EP3643209B1 - Arrangement consisting of a suspension profile and suspension element that can be suspended therein - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement consisting of a suspension profile and a suspension element with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Such an arrangement is in the EP 1 955 418 B1 disclosed. The suspension element is held in a clamped manner by the suspension profile, the suspension element having depressions into which ends flanged to the suspension profile can engage symmetrically.

A similar arrangement also shows the EP 2 060 209 B1 .

A disadvantage of the arrangements known from the prior art is that the suspension element can inadvertently become detached from the suspension profile due to external vibrations or human interactions with the suspension element or an object attached to it. In particular, the holding quality of the clamps is already impaired as soon as one of the flanged ends no longer engages in the corresponding recess.

It is therefore the object of the invention to further develop an arrangement of the type described in the introduction in such a way that it is insensitive to vibrations and accidental human interactions.

This object is achieved by an arrangement according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Accordingly, it is provided that the first and the second retaining rail lie in a common plane which is inclined at an angle to the horizontal and in the direction of the contact surface is sloping, so that the suspension element is guided into the contacting position when it rests in a position other than the contacting position on the first and second holding rails, for example when the suspension element is arranged in a position in which by moving out of the contacting position against the inclination the suspension element is spaced from the contact surface and the at least one electrical conductor.

The “contacting position” can in particular be a first position of the suspension element in which it is in a rest position and in a state suspended in the suspension profile. In this first position, the suspension element rests on the first and second holding rails and touches at least one electrical conductor. The suspension element can be supported by the contact surface so that it is at rest.

The "unlocking position" can be a second position of the suspension element in relation to the suspension profile that deviates from the first position, in which the suspension element decontacts from the at least one electrical conductor and is not in engagement with the suspension profile, for example the suspension element cannot be in this position rest on the first and the second retaining rail and contact neither the contact surface nor the at least one electrical conductor of the suspension profile.

With "assembly" or "assemble" is meant the process of hanging the suspension element in the suspension profile, i.e. the transfer of the suspension element into the contacting position ("first position") from any other position in which the suspension profile is located outside of the suspension profile. With "dismantling" or "dismantling" the reverse process is referred to, i.e. the intended release of the suspension of the suspension element.

If, for example, the suspension element is moved from its suspended position of rest, that is to say the first position, away from the contact surface, the suspension element can move back into its position of rest independently. The angle α can also result in self-locking of the suspension element, which can result in a particularly secure suspension. However, a spring can also be provided which applies an additional restoring force to the suspension element, with which the suspension element can be more easily inserted can return to its rest position or is additionally secured against displacement from its rest position. Since the suspension element rests on the first and second holding rails in the first position, it can be mounted in the first position so that it cannot rotate. This results in a secure suspension of the suspension element or an object attached to it. In particular, unintentional loosening, for example due to small movements of the suspension element, for example due to external vibrations or human interactions with the suspension element or an object attached to it, can be prevented. Provision can also be made for the first and / or the second holding rail not to be provided continuously along the hook-on profile but only in sections. This allows you to define hanging areas in sections as well as areas along the hanging profile where assembly is not possible. The second holding rail can then also be held in its position by additional holding or connecting pieces attached to it. However, it is particularly preferred that the first and second retaining sections are designed continuously along the suspension profile.

The suspension profile preferably has a metal profile which is at least partially made of metal, steel, aluminum, an alloy, e.g. Brass, a composite or plastic. The suspension profile can also be at least partially chrome-plated or coated. Advantageously, the suspension element can be at least partially made of metal, steel, aluminum, an alloy, e.g. Brass, a composite material or plastic. The suspension element can also be at least partially chrome-plated or coated. The materials of the suspension profile or its metal profile and of the suspension element can particularly preferably be selected in such a way that the suspension element is prevented or reduced from seizing in its first position. For the same purpose, however, the suspension element and / or the suspension profile can also have been at least partially treated with a suitable surface coating.

The electrical conductor can preferably be connected to at least one electrical energy source which can provide a direct current or alternating current or a direct voltage or alternating voltage. In particular, the electrical energy source can be a voltage source. The voltage source can preferably provide a voltage of up to 50 V (alternating voltage) or 120 V (direct voltage). The voltage source can particularly preferably provide a voltage of 12 V (direct voltage). The electrical conductors advantageously exist at least in sections or in one Core area made of an electrically conductive material or an electrically conductive material combination or alloy. The conductive material copper is particularly preferred. The electrical conductor can also be sheathed at least in sections. The sheathing can consist of an electrically non-conductive material. It can be provided that sections of the electrical conductor are not sheathed in order to ensure a power supply for the suspension element only in the non-sheathed areas of the electrical conductor.

