Profile lamp assembly, connecting element for such a profile lamp assembly and method for manufacturing such a profile lamp assembly

[0001] Profile lamp assembly, connecting element for such a profile lamp assembly and method for manufacturing such a profile lamp assembly

[0002] The present invention relates to a profile light arrangement, especially for a light system profile, with: a first profile lamp, which means comprises a first profile;

a second profile luminaire, comprising; a second profile direction and a connecting element, by means of which the first and second profile lamp can be connected mechanically and electrically, wherein the connecting element comprises at least one joint, which is designed and arranged such, that the first profile is pivotable relative to the second profile in the assembled state lamp light obliquely or transversely to the first and/or at least a second profile direction oriented pivot axis.

[0003] The invention relates to a connecting element for such a profile lamp assembly further, with: a first connecting portion having a first profile and a second profile which can be coupled with a lamp lamp dockable second connection portion; a hinge joint, which has a pivot axis; and at least one hinge, which relative to the hinge pivot axis about a transverse or oblique to the rotation axis.

[0004] Further the invention relates to a method for producing such a profile lamp assembly, comprising the steps of:

Providing a first profile lamp, and a first terminal portion having a first profile direction, a second profile lamp, and a second terminal portion having a second profile direction and a connection element, comprising; at least one joint and a first and a second connecting portion mechanically and electrically connecting the first profile lamp with the connecting element by positive fitting on the first terminal portion on the first connecting portion;

and mechanically and electrically connecting the second lamp to the connecting element by positive fitting of the second connecting profile region on the second connection portion.

[0005] The present invention is hereinafter explained on the basis of a lighting device for business areas. But it is not limited thereto, but can be used for a variety of applications.

[0006]Alighting devices for business surfaces, so-called shop lighting, there is a specific requirement, to presenting goods display surfaces or illuminate optimally. Some flexibility is therefore set up for this purpose the necessary lighting devices, the lamp corresponding to alignment.

[0007] For shop lighting sometimes predominantly so-called radiator, usually in combination with substantially rigid busbar systems for ceiling - or wall-mounting, used. Such systems but not optimally suitable for illuminating shelves and display cases, because they are not sufficiently flexible and also of a shelf or a showcase alignable to a wall or ceiling mounted removed. Further unfavorably large dimensions are of such systems on, why they are not suitable for mounting on a shelf or on a display case.

[0008] The us 2015117005 a1 describes a luminaire with a plurality of elongate elements, each extending between opposite ends and one or more light radiation source, such as LEDs, supporting, and at least one hinge member, the end of one of the elongate members with an end of another of the elongate members mechanically.

[0009] The us 2011051437 a1 describes a lamp with at least one articulated joint, the combines the functionality, an arm of the lamp and rotate to articulate, and segmenting of the joint and to allow plugging together.

[0010] Describes a lamp having a light emitting housing unit a is the 201000284 krone 49, a circuit unit and a terminal. A hinge connects two or more lamps. The light emitting housing unit consists of a base with a plurality of LED devices and a transmitting unit, to a side of the base is combined. The LED is arranged on one side of the base with a lamp shape. The circuit composition unit is based on the light emitting housing unit installed.

[0011] The us 6607284 b1 describes a decorative lighting structure with a plurality of light pipes, a plurality of convex and concave joints by joints are pivotably fastened together.

[0012] The 201400661 krone 29 in which a plurality of LED lighting apparatus a is describes a LED modules, each LED chip are equipped with a, are connected to each other.

[0013] Against this background the present invention is based on the task, indicate an improved light arrangement, in particular for illuminating shelves and display cases.

[0014] According to the invention this task is by a profile light arrangement having the features of Patent Claim 1 by a connecting element and/or with the features of Patent claim 11 and/or by a method having the features of Patent claim 12 dissolved.

