DE102009019881A1 - Lamp support for supporting e.g. floor lamp, has light holder formed as plug-in connecter for receiving light i.e. LED-light module, and power supply unit supported in ceiling connection housing for supplying power to light - Google Patents

Abstract

The support (2) has a light holder formed as a plug-in connecter (15) for receiving a light i.e. LED-light module (16). A power supply unit is supported in a ceiling connection housing (5) for supplying power to the light. A retaining unit (8) retains a light part i.e. light shade. The light holder is arranged at a front side or a lower side (13) of the support. A control unit is arranged in the connection housing, and a sensor is connected with the control unit, and influences parameter of LEDs (22) of the light via the control unit.

Description

The The invention relates to a light carrier of a luminaire a lamp holder for receiving a lamp and with a power connector to Power supply of a lamp accommodated on the lamp holder. The invention further relates to a luminaire with a light carrier and a lamp attachable thereto.

to shine with standard lamp holders or lampholders with a screw thread or screw thread insert for picking up from light bulbs, z. B. incandescent with E14 or E27 sockets are well known. Such lamp holders, the can also be referred to as light carriers, can be an external thread for a screw or mounting ring for fixing a lampshade attachable to the lamp socket exhibit.

The DE 195 48 187 A1 discloses a lamp or pendant lamp with a lamp socket with a screw thread for an incandescent lamp and with an outside holding device for a lampshade.

such Lampholders or lampholders are for holding lamps provided with screw sockets. Lamps that have a multipolar connection require are on such lamp holders or lampholders not attachable.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a light carrier mentioned above to create, with regard to the inclusion of energy-saving Lamps is improved.

Of the Invention is further based on the object, an aforementioned To create a luminaire, which can be used to hold energy-saving lamps is improved.

The Task is in the aforementioned light carrier solved according to the invention that the lamp holder as a plug connection for a to be attached LED light module is formed.

The Task is also by a luminaire with the features of the claim 11 solved.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims specified.

One According to the invention light carrier is therefore adapted it to a power-saving LED light module in a simple manner, namely by means of a plug connection, can record. The connector ensures a defined recording of the light module as opposed to recording a Incandescent lamp with screw base, in which the screw thread a defined screwing the bulb in the circumferential direction usually not guaranteed.

The Connector has in particular four poles or plug contacts on, with two poles or plug contacts for power supply and two poles or plug contacts for a control of the LED lighting module are provided.

One LED light module has advantages over conventional ones Lamps, z. As incandescent or fluorescent lamps, in terms on power consumption, quality of light and size on.

One Such light carrier can stand alone and especially with regard to a special lamp, such. Legs Suspension lamp or a floor or floor lamp, designed be. The outer shape of the light carrier can be chosen such that z. B. a special lampshade can be specified. This can be a vote of an LED lighting module be made with a suitable lampshade. Consequently, the light carrier can be a holding device for a light part, in particular a lampshade, have. Such a holding device is z. B. a screw-fastening ring, on an external thread of a cylindrical portion of the Light carrier is adjustable and a lampshade against an upper heel or waistband of the light carrier can stretch.

A Such luminaire according to the invention makes use of the advantages of the light carrier according to the invention. It can be a commercial or existing luminaire, when the light carrier in exchange for an existing Light carrier or an existing lamp socket used or, if applicable, the ceiling connection housing is exchanged. On the other hand, the lamp with the light carrier according to the invention manufactured and offered or used.

These Luminaire includes the light carrier and the LED light module, a current-carrying connection to the light carrier and Z. B. in suspended luminaires a ceiling connection housing or in the case of floor lamps, a standing or standing foot.

According to a preferred embodiment it can be provided that the light carrier as exchange part for a commercially available light carrier of a lamp, z. B a floor lamp or a pendant light, is formed. In this design can thus z. B. a lampshade or another already existing luminaire part can be used further, since only the luminaire support and, where appropriate, adapter parts is / are to be exchanged. This configuration is particularly advantageous when the LED lighting module or the light source is arranged approximately at the location of a previously existing light source or in particular incandescent lamp, so that the appearance of the lamp is not or not significantly changed.

