EP2622261B1 - Arrangement for light emission - Google Patents

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EP2622261B1
EP2622261B1 EP11761580.7A EP11761580A EP2622261B1 EP 2622261 B1 EP2622261 B1 EP 2622261B1 EP 11761580 A EP11761580 A EP 11761580A EP 2622261 B1 EP2622261 B1 EP 2622261B1
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  • the subject of the application is an arrangement for emitting light with LED bulbs in an elongated arrangement, a support element, which carries the LED lighting means and a connectable to the support member Lichtabstrahlelement.
  • Another object of the application is a lamp.
  • LED light sources have undergone further development, which makes their use interesting for general lighting purposes.
  • LED light sources are characterized by their efficiency and compliance with operating conditions by special reliability. Their light emission characteristics but also the operating conditions to be observed differ fundamentally from those of conventional light sources such as light bulbs, fluorescent tubes or gas discharge lamps, so that existing lighting designs appear to be convertible only with considerable effort.
  • the US Pat. No. 7,192,161 B1 teaches a lamp with a fluorescent surface that is optically irradiated by a light source. Part of the light emitted by the light source is reflected by another layer.
  • a housing is known in which light-emitting diodes are arranged on a printed circuit board. At a light exit opening of the housing, a diffuser is arranged. With this device, a light output of a neon lamp can be simulated.
  • the US 2006/0028837 A1 teaches how to simulate neon light with an LED alternator and a malleable tube that is at least partially transparent or that converts the wavelength of the light (Stokes shift) or contains a diffuser.
  • the US 2008/0086922 A1 teaches a glowing shield containing encapsulated LED chips.
  • the lamp includes an LED element connected to a base plate; Also, the diffuser is connected to the base plate.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a lamp with an arrangement for light output, which optimizes the conversion effort for existing lighting designs.
  • An arrangement according to the invention for emitting light has at least one LED illuminant in an elongate arrangement, a carrier element which carries the LED illuminant and a light-emitting element which can be connected to the carrier element.
  • the light-emitting element is arranged held by the carrier element.
  • Light emitting element is adapted to transform the light emission characteristic of the LED light source to the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube.
  • an arrangement for emitting light is proposed with LED bulbs in an elongated arrangement, a support element which the LED bulbs carries and a connectable to the carrier element Lichtabstrahlelement.
  • the light-emitting element is held by the carrier element.
  • the carrier element is reversibly releasably connected to the housing and the carrier element and the light emitting element are reversibly releasably connected.
  • the light emitting element emits incident radiation of the LED light source via a light emitting surface, so that on the shape of the Lichtabstrahlelements an adaptation of the Lichtabstrahl characterizing can be made.
  • An elongated arrangement of the LED bulbs thereby supports the approach to the light emission characteristic of a fluorescent tube.
  • a multiplicity of LEDs can be used as lighting means, although they are preferably of the same type class, but the invention is in no way limited thereto. For example, LEDs with different performance characteristics or color emission can be used.
  • the light-emitting element is designed to emit the light-emitting characteristic of an arrangement of fluorescent tubes.
  • the light emitting element is designed as a diffuser. This makes it possible, starting from the surface, a uniform illumination of larger areas.
  • a replica of the light emission characteristic of an arrangement of a plurality of fluorescent tubes is possible. Typically, this replaces the close juxtaposition of two fluorescent tubes.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a lamp 10 according to the invention in a sectional view.
  • the luminaire 10 according to the invention in this case includes a housing 20, a reflector 30 and an arrangement for emitting light 100. With its closed side, in the drawing of the upper side, the housing 20 is thereby a surface, for. B. to attach a floor ceiling. The light is emitted by the arrangement for emitting light 100 in the opposite direction.
  • the reflector 30 reflects part of the light output emitted by the arrangement for emitting light 100.