[0015] Accordingly is provided:

A profile light arrangement, especially for a light system profile, with: a first profile lamp, which means comprises a first profile; a second profile lamp, which means comprises a second profile; a connecting element, by means of which the first and second profile lamp are mechanically and electrically connectable, wherein the connecting element has at least one joint, which is constructed and designed, that in the assembled state the first profile lamp relative to the second profile light obliquely or transversely to the first and/or at least a second profile direction aligned pivot axis, wherein the connecting element has at least one plug portion and the first and/or second profile lamp a mating plug portion, wherein by connecting the plug portion with the plug portion against a electrical connection can be established, wherein the connecting element has two opposed end plug portions, which are connected by at least one electrical conductor extending through the hinged joint, and wherein the connection element and the first and/or second profile in an interlocking manner are pluggable lamp, wherein the connecting element of the first and/or second latching means provided with mating latching means are provided light profile can be latched.

A connecting element for a profile light arrangement, in particular for a profile light arrangement according to the invention, with: a first connecting portion having a first profile and a second profile which can be coupled with a lamp lamp dockable second connection portion; a hinge joint, which has a pivot axis; and at least one hinge, which relative to the hinge pivot axis about a transverse or oblique to the rotation axis, wherein the connecting element has at least one connector portion, which is designed so as, that by connecting the plug portion with a mating plug portion of a first or second profile lamp a electrical connection can be established, wherein the connecting element has two opposed end plug portions, which are connected by at least one electrical conductor extending through the hinged joint, and wherein the connecting element into the first or second profile is positively and/lamp pluggable, wherein locking means are provided on the connecting element, which are so formed, with the first and/or second mating latching means that it can be locked light profile.

A method of producing a profile light arrangement, in particular a profile light arrangement according to the invention, comprising the steps of: providing a first profile lamp, which has a first terminal portion and a first profile direction, a second profile lamp, and a second connection region has a second profile which direction and a connection element, in particular a connecting element according to the invention, at least one joint and a first and a second connecting portion which comprises; mechanical and electrically connecting the first lamp to the connecting element by positive fitting on the first terminal profile portion on the first connecting portion; and mechanically and electrically connecting the second lamp to the connecting element by positive fitting of the second connecting profile region on the second connection portion, wherein the connecting element has at least one plug portion and the first and/or second profile lamp a mating plug portion, wherein by connecting the plug portion with the plug portion against a electrical connection can be established, wherein the connecting element has two opposed end plug portions, which are connected by at least one electrical conductor extending through the hinged joint, and the first and/or second profile and that the connecting element are pluggable lamp in an interlocking manner, wherein the connecting element of the first and/or second latching means provided with mating latching means are provided light profile can be latched.

[0016] Of the present invention the underlying idea is, to create a flexibly alignable profile lamp assembly, particularly for extending shelf - lighting and display cases, in particular for direct integration into a shelf or a showcase, makes.

[0017] This invention can be arranged by means of an articulated flexible connecting element are several profile for a lamp mechanically and electrically connected together. Thus a high flexibility of the course or the entire arrangement of the profile advantageously lamps provided. The course of the profile is thus particularly advantageous flexible adjustable lamps. The course of the profile can for example lamps to the course of a round shelf, a round display case or a hitting a corner shelf or a hitting a corner showcase are adapted. With the invention can thus advantageously be optimally illuminated poling were flexible.

[0018] Present lamps can have lighting means described profile, which integrated directly into a profile are provided. The illuminants are in the profile lamp, or so-called LEDs (light emitting diode) lighting means typically semiconductor, particularly to one side of the profile oriented lamp. Such semiconductor phosphor have small dimensions on right, also why the profile cross-section can be selected correspondingly small.

[0019] Is further characterized, and further electrical contacts are not necessary that no further retaining profiles, a particularly compact profile created light arrangement.

[0020] With the particularly compact construction of the novel profile for a lamp, which in diameter by a factor of five to ten less than normally for shop lighting radiators are used, is advantageously a maximum space for the goods display, especially in a display case or in a rack, provided. Further despite good illumination will advantageously not obscured view of a product.

[0021]Alamp assembly according to the invention is preferably for flexible adjustable illuminating profile of shelves or display cases can be inserted. Ceiling radiator for shop lighting are thus used previously only to a lesser extent necessary or unnecessary.

[0022] The invention is particularly suitable for direct integration into their profile lamp assembly Baukleinheit shelves or display cases. For example it is particularly suitable for mounting on the underside of a shelf or display cases - bottom, including product provided a presentation surface illuminate alignable or flexible.

