dem jeweiligen Kontaktstift 13 und einem im Inneren der Buchse 10 angeordneten komplementären Gegenkontakt.According to Fig. 5 For example, the respective plug 8 can each have a plurality of contact pins 13 which protrude in the plugging direction 11 from the respective plug 8 or from the connector 6. The associated sockets 10 have according to the FIGS. 2, 3 . 6 and 7 to the contact pins 13 complementary pin receiving openings 14, in which the contact pins 13 for electrically connecting the plug 8 and socket 10 can be inserted. In the interior of the respective pin receiving opening 14, electrical contact is then made between the respective contact pin 13 and a complementary mating contact arranged in the interior of the socket 10.

Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform können die Kontaktstifte 13 auch an den Buchsen 10 ausgebildet sein, während die Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen 14 dann an den Steckern 8 ausgebildet sind. Ebenso ist es möglich, am Verbinder 6 den einen Stecker 8 mit Kontaktstiften 13 und den anderen Stecker 8 mit Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen 14 auszustatten, wobei dann die Buchsen 10 der beiden Verkabelungen 4 entsprechend komplementär gestaltet sind.In an alternative embodiment, the contact pins 13 may also be formed on the bushings 10, while the pin receiving openings 14 are then formed on the plugs 8. It is also possible to provide the connector 6 with a plug 8 with contact pins 13 and the other plug 8 with pin receiving openings 14, in which case the sockets 10 of the two cabling 4 are designed to be complementary.

Entsprechend den Figuren 1 und 3 bis 5 kann das Verbindergehäuse 7 erste Rastelemente 15 aufweisen, die mit dazu komplementären ersten Gegenrastelementen 16 zusammenwirken, die an der jeweiligen Buchse 10 ausgebildet sind. Im eingesteckten Zustand von Stecker 8 und Buchse 10 verrasten die ersten Rastelemente 15 mit den zugehörigen ersten Gegenrastelementen 16, wodurch der eingesteckte Zustand zwischen Stecker 8 und Buchse 10 gesichert ist. Bspw. ist das jeweilige erste Rastelement 15 hier durch eine Rastöffnung gebildet, während das jeweilige dazu komplementäre Gegenrastelement 16 durch eine Rastnase gebildet ist, die quer zur Steckrichtung 11 von der jeweiligen Buchse 10 absteht. Sobald der jeweilige Stecker 8 hinreichend in der Steckrichtung 11 mit der jeweiligen Buchse 10 gesteckt ist, rastet die jeweilige Rastnase (erstes Gegenrastelement 16) in die zugehörige Rastöffnung (erstes Rastelement 15) ein.According to the FIGS. 1 and 3 to 5 For example, the connector housing 7 may have first latching elements 15 which cooperate with complementary first latching elements 16 which are formed on the respective bushing 10. In the inserted state of the plug 8 and socket 10, the first latching elements 15 engage with the associated first counter-latching elements 16, whereby the inserted state between plug 8 and socket 10 is secured. For example. the respective first latching element 15 is formed here by a latching opening, while the respective complementary counter-latching element 16 is formed by a latching nose, which protrudes transversely to the plugging direction 11 of the respective socket 10. Once the respective connector 8 is sufficiently inserted in the insertion direction 11 with the respective sleeve 10, the respective latching lug (first counter-latching element 16) engages in the associated latching opening (first latching element 15).

Entsprechend den Figuren 1 bis 4 sind die beiden benachbarten Tragprofile 3 mit Hilfe eines Befestigungskörpers 17 aneinander befestigt. Dabei verbindet der Befestigungskörper 17 die beiden benachbarten Tragprofile 3 mechanisch miteinander. Hierzu ist der Befestigungskörper 17 axial stirnseitig in die beiden Tragprofile 3 jeweils zur Hälfte eingeführt. Eine Außenkontur des Befestigungskörpers 17 ist dabei an eine Innenkontur der Tragprofile 3 so angepasst, dass sich im Stoßbereich 5 eine intensive Aussteifung ergibt, die außerdem eine hinreichende Fixierung der beiden Tragprofile 3 auch in der Axialrichtung 12 aneinander ergibt, z. B. durch Klemmung bzw. Reibschluss.According to the FIGS. 1 to 4 the two adjacent support profiles 3 are fastened together by means of a fastening body 17. In this case, the fastening body 17 connects the two adjacent support profiles 3 mechanically together. For this purpose, the fastening body 17 is inserted axially in the two end support profiles 3 each half. An outer contour of the mounting body 17 is adapted to an inner contour of the support profiles 3 so that in the joint area 5 results in an intense stiffening, which also provides a sufficient fixation of the two support sections 3 in the axial direction 12 to each other, z. B. by clamping or frictional engagement.

