EP3137810B1 - Cover for the support arrangement of a strip light system and strip light system - Google Patents

Cover for the support arrangement of a strip light system and strip light system Download PDF

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EP3137810B1
EP3137810B1 EP15722099.7A EP15722099A EP3137810B1 EP 3137810 B1 EP3137810 B1 EP 3137810B1 EP 15722099 A EP15722099 A EP 15722099A EP 3137810 B1 EP3137810 B1 EP 3137810B1
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Gerald Ladstätter
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • F21V21/025—Elongated bases having a U-shaped cross section
    • 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
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/005—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F21S4/20—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
    • F21S4/28—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/03—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type
    • F21S8/038—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type intended to be mounted on a light track
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • 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
    • F21V27/00—Cable-stowing arrangements structurally associated with lighting devices, e.g. reels 
    • 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
    • F21V3/02—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
    • 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
    • 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 light band system.
  • a light row system with a carrier arrangement is known from the prior art, which has a plurality of elongated support rail elements arranged in a row one behind the other.
  • the mounting rail elements are profile-shaped and have a substantially U-shaped cross section. They are intended to be attached to a ceiling - either directly or suspended - so that the U-shaped opening in the mounting rail points downwards. Cables for the power supply of light modules, which can be attached to the carrier arrangement, run in the mounting rail elements.
  • the mounting rail opening can be covered with the light modules and various other cover elements, such as blind covers.
  • the mounting rail opening on the support arrangement already fastened to the ceiling is covered by an end customer or user of the continuous-row lighting system.
  • the carrier arrangement typically has a long length and the variability of the cover elements is comparatively large, the light band system can only be designed with a very limited protection against dust or moisture.
  • this problem is of particular relevance in the case of using the continuous row system in an industrial space.
  • a modular infrared system is known in which printed circuit boards with infrared LEDs are arranged in a profile part. The electrical contact is made via a contacting element, which on the other hand is connected to a cable that runs outside the profile part.
  • Support rail systems that allow the hanging of lights are also from the DE 18 15 074 A1 as well as the US 3,885,147 known.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a corresponding improved cover or a corresponding improved light band system.
  • the cover or the light band system is said to improve sealing be achievable so that the continuous row system has improved protection against dust or moisture.
  • a light band system which has a carrier arrangement and a cover for the carrier arrangement, the carrier arrangement having at least two elongated carrier rail elements arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction; the mounting rail elements have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg and a connecting leg connecting the two U-legs are formed by the free end regions of the first U-leg and the second U-leg, a mounting rail opening is limited; the cover is arranged in the opening formed by the mounting rail elements and is formed by an elongated profile part, on which a plurality of contacting elements, which are connected to one another by at least one cable, are arranged and are designed for contacting by lighting modules of the light-strip system.
  • the profile part also has openings in which the contacting elements are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part.
  • the cover in the form of an elongated profile part, a fundamentally improved sealing of the carrier arrangement can be achieved.
  • the attachment of lighting modules is made easy to handle by the contacting elements arranged on the profile part.
  • the profile part is preferably designed in such a way that it can be wound up into a roll together with the contacting elements arranged on it and connected by the at least one cable. Rolled up in this way, the profile part, even if it has a large length, can be transported particularly easily with the contacting elements, that is to say in particular can be transported to a desired installation location.
  • the profile part preferably has a length which corresponds at least substantially to the sum of the lengths of the mounting rail elements. In this way it can be achieved in particular that the carrier arrangement does not have to be covered by several individual profile parts; Such use of several individual profile parts would inevitably create joints along the longitudinal direction, which represent potential leakage points.
  • the profile part has openings in which the contacting elements are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part.
  • This enables a particularly suitable connection between the profile part and the contacting elements.
  • the contacting elements are preferably arranged in the openings in a clamping or latching manner. This enables a particularly simple assembly of the contacting elements with the profile part.
  • Sealing elements are preferably arranged on one side, which is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part, and are each formed around the contacting elements, preferably running all the way round. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly suitable seal between the profile part and elements which are intended to be connected to the contacting elements from the outside.
  • the light band system is preferably also designed in such a way that the profile part is connected to the carrier arrangement by a clamp or snap connection, in particular only by the clamp or snap connection. In this way, a suitable seal can be achieved with a simple installation option.
  • the light band system also has a further profile part, which is arranged in a form-fitting manner with the first-mentioned profile part in such a way that an elongated receiving space is formed by the two profile parts, the at least one cable being arranged in the receiving space.
  • the at least one cable can be arranged in a particularly well-protected manner.
  • the two profile parts are preferably designed such that the receiving space extends at least essentially at least over the length of the mounting rail elements.
  • the light band system preferably also has an element, in particular in the form of a lamp or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided for being connected to one of the contacting elements from the outside, in particular in a sealing manner.
  • an element in particular in the form of a lamp or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided for being connected to one of the contacting elements from the outside, in particular in a sealing manner.
  • the element preferably has a sealing element for sealing between the element and the profile part.
  • the light band system is preferably designed such that the mounting rail elements have engagement surfaces for holding the element.
  • the trunking system is particularly suitable for attaching corresponding elements that have a comparatively large weight.
  • the number of contacting elements is preferably identical to the number of elements, each of the elements being sealingly connected to one of the contacting elements. As a result, a particularly suitable tightness can be achieved overall.
  • Fig. 1 shows a sketch of a side view of a light band system according to the invention.
  • the light band system has a support arrangement which has at least two elongated support rail elements 1, 2 arranged one behind the other in a longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 extend along a longitudinal axis L, wherein they are arranged adjacent to one another to form a joint 21.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are designed as profile components with identical cross sections, the profile axes of which are aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the support rail elements 1, 2 are preferably made of a stable material, for example of a metal such as aluminum.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 can be made from bent sheet metal.
  • the carrier arrangement can have more than two carrier rail elements 1, 2, which are then each designed and arranged in an analogous manner, that is to say in such a way that the carrier rail elements of the carrier arrangement are arranged one behind the other in a row along the longitudinal axis L.
  • the carrier arrangement has the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 shown.
  • Fig. 2 is a cross section through the light band system outlined normal to the longitudinal axis L.
  • a support rail opening is formed by the support rail elements 1, 2.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg 11, a second U-leg 12 and a connecting leg 13 connecting the two U-legs 11, 12 are formed.
  • An interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 is circumscribed by the two U-legs 11, 12 and the connecting leg 13; the mounting rail opening is limited by the two free end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are oriented such that the two U-legs 11, 12 point downwards, that is, the mounting rail opening points downwards.
  • this is only an example; in general, a different orientation from the vertical can also be provided.
  • a cover is arranged in the mounting rail opening and is formed by an elongated profile part 3.
  • the profile part 3 preferably consists of an elastic material, in particular of a more elastic material than the support rail elements 1, 2. This can suitably achieve that the interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 is suitable for protection against the ingress of dust or moisture through the profile part 3 can be completed.
  • the contacting elements 5 can be designed to supply power to the light modules of the continuous-row system and / or to transmit control signals.
  • the contacting elements 5 are preferably contacting sockets.
  • Fig. 3 is a section of a longitudinal section through the light band system schematically outlined. Two of the contacting elements 5 can be seen in the section shown.
  • the at least one cable 5 extends on a first side of the profile part 3, in the orientation considered here above the profile part 3.
  • the at least one cable 4 can extend in the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • the profile part 3 is preferably designed such that it can be wound up into a roll together with the contacting elements 5 arranged thereon and connected by the at least one cable 4. This makes it particularly easy to transport together with the contacting elements 5 to a desired installation location, even if it has a comparatively large length overall, that is to say, for example, is longer than 5 m or longer than 10 m.
  • the profile part 3 with the contacting elements 5 and the at least one cable 4 - of course without being damaged - can be wound up into a roll whose diameter is less than 2 m.