  • the reflector 30 is arcuate, in particular constructed parabolic. This achieves a uniform and specifically controllable illumination of an area.
  • the reflector 30 terminates flush with the housing 20 of the lamp 10 from.
  • the reflector 30 has a focal point in the sectional view. In three-dimensional reality, this is not a focal point, but a focal line. At least in sections, the focal point coincides substantially with the outer surface of the light emitting element 130 or sections of the boundary surface of the light emitting element 130 coincide with the focal point. An optimal distribution of the light emitted by the light emitting element 130 through the reflector 30 is achieved.
  • the arrangement for emitting light 100 which in more detail in Fig. 2 is shown, includes a support member 120, an LED illuminant 110 and a Lichtabstrahlelement 130.
  • the support member 120 is connected to the housing 20 of the lamp 10.
  • the carrier element 120 also carries the LED illuminant 110.
  • a plurality of LED illuminants 110 may be attached to the carrier element 120.
  • the LED lamp 110 is reversibly connected to the support member 120 and can be connected or disconnected without the use of tools.
  • the LED lamp 110 is arranged such that the light emission in the direction the open housing side takes place. Between the LED lamp 110 and the open side of the housing, the light emitting element 130 is further arranged. It is connected to the support member 120 and is held by this.
  • this compound is reversible and can be done and solved without the use of tools.
  • the support member 120 may complete the interrupted surface of the housing 20 with an opening. A saving of housing material is possible.
  • the reflector 30 is also connected to the carrier element 120.
  • one or more fluorescent tubes would be at the focal point of the reflector 30. These would be arranged perpendicular to the sectional plane of the drawings.
  • the light-emitting element 130 is in this case designed such that its external shape largely corresponds to the contour of the fluorescent tube or fluorescent tubes in a conventional luminaire. The light emitting element 130 thus transforms the light emission characteristic of the LED light source 110 into the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube.
  • the light emitting element 130 is formed as a diffuser. That is, hard light becomes soft diffused light.
  • a virtual light source is generated at the position of the outer surface of the light emitting element 130.
  • this virtual light source has the emission characteristic of one or more fluorescent tubes. Single LED bulbs are no longer recognizable. This is advantageous Light emitting element 130 made of diffuse plastic.
  • the light emitting element 130 is a profile body with a substantially trapezoidal cross section. He is doing along the replaced fluorescent tube and thus aligned along the LED bulb 110. In this case, the light-emitting element 130 extends over the entire length of the LED light-emitting means 110.
  • the boundary surfaces of the light-emitting element 130 essentially correspond in sections to a surface shape of one or more fluorescent tubes which can be arranged between the carrier element 120 and the light-emitting element 130.
  • the reflector 30 projects into the region of the light emitting element 130. That is, the reflector 30 and the light emitting element 130 partly overlap.
  • the reflector 30 has a first Lichtabstrahl characterizing outside of the Lichtabstrahlelements 130. In the area within the light emitting element 130, the reflector has a second light emission characteristic. In this way, the entire Lichtabstrahl characterizing the lamp 10 can be further adjusted.
  • the surface of the carrier element 120 directed in the direction of the light emission is provided with a coating of high reflectivity.
  • a further increase in the efficiency of the luminaire can be achieved.
  • the lamp 10 also has a light exit opening.
  • the light exit opening is included advantageously provided with a cover, not shown here.
  • the cover is divided into several sections. Near the light emitting element 130, the cover has a first light emission characteristic. In the region near the edge of the luminaire 10, ie, far away from the light emitting element 130, the cover has a second light emission characteristic.
  • a further fine adjustment of the quality of light can be done in the different areas to be illuminated. For example, such a diffuse very uniform illumination in the area of the light emitting element 130 directly in the direction of the light exit opening of the lamp is possible, while in the lateral area, ie the side of the direct emission, less diffuse illumination is achieved at the same time higher efficiency due to lower losses through the diffuser ,

