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EP3742043B1
EP3742043B1 EP20175386.0A EP20175386A EP3742043B1 EP 3742043 B1 EP3742043 B1 EP 3742043B1 EP 20175386 A EP20175386 A EP 20175386A EP 3742043 B1 EP3742043 B1 EP 3742043B1
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Franz David
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    • 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
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present invention relates to a lamp, in particular a linear lamp.
  • the lamp includes a lamp body, which houses electrical components of the lamp.
  • a lamp according to the preamble of claim 1 is from CN 204 240 149 U known.
  • Other lights that can be connected via extendable plugs are in the U.S. 7,331,687 B1 , the FR 1 365 013 A and the DE 10 2008 016196 A1 disclosed.
  • Linear lights are often interconnected to form so-called light strips, in which a large number of lights are arranged one behind the other to form the light strip.
  • Such light bands are used, for example, in subway stations, industrial plants or in large buildings in general.
  • the lights are electrically contacted by means of wiring that is manually produced individually for each light.
  • Establishing the wiring, especially in the case of lights already mounted on a ceiling, for example, is complex and time-consuming.
  • the lamp according to the invention is characterized in that the lamp body comprises an electrical connector, for example a plug, the connector being movable between a retracted and an extended position, the connector protruding from the lamp body in the extended position.
  • the lamp also includes a handling element, by means of which the connector can be moved between the retracted and the extended position.
  • the main body of the lamp has a counterpart, for example a socket, which is designed to establish an electrical plug-in connection with a further connector, corresponding to the aforementioned connector, of a further lamp arranged adjacent to it.
  • the lamp comprises a connector that can be extended by actuating the handling element.
  • the extended connector can then engage in the counterpart of an adjacently arranged further lamp and in this way establish an electrical connection or plug-in connection between the two lamps.
  • this eliminates the wiring effort, since, for example, adjacent lights in a light band only have to be attached to their place of use in a conventional manner.
  • the handling element can then be actuated, as a result of which the connector extends and establishes the electrical connection with the counterpart of the adjacent lamp.
  • the time it takes to establish the electrical connection can thus be reduced to just a few seconds.
  • the electrical connection can preferably be made without tools.
  • the risk of an electric shock or wiring errors, for example is also eliminated.
  • All of the energy required to operate the lamp is preferably transmitted via the electrical plug-in connection of the connector/plug and counterpart/socket. It is also possible that the plug-in connection includes data lines and/or enables data transmission, e.g. of digital data, to the light.
  • the connector cannot enlarge the outer contour of the lamp in the retracted position and/or can be fully retracted into the lamp body in the retracted position. Due to the unenlarged outer contour, the luminaire can also be used without great effort in a central part of an existing light strip, so that the luminaire is then arranged flush with neighboring luminaires. This would not be possible if the connector protruded beyond the outer contour of the light during installation. With the light according to the invention, it is also possible to replace a light in a light band with little installation effort, without dismantling large parts of the light band, as will be explained later.
  • the lamp is preferably a linear lamp.
  • the lamp defines a longitudinal direction through its length.
  • the handling element is preferably moved mainly or exclusively along this longitudinal direction.
  • the connector also preferably moves longitudinally between the retracted and extended positions.
  • the counterpart can also be arranged in such a way that the connector can only be inserted in the longitudinal direction.
  • the counterpart is preferably accessible via a counterpart recess in the lamp body. In particular, the counterpart is attached to an inner wall of the lamp body.
  • the lamp can include one or more light sources.
  • the lighting means can in particular be a large number of LEDs.
  • the LEDs can for example, be mounted in a (straight) row along the longitudinal direction of the lamp body in the lamp body.
  • the handling element is attached outside of the main body of the lamp.
  • the handling element attached outside makes it easily accessible, so that in particular a manual operation of the handling element is possible, which then leads to the movement of the connector between the retracted and the extended position.
  • the handling element can in particular be operated and/or moved without tools.
  • the handling element can be implemented in various ways, with the handling element being used to move the connector when the lamp is installed, ie when the lamp is already installed at its place of use.
  • the lamp can preferably comprise through-wiring which extends between the connector and the counterpart of the lamp and electrically contacts the connector and counterpart. Because of the through-wiring, not only can the lamp itself be supplied with electrical energy by means of the connector and the counterpart, the electrical energy for other lamps in a light strip can accordingly also be transmitted via the connector and the counterpart. For this reason, the current-carrying capacity of the connector and/or the counterpart can be designed for a current that more than 10, preferably more than 50 and particularly preferably more than 100 lights require simultaneously in operation.
  • the handling element comprises a coupling sleeve, which is slidably mounted on an outside of the lamp base body and displacement of the coupling sleeve causes the connector to move.
  • the shape of the coupling sleeve can be adapted to the outer contour of the lamp or the outer contour of the lamp body.
  • the coupling sleeve or the handling element can include recessed grips or elevations for better manual operability.
  • the coupling sleeve can, for example, be directly linearly displaced, for example in the longitudinal direction of the lamp. Alternatively or additionally, the displacement can also be effected or facilitated by turning the coupling sleeve.
  • the coupling sleeve can be designed to run all the way around the main body of the lamp.
  • the lamp comprises precisely one coupling sleeve, which is arranged in only one end region of the lamp body, which is in particular elongated.
  • the end area can be tapered so that the coupling sleeve does not apply to the outer contour of the lamp and the outer contour of the lamp is therefore uniform.
  • the lamp can preferably have essentially the same height and width over its entire length.
  • the handling element or the coupling sleeve can thus be displaceable along the main body of the lamp.
  • the handling member does not extend the lamp body. This position of the handling element can be referred to as the retracted position.
  • the handling element projects beyond the main body of the lamp in such a way that the handling element is able to establish a mechanical connection between the lamp and the adjacent lamp ("extended position of the handling element").
  • extended position of the handling element By pushing the handling element or the coupling sleeve in the direction of the adjacent lamp, the connector is thus on the one hand extended in order to establish the electrical connection.
  • the sleeve protrudes in the direction of the neighboring light, so that the two lights are mechanically coupled by the sleeve.
  • the handling element comprises sealing elements which produce a sealed connection between the lamp body and the handling element on the one hand and/or between the handling element and the adjacent lamp on the other hand at least when the connector is in the extended position.
  • the sealed connection preferably protects the electrical plug connection from, for example, water, dust, moisture and/or chemicals.
  • the lamp can be suitable for damp rooms and can be designed as a damp room lamp.
  • the lamp can, for example, meet protection class IP 65, IP 66, IP 67, IP 68 or IP 69. Higher degrees of protection are also possible.
  • the sealed connection can also meet one of the aforementioned types of protection.
  • a sealed connection space can be created between two adjacent lights by the sealed connection or the sealing elements of the handling element.
  • This connecting space is preferred electrical connector.
  • the connection space is limited in particular by a first sealed connection between the handling element and the lamp and a second sealed connection between the handling element and the adjacent lamp.
  • the sealed connection can be produced, for example, via sliding seals, in which at least or precisely one seal is in permanent contact with the main body of the lamp.
  • the sealed connection can also exist when the handling element is moved on the main body of the lamp.
  • both an electrical connection between the adjacent lights and a sealed connection can be created with a single movement.
  • the installation effort is significantly reduced due to the few necessary steps.
  • sources of error are eliminated, since both the electrical connection and the sealed connection are made more or less automatically.
  • the sealing elements include two circumferential sealing rings. After the sealed connection has been made, one sealing ring can rest against the lamp and the second sealing ring against the adjacent lamp. The handling element can then be approximately in the middle between the two lights.
  • the handling element or the coupling sleeve can have a tensioning element, for example a tensioning lever or a tensioning screw.
  • the tensioning element can be actuated in the extended position of the connector or of the handling element in order to produce the seal by pressing the handling element against the main body of the lamp. At the same time, this can be used to prevent the handling element from being pushed back unintentionally.
  • the lamp can also include a safety device against unintentional actuation or displacement of the handling element.
  • the main body of the lamp can comprise an external thread
  • the coupling sleeve has an internal thread which engages with the external thread, so that by rotating the coupling sleeve a shift of the same can be effected.
  • it is also possible to rotate the cap sleeve with subsequent latching of the cap sleeve eg in the manner of a bayonet catch).
  • the main body of the lamp can also have a guide groove in order to prevent the coupling sleeve from twisting.
  • no light is emitted in the area of the handling element, preferably in the area of the extended position of the handling element.
  • the handling element is mechanically connected to the connector by means of a coupling element, with the coupling element extending through a, preferably elongate, recess in the main body of the lamp.
