EP4695552A1

EP4695552A1 - Power track connector module

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Publication number: EP4695552A1
Application number: EP24716188.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Leendert Teunis Rozendaal; Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis; Marcellinus Petrus Carolus Michael Krijn; Oliver Francis BURKE
Original assignee: Signify Holding BV
Current assignee: Signify Holding BV
Priority date: 2023-04-13
Filing date: 2024-04-04
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Also published as: WO2024213466A1

Abstract

The invention provides a system (10) comprising (a) a power track assembly (100), (b) a support structure (30), and (c) an electrical device (40); wherein: the power track assembly (100) comprises a power track (110), a support module (130), and a connector module (140), wherein: the power track (110) comprises an outer wall (150), wherein the outer wall is configured to enclose at least part of the support module (130) and at least part of the connector module (140), and wherein the support module (130) and the connector module (140) are configured to extend through the outer wall (150); the support module (130) comprises a mounting section (131) and a support section (132), wherein the mounting section (131) is configured to be connected to the power track (110), and wherein the support section (132) and the support structure (30) are configured to support the electrical device (40) in a level configuration between the power track (110) and the support structure (30); the connector module (140) is configured to electrically connect the power track (110) to the electrical device (40).

Description

Power track connector module

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a system comprising a power track assembly. The invention further relates to a kit of parts for assembling the system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Power track assemblies are known in the art. For instance, US2016033098A1 describes a lighting system comprising a track having a first and a second rail, mutually extending equidistantly. Said first and second rail comprise a first respectively a second electrically conductive strip, mutually electrically isolated. A lighting module comprising a first and second electrical contact, which lighting module in mounted position rests by gravitational force on the first and second rail. When mounted the first and second electrical contact are in electrical contact with a respective one of the first and second electrically conductive strip. The lighting module is dismountable from the track by a single displacement of the lighting module in a direction against the direction of the gravitational force.

Both US7575332B2 and US20060285364A1 disclose a removable flat-panel lamp and fixture.

US20160018092A1 discloses a lighting system, a track and a lighting module therefore.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Conventional drop ceilings may allow for relatively little design freedom, and may make a space feel smaller. In addition, closed system ceilings may have become outdated, and over the last decades, people may have increasingly appreciated the industrial appearance of a building infrastructure.

Therefore, there may be a trend towards semi-open ceiling structures, such as open 2D grid structures. Due to the needs for flexibility, having power tracks as part of such semi-open structures may be very interesting because they enable flexible placement of lights, sensors, and other devices. Besides the popularity of semi-open ceiling structures, luminous panels may also be growing in popularity due to the fact that they can bring pleasant, glare-free general illumination to an area.

However, mounting electrical devices, such as luminous panels, onto or inbetween power tracks may remain challenging. In particular, traditional power tracks may be intended and used to mount devices hanging from them, and may not directly facilitate mounting electrical devices from its side.

Further, traditional power tracks may be connected to one another only at their ends with dedicated connector blocks, which may limit the flexibility in arranging and in adjusting a power track assembly. In particular, the options for making a grid (or other 2D structure) may be limited by the available lengths of the power tracks - they might be available only in certain fixed lengths or may need to be cut to size.

Hence, it is an aspect of the invention to provide an alternative system comprising a power track assembly, which preferably further at least partly obviates one or more of above-described drawbacks. The present invention may have as object to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.

According to a first aspect, the invention provides a system comprising (a) a power track assembly, (b) a support structure, and (c) an electrical device. In embodiments, the power track assembly may comprise one or more of a power track, a support module, and a connector module, especially the power track, the support module, and the connector module. The power track may further comprise an outer wall, especially wherein the outer wall is configured to enclose at least part of the support module and at least part of the connector module. In further embodiments, the support module and the connector module may be configured to extend through the outer wall, especially through one or more openings in the outer wall. In particular, the support module may comprise a mounting section and a support section, especially wherein the mounting section is configured to be connected to the power track. Further, in embodiments, the support section and the support structure may be configured to (mechanically) support (at least part ol) the electrical device, especially in an (essentially) level configuration between the power track and the support structure. In further embodiments, the connector module may be configured to electrically connect the power track to the electrical device. Hence, in specific embodiments, the invention may provide a system comprising (a) a power track assembly, (b) a support structure, and (c) an electrical device, wherein the power track assembly comprises a power track, a support module, and a connector module, wherein the power track comprises an outer wall, wherein the outer wall is configured to enclose at least part of the support module and at least part of the connector module, and wherein the support module and the connector module are configured to extend through the outer wall, and wherein the support module comprises a mounting section and a support section, wherein the mounting section is configured to be connected to the power track, and wherein the support section and the support structure are configured to support the electrical device in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure, wherein the connector module is configured to electrically connect the power track to the electrical device.

The system of the invention may especially provide the benefit that an electrical device, such as a lighting device, can be supported and powered at the side of a power track. The electrical device being supported and powered can, for instance, be a linear device such as another power track or a linear lighting device or it could be a planar device such as a lighting panel (e.g. a LED panel or display panel). Further, the power track assembly may be able to support and power a device at one or two sides of the power track. The support module can be shaped such that the bottom of the power track and the bottom of the supported electrical device(s) are essentially in the same plane. In embodiments, the system may facilitate supporting an electrical device in-between two (parallel) power tracks.

The invention may especially provide a "connect-and-support" module (or “power track connector”; also see below) configured to be inserted into the power track, and mounted to serve as a standard for e.g. spots mounted to a power track. The module could be one fixed module (insert the entire module and connect to the power connections like a standard module inserted into the track), or a module where the part which supports the device (electrically and/or mechanically) is moveable between insertion and support configurations, such as by rotation.

The invention may further facilitate creating a 2D structure with power tracks (e.g. a grid), providing more freedom than traditional power track structures. In particular, the connect-and-support module described above can be used to connect a power track to the side of an existing power track at any point of that power track.

Hence, the invention may provide a system comprising one or more of a power track assembly, a support structure, and an electrical device, especially at least the power track assembly. In embodiments, the system may comprise the power track assembly, the support structure, and the electrical device. The power track assembly may comprise one or more of a power track, a support module, and a connector module. Especially, the power track assembly may comprise the power track and one or more of the support module and the connector module, such as (both) the support module and the connector module.

