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EP1020682A1
EP1020682A1 EP99123641A EP99123641A EP1020682A1 EP 1020682 A1 EP1020682 A1 EP 1020682A1 EP 99123641 A EP99123641 A EP 99123641A EP 99123641 A EP99123641 A EP 99123641A EP 1020682 A1 EP1020682 A1 EP 1020682A1
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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
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  • the invention relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting, with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and light emitting diodes on the other hand, jointly provided by a power supply unit that can be connected to the power supply network Be supplied with electricity.
  • interior lighting is used primarily luminaires that are equipped with bright light sources, e.g. B. incandescent lamps and / or discharge lamps are fitted.
  • bright light sources e.g. B. incandescent lamps and / or discharge lamps are fitted.
  • To achieve a starry sky effect This starry sky effect is in the Usually combined with bright light sources to provide adequate room lighting to achieve.
  • LEDs are also known from the prior art. LEDs are characterized by a particularly high specific light output from, have an extremely long lifespan and are new also offered in different colors. In this respect, you can use LEDs achieve special, especially decorative lighting effects. However, LEDs require a constant direct current for their operation and have only a low light intensity individually.
  • LEDs In order to be able to operate bright lights with LEDs, is it, for example, in brake lights of motor vehicles or self-illuminating Known traffic signs, a variety of light emitting diodes closely to be arranged side by side, so that the light-emitting diodes located side by side result in an overall brightly lit area.
  • a luminaire is known on the one hand an incandescent lamp arranged within a screen and on the other hand, LEDs attached to the outside of the screen beware of different colors, which can be varied by means of control electronics can be controlled in order to have variable colored lighting effects on the outside of the lamp to achieve.
  • a reading lamp is known from US Pat. No. 4,677,933 known, the one with an incandescent lamp and the other with light emitting diodes contains various fluorescent colors, which can be controlled separately in order to to generate individually adjustable mixed light.
  • the invention relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for Indoor lighting with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and
  • light-emitting diodes which are provided jointly by a power supply unit connectable to the power supply network are powered by at least one the boundary wall delimiting the lamp, in its visible from the outside Visible surface a plurality of spaced openings is attached, some of which are used to hold incandescent or discharge lamps and others are used to hold light emitting diodes be supplied with power from the rear of the boundary wall.
  • the living room lamp according to the invention combines the light emitting diodes achievable special lighting effects with the usual lighting effects of incandescent or discharge lamps.
  • Starry sky effect can be achieved and with bright glow or Discharge lamps can be combined without using a separate power supply to be instructed for the LEDs.
  • the starry sky can also be used elsewhere on the luminaire housing using the LEDs Light spots or light spot patterns are provided, which is a whole Range of design options opened.
  • the boundary wall suitably made of opaque material.
  • the opaque boundary wall causes all illuminants, that is both the incandescent or discharge lamps, as well as the light emitting diodes against a dark background, so that the above mentioned Effects come into their own particularly well.
  • the light exit surfaces of the openings can be by means of transparent protective panes to be covered against the illuminant Protect damage or pollution.
  • the power supply unit located in the lamp according to the invention and the wiring of those combined on a boundary wall Bulb holders are useful on the back of the boundary wall attached and in this way form a structural unit, which is easy to assemble and disassemble.
  • the visible surface of the boundary wall is advantageous as a decorative surface with a treated or coated surface.
  • the invention further relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and light emitting diodes on the other hand, which are shared by one in the Luminaire provided, connectable to the power supply network
  • Power supply unit can be supplied with power, whereby this Luminaire characterized in that the power supply unit Constant current source for operating light-emitting diodes and a converter for low-voltage halogen lamps or a ballast for discharge lamps contains.
  • a power supply unit designed in this way opens it simple way possible, on the one hand LEDs and on the other hand low-voltage halogen lamps or discharge lamps from one and the same power supply unit to supply with electricity.
  • both circuits can be switched separately, for example by particularly energy-saving emergency lighting only with the LEDs realize.
  • the constant current source expediently has a rectifier circuit, a series of parallel resistors is arranged in the output, each of which forms an output for constant current.
  • a series of parallel resistors is arranged in the output, each of which forms an output for constant current.
  • These outputs can connect several LEDs in series become. Care must be taken to ensure that there are not too few LEDs be connected in series to ensure that the voltage at the individual LEDs not higher than the permissible forward voltage is. If, on the other hand, too many LEDs are connected in series the forward voltage of the individual LEDs is undershot, which would lead to a lower light output.
  • all outputs the constant current source have a common ground (negative pole).
  • all outputs of the constant current source can of course also be used have a common positive pole.
  • the versions for the LEDs each have a coding that prevents incorrect polarity.
  • the boundary wall (panels) that delimit the ceiling light is in in their entirety with the reference number 1.
  • the boundary wall 1 consists of an opaque sheet and is on its visible surface 2 with a decorative coating or with a machined surface.
  • the boundary wall 1 there are four large ones at a distance from one another circular openings 3 for receiving light bulbs 4, which in the embodiment are designed as low-voltage halogen lamps.
  • the light bulbs 4 are each held by light bulb sockets 5, which have mounting brackets 6 are attached to the rear 7 of the boundary wall.
  • the Light-emitting diodes 9 are each held by light-emitting diode holders 10 which are attached in the openings 8.
  • the light-emitting diode holders 10 are here coded so that the LEDs 9 only in each case correct polarity can be used in the LED socket 10.
  • the light bulb sockets 5 and the light emitting diode sockets 10 are arranged that the light exit surfaces of the light bulbs 4 on the one hand and the Light-emitting diodes 9, on the other hand, slightly over the visible surface 2 of the boundary wall 1 protrude or at most lie in one plane with it. On in any case, the arrangement is such that the bulb holder 5 or Light-emitting diode sockets 10 from the visible side of the boundary wall 1 stay invisible.
  • the light emitting diodes 9 can have any groupings be arranged and also have different colors, so that attractive Illumination effects result.
  • the openings 3 and / or more 8 can optionally be covered by transparent protective panes.
  • a power supply unit 11 which can be connected to the power grid, not shown.
  • This power supply unit 11 is on the rear 7 of the boundary wall 1 mounted and via a corresponding, also on the back 7 of the boundary wall 1 attached wiring to the bulb holder 5 and the light emitting diode sockets 10.
  • the power supply unit 11 contains a constant current source 12 for Supply of the LEDs 9 and a converter 13 for the supply of low-voltage halogen lamps, which means here the incandescent lamps 4.
  • the Constant current source 11 contains a rectifier circuit 14, in the Output a series of parallel resistors 15a, 15b, 15c etc arranged each of which forms an output for a constant current. All outputs of the constant current source 11 have a common ground 16 (negative pole) to the wiring effort for the LED sockets 10 decrease. Alternatively, of course, all outputs could also be one have a common positive pole.
  • the boundary wall the lamp have different shapes, for example cloudy, prismatic etc.
  • circuits for the supply of incandescent or discharge lamps 4 on the one hand and the light emitting diodes 9 on the other hand by means of suitable Switches can be designed separately to be switched on and off.