  • the coupling element can serve to transfer a movement of the handling element to the connector in order to move the connector in this way.
  • the coupling element can, for example, be guided in a sliding manner in a groove of the handling element.
  • the groove can be formed circumferentially around the lamp body. In this way, the handling element can be rotated about the main body of the lamp, with the mechanical connection to the coupling element being retained.
  • the coupling element comprises a movable carriage on which the connector is attached.
  • the carriage may have a mounting surface for the connector.
  • the carriage can also comprise two fastening clips on opposite sides of the fastening surface, the fastening clips connecting the further parts of the coupling element to the carriage.
  • the carriage can, for example, on a slide in a guide surface or in a guide groove so as to move the connector between the extended and retracted positions.
  • the elongate recess referred to above may have a length approximately equal to the distance traveled by the connector in its movement between the retracted and deployed positions.
  • the lamp base comprises two end pieces which form opposite front ends of the lamp base.
  • the counterpart and the connector are arranged in different, ie opposite, front ends.
  • the lamp is in particular a linear lamp.
  • the longitudinal extension of the light main body is significantly longer than its width and/or height.
  • the connector is located in one end of the lamp and the mating part is located in the opposite end of the lamp.
  • the counterpart and connector face each other to enable several lights to be installed in a row.
  • the counterpart is preferably stationary, that is to say it cannot be moved in relation to the main body of the lamp.
  • the plug-in connection created by the connector and counterpart can be sealed, for example according to protection class IP68 or one of the aforementioned protection classes.
  • the lamp body includes a translucent area in which the lamp emits light, wherein the translucent area preferably extends up to the handling element. More preferably, the translucent area extends up to the handling element in its extended position. In this way, dark areas between two lights or between two translucent areas of adjacent lights are minimized.
  • the handling element can be formed from a translucent or transparent material, so that light is also emitted in the area of the handling element.
  • the handling element can be made of translucent plastic, for example, and can include, for example, transparent seals, e.g. made of silicone.
  • the translucent area of the lamp body can then extend below the handling element. This can then create the impression of an almost uninterrupted band of light.
  • the main body of the lamp can also have no translucent area.
  • the light emission of the lamp can then emanate from a separate lamp housing, with the lamp housing being attached in particular to the lamp base.
  • the lamp body has a rectangular or circular or elliptical cross section.
  • the handling element can have a correspondingly adapted cross section and accordingly also be rectangular, circular or elliptical.
  • the cross section of the lamp body and/or the handling element is preferably approximately the same over their respective length.
  • the invention further relates to a system comprising at least two lamps of the type explained above.
  • the connector of a first lamp provides an electrical connection with the counterpart of a second lamp ago, wherein preferably the handling element of the first lamp is mechanically connected to the first and second lamp (or at least rests against both lamps) when the electrical connection is made.
  • the handling element preferably seals off from the lamp base body of the first and second lamp.
  • the system can also include more than two lights, for example more than 10, more than 20 or more than 100 lights.
  • the connector of one lamp is then electrically connected to the counterpart of the next lamp.
  • the handling element of a lamp then also creates a mechanically sealed connection between the lamp and the next lamp. In this way a light band is created.
  • the luminaires of a light band are preferably each designed to be structurally identical.
  • the lamp between two adjacent lamps.
  • the two front ends of the lamp then lie adjacent to or adjacent to a front end of one of the adjacent lamps.
  • the handling element of the newly deployed Light is then created the electrical connection with the first adjacent light.
  • the connector of the second adjacent light moves into the counterpart of the newly inserted light, whereby the electrical connection is also created here, so that there is a continuous electrical power supply for the light strip.
  • the luminaire described herein not only offers advantages when inserting a new luminaire into a light line or when constructing a new light line. There are also advantages when removing or replacing a luminaire in an existing continuous row system.
  • the invention also includes a method for dismantling, in which the handling elements of two adjacent lights in a light strip are actuated in order to move the connector into the retracted position. At least one of the lamps is then no longer connected to the adjacent lamps by means of the electrical plug connections and preferably also no longer by means of the mechanical connections through the handling elements. This light can then be removed from the light strip without a great deal of effort being required to dismantle other parts of the light strip.
  • the lamp 10 in the example of 1 is designed as a linear light.
  • the lamp 10 comprises a lamp body 12 which accommodates a ballast 14 .
  • the ballast 14 converts electrical energy from the power grid in such a way that LED lighting means 16 can be operated with the ballast 14 .
  • the LED lamps 16 emit light 18 through a translucent area 20 of the lamp body 12.
  • a connector in the form of a plug 22 is displaceably arranged in the lamp body.
  • the lamp body 12 includes a fixed with counterpart in the form of a socket 24 connected to the luminaire body 12 .
  • the plug 22 and the socket 24 are electrically connected to the ballast 14 by means of cabling 26 .
  • Wiring 26 also includes through-wiring between plug 22 and jack 24.
  • a handling element in the form of a coupling sleeve 28 is mounted circumferentially around the lamp body 12 on the outside of the lamp body 12 .
  • the coupling sleeve 28 can be displaced along the longitudinal direction of the lamp body 12 on the lamp body 12, as indicated by an arrow P.
  • the coupling sleeve 28 can be moved in such a way that the coupling sleeve 28 protrudes beyond the outer contour of the lamp body 12, as shown in 1 is indicated by dotted lines.
  • the coupling sleeve 28 creates a sealed connection to the main body 12 of the lamp.
  • the union sleeve 28 comprises two sealing rings 30.
  • the union sleeve 28 is connected to the plug 22 by means of a coupling element 32 in such a way that displacement of the union sleeve 28 leads to a corresponding displacement or movement of the plug 22 .
  • the plug 22 can thus be transferred from a retracted position, shown in solid lines in the figure, to an extended position by means of the cap sleeve 28 .
  • the extended position is in the 1 indicated by dots.
  • the plug 22 protrudes from the lamp body 12 and can accordingly be inserted into a socket 24 of an adjacent lamp 10, as will be explained later in more detail. It goes without saying that the plug 22 and socket 24 can also be reversed, ie the socket 24 is moved while the plug 22 is fixed.
  • FIG. 2 shows three lights 10 which are arranged adjacent to one another at their end faces in order to form a light band 34 .
  • the plugs 22 are each in the extended position and engage in the socket 24 of the next lamp 10 in each case.
  • an electrical plug connection 36 is realized in each case.
  • the coupling sleeves 28 from one lamp 10 were partially pushed onto the next lamp 10, so that a sealing ring 30 rests on a first lamp 10 and a second sealing ring 30 rests on a second lamp 10. In this way, a sealed area 38 between the lamps 10 is created.
  • the electrical plug connection 36 is thus protected against harmful environmental influences.
  • FIG. 3 shows the light band 34 in an external view. It can be seen that the coupling sleeves 28 each cover and connect the ends of the lamp bases 12, so that a continuous light band structure is created.
  • FIG. 4 shows the lamp body 12, which in the example of 4 has a circular cross section.
  • the lamp base body 12 is completely surrounded by the union sleeve 28 , the sealing ring 30 likewise completely surrounding a connection between the lamp body 12 and the union sleeve 28 .
  • figure 5 shows the same facts as 4 with the difference that the lamp body 12 has a rectangular cross section there. Accordingly, at figure 5 the cross section of the union sleeve 28 is also rectangular.
  • FIG. 6 shows an elongated recess 40 in the lamp body 12.
  • the coupling element 32 runs through the elongated recess 40.
  • FIG. The elongated recess 40 is arranged in the end area of the lamp body 12 in such a way that the elongate recess 40 is always, or at least when the plug is extended, covered by the coupling sleeve 28 and/or lies in the sealed area 38. Penetration of moisture, for example, into the interior of the lamp base body 12 through the elongated recess 40 is prevented in this way.
  • the union sleeve 28 comprises two sealing rings 30.
  • the sealing rings 30 are each arranged in the region of the opposite ends of the union sleeve 28.
  • the union sleeve 28 has a circumferential groove 42 between the sealing rings 30 .
  • the coupling element 32 is mounted in the circumferential groove 42 so that the coupling element 32 does not prevent the coupling sleeve 28 from rotating about the lamp base body 12 .
  • the carriage 44 which is part of the coupling element 32 .
  • the carriage 44 includes two clips in the form of fastening arms 46 which are connected to other parts of the coupling element 32 .
  • the connector 22 is fastened to the carriage 44 , with connector contacts 48 protruding beyond the carriage 44 .
  • the plug contacts 48 then produce the electrical plug connection 36 in the socket 24 .
  • the lamp 10 and thus its lamp body 12 are fastened adjacent to other lamps 10, for example on a ceiling.
  • the coupling sleeve 28 of a lamp 10 has to be pushed in the direction of the closest neighboring lamp 10.
  • the plug 22 is extended from the lamp body 12 and pushed into the socket 24, whereby the electrical contact is realized.
  • the movement of the coupling sleeve 28 also creates a seal between the two lights 10 connected in this way with one and the same movement. The installation of the lamp 10 can thus be completed in a few simple steps.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Leuchte, insbesondere eine Langfeldleuchte. Die Leuchte umfasst einen Leuchtengrundkörper, welcher elektrische Komponenten der Leuchte beherbergt.The present invention relates to a lamp, in particular a linear lamp. The lamp includes a lamp body, which houses electrical components of the lamp.