  • the profile part 3 advantageously has a length ⁇ which at least substantially corresponds to the sum of the lengths l1 , l2 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2. In this way it can be achieved that the profile part 3 does not form a joint over the entire length ⁇ , which would represent a potential leak. In this case, in particular, the profile part 3 also advantageously extends beyond the joint 21.
  • the profile part 3 has openings in which the contacting elements 5 are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable 4 with respect to the profile part 3, accordingly also referred to here as the second side , that is, in the orientation considered here from below or with reference to the interior space delimited by the mounting rail elements 1, 2 from the outside.
  • the openings are preferably shaped such that they are at least substantially closed by the contacting elements 5 used.
  • the contacting elements 5 extend downwards and upwards beyond the profile part 3, preferably downwards less than upwards, because this enables the connection between the contacting elements 5 and the at least one cable 3 to be formed in a particularly suitable manner.
  • the contacting elements 5 each have at least one latching element 51 and at least one stop element 52, the latching element 51 preferably being designed to be resilient and forming a counter-element to the non-resiliently designed stop element 52. It can be provided for the holder that in the inserted state the latching element 51 bears against the profile part 3 from one side and the stop element 52 from the correspondingly opposite side.
  • the at least one stop element 52 is preferably designed as a stop element which extends in a closed circumferential form so that it covers the entire edge of the opening in question from below. This is advantageous for achieving a suitable tightness of the interior.
  • the design is such that the contacting elements 5 can each be inserted from below into one of the openings of the profile part 3 until the stop element 52 in question comes to rest against the profile part 3 from below.
  • the latching element 51 is first deflected inward through the edge of the opening in question and then snaps outward again above the edge, so that it serves, together with the stop element 52, for holding the contacting element 5 in question on the profile part 3.
  • the number of openings of the profile part 3 is preferably identical to the number of contacting elements 5, with exactly one of the contacting elements 5 being used in each opening. In other words, each of the openings is closed by one of the contacting elements 5.
  • the contacting elements 5 are connected to the profile part 3 as described and then the contacting elements 5 are connected to each other by the at least one cable 4. It is preferably provided that the contacting elements 5 are not connected by individual cables that each extend between two adjacent contacting elements 5, but that the at least one cable 4 is so long that it extends over all contacting elements 4 extends away, the at least one cable 4 being stripped in the area of the contacting elements 5, so that a suitable electrical contact can be made here.
  • sealing elements 6 are arranged on a side opposite the at least one cable 4 with respect to the profile part 3, here as on the underside of the profile part 3, preferably around the contacting elements 5 closed all around, are formed.
  • a sealing element 6 can be provided for each of the openings, which extends circumferentially on the outer edge of the stop element 52.
  • the light band system also preferably has a further profile part 9, which is arranged with the first-mentioned profile part 3 in such a form-fitting manner, in particular tightly connected, that an elongated receiving space 8 is formed by the two profile parts 3, 9, wherein the at least one cable 4 is arranged in the receiving space 8. Due to the positive connection, a suitably suitable tightness between the two profile parts 3, 9 can be achieved particularly advantageously.
  • the further profile part 9 preferably has at least or exactly the same length as the profile part 3 mentioned first; in this way, the receiving space 8 can be made suitably tight.
  • the further profile part 9 is advantageously also designed to be elastic.
  • a two-part endless channel can be formed, so to speak.
  • a suitable sealing then only has to be carried out at the two end regions of the receiving space 8.
  • Known technologies can be used for this.
  • the two profile parts 3, 9 mentioned can be designed such that the receiving space 8 extends at least substantially at least over the length of the mounting rail elements 1, 2, that is to say over the sum of the lengths l1 , l2 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • the profile part 3 by means of a clamping or latching connection the carrier arrangement is connected, in particular only by the clamping or latching connection.
  • the profile part 3 rests directly on the mounting rail elements 1, 2 or - as is the case in the example shown - with the interposition of the further profile part 9.
  • the further profile part 9 is preferably arranged held on the mounting rail elements 1, 2 via a snap-in connection R. This is particularly easy to assemble.
  • the further profile part 9 preferably has correspondingly shaped profiles 91.
  • the first-mentioned profile part 3 can be arranged on the further profile part 9 - particularly easy to assemble - held by a clamping connection K.
  • Corresponding profiles can also advantageously be formed on the profile part 3 and / or on the further profile part 9. As a result, the connection between the two profile parts 3, 9 can be made particularly suitably tight.
  • a suitable stability and tightness can be achieved, for example, if the profile part 3 has a preferably plate-shaped bottom area 31 in a central area, at the edges of which a connecting area 32, 33 is connected, the bottom area 31 being made of a more stable material than the connecting areas 32 , 33.
  • the openings in which the contacting elements 5 are inserted are preferably formed only in the bottom region 31.
  • the connection areas 32, 33 preferably each have a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section.
  • connection areas 32, 33 - either directly or as in FIG Fig. 2 sketched by way of example with the interposition of regions of the further profile part 9 - press against end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • a potential leak in the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 or the receiving space 8 generally arises not only between the circumference of the contacting elements 5 and the corresponding edges of the openings, but also due to the contact path through the contacting elements 5 themselves between the outer region and the interior is formed. This can in principle prevent the desired protection class from being achieved. This Way, however, can be suitably sealed from the outside by a corresponding covering of the contacting elements 5.
  • the light band system preferably also has an element 7, in particular in the form of a lamp or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided for being connected to one of the contacting elements 5 from the outside, in particular in a sealing manner.
  • the design is preferably such that the element 7 is arranged to overlap the contacting element 5 in question completely when it is connected to the latter as intended.
  • the element 7 is designed in the form of a socket, which can then engage in a contacting manner in a contacting element designed accordingly as a plug.
  • the contacting elements 5 it is generally better to design the contacting elements 5 as sockets.
  • a corresponding plug can be, for example, a plug of a lamp or another consumer.
  • the design is in particular such that the contacting elements 5 each produce an electrical connection between the corresponding plug on the one hand and the corresponding stripped point of the at least one cable 4 on the other.
  • the element 7 has a sealing element for sealing between the element 7 and the profile part 3.
  • a suitable tightness can also be achieved in this way.
  • corresponding blind covers or blind covers can be provided, or elements which - if they are connected to the corresponding contacting element 5 - have no electrical connection to the form at least one cable 4. In this way, a virtually complete tightness can be achieved from the underside of the trunking system.
  • the profile part 3 is designed to be elastic in the example shown here, the ability of the profile part 3 to carry the element 7 is correspondingly limited. For this reason, an element that does not exceed a certain weight is particularly suitable as element 7, for example a small lamp or a blind cover.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have engagement surfaces for holding the element 7.
  • the element 7 can also be suitably fastened if it has a correspondingly greater weight.
  • An alternative or additional mechanical mounting of the element 7 can thus be made possible by this design.
  • the U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have corresponding drawbacks or the like, which make it possible to latch with corresponding holding elements of the element 7.
  • the cover according to the invention With the cover according to the invention, a particularly simple assembly on site is made possible for an end user. In particular, he therefore does not have to first connect individual contacting elements to a corresponding profile part, but can instead attach the cover directly to the underside of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 in a simple manner. A particularly suitable tightness of the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 can be achieved, in which the at least one cable 4 is suitably well protected from dust and moisture.
  • the configuration with the further profile part 9, which together with the first-mentioned profile part 3 forms the sealed receiving space 8, is particularly suitable for this purpose.
  • a higher protection class can be achieved with the corresponding trunking system. This is particularly advantageous, for example, in the case of industrial applications.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Lichtbandsystem.The present invention relates to a light band system.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist ein Lichtbandsystem mit einer Trägeranordnung bekannt, die mehrere längliche, in einer Reihe hintereinander angeordnete Tragschienenelemente aufweist. Die Tragschienenelemente sind profilförmig und weisen einen im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf. Sie sind dafür vorgesehen an einer Decke - entweder direkt oder abgehängt - befestigt zu werden, so dass die durch die U-Form gebildete Tragschienenöffhung nach unten weist. In den Tragschienenelementen verlaufen Kabel zur Stromversorgung von Leuchtmodulen, die an der Trägeranordnung angebracht werden können. Die Tragschienenöffhung lässt sich mit den Leuchtmodulen und diversen anderen Abdeckelementen, wie beispielsweise Blindabdeckungen abdecken.A light row system with a carrier arrangement is known from the prior art, which has a plurality of elongated support rail elements arranged in a row one behind the other. The mounting rail elements are profile-shaped and have a substantially U-shaped cross section. They are intended to be attached to a ceiling - either directly or suspended - so that the U-shaped opening in the mounting rail points downwards. Cables for the power supply of light modules, which can be attached to the carrier arrangement, run in the mounting rail elements. The mounting rail opening can be covered with the light modules and various other cover elements, such as blind covers.