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Abstract

The light diodes (4) radiate coloured light. At least one limiting wall (1) of opaque material limits the light, in the surface (2) of which visible from the outside are a number of spaced apart apertures (3,8), some of which accommodate the incandescent or discharge lamps (4) and some the light diodes (9), which are supplied from the rear side of the limiting wall (1) with current.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung, mit Glüh- oder Entladungslampen einerseits und Leuchtdioden andererseits, die gemeinsam von einer in der Leuchte vorgesehenen, an das Stromversorgungsnetz anschließbaren Stromversorgungseinheit mit Strom versorgt werden.The invention relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting, with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and light emitting diodes on the other hand, jointly provided by a power supply unit that can be connected to the power supply network Be supplied with electricity.

Nach dem Stande der Technik verwendet man für die Innenraumbeleuchtung in erster Linie Leuchten, die mit lichtstarken Leuchtmitteln, z. B. Glühlampen und/oder Entladungslampen bestückt sind. Darüber hinaus ist es bekannt, bei der Beleuchtung von Innenräumen mit einer großen Zahl von weniger leuchtstarken Glühlampen zu arbeiten, um den sogenannten Sternenhimmel-Effekt zu erzielen. Dieser Sternenhimmel-Effekt wird in der Regel mit lichtstarken Lichtquellen kombiniert, um eine ausreichende Raumausleuchtung zu erzielen.According to the state of the art, interior lighting is used primarily luminaires that are equipped with bright light sources, e.g. B. incandescent lamps and / or discharge lamps are fitted. In addition, it is known when lighting interiors with a large number of less luminous light bulbs to work the so-called To achieve a starry sky effect. This starry sky effect is in the Usually combined with bright light sources to provide adequate room lighting to achieve.