The power track may have the feature that the support section and the support structure are configured to releasably support the electrical device in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure. This has the advantage that it enables an easy exchange of electrical device without need to exchange support structure. A further advantage is that use is enabled of only a single support structure suitable for supporting a variety of different electrical devices.

In embodiments, the power track assembly may comprise the power track. The term “power track” may herein especially refer to an elongated structure configured to power one or more functionally coupled electrical devices. In particular, the term power track may refer to an elongated (supporting) structure containing an (internally) exposed electrically conductive material, configured to support and/or power electrical devices functionally and/or electronically connected to the electrically conductive material. Power tracks may typically also be used to mechanically mount devices configured to hang from a power track. In particular, a power track may be considered an elongated structure providing a successive or continuous arrangement of electrical sockets. Thereby, the power track may facilitate powering one or more electrical devices along the length of the power track, which may further facilitate flexibly arranging and moving electrical devices along the power track. The power track may during use, for instance, be suspended or may be mounted on a wall or a ceiling, especially on a ceiling.

In particular, the power track may be configured to be attached, especially suspended from, or especially mounted to, an overhead support framework. In embodiments, the overhead support framework may comprise a ceiling. In further embodiments, the overhead support framework may comprise a ceiling grid. In further embodiments, the overhead support framework may comprise a beam, such as a cross-beam. The system, in suspended configuration of the power track, may have the feature that an opening in the outer wall of the power track for insertion of the mounting section of the support module is in a second, bottom face and/or in first, side face of the power track. This has the advantage that detrimental effects on electrical contacts, because of collection of dust/contamination, is reduced. In embodiments, the power track may especially be configured to be suspended, such as from an overhead support framework, especially from a ceiling. Suspended power tracks may be particularly suitable for providing convenient and flexible access to electrical power, for instance in a large (office) room with a relatively high ceiling.

For instance, in embodiments, the power track may be configured to be suspended, especially from an overhead support framework, such as a ceiling, and especially via a support wire. In such embodiments, a distance between the power track and the overhead support framework, especially the ceiling, may be selected from the range of > 5 cm, such as > 20 cm, especially > 50 cm. In further embodiments, the distance between the power track and the overhead support framework may be selected from the range of < 200 cm, such as < 100 cm.

In further embodiments, the power track may be configured to be mounted to an overhead support framework, especially wherein, when mounted, a distance between the power track and the overhead support framework, especially the ceiling, is < 10 cm, such as < 5 cm, especially < 3 cm, such as < 0.5 cm, including (essentially) 0 cm.

The power track may, in embodiments, comprise an outer wall. The outer wall may especially comprise one or more openings. In particular, the one or more openings may be configured for functionally coupling to the support module and/or the connector module. In further embodiments, the one or more openings may be configured for functionally coupling to a second electrical device, such as a second electrical device configured to hang from a power track.

In further embodiments, the outer wall may be configured to enclose at least part of the support module and at least part of the connector module. In particular, the outer wall may define a power track chamber, wherein the power track chamber may be configured to host at least part of the support module and at least part of the connector module.

Especially, the support module may be configured to extend through the outer wall. In particular, the support module may be configured to extend through a (first) opening of the one or more openings of the outer wall.

Similarly, in embodiments, the connector module may be configured to extend through the outer wall. In particular, the connector module may (also) be configured to extend through a (second) opening of the one or more openings of the outer wall.

In further embodiments, the support module and the connector module may be configured to extend through the same opening of the one or more openings. Alternatively, in embodiments, the support module and the connector module may be configured to extend through different openings of the one or more openings.

Hence, especially during use of the system, the support module and the connector module may extend through the outer wall of the power track, especially through one or more openings in the outer wall.

In embodiments, the power track, especially a power track outline, may have a power track shape in a cross-section perpendicular to an axis of elongation of the power track, especially wherein the power track shape is selected from the group comprising a rectangle, a rounded rectangle, and a stadium. The term “power track outline” may especially refer to the smallest convex shape encompassing the outer wall in the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of elongation.

The power track assembly may, in embodiments, comprise the support module. The term “support module” may herein especially refer to a module configured (a) to be connected to the power track, especially via at least partial insertion therein, and (b) to (mechanically) support an electrical device, especially at a first side of the power track (see below).

The support module may especially comprise a mounting section and a support section, especially wherein the mounting section is configured to connect to the power track, and especially wherein the support section is configured to support the electrical device. In particular, the mounting section may (be configured to) be arranged inside of the power track, whereas the support section may (be configured to) be arranged external through the power track, i.e., the mounting section and the support section may essentially be arranged at opposite sides of the outer wall of the power track.

It will be clear to the skilled person that different power tracks are (commercially) available, and that different mounting sections may be suitable for different power tracks. The skilled person will be capable of selecting an appropriate mounting section for a specific power track.

The mounting section may especially be configured (reversibly) switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2. In the first configuration Cl the mounting section may be configured for insertion into the power track and/or for removal from the power track. In the second configuration C2, the mounting section may be configured to connect to the power track. In particular, the mounting section may be configured to be inserted into the power track in the first configuration Cl and to be switched from the first configuration Cl to the second configuration C2 to be (fixedly or slidably) connected to the power track.

Hence, in embodiments, the mounting section may be configured to be connected to the power track. In particular, the mounting section may be configured for mounting the support module into the power track. In embodiments, the mounting section may be configured to be inserted into the power track, especially in a first configuration Cl.

In further embodiments, especially in the second configuration C2, the mounting section may be configured to be fixedly connected to, especially arranged in, the power track, i.e., the mounting section may be configured to be fixed into a place relative to the power track.

Alternatively, in embodiments, especially in the second configuration C2, the mounting section may be configured to be slidably connected to, especially arranged in, the power track, i.e., the mounting section may be configured to be slidable along the power track, especially along an opening of the power track. Such embodiments may facilitate flexibly re-arranging electrical devices along the power track.

In further embodiments, the mounting section may be configured switchable between a fixed second configuration and a slidable second configuration, for instance via a button on the support section. In such embodiments, the mounting section may remain connected to the power track when switching between the fixed second configuration and the slidable second configuration. Such embodiments may facilitate flexibly and fixedly rearranging electrical devices along the power track. It is noted that, in the context of the present invention, “fixed” is to be understood as “temporarily immobilized”.

In particular, in embodiments, the power track may comprise a rail, wherein the mounting section is configured to connect to the rail in a slidable configuration.