Preferably, exactly two electrical conductors are provided for the direct current solutions described, which are electrically isolated from one another and from the metal profile via the insulator, but are exposed to the contact surface.

The suspension profile can preferably have a cavity with an opening and the cavity can be open downwards, in particular in the direction of the gravitational acceleration, the opening being delimited by the first and the second holding rail, and the cavity being at least partially by the first holding rail, which second retaining rail and the contact surface is limited. As a result, the suspension element can be installed particularly easily.

The hanging profile can be produced using an extrusion process. Particularly preferably, the cavity and the opening can be designed to be continuous over the entire length of the suspension profile. A particularly large hanging area can thus be provided along the hanging profile. As a result, the suspension element can continue to be displaceable along the suspension profile in its assembled state. However, it can also be provided that the cavity and / or the opening of the suspension profile are not designed to be continuous. In particular, a non-continuous cavity and / or non-continuous opening can provide a stop for secure positioning of the suspension element, or predefined suspension areas can be identified. It can also be provided that, before the suspension element is installed in the suspension profile, locking elements are attached which prevent the suspension element from being displaced along the suspension profile. Provision can also be made to provide several short and interconnected suspension profiles, connecting elements between the suspension profiles each serving as a stop for a suspension element. Furthermore, it can be provided that the length of the respective Suspension profile is adapted exactly to the dimension, in particular the length, of the suspension element or corresponds exactly to the length of the suspension element.

The suspension element can advantageously have a reinforcement element. The reinforcing element can e.g. be a rib or a strut. The reinforcement element can consist of the same material as the suspension element or a different material. Preferably, however, the reinforcing element can consist of a material with a higher modulus of elasticity than the material of the suspension element. The rigidity of the suspension element can be increased by the reinforcement element. However, the reinforcement element can also be designed in such a way that it touches the hanging profile in the first position, i.e. is arranged between the suspension element and the suspension profile. This can prevent abrasion of a coating or chrome plating of the suspension profile or the suspension element. The reinforcement element can therefore advantageously also have a surface made of rubber or another suitable material for this purpose. The reinforcement element can also consist entirely of rubber or another suitable material. In addition, with a suitable choice of material for the reinforcement element or its surface and for the suspension profile, seizing of the suspension element can be prevented or reduced.

The cavity can also be delimited by a guide rail that is at least partially round in cross section. The guide rail can in particular be suitable for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the suspension element. The guide rail can ensure that the suspension element is guided during hanging or during assembly in such a way that contacting of at least one electrical conductor through the object is reliably achieved. The suspension element can have electrical contacts. The guide rail can ensure that a first electrical contact of the suspension element contacts a first electrical conductor in the first position and / or that at least one second electrical contact of the suspension element contacts a second electrical conductor.

The suspension element can be moved from the first position along the guide rail to a second position after pivoting, the suspension element in the second position only making contact with one or no electrical conductor, so that a circuit with an electrical consumer of the suspension element is interrupted. It can also The suspension element can be transferred from the first position to the second position by moving it along the guide rail and then pivoting it.

The suspension element can advantageously have a guide element and / or clip element. The guide element can come into contact with the guide rail during assembly. The suspension element can also have a clip element or the guide element can be designed as a clip element. The clip element can be pivoted, compressed or loaded during the assembly process. After hanging, i.e. in the first position, the clip element can be decompressed or be in engagement or in contact with the hanging profile. In this way, the suspension element can additionally be secured against displacement from its rest position or against loosening of the suspension.

The guide rail can preferably be substantially rounded in cross section. Due to the rounded guide rail, the suspension element can be guided particularly easily into the first position. Likewise, the suspension element can also easily be guided into its second position or dismantled through the rounded guide rail. The cross-sectional shape of the guide rail can advantageously be adapted to the suspension element or to the suspension head of the suspension element, for example rounded or even essentially spherical.

