EP3414487A1 - Light strip system with an elongate carrier rail - Google Patents

Light strip system with an elongate carrier rail

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EP3414487A1
EP3414487A1 EP17701694.6A EP17701694A EP3414487A1 EP 3414487 A1 EP3414487 A1 EP 3414487A1 EP 17701694 A EP17701694 A EP 17701694A EP 3414487 A1 EP3414487 A1 EP 3414487A1
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cover
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Wolfgang Bechter
Martin Bader
Wolfgang Gadner
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Zumtobel Lighting GmbH Austria
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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
    • F21S4/28—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
    • 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
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
    • F21S8/026—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters intended to be recessed in a ceiling or like overhead structure, e.g. suspended ceiling
    • 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
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F21V15/015—Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devices; End coverings
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • F21V21/025—Elongated bases having a U-shaped cross section
    • 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
    • F21V21/10—Pendants, arms, or standards; Fixing lighting devices to pendants, arms, or standards
    • F21V21/104—Pendants
    • 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
    • F21V31/00—Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
    • F21V31/005—Sealing arrangements therefor
    • 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
    • F21Y2103/00—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a continuous row lighting system with an elongated support rail and at least one luminaire designed to be connected to the mounting rail.
  • Cross section formed substantially U-shaped profile element, which is aligned for operation such that the two U-legs point downward.
  • beam-shaped lights can be used coming from below. The light is emitted downwards.
  • Trunking system to achieve a higher degree of protection can be completed well with the help of a cover, through which the light output, but the support rail has on its upper side a few openings that serve to hold certain other components of the lighting system, and the
  • the lighting system should be retrofitted in a simple manner so that it meets a higher degree of protection.
  • a light band system which has an elongated support rail extending along a longitudinal axis, which in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis has a U-shape to a first approximation, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg Leg and one, the two U-legs interconnecting connecting leg are formed; it is in the
  • the light band system comprises at least one luminaire, which is designed to, with the Rail to be connected.
  • the light band system has at least one cover element, which is designed to at least one
  • the lighting system satisfies a higher degree of protection, for example, the degree of protection IP (ingress protection) 40, according to the particular protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a higher degree of protection IP (ingress protection) 40, according to the particular protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a higher degree of protection IP (ingress protection) 40, according to the particular protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a higher degree of protection IP (ingress protection) 40, according to the particular protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a
  • Diameter greater than one millimeter is given.
  • the passage opening is circular or oblong shaped and provided in particular for receiving a fastener.
  • the cover is particularly suitable.
  • the cover is designed as a profile part. This is
  • a plurality of through holes are formed in the connecting leg, wherein the cover is configured to, the plurality
  • the design is such that the cover over a
  • Locking connection is held on the mounting rail. In this way it can be achieved that the cover can be mounted particularly easy to handle on the mounting rail.
  • the cover member comprises two connecting portions, which are designed to be arranged contacting the support rail during assembly of the cover, wherein the connecting portions are made of an elastic material.
  • the cover member has a ceiling portion which is the two
  • Connecting areas is designed to interconnect, the ceiling area consists of a less elastic material.
  • a suitable inherent rigidity of the cover element can be achieved.
  • the cover is designed as a two-component extruded profile. This is manufacturing technology advantageous.
  • the cover is elongated, the two corresponding
  • End regions are designed such that the cover can be sealingly connected to a further, identical cover element lengthwise.
  • two corresponding cover elements can be connected to one another at the front side or lengthwise in a suitable manner.
  • By a corresponding number of such cover elements can then be the support rail over its entire length
  • the cover element preferably has at least one of the two
  • the at least one lamp is configured to be used for connection to the mounting rail between the two U-legs.
  • Fig. 1 shows a detail of a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis of
  • Support rail in a light strip system according to the invention, a perspective sketch of the support rail, a view of the support rail from above and one of FIG. 2 corresponding representation with partially translucent boundaries.
  • the invention relates to a lighting system with a mounting rail 1, as they
  • Fig. 2 shows one of the Fig. 2 corresponding representation with partially translucent boundaries.
  • Support rail 1 is elongate and extends along a longitudinal axis L.
  • the support rail 1 may be designed as a profile element;
  • the support rail 1 is made of a metal, such as aluminum.
  • the support rail 1 has in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis L viewed in a first approximation to a U-shape, so that a first U-leg 2, a second U-leg 3 and a, the first U-leg 2 with the second U -Skelkel 3 connecting connecting leg 4 are formed.
  • the mounting rail 1 is intended to be aligned for operation of the lighting system such that the first U-leg 2 and the second U-leg 3 point down and the connecting leg 4 facing upward.
  • the connecting leg 4 may be structured, so that suitable engagement surfaces for fastening elements, for example in the form of retaining clips are formed, through which the support rail 1 can be fixed, for example on a ceiling.
  • suitable engagement surfaces for fastening elements for example in the form of retaining clips are formed, through which the support rail 1 can be fixed, for example on a ceiling.
  • Mounting rail 1 is attached as an attachment to the ceiling or by means of suspension elements as a pendulum part.
  • the light band system comprises at least one luminaire, which is designed to be connected to the mounting rail 1.
  • the design may be such that the luminaire is used for connection to the mounting rail 1 between the two U-legs 2, 3.
  • the lamp is adapted to emit a light in the lower half-space, when it as intended with the
  • Support rail 1 is connected.
  • the lamp is elongated, but has a smaller length than the mounting rail 1.
  • Particularly preferred are several corresponding lights are provided, which can be connected in length forming a series with the mounting rail 1. This way you can create a long light band with the lights.
  • the support rail 1 is configured to continue to receive electrical conductors in its formed by the U-shaped inner region, the to
  • Power supply of at least one light serve.
  • electrical contacting elements are provided, which are also arranged in the inner region and which serve for electrical power transmission between the electrical conductors and the at least one luminaire.
  • Fig. 3 is a view of the support rail 1 is sketched from above.
