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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one guide track and one or more light elements, wherein a guide track comprises a profile comprising two side walls and a base wall, wherein the base wall connects the two side walls, wherein the two side walls and the base wall have a first U -shaped recess, each light element comprising a connector, wherein a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along the guide path in the first recess and wherein the guide path on the base wall comprises a magnetizable strip, preferably a steel strip, preferably on the inside of the first recess, and wherein the connector comprises one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall. The invention also relates to a guide track, a light element and a mounting piece.
    公开号:BE1027146B1
    申请号:E20205249
    申请日:2020-04-16
    公开日:2021-02-22
    发明作者:Peter Ameloot；Maarten Demunster
    申请人:Delta Light Nv；
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    专利说明:

    LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED FIXATION OF COMPONENTS AND COMPONENTS OF LIGHTING SYSTEM
    TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one guide track and one or more light elements. In a second aspect, the invention also relates to a guide track.
    In a third aspect, the invention relates to a light element. The invention relates in a fourth aspect to a mounting piece.
    STATE OF THE ART In the field of lighting, there are many solutions for the mechanical fastening and electrical connection of lighting elements.
    One of them is based on the so-called guide track. A guideway is a longitudinal guide that is adapted to be attached to an external fastener, such as a ceiling or wall of a room. The guide path includes a longitudinal groove suitable for receiving a connecting body of a light element. Often the connecting body provides both a mechanical and an electrical connection. For this purpose, the connecting body comprises both mechanical and electrical contacts. These mechanical and electrical contacts are often protrusions from the connecting body.
    Such a device is known from DE 2513392. DE ‘392 discloses a lighting device with a guide path suitable for receiving an adapter. The conducting path includes insulating struts in a plane lateral to the insertion direction of an adapter.
    Another known device is described in DE 2210516. DE ‘516 describes a lighting system with a guide track.
    The drawback of these known lighting systems is that attaching a light element to the guide track involves additional operations for mechanically and electrically connecting the connecting body to the guide track. For example, in the solution described in DE ‘392, it is necessary not only to push the connector body against the guide track, but also to manually press buttons on the connector body to retract the protrusions. In order to fix the light element electrically and mechanically, the buttons must be released, while at the same time the connecting element must still be pressed against the guide track. These are two contradictory movements that make it difficult to fix the light element on the guide track. In the solution from DE '516 it is necessary not only to press the connecting body against the guide track, but also to rotate a shaped element manually. Here, too, two simultaneous movements are necessary which complicate the placement. Both devices have the additional drawback that in order to move a light element, the double operation must be repeated, possibly breaking the electrical connection between the conducting path and the light element. This is especially annoying for aiming a light element because only after a light element has been moved, the correct exposure and position of the light element can be checked. The present invention aims to solve at least some of the above problems or drawbacks.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a lighting system according to claim 1. The great advantage of such a lighting system is that the lighting system comprises at least one guide track and one or more light elements, whereby it is possible to create a light element in one simple operation. to be placed in the guideway and to be connected mechanically and electrically. After placement, the light element can be translated along the guide track, which is advantageous for correctly positioning and directing a light element.
    To this end, the guide track comprises a profile, comprising two side walls and a base wall, in which the two side walls and the base wall form a first U-shaped recess. Each light element includes a connector configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along the guide path in said recess. The guide path includes a magnetizable strip on the base wall and the connector includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall. By using the magnetizable strip and the magnets, after placement of the connector in the first recess, the connector is immediately mechanically connected, so that no second action, for example pressing and releasing buttons or rotating an element as described in the prior art, is necessary.
    Preferred forms of the lighting system are set out in claims 2 to 12. A specific preferred form of the invention relates to a device according to claim
    9. This preferred form includes a mount for mechanically and electrically connecting a conductor track to an external fastener, the mount comprising a connector comprising one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall of the conductor track. This is advantageous because, after the mounting piece has been attached to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, for example, a guide track can be attached to the mounting piece in one simple operation, with the magnets preventing the guide track from sliding off the mounting piece during further installation. . In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a guide track according to claim 13. The advantage of a guide track according to the present invention is that the guide track is suitable for mechanical and electrical connection of a light element, whereby the light element in one simple operation is electrical conductors and a magnetizable strip that can be electrically and mechanically connected to the conducting track.
    In a third aspect, the present invention relates to a light element according to claim
    14. The advantage of a light element according to the present invention is that it comprises a connector suitable for mechanical and electrical connection to a conductor path, the connector having one or more magnets for mechanical connection and a plurality of depressible conductive protrusions for the electrical connection. with the guideway. As a result, the light element can be electrically and mechanically connected to the conducting path in one simple operation by the presence of compressible conductive protrusions and the magnets.
    In a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a mount according to claim
    A mounting piece according to the present invention is advantageous in that it comprises a connector, the connector comprising one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to a guide track. This is advantageous because, after the mounting piece has been attached to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, for example, a guide track can be attached to the mounting piece in one simple operation, with the magnets preventing the guide track from sliding off the mounting piece during further installation. .
    DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-layer lighting network according to the present invention, comprising a lighting system according to the present invention.