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Gegenstand der Anmeldung ist eine Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe mit LED Leuchtmitteln in einer länglichen Anordnung, einem Trägerelement, welches die LED Leuchtmittel trägt und ein einem mit dem Trägerelement verbindbaren Lichtabstrahlelement. Ein weiterer Gegenstand der Anmeldung ist eine Leuchte.The subject of the application is an arrangement for emitting light with LED bulbs in an elongated arrangement, a support element, which carries the LED lighting means and a connectable to the support member Lichtabstrahlelement. Another object of the application is a lamp.

Die optische Leistungsfähigkeit von LED Lichtquellen hat eine Weiterentwicklung erfahren, welche ihren Einsatz für Zwecke der Allgemeinbeleuchtung interessant erscheinen lässt. LED Lichtquellen zeichnen sich durch ihre Effizienz und bei Einhaltung der Betriebsbedingungen durch besondere Zuverlässigkeit aus. Ihre Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik aber auch die einzuhaltenden Betriebsbedingungen unterscheiden sich jedoch grundlegend von denen konventioneller Leuchtmittel wie z.B. Glühbirnen, Leuchtstoffröhren oder Gasentladungslampen, sodass vorhandene Leuchtenkonstruktionen nur unter erheblichem Aufwand umrüstbar erscheinen.The optical performance of LED light sources has undergone further development, which makes their use interesting for general lighting purposes. LED light sources are characterized by their efficiency and compliance with operating conditions by special reliability. Their light emission characteristics but also the operating conditions to be observed differ fundamentally from those of conventional light sources such as light bulbs, fluorescent tubes or gas discharge lamps, so that existing lighting designs appear to be convertible only with considerable effort.

Die US 7,192,161 B1 lehrt eine Lampe mit einer fluoreszierenden Fläche, die von einer Lichtquelle optisch bestrahlt wird. Ein Teil des Lichts, das von der Lichtquelle abgestrahlt wird, wird von einer weiteren Schicht reflektiert.The US Pat. No. 7,192,161 B1 teaches a lamp with a fluorescent surface that is optically irradiated by a light source. Part of the light emitted by the light source is reflected by another layer.

Aus der US 6,361,186 B1 ist ein Gehäuse bekannt, in dem Leuchtdioden auf einer Leiterplatte angeordnet sind. An einer Lichtaustrittsöffnung des Gehäuses ist ein Diffusor angeordnet. Mit dieser Vorrichtung lässt sich eine Lichtabgabe einer Neon-Lampe simulieren.From the US 6,361,186 B1 a housing is known in which light-emitting diodes are arranged on a printed circuit board. At a light exit opening of the housing, a diffuser is arranged. With this device, a light output of a neon lamp can be simulated.

Die US 2006/0028837 A1 lehrt wie mit einer LED-Lichtmaschine und einer formbaren Röhre, welche zumindest teilweise transparent ist oder die Wellenlänge des Lichts konvertiert (Stokes-Shift) oder einen Diffusor enthält, Neonlicht simuliert wird.The US 2006/0028837 A1 teaches how to simulate neon light with an LED alternator and a malleable tube that is at least partially transparent or that converts the wavelength of the light (Stokes shift) or contains a diffuser.

Die US 2008/0086922 A1 lehrt ein leuchtendes Schild, welches verkapselte LED-Chips enthält.The US 2008/0086922 A1 teaches a glowing shield containing encapsulated LED chips.

