EP3334864B1 - Elongated clamping unit - Google Patents

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EP3334864B1
EP3334864B1 EP17751270.4A EP17751270A EP3334864B1 EP 3334864 B1 EP3334864 B1 EP 3334864B1 EP 17751270 A EP17751270 A EP 17751270A EP 3334864 B1 EP3334864 B1 EP 3334864B1
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Thomas Kahl
Marcel Kasper
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01DCONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, ELEVATED ROADWAYS OR VIADUCTS; ASSEMBLY OF BRIDGES
    • E01D19/00Structural or constructional details of bridges
    • E01D19/16Suspension cables; Cable clamps for suspension cables ; Pre- or post-stressed cables
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B1/00Constructional features of ropes or cables
    • D07B1/14Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for marking, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
    • D07B1/147Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for marking, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable comprising electric conductors or elements for information transfer
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B1/00Constructional features of ropes or cables
    • D07B1/14Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for marking, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
    • D07B1/148Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for marking, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable comprising marks or luminous elements
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01DCONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, ELEVATED ROADWAYS OR VIADUCTS; ASSEMBLY OF BRIDGES
    • E01D11/00Suspension or cable-stayed bridges
    • E01D11/04Cable-stayed bridges
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/20Side-supporting means therefor, e.g. using guy ropes or struts
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/001Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electrical wires or cables
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B2201/00Ropes or cables
    • D07B2201/20Rope or cable components
    • D07B2201/2083Jackets or coverings
    • D07B2201/2084Jackets or coverings characterised by their shape
    • D07B2201/2085Jackets or coverings characterised by their shape concerning the internal shape
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B2201/00Ropes or cables
    • D07B2201/20Rope or cable components
    • D07B2201/2083Jackets or coverings
    • D07B2201/2084Jackets or coverings characterised by their shape
    • D07B2201/2086Jackets or coverings characterised by their shape concerning the external shape
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B2201/00Ropes or cables
    • D07B2201/20Rope or cable components
    • D07B2201/2083Jackets or coverings
    • D07B2201/2087Jackets or coverings being of the coated type
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07BROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B2501/00Application field
    • D07B2501/20Application field related to ropes or cables
    • D07B2501/2015Construction industries
    • D07B2501/203Bridges
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the invention relates to an elongated clamping unit comprising a jacket which encloses an interior space, and a plurality of clamping elements which run in the longitudinal direction of the clamping unit and are received in the interior of the jacket.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a remedy here.
  • an elongated tensioning unit of the type mentioned at the outset in which the jacket has a recess protruding into its interior at at least one circumferential position, in which at least one electrical functional unit, for example at least one lighting unit, and at least one connection line for the at least an electrical functional unit is included.
  • the tensioning elements can also be arranged in partial areas of the cross-sectional area of the interior of the jacket, which are situated at the same height in the radial direction, but between two adjacent side walls of a recess or several recesses in the circumferential direction.
  • the cross-sectional area of the interior has a shape different from a circular shape.
  • the cross-sectional area of the jacket and thus of the entire clamping unit increases only slightly, namely just by the cross-sectional area required for the arrangement of the at least one recess accommodating the electrical functional unit.
  • the solution according to the invention reduces the number of components required for arranging the at least one electrical functional unit, which has an advantageous effect on the production costs.
  • the jacket can be designed free from cavities, advantageously free from cavities which are free from tensioning elements arranged therein. Since the jacket material required to form such cavities can thus be saved, the clamping unit according to the invention can be manufactured more cost-effectively.
  • the at least one electrical functional unit can advantageously be a lighting unit.
  • the at least one electrical functional unit can advantageously be a lighting unit.
  • a plurality of depressions can be arranged distributed over the circumference of the jacket.
  • at least three depressions are arranged distributed over the circumference of the jacket.
  • the tensioning unit according to the invention can also be a tensioning cable, for example a stay cable, as is used in cable-stayed bridges, towers and similar structures.
  • the at least one recess extends at least over a predetermined part of the length of the tensioning unit, preferably essentially over the entire length of the Clamping unit, extends. In principle, it is therefore conceivable to provide the electrical functional units only in one length section or in several length sections of the tensioning unit that are separate from one another.
  • the recess have a top wall which extends as an extension of the circumferential extension of the outer surface of the jacket.
  • the top wall runs essentially along the envelope surface of the jacket.
  • the ceiling wall between these positions can be formed at least in sections on a rail element inserted into the respective recess.
  • the rail elements can have a length of about one to two meters, for example.
  • top wall is at least partially formed in one piece with the jacket surface.
  • the top wall can only extend over part of the opening width of the recess in the circumferential direction of the jacket, whereby the recess has an undercut on one longitudinal edge or on both longitudinal edges in which the at least one connection line for the electrical functional unit can be arranged.
  • the top wall have a plurality of openings corresponding to the number of electrical functional units.
  • the jacket can extend over a large part of the length of the tensioning unit over the entire circumference of the tensioning unit, so that it is only penetrated by the openings required for inserting the electrical functional units.
  • These perforations or openings can be circular, oval, rectangular, square, polygonal or any other shape, depending on the particular application.
  • the perforations or openings can already be introduced during the production of the jacket or during the production of the pipe sections intended to form the jacket. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to make the perforations or openings in the jacket only at the construction site, as required.
  • the at least one connection line can be an energy supply line, in particular a line for supplying electrical energy to the at least one electrical functional unit, and / or a data line for unidirectional or bidirectional data connection with the at least one electrical functional unit.
  • a single power supply line can be sufficient if the ground line is formed, for example, by a rail that is inserted into the recess and carries the lighting units.
  • the ground line can, however, also be designed as a separate energy supply line.
  • a data line for unidirectional communication between a control unit and the lighting units can also be provided.
  • status information is also to be called up from the lighting units, at least one further data line for the unidirectional data connection or one data line for the bidirectional data connection can be provided. Analogous considerations also apply in the event that the electrical functional units are sensor units.
  • the at least one connection line runs in front of and / or behind the electrical functional unit when viewed in the circumferential direction, i.e. in the longitudinal direction of the tensioning unit seen on one side or on both sides next to the electrical functional unit. If present, the at least one connection line can be arranged in an undercut already mentioned above.
  • the jacket can have an essentially circular cross section.
  • sealing elements can also be made for sealing elements to be assigned to the boundary walls of the recesses, which are preferably arranged adjacent to the transition from the boundary walls to the outer circumferential surface of the jacket.
  • the at least one electrical functional unit be releasably connectable to the jacket of the tensioning unit.
  • the electrical functional unit itself can be detachably connected to the jacket or to a base element that is permanently connected to it.
  • one or more electrical functional units it is also conceivable for one or more electrical functional units to be arranged in an operationally fixed manner on a carrier element which is releasably connected to the jacket or to a base element which is connected to it in an operationally fixed manner.
  • the releasable connection can be made, for example, by screwing, latching, clamping, using a bayonet-type connection or the like. Electrical contacts can be implemented in a manner known per se.
  • the operationally stable connection can be made, for example, by gluing, clipping, clamps, screws or the like. It does not have to be present over the entire length of the base element. Rather, it is sufficient to provide them at at least one point, preferably at least two points.
  • the exchange can take place, for example, by means of a robot, which can move autonomously along the clamping unit.
  • the jacket of the tensioning unit can be formed, for example, from plastic, preferably high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or from steel, preferably corrosion-protected steel, in particular corrosion-protected stainless steel.
  • HDPE high-density polyethylene
  • steel preferably corrosion-protected steel, in particular corrosion-protected stainless steel.
  • the inner delimitation wall of the at least one recess can be designed in one piece with the jacket.
  • the inner delimitation wall of the at least one depression can be formed at the same time during the extrusion or extrusion of the jacket.
  • the inner boundary wall the at least one recess is designed as a separate element and is operatively connected to the jacket.
  • the inner delimitation wall of the at least one recess can be made from the same material as the jacket or from a different material than the jacket.
  • the jacket can be made of plastic, preferably high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and the inner boundary wall of the at least one recess can be made of steel, preferably corrosion-protected steel, in particular corrosion-protected stainless steel.
  • HDPE high-density polyethylene
  • pipe sections of predetermined length are usually used as the starting point for forming the jacket, which pipe sections are then connected to one another by welding, for example mirror welding.
  • the connecting lines and / or the base elements to be inserted into the recesses can also be composed of sections of predetermined length.
  • the lighting unit comprises at least one lighting means.
  • the use of a plurality of illuminants is also conceivable, be it as a reserve, for example to reduce maintenance, or to be able to achieve special optical effects, in particular a change in the color of the emitted light.
  • the at least one lighting means is formed by an LED.
  • other types of lighting means for example halogen lamps, fluorescent elements or the like.
  • the at least a lighting unit has integrated optics, preferably scatter optics.
  • the lighting unit can include a local control unit which controls the at least one lighting means, for example depending on the specifications of a central control unit to control the entirety of all lighting units of the tensioning unit or at least a plurality of tensioning units, preferably all tensioning units, of the structure.
  • the tensioning elements can be designed as tensioning strands in a manner known per se.
  • the tensioning strands can be formed from seven wires and / or have a diameter of approximately 15.7 mm.
  • the tensioning elements are formed by non-stranded wires that run essentially parallel to one another, these wires preferably having a diameter of approximately 7.0 mm.
  • At least one water-repellent element can be provided on the outer surface of the jacket, which serves to water, in particular rainwater, that has accumulated on the outer surface of the jacket and flows there as a trickle along the tensioning unit due to wind and weather to be released again from the surface of the jacket and released into the surrounding air, where it is carried away by the clamping unit by wind and weather.
  • Such water-repellent elements can preferably be designed as webs protruding from the outer surface of the jacket, which for example can have the shape of a helix winding around the jacket in the longitudinal direction of the tensioning unit or the shape of a ring surrounding the jacket.
  • the course of the transition from the outer surface of the jacket to the web and / or the free end of the web can or can be in the With regard to the most effective possible drainage of the water, be designed to be optimized.
  • the interior of the jacket can be filled at least partially, preferably completely, with a filler material, preferably a corrosion protection material, for example wax, mortar or the like, when the clamping unit is ready for operation.
  • a filler material preferably a corrosion protection material, for example wax, mortar or the like
  • the object of the invention is achieved by a tensioning unit of the type mentioned at the outset, in which at least one water-repellent element is arranged on the outer surface of the jacket, which has at least one recess in which at least one electrical functional unit, for example at least one lighting unit, is received and which further comprises at least one connection line for the at least one electrical functional unit.
  • the at least one connection line is received in a channel which is formed in the at least one water-repellent element.
  • the jacket has a recess protruding into the interior space at at least one circumferential position, in which the at least one connection line is received.
  • the tensioning elements in the tensioning unit can be formed not only from wires stranded to form strands or non-stranded wires that run essentially parallel to one another, but also from completely stranded wires, that is, wires that are combined into a single Rope have been stranded.
  • a first embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is generally designated by 100.
  • the clamping unit 100 comprises a jacket 102, which encloses an interior 104, and a plurality of clamping elements 106, which run in the longitudinal direction A of the clamping unit 100 or of the jacket 102 and are received in the interior 104 of the jacket 102.
  • the jacket 102 in the in Figure 2 The illustrated embodiments each have a recess 108 projecting into the interior 104 at three circumferential positions, which in the embodiment of FIG Figures 1 and 2 Extend essentially over the entire length of the jacket 102 and thus the tensioning unit 100.
  • Rail elements 110 which are equipped with lighting units 112 at predetermined positions, are inserted into the depressions 108. Furthermore, the rail elements 110 have connection lines for the lighting units 112, namely power supply lines 114a and data lines 114b.
  • the power supply lines 114a supply lighting elements 116 of the lighting units 112, which are preferably formed by LEDs, with the energy required for their operation. Via the data lines 114b, which are connected to a local control unit 118 of the respective lighting unit 112, it can be controlled when the lighting elements 116 light up in which intensity and / or color.
  • the lighting units 112 also have scattering optics 120.
  • the lighting units 112 In order to be able to prevent moisture from penetrating into the recesses 110, at the transition from the outer Circumferential surface 102a of the jacket 102 for recess 108 seals 122 arranged.
  • shell 102 had a substantially circular cross-sectional area. Due to the provision of the depressions 108, however, this does not apply to the cross-sectional area of the interior 104 of the casing 102. Rather, the cross-sectional area 104a of the interior 104 of the casing 102 has partial areas 104b that are at the same level in the radial direction R but between them in the circumferential direction U two adjacent side boundary walls 108a of adjacent depressions 108 are located. According to the invention, these partial areas 104b can also be used for the arrangement of clamping elements 106.
  • the area of the cross-sectional area 102a of the jacket 102 and thus of the entire clamping unit 100 increases only slightly despite the provision of the recesses 108 for receiving the lighting units 112, namely only by the cross-sectional area of the Depressions 108 required indentations of the jacket 102.
  • the upper boundary surface 110a of the rail elements 110 runs essentially on the extension H of the outer boundary surface 102a of the casing 102 in the circumferential direction U or on the envelope curve H of the jacket 102.
  • the same also applies to the outer boundary surface 112a of the lighting units 112.
  • the tensioning unit 100 according to the invention integrally equipped with the lighting units 112, has essentially the same aerodynamic properties as a conventional one , clamping unit of the same diameter not equipped with lighting units.
  • the lighting units 112 can be detachably connected to the rail elements 110 according to a first embodiment variant.
  • the rail elements 110 can be permanently connected to the jacket 102 of the tensioning unit 100.
  • the lighting units 112 are permanently connected to the rail elements 110, but that the rail elements 110 are releasably connected to the jacket 102 of the tensioning unit 100.
  • the releasable connection can be made, for example, by screwing, latching, clamping, using a bayonet-type connection or the like. Electrical contacts can be implemented in a manner known per se.
  • the permanent connection can be made, for example, by gluing, clipping, clamps, screws or the like. It does not have to be present over the entire length of the rail element 110.
  • the replacement of the lighting units 112 or the rail elements 110 can take place, for example, by means of a robot which can move autonomously along the tensioning unit 100.
  • FIG. 3 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 3 analogous parts with the same reference numerals provided as in the Figures 1 and 2 , but increased by the number 100.
  • the clamping unit 200 according to Figure 3 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the tensioning unit 200 differs from the tensioning unit 100 mainly in the design of the recesses 208.
  • the recesses 208 have undercuts 208b and 208c in which the power supply lines 214a and data lines 214b are arranged. In this way, the power supply lines 214a and the data lines 214b can run in the circumferential direction U in front of and behind the lighting unit 212. This makes it possible to form the depressions 208 with a smaller radial depth, which has an advantageous effect on the stability of the casing 202.
  • the undercuts 208b and 208c are delimited radially outward by wall sections 202b formed in one piece with the jacket 202.
  • FIG. 4 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 3 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 4 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 3 , but increased by the number 100.
  • the clamping unit 300 according to Figure 4 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the power supply lines 314a and the data lines 314b are in accordance with the embodiment Figure 3 arranged in the circumferential direction U in front of or behind the lighting unit 312.
  • the lines 314a and 314b are not arranged in undercuts in the recesses 308, but in side chambers 310b of the rail elements 310. In this embodiment, too, the advantage of a smaller radial depth of the depressions 308 is achieved.
  • FIG. 5 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 3 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 5 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 3 , but increased by the number 200.
  • the clamping unit 400 according to Figure 5 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the clamping unit 400 differs from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 only in that it has only a single undercut 408b. Both the power supply lines and the data lines can be accommodated in this. In the representation according to Figure 5 however, the clamping unit 400 only has power supply lines 414a. The lighting units 412 can thus only be switched on and off, but not controlled in terms of intensity and / or color.
  • FIGS Figures 1 and 2 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which in large parts of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 6 and 7 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 1 and 2 , but increased by the number 400.
  • the clamping unit 500 according to the Figures 6 and 7 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the clamping unit 500 differs from the clamping unit 100 mainly in that the depressions 508 are not open radially outward over the entire length of the jacket 502 or the clamping unit 500, but the jacket 502 is only perforations at those positions 524 to the recesses 508, on which lighting units 512 are to be arranged. Otherwise, the recesses 508 are covered by wall sections 502b of the jacket 502. As a result of this design, the jacket 502 has a high level of stability.
  • connection lines 514a and 514b are advantageously arranged in rail elements 510 which are inserted into the recesses 508 in the longitudinal direction A of the tensioning unit 500.
  • the lighting units 512 are detachably connected to these rail elements 510.
  • FIG 6 one can also see two water-repellent elements 526 which are arranged in a kind of double helix on the outer surface 502a of the jacket 502.
  • the openings 524 for the arrangement of the lighting units 512 are preferably arranged such that they are located approximately in the middle between the two water-repellent elements 526.
  • FIG. 8 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 7 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 8 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 7 , but increased by the number 100.
  • the clamping unit 600 according to Figure 8 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 500 according to FIG Figure 7 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the clamping unit 600 according to Figure 8 differs from the clamping unit 500 only in that the inner boundary wall 608d of the Recesses 608 are not formed in one piece with the jacket 602. Rather, the inner delimitation wall 608d is provided as an element formed separately from the jacket 602, which is inserted into the interior 604 of the jacket 602 during the manufacture of the clamping unit 600 and is connected to the inside of the jacket 602 in an operationally fixed manner.
  • This separately formed element can for example be made of steel.
  • FIGS Figures 6 and 7 a further embodiment of a clamping unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 6 and 7 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 9 to 11 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 6 and 7 , but increased by the number 200.
  • the clamping unit 700 according to the Figures 9 to 11 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 500 according to FIG Figures 6 and 7 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the tensioning unit 700 also has water-repellent elements 726 which, in contrast to the water-repellent elements 526 of the tensioning unit 500 according to FIG Figure 6 but are annular and are arranged essentially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis A of the clamping unit 700.
  • the water-repellent elements 726 have recesses 728 in which the lighting units 712 are arranged. These recesses 728 are connected by openings 730 to channels 732, which extend in the longitudinal direction A of the jacket 702 of the tensioning unit 700.
  • the channels 732, the openings 730 and the recesses 728 together form the depressions 708 of the clamping unit 700.
  • the power supply lines 714a and the data lines 714b are arranged in the channels 732. In particular, the lines 714a and 714b can as in the embodiment of the Figures 6 and 7 be included in rail elements 710.
  • FIGS Figures 9 to 11 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 9 to 11 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 12 and 13 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 9 to 11 , but increased by the number 100.
  • the clamping unit 800 according to the Figures 12 and 13 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 700 according to FIG Figures 9 to 11 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the clamping unit 800 according to the Figures 12 and 13 differs from the clamping unit 700 of the Figures 9 to 11 only in that the water-repellent element 826 is again formed in a helical manner, similar to the embodiment according to FIG Figure 6 , but in the embodiment of Figure 12 only a single helix is provided. It goes without saying, however, that two coils wound into one another in the manner of a double helix could also be provided.
  • the lighting units 812 are also received in recesses 828, which are connected via openings 830 to a channel 832 running in the longitudinal direction A of the tensioning unit 800. Again, the recesses 828, openings 830 and the channel 832 together form the depressions 808 of the jacket 802.
  • FIG 14 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 14 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figures 1 and 2 , but increased around the number 800.
  • the clamping unit 900 according to Figure 14 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.
  • the tensioning unit 900 is very similar to the clamping unit 800 of FIG Figures 12 and 13 has, it largely corresponds to the clamping unit 100 of Figures 1 and 2 .
  • the tensioning unit 900 like the tensioning unit 800, also has a helically designed water-repellent element 926.
  • the lighting units 912 similar to the tensioning unit 100, are arranged in rail elements 910, which are inserted into a recess 908 that extends over the the entire length of the coil 926 extends.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine längliche Spanneinheit umfassend einen Mantel, der einen Innenraum umschließt, und eine Mehrzahl von Spannelementen, welche in Längsrichtung der Spanneinheit verlaufen und in dem Innenraum des Mantels aufgenommen sind.The invention relates to an elongated clamping unit comprising a jacket which encloses an interior space, and a plurality of clamping elements which run in the longitudinal direction of the clamping unit and are received in the interior of the jacket.

