EP3356730B1 - Cover for a lighting strip system, arrangement having such a cover, and lighting strip system - Google Patents

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EP3356730B1
EP3356730B1 EP16763192.8A EP16763192A EP3356730B1 EP 3356730 B1 EP3356730 B1 EP 3356730B1 EP 16763192 A EP16763192 A EP 16763192A EP 3356730 B1 EP3356730 B1 EP 3356730B1
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Wolfgang Bechter
Martin Bader
Wolfgang Gadner
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F21S4/20—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/02—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/005—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING 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
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the invention relates to a cover for covering a light exit opening delimited by a mounting rail of a light band system, the mounting rail being designed for receiving a lamp with a light source for generating light. Furthermore, the invention comprises an arrangement with such a cover and an optically active element for influencing the light, as well as a corresponding light band system.
  • FIG. 6 a schematic cross section through this light band system is sketched, which shows a corresponding mounting rail 100 and - merely indicated here - a lamp 101 which is kept arranged in the mounting rail 100.
  • the luminaire 101 has an LED light source 102 (LED: light-emitting diode) for generating a light.
  • the mounting rail 100 defines a light exit opening 103 for the light, which is covered with the translucent cover 104.
  • the cover 104 can be rolled up into a roll, for example carried over a shoulder, and can be unrolled piece by piece and connected to the mounting rail 100 in a latching manner, so that the light exit opening 103 is increasingly covered.
  • the optical properties of the cover 104 are fixed and can practically not be changed.
  • a lamp cover with a holder for a diffuser plate is known.
  • a roll-up lamp cover is known.
  • EP 2 239 495 A2 is known a lamp cover with a trough-shaped area in which an optical film can be inserted.
  • the fonts show further covers with holding devices for optical elements EP 1 195 551 A2 and WO 2012/098507 A1 .
  • the DE 20 2006 005 920 U1 shows a cover for a lamp in which a plate with microstructures can be inserted.
  • the invention is based on the object of specifying a corresponding improved cover, an arrangement which comprises a corresponding cover and an optically active element, and a corresponding improved light band system.
  • a cover for covering a light exit opening delimited by a mounting rail of a light band system, the mounting rail being designed to receive a lamp with a light source for generating light.
  • the cover has a holding device for holding at least one optically active element for influencing the light.
  • the holding device allows the cover to be connected to the optically effective element in a particularly simple and practical manner. In this way, the light emission properties of the continuous row system can be set or changed particularly simply and effectively.
  • the cover can be rolled up or rolled up into a roll. This makes it comparatively easy to install - especially when the cover is very long; In this way it is advantageously possible to achieve long coverage without a joint.
  • the cover has a plate-shaped contact area, through which a particularly flat contact surface is formed for supporting the element.
  • the optically active element can thus be positioned in a particularly suitable manner relative to the cover.
  • the cover is designed to extend along a longitudinal axis, wherein it has a connecting area, which adjoins the support area on one side and extends parallel to the longitudinal axis, for connection to the mounting rail, and wherein the holding device comprises a holding lip formed on the connecting area.
  • connection area preferably consists of a more elastic material than the support area. This can be achieved in particular that the cover can be connected to the mounting rail particularly easily and reliably with suitable inherent stability of the support area.
  • the retaining lip is directed towards the bearing surface. This enables a particularly suitable and reliable connection to be achieved between the at least one optically active element and the cover.
  • the cover is preferably designed symmetrically with respect to a central plane that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and penetrates the support area, so that the cover has a further connection area with a corresponding further holding lip that is designed symmetrically to the first-mentioned connection area. This also supports a particularly suitable and reliable arrangement of the optically active element.
  • the cover can be designed as a profile part.
  • the cover can be produced in a two-component injection molding process.
  • the at least one optically active element can be particularly suitably connected to the cover if the cover is designed in such a way that the at least one optically active element can be inserted or inserted into the cover for the intended connection with the cover.
  • an arrangement which comprises a cover according to the invention and the at least one optically active element, the at least one optically active element being arranged on the cover by the holding device.
  • This arrangement can be particularly suitably mounted on a corresponding mounting rail of a trunking system.
  • the optically active element is preferably a film, in particular an optically diffusely acting or light-directing film.
  • the optically active element is in particular preferably arranged to rest on the bearing surface, with it on two opposite sides is positioned by the holding lip and the further holding lip or is arranged pressed against the contact surface.
  • a light band system which has a support rail which extends along a longitudinal axis and an elongate light fixture which is arranged in the support rail, the light fixture having a light source for generating light, and with a through the support rail Light exit opening for the exit of the light is limited.
  • the light band system has an elongated translucent cover according to the invention, which extends along the longitudinal axis and which is arranged to cover the light exit opening.
  • Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional sketch through a light band system according to the invention, the light band system having a mounting rail 1 extending along a longitudinal axis and a light 2 arranged in the mounting rail 1 - here indicated only very schematically -.
  • Fig. 1 shows a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis.
  • the mounting rail 1 is shaped like a profile and has a U-shaped cross section to a first approximation, so that a first U-leg 30, a second U-leg 31 and a connecting the two U-legs 30, 31 to each other Connection legs 32 are formed.
  • the lamp 2 is arranged between the two U-legs 30, 31 of the mounting rail 1.
  • the lamp 2 has a light source 3 for generating light;
  • the light source 3 can be an LED light source, for example, which comprises a circuit board 21 and LEDs 22 arranged thereon.
  • the LEDs 22 are arranged such that they extend along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that the light source as a whole is elongated and extends parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • a light exit opening 4 for the exit of the light is limited by the support rail 1 or the two free end regions of the two U-legs 30, 31.
  • the continuous row system can be designed like the well-known SLOTLIGHT infinity continuous row system mentioned at the beginning.
  • the mounting rail 1 generally has a greater extent than the lamp 2 along the longitudinal axis, that is to say it is longer than the lamp 2.
  • the mounting rail 1 can be designed so long that several corresponding lamps form a row along the longitudinal axis in the mounting rail 1 can be arranged.
  • a total of several corresponding support rails can also be provided, each of which is arranged adjacent to one another on the end face along the longitudinal axis. In this way it is in particular possible that very long “light bands” or “light lines” are realized by the light band system; The length of such a light band can be up to 20 m, for example.
  • the light exit opening 4 is covered with an at least partially transparent cover 5 according to the invention.
  • the cover 5 has a holding device 6 for holding at least one optically active element 7 for influencing the light.
  • the optically active element 7 can be, for example, a film, for example an optically diffusely acting or light-directing film.
  • the cover 5 is preferably designed such that it - as in FIG Fig. 4 outlined - can be wound up into a roll R if it is separated from the mounting rail 1.
