EP2642613B1 - Light mounting system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a mounting system for a lamp, in particular for a ceiling or wall lamp, mounting parts of the mounting system and a luminaire part, which comprises such a mounting part.

Mounting systems for ceiling lights are known from the prior art, in which the light is first mechanically attached to a ceiling part in a first step, before the light is electrically contacted in a second step. This procedure is particularly complicated when a plurality of lights are to be mounted. In particular, in luminaires for factory buildings, office buildings, etc., it is advantageous if the time for the installation or replacement of the lights is as short as possible in order to save installation costs and e. to minimize a downtime of production in a factory floor.

It is therefore desirable to provide a mounting system for a luminaire, in which both a mechanical attachment and an electrical contact in the shortest possible time and in as few assembly steps is possible.

In the DE 10 2004 039 904 A1 a device for fixing an electrical installation unit to a ceiling is proposed in which a plug part is inserted from below into a lamp holder and then fixed by a rotation of 60 °. During this process, an electrical contacting of the plug part is performed simultaneously. Due to the required torque mounting, this device is only suitable for smaller, lighter lights.

The DE 10 2007 001 533 A1 also proposes a light-emitting diode system with a carrier rail. A receiving recess extending in the longitudinal direction of the carrier rail is provided in the carrier rail, into which light-emitting diode components can be inserted into threading openings provided for this purpose. The threading of the individual light-emitting diode devices, however, is time consuming when a plurality of light emitting diode devices is used.

In addition, the reveals DE 20 2006 006 613 U1 a mounting system for lamps comprising a mounting unit attachable to a wall and a housing bottom plate, wherein the mounting unit and the housing bottom plate are detachably connected to each other via one or more connecting means. The housing bottom plate and the mounting plate may further comprise means for mutual electrical contacting, such as spring contact pins, which are designed to be automatically brought into contact when a lamp unit comprising the housing bottom plate is attached to the mounting unit. For large, heavy lights, such as those used in factory buildings, the provision of spring contact pins without complementary protective measures, however, is problematic because the lamp due to their length and weight during assembly can easily slip, which can damage the spring contact pins.

DE 644 823 C discloses a ceiling plug-in device in which a socket sits firmly on the ceiling while the plug is connected to the lamp line. By simply plugging the plug and socket are simultaneously brought plug contacts and a lock with a single movement in the position of use.

EP 1 306 933 A2 discloses a guide system for contact plugs. A cylindrical pin with a cone-shaped tip, which is arranged in a component, is inserted into a sleeve, which is provided on a second component, even before further electrical contact elements themselves are connected to one another.

Other plug-in systems for electrical connections are from the US 6 074 235 A . US 2003/107891 A1 . US 2006/274519 A1 and US 2012/052722 A1 known.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a mounting system for a lamp, in particular for a ceiling or wall lamp, which allows easy, fast and safe installation of large and heavy lights, with a risk of damage to the lamp, the mounting system or the wall or ceiling intended for installation is reduced.

The object is achieved by a mounting system according to claim 1. The invention provides a mounting system for mounting and electrical contacting of a ceiling or wall lamp ready, which comprises a first mounting part and a second mounting part, wherein the first and the second mounting part are releasably fastened to each other. The first mounting part comprises one or more first centering means and a first contacting means disposed adjacent the one or more first centering means and spaced therefrom. The second mounting part has one or more second centering means and a second contacting means disposed adjacent and spaced apart from the one or more second centering means. The first and second centering means are arranged to couple each other. Further, the first and second contacting means are arranged to couple each other. The first and second mounting members are further configured to be releasably secured together by moving the first and second mounting members toward one another along an assembly direction, wherein each of the first and second centering means and one of the first and second centering means move during movement couple several second centering means and the first and the second Align mounting part to each other before coupling the first and the second contact means. The first and second centering means are further configured to secure the first and second mounting members together and hold the lamp when the first and second contacting means are coupled. The first and second contacting means each comprise mutual electrical contacting means arranged to contact one another when the first and second contacting means are coupled.

Furthermore, the one or more first centering means and the one or more second centering means comprise means for mutual rotation-proof coupling. The means for mutual rotation-proof coupling can be designed in particular as a rod-hole system. According to the invention, the first centering means is designed as a journal and the journal has an asymmetrical cross section, in particular a laterally arranged projection, wherein the channel of the receiving means has a corresponding asymmetrical cross section, in particular a corresponding lateral recess. This ensures that the mounting parts are fastened together in the correct orientation and the lamp is thus mounted in the right direction. This is advantageous in particular because the present invention enables electrical contacting simultaneously with the mechanical fastening. This ensures that the first and second contacting means couple in the right direction, so that electrical short circuits are avoided.

