System for connecting a device to an outdoor device

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to a system for connecting a device to an outdoor device. The outdoor device can be a piece of street furniture or street furniture. In particular, the device is an electronic device, for example, a power supply component or a network component, for example, an active coupling element in a network, such as a network switch or network router. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Outdoor fixtures (urban furniture or street furniture), such as poles or control cabinets, are a ubiquitous part of the urban and rural landscape. For example, a pole containing an electrical light functional unit, i.e., a means of illumination, may be arranged along a road or sidewalk to help drivers and / or pedestrians see or orient themselves better at night. Additionally or alternatively, an electronic information functional unit, such as a traffic sign, traffic light, traffic counter, or toll inspector, may be arranged on a pole and used to observe and control traffic flow on the road or sidewalk. Additionally or alternatively, an observation or monitoring device, such as a camera or traffic counter, may be arranged on a pole as an electrical functional unit used to observe and monitor squares or streets.

[0003] Outdoor facilities can be used for a "smart city" concept. "Smart city" is a collective term for a holistic development concept that aims to make a landscape, especially cities, efficient, technologically advanced, ecologically, and socially inclusive. These concepts should be energy-efficient, low-emission, safe, and cost-effective in order to enable future-oriented solutions such as widespread broadband connectivity, widespread e-mobility, traffic monitoring and surveillance, and / or increased security. For this purpose, the outdoor facilities can be equipped with electrical functional units.

[0004] Installing a device inside a mast is challenging due to the limited space available within the mast. Access to the mast interior is typically only possible through a small maintenance opening in the mast, making it difficult to install the device inside the mast or to perform maintenance work on the devices.

[0005] JP 2002 111235 A relates to an installation structure of a communication device comprising a housing for accommodating the body of the communication device; a cooling fin separated from the housing; an engagement pin provided on the cooling fin; a mounting jig wound around the outer peripheral surface of the tip of a pole while being fixed to the cooling fin 2 in advance for clamping; a handle supported by the housing and located on the front side of the housing; a connecting jig disposed on the mounting surface side of the housing, connected to the handle via a pin, and sliding toward the housing following the operation of the handle to engage with the cooling fin so that it can be released;a guide pin provided on the housing and guiding the displacement of the connecting fixture 6 when the housing is attached to the cooling fin or the attachment is released; and a cutout provided on the connecting fixture and engaging with an engagement pin so that it can be released when the housing is attached to the cooling fin.

[0006] CN 110 572 970 A relates to a GPS positioning device for an unmanned tractor, comprising a shell and a plurality of integrated cooling fins evenly arranged on the surface of the upper side of the shell, with mounting feet symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the shell; a cleaning bar is arranged on the upper side of the shell; a plurality of integrated brush strips are evenly arranged on the surface of the lower side of the cleaning bar; and metal bristles are arranged on the surfaces of the two sides of the brush bar. The cleaning strip, the brush strips, the metal bristles, a side sliding base, a rectangular sliding groove, a rectangular sliding block, a connecting strip, an isosceles trapezoidal clamp block, and a clamp hole are arranged.

[0007] DE 10 2017 005977 A1 relates to a cooling structure for an electronic device, which is configured to include inner heat dissipation fins housed inside a casing and disposed on a printed circuit board serving as a circuit substrate, and outer heat dissipation fins, a portion of which is exposed outside the casing. The outer heat dissipation fins include a heat input fin member inserted into a first heat dissipation fin member forming the inner heat dissipation fins, and a second heat dissipation fin member exposed outside the casing. A heat transfer part configured to transfer heat from the heat input fin member to the second heat dissipation fin member is positioned between the heat input fin member and the second heat dissipation fin member. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The invention is based on the object of providing a system that facilitates the installation of a device in an outdoor facility. A further object is to provide a system that facilitates the maintenance of a device in an outdoor facility. The system should also be cost-effective to manufacture.

[0009] The object is achieved by the features of the independent claim. Preferred embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0010] The system comprises a device, a holder, at least one first fastening element, and at least one first fastening means. The device comprises a plurality of cooling fins, and at least one first groove is formed between two of the cooling fins. The first fastening element is arranged in the first groove. The first fastening element cooperates with the first fastening means such that the holder is connected to the device, in particular such that the device is or is held by the holder.

[0011] The holder is connected to the device by a connection of the fastening element in the groove of the device with the fastening means. The cooling fins increase the surface area of ​​the device, thus improving heat dissipation from the device to the environment. The connection between the holder and the device can be form-fitting or force-fitting. The connection can be detachable. The connection can be detachable by hand or not detachable by hand. The connection can be detachable without any tools or only with the help of a tool, for example a screwdriver. This allows the holder to be attached to the desired position relative to the device and, if necessary, to be subsequently adjusted.

[0012] The device may be an electronic device. Preferably, the device is a power supply component or a network component.

[0013] The device is, for example, an active network component of a network, i.e. a physical device that is advantageous for the data exchange (communication and interaction) between a network component remote from the device and the device. The device can, for example, be or include a gateway, a router, a network bridge, a modem, a wireless access point, a network switch, a network hub, and / or a repeater. The device can also be or include a hybrid network component, such as a multilayer network switch, a protocol converter, a bridge router, a proxy server, a firewall, a network address translator, a multiplexer, or a network interface controller.

[0014] The device is preferably a network switch. The network is preferably a Metropolitan Area Network, or MAN for short. The network can be structured in a specific bus topology, for example as a star bus or as a serial bus (so-called daisy chaining). In a daisy chain topology, a number of hardware components are connected in series to form a network. The first device is connected directly to the remote network component. Additional devices are each connected to their predecessors (predecessor devices) (principle of a series connection). This creates a chain, the so-called daisy chain. The signal to and from a device is then routed via its predecessors to the remote network component, for example a backbone or a server.

[0015] Alternatively or additionally, the device is, for example, a power supply component. The device preferably comprises an active electrical component. An electrical component differs from passive electrical components by the presence of electronics.

[0016] The fastening element can be a T-slot nut or a sliding nut. Generally, the fastening element and the groove are designed such that the fastening element can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the groove, in particular if the fastening element is at least not completely connected to the fastening means. If the fastening element is completely connected to the fastening element, the fastening element cannot be moved in the longitudinal direction of the groove. In other words, by completely connecting the fastening element to the fastening means, the position of the fastening element in the groove can be fixed. If the position of the fastening element in the groove in the longitudinal direction of the groove is to be changed, the complete connection can be released (at least slightly) and the fastening element can be moved to the desired position in the longitudinal direction of the groove.

[0017] The longitudinal direction of the groove may be the direction of the greatest extent of the groove.

[0018] The fastener and the groove may be configured such that movement of the fastener toward the opening of the groove (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the groove) is prevented or impossible. This movement may be prevented or impossible both when the fastener is fully connected to the fastening means and when the fastener is not fully connected to the fastening means.

[0019] For example, the fastening element can have an internal thread, in particular a continuous internal thread. The fastening means can have an external thread. The external thread can be introduced into the internal thread so that the fastening element and the fastening means interact. If the external thread is introduced into the internal thread so far that a section of the external thread protrudes from the internal thread (from the opening of the internal thread which is opposite the opening into which the external thread was introduced), the fastening means can be fixed in a position in the groove, in particular by a frictional connection between the fastening element and a wall of the groove and / or by a frictional connection between the fastening means and a wall of the groove.

[0020] The fastener may be a screw or a bolt. The fastener may have an external thread.

[0021] The fastening means may be detachably connectable to the fastening element.

[0022] The groove can be designed in the form of a grooved rail, preferably in the form of a T-slot rail. The groove can have an opening through which the groove can be connected (fluidically communicating) to the surroundings of the groove. In a cross-section (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the groove), the opening can have a smaller width than a section of the groove spaced from the opening. The smallest width of the groove can be at the opening of the groove.

[0023] The groove may have a groove base. The groove base may be formed by a housing wall in or from which the groove is formed. The groove may be designed such that the groove does not connect the interior of the device with the surroundings of the groove (fluid communication).