[0023] The profile according to the invention independently orientable lamps are flexible. The invention allows different angular positions of the connecting element in one another and ggfs profile for a lamp, the combination of different building variants of profile for a lamp. The present invention can further by the pivotability of the connecting element at least in sections also profile lamp assembly around an object, for example an around to presenting product, are arranged flexibly.

[0024] In particular for pivoting the first profile relative to the second profile is not necessary disassembly lamp light. The course of the profile can thus advantageously lamps in the assembled state are changed still flexible.

[0025] As a further particularly advantageous effect not only creates an electrical connecting element, but also a mechanical connection between the profile for a lamp. Thus meets the connecting element and a holding function for the related profile for a lamp. The profile can therefore only be secured by a clamp or a bracket lamp, for example on a shelf - or bottom display cases, without an additional retaining profile is necessary.

[0026] At the wrist of the connecting element is preferably a so-called hinge. Under a hinge joint is a joint to understand, which only allows movements about an axis. Further it would be also conceivable, a multiple axes provide pivot joint, for example a ball joint. Articulated mixed forms are also conceivable. For example a pivot axis of a hinge joint may in a further spherical joint sleeve with a certain excursion range further axes be pivotably mounted.

[0027]Aconnection region of the profile to a connecting portion of the connecting element is preferably each positively lights can be placed. Below is to be understood, that the connection region and interconnecting portion are each complementary contours in the attached state and at least partially surround or engage one another, so that a mechanical connection is made by positive engagement. Is preferably an electrical connection between the connecting element and the conductor elements while respective profile light produced.

[0028] Wherein further comments can also be realized in other ways a mechanical connection, for example by means of an additional fastener.

[0029] Advantageous configurations and refinements result from the further dependent claims and from the description with reference to the Figures of the drawing.

[0030] According to one embodiment the first and second profile light source on each have integrated. This preferably involves a plurality of semiconductor light sources or LED's. The LEDs in a row side by side along the profile direction a profile can for example be lined up lamp. A plurality of parallel rows of light sources and/or zigzag also arrangement are possible. It is also further have a different orientation of lighting means, for example in two opposite directions, conceivable. The lighting means can be provided with a collection - or scattering lens. Connecting a separate lighting means advantageously is thus not a more necessary. The profile is rather light directly after connection to a power supply usable, i.e. the profile lamp assembly has a so-called a plug & interpretation on playback. The lighting means and/or a color filter may also with a phosphorescent layer be provided.

[0031] Can also be provided differently colored lighting means.

[0032] According to one embodiment lights have a profile on the profile. The profile is formed as a hollow profile. Alternatively or additionally the profile contains aluminum. For example if it is an aluminum hollow profile. The profile has a plurality of recesses for receiving the source on integrated into the aluminum profile. The connecting portions of the connecting element is a further adapted connection region formed at one end of the profile provided. The profiles have a constant cross-section except for the recesses and the connection region preferably on. The profiles of the respective profile before the profile direction further give light. It is processed in accordance with the extrusion profiles for example, preferably of aluminum. In addition aluminum injection profiles may also be used. The profiles may also contain another material and/or also of a different material, for example plastic, be made. The profiles can in particular as plastic profiles, preferably as a plastic injection profiles, be provided.

[0033] According to one embodiment forms the respective profile direction a longitudinal direction of the profile for a lamp. The first and second profile each have a width on lamp, 20 mm less than is provided. The first and second profile further have a height or thickness on each lamp, less than 20 mm is also provided.

[0034] Both the width and the height of the profile are preferably in the range between 10 mm and 15 mm the lamps. Advantageously a particularly compact construction is thus created.

[0035] According to one embodiment a width on the joint, less than 1.5 times the respective width of the profile for a lamp which is provided. The joint can further alternatively or additionally have a height, less than the 1.5 times the respective height of the profile for a lamp which is provided. The joint is therefore advantageously integrated into the contour of the profile lights and there is an inconspicuous and almost optically responsive connection between the individual lighting profile created.