Überwiegend aus gestalterischen Gründen ist es seit einiger Zeit in Mode gekommen, längliche Spanneinheiten, beispielsweise Schrägseile, wie sie bei Schrägseilbrücken, Türmen und dergleichen Bauwerken zum Einsatz kommen, zu beleuchten. Zunächst wurden die Bauwerke mit Strahlern indirekt beleuchtet. Dies hatte jedoch den Nachteil, dass nur ein geringer Bruchteil des ausgestrahlten Lichts von dem jeweiligen Bauwerk bzw. dessen Spanneinheiten reflektiert wurde. Daher mussten entsprechend stark dimensionierte Lichtquellen vorgesehen werden, was aufgrund des damit einhergehenden Stromverbrauchs entsprechend hohe Betriebskosten nach sich zog. Zudem konnte der beabsichtigte gestalterische Effekt nicht in dem gewünschten Maße erzielt werden.Mainly for design reasons, it has become fashionable for some time to illuminate elongated tensioning units, for example stay cables, as they are used in cable-stayed bridges, towers and similar structures. Initially, the structures were indirectly illuminated with spotlights. However, this had the disadvantage that only a small fraction of the emitted light was reflected by the respective building or its clamping units. Therefore, light sources with correspondingly large dimensions had to be provided, which resulted in correspondingly high operating costs due to the associated power consumption. In addition, the intended design effect could not be achieved to the desired extent.

