DE-102024003707-A1 - Emergency lighting for escape routes or orientation lighting ("emergency lighting") for use in a standard electrical outlet, which is activated by the activation or triggering of one or more smoke detectors, by a power failure or by a temperature increase.

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Abstract

1. Designation: Escape route or orientation lighting (>>emergency lighting<<) for use in a standard electrical socket, which is activated by the activation or triggering of one or more smoke detectors, by a power failure or by a temperature increase. 2. Summary: All existing escape route and emergency lighting systems are permanently mounted and installed (by a specialist company) and are generally permanently illuminated. Installation is usually carried out as a safety requirement according to building regulations, official guidelines, or fire department specifications. There are no standard or special solutions for private, domestic use that a) voluntary b) to be installed by laypersons without tools c) service- and maintenance-free d) self-activating They can be used as a visual orientation aid and directional guide in the event of a house fire, power outage or similar unforeseen occurrences in the domestic environment. The invention enables the simple and reliable marking of escape routes in private homes by installation in any standard electrical outlet. When not activated, the emergency lighting is inconspicuous and barely noticeable. In an emergency, symbols or pictograms indicate the way to safety.

Inventors

Nikolai Nengelken
Manuela, von Löbbecke
Ort(e) auf Antrag nicht genannt.

Assignees

Manuela von Löbbecke
Nikolai Nengelken

Dates

Publication Date: 20260513
Application Date: 20241112

Claims (11)

Emergency exit or orientation light for use in a standard electrical outlet, basic version
Version with power outlet
Version with rotating function
Version with LED screen activation technology, all versions, individually or combined
with volume sensor
with frequency height sensor
with heat sensor
with warning tone generator
with continuous night light function
with Smart Home integration
with variable plug system

Description

Emergency lighting (>>emergency lighting<<) for use in a standard electrical outlet, which is activated by the activation or triggering of one or more smoke detectors, by a power failure or by a temperature increase. The purpose is to provide visual orientation and direction guidance, as well as self-activating emergency lighting in case of house fire, power outage or similar unforeseen events, primarily in the domestic sphere. Furthermore, emergency lights can be used as a voluntary addition to escape route markings in commercial, public or temporarily used areas. Since they are primarily intended for domestic use, or can be used as a voluntary supplement to existing emergency exit lighting, they do not have to meet any standards or legal requirements regarding the marking, luminosity, etc., of escape or rescue routes. Operation with high-performance LEDs is possible even without these requirements. The following describes different versions, all of which are based on the same invention – an escape route or orientation lighting system for use in a standard electrical outlet. The invention enables the simple and reliable marking of escape routes in private domestic environments. It differs significantly from existing products for escape route, emergency, and orientation lighting. STATE OF THE ART Conventional escape route, emergency, and orientation lighting is usually permanently installed and wired, operating as so-called continuous lights. In addition, there are emergency lights that, under certain conditions (for example, in cinemas), operate at a reduced lumen output and only illuminate at full brightness in an emergency. These certified lights must meet specific standards and regulations and are mandatory in public buildings, businesses, and residential buildings above a certain size. The installation is usually carried out by a specialist company. Position, type and marking will be determined and specified in consultation with the authorities and/or the fire department. Our invention is expressly not in competition with these >>certified<< escape route, emergency, and orientation lights. In addition, there are highly luminescent (>>fluorescent<<) signs and markings that glow for a certain period of time in the dark. The aforementioned professional luminaires must meet certain requirements regarding escape routes, emergency exits, etc. No one objects to the greenish, constant glow, the potentially exposed mounting, or the appearance, design, and color. However, hardly anyone would install, or have installed, an emergency light of this type in their home. No one wants their interior design dominated by an emergency light that also stays on at night and bathes the room in a greenish light. The installation, including laying the cables, is beyond the capabilities of a layperson and would require professional installation. As a result, escape route, emergency, or orientation lights are usually not found in private home environments, even though it would be useful and could save lives. PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION The innovation lies firstly in its simple and flexible installation in a standard electrical outlet, making it easily portable for moves, travel, etc. Secondly, its simple design renders the emergency lighting maintenance-free. The emergency lighting is activated by a smoke detector (using a volume or frequency sensor), by a temperature increase (heat sensor), or by a power outage or drop. Installation is incredibly simple – just plug it into the socket. Done. After the integrated battery has been sufficiently charged, the light is ready for continuous use. To test its function, simply unplug the emergency light. This simulates a power outage and activates the light. The emergency light can be switched off and plugged back in by pressing the button on the back. During installation, it is only necessary to ensure that, for example, the arrow points in the correct direction of escape. Unlike existing escape route, emergency, and orientation lighting, these plug-in escape route and orientation lights are inconspicuous and discreet when not in use. The standard version is wine-colored. Activation – bright light operation and, depending on the model, a warning tone – occurs exclusively in emergencies. In this case, power is supplied via the internally installed battery, which is permanently charged by being plugged into the wall socket. The emergency exit and orientation lights for the socket thus offer for the first time the possibility of realizing additional safety in the home environment in addition to mandatory smoke detectors. At the same time, the emergency light provides a visual and, depending on the equipment, an audible warning in the event of a power outage or drop in mains voltage, as this may indicate a smoldering fire or a fault in the power grid. The emergency light can be modified by adapting it to globally standard plug systems and mains voltages according to the respective country