WO2011092031A2

WO2011092031A2 - Pole attachment piece for fastening a luminaire body to a luminaire pole

Info

Publication number: WO2011092031A2
Application number: PCT/EP2011/000421
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marko Areh
Original assignee: GRAH Automotive d.o.o.
Priority date: 2010-01-29
Filing date: 2011-01-31
Publication date: 2011-08-04
Also published as: WO2011092031A4; WO2011092031A3; DE102010006330A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a pole attachment piece (100) for fastening a luminaire body to a luminaire pole, comprising a first part (10) which can be fastened on the luminaire pole and a second part (20) to which the luminaire body can be fastened, wherein the first part (10) and the second part (20) are pivotably (S) connected to each other. Thus the inclination angle of the luminaire body to be fastened can be adjusted. The invention is characterized by at least one detent mechanism which is active between the first part (10) and the second part (20) and to which a spring force is applied and which further serves as a setting aid and as a temporary lock when setting the inclination angle, wherein the detent mechanism comprises at least one detent element (61) which is arranged on the second part (20) and to which a spring force is applied, and which further engages in a corresponding detent recess (161) on the first part (10). The invention further relates to an outside luminaire, such as in particular a street luminaire, comprising a luminaire post having such a pole attachment piece (100).

Description

Pole attachment for attaching a lamp body

on a lamppost

The invention relates to a Mastaufsatzstück for attaching at least one

Luminaire body on a lamppost, according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to an outdoor lamp, in particular a

Street light, with at least one such Mastaufsatzstück.

From EP 0 652 401 A2 an apparatus for fixing a lamp body to a lamp post is known. This device comprises a first part, which is attached directly or indirectly to a lamppost and in particular is placed from above, and a second part to which the lamp body is attached directly or indirectly. The first and the second part are pivotally connected to each other, whereby the inclination angle of the luminaire body to be fixed is variable or adjustable. Such

Device is hereinafter referred to as Mastaufsatzstück. The inclination angle gives the angle of attack of the longitudinal axis of the lamp body with respect to the

Horizontal on.

From US 2,967,230 an adjustable angle of inclination lamp is known, which has a means of fixing screws to be adjusted mechanism. This is very impractical during assembly and adjustment, for example on a ladder during final assembly.

An object of the invention is to provide a mast attachment of the type mentioned with an improved adjustability of the inclination angle.

This object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Hereinafter, it is provided that the mast attachment at least one effective between the first part and the second part,

having spring-loaded latching mechanism which when setting the inclination angle as adjustment aid and as a temporary locking or

Position assurance is used, wherein the latching mechanism at least one arranged on the second part and spring-loaded or spring-mounted

CONFIRMATION COPY Locking element comprises, which engages in a corresponding recess on the first part. As a result, a temporary locking between the first part and the second part is brought about. In the locking element, it may be z. B. act around a detent ball or an axially guided detent pin.

The latching mechanism comprises mechanically interlocking latching means, wherein the mechanical engagement of these latching means is effected and maintained by at least one spring means. The spring means permanently ensures a reversible, temporary locking of a pivoting position between the first part and the second part of the Mastaufsatzstücks, wherein the respective lock is maintained in a specific pivot position and can be overcome by manual force application. Furthermore, the locking mechanism provides a plurality of defined locking positions, which each have a specific pivot position between the first part and the second part, and an associated inclination angle of

Represent luminaire body. As a result, the adjustability of

Tilt angle greatly simplified and improved.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the in

Locking mechanism effective locking force is variable. As a result, the effective between the first part and the second part of the Mastaufsatzstücks temporary locking can be adjusted or readjusted and adjusted as needed.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the mast attachment piece at least one separate fixing device for reversibly fixing a

Has pivot position between the first part and the second part. Such a fixing device comprises z. B. a fixing screw.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the second part of the Mastaufsatzstücks has a trained as an inclined plane mounting flange to which the lamp body is attached directly. In a neutral pivot position of 0 ° between the first part and the second part of the Mast essay piece, this plane is inclined by 45 ° with respect to a vertical. This is advantageous for the attachment of the lamp body.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the first part of the Mastaufsatzstücks with respect to the mounting position on the lamp post has an upwardly formed, axial extension on which the second part is pivotally mounted, wherein the second part in the connection region this extension hat-like overlaps. The hat-shaped cover provides excellent rain protection. It is also preferably provided that a plurality of latching recesses are formed on the end face of this extension, which are thus also arranged protected.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the pivotable connection between the first part and the second part of the Mastaufsatzstücks is accomplished by two axially aligned bolts. The two bolts are inserted in the connection area at opposite locations in each case from the outside, which facilitates the assembly.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the Verschwenkungs- area between the first part and the second part of the Mastaufsatzstücks with respect to a neutral pivot position +/- 25 °, preferably +/- 15 ° and

especially +/- 10 °. The neutral pivot position of 0 ° is defined by an axial alignment between the first part and the second part. Preferably, the pivoting takes place in 5 ° increments, which are predetermined by the latching mechanism.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that at least one externally visible display device for the pivot position between the first part and the second part is included on Mastaufsatzstück.