The mounting system according to the invention thus enables the simultaneous mechanical attachment and electrical contacting of the lamp. During the assembly movement, first the centering means engage. By coupling the first and second centering means, the first and second contacting means are already aligned with each other so that they couple in a continuation of the assembly movement, without causing damage. As soon as the contacting means are coupled in, the centering means fix the first and the second mounting part together. This multi-stage assembly process prevents damage to the components, while allowing assembly by a single movement. This is particularly advantageous for large and / or heavy lights, such as those used in factory buildings or office buildings. Such lights are difficult to handle, so that the installation by means of conventional fasteners is often difficult and tedious and carries the risk of damaging the lamp.

It may be provided that in a first stage of the assembly movement initially takes place coarse alignment of the mounting parts by means of the first and second centering means, so that the first and second contacting means are aligned with each other so that they can be coupled. In a second stage of the assembly movement, a fine alignment of the mounting parts takes place by means of the first and second contacting means. In a third stage of the assembly movement, the mounting parts are fastened to one another by means of the centering means. During the second or third stage of the assembly movement Furthermore, an electrical contact between the contacting is made. The mounting system may be arranged in particular, so that the first and the second mounting part are releasably secured to each other by a rectilinear assembly movement and / or by a pivoting movement. In this way, a fastening by a easy to carry out movement possible. It can be provided, in particular, that the first and the second mounting part can be fastened to one another by first being coupled to one side of the first and second mounting part and then pivoted toward one another, with the first and the second centering device coupling in during the pivoting movement. Alternatively, two first mounting parts or two second mounting parts may be provided, which can be fastened by means of different types of fastening to a second or first mounting part. It may, for example, be provided that a first mounting part can be suspended in a second mounting part and another first mounting part can be fastened to the second mounting part via a pin as centering means.

In this case, in some embodiments, the first or the second mounting part may have means for attachment to a wall or ceiling, i. be configured as a ceiling-side mounting part, and the second or first mounting part to be arranged to be arranged on a lamp body of the lamp, i. be designed as a light side mounting part, as described in detail below. In particular, the ceiling-side mounting part can be screwed to a wall or ceiling screwed or by means of bolts. The ceiling-side mounting part can have two slots rotated by 90 °. In this way, drilling inaccuracies can be compensated.

The first or second mounting member may be screwed as a light-side mounting member to a lamp body of a lamp, riveted, glued or latched. The first or the second mounting part may for this purpose comprise means for attachment to the lamp body. The attachment means may in particular comprise one or more bores or one or more depressions, recesses, latching hooks or projections.

In some embodiments, the ceiling-side mounting part, i. the first or the second mounting part, a guide for a compensating wedge include. With a compensating wedge, unevenness in the ceiling can be compensated. In some embodiments, the first or second mounting part further comprises a spirit level.

The first and second centering means are particularly designed so that they are able to hold the lamp. For this purpose, the first and second centering means can be designed such that they maintain a weight force of at least 50 N, in particular of at least 100 N and preferably of at least 500 N.

The one or more first centering means and the first contacting means may be disposed on a mounting side of the first mounting part. The one or more second centering means and the second contacting means may be disposed on a mounting side of the second mounting part. The first and / or the second mounting part may be elongated.

In one embodiment, the first and second mounting parts each extend along a plane. The assembly direction can transversely, in particular perpendicular to the one or more planes.

In some embodiments, the number of first centering means of the first mounting part corresponds to a number of the second centering means of the second mounting part. In these embodiments, there is a 1: 1 ratio of the first and second mounting parts. This is advantageous if only one lamp with the help of the mounting system to be mounted. In an alternative embodiment, a number of the first centering means of the first mounting part is larger or smaller than a number of the second centering means of the second mounting part. In this case, it is particularly preferred that the number of first centering means of the first mounting part is an integer multiple of the number of second centering means of the second mounting part or the number of second centering means of the second mounting part is an integer multiple of the number of first centering means of the first mounting part. In these embodiments, it is possible to attach more than one first or a second mounting part to a second or first mounting part. This is particularly preferred in a mounting system in which the first or second mounting part is designed as a carrier rail for a plurality of lights.

In one embodiment, in the case of a plurality of first and a plurality of second centering means each of the plurality of first centering means each comprise a protruding element and each of the plurality of second centering means each comprise a receiving means adapted to receive the one protruding element or one of the plurality of protruding elements. As a result, the mounting parts are given a profile which allows orientation during the assembly process and thus facilitates the assembly process.