Üblicherweise erfolgt dabei das Abdecken der Tragschienenöffnung an der bereits an der Decke befestigten Trägeranordnung durch einen Endkunden bzw. Nutzer des Lichtbandsystems. Da die Trägeranordnung typischerweise eine große Länge aufweist und die Variabilität der Abdeckelemente vergleichsweise groß ist, lässt sich das Lichtbandsystem lediglich mit einem sehr begrenzten Schutz vor Staub oder Feuchtigkeit gestalten. Typischerweise ist dieses Problem von besonderer Relevanz im Fall einer Verwendung des Lichtbandsystems in einem industriellen Raum.Usually, the mounting rail opening on the support arrangement already fastened to the ceiling is covered by an end customer or user of the continuous-row lighting system. Since the carrier arrangement typically has a long length and the variability of the cover elements is comparatively large, the light band system can only be designed with a very limited protection against dust or moisture. Typically, this problem is of particular relevance in the case of using the continuous row system in an industrial space.

Aus der US 5,707,136 ist eine Lichterkette bekannt, bei der auf der Oberseite eines Profilteils Kabel mit daran elektrisch angebundenen Lichtquellen befestigt sind.From the US 5,707,136 a chain of lights is known in which cables with electrically connected light sources are attached to the top of a profile part.

Aus der GB 2 361 988 A ist ein modulares Infrarot-System bekannt, bei dem in einem Profilteil Leiterplatten mit Infrarot-LEDs angeordnet sind. Die elektrische Kontaktierung erfolgt dabei über ein Kontaktierungselement, das andererseits mit einem Kabel verbunden ist, das außerhalb des Profilteils verläuft.From the GB 2 361 988 A a modular infrared system is known in which printed circuit boards with infrared LEDs are arranged in a profile part. The electrical contact is made via a contacting element, which on the other hand is connected to a cable that runs outside the profile part.

Tragschienensysteme, die das Einhängen von Leuchten ermöglichen, sind ferner auch aus der DE 18 15 074 A1 sowie der US 3,885,147 bekannt.Support rail systems that allow the hanging of lights are also from the DE 18 15 074 A1 as well as the US 3,885,147 known.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine entsprechende verbesserte Abdeckung anzugeben bzw. ein entsprechendes verbessertes Lichtbandsystem. Insbesondere soll dabei mit der Abdeckung bzw. dem Lichtbandsystem eine verbesserte Dichtigkeit erzielbar sein, so dass das Lichtbandsystem einen verbesserten Schutz vor Staub oder Feuchtigkeit aufweist.The invention has for its object to provide a corresponding improved cover or a corresponding improved light band system. In particular, the cover or the light band system is said to improve sealing be achievable so that the continuous row system has improved protection against dust or moisture.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung mit dem im unabhängigen Anspruch genannten Gegenstand gelöst. Besondere Ausführungsarten der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved according to the invention with the subject matter mentioned in the independent claim. Particular embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist ein Lichtbandsystem vorgesehen, welches eine Trägeranordnung sowie eine Abdeckung für die Trägeranordnung aufweist, wobei die Trägeranordnung wenigstens zwei längliche, in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Tragschienenelemente aufweist; die Tragschienenelemente weisen einen im Wesentlichen U- förmigen Querschnitt auf, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel, ein zweiter U-Schenkel und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel gebildet sind, durch die freie Endbereiche des ersten U-Schenkels und des zweiten U-Schenkels ist eine Tragschienenöffnung begrenzt; dabei ist die Abdeckung in der durch die Tragschienenelemente gebildeten Öffnung angeordnet und durch ein längliches Profilteil gebildet, an dem mehrere, untereinander durch wenigstens ein Kabel verbundene Kontaktierungselemente angeordnet sind, die zur Kontaktierung durch Leuchtmodule des Lichtbandsystems ausgestaltet sind. Das Profilteil weist ferner Öffnungen auf, in denen die Kontaktierungselemente derart eingesetzt sind, dass sie von einer Seite her kontaktiert werden können, die mit Bezug auf das Profilteil dem wenigstens einen Kabel gegenüberliegt.According to the invention, a light band system is provided which has a carrier arrangement and a cover for the carrier arrangement, the carrier arrangement having at least two elongated carrier rail elements arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction; the mounting rail elements have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg and a connecting leg connecting the two U-legs are formed by the free end regions of the first U-leg and the second U-leg, a mounting rail opening is limited; the cover is arranged in the opening formed by the mounting rail elements and is formed by an elongated profile part, on which a plurality of contacting elements, which are connected to one another by at least one cable, are arranged and are designed for contacting by lighting modules of the light-strip system. The profile part also has openings in which the contacting elements are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part.

Durch die Ausgestaltung der Abdeckung in Form eines länglichen Profilteils lässt sich eine grundsätzlich verbesserte Abdichtung der Trägeranordnung erzielen. Dabei ist ein Anbringen von Leuchtmodulen durch die, an dem Profilteil angeordneten Kontaktierungselemente einfach handhabbar ermöglicht.By designing the cover in the form of an elongated profile part, a fundamentally improved sealing of the carrier arrangement can be achieved. In this case, the attachment of lighting modules is made easy to handle by the contacting elements arranged on the profile part.

Vorzugsweise ist das Profilteil dabei derart gestaltet, dass dieses gemeinsam mit den an diesem angeordneten und durch das wenigstens eine Kabel verbundenen Kontaktierungselementen zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt werden kann. Derart aufgerollt lässt sich das Profilteil, auch wenn es eine große Länge aufweist, mit den Kontaktierungselementen besonders einfach transportieren, also insbesondere zu einem gewünschten Montageort transportieren.The profile part is preferably designed in such a way that it can be wound up into a roll together with the contacting elements arranged on it and connected by the at least one cable. Rolled up in this way, the profile part, even if it has a large length, can be transported particularly easily with the contacting elements, that is to say in particular can be transported to a desired installation location.

Vorzugsweise weist das Profilteil eine Länge auf, die zumindest im Wesentlichen der Summe der Längen der Tragschienenelemente entspricht. Auf diese Weise lässt sich insbesondere erzielen, dass die Trägeranordnung nicht durch mehrere einzelne Profilteile abgedeckt werden muss; durch eine solche Verwendung mehrerer einzelner Profilteile würden zwangsläufig entlang der Längsrichtung Stoßstellen entstehen, die potenzielle Undichtigkeitsstellen darstellen.The profile part preferably has a length which corresponds at least substantially to the sum of the lengths of the mounting rail elements. In this way it can be achieved in particular that the carrier arrangement does not have to be covered by several individual profile parts; Such use of several individual profile parts would inevitably create joints along the longitudinal direction, which represent potential leakage points.

