Pendulum light with safety element

Abstract

The invention relates to a pendant lamp (1) comprising a pendant body (10) with a connecting structure (12), a suspension structure (30) with at least one suspension element (31) which can be connected to the pendant body (10) via the connecting structure (12) in order to suspend the pendant body (10), and a locking element (40) for each suspension element (31) for securing the suspension element (31) in the connecting structure (12), wherein the connecting structure (12) has an access opening (14) for inserting the suspension element (31) and an access slot (16) adjacent to the access opening (14) for retracting the suspension element (31), and wherein the locking element (40) can be attached to the pendant body (10) such that the locking element (40) secures the suspension element (31) in the connecting structure (12) to the access opening (14) blocks and thus secures in the connection structure (12),and wherein the locking element (40) has a plate shape and / or extends substantially in one plane.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a pendant luminaire with a pendulum body and a pendant structure connectable to the pendulum body.

[0002] Typically, the pendulum bob is suspended via a cable suspension or other type of pendulum structure using a suspension element (e.g., a cable). The cable suspension can be connected to the pendulum bob to allow the bob to be suspended in a pendulum-like manner.

[0003] It is an object of the present invention to create a secure connection between the pendulum body and the pendulum structure. In particular, assembly should be simplified.

[0004] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claim. The dependent claims develop the central idea of ​​the present invention in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0005] The present invention relates to a pendant luminaire comprising a luminaire body having a connecting structure (hereinafter also referred to as a pendulum body), a pendant structure having at least one pendant element connectable to the pendulum body via its connecting structure in order to thus support the pendulum body in a suspended state, and a securing element for each pendant element for securing the pendant element in the connecting structure. The connecting structure has an access opening for inserting the pendant element and an access slot adjacent to the access opening for retracting the pendant element. The securing element can be fastened to the pendulum body in such a way that the securing element blocks the pendant element in the connecting structure towards the access opening and thus secures it in the connecting structure. The securing element preferably has a plate shape or extends substantially in a plane.

[0006] In other words, a pendant luminaire is proposed whose pendulum-suspended base body (i.e., the pendulum body) can be suspended via a preferably elongated suspension (as the pendulum structure; e.g., a cable suspension). The suspension can be connected to the base body, preferably detachably. The base body has a connecting device (i.e., the connecting structure). The connecting device has an access opening and an (access) slot leading away therefrom, which are preferably designed to correspond to the suspension. The connecting device serves to connect to the suspension, wherein the suspension can be inserted or retracted therein, in particular to establish the connection. An aid (i.e., the securing element) is proposed that can lock the connecting device when connected to the suspension. The aid can be a sheet metal or a plate or a section thereof.have this / these / these.

[0007] Advantageously, the securing element, which is at least partially plate-shaped and / or extends substantially in one plane, serves to particularly easily secure the pendulum element connected to the pendulum body. The securing element can be easily attached to, for example, an already pendulum-suspended pendulum body in order to prevent the pendulum element from becoming detached. When the securing element is attached, it can be made more difficult or even prevented that the luminaire body is intentionally and / or accidentally detached. This not only improves theft protection but also security, e.g., against falling. Furthermore, this simplifies the detachment of the pendulum element from the pendulum body, because previously known solutions for this usually require dismantling the pendulum body or the pendant luminaire or other structural parts thereof in order to remove the pendulum element.

[0008] The flat design of the securing element thus provides a visually unobtrusive yet effective means of securing the suspension structure or suspension element. This allows the pendant luminaire to be fully assembled before it is finally suspended with the suspension structure and effectively secured using the compact securing element. This also simplifies the installation of the pendant luminaire.

[0009] The connecting structure is understood, in particular, to be a component of the pendulum body. The connecting structure can be incorporated into a base body of the pendulum body or into the pendulum body itself. The connecting structure can be a part or a device attached to a base body of the pendulum body or to the pendulum body itself. The connecting structure can have and / or form a positive-locking geometry. The positive-locking geometry can be designed to correspond to the pendulum element. The connecting structure can be incorporated into the pendulum body, for example, by punching or laser cutting.

[0010] The pendulum body is essentially the main body—e.g., the lamp body or a lamp housing—of the pendant luminaire. The pendulum body can house lamps, electronics, cabling, and / or control components for a lighting system, or serve to mount them. The pendulum body can be made of plastic and / or metal, or be made of plastic and / or metal. The pendulum body can be coated and / or painted, preferably with an electrically non-conductive finish.

[0011] A pendulum structure is understood to be a connecting structure, in particular for implementing a pendulum suspension of the pendulum body. This structure comprises one or more pendulum elements (e.g., cables). The pendulum element is then essentially a preferably elongated and / or flexible or bendable connecting element for implementing the pendulum suspension of the pendulum body. The pendulum structure or its pendulum element can also be rigid, at least in sections or essentially entirely, in particular, comprise or be formed from one or more rods. The pendulum element preferably has two opposite or mutually remote ends. The pendulum element preferably has at least one end corresponding to the pendulum body or several of these.The suspension structure can - designed as a cable suspension or having this - preferably have a cable, preferably a wire cable, or several thereof as suspension element(s).