  • the role R is sketched from a different perspective.
  • the cover 5 wound up to form the roll R can, for example, be carried over a shoulder and unrolled piece by piece and connected to the mounting rail 1 in a latching manner, so that the light exit opening 4 is increasingly covered.
  • An arrangement according to the invention can be formed by connecting the cover 5 to the optically active element 7 with the aid of the holding device 6.
  • the design is in particular such that this arrangement, like the cover 5 as such, can be rolled up or wound up and handled.
  • the at least one optically active element 7 is preferably designed so thin or elastic that the arrangement can be easily wound up into a roll, for example into a roll with a diameter of less than 1 m; a suitably simple attachment of the arrangement to the mounting rail 1 is made possible.
  • the mounting rail system preferably comprises a plurality of corresponding optically active elements 7, 7 'which differ in their optical properties, so that one of the elements 7, 7' can optionally be connected to the cover 5; in this way it is easy to choose between different optical effects.
  • the design is also particularly preferred such that - as in Fig. 2 outlined accordingly - also several, for example at least two corresponding optically active elements 7, 7 'can be connected to the cover 5 with the aid of the holding device 6, that is to say for example at least two superimposed foils.
  • the selection options for optical properties are further increased.
  • these can be foils of different materials and colors, which are used, for example, to glare the light and / or to set accents or the like.
  • the cover 5 preferably has a plate-like support area 8, through which a particularly flat support surface 9 is formed for supporting the element 7 or the at least one element 7.
  • the plate-like support area 8 extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support rail 1.
  • the support area 8 is at least partially transparent.
  • the support area 8 is expediently designed such that it can be bent in the above-mentioned winding or rolling up about a bending axis which is oriented parallel to the support surface 9 and at right angles to the longitudinal extent of the cover 5.
  • the support surface 9 allows the optically active element 7 to be positioned in a particularly suitable manner with respect to the cover 5.
  • the cover 5 extends along the longitudinal axis in the assembled state. It points to one side - with reference to Fig. 1 on the right-hand side - a connecting area 10 adjoining the support area 8 and also extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for connection to the mounting rail 1 - here with the free end area of the second U-leg 31 of the mounting rail 1.
  • connection area 10 is advantageously designed in a profile-like manner in terms of production technology, the profile axis — in the assembled state of the cover 5 — being oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the connection region 10 has, for example, a V-shaped cross section in a first approximation, with a first V-leg 40 adjoining the support region 8 with its free end and a second V-leg 41 for latching connection to the free end region of the second U.
  • - Leg 31 of the mounting rail 1 is designed.
  • the connecting region 10 does not extend too far beyond a plane E which is defined by the contact surface 9.
  • the connection area 10 has a height h with respect to this plane E, for which the following applies in relation to a width b of the support area 8: h ⁇ 0.30 b, preferably h ⁇ 0.25 b, particularly preferably h ⁇ 0.20 b.
  • the width b can be, for example, less than 20 cm, preferably less than 15 cm.
  • the design can also be such that the width b is more than 80%, preferably more than 90% of the width B of the light exit opening 4.
  • the holding device 6 for holding the optically active element 7 comprises a holding lip 11 formed on the connection area 10.
  • the holding lip 11 can be formed on the first V-leg 40, specifically on the side opposite the second V-leg 41.
  • the holding lip 11 is formed directed towards the support surface 9.
  • connection area 10 consists of a more elastic material than the support area 8. This is also particularly advantageous with regard to the ability to be wound up.
  • the cover 5 - viewed in the mounted state on the mounting rail 1 - is further preferably symmetrical with respect to a central plane M extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and passing through the support area 8, so that the cover 5 forms a connection area to the first-mentioned connection area 10 has a symmetrically designed further connection area 10 'with a corresponding further holding lip 11'.
  • the optically active element 7 can thus be suitably positioned on both sides with respect to the contact surface 9.
  • the further connection area 10 ′ is accordingly designed in particular for connection to the free end area of the first U-leg 31 of the mounting rail 1.
  • the design described can in particular cause the at least one optically active element 7 not to jump out of its position or intended relative position relative to the cover 5 when the arrangement is being handled, for example when winding or unwinding.
  • the design is furthermore advantageously such that the at least one optically active element 7 is held on the cover 5 by the holding device 6, even if the cover 5 is not connected to the mounting rail 1.
  • the optical element 4 can be connected to the at least one optical element 7 in order to produce the light band system, and the arrangement formed in this way can then be mounted on the mounting rail 1 in a subsequent step.
  • the design is preferably such that the optically active element 7 rests on the support surface 9 and on two opposite sides through the Holding lip 11 and the further holding lip 11 'is positioned or is arranged pressed against the bearing surface 9.
  • connection area 10 is designed, for example, to be opaque. Accordingly, with regard to a particularly large-area light emission, it is advantageous if the holding lip 11 does not extend too far towards the central plane M.
  • the holding lip 11 extends from the corresponding lateral boundary of the support area 8 by a dimension a to the central plane M, that is, inwards, the following relationship applying with respect to the width b of the support area 8: a ⁇ 0.20 b, preferably a ⁇ 0.15 b, particularly preferably a ⁇ 0.10 b.
  • a particularly simple way of producing the cover 5 is made possible if the cover 5 is designed as a profile part; in particular, the cover 5 can be manufactured in a two-component injection molding process. In this way, the two connection areas 10, 10 ′ can be made more elastic than the support area 8.
  • the described cover 5 and the arrangement are particularly suitable for a design with long lengths. For example, lengths of up to 20 m can be provided. This is particularly advantageous with regard to a light strip system which, as mentioned above, is designed to produce light strips of corresponding length. With this design, a correspondingly long cover can be created without a joint.
  • the at least one optically active element 7 is also preferably long. Overall, a particularly even appearance of the light strip can be achieved in this way.
  • the element 7 is threaded with respect to the longitudinal axis at an end region of the cover 5 between the support surface 9 and the two holding lips 11, 11 'and then along the longitudinal axis is drawn.
  • the at least one optically active element 7 is preferably also very long, in particular approximately or as long as the cover 5. If a plurality of elements 7, 7 'are to be connected to the cover 5, these can either be pulled in one after the other or first connected to one another and then moved in together when connected.
  • the design can be such that the at least one optically active element 7 can be inserted between the two connection areas 10, 10 '.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Abdeckung zum Abdecken einer, durch eine Tragschiene eines Lichtbandsystems begrenzten Lichtaustrittsöffnung, wobei die Tragschiene zur Aufnahme einer Leuchte mit einer Lichtquelle zur Erzeugung eines Lichts gestaltet ist. Weiterhin umfasst die Erfindung eine Anordnung mit einer solchen Abdeckung und einem optisch wirksamen Element zur Beeinflussung des Lichts, sowie ein entsprechendes Lichtbandsystem.The invention relates to a cover for covering a light exit opening delimited by a mounting rail of a light band system, the mounting rail being designed for receiving a lamp with a light source for generating light. Furthermore, the invention comprises an arrangement with such a cover and an optically active element for influencing the light, as well as a corresponding light band system.