[0036] According to one embodiment the joint a stop for limiting a tilting angle between the first and second profile lamp on. The pivot angle of the first profile to the second profile describes a deviation direction direction pivoted state. The internal structure of the connecting element advantageously protects the pivot angle restriction, especially the electrical conductor, prior to overloading. It is both a positive and a negative deflection possible. For example + / - 90° pivot angle is limited to a range from the maximum. Thus overall a pivoting range of 180° is available. The larger the maximum pivot angle is selected, the wider is the joint to dimensioning. In a preferred embodiment a maximum pivot angle + / - 45° is. Thus a total of 90° is sufficient pivotal range available and it is still a slender design of the hinge joint possible.

[0037] According to the invention has at least one plug portion on the connecting element. The first and/or the second profile lamp has a corresponding mating portion on. By connecting the plug portion with the mating plug portion is thus an electrical connection between the connecting element and the first and/or second profile light can be produced. Under a plug portion and a mating plug portion are two complementary coupling elements to understand. For example in the case of a male and a female plug. One of the two plug elements here presents at least one plug pin, preferably at least two plug pins, at least one socket and the other of the two plug elements, preferably at least two sockets, on. The lamps are thus advantageously especially simple manner to the connecting element can be electrically contacted professional, without additional steps are needed to. Therefore advantageously is a so-called a plug & interpretation playback, in other words a direct usability after joining of the plug portion with the mating plug portion, allows.

[0038] Invention of the connecting element has two opposed end portions on plug has, by at least one electrical conductor extending therethrough which are connected by the hinge. The first profile and the second profile are thus advantageously lamp lamp on the connectable electrical conductor. This preferably involves a twinaxial three-core or flexible cable or two or three independent flexible cable, or around the hinge axis which run through the joint which. It is the length of the flexible cable with a sized game, the maximum pivot angle of the joint is tuned on. In another embodiment a sliding contact on the joint can also be provided.

[0039] Invention of the connecting element and the first profile are pluggable lamp in an interlocking manner.

[0040] Are alternatively or additionally the connection element and the second profile pluggable lamp in an interlocking manner. The connecting element being latch means and on the respective profile lamp being provided each mating latching means, wherein the locking means are provided with the against race memo in latched. Thus in a quite simple way is advantageous, in particular tool-free, a form fit between the connecting element and the respective profile light can be produced.

[0041] According to one embodiment the locking means are formed detachably. Alternatively or additionally the counter-locking means can also be formed detachably. The latching means are preferably detachably by manual operation. Wherein the latching means is a latching arm can for example act, by depression of a corresponding mating latching means which händisches, for example a profile recess provided in the profile of the lamp, is releasable. Thus a simple is advantageous, in particular tool free, disassembly possible.

[0042] According to one embodiment the joint is formed as a hinge joint. In addition to the at least one pivot hinge points on the connecting element. The swivel joint is constructed and designed here, that in the assembled state the first profile light relative to the hinge joint about a pivot axis of the hinge joint axis of rotation is oriented transversely or obliquely. In particular this is the axis of rotation parallel to the first direction oriented profile. Alternatively or additionally the swivel joint or a further pivot is constructed and arranged, that the second profile light relative to the hinge joint about a pivot axis of the hinge joint axis of rotation is oriented transversely or obliquely. In particular this is the axis of rotation parallel to the second direction oriented profile. The swivel joint can have a stop for limiting a maximum twist angle. Preferably does it refer to a stop, the area of the twist angle which a revolution, i.e. less than 360 °, limited.

[0043] According to one embodiment two swivel joints on the connecting element. A first fulcrum can be coupled with the first profile here features an light on first connecting portion. A second rotary joint has a second connection portion on the second profile luminaire can be coupled. Particularly advantageous profile of each lamp is thus individually or independently rotatable lamp assembly profile. It provides a maximum flexibility in the orientation of the profile lamps provided.