Eine Leuchte gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus der CN 204 240 149 U bekannt. Weitere, über ausfahrbare Stecker verbindbare Leuchten, sind in der US 7 331 687 B1 , der FR 1 365 013 A und der DE 10 2008 016196 A1 offenbart.A lamp according to the preamble of claim 1 is from CN 204 240 149 U known. Other lights that can be connected via extendable plugs are in the U.S. 7,331,687 B1 , the FR 1 365 013 A and the DE 10 2008 016196 A1 disclosed.

Langfeldleuchten werden häufig zu sogenannten Lichtbändern zusammengeschaltet, bei welchen eine Vielzahl von Leuchten direkt hintereinander angeordnet ist, um das Lichtband zu bilden. Solche Lichtbänder kommen beispielsweise in U-Bahnhöfen, Industrieanlagen oder allgemein in großen Gebäuden zum Einsatz.Linear lights are often interconnected to form so-called light strips, in which a large number of lights are arranged one behind the other to form the light strip. Such light bands are used, for example, in subway stations, industrial plants or in large buildings in general.

Üblicherweise erfolgt eine elektrische Kontaktierung der Leuchten mittels einer Verdrahtung, die für jede Leuchte einzeln manuell hergestellt wird. Das Herstellen der Verdrahtung, insbesondere bei bereits an z.B. einer Decke montierten Leuchten, ist dabei aufwendig und zeitintensiv.Usually, the lights are electrically contacted by means of wiring that is manually produced individually for each light. Establishing the wiring, especially in the case of lights already mounted on a ceiling, for example, is complex and time-consuming.

Es ist die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe, eine Leuchte anzugeben, die mit geringerem Aufwand montiert und elektrisch angeschlossen werden kann und sich insbesondere für die Montage in Lichtbändern eignet.It is the object on which the invention is based to specify a lamp that can be installed and electrically connected with little effort and is particularly suitable for installation in light strips.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Leuchte gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a lamp according to claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Leuchte zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass der Leuchtengrundkörper einen elektrischen Verbinder, beispielsweise einen Stecker, umfasst, wobei der Verbinder zwischen einer zurückgezogenen und einer ausgefahrenen Stellung bewegbar ist, wobei der Verbinder in der ausgefahrenen Stellung aus dem Leuchtengrundkörper herausragt. Die Leuchte umfasst ferner ein Handhabungselement, mittels welchem der Verbinder zwischen der zurückgezogenen und der ausgefahrenen Stellung bewegbar ist. Schließlich weist der Leuchtengrundkörper ein Gegenstück, beispielsweise eine Buchse, auf, das zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Steckverbindung mit einem den vorgenannten Verbinder entsprechenden weiteren Verbinder einer benachbart angeordneten weiteren Leuchte ausgebildet ist.The lamp according to the invention is characterized in that the lamp body comprises an electrical connector, for example a plug, the connector being movable between a retracted and an extended position, the connector protruding from the lamp body in the extended position. The lamp also includes a handling element, by means of which the connector can be moved between the retracted and the extended position. Finally, the main body of the lamp has a counterpart, for example a socket, which is designed to establish an electrical plug-in connection with a further connector, corresponding to the aforementioned connector, of a further lamp arranged adjacent to it.

Anders ausgedrückt umfasst die Leuchte einen Verbinder, der durch Betätigen des Handhabungselements ausgefahren werden kann. Der ausgefahrene Verbinder kann dann in das Gegenstück einer benachbart angeordneten weiteren Leuchte eingreifen und auf diese Weise eine elektrische Verbindung oder Steckverbindung zwischen den beiden Leuchten herstellen.In other words, the lamp comprises a connector that can be extended by actuating the handling element. The extended connector can then engage in the counterpart of an adjacently arranged further lamp and in this way establish an electrical connection or plug-in connection between the two lamps.

Erfindungsgemäß entfällt damit der Verdrahtungsaufwand, da beispielsweise in einem Lichtband benachbarte Leuchten lediglich auf herkömmliche Art und Weise an ihrem Einsatzort befestigt werden müssen. Nach dem Anbringen bzw. Befestigen der Leuchten kann dann das Handhabungselement betätigt werden, wodurch der Verbinder ausfährt und die elektrische Verbindung mit dem Gegenstück der benachbarten Leuchte herstellt. Die Zeitdauer zur Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung kann damit auf wenige Sekunden reduziert werden. Ebenfalls ist von Vorteil, dass die Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung bevorzugt werkzeuglos erfolgen kann. Überdies wird z.B. auch das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages oder von Verdrahtungsfehlern eliminiert.According to the invention, this eliminates the wiring effort, since, for example, adjacent lights in a light band only have to be attached to their place of use in a conventional manner. After the lamps have been attached or fastened, the handling element can then be actuated, as a result of which the connector extends and establishes the electrical connection with the counterpart of the adjacent lamp. The time it takes to establish the electrical connection can thus be reduced to just a few seconds. It is also advantageous that the electrical connection can preferably be made without tools. In addition, the risk of an electric shock or wiring errors, for example, is also eliminated.

Über die elektrische Steckverbindung von Verbinder/Stecker und Gegenstück/Buchse wird bevorzugt sämtliche zum Betrieb der Leuchte erforderliche Energie übertragen. Ebenfalls ist es möglich, dass die Steckverbindung Datenleitungen umfasst und/oder eine Datenübertragung, z.B. von digitalen Daten, an die Leuchte ermöglicht.All of the energy required to operate the lamp is preferably transmitted via the electrical plug-in connection of the connector/plug and counterpart/socket. It is also possible that the plug-in connection includes data lines and/or enables data transmission, e.g. of digital data, to the light.

Insbesondere kann der Verbinder in der zurückgezogenen Stellung die Außenkontur der Leuchte nicht vergrößern und/oder in der zurückgezogenen Stellung vollständig in den Leuchtengrundkörper eingefahren sein. Durch die nicht vergrößerte Außenkontur kann die Leuchte auch ohne großen Aufwand in einem Mittelteil eines bereits bestehenden Lichtbandes eingesetzt werden, sodass die Leuchte dann bündig mit benachbarten Leuchten angeordnet ist. Dies wäre nicht möglich, wenn der Verbinder bereits während des Einbaus über die Außenkontur der Leuchte übersteht. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte ist somit mit geringem Installationsaufwand auch der Austausch einer Leuchte in einem Lichtband möglich, ohne große Teile des Lichtbands zu demontieren, wie später noch ausgeführt wird.In particular, the connector cannot enlarge the outer contour of the lamp in the retracted position and/or can be fully retracted into the lamp body in the retracted position. Due to the unenlarged outer contour, the luminaire can also be used without great effort in a central part of an existing light strip, so that the luminaire is then arranged flush with neighboring luminaires. This would not be possible if the connector protruded beyond the outer contour of the light during installation. With the light according to the invention, it is also possible to replace a light in a light band with little installation effort, without dismantling large parts of the light band, as will be explained later.

Die Leuchte ist bevorzugt eine Langfeldleuchte. Die Leuchte definiert durch ihre Länge eine Längsrichtung. Die Bewegung des Handhabungselements erfolgt bevorzugt hauptsächlich oder ausschließlich entlang dieser Längsrichtung. Auch der Verbinder bewegt sich zwischen der zurückgezogenen und der ausgefahrenen Stellung bevorzugt in der Längsrichtung. Schließlich kann auch das Gegenstück derart angeordnet sein, dass ein Einführen des Verbinders nur in der Längsrichtung möglich ist. Das Gegenstück ist bevorzugt über eine Gegenstück-Aussparung in dem Leuchtengrundkörper zugänglich. Insbesondere ist das Gegenstück an einer Innenwand des Leuchtengrundkörpers angebracht.The lamp is preferably a linear lamp. The lamp defines a longitudinal direction through its length. The handling element is preferably moved mainly or exclusively along this longitudinal direction. The connector also preferably moves longitudinally between the retracted and extended positions. Finally, the counterpart can also be arranged in such a way that the connector can only be inserted in the longitudinal direction. The counterpart is preferably accessible via a counterpart recess in the lamp body. In particular, the counterpart is attached to an inner wall of the lamp body.

Die Leuchte kann ein oder mehrere Leuchtmittel umfassen. Bei den Leuchtmitteln kann es sich insbesondere um eine Vielzahl von LEDs handeln. Die LEDs können beispielsweise in einer (geraden) Reihe entlang der Längsrichtung des Leuchtengrundkörpers in dem Leuchtengrundkörper angebracht sein.The lamp can include one or more light sources. The lighting means can in particular be a large number of LEDs. The LEDs can for example, be mounted in a (straight) row along the longitudinal direction of the lamp body in the lamp body.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind der Beschreibung, den Zeichnungen, sowie den abhängigen Ansprüchen zu entnehmen.Advantageous developments of the invention can be found in the description, the drawings and the dependent claims.