Die Anmelderin vertreibt unter dem Handelsnamen "SLOTLIGHT infinity" ein derartiges Lichtbandsystem. In Fig. 6 ist ein schematischer Querschnitt durch dieses Lichtbandsystem skizziert, der eine entsprechende Tragschiene 100 sowie - hier lediglich angedeutet - eine Leuchte 101 zeigt, die in der Tragschiene 100 angeordnet gehalten ist. Die Leuchte 101 weist eine LED-Lichtquelle 102 (LED: Licht emittierende Diode) zur Erzeugung eines Lichts auf. Durch die Tragschiene 100 ist dabei eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung 103 für das Licht begrenzt, die mit der lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung 104 abgedeckt ist.The applicant sells such a light band system under the trade name "SLOTLIGHT infinity". In Fig. 6 a schematic cross section through this light band system is sketched, which shows a corresponding mounting rail 100 and - merely indicated here - a lamp 101 which is kept arranged in the mounting rail 100. The luminaire 101 has an LED light source 102 (LED: light-emitting diode) for generating a light. The mounting rail 100 defines a light exit opening 103 for the light, which is covered with the translucent cover 104.

Zur Montage kann dabei die Abdeckung 104 zu einer Rolle aufgerollt beispielsweise über eine Schulter getragen werden und stückweise abgerollt und rastend mit der Tragschiene 100 verbunden werden, so dass die Lichtaustrittsöffnung 103 zunehmend abgedeckt wird. Die optischen Eigenschaften der Abdeckung 104 sind dabei festgelegt und lassen sich praktisch nicht verändern.For assembly, the cover 104 can be rolled up into a roll, for example carried over a shoulder, and can be unrolled piece by piece and connected to the mounting rail 100 in a latching manner, so that the light exit opening 103 is increasingly covered. The optical properties of the cover 104 are fixed and can practically not be changed.

Aus der DE 10 2014 204 136 A1 ist ein rollbares Profilteil bekannt, das sich zur Abdeckung eines Kanals eignet.From the DE 10 2014 204 136 A1 a rollable profile part is known which is suitable for covering a channel.

Aus der US 4,891,737 A ist eine Leuchtenabdeckung mit einer Halterung für eine Diffusorplatte bekannt. Aus der WO 2014/174019 A1 ist eine aufrollbare Leuchtenabdeckung bekannt. Aus der EP 2 239 495 A2 ist eine Leuchtenabdeckung mit einem trogförmigen Bereich bekannt, in den eine optische Folie eingelegt werden kann. Weitere Abdeckungen mit Halteeinrichtungen für optische Elemente zeigen die Schriften EP 1 195 551 A2 und WO 2012/098507 A1 . Auch die DE 20 2006 005 920 U1 zeigt eine Abdeckung für eine Leuchte, in welche eine Platte mit Mikrostrukturen eingelegt werden kann.From the US 4,891,737 A a lamp cover with a holder for a diffuser plate is known. From the WO 2014/174019 A1 a roll-up lamp cover is known. From the EP 2 239 495 A2 is known a lamp cover with a trough-shaped area in which an optical film can be inserted. The fonts show further covers with holding devices for optical elements EP 1 195 551 A2 and WO 2012/098507 A1 . Also the DE 20 2006 005 920 U1 shows a cover for a lamp in which a plate with microstructures can be inserted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine entsprechende verbesserte Abdeckung anzugeben, eine Anordnung, die eine entsprechende Abdeckung und ein optisch wirksames Element umfasst, sowie ein entsprechendes verbessertes Lichtbandsystem.The invention is based on the object of specifying a corresponding improved cover, an arrangement which comprises a corresponding cover and an optically active element, and a corresponding improved light band system.

Insbesondere soll dabei die Möglichkeit eröffnet werden, die Abdeckung mit Bezug auf die optischen Eigenschaften besonders geeignet modifizieren zu können.In particular, it is intended to open up the possibility of being able to modify the cover particularly suitably with respect to the optical properties.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung mit den in den unabhängigen Ansprüchen genannten Gegenständen gelöst. Besondere Ausführungsarten der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved according to the invention with the objects mentioned in the independent claims. Particular embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist eine Abdeckung zum Abdecken einer, durch eine Tragschiene eines Lichtbandsystems begrenzten Lichtaustrittsöffnung vorgesehen, wobei die Tragschiene zur Aufnahme einer Leuchte mit einer Lichtquelle zur Erzeugung eines Lichts gestaltet ist. Die Abdeckung weist dabei eine Halteeinrichtung zum Halten von wenigstens einem optisch wirksamen Element zur Beeinflussung des Lichts auf.According to the invention, a cover is provided for covering a light exit opening delimited by a mounting rail of a light band system, the mounting rail being designed to receive a lamp with a light source for generating light. The cover has a holding device for holding at least one optically active element for influencing the light.

Durch die Halteeinrichtung lässt sich die Abdeckung besonders einfach und praktikabel mit dem optisch wirksamen Element verbinden. Auf diese Weise lassen sich die Lichtabgabeeigenschaften des Lichtbandsystems besonders einfach und wirksam einstellen oder auch ändern.The holding device allows the cover to be connected to the optically effective element in a particularly simple and practical manner. In this way, the light emission properties of the continuous row system can be set or changed particularly simply and effectively.

