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EP1248039B1
EP1248039B1 EP02007432A EP02007432A EP1248039B1 EP 1248039 B1 EP1248039 B1 EP 1248039B1 EP 02007432 A EP02007432 A EP 02007432A EP 02007432 A EP02007432 A EP 02007432A EP 1248039 B1 EP1248039 B1 EP 1248039B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V31/00—Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
    • F21V31/005—Sealing arrangements therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F21V17/164—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting the parts being subjected to bending, e.g. snap joints
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2103/00—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

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  • the present invention relates to a luminaire according to the preamble of claim 1, which is particularly intended for use in wet rooms.
  • luminaires used in rooms or areas with high humidity special measures are necessary to protect the lamps and the electrical components of these luminaires from moisture.
  • the luminaire housing in which the lamp and the other electrical components are arranged, sealed watertight with a transparent or translucent cover.
  • Such a lamp is known for example from DE 93 00 896.1.
  • a sealing tape which is highly resilient and seals the connection area after joining the two elements.
  • the luminaire housing and the cover placed thereon, which are both made of a dimensionally stable material, are held together by a plurality of separate brackets arranged on the outside of the housing.
  • a plurality of fastening clamps are arranged distributed over the edge of the luminaire housing and are integrally connected to the housing.
  • the edge of the housing has a circumferential groove within which a sealing strip is arranged.
  • a cup-shaped cover is pressed from the bottom against the sealing strip and connected by means of Befest Trentsklammem with the lamp housing, so that in turn a watertight closure is formed.
  • the transparent cover is connected to the luminaire housing by means of a plurality of distributed brackets.
  • brackets There is a risk that in the event that one of the brackets was not properly attached or closed, no watertight closure is given more.
  • two operations are necessary for both lamps described above for their production to seal the lamp waterproof or moisture-proof. First, the sealing tape is inserted and then make after attaching the cover of the closure with the help of the individually applied brackets.
  • a generic luminaire is known from GB-A-2 344 874.
  • the present invention has for its object to improve a lamp of the type described above in that a water or moisture-tight closure can be made in a simple and reliable manner.
  • a luminaire which has the features of claim 1.
  • This lamp consists initially of at least one arranged in a cup-shaped lamp housing light source and arranged in the emission in front of the at least one light source and the lamp housing closing transparent or translucent cover which is detachably connected to the lamp housing.
  • the lamp housing and / or the cover both made of a dimensionally stable material, have the lamp housing and / or the cover over its entire circumference on a made of an elastic material clamping edge, which is to jam with the opposite Edge of the cover or the lamp housing is provided.
  • this clamping edge is arranged on the lamp housing.
  • the shutter between the cover and the lamp housing is made not only by individual brackets but by the clamping edge or Verrastungsrand.
  • a closure over the entire circumference is achieved, so that there is no risk that a moisture-tight closure is omitted by forgetting a clip.
  • Another advantage of the luminaire according to the invention is that an additional sealing element - e.g. the sealing tape used in the lights described above - can be dispensed with. As a result, the amount of work involved in the production of luminaires is significantly reduced.
  • the clamping edge is preferably integrally connected to the lamp housing or the cover, so that no separate or additional closure elements are necessary.
  • the luminaire according to the invention is therefore also simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the housing and the clamping edge are preferably made of a thermoplastic material
  • the housing for example made of polycarbonate
  • the clamping edge made of a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the clamping edge may have, for example, in its edge region a C-shaped profile and then clamped by its two C-legs with the opposite edge. This has, for example, an outwardly directed web, which forms an acute angle with the wall of the housing or the cover. Preferably, the clamping edge also forms a downwardly directed drip nose, so that can form dripping on the outside of the housing forming condensation.