Wie bereits erwähnt weist das Profilteil Öffnungen auf, in denen die Kontaktierungselemente derart eingesetzt sind, dass sie von einer Seite her kontaktiert werden können, die mit Bezug auf das Profilteil dem wenigstens einen Kabel gegenüberliegt. Hierdurch ist eine besonders geeignete Verbindung zwischen dem Profilteil und den Kontaktierungselementen ermöglicht. Dabei sind weiterhin vorzugsweise die Kontaktierungselemente klemmend oder rastend in die Öffnungen eingesetzt angeordnet. Hierdurch ist ein besonders einfacher Zusammenbau der Kontaktierungselemente mit dem Profilteil ermöglicht.As already mentioned, the profile part has openings in which the contacting elements are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part. This enables a particularly suitable connection between the profile part and the contacting elements. Furthermore, the contacting elements are preferably arranged in the openings in a clamping or latching manner. This enables a particularly simple assembly of the contacting elements with the profile part.

Vorzugsweise sind auf einer Seite, die mit Bezug auf das Profilteil dem wenigstens einen Kabel gegenüberliegt, Dichtungselemente angeordnet, die jeweils um die Kontaktierungselemente herum, vorzugsweise geschlossen umlaufend, ausgebildet sind. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtigkeit zwischen dem Profilteil und Elementen erzielen, die dafür vorgesehen sind, mit den Kontaktierungselementen von außen her verbunden zu werden.Sealing elements are preferably arranged on one side, which is opposite the at least one cable with respect to the profile part, and are each formed around the contacting elements, preferably running all the way round. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly suitable seal between the profile part and elements which are intended to be connected to the contacting elements from the outside.

Vorzugsweise ist das Lichtbandsystem ferner derart gestaltet, dass das Profilteil durch eine Klemm- oder Rastverbindung mit der Trägeranordnung verbunden ist, insbesondere lediglich durch die Klemm- oder Rastverbindung. Hierdurch lässt sich bei einfacher Montagemöglichkeit eine geeignete Dichtigkeit erzielen.The light band system is preferably also designed in such a way that the profile part is connected to the carrier arrangement by a clamp or snap connection, in particular only by the clamp or snap connection. In this way, a suitable seal can be achieved with a simple installation option.

Vorzugsweise weist das Lichtbandsystem außerdem ein weiteres Profilteil auf, das mit dem zuerst genannten Profilteil derart formschlüssig verbunden angeordnet ist, dass durch die beiden Profilteile ein länglicher Aufnahmeraum gebildet ist, wobei das wenigstens eine Kabel in dem Aufnahmeraum angeordnet ist. Hierdurch lässt sich das wenigstens eine Kabel besonders gut geschützt anordnen. Vorzugsweise sind dabei die beiden Profilteile derart gestaltet, dass sich der Aufnahmeraum zumindest im Wesentlichen wenigstens über die Länge der Tragschienenelemente hinweg erstreckt.Preferably, the light band system also has a further profile part, which is arranged in a form-fitting manner with the first-mentioned profile part in such a way that an elongated receiving space is formed by the two profile parts, the at least one cable being arranged in the receiving space. As a result, the at least one cable can be arranged in a particularly well-protected manner. The two profile parts are preferably designed such that the receiving space extends at least essentially at least over the length of the mounting rail elements.

Vorzugsweise weist das Lichtbandsystem weiterhin ein Element auf, insbesondere in Form einer Leuchte oder eines Leuchtmoduls oder eines Steckers oder einer Blindabdeckung, das dafür vorgesehen ist, mit einem der Kontaktierungselemente von außen her, insbesondere abdichtend verbunden zu werden. Auf diese Weise lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtigkeit im Bereich der Kontaktierungselemente erzielen. Besonders geeignet weist das Element vorzugsweise ein Dichtungselement zur Abdichtung zwischen dem Element und dem Profilteil auf.The light band system preferably also has an element, in particular in the form of a lamp or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided for being connected to one of the contacting elements from the outside, in particular in a sealing manner. In this way, a particularly suitable tightness can be achieved in the area of the contacting elements. Particularly preferably, the element preferably has a sealing element for sealing between the element and the profile part.

Vorzugsweise ist das Lichtbandsystem so gestaltet, dass die Tragschienenelemente Angriffsflächen für eine Halterung des Elements aufweisen. Hierdurch eignet sich das Lichtbandsystem besonders zum Anbringen von entsprechenden Elementen, die ein vergleichsweise großes Gewicht aufweisen.The light band system is preferably designed such that the mounting rail elements have engagement surfaces for holding the element. As a result, the trunking system is particularly suitable for attaching corresponding elements that have a comparatively large weight.

Vorzugsweise ist die Anzahl der Kontaktierungselemente identisch mit der Anzahl der Elemente, wobei jedes der Elemente mit einem der Kontaktierungselemente abdichtend verbunden ist. Hierdurch lässt sich insgesamt eine besonders geeignete Dichtigkeit erzielen.The number of contacting elements is preferably identical to the number of elements, each of the elements being sealingly connected to one of the contacting elements. As a result, a particularly suitable tightness can be achieved overall.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Skizze einer seitlichen Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Lichtbandsystems,
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einen Querschnitt durch das Lichtbandsystem und die erfindungsgemäße Abdeckung für die Trägeranordnung des Lichtbandsystems und
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einen abschnittweisen Längsschnitt durch das Lichtbandsystem.
The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
1 shows a sketch of a side view of a light band system according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a cross section through the continuous row system and the cover according to the invention for the support arrangement of the continuous row system and
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a section-wise longitudinal section through the trunking system.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Skizze einer seitlichen Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Lichtbandsystems. Das Lichtbandsystem weist eine Trägeranordnung auf, die wenigstens zwei längliche, in einer Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aufweist. Dementsprechend erstrecken sich die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 entlang einer Längsachse L, wobei sie eine Stoßstelle 21 bildend aneinandergrenzend angeordnet sind. Im gezeigten Beispiel sind die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 als Profilbauteile mit identischen Querschnitten gestaltet, wobei deren Profilachsen parallel zu der Längsachse L ausgerichtet sind. Fig. 1 shows a sketch of a side view of a light band system according to the invention. The light band system has a support arrangement which has at least two elongated support rail elements 1, 2 arranged one behind the other in a longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 extend along a longitudinal axis L, wherein they are arranged adjacent to one another to form a joint 21. In the example shown, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are designed as profile components with identical cross sections, the profile axes of which are aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis L.

Vorzugsweise sind die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aus einem stabilen Material gefertigt, beispielsweise aus einem Metall wie Aluminium. Beispielsweise können die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aus gebogenem Blech gefertigt sein.The support rail elements 1, 2 are preferably made of a stable material, for example of a metal such as aluminum. For example, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 can be made from bent sheet metal.

Im Allgemeinen kann die Trägeranordnung mehr als zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aufweisen, die dann jeweils in analoger Weise gestaltet und angeordnet sind, also so, dass die Tragschienenelemente der Trägeranordnung in einer Reihe entlang der Längsachse L hintereinander angeordnet sind. Daher genügt es der einfacheren Beschreibung halber, hier den Fall zu betrachten, in dem die Trägeranordnung die gezeigten zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aufweist.In general, the carrier arrangement can have more than two carrier rail elements 1, 2, which are then each designed and arranged in an analogous manner, that is to say in such a way that the carrier rail elements of the carrier arrangement are arranged one behind the other in a row along the longitudinal axis L. For the sake of simplicity of description, it is therefore sufficient to consider the case in which the carrier arrangement has the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 shown.

