Lighting unit with interchangeable projection insert

Abstract

Lighting device (10) comprising: - a housing with a first housing section (12) and a second housing section (14) which can be positively and / or force-fittedly connected to the first housing section, wherein the first housing section (12) is at least partially translucent and designed to receive an interchangeable projection insert (13); - a light source arranged on or in the second housing section (14) for generating light; wherein the lighting device (10), in an intended operating state in which the first housing section (12) is connected to the second housing section (14), is designed to project a light pattern defined by an interaction of the light source and the projection insert (13) onto a projection surface located outside the lighting device (10).