EP2702322B1 - Lamp operating device with tool-free securing means - Google Patents

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EP2702322B1
EP2702322B1 EP12716463.0A EP12716463A EP2702322B1 EP 2702322 B1 EP2702322 B1 EP 2702322B1 EP 12716463 A EP12716463 A EP 12716463A EP 2702322 B1 EP2702322 B1 EP 2702322B1
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Bernd Metzler
Bernd Oberhauser
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/104—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening using feather joints, e.g. tongues and grooves, with or without friction
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/12—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F21V17/164—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting the parts being subjected to bending, e.g. snap 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
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/02—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
    • F21V23/026—Fastening of transformers or ballasts

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  • the present invention relates to a lamp operating device for operating at least one arranged in a lamp housing light source.
  • lamp operating devices for example electronic ballasts (ECGs) corresponding to the luminous means
  • ECGs electronic ballasts
  • a hole for example, is arranged on a printed circuit board at each of the two ends of the lamp operating devices. With the help of screw, such a lamp operating device is then attached to the lamp housing, wherein the lamp housing also has corresponding holes.
  • the object of the present invention is to develop a lamp operating device which can be fastened in a simple manner in a luminaire housing.
  • a lamp operating device for operating at least one arranged in a lamp housing light source wherein the lamp operating device has means for tool-less attaching the lamp operating device to the lamp housing, wherein the means for tool-less fastening is locking or clamping means and wherein it the locking or clamping means are around tabs and a recess.
  • the tabs are in this case designed and arranged on the lamp operating device, that the tabs can be inserted in bent on the lamp housing webs.
  • the tabs can preferably be arranged on one side of the lamp operating device parallel to the side facing the lamp housing side of the lamp operating device, such that the tabs continue the lamp housing side facing the lamp operating device partially.
  • the recess may be arranged on the opposite side of the tabs of the lamp operating device or on the side facing the lamp housing side of the lamp operating device.
  • the recess may in this case be shaped such that the recess after insertion of the tabs in the curved webs of the lamp housing with a protruding by about 90 ° from the lamp housing latch is locked or latched.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 a lamp operating device 1 or parts thereof with a first variant of means for tool-less fastening of the lamp operating device 1 to a lamp housing 2 is shown.
  • tabs 3 which are punched out on the bottom surface or side 4 of the lamp operating device 1 facing the luminaire housing 2 or the mounting wall of the luminaire housing 2.
  • the tabs 3 serve as out FIG. 3 emerges to jamming with the lamp housing. 2
  • the tabs 3 have a first part 5, which is perpendicular to the lamp operating device 1 or the bottom surface 4 to the outside, such that this first part in the direction of the lamp housing 2 shows.
  • a second part 6 is provided in the tabs 3, which adjoins the first part 5. This second part 6 extends approximately parallel to the bottom surface 4 and thus also to the luminaire housing 2, wherein this second part 6 is spaced outwardly from the bottom surface 4.
  • first and second part 5 and 6 results in an approximately L-shaped tab 3, wherein the shorter leg of the L corresponds to the first part 5 and the slightly longer leg of the L the second part 6.
  • the second part 6 further still a slight bend or curvature, resulting in approximately a very wide-open V-shape, with the tip of the V-shape or the elevation of the bend 7 is closer to the lamp operating device 1 than the two legs of the V and thus the The remainder of the second part 6. Accordingly, in particular the tip of the V-shape 7 or the elevation of the bend acts on the luminaire housing 2 and, in total, jams the lamp operating device 1 with the luminaire housing 2.
  • FIG. 4 now shows the assembly of the lamp operating device 1 with the first variant of means for tool-less fastening.
  • the lamp operating device 1 has two tabs 3, which are respectively arranged at the ends of the lamp operating device. According to the placement of the tabs 3 openings 9 are provided in the lamp housing 2, in which the tabs 3 can engage accordingly.
  • FIG. 4 we set the lamp operating device 1 as the first on the lamp housing 2, such that the tabs 3 engage in the openings 9 or pass through (1st step). Subsequently, the lamp operating device 1 is shifted laterally, such that the tabs 3 after moving in the in FIG. 3 position shown (2nd step). For this it is necessary that the tabs 3 are aligned in the same direction to allow this lateral displacement.
  • the disassembly or removal of the lamp operating device 1 of the lamp housing 2 is possible without tools, since the lamp operating device 1 only in the direction opposite to the direction in step 2 must be moved laterally and then according to step 1 can be removed upwards.
  • the tabs thus serve after the lateral displacement of the lamp operating device 1 for Jamming with the luminaire housing 2, as in FIG. 3 is shown, in particular in the tabs 3, the jamming by the tip of the V-shape 7 and the collection of the bend takes place.
  • the tabs 13 are here essentially arranged such that they protrude from the lamp operating device 11 perpendicularly in the direction of the luminaire housing 12, wherein the latching tabs 13 are concerned.
  • openings are again provided, in which engage the locking tabs 13.
  • the locking tabs 13 are in this case resilient, so that they are displaced during the placement of the lamp operating device 11 on the lamp housing 12 during penetration into the openings 19 to the side and then after they have penetrated the openings again swing outward.
  • a latching of the locking tabs 13 is achieved with the lamp housing 21, whereby the lamp operating device 11 is fixed to the lamp housing 12.
  • the locking tabs 13 are as out FIG. 5 emerges laterally arranged below, which in turn punching is possible.
  • the latching tabs 13 may be slightly V-shaped, for example, which results in the desired effect when placing the lamp operating device 11.
  • the locking tabs 13 can now be arranged on two opposite longitudinal sides of the lamp operating device 11. Accordingly, the openings 19 are then provided on or in the lamp housing 12.
  • an inventive lamp operating device 21 that has means for tool-free fastening. Specifically, it is envisaged that the lamp operating device 21 as means for attaching to the lamp housing 22 tabs 23 and a recess 26 has.
  • the tabs 23 are in this case arranged parallel to the lamp housing 22 facing bottom surface or side 24 of the lamp operating device 21, said tabs 23 continue the bottom surface 24 partially.
  • the tabs 23 thus protrude laterally from the lamp operating device 21, whereby it is possible that they can be inserted into bent webs 29 of the lamp housing 22.
  • These curved webs 29 are in this case formed such that they form an opening into which the tabs 23 can be inserted accordingly.
  • the recess 26 is then provided. This is located on the bottom surface 24 or on the opposite side of the tabs 23 of the lamp operating device 21 and is configured such that the recess 26 with a tab 25 which is disposed on the lamp housing 22, locked or can be clamped or clamped.
  • FIG. 8 the lamp operating device 21 is shown in plan view, wherein a section Z is marked, which in an enlarged view in FIG. 9 will be shown. From this it is apparent that the recess 26 has claws or prongs 28 which act on the tab 25 and can penetrate, for example, a coating or coating of the lamp housing 22 to allow an electrical connection, for example, allows grounding.
  • the tab 25 of the lamp housing 22 is for example again generated by punching, wherein the tab then projects upwards by about 90 ° from the lamp housing, whereby the locking or latching or clamping of the recess 26 is possible.
  • FIG. 7 is now shown how the assembly or disassembly of the lamp operating device 21 takes place.
  • the tabs 23 are inserted in a slightly tilted state of the lamp operating device 21 in the bent-out webs 29.
  • the lamp operating device 21 in the direction of Luminaire housing 22 pivoted, such that it then rests flat on the lamp housing 22.
  • the locking or latching or clamping of the recess 26 is achieved with the tab 25.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Lampenbetriebsgerät zum Betreiben mindestens einer in einem Leuchtengehäuse angeordneten Lichtquelle.The present invention relates to a lamp operating device for operating at least one arranged in a lamp housing light source.