In Fig. 2 ist ein Querschnitt durch das Lichtbandsystem normal zu der Längsachse L skizziert. Durch die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 ist eine Tragschienenöffhung gebildet. Erfindungsgemäß weisen die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 einen im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel 11, ein zweiter U-Schenkel 12 und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel 13 gebildet sind. Durch die beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 und den Verbindungsschenkel 13 ist ein Innenraum der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 umschrieben; durch die beiden freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 ist die Tragschienenöffnung begrenzt.In Fig. 2 is a cross section through the light band system outlined normal to the longitudinal axis L. A support rail opening is formed by the support rail elements 1, 2. According to the invention, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg 11, a second U-leg 12 and a connecting leg 13 connecting the two U-legs 11, 12 are formed. An interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 is circumscribed by the two U-legs 11, 12 and the connecting leg 13; the mounting rail opening is limited by the two free end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12.

Hier wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 so ausgerichtet sind, dass die beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 nach unten weisen, also die Tragschienenöffhung nach unten weist. Dies ist jedoch lediglich beispielhaft, im Allgemeinen kann auch eine andere Ausrichtung gegenüber der Vertikalen vorgesehen sein.It is assumed here that the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are oriented such that the two U-legs 11, 12 point downwards, that is, the mounting rail opening points downwards. However, this is only an example; in general, a different orientation from the vertical can also be provided.

In der Tragschienenöffnung ist eine Abdeckung angeordnet, die durch ein längliches Profilteil 3 gebildet ist. Vorzugsweise besteht das Profilteil 3 aus einem elastischen Material, insbesondere aus einem elastischeren Material als die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2. Hierdurch lässt sich geeignet erzielen, dass durch das Profilteil 3 der Innenraum der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 zum Schutz vor dem Eindringen von Staub oder Feuchtigkeit geeignet abgeschlossen werden kann.A cover is arranged in the mounting rail opening and is formed by an elongated profile part 3. The profile part 3 preferably consists of an elastic material, in particular of a more elastic material than the support rail elements 1, 2. This can suitably achieve that the interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 is suitable for protection against the ingress of dust or moisture through the profile part 3 can be completed.

An dem Profilteil 3 sind mehrere, untereinander durch wenigstens ein Kabel 4 verbundene Kontaktierungselemente 5 angeordnet, die zur Kontaktierung durch Leuchtmodule des Lichtbandsystems ausgestaltet sind. Insbesondere können die Kontaktierungselemente 5 zur Stromversorgung der Leuchtmodule des Lichtbandsystems ausgestaltet sein und/oder zur Übertragung von Steuersignalen. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei den Kontaktierungselementen 5 um Kontaktierungsbuchsen.A plurality of contacting elements 5, which are connected to one another by at least one cable 4, are arranged on the profile part 3 and are designed for contacting by means of lighting modules of the light strip system. In particular, the contacting elements 5 can be designed to supply power to the light modules of the continuous-row system and / or to transmit control signals. The contacting elements 5 are preferably contacting sockets.

In Fig. 3 ist ein Abschnitt eines Längsschnitts durch das Lichtbandsystem schematisch skizziert. In dem gezeigten Abschnitt sind zwei der Kontaktierungselemente 5 erkennbar. Das wenigstens eine Kabel 5 erstreckt sich dabei auf einer ersten Seite des Profilteils 3, bei der hier betrachteten Orientierung oberhalb des Profilteils 3. Insbesondere kann sich das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 in dem Innenraum der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 erstrecken.In Fig. 3 is a section of a longitudinal section through the light band system schematically outlined. Two of the contacting elements 5 can be seen in the section shown. The at least one cable 5 extends on a first side of the profile part 3, in the orientation considered here above the profile part 3. In particular, the at least one cable 4 can extend in the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Vorzugsweise ist das Profilteil 3 derart gestaltet, dass dieses gemeinsam mit den an diesem angeordneten und durch das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 verbundenen Kontaktierungselementen 5 zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt werden kann. Hierdurch lässt es sich zusammen mit den Kontaktierungselementen 5 besonders einfach zu einem gewünschten Montageort transportieren, auch wenn es insgesamt eine vergleichsweise große Länge besitzt, also beispielsweise länger als 5 m oder länger als 10 m ist. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass sich das Profilteil 3 mit den Kontaktierungselementen 5 und dem wenigstens einen Kabel 4 - natürlich ohne Schaden zu nehmen - zu einer Rolle aufwickeln lässt, deren Durchmesser kleiner als 2 m ist.The profile part 3 is preferably designed such that it can be wound up into a roll together with the contacting elements 5 arranged thereon and connected by the at least one cable 4. This makes it particularly easy to transport together with the contacting elements 5 to a desired installation location, even if it has a comparatively large length overall, that is to say, for example, is longer than 5 m or longer than 10 m. For example, it can be provided that the profile part 3 with the contacting elements 5 and the at least one cable 4 - of course without being damaged - can be wound up into a roll whose diameter is less than 2 m.

Vorteilhaft weist das Profilteil 3 eine Länge λ auf, die zumindest im Wesentlichen der Summe der Längen l1, l2 der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 entspricht. Auf diese Weise lässt erzielen, dass durch das Profilteil 3 über die gesamte Länge λ hinweg keine Stoßstelle gebildet ist, die eine potenzielle Undichtigkeitsstelle darstellen würde. Insbesondere erstreckt sich in diesem Fall das Profilteil 3 auch vorteilhaft über die Stoßstelle 21 hinweg.The profile part 3 advantageously has a length λ which at least substantially corresponds to the sum of the lengths l1 , l2 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2. In this way it can be achieved that the profile part 3 does not form a joint over the entire length λ , which would represent a potential leak. In this case, in particular, the profile part 3 also advantageously extends beyond the joint 21.

Beim gezeigten Beispiel weist das Profilteil 3 Öffnungen auf, in denen die Kontaktierungselemente 5 derart eingesetzt sind, dass sie von einer Seite her kontaktiert werden können, die mit Bezug auf das Profilteil 3 dem wenigstens einen Kabel 4 gegenüberliegt, hier dementsprechend auch als zweite Seite bezeichnet, also bei der hier betrachteten Orientierung von unten bzw. mit Bezug auf den von den Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 begrenzten Innenraum von außen.In the example shown, the profile part 3 has openings in which the contacting elements 5 are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from a side that is opposite the at least one cable 4 with respect to the profile part 3, accordingly also referred to here as the second side , that is, in the orientation considered here from below or with reference to the interior space delimited by the mounting rail elements 1, 2 from the outside.

Vorzugsweise sind die Öffnungen derart geformt, dass sie durch die eingesetzten Kontaktierungselemente 5 zumindest im Wesentlichen verschlossen sind.The openings are preferably shaped such that they are at least substantially closed by the contacting elements 5 used.

Insbesondere erstrecken sich die Kontaktierungselemente 5 nach unten und nach oben über das Profilteil 3 hinaus, vorzugsweise nach unten weniger als nach oben, denn hierdurch lässt sich besonders geeignet die Verbindung zwischen den Kontaktierungselementen 5 und dem wenigstens einen Kabel 3 bilden.In particular, the contacting elements 5 extend downwards and upwards beyond the profile part 3, preferably downwards less than upwards, because this enables the connection between the contacting elements 5 and the at least one cable 3 to be formed in a particularly suitable manner.