Aus der DE 10 2007 054 206 A1 ist eine LED-Lampe mit einem Diffusor bekannt. Die Lampe umfasst ein, mit einer Grundplatte verbundenes LED-Element; auch der Diffusor ist mit der Grundplatte verbunden.From the DE 10 2007 054 206 A1 is an LED lamp with a diffuser known. The lamp includes an LED element connected to a base plate; Also, the diffuser is connected to the base plate.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es eine Leuchte mit einer Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe zu schaffen, welche den Umrüstungsaufwand für bestehende Leuchtenkonstruktionen optimiert.Object of the present invention is to provide a lamp with an arrangement for light output, which optimizes the conversion effort for existing lighting designs.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche. Eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe weist zumindest ein LED Leuchtmittel in einer länglichen Anordnung, ein Trägerelement, welches das LED Leuchtmittel trägt und ein mit dem Trägerelement verbindbares Lichtabstrahlelement auf. Das Lichtabstrahlelement ist von dem Trägerelement gehalten angeordnet. DasThis object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. An arrangement according to the invention for emitting light has at least one LED illuminant in an elongate arrangement, a carrier element which carries the LED illuminant and a light-emitting element which can be connected to the carrier element. The light-emitting element is arranged held by the carrier element. The

Lichtabstrahlelement ist dazu ausgebildet, die Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik des LED Leuchtmittels zu der Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik zumindest einer Leuchtstoffröhre umzuformen. So ist ein einfacher Ersatz herkömmlicher Leuchtstoffröhren durch LEDs möglich, ohne eine vollständige Neukonstruktion durchführen zu müssen.Light emitting element is adapted to transform the light emission characteristic of the LED light source to the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube. Thus, a simple replacement of conventional fluorescent tubes by LEDs is possible without having to perform a complete redesign.

Ausgehend von dem Gedanken, dass sich die Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik und die Einbauposition von LEDs und konventionellen Lichtquellen aus Gründen der Einhaltung der Betriebsbedingungen für die jeweiligen Leuchtmittel unterscheiden, wird eine Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe vorgeschlagen mit LED Leuchtmitteln in einer länglichen Anordnung, einem Trägerelement, welches die LED Leuchtmittel trägt und einem mit dem Trägerelement verbindbaren Lichtabstrahlelement. Das Lichtabstrahlelement ist dabei von dem Trägerelement gehalten. Das Trägerelement ist reversibel lösbar mit dem Gehäuse verbunden und das Trägerelement und das Lichtabstrahlelement sind reversibel lösbar verbunden.Starting from the idea that the light emission characteristic and the installation position of LEDs and conventional light sources for reasons of compliance with the operating conditions for the respective bulbs differ, an arrangement for emitting light is proposed with LED bulbs in an elongated arrangement, a support element which the LED bulbs carries and a connectable to the carrier element Lichtabstrahlelement. The light-emitting element is held by the carrier element. The carrier element is reversibly releasably connected to the housing and the carrier element and the light emitting element are reversibly releasably connected.

Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das Lichtabstrahlelement einfallende Strahlung der LED Leuchtmittel über eine Lichtabgabefläche abstrahlt, sodass über die Form des Lichtabstrahlelements eine Anpassung der Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik vorgenommen werden kann. Eine längliche Anordnung der LED Leuchtmittel unterstützt dabei die Annäherung an die Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik einer Leuchtstoffröhre. Als Leuchtmittel können dabei eine Vielzahl von LEDs zum Einsatz kommen, die zwar bevorzugt der gleichen Typklasse zugehörig sind, jedoch ist die Erfindung in keinster Weise darauf beschränkt. Beispielsweise können LEDs mit unterschiedlicher Leistungscharakteristik oder Farbabstrahlung zum Einsatz kommen.It is provided that the light emitting element emits incident radiation of the LED light source via a light emitting surface, so that on the shape of the Lichtabstrahlelements an adaptation of the Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik can be made. An elongated arrangement of the LED bulbs thereby supports the approach to the light emission characteristic of a fluorescent tube. In this case, a multiplicity of LEDs can be used as lighting means, although they are preferably of the same type class, but the invention is in no way limited thereto. For example, LEDs with different performance characteristics or color emission can be used.