Zur Lösung dieses Problems wurde vorgeschlagen, die Leuchtelemente unmittelbar an den Spanneinheiten anzuordnen. So ist es beispielsweise aus der CN 202403211 U bekannt, die Leuchtelemente nachträglich mittels Schellen an der Spanneinheit anzubringen. Nachteilig ist an dieser Lösung vor allem die erhöhte Schwingungsneigung der so nachgerüsteten Spanneinheiten, welche aufgrund des erhöhten Luftwiderstands infolge von Verwirbelungen an den Leuchtelementen resultiert.To solve this problem it has been proposed to arrange the lighting elements directly on the clamping units. So it is for example from the CN 202403211 U known to subsequently attach the lighting elements to the clamping unit by means of clamps. The main disadvantage of this solution is the increased tendency to vibrate of the retrofitted clamping units, which results from the increased air resistance as a result of turbulence on the lighting elements.

Darüber hinaus ist es aus der CN 202403211 U auch bekannt, die Spanneinheit mittels einer zusätzlichen Schale zu verkleiden, in der die Leuchtelemente aufgenommen sind. Diese Ausführungsform weist zwar einen im Wesentlichen kreisförmigen Querschnitt und damit bessere aerodynamische Eigenschaften auf als die vorstehend erläuterte Ausführungsform der CN 202403211 U , nachteilig ist aber gleichwohl die erhebliche Vergrößerung der Querschnittsfläche der mit der Schale verkleideten Spanneinheit und damit die erhebliche Vergrößerung deren Luftwiderstands. Darüber hinaus sind die durch die zusätzliche Schale erhöhten Bereitstellungskosten nachteilig. Zudem wird durch das nachträgliche Anbringen der zusätzlichen Schale die Wartung der Spanneinheiten und deren Beleuchtung erschwert. Zum Stand der Technik sei ergänzend auch noch auf die US 2012/243225 A1 , die CN 201269444 Y und die WO 01/44680 A1 hingewiesen.In addition, it is from the CN 202403211 U also known to cover the clamping unit by means of an additional shell in which the lighting elements are included. This embodiment has an essentially circular cross section and thus better aerodynamic properties than the embodiment of FIG CN 202403211 U However, a disadvantage is nevertheless the considerable increase in the cross-sectional area of the tensioning unit covered with the shell and thus the considerable increase in its air resistance. In addition, the increased preparation costs due to the additional shell are disadvantageous. In addition, the subsequent attachment of the additional shell makes maintenance of the clamping units and their lighting more difficult. In addition to the state of the art, refer to the US 2012/243225 A1 , the CN 201269444 Y and the WO 01/44680 A1 pointed out.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, hier Abhilfe zu schaffen.The object of the invention is to provide a remedy here.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine längliche Spanneinheit der eingangs genannten Art gelöst, bei welcher der Mantel an wenigstens einer Umfangsposition eine in seinen Innenraum hinein ragende Vertiefung aufweist, in der wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit, beispielsweise wenigstens eine Beleuchtungseinheit, sowie wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung für die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit aufgenommen ist.This object is achieved according to the invention by an elongated tensioning unit of the type mentioned at the outset, in which the jacket has a recess protruding into its interior at at least one circumferential position, in which at least one electrical functional unit, for example at least one lighting unit, and at least one connection line for the at least an electrical functional unit is included.

Die Erfinder haben erkannt, dass die Anordnung der Spannelemente im Innenraum des Mantels beliebig gewählt werden kann. Ausschlaggebend ist nur die für das jeweils geforderte Tragvermögen der Spanneinheit erforderliche Anzahl der Spannelemente. Dies ermöglicht es, innerhalb des für die aerodynamischen Eigenschaften der Spanneinheit verantwortlichen äußeren Umrisses des Mantels wenigstens eine in den Innenraum hinein ragende Vertiefung vorzusehen, in der die elektrische Funktionseinheit aufgenommen werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise können die Spannelemente erfindungsgemäß auch in Teilflächen der Querschnittsfläche des Innenraums des Mantels angeordnet sein, die in radialer Richtung auf der gleichen Höhe, in Umfangsrichtung jedoch zwischen zwei einander benachbarten Seitenbegrenzungswandungen einer Vertiefung oder mehrerer Vertiefungen gelegen sind.The inventors have recognized that the arrangement of the clamping elements in the interior of the jacket can be selected as desired. Only the number of clamping elements required for the required load-bearing capacity of the clamping unit is decisive. This makes it possible to provide within the outer contour of the jacket, which is responsible for the aerodynamic properties of the tensioning unit, at least one recess which projects into the interior and in which the electrical functional unit can be accommodated. Advantageously, according to the invention, the tensioning elements can also be arranged in partial areas of the cross-sectional area of the interior of the jacket, which are situated at the same height in the radial direction, but between two adjacent side walls of a recess or several recesses in the circumferential direction.

Insgesamt weist die Querschnittsfläche des Innenraums eine von einer Kreisform verschiedene Gestalt auf.Overall, the cross-sectional area of the interior has a shape different from a circular shape.

Da die Wandstärke des Mantels im Wesentlichen gleich bleiben kann, erhöht sich die Querschnittsfläche des Mantels und damit der gesamten Spanneinheit nur geringfügig, nämlich gerade mal um die Querschnittsfläche, welche für die Anordnung der wenigstens einen die elektrische Funktionseinheit aufnehmenden Vertiefung erforderlich ist. Darüber hinaus reduziert sich durch die erfindungsgemäße Lösung die Anzahl der zur Anordnung der wenigstens einen elektrischen Funktionseinheit erforderlichen Bauteile, was sich vorteilhaft auf die Gestehungskosten auswirkt.Since the wall thickness of the jacket can remain essentially the same, the cross-sectional area of the jacket and thus of the entire clamping unit increases only slightly, namely just by the cross-sectional area required for the arrangement of the at least one recess accommodating the electrical functional unit. In addition, the solution according to the invention reduces the number of components required for arranging the at least one electrical functional unit, which has an advantageous effect on the production costs.

Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass die wenigstens eine Vertiefung in den Innenraum des Mantels hinein ragt, kann der Mantel frei von Hohlräumen ausgebildet sein, vorteilhafterweise frei von Hohlräumen, welche frei von darin angeordneten Spannelementen sind. Da somit das zur Ausbildung derartiger Hohlräume erforderliche Mantelmaterial eingespart werden kann, kann die erfindungsgemäße Spanneinheit kostengünstiger hergestellt werden.Due to the fact that the at least one recess protrudes into the interior of the jacket, the jacket can be designed free from cavities, advantageously free from cavities which are free from tensioning elements arranged therein. Since the jacket material required to form such cavities can thus be saved, the clamping unit according to the invention can be manufactured more cost-effectively.

Wie vorstehend bereits angedeutet, kann die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit vorteilhafterweise eine Beleuchtungseinheit sein. Grundsätzlich ist es jedoch auch denkbar, andere Arten von elektrischen Funktionseinheiten vorzusehen, beispielsweise Sensoreinheiten.As already indicated above, the at least one electrical functional unit can advantageously be a lighting unit. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to provide other types of electrical functional units, for example sensor units.

Unabhängig von der Art der elektrischen Funktionseinheit(en) kann eine Mehrzahl von Vertiefungen über den Umfang des Mantels verteilt angeordnet sein. Um im Fall von Beleuchtungseinheiten gewährleisten zu können, dass die Spanneinheit aus allen Richtungen gut zu sehen ist, wird vorgeschlagen, dass wenigstens drei Vertiefungen über den Umfang des Mantels verteilt angeordnet sind.Regardless of the type of electrical functional unit (s), a plurality of depressions can be arranged distributed over the circumference of the jacket. In order to be able to ensure in the case of lighting units that the tensioning unit can be clearly seen from all directions, it is proposed that at least three depressions are arranged distributed over the circumference of the jacket.

An dieser Stelle sei der Vollständigkeit halber darauf hingewiesen, dass auch die erfindungsgemäße Spanneinheit ein Spannseil sein kann, beispielsweise ein Schrägseil, wie es bei Schrägseilbrücken, Türmen und dergleichen Bauwerken zum Einsatz kommt.At this point, for the sake of completeness, it should be pointed out that the tensioning unit according to the invention can also be a tensioning cable, for example a stay cable, as is used in cable-stayed bridges, towers and similar structures.