Zur Verbindung der Kontaktierungselemente 5 mit dem Profilteil 3 eignen sich grundsätzlich unterschiedliche Techniken. Beispielsweise kann vorteilhaft vorgesehen sein, dass die Kontaktierungselemente 5 klemmend oder rastend in die Öffnungen eingesetzt angeordnet sind. Hierdurch ist eine einfache und zuverlässige Verbindung der Kontaktierungselemente 5 mit dem Profilteil 3 ermöglicht.In principle, different techniques are suitable for connecting the contacting elements 5 to the profile part 3. For example, it can advantageously be provided that the contacting elements 5 clamp or snap into the openings are arranged inserted. This enables a simple and reliable connection of the contacting elements 5 to the profile part 3.

Wie in Fig. 2 angedeutet, kann hierzu beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass die Kontaktierungselemente 5 jeweils wenigstens ein Rastelement 51 und wenigstens ein Anschlagelement 52 aufweisen, wobei vorzugsweise das Rastelement 51 federnd gestaltet ist und ein Gegenelement zu dem nicht federnd gestalteten Anschlagelement 52 bildet. Dabei kann zur Halterung vorgesehen sein, dass im eingesetzten Zustand das Rastelement 51 von einer Seite her an dem Profilteil 3 anliegt und das Anschlagelement 52 von der entsprechend gegenüberliegenden Seite.As in Fig. 2 As indicated, it can be provided, for example, that the contacting elements 5 each have at least one latching element 51 and at least one stop element 52, the latching element 51 preferably being designed to be resilient and forming a counter-element to the non-resiliently designed stop element 52. It can be provided for the holder that in the inserted state the latching element 51 bears against the profile part 3 from one side and the stop element 52 from the correspondingly opposite side.

Vorzugsweise ist das wenigstens eine Anschlagelement 52 als ein Anschlagelement gestaltet, das sich in geschlossen umlaufender Form erstreckt, so dass es den gesamten Rand der betreffenden Öffnung von unten abdeckt. Dies ist vorteilhaft zum Erzielen einer geeigneten Dichtigkeit des Innenraums.The at least one stop element 52 is preferably designed as a stop element which extends in a closed circumferential form so that it covers the entire edge of the opening in question from below. This is advantageous for achieving a suitable tightness of the interior.

Beim gezeigten Beispiel ist die Gestaltung derart, dass die Kontaktierungselemente 5 jeweils von unten in eine der Öffnungen des Profilteils 3 eingeschoben werden können, bis das betreffende Anschlagelement 52 zur Anlage von unten gegen das Profilteil 3 kommt. Bei dieser Bewegung wird das Rastelement 51 zunächst durch den Rand der betreffenden Öffnung nach innen ausgelenkt und schnappt dann anschließend oberhalb des Rands wieder nach außen, so dass es zusammen mit dem Anschlagelement 52 zur Halterung des betreffenden Kontaktierungselements 5 an dem Profilteil 3 dient.In the example shown, the design is such that the contacting elements 5 can each be inserted from below into one of the openings of the profile part 3 until the stop element 52 in question comes to rest against the profile part 3 from below. During this movement, the latching element 51 is first deflected inward through the edge of the opening in question and then snaps outward again above the edge, so that it serves, together with the stop element 52, for holding the contacting element 5 in question on the profile part 3.

Dementsprechend ist die Anzahl der Öffnungen des Profilteils 3 vorzugsweise identisch mit der Anzahl der Kontaktierungselemente 5, wobei in jeder Öffnung genau eines der Kontaktierungselemente 5 eingesetzt ist. Mit anderen Worten ist jede der Öffnungen durch eines der Kontaktierungselemente 5 verschlossen.Accordingly, the number of openings of the profile part 3 is preferably identical to the number of contacting elements 5, with exactly one of the contacting elements 5 being used in each opening. In other words, each of the openings is closed by one of the contacting elements 5.

Zur Herstellung kann vorgesehen sein, dass in einem ersten Schritt die Kontaktierungselemente 5 wie beschrieben mit dem Profilteil 3 verbunden werden und anschließend die Verbindung der Kontaktierungselemente 5 untereinander durch das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 hergestellt wird. Vorzugsweise ist dabei vorgesehen, dass die Kontaktierungselemente 5 nicht durch einzelne Kabel verbunden sind, die sich jeweils zwischen zwei benachbarten Kontaktierungselementen 5 erstrecken, sondern dass das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 so lang ist, dass es sich über alle Kontaktierungselemente 4 hinweg erstreckt, wobei das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 im Bereich der Kontaktierungselemente 5 jeweils abisoliert ist, so dass hier eine geeignete elektrische Kontaktierung erfolgen kann.For the production it can be provided that in a first step the contacting elements 5 are connected to the profile part 3 as described and then the contacting elements 5 are connected to each other by the at least one cable 4. It is preferably provided that the contacting elements 5 are not connected by individual cables that each extend between two adjacent contacting elements 5, but that the at least one cable 4 is so long that it extends over all contacting elements 4 extends away, the at least one cable 4 being stripped in the area of the contacting elements 5, so that a suitable electrical contact can be made here.

Zur weiterhin verbesserten Abdichtung kann vorgesehen sein, dass auf einer Seite, die mit Bezug auf das Profilteil 3 dem wenigstens einen Kabel 4 gegenüberliegt, hier als an der Unterseite des Profilteils 3, Dichtungselemente 6 angeordnet sind, die jeweils um die Kontaktierungselemente 5 herum, vorzugsweise geschlossen umlaufend, ausgebildet sind. Beispielsweise kann für jede der Öffnungen ein solches Dichtungselement 6 vorgesehen sein, das sich am äußeren Rand des Anschlagelements 52 umlaufend erstreckt.For further improved sealing, it can be provided that sealing elements 6 are arranged on a side opposite the at least one cable 4 with respect to the profile part 3, here as on the underside of the profile part 3, preferably around the contacting elements 5 closed all around, are formed. For example, such a sealing element 6 can be provided for each of the openings, which extends circumferentially on the outer edge of the stop element 52.

Wie beim gezeigten Beispiel der Fall, weist das Lichtbandsystem vorzugsweise außerdem ein weiteres Profilteil 9 auf, das mit dem zuerst genannten Profilteil 3 derart formschlüssig, insbesondere dicht verbunden angeordnet ist, dass durch die beiden Profilteile 3, 9 ein länglicher Aufnahmeraum 8 gebildet ist, wobei das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 in dem Aufnahmeraum 8 angeordnet ist. Durch die formschlüssige Verbindung lässt sich dabei besonders vorteilhaft eine entsprechend geeignete Dichtigkeit zwischen den beiden Profilteilen 3, 9 erzielen.As is the case with the example shown, the light band system also preferably has a further profile part 9, which is arranged with the first-mentioned profile part 3 in such a form-fitting manner, in particular tightly connected, that an elongated receiving space 8 is formed by the two profile parts 3, 9, wherein the at least one cable 4 is arranged in the receiving space 8. Due to the positive connection, a suitably suitable tightness between the two profile parts 3, 9 can be achieved particularly advantageously.

Vorzugsweise weist dabei das weitere Profilteil 9 wenigstens oder genau dieselbe Länge auf wie das zuerst genannte Profilteil 3; hierdurch lässt sich der Aufnahmeraum 8 geeignet dicht gestalten. Das weitere Profilteil 9 ist vorteilhaft ebenfalls elastisch gestaltet.The further profile part 9 preferably has at least or exactly the same length as the profile part 3 mentioned first; in this way, the receiving space 8 can be made suitably tight. The further profile part 9 is advantageously also designed to be elastic.

Mit den beiden genannten Profilteilen 3, 9 lässt sich sozusagen ein zweiteiliger Endloskanal bilden. Zur vollständigen Abdichtung muss dann lediglich noch an den beiden stirnseitigen Endbereichen des Aufnahmeraums 8 eine geeignete Abdichtung erfolgen. Hierzu können bekannte Technologien verwendet werden.With the two profile parts 3, 9 mentioned, a two-part endless channel can be formed, so to speak. For complete sealing, a suitable sealing then only has to be carried out at the two end regions of the receiving space 8. Known technologies can be used for this.