[0024] A first end of the groove (in the longitudinal direction of the groove) may be closed. A second end of the groove (in the longitudinal direction of the groove) may be closed. This allows the fastener to be longitudinally movable within the groove between the first closed end of the groove and the second closed end of the groove. The closed ends of the groove may serve as a stop for the fastener. The fastener may be inserted into the groove before both ends of the groove are closed.

[0025] The mount can be a bracket mount. The mount can be connected to an outdoor device. This allows the device to be connected to the outdoor device.

[0026] For example, the mount can be connected to the outdoor device, and (subsequently) the device can be connected to the mount. Similarly, the mount can be connected to the device, and (subsequently) the mount can be connected to the outdoor device.

[0027] An outdoor device is preferably a device that is stationary installed in an outdoor area, such as a public or private space in a city or rural area. In the outdoor area, this outdoor device is exposed to environmental influences such as weather, vandalism, and / or accident scenarios.

[0028] For example, an outdoor fixture is street furniture (also called urban furniture). Street furniture is a generic term for items located in outdoor areas, public and private spaces, squares, or parks. Street furniture provides a required function in public spaces or serves as information or advertising. Examples of street furniture include lighting fixtures, traffic lights, and traffic signs.

[0029] For example, an outdoor device is a fire hydrant, a telephone distribution box, a power supply box, an advertising column, a switchboard or a taxi column.

[0030] Preferably, an outdoor device is a pillar-like hollow body, in particular a mast. A mast is a structure with at least one hollow pillar-like or post-like interior. The base area of ​​a mast is comparatively small compared to its height. The mast primarily serves to mount electrical functional units, such as lighting devices (light masts for street lighting, floodlights, path lights, illuminated signs) and / or units for monitoring and / or directing traffic (signposts, traffic lights, traffic signal systems, traffic signs, toll bridges, traffic counters) and / or other electrical components, such as antennas and / or charging stations.

[0031] The outdoor device may have a cavity. The cavity may extend over the entire internal volume of the outdoor device. The outdoor device may be a hollow body, for example in the form of a hollow cylinder, a hollow cone, or a hollow truncated cone. Alternatively, only a portion of the outdoor device may comprise a cavity, leaving the remainder of the outdoor device as a solid and stable part, such as a solid pillar.

[0032] The cavity can be round, oval, triangular, square or polygonal in cross-section.

[0033] The device comprises a plurality of cooling fins (=ribs). The groove is formed between two of the cooling fins. For example, a first fin may comprise a portion that extends towards the opening of the groove towards the center of the groove. A second fin may comprise a portion that extends towards the opening of the groove towards the center of the groove. As a result, the opening of the groove may be narrowed compared to another portion of the groove. A fastening element in the groove may be prevented by the narrowed opening from passing out of the opening of the groove into the vicinity of the groove or from being removed from the opening of the groove.

[0034] In general, the device may comprise a housing. An active electrical component may be arranged in the housing.

[0035] The housing may comprise a metal or be made of the metal. Preferably, the housing comprises aluminum or is made of aluminum.

[0036] The housing may have a first housing wall. The two cooling fins, and thus the first groove, may be formed by the first housing wall. The first housing wall may be formed, or the surface of the first housing wall may be formed, such that the two cooling fins are formed by the first housing wall.

[0037] The housing may have a substantially rectangular, triangular, circular, or oval basic shape. The basic shape is preferably rectangular.

[0038] The housing may have a first housing wall, a second housing wall, a third housing wall, and a fourth housing wall. The first housing wall, the second housing wall, the third housing wall, and the fourth housing wall may be formed integrally or monolithically. Alternatively, the first housing wall, the second housing wall, the third housing wall, and the fourth housing wall may be formed in multiple parts. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth housing walls may be formed integrally or monolithically, and the first, second, third, and fourth housing walls may be (mechanically) connected to one another, for example by screwing.

[0039] At least two, preferably at least three, more preferably at least four grooves may be formed in the device, in particular the housing of the device. Each of the grooves may be any groove disclosed herein.

[0040] The housing of the device may include a first housing cover. The housing of the device may optionally include a second housing cover. The first housing cover may include a first connector. The second housing cover may include a second connector.

[0041] The groove can extend (completely) between the first housing cover and the second housing cover. The direction of the groove's extension between the first housing cover and the second housing cover can be understood as the longitudinal direction of the groove.

[0042] The first connection of the first housing cover may comprise or be an opening. Through the opening, an interior of the housing can be connected (fluidically communicating) to the environment of the housing cover.

[0043] The first housing cover can comprise two connections, preferably three connections, particularly preferably four connections. A maximum of two of the connections can be arranged in alignment on the first housing cover. In other words, the centers of a maximum of two of the connections can lie on an (imaginary) straight line.

[0044] Each of the connections can be an optical or electrical connection. For example, an optical connection can be a receptacle, in particular a plug receptacle, for a fiber optic cable. An optical signal can be introduced into the device via the optical connection. An electrical connection can be a receptacle, in particular a plug receptacle, for a data cable or a power cable. A data signal or an electrical current can be introduced into the device via the electrical connection.

[0045] The first housing cover can close off a first end, in particular an upper end, of the housing. The second housing cover can close off a second end, in particular a lower end, of the housing.

[0046] The system may comprise at least one second fastening element. The system may comprise at least one second fastening means. The first fastening means may cooperate with the first fastening element, and the second fastening means may cooperate with the second fastening element, such that the mount is connected to the device. Thus, the mount may be connected to the device at two locations or points.

[0047] The first fastening means may be connected to the first fastening element. The second fastening means may be connected to the second fastening element.

[0048] The device may have at least one second groove. The second fastening element may be arranged in the second groove. The second groove may be formed between two cooling fins. The two cooling fins through which the second groove may be formed may be different cooling fins than the two cooling fins through which the first groove is formed. One of the cooling fins through which the second groove is formed may be one of the cooling fins through which the first groove is formed.

[0049] The first groove and the second groove can be formed by or in different housing walls. Preferably, the cooling fins forming the first groove and the cooling fins forming the second groove are formed by or in different housing walls. The different housing walls can be opposite housing walls. The different housing walls can be non-adjacent. The different housing walls can be spaced apart by another housing wall.

[0050] The first fastening element and the second fastening element can (both) be arranged in the first groove.

[0051] The system may include a third and a fourth fastening element. Additionally, the system may include a third and a fourth fastening means.

[0052] For example, the first and second fastening elements may be arranged in the first groove. The third and fourth fastening elements may be arranged in the second groove. A first fastening means may cooperate with the first fastening element, a second fastening means may cooperate with the second fastening element, a third fastening means may cooperate with the third fastening element, and a fourth fastening means may cooperate with the fourth fastening element (respectively) such that the holder is connected to the device.

[0053] Alternatively, the first, second, third, and fourth fastening elements (all) may be arranged in the first groove. In this case, a first fastening means may cooperate with the first fastening element, a second fastening means with the second fastening element, a third fastening means with the third fastening element, and a fourth fastening means with the fourth fastening element (each) may cooperate to connect the holder to the device.

[0054] Likewise, the system may comprise exactly one fastening element (maximum one fastening element) and exactly one fastening means (maximum one fastening means). The first fastening means may interact with the first fastening element such that the mount is connected to the device.

[0055] Each of the fastening elements may be any fastening element disclosed herein. Each of the fastening means may be any fastening means disclosed herein.

[0056] The mount may comprise a first mount and a second mount. A first fastening means may cooperate with a first fastening element such that the first mount is connected to the device. A second fastening means may cooperate with a second fastening element such that the second mount is connected to the device.

[0057] For example, the system may include a first bracket, a second bracket, a first fastening means, a second fastening means, a first fastening element, a second fastening element, a first groove between two cooling fins, and a second groove between two cooling fins. The first fastening means, the first fastening element, and the first bracket may be connected to one another such that the first bracket is connected to the device. The second fastening means, the second fastening element, and the second bracket may be connected to one another such that the second bracket is connected to the device. The first fastening element may be arranged in the first groove, and the second fastening element may be arranged in the second groove. The first and second grooves may be formed by or in different housing walls of the device. The different housing walls may be opposite one another.