[0012] The securing element is preferably understood to be a component. The securing element can be formed in one piece and / or monolithically. The securing element can be substantially plate-shaped in sections, predominantly or exclusively. The securing element can have a projection and / or a recess. The securing element can be notched. The securing element can preferably engage in the connecting structure and / or cover it. The securing element can be provided for blocking multiple connecting structures.

[0013] Blocking is understood in particular to mean that something is blocked or closed, for example, an access, a path, an opening, a mechanism, or a mechanism. Blocking has the effect, in particular, of preventing the pendulum element from being pulled into or inserted into the connecting structure, or from being pulled out of it; this applies in particular to the access opening through which the pendulum element can be inserted or has been inserted into the connecting structure. Blocking preferably restricts movement of the pendulum element in at least one direction, preferably two directions perpendicular to one another, preferably along the access path.

[0014] The plate shape is understood in particular to be a shape that extends predominantly along a flat surface. The plate shape can have a thickness that is at least one order of magnitude smaller than a width and / or a length of the plate shape. In particular, a plate shape is elongated in two orthogonally oriented directions and is not elongated in the vertical direction oriented orthogonally to these two directions. For example, a plate shape is at least one order of magnitude larger in one or both of two orthogonally oriented directions than in the vertical direction. The plate shape can constitute a section of the securing element. The securing element can be formed at least substantially from the plate shape. The securing element is flat overall; thus, it has the plate shape or extends substantially in one plane.In this case, the securing element can preferably have structural areas that protrude or recede from the plane or the plate extension at certain points, although a significant portion of the securing element lies in the plane or defines the plate shape.

[0015] Advantageously, the connecting structure is designed such that the pendulum element inserted through the access opening can be moved via the access slot into a supporting position in which the pendulum element can support the pendulum body in a suspended position. For example, the pendulum element can be inserted into the connecting structure, moved laterally within the connecting structure, and then only partially moved out of the connecting structure again to reach the supporting position. The securing element advantageously serves to additionally secure the existence of the supporting position. The connecting structure can be provided in such a way - e.g., inclined - that the pendulum element is retracted into the connecting structure due to the weight of the pendulum body - and thus away from the access opening.

[0016] It can be provided that the securing element is detachably attached to the pendulum body. The securing element can be clipped and / or screwed to the pendulum body. The securing element can be designed for preferably detachable attachment to the pendulum body. The securing element and pendulum body can be connected to one another or fastened to one another. The securing element and / or the pendulum body can have a notch for clipping. The securing element can be screwed to the pendulum body, or vice versa. Detachable attachment enables, in particular, non-destructive removal. This enables a particularly user-friendly and time-saving attachment option. In particular, detachable attachment saves material.

[0017] It can be provided that the pendulum body has a fastening option or fastening structure for the securing element. This can be, for example, a (e.g., a single) through-opening into which a self-tapping screw can be screwed to fasten the securing element to the pendulum body. However, the fastening structure can also already have a thread; for example, an internal thread or an external thread. Multiple threads can be provided. An internal thread is preferred. The securing element can have a passage for a (e.g., a single) screw for securing to the pendulum body. The passage is preferably a bore and / or a hole or perforation. Multiple passages can be provided. This creates a secure and, in particular, non-destructively removable fastening option. The fastening option also shortens assembly time and thus reduces costs.

[0018] The securing element can be designed for flat contact with the pendulum body. The securing element can be designed to correspond to a surface on the pendulum body, so that it can rest flatly and / or in surface contact with the pendulum body at least in some areas. The securing element can rest flat against the pendulum body. This can simplify assembly. Preferably, a force-locking connection can be provided via the flat contact, thus improving safety.

[0019] It can be provided that the securing element fastened or to be fastened to the pendulum body is intended to block the pendulum element, preferably towards the access opening, by at least partially covering the connecting structure, preferably the access opening and / or the access slot. Blocking is preferably brought about by covering or concealing the connecting structure. It is conceivable that the securing element engages in the connecting structure and / or blocks it by engaging it. It is possible for the securing element to cover the connecting structure and / or block it by covering it, preferably in surface contact, e.g., with an area surrounding the connecting structure on the pendulum body. Advantageously, a force and / or form fit is brought about, which can prevent the pendulum element from becoming detached from the connecting structure and thus increase safety.