Insbesondere können die beiden genannten Profilteile 3, 9 derart gestaltet sein, dass sich der Aufnahmeraum 8 zumindest im Wesentlichen wenigstens über die Länge der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 hinweg erstreckt, also über die Summe der Längen l1, l2 der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2.In particular, the two profile parts 3, 9 mentioned can be designed such that the receiving space 8 extends at least substantially at least over the length of the mounting rail elements 1, 2, that is to say over the sum of the lengths l1 , l2 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Weiterhin vorteilhaft mit Bezug auf die Dichtigkeit des Aufnahmeraums 8 ist die Gestaltung derart, dass das Profilteil 3 durch eine Klemm- oder Rastverbindung mit der Trägeranordnung verbunden ist, insbesondere lediglich durch die Klemm- oder Rastverbindung. Dabei kann grundsätzlich vorgesehen sein, dass das Profilteil 3 unmittelbar an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 anliegt oder aber - wie im gezeigten Beispiel der Fall - unter Zwischenschaltung des weiteren Profilteils 9.Also advantageous with regard to the tightness of the receiving space 8 is the design such that the profile part 3 by means of a clamping or latching connection the carrier arrangement is connected, in particular only by the clamping or latching connection. In principle, it can be provided that the profile part 3 rests directly on the mounting rail elements 1, 2 or - as is the case in the example shown - with the interposition of the further profile part 9.

Vorzugsweise ist das weitere Profilteil 9 an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 über eine Rastverbindung R gehalten angeordnet. Dies ist besonders montagefreundlich. Vorzugsweise weist das weitere Profilteil 9 hierzu entsprechend geformte Profilierungen 91 auf. Das zuerst genannte Profilteil 3 kann an dem weiteren Profilteil 9 - besonders montagefreundlich - durch einen Klemmverbindung K gehalten angeordnet sein. Auch hierzu können vorteilhaft entsprechende Profilierungen an dem Profilteil 3 und/oder an dem weiteren Profilteil 9 ausgebildet sein. Hierdurch lässt sich die Verbindung zwischen den beiden Profilteilen 3, 9 besonders geeignet dicht gestalten.The further profile part 9 is preferably arranged held on the mounting rail elements 1, 2 via a snap-in connection R. This is particularly easy to assemble. For this purpose, the further profile part 9 preferably has correspondingly shaped profiles 91. The first-mentioned profile part 3 can be arranged on the further profile part 9 - particularly easy to assemble - held by a clamping connection K. Corresponding profiles can also advantageously be formed on the profile part 3 and / or on the further profile part 9. As a result, the connection between the two profile parts 3, 9 can be made particularly suitably tight.

Eine geeignete Stabilität und Dichtigkeit lässt sich beispielsweise erzielen, wenn das Profilteil 3 in einem mittleren Bereich einen vorzugsweise plattenförmigen Bodenbereich 31 aufweist, an dessen Rändern sich jeweils ein Verbindungsbereich 32, 33 anschließt, wobei der Bodenbereich 31 aus einem stabileren Material besteht als die Verbindungsbereiche 32, 33. Die Öffnungen, in denen die Kontaktierungselemente 5 eingesetzt sind, sind dabei vorzugsweise lediglich in dem Bodenbereich 31 ausgebildet. Die Verbindungsbereiche 32, 33 weisen vorzugsweise jeweils einen U-förmigen oder V-förmigen Querschnitt auf.A suitable stability and tightness can be achieved, for example, if the profile part 3 has a preferably plate-shaped bottom area 31 in a central area, at the edges of which a connecting area 32, 33 is connected, the bottom area 31 being made of a more stable material than the connecting areas 32 , 33. The openings in which the contacting elements 5 are inserted are preferably formed only in the bottom region 31. The connection areas 32, 33 preferably each have a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section.

Eine besonders geeignete Stabilität lässt sich erzielen, wenn die Gestaltung derart ist, dass die Verbindungsbereiche 32, 33 - entweder unmittelbar oder wie in Fig. 2 beispielhaft skizziert unter Zwischenschaltung von Bereichen des weiteren Profilteils 9 - gegen Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 drücken.A particularly suitable stability can be achieved if the design is such that the connection areas 32, 33 - either directly or as in FIG Fig. 2 sketched by way of example with the interposition of regions of the further profile part 9 - press against end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Eine potenzielle Undichtigkeit des Innenraums der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 bzw. des Aufnahmeraums 8 ergibt sich im Allgemeinen nicht nur zwischen dem Umfang der Kontaktierungselemente 5 und den entsprechenden Rändern der Öffnungen, sondern auch durch den Kontaktweg, der durch die Kontaktierungselemente 5 selbst zwischen dem Außenbereich und dem Innenraum gebildet ist. Bereits hierdurch kann grundsätzlich das Erzielen einer gewünschten Schutzklasse verhindert sein. Dieser Weg lässt sich jedoch durch eine entsprechende Abdeckung der Kontaktierungselemente 5 von außen geeignet dicht verschließen.A potential leak in the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 or the receiving space 8 generally arises not only between the circumference of the contacting elements 5 and the corresponding edges of the openings, but also due to the contact path through the contacting elements 5 themselves between the outer region and the interior is formed. This can in principle prevent the desired protection class from being achieved. This Way, however, can be suitably sealed from the outside by a corresponding covering of the contacting elements 5.

Wie in Fig. 2 angedeutet, weist hierzu das Lichtbandsystem vorzugsweise weiterhin ein Element 7 auf, insbesondere in Form einer Leuchte oder eines Leuchtmoduls oder eines Steckers oder einer Blindabdeckung, das dafür vorgesehen ist, mit einem der Kontaktierungselemente 5 von außen her, insbesondere abdichtend verbunden zu werden. Dabei ist die Gestaltung vorzugsweise derart, dass das Element 7 das betreffende Kontaktierungselement 5 vollständig überlappend angeordnet ist, wenn es wie vorgesehen mit Letzterem verbunden ist.As in Fig. 2 indicated, for this purpose the light band system preferably also has an element 7, in particular in the form of a lamp or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided for being connected to one of the contacting elements 5 from the outside, in particular in a sealing manner. The design is preferably such that the element 7 is arranged to overlap the contacting element 5 in question completely when it is connected to the latter as intended.

Grundsätzlich könnte auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Element 7 in Form einer Buchse gestaltet ist, die dann in ein entsprechend als Stecker ausgestaltetes Kontaktierungselement kontaktierend eingreifen kann. Allerdings ist es mit Bezug auf einen Schutz des elektrischen Verbindungswegs im Allgemeinen besser, die Kontaktierungselemente 5 als Buchsen zu gestalten.In principle, it could also be provided that the element 7 is designed in the form of a socket, which can then engage in a contacting manner in a contacting element designed accordingly as a plug. However, in terms of protecting the electrical connection path, it is generally better to design the contacting elements 5 as sockets.

Ein entsprechender Stecker kann beispielsweise ein Stecker einer Leuchte oder eines anderweitigen Verbrauchers sein.A corresponding plug can be, for example, a plug of a lamp or another consumer.