The suspension element can advantageously have at least one electrical contact, the electrical contact making contact with the electrical conductor in the first position, and the electrical contact being displaceably arranged in the suspension element. The suspension element can preferably have slide rails for receiving the at least one electrical contact. It is also possible to provide more slide rails than electrical contacts in order to be able to flexibly hang the same suspension element in different suspension profiles with differently arranged electrical conductors. Provision can be made for a further electrical conductor, for example an electrically conductive wire or an electrically conductive cable, to be arranged in the suspension element. The suspension element can for example have a groove, a channel or the like through which the further electrical conductor can be laid. The further electrical conductor can make electrical contact with an electrical one Connect consumers in such a way that the electrical conductor of the suspension profile supplies the electrical consumer with electrical energy.

Particularly preferably, the suspension element can be electrically and mechanically connected to an object to be suspended, the object to be suspended having at least one electrical load. The suspension element can be electrically conductive or have a further electrical conductor. The further electrical conductor of the suspension element can connect the object to the electrical conductor of the suspension profile in an electrically conductive manner.

The suspension element can preferably have a center of gravity which is arranged in the contacting position in relation to the first and second retaining rails in such a way that a weight force of the suspension element is unevenly distributed between the first and second retaining sections, the second retaining section being further than the first retaining section of the mounting portion is spaced. In particular, it can be provided that the portion of the weight force acting on the second holding rail is greater than the portion of the weight force acting on the first holding rail. Compared to a symmetrical force load, a greater torque must be used for dismantling, so that the object can be secured against unintentional loosening of the suspension.

The angle α can advantageously be between 1 ° and 40 °, preferably between 10 ° and 30 °. The angle α can particularly preferably be between 5 ° and 15 °. This angular range represents a good compromise between downhill force or self-locking of the suspension element and good mountability.

A part of the surface of at least one electrical conductor can preferably form at least part of the contact surface. This can ensure that contact between the electrical conductor and the suspension element can always be ensured in the first position, since the suspension element contacts the contact surface in the first position or is returned to the first position.

The suspension profile can advantageously have at least two electrical conductors. In this way, a power supply for the suspension element can be guaranteed even if an electrical conductor fails. Furthermore, especially when hanging, more than one Suspension element result in an advantageous electrical load distribution. For example, a first suspension element can contact an electrical conductor and a second suspension element can contact another electrical conductor.

Preferably, at least one first electrical conductor and one second electrical conductor can be spaced apart at a constant distance from one another and from the first holding rail, regardless of the position of the suspension element in relation to the electrical conductor. In this way, good contacting can be ensured even when the suspension element is assembled and disassembled several times, since the electrical conductors are always in the same position.

At least one electrical conductor can particularly preferably be arranged in a plane essentially perpendicular to the first holding rail. The phrase “essentially perpendicular to the first holding rail” can mean in particular that the angle enclosed by the first holding rail and the plane is greater than 45 ° and less than 135 °. The phrase “in one plane” does not necessarily have to mean that the center points of the respective cross-sections of the at least one electrical conductor lie exactly in the plane. The arrangement of the at least one electrical conductor essentially perpendicular to the first holding rail can result in particularly good guidance of the electrical conductors in the hanging profile. Furthermore, the electrical conductors can be easily reached, for example if they have to be replaced or if their conductivity has to be measured, for example in the course of maintenance work. Furthermore, particularly advantageous geometries of the suspension profile can result.

The suspension profile can have one or more webs. At least one web can advantageously protrude from the second holding rail. The webs can in particular be aligned in such a way that the electrical conductors can be protected against external influences such as splash water. Furthermore, the webs can also be labeled or designed to identify a section of the suspension profile.

The suspension profile can be a metal profile, in particular a hollow profile. On an inner side, the metal profile can have a receptacle open to the inner side, into which the at least one electrical conductor is inserted and is exposed to the inner side.

The receptacle can be designed with an undercut and the insulator embedded in the undercut receptacle, the at least one electrical conductor being embedded in the insulator along a first longitudinal side and being exposed along a second longitudinal side arranged opposite the first longitudinal side.