Bei Leuchten, die als Leuchtmittel beispielsweise Leuchtstofflampen aufweisen, ist es in der Regel erforderlich, für die Leuchtmittel entsprechende Lampenbetriebsgeräte, beispielsweise elektronische Vorschaltgeräte (EVGs), innerhalb der Leuchte an dem Leuchtengehäuse anzubringen. Bei den bisher verwendeten Lampenbetriebsgeräten bzw. EVGs ist vorgesehen, dass jeweils an den beiden Enden der Lampenbetriebsgeräte ein Loch, beispielsweise auf einer Platine angeordnet ist. Mit Hilfe von Schraubverbindungen wird dann ein derartiges Lampenbetriebsgerät an dem Leuchtengehäuse befestigt, wobei das Leuchtengehäuse ebenfalls entsprechende Löcher aufweist.In the case of luminaires which have, for example, fluorescent lamps as the luminous means, it is generally necessary to mount lamp operating devices, for example electronic ballasts (ECGs) corresponding to the luminous means, within the luminaire on the luminaire housing. In the lamp operating devices or electronic ballasts used hitherto, it is provided that a hole, for example, is arranged on a printed circuit board at each of the two ends of the lamp operating devices. With the help of screw, such a lamp operating device is then attached to the lamp housing, wherein the lamp housing also has corresponding holes.