Die Gestaltung ist dabei insbesondere derart, dass durch die Kontaktierungselemente 5 jeweils eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem entsprechenden Stecker einerseits und der entsprechenden abisolierten Stelle des wenigstens einen Kabels 4 andererseits hergestellt ist.The design is in particular such that the contacting elements 5 each produce an electrical connection between the corresponding plug on the one hand and the corresponding stripped point of the at least one cable 4 on the other.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich zu den oben erwähnten Dichtungselementen 6 kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Element 7 ein Dichtungselement zur Abdichtung zwischen dem Element 7 und dem Profilteil 3 aufweist. Auch hierdurch lässt sich eine geeignete Dichtigkeit erzielen.As an alternative or in addition to the sealing elements 6 mentioned above, it can be provided that the element 7 has a sealing element for sealing between the element 7 and the profile part 3. A suitable tightness can also be achieved in this way.

Zur Erzielung einer guten Dichtigkeit des Innenraums der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 bzw. des Aufnahmeraums 8 ist dementsprechend vorgesehen, dass alle der Kontaktierungselemente 5 durch ein entsprechendes Element 7 abgedeckt sind. Insbesondere können für diejenigen der Kontaktierungselemente 5, die nicht elektrisch mit einem Stecker verbunden sind, entsprechende Blindabdeckungen bzw. Blinddeckel vorgesehen sein bzw. Elemente, die - wenn sie mit dem entsprechenden Kontaktierungselement 5 verbunden sind - keine elektrische Verbindung zu dem wenigstens einen Kabel 4 bilden. So lässt sich von der Unterseite des Lichtbandsystems her eine quasi vollkommene Dichtigkeit erzielen.In order to achieve a good seal of the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 or the receiving space 8, it is accordingly provided that all of the contacting elements 5 are covered by a corresponding element 7. In particular, for those of the contacting elements 5 which are not electrically connected to a plug, corresponding blind covers or blind covers can be provided, or elements which - if they are connected to the corresponding contacting element 5 - have no electrical connection to the form at least one cable 4. In this way, a virtually complete tightness can be achieved from the underside of the trunking system.

Dadurch, dass das Profilteil 3 beim hier gezeigten Beispiel elastisch gestaltet ist, ist die Fähigkeit des Profilteils 3 zum Tragen des Elements 7 entsprechend begrenzt. Daher eignet sich als Element 7 insbesondere ein Element, das ein gewisses Gewicht nicht überschreitet, also beispielsweise eine kleine Leuchte oder ein Blinddeckel.Characterized in that the profile part 3 is designed to be elastic in the example shown here, the ability of the profile part 3 to carry the element 7 is correspondingly limited. For this reason, an element that does not exceed a certain weight is particularly suitable as element 7, for example a small lamp or a blind cover.

Allerdings kann weiterhin vorgesehen sein, dass die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 Angriffsflächen für eine Halterung des Elements 7 aufweisen. Auf diese Weise lässt sich das Element 7 auch geeignet befestigen, wenn es ein entsprechend größeres Gewicht aufweist. Durch diese Gestaltung lässt sich also eine alternative oder zusätzliche mechanische Halterung des Elements 7 ermöglichen. Beispielsweise kann hierzu vorgesehen sein, dass die U-Schenkel 11, 12 der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 entsprechende Hinterzüge oder dergleichen aufweisen, die ein Verrasten mit entsprechenden Halteelementen des Elements 7 ermöglichen.However, it can also be provided that the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have engagement surfaces for holding the element 7. In this way, the element 7 can also be suitably fastened if it has a correspondingly greater weight. An alternative or additional mechanical mounting of the element 7 can thus be made possible by this design. For example, for this purpose it can be provided that the U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have corresponding drawbacks or the like, which make it possible to latch with corresponding holding elements of the element 7.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Abdeckung wird einem Endnutzer eine besonders einfache Montage vor Ort ermöglicht. Er muss also insbesondere nicht zunächst einzelne Kontaktierungselemente mit einem entsprechenden Profilteil verbinden, sonder kann die Abdeckung unmittelbar in einfacher Weise an der Unterseite der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 ansetzen. Dabei lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtigkeit des Innenraums der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 erzielen, in dem das wenigstens eine Kabel 4 entsprechend gut vor Staub und Feuchtigkeit geschützt angeordnet ist. Besonders eignet sich hierzu die Ausgestaltung mit dem weiteren Profilteil 9, das zusammen mit dem zuerst genannten Profilteil 3 den abgedichteten Aufnahmeraum 8 bildet.With the cover according to the invention, a particularly simple assembly on site is made possible for an end user. In particular, he therefore does not have to first connect individual contacting elements to a corresponding profile part, but can instead attach the cover directly to the underside of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 in a simple manner. A particularly suitable tightness of the interior of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 can be achieved, in which the at least one cable 4 is suitably well protected from dust and moisture. The configuration with the further profile part 9, which together with the first-mentioned profile part 3 forms the sealed receiving space 8, is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Mit dem entsprechenden Lichtbandsystem ist insbesondere eine höhere Schutzart erzielbar. Dies ist beispielsweise im Fall industrieller Anwendungen besonders vorteilhaft.In particular, a higher protection class can be achieved with the corresponding trunking system. This is particularly advantageous, for example, in the case of industrial applications.

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  1. Light band system, comprising
    - a support arrangement, which comprises at least two oblong support rail elements (1, 2) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, the support rail elements (1, 2) comprising a substantially U-shaped cross-section so that a first U-leg (11), a second U-leg (12) and a connecting leg (13) connecting the two U-legs (11, 12) with each other are formed, the free end regions of the first U-leg (11) and of the second U-leg (12) limiting a support rail opening,
    as well as
    - a cover arranged in a support rail opening formed by the support rail elements (1, 2),
    wherein the cover is formed by an oblong profile part (3), on which are arranged several contact elements (5) which are connected to each other by means of at least one cable (4) and which are designed for contacting through light modules of the light band system,
    and wherein the profile part (3) has openings in which the contact elements (5) are inserted in such a way that they can be contacted from one side that is opposite to the at least one cable (4) with respect to the profile part (3).
  2. Light band system according to Claim 1,
    in which the profile part (3) is designed in such a way that it can be wound together with the contact elements (5) arranged thereon and connected to the at least one cable (4) to form a roll.
  3. Light band system according to Claim 1 or 2,
    in which the contact elements (5) are arranged and inserted in the openings in a clamping or latching manner.
  4. Light band system according to one of the preceding claims,
    in which sealing elements (6) which are each designed around the contact elements (5), preferably in a closed and circumferential manner, are arranged on one side that is opposite to the at least one cable (4) with respect to the profile part (3).
  5. Light band system according to one of the preceding claims,
    in which the profile part (3) has a length (λ) that at least substantially corresponds to the sum of the lengths (l1,l2) of the support rail elements (1, 2).
  6. Light band system according to one of the preceding claims,
    which is designed in such a way that the profile part (3) is connected by a clamping or latching connection, in particular only by the clamping or latching connection, to the support arrangement.
  7. Light band system according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising
    - a further profile part (9) which is arranged in a form-locking manner with the profile part (3) mentioned first in such a way that an oblong receiving space (8) is formed by the two profile parts (3, 9), wherein the at least one cable (4) is arranged in the receiving space (8).
  8. Light band system according to Claim 7,
    in which the two profile parts (3, 9) are designed in such a way that the receiving space (8) extends at least substantially at least over the length of the support rail elements (1, 2).
  9. Light band system according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising
    - at least one element (7), in particular in the form of a light or a light module or a plug or a blind cover, which is provided to be connected, in particular in a sealing manner, to one of the contact elements (5) from outside.
  10. Light band system according to Claim 9,
    in which the element (7) comprises a sealing element for sealing between the element (7) and the profile part (3).
  11. Light band system according to Claim 9 or 10,
    in which the support rail elements (1, 2) have contact surfaces for a holder of the element (7).
  12. Light band system according to one of Claims 9 through 11,
    in which the number of contact elements (5) is identical to the number of elements (7), wherein each element (7) is connected in a sealing manner to one of the contact elements (5).
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