Gemäß einer ersten vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist das Handhabungselement außerhalb des Leuchtengrundkörpers angebracht. Durch das außerhalb angebrachte Handhabungselement ist dieses leicht zugänglich, sodass insbesondere eine manuelle Bedienung des Handhabungselements möglich wird, die dann zur Bewegung des Verbinders zwischen der zurückgezogenen und der ausgefahrenen Stellung führt. Das Handhabungselement kann insbesondere werkzeuglos bedient und/oder bewegt werden.According to a first advantageous embodiment, the handling element is attached outside of the main body of the lamp. The handling element attached outside makes it easily accessible, so that in particular a manual operation of the handling element is possible, which then leads to the movement of the connector between the retracted and the extended position. The handling element can in particular be operated and/or moved without tools.

Das Handhabungselement kann auf verschiedene Arten realisiert werden, wobei das Handhabungselement dazu dient, den Verbinder im eingebauten Zustand der Leuchte, das heißt wenn die Leuchte bereits an ihrem Einsatzort montiert ist, zu bewegen.The handling element can be implemented in various ways, with the handling element being used to move the connector when the lamp is installed, ie when the lamp is already installed at its place of use.

Bevorzugt kann die Leuchte eine Durchgangsverdrahtung umfassen, die sich zwischen dem Verbinder und dem Gegenstück der Leuchte erstreckt und Verbinder und Gegenstück elektrisch kontaktiert. Aufgrund der Durchgangsverdrahtung kann mittels des Verbinders und des Gegenstücks nicht nur die Leuchte selbst mit elektrischer Energie versorgt werden, über den Verbinder und das Gegenstück kann dementsprechend auch die elektrische Energie für weitere Leuchten eines Lichtbands übertragen werden. Aus diesem Grund kann die Strombelastbarkeit des Verbinders und/oder des Gegenstücks für einen Strom ausgelegt sein, den mehr als 10, bevorzugt mehr als 50 und besonders bevorzugt mehr als 100 Leuchten gleichzeitig im Betrieb benötigen.The lamp can preferably comprise through-wiring which extends between the connector and the counterpart of the lamp and electrically contacts the connector and counterpart. Because of the through-wiring, not only can the lamp itself be supplied with electrical energy by means of the connector and the counterpart, the electrical energy for other lamps in a light strip can accordingly also be transmitted via the connector and the counterpart. For this reason, the current-carrying capacity of the connector and/or the counterpart can be designed for a current that more than 10, preferably more than 50 and particularly preferably more than 100 lights require simultaneously in operation.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Handhabungselement eine Überwurfmuffe, welche an einer Außenseite des Leuchtengrundkörpers verschiebbar gelagert ist und wobei eine Verschiebung der Überwurfmuffe ein Bewegen des Verbinders bewirkt. Die Überwurfmuffe kann in ihrer Form der Außenkontur der Leuchte bzw. der Außenkontur des Leuchtengrundkörpers angepasst sein. Überdies kann die Überwurfmuffe oder das Handhabungselement Griffmulden oder Erhöhungen zur besseren manuellen Bedienbarkeit umfassen.According to the invention, the handling element comprises a coupling sleeve, which is slidably mounted on an outside of the lamp base body and displacement of the coupling sleeve causes the connector to move. The shape of the coupling sleeve can be adapted to the outer contour of the lamp or the outer contour of the lamp body. In addition, the coupling sleeve or the handling element can include recessed grips or elevations for better manual operability.

Die Überwurfmuffe kann beispielsweise direkt linear verschoben werden, beispielsweise in Längsrichtung der Leuchte. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Verschiebung auch durch ein Drehen der Überwurfmuffe bewirkt oder erleichtert werden. Die Überwurfmuffe kann vollständig umlaufend um den Leuchtengrundkörper ausgebildet sein.The coupling sleeve can, for example, be directly linearly displaced, for example in the longitudinal direction of the lamp. Alternatively or additionally, the displacement can also be effected or facilitated by turning the coupling sleeve. The coupling sleeve can be designed to run all the way around the main body of the lamp.

Insbesondere umfasst die Leuchte genau eine Überwurfmuffe, die in nur einem Endbereich des insbesondere länglichen Leuchtengrundkörpers angeordnet ist. Der Endbereich kann verjüngt ausgebildet sein, sodass die Überwurfmuffe nicht auf die Außenkontur der Leuchte aufträgt und die Außenkontur der Leuchte somit einheitlich ist. Bevorzugt kann die Leuchte auf ihre gesamte Länge eine im Wesentlichen gleiche Höhe und Breite aufweisen.In particular, the lamp comprises precisely one coupling sleeve, which is arranged in only one end region of the lamp body, which is in particular elongated. The end area can be tapered so that the coupling sleeve does not apply to the outer contour of the lamp and the outer contour of the lamp is therefore uniform. The lamp can preferably have essentially the same height and width over its entire length.

Das Handhabungselement bzw. die Überwurfmuffe können somit entlang des Leuchtengrundkörpers verschiebbar sein. An derjenigen Position, an welcher sich das Handhabungselement befindet, wenn der Verbinder in der zurückgezogenen Stellung ist, verlängert das Handhabungselement insbesondere nicht den Leuchtengrundkörper. Diese Position des Handhabungselements kann als zurückgezogene Position bezeichnet werden.The handling element or the coupling sleeve can thus be displaceable along the main body of the lamp. In particular, at the position where the handling member is located when the connector is in the retracted position, the handling member does not extend the lamp body. This position of the handling element can be referred to as the retracted position.

Dadurch, dass das Handhabungselement in der zurückgezogenen Position nicht über den Leuchtengrundkörper übersteht, ist wiederum ein Einbau zwischen zwei bestehenden Leuchten eines Lichtbandes möglich.Due to the fact that the handling element does not protrude beyond the main body of the luminaire in the retracted position, installation between two existing luminaires in a continuous row is possible.

Erfindungsgemäß steht das Handhabungselement nach dem Bewegen des Verbinders in die ausgefahrene Stellung derart über den Leuchtengrundkörper über, dass das Handhabungselement in der Lage ist, eine mechanische Verbindung zwischen der Leuchte und der benachbarten Leuchte herzustellen ("ausgefahrene Position des Handhabungselements"). Durch das Schieben des Handhabungselements bzw. der Überwurfmuffe in Richtung der benachbarten Leuchte wird somit einerseits der Verbinder ausgefahren um die elektrische Verbindung herzustellen. Andererseits steht die Überwurfmuffe in Richtung der benachbarten Leuchte über, sodass es zu einer mechanischen Kopplung der beiden Leuchten durch die Überwurfmuffe kommt.According to the invention, after the connector has been moved into the extended position, the handling element projects beyond the main body of the lamp in such a way that the handling element is able to establish a mechanical connection between the lamp and the adjacent lamp ("extended position of the handling element"). By pushing the handling element or the coupling sleeve in the direction of the adjacent lamp, the connector is thus on the one hand extended in order to establish the electrical connection. On the other hand, the sleeve protrudes in the direction of the neighboring light, so that the two lights are mechanically coupled by the sleeve.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Handhabungselement Dichtelemente, welche zumindest dann eine abgedichtete Verbindung zwischen dem Leuchtengrundkörper und dem Handhabungselement einerseits und/oder zwischen dem Handhabungselement und der benachbarten Leuchte andererseits herstellen, wenn der Verbinder in der ausgefahrenen Stellung ist. Die abgedichtete Verbindung schützt bevorzugt die elektrische Steckverbindung vor beispielsweise Wasser, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und/oder Chemikalien. Die Leuchte kann sich dementsprechend für Feuchträume eignen und als Feuchtraumleuchte ausgebildet sein. Die Leuchte kann z.B. die Schutzart IP 65, IP 66, IP 67, IP 68 oder IP 69 erfüllen. Auch höhere Schutzarten sind möglich. Auch die abgedichtete Verbindung kann eine der vorgenannten Schutzarten erfüllen.According to the invention, the handling element comprises sealing elements which produce a sealed connection between the lamp body and the handling element on the one hand and/or between the handling element and the adjacent lamp on the other hand at least when the connector is in the extended position. The sealed connection preferably protects the electrical plug connection from, for example, water, dust, moisture and/or chemicals. Accordingly, the lamp can be suitable for damp rooms and can be designed as a damp room lamp. The lamp can, for example, meet protection class IP 65, IP 66, IP 67, IP 68 or IP 69. Higher degrees of protection are also possible. The sealed connection can also meet one of the aforementioned types of protection.

Durch die abgedichtete Verbindung bzw. die Dichtelemente des Handhabungselements kann ein abgedichteter Verbindungsraum zwischen zwei benachbarten Leuchten geschaffen werden. In diesem Verbindungsraum liegt bevorzugt die elektrische Steckverbindung. Der Verbindungsraum wird insbesondere begrenzt durch eine erste abgedichtete Verbindung zwischen dem Handhabungselement und der Leuchte und einer zweiten abgedichteten Verbindung zwischen dem Handhabungselement und der benachbarten Leuchte.A sealed connection space can be created between two adjacent lights by the sealed connection or the sealing elements of the handling element. In this connecting space is preferred electrical connector. The connection space is limited in particular by a first sealed connection between the handling element and the lamp and a second sealed connection between the handling element and the adjacent lamp.