  • Connecting leg 4 is formed at least one through hole 5, in particular the support of certain components, such as the above mentioned contacting elements or performing an electrical
  • the at least one passage opening 5 may be circular or oblong; In particular, it can serve to receive a fastening element, for example a screw 7, for fastening a corresponding component.
  • Fig. 1 a section of a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis L of the support rail 1 is sketched.
  • the lighting strip system further comprises a cover 6, which is designed to be the at least one through hole 5, 5 'covering to be mounted on the support rail 1.
  • the cover 6 can be achieved by the cover 6 that the degree of protection IP 40 is achieved.
  • the cover 6 is designed as a profile part, in particular such that it can be connected with its corresponding profile axis parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the support rail 1 oriented with the latter.
  • the design is preferably such that the cover element 6 is so long that it covers at least two of the plurality of through openings 5, 5 '.
  • a plurality of corresponding or identical cover elements are provided, which can be mounted along the longitudinal axis L forming a series on the support rail 1, so that the support rail 1 along its entire length of water extension
  • the design is such that the cover 6 via a
  • Locking connection R is held on the mounting rail 1. This makes it possible to achieve that the cover element 6 is mounted on the mounting rail 1 in a particularly simple or handling-friendly manner, for example without the aid of a tool leaves. By means of the latching connection R, it is possible to achieve that the cover element 6 can be mounted on the mounting rail 1 which is already ready for operation.
  • Covering element 6 is therefore suitable as a "retrofit part", by which a desired increased protection class can be subsequently effected.
  • the cover member 6 comprises two connecting portions 8, 9, which are designed to be arranged contacting the support rail 1 during assembly of the cover 6, wherein the connecting portions 8, 9 are made of an elastic material.
  • the connecting regions 8, 9 can be designed as profile-like arm regions, which accordingly extend along the profile axis or in the assembled state along the longitudinal axis L.
  • Covering element 6 is therefore therefore suitable for retrofitting part, by which a desired increased protection class can be subsequently effected.
  • the cover 6 may also have a ceiling portion 10, which is the two connecting portions 8, 9 interconnected, wherein the ceiling portion 10 is made of a less elastic material.
  • the cover 6 can be designed both with a suitable intrinsic stability, as well as with advantageous locking connection properties.
  • this is useful, for example, a two-component extrusion process.
  • the ceiling region 10 may be designed in plan or plate-shaped in particular in a first approximation.
  • the connecting leg 4 has a profiled structure, through which an upwardly open recess 40 is formed, which has a bottom region 45, and two lateral boundary regions 42, wherein the at least one through-opening 5, 5 'is formed in the bottom region 45 ,
  • the cover element 6 is preferably designed such that it - as exemplified in Fig. 1 - the recess 40 covers or covers.
  • the profiled structure of the connecting leg 4 is further designed such that two holding portions 41 are formed, which serve as engagement surfaces for at least one retaining clip 50, which is provided for example for attachment of the support rail 1 to a ceiling or for connection to a Rope or other suspension element for suspended attachment of the
  • the two holding portions 41 are advantageously designed as parts of the two lateral boundary regions 42 of the recess 40.
  • the two lateral boundary regions 42 of the recess 40 each have an elongated groove, wherein the two grooves thus formed for receiving the two connecting portions 8, 9 are configured.
  • Connecting regions 8, 9 can in this case be designed to be bent in a particularly advantageous manner such that they engage in the grooves during assembly of the cover element 6 on the support rail 1, thereby producing the above-mentioned latching connection, by which the cover element 6 is held on the support rail 1 is.
  • the design may be advantageous such that between the bottom portion 45 of the recess 40 and the ceiling portion 10 of
  • Covering element 6 is a vertical distance is formed, for example, is about as large as the height of the two lateral boundary regions 42. In this way it can be achieved that a engaging in the through hole 5 fastener is covered by the cover 4 also.
  • corresponding cover elements can be mounted over the entire length of the extension of the mounting rail 1, while being arranged end to end against each other.
  • corresponding cover elements can be mounted over the entire length of the extension of the mounting rail 1, while being arranged end to end against each other.
  • the end caps 50, 51 can - as outlined in Fig. 2, be designed so that they also complete the interior of the support rail 1 accordingly.
  • the cover member 6 is elongate, wherein the two corresponding end portions are designed such that the cover member 6 can connect with a further, identical cover member the length sealingly.
  • a suitable tightness can also be achieved at the longitudinal end regions of the cover element.
  • the covering element 6 can have a sealing lip on at least one of the two end regions for this purpose.
  • the design may also be such as to allow end-to-end engagement such that two adjacent ones
  • Cover elements can be arranged slightly overlapping. As mentioned, with the help of the cover 6, for example, the degree of protection IP 40 can be achieved. However, depending on the configuration of the cover elements 6, an even higher degree of protection can also be achieved. For example, this can be the
  • Cross-sectional shape of the cover 6 are adapted accordingly and / or the material used to produce the cover 6 are selected accordingly.
  • the cover 6 can also be designed so that protection against ingress of dust or moisture is achieved.
  • the cover 6 can be provided with a corresponding feedthrough hole or through which a corresponding supply line can be guided;
  • a spout can be provided, which corresponds to the desired degree of protection.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a light strip system, having an elongate carrier rail (1) which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and has a U shape in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis (L) as viewed in a first approximation, so that a first U-limb (2), a second U-limb (3) and a connecting limb (4), which connects the two U-limbs (2, 3) to one another, are formed, wherein at least one passage opening (5, 5') is formed in the connecting limb (4), and also having at least one luminaire which is designed to be connected to the carrier rail (1), wherein at least one covering element (6) which is designed to be fitted to the carrier rail (1) so as to cover the at least one passage opening (5, 5') is provided.

Description

Lichtbandsystem mit länglicher Tragschiene Die Erfindung betrifft ein Lichtbandsystem mit einer länglichen Tragschiene und wenigstens eine Leuchte, die dazu ausgestaltet ist, mit der Tragschiene verbunden zu werden.  The invention relates to a continuous row lighting system with an elongated support rail and at least one luminaire designed to be connected to the mounting rail.