Auch wenn eine Mehrzahl von elektrischen Funktionseinheiten vorgesehen ist, die in Längsrichtung der Spanneinheit lediglich an vorbestimmten Positionen angeordnet sind, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn sich die wenigstens eine Vertiefung zumindest über einen vorbestimmten Teil der Länge der Spanneinheit, vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge der Spanneinheit, erstreckt. Grundsätzlich ist es also denkbar die elektrischen Funktionseinheiten nur in einem Längenabschnitt oder mehreren voneinander getrennten Längenabschnitten der Spanneinheit vorzusehen.Even if a plurality of electrical functional units is provided, which are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tensioning unit only at predetermined positions, it is advantageous if the at least one recess extends at least over a predetermined part of the length of the tensioning unit, preferably essentially over the entire length of the Clamping unit, extends. In principle, it is therefore conceivable to provide the electrical functional units only in one length section or in several length sections of the tensioning unit that are separate from one another.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Vertiefung eine Deckenwandung aufweist, die in Verlängerung der Umfangserstreckung der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels verläuft. Mit anderen Worten verläuft die Deckenwandung im Wesentlichen längs der Hüllfläche des Mantels. Durch diese Weiterbildung kann vermieden werden, dass die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit über die äußere Oberfläche des Mantels hinaus ragt. Somit kann sie keine erhöhte Angriffsfläche für Wind und/oder Wetter bieten.In a further development of the invention, it is proposed that the recess have a top wall which extends as an extension of the circumferential extension of the outer surface of the jacket. In other words, the top wall runs essentially along the envelope surface of the jacket. This development can prevent the at least one electrical functional unit from protruding beyond the outer surface of the jacket. Thus, it cannot offer an increased surface area for wind and / or weather.

Sind die elektrischen Funktionselemente nur an bestimmten Positionen der Längserstreckung der Spanneinheit vorgesehen, so kann die Deckenwandung zwischen diesen Positionen zumindest abschnittsweise an einem in die jeweilige Vertiefung eingelegten Schienenelement ausgebildet sein. Die Schienenelemente können dabei beispielsweise eine Länge von etwa ein bis zwei Meter aufweisen.If the electrical functional elements are only provided at certain positions along the length of the tensioning unit, the ceiling wall between these positions can be formed at least in sections on a rail element inserted into the respective recess. The rail elements can have a length of about one to two meters, for example.

Zusätzlich oder alternativ ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass die Deckenwandung mit der Mantelfläche zumindest teilweise einstückig ausgebildet ist.Additionally or alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that the top wall is at least partially formed in one piece with the jacket surface.

Dabei kann sich die Deckenwandung in Umfangrichtung des Mantels nur über einen Teil der Öffnungsweite der Vertiefung erstrecken, wodurch die Vertiefung an einem Längsrand oder an beiden Längsrändern eine Hinterschneidung aufweist, in der die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung für die elektrische Funktionseinheit angeordnet sein kann.The top wall can only extend over part of the opening width of the recess in the circumferential direction of the jacket, whereby the recess has an undercut on one longitudinal edge or on both longitudinal edges in which the at least one connection line for the electrical functional unit can be arranged.

Um die Spanneinheit gegenüber äußeren, beispielsweise von Wind und/oder Wetter ausgeübten, Kräften besonders stabil ausbilden zu können, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Deckenwandung eine der Anzahl der elektrischen Funktionseinheiten entsprechende Mehrzahl von Durchbrechungen aufweist. Auf diese Weise kann sich der Mantel nämlich auf einem großen Teil der Länge der Spanneinheit über den gesamten Umfang der Spanneinheit erstrecken, so dass er lediglich von den zum Einsetzen der elektrischen Funktionseinheiten erforderlichen Öffnungen durchbrochen wird.In order to be able to make the tensioning unit particularly stable with respect to external forces, for example exerted by wind and / or weather, it is proposed that the top wall have a plurality of openings corresponding to the number of electrical functional units. In this way the jacket can extend over a large part of the length of the tensioning unit over the entire circumference of the tensioning unit, so that it is only penetrated by the openings required for inserting the electrical functional units.

Diese Durchbrechungen bzw. Öffnungen können dabei in Abhängigkeit des jeweiligen Anwendungsfalls kreisrund, oval, rechteckig, quadratisch, polygonal oder gemäß einer beliebigen anderen Form ausgebildet sein.These perforations or openings can be circular, oval, rectangular, square, polygonal or any other shape, depending on the particular application.

Ferner können die Durchbrechungen bzw. Öffnungen bereits bei der Herstellung des Mantels bzw. bei der Herstellung der zur Bildung des Mantels bestimmten Rohrabschnitte eingebracht werden. Grundsätzlich ist es jedoch auch denkbar, die Durchbrechungen bzw. Öffnungen je nach Bedarf erst an der Baustelle in den Mantel einzubringen.Furthermore, the perforations or openings can already be introduced during the production of the jacket or during the production of the pipe sections intended to form the jacket. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to make the perforations or openings in the jacket only at the construction site, as required.

Die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung kann eine Energiezufuhrleitung, insbesondere eine Leitung zum Zuführen elektrischer Energie zu der wenigstens einen elektrischen Funktionseinheit, und/oder eine Datenleitung zur unidirektionalen oder bidirektionalen Datenverbindung mit der wenigstens einen elektrischen Funktionseinheit sein.The at least one connection line can be an energy supply line, in particular a line for supplying electrical energy to the at least one electrical functional unit, and / or a data line for unidirectional or bidirectional data connection with the at least one electrical functional unit.

Im Falle von Beleuchtungseinheiten kann eine einzige Energiezufuhrleitung ausreichen, wenn die Masseleitung beispielsweise von einer Schiene gebildet wird, die in die Vertiefung eingelegt wird und die Beleuchtungseinheiten trägt. Die Masseleitung kann aber auch als gesonderte Energiezufuhrleitung ausgebildet sein. Soll die Intensität und/oder die Farbe des von den Beleuchtungseinheiten abgestrahlten Lichts variiert werden, so kann ferner eine Datenleitung zur unidirektionalen Kommunikation zwischen einer Steuereinheit und den Beleuchtungseinheiten vorgesehen sein. Sollen von den Beleuchtungseinheiten zudem Statusinformationen abgerufen werden, so kann wenigstens eine weitere Datenleitung zur unidirektionalen Datenverbindung oder eine Datenleitung zur bidirektionalen Datenverbindung vorgesehen sein. Auch für den Fall, dass die elektrischen Funktionseinheiten Sensoreinheiten sind, gelten analoge Überlegungen.In the case of lighting units, a single power supply line can be sufficient if the ground line is formed, for example, by a rail that is inserted into the recess and carries the lighting units. The ground line can, however, also be designed as a separate energy supply line. If the intensity and / or the color of the light emitted by the lighting units is to be varied, a data line for unidirectional communication between a control unit and the lighting units can also be provided. If status information is also to be called up from the lighting units, at least one further data line for the unidirectional data connection or one data line for the bidirectional data connection can be provided. Analogous considerations also apply in the event that the electrical functional units are sensor units.

Um die Tiefe der wenigstens einen Vertiefung im Hinblick auf die Stabilität des Mantels möglichst gering halten zu können, wird in Weiterbildung der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, dass die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung in Umfangsrichtung gesehen vor und/oder hinter der elektrischen Funktionseinheit verläuft, also in Längsrichtung der Spanneinheit gesehen auf einer Seite oder auf beiden Seiten neben der elektrischen Funktionseinheit. Sofern vorhanden, kann die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung in einer vorstehend bereits angesprochenen Hinterschneidung angeordnet sein.In order to be able to keep the depth of the at least one recess as small as possible with regard to the stability of the jacket, it is proposed in a further development of the invention that the at least one connection line runs in front of and / or behind the electrical functional unit when viewed in the circumferential direction, i.e. in the longitudinal direction of the tensioning unit seen on one side or on both sides next to the electrical functional unit. If present, the at least one connection line can be arranged in an undercut already mentioned above.

Wie dies an sich bekannt ist, kann der Mantel einen im Wesentlichen kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen.As is known per se, the jacket can have an essentially circular cross section.

Um die elektrischen Funktionseinheiten vor dem Einfluss von Feuchtigkeit, beispielsweise Regen, schützen zu können, kann ferner vorgesehen sein, dass den Begrenzungswandungen der Vertiefungen Dichtungselemente zugeordnet sind, die vorzugsweise dem Übergang von den Begrenzungswandungen zur äußeren Umfangsfläche des Mantels benachbart angeordnet sind.In order to be able to protect the electrical functional units from the influence of moisture, for example rain, provision can also be made for sealing elements to be assigned to the boundary walls of the recesses, which are preferably arranged adjacent to the transition from the boundary walls to the outer circumferential surface of the jacket.

Um nicht mehr ordnungsgemäß arbeitende Funktionseinheiten austauschen zu können, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit lösbar mit dem Mantel der Spanneinheit verbindbar ist. Hierzu kann einerseits die elektrische Funktionseinheit selbst mit dem Mantel oder einem mit diesem betriebsfest verbundenen Basiselement lösbar verbunden sein. Andererseits ist es auch denkbar, dass ein oder mehrere elektrische Funktionseinheiten betriebsfest an einem Trägerelement angeordnet ist bzw. sind, welches lösbar mit dem Mantel oder einem mit diesem betriebsfest verbundenen Basiselement lösbar verbunden ist.In order to be able to exchange functional units that are no longer working properly, it is proposed that the at least one electrical functional unit be releasably connectable to the jacket of the tensioning unit. For this purpose, on the one hand, the electrical functional unit itself can be detachably connected to the jacket or to a base element that is permanently connected to it. On the other hand, it is also conceivable for one or more electrical functional units to be arranged in an operationally fixed manner on a carrier element which is releasably connected to the jacket or to a base element which is connected to it in an operationally fixed manner.

Die lösbare Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch Verschrauben, Verrasten, Verklemmen, unter Verwendung einer Bajonettverschluss-artigen Verbindung oder dergleichen erfolgen. Dabei können elektrische Kontakte in an sich bekannter Weise realisiert werden. Die betriebsfeste Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch Kleben, Clipsen, Klammern, Schrauben oder dergleichen erfolgen. Sie muss dabei nicht auf der gesamten Länge des Basiselements vorliegen. Vielmehr genügt es sie an wenigstens einer Stelle, vorzugsweise wenigstens zwei Stellen, vorzusehen.The releasable connection can be made, for example, by screwing, latching, clamping, using a bayonet-type connection or the like. Electrical contacts can be implemented in a manner known per se. The operationally stable connection can be made, for example, by gluing, clipping, clamps, screws or the like. It does not have to be present over the entire length of the base element. Rather, it is sufficient to provide them at at least one point, preferably at least two points.

Der Austausch kann beispielsweise mittels eines Roboters erfolgen, welcher sich autonom längs der Spanneinheit fortbewegen kann.The exchange can take place, for example, by means of a robot, which can move autonomously along the clamping unit.