[0058] The system may also include a first mount, a second mount, a first fastening means, a second fastening means, a third fastening means, a fourth fastening means, a first fastening element, a second fastening element, a third fastening element, a fourth fastening element, a first groove between two cooling fins, and a second groove between two cooling fins. The first fastening means, the first fastening element, and the first mount may be connected to each other, and the second fastening means, the second fastening element, and the first mount may be connected to each other such that the first mount is connected to the device.The third fastening means, the third fastening element, and the second bracket can be connected to one another, and the fourth fastening means, the fourth fastening element, and the second bracket can be connected to one another such that the second bracket is connected to the device. The first fastening element and the third fastening element can be arranged in the first groove, and the second fastening element and the fourth fastening element can be arranged in the second groove. The first and second grooves can be formed by or in different housing walls of the device. The different housing walls can be opposite one another.

[0059] The holder may comprise at least one holding element. The holding element allows the holder, and in particular the device, to be connected to an outdoor device, for example, to an outdoor device described above.

[0060] The holder may comprise a first holding element and a second holding element. In particular, a first holder may comprise a first holding element, and a second holder may comprise a second holding element.

[0061] The holding element can be a magnet, a rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. In particular, the holding element is a permanent magnet or a DIN rail clamp. The outdoor device can also include a holding element. The holding element of the outdoor device can be matched to the holding element of the device such that they interact and (firmly) connect the holder to the outdoor device.

[0062] For example, the outdoor device may comprise a DIN rail that can or does interact with a DIN rail clamp of the device.

[0063] The holder, in particular the holding element of the holder, can be connected directly to a wall or a surface of the outdoor device. For example, the holding element can be a magnet, and the outdoor device can have a magnetic wall or surface. The magnet as a holding element can be connected directly to the wall or surface of the outdoor device. In particular, if a wall or surface of the outdoor device is not magnetic, the holding element can be glued directly to the wall or surface of the outdoor device as an adhesive element. Likewise, a wall or surface of the outdoor device can be provided with a hook-and-loop element that interacts with the holding element as a hook-and-loop element.

[0064] The wall can be an inner wall or an outer wall of the outdoor device. The surface can be an inner surface or an outer surface of the outdoor device. The holder is preferably located at least partially, in particular completely, outside the outdoor device if it is directly connected to an outer wall or an outer surface of the outdoor device. If the holder is directly connected to an inner wall or an inner surface of the outdoor device, the holder can be located at least partially, in particular completely, inside the outdoor device.

[0065] The holder may have a recess. The fastening means may be mounted in the recess. Preferably, the holder has a first recess and a second recess. A first fastening means may be mounted in the first recess, and a second fastening means may be mounted in the second recess.

[0066] The fastener may be connected to the mounting element. The mount may be connectable or connected to an outdoor fixture. The device may then be hung in the mount so that the fastener rests in the recess, thus connecting the device to the mount.

[0067] The recess can be open on one side. The one-sided opening allows the user to easily insert the fastener into the recess of the mount to connect the device to the mount. The device can be easily removed from the mount for maintenance, for example.

[0068] The holder may comprise a first section and a second section. The first section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to a side of the device. Alternatively or additionally, the first section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to the axis of the device. The second section may be angled relative to the first section and extend away from the device. Preferably, the first section extends substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to a housing wall of the housing of the device, in particular to the housing wall of the housing of the device from or in which the groove is formed, in which the fastening element is arranged.

[0069] An axis of the device can be oriented between the first housing cover and the second housing cover of the device. In particular, the axis of the device is oriented between a center point of the first housing cover and a center point of the second housing cover. The holder can extend beyond the first housing cover and / or the second housing cover in the direction of the axis of the device. In other words, a portion of the holder can protrude axially (in the direction of the axis of the device) beyond the device.

[0070] The holder may comprise a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to the axis of the device. Alternatively or additionally, the first section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to a side of the device or to a housing wall of the device. The second section may be angled relative to the first section. The third section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to the axis of the device. Alternatively or additionally, the third section may extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) parallel to a side of the device or to a housing wall of the device. Preferably, the second section is angled such that the second section extends in the direction of the device, for example in the direction of the axis of the device.This allows the device to be installed in an outdoor installation in a particularly space-saving manner.

[0071] The system may comprise an outdoor device. The mount may be connected to the outdoor device. Preferably, the mount is detachably connected to the outdoor device. Alternatively or additionally, the mount may be permanently connected to the outdoor device. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS

[0072] The invention and further embodiments and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures, wherein the figures merely describe exemplary embodiments of the invention. Identical components in the figures are provided with the same reference numerals. Fig. 1 shows a device 100; Fig. 2 schematically shows a section of a first housing wall 141 of the device 100 in a sectional view; Fig. 3 schematically shows a section of a first housing wall 143 of the device 100 in a sectional view; Fig. 4 shows a fastening element 160a; Fig. 5 shows an outdoor device 800 with a device 100; Fig. 6 shows a system 1000 in a plan view; Fig. 7 shows the system 1000 in a side view; Fig. 8 shows a system 1000 in a plan view; Fig. 9 shows the system 1000 in a side view; Fig. 10 shows a system 1000 in a plan view; Fig. 11 shows the system 1000 in a side view; Fig. 12 shows a system 1000 in a plan view; Fig. 13 shows the system 1000 in a side view; Fig. 14 shows a system 1000 in a top view; Fig. 15 shows the system 1000 in a side view; Fig. 16 shows a system 1000 in a top view; and Fig. 17 shows the system 1000 in a side view.

[0073] Fig. 1 shows a device 100 in a perspective side view. The device 100 may comprise a housing 101. The housing 101 may have a first housing wall 141, a second housing wall 142 (not shown in Fig. 1 visible), a third housing wall 143 (not in Fig. 1 visible) and a fourth housing wall 144. Not all housing walls are necessary, but some of the housing walls may be sufficient.

[0074] The first housing wall 141 comprises a plurality of cooling fins. A first groove 110a is formed between a first cooling fin 134a and a second cooling fin 136a. Each side wall of the first cooling fin 134a and the second cooling fin 136a can form a boundary of the first groove 110a.

[0075] The first groove 110a is open to the environment of the device 100. In other words, fluid communication can occur between the first groove 110a and the environment of the device 100.

[0076] A first fastening element 160a is arranged in the first groove 110a, which will be described in more detail later.

[0077] In the example of Fig. 1 Furthermore, a second groove 120a is formed in the first housing wall 141. The second groove 120a can be formed between a third cooling fin 130a and a fourth cooling fin 132a. A side wall of the third cooling fin 130a and a side wall of the fourth cooling fin 132a can delimit the second groove 120a.

[0078] The second groove 120a is open to the environment of the device 100. Fluid communication can occur between the second groove 120a and the environment of the device 100.

[0079] A fastening element can be arranged in the second groove 120a.

[0080] Preferably, the first housing wall 141 is completely provided with cooling fins or cooling fins can be formed in the entire first housing wall 141.

[0081] The area of ​​the first housing wall 141 may be larger than the area of ​​the third housing wall 143. Alternatively or additionally, the area of ​​the first housing wall 141 may be larger than the area of ​​the fourth housing wall 144.

[0082] The second housing wall 142 can be configured analogously or identically to the first housing wall 141. In particular, the second housing wall 142 can comprise a plurality of cooling fins. A groove can be formed between two of the cooling fins, which is identical to the first groove 110a of the first housing wall. Furthermore, a further groove can be formed between two (further) cooling fins, which can be identical to the second groove 120a of the first housing wall 141.

[0083] The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0084] Preferably, the third housing wall 143 does not include cooling fins. However, it is possible for the third housing wall 143 to include cooling fins. The third housing wall 143 can connect the first housing wall 141 and the second housing wall 142.