[0020] It can be provided that the pendulum body has a structural section which, when the securing element is fastened to the pendulum body, is in a positive connection with a counter-structural section of the securing element, preferably at least with respect to the plane or with respect to a direction of extension of the securing element. In this way, the securing element can be secured against rotation. This is particularly advantageous when the securing element is fastened to the pendulum body with only a single fastening part (e.g. screw). The structural section can form a positive connection with the securing element. Preferably, the structural section can be a projection and / or a bead or have these. The structural section can be incorporated into the pendulum body, for example, punched and / or embossed. The structural section can be provided or designed to fix a feed-in cable coming from the pendulum structure or the pendulum element.The power cable can be used to supply power to the pendant luminaire.

[0021] Similar to the pendulum body, the securing element can alternatively or additionally also have a structural section for securing a feed cable coming from the pendulum structure or the pendulum element. This structural section can preferably have a projection and / or a bead. The structural section can be incorporated into the securing element, for example, punched and / or embossed. For example, the structural element can be incorporated during the manufacture of the securing element—e.g., in the same punching and bending process or the same laser cutting process.

[0022] It can be provided that the securing element comprises a sheet metal part and / or a stamped and bent part and / or a formed part, preferably being formed therefrom. The securing element is preferably made of metal. For example, the structural section, the passage, or other areas or functions of the securing element can be realized cost-effectively as a stamped and bent part. A contour and / or shape, in particular a plate shape, of the securing element can also be provided particularly easily. The securing element can preferably be coated and / or painted to be electrically non-conductive. The securing element can also advantageously be galvanized or provided with a corrosion-protective coating (e.g., coated).

[0023] The securing element may comprise or consist of a plastic part and / or a (plastic) injection-molded part. The securing element may be made of plastic. The securing element may be electrically non-conductive, at least superficially or at least substantially or completely. The securing element can thus be easily and cost-effectively mass-produced, is lightweight, and corrosion-resistant.

[0024] It can be provided that the access slot runs at least substantially, preferably completely, in a straight line. The access slot can also run at least partially in a non-straight line, such as curved and / or jagged or bent. The access slot can have opposing boundaries for guiding, in particular for inserting, passing through and / or leading out, the pendulum element. The boundaries have an at least substantially constant distance from one another. Preferably, the access slot has a substantially constant width along its extent. The boundaries can run at least substantially parallel. Typically, the access slot is wider than at least a portion of the pendulum element, but narrower than an end of the pendulum element suspended in the connecting structure (e.g., a distal end).The access slot allows for easy installation and provides a convenient way to block.

[0025] It can be provided that the connecting structure has a holding opening adjacent to the access slot. The holding opening is preferably provided for retracting the pendulum element from the access slot and more preferably for supporting the pendulum element in the connecting structure. The holding opening typically borders directly on the access slot or the access slot merges into the holding opening. The holding opening can be substantially round. The holding opening can preferably be larger in the radial direction than the pendulum element, but smaller than an end of the pendulum element facing the connecting structure. The holding opening serves for intuitive assembly of the pendulum element and for securing it.

[0026] The access opening and / or the holding opening and / or the projection segment can be round, preferably circular, or polygonal, preferably rectangular or square. The holding opening and / or the access opening can be designed to correspond to the projection segment or have the same shape. The advantageous purpose is thus that the pendulum element can be easily inserted into the connecting structure through the access opening and can be held or supported in a defined manner by the holding opening and preferably blocked. Furthermore, the fact that the holding opening is designed to correspond to the projection segment advantageously ensures that the pendulum element or its projection segment fits into the access opening in only one orientation, for example vertically, whereby the installation of the pendulum element into the connecting structure is simplified and more secure.

[0027] The connecting structure can be formed by an opening in the pendulum body. The connecting structure can be incorporated into the pendulum body as an opening, for example, punched or laser-cut. The opening is preferably understood to be a material recess and / or a passage. This enables cost-effective production.

[0028] It can be provided that two or more, preferably adjacent, connecting structures are provided as a structural arrangement. The structural arrangement is intended in particular for a single suspension element (e.g., a cable), wherein the suspension element or cable is preferably designed to correspond to all connecting structures of this structural arrangement. The suspension structure can comprise the single suspension element or cable or can comprise several of the suspension elements or cables. Thus, depending on the requirements, an effective and safe suspension can be provided.

[0029] The access slots of the structural assembly may be substantially adjacent to one another and / or substantially parallel to one another. This simplifies the structure of the structural assembly and facilitates the assembly of the suspension element.

[0030] Each of the pendant elements can have an end section for each of the connecting structures of the associated structural arrangement and / or be configured in an inverted Y-shaped or forked configuration on the connecting structure side. This provides a particularly compact yet securely mountable pendant luminaire.

[0031] The suspension element may include a coupling element. The coupling element is preferably designed to connect the suspension element within itself and / or a suspension element or cable of the suspension structure. Preferably, the end sections facing the suspension body and a support section of the suspension element facing away from the suspension body are connected via the coupling element. The coupling element may include corresponding coupling parts. The coupling element improves the mountability of the suspension luminaire.