Ferner ist erfindungsgemäß die Abdeckung zu einer Rolle aufrollbar bzw. aufwickelbar gestaltet. So lässt sie sich - insbesondere auch bei großer Länge der Abdeckung - vergleichsweise einfach montieren; auf diese Weise lässt sich vorteilhaft eine lange Abdeckung ohne Stoßstelle erzielen.Furthermore, according to the invention, the cover can be rolled up or rolled up into a roll. This makes it comparatively easy to install - especially when the cover is very long; In this way it is advantageously possible to achieve long coverage without a joint.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Abdeckung einen plattenförmigen Auflagebereich auf, durch den eine insbesondere plane Auflagefläche zur Auflage des Elements gebildet ist. So lässt sich das optisch wirksame Element besonders geeignet relativ zu der Abdeckung positionieren.According to the invention, the cover has a plate-shaped contact area, through which a particularly flat contact surface is formed for supporting the element. The optically active element can thus be positioned in a particularly suitable manner relative to the cover.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Abdeckung sich entlang einer Längsachse erstreckend gestaltet, wobei sie einen, auf einer Seite an den Auflagebereich angrenzenden, sich parallel zur Längsachse erstreckenden Verbindungsbereich zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene aufweist und wobei die Halteeinrichtung eine, an dem Verbindungsbereich ausgebildete Haltelippe umfasst. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Fixierung des wenigstens einen optisch wirksamen Elements an der Abdeckung bewirken.According to the invention, the cover is designed to extend along a longitudinal axis, wherein it has a connecting area, which adjoins the support area on one side and extends parallel to the longitudinal axis, for connection to the mounting rail, and wherein the holding device comprises a holding lip formed on the connecting area. This allows a particularly suitable fixation of the at least one optically active element on the cover.

Dabei besteht weiterhin vorzugsweise der Verbindungsbereich aus einem elastischeren Material als der Auflagebereich. Hierdurch lässt sich insbesondere erzielen, dass sich die Abdeckung bei geeigneter Eigenstabilität des Auflagebereichs besonders einfach und zuverlässig mit der Tragschiene verbinden lässt.Furthermore, the connection area preferably consists of a more elastic material than the support area. This can be achieved in particular that the cover can be connected to the mounting rail particularly easily and reliably with suitable inherent stability of the support area.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Haltelippe auf die Auflagefläche gerichtet ausgebildet. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders geeignete und zuverlässige Verbindung zwischen dem wenigstens einen optisch wirksamen Element und der Abdeckung erzielen.According to the invention, the retaining lip is directed towards the bearing surface. This enables a particularly suitable and reliable connection to be achieved between the at least one optically active element and the cover.

Vorzugsweise ist die Abdeckung mit Bezug auf eine, sich parallel zur Längsachse erstreckende und den Auflagebereich durchsetzende Mittelebene symmetrisch gestaltet, so dass die Abdeckung einen, zu dem zuerst genannten Verbindungsbereich symmetrisch gestalteten weiteren Verbindungsbereich mit einer entsprechenden weiteren Haltelippe aufweist. Auch hierdurch ist eine besonders geeignete und zuverlässige Anordnung des optisch wirksamen Elements unterstützt.The cover is preferably designed symmetrically with respect to a central plane that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and penetrates the support area, so that the cover has a further connection area with a corresponding further holding lip that is designed symmetrically to the first-mentioned connection area. This also supports a particularly suitable and reliable arrangement of the optically active element.

Herstellungstechnisch vorteilhaft kann die Abdeckung als Profilteil ausgestaltet sein.Advantageously in terms of production technology, the cover can be designed as a profile part.

Herstellungstechnisch vorteilhaft kann die Abdeckung in einem Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussverfahren gefertigt sein.Advantageously in terms of production technology, the cover can be produced in a two-component injection molding process.

Das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element lässt sich besonders geeignet mit der Abdeckung verbinden, wenn die Abdeckung so gestaltet ist, dass das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element zur vorgesehenen Verbindung mit der Abdeckung in Letztere eingeschoben oder eingelegt werden kann.The at least one optically active element can be particularly suitably connected to the cover if the cover is designed in such a way that the at least one optically active element can be inserted or inserted into the cover for the intended connection with the cover.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist eine Anordnung vorgesehen, die eine erfindungsgemäße Abdeckung und das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element umfasst, wobei das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element durch die Halteeinrichtung an der Abdeckung gehalten angeordnet ist. Diese Anordnung lässt sich besonders geeignet an einer entsprechenden Tragschiene eines Lichtbandsystems montieren.According to a further aspect of the invention, an arrangement is provided which comprises a cover according to the invention and the at least one optically active element, the at least one optically active element being arranged on the cover by the holding device. This arrangement can be particularly suitably mounted on a corresponding mounting rail of a trunking system.

Vorzugsweise ist das optisch wirksame Element eine Folie, insbesondere eine optisch diffus wirkende oder lichtlenkende Folie.The optically active element is preferably a film, in particular an optically diffusely acting or light-directing film.

Weiterhin vorzugsweise ist dabei insbesondere das optisch wirksame Element auf der Auflagefläche aufliegend angeordnet, wobei es auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten durch die Haltelippe und die weitere Haltelippe positioniert oder gegen die Auflagefläche gedrückt angeordnet ist.Furthermore, the optically active element is in particular preferably arranged to rest on the bearing surface, with it on two opposite sides is positioned by the holding lip and the further holding lip or is arranged pressed against the contact surface.

Gemäß einem noch weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist ein Lichtbandsystem vorgesehen, das eine, sich längs einer Längsachse erstreckende Tragschiene aufweist sowie eine längliche Leuchte, die in der Tragschiene angeordnet ist, wobei die Leuchte eine Lichtquelle zur Erzeugung eines Lichts aufweist und wobei durch die Tragschiene eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung zum Austritt des Lichts begrenzt ist. Weiterhin weist das Lichtbandsystem eine erfindungsgemäße längliche, sich längs der Längsachse erstreckende lichtdurchlässige Abdeckung auf, die die Lichtaustrittsöffnung abdeckend angeordnet ist.According to a still further aspect of the invention, a light band system is provided which has a support rail which extends along a longitudinal axis and an elongate light fixture which is arranged in the support rail, the light fixture having a light source for generating light, and with a through the support rail Light exit opening for the exit of the light is limited. Furthermore, the light band system has an elongated translucent cover according to the invention, which extends along the longitudinal axis and which is arranged to cover the light exit opening.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Querschnitt-Skizze durch ein erfindungsgemäßes Lichtbandsystem, wobei die Tragschiene des Lichtbandsystems durch eine erfindungsgemäße Abdeckung abgedeckt ist,
Fig. 2
eine entsprechende Querschnitt-Skizze um einen Verbindungsbereich der Abdeckung,
Fig. 3
eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende Skizze, wobei das optisch wirksame Element separiert ist,
Fig. 4
eine Skizze einer erfindungsgemäßen Abdeckung, aufgewickelt zu einer Rolle,
Fig. 5
eine Skizze der Rolle aus einem anderen Blickwinkel und
Fig. 6
ein Lichtbandsystem gemäß dem Stand der Technik.
The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
2 shows a cross-sectional sketch through a light band system according to the invention, the mounting rail of the light band system being covered by a cover according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a corresponding cross-sectional sketch around a connection area of the cover,
Fig. 3
one of the Fig. 2 corresponding sketch, the optically active element being separated,
Fig. 4
a sketch of a cover according to the invention, wound into a roll,
Fig. 5
a sketch of the role from a different angle and
Fig. 6
a trunking system according to the prior art.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Querschnitt-Skizze durch ein erfindungsgemäßes Lichtbandsystem, wobei das Lichtbandsystem eine, sich längs einer Längsachse erstreckende Tragschiene 1 und eine in der Tragschiene 1 angeordnete - hier lediglich sehr schematisch angedeutete - Leuchte 2 aufweist. Fig. 1 zeigt dabei einen Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse. Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional sketch through a light band system according to the invention, the light band system having a mounting rail 1 extending along a longitudinal axis and a light 2 arranged in the mounting rail 1 - here indicated only very schematically -. Fig. 1 shows a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis.