[0085] The fourth housing wall 144 preferably does not include cooling fins. However, the fourth housing wall 144 may also include cooling fins. The fourth housing wall 144 may connect the first housing wall 141 and the second housing wall 142. The fourth housing wall 144 may be opposite the third housing wall 143.

[0086] The fourth housing wall 144 can comprise a display 144a. The display 144a can comprise one or more LEDs, one or more lights or lamps, one or more displays, in particular touch displays, or one or more switches. The display 144a can provide a user with information about the status of the device 100. For example, the illumination of an LED signals to a user that the device 100 is ready for use or in operation. The illumination of another LED or the illumination of the same LED in a different color can signal to the user that the device 100 is not ready for use or not in operation, for example because of a malfunction or fault.

[0087] If the device 100 is equipped with an outdoor device 800 (see Fig. 5), the fourth housing wall 144 may be the side of the device 100 facing the user or the opening of the outdoor device 800. When the user looks through the opening of the outdoor device 800, the fourth housing wall 144 may be the side of the device 100 facing the user.

[0088] The third housing wall 143 may face away from the user or the opening of the outdoor device 800 when the device 100 is connected to an outdoor device 800.

[0089] The first housing wall 141 and / or the second housing wall 142 may be side walls of the device 100.

[0090] The first housing wall 141, the second housing wall 142, the third housing wall 143, and the fourth housing wall 143 may be formed integrally or monolithically with one another. Alternatively, some of the first, second, third, and fourth housing walls 141, 142, 143, 144, or all of the first, second, third, and fourth housing walls 141, 142, 143, 144 may be formed as individual components that are connected to one another. The connection may be made, for example, by screwing or clamping.

[0091] The housing 101 of the device 100 may include a first housing cover 145, which may also be referred to as an upper housing cover. The first housing cover 145 may be connected to the first housing wall 141, the second housing wall 142, the third housing wall 143, and the fourth housing wall 144.

[0092] Preferably, a portion of the first housing cover 145 can delimit the first groove 110a in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a. Alternatively, the first housing wall 141 can comprise a stop by which the first groove 110a is delimited in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a. The first housing wall 141 can comprise two stops by which the first groove 110a is delimited on both sides (at both ends in the longitudinal direction) in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a. The first groove 110a can also be formed at most in sections in the first housing wall 141 of the housing 101. In other words, the first groove 110a can extend at most partially in the first housing wall 141 (in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a).

[0093] Analogously, a portion of the first housing cover 145 can delimit the second groove 120a in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a. The first housing wall 141 can also comprise a stop by which the second groove 120a is delimited in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a. The first housing wall 141 can comprise two stops by which the second groove 120a is delimited on both sides (at both ends in the longitudinal direction) in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a. The second groove 120a can also be formed at most in sections in the first housing wall 141 of the housing 101. The second groove 120a can extend at most partially in the first housing wall 141 (in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a).

[0094] The longitudinal direction of a groove may be the direction of the longest extension of the groove.

[0095] The first housing cover 145 can comprise a connection 145a. The first housing cover 145 preferably comprises at least two, preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, connections 145a. The device 100 can be connected to the environment via the connection 145a. For example, a cable plug can be received by the connection 145a or plugged into the connection 145a. This can establish a data connection between the device 100 and another device, for example, a server. The connection 145a can be configured to receive and / or transmit electrical energy for supplying power to the device 100, an electrical signal, a data signal, and / or an optical signal, or to introduce them into the device 100.

[0096] Port 145a may include an opening through which an interior of device 100 is in fluid communication with the environment of the device. Port 145a may be closed so that no fluid communication can occur (via port 145a) between the interior of device 100 and the environment of device 100.

[0097] In particular, the first housing cover comprises four connections 145a. The four connections can be arranged partially offset. Preferably, at most two of the connections 145a are arranged in alignment with one another. Two of the connections can be arranged in alignment with one another. "In alignment" can be considered in a plane defined by the first housing cover 145.

[0098] The housing 101 of the device 100 may include a second housing cover 146. The second housing cover 146 may also be referred to as a lower housing cover. The second housing cover 146 may be connected to the first housing wall 141, the second housing wall 142, the third housing wall 143, and the fourth housing wall 144.

[0099] A portion of the second housing cover 146 may define the first groove 110a in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a.

[0100] Likewise, a portion of the second housing cover 146 may delimit the second groove 120a in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a.

[0101] The second housing cover 146 can comprise a connection 146a. The second housing cover 146 preferably comprises at least two, preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, connections 146a. The device 100 can be connected to the environment via the connection 146a. For example, a cable plug can be received by the connection 146a or plugged into the connection 146a. This can establish a data connection between the device 100 and another device, for example, a server. The connection 146a can be configured to receive and / or transmit electrical energy for supplying power to the device 100, an electrical signal, a data signal, and / or an optical signal, or to introduce them into the device 100.

[0102] Port 146a may include an opening through which an interior of device 100 is in fluid communication with the environment of the device. Port 146a may be closed so that no fluid communication (via port 146a) can occur between the interior of device 100 and the environment of device 100.

[0103] A groove and / or a further groove in the second housing wall 142 can be delimited by the first housing cover 145 and / or the second housing cover 146 in the same way or analogously to the delimitation of the first and second grooves 110a, 120a in the first housing wall 141.

[0104] In particular, each of the grooves of the first housing wall 141 and / or the second housing wall 142 can extend at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 70%, more preferably at least 90%, more preferably completely, between the first housing cover 145 and the second housing cover 146.

[0105] Fig. 2shows a schematic section through the first housing wall 141, so that several cooling fins are visible.

[0106] The first housing wall 141 may include a first cooling fin 134a and a second cooling fin 136a. The first groove 110a may be formed between the first cooling fin 134a and the second cooling fin 136a. In particular, a side wall of the first cooling fin 134a delimits the first groove 110a in a first direction (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a), and a side wall of the second cooling fin 136a delimits the first groove 110a in a second direction (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a). The first direction and the second direction may be opposite directions.

[0107] The cross-section (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a) of the first groove 110a may be uniform or constant along the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a. The width of the first groove 110a (between the sidewalls of the first cooling fin 134a and the second cooling fin 136a) may change in a direction away from the device 100; in particular, the width of the first groove 110a may decrease. An opening of the first groove 110a may have the smallest width of the first groove 110a.

[0108] The first cooling fin 134a may have a section 135a that extends toward the first groove 110a, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the first groove 110a. The second cooling fin 136a may have a section 137a that extends toward the first groove 110a, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the first groove 110a. The opening of the first groove 110a may be formed between the section 135a of the first cooling fin 134a and the section 137a of the second cooling fin 136a. The width of the first groove 110a between the portion 135a of the first cooling fin 134a and the portion 137a of the second cooling fin 136a may be smaller than the width of the first groove 110a in a portion that is closer to the bottom of the first groove 110a than the portion 135a of the first cooling fin 134a and / or the portion 137a of the second cooling fin 136a. The bottom of the first groove 110a may be opposite the opening of the first groove 110a.

[0109] A first fastening element 160a is arranged in the first groove 110a. The first fastening element 160a is configured such that the first fastening element 160a is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a. The first fastening element 160a can be configured such that the first fastening element 160a cannot be moved or removed from the opening of the first groove 110a.

[0110] Furthermore, the first housing wall 141 can have a third cooling fin 130a and a fourth cooling fin 132a. A second groove 120a can be formed between the third cooling fin 130a and the fourth cooling fin 132a. In particular, a side wall of the third cooling fin 130a delimits the second groove 120a in a first direction (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a), and a side wall of the fourth cooling fin 132a delimits the second groove 120a in a second direction (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a). The first direction and the second direction can be opposite directions.

[0111] The cross-section (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a) of the second groove 120a may be uniform or constant along the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a. The width of the second groove 120a (between the sidewalls of the third cooling fin 130a and the second cooling fin 132a) may change in a direction away from the device 100; in particular, the width of the second groove 120a may decrease. An opening of the second groove 120a may have the smallest width of the second groove 120a.