Conveniently, is the lamp holder or the plug connection at one of the mains connection opposite end face of the light carrier arranged. The mains connection of the invention Light carrier includes a connector to which a power cable to attach, and can also contain the power cable at the same time Can be used for ceiling mounting a pendant light.

Of the Plug connection can also have a detent to the LED light module safe but detachable to the light carrier.

In Preferred design is a power supply unit for recorded the LED light module in the light carrier. The power supply unit converts the power provided by the mains Current or voltage in one for the LED light module adapted power supply. This power supply unit is thus not a component of the LED lighting module, so that such LED lighting modules As replacement parts without power supply unit cheaper can be produced. The power supply unit is expediently such They are designed for different LED lighting modules with z. B. different services is suitable.

In alternative design, the power supply unit is not in the light carrier, but z. B. in a ceiling connection housing or in a base of an inventive Light received. In this design, the light carrier be made smaller. The above advantage, according to which the power supply unit is not part of the LED light module, is also in this Design available.

The Power supply unit can thus be universal for different LED lighting modules are formed. On the other hand can also for different LED lighting modules each have their own customized Power supply unit may be provided.

According to one Another preferred embodiment, a control unit of the LED lighting module be arranged in the light carrier. One on the light carrier to be mounted LED lighting module must therefore this control unit not self-contained, so the LED light module also made this Reason is cheaper to produce. An exchange of the LED lighting module against another LED light module is thus without change the remaining on the light carrier control unit.

In an alternative design, the control unit can also outside of the light carrier, in particular in a connected to the light carrier Ceiling connection housing or stand, arranged be. This design also has the advantage that the control unit even with replaceable LED lighting modules only available have to be.

The Power supply unit and the control unit can form a structural unit or they can also be as their own Assembled units spaced apart, but interconnected be.

Conveniently, a sensor or an actuator is provided, the or as Part of a remote control of the control unit of the LED lighting module with the control unit and if necessary also connected to the power supply unit is and can control this. In an alternative design, the Actuating element, z. B. in a floor lamp, in addition or be formed exclusively manually be serviceable. about the control unit can be based on parameters of the LEDs of the LED lighting module be acted.

following becomes a light carrier according to the invention and a lamp according to the invention based on Embodiments with reference to the drawing explained in more detail. It shows:

1 in a side view in a schematic representation of a luminaire according to the invention as a suspended luminaire with a light carrier according to the invention and a plug-in LED lighting module;

2 in a longitudinal sectional view in a schematic representation of the light carrier with components contained therein and a pluggable LED lighting module;

3 in a perspective plan view in a schematic representation of the light carrier with the pluggable LED lighting module;

4 in a perspective plan view in a schematic representation of another embodiment of a light carrier according to the invention with a ceiling connection;

5 in a perspective plan view in FIG schematic representation and partially cut the light carrier with the ceiling connection according to 4 ;

6 in a perspective plan view in a schematic sectional view of the ceiling connection of 4 and 5 ;

7 in a perspective plan view of a lamp according to the invention as a hanging lamp with a light carrier, a lampshade and a ceiling connection housing; and

8th in a perspective plan view of a lamp according to the invention as a floor lamp with a light carrier according to the invention.

A light 1 , z. B. a pendant light, has a light carrier 2 on, which is referred to in commercial light as a lamp socket and a bulb accommodates and at its connection end 3 , which is the top end in the installation position of a pendant lamp, a mains or cable connection with a power cable 4 for direct or indirect connection to the mains. The power cable 4 is used in the usual way in addition to the power supply for hanging the lamp 1 on a ceiling-side structure such. As a ceiling by means of a ceiling mount, for example, a ceiling connection housing 5 (see also 5 ) for covering a connection to the mains, for example a luster terminal or the like.