The support section may, in embodiments, be configured to (mechanically) support (at least part ol) the electrical device. In particular, the support section may be configured to support the electrical device at the side of the power track, i.e., the power track may comprise a first (side) face, wherein the support section is configured to support the electrical device such that the first (side) face faces the electrical device.

In embodiments, the support section may be configured to underpin (at least part of) the electrical device, i.e., the support structure may be configured to support the electrical device from below. In further embodiments, the support section may be configured to support the electrical device from above. For instance, the electrical device may be configured to hang from or be mounted to the support section.

The first (side) face may especially be configured to be arranged (essentially) perpendicular to a ceiling or a floor. In particular, the first (side) face may be configured to be (essentially) perpendicular to a level plane. For instance, in embodiments, the first face may be arranged at an angle a to the level plane, wherein the angle a is selected from the range of 60-120°, such as from the range of 70-110°, especially form the range of 80-100°, such as from the range of 85-95°. In further embodiments, a may be (about) 90°.

The term “level plane” may herein refer to a (virtual) horizontal plane, especially a spirit level plane.

As described above, in embodiments, the power track may comprise a first (side) face. The first face may especially be configured to face the electrical device.

In further embodiments, the first face may comprise a first face opening, especially wherein the support module is configured to extend through (at least part ol) the first face opening. In further embodiments, the connector module may be configured to extend through the first face opening.

The first face opening may especially be elongated (essentially) parallel to the axis of elongation of the power track, such as extend along at least 30% of a length of the power track (along the axis of elongation), especially along at least 50% of the length, such as along at least 80%.

In further embodiments, the power track may further have a second (bottom) face. The second face may especially be configured to face a floor. In particular, the second face may (essentially) he in a level plane. In embodiments, the second face may have an angle selected from the range of < 30° to a level plane, such as an angle selected from the range of < 15°, especially from the range of < 5°.

In embodiments, the first face and the second face may be adjacent, i.e., the first face and the second face may share an edge. In further embodiments, a further face may be arranged in between the first face and the second face, such as a face arranged at an angle of (about) 45° with the first face and the second face. In embodiments, the first face and the second face may be arranged at an angle selected from the range of 60° - 120°, such as from the range of 70° - 110°, especially form the range of 80° - 100°. In further embodiments, the first face and the second face may be arranged at an angle of (about) 90°. The second face may especially comprise a second face opening. In particular, in embodiments, the support module may be configured to extend through (at least part of) the second opening. In such embodiments, the support section (of the support module) may comprise a (first) protruding part configured to protrude past the first face of the power track. Hence, the support module may be configured to extend through the second face opening and may comprise a (first) protruding part configured to protrude past the first face. The (first) protruding part may especially be configured to be arranged external to the power track. In embodiments, the (first) protruding part may be configured to support the electrical device, especially to underpin the electrical device (see above).

In further embodiments, the connector module may (also) be configured to extend through the second face opening.

In further embodiments, the power track may further have a third (top) face. The third face may especially be configured to face a ceiling. In particular, the third face may (essentially) he in a level plane. In embodiments, the third face may have an angle selected from the range of < 30° to a level plane, such as an angle selected from the range of < 15°, especially from the range of < 5°. The third (top) face may, in embodiments, be arranged oppositely of the second (bottom) face.

In embodiments, the first face and the third face may be adjacent, i.e., the first face and the third face may share an edge. In further embodiments, a further face may be arranged in between the first face and the third face, such as a face arranged at an angle of (about) 45° with the first face and the third face. In embodiments, the first face and the third face may be arranged at an angle selected from the range of 60° - 120°, such as from the range of 70° - 110°, especially form the range of 80° - 100°. In further embodiments, the first face and the third face may be arranged at an angle of (about) 90°.

The third face may especially comprise a third face opening. In particular, in embodiments, the support module may be configured to extend through (at least part ol) the third opening. In such embodiments, the support section (of the support module) may comprise a (third) protruding part configured to protrude past the first face of the power track. Hence, the support module may be configured to extend through the third face opening and may comprise a (third) protruding part configured to protrude past the first face. The (third) protruding part may especially be configured to be arranged external to the power track. The (third) protruding part may especially be configured to support the electrical device. In embodiments, the (third) protruding part may be configured to support the electrical device from above, such as wherein the electrical device is configured to hang from the (third) protruding part (see above).

In further embodiments, the (third) protruding part may be configured to underpin the electrical device. For instance, in such embodiments, the protruding part may have an S-shape.

Hence, the support module may (be configured to) extend through the outer wall by extending through one or more openings in the outer wall, especially through one or more of a first face opening, a second face opening, and a third face opening. Hence, in embodiments, the support module may (be configured to) extend through the first face opening. In further embodiments, the support module may (be configured to) extend through the second face opening. In further embodiments, the support module may (be configured to) extend through the third face opening.

Similarly, in embodiments, the connector module may (be configured to) extend through the outer wall by extending through one or more openings in the outer wall, especially through one or more of a first face opening, a second face opening, and a third face opening. Hence, in embodiments, the connector module may (be configured to) extend through the first face opening. In further embodiments, the connector module may (be configured to) extend through the second face opening. In further embodiments, the connector module may (be configured to) extend through the third face opening.

In embodiments, the support module and the connector module may extend through the same opening (of the one or more openings). In further embodiments, wherein the one or more openings comprise at least two openings, the support module and the connector module may extend through different openings (of the at least two openings). Hence, in embodiments, the support module and the connector module may (be configured to) extend through independently selected openings from the group comprising the first face opening, the second face opening and the third face opening.

As described above, part of the support module may be arranged in the power track and part of the support module may be arranged external to the power track.

Particularly in embodiments wherein the support module extends through the outer wall via a second face opening, or in embodiments wherein the support module extends through the outer wall via a first face opening and the electrical device is arranged at some distance from the power track, e.g., > 0.5 cm, the support module may be visible from below, which may be undesirable, particularly in the context of lighting systems. Hence, in embodiments, (at least part of) the support module, especially (at least part of) the support section, may be transparent. In particular, in embodiments, (at least part ol) the support module, especially (at least part ol) the support section, may comprise a transparent support material.

In further embodiments, the transparent support material may be transmissive for at least 60% of device light (see below), such as for at least 70%, especially for at least 80%, such as for at least 90%.