[0112] The third cooling fin 130a may have a section 131a that extends toward the second groove 120a, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the second groove 120a. The fourth cooling fin 132a may have a section 133a that extends toward the second groove 120a, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the second groove 120a. The opening of the second groove 120a may be formed between the section 131a of the third cooling fin 130a and the section 133a of the fourth cooling fin 132a. The width of the second groove 120a between the portion 131a of the third cooling fin 130a and the portion 133a of the fourth cooling fin 132a may be smaller than the width of the second groove 120a in a portion that is closer to the bottom of the second groove 120a than the portion 131a of the third cooling fin 130a and / or the portion 133a of the fourth cooling fin 132a. The bottom of the second groove 120a may be opposite the opening of the second groove 120a.

[0113] A second fastening element can be arranged in the second groove 120a. The second fastening element can be configured such that the second fastening element is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120a. The second fastening element can be configured such that the second fastening element cannot be moved or removed from the opening of the second groove 120a.

[0114] Further cooling fins 138a may be formed from the first housing wall 141 or in the first housing wall 141.

[0115] Fig. 3 shows a schematic section through the third housing wall 143. Several cooling fins are visible in the section.

[0116] The third housing wall 143 can be designed identically or analogously to the first housing wall 141.

[0117] The third housing wall 143 may include a first cooling fin 134b and a second cooling fin 136b. A first groove 110b may be formed between the first cooling fin 134b and the second cooling fin 136b. The first and second cooling fins 134b, 136b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the first and second cooling fins 134a, 136b of the first housing wall. The first groove 110b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141.

[0118] The first cooling fin 134b may have a section 135b that extends toward the first groove 110b, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the first groove 110b. The second cooling fin 136b may have a section 137b that extends toward the first groove 110b, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the first groove 110b. The section 135b of the first cooling fin 134b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the section 135a of the first cooling fin 134a of the first housing wall 141. The section 137b of the second cooling fin 136b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the section 137a of the second cooling fin 136a of the first housing wall 141.

[0119] A first fastening element 160b can be arranged in the first groove 110b of the third housing wall 143. The first fastening element 160b of the third housing wall 143 can be the same as the first fastening element 160a of the first housing wall 141.

[0120] The third housing wall 143 may include a third cooling fin 130b and a fourth cooling fin 132a. A second groove 120b may be formed between the third cooling fin 130b and the fourth cooling fin 132b. The third cooling fin 130b of the third housing wall 143 and the fourth cooling fin 132a of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the third cooling fin 130a and the fourth cooling fin 132a of the first housing wall 141. The second groove 120b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the second groove 120b of the first housing wall 141.

[0121] The third cooling fin 130b may have a section 131b that extends toward the second groove 120b, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the second groove 120b. The fourth cooling fin 132b may have a section 133b that extends toward the second groove 120b, in particular toward a center point of the opening of the second groove 120b. The section 130b of the third cooling fin 130b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the section 130a of the third cooling fin 130a of the first housing wall 141. The section 133b of the fourth cooling fin 132b of the third housing wall 143 may be the same as the section 133a of the fourth cooling fin 132a of the first housing wall 141.

[0122] A second fastening element can be arranged in the second groove 120b. The second fastening element can be configured such that the second fastening element is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the second groove 120b. The second fastening element of the third housing wall 143 can be the same as the second fastening element of the first housing wall 141.

[0123] Fig. 4 shows an example of a fastener 160a, wherein any fastener disclosed herein may be configured like the fastener 160a.

[0124] The fastening element 160a can be designed such that it is displaceable, for example, in the first groove 110a in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a and a movement out or removal of the fastening element 160a from the opening of the first groove 110a (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a) is prevented.

[0125] The fastening element 160a may comprise a first section 161a. The first section 161a may be substantially cuboid-shaped. The fastening element 160a may comprise a second section 162a. The second section 162a may be substantially cuboid-shaped. The first section 161a and the second section 162a may be connected to one another. The first section 161a and the second section 162a may be (jointly) formed in one piece or monolithically.

[0126] A first step 163a can be formed between the first section 161a and the second section 162a. Alternatively or additionally, a second step 164a can be formed between the first section 161a and the second section 162a. For example, the first step 163a can be configured to interact with a cooling fin 134a, in particular with a section 135a of the cooling fin 134a, in such a way that removal or movement of the fastening element 160a out of the opening of the groove 110a is prevented. Alternatively or additionally, the second step 164a can be configured to interact with a cooling fin 136a, in particular with a section 137a of the cooling fin 136a, in such a way that removal or movement of the fastening element 160a out of the opening of the groove 110a is prevented.

[0127] Likewise, the fastening element 160a may not have a step. For example, the fastening element 160a may be substantially cuboid-shaped. A first portion of a surface of the fastening element 160a may be configured to interact with a cooling fin 134a, in particular with a portion 135a of the cooling fin 134a, such that removal or movement of the fastening element 160a out of the opening of the groove 110a is prevented. Alternatively or additionally, a second portion of a surface of the fastening element 160a may be configured to interact with a cooling fin 136a, in particular with a portion 137a of the cooling fin 136a, such that removal or movement of the fastening element 160a out of the opening of the groove 110a is prevented.

[0128] The fastening element 160a can comprise a receptacle 165a for a fastening means. The receptacle 165a can comprise a thread, in particular an internal thread. The receptacle can comprise a through hole or a blind hole. The receptacle 165a can interact with the fastening means such that the fastening element 160a is not displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a, for example, in the first groove 110a. For example, a frictional connection between the fastening element 160a and the first groove 110a can be established by an interaction between the fastening element 160a and the fastening means.

[0129] The fastening element 160a can be configured such that it is displaceable in the first groove 110a in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a and a movement out or removal of the fastening element 160a in a first orientation or position of the fastening element 160a from the opening of the first groove 110a (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a) is prevented. In a second orientation or position of the fastening element 160a, the fastening element 160a can be removed or moved out of the opening of the first groove 110a. A transition from the first orientation or position to the second orientation or position of the fastening element 160a can be carried out by pivoting or rotating the fastening element 160a. The pivoting or rotation can be carried out about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a.

[0130] For example, the fastening element 160a can be inserted into the opening of the first groove 110a in the second orientation or position. The fastening element 160a can be brought into the first orientation or position in the first groove 110a. In the first orientation or position, removal of the fastening element 160a from the opening can be prevented. As a result, the fastening element 160a can be inserted into the first groove 110a and secured therein when the ends (in the longitudinal direction) of the first groove 110a are closed.

[0131] The fastening element 160a may have a greater width than length; in particular, the width is at least twice as large as the length of the fastening element 160a. The length and width of the fastening element 160a may be oriented in a plane parallel to a plane defined by the first housing wall 141, in particular when the fastening element 160a is arranged in the first groove 110a.

[0132] The fastening element 160a may be substantially diamond-shaped.

[0133] The fastening element 160a can be secured in the first groove 110a by a fastening means, for example, a screw. For this purpose, a tensile force (a force perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a) can be exerted. When the fastening element 160a is secured in the first groove 110a, the fastening element 160a cannot be movable in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 110a.

[0134] Fig. 5shows an outdoor device 800. The outdoor device 800, for example a mast, has an opening 810. An interior of the outdoor device 800 can be accessible through the opening 810. The opening 810 can be closed by a flap (not shown in Fig. 5 shown) be lockable and openable.

[0135] The outdoor device 800 may include a mounting bracket 820. The mounting bracket 820 may be a rail or a support rail, preferably a top-hat rail.

[0136] A device 100 may be arranged in the outdoor device 800. The device 100 may be mounted or fixed to the mounting bracket 820. In particular, a bracket, for example, as described below, is connected to the device 100 and to the mounting bracket 820.

[0137] The Figs. 6 and 7 show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 6 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 7shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a mount 200, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), a second fastening element 160b (not shown), a first fastening means 250a, and a second fastening means 250b.