[0032] It can be provided that at least one connecting structure and / or at least one structural arrangement is provided on opposite sides of the pendulum body—preferably with respect to a longitudinal extent of the (preferably elongated) pendulum body—to each of which one of the pendulum elements is assigned. The pendulum body can be suspended, in particular in a pendulum-like manner, at two ends or sides. The opposite sides are preferably spaced apart by more than 10 cm or more than 20 cm, preferably more than 50 cm. This can increase stability.

[0033] It can be provided that the pendant structure or the cable suspension has a second cable, which is preferably at least substantially identical in construction to the first cable. The cables can be the same length, have the same weight, and / or have the same end sections. A single cable can also be provided for two or more connecting structures or structural arrangements, e.g., one that is deflected away from the pendant body or on the ceiling side and preferably has end sections. This can simplify the alignment of the pendant luminaire. What has been said for the cables also applies to other types of pendant elements, e.g., rods. The pendant element or each of the end sections can have a coupling section that has a projection segment and a recessed segment, and optionally also comprises a pendant segment (such as, for example, a cable segment). The end section is intended in particular for insertion or introduction into the access opening.Preferably, the pendulum element or the cable ends with the projection segment on the side of the pendulum body. The projection segment and the recess segment can be formed integrally with each other and preferably fixed to the pendulum segment. The recess segment can be crimped to the pendulum segment. This provides a simple yet secure structure for suspending the pendulum element into the connecting structure.

[0034] Preferably, the projection segment is designed for insertion into the access opening; for example, it is smaller than the access opening for this purpose. Preferably, the projection segment is smaller in diameter or radially and / or transversely to the direction of extension of the pendulum element than the access opening.

[0035] It can be provided that the projection segment for attachment or support in the region of the holding opening is larger than the holding opening. The projection segment is preferably larger than the access slot. The projection segment is preferably larger in diameter or radially and / or transversely to the direction of extension of the suspension element than the holding opening and / or the access slot. Thus, the inserted projection segment can preferably abut from the inside against the edge of the connecting structure, particularly preferably in the region of the holding opening or the access slot, in order to suspend the pendant luminaire in a pendulum-supporting manner.

[0036] It can be provided that the recessed segment is smaller than the access opening and / or the holding opening. The recessed segment is preferably smaller than the access opening or the holding opening. The recessed segment is preferably smaller in diameter or radially and / or transversely to the direction of extension of the pendulum element than the access opening or the holding opening. This allows the pendulum element to be inserted more easily. The pendulum element can thus be stabilized via the recessed segment.

[0037] The recessed segment can be smaller or larger than the access slot. It is preferred if the recessed segment is larger than the access slot. This prevents the recessed segment from being pushed or retracted into the access slot, thus providing a positive locking mechanism. In other words, the recessed segment can be wider than the access slot transversely to the direction of extension of the pendulum element, so that it cannot be retracted into the access slot.

[0038] The access opening preferably has a diameter of 5 mm to 10 mm, particularly preferably 8.5 mm. The opening preferably has a diameter of 2 mm to 6 mm, particularly preferably 4.5 mm.

[0039] A light source accommodated in the pendulum body can be provided for emitting light from the pendulum luminaire. The light source can be attached directly or indirectly to the pendulum body. It is preferred if the light source is aligned and / or designed to couple out light in a direction away from the connecting structure and / or the structural arrangement and / or the pendulum structure or the pendulum element. In this respect, the pendulum luminaire can illuminate at least partially, preferably predominantly or exclusively, in a direction away from the pendulum element. For energy-saving light generation, the light source has, for example, at least one LED or one LED module.

[0040] The pendant luminaire can preferably have a pendant body cover for covering supply electronics. The supply electronics can be attached to the pendant body, for example on the back of the pendant body and / or next to the connecting structure or structural arrangement, in particular between connecting structures or structural arrangements. The supply electronics can be supplied with electrical energy by the feed-in cable. The pendant body cover can be designed as a lid. The pendant body cover can have a cable feedthrough for a cable, for example the feed-in cable. The pendant body cover can be attached to the pendant body next to the securing element. The pendant body cover is preferably designed to be electrically insulating. For example, the pendant body cover is a sheet metal part, preferably made of metal and / or plastic.The pendulum body cover can be coated and / or painted for mechanical and / or electrical protection, preferably with an electrically non-conductive coating. Since the securing element is provided independently of the pendulum body cover, the pendulum body cover can be fully assembled before the pendulum body is suspended using the suspension element and then secured using the securing element.

[0041] The pendulum body may comprise or consist of a sheet metal part. The pendulum body may be a formed part and / or an injection-molded part. The pendulum body is preferably electrically insulating. For example, the pendulum body is a sheet metal part, preferably made of metal and / or plastic. The pendulum body may be coated and / or painted, preferably electrically non-conductive, for mechanical and / or electrical protection.