In embodiments, the support section may be configured to support the electrical device such that the electrical device is in an (essentially) level configuration. For instance, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a (planar) device surface, wherein the device surface is arranged at an angle P to a level plane (or “horizontal plane”), wherein is selected from the range of < 30°, such as from the range of < 15°, especially from the range of < 5°. In further embodiments, P may be (about) 0°.

In particular, in embodiments, the support section and the support structure may be configured to (together) support (at least part of) the electrical device in an (essentially) level configuration, especially between the power track and the support structure.

In further embodiments, the support section may be configured to (singularly) support the electrical device, especially in an (essentially) level configuration. Such embodiments may be particularly suitable for relatively small electrical devices.

The term “support structure” may herein refer to any structure suitable to support the electrical device, especially together with the support section. For instance, in embodiments, the support structure may comprise a second power track.

In further embodiments, the support structure may be configured to be mounted to a ceiling, especially wherein, when mounted, a distance between the support structure and the ceiling is < 10 cm, such as < 5 cm, especially < 3 cm, such as < 0.5 cm, including (essentially) 0 cm.

In further embodiments, the support structure, especially the second power track, may comprise a suspended support structure, especially wherein the support structure is configured to be suspended from a second support wire. In such embodiments, a distance between the support structure and the ceiling may be selected from the range of > 5 cm, such as > 20 cm, especially > 50 cm. In further embodiments, the distance between the support structure and the ceiling may be selected from the range of < 200 cm, such as < 100 cm. In further embodiments, the support structure may comprise one or more of a wall-mounted support structure and a standing support structure, especially a wall-mounted support structure, or especially a standing support structure.

The power track assembly may, in embodiments, comprise the (electrical) connector module. The connector module may be configured to provide an electrical connection between the power track and the electrical device, especially thereby powering the electrical device. Hence, in embodiments, the connector module may be configured to electrically connect the power track to the electrical device.

In particular, in embodiments, the connector module may comprise a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector may especially be configured to electrically connect the connector module to the power track. The second electrical connector may especially be configured to electrically connect the connector module to the electrical device. For instance, in embodiments, the second electrical connector may comprise a power socket. In further embodiments, the second electrical connector may comprise a power plug. In further embodiments, the second electrical connector may comprise one or more electrically conductive contact elements, especially two or more electrically conductive contact elements. The electrically conductive contact elements may especially be configured to electrically connect to the electrical device.

In embodiments, the support module and the connector module may be physically separated, i.e., the support module may be arranged at a first site along the power track and the connector module may be arranged at a second site along the power track, wherein the first site and the second site are spatially separated.

Alternatively, in embodiments, the support module and the connector module may be integrated in a single device. For instance, the connector module may be integrated in the support module, i.e., the support module may comprise a support module body, wherein the connector module is at least partially arranged in the support module body.

In particular, in embodiments, the system, especially the power track assembly, may comprise a power track connector, wherein the power track connector comprises the connector module and the support module. In particular, the power track connector may comprise a power track connector body, wherein the power track connector body comprises the support module and the connector module.

Although a single electrical connection point may typically be sufficient to power an electrical device, a single mechanical support point for the electrical device may result in a (relatively) unstable arrangement. Hence, in embodiments, the support section may have an elongated shape to support the electrical device along a relatively long length. Alternatively or additionally, the power track assembly may comprise a plurality of support modules configured to support the electrical device.

As mentioned above, the support section may have an elongated length. In particular, in embodiments, the power track may have an axis of elongation A, and the support section may have a length L along the axis of elongation A. In further embodiments, the length L may be selected from the range of 5 - 1000 cm, such as from the range of 10 - 500 cm, especially from the range of 30 - 400 cm, such as from the range of 100 - 300 cm. In particular, in embodiments, the power track connector may comprise the support section, wherein the support section has the length L along the axis of elongation A.

Further, as also mentioned above, the power track assembly may comprise a plurality of support modules configured to support the electrical device. Especially, the power track assembly may comprise a plurality of support modules, wherein the plurality of support modules are arranged relative to one another at mutual distances dl independently selected from the range of 5 - 100 cm. In particular, the mutual distances dl may be defined along the axis of elongation A.

In such embodiments, each support section of the plurality of support modules may have a length L along the axis of elongation A independently selected from the range of 1 - 20 cm, such as from the range of 1 - 10 cm, especially from the range of 2 - 6 cm.

For instance, in embodiments, the power track assembly may comprise a connector module and a plurality of support modules. In further embodiments, the power track connector may comprise the connector module and one of the plurality of support modules. In further embodiments, the power track assembly comprises a plurality of power track connectors, wherein each power track connector comprises one support module of the plurality of support modules.

In further embodiments, the power track assembly may comprise a plurality of power track connectors, wherein each power track connector comprises a (respective) support module and a (respective) connector module.

Hence, the power track assembly may comprise both support modules separated from connector modules and one or more support modules integrated with (respective) connector modules (in power track connectors).

As described above, the support module, especially the mounting section, may be configured switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2. Similarly, as the power track connector comprises a support module, the power track connector may be configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2. Hence, in embodiments, the power track connector may be configured switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2, wherein in the first configuration Cl the mounting section is configured for (at least partial) insertion into (and/or removal from) the power track, and wherein in the second configuration C2 the mounting section is connected to the power track, especially fixedly connected, or especially slidably connected.

In particular, the switch of the power track connector from the first configuration Cl to the second configuration C2 may place the (respective) connector module in position to electrically connect the power track to the electrical device. Hence, in embodiments, in the second configuration C2 the connector module may be configured to electrically connect to the power track.

Further, in embodiments, in the first configuration Cl the connector module may be configured to be electrically separated from the power track. Thereby, the connector module may only carry a current once the power track connector is placed in the second configuration C2, which may reduce the risk of unintentionally completing an electric circuit.

It will be clear to the person skilled in the art that a good and stable electrical connection between the power track and the connector module can be provided in various manners. For example, the power track connector, especially the connector module, may comprise a spring loaded connection. As a further example, track electrodes (or their surrounding surface) may be shaped such that a correct power polarity connection is enforced. Alternatively or additionally, a magnetic force can be used to get the contacts into position (e.g. attracting the correct while repelling the wrong polarity).

The power track connector, especially the mounting section, may be configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2 by any mechanism, such as by rotation, by pressure, and/or by retraction/protraction.

Hence, in embodiments, the power track connector, especially the mounting section, may be configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2 through a rotation movement.