Dementsprechend ist bei der Montage bzw. Demontage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts, beispielsweise für den Austausch des Lampenbetriebsgeräts, immer der Einsatz von Werkzeug erforderlich, was zu einem erheblichen Aufwand führt. Auch bei der Produktion derartiger Leuchten ist beim Einbau der Lampenbetriebsgeräte immer der Einsatz von Werkzeug erforderlich, wodurch die Montage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts während der Produktion eine nicht unerhebliche Zeit in Anspruch nimmt.Accordingly, in the assembly and disassembly of the lamp operating device, for example, for the replacement of the lamp operating device, always the use of tools required, resulting in a considerable effort. Also in the production of such lights the use of tools is always required when installing the lamp operating devices, whereby the assembly of the lamp operating device during production takes a considerable amount of time.

In der US 2009/009989 A1 ist eine Leuchte gezeigt, bei der ein Lampenbetriebsgerät in bzw. an dem Leuchtengehäuse befestigt wird.In the US 2009/009989 A1 a lamp is shown in which a lamp operating device is mounted in or on the lamp housing.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Lampenbetriebsgerät zu entwickeln, das auf einfache Weise in einem Leuchtengehäuse befestigt werden kann.The object of the present invention is to develop a lamp operating device which can be fastened in a simple manner in a luminaire housing.

Die Aufgabe wird durch ein Lampenbetriebsgerät gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.The object is achieved by a lamp operating device according to claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß wird ein Lampenbetriebsgerät zum Betreiben mindestens einer in einem Leuchtengehäuse angeordneten Lichtquelle vorgeschlagen, wobei das Lampenbetriebsgerät Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts an dem Leuchtengehäuse aufweist, wobei es sich bei den Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen um Rast- bzw. Klemmmittel handelt und wobei es sich bei den Rast- bzw. Klemmmitteln um Laschen und um eine Ausnehmung handelt. Die Laschen sind hierbei derart ausgestaltet und an dem Lampenbetriebsgerät angeordnet, dass die Laschen in an dem Leuchtengehäuse ausgebogene Stege eingeschoben werden können.According to the invention, a lamp operating device for operating at least one arranged in a lamp housing light source is proposed, wherein the lamp operating device has means for tool-less attaching the lamp operating device to the lamp housing, wherein the means for tool-less fastening is locking or clamping means and wherein it the locking or clamping means are around tabs and a recess. The tabs are in this case designed and arranged on the lamp operating device, that the tabs can be inserted in bent on the lamp housing webs.

Durch die Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen ist es nunmehr möglich, dass das Lampenbetriebsgerät ohne Zuhilfenahme von Werkzeugen an dem Leuchtengehäuse angebracht und auch wieder gelöst werden kann.By the means for tool-less fastening, it is now possible that the lamp operating device without the aid of tools attached to the lamp housing and also can be solved again.

Die Laschen können vorzugsweise an einer Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts parallel der dem Leuchtengehäuse zugewandten Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts angeordnet sein, derart, dass die Laschen die dem Leuchtengehäuse zugewandten Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts teilweise fortsetzen.The tabs can preferably be arranged on one side of the lamp operating device parallel to the side facing the lamp housing side of the lamp operating device, such that the tabs continue the lamp housing side facing the lamp operating device partially.

Die Ausnehmung kann an der den Laschen gegenüberliegenden Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts oder an der dem Leuchtengehäuse zugewandten Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts angeordnet sein. Die Ausnehmung kann hierbei derart geformt sein, dass die Ausnehmung nach dem Einschieben der Laschen in die ausgebogenen Stege des Leuchtengehäuses mit einer um etwa 90° von dem Leuchtengehäuse abstehenden Lasche arretierbar bzw. verrastbar ist.The recess may be arranged on the opposite side of the tabs of the lamp operating device or on the side facing the lamp housing side of the lamp operating device. The recess may in this case be shaped such that the recess after insertion of the tabs in the curved webs of the lamp housing with a protruding by about 90 ° from the lamp housing latch is locked or latched.