[0138] As described in more detail above, the device 100 may include a first housing wall 141 and a second housing wall 142. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141, and a second groove 110b may be formed by the second housing wall 142. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a second fastening element 160b may be arranged in the second groove 110b. The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0139] The first fastening means 250a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 250a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 250a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 250a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or location of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably). The second fastening means 250b, for example a screw, can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.The second fastening means 250b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the second fastening means 250b and the second fastening element 160b; in particular, a position or location of the second fastening element 160b in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the second fastening means 250b to the second fastening element 160b.

[0140] The holder 200 can have a first recess 220a and a second recess 220b. The first recess 220a and the second recess 220b can be open on one side. The first fastening means 250a can be inserted or inserted into the first recess 220a. The second fastening means 250b can be inserted or inserted into the second recess 220b.

[0141] The holder 200 can be (permanently) connected to an outdoor device 800. A user can guide the device 100 with the first and second fastening means 250a, 250b and the first and second fastening elements 160a, 160b toward the holder 200 in the outdoor device 800 and insert or hang the device 100 into the holder 200 such that the first fastening means 250a lies in the first recess 220a of the holder 200 and the second fastening means 250b lies in the second recess 220b of the holder 200. To remove the device 100, it can be removed or lifted out of the holder 200.

[0142] The mount 200 may be a bracket mount. The mount 200 may have a C-shaped or U-shaped basic shape. When the device 100 is connected to the mount 200, the mount may overlie or cover a portion of the first housing wall 141, a portion of the second housing wall 142, and a portion of the third housing wall 143.

[0143] A portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the first housing wall 141 can have an increasing height (in the direction of the axis of the device 100). The height of the portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the first housing wall 141 can increase towards the portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the third housing wall 143. A portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the second housing wall 142 can have an increasing height (in the direction of the axis of the device 100). The height of the portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the second housing wall 142 can increase towards the portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the third housing wall 143. A portion of the bracket 200 that overlies or covers the third housing wall 143 can have a constant height.

[0144] The system 1000 may include two of the mounts 200. To this end, the system 1000 may include a third fastening element and a fourth fastening element, as well as a third fastening means and a fourth fastening means. The third fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141, and the fourth fastening element may be arranged in the second groove 110b of the second housing wall 142. The third fastening element may be connected to the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening element may be connected to the fourth fastening means.

[0145] The Figs. 8 and 9 show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 8 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 9shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a mount 300, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), a second fastening element 160b (not shown), a first fastening means 350a, and a second fastening means 350b.

[0146] The device 100 may include a first housing wall 141 and a second housing wall 142. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141, and a second groove 110b may be formed by the second housing wall 142. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a second fastening element 160b may be arranged in the second groove 110b. The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0147] The first fastening means 350a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 350a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 350a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 350a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or location of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably). The second fastening means 350b, for example a screw, can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.The second fastening means 350b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the second fastening means 350b and the second fastening element 160b; in particular, a position or location of the second fastening element 160b in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the second fastening means 350b to the second fastening element 160b.

[0148] The holder 300 can comprise a first recess 320a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The holder 300 can comprise a second recess 320b, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 320a and / or the second recess 320b can extend completely through a respective section of the holder 300. The first recess and / or the second recess 320b can be completely surrounded at the edge by a respective section of the holder 300. Alternatively, the first recess 320a and / or the second recess 320b can each be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the holder 300. In particular, one or two fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the holder 300.The bracket 300 may have a first slot and a first hole. Additionally, the bracket 300 may have a second slot and a second hole. The diameter or width of a hole may be larger than the width of a slot. A slot and a hole may merge (directly) into one another.

[0149] The first fastening means 350a can be guided through the first recess 320a or can extend through the first recess 320a. The first fastening means 350a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. This allows the holder 300 to be connected to the device 100.

[0150] Alternatively or additionally, the second fastening means 350b can be guided through the second recess 320b or can extend through the second recess 320b. The second fastening means 350b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.

[0151] A portion of the bracket 300 may overlie or cover the first housing wall 141. A portion of the bracket 300 may overlie or cover the second housing wall 142. A portion of the bracket 300 may overlie or cover the third housing wall 143.

[0152] The holder 300 may comprise a holding element 330a. The holding element 330a may be connected to or arranged on the portion of the holder 300 that overlies or covers the third housing wall 143. The holding element 330a may be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The holding element 330a is preferably a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet.

[0153] The device 100 can be connected to an outdoor device 800 via the holding element 330a. The holding element 330a can be connected to a wall of the outdoor device 800, or the holding element 330a can be connected to a mounting bracket 820 of the outdoor device 800.

[0154] The system 1000 may include two of the mounts 300. To this end, the system 1000 may include a third fastening element and a fourth fastening element, as well as a third fastening means and a fourth fastening means. The third fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141, and the fourth fastening element may be arranged in the second groove 110b of the second housing wall 142. The third fastening element may be connected to the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening element may be connected to the fourth fastening means.

[0155] The Figs. 10 and 11show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 10 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 11 shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a holder 400, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), and a first fastening means 450a.

[0156] The device 100 may include a first housing wall 141. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a.

[0157] The first fastening means 450a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 450a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 450a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 450a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or orientation of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably).

[0158] The holder 400 can comprise a first recess 420a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 420a can extend completely through a portion of the holder 400. The first recess 420a can be completely surrounded at the edge by a portion of the holder 400. Alternatively, the recess 420a can be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the holder 400. In particular, a fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the holder 400. The holder 400 can have a slot and a hole. The diameter or the width of the hole can be larger than the width of the slot. The slot and the hole can merge (directly) into one another.

[0159] The first fastening means 450a can be guided through the first recess 420a or can extend through the first recess 420a. The first fastening means 450a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. This allows the holder 400 to be connected to the device 100.

[0160] The holder 400 may include a first portion 410a and a second portion 411a. The first portion 410a of the holder 400 may overlie or cover the first housing wall 141. The second portion 411a of the holder 400 may be angled relative to the first portion 410a of the holder 400. The second portion 411a may not overlie or cover any housing wall of the device 100. Preferably, the second portion 411a is angled relative to the first portion 410a such that the first portion 410a extends away from the device 100. The first portion 410a and the second portion 411a of the holder 400 may be formed integrally or monolithically.

[0161] The holder 400 may comprise a holding element 430a. The holding element 430a may be connected to the second section 411a of the holder 400 or arranged there. The holding element 430a may be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The holding element 430a is preferably a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet.

[0162] The device 100 can be connected to an outdoor device 800 via the holding element 430a. The holding element 330a can be connected to a wall of the outdoor device 800, or the holding element 330a can be connected to a mounting bracket 820 of the outdoor device 800.

[0163] The system 1000 may include two of the mounts 400. The system may include a second fastening element and a second fastening means. The second fastening element may be connected to the second fastening means. The second fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141. Alternatively, the second fastening element may be arranged in a second groove 110b of a second housing wall 142 of the device.

[0164] The Figs. 12 and 13 show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 12 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 13 shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a mount 500, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), a second fastening element 160b (not shown), a first fastening means 550a, and a second fastening means 550b.

[0165] The device 100 may include a first housing wall 141 and a second housing wall 142. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141, and a second groove 110b may be formed by the second housing wall 142. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a second fastening element 160b may be arranged in the second groove 110b. The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0166] The first fastening means 550a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 550a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 550a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 550a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or orientation of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably). The second fastening means 550b, for example a screw, can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.The second fastening means 550b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the second fastening means 550b and the second fastening element 160b; in particular, a position or location of the second fastening element 160b in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the second fastening means 550b to the second fastening element 160b.