In further embodiments, the power track connector, especially the mounting section, may be configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2 through retraction and extension of connector elements.

As mentioned above, the system may comprise a (first) power track assembly comprising a (first) power track, and the support structure may comprise a second power track. In particular, the support structure may comprise a second power track assembly. The second power track assembly may, in embodiments, be essentially identical to the (first) power track assembly.

Hence, in embodiments, the system may comprise two (or more) power track assemblies. Especially, the two (or more) power track assemblies may be considered to (together) support the electrical device.

Generally, an electrical device may be powered through a single power connection. Hence, in embodiments wherein the system comprises two (or more) power track assemblies supporting the electrical device, only one of the two (or more) power track assemblies may be electrically connected to the electrical device. For instance, in embodiments, the second power track assembly may comprise a second power track and a second support module, but may especially be devoid of a (second) connector module.

Hence, in embodiments, the support structure may comprise a second power track assembly, wherein the second power track assembly comprises a second power track and a second support module. Especially, the second support module may comprise a second mounting section and a second support section, wherein the second mounting section is configured to be connected to, especially arranged in, the second power track. Especially, the second mounting section may be fixedly connected to the second power track. Alternatively, the second mounting section may be slidably connected to the second power track. In further embodiments, the second support section may be configured to support at least part of the electrical device.

Alternatively, in embodiments wherein the system comprises two (or more) power track assemblies supporting the electrical device, two (or more) of the two (or more) power track assemblies may be electrically connected to the electrical device. In such embodiments, the second power track assembly may (also) comprise a second connector module. In further embodiments, the second power track assembly may comprise a (second) power track connector comprising the second support module and the second connector module.

In further embodiments, the power track assembly may comprise two or more support modules configured to support the electrical device, and the second power track assembly may comprises two or more second support modules configured to support the electrical device.

Hence, in embodiments, the invention may provide a system comprising two (or more) power track assemblies and an electrical device; wherein each power track assembly of the two (or more) power track assemblies comprises a power track and a support module, wherein the (respective) power track comprises an outer wall, wherein the outer wall is configured to enclose at least part of the (respective) support module, and wherein the (respective) support module is configured to extend through the (respective) outer wall; the support modules (of the two or more power track assemblies) comprise (respective) mounting sections and (respective) support sections, wherein the mounting sections are configured to be connected to the (respective) power tracks, and wherein the support sections are configured to (together) support the electrical device in a level configuration between the power tracks (of the two or more power track assemblies); a first power track assembly of the two (or more) power track assemblies (further) comprises a connector module, wherein the (respective) power track encloses at least part of the connector module, and wherein the connector module is configured to extend through the (respective) outer wall; the connector module is configured to electrically connect the power track to the electrical device. In further embodiments, two (or more) of the power track assemblies may comprise a (respective) connector module.

The system of the invention may be particularly suitable to provide a flexible power track arrangement. In particular, in embodiments, the electrical device may be a third power track. Thereby, a third power track may be arranged (essentially) perpendicular to the (first) power track. Especially, the third power track may be arranged (slidably) at (essentially) any position along the length of the (first) power track.

Hence, in embodiments, the system may comprise a third power track, wherein the third power track is supported by the power track assembly and the support structure, especially wherein the support structure comprises a second power track assembly. Especially, the third power track may be fully supported by the power track assembly and the support structure, i.e., the third power track may be devoid of a direct (support) connection to an overhead support structure, such as a ceiling or a ceiling grid.

The electrical device, especially the third power track, may have a (third) axis of elongation. In particular, the electrical device, such as the third power track, may be elongated in a single dimension. Such electrical devices may herein also be referred to as “linear” electrical devices. Hence, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a linear electrical device.

In further embodiments, the electrical device may have two (perpendicular) axes of elongation. Especially, the electrical device may be elongated in two dimensions (relative to a third dimension). Such electrical devices may herein be referred to as “planar” electrical devices. Hence, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a planar electrical device.

For instance, in further embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a planar lighting device, such as a lighting panel. In further embodiments, the system may comprise a plurality of planar lighting devices supported by (respective) support modules and one or more support structures.

As mentioned above, the support module and the support structure may be configured to support the lighting device in a level configuration. Further, the support module and the support structure may be configured to align (bottom) surfaces of the electrical device and one or more of the power track and (at least part ol) the support structure, such as the power track, or such as the second power track. Hence, the support module may be configured to arrange the electrical device such that the second (bottom) face of the power track and a (bottom) surface of the electrical device he in the same (level) plane.

A level configuration of the electrical device may not only be aesthetically desirable, but may also benefit longevity of the electrical device as force may be more equally spread, and may provide for more predictable and consistent device behavior, such as for lighting devices configured to provide specific lighting distributions.

Hence, the system of the invention may be particularly suitable as a framework in a lighting system. In particular, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a lighting device, especially wherein the lighting device is configured to provide device light. In further embodiments, the system may comprise a plurality of electrical devices comprising a plurality of lighting devices, such as a plurality of planar lighting panels. In such embodiments, the system may especially comprise a plurality of (sets ol) support modules and connector modules to support the plurality of electrical devices.

The electrical device may further be configured to be supported by the power track assembly, especially by the support module, and by the support structure. For instance, the electrical device may be configured to (fixedly) rest on (or in) the support module, especially on (or in) the support section. Further, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise an electrical connection configured to electrically connect to a connector module. It will be clear to the person skilled in the art that many suitable configurations for the electrical device are possible.

In a further aspect, the invention may provide the power track assembly as such. In a further aspect, the invention may provide the power track connector as such. In a further aspect, the invention may provide a kit of parts for assembling the system according to the invention. In embodiments, the kit of parts may comprise one or more of a power track, a support module, a connector module, and an electrical device, especially at least the power track, the support module and the connector module, or especially all of the power track, the support module, the connector module, and the electrical device. Especially, in embodiments, the kit of parts may comprise a plurality of support modules. Optionally, the support module and the connector module may be comprised by a single power track connector. Hence, in embodiments, the kit of parts may comprise a power track connector (see above).

In yet a further aspect, the invention provides an electrical device, configured to be arrangeable in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure.