The solution of the problem also extends to an outdoor lamp, with a lamp post and arranged thereon according to the invention

Pole top piece. This also includes a one-piece training.

In particular, this is a street lamp. The invention will be explained in more detail by way of example with reference to the figures. Show it:

Fig. 1 an inventive mast attachment piece in a perspective

Exploded view;

Figure 2 shows the same Mastaufsatzstück in a side view.

Fig. 3 the same Mastaufsatzstück in a sectional view, according to the in Fig. 2

specified section A-A; and

Fig. 4 shows the same Mastaufsatzstück in a sectional view, according to the cutting path B-B indicated in Fig. 3.

Fig. 1 shows individual components of a Mastaufsatzstücks invention in an exploded view. The total of 100 designated Mast essay piece comprises a lower, first part 10, the top of a lamppost

attached and secured thereto, and an upper, second part 20 with a mounting flange 21 to which a lamp body is attached. The parts 10 and 20 are integrally z. B. formed from a metal casting material. The first part 10 and the second part 20 are pivotally connected to one another in a connecting region 30. Here, the lower, open end of the second part 20 engages over an upwardly formed, axial extension 11 on the first part 10. Two pivot pins forming the pivot 40 with cap caps are used on opposite sides from the outside in axially aligned receiving bores 22 and 12. The pivotal connection of the first part 10 and second part 20 allows the change or adjustment of the inclination angle of the second part 20 fixed to the lamp body. This will be explained in more detail below in connection with FIG.

Fig. 2 shows the mast attachment piece 100 in a side view. The lower, first part 10 has a section designed as a tubular attachment piece 13, which is slipped onto the upper end of a lamp post, not shown, and attached thereto. The attachment takes place via the pins 14, which are provided with penetrating bores 141 (see Fig. 3). The first part 10 by means of bolts 40 pivotally mounted second part 20 can be pivoted relative to the stationary first part 10, which is schematically indicated by the double arrow S.

In this way, the angle of inclination of a lamp body fastened to the mounting flange 21 can be changed and adjusted as needed.

In the illustration shown in Fig. 2, the second part 20 is in a neutral pivot position, in which the two parts 10 and 20 along a z. B. by the lamp post predetermined longitudinal axis 50 are aligned, which corresponds to a pivot angle of 0 °. The longitudinal axis 50 preferably has a vertical orientation. Starting from this neutral pivot position, the second part 20 can be pivoted clockwise and counterclockwise by 15 °. Arranged on the first part 10 is an angle scaling 15 which, together with an arrow symbol 25 arranged on the second part 20 (see also Fig. 1), forms a display device on which the respectively set pivot position can be read.

The mounting flange 21 on the second part 20 is formed as an inclined plane, as can be seen very clearly from Fig. 2. At the mounting flange 21 is directly, if necessary, with the introduction of a sealing element 28, the lamp body, not shown attached. By means of the sealing element 28 of the lamp body is virtually sealed against the lamppost. With respect to the neutral pivot position shown in Fig. 2, the plane of the mounting flange 21 is formed with a surface angle of 45 ° relative to the vertical longitudinal axis 50.

The Mastaufsatzstück 100 comprises an effective between the first part 10 and the second part 20, spring-loaded latching mechanism, the setting of the pivot position, or the angle of inclination of the lamp body, as adjustment aid, as well as for the temporary locking of the occupied

Swivel position is used. This locking mechanism will be described below

Connection with the Fig. 3 explained in more detail.