  • Fig. 1 shows the erfmdungswashe lamp in the closed state, wherein for simplicity of illustration, only the invention essential elements of the lamp are shown.
  • the cup-shaped lamp housing 1 which is to be fastened for example to a ceiling, there is at least one light source 3, which may be, for example, a light bulb or an elongated fluorescent lamp.
  • the shape of the lamp housing 1 depends on the type and number or arrangement of the light sources.
  • the downwardly open luminaire housing 1 is closed by a transparent or at least translucent cover 2 water or moisture-proof.
  • the luminaire housing 1 has an elastic clamping edge 4 which extends over the entire circumference and into which the edge region of the cover 2 is clamped.
  • the clamping edge 4 is preferably a Verrastungsrand with a Verrastungsnase 41, which is circumferentially formed in the embodiment.
  • the detailed design of the clamping edge 4 is shown in an enlarged view in Fig. 2.
  • the clamping edge 4 consists of an elastic material and has in its edge region a C-shaped profile, which is clamped when closing the lamp with a arranged on the edge of the cover 2 web 5.
  • the outwardly directed web 5 is arranged inclined outwards and includes in the embodiment with a cup-shaped cover 2 with the side wall of the cover 2 an acute angle.
  • the inclined upper side forms a divergent insertion surface 5c on which, when clamping or latching the clamping or Verrastungsrand is forced outwards.
  • the narrow in the embodiment side surface of the web 5 is undercut convergent.
  • the Verrastungsnase 4a engage behind the web 5 and lock.
  • a divergent execution surface 5d is thereby formed, on which the latching nose 4a is forced outwards upon release of the latching.
  • the two C-legs 6, 7 are when clamping the web 5 under tension and ensure both a secure hold of the cover 2 to the lamp housing 1 and the desired, dense, in particular watertight closure.
  • An additional sealing element such as a sealing tape or the like is no longer necessary.
  • the web 5 cross-C-leg 6 of the clamping edge 4 is further formed so that it forms a downwardly directed drip. Condensation that forms on the outside of the lamp housing 1 and runs down can then drain down and do not penetrate into the connecting region between the clamping edge 4 and the cover 2.
  • the likewise outwardly inclined arranged C-shaped profile of the clamping edge may be in the region of its base portion 4b straight (not shown) or curved (shown), preferably upwardly convex curved extend. It may be integrally formed on an edge base 4c, which may be a lateral extension of the preferably hat-shaped or dome-shaped lamp housing 1.
  • a downwardly directed web 8 is also arranged on the lamp housing 1. This directed in the connecting direction between the housing 1 and the cover 2 web 8 forms a guide web, through which the attachment of the cover 2 is facilitated on the underside of the lamp housing 1.
  • the luminaire housing 1 and the clamping edge 4 are preferably integrally connected to each other and consist of a hard or soft component, both of which are thermoplastic.
  • the hard component of the housing 1 consists, for example Polycarbonate, while the soft component of the clamping edge 4 consists of a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the housing 1 with the clamping edge 4 arranged thereon can be produced for example in a multi-component injection molding process. The joint between the hard and soft components is then formed by a chemical reaction under heat, so that the clamping edge 4 is fixedly connected to the housing 1.
  • the clamping edge 4 can have a different color from the housing 1 for better distinction.
  • the clamping edge 4 By the configuration of the clamping edge 4 shown in the figures, a particularly good seal is achieved, at the same time a simple attachment or removal of the cover 2 is made possible.
  • other structures for the clamping edge 4 or the opposite edge region in the cover 2 are conceivable, by which a suitable clamping effect is achieved.
  • the lamp according to the invention is characterized in that over the entire circumference of a uniform contact pressure to achieve a moisture-tight finish is obtained.
  • no additional closure elements are necessary, so that the light can be produced on the one hand cost and on the other hand, the amount of work for attaching the cover to the housing is particularly low.

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  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)

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Around casing (1) and/or cover (2) resilient edge profiles (4, 5) clip together, forming a continuous, watertight joint.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Leuchte nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1, die insbesondere zur Verwendung in Feuchträumen vorgesehen ist.The present invention relates to a luminaire according to the preamble of claim 1, which is particularly intended for use in wet rooms.