Die abgedichtete Verbindung kann beispielsweise über gleitende Dichtungen hergestellt werden, bei welcher zumindest oder genau eine Dichtung dauerhaft an dem Leuchtengrundkörper anliegt. Hierbei kann die abgedichtete Verbindung auch dann bestehen, wenn das Handhabungselement auf dem Leuchtengrundkörper verschoben wird.The sealed connection can be produced, for example, via sliding seals, in which at least or precisely one seal is in permanent contact with the main body of the lamp. In this case, the sealed connection can also exist when the handling element is moved on the main body of the lamp.

Durch die Betätigung des Handhabungselements kann somit mit einer einzigen Bewegung sowohl eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen den benachbarten Leuchten, als auch eine abgedichtete Verbindung geschaffen werden. Durch die wenigen notwendigen Handgriffe wird der Installationsaufwand deutlich reduziert. Zudem werden Fehlerquellen eliminiert, da sowohl die elektrische Verbindung als auch die abgedichtete Verbindung quasi automatisch hergestellt werden.By actuating the handling element, both an electrical connection between the adjacent lights and a sealed connection can be created with a single movement. The installation effort is significantly reduced due to the few necessary steps. In addition, sources of error are eliminated, since both the electrical connection and the sealed connection are made more or less automatically.

Erfindungsgemäß umfassen die Dichtelemente zwei umlaufende Dichtringe. Nach dem Herstellen der abgedichteten Verbindung kann ein Dichtring an der Leuchte und der zweite Dichtring an der benachbarten Leuchte anliegen. Das Handhabungselement kann dann etwa mittig zwischen beiden Leuchten liegen.According to the invention, the sealing elements include two circumferential sealing rings. After the sealed connection has been made, one sealing ring can rest against the lamp and the second sealing ring against the adjacent lamp. The handling element can then be approximately in the middle between the two lights.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann das Handhabungselement bzw. die Überwurfmuffe ein Spannelement aufweisen, beispielsweise einen Spannhebel oder eine Spannschraube. Das Spannelement kann in der ausgefahrenen Stellung des Verbinders bzw. des Handhabungselements betätigt werden, um die Dichtung herzustellen, indem das Handhabungselement gegen den Leuchtengrundkörper gepresst wird. Hierdurch kann gleichzeitig eine Arretierung gegen unbeabsichtigtes Rückschieben des Handhabungselements erfolgen.Alternatively or additionally, the handling element or the coupling sleeve can have a tensioning element, for example a tensioning lever or a tensioning screw. The tensioning element can be actuated in the extended position of the connector or of the handling element in order to produce the seal by pressing the handling element against the main body of the lamp. At the same time, this can be used to prevent the handling element from being pushed back unintentionally.

Allgemein kann die Leuchte auch eine Sicherungseinrichtung gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Betätigen bzw. Verschieben des Handhabungselements umfassen.In general, the lamp can also include a safety device against unintentional actuation or displacement of the handling element.

Der Leuchtengrundkörper kann gemäß einer Ausführungsform ein Außengewinde umfassen, wohingegen die Überwurfmuffe ein mit dem Außengewinde in Eingriff stehendes Innengewinde aufweist, sodass durch eine Drehung der Überwurfmuffe eine Verschiebung derselben bewirkt werden kann. Insbesondere ist auch eine Drehung der Überwurfmuffe mit anschließender Verrastung der Überwurfmuffe möglich (z.B. nach Art eines Bajonettverschlusses).According to one embodiment, the main body of the lamp can comprise an external thread, whereas the coupling sleeve has an internal thread which engages with the external thread, so that by rotating the coupling sleeve a shift of the same can be effected. In particular, it is also possible to rotate the cap sleeve with subsequent latching of the cap sleeve (eg in the manner of a bayonet catch).

Alternativ kann der Leuchtengrundkörper auch eine Führungsnut aufweisen, um ein Verdrehen der Überwurfmuffe zu verhindern.Alternatively, the main body of the lamp can also have a guide groove in order to prevent the coupling sleeve from twisting.

Insbesondere erfolgt im Bereich des Handhabungselements, bevorzugt im Bereich der ausgefahrenen Position des Handhabungselements, keine Abstrahlung von Licht. Insbesondere befinden sich im Bereich des Handhabungselements in der ausgefahrenen Position keine Leuchtmittel.In particular, no light is emitted in the area of the handling element, preferably in the area of the extended position of the handling element. In particular, there are no lamps in the area of the handling element in the extended position.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist das Handhabungselement mittels eines Koppelelements mechanisch mit dem Verbinder verbunden, wobei sich das Koppelelement durch eine, bevorzugt längliche, Aussparung des Leuchtengrundkörpers hindurch erstreckt. Das Koppelelement kann dazu dienen, eine Bewegung des Handhabungselements auf den Verbinder zu übertragen, um auf diese Weise den Verbinder zu bewegen. Das Koppelelement kann beispielsweise gleitend in einer Nut des Handhabungselements geführt sein. Die Nut kann umlaufend um den Leuchtengrundkörper ausgebildet sein. Auf diese Weise kann das Handhabungselement um den Leuchtengrundkörper gedreht werden, wobei die mechanische Verbindung zu dem Koppelelement erhalten bleibt.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the handling element is mechanically connected to the connector by means of a coupling element, with the coupling element extending through a, preferably elongate, recess in the main body of the lamp. The coupling element can serve to transfer a movement of the handling element to the connector in order to move the connector in this way. The coupling element can, for example, be guided in a sliding manner in a groove of the handling element. The groove can be formed circumferentially around the lamp body. In this way, the handling element can be rotated about the main body of the lamp, with the mechanical connection to the coupling element being retained.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform umfasst das Koppelelement einen bewegbaren Schlitten, auf welchem der Verbinder befestigt ist. Der Schlitten kann eine Befestigungsfläche für den Verbinder aufweisen. Der Schlitten kann zudem zwei Befestigungsklipse auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Befestigungsfläche umfassen, wobei die Befestigungsklipse die weiteren Teile des Koppelelements mit dem Schlitten verbinden. Der Schlitten kann beispielsweise auf einer Führungsfläche oder in einer Führungsnut gleiten, um so den Verbinder zwischen der ausgefahrenen und der zurückgezogenen Stellung zu bewegen.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the coupling element comprises a movable carriage on which the connector is attached. The carriage may have a mounting surface for the connector. The carriage can also comprise two fastening clips on opposite sides of the fastening surface, the fastening clips connecting the further parts of the coupling element to the carriage. The carriage can, for example, on a slide in a guide surface or in a guide groove so as to move the connector between the extended and retracted positions.

Die oben genannte längliche Aussparung kann dementsprechend eine Länge aufweisen, die etwa der Weglänge entspricht, die der Verbinder bei seiner Bewegung zwischen der zurückgezogenen und der ausgefahrenen Stellung zurücklegt.Accordingly, the elongate recess referred to above may have a length approximately equal to the distance traveled by the connector in its movement between the retracted and deployed positions.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform umfasst der Leuchtengrundkörper zwei Endstücke, welche gegenüberliegende stirnseitige Enden des Leuchtengrundkörpers bilden. Dabei sind das Gegenstück und der Verbinder in verschiedenen, das heißt gegenüberliegenden, stirnseitigen Enden angeordnet. Bei der Leuchte handelt es sich insbesondere um eine Langfeldleuchte.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the lamp base comprises two end pieces which form opposite front ends of the lamp base. In this case, the counterpart and the connector are arranged in different, ie opposite, front ends. The lamp is in particular a linear lamp.

Bei einer Landfeldleuchte ist die Längserstreckung des Leuchtengrundkörpers deutlich länger als dessen Breite und/oder Höhe.In the case of a country field light, the longitudinal extension of the light main body is significantly longer than its width and/or height.

Anders ausgedrückt ist der Verbinder in einem Ende der Leuchte und das Gegenstück in dem gegenüberliegenden Ende der Leuchte angeordnet. Ganz allgemein gesprochen liegen sich Gegenstück und Verbinder gegenüber, um eine aneinandergereihte Montage mehrerer Leuchten zu ermöglichen.In other words, the connector is located in one end of the lamp and the mating part is located in the opposite end of the lamp. Generally speaking, the counterpart and connector face each other to enable several lights to be installed in a row.

Bevorzugt ist das Gegenstück ortsfest, das heißt gegenüber dem Leuchtengrundkörper nicht bewegbar.The counterpart is preferably stationary, that is to say it cannot be moved in relation to the main body of the lamp.