In a further aspect, the invention may provide a method for assembling the power track assembly. The method may comprise one or more of (a) connecting the support module to the power track and (b) electrically connecting the connector module to the power track. In embodiments, the method may comprise connecting the support module, especially the mounting section, to the power track. In further embodiments, the method may comprise fixedly connecting the support module, especially the mounting section, to the power track. In further embodiments, the method may comprise slidably connecting the support module, especially the mounting section, to the power track. In particular, in embodiments, the method may comprise arranging the support module such that (a) the outer wall (of the power track) encloses at least part of the support module, (b) the support module extends through (an opening in) the outer wall, and (c) the mounting section (of the support module) is (fixedly or slidably) connected to the power track. In further embodiments, the method may comprise electrically connecting the connector module to the power track. In particular, in embodiments, the method may comprise arranging the connector module such that (a) the outer wall (of the power track) encloses at least part of the connector module, (b) the connector module extends through (an opening in) the outer wall, and (c) the connector module is electrically connected to the power track.

As mentioned above, the support module and the connector module may be integrated in a (single) power track connector. Hence, in embodiments, the method may comprise connecting the power track connector to the power track. In particular, in embodiments, the method may comprise arranging the power track connector such that (a) the outer wall (of the power track) encloses at least part of the power track connector, (b) the power track connector extends through (an opening in) the outer wall, and (c) the power track connector is mechanically and electrically connected to the power track.

As further mentioned above, the power track connector, especially the support module, may be configured switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2. In such embodiments, the method may comprise (partially) inserting the support module, especially the power track connector, into the power track in a first configuration Cl and, subsequently, switching the support module, especially the power track connector, to the second configuration C2, especially via one or more of rotating and applying pressure. As mentioned above, in embodiments wherein the support module and the connector module are integrated in a power track connector, the power track connector may especially be configured such that the connector module is brought into electrical contact with the power track when the support module, especially the power track connector, is switched to the second configuration C2.

The method may especially comprise using a kit of parts, i.e., the method may comprise (a) providing the kit of parts, wherein the kit of pats comprises a power track, a support module, and a connector module; (b) connecting the support module to the power track; and (c) electrically connecting the connector module to the power track.

In a further aspect, the invention may provide a method for assembling the system. The method may especially comprise arranging the electrical device in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure, wherein the support section and the support structure are configured to support the electrical device. Hence, in embodiments, the method may comprise arranging the electrical device such that the support module and the support structure (mechanically) support the electrical device in a level configuration.

In embodiments, the method for assembling the system may comprise providing a (pre-)assembled power track assembly.

In further embodiments, the method for assembling the system may comprise the method for assembling the power track assembly. Hence, in specific embodiments, the method may comprise: (a) connecting the support module to the power track; (b) electrically connecting the connector module to the power track and to the electrical device; and (c) arranging the electrical device in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure, wherein the support section and the support structure are configured to support the electrical device. In further embodiments, the method may especially comprise using the kit of parts, wherein the kit of pats comprises the power track, the support module, the connector module, and the electrical device. As mentioned above, in embodiments, the electrical device may comprise a lighting device or a third power track. Hence, in embodiments, the method may comprise arranging a lighting device in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure. Similarly, in further embodiments, the method may comprise arranging a third power track in a level configuration between the power track and the support structure.

Further, in embodiments wherein the support structure comprises a second power track assembly, the method may comprise providing a (pre-assembled) second power track assembly. Alternatively, in further embodiments, the method may comprise providing a second power track assembly with the method for providing a power track assembly.

As mentioned above, in embodiments of the system, the support structure may comprise a second power track assembly. Hence, in embodiments of the kit of parts, the kit of parts may further comprise a second power track assembly, especially a second power track and a second support module. In further embodiments, the kit of parts may further comprise a second connector module, or especially a second power track connector comprising the second support module and the second connector module.

The embodiments described herein are not limited to a single aspect of the invention. For example, an embodiment describing the system may, for example, further relate to the kit of parts. Similarly, embodiments related to the (first) power track assembly may further apply to the second power track assembly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts, and in which:

Fig. 1A-D schematically depict embodiments of the system.

Fig. 2A-C schematically depict embodiments of the power track assembly and modules thereof.

Fig. 3A-C schematically depict further embodiments of the system. The schematic drawings are not necessarily to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Fig. 1A schematically depicts a cross-section of an embodiment of a system 10 comprising (a) a power track assembly 100, (b) a support structure 30, and (c) an electrical device 40. In the depicted embodiment, the power track assembly 100 comprises a power track 110, a support module 130, and a connector module 140. In the depicted embodiment, the power track 110 is (configured to be) suspended via a first wire 105, especially from an overhead support framework 1300, such as from a ceiling 1310. The power track 110 comprises an outer wall 150, wherein the outer wall is configured to enclose at least part of the support module 130 and at least part of the connector module 140. Further, in the depicted embodiment, the support module 130 and the connector module 140 extend through the outer wall 150, especially through one or more openings 115 in the outer wall. In the depicted embodiment, the support module 130 comprises a mounting section 131 and a support section 132. The mounting section 131 is configured to be (fixedly or slidably) connected to the power track 110. In the depicted embodiment, the mounting section is arranged in the power track 110, i.e., the outer wall 150 of the power track encloses (at least part of) the mounting section. The support section 132 (of the support module 130) and the support structure 30 are configured to (mechanically) support the electrical device 40, especially in an (essentially) level configuration between the power track 110 and the support structure 30. In particular, in the depicted embodiment, a (bottom) surface of the electrical device 40 may be aligned with a second (bottom) face 112 of the power track 110. Further, in the depicted embodiment, the connector module 140 is configured to electrically connect the power track 110 to the electrical device 40.

In the depicted embodiment, the connector module 140 is integrated into the support module 130. In particular, the hyphened line may represent a conductive path running through the support module 130, such as provided by conductive wiring, to electrically connect the electrical device 40 to the power track 110. Hence, in the depicted embodiment, the support module 130 and the connector module 140 may be integrated in a single element, i.e., the system 10 comprises a power track connector 120, wherein the power track connector 120 comprises the support module 130 and the connector module 140.

The electrical device may, in the depicted embodiment, especially comprise a lighting device 41 configured to provide lighting device light 411.

In the depicted embodiment, the support structure 30 comprises a second power track assembly 200, wherein the second power track assembly 200 comprises a second power track 210 and a second support module 230. In particular, the second support module 230 comprises a second mounting section 231 and a second support section 232, wherein the second mounting section 231 is configured to be (fixedly or slidably) connected to the second power track 210. Especially, as also depicted in Fig. 1A, the second support section 232 may be configured to support at least part of the electrical device 40.