[0044] According to one embodiment the connecting element on at least four sections. A first portion is formed with the first connecting portion. A second portion is formed with the second connecting portion. In addition to the first connecting portion comprises the first rotary joint further includes a third portion on. In addition to the second connecting portion further has a fourth portion on the second pivot further. The first connection portion is rotatable relative to the third portion provided accordingly. The second connection portion is further rotatable relative to the fourth section provided accordingly. The third and fourth sections each form a portion of the hinge joint. Advantageously a plurality of functions in the four sections of the connecting element is thus combined. A pivotability of the profile are simultaneously each other lamps, respectively an independent rotatability of the first and second profile luminaire and a mechanical mount for the two lamps provided profile. All four sections are preferably as injection-molded parts, particularly plastic injection-molded parts, and thus can be produced simply and advantageously formed in high quantity, electrically insulating and easily in the handling. The respective articulation axes, i.e. the pivot axis and the two axes of rotation, can in the form of a shaft or in the form of an additional integrated into the respective portions, inserted into the respective shaft portions be provided. The third and/or fourth section can for example a shaft or hollow shaft be integrally formed, which defined the pivot axis. May also for example, the rotational axes of the two hinges defining hollow shaft be provided. A first hollow shaft is in the first connecting portion and a second hollow shaft in to the second joining portion fastened, for example clipped. The third and fourth portions of the connecting element then each have a running section, in particular a rib engaging in a groove of the hollow shaft, on, to the third or fourth portion which together with a respective bearing shell against a clip on the hollow shaft axially and circumferentially rotatable secured a most forms sliding surface. Thus runs the third portion and said fourth portion rotatably on said first hollow shaft rotatably on the second hollow shaft runs. In another embodiment the hollow shaft on said third or fourth portion are each mounted on the respective hollow shaft and the first and second run connecting portion. A hollow shaft is, in particular on the hinges, advantageously for cable passage. In another execution are solid in waves and also a via contact, for example via sliding contacts, conceivable.

[0045] The above configurations and refinements can, if appropriate, each other arbitrarily combining and both are a profile lamp assembly, as well as to a connecting element and a method for producing a profile light arrangement applicable. Further possible embodiments, implementations of the invention do not include refinements and explicitly said combinations of embodiments with respect to the hereinafter described previously or characteristics of the invention. In particular the expert will also as improvements or additions to the respective individual aspects of the present invention add basic shape.

[0046] The present invention is indicated in the schematic Figures of the drawing below with reference to the embodiments explained. It show this:

[0047] Figfig. 1 a perspective view of a Profilleuchtenanordnung;

[0048] 2 The profile lamp assembly according 1 with verschwenktem figfig. figfig. hinge joint;

[0049] 3 A longitudinal sectional view through the lamp assembly according to profile figfig. figfig. 1;

[0050] 4 The profile lamp assembly according 1 with twisted figfig. figfig. swivel joints;

[0051]Aperspective view of a connecting element 5 figfig.;

[0052] The connecting element according to a first profile 5 and 6 figfig. figfig. before mounting lamp;

[0053] The connection element and the first profile 7 figfig. light according in a fitted state figfig. 6;

[0054] 8 The assembly of lamp and a second profile figfig. figfig. 7 before mounting;

[0055] 9 The connecting element 6 and the first and second profile figfig. lamp in an assembled condition;

[0056] 10 The assembly about its pivot - 9 figfig. figfig. adjusted and rotational axes;

[0057] 11 A lamp assembly in a partially dismantled state figfig. profile;

[0058] 12 A longitudinal sectional view through a connection element according to figfig. figfig. 5.

[0059] The attached to a further understanding of embodiments of the invention the drawing Figures give.

[0060] They illustrate embodiments and in connection with the description of the statement of principles and concepts serve of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the advantages listed has arisen as to the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily true to scale shown each other.

[0061] In Figures the drawing are identical, functionally identical and identically acting elements, features and components is designed with the same reference symbols each - - unless otherwise provided.

[0062] Figfig. 1 shows a perspective view of a profile lamp assembly has a first profile lamp 2 1 1st the profile lamp assembly with a first profile on direction 3. A second profile with a second profile are further 4 5 direction and a connecting element 6 lamp provided. The connecting element connects the first profile with the second profile 2 6 lamp has a lamp 4 and 7 on hinge, which is pivotable about a pivot axis 8.