FIG. 3 shows the mast attachment piece 100 in a sectional view according to the sectional profile AA indicated in FIG. In the upper second part 20 is a so-called spring screw 60 is arranged with an integrated locking element, which is at the latching element is exemplified by a detent ball 61. The detent ball 61 is biased by means of a spring device, not shown in the direction of the lower, first part 10 and engages in one of a plurality of formed on the end face of the extension 11 recesses 161 a. The wave-shaped latching recesses 161 are arranged along an arcuate section 16 (compare FIGS. 1 and 4) with a defined radius R with respect to the pivot axis 90 formed by the bolts 40. When pivoting the second part 20 relative to the first part 10, the detent ball 61 is pressed against its bias in the cavity of the coil spring 60 and can subsequently engage in a different recess 161 of the arcuate portion 16. each

Detent recess 161 defines a defined detent position, which represents a specific pivot position of the second part 20 relative to the first part 10, as well as an associated inclination angle of the lamp body. By

Unscrewing or screwing in the spring screw 60, the between the

Detent ball 61 and a detent recess 161 effective locking force can be changed.

The mast attachment piece 100 further comprises a separate fixing device for

Fixing the swivel position. This fixing device is formed by a fixing screw 70 in the upper, second part 20 and corresponding thereto notches 171 at the lower, first part 10. The wave-shaped notches 171 are arranged along an arcuate portion 17 (see Fig. 1), which is formed parallel to the arcuate portion 16 with the locking recesses 161 and also provided with a defined radius with respect to the pivot axis 90 formed by the bolts 40. The arcuate portions 16 and 17 may be identical. Thus, the second part 20 can also be fixed on the first part 10 in a reversed manner without functional impairment. Further, the arcuate portions 16 and 17 may be prepared with the recesses 161 and notches 171 as separate components.

The axes of the spring screw 60 and the fixing screw 70 are vertical, d. H. parallel to the longitudinal axis 50, and aligned parallel to each other. Both screws 60 and 70 are accessible via an opening in the mounting flange 21. These

Accessibility is maintained even if the Mastaufsatzstück 100 already on a light pole is mounted. An arranged in the upper, second part 20 cable gland is designated 80. The cable gland 80 also serves to seal and strain relief on a conducted electrical cable. With 142 are two threaded inserts in the section 13 of the first part 10 for

Fixing screws designated.

4 shows the mast attachment piece 100 in a sectional view according to the sectional profile B-B indicated in FIG. This representation can be seen very clearly how the detent ball 61 engages in a corresponding recess 161 on the front, arcuate end 16 of the extension 11, wherein the detent position shown represents a neutral pivot position. The right- and left-hand recesses allow pivoting in 5 ° increments. The possible pivotal movement of the upper, second part 20 relative to the lower, first part 10 is limited by the abutment of the skirt edge 23 on the extension 11.

As an alternative to the embodiment shown in the figures, the screws 60 and 70 can be arranged on the lower, first part 10 and the corresponding latching recesses 161 and notches 171 on the second, upper part. This embodiment is also part of the invention.

Claims

claims

1. Pole attachment (100) for attaching a lamp body to a

Luminaire pole, with a first part (10) which can be fastened to the luminaire mast and with a second part (20), to which the luminaire body can be fastened, wherein the first part (10) and the second part (20) are pivotally connected to one another, whereby the inclination angle of the fastened

Luminaire body is adjustable,

marked by,

at least one spring-loaded locking mechanism acting between the first part (10) and the second part (20), which serves as setting aid as well as a temporary lock when setting the inclination angle, wherein the locking mechanism at least one on the second part (20)

arranged and Federkraftbeaufschlagtes detent element (61) which engages in a corresponding recess (161) on the first part (10).

2. Mast attachment (100) according to claim 1,

characterized in that

the locking mechanism effective in the locking mechanism is changeable.

3. Mast attachment (100) according to claim 1 or 2,

characterized in that

at least one separate fixing device (70) for fixing a

Pivoting position between the first part (10) and the second part (20) is included.

4. Mast attachment (100) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the second part (20) designed as an inclined plane

Mounting flange (21) on which the lamp body is fastened.

5. Mast attachment piece (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the first part (10) has an upwardly formed extension (11) on which the second part (20) is pivotally mounted, wherein the second part (20) engages over this extension (11) like a hat.

6. Mast attachment piece (100) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the pivotable connection between the first part (10) and the second part (20) is accomplished by two axially aligned bolts (40).

7. Mast attachment piece (100) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the Verschwenkungsbereich between the first part (10) and the second part (20) with respect to a neutral pivot position +/- 15 °.

8. Mast attachment piece (100) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

at least one externally visible display device (15, 25) for the pivot position between the first part and the second part is included.

9. outdoor lamp, in particular street lamp, comprising a lamppost with a mast attachment piece (100) according to one of the preceding

Claims.