Der Mantel der Spanneinheit kann beispielsweise aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise hochdichtem Polyethylen (HDPE), oder aus Stahl, vorzugsweise korrosionsgeschütztem Stahl, insbesondere korrosionsgeschütztem Edelstahl, gebildet sein.The jacket of the tensioning unit can be formed, for example, from plastic, preferably high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or from steel, preferably corrosion-protected steel, in particular corrosion-protected stainless steel.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die innere Begrenzungswandung der wenigstens einen Vertiefung mit dem Mantel einstückig ausgebildet sein. In diesem Fall kann die innere Begrenzungswand der wenigstens einen Vertiefung beim Extrudieren bzw. Strangpressen des Mantels gleich mit ausgebildet werden. Alternativ ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass die innere Begrenzungswandung der wenigstens einen Vertiefung als gesondertes Element ausgebildet und mit dem Mantel betriebsfest verbunden ist. In diesem Fall kann die innere Begrenzungswandung der wenigstens einen Vertiefung aus dem gleichen Material wie der Mantel oder auch aus einem anderen Material als der Mantel hergestellt sein. Beispielsweise kann der Mantel aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise hochdichtem Polyethylen (HDPE), und die innere Begrenzungswandung der wenigstens einen Vertiefung aus Stahl, vorzugsweise korrosionsgeschütztem Stahl, insbesondere korrosionsgeschütztem Edelstahl, gebildet sein.In a further development of the invention, the inner delimitation wall of the at least one recess can be designed in one piece with the jacket. In this case, the inner delimitation wall of the at least one depression can be formed at the same time during the extrusion or extrusion of the jacket. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that the inner boundary wall the at least one recess is designed as a separate element and is operatively connected to the jacket. In this case, the inner delimitation wall of the at least one recess can be made from the same material as the jacket or from a different material than the jacket. For example, the jacket can be made of plastic, preferably high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and the inner boundary wall of the at least one recess can be made of steel, preferably corrosion-protected steel, in particular corrosion-protected stainless steel.

Wie bereits angedeutet wurde, wird zur Bildung des Mantels üblicherweise von Rohrabschnitten vorbestimmter Länge ausgegangen, die dann durch Schweißen, beispielsweise Spiegelschweißen, miteinander verbunden werden. Analog hierzu können auch die Anschlussleitungen oder/und die in die Vertiefungen einzusetzenden Basiselemente aus Abschnitten vorbestimmter Länge zusammengesetzt sein.As has already been indicated, pipe sections of predetermined length are usually used as the starting point for forming the jacket, which pipe sections are then connected to one another by welding, for example mirror welding. Analogously to this, the connecting lines and / or the base elements to be inserted into the recesses can also be composed of sections of predetermined length.

In Weiterbildung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Beleuchtungseinheit wenigstens ein Leuchtmittel umfasst. Grundsätzlich ist jedoch auch der Einsatz einer Mehrzahl von Leuchtmitteln denkbar, sei es als Reserve, beispielsweise um den Wartungsaufwand zu reduzieren, oder, um besondere optische Effekte, insbesondere eine Farbänderung des abgestrahlten Lichts, erzielen zu können.In a further development it is proposed that the lighting unit comprises at least one lighting means. In principle, however, the use of a plurality of illuminants is also conceivable, be it as a reserve, for example to reduce maintenance, or to be able to achieve special optical effects, in particular a change in the color of the emitted light.

Im Hinblick auf den Stromverbrauch, aber auch im Hinblick auf die Wärmeabgabe beim Betrieb der Beleuchtungseinheit wird vorgeschlagen, dass das wenigstens eine Leuchtmittel von einer LED gebildet ist. Grundsätzlich ist es jedoch auch denkbar, andere Arten von Leuchtmitteln einzusetzen, beispielsweise Halogenlampen, Leuchtstoffelemente oder dergleichen.With regard to the power consumption, but also with regard to the heat dissipation during the operation of the lighting unit, it is proposed that the at least one lighting means is formed by an LED. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to use other types of lighting means, for example halogen lamps, fluorescent elements or the like.

Um die Sichtbarkeit der Beleuchtungseinheit unabhängig vom Betrachtungswinkel verbessern zu können, kann vorgesehen sein, dass die wenigstens eine Beleuchtungseinheit eine integrierte Optik, vorzugsweise Streuoptik, aufweist.In order to be able to improve the visibility of the lighting unit independently of the viewing angle, it can be provided that the at least a lighting unit has integrated optics, preferably scatter optics.

Darüber hinaus kann die Beleuchtungseinheit eine lokale Steuereinheit umfassen, welche Ansteuerung des wenigstens einen Leuchtmittels dient, beispielsweise in Abhängigkeit von den Vorgaben einer zentralen Steuereinheit zur Steuerung der Gesamtheit aller Beleuchtungseinheiten der Spanneinheit oder wenigstens einer Mehrzahl von Spanneinheiten, vorzugsweise aller Spanneinheiten, des Bauwerks.In addition, the lighting unit can include a local control unit which controls the at least one lighting means, for example depending on the specifications of a central control unit to control the entirety of all lighting units of the tensioning unit or at least a plurality of tensioning units, preferably all tensioning units, of the structure.

Der Vollständigkeit halber sei noch darauf hingewiesen, dass wenigstens ein Teil der Spannelemente in an sich bekannter Weise als Spannlitzen ausgebildet sein kann. Beispielsweise können die Spannlitzen aus sieben Drähten gebildet sein und/oder einen Durchmesser von etwa 15,7 mm aufweisen. Alternativ ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass die Spannelemente von nicht verseilten, zueinander im Wesentlichen parallel verlaufenden Drähten gebildet sind, wobei dieses Drähte vorzugsweise einen Durchmesser von etwa 7,0 mm aufweisen.For the sake of completeness, it should also be pointed out that at least some of the tensioning elements can be designed as tensioning strands in a manner known per se. For example, the tensioning strands can be formed from seven wires and / or have a diameter of approximately 15.7 mm. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that the tensioning elements are formed by non-stranded wires that run essentially parallel to one another, these wires preferably having a diameter of approximately 7.0 mm.

Nachzutragen ist ferner, dass an der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels wenigstens ein Wasserabweisungselement vorgesehen sein kann, welches dazu dient, Wasser, insbesondere Regenwasser, das sich auf der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels angesammelt hat und dort aufgrund von Wind und Wetter als Rinnsal längs der Spanneinheit fließt, wieder von der Oberfläche des Mantels zu lösen und in die umgebende Luft abzugeben, wo es durch Wind und Wetter von der Spanneinheit fortgetragen wird. Derartige Wasserabweisungselemente können vorzugsweise als von der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels abstehende Stege ausgebildet sein, welche beispielsweise die Form einer sich in Längsrichtung der Spanneinheit um den Mantel windenden Wendel oder die Form eines den Mantel umgebenden Rings aufweisen können. Der Verlauf des Übergangs von der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels zum Steg und/oder das freie Ende des Stegs kann bzw. können dabei im Hinblick auf eine möglichst effektive Ableitung des Wassers optimiert ausgebildet sein.It should also be added that at least one water-repellent element can be provided on the outer surface of the jacket, which serves to water, in particular rainwater, that has accumulated on the outer surface of the jacket and flows there as a trickle along the tensioning unit due to wind and weather to be released again from the surface of the jacket and released into the surrounding air, where it is carried away by the clamping unit by wind and weather. Such water-repellent elements can preferably be designed as webs protruding from the outer surface of the jacket, which for example can have the shape of a helix winding around the jacket in the longitudinal direction of the tensioning unit or the shape of a ring surrounding the jacket. The course of the transition from the outer surface of the jacket to the web and / or the free end of the web can or can be in the With regard to the most effective possible drainage of the water, be designed to be optimized.

Nachzutragen ist schließlich auch noch, dass der Innenraum des Mantels im betriebsbereiten Zustand der Spanneinheit zumindest teilweise, vorzugsweise vollständig, mit einem Füllmaterial, vorzugsweise einem Korrosionsschutzmaterial, beispielsweise Wachs, Mörtel oder dergleichen, gefüllt sein kann.Finally, it should also be added that the interior of the jacket can be filled at least partially, preferably completely, with a filler material, preferably a corrosion protection material, for example wax, mortar or the like, when the clamping unit is ready for operation.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt wird die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe durch eine Spanneinheit der eingangs genannten Art gelöst, bei welcher auf der äußeren Oberfläche des Mantels wenigstens ein Wasserabweisungselement angeordnet ist, welches wenigstens eine Ausnehmung aufweist, in der wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit, beispielsweise wenigstens eine Beleuchtungseinheit, aufgenommen ist und welche ferner wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung für die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit umfasst.According to a further aspect, the object of the invention is achieved by a tensioning unit of the type mentioned at the outset, in which at least one water-repellent element is arranged on the outer surface of the jacket, which has at least one recess in which at least one electrical functional unit, for example at least one lighting unit, is received and which further comprises at least one connection line for the at least one electrical functional unit.

Diese alternative Lösung erzielt die gleichen technischen Vorteile, wie die vorstehend diskutierte Lösung. Diesbezüglich kann daher auf die vorstehende Diskussion verwiesen werden. Sie ist mit dieser durch das beiden Lösungen gemeinsame, aus dem Stand der Technik nicht bekannte, technische Konzept verbunden, die wenigstens eine elektrische Funktionseinheit in den Mantel der Spanneinheit zu integrieren.This alternative solution achieves the same technical advantages as the solution discussed above. In this regard, reference can therefore be made to the discussion above. It is connected to this technical concept, which is common to both solutions and is not known from the prior art, of integrating the at least one electrical functional unit into the jacket of the tensioning unit.

In Weiterbildung der alternativen Lösung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung in einem Kanal aufgenommen ist, welcher in dem wenigstens einen Wasserabweisungselement ausgebildet ist. Alternativ ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass der Mantel an wenigstens einer Umfangsposition eine in den Innenraum hinein ragende Vertiefung aufweist, in der die wenigstens eine Anschlussleitung aufgenommen ist.In a further development of the alternative solution, it is proposed that the at least one connection line is received in a channel which is formed in the at least one water-repellent element. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that the jacket has a recess protruding into the interior space at at least one circumferential position, in which the at least one connection line is received.