Die Anmelderin vertreibt ein derartiges Lichtbandsystem unter der Bezeichnung "Slotlight Infinity". Bei diesem Lichtbandsystem ist die Tragschiene durch ein imThe applicant distributes such a lighting system under the name "Slotlight Infinity". In this trunking system, the mounting rail by a in
Querschnitt im Wesentlichen U-förmiges Profilelement gebildet, das zum Betrieb derart ausgerichtet wird, dass die beiden U-Schenkel nach unten weisen. Innerhalb des so gebildeten Kanals können von unten kommend balkenförmige Leuchten eingesetzt werden. Die Lichtabgabe erfolgt dabei nach unten. Cross section formed substantially U-shaped profile element, which is aligned for operation such that the two U-legs point downward. Within the channel thus formed beam-shaped lights can be used coming from below. The light is emitted downwards.
Es hat sich gezeigt, dass es nicht ohne Weiteres möglich ist, bei diesem It has been shown that it is not readily possible with this
Lichtbandsystem eine höhere Schutzart zu erzielen. Zwar kann die Unterseite mit Hilfe einer Abdeckung, durch die hindurch die Lichtabgabe erfolgt, gut abgeschlossen werden, jedoch weist die Tragschiene an ihrer Oberseite einige Öffnungen auf, die zum Halten bestimmter weiterer Komponenten des Lichtbandsystems dienen, sowie derTrunking system to achieve a higher degree of protection. Although the bottom can be completed well with the help of a cover, through which the light output, but the support rail has on its upper side a few openings that serve to hold certain other components of the lighting system, and the
Durchführung von Zuführungsleitungen. Zwar lassen sich diejenigen dieser Öffnungen, die nicht gebraucht werden, grundsätzlich durch Tüllen, Stopfen oder dergleichen verschließen, allerdings ist ein solches Vorgehen nicht Praxis-tauglich. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein verbessertes Lichtbandsystem Implementation of supply lines. Although these openings, which are not used, can in principle be closed by grommets, plugs or the like, however, such a procedure is not practical. The invention is based on the object, an improved lighting system
anzugeben. Insbesondere soll das Lichtbandsystem auf einfache Weise derart nachrüstbar sein, dass es eine höhere Schutzart erfüllt. specify. In particular, the lighting system should be retrofitted in a simple manner so that it meets a higher degree of protection.
Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung mit dem in dem unabhängigen Anspruch genannten Gegenstand gelöst. Besondere Ausführungsarten der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben. This object is achieved according to the invention with the object mentioned in the independent claim. Particular embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.
Gemäß der Erfindung ist ein Lichtbandsystem vorgesehen, das eine längliche, sich entlang einer Längsachse erstreckende Tragschiene aufweist, die in einem Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse betrachtet in erster Näherung eine U-Form aufweist, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel, ein zweiter U-Schenkel und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel gebildet sind; dabei ist in dem According to the invention, a light band system is provided which has an elongated support rail extending along a longitudinal axis, which in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis has a U-shape to a first approximation, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg Leg and one, the two U-legs interconnecting connecting leg are formed; it is in the
Verbindungsschenkel wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung gebildet. Weiterhin umfasst das Lichtbandsystem wenigstens eine Leuchte, die dazu ausgestaltet ist, mit der Tragschiene verbunden zu werden. Außerdem weist das Lichtbandsystem wenigstens ein Abdeckelement auf, das dazu ausgestaltet ist, die wenigstens eine Connecting leg formed at least one through hole. Furthermore, the light band system comprises at least one luminaire, which is designed to, with the Rail to be connected. In addition, the light band system has at least one cover element, which is designed to at least one
Durchgangsöffnung abdeckend an der Tragschiene montiert zu werden. Durch das Abdeckelement lässt sich eine verbesserte Abdichtung des Lichtbandsystems erzielen. Insbesondere lässt sich so erzielen, dass das Lichtbandsystem eine höhere Schutzart erfüllt, beispielsweise die Schutzart IP (ingress protection) 40, gemäß der insbesondere ein Schutz gegen Eindringen von festen Fremdkörpern mit einem Through opening to be mounted on the mounting rail. Through the cover, an improved sealing of the lighting system can be achieved. In particular, it can be achieved that the lighting system satisfies a higher degree of protection, for example, the degree of protection IP (ingress protection) 40, according to the particular protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a
Durchmesser von mehr als einem Millimeter gegeben ist. Diameter greater than one millimeter is given.
Vorzugsweise ist die Durchgangsöffnung kreisförmig oder länglich geformt und insbesondere zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungselements vorgesehen. So eignet sich das Abdeckelement besonders. Vorzugsweise ist das Abdeckelement als Profilteil gestaltet. Dies ist Preferably, the passage opening is circular or oblong shaped and provided in particular for receiving a fastener. Thus, the cover is particularly suitable. Preferably, the cover is designed as a profile part. This is
herstellungstechnisch vorteilhaft; außerdem lässt sich so besonders geeignet ein ebenmäßiges äußeres Erscheinungsbild erzielen. manufacturing technology advantageous; In addition, can be so particularly suitable to achieve a more even appearance.
Vorzugsweise sind in dem Verbindungsschenkel mehrere Durchgangsöffnungen gebildet, wobei das Abdeckelement dazu ausgestaltet ist, die mehreren Preferably, a plurality of through holes are formed in the connecting leg, wherein the cover is configured to, the plurality
Durchgangsöffnungen abdeckend an der Tragschiene montiert zu werden. So lassen sich die mehreren Durchgangsöffnungen besonders einfach abdecken.  Through openings to be mounted on the mounting rail covering. This makes it particularly easy to cover the several passage openings.
Vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung derart, dass das Abdeckelement über eine Preferably, the design is such that the cover over a
Rastverbindung an der Tragschiene gehalten wird. Auf diese Weise lässt sich erzielen, dass das Abdeckelement besonders handhabungsfreundlich an der Tragschiene montiert werden kann. Locking connection is held on the mounting rail. In this way it can be achieved that the cover can be mounted particularly easy to handle on the mounting rail.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das Abdeckelement zwei Verbindungsbereiche, die dazu ausgestaltet sind, bei der Montage des Abdeckelements die Tragschiene kontaktierend angeordnet zu werden, wobei die Verbindungsbereiche aus einem elastischen Material bestehen. So lässt sich besonders geeignet eine dichte Verbindung zwischen dem Abdeckelement und der Tragschiene erzielen. Vorzugsweise weist das Abdeckelement einen Deckenbereich auf, der die beidenPreferably, the cover member comprises two connecting portions, which are designed to be arranged contacting the support rail during assembly of the cover, wherein the connecting portions are made of an elastic material. Thus, a tight connection between the cover element and the mounting rail can be achieved in a particularly suitable manner. Preferably, the cover member has a ceiling portion which is the two
Verbindungsbereiche miteinander verbindend gestaltet ist, wobei der Deckenbereich aus einem weniger elastischen Material besteht. So lässt sich insbesondere eine geeignete Eigensteifigkeit des Abdeckelements erzielen. Vorzugsweise ist das Abdeckelement als Zweikomponenten-Strangpressprofil gestaltet. Dies ist herstellungstechnisch vorteilhaft. Connecting areas is designed to interconnect, the ceiling area consists of a less elastic material. In particular, a suitable inherent rigidity of the cover element can be achieved. Preferably, the cover is designed as a two-component extruded profile. This is manufacturing technology advantageous.
Vorzugweise ist das Abdeckelement länglich, wobei die beiden entsprechenden Preferably, the cover is elongated, the two corresponding
Endbereiche derart gestaltet sind, dass sich das Abdeckelement mit einem weiteren, baugleichen Abdeckelement der Länge nach abdichtend verbinden lässt. So lässt sich erzielen, dass sich zwei entsprechende Abdeckelemente stirnseitig bzw. der Länge nach geeignet dicht verbinden lassen. Durch eine entsprechende Anzahl von derartigen Abdeckelementen lässt sich dann die Tragschiene über ihre gesamte Länge End regions are designed such that the cover can be sealingly connected to a further, identical cover element lengthwise. Thus, it is possible to achieve that two corresponding cover elements can be connected to one another at the front side or lengthwise in a suitable manner. By a corresponding number of such cover elements can then be the support rail over its entire length
entsprechend abdecken. Cover accordingly.
Vorzugsweise weist dabei das Abdeckelement an wenigstens einem der beiden In this case, the cover element preferably has at least one of the two
Endbereiche eine Dichtlippe auf. Auf diese Weise lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtigkeit erzielen. End areas on a sealing lip. In this way, a particularly suitable tightness can be achieved.
Vorzugsweise ist die wenigstens eine Leuchte dazu ausgestaltet, zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene zwischen die beiden U-Schenkel eingesetzt zu werden. So lässt sich insbesondere auch eine geeignete Abdichtung der Tragschiene von der, dem Preferably, the at least one lamp is configured to be used for connection to the mounting rail between the two U-legs. Thus, in particular, a suitable sealing of the mounting rail of the, the
Verbindungsschenkel gegenüber liegenden Seite erzielen. Achieve connecting leg opposite side.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen: The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment and with reference to the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1 einen Ausschnitt aus einem Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse der Fig. 1 shows a detail of a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis of
Tragschiene bei einem erfindungsgemäßen Lichtbandsystem, eine perspektivische Skizze der Tragschiene, eine Ansicht der Tragschiene von oben und eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende Darstellung mit teilweise durchscheinenden Begrenzungen.  Support rail in a light strip system according to the invention, a perspective sketch of the support rail, a view of the support rail from above and one of FIG. 2 corresponding representation with partially translucent boundaries.
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Lichtbandsystem mit einer Tragschiene 1, wie sie The invention relates to a lighting system with a mounting rail 1, as they
perspektivisch in geschnittener Form in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist; Fig. 4 zeigt eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende Darstellung mit teilweise durchscheinenden Begrenzungen. Die is shown in perspective in sectioned form in Fig. 2; Fig. 4 shows one of the Fig. 2 corresponding representation with partially translucent boundaries. The
Tragschiene 1 ist länglich und erstreckt sich entlang einer Längsachse L. Insbesondere kann die Tragschiene 1 als Profilelement gestaltet sein; vorzugsweise besteht die Tragschiene 1 aus einem Metall, beispielsweise Aluminium. Die Tragschiene 1 weist in einem Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse L betrachtet in erster Näherung eine U-Form auf, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel 2, ein zweiter U- Schenkel 3 und ein, den ersten U-Schenkel 2 mit dem zweiten U-Schenkel 3 verbindender Verbindungsschenkel 4 gebildet sind. Insbesondere ist die Tragschiene 1 dafür vorgesehen, zum Betrieb des Lichtbandsystems derart ausgerichtet zu werden, dass der erste U-Schenkel 2 und der zweite U-Schenkel 3 nach unten weisen und der Verbindungsschenkel 4 nach oben weist. Support rail 1 is elongate and extends along a longitudinal axis L. In particular, the support rail 1 may be designed as a profile element; Preferably, the support rail 1 is made of a metal, such as aluminum. The support rail 1 has in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis L viewed in a first approximation to a U-shape, so that a first U-leg 2, a second U-leg 3 and a, the first U-leg 2 with the second U -Skelkel 3 connecting connecting leg 4 are formed. In particular, the mounting rail 1 is intended to be aligned for operation of the lighting system such that the first U-leg 2 and the second U-leg 3 point down and the connecting leg 4 facing upward.
Insbesondere kann der Verbindungsschenkel 4 strukturiert gestaltet sein, so dass geeignete Angriffsflächen für Befestigungselemente, beispielsweise in Form von Halteklammern gebildet sind, durch die sich die Tragschiene 1 befestigen lässt, zum Beispiel an einer Raumdecke. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass die In particular, the connecting leg 4 may be structured, so that suitable engagement surfaces for fastening elements, for example in the form of retaining clips are formed, through which the support rail 1 can be fixed, for example on a ceiling. For example, it can be provided that the
Tragschiene 1 als Anbauteil an der Raumdecke befestigt wird oder mithilfe von Abhänge-Elementen als Pendel-Teil. Mounting rail 1 is attached as an attachment to the ceiling or by means of suspension elements as a pendulum part.