Fig. 1

ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils sowie eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeelements;

Fig. 2

eine Querschnittsansicht des in Fig. 1 abgebildeten erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils;

Fig. 3

eine Querschnittsansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils;

Fig. 4

einen beispielhaften Eckverbinder;

Fig. 5

einige Querschnittsansichten beispielhafter Ausführungsformen erfindungsgemäßer Einhängeelemente;

Fig. 6

die in Fig. 5 abgebildeten beispielhaften Ausführungsformen erfindungsgemäßer Einhängeelemente;

Fig. 7

eine beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeelements;

Fig. 8

ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils sowie eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeelements;

Fig. 9

beispielhafte Ausführungsformen erfindungsgemäßer Einhängeelemente mit daran befestigten Gegenständen;

Fig. 10

das Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 1 eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils sowie eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeelements in der ersten Position;

Fig. 11

ein erfindungsgemäßes Einhängeprofil sowie ein erfindungsgemäßes Einhängeelement in der zweiten Position;

Fig. 12

das erfindungsgemäße Einhängeprofil sowie das erfindungsgemäße Einhängeelement der Fig. 11 in der ersten Position;

Fig. 13

eine Querschnittsansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils;

Fig. 14

eine Querschnittsansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des in Fig. 13 abgebildeten erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeprofils sowie eines erfindungsgemäßen Einhängeelements in der ersten Position.

In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some exemplary embodiments are shown. The same reference symbols denote the same components or objects. It shows:

Fig. 1

an embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention and a suspension element according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a cross-sectional view of the in Fig. 1 depicted hanging profile according to the invention;

Fig. 3

a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention;

Fig. 4

an exemplary corner connector;

Fig. 5

some cross-sectional views of exemplary embodiments of suspension elements according to the invention;

Fig. 6

in the Fig. 5 illustrated exemplary embodiments of suspension elements according to the invention;

Fig. 7

an exemplary embodiment of a suspension element according to the invention;

Fig. 8

a further embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention and a suspension element according to the invention;

Fig. 9

exemplary embodiments of suspension elements according to the invention with objects attached thereto;

Fig. 10

the embodiment Fig. 1 a suspension profile according to the invention and a suspension element according to the invention in the first position;

Fig. 11

a suspension profile according to the invention and a suspension element according to the invention in the second position;

Fig. 12

the suspension profile according to the invention and the suspension element according to the invention Fig. 11 in the first position;

Fig. 13

a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention;

Fig. 14

a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the in Fig. 13 depicted suspension profile according to the invention and a suspension element according to the invention in the first position.

Fig. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an arrangement 1 according to the invention consisting of a suspension profile 2 and a suspension element 3. The suspension element 3 can be suspended in the suspension profile 2 by pivoting, as shown further below. The suspension profile 2 has a fastening section 7. With the fastening section 7, the suspension profile 2 can be fastened to a wall, a ceiling, a table, a railing or another object, for example. The fastening cut 7 can have a system perforation or screw thread. The suspension profile 2 can, however, also be fastened using other fastening means or joining methods known to those skilled in the art. The suspension profile 2 has two electrical conductors 8, which are arranged in a plane essentially perpendicular to the first holding rail 4. An electrical current can flow via the electrical conductors 8. The suspension profile 2 has a first and second retaining rail 4, 5 and a continuous cavity 10. The cavity 10 is open substantially downward throughout. The opening 11 of the cavity is delimited by the first and the second holding rails 4, 5.

If the suspension element 3 is suspended, that is, the suspension element 3 rests resting on the first and second retaining rails 4, 5 and is in contact with the Contact surface 6 and the electrical conductors 8, the suspension element 3 is in a first position (cf. Fig. 8 and Fig. 10 ). If the suspension element 3 is outside of the suspension profile 2, for example in FIG Fig. 1 shown, it is in a second position. In particular, the suspension element 3 does not rest on the first and second holding rails 4, 5 in the second position and does not contact either the contact surface 6 or the electrical conductors 8.

If the suspension element 3 is suspended in the suspension profile 2, the electrical conductors 8 can be in contact with the suspension element 3, so that an object 15 attached to the suspension element 3 can be supplied with power via the electrical conductors 8. The suspension element 3 has a suspension head 18. The suspension head 18 can in particular have electrical contacts on a surface, so that the electrical contacts of the suspension element are in contact with the electrical conductors 8 in the first position. The contacts on the suspension head 18 can, however, also be designed in such a way that the suspension element 3 is in electrical contact with only one of the two electrical conductors 8 of the suspension profile 2. The suspension profile 2 has a guide rail 12 and the suspension element 3 has a guide element 13. The guide element 13 can during the assembly and disassembly of the suspension element 3, i. when transferring the suspension element 3 into its first position from a second position and vice versa, slide along the guide rail 12 or come into contact with the guide rail 12 at least in sections. An assembly aid can thus be provided. In particular, this can result in easier assembly and disassembly. The guide rail 12 can preferably be essentially rounded in cross section, which can result in easier assembly and disassembly. The shape of the suspension head 18 of the suspension element 3 can be adapted to the cavity 10 of the suspension profile 2. This can result in a particularly good fit of the suspension element 3 in the suspension profile 2.