Vorzugsweise ist das Lichtabstrahlelement dazu ausgebildet, die Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik einer Anordnung von Leuchtstoffröhren nachzubilden. In einerPreferably, the light-emitting element is designed to emit the light-emitting characteristic of an arrangement of fluorescent tubes. In a

Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Lichtabstrahlelement als Diffusor ausgebildet ist. Dieser ermöglicht es ausgehend von der Oberfläche eine gleichmäßige Beleuchtung größerer Flächen.Further development of the invention is provided that the light emitting element is designed as a diffuser. This makes it possible, starting from the surface, a uniform illumination of larger areas.

Auch eine Nachbildung der Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik einer Anordnung von mehreren Leuchtstoffröhren ist möglich. Typischerweise wird so die enge Nebeneinanderanordnung von zwei Leuchtstoffröhren ersetzt.A replica of the light emission characteristic of an arrangement of a plurality of fluorescent tubes is possible. Typically, this replaces the close juxtaposition of two fluorescent tubes.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen, in denen ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt ist, beispielhaft beschrieben. Es zeigen:

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Zunächst wird anhand von Fig. 1 der allgemeine Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte erläutert. Anschließend werden anhand von Fig. 2 der genaue technische Aufbau und die Funktionsweise der erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte und der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe dargestellt. Identische Elemente wurden in ähnlichen Abbildungen zum Teil nicht wiederholt dargestellt und beschrieben.First, based on Fig. 1 the general structure of the lamp according to the invention explained. Subsequently, by means of Fig. 2 the exact technical structure and operation of the luminaire according to the invention and the arrangement according to the invention for emitting light shown. Identical elements have not been repeatedly shown and described in similar figures.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte 10 in einer Schnittdarstellung. Die erfindungsgemäße Leuchte 10 beinhaltet dabei ein Gehäuse 20, einen Reflektor 30 und eine Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe 100. Mit seiner geschlossenen Seite, in der Zeichnung der oberen Seite, ist das Gehäuse 20 dabei an einer Oberfläche, z. B. einer Geschoßdecke zu befestigen. Die Lichtabgabe erfolgt durch die Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe 100 in entgegengesetzter Richtung. Der Reflektor 30 reflektiert dabei einen Teil der von der Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe 100 emittierten Lichtleistung. Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a lamp 10 according to the invention in a sectional view. The luminaire 10 according to the invention in this case includes a housing 20, a reflector 30 and an arrangement for emitting light 100. With its closed side, in the drawing of the upper side, the housing 20 is thereby a surface, for. B. to attach a floor ceiling. The light is emitted by the arrangement for emitting light 100 in the opposite direction. In this case, the reflector 30 reflects part of the light output emitted by the arrangement for emitting light 100.

Der Reflektor 30 ist dabei bogenförmig, insbesondere parabelförmig aufgebaut. So wird eine gleichmäßige und gezielt steuerbare Ausleuchtung eines Bereichs erreicht. Der Reflektor 30 schließt dabei bündig mit dem Gehäuse 20 der Leuchte 10 ab. Der Reflektor 30 verfügt in der Schnittdarstellung über einen Brennpunkt. In der dreidimensionalen Realität handelt es sich dabei nicht um einen Brennpunkt, sondern um eine Brennlinie. Zumindest abschnittsweise stimmt der Brennpunkt mit der äußeren Oberfläche des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 weitgehend überein bzw. Abschnitte der Begrenzungsfläche des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 stimmen mit dem Brennpunkt überein. Eine optimale Verteilung des von dem Lichtabstrahlelement 130 abgestrahlten Lichts durch den Reflektor 30 wird so erreicht.The reflector 30 is arcuate, in particular constructed parabolic. This achieves a uniform and specifically controllable illumination of an area. The reflector 30 terminates flush with the housing 20 of the lamp 10 from. The reflector 30 has a focal point in the sectional view. In three-dimensional reality, this is not a focal point, but a focal line. At least in sections, the focal point coincides substantially with the outer surface of the light emitting element 130 or sections of the boundary surface of the light emitting element 130 coincide with the focal point. An optimal distribution of the light emitted by the light emitting element 130 through the reflector 30 is achieved.