In further embodiments, the second power track assembly 200 may comprise a second power track connector, wherein the second connector module comprises the second support module 230 and a second connector module.

Further, in Fig. 1A, the support structure 30 comprises a suspended support structure 31, wherein the suspended support structure 31 is (configured to be) suspended from a second support wire 205. In further embodiments, the support structure 30 may comprise one or more of a wall-mounted support structure 32 (see Fig. IB) and a standing support structure.

In the depicted embodiment, the power track 110 has a first (side) face 111 and a second (bottom) face 112, wherein the first face 111 and the second face 112 are arranged at an angle selected from the range of 60° - 120°, especially at an angle of about 90°. In particular, the second face 112 comprises an opening 115 in the outer wall 150, i.e., the second face 112 comprises a second face opening 117. In the depicted embodiment, the support module 130 and the connector module 140 are configured to extend through the second opening 117. In particular, the support section 132 comprises a protruding part 137 configured to protrude past the first face 111 of the power track 110, wherein the protruding part 137 is configured to support the electrical device 40. In further embodiments, at least part of the support section 132, such as the protruding part 137, may be transparent, i.e., at least part of the support section 132 may comprise a transparent support material.

Fig. IB schematically depicts a bottom view of the system 10. In the depicted embodiment, the power track assembly 100 comprises a plurality of support modules 130. The plurality of support modules are especially arranged at different locations along an axis of elongation A of the power track. In particular, the plurality of support modules 130 may be arranged relative to one another at mutual distances dl independently selected from the range of 5 - 100 cm. For example, in the depicted embodiment, one of the plurality of support modules 130 may have different distances dla and dlb to neighboring support modules 130.

In such embodiments, each support section 132 of the plurality of support modules 130 may especially have a length L along the axis of elongation A independently selected from the range of 1 - 20 cm, such as from the range of 1 - 10 cm, especially from the range of 2 - 6 cm.

In further embodiments, the power track assembly 100 may comprise a (single) elongated support section 132. For instance, in embodiments, the support section 132 may have a length L along the axis of elongation (A), especially wherein the length L is selected from the range of 10 - 500 cm.

In the depicted embodiment, the power track assembly 100 comprises a plurality of support modules 130 and a single connector module 140. In particular, the power track assembly 100 comprises one power track connector 120 and two separate support modules.

In further embodiments, the system 10 may comprise a plurality of power track connectors 120. In such embodiments, each power track connector 120 may comprise one support module 130 of the plurality of support modules 130.

Fig. IB further schematically depicts an embodiment wherein the support structure 30 comprises a wall-mounted support 32, and wherein the electrical device 40 comprises a lighting device 41, especially wherein the lighting device 41 comprises a (planar) lighting panel 42.

Fig. 1C-D schematically depict cross-sections of further embodiments of the system 10.

In the embodiment of Fig. 1C, the connector module 140 may especially be at least partially extendable from and retractable into the support module 130, especially at least partially from and into the mounting section 131 (also see fig. 2C), and especially at least partially from and into the support section 132.

In the embodiment of Fig. ID, the power track 110, especially the outer wall 150, may comprise a plurality of openings 115, especially a first opening 116 in a first (side) face 111 and a third opening 118 in a third (top) face 113. In the depicted embodiment, the connector module 140 is configured to extend through the first opening 116, and to provide an electrical connection between the power track 110 and the electrical device 40. Further, in the depicted embodiment, the support module 130 is configured to extend through the third opening 118, and to (mechanically) support the electrical device 40. For instance, in the depicted embodiment, the electrical device 40 may hang from or be mounted to the support module 130.

Embodiments wherein the support module 130 or the connector module 140 extends through a third opening 118 may be particularly suitable in the context of a suspended power track 110. Hence, in embodiments, the power track 110 may suspend from an overhead support framework 1300, such as a ceiling 1310, and the support module 130 and/or the connector module 140 may extend through a third opening 118. Fig. 2A-B schematically depict an embodiment of the power track assembly 100. In the depicted embodiment, the power track assembly 100 comprises a power track connector 120 comprising the support module 130 and the connector module 140. In particular, in the depicted embodiments, the power track connector 120 may be configured to underpin an electrical device 40 (not depicted).

The power track connector 120, especially the support module 130, of Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B may be configured switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2, especially when at least partially inserted into the power track 110. In particular, in the first configuration Cl the mounting section 131 may be configured for (at least partial) insertion into (and/or removal from) the power track 110 (also see Fig. 2C), and wherein in the second configuration C2 the mounting section 131 may be connected to the power track 110. In particular, in the depicted embodiment, the mounting section 131 may be configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2 through a rotation movement.

In further embodiments, in the second configuration C2 the connector module 140 may be configured to electrically connect to the power track 110. In further embodiments, in the first configuration Cl the connector module 140 may be configured to be electrically separated from the power track 110. Hence, the connector module 140 may be configured (only) to electrically engage the power track 110 when the power track connector 120 is in the second configuration C2.

Fig. 2C schematically depicts an embodiment of the support module 130, wherein the support module 130 is configured switchable between a first configuration Cl and a second configuration C2, especially when at least partially inserted into the power track 110. In particular, in the first configuration Cl the mounting section 131 may be configured for (at least partial) insertion into (and/or removal from) the power track 110, and wherein in the second configuration C2 the mounting section 131 may be connected to the power track 110. In particular, in the depicted embodiment, the mounting section 131 is configured switchable between the first configuration Cl and the second configuration C2 through retraction and extension of connector elements 136.

In further embodiments, the connector module 140 may be (at least partially) integrated into the support module 130 and the connector elements 136 may be configured to (also) electrically engage the power track 110. Hence, in embodiments, the connector elements may comprise (at least part ol) the connector module 140. Fig. 3A-C schematically depict embodiments of the system 10 wherein the electrical device 40 comprises a third power track 43. In such embodiments, the third power track 43 may especially be fully supported by the power track assembly and the support structure 30, i.e., the third power track 43 may not be directly mounted to or suspended from an overhead support framework 1300, such as a ceiling 1310.

Hence, the system of the invention can facilitate connecting a power track to the side of an existing power track at any point of that power track.