Beim gezeigten Beispiel ist die Tragschiene 1 profilartig gestaltet und weist dabei einen in erster Näherung U-förmigen Querschnitt auf, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel 30, ein zweiter U-Schenkel 31 und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel 30, 31 miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel 32 gebildet sind. Die Leuchte 2 ist dabei zwischen den beiden U-Schenkeln 30, 31 der Tragschiene 1 angeordnet.In the example shown, the mounting rail 1 is shaped like a profile and has a U-shaped cross section to a first approximation, so that a first U-leg 30, a second U-leg 31 and a connecting the two U-legs 30, 31 to each other Connection legs 32 are formed. The lamp 2 is arranged between the two U-legs 30, 31 of the mounting rail 1.

Die Leuchte 2 weist eine Lichtquelle 3 zur Erzeugung eines Lichts auf; bei der Lichtquelle 3 kann es sich beispielsweise um eine LED-Lichtquelle handeln, die eine Platine 21 und darauf angeordnete LEDs 22 umfasst. Die LEDs 22 sind dabei derart angeordnet, dass sie sich entlang einer Linie parallel zur Längsachse erstrecken, so dass die Lichtquelle insgesamt länglich ist und sich dabei parallel zur Längsachse erstreckt.The lamp 2 has a light source 3 for generating light; The light source 3 can be an LED light source, for example, which comprises a circuit board 21 and LEDs 22 arranged thereon. The LEDs 22 are arranged such that they extend along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that the light source as a whole is elongated and extends parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Durch die Tragschiene 1 bzw. die beiden freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel 30, 31 ist dabei eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung 4 zum Austritt des Lichts begrenzt. Insoweit kann das Lichtbandsystem wie das eingangs genannte bekannte Lichtbandsystem SLOTLIGHT infinity gestaltet sein.A light exit opening 4 for the exit of the light is limited by the support rail 1 or the two free end regions of the two U-legs 30, 31. To this extent, the continuous row system can be designed like the well-known SLOTLIGHT infinity continuous row system mentioned at the beginning.

Die Tragschiene 1 weist im Allgemeinen entlang der Längsachse eine größere Erstreckung auf als die Leuchte 2, ist also länger als die Leuchte 2. Insbesondere kann die Tragschiene 1 so lang gestaltet sein, dass mehrere entsprechende Leuchten entlang der Längsachse eine Reihe bildend in der Tragschiene 1 angeordnet werden können. Auch können insgesamt mehrere entsprechende Tragschienen vorgesehen sein, die jeweils stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend entlang der Längsachse angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise ist es insbesondere möglich, dass durch das Lichtbandsystem sehr lange "Lichtbänder" bzw. "Lichtlinien" realisiert werden; die Länge eins solchen Lichtbands kann dabei beispielsweise bis zu 20 m betragen.The mounting rail 1 generally has a greater extent than the lamp 2 along the longitudinal axis, that is to say it is longer than the lamp 2. In particular, the mounting rail 1 can be designed so long that several corresponding lamps form a row along the longitudinal axis in the mounting rail 1 can be arranged. A total of several corresponding support rails can also be provided, each of which is arranged adjacent to one another on the end face along the longitudinal axis. In this way it is in particular possible that very long “light bands” or “light lines” are realized by the light band system; The length of such a light band can be up to 20 m, for example.

Die Lichtaustrittsöffnung 4 ist mit einer erfindungsgemäßen, zumindest teilweise lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung 5 abgedeckt. Dabei weist die Abdeckung 5 eine Halteeinrichtung 6 zum Halten von wenigstens einem optisch wirksamen Element 7 zur Beeinflussung des Lichts auf. Bei dem optisch wirksamen Element 7 kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Folie handeln, beispielsweise um eine optisch diffus wirkende oder lichtlenkende Folie.The light exit opening 4 is covered with an at least partially transparent cover 5 according to the invention. The cover 5 has a holding device 6 for holding at least one optically active element 7 for influencing the light. The optically active element 7 can be, for example, a film, for example an optically diffusely acting or light-directing film.

Vorzugsweise ist die Abdeckung 5 derart gestaltet, dass sie - wie in Fig. 4 skizziert - zu einer Rolle R aufgewickelt werden kann, wenn sie von der Tragschiene 1 separiert ist. In Fig. 5 ist die Rolle R aus einer anderen Blickrichtung skizziert. Zur Montage an der Tragschiene 1 kann die die Abdeckung 5 zu der Rolle R aufgewickelt beispielsweise über eine Schulter getragen werden und stückweise abgerollt und rastend mit der Tragschiene 1 verbunden werden, so dass die Lichtaustrittsöffnung 4 zunehmend abgedeckt wird.The cover 5 is preferably designed such that it - as in FIG Fig. 4 outlined - can be wound up into a roll R if it is separated from the mounting rail 1. In Fig. 5 the role R is sketched from a different perspective. For mounting on the mounting rail 1, the cover 5 wound up to form the roll R can, for example, be carried over a shoulder and unrolled piece by piece and connected to the mounting rail 1 in a latching manner, so that the light exit opening 4 is increasingly covered.