[0063] 2 Shows the profile for a lamp assembly according to 1 with verschwenktem figfig. figfig. hinge 7th the hinge 7 is in a predetermined portion 16 can be pivoted about the pivot axis 8 provided a pivotal angle. In the embodiment shown is the region of the pivot angle 45° positive/negative, so that the hinge is pivotable in a range of 90° in total. Represented is a maximum pivotable state, so that the first profile to the second profile direction at an angle of 45° direction 3 is 5.

[0064] The lamps 2 and 4 each have an upper surface oriented to profile semiconductor lighting means 9 in the form of LEDs on. The lamps 2 and 4 are also rotated relative to each hinge oriented profile, whereupon 4 is enlarged with respect to figfig..

[0065] Figfig. 3 shows a longitudinal sectional view through the lamp assembly according to profile the inner structure and the nature of the 1st figfig. here are visible connections between first profile 2 lamp, connecting element 6 and second profile lamp 4.

[0066] The first profile with a first profile formed 2 lamp 10, which is a first connecting portion into which as aluminum a hollow and 28 of the connecting element 6 engages. The first connection portion 28 has a first plug portion 17 as well as latching means 22 in the form of a latching arm on. A first mating connector portion 19 within the first profile is provided. In the first profile 10 is further a mating latching means in the form of a recess 23 provided. The connection between the first connecting portion 28 and the first profile 2 by inserting the first plug portion 17 by means of positive locking is lamp into the mating connector portion 19 and engaging the detent means 22 into the mating latching means 23 realized. This is a mechanical and an electrical connection between the first profile simultaneously each lamp 2 and the connecting element 6 produced.

[0067] For connecting the second connecting portion 29 of the connecting element 6 with the second profile is a second plug portion 18 and 4 light in an analogous manner a latching means on the second connecting portion and a plug portion 20 and 22 29 against a mating latching means 23 provided on the second profile lamp 4. The second profile is analogous to the first profile 10 11 formed.

[0068] The connecting element further comprises a first pivot 24 7 6 in addition to the hinge and a second hinge on 25. The first rotary joint 24 couples the first connecting portion 26 28 about a first pivot axis rotatable with the hinge 7. The second pivot 25 couples the second connection portion about a second pivot axis 29 27 rotatable with the hinge 7. The first rotation axis direction of the first aluminium profile 10 3 26 is in profile of the first profile oriented lamp 2, while the second axis of rotation 27 of the second aluminum profile in the profile direction 5 11 the second profile is oriented lamp 4.

[0069] The pivot axis of the hinge joint 7 respectively to the first and second axis of rotation is lowering right 26, 27 and thus also perpendicular to the first and second profile direction 3, 5 aligned.

[0070] 7 Has a height on the hinge joint 15, slightly less than the 1.5 times the height of the first 14 which profile lamp or of the first aluminum profile, for example is 11 mm, is dimensioned.

[0071] By the hinge 7 are in the form of two flexible cables guided through electrical conductors 21, the first connector with the second connector portion 17 which electrically connecting portion 18. Within the connector portions 17, 18 are each two contact sleeve for contacting the flexible cable provided, which due to the sectional plane extending centrally between the contact sleeves are not shown. The mating plug 19 and 20 each have a plug pin further portions 34 on, which upon insertion of the plug portion 18 in the respective mating connector portion 19 or 20 17 or the contact sleeve engages.

[0072] The flexible cable by the hinge and the two pivots 26 and 27 passed by 7. Its length is such, that the hinge 7 within the range of the limited pivot angle 16 is pivotable by the stop completely. Further identify also hinges 24, 25 with a respective stop on, by means of a not shown in a circumferential groove and a rotational range is realized current nipple has, positive/negative on 180 °, i.e. an adjustable range smaller than 360° or a rotation is limited. The length of the flexible cable is dimensioned accordingly, in the fully pivoted state of the hinge 7 that a complete rotation of both rotary joints 24, 25 is possible.

[0073] Serve for contacting the electrical conductors 21 within the profiles 10, 11 arranged plates 47. The plates 47 are each equipped with the semiconductor light sources 9. In the region of the luminous means 9 are provided recesses in the profiles.