[0167] The holder 500 can comprise a first recess 520a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The holder 500 can comprise a second recess 520b, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 520a and / or the second recess 520b can extend completely through a respective section of the holder 500. The first recess and / or the second recess 520b can be completely surrounded at the edge by a respective section of the holder 500. Alternatively, the first recess 520a and / or the second recess 520b can each be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the holder 500. In particular, one or two fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the holder 500.The bracket 500 may have a first slot and a first hole. Additionally, the bracket 500 may have a second slot and a second hole. The diameter or width of a hole may be larger than the width of a slot. A slot and a hole may merge (directly) into one another.

[0168] The first fastening means 550a can be guided through the first recess 520a or can extend through the first recess 520a. The first fastening means 550a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. This allows the holder 500 to be connected to the device 100.

[0169] Alternatively or additionally, the second fastening means 550b can be guided through the second recess 520b or can extend through the second recess 520b. The second fastening means 550b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.

[0170] A portion of the bracket 500 may overlie or cover the first housing wall 141. A portion of the bracket 500 may overlie or cover the second housing wall 142. A portion of the bracket 500 may overlie or cover the third housing wall 143.

[0171] The holder 500 may include a holding element 530a. The holding element 530a may be connected to or arranged on the portion of the holder 500 that overlies or covers the third housing wall 143. The holding element 530a may be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The holding element 530a is preferably a clamp, preferably a rail clamp, more preferably a top-hat rail clamp.

[0172] The device 100 can be connected to an outdoor device 800 via the holding element 530a. The holding element 530a can be connected to a mounting bracket 820 of the outdoor device 800. The mounting bracket 820 is, in particular, a top-hat rail.

[0173] The system 1000 may include two of the mounts 500. To this end, the system 1000 may include a third fastening element and a fourth fastening element, as well as a third fastening means and a fourth fastening means. The third fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141, and the fourth fastening element may be arranged in the second groove 110b of the second housing wall 142. The third fastening element may be connected to the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening element may be connected to the fourth fastening means.

[0174] The Figs. 14 and 15 show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 14 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 15 shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a mount 600, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), a second fastening element 160b (not shown), a first fastening means 650a, and a second fastening means 650b.

[0175] The device 100 may include a first housing wall 141 and a second housing wall 142. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141, and a second groove 110b may be formed by the second housing wall 142. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a second fastening element 160b may be arranged in the second groove 110b. The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0176] The first fastening means 650a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 650a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 650a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 650a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or orientation of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably). The second fastening means 650b, for example a screw, can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.The second fastening means 650b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the second fastening means 650b and the second fastening element 160b; in particular, a position or location of the second fastening element 160b in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the second fastening means 650b to the second fastening element 160b.

[0177] The holder 600 can comprise a first recess 620a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The holder 600 can comprise a second recess 620b, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 620a and / or the second recess 620b can extend completely through a respective section of the holder 600. The first recess and / or the second recess 620b can be completely surrounded at the edge by a respective section of the holder 600. Alternatively, the first recess 620a and / or the second recess 620b can each be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the holder 600. In particular, one or two fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the holder 600.The bracket 600 may have a first slot and a first hole. Additionally, the bracket 600 may have a second slot and a second hole. The diameter or width of a hole may be larger than the width of a slot. A slot and a hole may merge (directly) into one another.

[0178] The first fastening means 650a can be guided through the first recess 620a or can extend through the first recess 620a. The first fastening means 650a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. This allows the holder 600 to be connected to the device 100.

[0179] Alternatively or additionally, the second fastening means 650b can be guided through the second recess 620b or can extend through the second recess 620b. The second fastening means 650b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.

[0180] The bracket 600 may include a first portion 610a, a second portion 611a, and a third portion 612a. The second portion 611a may be adjacent to the first portion 610a. The third portion 612a may be adjacent to the second portion 611a. The second portion 611a may be formed between the first portion 610a and the third portion 612a.

[0181] The first section 610a may overlie or cover a third housing wall 143. The third housing wall 143 may be located or formed between the first housing wall 141 and the second housing wall 142. The second section 611a may be angled relative to the first section 610a. The second section 611a may not overlie or cover any housing wall of the device 100. The second section 611a may extend in the direction of the axis of the device 100 or may be angled in the direction of the axis of the device 100. The second section 611a may cover or overlie a housing cover of the device 100. The second section 611a may protrude beyond the device 100 (in the direction of the axis of the device 100). The third section 612a may be angled relative to the second section 611a. The third section 612a may extend substantially (± 10% or ± 5%) parallel to the first section 610a.The third portion 612a may extend beyond the device 100 (in the direction of the axis of the device 100).

[0182] The first section 610a, the second section 611a and the third section 612a may be formed integrally or monolithically.

[0183] The holder 600 may comprise a holding element 630a. The holding element 630a may be connected to the third section 612a of the holder 600 or arranged there. The holding element 630a may be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The holding element 630a is preferably a clamp, preferably a rail clamp, more preferably a top-hat rail clamp.

[0184] The holding element 630a can connect the device 100 to an outdoor device 800. The holding element 630a can be connected to a mounting bracket 820 of the outdoor device 800. The mounting bracket 820 is, in particular, a top-hat rail.

[0185] The system 1000 may include two of the mounts 600. To this end, the system 1000 may include a third fastening element and a fourth fastening element, as well as a third fastening means and a fourth fastening means. The third fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a of the first housing wall 141, and the fourth fastening element may be arranged in the second groove 110b of the second housing wall 142. The third fastening element may be connected to the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening element may be connected to the fourth fastening means.

[0186] The Figs. 16 and 17 show a schematic of a System 1000. Fig. 16 the System 1000 in a top view and Fig. 17 shows the system 1000 in a side view. The system 1000 includes a device 100, a mount 700, a first fastening element 160a (not shown), a second fastening element 160b (not shown), a first fastening means 750a, and a second fastening means 750b. The mount 700 may include a first mount 700a and a second mount 700b. Furthermore, the system 1000 may include a third fastening element (not shown), a fourth fastening element (not shown), a third fastening means 751a, and a fourth fastening means.

[0187] The device 100 may comprise a first housing wall 141 and a second housing wall 142. A first groove 110a may be formed by the first housing wall 141, and a second groove 110b may be formed by the second housing wall 142. A first fastening element 160a may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a second fastening element 160b may be arranged in the second groove 110b. Furthermore, a third fastening element may be arranged in the first groove 110a, and a fourth fastening element may be arranged in the second groove 110b. The first housing wall 141 may be opposite the second housing wall 142.

[0188] The first fastening means 750a, for example a screw, can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. The first fastening means 750a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the first fastening means 750a and the first fastening element 160a. In particular, the connection of the first fastening means 750a to the first fastening element 160a can fix a position or location of the first fastening element 160a in the first groove 110a (immovably). The second fastening means 750b, for example a screw, can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.The second fastening means 750b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the second fastening means 750b and the second fastening element 160b; in particular, a position or location of the second fastening element 160b in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the second fastening means 750b to the second fastening element 160b.

[0189] The third fastening means 751a, for example a screw, can be connected to the third fastening element. The third fastening means 751a can be connected to the third fastening element in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the third fastening means 751a and the third fastening element. In particular, the connection of the third fastening means 751a to the first fastening element can fix a position or location of the first fastening element in the first groove 110a (immovably). The fourth fastening means, for example a screw, can be connected to the fourth fastening element.The fourth fastening means can be connected to the fourth fastening element in such a way that a fixed connection exists between the fourth fastening means and the fourth fastening element; in particular, a position or location of the fourth fastening element in the second groove 110b can be fixed (immovably) by the connection of the fourth fastening means to the fourth fastening element.

[0190] The first holder 700a can comprise a first recess 720a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first holder 700a can comprise a second recess 720b, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 720a and / or the second recess 720b can extend completely through a respective section of the first holder 700a. The first recess 720a and / or the second recess 720b can be completely surrounded at the edge by a respective section of the first holder 700a. Alternatively, the first recess 720a and / or the second recess 720b can each be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the first holder 700a.In particular, one or two fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the first holder 700a. The first holder 700a can have a first slot and a first hole. In addition, the first holder 700a can have a second slot and a second hole. The diameter or width of a hole can be larger than the width of a slot. A slot and a hole can merge (directly) into one another.