Durch Verbinden der Abdeckung 5 mit dem optisch wirksamen Element 7 mithilfe der Halteeinrichtung 6 lässt sich eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung bilden. Dabei ist die Gestaltung insbesondere derart, dass sich diese Anordnung, wie auch die Abdeckung 5 als solche, aufrollen bzw. aufwickeln und handhaben lässt. Dementsprechend ist das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 vorzugsweise derart dünn bzw. elastisch gestaltet, dass sich die Anordnung gut zu einer Rolle aufwickeln lässt, beispielsweise zu einer Rolle mit einem Durchmesser von weniger als 1 m; so ist eine geeignet einfache Anbringung der Anordnung an der Tragschiene 1 ermöglicht.An arrangement according to the invention can be formed by connecting the cover 5 to the optically active element 7 with the aid of the holding device 6. The design is in particular such that this arrangement, like the cover 5 as such, can be rolled up or wound up and handled. Accordingly, the at least one optically active element 7 is preferably designed so thin or elastic that the arrangement can be easily wound up into a roll, for example into a roll with a diameter of less than 1 m; a suitably simple attachment of the arrangement to the mounting rail 1 is made possible.

In Fig. 3 ist ein Teilbereich der separierten Abdeckung 5 im Querschnitt skizziert. Vorzugsweise umfasst das Tragschienensystem mehrere entsprechende optisch wirksamen Elemente 7, 7', die sich in ihren optischen Eigenschaften unterscheiden, so dass wahlweise eines der Elemente 7, 7' mit der Abdeckung 5 verbunden werden kann; auf diese Weise kann leicht zwischen unterschiedlichen optischen Wirkungen gewählt werden.In Fig. 3 a partial area of the separated cover 5 is outlined in cross section. The mounting rail system preferably comprises a plurality of corresponding optically active elements 7, 7 'which differ in their optical properties, so that one of the elements 7, 7' can optionally be connected to the cover 5; in this way it is easy to choose between different optical effects.

Besonders bevorzugt ist die Gestaltung weiterhin derart, dass - wie in Fig. 2 entsprechend skizziert - auch mehrere, beispielsweise zumindest zwei entsprechende optisch wirksame Elemente 7, 7' mit der Abdeckung 5 mithilfe der Halteeinrichtung 6 verbunden werden können, also beispielsweise wenigstens zwei übereinandergelegte Folien. So sind die Auswahlmöglichkeiten von optischen Eigenschaften weiterhin erhöht.The design is also particularly preferred such that - as in Fig. 2 outlined accordingly - also several, for example at least two corresponding optically active elements 7, 7 'can be connected to the cover 5 with the aid of the holding device 6, that is to say for example at least two superimposed foils. The selection options for optical properties are further increased.

Beispielsweise kann es sich hierbei um Folien unterschiedlicher Materialien und Farben handeln, die zum Beispiel zur Entblendung des Lichts dienen und/oder zum Setzen von Akzenten oder dergleichen.For example, these can be foils of different materials and colors, which are used, for example, to glare the light and / or to set accents or the like.

Wie im gezeigten Beispiel der Fall, weist die Abdeckung 5 vorzugsweise einen plattenartigen Auflagebereich 8 auf, durch den eine insbesondere plane Auflagefläche 9 zur Auflage des Elements 7 bzw. des wenigstens einen Elements 7 gebildet ist. Wenn die Abdeckung 5 an der Tragschiene 1 wie vorgesehen montiert ist, erstreckt sich der plattenartige Auflagebereich 8 parallel zur Längsachse der Tragschiene 1. Insbesondere ist der Auflagebereich 8 zumindest teilweise lichtdurchlässig gestaltet. Weiter ist der Auflagebereich 8 zweckmäßig dabei derart elastisch gestaltet, dass er sich bei dem oben erwähnten Aufwickeln bzw. Aufrollen um eine Biegeachse biegen lässt, die parallel zur Auflagefläche 9 und rechtwinklig zur Längserstreckung der Abdeckung 5 orientiert ist.As is the case in the example shown, the cover 5 preferably has a plate-like support area 8, through which a particularly flat support surface 9 is formed for supporting the element 7 or the at least one element 7. When the cover 5 is mounted on the support rail 1 as provided, the plate-like support area 8 extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support rail 1. In particular, the support area 8 is at least partially transparent. Furthermore, the support area 8 is expediently designed such that it can be bent in the above-mentioned winding or rolling up about a bending axis which is oriented parallel to the support surface 9 and at right angles to the longitudinal extent of the cover 5.

Durch die Auflagefläche 9 lässt sich besonders geeignet eine sichere Positionierung des optisch wirksamen Elements 7 gegenüber der Abdeckung 5 bewirken.The support surface 9 allows the optically active element 7 to be positioned in a particularly suitable manner with respect to the cover 5.

Insgesamt erstreckt sich die Abdeckung 5 im montierten Zustand entlang der Längsachse. Dabei weist sie auf einer Seite - mit Bezug auf Fig. 1 auf der rechten Seite - einen, an den Auflagebereich 8 angrenzenden, sich ebenfalls parallel zur Längsachse erstreckenden Verbindungsbereich 10 zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene 1 auf - hier mit dem freien Endbereich des zweiten U-Schenkels 31 der Tragschiene 1.Overall, the cover 5 extends along the longitudinal axis in the assembled state. It points to one side - with reference to Fig. 1 on the right-hand side - a connecting area 10 adjoining the support area 8 and also extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for connection to the mounting rail 1 - here with the free end area of the second U-leg 31 of the mounting rail 1.

Der Verbindungsbereich 10 ist herstellungstechnisch vorteilhaft vorzugsweise profilartig gestaltet, wobei die Profilachse - im montierten Zustand der Abdeckung 5 - parallel zur Längsachse orientiert ist. Wie beispielhaft in Fig. 2 gezeigt, weist der Verbindungsbereich 10 beispielsweise einen in erster Näherung V-förmigen Querschnitt auf, wobei ein erster V-Schenkel 40 mit seinem freien Ende an den Auflagebereich 8 angrenzt und ein zweiter V-Schenkel 41 zur rastenden Verbindung mit dem freien Endbereich des zweiten U-Schenkels 31 der Tragschiene 1 gestaltet ist.The connection area 10 is advantageously designed in a profile-like manner in terms of production technology, the profile axis — in the assembled state of the cover 5 — being oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis. As exemplified in Fig. 2 shown, the connection region 10 has, for example, a V-shaped cross section in a first approximation, with a first V-leg 40 adjoining the support region 8 with its free end and a second V-leg 41 for latching connection to the free end region of the second U. - Leg 31 of the mounting rail 1 is designed.

