EP3171081B1 - Lighting profile and shelf lighting with such a lighting profile - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a lighting profile according to the preamble of claim 1 and a shelf lighting with such a lighting profile.
For example, in retail shelves, showcases and similar furniture used for the accommodation and presentation of goods use, wherein the term shelf is used in the following representative of different configurations of these cabinets. In this case, in addition to a signage, a good illumination of the goods stored on the shelf is usually desired, for which different fastening devices are used. Neither the signage nor the lighting should obstruct access to the goods WO2009 / 144326 A2 discloses a lighting profile according to the preamble of claim 1.
To achieve this, the invention provides a lighting profile with an elongated profile rail, wherein the rail has a longitudinally extending receiving groove for a Shelf, which is open to a rear and is bounded by an upper wall and a lower wall, wherein the profile rail has at least a first, second and third groove for elongated lighting devices, wherein the first and the second groove on opposite sides of a transversely and the third groove is formed on an outer side of the lower wall, and wherein a transversely extending land portion between the receiving groove and the first and second groove is formed narrower than the receiving groove is.
The illumination profile according to the invention enables the attachment of the lighting devices and at the same time other elements, such as a signage. Additional fastening devices can be omitted. The fastening in the region of a shelf does not cover the goods arranged on the shelf. In this case, the illumination profile can extend over the entire length of a shelf, wherein, for example, the front edge of a shelf is inserted over its length into the receiving groove. This results in a very reliable hold of the lighting profile on the shelf. In addition, the lighting profile allows a shadow-free illumination of the goods to be presented by the plurality of grooves for a plurality of lighting devices, which are for the most part offset from the front of the shelf. The lighting profile is designed very compact and versatile.
Preferably, a groove bottom of the grooves is formed inclined with respect to the transverse axis, wherein a groove opening of the grooves running parallel to the groove base faces the rear side. The lighting devices can lie so flat on the groove base, wherein a radiation direction of the lighting devices is determined by the inclination of the groove bottom. Without further adaptation, it is thus possible to ensure radiation directed at the goods located on the shelf. The lighting devices can be simple and are in particular interchangeable. This is achieved by an identical groove geometry of all grooves.
Preferably, the grooves have a T-shaped cross-section. As a result, a positive fit of the lighting devices is possible, which are formed in particular in the form of LED strips or bands. The lighting devices are then simply longitudinally inserted into the grooves and then held therein without the need for additional fasteners.

According to the invention, a transversely extending web region is formed between the receiving groove and the first and second groove, which is narrower than the receiving groove. The web extends in particular symmetrically along the center line. About the web area, the first and second groove spaced with little material to the receiving groove and thus be positioned at a distance from the shelf. Placeable in the grooves lighting devices can be arranged sufficiently far in front of the shelf and the goods therein without much effort, so that a uniform, shading-free illumination is obtained.
In a preferred development, at least one, in particular two fastening grooves for a panel are formed on a front side of the profile rail. For a stable attachment of the aperture is possible. The panel extends in particular in the longitudinal direction over the entire rail and can for example be used for optical adaptation to the material of the shelf and / or for signage.
It can be provided that between the mounting grooves and parallel to a fourth groove is formed for a further illumination device, wherein the fourth groove is open to the front. As a result, a lighting forward is possible. This is particularly advantageous when a transparent panel is used, which can then be backlit by a arranged in the fourth groove lighting device.
In a further preferred development, the outer edges on the front side each have a latching geometry extending in the longitudinal direction. As a result, further elements, such as a signage or the like, can be attached to the rail without much effort.
It is particularly preferred that the locking geometries each have at least one directed perpendicular to the transverse direction locking web, which extends in the longitudinal direction over the entire rail. This latching web can then ensure a defined positioning in the transverse direction and a positive fit, wherein a movement in the longitudinal direction of the latching web, for example, for pushing a cover covering the aperture, is possible. In the longitudinal direction then a frictional grip sufficient.

Preferably, at least one outer edge is chamfered. This can simplify the placement, for example, a cover. Furthermore, compared to a sharp edge also results in a reduced risk of injury.
Preferably, a groove with in particular part-circular cross-section is formed on the front side adjacent to one of the outer edges. This can be used as an additional attachment option or to support a spring element associated with the cover.
In a further preferred embodiment, adjacent to the receiving groove at least one, in particular two retaining grooves are formed for a cover, which are open in the direction of a top or bottom. These retaining grooves provide further mounting options for other elements, such as price or information signs, a terminal block or the like.
In order to keep a mass of the rail as low as possible, it may be at least partially hollow. In particular, at least one elongate recess is formed in the web region for this purpose. This recess can extend over the entire length of the rail.
In order to allow additional attachment of the lighting profile on the shelf with little effort, can be formed in the receiving groove limiting wall through holes. In the simplest case, through these through holes a screw connection with the shelf, in particular with its underside.
Further embodiments can provide that a projection in the region of a rear edge is formed on the lower wall bounding the receiving groove and / or that a projection in the region of a front edge is formed on the upper wall delimiting the receiving groove. These projections can serve as mechanical stops or as positioning aids, for example.
The object is also achieved by shelf lighting with a lighting profile according to claim 1, wherein at least in the first, second and third grooves each an elongated lighting device is arranged, which is in particular in the form of an LED strip.