Vorzugsweise ist der Verbinder 6 an diesem Befestigungskörper 17 befestigbar. Zweckmäßig können am Verbindergehäuse 7 zweite Rastelemente 18 ausgebildet sein, die mit dazu komplementären zweiten Gegenrastelementen 19 zusammenwirken, um den Verbinder 6 am Befestigungskörper 17 festzulegen. Im Beispiel sind die zweiten Rastelemente 18 in Form von Federarmen mit Rastnasen ausgestaltet, während die zweiten Gegenrastelemente 19 jeweils durch einen Öffnungsrand gebildet sind, an welchen die Federarme der zweiten Rastelemente 18 anliegen und welche die Rastnasen hintergreifen können. Im gezeigten Fall kann der Verbinder 6 somit mit dem Befestigungskörper 17 verclipst werden. Fig. 3 veranschaulicht den Montagevorgang, bei dem die beiden Tragprofile 3 mit Hilfe des Befestigungskörpers 17 aneinander befestigt werden und bei dem gleichzeitig die beiden elektrischen Verkabelungen 4 der beiden Tragprofile 3 über den Verbinder 6 elektrisch miteinander verbunden werden. Entsprechend den Steckrichtungen 11 werden die beiden Tragprofile 3 mit darin angeordneten Verkabelungen 4 und darin fixierten Buchsen 6 axial auf den Befestigungskörper 17 gesteckt. Dabei dringt zunächst der Befestigungskörper 17 axial in die beiden Tragprofile 3 stirnseitig ein. In der letzten Phase des Steckvorgangs werden dabei die beiden Stecker 8 des Verbinders 6 mit den beiden Buchsen 10 der Verkabelungen 4 gesteckt. Sobald die beiden Tragprofile 3 einander im Stoßbereich 5 stirnseitig berühren, ist zum Einen die mechanische Verbindung zwischen den beiden Tragprofilen 3 über den Befestigungskörper 17 fertiggestellt, wobei gleichzeitig zum Anderen auch die elektrische Verbindung zwischen den beiden Verkabelungen 4 über den Verbinder 6 fertiggestellt ist.Preferably, the connector 6 is attachable to this attachment body 17. It is expedient to be able to form second latching elements 18 on the connector housing 7, which interact with complementary second latching elements 19 in order to fix the connector 6 to the fastening body 17. For example the second locking elements 18 are designed in the form of spring arms with locking lugs, while the second counter-locking elements 19 are each formed by an opening edge against which the spring arms of the second locking elements 18 and which can engage behind the locking lugs. In the case shown, the connector 6 can thus be clipped to the fastening body 17. Fig. 3 illustrates the assembly process in which the two support profiles 3 are fastened together by means of the fastening body 17 and in which simultaneously the two electrical wiring 4 of the two support profiles 3 are electrically connected to each other via the connector 6. According to the plug-in directions 11, the two support profiles 3 are arranged with arranged therein cabling 4 and fixed sockets 6 axially on the mounting body 17. Initially, the fastening body 17 penetrates axially into the two support profiles 3 frontally. In the final phase of the plug-in process, the two plugs 8 of the connector 6 are inserted with the two sockets 10 of the cabling 4. As soon as the two support profiles 3 touch each other in the abutting area 5, the mechanical connection between the two support profiles 3 via the fastening body 17 is completed, while at the same time the electrical connection between the two cabling 4 via the connector 6 is completed.