The light carrier 2 includes a substantially hollow cylindrical upper section 6 with an external thread 7 on which a fastening ring 8th by screwing in the axial direction of the light carrier 2 is adjustable. A lampshade 9 is in the usual way on this upper section 6 of the light carrier 2 attachable and by means of the fastening ring 8th against an upper heel 10 or covenant of a z. B. conical end part 11 of the light carrier 2 fixable. Thus, the light carrier contains 2 a holding device for a light part such. B. the lampshade 9 ,

While a commercially available light carrier an internal thread for receiving a light bulb with z. B. has an E14 socket or an E27 socket as a light source, the light carrier according to the invention 2 in contrast, a lower section 12 which is formed as a housing and at its bottom 13 , in particular planar or otherwise such. B. may be shaped conical or rounded, a socket 14 a plug connection 15 for a LED light module 16 contains as a light source.

The light carrier 2 thus forms or contains a lamp holder for the LED lighting module 16 ,

The lower section 12 of the light carrier 2 For example, is substantially hollow cylindrical corresponding to the upper portion 6 formed and contains at its bottom 13 the socket 14 that is attached or integrally formed thereon. The lower section 12 takes in its function as a housing of a power supply unit 17 for the LED light module to be attached 16 as well as an electronic control unit 18 for this LED light module 16 on.

Furthermore, a sensor 30 or an actuator may be provided, the part of a remote control device with the control unit 18 is connected, so that the control unit 18 can be operated by means of a remote control. By means of the remote control z. B. the entire LED lighting module 16 can be switched on or off or they are individual LEDs 22 or combinations of LEDs on and off. In an alternative design, the actuating element, for. B. in a floor lamp, additionally or exclusively be operated manually.

The power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 are z. B. by means of a plug 19 and a socket 20 having detachably connected plug-in connection with each other, but may also be firmly connected to each other or form a common structural unit.

The LED lighting module 16 exemplifies a carrier plate 21 with LEDs attached 22 on ( 3 shows by way of example five LEDs), which can emit light in a known manner.

The carrier plate 21 is structurally designed so that the operation of the LEDs 22 resulting waste heat can be dissipated efficiently. The carrier plate 21 contains - in relation to the installation position - on the top side a plug 23 in the socket 14 of the light carrier 2 can be inserted and in particular by means of a latching device (not shown) releasably secured thereto and the LED lighting module 16 on the light carrier 2 in the intended position.

The LED lighting module 16 exemplifies a suitable cover 32 on, the protection of the LEDs 22 serves against mechanical damage. The z. B. reflector-like cover 32 but may also have coloring and optical properties.

The socket 14 as well as the plug 23 each contain several plug contacts 24 respectively. 25 for power supply and possibly for Steue tion of the LEDs 22 , z. B. two plug contacts for the power supply and two plug contacts for the controller). The plug 23 and the socket 14 are formed in such a way that they can be inserted into one another confusion-proof only in a certain assignment. This is the always correct assignment of the example four plug contacts 24 and 25 ensured. This ensures the correct polarity of the power supply and the function of the control unit.

With standard or standardized plug connection 15 can use different LED lighting modules 16 on the light carrier 2 be mounted exchangeable, so that in particular the light or luminosity of the lamp can be selected according to the particular needs. Because the power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 not on the respective LED lighting module 16 is arranged, these are LED lighting modules 16 cheaper to produce.

The upper section 6 and the lower section 12 of the light carrier 2 can be in one piece, z. B. made of plastic or metal, or they are two interconnected parts, wherein the connection can be detachable, so that the interior of the light carrier 2 is accessible.

According to a further embodiment (see 5 to 7 ) are the power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 not in the light carrier 2 arranged. The light carrier 2 can therefore be made smaller, so that z. B. the lower section 12 is significantly shorter compared to the first embodiment. The power supply of the LEDs 22 via the power cable 4 from the upper ceiling connection box 5 the light 1 in which the power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 are housed. The ceiling connection housing 5 is by means of a suspension 26 attached to the ceiling and contains a circuit board 27 with which the power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 are connected and the one jack 28 for connecting to a plug 29 on the power cable 4 having.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a sensor 30 or an actuator may be provided, the part of a remote control device with the control unit 18 is connected, so that the control unit 18 can be operated by means of the remote control. By means of the remote control z. B. the entire LED lighting module 16 can be switched on or off or they are individual LEDs 22 or combinations of LEDs on and off. Again, a manual operation by means of a corresponding actuator can be realized.