Hierbei können Zacken oder Krallen vorgesehen sein, die derart in der Ausnehmung angeordnet sind, dass die Zacken oder Krallen nach der Arretierung bzw. Verrastung mit der von dem Leuchtengehäuse abstehenden Lasche in Kontakt stehen können. Nachfolgend soll die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen und den beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
Teil eines Lampenbetriebsgeräts mit einer ersten Variante von Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts an einem Leuchtengehäuse;
Figur 2
vergrößerte Darstellung der in Figur 1 gezeigten Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen;
Figur 3
das in Figur 1 teilweise gezeigte Lampenbetriebsgerät in an einem Leuchtengehäuse befestigten Zustand;
Figur 4
Befestigungsvorgang des in Figuren 1-3 teilweise gezeigten Lampenbetriebsgeräts in drei Schritten;
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Teil eines Lampenbetriebsgeräts mit einer zweiten Variante von Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts an einem Leuchtengehäuse;
Figur 6
erfindungsgemäßes Lampenbetriebsgerät mit Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts an einem Leuchtengehäuse;
Figur 7
Befestigungsvorgang des in Figur 6 dargestellten erfindungsgemäßen Lampenbetriebsgeräts;
Figur 8
Draufsicht des in Figur 6 dargestellten erfindungsgemäßen Lampenbetriebsgeräts;
Figur 9
vergrößerte Darstellung des in Figur 8 mit Z bezeichneten Ausschnitts.
In this case, prongs or claws may be provided, which are arranged in the recess such that the prongs or claws after locking or latching can be in contact with the tab protruding from the lamp housing. The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Show it:
FIG. 1
Part of a lamp operating device with a first variant of means for tool-less fastening the lamp operating device to a lamp housing;
FIG. 2
enlarged view of in FIG. 1 shown means for tool-less fastening;
FIG. 3
this in FIG. 1 partially shown lamp operating device in a state attached to a lamp housing;
FIG. 4
Fixing process of in Figures 1-3 partially shown lamp operating device in three steps;
FIG. 5
Part of a lamp operating device with a second variant of means for tool-less fastening the lamp operating device to a lamp housing;
FIG. 6
Lamp operating device according to the invention with means for attaching the lamp operating device without tools to a lamp housing;
FIG. 7
Fixing process of in FIG. 6 illustrated lamp operating device according to the invention;
FIG. 8
Top view of in FIG. 6 illustrated lamp operating device according to the invention;
FIG. 9
enlarged view of the in FIG. 8 with Z designated section.

Zum besseren Verständnis der Erfindung werden in den Figuren 1-5 jeweils Lampenbetriebsgeräte bzw. Teile davon gezeigt, die Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts aufweisen, die nicht den in Anspruch 1 definierten Mitteln entsprechen.For a better understanding of the invention are in the Figures 1-5 Each lamp operating devices or parts thereof, which have means for tool-free fastening of the lamp operating device, which do not correspond to the means defined in claim 1.

In den Figuren 1 bis 4 wird ein Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 bzw. Teile davon mit einer ersten Variante von Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 an einem Leuchtengehäuse 2 gezeigt.In the FIGS. 1 to 4 a lamp operating device 1 or parts thereof with a first variant of means for tool-less fastening of the lamp operating device 1 to a lamp housing 2 is shown.

Bei diesen Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen handelt es sich um Laschen 3, die an der dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 bzw. der Montagewand des Leuchtengehäuses 2 zugewandten Bodenfläche bzw. Seite 4 des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 ausgestanzt sind. Die Laschen 3 dienen wie aus Figur 3 hervorgeht, zur Verklemmung mit dem Leuchtengehäuse 2.These means for tool-less fastening are tabs 3 which are punched out on the bottom surface or side 4 of the lamp operating device 1 facing the luminaire housing 2 or the mounting wall of the luminaire housing 2. The tabs 3 serve as out FIG. 3 emerges to jamming with the lamp housing. 2