Wie in Fig. 5 angedeutet ist, kann der Verbinder 6 an seinem Verbindergehäuse 7 eine Einspeiseöffnung 20 aufweisen, die hier durch einen mit unterbrochener Linie gezeichneten Rahmen angedeutet ist. Durch diese Einspeiseöffnung 20 hindurch kann eine hier nicht gezeigte externe Verkabelung mit der internen Verkabelung 9 des Verbinders 6 elektrisch kontaktiert werden. Somit kann durch den Verbinder 6 ein Netzanschluss bzw. ein Steueranschluss an die Verkabelung 4 der Tragprofile 3 und somit des Lichtbands 1 realisiert werden. In einem hier gezeigten Ausgangszustand ist diese Einspeiseöffnung 20 jedoch mit einem Verschluss 21 verschlossen, der integral im Gehäuse 7 ausgebildet ist und insbesondere als ausbrechbarer Verschluss 21 konzipiert ist. Mit anderen Worten, zum Öffnen der Einspeiseöffnung 20 wird der Verschluss 21 aus dem Verbindergehäuse 7 ausgebrochen.As in Fig. 5 is indicated, the connector 6 may have at its connector housing 7 a feed opening 20, which is indicated here by a drawn with a broken line frame. Through this feed opening 20 through an external wiring not shown here with the internal wiring 9 of the connector 6 can be electrically contacted. Thus, by the connector 6, a power connection or a control connection to the wiring 4 of the support profiles 3 and thus of the light band 1 can be realized. However, in an initial state shown here, this feed port 20 is with a shutter 21 closed, which is integrally formed in the housing 7 and in particular designed as breakable closure 21. In other words, to open the feed port 20, the shutter 21 is broken out of the connector housing 7.

In entsprechender Weise sind gemäß den Figuren 2 und 3 die im Stoßbereich 5 aneinander stoßenden Enden der Tragprofile 3 mit ausbrechbaren Abschnitten 22 versehen, um im Bedarfsfall eine weitere Einspeiseöffnung 23 öffnen zu können, wobei diese Einspeiseöffnung 23 in den Tragprofilen 3 ausgebildet ist und im Wesentlichen deckungsgleich zur Einspeiseöffnung 20 des Verbinders 6 positioniert ist. Gemäß Fig. 5 weist der Befestigungskörper 17 einen Durchgriffsbereich 24 auf, der genau zwischen den beiden Einspeiseöffnungen 20,23 angeordnet ist und eine entsprechende Kabeldurchführung ermöglicht.In a corresponding manner, according to the FIGS. 2 and 3 the abutting in the joint area 5 ends of the support profiles 3 provided with breakable portions 22 to open a further feed opening 23, if necessary, this feed opening 23 is formed in the support profiles 3 and is positioned substantially congruent with the feed opening 20 of the connector 6. According to Fig. 5 For example, the fastening body 17 has a penetration area 24 which is arranged precisely between the two inlet openings 20, 23 and allows a corresponding cable feedthrough.

Um das Einfädeln bzw. das Stecken der beiden Stecker 8 mit den Buchsen 10 bei der Montage zu vereinfachen, können am Verbindergehäuse 7 Einführkonturen 25 ausgebildet sein, die während des Steckvorgangs eine Zentrierung und fluchtende Ausrichtung von Stecker 8 und Buchse 10 bewirken.In order to simplify the threading or the insertion of the two plugs 8 with the sockets 10 during assembly, 7 insertion contours 25 may be formed on the connector housing, which cause a centering and alignment of plug 8 and socket 10 during the insertion process.

In Fig. 5 sind außerdem zwei Klemmelemente 26 dargestellt, die am Befestigungskörper 17 angesetzt werden und die sich beim Einstecken des Befestigungskörpers 17 in die Tragprofile 3 damit verspannen und nach Art von Wiederhaken damit verkeilen. Zweckmäßig können diese Klemmelemente 26 auch so ausgestaltet sein, dass sie eine elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen dem metallischen Befestigungskörper 17 und den beiden metallischen Tragprofilen 3 herstellen.In Fig. 5 In addition, two clamping elements 26 are shown, which are attached to the mounting body 17 and the clamp during insertion of the mounting body 17 in the support sections 3 and thus wedged in the manner of hooking. Suitably, these clamping elements 26 may also be designed so that they produce an electrical contact between the metallic mounting body 17 and the two metal support profiles 3.

Bei der hier gezeigten, besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die jeweilige Verkabelung 4 gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 3, 6 und 7 jeweils mit Hilfe einer Stromführungsschiene 27 realisiert. Die jeweilige Stromführungsschiene 27 ist lagefixiert im jeweiligen Tragprofil 3 angeordnet. Bspw. kann die jeweilige Stromführungsschiene 27 mit der entsprechend geformten Innenkontur des Tragprofils 3 verrastet bzw. verclipst sein. Die Stromführungsschiene 27 besitzt gemäß Fig. 7 mehrere parallel zueinander verlaufende Stege 28, zwischen denen jeweils ein Einführschlitz 29 ausgebildet ist. Die Stege 28 tragen elektrische Leiter 30, die zu einem der Einführschlitze 29 hin offen, also nicht isoliert sind.In the case of the particularly advantageous embodiment shown here, the respective wiring 4 is in accordance with FIGS. 1 to 3 . 6 and 7 each with the aid of a current-carrying rail 27 realized. The respective current-carrying rail 27 is arranged fixed in position in the respective support profile 3. For example. the respective current-carrying rail 27 can be latched or clipped with the correspondingly shaped inner contour of the support profile 3. The current-carrying rail 27 has according to Fig. 7 a plurality of mutually parallel webs 28, between each of which an insertion slot 29 is formed. The webs 28 carry electrical conductors 30, which are open to one of the insertion slots 29, so not isolated.