    Figures 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D show cross-sectional views of conductor path embodiments or conductor path profiles according to the present invention. Figures 3A, 3E and 3F show perspective views of embodiments of suspension elements according to the present invention. Figure 6 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a suspension element according to the present invention.
    Figure 3B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention.
    Figure 3C shows a perspective view and figure 4 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a coupling element according to the present invention.
    Figure 3D shows a perspective view and Figure 5 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a mounting piece according to the present invention.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention relates to a lighting system, a guide track, a light element, and a mounting piece. The invention is summarized in the section provided for this purpose. In the following, the invention is described in detail, preferred embodiments are explained, and the invention is illustrated by way of examples.
    Terminology Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in the description of the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the invention. For a better assessment of the description of the invention, the following terms are explicitly explained.
    "A", "the" and "it" in this document refer to both singular and plural unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. For example, "a segment" means one or more than one segment.
    When “about” or “around” is used in this document for a measurable quantity, parameter, time duration or moment, and the like, it means variations of +/- 20% or less, preferably +/- 10% or less, more preferably +/- 5% or less, even more preferably +/- 1% or less, and even more preferably +/- 0.1% or less than and of the quoted value, to the extent that such variations of are applicable in the described invention. However, this should be understood to mean that the value of the quantity using the term “approximately” or “round” is itself specifically disclosed.
    The terms “comprise”, “comprising”, “consisting of”, “consisting of”, “provided with”, “containing”, “containing”, “comprising”, “comprising”, “containing”, “containing” are synonyms. and are inclusive or open terms that indicate the presence of what follows, and that do not exclude or prevent the presence of other components, features, elements, members, steps known from or described in the art. Quoting numeric intervals through the endpoints includes all integers, fractions, and / or real numbers between the endpoints, including these endpoints.
    A "guide path" in this document refers to a device for connecting a light element. Preferably, a guide track is elongated. A guideway includes one or more conductors that run along the guideway for energizing and / or driving a light element. Part of the guideway can be straight. A portion of the guide path may include a finite radius of curvature, i.e., a guide path may include a bend. Preferably, the guide path comprises a longitudinal direction. Preferably, the guide track extends in the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the guide path is elongated substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the guide path has a substantially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, a guide track is configured for connecting a light element to the guide track at any position on a continuum of positions along the guide track. Preferably, the guide track is configured so that a connected light element is movable along the guide track, with direct electrical contact between the connected light element and the one or more electrical conductors. A guide track in this document refers to a lighting guide track. “Connecting”, “connecting”, “connecting” and “connecting” in this document refer to mechanical and / or electrical connecting, i.e. mechanical connecting; electrically connect; or connecting mechanically and electrically. Aspects of the present invention In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one guide path and one or more light elements.
    In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a guideway for mechanical and electrical connection of a light element. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more guideways according to the second aspect.
    In a third aspect, the present invention relates to a light element comprising a connector. The lighting system according to the first aspect may comprise one or more light elements according to the third aspect.
    In a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a mount for connecting a guideway to an external fastener. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more mounts according to the fourth aspect.
    One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the various aspects of the present invention are related. Each feature described above and below may therefore pertain to any of the aspects of the present invention, even when described in conjunction with a particular aspect.
    Coupling element The coupling element is configured for connecting two conductor tracks. The coupling element comprises two connectors and an axis of rotation. The coupling element is configured so that these two connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. These two connectors of the coupling element moreover comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation.
    The present invention is advantageous because the coupling element allows to configure the lighting system in a multi-layer network of guideways, where the relative angle between two connected guideways can be configured by an operator. This is illustrated later with reference to figure 1 and the accompanying description. This allows very accurate positioning of lighting elements. In addition, the present invention allows reconfiguration of a lower guiding path of the multilayer network, without modifying the connection of the lighting system with an external mounting element, such as a ceiling.
    In one embodiment, the coupling element can be configured to connect two, three or more conductor tracks. The lighting system can comprise two, three or more guideways. The coupling element may comprise two, three or more connectors for mechanical and / or electrical connection of two, three or more conductor tracks. The coupling element is configured so that a first and a second connector of the coupling element can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. The first and second connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation.
    In a preferred embodiment, each of the first and second connector of the coupling element includes a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection with a guideway, the connected guideway crossing the axis of rotation and comprising a spacing with the axis of rotation.
    In a preferred embodiment, the coupling element is configured to limit the relative angle of rotation between the connectors. Preferably, the coupling element is configured for relative rotation of the first and second connectors about the axis of rotation through an angle of up to 540 °, more preferably up to 450 °, even more preferably up to 380 °.
    In a preferred embodiment the coupling element comprises two circular arc-shaped recesses between the first and the second connector and a ball for limiting the relative angle of rotation between the first and the second connector. Preferably each of the circular arc-shaped recesses comprises an angle of at least 90 ° and at most 270 °, more preferably an angle of at least 135 ° and at most 225 °, even more preferably an angle of at least 170 ° and at most 190 °. .
    In a preferred embodiment the coupling element comprises a first part and a second part. The first part includes the first connector. The second part includes the second connector. Preferably, the two parts are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation.