Die Laschen 3 weisen hierfür einen ersten Teil 5 auf, der senkrecht von dem Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 bzw. der Bodenfläche 4 nach außen steht, derart, dass dieser erster Teil in Richtung des Leuchtengehäuses 2 zeigt. Zusätzlich ist bei den Laschen 3 ein zweiter Teil 6 vorgesehen, der sich an den ersten Teil 5 anschließt. Dieser zweite Teil 6 verläuft in etwa parallel zu der Bodenfläche 4 und somit auch zu dem Leuchtengehäuse 2, wobei dieser zweite Teil 6 nach außen beabstandet von der Bodenfläche 4 angeordnet ist.For this purpose, the tabs 3 have a first part 5, which is perpendicular to the lamp operating device 1 or the bottom surface 4 to the outside, such that this first part in the direction of the lamp housing 2 shows. In addition, a second part 6 is provided in the tabs 3, which adjoins the first part 5. This second part 6 extends approximately parallel to the bottom surface 4 and thus also to the luminaire housing 2, wherein this second part 6 is spaced outwardly from the bottom surface 4.

Somit ergibt sich durch den ersten und zweiten Teil 5 und 6 eine in etwa L-formige Lasche 3, wobei der kürzere Schenkel des L dem ersten Teil 5 entspricht und der etwas längere Schenkel des L dem zweiten Teil 6. Der zweite Teil 6 weist desweiteren noch eine leichte Biegung oder Krümmung auf, wodurch sich in etwa eine sehr weitgeöffnete V-Form ergibt, wobei sich die Spitze der V-Form bzw. die Erhebung der Biegung 7 näher an dem Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 befindet als die beiden Schenkel des V und somit der Rest des zweiten Teils 6. Dementsprechend wirkt insbesondere die Spitze der V-Form 7 bzw. die Erhebung der Biegung auf das Leuchtengehäuse 2 ein und verklemmt insgesamt das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 mit dem Leuchtengehäuse 2.Thus, by the first and second part 5 and 6 results in an approximately L-shaped tab 3, wherein the shorter leg of the L corresponds to the first part 5 and the slightly longer leg of the L the second part 6. The second part 6 further still a slight bend or curvature, resulting in approximately a very wide-open V-shape, with the tip of the V-shape or the elevation of the bend 7 is closer to the lamp operating device 1 than the two legs of the V and thus the The remainder of the second part 6. Accordingly, in particular the tip of the V-shape 7 or the elevation of the bend acts on the luminaire housing 2 and, in total, jams the lamp operating device 1 with the luminaire housing 2.

Um nun eine möglichst gute elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 und dem Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 herzustellen ist wie in Figur 2 gezeigt an der Spitze der V-Form 7 bzw. an der Erhebung der Biegung noch eine Kralle bzw. Zacke 8 vorgesehen, die in Richtung des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 weist, wodurch sich diese nach der Montage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 an dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 in das Leuchtengehäuse 2 drückt und dadurch beispielsweise eine Lackierung oder Beschichtung des Leuchtengehäuses 2 durchdringen kann. Hierdurch wird dann eine gute elektrische Verbindung erreicht, die beispielsweise für die Erdung verwendet werden kann.In order to produce the best possible electrical connection between the luminaire housing 2 and the lamp operating device 1, as in FIG FIG. 2 shown at the top of the V-shape 7 or at the survey of the bend nor a claw or tine 8 is provided, which points in the direction of the lamp operating device 1, whereby this after assembly of the lamp operating device 1 to the lamp housing 2 in the lamp housing. 2 presses and thereby, for example, a paint or coating of the lamp housing 2 can penetrate. As a result, a good electrical connection is then achieved, which can be used for example for grounding.

Figur 4 zeigt nun die Montage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 mit der ersten Variante von Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen. Hierbei weist das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 zwei Laschen 3 auf, die jeweils an den Enden des Lampenbetriebsgeräts angeordnet sind. Entsprechend der Platzierung der Laschen 3 sind in dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 Öffnungen 9 vorgesehen, in die die Laschen 3 entsprechend eingreifen können. Wie aus Figur 4 nun hervorgeht, wir das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 als erstes auf das Leuchtengehäuse 2 gesetzt, derart, dass die Laschen 3 in die Öffnungen 9 eingreifen bzw. durchgreifen (1.Schritt). Anschließend wird das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 seitlich verschoben, derart, dass sich die Laschen 3 nach dem Verschieben in der in Figur 3 gezeigten Position befinden (2.Schritt). Hierfür ist es erforderlich, dass die Laschen 3 in der gleichen Richtung ausgerichtet sind, um dieses seitliche Verschieben zu ermöglichen. FIG. 4 now shows the assembly of the lamp operating device 1 with the first variant of means for tool-less fastening. Here, the lamp operating device 1 has two tabs 3, which are respectively arranged at the ends of the lamp operating device. According to the placement of the tabs 3 openings 9 are provided in the lamp housing 2, in which the tabs 3 can engage accordingly. How out FIG. 4 Now it appears, we set the lamp operating device 1 as the first on the lamp housing 2, such that the tabs 3 engage in the openings 9 or pass through (1st step). Subsequently, the lamp operating device 1 is shifted laterally, such that the tabs 3 after moving in the in FIG. 3 position shown (2nd step). For this it is necessary that the tabs 3 are aligned in the same direction to allow this lateral displacement.