[0074] Figfig. 4 shows the profile lamp assembly according figfig. 1 with twisted hinges 24, 25. With arrows are torque regions of the first twist angle 35 of the first rotary represented joint 24 and the second twist angle 36 of the second pivot joint 25.

[0075] By rotating the first profile lamp 2 relative to the orientation of the pivot hinge 7 over the first 24 is provided on the first semiconductor phosphor lamp profile 2 9 freely adjustable. By rotating the second profile relative to analog lamp 4 via the second pivot hinge 7 25 the alignment of the light provided to the second profile 4 semiconductor phosphor 9 freely adjustable.

[0076] 5 Shows a perspective view of a connecting element to detect figfig. 6th well is the design of the first and second connecting portion 28, 29, each of which a plug portion and a latching means in the form of a detent arm 17 or 18 22 have. The connecting portions 28, 29 each have a the outer contour of the profile 10, 11 a profile lamp 2, 4 37 and a dovetail-shaped outer profile portion continuing on insertion part 38, which connection region 32 or 33 of the profile for the positive insertion into a lamp 2, 4 is provided.

[0077] Figfig. 6 shows the connection element according to a first profile 2 prior to fitting 5 figfig. and lamp.

[0078] The first connecting region 32 is formed with a insertion region 39, which has a negative shape of the dovetail-like formation of the drawer portion 38.

[0079] 6 On the connecting member for securing said first profile lamp 2 is the first connecting region on the first connecting portion 32 28 attached. The first connection portion 28 of the first connector area upon mounting on the insertion part 32 is inserted in the insertion area 39 38 positively.

[0080] The latching means 28 disposed on the first connecting portion 22 is further such, that it latches into the latching means against 23, when the insert portion 38 is inserted completely into the insertion region 39.

[0081] Figfig. 7 shows the connecting element and the first profile 2 6 6 in a fitted state figfig. according to light.

[0082] In the shown fitted state is the latching means 22 with the latched against latching means, so that a complete positive locking, this means a limitation of all degrees of freedom of the first connection portion 28 relative to the first terminal portion 32, is created.

[0083] The connecting element 6 is the contour of the profile 2 lamp away, wherein only in the region of the hinge joint 7 a slight increase in width and height is present locally.

[0084] The width of the first aluminum profile is 15 mm for example. The hinge has a width at its thickest point 13 on 7, slightly less than the 1.5 times the width of the first 12 which profile lamp 2 or of the first aluminum profile 10 is dimensioned.

[0085] Figfig. 8 shows the assembly and a second profile before fitting 4 lamp figfig. 7.

[0086] The second connecting portion 29 is analogous to the first connecting portion 28 constructed, i.e. figfig. as defined in relation to 5 to 7 described. The second connection region 33 analogue for first terminal portion 32 is further constructed, i.e. with respect to the 6 and 7 figfig. as described.

[0087] 9 Shows the connecting element 6 and the first and second figfig. profile lamp in an assembled condition.

[0088] In addition to the first profile on the first connecting portion 28 is now the second lamp 2 profile 4 on the second connection portion fitted lamp 29. Thus is also a full positive locking, this means a limitation of all degrees of freedom, the second connection portion relative to the second connection region 29 33 created.

[0089] Is represented the profile lamp assembly in a neutral position 1. In this neutral position the pivot angle of the hinge joint and the rotational angle 16 7 35, 35 the pivot joints 24, 25 centrally or each set equal to zero. Movement of the first profile lamp 2 relative to the second profile by the hinge 7 and the lamp 4 is now hinges 24, 25 predetermined degrees of freedom possible.

[0090] Figfig. 10 shows the assembly about its pivot axes 8 and 9 figfig. adjusted -, 26, 27.

[0091] The first profile 2 lamp here about the first pivot axis relative to the hinge 7 is exemplary 26 rotated about 45° oriented. The second profile lamp 4 is exemplary relative to the hinge 7 to about 45° twisted about the second rotational axis 27 also aligned. Further is the first profile 2 lamp relative to the second profile 4 about the pivot axis 8 pivoted about 45° exemplary lamp arranged. Any other rotation or the pivoting angle within ranges of 35, 36 or the pivot angle 16 are equally possible.