[0042] A support element may be provided for connection to a ceiling and to the suspended structure or suspended element. The support element may be directly or indirectly attached to a ceiling and / or a ceiling element. The support element may be arranged above the pendulum body. The support element may be a component of the pendant luminaire.

[0043] A light distribution body can be provided which extends over a large area, is preferably transparent and preferably encloses the pendulum body or extends laterally away from the pendulum body (10) on one side, on both sides or on the circumference. The light distribution body can be or have a light guide plate, a luminaire optic or a luminaire cover. The light distribution body can be made of glass and / or plastic. The light distribution body can have a preferably central recess for the pendulum body. The lighting means can, for example, be inserted into this recess and thus radiate laterally into the light distribution body, which is designed, for example, as a light guide plate. The light guide plate can then have decoupling structures in order to direct the light propagating in the light guide plate in a defined decoupling direction (e.g.downwards for primary lighting or upwards or sideways for secondary lighting) for illumination.

[0044] The pendulum body, the light distribution body, and / or the illuminant can be designed to be elongated and / or extended. Thus, one of the pendulum elements can be attached to opposite ends of the pendulum body, each with one or more pendulum sections or cables, to create a robust attachment.

[0045] Further embodiments and advantages of the present invention are described below with reference to the figures of the accompanying drawings. They show: Fig. 1 a pendant luminaire with two securing elements to be attached to a pendulum body in a perspective view (partially as an exploded view), Fig. 2 a section of the pendant luminaire from Fig. 1 , and Fig. 3 the section of the pendant lamp from Fig. 2 in the fully assembled state, with the safety element attached to the pendulum body.

[0046] The figures show an embodiment of a pendant luminaire 1 according to the invention.

[0047] In Fig. 1 The pendant luminaire 1 is shown viewed from its mounting side—here, the rear side—2. The pendant luminaire 1 comprises a pendant body 10, preferably a pendant body cover 11, a pendant structure 30 with at least one pendant element 31, one—here, two—safety elements 40 for each pendant element 31, and, preferably, a plate-shaped light distribution body 50.

[0048] A light source is preferably mounted in the pendulum body 10, which can illuminate in a direction away from the rear side 2. The light source is preferably operated by means of electronics or supply electronics arranged on the rear side, which in this case is preferably covered by the pendulum body cover 11.

[0049] The light distribution body 50 preferably extends flat, is transparent and encloses the pendulum body 10. The light distribution body 50 preferably extends from the pendulum body 10 on one side, on both sides or - as in Fig. 1 shown - circumferentially laterally away. The pendulum body 10, the light distribution body 50 and the illuminant can be elongated or elongated, as in Fig. 1 shown as an example. The light distribution body 50 has a recess for the pendulum body 10 and preferably also for accommodating the illuminants.

[0050] The pendulum body 10 has—here preferably a total of four—connecting structures 12. Two connecting structures 12 each form a structural arrangement 13.

[0051] The suspension structure 30 may be or comprise a cable suspension.

[0052] The suspension structure 30 can be connected to the pendulum body 10. Here, the suspension structure or the cable suspension 30 is connected to the pendulum body 10 as intended.

[0053] For this purpose, the pendulum structure 30 has at least one and present two pendulum sections 31, which can be connected or are connected to the pendulum body 10 via the respective connecting structures 12 in order to carry the pendulum body 10 in a pendulum-like manner, as shown in Fig. 1 is shown. In the pendulum structure 30, which is designed as a cable suspension in the present case, the pendulum section 31 has a cable in each case—here, a total of two cables 31. A support section 34 and an end section 35 are provided on each of the pendulum elements or cables 31. The end section 35 faces or is to face the pendulum body 10. Each of the end sections 35 serves for connection to one of the two structural assemblies 13 or the connecting structure 12; here, the pair of connecting structures 12 per structural assembly 13.

[0054] On opposite sides of the pendulum body 10, preferably exactly two connecting structures 12 are provided, which preferably together as a pair form exactly one of the two structural arrangements 13 here.

[0055] With a view to the Fig. 2 , in which a detail of the Fig. 1 As shown, it can be seen that the connecting structure 12 has an access opening 14 for inserting the pendulum section 31 and an access slot 16 adjacent to the access opening 14 for retracting the respective pendulum section 31, preferably starting from the access opening 14.

[0056] The two securing elements 40 are preferably detachably connected to the pendulum body 10 or fastened thereto. The securing elements 40 are each fastened or can be fastened to the pendulum body 10 in such a way that the securing element 40 blocks the respective pendulum section 31 in the connecting structure 12 toward the access opening 14 and thus secures it in the connecting structure 12. One of the securing elements 40 is screwed to the pendulum body 10 (right in Fig. 1 ). The other securing element 40 is shown in exploded view at a distance from the pendulum body 10 (left in Fig. 1 and in Fig. 2 ).