Nach dem Stande der Technik sind weiterhin Leuchtdioden bekannt. Leuchtdioden zeichnen sich durch eine besonders hohe spezifische Lichtausbeute aus, haben eine extrem lange Lebensdauer und werden neuerdings auch in verschiedenen Farben angeboten. Insofern kann man mit Leuchtdioden besondere, insbesondere auch dekorative Leuchteffekte erzielen. Leuchtdioden benötigen für ihren Betrieb allerdings einen konstanten Gleichstrom und haben einzeln nur eine geringe Lichtstärke. Light-emitting diodes are also known from the prior art. LEDs are characterized by a particularly high specific light output from, have an extremely long lifespan and are new also offered in different colors. In this respect, you can use LEDs achieve special, especially decorative lighting effects. However, LEDs require a constant direct current for their operation and have only a low light intensity individually.

Um dennoch lichtstarke Leuchten mit Leuchtdioden betreiben zu können, ist es beispielsweise in Bremsleuchten von Kraftfahrzeugen oder bei selbstleuchtenden Verkehrszeichen bekannt, eine Vielzahl von Leuchtdioden eng nebeneinander anzuordnen, so daß die nebeneinander befindlichen Leuchtdioden eine insgesamt hell erleuchtete Fläche ergeben.In order to be able to operate bright lights with LEDs, is it, for example, in brake lights of motor vehicles or self-illuminating Known traffic signs, a variety of light emitting diodes closely to be arranged side by side, so that the light-emitting diodes located side by side result in an overall brightly lit area.

Nach dem Stande der Technik (US-PS 4 656 398) ist eine Leuchte bekannt, die einerseits eine innerhalb eines Schirmes angeordnete Glühlampe und andererseits an der Außenseite des Schirmes befestigte Leuchtdioden in unterschiedlichen Farben vorsicht, die mittels einer Steuerelektronik variabel ansteuerbar sind, um an der Außenseite der Leuchte variable farbige Lichteffekte zu erzielen. Weiterhin ist aus der US-PS 4 677 933 eine Leselampe bekannt, die einerseits eine Glühlampe und andererseits Leuchtdioden mit verschiedenen Leuchtfarben enthält, die gesondert ansteuerbar sind, um ein individuell einstellbares Mischlicht zu erzeugen.According to the prior art (US Pat. No. 4,656,398), a luminaire is known on the one hand an incandescent lamp arranged within a screen and on the other hand, LEDs attached to the outside of the screen beware of different colors, which can be varied by means of control electronics can be controlled in order to have variable colored lighting effects on the outside of the lamp to achieve. Furthermore, a reading lamp is known from US Pat. No. 4,677,933 known, the one with an incandescent lamp and the other with light emitting diodes contains various fluorescent colors, which can be controlled separately in order to to generate individually adjustable mixed light.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung mit neuartigen dekorativen Effekten zu schaffen.It is an object of the invention to provide a ceiling, wall or floor lamp to create interior lighting with new decorative effects.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung mit Glüh- oder Entladungslampen einerseits und Leuchtdioden andererseits, die gemeinsam von einer in der Leuchte vorgesehenen, an das Stromversorgungsnetz anschließbaren Stromversorgungseinheit mit Strom versorgt werden, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens eine die Leuchte begrenzende Begrenzungswand, in deren von außen sichtbare Sichtfläche eine Vielzahl von mit Abstand zueinander angeordneten Öffnungen angebracht ist, von denen einige zur Aufnahme von Glüh- oder Entladungslampen und andere zur Aufnahme von Leuchtdioden dienen, die von der Rückseite der Begrenzungswand her mit Strom versorgt werden.The invention relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for Indoor lighting with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and On the other hand, light-emitting diodes, which are provided jointly by a power supply unit connectable to the power supply network are powered by at least one the boundary wall delimiting the lamp, in its visible from the outside Visible surface a plurality of spaced openings is attached, some of which are used to hold incandescent or discharge lamps and others are used to hold light emitting diodes be supplied with power from the rear of the boundary wall.