The one or at least one of the several projecting elements is designed as a pin and the corresponding receiving means has a channel for receiving the pin. This embodiment allows a fixation of the mounting parts in a plane transverse to the mounting direction, so that the mounting parts can not be moved against each other during the assembly process. The pin may in particular have a cross section which corresponds to a cross section of the channel. The pin may e.g. be made of plastic or metal, in particular made of molded sheet. For coupling the first and second centering means, it may be necessary that the pin and the channel are aligned parallel to the mounting direction. Alternatively or additionally, it may be necessary for the coupling of the first and second contacting means that the pin and the channel are aligned parallel to the mounting direction. This simplifies the insertion of the pin into the channel. The channel may have a length that is greater than or equal to a length of the pin. The channel can be arranged centrally in the receiving means. In this way occurring lateral forces are better dissipated.

The channel may further have a cross section that varies along a longitudinal axis of the channel. In particular, an inlet opening of the channel may have a smaller cross-section than a section of the channel remote from the inlet opening. Alternatively or additionally, the pin may have a cross section that varies along a longitudinal axis of the pin. In particular, the pin may have a portion located near a distal end of the pin which has a larger cross-section than a portion farther from the distal end. This causes the pin-channel arrangement after coupling has a greater clearance transverse to the mounting direction, so that an over-determination of the system is avoided. In this way, in a first stage of the assembly movement, initially a coarse alignment of the mounting parts takes place by means of the centering means, so that the contacting means can couple in. In a second stage of the assembly movement, a fine alignment of the mounting parts takes place by means of the first and second contacting means.

According to a preferred embodiment, each of the one or more first centering means comprises a first latching means and each of the one or more second centering means comprises a second latching means arranged for coupling in a corresponding one of the one or more first latching means. In these embodiments, the first and second centering means are detachably fastened together by a latching connection. This allows a quick and easy installation.

It is particularly preferred that the first and second locking means are adapted to couple each other when the first and the second contacting means are coupled. As a result, the first and the second mounting part are attached to each other only when the contacting means are coupled. Further, in these embodiments, it is not required that the mounting hardware be moved beyond an intended mounting position, thereby avoiding damage to the mounting hardware.

According to a preferred embodiment, the first or the second locking means is formed as a groove and the second or first locking means as a locking element, in particular as a resilient locking element, preferably as a spring clip, leaf spring or disk-shaped element, particularly preferably as a sheet metal part is formed. This allows a simple embodiment of the locking mechanism. In embodiments in which the projecting element is designed as a journal, the groove can be arranged laterally on the journal. In particular, the groove may be a completely or partially circumferential groove around the pin. The groove may be perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pin. In embodiments having a plurality of first and second latching means, each of the first or second latching means may be formed as a groove and each of the second and first latching means may be formed as a blocking element.

The formation of the locking element as a resilient locking element also facilitates a decoupling of the locking means during disassembly. The blocking element can in particular be movable counter to a spring force. In embodiments in which the receiving means comprises a channel, the blocking element may be at least partially disposed in the channel. In some embodiments, the blocking element may be movable between a first state in which it is at least partially disposed in the channel and a second state in which it is disposed entirely outside the channel. The blocking element may run parallel to a plane along which the second mounting part extends. This provides effective protection against falling down of the lamp when it is mounted on the ceiling.

In one embodiment, the first centering means of the first mounting part are each formed the same and the second centering means of the second mounting part are each formed the same. In this way an asymmetrical distribution of forces is avoided. Furthermore, this simplifies the manufacture of the mounting parts.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the first or the second mounting part further comprises an actuating means for releasing the coupling of the first and second latching means. This embodiment enables easy disassembly of the mounting parts. It can be provided that the first or the second mounting part has an actuating means, which moves the first and second locking means, in particular transversely to the mounting direction. In embodiments having a plurality of first and / or a plurality of second centering means, it may be provided that the actuating means is arranged to release the coupling of a plurality of, in particular each of the first and second latching means. The actuating means may in particular comprise a button. In some embodiments, the actuating means is operable against an elastic force. This prevents accidental disassembly of the lamp.

According to a preferred embodiment, the one or more first and the one or more second centering means has a run-on slope for inserting the projecting element into the receiving means. This allows the first and second mounting parts to be secured together by movement in the mounting direction can be, if the mounting parts are slightly offset from one another, so that the assembly is facilitated.

The run-on slope can preferably be formed by ribs, in particular by radially extending ribs. This allows guidance of the centering means during the assembly movement. In embodiments in which the first or second centering means has a channel, the ribs may extend radially outward from the channel.