    In an embodiment in which the coupling element comprises three or more connectors for mechanically and / or electrically connecting three or more conductor tracks, the coupling element is configured so that the three or more connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. Preferably, the three or more connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation. For instance, the second and a third connector of the coupling element may comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation, in which the second connector is positioned between the first and the third connector along the axis of rotation. Preferably, each connector further comprises a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection to a guide track, the connected guide track crossing the axis of rotation and comprising a spacing with the axis of rotation. The coupling element preferably comprises a third part. The third part includes the third connector. Preferably, the second part and the third part are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation.
    In an embodiment in which the coupling element comprises three or more connectors for mechanically and / or electrically connecting three or more conductive paths, the coupling element comprises a second axis of rotation, which has a spacing with said axis of rotation and / or which is not parallel to said axis of rotation. The coupling element is configured so that the second and a third connector of the coupling element can rotate about the second axis of rotation relative to each other. The second and third connectors are spaced apart along the second axis of rotation. Preferably, each of the second and the third connector of the coupling element includes a spacing with the second axis of rotation for connection to a guideway, the connected guideway intersecting the second axis of rotation and comprising a spacing with the second axis of rotation. The coupling element preferably comprises a third part. The third part includes the third connector. Preferably, the second part and the third part are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the second axis of rotation.
    In a preferred embodiment, each connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along the guideway. Preferably, a connector includes a connector direction. Preferably, the connector is elongated in the connector direction. Preferably, the connector has a substantially rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the connector direction. Preferably, the connector directions of the first and second connectors include a relative angle with the axis of rotation of at least 75 ° and at most 105 °. Preferably, the connector directions of the first and second connectors are essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    In a preferred embodiment the coupling element is configured for electrically and mechanically connecting conductive tracks. In particular, in this preferred embodiment, the connectors of the coupling element are configured for electrical and mechanical connection of conductive paths.
    Preferably, the first and the second connector are interconnected via cabling.
    The limitation of the relative angle of rotation is advantageous so that the cabling is not pulled loose in case of frequent rotation in a single direction.
    In a preferred embodiment the lighting system comprises one or more light elements.
    Preferably, each light element includes a connector.
    Preferably, each light element includes a connector configured for connection to a guide track at any position on a continuum of positions along the guide track.
    In a preferred embodiment, two guide tracks and a coupling element are provided, e.g. a lighting system according to the first aspect.
    The coupling element comprises two connectors and an axis of rotation.
    The connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation.
    Each conductor path is mechanically and electrically connected to a connector of the coupling element.
    In this case, the conducting paths are mutually connected mechanically and electrically via the coupling element.
    In the connected state, a guide path along a connector to which it is connected can be translated.
    In the connected state, the guideways can rotate relatively about the axis of rotation.
    In particular, said translation and rotation can be performed simultaneously.
    This allows for easy reconfiguration of the lighting system.
    In the connected state, an operator can translate a guideway along a corresponding connector with a single hand and rotate the guideway relative to the other guideway.
    In a preferred embodiment, each portion includes a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface defining a three-walled recess for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway.
    Preferably, the connector of the part is attached to the bottom surface of each part.
    Preferably, the first part is configured for connection to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like.
    In particular, the top surface of the first part is preferably configured for connection to the external fastening element.
    This is advantageous if the coupling element must at least partially support a guide track.
    A guide track can be supported on the bottom surface and against the side surface.
    The top face prevents a connector from dropping out of a guideway, e.g. an upper guideway, when a lower guideway is coupled.
    In a preferred embodiment each part comprises a partially cylindrical outer wall. This is advantageous in that the outer walls of different parts merge into one another when the parts are rotated relative to one another. For example, there is no variable light reflection depending on the relative angle of rotation. This also reduces the chance of dirt or dust accumulating between the parts. Thus, there is also a reduced risk of malfunctioning with a cleaning device at the transition between different parts.
    Guide track In a preferred embodiment, a guide track comprises a profile. The profile preferably comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, the profile comprises aluminum. The profile preferably comprises two side walls and a base wall. Preferably, the base wall connects the two side walls. Preferably, the two side walls and the base wall form a first recess. Preferably, the first recess is U-shaped. Preferably, the first recess includes an opening. Preferably, the opening faces away from a ceiling. Preferably, a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along the guideway in the first recess. Preferably, the guide path has a longitudinal direction and a uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, a connector is configured for entry into the first recess. Preferably, a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess with the connector direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the connected connector is configured for translation into the first recess along the longitudinal direction of the guideway. In a preferred embodiment the guide track comprises one, two, three or more guides on each of the two side walls on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the guide track comprises two guides on each of the two side walls in the first recess. Preferably, a conductor comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, a conductor comprises copper. Preferably, a connector includes a plurality of conductive contact elements, more preferably conductive protrusions, even more preferably depressible conductive protrusions, for contact with the conductors. Preferably, a contact element comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, a contact element comprises copper. Preferably, the conducting track comprises an electrically insulating plastic between the conductors and the side wall on each side wall. Positioning the guides in the recess is advantageous because it increases safety. In particular, it significantly reduces the likelihood of an operator contacting the conductors. Furthermore, it is advantageous because it reduces the chance of dirt and dust accumulating on the guides.