Bei Leuchten, die in Räumen oder Bereichen mit einer hohen Luftfeuchtigkeit zum Einsatz kommen, sind besondere Maßnahmen notwendig, um die Lampen und die elektrischen Komponenten dieser Leuchten vor der Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. Hierzu wird üblicherweise das Leuchtengehäuse, in dem die Lampe sowie die weiteren elektrischen Komponenten angeordnet sind, mit einer durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Abdeckung wasserdicht verschlossen.For luminaires used in rooms or areas with high humidity, special measures are necessary to protect the lamps and the electrical components of these luminaires from moisture. For this purpose, usually the luminaire housing, in which the lamp and the other electrical components are arranged, sealed watertight with a transparent or translucent cover.

Eine derartige Leuchte ist beispielsweise aus der DE 93 00 896.1 bekannt. Dabei weist die transparente Abdeckung einen Vorsprung auf, der in eine am Rand des Leuchtengehäuses vorgesehene umlaufende Nut hineinragt. Innerhalb dieser Nut befindet sich ein Dichtungsband, welches stark nachgiebig ist und nach dem Zusammenfügen der beiden Elemente den Verbindungsbereich abdichtet. Das Leuchtengehäuse und die darauf aufgesetzte Abdeckung, die beide aus einem formstabilen Material bestehen, werden von mehreren an der Außenseite des Gehäuses angeordneten separaten Klammern zusammengehalten.Such a lamp is known for example from DE 93 00 896.1. In this case, the transparent cover on a projection which projects into a provided on the edge of the lamp housing circumferential groove. Within this groove is a sealing tape, which is highly resilient and seals the connection area after joining the two elements. The luminaire housing and the cover placed thereon, which are both made of a dimensionally stable material, are held together by a plurality of separate brackets arranged on the outside of the housing.

Bei einer in der EP 0 677 698 B1 beschriebenen Feuchtraumleuchte sind über den Rand des Leuchtengehäuses verteilt mehrere Befestigungsklammern angeordnet, die einstückig mit dem Gehäuse verbunden sind. Auch hier weist der Rand des Gehäuses eine umlaufende Nut auf, innerhalb derer ein Dichtungsband angeordnet ist. Eine topfförmige Abdeckung wird von der Unterseite her gegen das Dichtungsband gepreßt und mit Hilfe der Befestigungsklammem mit dem Leuchtengehäuse verbunden, so daß wiederum ein wasserdichter Verschluß gebildet wird.In a damp-proof luminaire described in EP 0 677 698 B1, a plurality of fastening clamps are arranged distributed over the edge of the luminaire housing and are integrally connected to the housing. Again, the edge of the housing has a circumferential groove within which a sealing strip is arranged. A cup-shaped cover is pressed from the bottom against the sealing strip and connected by means of Befestigungsklammem with the lamp housing, so that in turn a watertight closure is formed.

Bei den oben beschriebenen Leuchten wird die transparente Abdeckung mit Hilfe mehrerer verteilt angeordneter Klammern mit dem Leuchtengehäuse verbunden. Dabei besteht die Gefahr, daß für den Fall, daß eine der Klammern nicht ordnungsgemäß angebracht bzw. geschlossen wurde, kein wasserdichter Verschluß mehr gegeben ist. Darüber hinaus sind für beide oben beschriebenen Leuchten für deren Herstellung zwei Arbeitsgänge notwendig, um die Leuchte wasserdicht bzw. feuchtigkeitsdicht zu verschließen. Zunächst ist das Dichtungsband einzulegen und im Anschluß daran nach dem Aufsetzen der Abdeckung der Verschluß mit Hilfe der einzeln anzubringenden Klammern herzustellen.In the luminaires described above, the transparent cover is connected to the luminaire housing by means of a plurality of distributed brackets. There is a risk that in the event that one of the brackets was not properly attached or closed, no watertight closure is given more. In addition, two operations are necessary for both lamps described above for their production to seal the lamp waterproof or moisture-proof. First, the sealing tape is inserted and then make after attaching the cover of the closure with the help of the individually applied brackets.