Die Anordnung zur Lichtabgabe 100, welche in größerem Detail in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, beinhaltet ein Trägerelement 120, ein LED Leuchtmittel 110 und ein Lichtabstrahlelement 130. Das Trägerelement 120 ist dabei mit dem Gehäuse 20 der Leuchte 10 verbunden. Das Trägerelement 120 trägt weiterhin das LED Leuchtmittel 110. Alternativ können auch mehrere LED Leuchtmittel 110 an dem Trägerelement 120 befestigt sein. Bevorzugt ist das LED Leuchtmittel 110 reversibel mit dem Trägerelement 120 verbunden und kann ohne den Einsatz von Werkzeug verbunden oder getrennt werden. Das LED Leuchtmittel 110 ist dabei derart angeordnet, dass die Lichtabstrahlung in Richtung der offenen Gehäuseseite erfolgt. Zwischen dem LED Leuchtmittel 110 und der offenen Gehäuseseite ist weiterhin das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 angeordnet. Es ist dabei mit dem Trägerelement 120 verbunden und wird von diesem gehalten. Vorteilhafterweise ist diese Verbindung reversibel und kann ohne den Einsatz von Werkzeug erfolgen und gelöst werden. Anstatt mit dem Gehäuse 20 lediglich verbunden zu sein, kann das Trägerelement 120 die mit einer Öffnung unterbrochene Oberfläche des Gehäuses 20 vervollständigen. Eine Ersparnis von Gehäusematerial ist so möglich.The arrangement for emitting light 100, which in more detail in Fig. 2 is shown, includes a support member 120, an LED illuminant 110 and a Lichtabstrahlelement 130. The support member 120 is connected to the housing 20 of the lamp 10. The carrier element 120 also carries the LED illuminant 110. Alternatively, a plurality of LED illuminants 110 may be attached to the carrier element 120. Preferably, the LED lamp 110 is reversibly connected to the support member 120 and can be connected or disconnected without the use of tools. The LED lamp 110 is arranged such that the light emission in the direction the open housing side takes place. Between the LED lamp 110 and the open side of the housing, the light emitting element 130 is further arranged. It is connected to the support member 120 and is held by this. Advantageously, this compound is reversible and can be done and solved without the use of tools. Rather than merely being connected to the housing 20, the support member 120 may complete the interrupted surface of the housing 20 with an opening. A saving of housing material is possible.

Der Reflektor 30 ist ebenfalls mit dem Trägerelement 120 verbunden. Bei einer herkömmlichen Leuchte befänden sich im Brennpunkt des Reflektors 30 eine oder mehrere Leuchtstoffröhren. Diese wären senkrecht zur Schnittebene der Zeichnungen angeordnet. Das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 ist hier derart ausgebildet, dass seine äußere Form weitgehend der Kontur der Leuchtstoffröhre bzw. Leuchtstoffröhren in einer herkömmlichen Leuchte entspricht. Das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 formt somit die Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik des LED Leuchtmittels 110 zu der Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik zumindest einer Leuchtstoffröhre um.The reflector 30 is also connected to the carrier element 120. In a conventional luminaire, one or more fluorescent tubes would be at the focal point of the reflector 30. These would be arranged perpendicular to the sectional plane of the drawings. The light-emitting element 130 is in this case designed such that its external shape largely corresponds to the contour of the fluorescent tube or fluorescent tubes in a conventional luminaire. The light emitting element 130 thus transforms the light emission characteristic of the LED light source 110 into the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube.