Die Wohnraumleuchte gemäß der Erfindung vereinigt die durch Leuchtdioden erzielbaren besonderen Beleuchtungseffekte mit den üblichen Beleuchtungseffekten von Glüh- oder Entladungslampen. So kann beispielsweise in einer Deckenleuchte mittels der Leuchtdioden der eingangs erwähnte Sternenhimmel-Effekt erzielt werden und mit lichtstarken Glüh- oder Entladungslampen kombiniert werden, ohne auf eine gesonderte Stromversorgung für die Leuchtdioden angewiesen zu sein. Statt des Sternenhimmels können mit Hilfe der Leuchtdioden auch anderswo am Leuchtengehäuse Lichtpunkte oder Lichtpunktmuster vorgesehen werden, was eine ganze Palette von Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten eröffnet.The living room lamp according to the invention combines the light emitting diodes achievable special lighting effects with the usual lighting effects of incandescent or discharge lamps. For example in a ceiling lamp by means of the light-emitting diodes mentioned above Starry sky effect can be achieved and with bright glow or Discharge lamps can be combined without using a separate power supply to be instructed for the LEDs. Instead of the starry sky can also be used elsewhere on the luminaire housing using the LEDs Light spots or light spot patterns are provided, which is a whole Range of design options opened.

Damit die einzelnen Leuchtmittel besonders gut zur Geltung kommen, besteht die Begrenzungswand zweckmäßig aus undurchsichtigem Material. Die undurchsichtige Begrenzungswand bewirkt, daß alle Leuchtmittel, das heißt sowohl die Glüh- oder Entladungslampen, als auch die Leuchtdioden vor einem dunklen Hintergrund strahlen, so daß die oben angesprochenen Effekte besonders gut zur Geltung kommen.So that the individual illuminants come into their own particularly well the boundary wall suitably made of opaque material. The opaque boundary wall causes all illuminants, that is both the incandescent or discharge lamps, as well as the light emitting diodes against a dark background, so that the above mentioned Effects come into their own particularly well.

Zweckmäßig sind in oder hinter den Öffnungen in der Begrenzungswand Fassungen für die Halterung und Kontaktierung der Glüh- und Entladungslampen einerseits und der Leuchtdioden andererseits angeordnet. Dabei verlaufen die Lichtaustrittsflächen dieser Leuchtmittel etwa in der Ebene der Sichtfläche der Begrenzungswand oder stehen geringfügig über diese hinaus, derart, daß die Fassungen der Leuchtmittel unsichtbar bleiben. Auf diese Weise wird die undurchsichtige Begrenzungswand zugleich der Träger für die verschiedenen Fassungen, wobei nur die Lichtaustrittsflächen der Leuchtmittel sichtbar bleiben.Are useful in or behind the openings in the boundary wall Sockets for holding and contacting the incandescent and discharge lamps on the one hand and the light emitting diodes on the other hand. Here the light exit surfaces of these lamps run approximately in the plane of the Visible area of the boundary wall or slightly beyond it, in such a way that the lamp holders remain invisible. On in this way the opaque boundary wall also becomes the carrier for the different sockets, whereby only the light exit surfaces of the Illuminants remain visible.

Gegebenenfalls können die Lichtaustrittsflächen der Öffnungen mittels durchsichtiger Schutzscheiben abgedeckt sein, um die Leuchtmittel gegen Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzung zu schützen.If necessary, the light exit surfaces of the openings can be by means of transparent protective panes to be covered against the illuminant Protect damage or pollution.

Die in der Leuchte gemäß der Erfindung befindliche Stromversorgungseinheit und die Verdrahtung der auf einer Begrenzungswand zusammengefaßten Leuchtmittelfassungen sind zweckmäßig an der Rückseite der Begrenzungswand befestigt und bilden auf diese Art und Weise eine Baueinheit, die sich leicht montieren und demontieren läßt. Dabei bildet die Begrenzungswand jeweils ein Modul einer gegebenenfalls aus einer Vielzahl von solchen Modulen zusammengesetzten großflächigen Leuchte. The power supply unit located in the lamp according to the invention and the wiring of those combined on a boundary wall Bulb holders are useful on the back of the boundary wall attached and in this way form a structural unit, which is easy to assemble and disassemble. The forms Boundary wall one module each, possibly from a plurality large-area luminaire composed of such modules.