    In a preferred embodiment, the conductive tracks and connectors are configured for mechanical connection at least in part via magnetic attraction. Preferably, the guide track on the base wall comprises a magnetizable strip. Preferably, the strip comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, the strip comprises steel. Preferably the strip is a steel strip. Preferably, the guide path comprises the magnetizable strip on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the connector includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall.
    The magnetizable strip is particularly advantageous for mechanically connecting a light element in the guide path in one simple operation. After the light element has been placed, no second operation is required as in the prior art. After placement, the light element continues to translate along the guide path, without additional operations or use of tools, which is advantageous for correctly positioning a light element. In combination with a connector as described in previous embodiments, the light element remains electrically connected, which is particularly advantageous for correctly positioning and directing a light element.
    In a preferred embodiment, the guide tracks and connectors are configured for snapping a connector into the first recess of the guide track. Preferably, each side wall of the profile comprises a thickening on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the connector comprises two or more snap closure elements for snapping into the bosses. Preferably, the connector comprises two side walls and two or more snap closure elements on each of the two side walls of the connector. This is advantageous because it prevents an elongated connector from rotating out of the first recess. This is also advantageous because it allows a mechanical connection. In case a mechanical connection based on magnetic attraction is also present, the mechanical connection is ensured in two different ways.
    In a preferred embodiment the profile comprises a second recess.
    The second recess is preferably U-shaped.
    The base wall preferably lies between the first and the second recess.
    Preferably each side wall of the profile extends from the first recess to beyond the base wall, and in this way the two side walls and the base walls form the second recess, in which the base wall is positioned between the first and the second recess.
    In a preferred embodiment the profile comprises one or more hook walls on each side wall on the inside of the second recess which partially extend to the other side wall.
    In a preferred embodiment, the top surface of each part of the coupling element comprises a portion which extends towards the bottom surface of the part for hooking into the second recess of a guide track.
    Preferably, the portion of the top surface of each part is configured to interlock between a pair of hook walls of the side walls of the profile of the guideway.
    With relative rotation between parts of the coupling element, a considerable moment can be exerted on the coupling element by connected guide tracks, in particular by a lower positioned guide track.
    Such a "overhanging" portion on the top surface of a part of the coupling element is advantageous because it prevents a connector of a coupling element from rotating out of a guide track about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide track.
    Assembly piece
    The mount is configured to connect a guideway to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like.
    Preferably, the mount is configured to mechanically and electrically connect a conductor track to the external fastener.
    The mounting piece includes a connector.
    Preferably, the connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along the guideway.
    Preferably, the mount includes a housing for connecting the connector to the external fastener.
    Preferably, the housing comprises a bottom surface and a side surface for at least partially enclosing a section of a guide path.
    Preferably, the connector is attached to the bottom surface.
    Preferably, the housing includes a cavity for passage of cabling to the connector.
    Preferably, the housing includes in-cavity cabling. The housing preferably comprises a partially cylindrical outer wall. Alternatively to the partially cylindrical outer wall, the housing may have a partially rectangular cross-section.
    The connector of the mounting piece comprises one or more magnets, such as a magnetic strip, for mechanical connection of the connector to a guide track, in particular for magnetic attraction with the magnetizable steel strip on the base wall of the profile of a guide track. This is advantageous because, after the mounting piece has been attached to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, for example, a guide track can be attached to the mounting piece in one simple operation, with the magnets preventing the guide track from sliding off the mounting piece during further installation. .
    Coupler The coupler is configured for connecting two conductor tracks. Preferably, the connector is configured to mechanically connect two conductor tracks. Preferably, the connector comprises a head and a base. Preferably, the connector comprises a longitudinal direction and a body extending in the longitudinal direction. Preferably the body connects the head and the foot. Preferably, the body includes a portion that is narrower than the head and the foot in all directions orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. Preferably the coupling piece is monolithic. Preferably, the coupling piece comprises a metal or an alloy, such as e.g. steel. Preferably, the base is configured to hook onto a pair of hook walls in the second recess of a guideway. Preferably, each side wall in the first recess of a guide track comprises a protrusion facing the other side wall. Preferably, the head is configured to hook onto the protrusions in the first recess of a guide track. Preferably, the guides are positioned on a side wall in the first recess between said boss and said protrusions. Preferably, the connector is configured to mechanically connect a first and a second guideway, by hooking the head to the protrusions in the first recess of the first guideway and by hooking the base to a pair of hook walls in the second recess. of the second guideway. Preferably, the connector includes an axis of rotation and rotational symmetry about the axis of rotation. Preferably, the axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the connector is configured to realize a rotatable mechanical connection between the first and second guide tracks, preferably with the axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of the first and second guide tracks.