Hierzu ist das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 als Diffusor ausgebildet. D.h., aus hartem Licht wird weiches diffuses Licht. Es wird somit an der Position der äußeren Oberfläche des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 eine virtuelle Lichtquelle erzeugt. Diese virtuelle Lichtquelle weist dabei die Abstrahlcharakteristik einer oder mehrerer Leuchtstoffröhren auf. Einzelne LED Leuchtmittel sind nicht mehr erkennbar. Vorteilhafterweise ist das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 aus diffusem Kunststoff gefertigt.For this purpose, the light emitting element 130 is formed as a diffuser. That is, hard light becomes soft diffused light. Thus, a virtual light source is generated at the position of the outer surface of the light emitting element 130. In this case, this virtual light source has the emission characteristic of one or more fluorescent tubes. Single LED bulbs are no longer recognizable. This is advantageous Light emitting element 130 made of diffuse plastic.

Das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 ist dabei ein Profilkörper mit im Wesentlichen trapezförmigem Querschnitt. Er ist dabei längs der ersetzten Leuchtstoffröhre und damit längs des LED Leuchtmittels 110 ausgerichtet. Das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 erstreckt sich dabei über die gesamte Länge der LED Leuchtmittel 110. Die Begrenzungsflächen des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 stimmen abschnittsweise im Wesentlichen mit einer Oberflächenform einer oder mehrerer zwischen dem Trägerelement 120 und dem Lichtabstrahlelement 130 anordenbaren Leuchtstoffröhren überein.The light emitting element 130 is a profile body with a substantially trapezoidal cross section. He is doing along the replaced fluorescent tube and thus aligned along the LED bulb 110. In this case, the light-emitting element 130 extends over the entire length of the LED light-emitting means 110. The boundary surfaces of the light-emitting element 130 essentially correspond in sections to a surface shape of one or more fluorescent tubes which can be arranged between the carrier element 120 and the light-emitting element 130.

Der Reflektor 30 ragt in den Bereich des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 hinein. D.h., der Reflektor 30 und das Lichtabstrahlelement 130 überlappen zum Teil. Der Reflektor 30 weist dabei außerhalb des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 eine erste Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik auf. Im Bereich innerhalb des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 weist der Reflektor eine zweite Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik auf. Hierdurch kann die gesamte Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik der Leuchte 10 weiter eingestellt werden.The reflector 30 projects into the region of the light emitting element 130. That is, the reflector 30 and the light emitting element 130 partly overlap. The reflector 30 has a first Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik outside of the Lichtabstrahlelements 130. In the area within the light emitting element 130, the reflector has a second light emission characteristic. In this way, the entire Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik the lamp 10 can be further adjusted.

Vorteilhafterweise ist außerdem die in Richtung der Lichtabstrahlung gerichtete Oberfläche des Trägerelements 120 mit einer Beschichtung hoher Reflexivität versehen. Eine weitere Erhöhung des Wirkungsgrads der Leuchte kann so erzielt werden.Advantageously, moreover, the surface of the carrier element 120 directed in the direction of the light emission is provided with a coating of high reflectivity. A further increase in the efficiency of the luminaire can be achieved.

Die Leuchte 10 verfügt weiterhin über eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung. Die Lichtaustrittsöffnung ist dabei vorteilhafterweise mit einer hier nicht dargestellten Abdeckung versehen. Die Abdeckung ist dabei in mehrere Abschnitte eingeteilt. In der Nähe des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 verfügt die Abdeckung über eine erste Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik. Im Bereich nahe des Randes der Leuchte 10, d.h. fernab des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 verfügt die Abdeckung über eine zweite Lichtabstrahlcharakteristik. So kann eine weitere Feineinstellung der Lichtqualität in den verschiedenen zu beleuchtenden Bereichen erfolgen. Beispielsweise ist so eine diffuse sehr gleichmäßige Beleuchtung im Bereich des Lichtabstrahlelements 130 direkt in Richtung der Lichtaustrittsöffnung der Leuchte möglich, während im seitlichen Bereich, d.h. seitlich der direkten Abstrahlrichtung, eine weniger diffuse Beleuchtung bei gleichzeitig höherem Wirkungsgrad auf Grund geringerer Verluste durch den Diffusor erreicht wird.The lamp 10 also has a light exit opening. The light exit opening is included advantageously provided with a cover, not shown here. The cover is divided into several sections. Near the light emitting element 130, the cover has a first light emission characteristic. In the region near the edge of the luminaire 10, ie, far away from the light emitting element 130, the cover has a second light emission characteristic. Thus, a further fine adjustment of the quality of light can be done in the different areas to be illuminated. For example, such a diffuse very uniform illumination in the area of the light emitting element 130 directly in the direction of the light exit opening of the lamp is possible, while in the lateral area, ie the side of the direct emission, less diffuse illumination is achieved at the same time higher efficiency due to lower losses through the diffuser ,