Entsprechend den Figuren 6 bis 8 ist die jeweilige Buchse 10 an einem Längsende 31 der jeweiligen Stromführungsschiene 27 angebracht. Zweckmäßig besitzt die jeweilige Buchse 10 gemäß den Figuren 7 und 8 mehrere Kontaktstege 32, nämlich für jeden Einführschlitz 29 einen eigenen Kontaktsteg 32. Die Kontaktstege 32 sind in die Einführschlitze 29 einführbar, wodurch eine elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen den Kontaktstegen 32 und den Leitungen 30 der Stromführungsschiene 27 hergestellt wird. Diese elektrische Kontaktierung wird dabei innerhalb der jeweiligen Buchse 10 zu internen Gegenkontakten der Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen 14 geführt. Die jeweilige Buchse 10 ist hier außerdem mit dübelartigen Halteelementen 33 ausgestattet, die axial in die Einführschlitze 29 eindrückbar sind und aufgrund einer wiederhakenartigen Außenkontur eine hinreichende axiale Fixierung der jeweiligen Buchse 10 an der Stromführungsschiene 27 ermöglichen. Ferner kann die jeweilige Buchse 10 nach außen verschlossene und nur zu den elektrischen Leitungen 30 hin offene Aufnahmekammern 34 aufweisen, die so positioniert sind, dass die elektrischen Leitungen 30 im Falle einer Relativbewegung der jeweiligen elektrischen Leitung 30 bzgl. der Stromführungsschiene 27 in die jeweilige Aufnahmekammer 34 eintauchen können. Hierdurch können thermisch bedingte Dehnungseffekte zugelassen werden, ohne dass die Gefahr einer elektrischen Kontaktierung außerhalb der Stromführungsschiene 27 besteht. Die jeweilige Buchse 10 bildet somit eine Endkappe zur elektrischen Isolation des jeweiligen axialen Endes 31 der Stromführungsschiene 27.According to the FIGS. 6 to 8 the respective socket 10 is attached to a longitudinal end 31 of the respective current-carrying rail 27. Appropriately, the respective socket 10 according to the FIGS. 7 and 8 a plurality of contact webs 32, namely a separate contact web 32 for each insertion slot 29. The contact webs 32 are insertable into the insertion slots 29, whereby an electrical contact between the contact webs 32 and the leads 30 of the current-carrying rail 27 is made. This electrical contact is guided within the respective socket 10 to internal mating contacts of the pin receiving openings 14. The respective bush 10 is here also equipped with dowel-like retaining elements 33 which are axially pressed into the insertion slots 29 and due to a re-hook-like outer contour allow sufficient axial fixation of the respective socket 10 on the current-carrying rail 27. Further, the respective socket 10 may have outwardly closed and open only to the electrical leads 30 receiving chambers 34 which are positioned so that the electrical leads 30 in the case of a relative movement of the respective electrical line 30 with respect to the current-carrying rail 27 into the respective receiving chamber 34 can dive. As a result, thermally induced expansion effects can be allowed without the risk of electrical contact outside the current-carrying rail 27. The respective bush 10 thus forms an end cap for the electrical insulation of the respective axial end 31 of the current-carrying rail 27.

Die Stromführungsschiene 27 ermöglicht durch die entlang ihrer gesamten axialen Erstreckung offenen Einführschlitze 29 an einer beliebigen Stelle eine elektrische Kontaktierung mit Hilfe eines hier nicht gezeigten Kontaktelements, das an beliebiger Stelle zwischen den Längsenden der Stromführungsschiene 27 quer zu deren Längserstreckung mit entsprechenden Kontaktstegen in die Einführschlitze 29 einsteckbar ist, um die darin angeordneten elektrischen Leitungen 30 zu kontaktieren.The current guide rail 27 allows through the insertion slots 29 open along its entire axial extension at any point an electrical contact by means of a contact element, not shown here, at any point between the longitudinal ends of the current-carrying rail 27 transversely to its longitudinal extent with corresponding contact webs in the insertion slots 29th can be inserted to contact the electrical lines 30 disposed therein.