According to a preferred embodiment, the first and / or second contacting means is displaceable transversely to the mounting direction with respect to the one or more first and one or more second centering means. This facilitates assembly, so that the fitter can assemble the system without sight. It can be provided in particular that the first and / or second mounting part comprises a frame in which the first and the second contacting means is arranged, wherein a spring may be further provided to center the first and second contacting means in the frame , This floating storage of the contacting agent reduces mechanical forces on the plug.

According to a preferred embodiment, the first and the second contacting means are formed as a plug-socket system. This allows a quick and easy coupling of the contacting. The first and / or the second contacting means may have chamfers as described above for the centering means. In this way, an over-determination of the mounting system can be avoided.

In a further aspect, the invention provides a first mounting member adapted for releasable attachment to a second mounting member of the type described above. In a further aspect, the invention provides a second mounting member adapted for releasable attachment to a first mounting member of the type described above.

A lighting part with a device for receiving at least one light source may comprise a first mounting part of the type described or a second mounting part of the type described and a lamp body. The first or second mounting part can preferably be arranged on an inner or an outer side of the lamp body.

The first and second mounting part of the luminaire part is integrally formed on the lamp body, screwed, glued or fastened by click mounting.

Figur 1

zeigt ein Montagesystem mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Montageteil in einer perspektivischen Ansicht.

Figur 2

zeigt einen Ausschnitt eines Querschnitts durch das Montagesystem nach Figur 1.

Figur 3a,b

zeigen jeweils einen Ausschnitt eines Querschnitts durch das Montagesystem nach Figur 1 während des Montagevorgangs.

Figur 4a,b

zeigen jeweils eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausschnitts des Montagesystems gemäß Figur 1.

Figur 5

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausschnitts eines Montagesystems mit einem zweiten Montageteil gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 6

zeigt das Montagesystem gemäß Figur 1 im montierten Zustand in perspektivischer Ansicht.

Figur 7a-e

zeigen jeweils schematische Querschnitte durch Leuchtenteile, welche jeweils ein erstes Montageteil gemäß verschiedenen Ausführungsformen umfassen.

Figur 8

zeigt eine Leuchte mit einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines ersten Montageteils.

Figur 9

zeigt ein Montagesystem mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Montageteil gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 10a

zeigt einen schematischen Querschnitt durch einen Ausschnitt eines Montagesystems gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 10b

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausschnitts eines Montagesystems gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 11a,b

zeigen jeweils im Querschnitt ein an einer Decke montiertes erstes Montageteil sowie weitere Ausführungsformen eines zweiten Montageteils.

Figur 12a

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten Montageteils gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 12b

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Montageteils gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Figur 12c

zeigt das zweite Montageteil gemäß Figur 12b in einer Aufsicht.

Figur 13

zeigt verschiedene Stecker als Kontaktierungsmittel mit unterschiedlichen Polbelegungen.

Further advantages and structural details of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1

shows a mounting system with a first and a second mounting part in a perspective view.

FIG. 2

shows a section of a cross section through the mounting system FIG. 1 ,

FIG. 3a, b

each show a section of a cross section through the mounting system FIG. 1 during the assembly process.

FIG. 4a, b

each show a perspective view of a section of the mounting system according to FIG. 1 ,

FIG. 5

shows a perspective view of a section of a mounting system with a second mounting part according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6

shows the mounting system according to FIG. 1 in assembled state in perspective view.

Figure 7a-e

each show schematic cross-sections through luminous parts, which each comprise a first mounting part according to various embodiments.

FIG. 8

shows a lamp with a further embodiment of a first mounting part.

FIG. 9

shows a mounting system with a first and a second mounting part according to another embodiment.

FIG. 10a

shows a schematic cross section through a section of a mounting system according to another embodiment.

FIG. 10b

shows a perspective view of a section of a mounting system according to another embodiment.

FIG. 11a, b

each show in cross section a mounted on a ceiling first mounting part and other embodiments of a second mounting part.

FIG. 12a

shows a perspective view of a first mounting part according to another embodiment.

FIG. 12b

shows a perspective view of a second mounting part according to another embodiment.

FIG. 12c

shows the second mounting part according to FIG. 12b in a supervision.

FIG. 13

shows various connectors as contacting means with different pole assignments.

FIG. 1 shows a mounting system with a first mounting part 100 and a second mounting part 200 according to the invention. The mounting system is used for the mechanical attachment of a lamp to a wall or ceiling and the simultaneous electrical contact. In this case, in some embodiments, the first mounting part 100 may be formed as a luminaire-side mounting part and the second mounting part 200 as a ceiling-side mounting part. In another embodiment, the first mounting part 100 may be formed as a ceiling-side mounting part and the second mounting part 200 as a light-side mounting part.