Weiterhin umfasst das Lichtbandsystem wenigstens eine Leuchte, die dazu ausgestaltet ist, mit der Tragschiene 1 verbunden zu werden. Insbesondere kann die Gestaltung derart sein, dass die Leuchte zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene 1 zwischen die beiden U-Schenkel 2, 3 eingesetzt wird. Vorzugsweise ist die Leuchte dazu ausgestaltet, ein Licht in den unteren Halbraum abzugeben, wenn sie wie vorgesehen mit der Furthermore, the light band system comprises at least one luminaire, which is designed to be connected to the mounting rail 1. In particular, the design may be such that the luminaire is used for connection to the mounting rail 1 between the two U-legs 2, 3. Preferably, the lamp is adapted to emit a light in the lower half-space, when it as intended with the
Tragschiene 1 verbunden ist. Support rail 1 is connected.
Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Leuchte länglich ist, jedoch eine kleinere Länge aufweist als die Tragschiene 1. Besonders bevorzugt sind mehrere entsprechende Leuchten vorgesehen, die der Länge nach eine Reihe bildend mit der Tragschiene 1 verbunden werden können. So lässt sich mit den Leuchten ein langes Lichtband erzeugen. In particular, it can be provided that the lamp is elongated, but has a smaller length than the mounting rail 1. Particularly preferred are several corresponding lights are provided, which can be connected in length forming a series with the mounting rail 1. This way you can create a long light band with the lights.
Vorzugsweise ist die Tragschiene 1 dazu ausgestaltet, in ihrem durch die U-Form gebildeten Innenbereich weiterhin elektrische Leiter aufzunehmen, die zur Preferably, the support rail 1 is configured to continue to receive electrical conductors in its formed by the U-shaped inner region, the to
Stromversorgung der wenigstens einen Leuchte dienen. Außerdem sind elektrische Kontaktierungselemente vorgesehen, die ebenfalls in dem Innenbereich angeordnet werden und die zur elektrischen Stromübertragung zwischen den elektrischen Leitern und der wenigstens einen Leuchte dienen. Power supply of at least one light serve. In addition, electrical contacting elements are provided, which are also arranged in the inner region and which serve for electrical power transmission between the electrical conductors and the at least one luminaire.
In Fig. 3 ist eine Ansicht der Tragschiene 1 von oben skizziert. In dem In Fig. 3 is a view of the support rail 1 is sketched from above. By doing
Verbindungsschenkel 4 ist wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung 5 gebildet, die insbesondere der Halterung bestimmter Komponenten, wie beispielsweise der oben erwähnten Kontaktierungselemente oder einer Durchführung einer elektrischen Connecting leg 4 is formed at least one through hole 5, in particular the support of certain components, such as the above mentioned contacting elements or performing an electrical
Zuführungsleitung dient. Dementsprechend sind in dem Verbindungsschenkel 4 vorzugsweise mehrere Durchgangsöffnungen 5, 5' gebildet. Beispielsweise kann die wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung 5 kreisförmig oder länglich sein; insbesondere kann sie zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungselements, beispielsweise einer Schraube 7 zur Befestigung einer entsprechenden Komponente dienen. In Fig. 1 ist ein Ausschnitt aus einem Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse L der Tragschiene 1 skizziert. Wie aus dieser Figur ersichtlich, weist das Lichtbandsystem weiterhin ein Abdeckelement 6 auf, das dazu ausgestaltet ist, die wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung 5, 5' abdeckend an der Tragschiene 1 montiert zu werden. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung 5, 5' abgedeckt wird, so dass ein Eindringen eines Fremdkörpers in den Innenbereich der Tragschiene 1 erschwert ist. Dies ist insbesondere von Vorteil, wenn in dem Verbindungsschenkel 4 mehrere Durchgangsöffnungen 5, 5' gebildet sind und nicht alle dieser Durchgangsöffnungen 5, 5' durch entsprechende Befestigungselemente bzw. Zuführungsleitungen belegt und somit mehr oder weniger verschlossen sind. Supply line is used. Accordingly, a plurality of passage openings 5, 5 'are preferably formed in the connecting leg 4. For example, the at least one passage opening 5 may be circular or oblong; In particular, it can serve to receive a fastening element, for example a screw 7, for fastening a corresponding component. In Fig. 1 a section of a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis L of the support rail 1 is sketched. As can be seen from this figure, the lighting strip system further comprises a cover 6, which is designed to be the at least one through hole 5, 5 'covering to be mounted on the support rail 1. This has the advantage that the at least one passage opening 5, 5 'is covered, so that penetration of a foreign body into the interior region of the mounting rail 1 is made more difficult. This is particularly advantageous if a plurality of passage openings 5, 5 'are formed in the connecting leg 4 and not all of these passage openings 5, 5' are occupied by corresponding fastening elements or supply lines and thus are more or less closed.
Beispielsweise lässt sich durch das Abdeckelement 6 erzielen, dass die Schutzart IP 40 erzielt wird. For example, can be achieved by the cover 6 that the degree of protection IP 40 is achieved.