Das letzte in Figur 4 gezeigte Bild stellt nun noch einmal das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 im befestigten bzw. montierten Zustand auf dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 dar.The last in FIG. 4 Image shown now represents once again the lamp operating device 1 in the mounted or mounted state on the lamp housing 2.

Auch die Demontage bzw. das Entfernen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 von dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 ist ohne Werkzeug möglich, da das Lampenbetriebsgerät 1 lediglich in die zur Richtung in Schritt 2 entgegengesetzte Richtung seitlich verschoben werden muss und anschließend entsprechend zu Schritt 1 nach oben entnommen werden kann.Also, the disassembly or removal of the lamp operating device 1 of the lamp housing 2 is possible without tools, since the lamp operating device 1 only in the direction opposite to the direction in step 2 must be moved laterally and then according to step 1 can be removed upwards.

Bei dieser ersten Variante von Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen dienen die Laschen also nach dem seitlichen Verschieben des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 1 zum Verklemmen mit dem Leuchtengehäuse 2, wie dies in Figur 3 gezeigt ist, wobei insbesondere bei den Laschen 3 die Verklemmung durch die Spitze der V-Form 7 bzw. der Erhebung der Biegung erfolgt.In this first variant of means for tool-less fastening, the tabs thus serve after the lateral displacement of the lamp operating device 1 for Jamming with the luminaire housing 2, as in FIG. 3 is shown, in particular in the tabs 3, the jamming by the tip of the V-shape 7 and the collection of the bend takes place.

Figur 5 zeigt nun ein Lampenbetriebsgerät 11 mit einer zweiten Variante von Mitteln zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen die wiederum als Laschen 13 ausgebildet sind. Die Laschen 13 sind hier nun jedoch im Wesentlichen derart angeordnet, dass diese von dem Lampenbetriebsgerät 11 senkrecht in Richtung des Leuchtengehäuses 12 abstehen, wobei es sich um Rastlaschen 13 handelt. In dem Leuchtengehäuse 12 sind wiederum Öffnungen vorgesehen, in die die Rastlaschen 13 eingreifen. Die Rastlaschen 13 sind hierbei federnd ausgebildet, derart, dass diese während des Aufsetzens des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 11 auf das Leuchtengehäuse 12 während des Eindringens in die Öffnungen 19 zur Seite verdrängt werden und anschließend nachdem sie die Öffnungen durchgriffen haben wieder nach außen schwingen können. Hierdurch wird eine Verrastung der Rastlaschen 13 mit dem Leuchtengehäuse 21 erzielt, wodurch das Lampenbetriebsgerät 11 an dem Leuchtengehäuse 12 befestigt ist. FIG. 5 now shows a lamp operating device 11 with a second variant of tools for tool-less fastening which in turn are formed as tabs 13. Die Laschen 13 sind in Fig. 1 dargestellt. However, the tabs 13 are here essentially arranged such that they protrude from the lamp operating device 11 perpendicularly in the direction of the luminaire housing 12, wherein the latching tabs 13 are concerned. In the lamp housing 12 openings are again provided, in which engage the locking tabs 13. The locking tabs 13 are in this case resilient, so that they are displaced during the placement of the lamp operating device 11 on the lamp housing 12 during penetration into the openings 19 to the side and then after they have penetrated the openings again swing outward. As a result, a latching of the locking tabs 13 is achieved with the lamp housing 21, whereby the lamp operating device 11 is fixed to the lamp housing 12.