Die Sichtfläche der Begrenzungswand ist vorteilhaft als Dekorfläche mit einer behandelten oder beschichteten Oberfläche ausgebildet.The visible surface of the boundary wall is advantageous as a decorative surface with a treated or coated surface.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist weiterhin eine Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung mit Glüh- oder Entladungslampen einerseits und Leuchtdioden andererseits, die gemeinsam von einer in der Leuchte vorgesehenen, an das Stromversorgungsnetz anschließbaren Stromversorgungseinheit mit Strom versorgt werden, wobei sich diese Leuchte dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stromversorgungseinheit eine Konstantstromquelle zum Betrieb von Leuchtdioden sowie einen Konverter für Niedervolt-Halogenlampen oder ein Vorschaltgerät für Entladungslampen enthält. Eine derart ausgestaltete Stromversorgungseinheit macht es auf einfache Weise möglich, einerseits Leuchtdioden und andererseits Niedervolt-Halogenlampen oder Entladungslampen von ein und derselben Stromversorgungseinheit mit Strom zu versorgen. Dabei können gegebenenfalls beide Stromkreise getrennt voneinander schaltbar sein, beispielsweise um eine besonders stromsparende Notbeleuchtung nur mit den Leuchtdioden zu realisieren.The invention further relates to a ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting with incandescent or discharge lamps on the one hand and light emitting diodes on the other hand, which are shared by one in the Luminaire provided, connectable to the power supply network Power supply unit can be supplied with power, whereby this Luminaire characterized in that the power supply unit Constant current source for operating light-emitting diodes and a converter for low-voltage halogen lamps or a ballast for discharge lamps contains. A power supply unit designed in this way opens it simple way possible, on the one hand LEDs and on the other hand low-voltage halogen lamps or discharge lamps from one and the same power supply unit to supply with electricity. Here, if necessary both circuits can be switched separately, for example by particularly energy-saving emergency lighting only with the LEDs realize.

Die Konstantstromquelle weist zweckmäßig eine Gleichrichterschaltung auf, in deren Ausgang eine Reihe von parallelen Widerständen angeordnet ist, von denen jeder einen Ausgang für den Konstantstrom bildet. An jedem dieser Ausgänge können in Reihe mehrere Leuchtdioden angeschlossen werden. Dabei muß darauf geachtet werden, daß nicht zu wenige Leuchtdioden in Reihe geschaltet werden, damit gewährleistet ist, daß die Spannung an den einzelnen Leuchtdioden nicht höher als die zulässige Flußspannung ist. Wenn demgegenüber zu viele Leuchtdioden in Reihe geschaltet werden, wird die Flußspannung der einzelnen Leuchtdioden unterschritten, was zu einer geringeren Lichtausbeute führen würde.The constant current source expediently has a rectifier circuit, a series of parallel resistors is arranged in the output, each of which forms an output for constant current. On everyone These outputs can connect several LEDs in series become. Care must be taken to ensure that there are not too few LEDs be connected in series to ensure that the voltage at the individual LEDs not higher than the permissible forward voltage is. If, on the other hand, too many LEDs are connected in series the forward voltage of the individual LEDs is undershot, which would lead to a lower light output.

Um den Verdrahtungsaufwand für die einzelnen Stromkreise der Leuchtdioden möglichst gering zu halten, ist weiterhin vorgesehen, daß alle Ausgänge der Konstantstromquelle eine gemeinsame Masse (Minuspol) aufweisen. Alternativ können natürlich auch alle Ausgänge der Konstantstromquelle einen gemeinsamen Pluspol haben. To the wiring effort for the individual circuits of the LEDs To keep it as low as possible, it is also provided that all outputs the constant current source have a common ground (negative pole). Alternatively, all outputs of the constant current source can of course also be used have a common positive pole.

Damit die Leuchtdioden nicht falsch gepolt in die Fassungen eingesetzt werden können, ist weiterhin vorgesehen, daß die Fassungen für die Leuchtdioden jeweils eine die falsche Polung verhindernde Codierung aufweisen.So that the LEDs are not inserted in the sockets with the wrong polarity can be, it is also provided that the versions for the LEDs each have a coding that prevents incorrect polarity.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der eine als Leuchtenmodul ausgebildeten Deckenpaneele dargestellt ist. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Ansicht der Deckenpaneele von der Sichtfläche her;
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eine Ansicht der Deckenpaneele von der Rückseite her ohne Verdrahtung;
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einen Schnitt durch die Deckenpaneele im Bereich einer Glühlampe;
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einen Schnitt durch die Deckenpaneele im Bereich einer Leuchtdiode;
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ein Blockschaltbild der Stromversorgungseinheit und der Verdrahtung.
An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, in which a ceiling panel designed as a lighting module is shown. Show it:
Figure 1
a view of the ceiling panels from the visible surface;
Figure 2
a view of the ceiling panels from the back without wiring;
Figure 3
a section through the ceiling panels in the area of a light bulb;
Figure 4
a section through the ceiling panels in the region of a light emitting diode;
Figure 5
a block diagram of the power supply unit and the wiring.