[0057] The securing elements 40 each have a plate shape or extend essentially in one plane, as is particularly the case with Fig. 2 and 3 can be seen.

[0058] As can be seen from the exploded view in Fig. 2 is further that the securing element 40 can be releasably fastened to the pendulum body 10, here for example by screwing. The pendulum body 10 preferably has a fastening structure 22 for each of the securing elements 40; here in the form of a through-opening. A screw 48 serving to fasten the securing element 40 can be provided as a self-tapping screw and cut a thread into the through-opening 22 of the pendulum body 10. It is also conceivable for the fastening structure 22 to have a thread, more precisely an internal thread and / or threaded bore. The securing element 40 here preferably has a passage 44 for the screw 48 for securing it to the pendulum body 10. Preferably, exactly one fastening structure 22 is provided for each securing element 40.

[0059] Not shown is the possibility of clipping and / or inserting the securing element 40 onto the pendulum body. The securing element 40 can have a catch and / or a projection that engages or extends through the pendulum body 10. The pendulum body can also have a catch and / or a projection that engages or extends through the securing element 40.

[0060] The securing element 40 is designed to lie flat against the pendulum body 10 or can lie flat against the pendulum body 10, cf. Fig. 1-3 .

[0061] The securing element 40 is preferably provided for blocking the structural arrangement 13 or one or all of the connecting structures 12—thus for blocking the respective pendulum section 31 toward the access opening 14—by at least partially covering the respective connecting structure(s) 12. More specifically, the securing element 40 can cover the access opening 14 at least partially or completely and / or the access slot 16 at least partially or completely, preferably by more than 10%, 50%, or 75% of its extent.

[0062] The pendulum body 10 has a structural section 20 which, when the securing element 40 is attached to the pendulum body 10, is in a positive connection with a counter-structural section 42 of the securing element 40; this is preferably at least with respect to the plane or the plate-shaped extension. The structural sections 20, 42 can thus be provided as a rotation lock for the securing element 40 and for engagement with the securing element 40, as shown in Fig. 3 can be seen. The counter-structure section 42 here has, for example, a recess 42 into which the structure section 20 can engage, e.g., when the securing element 40 is fastened and / or rests against the pendulum body 10 (e.g., flatly).

[0063] The recess 42 is preferably a notch, for example - as in the present case - on the edge of the securing element 40.

[0064] The structural section 20 is preferably spaced from the fastening structure 22 and more preferably along the securing element 40, as shown in Fig. 2 and 3 is evident.

[0065] The structural section 20 can, for example, be or have a projection or a bead, preferably for securing a feed cable coming from the suspension structure 30 or from the or one of the suspension sections 31. For example, the feed cable can be attached to the structural section 20 via a fastening means, such as a cable tie and / or a fastening wire.

[0066] The securing element 40 preferably has a structural section 46, which can be designed as a projection or a bead, and which, similar to the structural section 20, can also be provided for fixing the feed cable. The structural section 20 of the pendulum body 10 is used as an anti-twist device for the securing element 40, and the structural section 46 of the securing element 40 is used as a fastening for the feed cable. The positive connection of the structural section 20 with the counter-structural section 42 can preferably be designed such that the structural section 20 continues to be, as in Fig. 3 visible, is accessible for fixing a feed cable.

[0067] The securing element 40 can preferably be a screw connection of the pendulum body 10, with which, for example, a lamp or other components of the pendulum lamp 1 arranged facing away from the rear side 2 are directly or indirectly fastened (cf. the overview of the Fig. 2 and 3 ).

[0068] The securing element 40 can be or comprise a sheet metal part or a stamped and bent part. It is conceivable that the securing element 40 comprises a plastic part and / or an injection-molded part.

[0069] In this case, the access slot 16 runs in a straight line, in particular starting from the access opening 14 or opening into it or bordering it. The access slot 16 also opens into a holding opening 18 or also starts from it or borders it. The holding opening 18 is preferably connected to the access opening 14 via the access slot 16. The holding opening 18 is provided for retracting the respective pendulum section 31 from the associated access slot 16 and for supporting the pendulum section 31 in the connecting structure 12. The connecting structure 12 can preferably be formed from an opening in the pendulum body 10.

[0070] Preferably, the holding opening 18 is smaller than the access opening 14, particularly preferably in order to enable the insertion of the pendulum element 31 into the access opening 14 on the one hand, and to prevent the withdrawal of the pendulum element 31 from the holding opening 18 on the other hand by supporting or striking the pendulum element 31 in the region of the holding opening 18.