Mit Bezug auf die erwähnte Aufwickelbarkeit der Abdeckung 5 ist es zweckmäßig, wenn sich der Verbindungsbereich 10 nicht allzu weit über eine Ebene E hinaus erstreckt, die durch die Auflagefläche 9 festgelegt ist. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Verbindungsbereich 10 mit Bezug auf diese Ebene E eine Höhe h aufweist, für die in Relation zu einer Breite b des Auflagebereichs 8 Folgendes gilt: h < 0,30 b, vorzugsweise h < 0,25 b, besonders bevorzugt h < 0,20 b. Die Breite b kann beispielsweise weniger als 20 cm betragen, vorzugsweise weniger als 15 cm. Dabei kann die Gestaltung weiterhin derart sein, dass die Breite b mehr als 80%, vorzugsweise mehr als 90% der Breite B der Lichtaustrittsöffnung 4 beträgt.With regard to the ability of the cover 5 to be wound up, it is expedient if the connecting region 10 does not extend too far beyond a plane E which is defined by the contact surface 9. For example, it can be provided that the connection area 10 has a height h with respect to this plane E, for which the following applies in relation to a width b of the support area 8: h <0.30 b, preferably h <0.25 b, particularly preferably h <0.20 b. The width b can be, for example, less than 20 cm, preferably less than 15 cm. The design can also be such that the width b is more than 80%, preferably more than 90% of the width B of the light exit opening 4.

Die Halteeinrichtung 6 zum Halten des optisch wirksamen Elements 7 umfasst eine, an dem Verbindungsbereich 10 ausgebildete Haltelippe 11. Insbesondere kann die Haltelippe 11 an dem ersten V-Schenkel 40 ausgebildet sein und zwar auf der, dem zweiten V-Schenkel 41 gegenüberliegenden Seite. Insbesondere ist die Haltelippe 11 auf die Auflagefläche 9 gerichtet ausgebildet.The holding device 6 for holding the optically active element 7 comprises a holding lip 11 formed on the connection area 10. In particular, the holding lip 11 can be formed on the first V-leg 40, specifically on the side opposite the second V-leg 41. In particular, the holding lip 11 is formed directed towards the support surface 9.

Besonders geeignete mechanische Eigenschaften lassen sich erzielen, wenn der Verbindungsbereich 10 aus einem elastischeren Material besteht als der Auflagebereich 8. Dies ist insbesondere auch vorteilhaft mit Bezug auf die Aufwickelbarkeit.Particularly suitable mechanical properties can be achieved if the connection area 10 consists of a more elastic material than the support area 8. This is also particularly advantageous with regard to the ability to be wound up.

Wie aus Fig. 1 hervorgeht, ist die Abdeckung 5 - in an der Tragschiene 1 montiertem Zustand betrachtet - weiterhin vorzugsweise mit Bezug auf eine, sich parallel zur Längsachse erstreckende und den Auflagebereich 8 durchsetzende Mittelebene M symmetrisch gestaltet, so dass die Abdeckung 5 einen, zu dem zuerst genannten Verbindungsbereich 10 symmetrisch gestalteten weiteren Verbindungsbereich 10' mit einer entsprechenden weiteren Haltelippe 11' aufweist. So lässt sich das optisch wirksame Element 7 auf beiden Seiten gegenüber der Auflagefläche 9 geeignet positioniert halten. Der weitere Verbindungsbereich 10' ist dementsprechend insbesondere zur Verbindung mit dem freien Endbereich des ersten U-Schenkels 31 der Tragschiene 1 ausgebildet.How out Fig. 1 emerges, the cover 5 - viewed in the mounted state on the mounting rail 1 - is further preferably symmetrical with respect to a central plane M extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and passing through the support area 8, so that the cover 5 forms a connection area to the first-mentioned connection area 10 has a symmetrically designed further connection area 10 'with a corresponding further holding lip 11'. The optically active element 7 can thus be suitably positioned on both sides with respect to the contact surface 9. The further connection area 10 ′ is accordingly designed in particular for connection to the free end area of the first U-leg 31 of the mounting rail 1.

Durch die beschriebene Gestaltung lässt sich insbesondere bewirken, dass das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 bei der Handhabung der Anordnung, beispielsweise beim Aufwickeln oder Abwickeln nicht ungewollt aus seiner Lage bzw. vorgesehenen Relativposition gegenüber der Abdeckung 5 herausspringt.The design described can in particular cause the at least one optically active element 7 not to jump out of its position or intended relative position relative to the cover 5 when the arrangement is being handled, for example when winding or unwinding.

Die Gestaltung ist weiterhin vorteilhaft derart, dass das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 durch die Halteeinrichtung 6 an der Abdeckung 5 gehalten wird, auch wenn die Abdeckung 5 nicht mit der Tragschiene 1 verbunden ist. So lässt sich zur Herstellung des Lichtbandsystems in einem ersten Schritt das optische Element 4 mit dem wenigstens einen optischen Element 7 verbinden und die so gebildete Anordnung dann in einem folgenden Schritt an der Tragschiene 1 montieren.The design is furthermore advantageously such that the at least one optically active element 7 is held on the cover 5 by the holding device 6, even if the cover 5 is not connected to the mounting rail 1. In a first step, the optical element 4 can be connected to the at least one optical element 7 in order to produce the light band system, and the arrangement formed in this way can then be mounted on the mounting rail 1 in a subsequent step.

Vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung dabei derart, dass das optisch wirksame Element 7 auf der Auflagefläche 9 aufliegt und dabei auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten durch die Haltelippe 11 und die weitere Haltelippe 11' positioniert ist bzw. gegen die Auflagefläche 9 gedrückt angeordnet ist.The design is preferably such that the optically active element 7 rests on the support surface 9 and on two opposite sides through the Holding lip 11 and the further holding lip 11 'is positioned or is arranged pressed against the bearing surface 9.