In der Zeichnung ist eine als Modul einer Deckenleuchte dienende Paneele dargestellt, die zur Bildung der Deckenleuchte mit Abstand unter der Decke montiert wird.In the drawing is a panel serving as a module of a ceiling lamp shown to form the ceiling lamp with a space under the ceiling is assembled.

Dabei ist die die Deckenleuchte begrenzende Begrenzungswand (Paneele) in ihrer Gesamtheit mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 bezeichnet. Die Begrenzungswand 1 besteht aus einem undurchsichtigem Blech und ist an ihrer Sichtfläche 2 mit einer Dekorbeschichtung oder mit bearbeiteten Oberfläche versehen.The boundary wall (panels) that delimit the ceiling light is in in their entirety with the reference number 1. The boundary wall 1 consists of an opaque sheet and is on its visible surface 2 with a decorative coating or with a machined surface.

In der Begrenzungswand 1 befinden sich mit Abstand zueinander vier große kreisrunde Öffnungen 3 zur Aufnahme von Glühlampen 4, die beim Ausführungsbeispiel als Niedervolt-Halogenlampen ausgebildet sind. Die Glühlampen 4 werden jeweils von Glühlampen-Fassungen 5 gehalten, die mit Befestigungsbügeln 6 an der Rückseite 7 der Begrenzungswand befestigt sind.In the boundary wall 1 there are four large ones at a distance from one another circular openings 3 for receiving light bulbs 4, which in the embodiment are designed as low-voltage halogen lamps. The light bulbs 4 are each held by light bulb sockets 5, which have mounting brackets 6 are attached to the rear 7 of the boundary wall.

Weiterhin ist in der Begrenzungswand 1 eine Vielzahl von kleinen Öffnungen 8 vorgesehen, die jeweils zur Aufnahme von Leuchtdioden 9 dienen. Die Leuchtdioden 9 werden jeweils von Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 gehalten, die in den Öffnungen 8 befestigt sind. Die Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 sind hierbei so codiert ausgebildet, daß die Leuchtdioden 9 jeweils nur in der jeweils richtigen Polung in die Leuchtdiodenfassung 10 eingesetzt werden können.Furthermore, there are a large number of small openings in the boundary wall 1 8 are provided, each of which is used to hold light-emitting diodes 9. The Light-emitting diodes 9 are each held by light-emitting diode holders 10 which are attached in the openings 8. The light-emitting diode holders 10 are here coded so that the LEDs 9 only in each case correct polarity can be used in the LED socket 10.

Die Glühlampenfassungen 5 und die Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 sind so angeordnet, daß die Lichtaustrittsflächen der Glühlampen 4 einerseits und der Leuchtdioden 9 andererseits geringfügig über die Sichtfläche 2 der Begrenzungswand 1 vorstehen oder allenfalls mit dieser in einer Ebene liegen. Auf jeden Fall ist die Anordnung so, daß die Glühlampenfassungen 5 bzw. die Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 von der Sichtseite der Begrenzungswand 1 her unsichtbar bleiben. Die Leuchtdioden 9 können beliebigen Gruppierungen angeordnet sein und auch unterschiedliche Farben haben, so daß sich reizvolle Beleuchtungseffekte ergeben. Die Öffnungen 3 und/oder mehr 8 können gegebenenfalls mittels durchsichtiger Schutzscheiben abdeckt sein.The light bulb sockets 5 and the light emitting diode sockets 10 are arranged that the light exit surfaces of the light bulbs 4 on the one hand and the Light-emitting diodes 9, on the other hand, slightly over the visible surface 2 of the boundary wall 1 protrude or at most lie in one plane with it. On in any case, the arrangement is such that the bulb holder 5 or Light-emitting diode sockets 10 from the visible side of the boundary wall 1 stay invisible. The light emitting diodes 9 can have any groupings be arranged and also have different colors, so that attractive Illumination effects result. The openings 3 and / or more 8 can optionally be covered by transparent protective panes.