Eine gattungsgemäße Leuchte ist aus der GB-A-2 344 874 bekannt.A generic luminaire is known from GB-A-2 344 874.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Leuchte der eingangs beschriebenen Art dahingehend zu verbessern, daß ein wasser- bzw. feuchtigkeitsdichter Verschluß auf einfache und zuverlässige Weise hergestellt werden kann.The present invention has for its object to improve a lamp of the type described above in that a water or moisture-tight closure can be made in a simple and reliable manner.

Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Leuchte, welche die Merkmale des Anspruches 1 aufweist, gelöst. Diese Leuchte besteht zunächst aus mindestens einer in einem topfförmigen Leuchtengehäuse angeordneten Lichtquelle sowie aus einer in Abstrahlrichtung vor der mindestens einen Lichtquelle angeordneten und das Leuchtengehäuse verschließenden durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Abdeckung, die lösbar mit dem Leuchtengehäuse verbunden ist. Um einen wasserdichter Verschluß zwischen dem Leuchtengehäuse und der Abdeckung, die beide aus einem formstabilen Material bestehen, zu ermöglichen, weisen das Leuchtengehäuse und/oder die Abdeckung über ihren gesamten Umfang hinweg einen aus einem elastischen Material bestehen Klemmrand auf, der zum Verklemmen mit dem gegenüberliegenden Rand der Abdeckung bzw. des Leuchtengehäuses vorgesehen ist. Vorzugsweise ist dieser Klemmrand an dem Leuchtengehäuse angeordnet.The object is achieved by a luminaire, which has the features of claim 1. This lamp consists initially of at least one arranged in a cup-shaped lamp housing light source and arranged in the emission in front of the at least one light source and the lamp housing closing transparent or translucent cover which is detachably connected to the lamp housing. In order to allow a watertight closure between the lamp housing and the cover, both made of a dimensionally stable material, have the lamp housing and / or the cover over its entire circumference on a made of an elastic material clamping edge, which is to jam with the opposite Edge of the cover or the lamp housing is provided. Preferably, this clamping edge is arranged on the lamp housing.

Bei einer Leuchte gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird somit der Verschluß zwischen der Abdeckung und dem Leuchtengehäuse nicht nur durch einzelne Klammern sondern durch den Klemmrand oder Verrastungsrand hergestellt. Hierdurch wird ein Verschluß über den gesamten Umfang hinweg erzielt, so daß nicht die Gefahr besteht, daß durch das Vergessen einer Klammer ein feuchtigkeitsdichter Verschluß unterbleibt. Ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte besteht darin, daß auf ein zusätzliches Dichtungselement - z.B. das in den oben beschriebenen Leuchten verwendete Dichtungsband - verzichtet werden kann. Hierdurch wird der Arbeitsaufwand bei der Produktion der Leuchten deutlich reduziert.In a lamp according to the present invention, therefore, the shutter between the cover and the lamp housing is made not only by individual brackets but by the clamping edge or Verrastungsrand. As a result, a closure over the entire circumference is achieved, so that there is no risk that a moisture-tight closure is omitted by forgetting a clip. Another advantage of the luminaire according to the invention is that an additional sealing element - e.g. the sealing tape used in the lights described above - can be dispensed with. As a result, the amount of work involved in the production of luminaires is significantly reduced.

Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

So ist der Klemmrand vorzugsweise einstückig mit dem Leuchtengehäuse bzw. der Abdeckung verbunden, so daß keine separaten oder zusätzlichen Verschlußelemente notwendig sind. Die erfindungsgemäße Leuchte ist daher auch einfach und kostengünstig herzustellen. Ist der Klemmrand beispielsweise an dem Leuchtengehäuse angeordnet, so bestehen das Gehäuse und der Klemmrand vorzugsweise aus einem thermoplastischen Material, das Gehäuse beispielsweise aus Polycarbonat und der Klemmrand aus einem thermoplatischen Elastomer. Bei der Herstellung des Gehäuses mit dem daran angeordneten Klemmrand in einem Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgußverfahren wird die Verbindungsstelle zwischen diesen beiden Komponenten durch eine chemische Reaktion unter Hitze gebildet, wodurch die beiden Elemente fest aneinander gehalten werden.Thus, the clamping edge is preferably integrally connected to the lamp housing or the cover, so that no separate or additional closure elements are necessary. The luminaire according to the invention is therefore also simple and inexpensive to manufacture. If the clamping edge is arranged, for example, on the luminaire housing, the housing and the clamping edge are preferably made of a thermoplastic material, the housing, for example made of polycarbonate, and the clamping edge made of a thermoplastic elastomer. In the manufacture of the housing with the clamping edge arranged thereon in a multi-component injection molding process, the connection point between these two components formed by a chemical reaction under heat, whereby the two elements are held firmly together.

Der Klemmrand kann beispielsweise in seinem Randbereich ein C-förmiges Profil aufweisen und dann über seine beiden C-Schenkel mit dem gegenüberliegenden Rand verklemmt werden. Dieser weist beispielsweise einen nach außen gerichteten Steg auf, der mit der Wand des Gehäuse bzw. der Abdeckung einen spitzen Winkel einschließt. Vorzugsweise bildet der Klemmrand ferner eine nach unten gerichtet Tropfnase, so daß sich an der Außenseite des Gehäuses bildendes Kondenswasser abtropfen kann.The clamping edge may have, for example, in its edge region a C-shaped profile and then clamped by its two C-legs with the opposite edge. This has, for example, an outwardly directed web, which forms an acute angle with the wall of the housing or the cover. Preferably, the clamping edge also forms a downwardly directed drip nose, so that can form dripping on the outside of the housing forming condensation.

Im folgenden soll die Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Leuchte im Schnitt; und
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einen Ausschnitt A von Fig. 1 in vergrößerter Darstellung.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
an embodiment of a luminaire according to the invention in section; and
Fig. 2
a section A of Fig. 1 in an enlarged view.

Fig. 1 zeigt die erfmdungsgemäße Leuchte in geschlossenem Zustand, wobei zur Vereinfachung der Darstellung lediglich die erfindungswesentlichen Elemente der Leuchte dargestellt sind. Innerhalb des topfförmigen Leuchtengehäuses 1, das beispielsweise an einer Decke zu befestigen ist, befindet sich zumindest eine Lichtquelle 3, wobei es sich hierbei beispielsweise um eine Glühbirne oder eine längliche Leuchtstofflampe handeln kann. Die Form des Leuchtengehäuses 1 richtet sich dabei nach der Art und Anzahl bzw. Anordnung der Lichtquellen.Fig. 1 shows the erfmdungsgemäße lamp in the closed state, wherein for simplicity of illustration, only the invention essential elements of the lamp are shown. Within the cup-shaped lamp housing 1, which is to be fastened for example to a ceiling, there is at least one light source 3, which may be, for example, a light bulb or an elongated fluorescent lamp. The shape of the lamp housing 1 depends on the type and number or arrangement of the light sources.

Das nach unten offene Leuchtengehäuse 1 ist durch eine durchsichtige oder zumindest durchscheinende Abdeckung 2 wasser- bzw. feuchtigkeitsdicht verschlossen. Hierzu weist das Leuchtengehäuse 1 einen über den gesamten Umfang hinweg verlaufenden elastischen Klemmrand 4 auf, in den der Randbereich der Abdeckung 2 eingeklemmt wird. Der Klemmrand 4 ist vorzugsweise ein Verrastungsrand mit einer Verrastungsnase 41, die beim Ausführungsbeispiel umlaufend ausgebildet ist.The downwardly open luminaire housing 1 is closed by a transparent or at least translucent cover 2 water or moisture-proof. For this purpose, the luminaire housing 1 has an elastic clamping edge 4 which extends over the entire circumference and into which the edge region of the cover 2 is clamped. The clamping edge 4 is preferably a Verrastungsrand with a Verrastungsnase 41, which is circumferentially formed in the embodiment.