Weiter bevorzugt kann die von Verbinder und Gegenstück geschaffene Steckverbindung abgedichtet sein, beispielsweise nach der Schutzart IP68 oder einer der vorgenannten Schutzarten.More preferably, the plug-in connection created by the connector and counterpart can be sealed, for example according to protection class IP68 or one of the aforementioned protection classes.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform umfasst der Leuchtengrundkörper einen transluzenten Bereich, in welchem die Leuchte Licht abstrahlt, wobei sich der transluzente Bereich bevorzugt bis zu dem Handhabungselement erstreckt. Weiter bevorzugt erstreckt sich der transluzente Bereich bis zu dem Handhabungselement in seiner ausgefahrenen Stellung. Auf diese Weise werden dunkle Bereiche zwischen zwei Leuchten bzw. zwischen zwei transluzenten Bereichen benachbarter Leuchten minimiert.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the lamp body includes a translucent area in which the lamp emits light, wherein the translucent area preferably extends up to the handling element. More preferably, the translucent area extends up to the handling element in its extended position. In this way, dark areas between two lights or between two translucent areas of adjacent lights are minimized.

Alternativ ist es möglich, dass das Handhabungselement aus einem transluzenten oder transparenten Material geformt ist, sodass auch im Bereich des Handhabungselements eine Lichtemission erfolgt. Das Handhabungselement kann hierzu beispielsweise aus transluzentem Kunststoff gefertigt werden und beispielsweise transparente Dichtungen, z.B. aus Silikon, umfassen. Der transluzente Bereich des Leuchtengrundkörpers kann sich dann bis unter das Handhabungselement erstrecken. Hierdurch kann dann der Eindruck eines nahezu unterbrechungsfreien Lichtbandes geschaffen werden.Alternatively, it is possible for the handling element to be formed from a translucent or transparent material, so that light is also emitted in the area of the handling element. For this purpose, the handling element can be made of translucent plastic, for example, and can include, for example, transparent seals, e.g. made of silicone. The translucent area of the lamp body can then extend below the handling element. This can then create the impression of an almost uninterrupted band of light.

Alternativ kann der Leuchtengrundkörper auch keinen transluzenten Bereich aufweisen. Die Lichtemission der Leuchte kann dann von einem separaten Leuchtmittelgehäuse ausgehen, wobei das Leuchtmittelgehäuse insbesondere am Leuchtengrundkörper befestigt ist.Alternatively, the main body of the lamp can also have no translucent area. The light emission of the lamp can then emanate from a separate lamp housing, with the lamp housing being attached in particular to the lamp base.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist der Leuchtengrundkörper einen rechteckigen oder kreisförmigen oder elliptischen Querschnitt auf. Das Handhabungselement kann einen entsprechend angepassten Querschnitt besitzen und dementsprechend ebenfalls rechteckig, kreisförmig oder elliptisch sein. Der Querschnitt des Leuchtengrundkörpers und/oder des Handhabungselements ist bevorzugt über deren jeweilige Länge annähernd gleich.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the lamp body has a rectangular or circular or elliptical cross section. The handling element can have a correspondingly adapted cross section and accordingly also be rectangular, circular or elliptical. The cross section of the lamp body and/or the handling element is preferably approximately the same over their respective length.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein System umfassend zumindest zwei Leuchten der vorstehend erläuterten Art. Bei dem System stellt der Verbinder einer ersten Leuchte eine elektrische Verbindung mit dem Gegenstück einer zweiten Leuchte her, wobei bevorzugt das Handhabungselement der ersten Leuchte mechanisch mit der ersten und zweiten Leuchte verbunden ist (oder zumindest an beiden Leuchten anliegt), wenn die elektrische Verbindung hergestellt ist. Das Handhabungselement dichtet bevorzugt gegenüber dem Leuchtengrundkörper der ersten und zweiten Leuchte ab.The invention further relates to a system comprising at least two lamps of the type explained above. In the system, the connector of a first lamp provides an electrical connection with the counterpart of a second lamp ago, wherein preferably the handling element of the first lamp is mechanically connected to the first and second lamp (or at least rests against both lamps) when the electrical connection is made. The handling element preferably seals off from the lamp base body of the first and second lamp.

Das System kann auch mehr als zwei Leuchten umfassen, beispielsweise mehr als 10, mehr als 20 oder mehr als 100 Leuchten. Jeweils der Verbinder einer Leuchte ist dann elektrisch mit dem Gegenstück der nächsten Leuchte verbunden. Auch das Handhabungselement einer Leuchte stellt dann jeweils auch mechanisch eine abgedichtete Verbindung zwischen der Leuchte und der nächsten Leuchte her. Auf diese Weise wird ein Lichtband geschaffen. Die Leuchten eines Lichtbandes sind bevorzugt jeweils baugleich ausgeführt.The system can also include more than two lights, for example more than 10, more than 20 or more than 100 lights. The connector of one lamp is then electrically connected to the counterpart of the next lamp. The handling element of a lamp then also creates a mechanically sealed connection between the lamp and the next lamp. In this way a light band is created. The luminaires of a light band are preferably each designed to be structurally identical.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zur Montage einer Leuchte der voranstehend erläuterten Art in einem Lichtband, bei welchem

  • die Leuchte benachbart zu einer weiteren Leuchte befestigt wird,
  • das Handhabungselement betätigt wird, um den Verbinder der Leuchte von der zurückgezogenen Stellung in die ausgefahrene Stellung zu bewegen, wodurch der Verbinder das Gegenstück der weiteren Leuchte kontaktiert und eine elektrische Verbindung herstellt.
The invention also relates to a method for mounting a lamp of the type described above in a light strip, in which
  • the lamp is mounted adjacent to another lamp,
  • the handling element is actuated to move the connector of the lamp from the retracted position to the extended position, whereby the connector contacts the counterpart of the further lamp and establishes an electrical connection.

Wie vorstehend bereits erläutert, wird der Aufwand zur Schaffung der elektrischen Energieversorgung durch die wenigen notwendigen Handgriffe zum Ausfahren des Verbinders drastisch reduziert.As already explained above, the cost of creating the electrical energy supply is drastically reduced by the few manipulations required to extend the connector.

Insbesondere ist es auch möglich, die Leuchte zwischen zwei benachbarte Leuchten zu montieren. Die beiden stirnseitigen Enden der Leuchte liegen dann angrenzend oder benachbart zu einem stirnseitigen Ende jeweils einer der benachbarten Leuchten. Durch Betätigung des Handhabungselements der neu eingesetzten Leuchte wird dann die elektrische Verbindung mit der ersten benachbarten Leuchte geschaffen. Durch Betätigung des Handhabungselements der zweiten benachbarten Leuchte fährt der Verbinder der zweiten benachbarten Leuchte in das Gegenstück der neu eingesetzten Leuchte ein, wodurch auch hier die elektrische Verbindung geschaffen wird, sodass für das Lichtband eine durchgehende elektrische Energieversorgung besteht.In particular, it is also possible to mount the lamp between two adjacent lamps. The two front ends of the lamp then lie adjacent to or adjacent to a front end of one of the adjacent lamps. By operating the handling element of the newly deployed Light is then created the electrical connection with the first adjacent light. By actuating the handling element of the second adjacent light, the connector of the second adjacent light moves into the counterpart of the newly inserted light, whereby the electrical connection is also created here, so that there is a continuous electrical power supply for the light strip.

Die hierin beschriebene Leuchte bietet nicht nur Vorteile beim Einsetzen einer neuen Leuchte in ein Lichtband oder beim Aufbau eines neuen Lichtbandes. Auch beim Ausbau oder beim Austausch einer Leuchte eines bereits bestehenden Lichtbandes bestehen Vorteile.The luminaire described herein not only offers advantages when inserting a new luminaire into a light line or when constructing a new light line. There are also advantages when removing or replacing a luminaire in an existing continuous row system.

Dementsprechend umfasst die Erfindung auch ein Verfahren zur Demontage, bei welchem die Handhabungselemente zweier benachbarter Leuchten eines Lichtbandes betätigt werden, um jeweils den Verbinder in die zurückgezogene Stellung zu bewegen. Zumindest eine der Leuchten ist dann nicht mehr mittels der elektrischen Steckverbindungen und bevorzugt auch nicht mehr mittels der mechanischen Verbindungen durch die Handhabungselemente mit den benachbarten Leuchten verbunden. Diese Leuchte kann dann aus dem Lichtband ausgebaut werden, ohne dass ein großer Aufwand zur Demontage weiterer Teile des Lichtbands anfällt.Accordingly, the invention also includes a method for dismantling, in which the handling elements of two adjacent lights in a light strip are actuated in order to move the connector into the retracted position. At least one of the lamps is then no longer connected to the adjacent lamps by means of the electrical plug connections and preferably also no longer by means of the mechanical connections through the handling elements. This light can then be removed from the light strip without a great deal of effort being required to dismantle other parts of the light strip.