Der Verbindungsbereich 10 ist beispielsweise lichtundurchlässig gestaltet. Es ist dementsprechend mit Bezug auf eine besonders großflächige Lichtabgabe vorteilhaft, wenn sich die Haltelippe 11 nicht allzu weit auf die Mittelebene M zu erstreckt. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass sich die Haltelippe 11 von der entsprechenden seitlichen Begrenzung des Auflagebereichs 8 aus um ein Maß a auf die Mittelebene M zu, also nach innen erstreckt, wobei mit Bezug auf die Breite b des Auflagebereichs 8 die folgende Beziehung gilt: a < 0,20 b, vorzugsweise a < 0,15 b, besonders bevorzugt a < 0,10 b.The connection area 10 is designed, for example, to be opaque. Accordingly, with regard to a particularly large-area light emission, it is advantageous if the holding lip 11 does not extend too far towards the central plane M. For example, it can be provided that the holding lip 11 extends from the corresponding lateral boundary of the support area 8 by a dimension a to the central plane M, that is, inwards, the following relationship applying with respect to the width b of the support area 8: a <0.20 b, preferably a <0.15 b, particularly preferably a <0.10 b.

Eine besonders einfache Herstellungsmöglichkeit für die Abdeckung 5 ist ermöglicht, wenn die Abdeckung 5 als Profilteil ausgebildet ist; insbesondere kann die Abdeckung 5 in einem Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussverfahren gefertigt sein. Auf diese Weise lassen sich besonders geeignet die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 10, 10' elastischer gestalten als der Auflagebereich 8.A particularly simple way of producing the cover 5 is made possible if the cover 5 is designed as a profile part; in particular, the cover 5 can be manufactured in a two-component injection molding process. In this way, the two connection areas 10, 10 ′ can be made more elastic than the support area 8.

Die beschriebene Abdeckung 5 bzw. die Anordnung eignen sich in besonderem Maße für eine Gestaltung mit großen Längen. Beispielsweise können Längen von bis zu 20 m vorgesehen sein. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft mit Bezug auf ein Lichtbandsystem, das, wie oben erwähnt, zur Erzeugung entsprechend langer Lichtbänder gestaltet ist. Durch diese Gestaltung lässt sich eine entsprechend lange Abdeckung ohne Stoßstelle erzeugen. Auch das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 ist hierbei vorzugsweise entsprechend lang gestaltet. Insgesamt lässt sich auf diese Weise ein besonders ebenmäßiges Erscheinungsbild des Lichtbands erzielen.The described cover 5 and the arrangement are particularly suitable for a design with long lengths. For example, lengths of up to 20 m can be provided. This is particularly advantageous with regard to a light strip system which, as mentioned above, is designed to produce light strips of corresponding length. With this design, a correspondingly long cover can be created without a joint. The at least one optically active element 7 is also preferably long. Overall, a particularly even appearance of the light strip can be achieved in this way.

Zur Verbindung des wenigstens einen optisch wirksamen Elements 7 mit der Abdeckung 5 kann dabei vorgesehen sein, dass das Element 7 mit Bezug auf die Längsachse an einem Endbereich der Abdeckung 5 zwischen der Auflagefläche 9 und den beiden Haltelippen 11, 11' eingefädelt wird und anschließend entlang der Längsachse eingezogen wird. Vorzugsweise ist das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 ebenfalls sehr lang gestaltet, insbesondere etwa oder genauso lange wie die Abdeckung 5. Wenn mehrere Elemente 7, 7' mit der Abdeckung 5 verbunden werden sollen, können diese entweder nacheinander entsprechend eingezogen werden oder zunächst miteinander verbunden werden und dann im verbundenen Zustand zusammen eingezogen werden.To connect the at least one optically active element 7 to the cover 5, it can be provided that the element 7 is threaded with respect to the longitudinal axis at an end region of the cover 5 between the support surface 9 and the two holding lips 11, 11 'and then along the longitudinal axis is drawn. The at least one optically active element 7 is preferably also very long, in particular approximately or as long as the cover 5. If a plurality of elements 7, 7 'are to be connected to the cover 5, these can either be pulled in one after the other or first connected to one another and then moved in together when connected.

Alternativ kann die Gestaltung derart sein, dass sich das wenigstens eine optisch wirksame Element 7 zwischen den beiden Verbindungsbereichen 10, 10' einlegen lässt.Alternatively, the design can be such that the at least one optically active element 7 can be inserted between the two connection areas 10, 10 '.

Claims (10)

  1. A cover for covering a light outlet opening (4) delimited by a support rail (1) of a light strip system,
    wherein the support rail (1) is designed for receiving a lamp (2) with a light source (3) for generating a light,
    wherein the cover (5) comprises a holding device (6) for holding at least one visually effective element (7) for influencing the light, wherein the cover comprises a plate-shaped support region (8), by means of which an, in particular, planar support area (9) is formed for the support of the element (7),
    wherein the cover is configured extending along a longitudinal axis and has a connection region (10) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, adjoining the support region (8) on one side for connecting to the support rail (1),
    wherein the holding device (6) comprises a holding lip (11) formed on the connection region (10), and
    wherein the holding lip (11) is configured directed toward the support area (9),
    characterized in that
    the cover can be rolled up into a roll.
  2. The cover according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the connection region (10) consists of a more elastic material than the support region (8).
  3. The cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    it is configured symmetrical in relation to a central plane (M) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and the support region (8), so that the cover (5) has a further connection region (10') configured symmetrical to the aforementioned connection region (10) with a corresponding further holding lip (11').
  4. The cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the cover (5) is configured as a profile part.
  5. The cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the cover (5) is made in a two-component injection molding process.
  6. The cover according to claim 5,
    characterized in that
    it is designed in such a way that the at least one optically effective element (7) can be pushed or inserted into the cover (5) for the intended connection therewith.
  7. An arrangement, comprising
    - a cover (5) according to one of the preceding claims and
    - the at least one optically effective element (7), wherein the at least one optically effective element (7) is arranged held by the holding device (6) on the cover (5).
  8. The arrangement according to claim 7,
    characterized in that
    the optically effective element (7) is a film, in particular, an optically diffusing or light-deflecting film.
  9. The arrangement according to claim 7 or 8,
    characterized in that
    the cover (5) has the features mentioned in claim 6, wherein the optically effective element (7) is positioned lying on the support area (9) and therein positioned on two opposite sides by the holding lip (11) and the further holding lip (11') or pressed against the support area (9).
  10. Light strip system, having
    - a support rail (1) extending along a longitudinal axis,
    - an elongate lamp (2) arranged in the support rail (1), wherein the lamp (2) comprises a light source (3) for generating a light,
    wherein a light outlet opening (4) for the emergence of the light is delimited by the support rail (1),
    - an elongate light-permeable cover (5) extending along the longitudinal axis, which is arranged covering the light outlet opening (4), wherein the cover (5) is configured according to one of claims 1 to 6.
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