One of these lighting device seems while mounted shelf lighting obliquely upwards in a tray formed above the shelf, while the other two lighting devices radiate obliquely down into a trained below the shelf tray. In particular, in the case of several shelf lights arranged one above the other, shading-free illumination is possible.

Optionally, a fourth illumination device may be arranged in the fourth groove. This then causes a lighting forward, which can be used for example to form visual effects.

With particular advantage, the lighting devices are held positively within the respective groove. This can be achieved, for example, by a T-shaped cross-section of the grooves, into which the illumination device is introduced in the longitudinal direction from an end face of the profile rail. In the longitudinal direction then a frictional attachment sufficient, but if necessary, an additional attachment, for example via a screw, done.

Preferably, a diaphragm is arranged on the front side of the rail, which is held in a form-fitting manner with webs in the fastening grooves. Thus, the appearance of the shelf lighting can be variably adjusted.

In an advantageous embodiment, the shelf lighting on a transparent cover, which is U-shaped with a base and therefrom outgoing legs, wherein the cover is arranged on the front of the rail and the legs are fixed to the locking geometries. The cover can then serve for the special marking of individual shelf area or goods and / or for signage.

In this case, a spring element is preferably arranged within the cover. The spring element can ensure a secure, backlash-free fit of the cover on the rail.

In a preferred development, a transparent terminal strip is fastened in at least one of the retaining grooves. In a terminal strip, different things, such as cardboard signs can be easily and interchangeably attached.

To support the terminal block, the terminal strip can be secured in the retaining groove via a reinforcing strip extending in the longitudinal direction, wherein the reinforcing strip is received in the retaining groove with one longitudinal side. Even with larger lengths, this results in a stable arrangement, wherein the terminal block itself can be made relatively flexible.

In an advantageous embodiment, an upper clamping strip can rest on an upper side of the upper wall. With the help of such a terminal strip other things, such as signs or the like can be easily attached to an upper surface of the shelf.

Fig. 1

eine Regalbeleuchtung in räumlicher Darstellung schräg von oben,

Fig. 2

die Regalbeleuchtung in räumlicher Darstellung schräg von unten und

Fig. 3

die Regalbeleuchtung im Querschnitt.

Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1

a shelf lighting in spatial representation obliquely from above,

Fig. 2

the shelf lighting in spatial representation obliquely from below and

Fig. 3

the shelf lighting in cross section.

In Fig. 1 is a shelf lighting 1 is shown obliquely from above. The shelf lighting 1 comprises a lighting profile 2 with a rail 3. The rail 3 has a receiving groove 4 which is bounded by an upper wall 5 and a lower wall 6 and serves to receive a front edge of a shelf, not shown. The receiving groove is open towards a back 7.

Outside on the upper wall 5, a terminal strip 8 is arranged in the example signs can be jammed. Another terminal strip 9 extends perpendicular to a transverse direction of the rail down and is mounted in a lower retaining groove 10 which is formed adjacent to the receiving groove 4 in the transverse direction and open at the bottom. Opposite the lower retaining groove 10 is an identically formed upper retaining groove 11, which is open at the top.

In the transverse direction or in the direction of a front side 12, the profile rail 3 adjacent to the receiving groove 4 and the retaining grooves 10, 11, a web portion 13, on which the upper side, a first groove 14 connects. The groove 14 has an inclined groove bottom 15 and has a T-shaped cross section on. In the groove 14, a first illumination device 16 is held, which is formed in the form of an LED strip with a plurality of LEDs.

At a front side of the rail, a shutter 17 is fixed, which is partially covered by a U-shaped, transparent cover 18. Below the aperture 17, a fourth groove 19 for a fourth, optional illumination device is formed, which is not provided in this embodiment.

In Fig. 2 the shelf lighting is shown diagonally from below. To recognize a second, formed on an outer side of the lower wall 6 groove 20 in which a second illumination device 21 is arranged. Offset in the direction of the front side and opposite the first groove 14 is a third groove 22 with a third illumination device 23. Also located in the lower wall openings 24, of which only one is shown. Through these openings 24, for example, a screwing of the shelf lighting 1 can be carried out with a shelf whose front edge is received in the receiving groove 4.