Abschließend sei darauf hingewiesen, dass die Spannelemente bei der Spanneinheit gemäß dieses weiteren Aspekts nicht nur von zu Litzen verseilten Drähten oder nicht verseilten, zueinander im Wesentlichen parallel verlaufenden Drähten gebildet sein können, sondern auch von vollständig verseilten Drähten, d.h. Drähten, die zu einem einzigen Seil verseilt worden sind.Finally, it should be pointed out that the tensioning elements in the tensioning unit according to this further aspect can be formed not only from wires stranded to form strands or non-stranded wires that run essentially parallel to one another, but also from completely stranded wires, that is, wires that are combined into a single Rope have been stranded.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden mit Bezug auf die beigefügte Zeichnung anhand einer Mehrzahl von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert werden. Es stellt dar:

Figur 1
eine Draufsicht auf eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
Figur 2
eine längs der Linien II-II in Figur 1 genommene Schnittansicht der Ausführungsform der Figur 1;
Figuren 3 bis 5
Ansichten ähnlich Figur 2 weiterer Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
Figur 6
eine Draufsicht ähnlich Figur 1 einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
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eine längs der Linien VII-VII in Figur 6 genommene Schnittansicht der Ausführungsform der Figur 6;
Figur 8
Eine Ansicht ähnlich Figur 7 einer weiteren Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
Figur 9
eine Draufsicht ähnlich Figur 1 einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
Figur 10
eine längs der Linien X-X in Figur 9 genommene Schnittansicht der Ausführungsform der Figur 9;
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eine längs der Linien XI-XI in Figur 9 genommene Schnittansicht der Ausführungsform der Figur 9;
Figur 12
eine Draufsicht ähnlich Figur 1 einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit;
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eine längs der Linien XIII-XIII in Figur 12 genommene Schnittansicht der Ausführungsform der Figur 12; und
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eine Ansicht ähnlich Figur 13 einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings using a plurality of exemplary embodiments. It shows:
Figure 1
a plan view of a first embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention;
Figure 2
one along lines II-II in Figure 1 taken sectional view of the embodiment of FIG Figure 1 ;
Figures 3 to 5
Views similar Figure 2 further embodiments of the clamping unit according to the invention;
Figure 6
a plan view similar Figure 1 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention;
Figure 7
one along lines VII-VII in Figure 6 taken sectional view of the embodiment of FIG Figure 6 ;
Figure 8
A similar view Figure 7 a further embodiment of the tensioning unit according to the invention;
Figure 9
a plan view similar Figure 1 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention;
Figure 10
one along lines XX in Figure 9 taken sectional view of the embodiment of FIG Figure 9 ;
Figure 11
one along lines XI-XI in Figure 9 taken sectional view of the embodiment of FIG Figure 9 ;
Figure 12
a plan view similar Figure 1 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention;
Figure 13
one along lines XIII-XIII in Figure 12 taken sectional view of the embodiment of FIG Figure 12 ; and
Figure 14
a view similar Figure 13 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention.

In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit ganz allgemein mit 100 bezeichnet. Die Spanneinheit 100 umfasst einen Mantel 102, der einen Innenraum 104 umschließt, sowie eine Mehrzahl von Spannelementen 106, welche in Längsrichtung A der Spanneinheit 100 bzw. des Mantels 102 verlaufen und in dem Innenraum 104 des Mantels 102 aufgenommen sind. Erfindungsgemäß weist der Mantel 102 in dem in Figur 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen an drei Umfangspositionen jeweils eine in den Innenraum 104 hinein ragende Vertiefung 108 auf, welche sich in dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Figuren 1 und 2 im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge des Mantels 102 und damit der Spanneinheit 100 erstrecken.In the Figures 1 and 2 a first embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is generally designated by 100. The clamping unit 100 comprises a jacket 102, which encloses an interior 104, and a plurality of clamping elements 106, which run in the longitudinal direction A of the clamping unit 100 or of the jacket 102 and are received in the interior 104 of the jacket 102. According to the invention, the jacket 102 in the in Figure 2 The illustrated embodiments each have a recess 108 projecting into the interior 104 at three circumferential positions, which in the embodiment of FIG Figures 1 and 2 Extend essentially over the entire length of the jacket 102 and thus the tensioning unit 100.

In die Vertiefungen 108 sind Schienenelemente 110 eingelegt, welche an vorbestimmten Positionen mit Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 bestückt sind. Ferner weisen die Schienenelemente 110 Anschlussleitungen für die Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 auf, nämlich Stromversorgungsleitungen 114a und Datenleitungen 114b. Die Stromversorgungsleitungen 114a versorgen Beleuchtungselemente 116 der Beleuchtungseinheiten 112, die vorzugsweise von LEDs gebildet sind, mit der zu ihrem Betrieb erforderlichen Energie. Über die Datenleitungen 114b, die mit einer lokalen Steuereinheit 118 der jeweiligen Beleuchtungseinheit 112 verbunden sind, kann gesteuert werden, wann die Beleuchtungselemente 116 in welcher Intensität und/oder Farbe leuchten. Um sicherstellen zu können, dass das von den Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 abgestrahlte Licht in einem großen Raumwinkel zu sehen ist, verfügen die Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 ferner über eine Streuoptik 120. Um das Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit in die Vertiefungen 110 verhindern zu können, sind am Übergang von der äußeren Umfangsfläche 102a des Mantels 102 zur Vertiefung 108 Dichtungen 122 angeordnet.Rail elements 110, which are equipped with lighting units 112 at predetermined positions, are inserted into the depressions 108. Furthermore, the rail elements 110 have connection lines for the lighting units 112, namely power supply lines 114a and data lines 114b. The power supply lines 114a supply lighting elements 116 of the lighting units 112, which are preferably formed by LEDs, with the energy required for their operation. Via the data lines 114b, which are connected to a local control unit 118 of the respective lighting unit 112, it can be controlled when the lighting elements 116 light up in which intensity and / or color. In order to be able to ensure that the light emitted by the lighting units 112 can be seen in a large solid angle, the lighting units 112 also have scattering optics 120. In order to be able to prevent moisture from penetrating into the recesses 110, at the transition from the outer Circumferential surface 102a of the jacket 102 for recess 108 seals 122 arranged.

Wie in Figur 2 zu sehen ist, verfügte Mantel 102 über eine im Wesentlichen kreisförmige Querschnittsfläche. Aufgrund des Vorsehens der Vertiefungen 108 gilt dies jedoch nicht für die Querschnittsfläche des Innenraums 104 des Mantels 102. Vielmehr weist die Querschnittsfläche 104a des Innenraums 104 des Mantels 102 Teilflächen 104b auf, die in radialer Richtung R auf der gleichen Höhe, in Umfangsrichtung U jedoch zwischen zwei einander benachbarten Seitenbegrenzungswandungen 108a benachbarter Vertiefungen 108 gelegen sind. Erfindungsgemäß können auch diese Teilflächen 104b für die Anordnung von Spannelementen 106 genutzt werden.As in Figure 2 As can be seen, shell 102 had a substantially circular cross-sectional area. Due to the provision of the depressions 108, however, this does not apply to the cross-sectional area of the interior 104 of the casing 102. Rather, the cross-sectional area 104a of the interior 104 of the casing 102 has partial areas 104b that are at the same level in the radial direction R but between them in the circumferential direction U two adjacent side boundary walls 108a of adjacent depressions 108 are located. According to the invention, these partial areas 104b can also be used for the arrangement of clamping elements 106.

Somit erhöht sich bei an sich gleich bleibender Wandstärke d des Mantels 102 der Flächeninhalt der Querschnittsfläche 102a des Mantels 102 und damit der gesamten Spanneinheit 100 trotz des Vorsehens der Vertiefungen 108 zur Aufnahme der Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 nur geringfügig, nämlich lediglich um die Querschnittsfläche der zur Ausbildung der Vertiefungen 108 erforderlichen Einbuchtungen des Mantels 102.Thus, with the wall thickness d of the jacket 102 remaining the same, the area of the cross-sectional area 102a of the jacket 102 and thus of the entire clamping unit 100 increases only slightly despite the provision of the recesses 108 for receiving the lighting units 112, namely only by the cross-sectional area of the Depressions 108 required indentations of the jacket 102.

Wie in Figur 2 ferner dargestellt ist, verläuft die obere Begrenzungsfläche 110a der Schienenelemente 110 im Wesentlichen auf der Verlängerung H der äußeren Begrenzungsfläche 102a des Mantels 102 in Umfangsrichtung U bzw. auf der Hüllkurve H des Mantels 102. Das gleiche gilt auch für die äußere Begrenzungsfläche 112a der Beleuchtungseinheiten 112. Auf diese Weise weist die erfindungsgemäße, integral mit den Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 bestückte Spanneinheit 100 im Wesentlichen die gleichen aerodynamischen Eigenschaften auf, wie eine herkömmliche, nicht mit Beleuchtungseinheiten bestückte Spanneinheit gleichen Durchmessers.As in Figure 2 As is also shown, the upper boundary surface 110a of the rail elements 110 runs essentially on the extension H of the outer boundary surface 102a of the casing 102 in the circumferential direction U or on the envelope curve H of the jacket 102. The same also applies to the outer boundary surface 112a of the lighting units 112. In this way, the tensioning unit 100 according to the invention, integrally equipped with the lighting units 112, has essentially the same aerodynamic properties as a conventional one , clamping unit of the same diameter not equipped with lighting units.

Um nicht mehr ordnungsgemäß arbeitende Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 austauschen zu können, können die Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsvariante lösbar mit den Schienenelementen 110 verbunden sein. In diesem Fall können die Schienenelemente 110 unlösbar mit dem Mantel 102 der Spanneinheit 100 verbunden sein. Gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass die Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 unlösbar mit den Schienenelementen 110 verbunden sind, dass aber die Schienenelemente 110 lösbar mit dem Mantel 102 der Spanneinheit 100 verbunden sind.In order to be able to replace lighting units 112 that are no longer working properly, the lighting units 112 can be detachably connected to the rail elements 110 according to a first embodiment variant. In this case, the rail elements 110 can be permanently connected to the jacket 102 of the tensioning unit 100. According to a second embodiment variant, however, it is also conceivable that the lighting units 112 are permanently connected to the rail elements 110, but that the rail elements 110 are releasably connected to the jacket 102 of the tensioning unit 100.

