Lighting unit with interchangeable projection insert

Abstract

Lighting device 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 (12), wherein the first housing section (12) is at least partially transparent and has at least one first area (50) with a first light transmittance and / or with a predetermined color; - a light source arranged on or in the second housing section (14) for generating light;wherein the first housing section (12) is interchangeably connectable with the second housing section (14), wherein the lighting device (10) in an intended operating state in which the first housing section (12) is connected with the second housing section (14) is configured to project a light pattern defined by an interaction of the light source and the first housing section (12) onto a projection surface located outside the lighting device (10).