The suspension profile 2 can preferably consist at least partially of a metal, steel, aluminum, an alloy such as brass, plastic or a composite material. Particularly preferably, the suspension profile 2 can be at least partially chrome-plated or coated. The suspension element 3 can advantageously be made at least partially of a metal, steel, aluminum, an alloy such as brass, plastic or a composite consist. Particularly preferably, the suspension element 3 can be at least partially chrome-plated or coated.

Fig. 2 shows a particularly advantageous embodiment of the suspension profile 2. The first and second holding rails 4, 5 are inclined at the same angle α to the horizontal plane. In particular, the first and the second support rails 4, 5 lie in the same plane which is inclined at the same angle α to the horizontal plane. This results in the suspension element 3 resting particularly well on the first and second holding rails 4, 5. The angle α can be between 1 ° and 40 °. The angle α is preferably between 10 ° and 30 ° and particularly preferably between 5 ° and 15 °. Due to the angle α, the suspension element 3 can slide particularly easily into the first position during assembly. Furthermore, the angle α can ensure that the suspension element 3 is returned to the first position in the event of an unintentional displacement from the first position by a downhill force. This can result in a secure suspension of the suspension element 3 in the suspension profile 2. The two electrical conductors 8 are arranged essentially one above the other in a plane essentially perpendicular to the first holding rail 4. The suspension profile 2 has a cavity 10 that is open at the bottom. The opening 11 of the cavity 10 is delimited by the first and the second holding rails 4, 5. The inner walls of the cavity 10 are formed, among other things, by the first and second holding rails 4, 5, the contact surface 6 and the guide rail 12. The guide rail 12 is flat. Parts of the surface of the electrical conductors 8 form the contact surface 6. This can ensure that when the suspension element 3 is returned to its first position, contact with the two electrical conductors 8 is restored. The electrical conductors 8 can, however, also be laid, for example, in the first holding rail 4, the second holding rail 5 or the guide rail 12 or form part of the respective surfaces. It is also conceivable that one electrical conductor 8 forms, for example, part of the surface of the contact surface 6, but the other electrical conductor 8 forms part of the surface of the first holding rail 4. The suspension profile 2 also has a functional cavity 17. Cables, for example, can be passed through the functional cavity 17. The functional cavity 17 can also be connected in sections to the cavity 10 so that, for example, a cable passed through the functional cavity 17 can be connected to the suspension element 3 or an object 15 attached to the suspension element 3. The hook-on profile 2 furthermore has a web 16 which protrudes from the second holding rail 5. The web 16 can thus protect the electrical conductors 8 from splashing water, for example.

Another embodiment of the suspension profile 2 is shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown in Fig. 1 shown hanging profile 2 corresponds. Compared to the in Fig. 2 The embodiment shown, the guide rail 12 is rounded in cross section. The shapes of the guide rail 12 are not based on those in FIGS. 2 and 3 shapes shown. The cross-sectional shape of the guide rail 12 is particularly preferably adapted to the suspension head 18 and the guide element 13 of the suspension element 3. Depending on the geometry of the suspension head 18 and the guide element 13, other shapes of the guide rail 12 are also conceivable.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of a connecting piece 21 for connecting suspension profiles 2, for example a corner connector. The connecting piece 21 has plug connections 22 which can engage in the functional cavity 17 of the suspension profile 2. The outer contour of the connecting piece 21 can be adapted to the shape of the suspension profile 2. In particular, the connecting piece 21 can be shaped in such a way that there is a continuous transition of the outer contour of the connecting piece 21 to the outer contour of a suspension profile 2 attached to the connecting piece 21. The plug connections 22 can also under a different than in Fig. 4 be arranged angle shown. In particular, the arrangement angle can be different from 90 °. In the same way, connecting pieces 21 can also be used, for example, in order to connect several hook-on profiles 2 arranged one behind the other on a line. Such connecting pieces 21 can be similar to that in FIG Fig. 4 Corner connector shown be executed, wherein the two plug connections 22 can be arranged at an angle of 180 °. Other connecting pieces can also be provided. The connecting pieces 21 can also be welded or glued to a suspension profile 2, so that the connecting piece may have no or only one connector 22. The suspension profiles 2 can also be connected directly to one another, for example welded or glued to one another. In this case, a connecting piece 21 can be dispensed with.