Die zu der erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte vorgebrachten Erläuterungen gelten für das erfindungsgemäße System und die erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren entsprechend, dies gilt insbesondere hinsichtlich Vorteilen und bevorzugten Ausführungsformen.The explanations provided for the lamp according to the invention apply correspondingly to the system according to the invention and the method according to the invention; this applies in particular with regard to advantages and preferred embodiments.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung rein beispielhaft unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Langfeldleuchte in schematischer Schnittansicht;
Fig. 2
ein Lichtband mit mehreren Landfeldleuchten in schematischer Schnittansicht;
Fig. 3
das Lichtband von Fig. 2 in einer schematischen Außenansicht;
Fig. 4 und Fig. 5
jeweils eine Querschnittsansicht eines Leuchtengrundkörpers mit aufgeschobenem Handhabungselement;
Fig. 6
eine Draufsicht auf eine Aussparung in dem Leuchtengrundkörper;
Fig. 7
eine schematische Ansicht eines Handhabungselements; und
Fig. 8
einen Schlitten mit darauf befestigtem Stecker.
The invention is described below purely by way of example with reference to the drawings. Show it:
1
a fluorescent lamp in a schematic sectional view;
2
a light band with several country field lights in a schematic sectional view;
3
the light band of 2 in a schematic exterior view;
4 and 5
each a cross-sectional view of a lamp body with deferred handling element;
6
a plan view of a recess in the lamp body;
Figure 7
a schematic view of a handling element; and
8
a carriage with a plug attached to it.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Leuchte 10, die im Beispiel der Fig. 1 als Langfeldleuchte ausgebildet ist. Die Leuchte 10 umfasst einen Leuchtengrundkörper 12, welcher ein Vorschaltgerät 14 beherbergt. Das Vorschaltgerät 14 wandelt elektrische Energie des Stromnetzes derart um, dass LED-Leuchtmittel 16 mit dem Vorschaltgerät 14 betrieben werden können. 1 shows a lamp 10 in the example of 1 is designed as a linear light. The lamp 10 comprises a lamp body 12 which accommodates a ballast 14 . The ballast 14 converts electrical energy from the power grid in such a way that LED lighting means 16 can be operated with the ballast 14 .

Die LED-Leuchtmittel 16 emittieren Licht 18 durch einen transluzenten Bereich 20 des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12.The LED lamps 16 emit light 18 through a translucent area 20 of the lamp body 12.

In dem Leuchtengrundkörper ist ein Verbinder in Form eines Steckers 22 verschieblich angeordnet. Überdies umfasst der Leuchtengrundkörper 12 ein fest mit dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12 verbundenes Gegenstück in Form einer Buchse 24. Der Stecker 22 und die Buchse 24 sind mittels einer Verkabelung 26 mit dem Vorschaltgerät 14 elektrisch verbunden. Die Verkabelung 26 umfasst auch eine Durchgangsverdrahtung zwischen dem Stecker 22 und der Buchse 24.A connector in the form of a plug 22 is displaceably arranged in the lamp body. Moreover, the lamp body 12 includes a fixed with counterpart in the form of a socket 24 connected to the luminaire body 12 . The plug 22 and the socket 24 are electrically connected to the ballast 14 by means of cabling 26 . Wiring 26 also includes through-wiring between plug 22 and jack 24.

In einem Endbereich des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12, in welchem der Stecker 22 angeordnet ist, ist ein Handhabungselement in Form einer Überwurfmuffe 28 umlaufend um den Leuchtengrundkörper 12 an der Außenseite des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12 angebracht. Die Überwurfmuffe 28 ist entlang der Längsrichtung des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12 auf dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12 verschiebbar, wie dies durch einen Pfeil P angedeutet wird.In an end region of the lamp body 12 in which the plug 22 is arranged, a handling element in the form of a coupling sleeve 28 is mounted circumferentially around the lamp body 12 on the outside of the lamp body 12 . The coupling sleeve 28 can be displaced along the longitudinal direction of the lamp body 12 on the lamp body 12, as indicated by an arrow P.

Die Überwurfmuffe 28 kann derart verschoben werden, dass die Überwurfmuffe 28 über die Außenkontur des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12 hinausragt, wie in Fig. 1 durch gepunktete Linien angedeutet ist. Die Überwurfmuffe 28 stellt eine abgedichtete Verbindung zum Leuchtengrundkörper 12 her. Zu diesem Zweck umfasst die Überwurfmuffe 28 zwei Dichtringe 30.The coupling sleeve 28 can be moved in such a way that the coupling sleeve 28 protrudes beyond the outer contour of the lamp body 12, as shown in 1 is indicated by dotted lines. The coupling sleeve 28 creates a sealed connection to the main body 12 of the lamp. For this purpose, the union sleeve 28 comprises two sealing rings 30.

Die Überwurfmuffe 28 ist mittels eines Koppelelements 32 mit dem Stecker 22 derart verbunden, dass eine Verschiebung der Überwurfmuffe 28 zu einer entsprechenden Verschiebung bzw. Bewegung des Steckers 22 führt. Der Stecker 22 kann durch die Überwurfmuffe 28 somit von einer zurückgezogenen Stellung, die in der Figur mit durchgezogenen Linien gezeigt ist, in eine ausgefahrene Stellung überführt werden. Die ausgefahrene Stellung ist in der Fig. 1 gepunktet angedeutet. In der ausgefahrenen Stellung ragt der Stecker 22 aus dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12 hervor und kann dementsprechend in eine Buchse 24 einer benachbart angeordneten Leuchte 10 eingeführt werden, wie später noch genauer dargestellt. Es versteht sich, dass Stecker 22 und Buchse 24 auch vertauscht angeordnet sein können, d.h. dass die Buchse 24 bewegt wird, wohingegen der Stecker 22 fest montiert ist.The union sleeve 28 is connected to the plug 22 by means of a coupling element 32 in such a way that displacement of the union sleeve 28 leads to a corresponding displacement or movement of the plug 22 . The plug 22 can thus be transferred from a retracted position, shown in solid lines in the figure, to an extended position by means of the cap sleeve 28 . The extended position is in the 1 indicated by dots. In the extended position, the plug 22 protrudes from the lamp body 12 and can accordingly be inserted into a socket 24 of an adjacent lamp 10, as will be explained later in more detail. It goes without saying that the plug 22 and socket 24 can also be reversed, ie the socket 24 is moved while the plug 22 is fixed.

Fig. 2 zeigt drei Leuchten 10, welche jeweils an ihren Stirnseiten benachbart zueinander angeordnet sind, um ein Lichtband 34 zu bilden. Wie Fig. 2 zu entnehmen ist, sind die Stecker 22 jeweils in der ausgefahrenen Stellung und greifen in die Buchse 24 der jeweils nächsten Leuchte 10 ein. Durch den Eingriff der Stecker 22 in die Buchsen 24 wird jeweils eine elektrische Steckverbindung 36 verwirklicht. 2 shows three lights 10 which are arranged adjacent to one another at their end faces in order to form a light band 34 . As 2 it can be seen that the plugs 22 are each in the extended position and engage in the socket 24 of the next lamp 10 in each case. By engaging the plug 22 in the sockets 24, an electrical plug connection 36 is realized in each case.

Um die Stecker 22 in die ausgefahrene Stellung zu bewegen, wurden jeweils die Überwurfmuffen 28 von einer Leuchte 10 teilweise auf die nächste Leuchte 10 aufgeschoben, sodass jeweils ein Dichtring 30 an einer ersten Leuchte 10 und ein zweiter Dichtring 30 an einer zweiten Leuchte 10 anliegt. Auf diese Weise wird ein abgedichteter Bereich 38 zwischen den Leuchten 10 geschaffen. Die elektrische Steckverbindung 36 ist damit gegen schädliche Umwelteinflüsse geschützt.In order to move the plug 22 into the extended position, the coupling sleeves 28 from one lamp 10 were partially pushed onto the next lamp 10, so that a sealing ring 30 rests on a first lamp 10 and a second sealing ring 30 rests on a second lamp 10. In this way, a sealed area 38 between the lamps 10 is created. The electrical plug connection 36 is thus protected against harmful environmental influences.

Fig. 3 zeigt das Lichtband 34 in einer Außenansicht. Es ist zu erkennen, dass die Überwurfmuffen 28 jeweils die Enden der Leuchtengrundkörper 12 bedecken und verbinden, sodass eine durchgehende Lichtband-Struktur entsteht. 3 shows the light band 34 in an external view. It can be seen that the coupling sleeves 28 each cover and connect the ends of the lamp bases 12, so that a continuous light band structure is created.