After attaching the ceiling-side mounting part, the light-side mounting part is attached to the ceiling-side mounting part. With a single, linear movement of the light-side mounting part in the mounting direction on the ceiling-side mounting part the mounting parts are fastened together. At the same time, an electrical contact is established between them.

For this purpose, the first mounting part 100 has two centering means 110, which are designed as pins. The first mounting part 100 is elongated and has two opposite ends, on each of which a pin 110 is arranged. Furthermore, the first mounting part 100 has a contacting means 120, which is located in a central region of the elongate first mounting part 100. The first mounting part 100 defines a plane, wherein the centering means 110 and the contacting means 120 extend to the same side of the plane, which is formed as a mounting side for the second mounting part.

The second mounting part 200 is also elongate. On the second mounting part 200, two as a receiving means 210 for the pins 110 of the first mounting part 100 formed centering means are provided. The receiving means 210 are arranged at opposite ends of a mounting side of the second mounting part 200. Each receiving means 210 includes a centrally disposed channel 211 and a plurality of radially extending support ribs 219. In a central region of the mounting side of the second mounting member 200 is a contacting means 220. The contacting means 220 of the second mounting member 200 and the contacting means 120 of the first mounting member 100 are so set up so that they can mechanically couple each other. The contacting means 120, 220 further comprise means for mutual electrical contacting.

The second mounting part 200 further comprises an actuating means 250, which in the illustrated embodiment comprises a knob. The button is arranged laterally on the second mounting part 200. By operating the button 250, spring clips which extend into the channels of the receiving means 210 (in FIG FIG. 1 not shown) moves so that they disengage from a latching connection with the pin 110 (s. Figures 2 and 4a, b ). The actuating means 250 can be actuated counter to a spring force.

FIG. 2 shows in cross section a section of the first 100 and second 200 mounting part. The pin 110 of the first mounting part 100 has a longitudinal axis. At its distal end, a flat surface 111 is provided. Furthermore, a circumferential run-on slope 112 is provided at the distal end of the pin 110 to facilitate insertion of the pin 110 into the opening 211 of the receiving means 210. The receiving means 210 of the second Mounting part 200 also has a run-on slope, which is formed by the end faces of the ribs 219.

On the pin 110, a circumferential groove 115 is also provided. The groove 115 extends parallel to a plane along which the first mounting part 100 extends. The groove 115 extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pin 110. The receiving means 210 of the second mounting part 200 further includes a spring clip 215 which is arranged parallel to a plane along which the second mounting part 200 extends. The spring clip 215 extends partially through the channel 211 of the receiving means 210. During the assembly movement, the first and second mounting parts are aligned so that the groove 115 and the spring clip 215 are perpendicular to the mounting direction.

The groove 115 and the spring clip 215 thereby represent first and second latching means, via which a latching connection between the first 100 and the second 200 mounting part is made possible. The spring clip 215 is movable against a spring force from the channel 211. While the pin 110 is inserted into the channel 211, the run-up slope 112 of the pin 110 laterally deflects the spring clip 215 counter to the spring force. Once the first and second contacting means 120, 220 are coupled, the pin 110 extends so far into the channel 211 that the groove 115 is at the level of the spring clip 215. The spring clip 215 springs back into the channel 211 driven by the spring force and is in this position in the groove 115, whereby removal of the first and second mounting part is prevented from each other.

FIG. 3a shows a section of a cross section through the first 100 and the second 200 mounting part after the pin 110 is coupled into the receiving means 210 and before the contacting means 120, 220 are coupled. Only when the first and the second mounting part 100, 200 are moved further towards each other in the mounting direction, the contacting means 120, 220 engage. FIG. 3b shows the situation when coupling the contacting means 120, 220th

As in FIG. 3a As can be seen, the first contacting means 120 of the first mounting part 100 has a series of spring contacts 121, which couple into corresponding openings 221 of the contacting means 220 of the second mounting part 200. The contacting means 120, 220 are formed as a plug-socket system.

By the arrangement of the centering means and the contacting means as in FIG. 3a First, a coarse centering of the mounting parts 100, 200 relative to each other via the pins 110 and the receiving means 210 takes place. Only when the first and the second mounting part 100, 200 are roughly aligned in this way, the first and the second mounting part 100, 200 can be further moved towards each other. Only then is a coupling of the contacting means 120, 220 possible. In this way, damage to the contacting is prevented. After their coupling the contacting take over a further centering of the mounting parts during the assembly movement.

FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of a portion of the second mounting part 200. In this case, the upper portion of the receiving means 210 is not shown to make the position of the spring clip 215 clearly. FIG. 4b shows a further perspective view of the second mounting part 200 of FIG. 4a , The spring clip 215 extends transversely to the mounting direction. Also in the FIGS. 4a and 4b shown is a part of the pin 110 of the first mounting part 100. The pin 110 is shown cut off at the level of the circumferential groove 115. The spring clip 215 coupled in the state shown in the groove 115 a. As a result, the first mounting part 100 is attached to the second mounting part 200. The engagement of the spring clip 215 in the groove 115 takes place at the end of the assembly process, ie after the contacting means 120, 220 are coupled.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a section of a further embodiment of the second mounting part 1200. This has a receiving means 1210, which includes a sheet 1215. The plate 1215 extends parallel to the extension direction of the second mounting part 1200 and perpendicular to the mounting direction. Also in FIG. 5 an area of the pin 110 of the first mounting part is shown, which is coupled into the receiving means 1210 of the second mounting part 1200. To attach the mounting parts together, the sheet 1215 engages in the circumferential groove 115 of the pin 110 as shown by Fig. 4a, b described for a spring clip. The plate 1215 is for this purpose against a spring force perpendicular to the channel movable.

FIG. 6 shows the mounting system of FIG. 1 with the first 100 and the second 200 mounting part in the assembled state. The pins are engaged in the receiving means and the contacting means are coupled. Further, the spring clip 215 of the receiving means 210 engaged in the groove 115 of the pin 110. To facilitate disassembly, an actuating means 250 is provided on the second mounting part 200. By pressing the button of the actuating means 250, the spring clip 215 is moved perpendicular to the mounting direction of the channel 211 so that it disengages from the coupling with the groove 115. In this case, the actuating means 250 is coupled to the spring clips 215 of the two receiving means 210 of the second mounting part 200 such that an actuation of the actuating means 250 causes a disengagement of the two spring clip 215. As the button is actuated, the first 100 and second 200 mounting members can be easily pulled apart, thereby first disengaging the contacting means and then the centering means.

The FIGS. 7a-e show in each case different embodiments of a luminaire part, which is for example designed as a lamp housing, with a mounting part according to the present invention. While in the FIGS. 7a-e an arrangement of a first mounting part is shown on a lamp body of the luminaire part, in other embodiments, alternatively, a second mounting part according to the present invention may be arranged on a lamp body of a luminaire part. The luminaire body of the luminaire part may, in some embodiments, be formed integrally with the mounting part. In other embodiments, the mounting part is attached to the lamp body, wherein the FIGS. 7a-e show different types of fastening.

In Figure 7a a cross-section through a light part according to an embodiment is shown. The first mounting part 2100a in this case has two pins 2110a and a contacting means 2120a. Further, bores 201 are provided in the first mounting part 2100a. The holes 201 are formed as screw holes. Corresponding bores 301 are provided in the lamp body 300a, so that the first mounting part 2100a can be fixed to the lamp body 300a by screws 310a. Alternatively, the bores 201, 301 serve to receive a rivet for fastening the mounting part 2100a to the lamp body 300a.

In Figure 7a For example, the mounting part 2100a is disposed on an inner side of the lamp body 300a, and the centering means formed as a pin 2110a extends outside the lamp body 300a. In the in FIG. 7b In the embodiment shown, the mounting part 2100b is disposed on the outside of a lamp body 300b. The mounting part 2100b and the lamp body 300b have holes 201, 301 for attachment by means of a Screw 310a on. In the embodiments of the FIGS. 7a and b the same first mounting part or different first mounting parts may be used.

FIG. 7c shows a section of a cross section through a further embodiment of a luminaire part according to the invention with a lamp body 300c and a first mounting part 2100c. On the mounting side of the mounting part 2100c recesses 202 are provided for receiving an adhesive. In this embodiment, no further fastening means are required on the lamp body 300c.

In the in FIG. 7d shown embodiment of a luminaire portion, the lamp body 300d on its inside latching lugs 303. On the first mounting part 2100d corresponding recesses 203 are formed for coupling the locking lugs 303.

In the Figure 7e Embodiment differs from that in FIG. 7d illustrated embodiment in that the mounting part 2100e is attached to the outside of a lamp body 300e. On the outside of the lamp body 300e locking lugs 304 are provided, which couple in located on the mounting side of the first mounting part 2100e recesses 204.

Alternatively or additionally, in other embodiments, one or more latching lugs may be arranged on the first or second mounting part for attachment to a lamp body. The lamp body may then have one or more holes for receiving the locking lugs of the mounting part.

FIG. 8 shows a lamp with a further embodiment of a first mounting part 3100. The lamp is plate-shaped in its ceiling-side area and has an edge 3108, which surrounds a mounting portion 3105 of the mounting part 3100. In the mounting area 3105, two pin-shaped first centering means 3110 are arranged. Furthermore, a contacting means 3120 for electrical contacting is arranged between the pins 3110.