In FIGS. 5 and 6 exemplary embodiments of the suspension element 3 are shown. The suspension elements 3 have a suspension head 18 for engagement in the suspension profile 2 and a connecting web 20 protruding from the suspension head 18. Objects 15 to be suspended can be attached to the connecting web 20. The connecting web 20 does not have to be the in Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 Have shown shape, but can also be carried out differently. In the FIGS. 5 and 6 The suspension elements 3 shown differ in particular in the shape of the guide element 13. The guide element 13 can also be a clip element 13 or a clip element 13 can be provided in addition to the guide element 13. However, a clip element 13 can also be provided instead of the guide element 13. The clip element 13 can in particular be suitable for latching or engaging with the hanging profile 2 in the first position. Unintentional loosening of the suspension can thus be avoided. But it can also be an in Fig. 5 The suspension element 3, not shown, may be provided without a guide element 13 and / or clip element 13. The suspension head 18 can be semicircular in cross section, but also have a different cross-sectional shape. For example, the suspension head 18 can be square, square, trapezoidal, rectangular, square, at least partially rounded, elliptical, conical or the like in cross section. The suspension head 18 can consist of a different material than the rest of the suspension element 3. In particular, the suspension head 18 can have a core made of a material different from the rest of the suspension element 3. The suspension head 18 can thus be designed as a counterweight, for example to facilitate assembly and disassembly, to make a displacement from the first position more difficult, or to ensure better balance of the suspended object. The suspension element 3 can have a reinforcement element 19. The reinforcement element 19 can be, for example, a rib or a strut. The rigidity of the suspension element 3 can be increased by the reinforcement element 19. The reinforcing element 19 can, however, also be designed in such a way that it touches the suspension profile 2 in the first position, ie is arranged between the suspension element 3 and the suspension profile 2. In this way, abrasion of a coating or chrome plating of the suspension profile 2 or of the suspension element 3 can be prevented. The reinforcing element 19 can therefore also have a surface made of rubber or another suitable material for this purpose. The reinforcement element 19 can also consist entirely of rubber or another suitable material. In addition, with a suitable choice of material for the reinforcement element 19 or its surface and for the suspension profile 2, seizing of the suspension element 3 can be prevented or reduced.

As in Figure 6 As shown, the suspension head 18 can also be made at least partially open. However, it can also be provided that the suspension head 18 is not open and, for example, encloses a cavity or is solid. It can be provided that the suspension element 3 is not in Fig. 6 electrical contact 14 shown. In particular, it can be provided that the electrical contact 14 is arranged in the suspension head 18. The electrical contact 14 is advantageously displaceable. The suspension head 18 can preferably have slide rails 27 with which the electrical contact 14 can be guided. In particular, the electrical contact 14 can slide in the slide rails 27. The number of slide rails 27 can correspond to the number of electrical contacts 14 or be greater. The suspension element 3 can be electrically conductive or another, not in Fig. 6 have electrical conductor 25 shown. The electrical conductor 25 of the suspension element 3 can be in electrically conductive contact with the electrical contact 14. The electrical conductor 25 of the suspension element 3 can also be electrically connected to an object 15 to be suspended that is fastened to the connecting web 20. The connecting web 20 can have a groove 23. The connecting web 20 can also have a contact opening 24. The contact opening 24 is preferably designed as a through opening. The contact opening 24 can, however, also be designed only as a recess. The contact opening 24 can be drilled or milled, for example. The contact opening 24 can be connected to the groove 20. In particular, the groove 20 can connect the suspension head 18 to the contact opening 24. Thus, for example, an electrical conductor 25 of the suspension element 3, e.g. an electrically conductive wire 25 or a cable 25, can be placed through the groove 23 in a particularly simple manner, which can connect an electrical conductor 8 of the suspension profile 2 to a power consumer located on the contact opening 24. The electrically conductive cable 25 or the electrical conductor 25 can be insulated. It can also be provided that the suspension element 3 consists at least partially of an essentially non-conductive material.