For instance, in Fig. 3 A, the power track 110 may be mounted to the overhead support framework 1300, especially to the ceiling 1310, whereas the third power track 43 may be fully supported by the power track assembly 100 and the support structure 30 (not depicted). Similarly, in Fig. 3B the power track 110 may be suspended from the overhead support framework 1300, especially from the ceiling 1310, whereas the third power track 43 may be fully supported by the power track assembly 100 and the support structure 30 (not depicted).

Fig. 3A schematically depicts an embodiment wherein the support section 132 is configured to underpin the third power track 43, and wherein the support section 132 comprises at least part of the connector module 140.

Fig. 3C schematically depicts an embodiment wherein the power track 110 comprises a first (side) face 111, wherein the first face 111 is configured to face the electrical device 40, wherein the first face 111 comprises a first face opening 116, wherein the support module 130 and the connector module 140 (are configured to) extend through the first face opening 116.

The term “plurality” refers to two or more.

The terms “substantially” or “essentially” herein, and similar terms, will be understood by the person skilled in the art. The terms “substantially” or “essentially” may also include embodiments with “entirely”, “completely”, “all”, etc. Hence, in embodiments the adjective substantially or essentially may also be removed. Where applicable, the term “substantially” or the term “essentially” may also relate to 90% or higher, such as 95% or higher, especially 99% or higher, even more especially 99.5% or higher, including 100%.

The term “comprise” also includes embodiments wherein the term “comprises” means “consists of’.

The term “and/or” especially relates to one or more of the items mentioned before and after “and/or”. For instance, a phrase “item 1 and/or item 2” and similar phrases may relate to one or more of item 1 and item 2. The term "comprising" may in an embodiment refer to "consisting of but may in another embodiment also refer to "containing at least the defined species and optionally one or more other species".

Furthermore, the terms first, second, third and the like in the description and in the claims, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the invention described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than described or illustrated herein.

The devices, apparatus, or systems may herein amongst others be described during operation. As will be clear to the person skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to methods of operation, or devices, apparatus, or systems in operation.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim.

Use of the verb "to comprise" and its conjugations does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words “comprise”, “comprising”, and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of “including, but not limited to”.

The article "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements.

The invention may be implemented by means of hardware comprising several distinct elements. In a device claim, or an apparatus claim, or a system claim, enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.

The invention further applies to a device, apparatus, or system comprising one or more of the characterizing features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings. The invention further pertains to a method or process comprising one or more of the characterizing features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings. The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantages. Further, the person skilled in the art will understand that embodiments can be combined, and that also more than two embodiments can be combined. Furthermore, some of the features can form the basis for one or more divisional applications.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A system (10) comprising (a) a power track assembly (100), (b) a support structure (30), and (c) an electrical device (40); wherein: the power track assembly (100) comprises a power track (110), a support module (130), and a connector module (140): the power track (110) comprises an outer wall (150), wherein the outer wall (150) is configured to enclose at least part of the support module (130) and at least part of the connector module (140), and wherein the support module (130) and the connector module (140) are configured to extend through the outer wall (150); the support module (130) comprises a mounting section (131) and a support section (132), wherein the mounting section (131) is configured reversibly switchable through retraction and extension of retractor elements (136) of the mounting section between a first configuration Cl for insertion into the power track and/or for removal from the power track and a second configuration C2 for fixed or slidable connection to the power track and rearrangement along the power track (110), and wherein the support section (132) and the support structure (30) are configured to support the electrical device (40) in a level configuration between the power track (110) and the support structure (30); the connector module (140) is configured to electrically connect the power track (110) to the electrical device (40).

2. The system (10) according to claim 1, wherein the system (10) comprises a power track connector (120), wherein the power track connector (120) comprises the support module (130) and the connector module (140).

3. The system (10) according to claim 2, wherein the power track (110) has an axis of elongation (A), wherein the support section (132) has a length (L) along the axis of elongation (A), wherein the length (L) is selected from the range of 10 - 500 cm.

4. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (30) comprises a second power track assembly (200), wherein the second power track assembly (200) comprises a second power track (210) and a second support module (230), wherein the second support module (230) comprises a second mounting section (231) and a second support section (232), wherein the second mounting section (231) is configured to be connected to the second power track (210).

5. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power track (110) is configured to be suspended from a ceiling (1310).

6. The system according to claim 5, wherein in suspended configuration of the power track (110), an opening (115) in the outer wall (150) of the power track (110) for insertion of the mounting section (131) of the support module (130) is in a second, bottom face (112) and/or in first, side face (111) of the power track.

7. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, wherein the power track (110) comprises a first face (111), wherein the first face (111) is configured to face the electrical device (40), wherein the first face (111) comprises a first face opening (116), wherein the support module (130) is configured to extend through the first face opening (116).

8. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-5, wherein the power track (110) has a first face (111) and a second face (112), wherein the first face (111) and the second face (112) are arranged at an angle selected from the range of 60° - 120°, wherein the second face (112) comprises a second face opening (117), wherein the support module (130) is configured to extend through the second opening (117), and wherein the support section (132) comprises a protruding part (137) configured to protrude past the first face (111) of the power track (110), wherein the protruding part (137) is configured to support the electrical device (40), and wherein at least part of the support section (132) is transparent.

9. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power track assembly (100) comprises a plurality of support modules (130), wherein the plurality of support modules (130) are arranged relative to one another at mutual distances (dl) independently selected from the range of 5 - 100 cm.

10. The system (10) according to claims 2 and 9, wherein the power track assembly (100) comprises a plurality of power track connectors (120), wherein each power track connector (120) comprises one support module (130) of the plurality of support modules (130).

11. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrical device (40) comprises a third power track (43).

12. The system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-10, wherein the electrical device (40) comprises a lighting device (41).

13. The system (10) according to claim 12, wherein the lighting device (41) comprises a lighting panel (42).

14. A kit of parts for assembling the system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the kit of parts comprises a power track (110), a support module (130), a connector module (140), and an electrical device (40), wherein optionally the support module (130) and the connector module (140) are comprised by a single power track connector (120).

15. A method for assembling the system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-13, wherein the method comprises: arranging the support module (130) along the power track (110);- connecting the support module (130) to the power track (110); electrically connecting the connector module (140) to the power track (110) and to the electrical device (40); and arranging the electrical device (40) in a level configuration between the power track (110) and the support structure (30), wherein the support section (132) and the support structure (30) are configured to support the electrical device (40).