Die nähere Ausgestaltung des Klemmrandes 4 ist in vergrößerter Darstellung in Fig. 2 gezeigt. Der Klemmrand 4 besteht dabei aus einem elastischen Material und weist in seinem Randbereich ein C-förmiges Profil auf, welches beim Verschließen der Leuchte mit einem am Rand der Abdeckung 2 angeordneten Steg 5 verklemmt wird. Der nach außen gerichtete Steg 5 ist nach außen geneigt angeordnet und schließt beim Ausführungsbeispiel mit einer schalenförmigen Abdeckung 2 mit der Seitenwand der Abdeckung 2 einen spitzen Winkel ein.The detailed design of the clamping edge 4 is shown in an enlarged view in Fig. 2. The clamping edge 4 consists of an elastic material and has in its edge region a C-shaped profile, which is clamped when closing the lamp with a arranged on the edge of the cover 2 web 5. The outwardly directed web 5 is arranged inclined outwards and includes in the embodiment with a cup-shaped cover 2 with the side wall of the cover 2 an acute angle.

Aufgrund der nach außen geneigten Anordnung des Steges 5 ist sein innerer Stegrand 5a bezüglich seinem äußeren Stegrand 5b nach oben versetzt. Dabei bildet die geneigte Oberseite eine divergente Einführungsfläche 5c auf der beim Klemmen oder Verrasten der Klemm- oder Verrastungsrand nach außen gedrängt wird. Die beim Ausführungsbeispiel schmale Seitenfläche des Steges 5 ist konvergent hinterschnitten. Hierdurch kann die Verrastungsnase 4a den Steg 5 hintergreifen und verrasten. Außerdem ist dadurch eine divergente Ausführungsfläche 5d gebildet, auf der die Verrastungsnase 4a beim Lösen der Verrastung nach außen gedrängt wird.Due to the outwardly inclined arrangement of the web 5 its inner web edge 5a is offset with respect to its outer web edge 5b upwards. In this case, the inclined upper side forms a divergent insertion surface 5c on which, when clamping or latching the clamping or Verrastungsrand is forced outwards. The narrow in the embodiment side surface of the web 5 is undercut convergent. As a result, the Verrastungsnase 4a engage behind the web 5 and lock. In addition, a divergent execution surface 5d is thereby formed, on which the latching nose 4a is forced outwards upon release of the latching.

In der montierten Stellung untergreift der untere C-Schenkel 6 des Klemmrandes 4 oder Verrasmngsrades den Steg, während der obere C-Schenkel 7 eine nach innen ragende Lippe bildet, die an die Oberseite des Stegs 5 bzw. an den Stegrand 5a anschlägt. Die beiden C-Schenkel 6, 7 stehen beim Einklemmen des Stegs 5 unter Spannung und gewährleisten sowohl einen sicheren Halt der Abdeckung 2 an dem Leuchtengehäuse 1 als auch den gewünschten, dichten, insbesondere wasserdichten Verschluß. Ein zusätzliches Dichtelement wie beispielsweise ein Dichtungsband oder dergleichen ist nicht mehr notwendig.In the mounted position, the lower C-leg 6 of the clamping edge 4 or Verrasmngsrades engages under the web, while the upper C-leg 7 forms an inwardly projecting lip which abuts against the top of the web 5 and the web edge 5a. The two C-legs 6, 7 are when clamping the web 5 under tension and ensure both a secure hold of the cover 2 to the lamp housing 1 and the desired, dense, in particular watertight closure. An additional sealing element such as a sealing tape or the like is no longer necessary.

Vorzugsweise ist der den Steg 5 untergreifende C-Schenkel 6 des Klemmrandes 4 ferner so geformt, daß er eine nach unten gerichtete Tropfnase bildet. Kondenswasser, daß sich an der Außenseite des Leuchtengehäuses 1 bildet und nach unten abläuft kann dann nach unten abtropfen und nicht in den Verbindungsbereich zwischen dem Klemmrand 4 und der Abdeckung 2 eindringen.Preferably, the web 5 cross-C-leg 6 of the clamping edge 4 is further formed so that it forms a downwardly directed drip. Condensation that forms on the outside of the lamp housing 1 and runs down can then drain down and do not penetrate into the connecting region between the clamping edge 4 and the cover 2.