In Fig. 7 an exemplary embodiment of the suspension element 3 is shown. The suspension element 3 has an electrical contact 14 which, in the first position, contacts the electrical conductors 8 of the suspension profile 2. The electrical contact 8 can be moved in its position in the suspension head 18. In particular, the electrical contact 14 can be displaced after, during or before the installation of the suspension element 3 in such a way that contact is made with the electrical conductor 8 of the suspension profile 2 can result. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the displacement can, for example, conveniently take place without the use of an auxiliary tool. More than one electrical contact 14 can also be provided in the suspension element 3. In particular, the number of electrical contacts 14 can correspond to the number of electrical conductors 8 of the suspension profile 2. If more than one electrical contact 14 is provided, each electrical contact 14 can have a separate electrical connection 25 with at least one power consumer. For this purpose, a separate contact opening 24 and / or a separate groove 23 can be provided for each electrical contact 14.

In Fig. 8 an exemplary embodiment of the arrangement 1 is shown. The suspension element 3 is in its first position. The electrical contact 14 of the suspension element 3 is displaced in such a way that the electrical contact 14 makes contact with the electrical conductor 8 of the suspension profile 2. A further electrical conductor 25, for example an electrically conductive cable 25, is passed through the groove 23. The electrically conductive cable 25 makes contact with the electrical contact 14. In this way, a power consumer arranged at the contact opening 24 can be supplied by power provided by the electrical conductor 8 of the suspension profile 2.

In Fig. 9 Various embodiments of a suspension element 3 with an object 15 attached thereto are shown by way of example. In particular, the object 15 can be or have a shelf, a holder, for example for towels or paper rolls, a cupboard, a frame or the like. The object 15 can have an electronic power consumer. The object 15 can be internet-enabled and / or designed for data exchange with a computer, a microcontroller, a control unit or the like. The object 15 can particularly preferably be or have a lamp or a light, or a loudspeaker or a radio. Furthermore, the object 15 can preferably be or have a charger, for example for wireless or wired charging of a mobile radio device or the like. The object 15 can also be or have a WLAN repeater or a Bluetooth repeater, an intercom system, a telephone system, a radio device, an intercom or a baby monitor. The object 15 can also be or have a screen or a projector. The object 15 can be a sensor, for example a temperature sensor or a sensor for measuring the air humidity, a thermometer, a barometer, an acceleration sensor, a motion sensor, a camera, a heat sensor Be or have a smoke detector, a microphone, a control or regulation. The object 15 can be or have a switch, a KNX-compatible control element or a switch suitable for home automation. The object 15 can be or have a fan, an air humidifier or an air dehumidifier. The object 15 can also be or have a digital picture frame, a clock or an illuminated mirror. The examples listed here are not necessarily complete. Combinations are also possible; for example, the object 15 can comprise a lamp and a radio. The object 15 can also have several electrical power consumers. The object 15 can be designed in such a way that the electrical power consumer can assume an active and passive state, the electrical power consumer not consuming any power in the passive state. The electrical power consumer can switch from the active state to the passive state, the transition being able to take place, for example, either by an external signal, an actuating element attached to the object 15 or a time switch. The object 15 can also have a battery which can be charged with the current provided by the electrical conductor of the suspension profile 2. However, the battery can also be provided for manual replacement. The battery can be used to bridge operating states with increased power consumption. The battery can preferably be charged in the passive state of the electrical power consumer.

In Fig. 10 is the in Fig. 1 The arrangement 1 shown is shown, the suspension element 3 being in its first position.

Fig. 11 shows the suspension element 3 in its second position, that is, in a non-assembled state. The suspension element 3 can in its in Fig. 12 first position shown are transferred. Regarding Fig. 9 the suspension element 3 is first guided upwards until the guide element 13 touches the guide rails 12. The suspension element 3 is then pivoted clockwise so that the front edge of the suspension head 18 rests on the second holding rail 5. Finally, the suspension element 3 is displaced in the direction of inclination of the first holding rail 4 against the support surface 6 until the suspension element 3 is in the position shown in FIG Fig. 12 first position shown is in the rest position. By reversing this sequence of steps, the suspension element 3 can be returned from the first position to the second position, ie, it can be removed.

Fig. 13 shows a further embodiment of the invention of the arrangement 1. As in FIG Fig. 13 As shown, an additional spring 26 may be provided. When hanging or mounting the hanging element 3, the spring 26 can be tensioned. In this way, the spring 26 can press on the suspension head 18 in the first position of the suspension element 3, cf. Fig. 14 . Thus, the suspension element 3 can be secured particularly effectively against inadvertent loosening of the suspension. The spring 26 does not have to be attached continuously in the suspension profile 2, but can also only be provided in sections. A plurality of springs 26 can also be used. Instead of a spring 26, a rubber insert or the like can also be used as a safeguard against unintentional loosening. In principle, any resilient or elastic material is suitable as an insert.