The upper section 6 and the lower section 12 of the light carrier according to the invention 2 in particular have such a size or length that the LEDs of the LED lighting module 16 essentially at the location of a conventional incandescent lamp in a commercially available lamp holder, that of the light carrier according to the invention 2 is replaced, are arranged.

The LED lighting module 16 can in its size and length (in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the light carrier 2 ) together with the plug 23 in particular for an optimized light output, also taking into account the lampshade 9 to be designed.

The light carrier 2 Contains at its upper end part 11 a tubular strain relief 31 through which the power cable 4 is guided and the light carrier 2 on the power cable 4 sets.

8th shows an embodiment of a lamp according to the invention as a floor or floor lamp with a stand 33 on which a power cable 4 connected. At the base 33 is a vertical support tube 34 attached, at its upper end an inventive light carrier 2 is appropriate. The light carrier 2 contains the top side of the connector 15 for receiving the LED lighting module 16 , A lampshade 9 is on the light carrier 2 held. The power supply unit 17 and the control unit 18 can comparable to the preceding embodiments in the light carrier 2 or in the base 33 be contained, wherein in the support tube 34 the associated cables run.

The in the description and by way of embodiments as well as in the figures disclosed individual features in any technically expedient arrangements and designs with the subject invention in its general Form combined.

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lamp

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Light carrier

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terminal end

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power cable

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Ceiling junction box

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upper section

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external thread

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fixing ring

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lampshade

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upper paragraph

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final part

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lower section

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bottom

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Rifle

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plug-in connection

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LED light module

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Power supply unit

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control unit

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plug

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Rifle

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support plate

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LED

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plug

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plug contact

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plug contact

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suspension

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circuit board

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Rifle

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plug

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sensor or actuator

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Strain relief

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cover

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stand

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support tube

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Cited patent literature

• DE 19548187 A1 [0003]

Claims (11)

Light carrier of a luminaire with a lamp holder for receiving a lamp and with a mains connection for supplying power to a lamp accommodated on the lamp holder, characterized in that the lamp holder as a plug connection ( 14 . 15 . 23 ) for an LED light module ( 16 ) is formed. Light carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that the light carrier ( 2 ) is formed as a replacement part for a commercially available light carrier of a lamp. Light carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the light carrier ( 2 ) a holding device ( 7 . 8th . 10 ) for a light part ( 9 ), in particular a lampshade. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lamp holder or the plug connection ( 14 . 15 . 23 ) on a front side or underside opposite the mains connection ( 13 ) of the light carrier ( 2 ) is arranged. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a power supply unit ( 17 ) for the LED light module ( 16 ) in the light carrier ( 2 ) is recorded. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a power supply unit ( 17 ) for the LED light module ( 16 ) in a ceiling connection housing ( 5 ) is recorded. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a power supply unit ( 17 ) for the LED light module ( 16 ) in a stand ( 33 ) of a floor lamp is received and the light carrier ( 2 ) with the stand ( 33 ) is firmly connected. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a control unit ( 18 ) of the LED lighting module ( 16 ) in the light carrier ( 2 ) or outside of the light carrier ( 2 ), in particular in one with the light carrier ( 2 ) connected ceiling connection housing ( 5 ) or a stand ( 33 ) is arranged. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a sensor ( 30 ), a remote control or a control that communicates with the control unit ( 18 ) and via the control unit ( 18 ) to parameters of the LEDs ( 22 ) of the LED lighting module ( 16 ) acts. Light carrier according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the plug connection ( 14 . 15 . 23 ) for the LED light module ( 16 ) has a detent. Luminaire with a light carrier, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the light carrier ( 2 ) the power supply unit ( 17 ) and the control unit ( 18 ) for an LED light module ( 16 ) or that the power supply unit ( 17 ) and in particular also the control unit ( 18 ) for an LED light module ( 16 ) in a Deckenan circuit housing ( 5 ) or a stand ( 33 ) of a respective lamp ( 1 ) and not in the light carrier ( 2 ) is recorded.