    Suspension element The suspension element is configured to connect a guideway to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like. Preferably, the suspension element is configured to mechanically connect a guideway to the external fastener. Preferably, a suspension element comprises a foot for hooking onto a pair of hook walls of a guide track. The suspension element preferably comprises a connecting body. Preferably the connecting body is elongated. Preferably, the connecting body is attached to the base at one end. In a preferred embodiment the suspension element comprises a longitudinal direction in which the connecting body extends. Preferably, the foot is wider than the connecting body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Alternatively or additionally, the base includes a connecting portion to the connecting body which is narrower than the connecting body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. In a preferred embodiment, the suspension element is configured for: suspended suspension, preferably via a steel cable, from the base to the external fastening element; rigid suspension, preferably via a metal tube, of the base on the external fastening element; or direct fixation of the guide track against or at least partially in the external fastening element. The connecting body may be configured for suspended suspension. The connecting body can be, for example, a steel cable. The connecting body can be configured for rigid suspension. The connecting body can be, for example, a metal tube. The connecting body can be configured for direct fixation of the guide track against or at least partially in the external fastening element.
    Energy module The lighting system preferably comprises an energy module. The energy module is preferably configured to provide energy to and / or to control one or more light elements.
    In a preferred embodiment, the power module is configured to generate an essentially constant voltage for distribution across the conductive paths. Preferably, the essentially constant voltage is about 48 volts.
    In a preferred embodiment, the power module comprises a communication module. Preferably, the communication module is configured to receive control information. The energy module preferably comprises a control module. Preferably, the drive module is configured to output, preferably via the conduction paths, a drive signal at least in part on the basis of the drive information. Preferably, the communication module is a wireless communication module. Alternatively, the communication module is configured for communication over a power grid.
    In what follows, the invention is described by way of example. non-limiting examples illustrating the invention, and which are not intended or should be construed to limit the scope of the invention.
    EXAMPLES EXAMPLE 1: GUIDE PATH Figures 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D show cross sections of embodiments of guide tracks (11, 12, 13, 14) or profiles (15, 15 ", 15", 15 ") of guide tracks according to the present invention. The lighting system can comprise two or more guideways according to this example.
    A guide path includes a longitudinal direction (x), a height direction (z), and a width direction (y). The guide track extends in the longitudinal direction. The guide path is elongated in the longitudinal direction. The guide track is elongated in the longitudinal direction. The guideway comprises a profile (15, 15 ", 15", 15 "). The guide path has a substantially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The profile comprises an essentially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The profile consists of aluminum. The guide track is configured for connection of a light element to the guide track at any position of a continuum of positions along the guide track.
    The guideway profile includes two side walls (16, 16 ", 16", 16 ") and a base wall (17, 17", 17 ", 17"). The two side walls are spaced according to the width direction (y). The base wall connects the two side walls. The side walls and the base wall form a first U-shaped recess (18, 18 ", 18", 18 ") and a second U-shaped recess (24, 24", 24 ", 24"). The base wall is positioned between the first and the second recess. The first recess comprises an opening which, when assembled, is intended to face downward. The second recess comprises an opening which, when mounted, is intended to face upwards. Each side wall extends from the first recess beyond the base wall.
    The guideway comprises two copper conductors (19a, 19b, 19c, 19d, 19a ", 19b", 19c ", 19d", 19a "", 19b "", 19c "", 19d in the first recess on each of the two side walls ””) Running along the guiding path in the longitudinal direction (x) for energizing and / or controlling a light element. The conductor track further comprises an electrically insulating plastic (20) on each side wall between the conductors and the side wall. In particular, the guideway is configured so that a connected light element is movable along the guideway, in the longitudinal direction (x), with direct electrical contact between the connected light element and the electrical conductors.
    The guideway comprises on the base wall a magnetizable steel strip (21, 21 ", 21", 21 "") in the first recess (18, 18 ", 18", 18 ").
    The guide track further comprises on each side wall of the profile a thickening (22, 22 ', 22 ”, 22") in the first recess. The guide track also comprises one or more hook walls (23, 23) on each side wall of the profile in the second recess. , 23 ”, 23”) which extend partially to the other side wall. Furthermore, the guide wall on each side wall of the profile comprises a protrusion (25) in the first recess which extends at least partially to the other side wall. the opening of the first recess The conductors are positioned according to the height direction between the protrusions and the bosses.
    Illustratively, the guide track of Figure 2A may have a height Hi of about 32mm and a width B1 of about 26.5mm. Illustratively, the guide track of Figure 2B may have a height H2 of approximately 63 mm and a width B2 of approximately 26.5 mm. Illustratively, the guide path of Figure 2C may have a diameter D3 of about 36mm and a sidewall spacing B3 of about 17mm. Illustratively, the guideway of Figure 2D may have a height H4 of about 90 mm, a width B4 of about 44 mm, and a front cavity with a width B5 of about 38 mm, with the first recess positioned between the front cavity and the base wall. Light elements with a connector plugged into the first recess (18 ””) may have a light emitting element positioned in this front cavity. For example, a light element may be configured to mechanically move a light emitting element of the light element in and out of the front cavity on the basis of a control signal emanating from one or more conductors of the guide path. EXAMPLE 2: CONNECTOR Figures 3C, 3D, 4 and 5 show embodiments of a connector (90a, 90b, 90c). A connector can be part of a coupling element (53), a light element and / or a mounting piece (54). A coupling element may include a connector (90a, 90b). A light element can include a connector. A mounting piece can include a connector (90c). This example may relate to the guideways of Example 1. The connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along the guideway in the first recess. The connector is configured for mechanical and electrical connection with a guide track at any position of a continuum of positions along the guide track, and in particular along the longitudinal direction (x) of the guide track. The connector includes a connector direction. The connector is elongated in the connector direction. A connector inserted into the first guideway recess includes a connector direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guideway.