Vorzugsweise ist das Abdeckelement 6 als Profilteil gestaltet, insbesondere derart, dass es sich mit seiner entsprechenden Profilachse parallel zur Längsachse L der Tragschiene 1 orientiert mit Letzterer verbinden lässt. Dabei ist vorzugsweise die Gestaltung derart, dass das das Abdeckelement 6 so lange ist, dass es wenigstens zwei der mehreren Durchgangsöffnungen 5, 5' abdeckt. Vorteilhaft sind mehrere entsprechende bzw. baugleiche Abdeckelemente vorgesehen, die entlang der Längsachse L eine Reihe bildend an der Tragschiene 1 montiert werden können, so dass die Tragschiene 1 entlang ihrer gesamten Läng ser Streckung Preferably, the cover 6 is designed as a profile part, in particular such that it can be connected with its corresponding profile axis parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the support rail 1 oriented with the latter. In this case, the design is preferably such that the cover element 6 is so long that it covers at least two of the plurality of through openings 5, 5 '. Advantageously, a plurality of corresponding or identical cover elements are provided, which can be mounted along the longitudinal axis L forming a series on the support rail 1, so that the support rail 1 along its entire length of water extension
entsprechend abgedeckt ist. Hierdurch lässt sich ein besonders geeigneter Schutz erzielen. is covered accordingly. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly suitable protection.
Vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung derart ist, dass das Abdeckelement 6 über eine Preferably, the design is such that the cover 6 via a
Rastverbindung R an der Tragschiene 1 gehalten wird. Hierdurch lässt sich erzielen, dass sich das Abdeckelement 6 besonders einfach bzw. handhabungsfreundlich, beispielsweise ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Werkzeugs an der Tragschiene 1 montieren lässt. Durch die Rastverbindung R lässt sich erzielen, dass sich das Abdeckelement 6 an der bereits betriebsfertig eingerichteten Tragschiene 1 montieren lässt. Das Locking connection R is held on the mounting rail 1. This makes it possible to achieve that the cover element 6 is mounted on the mounting rail 1 in a particularly simple or handling-friendly manner, for example without the aid of a tool leaves. By means of the latching connection R, it is possible to achieve that the cover element 6 can be mounted on the mounting rail 1 which is already ready for operation. The
Abdeckelement 6 eignet sich daher als "Nachrüst-Teil", durch das eine gewünschte erhöhte Schutzklasse nachträglich bewirkt werden kann. Covering element 6 is therefore suitable as a "retrofit part", by which a desired increased protection class can be subsequently effected.
Im gezeigten Beispiel umfasst das Abdeckelement 6 zwei Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9, die dazu ausgestaltet sind, bei der Montage des Abdeckelements 6 die Tragschiene 1 kontaktierend angeordnet zu werden, wobei die Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9 aus einem elastischen Material bestehen. So lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtheit zwischen dem Abdeckelement 6 und der Tragschiene 1 bewirken. Die Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9 können dabei als profilartige Armbereiche gestaltet sein, die sich dementsprechend entlang der Profilachse bzw. im montierten Zustand entlang der Längsachse L erstrecken. In the example shown, the cover member 6 comprises two connecting portions 8, 9, which are designed to be arranged contacting the support rail 1 during assembly of the cover 6, wherein the connecting portions 8, 9 are made of an elastic material. Thus, a particularly suitable tightness between the cover 6 and the support rail 1 can be effected. The connecting regions 8, 9 can be designed as profile-like arm regions, which accordingly extend along the profile axis or in the assembled state along the longitudinal axis L.
Durch die Rastverbindung R lässt sich zudem erzielen, dass sich das Abdeckelement 6 an der bereits betriebsfertig eingerichteten Tragschiene 1 montieren lässt. Das Due to the latching connection R, it is also possible to achieve that the cover element 6 can be mounted on the mounting rail 1 which is already ready for operation. The
Abdeckelement 6 eignet sich daher also ein Nachrüst-Teil, durch das eine gewünschte erhöhte Schutzklasse nachträglich bewirkt werden kann. Covering element 6 is therefore therefore suitable for retrofitting part, by which a desired increased protection class can be subsequently effected.
Wie im gezeigten Beispiel der Fall, kann das Abdeckelement 6 dabei außerdem einen Deckenbereich 10 aufweisen, der die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9 miteinander verbindend gestaltet ist, wobei der Deckenbereich 10 aus einem weniger elastischen Material besteht. So lässt sich das Abdeckelement 6 sowohl mit einer geeigneten Eigenstabilität, als auch mit vorteilhaften Rastverbindungseigenschaften gestalten. Zur Herstellung des Abdeckelements 6 eignet sich hierbei zweckmäßig beispielsweise ein Zwei-Komponenten-Strangpressverfahren. Der Deckenbereich 10 kann insbesondere in erster Näherung plan bzw. plattenförmig gestaltet sein. As in the example shown the case, the cover 6 may also have a ceiling portion 10, which is the two connecting portions 8, 9 interconnected, wherein the ceiling portion 10 is made of a less elastic material. Thus, the cover 6 can be designed both with a suitable intrinsic stability, as well as with advantageous locking connection properties. For the production of the cover 6, this is useful, for example, a two-component extrusion process. The ceiling region 10 may be designed in plan or plate-shaped in particular in a first approximation.
Im gezeigten Beispiel weist der Verbindungsschenkel 4 eine profilierte Struktur auf, durch die eine nach oben offene Ausnehmung 40 gebildet ist, die einen Bodenbereich 45 aufweist, sowie zwei seitliche Begrenzungsbereiche 42, wobei die wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung 5, 5' in dem Bodenbereich 45 ausgebildet ist. Dabei ist das Abdeckelement 6 vorzugsweise derart gestaltet, dass es - wie in Fig. 1 beispielhaft skizziert - die Ausnehmung 40 abdeckt bzw. überdeckt. In the example shown, the connecting leg 4 has a profiled structure, through which an upwardly open recess 40 is formed, which has a bottom region 45, and two lateral boundary regions 42, wherein the at least one through-opening 5, 5 'is formed in the bottom region 45 , In this case, the cover element 6 is preferably designed such that it - as exemplified in Fig. 1 - the recess 40 covers or covers.