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Auch abweichende Profile des Lichtabstrahlelements sind denkbar. Ein Einsatz ohne einen Reflektor ist innerhalb des erfinderischen Gedankens. Alle vorstehend beschriebenen Merkmale oder in den Figuren gezeigten Merkmale sind im Rahmen der Erfindung beliebig vorteilhaft miteinander kombinierbar.The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Deviating profiles of the light emitting element are also conceivable. An insert without a reflector is within the inventive idea. All features described above or features shown in the figures can be combined with each other in any advantageous manner within the scope of the invention.

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  1. Lamp (10) with a casing (20), a light outlet opening set by the casing (20) and with an arrangement for light emission (100), having
    - LED lamp means (110) in a longitudinal arrangement,
    - a carrier element (120), which carries the LED lamp means and
    - a light radiation element (130) that is connectable with the carrier element, wherein the light radiation element (130) is configured for transforming the light radiation feature of the LED lamp means (110) to the light radiation feature of a fluorescent lamp, and wherein the carrier element (120) is reversibly removably connected to the casing (20), wherein the light radiation element (130) is carried by the carrier element (120), '
    characterised in that the carrier element (120) and the light radiation element (130) are reversibly removably connected.
  2. Lamp according to claim 1, characterised in that the carrier element (120) and the casing (20) are connectable and removable without tools.
  3. Lamp according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the light radiation element (130) is configured as a diffuser.
  4. Lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the light radiation element (130) is configured as a profile body with an essentially trapezium-shaped cross section in a cross-section plane and in that a normal of the cross-section plane corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the LED lamp means.
  5. Lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the carrier element (120) and the light radiation element (130) are connectable and removable without tools.
  6. Lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the carrier element (120) is reversibly connectable with a lamp means carrier, that the lamp means carrier is a LED circuit board and in that the carrier element (120) and the lamp means carrier are preferably connectable and removable without tools.
  7. Lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that limiting surfaces of the light radiation element (130) essentially match in portions a surface shape of one or several fluorescent lamps that are arrangeable between the carrier element (120) and the light radiation element (130).
  8. Lamp according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the carrier element (120) is connected directly to the casing (20) and/or completes a wall of the casing (20).
  9. Lamp according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lamp (10) has a reflector (30) that preferably has at least one focus point in a cross section representation, and that preferably portions of the limiting surface of the light radiation element (130) match the focus point.
  10. Lamp according to claim 9, characterised in that the carrier element (120) reflects in the zone of the light radiation element (130), that the reflector (30) borders directly on the carrier element (120), that the reflector (30) is connected to the carrier element (120) and that the reflector (30) and the carrier element (120) are preferably reversibly connectable and removable without tools.
  11. Lamp according to any one of the preceding claims 9 or 10, characterised in that at least one first part of the reflector (30) is arranged between the carrier element (120) and the light radiation element (130), that at least one second part of the reflector (30) is not arranged between the carrier element (120) and the light radiation element (130), and in that preferably the first part of the reflector (30) and the second part of the reflector (30) have different radiation features.
  12. Lamp according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lamp (10) has a cover of the light outlet opening, which on the optical path is arranged after the light radiation element (130), that the cover has a central zone near the light radiation element (130), that the cover has a side zone that is further away from the light radiation element (130) and in that in the side zone and in the central zone the cover has different light radiation features.
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