    A connector comprises a plurality of conductive contact elements (92), in particular copper protrusions (92) compressible by springs (197), for contact with the conductors of a conducting path.
    A connector comprises one or more magnets, such as a magnetic strip, for mechanical connection of the connector to a guide track, in particular for magnetic attraction with the magnetizable steel strip on the base wall of the profile of a guide track.
    A connector comprises two or more snap-fit elements (94) for snapping into the bosses of the profile of a guide track. In particular, a connector has a substantially rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the connector direction. The connector includes two side walls and a top wall. The top wall of the connector contains the one or more magnets. Each side wall of the connector includes two or more snap closure elements. Each side wall includes two spring-compressible copper protrusions, each protrusion positioned for electrical contact with one conductor of a conducting path. EXAMPLE 3: CLUTCH ELEMENT Figure 3C shows a perspective view and Figure 4 an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a coupling element (53) according to the present invention.
    The coupling element is configured for the electrical and mechanical connection of two conductor tracks. This example can relate to the conducting paths of example 1. The coupling element comprises two connectors (90a, 90b). This example may relate to the connectors of example 2. The lighting system may comprise one or more coupling elements according to this example. The coupling element includes a first part (101) and a second part (102). The first portion includes a first connector (90a). The second part includes a second connector (90b). The two connectors are interconnected via electrical wiring. In particular, the conductive protrusions (92) of the two connectors are electrically interconnected in pairs via electrical wiring. The coupling element includes an axis of rotation (91). The two parts are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation. As a result, the two connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. The two connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation. The connector directions of the first and second connectors are essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Each of the first and second connectors includes a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection to a guideway, the connected guideway intersecting the axis of rotation and spacing with the axis of rotation.
    The coupling element includes a first disc (97a) and a second disc (97b) in between the two parts. Each of the discs includes a circular arc shaped recess (99) at an angle of approximately 180 °. A ball (98) is positioned at least partially in each of these circular arc recesses (99) to limit the relative angle of rotation between the first and the second portion to at most about 360 °, and thus to limit the relative angle of rotation between the first and the second connector up to about 360 °.
    Each portion includes a bottom surface (1074, 107b), a top surface (108a, 108b), and a side surface (95, 96a, 96b) defining a three-wall recess for at least partially enclosing a guideway. The connector of each part is attached to the bottom surface of the part, by means of one or more screws (110), a mounting plate (111) provided with holes for passage of the one or more screws, and corresponding screw holes (112) in the bottom surface. Preferably, the side face is positioned between the axis of rotation and the connector, whereby a mounted guideway is spaced with the axis of rotation.
    The top surface of each part includes a portion (1304, 130b) extending in the direction of the axis of rotation towards the bottom surface of the part for hooking into the second recess of a guideway, preferably for hooking between a pair of hook walls of the side walls .
    Each part includes a partially cylindrical outer wall (1204, 120b). Preferably, the first part is configured for connection to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like.
    One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a guideway can be mounted on the coupling element, or depending on the position the coupling element on the guideway, by inserting a connector of a portion into the first recess of the guideway in the longitudinal direction and simultaneously. insertion of the portion (130) from the top surface of the portion into the second recess.
    Illustratively, the coupling element may have a height H7 in the direction of the axis of rotation of about 86 mm, and the partially cylindrical outer wall may have a diameter D7 perpendicular to the direction of the axis of rotation of about 50 mm.
    EXAMPLE 4: MOUNT Figure 3D shows a perspective view and Figure 5 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a mounting piece (54) according to the present invention.
    The mount is configured to mechanically and electrically connect a conductor track to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like.
    This example may relate to the conductor tracks of Example 1. The mounting piece includes a connector (90c). This example may relate to a connector according to example 2. The lighting system may comprise one or more mounting pieces according to this example.
    The mount includes a housing (89, 103). The housing includes a bottom surface (107c) and a side surface (199) for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway.
    The connector is attached to the bottom surface, by means of one or more screws (110), a mounting plate (111) provided with holes for passage of the one or more screws, and corresponding screw holes (112) in the bottom surface.
    The housing includes a cavity (198) for passage of cabling from the external fastener to the connector.
    The housing includes a partially cylindrical outer wall (120c).
    Illustratively, the mount may have a height H8 of about 40mm, and the partially cylindrical outer wall may have a diameter D8 of about 50mm. EXAMPLE 5: COUPLER Figure 3B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a connector (52) according to the present invention.
    The connector is configured to mechanically connect a first and a second guideway. This example may relate to the guideways of example 1. The lighting system may comprise one or more connectors according to this example.