Zur gemeinsamen Stromversorgung von allen auf der Begrenzungswand 1 angeordneten Glühlampen 4 und Leuchtdioden 9 dient eine Stromversorgungseinheit 11, die an das nicht dargestellte Stromnetz anschließbar ist. Diese Stromversorgungseinheit 11 ist auf der Rückseite 7 der Begrenzungswand 1 montiert und über eine entsprechende, ebenfalls an der Rückseite 7 der Begrenzungswand 1 befestigte Verdrahtung mit den Glühlampenfassungen 5 und den Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 verbunden.For the common power supply of all on the boundary wall 1 arranged light bulbs 4 and LEDs 9 serves a power supply unit 11, which can be connected to the power grid, not shown. This power supply unit 11 is on the rear 7 of the boundary wall 1 mounted and via a corresponding, also on the back 7 of the boundary wall 1 attached wiring to the bulb holder 5 and the light emitting diode sockets 10.

Die Stromversorgungseinheit 11 enthält eine Konstantstromquelle 12 zur Versorgung der Leuchtdioden 9 sowie einen Konverter 13 für die Versorgung von Niedervolt-Halogenlampen, das heißt hier den Glühlampen 4. Die Konstantstromquelle 11 enthält eine Gleichrichterschaltung 14, in deren Ausgang eine Reihe von parallelen Widerständen 15a, 15b, 15c etc angeordnet ist, von denen jeder einen Ausgang für einen Konstantstrom bildet. Alle Ausgänge der Konstantstromquelle 11 haben eine gemeinsame Masse 16 (Minuspol), um den Verdrahtungsaufwand für die Leuchtdiodenfassungen 10 zu verringern. Alternativ könnten natürlich alle Ausgänge auch einen gemeinsamen Pluspol haben.The power supply unit 11 contains a constant current source 12 for Supply of the LEDs 9 and a converter 13 for the supply of low-voltage halogen lamps, which means here the incandescent lamps 4. The Constant current source 11 contains a rectifier circuit 14, in the Output a series of parallel resistors 15a, 15b, 15c etc arranged each of which forms an output for a constant current. All outputs of the constant current source 11 have a common ground 16 (negative pole) to the wiring effort for the LED sockets 10 decrease. Alternatively, of course, all outputs could also be one have a common positive pole.

Abweichend vom dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel kann die Begrenzungswand der Leuchte die unterschiedlichsten Formen haben, beispielsweise bewölbt, prismatisch etc.Deviating from the illustrated embodiment, the boundary wall the lamp have different shapes, for example cloudy, prismatic etc.

Schließlich können die Stromkreise für die Versorgung der Glüh- oder Entladungslampen 4 einerseits und der Leuchtdioden 9 andererseits mittels geeigneter Schalter gesondert ein- und ausschaltbar ausgebildet sein.Finally, the circuits for the supply of incandescent or discharge lamps 4 on the one hand and the light emitting diodes 9 on the other hand by means of suitable Switches can be designed separately to be switched on and off.