Die lösbare Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch Verschrauben, Verrasten, Verklemmen, unter Verwendung einer Bajonettverschluss-artigen Verbindung oder dergleichen erfolgen. Dabei können elektrische Kontakte in an sich bekannter Weise realisiert werden. Die unlösbare Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch Kleben, Clipsen, Klammern, Schrauben oder dergleichen erfolgen. Sie muss dabei nicht auf der gesamten Länge des Schienenelements 110 vorliegen.The releasable connection can be made, for example, by screwing, latching, clamping, using a bayonet-type connection or the like. Electrical contacts can be implemented in a manner known per se. The permanent connection can be made, for example, by gluing, clipping, clamps, screws or the like. It does not have to be present over the entire length of the rail element 110.

Der Austausch der Beleuchtungseinheiten 112 bzw. der Schienenelemente 110 kann beispielsweise mittels eines Roboters erfolgen, welcher sich autonom längs der Spanneinheit 100 fortbewegen kann.The replacement of the lighting units 112 or the rail elements 110 can take place, for example, by means of a robot which can move autonomously along the tensioning unit 100.

In Figur 3 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figuren 1 und 2 entspricht. Daher sind in Figur 3 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in den Figuren 1 und 2, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 100. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 200 gemäß Figur 3 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 100 gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In Figure 3 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 3 analogous parts with the same reference numerals provided as in the Figures 1 and 2 , but increased by the number 100. In addition, the clamping unit 200 according to Figure 3 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Die Spanneinheit 200 unterscheidet sich von der Spanneinheit 100 hauptsächlich durch die Ausbildung der Vertiefungen 208. Und zwar verfügen die Vertiefungen 208 über Hinterschneidungen 208b und 208c, in denen die Stromversorgungsleitungen 214a und Datenleitungen 214b angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise können die Stromversorgungsleitungen 214a und die Datenleitungen 214b in Umfangsrichtung U vor bzw. hinter der Beleuchtungseinheit 212 verlaufen. Dies ermöglicht es, die Vertiefungen 208 mit einer geringeren radialen Tiefe auszubilden, was sich vorteilhaft auf die Stabilität des Mantels 202 auswirkt. Nach radial außen sind die Hinterschneidungen 208b und 208c von einstückig mit dem Mantel 202 ausgebildeten Wandungsabschnitten 202b begrenzt.The tensioning unit 200 differs from the tensioning unit 100 mainly in the design of the recesses 208. The recesses 208 have undercuts 208b and 208c in which the power supply lines 214a and data lines 214b are arranged. In this way, the power supply lines 214a and the data lines 214b can run in the circumferential direction U in front of and behind the lighting unit 212. This makes it possible to form the depressions 208 with a smaller radial depth, which has an advantageous effect on the stability of the casing 202. The undercuts 208b and 208c are delimited radially outward by wall sections 202b formed in one piece with the jacket 202.

In Figur 4 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figur 3 entspricht. Daher sind in Figur 4 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in Figur 3, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 100. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 300 gemäß Figur 4 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 200 gemäß Figur 3 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In Figure 4 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 3 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 4 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 3 , but increased by the number 100. In addition, the clamping unit 300 according to Figure 4 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Bei der Spanneinheit 300 sind die Stromversorgungsleitungen 314a und die Datenleitungen 314b ebenso wie bei der Spanneinheit 200 der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 3 in Umfangsrichtung U vor bzw. hinter der Beleuchtungseinheit 312 angeordnet. Im Unterschied zur Spanneinheit 200 sind die Leitungen 314a und 314b aber nicht in Hinterschneidungen der Vertiefungen 308 angeordnet, sondern in Seitenkammern 310b der Schienenelemente 310. Auch bei dieser Ausführungsform wird der Vorteil einer geringeren radialen Tiefe der Vertiefungen 308 erzielt.In the case of the tensioning unit 300, the power supply lines 314a and the data lines 314b, as in the case of the tensioning unit 200, are in accordance with the embodiment Figure 3 arranged in the circumferential direction U in front of or behind the lighting unit 312. In contrast to the tensioning unit 200, the lines 314a and 314b are not arranged in undercuts in the recesses 308, but in side chambers 310b of the rail elements 310. In this embodiment, too, the advantage of a smaller radial depth of the depressions 308 is achieved.

In Figur 5 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figur 3 entspricht. Daher sind in Figur 5 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in Figur 3, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 200. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 400 gemäß Figur 5 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 200 gemäß Figur 3 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In Figure 5 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 3 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 5 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 3 , but increased by the number 200. In addition, the clamping unit 400 according to Figure 5 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Die Spanneinheit 400 unterscheidet sich von der Spanneinheit 200 gemäß Figur 3 lediglich dadurch, dass sie nur eine einzige Hinterschneidung 408b aufweist. In dieser können zwar sowohl die Stromzufuhrleitungen als auch die Datenleitungen untergebracht werden. In der Darstellung gemäß Figur 5 verfügt die Spanneinheit 400 jedoch lediglich über Stromzufuhrleitungen 414a. Die Beleuchtungseinheiten 412 können somit lediglich ein- und ausgeschaltet, nicht aber in Intensität und/oder Farbe gesteuert werden.The clamping unit 400 differs from the clamping unit 200 according to FIG Figure 3 only in that it has only a single undercut 408b. Both the power supply lines and the data lines can be accommodated in this. In the representation according to Figure 5 however, the clamping unit 400 only has power supply lines 414a. The lighting units 412 can thus only be switched on and off, but not controlled in terms of intensity and / or color.

In den Figuren 6 und 7 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die in weiten Teilen der Ausführungsform der Figuren 1 und 2 entspricht. Daher sind in den Figuren 6 und 7 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in den Figuren 1 und 2, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 400. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 500 gemäß den Figuren 6 und 7 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 100 gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In the Figures 6 and 7 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which in large parts of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 6 and 7 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 1 and 2 , but increased by the number 400. In addition, the clamping unit 500 according to the Figures 6 and 7 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Die Spanneinheit 500 unterscheidet sich von der Spanneinheit 100 hauptsächlich dadurch, dass die Vertiefungen 508 nach radial außen hin nicht über die gesamte Länge des Mantels 502 bzw. der Spanneinheit 500 offen ausgebildet sind, sondern der Mantel 502 lediglich an jenen Positionen Durchbrechungen 524 zu den Vertiefungen 508 aufweist, an denen Beleuchtungseinheiten 512 angeordnet werden sollen. Ansonsten sind die Vertiefungen 508 von Wandungsabschnitten 502b des Mantels 502 überdeckt. Infolge dieser Ausbildung weist der Mantel 502 eine hohe Stabilität auf.The clamping unit 500 differs from the clamping unit 100 mainly in that the depressions 508 are not open radially outward over the entire length of the jacket 502 or the clamping unit 500, but the jacket 502 is only perforations at those positions 524 to the recesses 508, on which lighting units 512 are to be arranged. Otherwise, the recesses 508 are covered by wall sections 502b of the jacket 502. As a result of this design, the jacket 502 has a high level of stability.

Hinsichtlich der Ausbildung der inneren Begrenzungswandung 508d der Vertiefungen 508 bestehen keinerlei Einschränkungen. Anstelle des in Figur 7 dargestellten Verlaufs können auch beliebige andere Verläufe eingesetzt werden, beispielsweise die in den Figuren 3 bis 5 dargestellten Verläufe.There are no restrictions whatsoever with regard to the design of the inner delimiting wall 508d of the depressions 508. Instead of the in Figure 7 Any other courses shown can also be used, for example those in the Figures 3 to 5 shown courses.

Die Anschlussleitungen 514a und 514b sind vorteilhafterweise in Schienenelementen 510 angeordnet, welche in Längsrichtung A der Spanneinheit 500 in die Vertiefungen 508 eingeführt sind. Die Beleuchtungseinheiten 512 sind mit diesen Schienenelementen 510 lösbar verbunden.The connection lines 514a and 514b are advantageously arranged in rail elements 510 which are inserted into the recesses 508 in the longitudinal direction A of the tensioning unit 500. The lighting units 512 are detachably connected to these rail elements 510.

In Figur 6 erkennt man ferner zwei Wasserabweisungselemente 526, die quasi als Doppel-Helix wendelartig auf der äußeren Oberfläche 502a des Mantels 502 angeordnet sind. Die Durchbrechungen 524 zur Anordnung der Beleuchtungseinheiten 512 sind dabei vorzugsweise derart angeordnet, dass sie sich in etwa mittig zwischen den beiden Wasserabweisendelementen 526 befinden.In Figure 6 one can also see two water-repellent elements 526 which are arranged in a kind of double helix on the outer surface 502a of the jacket 502. The openings 524 for the arrangement of the lighting units 512 are preferably arranged such that they are located approximately in the middle between the two water-repellent elements 526.

In Figur 8 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figur 7 entspricht. Daher sind in Figur 8 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in Figur 7, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 100. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 600 gemäß Figur 8 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 500 gemäß Figur 7 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In Figure 8 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figure 7 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 8 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figure 7 , but increased by the number 100. In addition, the clamping unit 600 according to Figure 8 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 500 according to FIG Figure 7 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Die Spanneinheit 600 gemäß Figur 8 unterscheidet sich von der Spanneinheit 500 lediglich dadurch, dass die innere Begrenzungswandung 608d der Vertiefungen 608 nicht einstückig mit dem Mantel 602 ausgebildet ist. Vielmehr ist die innere Begrenzungswandung 608d als von dem Mantel 602 gesondert ausgebildetes Element vorgesehen, welches bei der Herstellung der Spanneinheit 600 in den Innenraum 604 des Mantels 602 eingeführt und mit der Innenseite des Mantels 602 betriebsfest verbunden wird. Dieses gesondert ausgebildete Element kann beispielsweise aus Stahl hergestellt sein.The clamping unit 600 according to Figure 8 differs from the clamping unit 500 only in that the inner boundary wall 608d of the Recesses 608 are not formed in one piece with the jacket 602. Rather, the inner delimitation wall 608d is provided as an element formed separately from the jacket 602, which is inserted into the interior 604 of the jacket 602 during the manufacture of the clamping unit 600 and is connected to the inside of the jacket 602 in an operationally fixed manner. This separately formed element can for example be made of steel.