    The connector includes a head (80) for engaging the protrusions in the first recess of the first guide track. The connector includes a base (81) for hooking into a pair of hook walls in the second recess of the second guideway. The coupling piece is monolithic. The connector comprises a metal or an alloy, eg steel. The connector comprises a longitudinal direction and a body (82) which extends in the longitudinal direction and which connects the head to the foot. The body includes a first portion (83) and a second portion (84), the second portion being narrower than the first portion. In particular, the second portion (84) is narrower than the head and foot in all directions orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.
    Illustratively, the connector may comprise a longitudinal height H6 of about 40mm, a width B6 of about 26mm, and a depth L6 of about 20mm. Furthermore, the head may have a diameter D6 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of about 18 mm.
    In the connected state, the second guide track is positioned below the first guide track.
    In an alternative embodiment to that illustrated in Figure 3B, the foot can also be "round". In this case, the connector includes a rotational axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, and rotational symmetry about the rotational axis. The connector is configured to establish a rotatable mechanical connection between the first and second guide tracks, with the axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of the first and second guide tracks.
    EXAMPLE 6: SUSPENSION ELEMENT Figures 3A, 3E and 3F show perspective views of embodiments of suspension elements (51, 55, 56) according to the present invention. Figure 6 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a suspension element (51 °) according to the present invention.
    The suspension element is configured to mechanically connect a guide track to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like. This example may relate to the guideways of example 1. The lighting system may comprise one or more suspension elements according to this example.
    The suspension element includes a foot (71, 71 ", 75, 75") for hooking into a pair of hook walls in the second recess of a guide track. The suspension element comprises a longitudinal direction and a connecting body (70, 707, 76, 76 ") which extends in the longitudinal direction and is attached to the base at one end. The foot may be wider than the connector body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, the base may include a connector portion (72, 74 ”) to the connector body which is narrower than the connector body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and narrower than the base. The suspension element may include a head for mounting to the external fastener, which is attached to the other end of the connecting body. Alternatively, the connector body may be configured (73) at the other end (opposite the base) for attachment to the external fastener.
    Illustratively, the suspension element of Figure 3A may have a longitudinal height H5 of about 52mm, and the base of the fastener may have a diameter D5 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of about 20mm. Illustratively, the suspension element of Figure 3E may have a length H9 length of about 400mm to about 800mm, the head of the suspension element may have a height H11 of about 30mm and a diameter D9 of about 98mm, and the connector body can have a height H11 of about 30mm. diameter D11 of about 15 mm. Illustratively, the suspension element of Figure 3F may have a longitudinal height H10 of about 400mm to about 800mm, and the connecting body may have a diameter D10 of about 15mm.
    EXAMPLE 7: LIGHTING SYSTEM Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-layer lighting network according to the present invention, comprising a lighting system according to the present invention. The lighting system comprises a plurality of guideways (11) as described in Example 1, and in particular according to Figure 2A. The lighting system comprises a plurality of connectors (53) as described in Example 3 and in particular according to Figures 3C and 4, including connectors (90) as described in Example 2. The lighting system includes a plurality of connectors (52) as described in Example 5, and in particular according to figure 3B. The lighting system includes a plurality of suspension elements (51) as described in Example 6, and particularly according to Figure 3A. The lighting system further includes a plurality of light elements (40, 40 ', 40 ”, 40”, 40 ””, 40 ”” ”) each including a connector (90) as described in Example 2, for mechanical and electrical connection with a conducting path (11).
    The coupling elements make it possible to build a multi-layer network of mechanically and electrically connected conducting tracks.
    In particular, the guide path carrying light element (40 ") crosses a plurality of other guide paths, and this guide path includes a hinged mechanical and electrical connection (53) with each of said plurality of other guide paths. These pivotal connections (53) include an axis of rotation essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of each of the guideways connected by the connection.
    In particular, the axis of rotation of the coupling elements (53) in conjunction with the translatable connectors (90) of the coupling elements permits subsequent movement by an operator: an operator can rotate the guide path carrying light element (40 ”) around the middle coupling element, whereby with the two other coupling elements the connectors translate along their respective connected guide tracks, as well as whereby for each of the two other coupling elements the connectors rotate relatively about the axis of rotation of the coupling element, and this without disconnecting said guide track from the multilayer network.
    Someone with ordinary knowledge in the field will appreciate that this is achieved by the following combination of characteristics:
    e the coupling element (53) comprises an axis of rotation (91) and two connectors (90); the coupling element is configured so that the two connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation; e the two connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation; Each of the two connectors is configured for connection to a guide track at any position on a continuum of positions along the guide track.
    权利要求:
    Claims (14)
    [1]
    Lighting system comprising at least one guide track (11, 12, 13, 14) and one or more light elements (40), characterized in that a guide track (11, 12, 13, 14) has a profile (15) comprising two side walls ( 16) and a base wall (17), wherein the base wall connects the two side walls, wherein the two side walls and the base wall form a first U-shaped recess (18), each light element comprising a connector, in which a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along (x) the guide path in the first recess, each of the side walls of the profile comprising a boss (22) on the inside of the first recess, in which the connector two or more snap-fit elements (94) comprises for engaging the bosses and that the guide path on the base wall comprises a magnetizable strip (21), preferably a steel strip, preferably on the inside of the first recess, and in which the connector has one or more includes multiple magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall.