Die Stromführungsschiene 27 kann zweckmäßig hinsichtlich der Anordnung ihrer elektrischen Leitungen 30 asymmetrisch aufgebaut sein. Dementsprechend können zwei verschiedene Buchsen 10 vorhanden sein, die entsprechend konzipiert sind, um die eine Buchse 10 am "linken" Ende der Stromführungsschiene 27 montieren zu können, während die andere Buchse 10 am "rechten" Ende der Stromführungsschiene 27 zu montieren ist. Die Buchsen 10 können dabei entsprechend ihrer Außenkonturen so geformt sein, dass eine verwechslungssichere Montage ermöglicht ist. Zweckmäßig kann für einen derartigen Fall auch der Verbinder 6 hinsichtlich seiner Stecker 8 asymmetrisch gestaltet sein, um stets nur eine "linke" Buchse 10 mit einer "rechten" Buchse 10 im jeweiligen Stoßbereich 5 miteinander elektrisch verbinden zu können.The current-carrying rail 27 may expediently be constructed asymmetrically with regard to the arrangement of its electrical lines 30. Accordingly, there may be two different sockets 10 which are designed to mount one socket 10 at the "left" end of the current guide rail 27, while the other socket 10 is to be mounted at the "right" end of the current guide rail 27. The sockets 10 can be shaped according to their outer contours so that a confusion-proof assembly is possible. Appropriately, for such a case, the connector 6 may be designed asymmetrically with respect to its connector 8 to always connect only a "left" socket 10 with a "right" socket 10 in the respective joint area 5 with each other electrically.