[0191] The second holder 700b can comprise a first recess 721a, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The second holder 700b can comprise a second recess, for example a hole, a through-hole, a through-bore, and / or a slot. The first recess 721a and / or the second recess can extend completely through a respective section of the second holder 700b. The first recess 721a and / or the second recess can be completely surrounded at the edge by a respective section of the second holder 700b. Alternatively, the first recess 721a and / or the second recess 721b can each be open at the edge on one side, in particular on exactly one side. This allows the device 100 to be pushed or plugged onto the second holder 700b.In particular, one or two fastening means of the device 100 can be pushed or plugged onto the second holder 700b. The second holder 700b can have a first slot and a first hole. Additionally, the second holder 700b can have a second slot and a second hole. The diameter or width of a hole can be larger than the width of a slot. A slot and a hole can merge (directly) into one another.

[0192] The first fastening means 750a can be guided through the first recess 720a of the first holder 700a or can extend through the first recess 720a. The first fastening means 750a can be connected to the first fastening element 160a. This allows the holder 600 to be connected to the device 100.

[0193] The second fastening means 750b can be guided through the second recess 720b of the first holder 700a or can extend through the second recess 720b. The second fastening means 750b can be connected to the second fastening element 160b.

[0194] The third fastening means 751a can be guided through the first recess 721a of the second holder 700b or can extend through the first recess 721a. The third fastening means 751a can be connected to the third fastening element.

[0195] The fourth fastening means can be guided through the second recess of the second holder 700b or can extend through the second recess. The fourth fastening means can be connected to the fourth fastening element.

[0196] A portion of the first mount 700a may overlie or cover the first housing wall 141. A portion of the first mount 700a may overlie or cover the second housing wall 142. A portion of the first mount 700a may overlie or cover the third housing wall 143. Another portion of the first mount 700a may extend beyond the device 100 (in the direction of the axis of the device 100).

[0197] A portion of the second mount 700b may overlie or cover the first housing wall 141. A portion of the second mount 700b may overlie or cover the second housing wall 142. A portion of the second mount 700b may overlie or cover the third housing wall 143. Another portion of the second mount 700b may extend beyond the device 100 (in the direction of the axis of the device 100).

[0198] The portion of the first mount 700a that can protrude beyond the device 100 and the portion of the second mount 700b that can protrude beyond the device 100 can protrude in different directions, in particular in opposite directions, beyond the device 100.

[0199] The first holder 700a can comprise a first holding element 730a. The first holding element 730a can be connected to or arranged on the portion of the first holder 700a that can protrude beyond the device 100. The first holding element 730a can be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The first holding element 730a is preferably a screw. The first holding element 730a can be guided through a recess in the portion of the first holder 700a that can protrude beyond the device 100, or can extend through the recess.

[0200] The second holder 700b can comprise a second holding element 730b. The second holding element 730b can be connected to or arranged on the portion of the second holder 700b that can protrude beyond the device 100. The second holding element 730b can be a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clamp, in particular a top-hat rail clamp, a screw, a bolt, a locking element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element, and / or an adhesive element. The second holding element 730b is preferably a screw. The second holding element 730b can be guided through a recess in the portion of the second holder 700b that can protrude beyond the device 100, or can extend through the recess.

[0201] The device 100 can be connected to an outdoor device 800 by the first holding element 730a and / or the second holding element 730b. The first holding element 730a and / or the second holding element 730b can be connected to a mounting bracket 820 of the outdoor device 800.

[0202] Terms such as "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" help distinguish between elements, such as different cooling fins, and are not intended to be restrictive. For example, the terms should not be understood to imply that at least four elements must be present when referring to a "fourth" element.

Claims

1. A system (1000) comprising a device (100), a mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700), at least one first fastening element (160a, 160b) and at least one first fastening means (250a, 250b; 350a, 350b; ...), wherein: (a) the device (100) comprises a plurality of cooling fins (134a, 136a, ...), wherein at least one first groove (110a, 110b) is formed between two of the cooling fins (134a, 136a, ...), and the first fastening element (160a, 160b) is arranged in the first groove (110a, 110b); and (b) the first fastening means (250a, 250b; 350a, 350b; ...) interacts with the first fastening element (160a, 160b) such that the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) is connected to the device (100), wherein the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) has a recess (220a, 220b), wherein the fastening means (250a, 250b) is mounted in the recess (220a, 220b), and characterized in that the fastening element (160a, 160b) and the groove (110a, 110b) are formed such that the fastening element (160a, 160b) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the groove (110a, 110b).

2. The system (1000) according to claim 1, wherein the device (100) comprises a housing (101) and the housing (101) has a first housing wall (141), wherein the two of the cooling fins (134a, 136a, ...) are formed by the first housing wall (141).

3. The system (1000) according to claim 2, wherein the housing (101) of the device (100) comprises a first housing cover (145) and a second housing cover (146), and wherein the first housing cover (145) comprises a first connection (145a) and the second housing cover (146) comprises a second connection (146a).

4. The system (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one second fastening element (160a, 160b) and at least one second fastening means (250a, 250b; 350a, 350b; ...), wherein the first fastening means (250a, 250b; 350a, 350b; ...) cooperates with the first fastening element (160a, 160b) and the second fastening means (250a, 250b; 350a, 350b; ...) cooperates with the second fastening element (160a, 160b) such that the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) is connected to the device (100).

5. The system (1000) according to claim 4, wherein the device (100) has at least one second groove (110a, 110b) and the second fastening element (160a, 160b) is arranged in the second groove (110a, 110b), in particular wherein the second groove (110a, 110b) is formed between two cooling fins (134a, 136a, ...).

6. The system (1000) according to claim 5, wherein the first groove (110a, 110b) and the second groove (110a, 110b) are formed by different housing walls (141, 142).

7. The system (1000) according to claim 4, wherein the first fastening element (160a, 160b) and the second fastening element (160a, 160b) are arranged in the first groove (110a, 110b).

8. The system (1000) according to claims 1 to 7, wherein the mount (700) comprises a first mount (700a) and a second mount (700b), in particular wherein the first fastening means (750a) cooperates with the first fastening element (160a, 160b) such that the first mount (700a) is connected to the device (100), and the second fastening means (751a) cooperates with the second fastening element (160a, 160b) such that the second mount (700b) is connected to the device (100).

9. The system (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) comprises at least one holding element (330a, 430a, 530a, 630a, 730a) for connecting the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) to an outdoor device (800).

10. The system (1000) according to claim 9, wherein the holding element (330a, 430a, 530a, 630a, 730a) is a magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, a rail clip, in particular a top hat rail clip, a screw, a bolt, a latching element, a clamping element, a hook-and-loop element and / or an adhesive element.

11. The system (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) has a first recess (220a, 220b) and a second recess (220a, 220b), and wherein a first fastening means (250a, 250b) is mounted in the first recess (220a, 220b) and a second fastening means (250a, 250b) is mounted in the second recess (220a, 220b).

12. The system (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mount (400) comprises a first portion (410a) and a second portion (420a), wherein the first portion (410a) extends substantially parallel to a side of the device, in particular to a first housing wall (141) of a housing (101) of the device (100), and the second portion (420a) is angled relative to the first portion (410a) and extends facing away from the device (100).

13. The system (1000) according to any one of claims 3 to 12, wherein an axis of the device (100) is oriented between the first housing cover (145) and the second housing cover (146), and wherein the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) extends beyond the first housing cover (145) and / or the second housing cover (146) in the direction of the axis of the device (100).

14. The system (1000) according to claim 13, wherein the mount (600) comprises a first portion (610a), a second portion (611a) and a third portion (612a), wherein the first portion (610a) extends substantially parallel to the axis of the device (100), the second portion (611a) is angled relative to the first portion (610a) and the third portion (612a) extends substantially parallel to the axis of the device (100).

15. The system (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an outdoor device (800), wherein the mount (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) is connected to the outdoor device (800).