[0071] The Fig. 2 The two connecting structures 12 shown are preferably adjacent to one another or are arranged adjacent to one another to form a structural arrangement 13 for the individual suspension element or cable 31. The access slots 16 of the structural arrangement 13 preferably run parallel to one another.

[0072] The two pendulum elements or cables 31 shown here are each provided for one of the structural arrangements 13 on the opposite sides of the pendulum body 10.

[0073] The suspension elements or cables 31 each have individual end sections 35 for each of the connecting structures 12 of the respective structural arrangement 13. The suspension elements or cables 31 are preferably formed in an inverted Y-shape on the side of the connecting structures 12 of the respective structural arrangement 13. The two end sections 35 can be inserted and retracted in the same direction into the two connecting structures 12 of a structural arrangement 13.

[0074] The pendulum structure 30 has a coupling element 33 on each pendulum element or cable 31. The end sections 35 facing the pendulum body 10 and a support section 34 of the respective pendulum element 31 facing away from the pendulum body 10 can be connected to one another via the coupling element 33.

[0075] The suspension elements or cables 31 are preferably essentially identical in construction and more preferably of the same length.

[0076] The pendulum element 31 or each of the end sections 35 preferably has a coupling section which has a projection segment 36 and a recessed segment 38, and preferably also a pendulum segment 39. The projection segment 36 is preferably formed integrally with the recessed segment 38.

[0077] In the longitudinal section, the projection segment 36 and the recess segment 38 are, for example, T-shaped.

[0078] The return segment 38 is preferably fixed to the pendulum segment 39, e.g. pressed onto it.

[0079] The respective pendulum element or rope 31 ends on the side of the pendulum body 10 with the projection segment 36.

[0080] The projection segment 36 is designed for insertion into the access opening 14; preferably, the projection segment 36 is smaller than the access opening 14 for this purpose. The projection segment 36 is larger than the holding opening 18 for abutment or support in the area of ​​the holding opening 18. In Fig. 2 The projection segment 36 is shown in dashed lines because it is located inside the pendulum body 10. The projection segment 36 strikes - for example in Fig. 2 - in the area of ​​the holding opening 18.

[0081] The recessed segment 38 is preferably smaller than the access opening 14, smaller than the holding opening 18 and larger than the access slot 16. The size is considered in particular in the radial direction, wherein the radial direction extends substantially transversely to the pendulum element or cable 31 or to the support section 34 or pendulum segment 39. The radial direction preferably runs along the rear surface of the pendulum body 10 and / or the securing element 40. The recessed segment 38 can be arranged in Fig. 2 cannot slip laterally or radially into the access slot 16 because it is larger than the access slot 16.

[0082] The illuminant is preferably accommodated in the pendulum body 10. The illuminant is provided for coupling out light in the direction away from the rear side 2. The illuminant is preferably oriented or configured away from the structural arrangement 13 or the connecting structures 12 and the pendulum structure 30 or the pendulum element 31.

[0083] The pendulum body cover 11 covers the supply electronics, which are, for example, attached to the pendulum body 10, and preferably has a cable feedthrough for the supply cable, e.g., a hole or opening. The pendulum body cover 11 is preferably attached to the pendulum body 10, e.g., screwed.

[0084] Preferably, the pendulum body cover 11 is at least half as large as the pendulum body 10 (or larger), particularly preferably in one or in two transversely oriented extension directions.

[0085] Preferably, the securing element 40 is at most half the size of the pendulum body 10 (or smaller), particularly preferably in one or two directions of extension oriented transversely to one another, wherein the direction(s) here lie(s) in the plane in which the at least substantially securing element 40 extends or in which its plate shape at least predominantly extends.

[0086] Since the safety element 40 is very flat and is provided independently - for example from the pendulum body cover 11 - the optical appearance of the pendant luminaire, which is overall quite flat here, can be improved, since the pendulum body cover 11 can be provided sufficiently far away from the edge, while the separate safety element 40 enables effective and aesthetically unobtrusive securing of the pendant structure 30.

[0087] A support element can preferably be provided above the pendulum body 10 for connection to a room ceiling and to the pendulum structure 30 or the respective pendulum elements 31 (e.g. via the respective support section 34) (not shown).