FIG. 9 shows a further embodiment of a mounting system with a first mounting part 4100 and a second mounting part 4200. The first mounting part has two pins 4110, while the second mounting part 4200 corresponding receiving means 4210 has. The first and second mounting parts 4100, 4200 further comprise contacting means, which in the FIG. 9 are not shown. The first and the second mounting part according to the in FIG. 9 illustrated embodiment correspond to an increased degree of protection, for example, IP65.

FIG. 10a shows a section of a cross section through another mounting system according to the present invention. The mounting system comprises a first mounting part 5100, which is fastened to a ceiling 400. The first mounting part 5100 has at its edge a centering means 5110, which is provided at its end with a latching nose 5116. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting part 5200, which has on a side wall 5216 as centering means a recess 5210 for receiving the latching lug 5116. The first and second mounting parts 5100, 5200 each have contacting means (not shown). When, according to the arrow 500, the second mounting part 5200 is moved in a straight line toward the first mounting part 5100, the latching lug 5116 couples into the recess 5210, so that the first and the second mounting part are fastened to one another

FIG. 10b shows a perspective view of a section of another mounting system. In this case, a second mounting part 6200 is provided, which has an opening 6210 perpendicular to the mounting side on a side wall 6216. Further, the first mounting part has a centering means 6110, which is formed in this embodiment as a leaf spring. The leaf spring is bent several times so that it forms a projection 6116. At the end of the assembly movement, the projection 6116 engages in the recess 6210, so that the first mounting part is fastened to the second mounting part. To disassemble the projection 6116 can be pressed from the outside from the coupling with the recess 6210 inward.

FIG. 11a shows a section of a further embodiment of the mounting system with a fastened to a ceiling 400 first mounting part 7100. The first mounting part 7100 has at its edge a centering means 7110, which is formed as a projection. At the end of the projection is a latching hook 7116. Further, the mounting system comprises a second mounting part 7200 with an opening 7217, in which the projection 7110 can partially engage. In a side wall of the opening 7217, a recess 7210 is further provided as receiving means for coupling the latching hook 7116. When the second mounting part 7200 is supplied to the first mounting part 7100 (see arrow 502), the Snap hook 7116 in the recess 7210 a. The assembly movement can be straight. Alternatively, the mounting parts can first be coupled in a not shown, opposite region of the mounting parts and then pivoted toward each other, whereby the latching hook 7116 coupled into the recess 7210.

FIG. 11b shows a similar embodiment as FIG. 11a , The second mounting part 8200 of this embodiment is different from that in FIG FIG. 11a shown in that the recess 8210 is provided as a receiving means on a free side wall 8216 of the second mounting part 8200. The second mounting part 8200 of FIG. 11b can with the first assembly part of the 7100 FIG. 11a be used.

FIG. 12a shows a further embodiment of a first mounting part 9100. This has on a mounting side designed as a pin 9110 centering means and contacting 9120a-c. The pin 9110 is as with respect to the FIGS. 1 to 9 described trained. Further, on the mounting side of the first mounting part 9100, a pin 9130 is provided.

FIG. 12b shows a second mounting part 9200 according to another embodiment, which with the in FIG. 12a shown first assembly part 9100 can cooperate in a mounting system. On a mounting side, the second mounting part 9200 has a receiving means 9210 which, as with respect to FIGS. 1 to 9 is formed described. Further, an opening 9230 for receiving the pin 9130 of the first mounting part 9100 is provided on the mounting side. The second mounting part 9200 further comprises contacting means for coupling the contacting means 9120a-c of the first mounting part 9100 of FIG Fig. 12a on.

In FIG. 12c is the second mounting part 9200 of FIG. 12b shown in a top view on the mounting side. By the pin 9130 and the opening 9230 ensures that the first 9100 and the second 9200 mounting part can not be mounted against each other twisted. Further, a lateral projection 9117 is formed on the pin 9110, which corresponds to a lateral recess 9217 in the receiving means 9210. This also prevents mounting of the mounting parts in a twisted position. Also in the FIGS. 1 to 9 illustrated pin and receiving means may comprise in such an embodiment such means for torsion-proof mounting.