Im gezeigten Beispiel ist die profilierte Struktur des Verbindungsschenkels 4 weiterhin derart gestaltet, dass zwei Haltebereiche 41 gebildet sind, die als Angriffsflächen für wenigstens eine Halteklammer 50 dienen, die beispielsweise für eine Befestigung der Tragschiene 1 an einer Raumdecke vorgesehen ist oder für die Verbindung mit einem Seil oder einem anderen Abhänge-Element zur abgehängten Befestigung der In the example shown, the profiled structure of the connecting leg 4 is further designed such that two holding portions 41 are formed, which serve as engagement surfaces for at least one retaining clip 50, which is provided for example for attachment of the support rail 1 to a ceiling or for connection to a Rope or other suspension element for suspended attachment of the
Tragschiene 1. Im gezeigten Beispiel sind die beiden Haltebereiche 41 vorteilhaft als Teile der beiden seitlichen Begrenzungsbereiche 42 der Ausnehmung 40 gestaltet. Support rail 1. In the example shown, the two holding portions 41 are advantageously designed as parts of the two lateral boundary regions 42 of the recess 40.
Im gezeigten Beispiel weisen die beiden seitlichen Begrenzungsbereiche 42 der Ausnehmung 40 jeweils eine längliche Nut auf, wobei die so gebildeten beiden Nuten zur Aufnahme der beiden Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9 ausgestaltet sind. Die In the example shown, the two lateral boundary regions 42 of the recess 40 each have an elongated groove, wherein the two grooves thus formed for receiving the two connecting portions 8, 9 are configured. The
Verbindungsbereiche 8, 9 können hierbei besonders vorteilhaft derart gebogen gestaltet sein, dass sie bei der Montage des Abdeckelements 6 an der Tragschiene 1 in die Nuten einrasten, so dass hierdurch die oben erwähnte Rastverbindung hergestellt ist, durch die das Abdeckelement 6 an der Tragschiene 1 gehalten ist. Connecting regions 8, 9 can in this case be designed to be bent in a particularly advantageous manner such that they engage in the grooves during assembly of the cover element 6 on the support rail 1, thereby producing the above-mentioned latching connection, by which the cover element 6 is held on the support rail 1 is.
Wie aus Fig. 1 hervorgeht, kann die Gestaltung vorteilhaft derart sein, dass zwischen dem Bodenbereich 45 der Ausnehmung 40 und dem Deckenbereich 10 des As is apparent from Fig. 1, the design may be advantageous such that between the bottom portion 45 of the recess 40 and the ceiling portion 10 of
Abdeckelements 6 ein vertikaler Abstand gebildet ist, der beispielsweise etwa so groß ist wie die Höhe der beiden seitlichen Begrenzungsbereiche 42. Auf diese Weise lässt sich erzielen, dass ein in die Durchgangsöffnung 5 eingreifendes Befestigungselement durch das Abdeckelement 4 ebenfalls abgedeckt wird. Covering element 6 is a vertical distance is formed, for example, is about as large as the height of the two lateral boundary regions 42. In this way it can be achieved that a engaging in the through hole 5 fastener is covered by the cover 4 also.
Wie bereits kurz erwähnt, können über die gesamte Läng ser Streckung der Tragschiene 1 hinweg entsprechende Abdeckelemente montiert werden und dabei Stirn an Stirn aneinander angeordnet werden. Um die Länge der Abdeckelemente mit der Länge der Tragschiene 1 in Übereinstimmung zu bringen, kann gegebenenfalls eines der As already briefly mentioned, corresponding cover elements can be mounted over the entire length of the extension of the mounting rail 1, while being arranged end to end against each other. In order to bring the length of the cover with the length of the support rail 1 in accordance, optionally one of
Abdeckelemente entsprechend gekürzt werden. Cover elements are shortened accordingly.
Entsprechend gestaltete Endkappen 51, 52 können dazu vorgesehen sein, die Correspondingly designed end caps 51, 52 may be provided to the
Abdeckelemente entlang der Längsachse L betrachtet zu arretieren, so dass sie sich parallel zur Längsachse L nicht mehr bewegen können. Die Endkappen 50, 51 können - wie in Fig. 2 skizziert, so gestaltet sein, dass sie auch den Innenbereich der Tragschiene 1 entsprechend abschließen. Covering viewed along the longitudinal axis L to lock so that they can not move parallel to the longitudinal axis L. The end caps 50, 51 can - as outlined in Fig. 2, be designed so that they also complete the interior of the support rail 1 accordingly.
Vorzugsweise ist das Abdeckelement 6 länglich, wobei die beiden entsprechenden Endbereiche derart gestaltet sind, dass sich das Abdeckelement 6 mit einem weiteren, baugleichen Abdeckelement der Länge nach abdichtend verbinden lässt. So lässt sich auch an den längsseitigen Endbereichen des Abdeckelements eine geeignet Dichtigkeit erzielen. Beispielsweise kann das Abdeckelement 6 hierzu an wenigstens einem der beiden Endbereiche eine Dichtlippe aufweisen. Die Gestaltung kann auch derart sein, dass ein endseitiges Ineinandergreifen ermöglicht ist, so dass zwei benachbarte Preferably, the cover member 6 is elongate, wherein the two corresponding end portions are designed such that the cover member 6 can connect with a further, identical cover member the length sealingly. Thus, a suitable tightness can also be achieved at the longitudinal end regions of the cover element. For example, the covering element 6 can have a sealing lip on at least one of the two end regions for this purpose. The design may also be such as to allow end-to-end engagement such that two adjacent ones
Abdeckelemente etwas überlappend angeordnet werden können. Wie erwähnt, kann mit Hilfe des Abdeckelements 6 beispielsweise die Schutzart IP 40 erzielt werden. Allerdings kann - je nach Ausgestaltung der Abdeckelemente 6 - auch eine noch höhere Schutzart erzielt werden. Beispielsweise kann hierzu die Cover elements can be arranged slightly overlapping. As mentioned, with the help of the cover 6, for example, the degree of protection IP 40 can be achieved. However, depending on the configuration of the cover elements 6, an even higher degree of protection can also be achieved. For example, this can be the
Querschnittform des Abdeckelements 6 entsprechend angepasst werden und/oder das zur Herstellung des Abdeckelements 6 verwendete Material entsprechend gewählt werden. Beispielsweise lässt sich das Abdeckelement 6 auch so gestalten, dass ein Schutz vor einem Eindringen von Staub oder Feuchtigkeit erzielt wird. Cross-sectional shape of the cover 6 are adapted accordingly and / or the material used to produce the cover 6 are selected accordingly. For example, the cover 6 can also be designed so that protection against ingress of dust or moisture is achieved.