Das ebenfalls nach außen geneigt angeordnete C-förmige Profil des Klemmrandes kann sich im Bereich seines Basisabschnittes 4b gerade (nicht dargestellt) oder gekrümmt (dargestellt), vorzugsweise nach oben konvex gekrümmt, erstrecken. Dabei kann es an eine Randbasis 4c angeformt sein, die eine seitliche Verlängerung des vorzugsweise hut- oder domförmigen Leuchtengehäuses 1 sein kann.The likewise outwardly inclined arranged C-shaped profile of the clamping edge may be in the region of its base portion 4b straight (not shown) or curved (shown), preferably upwardly convex curved extend. It may be integrally formed on an edge base 4c, which may be a lateral extension of the preferably hat-shaped or dome-shaped lamp housing 1.

Neben dem Klemmrand 4 ist an dem Leuchtengehäuse 1 ferner ein nach unten gerichteter Steg 8 angeordnet. Dieser in Verbindungsrichtung zwischen dem Gehäuse 1 und der Abdeckung 2 gerichtete Steg 8 bildet einen Führungssteg, durch den das Anbringen der Abdeckung 2 an der Unterseite des Leuchtengehäuses 1 erleichtert wird.In addition to the clamping edge 4, a downwardly directed web 8 is also arranged on the lamp housing 1. This directed in the connecting direction between the housing 1 and the cover 2 web 8 forms a guide web, through which the attachment of the cover 2 is facilitated on the underside of the lamp housing 1.

Das Leuchtengehäuse 1 und der Klemmrand 4 sind vorzugsweise einstückig miteinander verbunden und bestehen aus einer harten bzw. weichen Komponente, die beide thermoplastisch sind. Die Hartkomponente des Gehäuses 1 besteht beispielsweise aus Polycarbonat, während die Weichkomponente des Klemmrandes 4 aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer besteht. Das Gehäuse 1 mit dem daran angeordneten Klemmrand 4 kann beispielsweise in einem Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgußverfahren hergestellt werden. Die Verbindungsstelle zwischen der Hart- und Weichkomponente wird dann durch eine chemische Reaktion unter Hitze gebildet, so daß der Klemmrand 4 fest mit dem Gehäuse 1 verbunden ist. Der Klemmrand 4 kann dabei zur besseren Unterscheidung gegenüber dem Gehäuse 1 eine andere Farbe aufweisen.The luminaire housing 1 and the clamping edge 4 are preferably integrally connected to each other and consist of a hard or soft component, both of which are thermoplastic. The hard component of the housing 1 consists, for example Polycarbonate, while the soft component of the clamping edge 4 consists of a thermoplastic elastomer. The housing 1 with the clamping edge 4 arranged thereon can be produced for example in a multi-component injection molding process. The joint between the hard and soft components is then formed by a chemical reaction under heat, so that the clamping edge 4 is fixedly connected to the housing 1. The clamping edge 4 can have a different color from the housing 1 for better distinction.