The mounting system can be equipped with three-pole, five-pole and seven-pole connectors as contacting means, as in FIG. 13 shown. As a result, various requirements of the electrical connection technology are met. For a simple on / off function, a three-pin plug 510 is sufficient. For operation with a light management system such as DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface), a five-pin connector 550 is used. For operation with emergency lighting function, a 5-pin 520, 530 plug is also used. So that these five-pin plug variants can not be mistakenly inserted incorrectly, a right 520, 530, 540 and a left 550 five-pin plug is provided on one side. This prevents inadvertently connecting a DALI lamp to a ceiling-side mounting part designed for emergency power supply or vice versa. A seven-pole variant of the contacting means as provided with reference numerals 560, 570, 580, allows both the operation of DALI and an emergency power function of the lamp.

Further modifications of the described embodiments are possible without departing from the subject matter of the invention. In particular, the first or the second contacting means may be displaceable relative to the first or second centering means.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100, 2100a-e, 3100, 4100, 5100, 7100, 9100

first assembly part

110, 2110a, 3110, 4110, 5110, 6110, 7110, 9110

first centering agent

111

flat surface

112

starting slope

115

groove

120, 2120a, 3120, 9120a-c

first contacting agent

121

spring contact

200, 1200, 4200, 5200, 6200, 7200, 8200, 9200

second assembly part

201

drilling

202

return

203, 204

recess

210, 1210, 4210, 5210, 6210, 7210, 8210, 9210

second centering agent

211

channel

212

starting slope

215

spring clip

219, 4219

rib

220

second contacting agent

221

opening

250

actuating means

300a-e

luminaire body

301

drilling

303, 304

latch hook

310a

screw

400

ceiling

500, 501, 502

arrow

510-580

plug

1215

sheet metal part

3105

assembly area

3108

edge

5116

locking lug

5216, 6216, 7216, 8216

Side wall

6116

head Start

7116

latch hook

9117

head Start

9217

return

9130

Rod

9230

opening

Claims (10)

1. A mounting system for supporting and electrically contacting a ceiling or wall luminaire, comprising a first mounting part (100; 2100a-e; 3100-9100) and a second mounting part (200; 1200-9200), the first and second mounting parts being releasably attachable to each other,
   said first mounting member (100; 2100a-e; 3100-9100) comprising one or more first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) and a first contacting means (120; 2120a; 3120, 9120a-c) disposed adjacent said one or more first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) and spaced therefrom,
   said second mounting member (200; 1200-9200) comprising one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210) and a second contacting means (220) adjacent said one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210) and spaced therefrom,
   wherein the first and second centering means are adapted to couple each other, and wherein the first and second contacting means are adapted to couple each other,
   wherein the first (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) and second (210; 1210-9210) centering means are further arranged to attach the first and second mounting parts to each other and hold the luminaire when the first and second contacting means are coupled in,
   said first and second contacting means each having mutual electrical contacting means adapted to contact each other when said first and second contacting means are coupled in,
   wherein the first and second mounting members are further adapted to be releasably secured to each other by moving the first and second mounting members toward each other along a mounting direction, characterised in that during said movement firstly one of the one or more first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) and one of the one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210), couple and align the first and second mounting members with each other before the first and second contacting means couple,
   wherein the one or more first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) and the one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210) further comprise means (9130, 9230, 9117, 9217) for non-rotating coupling to each other by the first and second centering means being formed as pins having an asymmetric cross-section and as receiving channels having a corresponding asymmetric cross-section, respectively.
2. The mounting system according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) comprises a respective protruding member, and each of the one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210) comprises a respective receiving means adapted to receive one of the one or more protruding members.
3. The mounting system according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of projecting members are formed as trunnions and the corresponding receiving means comprise channels (211) for receiving the trunnion.
4. The mounting system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each of said one or more first centering means (110; 2110a; 3110-9110) comprises a first latch means (115; 5116; 6116; 7116) and each of said one or more second centering means (210; 1210-9210) comprises a second latch means (215; 1215; 5210-8210) adapted to couple a corresponding one of said one or more first latch means.
5. The mounting system according to claim 4, wherein the first and second latching means are adapted to couple in when the first and second contacting means are coupled in.
6. The mounting system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first or the second locking means is formed as a groove (115) and the second or the first locking means is formed as a locking element (215; 1215), in particular as a resilient locking element, preferably as a spring clip (215), leaf spring or disc-shaped element (1215).
7. The mounting system according to claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein the first or the second assembly part further comprises an actuating means (250) for releasing the coupling of the first and second latching means.
8. The mounting system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more first and/or the one or more second centering means comprises a taper (112) for inserting the projecting member into the receiving means.
9. The mounting system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and/or the second contacting means is displaceable with respect to the one or more first or the one or the more second centering means transversely to the mounting direction.
10. The mounting system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second contacting means are designed as a plug-and-socket system and/or wherein the first or second mounting part further comprises means for fastening to a ceiling or wall.

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