Die Rastlaschen 13 sind wie aus Figur 5 hervorgeht seitlich nach untenstehend angeordnet, wobei auch hier wiederum ein Ausstanzen möglich ist. Um die Verrastung mit dem Leuchtengehäuse 12 zu ermöglichen, können die Rastlaschen 13 beispielsweise leicht V-förmig ausgebildet sein, wodurch sich der gewünschte Effekt beim Aufsetzen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 11 ergibt.The locking tabs 13 are as out FIG. 5 emerges laterally arranged below, which in turn punching is possible. In order to enable the latching with the lamp housing 12, the latching tabs 13 may be slightly V-shaped, for example, which results in the desired effect when placing the lamp operating device 11.

Die Rastlaschen 13 können nun an zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Längsseiten des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 11 angeordnet sein. Entsprechend sind dann auch die Öffnungen 19 auf oder im Leuchtengehäuse 12 vorgesehen.The locking tabs 13 can now be arranged on two opposite longitudinal sides of the lamp operating device 11. Accordingly, the openings 19 are then provided on or in the lamp housing 12.

Aufgrund der V-Form ist es auch hier wiederum möglich, dass das Lampenbetriebsgerät 11 ohne den Einsatz von Werkzeug wieder gelöst bzw. demontiert werden kann.Due to the V-shape, it is again possible that the lamp operating device 11 can be solved or disassembled without the use of tools again.

In den Figuren 6 bis 9 ist nun ein erfindungsgemäßes Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 gezeigt, dass Mittel zum werkzeuglosen Befestigen aufweist. Im Einzelnen ist vorgesehen, dass das Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 als Mittel zum Befestigen an dem Leuchtengehäuse 22 Laschen 23 und eine Ausnehmung 26 aufweist.In the FIGS. 6 to 9 Now, an inventive lamp operating device 21 is shown that has means for tool-free fastening. Specifically, it is envisaged that the lamp operating device 21 as means for attaching to the lamp housing 22 tabs 23 and a recess 26 has.

Die Laschen 23 sind hierbei parallel zu der dem Leuchtengehäuse 22 zugewandten Bodenfläche bzw. Seite 24 des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 angeordnet, wobei diese Laschen 23 die Bodenfläche 24 teilweise fortsetzen. Die Laschen 23 stehen somit seitlich von dem Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 ab, wodurch es möglich wird, dass diese in ausgebogene Stege 29 des Leuchtengehäuses 22 eingeschoben werden können. Diese ausgebogenen Stege 29 sind hierbei derart geformt, dass sie eine Öffnung bilden in die die Laschen 23 entsprechen eingeschoben werden können.The tabs 23 are in this case arranged parallel to the lamp housing 22 facing bottom surface or side 24 of the lamp operating device 21, said tabs 23 continue the bottom surface 24 partially. The tabs 23 thus protrude laterally from the lamp operating device 21, whereby it is possible that they can be inserted into bent webs 29 of the lamp housing 22. These curved webs 29 are in this case formed such that they form an opening into which the tabs 23 can be inserted accordingly.

Zur Arretierung bzw. Verrastung des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 ist dann die Ausnehmung 26 vorgesehen. Diese befindet sich an der Bodenfläche 24 oder an der den Laschen 23 gegenüberliegenden Seite des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 und ist derart ausgestaltet, dass die Ausnehmung 26 mit einer Lasche 25, die auf dem Leuchtengehäuse 22 angeordnet ist, arretiert bzw. verrastet oder geklemmt werden kann.For locking or latching of the lamp operating device 21, the recess 26 is then provided. This is located on the bottom surface 24 or on the opposite side of the tabs 23 of the lamp operating device 21 and is configured such that the recess 26 with a tab 25 which is disposed on the lamp housing 22, locked or can be clamped or clamped.

In Figur 8 ist das Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 in der Draufsicht dargestellt, wobei ein Ausschnitt Z markiert ist, der in vergrößerter Ansicht in Figur 9 gezeigt wird. Aus diesem geht hervor, dass die Ausnehmung 26 Krallen bzw. Zacken 28 aufweist, die entsprechend auf die Lasche 25 einwirken und beispielsweise eine Lackierung oder Beschichtung des Leuchtengehäuses 22 durchdringen können, um eine elektrische Verbindung zu ermöglichen die beispielsweise eine Erdung erlaubt.In FIG. 8 the lamp operating device 21 is shown in plan view, wherein a section Z is marked, which in an enlarged view in FIG. 9 will be shown. From this it is apparent that the recess 26 has claws or prongs 28 which act on the tab 25 and can penetrate, for example, a coating or coating of the lamp housing 22 to allow an electrical connection, for example, allows grounding.