Durch die in den Figuren dargestellte Konfiguration des Klemmrandes 4 wird eine besonders gute Abdichtung erzielt, wobei gleichzeitig ein einfaches Anbringen bzw. Entfernen der Abdeckung 2 ermöglicht wird. Es sind allerdings auch andere Strukturen für den Klemmrand 4 bzw. den gegenüberliegenden Randbereich in der Abdeckung 2 denkbar, durch die eine geeignete Klemmwirkung erzielt wird. Ferner wäre es auch denkbar, daß nicht das Leuchtengehäuse 1 sondern die Abdeckung 2 einen aus einem elastischem Material bestehenden Klemmrand aufweist, der in geeigneter Weise mit dem gegenüberliegenden Rand zur Befestigung der Abdeckung 2 an dem Gehäuse 1 verklemmt werden kann. Auch wäre es denkbar, daß sowohl das Gehäuse 1 als auch die Abdeckung 2 einen aus elastischem Material bestehenden Klemmrand aufweisen.By the configuration of the clamping edge 4 shown in the figures, a particularly good seal is achieved, at the same time a simple attachment or removal of the cover 2 is made possible. However, other structures for the clamping edge 4 or the opposite edge region in the cover 2 are conceivable, by which a suitable clamping effect is achieved. Furthermore, it would also be conceivable that not the luminaire housing 1 but the cover 2 has a clamping edge made of an elastic material, which can be clamped in a suitable manner with the opposite edge for fastening the cover 2 to the housing 1. It would also be conceivable that both the housing 1 and the cover 2 have a clamping edge made of elastic material.

Die erfindungsgemäße Leuchte zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß über den gesamten Umfang hinweg ein gleichmäßiger Anpreßdruck zum Erzielen eines feuchtigkeitsdichten Abschlusses erhalten wird. Darüber hinaus sind keine zusätzlichen Verschlußelemente notwendig, so daß die Leuchte einerseits kostengünstig hergestellt werden kann und andererseits der Arbeitsaufwand zum Anbringen der Abdeckung an dem Gehäuse besonders gering ist.The lamp according to the invention is characterized in that over the entire circumference of a uniform contact pressure to achieve a moisture-tight finish is obtained. In addition, no additional closure elements are necessary, so that the light can be produced on the one hand cost and on the other hand, the amount of work for attaching the cover to the housing is particularly low.

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  1. Luminaire, having at least one light source (3) arranged in a pot-like luminaire housing (1) and a transparent or translucent cover (2) arranged in front of the light source (3) in the emission direction and closing the luminaire housing (1) in a watertight manner, which cover is releasably connected with the luminaire housing (1),
    wherein the luminaire housing (1) and the cover (2) are of a dimensionally stable material, wherein the luminaire housing (1) and/or the cover (2) have over their entire periphery a clamping edge (4) of an elastic material, which is intended for clamping with the oppositely lying edge (5) of the cover (2) or of the luminaire housing (1), such that a watertight connection is thereby formed,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (4) is of a soft component and the luminaire housing (1) carrying this component and/or a cover (2) carrying this component, is or are of a hard component and the clamping edge (4) is connected in one piece with the luminaire housing (1) or the cover (2).
  2. Luminaire according to claim 1,
    characterized in that,
    the luminaire housing (1) or the cover (2) and the clamping edge (4) are of a thermoplastic material.
  3. Luminaire according to claim 2,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (4) is of a thermoplastic elastomer.
  4. Luminaire according to claim 2 or 3,
    characterized in that,
    the luminaire housing (1) or the cover (2) are of polycarbonate.
  5. Luminaire according to any preceding claim,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (4) has in its edge region a C-shaped profile, wherein the assembled condition the oppositely lying edge of the cover (2) or of the luminaire housing (1) is clamped with both C-limbs (6, 7).
  6. Luminaire according to claim 5,
    characterized in that,
    the edge of the cover (2) or of the luminaire housing (1) lying opposite to the clamping edge (4) has an outwardly directed web (5) which includes an acute angle with the corresponding wall of the cover (2) or of the housing (1, whereby the web (5), in the assembled condition, is clamped in between the two C-limbs (6, 7) of the clamping edge (4).
  7. Luminaire according to any preceding claim,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (5) has a latch nose (4a) which cooperates in a latching manner with the oppositely lying edge (5) of the cover (2).
  8. Luminaire according to any preceding claim,
    characterized in that,
    the luminaire housing (1) or the cover (2) has a guide web (8) next to the clamping edge (4) and oriented in the connection direction.
  9. Luminaire according to any preceding claim,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (4) is arranged on the luminaire housing (1).
  10. Luminaire according to claim 9,
    characterized in that,
    the clamping edge (4) forms a downwardly directed drip cap.
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