[0088] The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, as long as it is encompassed by the subject matter of the following claims. Bezugszeichenliste

[0089] 1Pendant light 2Mounting side / back 10Pendulum body 11Pendulum body cover 12Connecting structure 13Structural arrangement 14Access opening 16Access slot 18Opening 20Structural section 22Screw connection option 30Pendant structure / cable suspension 31Pendant element / cable 33Coupling element 34Supporting section 35First end section 36Projection segment 38Return segment 39Pendant segment 40Securing element 42Counter-structure section / recess 44Through 46Structural section 48Screw 50Light distribution bodies

Claims

1. Pendant light (1), comprising: • a pendulum body (10) with a connecting structure (12), • a suspension structure (30) with at least one suspension element (31), which can be connected to the pendulum body (10) via the connecting structure (12) in order to support the pendulum body (10) in a suspended manner, and • a securing element (40) for each suspension element (31) for securing the suspension element (31) in the connecting structure (12), wherein the connecting structure (12) has an access opening (14) for inserting the suspension element (31) and an access slot (16) adjacent to the access opening (14) for pulling in the suspension element (31), and wherein the securing element (40) can be fastened to the pendulum body (10) in such a way that the securing element (40) secures the suspension element (31) in the connecting structure (12) for access opening (14) and thus secures it in the connecting structure (12),and wherein the securing element (40) has a plate shape and / or extends substantially in a plane., 2. Pendant light (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the securing element (40) is detachably fastened to the pendulum body (10), preferably by clipping and / or screwing, and / or wherein the securing element (40) is designed for flat contact with the pendulum body (10).

3. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendulum body (10) has a fastening structure (22) for the securing element (40), preferably having a thread, and / or wherein the securing element (40) has a passage (44) for a screw (48) for securing to the pendulum body (10).

4. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the securing element (40) fastened to the pendulum body (10) is provided for blocking the pendulum element (31) towards the access opening (14) by at least partially covering the access opening (14) and / or the access slot (16).

5. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendulum body (10) has a structural section (20) which, when the securing element (40) is fastened to the pendulum body (10), is in a positive connection with a counter-structural section (42) of the securing element (40), preferably at least with respect to the plane, wherein preferably the structural section (20) has a projection and / or a bead, wherein the structural section (20) is further designed to fix a feed cable coming from the pendulum structure (30).

6. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the securing element (40) has a structural section (46), preferably a projection and / or a bead, for fixing a feed cable coming from the pendant structure (30).

7. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendulum body (10) comprises or consists of a sheet metal part, and / or wherein the securing element (40) comprises a sheet metal part and / or a stamped and bent part, and / or wherein the securing element (40) comprises a plastic part and / or an injection-molded part.

8. Pendant lamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the access slot (16) runs rectilinearly or non-retilinearly, and / or wherein the connecting structure (12) is formed from an opening in the pendulum body (10).

9. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting structure (12) has a holding opening (18) adjacent to the access slot (16), the holding opening (18) being provided for retracting the pendant element (31) out of the access slot (16) and for supporting the pendant element (31) in the connecting structure (12).

10. Pendant luminaire (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two or more, preferably adjacent, connecting structures (12) are provided as a structural arrangement (13) for a single pendant element (31), wherein preferably the access slots (16) of the structural arrangement (13) run substantially parallel to one another, wherein preferably each of the pendant elements (31) has an end section (35) for one of the connecting structures (12) of the associated structural arrangement (13) and / or is formed in an inverted Y-shape on the side of the connecting structures (12), wherein further preferably the pendant element (31) has a coupling element (33) via which the end sections (35) facing the pendulum body (10) and a support section (34) of the pendant element (31) facing away from the pendulum body (10) are connected.

11. Pendant luminaire (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendant structure (30) has or is a cable suspension.

12. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on opposite sides of the pendulum body (10), preferably with respect to a longitudinal extent of the pendulum body (10), at least one connecting structure (12) and / or structural arrangement (13) is provided, to each of which one of the pendulum elements (31) is assigned.

13. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendant element (31) or each of the end sections (35), if present, has a coupling section with a projection segment (36) and a recessed segment (38) and optionally a pendant segment (39), wherein preferably the pendant element (31) ends with the projection segment (36) on the side of the pendulum body (10), wherein preferably the projection segment (36) is designed for insertion into the access opening (14), wherein preferably the projection segment (36) for mounting in the region of the holding opening (18), if present, is larger than the holding opening (18), wherein preferably the recessed segment (38) is smaller than the access opening (14) and / or the holding opening (18), if present, wherein preferably the recessed segment (38) is smaller or larger than the access slot (16).

14. Pendant light (1) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a light source accommodated in the pendulum body (10) for emitting light from the pendant light (1), wherein the light source is preferably aligned and / or designed to couple out light in a direction facing away from the connecting structure (12) and / or the pendant structure (30).

15. Pendant luminaire (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pendant luminaire (1) further comprises a pendant body cover (11) for covering a supply electronics, and / or wherein the pendant luminaire (1) further comprises a support element for connection to a room ceiling and to the pendant structure (30) or the pendant element (31), and / or wherein the pendant luminaire (1) further comprises a planar, preferably transparent, light distribution body (50), preferably extending laterally away from the pendant body (10) on one side, on both sides or circumferentially, preferably a light guide plate, a luminaire optic or a luminaire cover, and / or wherein the pendant body (10) and preferably furthermore, if present, also the light distribution body (50) and / or the illuminant, is / are elongated and / or elongated.

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