In den Figuren 9 bis 11 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figuren 6 und 7 entspricht. Daher sind in den Figuren 9 bis 11 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in den Figuren 6 und 7, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 200. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 700 gemäß den Figuren 9 bis 11 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 500 gemäß Figuren 6 und 7 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In the Figures 9 to 11 a further embodiment of a clamping unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 6 and 7 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 9 to 11 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 6 and 7 , but increased by the number 200. In addition, the clamping unit 700 according to the Figures 9 to 11 are only described below insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 500 according to FIG Figures 6 and 7 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Auch die Spanneinheit 700 verfügt über Wasserabweisungselemente 726, die im Unterschied zu den Wasserabweisungselementen 526 der Spanneinheit 500 gemäß Figur 6 aber ringförmig ausgebildet und im Wesentlichen orthogonal zur Längsachse A der Spanneinheit 700 angeordnet sind. Ein weiterer Unterschied zur Ausführungsform der Figuren 6 und 7 besteht darin, dass die Wasserabweisungselemente 726 Ausnehmungen 728 aufweisen, in denen die Beleuchtungseinheiten 712 angeordnet sind. Diese Ausnehmungen 728 sind durch Durchbrechungen 730 mit Kanälen 732 verbunden, welche sich in Längsrichtung A des Mantels 702 der Spanneinheit 700 erstrecken. Die Kanäle 732, die Durchbrechungen 730 und die Ausnehmungen 728 bilden zusammen die Vertiefungen 708 der Spanneinheit 700. Die Stromzufuhrleitungen 714a und die Datenleitungen 714b sind in den Kanälen 732 angeordnet. Insbesondere können die Leitungen 714a und 714b wie bei der Ausführungsform der Figuren 6 und 7 in Schienenelementen 710 aufgenommen sein.The tensioning unit 700 also has water-repellent elements 726 which, in contrast to the water-repellent elements 526 of the tensioning unit 500 according to FIG Figure 6 but are annular and are arranged essentially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis A of the clamping unit 700. Another difference to the embodiment of the Figures 6 and 7 consists in that the water-repellent elements 726 have recesses 728 in which the lighting units 712 are arranged. These recesses 728 are connected by openings 730 to channels 732, which extend in the longitudinal direction A of the jacket 702 of the tensioning unit 700. The channels 732, the openings 730 and the recesses 728 together form the depressions 708 of the clamping unit 700. The power supply lines 714a and the data lines 714b are arranged in the channels 732. In particular, the lines 714a and 714b can as in the embodiment of the Figures 6 and 7 be included in rail elements 710.

In den Figuren 12 und 13 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figuren 9 bis 11 entspricht. Daher sind in den Figuren 12 und 13 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in den Figuren 9 bis 11, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 100. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 800 gemäß den Figuren 12 und 13 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 700 gemäß Figuren 9 bis 11 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In the Figures 12 and 13 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 9 to 11 corresponds. Therefore, in the Figures 12 and 13 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS Figures 9 to 11 , but increased by the number 100. In addition, the clamping unit 800 according to the Figures 12 and 13 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 700 according to FIG Figures 9 to 11 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Die Spanneinheit 800 gemäß den Figuren 12 und 13 unterscheidet sich von der Spanneinheit 700 der Figuren 9 bis 11 lediglich dadurch, dass das Wasserabweisungselement 826 wiederum wendelartig ausgebildet ist, ähnlich wie bei der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 6, wobei allerdings bei der Ausführungsform der Figur 12 lediglich eine einzige Wendel vorgesehen ist. Es versteht sich jedoch von selbst, dass auch zwei, nach Art einer Doppel-Helix ineinander gewundene Wendeln vorgesehen sein könnten.The clamping unit 800 according to the Figures 12 and 13 differs from the clamping unit 700 of the Figures 9 to 11 only in that the water-repellent element 826 is again formed in a helical manner, similar to the embodiment according to FIG Figure 6 , but in the embodiment of Figure 12 only a single helix is provided. It goes without saying, however, that two coils wound into one another in the manner of a double helix could also be provided.

Wie bei der Spanneinheit 700 der Figuren 9 bis 11 sind auch bei der Spanneinheit 800 die Beleuchtungseinheiten 812 in Ausnehmungen 828 aufgenommen, die über Durchbrechungen 830 mit einem in Längsrichtung A der Spanneinheit 800 verlaufenden Kanal 832 verbunden sind. Wiederum bilden die Ausnehmungen 828, Durchbrechungen 830 und der Kanal 832 zusammen die Vertiefungen 808 des Mantels 802.As with the clamping unit 700 of the Figures 9 to 11 In the case of the tensioning unit 800, the lighting units 812 are also received in recesses 828, which are connected via openings 830 to a channel 832 running in the longitudinal direction A of the tensioning unit 800. Again, the recesses 828, openings 830 and the channel 832 together form the depressions 808 of the jacket 802.

In Figur 14 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Spanneinheit dargestellt, die im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figuren 1 und 2 entspricht. Daher sind in Figur 14 analoge Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen wie in Figuren 1 und 2, jedoch vermehrt um die Zahl 800. Darüber hinaus wird die Spanneinheit 900 gemäß Figur 14 im Folgenden nur insoweit beschrieben werden, als sie sich von der Spanneinheit 100 gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 unterscheidet, auf deren Beschreibung ansonsten ausdrücklich verwiesen sei.In Figure 14 a further embodiment of a tensioning unit according to the invention is shown, which is essentially the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds. Therefore, in Figure 14 Similar parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in Figures 1 and 2 , but increased around the number 800. In addition, the clamping unit 900 according to Figure 14 are described below only insofar as they differ from the clamping unit 100 according to FIG Figures 1 and 2 differs, the description of which is otherwise expressly referred to.

Obgleich die Spanneinheit 900 sehr starke Ähnlichkeit mit der Spanneinheit 800 der Figuren 12 und 13 aufweist, entspricht sie jedoch weitgehend der Spanneinheit 100 der Figuren 1 und 2. Zwar verfügt auch die Spanneinheit 900, ähnlich wie die Spanneinheit 800, über ein wendelartig ausgebildetes Wasserabweisungselement 926. Allerdings sind die Beleuchtungseinheiten 912, ähnlich wie bei der Spanneinheit 100, in Schienenelementen 910 angeordnet, welche in eine Vertiefung 908 eingelegt sind, die sich über die gesamte Länge der Wendel 926 erstreckt.Although the clamping unit 900 is very similar to the clamping unit 800 of FIG Figures 12 and 13 has, it largely corresponds to the clamping unit 100 of Figures 1 and 2 . The tensioning unit 900, like the tensioning unit 800, also has a helically designed water-repellent element 926. However, the lighting units 912, similar to the tensioning unit 100, are arranged in rail elements 910, which are inserted into a recess 908 that extends over the the entire length of the coil 926 extends.

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  1. Elongate clamping unit (100) comprising
    • a casing (102) surrounding an inner space (104), and
    • a plurality of clamping elements (106) which extend in the longitudinal direction (A) of the clamping unit (100) and are received in the inner space (104) of the casing (102),
    characterised in that the casing (102) has a recess (108) which protrudes into the inner space (104) at at least one circumferential position and in which at least one electrical functional unit (112), for example at least one lighting unit, and at least one connection line (114a, 114b) for the at least one electrical functional unit (112) are received.
  2. Clamping unit according to claim 1, characterised in that the casing (102) is designed to be free of cavities, in particular free of cavities which are free of clamping elements (106) arranged therein.
  3. Clamping unit according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the at least one recess (108) extends at least over a predetermined part of the length of the clamping unit (100), preferably substantially over the entire length of the clamping unit (100).
  4. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the recess (108) has a top wall which extends as a continuation (H) of the circumferential extension of the outer surface (102a) of the casing (102), the top wall (110a) preferably being formed at least in portions by a rail element (110) inserted into the relevant recess (108).
  5. Clamping unit according to claim 4, characterised in that the top wall (202b) is integral with the casing (202), at least in part.
  6. Clamping unit according to either claim 4 or claim 5, characterised in that the top wall (502b) has a plurality of openings (524) corresponding to the number of electrical functional units (512).
  7. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that sealing elements (122) are associated with the recesses (108) and are preferably arranged so as to be adjacent to the transition from the recesses (108) to the outer circumferential surface (102) of the casing (102).
  8. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the at least one electrical functional unit (112) is detachably connectable to the casing (102).
  9. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the inner delimiting wall (508d; 608d) of the at least one recess (508; 608) is integral with the casing (502) or is a separate element that is operatively connected to the casing (602).
  10. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the lighting unit (112) comprises at least one lighting means (116), preferably at least one LED, the at least one lighting unit (112) preferably having an integrated optical system (120), preferably a dispersive optical system.
  11. Clamping unit according to claim 10, characterised in that the at least one lighting unit (112) has a local control unit (118).
  12. Clamping unit according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that at least one water-repelling element (526) is arranged on the outer surface (502a) of the casing (502).
  13. Elongate clamping unit (700) comprising
    • a casing (702) surrounding an inner space, and
    • a plurality of clamping elements which extend in the longitudinal direction (A) of the clamping unit (700) and are received in the inner space of the casing (702),
    characterised in that at least one water-repelling element (726) is arranged on the outer surface of the casing (702) and has at least one recess (728) in which at least one electrical functional unit (712), for example at least one lighting unit, is received, and in that it further comprises at least one connection line (714a, 714b) for the at least one electrical functional unit (712).
  14. Clamping unit according to claim 13, characterised in that the at least one connection line is received in a channel (908) formed in the at least one water-repelling element (926), and
    if desired, according to the characterising part of any of claims 2, 8, 10 and 11 insofar as said claims are not dependent on any of claims 3 to 7 and 9.
  15. Clamping unit according to claim 13, characterised in that the casing (702) has a recess (708) which protrudes into the inner space at at least one circumferential position and in which the at least one connection line (714a, 714b) is received, and
    if desired, according to the characterising part of any of claims 2 to 11.
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