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Elektrischer Verbinder zum elektrischen Verbinden von zwei elektrischen Verkabelungen (4) bzw. elektrischen Leitungssystemen, die jeweils in einem Tragprofil (3) für ein Lichtband (1) angeordnet sind, wobei die Tragprofile (3) für die Montage des Lichtbands (1) an einer Wand oder Decke eines Gebäudes befestigbar sind, sodass sie aneinandergrenzen, wobei der Verbinder (6) in einem Verbindergehäuse (7) an zwei voneinander abgewandten Seiten jeweils einen elektrischen Stecker (8) aufweist, die miteinander elektrisch verbunden sind und die mit dazu komplementären elektrischen Buchsen (10) steckverbindbar sind, die an den jeweiligen Tragprofilen (3) ausgebildet und mit den Leitungen elektrisch verbunden sin, wobei der Verbinder (6) an einem Befestigungskörper (17) befestigbar ist, der zum mechanischen Verbinden der beiden benachbarten Tragprofile (3) aneinander stirnseitig in diese einführbar ist..Electrical connector for electrically connecting two electrical wiring (4) or electrical line systems, each in a support profile (3) for a light band (1) are arranged, wherein the support profiles (3) for mounting the light band (1) on a Wall or ceiling of a building are fastened so that they adjoin one another, wherein the connector (6) in a connector housing (7) on two opposite sides each having an electrical connector (8) which are electrically connected to each other and with complementary electrical sockets (10) are plug-in connection, which are formed on the respective support profiles (3) and electrically connected to the lines sin, wherein the connector (6) to a fastening body (17) can be fastened, for mechanically connecting the two adjacent support profiles (3) to each other the front side can be inserted in this .. Verbinder nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Steckrichtungen (11) der beiden Stecker (8) parallel zueinander verlaufen und entgegengesetzt orientiert sind.Connector according to claim 1,
characterized,
are that the plug-in directions (11) of the plug (8) parallel to each other and oriented in opposite directions. Verbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, - dass zumindest einer der Stecker (8) mehrere Kontaktstifte (13) aufweist, die zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von Stecker (8) und Buchse (10) in dazu komplementäre Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen (14) der jeweiligen Buchse (10) einsteckbar sind, und/oder - dass zumindest einer der Stecker (8) mehrere Stiftaufnahmeöffnungen (14) aufweist, in die zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von Stecker (8) und Buchse (10) dazu komplementäre Kontaktstifte (13) der jeweiligen Buchse (10) einsteckbar sind. Connector according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized, - That at least one of the plug (8) has a plurality of contact pins (13) for the electrical contacting of plug (8) and socket (10) in complementary thereto Pin receiving openings (14) of the respective socket (10) can be inserted, and / or - That at least one of the plug (8) has a plurality of pin receiving openings (14) into which for electrical contacting of plug (8) and socket (10) complementary thereto contact pins (13) of the respective socket (10) can be inserted. Verbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass am Verbindergehäuse (7) (erste) Rastelemente (15) ausgebildet sind, die mit dazu komplementären Gegenrastelementen (16) zusammenwirken, um den eingesteckten Zustand des jeweiligen Steckers (8) und der jeweiligen Buchse (10) zu sichern.Connector according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
in that (first) latching elements (15) are formed on the connector housing (7), which cooperate with counter-latching elements (16) complementary thereto in order to secure the inserted state of the respective plug (8) and the respective socket (10). Verbinder nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass am Verbindergehäuse (7) (zweite) Rastelemente (18) ausgebildet sind, mit denen der Verbinder (6) am Befestigungskörper (17) festlegbar ist.Connector according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that on the connector housing (7) (second) locking elements (18) are formed, with which the connector (6) on the fastening body (17) can be fixed. Verbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Buchsen (10) am jeweiligen Tragprofil (3) so positioniert sind, dass der Befestigungskörper (17) mit daran befestigtem Verbinder (6) stirnseitig in das jeweilige Tragprofil (3) einführbar ist, sodass während des Einsteckens des Befestigungskörpers (17) im jeweiligen Tragprofil (3) gleichzeitig der jeweilige Stecker (8) in die jeweilige Buchse (10) gesteckt wird.Connector according to claim 1 or 5,
characterized,
that the bushings (10) are positioned on the respective support profile (3) so that the fixing body (17) with attached connectors (6) is frontally inserted in the respective support profile (3) so that during insertion of the fastener body (17) in the respective support profile (3) at the same time the respective plug (8) in the respective socket (10) is inserted. Verbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Verbindergehäuse (7) eine Einspeiseöffnung (20) aufweist, durch die eine externe Verkabelung an eine die Stecker (8) im Verbindergehäuse (7) elektrisch verbindende interne Verkabelung (9) des Verbinders (6) anschließbar ist.A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized,
in that the connector housing (7) has a feed opening (20) through which external wiring can be connected to an internal wiring (9) of the connector (6) which electrically connects the plugs (8) in the connector housing (7). Verbinder nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Einspeiseöffnung (20) mit einem ausbrechbaren Verschluss (21) verschlossen ist.Connector according to claim 7,
characterized,
in that the feed opening (20) is closed by a break-off closure (21). Verbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die jeweilige Verkabelung (4) des jeweiligen Tragprofils (3) als Stromführungsschiene (27) ausgestaltet ist, die an wenigstens einem ihrer Längsenden (31) eine solche Buchse (10) trägt.Connector according to one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized,
in that the respective wiring (4) of the respective support profile (3) is designed as a current-carrying rail (27) which carries such a bush (10) on at least one of its longitudinal ends (31). Buchse für eine elektrische Verkabelung (4) eines Tragprofils (3) eines Lichtbands (1), das über einen Verbinder (6) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 mit einer elektrischen Verkabelung (4) eines angrenzenden Tragprofils (3) elektrisch verbindbar ist.Socket for electrical wiring (4) of a support profile (3) of a light strip (1), which is electrically connected via a connector (6) according to one of claims 1 to 9 with an electrical wiring (4) of an adjacent support profile (3). Lichtband für eine Wandmontage oder Deckemontage an einem Gebäude, - mit wenigstens zwei Tragprofilen (3), die aneinander grenzen und jeweils eine elektrische Verkabelung (4) aufweisen, - mit wenigstens einem elektrischen Verbinder (6) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 zum elektrischen Verbinden der Verkabelungen (4) der aneinander angrenzenden Tragprofile (3). Rooflight for wall mounting or ceiling mounting on a building, - Having at least two support profiles (3), which adjoin one another and each having an electrical wiring (4), - With at least one electrical connector (6) according to one of claims 1 to 9 for electrically connecting the cabling (4) of the adjacent support profiles (3). Elektrische Verkabelung für ein Tragprofil (3) eines Lichtbands (1), mit zumindest einer Buchse (10) nach Anspruch 10.Electrical wiring for a support profile (3) of a light band (1), with at least one bush (10) according to claim 10. Tragprofil für ein Lichtband (1) mit einer elektrischen Verkabelung (4) nach Anspruch 12.Support profile for a light band (1) with an electrical wiring (4) according to claim 12.
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