Die Lasche 25 des Leuchtengehäuses 22 wird beispielsweise wiederum durch Ausstanzen erzeugt, wobei die Lasche anschließend um etwa 90° von dem Leuchtengehäuse nach oben absteht, wodurch die Arretierung bzw. Verrastung oder Klemmung der Ausnehmung 26 möglich wird.The tab 25 of the lamp housing 22 is for example again generated by punching, wherein the tab then projects upwards by about 90 ° from the lamp housing, whereby the locking or latching or clamping of the recess 26 is possible.

In Figur 7 ist nun gezeigt, wie die Montage bzw. Demontage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 erfolgt. Hierbei werden die Laschen 23 in einem leicht gekippten Zustand des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 in die ausgebogenen Stege 29 eingeschoben. Anschließend wird das Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 in Richtung des Leuchtengehäuses 22 geschwenkt, derart, dass es dann plan auf dem Leuchtengehäuse 22 aufliegt. Hierdurch wird die Arretierung bzw. Verrastung oder Klemmung der Ausnehmung 26 mit der Lasche 25 erzielt.In FIG. 7 is now shown how the assembly or disassembly of the lamp operating device 21 takes place. Here, the tabs 23 are inserted in a slightly tilted state of the lamp operating device 21 in the bent-out webs 29. Subsequently, the lamp operating device 21 in the direction of Luminaire housing 22 pivoted, such that it then rests flat on the lamp housing 22. As a result, the locking or latching or clamping of the recess 26 is achieved with the tab 25.

Zur Demontage bzw. Lösen des Lampenbetriebsgeräts 21 ist es nun wiederum nicht erforderlich, dass Werkzeug zum Einsatz kommt. Es ist hier lediglich wieder erforderlich, dass mit etwas Kraftaufwand das Lampenbetriebsgerät 21 in die gekippte Stellung zurückgeführt wird.For disassembly or release of the lamp operating device 21, it is again not necessary that tool is used. It is only necessary again here that with some effort the lamp operating device 21 is returned to the tilted position.

Insgesamt ist anzumerken, dass bei allen in den Figuren gezeigten Lampenbetriebsgeräten eine einfache Montage und Demontage des Lampenbetriebsgeräts ohne den Einsatz von Werkzeug möglich wird, wobei gleichzeitig eine sichere Befestigung gewährleistet ist.Overall, it should be noted that in all the lamp operating devices shown in the figures, a simple assembly and disassembly of the lamp operating device without the use of tools is possible, at the same time a secure attachment is ensured.

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  1. Lamp operating device (21) for operating at least one light source arranged in a light housing (22), wherein the lamp operating device (21) has means for the tool-free securing (23, 26) of the lamp operating device (22) to the light housing, wherein the tool-free securing means are snapping or clamping means and wherein the snapping and clamping means are flaps (23) and a recess (26),
    characterized in that the flaps (23) are developed and arranged on the lamp operating device (21) in such a way that the flaps (23) can be slid into bars (29) bent out on the light housing (22) and in that the recess (26) can be arrested or locked together or clamped with a flap (25) arranged on the light housing (22).
  2. Lamp operating device according to one of claims 1, characterized in that the flaps (23) are arranged on one side of the lamp operating device (21) parallel to the bottom face or side (24) of the lamp operating device (21) facing the light housing (22) in such a way that the flaps (23) partially continue the bottom face or side (24) of the lamp operating device (21) facing the light housing (22).
  3. Lamp operating device according to claim 2, characterized in that the recess (26) is arranged on the side of the lamp operating device (21) opposite the flaps (23) or on the bottom face or side (24) of the lamp operating device (21) facing the light housing (22).
  4. Lamp operating device according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess (26) is shaped in such a way that the recess (26), after sliding the flaps (23) into the bent out bars (29) of the light housing (22), can be arrested or locked together with a flap (25) sticking out from the light housing (22) by for example 90°.
  5. Lamp operating device according to claim 4, characterized in that the recess (26) has teeth or claws (28) arranged in the recess (26) in such a way that the teeth or claws (28) can be in contact with the flap (25) sticking out from the light housing (22) after the arresting or locking together.
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