Um eine elektrische Zuführung zu ermöglichen, die von außen kommend in den Innenbereich des Tragschiene 1 führt, kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Abdeckelement 6 mit einem entsprechenden Durchführungsloch versehen werden kann bzw. versehen wird, durch das eine entsprechende Zuführungsleitung geführt werden kann; zur Abdichtung kann hierbei beispielsweise eine Tülle vorgesehen werden, die der gewünschten Schutzart entspricht. In order to enable an electrical supply, which leads from the outside into the interior of the support rail 1, it can be provided that the cover 6 can be provided with a corresponding feedthrough hole or through which a corresponding supply line can be guided; For sealing, in this case, for example, a spout can be provided, which corresponds to the desired degree of protection.

Claims

Ansprüche claims
Lichtbandsystem, aufweisend Lightbar system, comprising
- eine längliche, sich entlang einer Längsachse (L) erstreckende Tragschiene (1), die in einem Querschnitt normal zu der Längsachse (L) betrachtet in erster Näherung eine U-Form aufweist, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel (2), ein zweiter U-Schenkel (3) und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel (2, 3) miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel (4) gebildet sind, wobei in dem Verbindungsschenkel (4) wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung (5, 5 gebildet ist,  - An elongated, along a longitudinal axis (L) extending support rail (1), in a cross section normal to the longitudinal axis (L) viewed in a first approximation, a U-shape, so that a first U-leg (2), a second U-leg (3) and one, the two U-legs (2, 3) interconnecting connecting leg (4) are formed, wherein in the connecting leg (4) at least one through hole (5, 5 is formed,
- wenigstens eine Leuchte, die dazu ausgestaltet ist, mit der Tragschiene (1) verbunden zu werden,  at least one luminaire, which is designed to be connected to the mounting rail (1),
gekennzeichnet durch marked by
- wenigstens ein Abdeckelement (6), das dazu ausgestaltet ist, die wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung (5, 5 abdeckend an der Tragschiene (1) montiert zu werden.  - At least one cover member (6) which is adapted to the at least one through hole (5, 5 covering to be mounted on the support rail (1).
Lichtbandsystem nach Anspruch 1, Lighting system according to claim 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, characterized,
dass die Durchgangsöffnung (5, 50 kreisförmig oder länglich geformt ist und insbesondere zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungselements (7) vorgesehen ist. the passage opening (5, 50) is circular or oblong in shape and is provided in particular for receiving a fastening element (7).
Lichtbandsystem nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, Lighting system according to claim 1 or 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, characterized,
dass das Abdeckelement (6) als Profilteil gestaltet ist. that the cover (6) is designed as a profile part.
Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, Lighting system according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, characterized,
dass in dem Verbindung s Schenkel (4) mehrere Durchgangsöffnungen (5, 50 gebildet sind, wobei das Abdeckelement (6) dazu ausgestaltet ist, die mehreren Durchgangsöffnungen (5, 50 abdeckend an der Tragschiene (1) montiert zu werden. in that a plurality of passage openings (5, 50) are formed in the connection s leg (4), wherein the cover element (6) is designed to be mounted on the support rail (1) covering the plurality of passage openings (5, 50).
Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, Lighting system according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, characterized,
dass die Gestaltung derart ist, dass das Abdeckelement (6) über eine that the design is such that the cover element (6) has a
Rastverbindung (R) an der Tragschiene (1) gehalten wird. Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, Locking connection (R) on the mounting rail (1) is held. Lighting strip system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
dass das Abdeckelement (6) zwei Verbindungsbereiche (8, 9) umfasst, die dazu ausgestaltet sind, bei der Montage des Abdeckelements (6) die Tragschiene (1) kontaktierend angeordnet zu werden, wobei die Verbindungsbereiche (8, 9) aus einem elastischen Material bestehen.  in that the cover element (6) comprises two connecting regions (8, 9) which are designed to contact the mounting rail (1) during the assembly of the cover element (6), the connecting regions (8, 9) being made of an elastic material consist.
Lichtbandsystem nach Anspruch 6, Lighting system according to claim 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass das Abdeckelement (6) einen Deckenbereich (10) aufweist, der die beiden Verbindungsbereiche (8, 9) miteinander verbindend gestaltet ist, wobei der Deckenbereich (10) aus einem weniger elastischen Material besteht.  in that the cover element (6) has a ceiling area (10) which is designed to connect the two connecting areas (8, 9) to one another, wherein the ceiling area (10) consists of a less elastic material.
Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, Lighting system according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass das Abdeckelement (6) als Zweikomponenten-Strangpressprofil gestaltet ist.  the cover element (6) is designed as a two-component extruded profile.
9. Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,9. trunking system according to one of the preceding claims,
o dadurch gekennzeichnet, o characterized
dass das Abdeckelement (6) länglich ist, wobei die beiden entsprechenden Endbereiche derart gestaltet sind, dass sich das Abdeckelement (6) mit einem weiteren, baugleichen Abdeckelement der Länge nach abdichtend verbinden lässt. that the cover element (6) is elongate, wherein the two corresponding end regions are designed in such a way that the cover element (6) can be connected in a sealing manner to the length of a further, identical cover element.
5 5
10. Lichtbandsystem nach Anspruch 9,  10. trunking system according to claim 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass das Abdeckelement (6) an wenigstens einem der beiden Endbereiche eine Dichtlippe aufweist. the cover element (6) has a sealing lip on at least one of the two end regions.
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11. Lichtbandsystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,  11. Lighting system according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die wenigstens eine Leuchte dazu ausgestaltet ist, zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene (1) zwischen die beiden U-Schenkel (2, 3) eingesetzt zu werden.  in that the at least one luminaire is designed to be inserted between the two U-limbs (2, 3) for connection to the mounting rail (1).
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