Fig. 4 zeigt den Leuchtengrundkörper 12, welcher im Beispiel der Fig. 4 einen kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweist. Der Leuchtengrundkörper 12 ist vollständig umlaufend von der Überwurfmuffe 28 umgeben, wobei der Dichtring 30 ebenfalls vollständig umlaufend eine Verbindung zwischen dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12 und der Überwurfmuffe 28 herstellt. Fig. 5 zeigt denselben Sachverhalt wie Fig. 4 mit dem Unterschied, dass der Leuchtengrundkörper 12 dort einen rechteckigen Querschnitt aufweist. Dementsprechend ist bei Fig. 5 auch der Querschnitt der Überwurfmuffe 28 rechteckig. 4 shows the lamp body 12, which in the example of 4 has a circular cross section. The lamp base body 12 is completely surrounded by the union sleeve 28 , the sealing ring 30 likewise completely surrounding a connection between the lamp body 12 and the union sleeve 28 . figure 5 shows the same facts as 4 with the difference that the lamp body 12 has a rectangular cross section there. Accordingly, at figure 5 the cross section of the union sleeve 28 is also rectangular.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine längliche Aussparung 40 in dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12. Durch die längliche Aussparung 40 verläuft das Koppelelement 32 hindurch. Die längliche Aussparung 40 ist derart im Endbereich des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12 angeordnet, dass die längliche Aussparung 40 immer oder zumindest bei ausgefahrenem Stecker durch die Überwurfmuffe 28 verdeckt wird und/oder in dem abgedichteten Bereich 38 liegt. Ein Eindringen beispielsweise von Feuchtigkeit in das Innere des Leuchtengrundkörpers 12 durch die längliche Aussparung 40 wird auf diese Weise verhindert. 6 shows an elongated recess 40 in the lamp body 12. The coupling element 32 runs through the elongated recess 40. FIG. The elongated recess 40 is arranged in the end area of the lamp body 12 in such a way that the elongate recess 40 is always, or at least when the plug is extended, covered by the coupling sleeve 28 and/or lies in the sealed area 38. Penetration of moisture, for example, into the interior of the lamp base body 12 through the elongated recess 40 is prevented in this way.

Fig. 7 zeigt die Überwurfmuffe 28 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht. Wie bereits erwähnt umfasst die Überwurfmuffe 28 zwei Dichtringe 30. Die Dichtringe 30 sind jeweils im Bereich der gegenüberliegenden Enden der Überwurfmuffe 28 angeordnet. Zwischen den Dichtringen 30 weist die Überwurfmuffe 28 eine umlaufende Nut 42 auf. In der umlaufenden Nut 42 ist das Koppelelement 32 gelagert, sodass das Koppelelement 32 einer Drehung der Überwurfmuffe 28 um den Leuchtengrundkörper 12 herum nicht entgegensteht. 7 shows the coupling sleeve 28 in a schematic side view. As already mentioned, the union sleeve 28 comprises two sealing rings 30. The sealing rings 30 are each arranged in the region of the opposite ends of the union sleeve 28. The union sleeve 28 has a circumferential groove 42 between the sealing rings 30 . The coupling element 32 is mounted in the circumferential groove 42 so that the coupling element 32 does not prevent the coupling sleeve 28 from rotating about the lamp base body 12 .

Fig. 8 zeigt schließlich einen Schlitten 44, welcher Teil des Koppelelements 32 ist. Der Schlitten 44 umfasst zwei Klipse in Form von Befestigungsarmen 46, welche mit weiteren Teilen des Koppelelements 32 verbunden sind. Auf dem Schlitten 44 ist der Stecker 22 befestigt, wobei über den Schlitten 44 Steckerkontakte 48 hinausragen. Die Steckerkontakte 48 stellen dann in der Buchse 24 die elektrische Steckverbindung 36 her. 8 finally shows a carriage 44 which is part of the coupling element 32 . The carriage 44 includes two clips in the form of fastening arms 46 which are connected to other parts of the coupling element 32 . The connector 22 is fastened to the carriage 44 , with connector contacts 48 protruding beyond the carriage 44 . The plug contacts 48 then produce the electrical plug connection 36 in the socket 24 .

Beim Einsatz der Leuchte 10 wird die Leuchte 10 und damit deren Leuchtengrundkörper 12 benachbart zu weiteren Leuchten 10 z.B. an einer Decke befestigt. Um nun eine elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen den Leuchten 10 zu schaffen, muss jeweils nur die Überwurfmuffe 28 einer Leuchte 10 in Richtung der nächstliegenden benachbarten Leuchte 10 geschoben werden. Hierdurch wird der Stecker 22 aus dem Leuchtengrundkörper 12 ausgefahren und in die Buchse 24 eingeschoben, wodurch die elektrische Kontaktierung realisiert wird. Durch die Bewegung der Überwurfmuffe 28 wird mit ein und derselben Bewegung außerdem eine Abdichtung zwischen den beiden derart verbundenen Leuchten 10 geschaffen. Mit wenigen Handgriffen kann somit die Installation der Leuchte 10 abgeschlossen werden.When the lamp 10 is used, the lamp 10 and thus its lamp body 12 are fastened adjacent to other lamps 10, for example on a ceiling. In order to create an electrical contact between the lamps 10, only the coupling sleeve 28 of a lamp 10 has to be pushed in the direction of the closest neighboring lamp 10. As a result, the plug 22 is extended from the lamp body 12 and pushed into the socket 24, whereby the electrical contact is realized. The movement of the coupling sleeve 28 also creates a seal between the two lights 10 connected in this way with one and the same movement. The installation of the lamp 10 can thus be completed in a few simple steps.

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

1010
Leuchtelamp
1212
LeuchtengrundkörperLuminaire body
1414
Vorschaltgerätballast
1616
LED-LeuchtmittelLED bulbs
1818
Lichtlight
2020
transluzenter Bereichtranslucent area
2222
Steckerplug
2424
BuchseRifle
2626
Verkabelungcabling
2828
Überwurfmuffeunion sleeve
3030
Dichtringsealing ring
3232
Koppelelementcoupling element
3434
Lichtbandlight band
3636
elektrische Steckverbindungelectrical connector
3838
abgedichteter Bereichsealed area
4040
längliche Aussparungelongated recess
4242
Umlaufende NutCircumferential groove
4444
SchlittenSleds
4646
Befestigungsarmmounting arm
4848
Steckerkontaktplug contact
PP
Pfeil in LängsrichtungLongitudinal arrow

Claims (9)

  1. A luminaire (10), in particular a linear luminaire, comprising
    a luminaire base body (12) which accommodates electrical components (14, 26) of the luminaire (10),
    wherein the luminaire base body (12) comprises a connector (22), for example a plug, wherein the connector (22) is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the connector (22) projects from the luminaire base body (12) in the extended position, wherein the luminaire (10) comprises a handling element (28) by which the connector (22) is movable between the retracted position and the extended position, and the luminaire base body (12) has a counter-piece (24), for example a socket, which is configured to establish an electrical plug-in connection (36) with a further connector (22) of a further luminaire (10) arranged in an adjacent manner, said further connector (22) corresponding to the aforementioned connector (22), wherein the handling element (28), after moving the connector (22) into the extended position, projects over the luminaire base body (12) such that the handling element (28) is able to establish a mechanical connection between the luminaire (10) and the adjacent luminaire (10),
    characterized in that
    the handling element (28) comprises a retainer sleeve which is displaceably supported at an outer side of the luminaire base body (12) along the longitudinal direction of the luminaire base body (12), with the retainer sleeve being attached running around the luminaire base body (12) at the outer side of the luminaire base body (12) and with a displacement of the retainer sleeve causing a movement of the connector (22),
    wherein the retainer sleeve is displaceable such that the retainer sleeve projects beyond the outer contour of the luminaire base body (12),
    wherein the handling element (28) comprises sealing elements (30) which establish a sealed connection between the luminaire base body (12) and the handling element (28), on the one hand, and/or between the handling element (28) and the adjacent luminaire (10), on the other hand, at least when the connector (22) is in the extended position, wherein the retainer sleeve comprises two sealing rings, wherein, after the sealed connection has been established, one sealing ring contacts the luminaire (10) and the second sealing ring contacts the adjacent luminaire (10).
  2. A luminaire (10) in accordance with claim 1,
    wherein the handling element (28) is attached outside the luminaire base body (12).
  3. A luminaire (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the handling element (28) is mechanically connected to the connector (22) by means of a coupling element (32), wherein the coupling element (32) extends through an elongate recess (40) of the luminaire base body (12).
  4. A luminaire (10) in accordance with claim 3,
    wherein the coupling element (32) comprises a movable slide (44) to which the connector (22) is fastened.
  5. A luminaire (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the luminaire base body (12) comprises two end pieces which form oppositely disposed end-face ends of the luminaire base body (12), wherein the counter-piece (24) and the connector (22) are arranged in different end-face ends.
  6. A luminaire (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the luminaire base body (12) has a translucent region (20) in which the luminaire (10) irradiates light (18), wherein the translucent region (20) preferably extends up to the handling element (28).
  7. A luminaire (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the luminaire base body (12) has a rectangular or circular or elliptical cross-section.
  8. A system comprising at least two luminaires (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein
    the connector (22) of a first luminaire (10) establishes an electrical connection with the counter-piece (24) of a second luminaire (10), wherein the handling element (28) of the first luminaire (10) is mechanically connected to the first and second luminaires (10).
  9. A method of assembling a luminaire (10) in accordance with any one of the claims 1 to 7 in a light strip (34), in which
    - the luminaire (10) is fastened adjacent to a further luminaire (10),
    - the handling element (28) is actuated to move the connector (22) of the luminaire (10) from the retracted position into the extended position, whereby the connector (22) contacts the counter-piece (24) of the further luminaire (10) and establishes an electrical connection.
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