    [2]
    Lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the conducting path on each of the two side walls on the inside of the first recess comprises one, two, three or more conductors (19), wherein the connector comprises a plurality of conductive contact elements (92), preferably protrusions, more preferably depressible protrusions, for contact with the conductors, wherein preferably a conductor comprises copper, wherein preferably a contact element comprises copper, wherein preferably the conducting path on each side wall comprises an electrically insulating plastic (20) between the conductors and the side wall.
    [3]
    Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 2, wherein each side wall (16) of the profile extends from the first recess (18) to beyond the base wall (17), wherein the two side walls and the base wall have a second U -shaped recess (24) in which the base wall is positioned between the first and second recesses.
    [4]
    Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein the profile on each side wall (16) on the inside of the second recess comprises one or more hook walls (23) which partially extend to the other side wall.
    [5]
    The lighting system of claim 4, wherein the lighting system comprises one or more suspension elements (51, 55, 56) for mechanically connecting a guideway to an external fastening element, wherein a suspension element has a base (71, 75) for hooking onto a pair of hook walls. of a guideway.
    [6]
    Lighting system according to claim 5, wherein the suspension element is configured for: suspended suspension, preferably via a steel cable, from the base to the external fastening element; rigid suspension, preferably via a metal tube, of the base on the external fastening element; or direct fixation of the guide track against or at least partially in the external fastening element.
    [7]
    The lighting system of any one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, wherein the lighting system comprises one or more mounting pieces (54) for mechanically and electrically connecting a conductor track to an external fastener, wherein a mounting piece includes a connector (90), wherein the connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position of a continuum of positions along (x) the guideway, preferably wherein the mounting piece includes a housing (103), preferably wherein the housing has a bottom face (107c) and a side face ( 199) for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway (11, 12, 13, 14), preferably in which the connector (90) is attached (110, 111, 112) to the bottom surface (107c), preferably wherein the housing includes a cavity (198) for passage of cabling to the connector, preferably wherein the housing includes a partially cylindrical outer wall (120c).
    [8]
    The lighting system of claim 87 wherein the connector (90) of a mount (54) includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector (90) to the base wall of the guideway.
    [9]
    Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, wherein the lighting system comprises an energy module.
    [10]
    The lighting system of the preceding claim 9, wherein the power module is configured to generate an essentially constant voltage for distribution through the conductive paths, preferably wherein the essentially constant voltage is about 48 volts.
    [11]
    11. Lighting system as claimed in any of the foregoing claims 9 and 10, wherein the energy module comprises a communication module for receiving control information and a control module for outputting a control signal at least in part on the basis of the control information via the conducting paths, preferably wherein the communication module has a wireless connection. communication module is whether a communication module is for communication via an electrical network.
    [12]
    Guide track (11, 12, 13, 14) for mechanical and electrical connection of a light element, wherein the guide track comprises a profile (15) comprising two side walls (16) and a base wall (17), wherein the base wall connects the two side walls wherein the two side walls and the base wall form a first (18) and a second (24) U-shaped recess, wherein the base wall is positioned between the first and second recesses, wherein the guide path on each of the two side walls in the first recess comprises one, two, three or more conductors (19), preferably wherein the profile comprises aluminum, preferably wherein a conductor comprises copper, preferably wherein the conductor path on each side wall comprises an electrically insulating plastic (20) between the conductors and the side wall, preferably wherein the guide path comprises a longitudinal direction and an essentially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, wherein the guide path at the base wall contains a magnetizable straw ok (21), preferably wherein the strip is positioned in the first recess, preferably wherein the strip comprises steel, preferably wherein each of the side walls of the profile comprises a boss (22) on the inside of the first recess, preferably in which the profile comprises one or more hook walls (23) on each side wall in the second recess which partially extend to the other side wall.
    [13]
    A light element (40) comprising a connector for mechanically and electrically connecting the light element to a conducting path, wherein the connector includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection with the conducting path, wherein the connector includes a plurality of depressible conductive protrusions (92) , preferably wherein the protrusions comprise copper and wherein the connector comprises two or more snap-fit elements (94) for snapping into bosses in the guide path.
    [14]
    Mounts (54) for mechanically and electrically connecting a conductor track to an external fastener, comprising a connector (90), wherein the connector is configured for connection to a conductor track at any position of a continuum of positions along (x) the guideway, wherein the connector (90) includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector (90) to the guideway, preferably wherein the mounting piece includes a housing (103), preferably wherein the housing has a bottom surface (107c) and a side face (199) for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway (11, 12, 13, 14), preferably in which the bottom face (107c) has the connector (90) attached (110, 111, 112), preferably wherein the housing includes a cavity (198) for passage of cabling to the connector, preferably wherein the housing includes a partially cylindrical outer wall (120c) and wherein the connector has two or more further snap-fit elements (94) for snapping into bosses in the guideway.
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