The structure of the shelf lighting 1 is described in detail in particular by the in Fig. 3 clearly shown cross-sectional view. The panel 17 is held at its rear side with two webs 25, 26 in fastening grooves 27, 28, between which the fourth groove 19 is formed for a fourth illumination device 20. The lower terminal strip 9 is held by a reinforcing bar 29 in the retaining groove 11.

At the front outer edges 30, 31 are each a longitudinal locking geometries 32, 33 are provided, each having a longitudinally extending latching web 34, 35. Exhibit. At the locking geometries, the cover 17 can be attached. In this case, a spring element 36 is arranged for play-free fastening within the cover 17 that can cooperate with an oblique AuOenkante 31 and a part-circular groove 37.

In the front region of the upper wall 5, there is a projection 38, the upper side of which terminates approximately flush with the clamping strip 8. Another projection 39 is located in the rear region of the lower wall. 6

The inventive shelf lighting 1 can be attached to a shelf with little effort not only multiple lighting devices, but also additional elements such as screens or signs. It is by an appropriate Arrangement of the grooves for the lighting devices a nearly shading-free illumination of a shelf possible, as indicated by the dashed lines in Fig. 3 is shown schematically. At the same time there is an illumination of a compartment located above the corresponding shelf and a compartment located below the shelf.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

shelf lighting

2

illumination profile

3

rail

4

receiving groove

5

wall

6

wall

7

back

8th

terminal block

9

terminal block

10

retaining groove

11

retaining groove

12

front

13

web region

14

First groove

15

groove base

16

First lighting device

17

cover

18

cover

19

Fourth groove

20

Second groove

21

Second illumination device

22

Third groove

23

Third lighting device

24

openings

25

web

26

web

27

mounting groove

28

mounting groove

29

reinforcing bar

30

outer edge

31

outer edge

32

Rest geometry

33

Rest geometry

34

latching web

35

latching web

36

spring element

37

Partial circular groove

38

head Start

39

head Start

Claims (14)

1. Lighting profile (2) with a long profile rail (3) which has a receiving groove (4) extending in a longitudinal direction for a shelf, which receiving groove is open to a back side (7) and is restricted by an upper wall (5) and a lower wall (6), wherein the profile rail (3) has at least one first groove (14), one second groove (20) and one third groove (22) for long lighting devices (16, 21, 23), wherein the first groove (14) and the second groove (20) are disposed on opposite sides of a middle line extending in a transverse direction and in the direction of a front side (12) of the profile rail (3) offset with respect to the receiving groove (4) and the third groove (22) is formed at an outer side of the lower wall (6), characterised in that a rib area (13) is formed, extending in a transverse direction between the receiving groove (4) and the first and second groove (14, 20), which is narrower than the receiving groove (4).
2. Lighting profile according to claim 1, characterised in that a groove bottom (15) of the grooves (14, 20, 22) is formed angled with respect to the middle line, wherein a groove opening, extending parallel to the groove bottom (15), of the grooves (14, 20, 22) faces the back side (7).
3. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at a front side of the profile rail (3) the least one, in particular two fastening grooves (27, 28) for a panel (17) are formed.
4. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that between the fastening grooves (27, 28) and parallel to them is formed a fourth groove (19) for a further lighting device, wherein the fourth groove (19) is open to the front side (12).
5. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that front outer edges (30, 31) each have a latching geometry (32, 33) extending in longitudinal direction.
6. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that latching geometries (32, 33) each have at least one latching bar (34, 35) oriented vertically to the lateral direction which extends in longitudinal direction throughout the entire profile rail (3).
7. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at the front side (12) adjacent to one of the outer edges (32) is formed a groove (37) with in particular part-circular -shaped cross-section.
8. Lighting profile according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that adjacent to the receiving groove (4) at least one, in particular two holding grooves (10, 11) are formed which are open in the direction of an upper side or a lower side.
9. Shelf lighting (1) with a lighting profile (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least in the first, second and third groove (14, 20, 22) is disposed in each case a long lighting device (16, 21, 23), which is formed particularly in the form of an LED bar.
10. Shelf lighting according to claim 9, characterised in that the lighting devices (16, 21, 23) are held in a form-fitting manner within the respective groove (14, 20, 22).
11. Shelf lighting according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterised in that at the front side (12) of the profile rail (3) is disposed a panel (17) which is held in a form-fitting manner with latches (25, 26) in the fastening grooves (27, 28).
12. Shelf lighting according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterised in that it has an in particular transparent cover (18) which is formed U-shaped with a base and legs extending therefrom, wherein the cover (18) disposed at the front side (12) of the profile rail (3) and the legs are secured at the latching geometries (32, 33).
13. Shelf lighting according to claim 12, characterised in that a spring element (36) disposed within the cover (18).
14. Shelf lighting according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterised in that in at least one of the holding grooves (11) is fastened a clamping bar (9).

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