List of reference symbols:

1

arrangement

2

Hanging profile

3

Suspension element

4th

Holding rail

5

second support rail

6

Contact surface

7th

Fastening section

8th

electrical conductor

9

insulator

10

cavity

11

opening

12

Guide rail

13

Clip element

14th

electric contact

15th

attached object

16

web

17th

Functional cavity

18th

Suspension head

19th

Reinforcement element

20th

Connecting bridge

21st

Connector

22nd

Plug connections

23

Groove

24

Contact opening

25th

electrically conductive wire / cable / electrical conductor

26th

feather

27

Slide rail

α

angle

Claims (15)

1. An arrangement (1) comprising a suspension profile (2) and a suspension element (3) which can be suspended therein, the suspension profile (2) having a first holding rail (4) and a second holding rail (5), on which the suspension element (3) rests in a contacting position and contacts a bearing surface (6) of at least one electrical conductor (8) which is separated electrically via an insulator (9) from the first and second holding rails (4,5) and a fastening section (7) for mounting the suspension profile (2) on a base, characterized in that the first and second holding rails (4; 5) lie in a common plane which is inclined at an angle (α) to the horizontal and slopes down towards the contact surface (6), so that the suspension element (3) is guided into the contacting position when it rests on the first and second holding rails (4,5) in a position other than the contacting position.
2. The arrangement (1) according to claim 1, in which the suspension profile (2) has a cavity (10) with an opening (11) and the cavity (10) is open at the bottom, in particular in the direction of the acceleration due to gravity, the opening (11) being delimited by the first and the second holding rail (4; 5), and the cavity (10) being delimited at least partially by the first holding rail (4), the second holding rail (5) and the contact surface (6).
3. The arrangement (1) according to claim 2, in which the cavity (10) is further delimited by a guide rail (12) which is round in cross-section at least in sections.
4. The arrangement (1) according to claim 3, in which the suspension element (3) is suspended in the suspension profile (2) via a suspension head (18) which has a guide and/or clip element (13) with which the suspension head (18) can be pivoted along the guide rail (12) into an unlocking position when the suspension element (3), in particular the suspension head (18), is lifted from the contact surface (6) along the common plane of first and second holding rail (4; 5).
5. The arrangement (1) according to claim 4, in which the suspension head (18) in the unlocked position assumes an alignment with respect to the first and second holding rail (4; 5), in which the suspension element (3), in particular the suspension head (18), can be removed from the cavity (10) via the opening (11).
6. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the suspension element (3) has a suspension head (18) by means of which the suspension element (3) is suspended in the suspension profile (2), the suspension head (18) and the guide rail (12) having corresponding contact contours along which the suspension profile (2) with the suspension head (18) can be pivoted back and forth between the unlocking position and the contacting position.
7. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the suspension element (3) has at least one electrical contact (14) which in the contacting position contacts the electrical conductor (8) and which is displaceably arranged in the suspension element (3).
8. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the suspension element (3) has a centre of gravity which, in the contacting position, is arranged with respect to the first and second holding rail (4; 5) in such a way that a weight force of the suspension element (3) is distributed unevenly over the first and second holding rail (4; 5), the second holding rail (5) being spaced further from the fastening section (7) than the first holding rail (4).
9. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the angle (a) is between 1° and 40°, preferably between 10° and 30° and particularly preferably between 5° and 15°.
10. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which a part of an electrically conductive surface of at least one electrical conductor (8) forms at least a part of the contact surface (6).
11. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which a first electrical conductor (8) and a second electrical conductor (8) are spaced apart at a constant distance from each other and from the first holding rail (4) independently of the position of the suspension element (3) with respect to the electrical conductors (8).
12. The arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, in which at least one electrical conductor (8) is arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first holding rail (4).
13. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the suspension profile (2) has one or more webs (16), at least one of which projects from the second holding rail (5).
14. The arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the suspension profile (2) is a metal profile which has on an inner side a receptacle open towards the inner side, into which the at least one electrical conductor (8) is inserted and is exposed towards the inner side.
15. The arrangement according to claim 14, in which the receptacle is undercut and the insulator (9) is embedded in the undercut receptacle, wherein the at least one electrical conductor (8) is embedded in the insulator along a first longitudinal side and is exposed along a second longitudinal side arranged opposite the first longitudinal side.

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