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Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung, mit Glüh- oder Entladungslampen (4) einerseits und Leuchtdioden (9) andererseits, die gemeinsam von einer in der Leuchte vorgesehenen, an das Stromversorgungsnetz anschließbaren Stromversorgungseinheit (11) mit Strom versorgt werden, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens eine die Leuchte begrenzende Begrenzungswand (1), in deren von außen sichtbarer Sichtfläche (2) eine Vielzahl von mit Abstand zueinander angeordneten Öffnungen (3, 8) eingebracht ist, von denen einige zur Aufnahme von Glüh- oder Entladungslampen (4) und andere zur Aufnahme von Leuchtdioden (9) dienen, die von der Rückseite (7) der Begrenzungswand (1) her mit Strom versorgt werden.Ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting, with incandescent or discharge lamps (4) on the one hand and light-emitting diodes (9) on the other hand, jointly provided by one in the lamp, to the Power supply network connectable power supply unit (11) with Power is supplied, characterized by at least one of the lights delimiting boundary wall (1), in its visible surface from the outside (2) a plurality of spaced openings (3, 8) is introduced, some of which are used to receive glow or Discharge lamps (4) and others for receiving light-emitting diodes (9) serve from the back (7) of the boundary wall (1) ago with electricity be supplied. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Begrenzungswand (1) aus undurchsichtigem Material besteht.Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the Boundary wall (1) consists of opaque material. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in oder hinter den Öffnungen (3, 8) in der Begrenzungswand (1) Fassungen (5) für die Halterung und Kontaktierung der Glüh- oder Entladungslampen (4) einerseits und der Leuchtdioden (9) andererseits angeordnet sind und daß die Lichtaustrittsflächen dieser Leuchtmittel (4, 9) etwa in der Ebene der Sichtflächen (2) der Begrenzungswand (1) verlaufen oder geringfügig über diese hinausstehen, derart, daß die Fassungen (5, 10) der Leuchtmittel (4, 9) unsichtbar bleiben. Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that in or behind the openings (3, 8) in the boundary wall (1) sockets (5) for holding and contacting the incandescent or discharge lamps (4) on the one hand and the light emitting diodes (9) on the other hand are arranged and that the Light exit surfaces of these lamps (4, 9) approximately in the plane of the visible surfaces (2) the boundary wall (1) run or slightly above this stand out in such a way that the sockets (5, 10) of the illuminants (4, 9) are invisible stay. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtaustrittsöffnungen (8) mittels durchsichtiger Schutzscheiben angedeckt sind.Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the Light exit openings (8) covered by transparent protective screens are. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stromversorgungseinheit (11) und die Verdrahtung der auf einer Begrenzungswand (1) zusammengefaßten Leuchtmittelfassungen (5, 10) an der Rückseite (7) der Begrenzungswand (1) befestigt sind.Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the Power supply unit (11) and the wiring on a boundary wall (1) summarized lamp holders (5, 10) on the Back (7) of the boundary wall (1) are attached. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Begrenzungswand (1) jeweils ein Modul einer aus einer Vielzahl von solchen Modulen zusammengesetzten großflächen Leuchte ist.Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the Boundary wall (1) one module each from a variety of such Modular composite large-area light is. Leuchte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Sichtfläche (2) der Begrenzungswand (1) als Dekorfläche mit einer behandelten oder beschichteten Oberfläche ausgebildet ist.Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the Visible surface (2) of the boundary wall (1) as a decorative surface with a treated one or coated surface is formed. Decken-, Wand- oder Standleuchte für die Innenraumbeleuchtung, mit Glüh- oder Entladungslampen (4) einerseits und Leuchtdioden (9) andererseits, die gemeinsam von einer in der Leuchte vorgesehenen, an das Stromversorgungsnetz anschließbaren Stromversorgungseinheit (11) mit Strom versorgt werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stromversorgungseinheit (11) eine Konstantstromquelle (11) zum Betrieb von Leuchtdioden (4) sowie einen Konverter (13) für die Niedervolt-Halogenlampen oder ein Vorschaltgerät für die Entladungslampen enthält.Ceiling, wall or floor lamp for interior lighting, with incandescent or discharge lamps (4) on the one hand and light-emitting diodes (9) on the other hand, jointly provided by one in the lamp, to the Power supply network connectable power supply unit (11) with Power are supplied, characterized in that the power supply unit (11) a constant current source (11) for operating light-emitting diodes (4) and a converter (13) for the low-voltage halogen lamps or contains a ballast for the discharge lamps. Leuchte nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Konstantstromquelle (12) eine Gleichrichterschaltung (14) aufweist, in deren Ausgang eine Reihe von parallelen Widerständen (15a, 15b, 15c) angeordnet ist, von denen jeder einen Ausgang für einen Konstantstrom bildet.Luminaire according to claim 8, characterized in that the Constant current source (12) has a rectifier circuit (14), in the Output a series of parallel resistors (15a, 15b, 15c) arranged each of which forms an output for a constant current. Leuchte nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß alle Ausgänge der Konstantstromquelle (12) eine gemeinsame Masse (Minuspol) aufweisen. Luminaire according to claim 9, characterized in that all Outputs of the constant current source (12) a common ground (negative pole) exhibit. Leuchte nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß alle Ausgänge der Konstantstromquelle (12) einen gemeinsamen Pluspol haben.Luminaire according to claim 9, characterized in that all Outputs of the constant current source (12) have a common positive pole. Leuchte nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fassungen (10) für die Leuchtdioden (9) jeweils eine die falsche Polung verhindernde Codierung aufweisen.Luminaire according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the sockets (10) for the light emitting diodes (9) each have a wrong coding to prevent coding. Leuchte nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stromkreise für die Versorgung der Glüh- oder Entladungslampen (4) einerseits und der Leuchtdioden (9) andererseits gesondert ein- und ausschaltbar sind.Luminaire according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that that the circuits for the supply of glow or Discharge lamps (4) on the one hand and the light emitting diodes (9) on the other hand can be switched on and off separately.
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