[0092] 11 Shows a lamp assembly in a partially dismantled state figfig. profile.

[0093] For the disassembly of the first profile from the connecting element 6 is the latching means by dissolving 2 lamp 22, by means of manually operated by depressing the detent arm here solve händisches, separable from the mating latching means 23. The first profile along its profile can then 2 are withdrawn from the coupling member 3 direction light 6, as with the thick arrow indicated movement.

[0094] 12 Shows a longitudinal sectional view through a connection element according to figfig. figfig. 5.

[0095] The connecting element has four sections 28, 29, 30, 31 on. A first portion is formed with the first connecting portion 28, which at its end a first plug portion 17 for the positive terminal and to the first profile is formed light 2.

[0096]Asecond portion with the second connecting portion 29 is formed, at its end a second plug portion 18 and for positive connection to the second profile 4 lamp is formed.

[0097] The first rotary joint 24 in addition to the first connection portion 28 has a third portion 30 on. The first connecting portion is rotatable relative to the third portion 30 28 accordingly.

[0098] Further has the second pivot 25 in addition to the second connecting portion further comprises a fourth portion 29 31 on. The second connecting portion is rotatable relative to the fourth section 31 29 accordingly.

[0099] The rotational axes 26, 27 of the two rotary joints 24, 25 are each with an additional hollow shaft 40, 41 defined. A first hollow shaft 40 of the first pivot joint 24 to 28 in the first connecting portion is fixed, for example clipped. The second hollow shaft 41 of the second pivot joint 25 is in the second connecting portion 29 secured, for example clipped also. The third and fourth portions 30, 31 of the connecting element 6 each have a running section 45, 46 in the form of a hollow shaft engaging in a groove of the rib on. The first track portion forms together with a first bearing shell 42 a on the first hollow shaft thereon most a clip 40 secured axially and circumferentially rotatable sliding surface. Similarly the second track portion 46 forms together with a second bearing shell 43 a on the second hollow shaft thereon most a clip 41 axially and circumferentially rotatable sliding surface secured. Thus runs the third portion and said fourth portion rotatably on the first hollow shaft 30 40 31 41 runs on the second hollow shaft rotatably.

[00100] The third and fourth portion 30, 31 together form the hinge 7. In the third section being a hollow shaft section 44 integrated, which defines the pivot axis 8. The hollow shaft portion is at its free end in the fourth portion rotatably clipped 31. Additionally supports the bearing shells 42, 43 respectively on an outer surface of the third or fourth section 30, 31 from.

[00101] Via the hinge 7 is thus a mechanical connection from the first connecting portion to the second connecting portion 28 29 realized, so that the connecting element simultaneously a support for the two profile lamps 2, 4 provided.

[00102] Preferably in both the hinge 7 and the rotary joints 24, 25 on a certain frictional resistance, so that a set of the first and second profile 2 lamp arrangement once, 4 is maintained, the arrangement is changed to a manipulation.

[00103] All four sections 28, 29, 30, 31 of the connecting element are preferably formed as injection-molded parts, in particular as a plastic injection-molded parts. They are thus advantageously simple and can be produced in high number. They are further advantageously for clipping the portions 28 thus, 29, 30, 31 and resiliently outwardly-insulating.

[00104] The hollow shafts are respectively on the third or fourth portion also can be fastened, so that the first and second connector portions on the respective hollow shaft run.

[00105] Instead of a solid in a via shafts and hollow shaft are also conceivable via sliding contacts.

Profile lamp assembly first profile lamp

first hinge pivot axis direction connecting element second profile profile direction second profile lamp lighting means

first profile

second profile

Width of the profile height of the profile height of the hinge width of light lamp hinge pivot angle

first plug portion second plug portion first mating second mating latching means electrical conductor portion portion mating latching means

first hinge pivot axis of rotation connecting portion first second first second third portion second connecting portion

fourth portion

the first terminal area plug pin second connection region

first twisting angle

36 37 38 39 second twisting angle outer profile portion 40 first hollow shaft 41 second hollow shaft insertion part insertion region 43 44 45 46 first race first bearing shell second bearing shell portion 47 second running board