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EP-3222909-B1 - APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A LUMINAIRE ON A SUPPORT

EP3222909B1EP 3222909 B1EP3222909 B1EP 3222909B1EP-3222909-B1

Inventors

  • DUBUC, EDEN
  • SPIVOCK, Robert David
  • RIOUX, Justin

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20170323

Claims (9)

  1. A mechanism for mounting a luminaire (102) on a support (104), the mechanism comprising: a plate adapted to couple with an end of the luminaire (102), the plate being a support member (106) adapted to mate with the support (104); and a tensioning member (204) adapted to couple with the support member (106) to secure the support (104) in a channel region (202) of the support member (106), wherein the plate includes a hole (302) configured for receiving a portion (402) of the tensioning member (204) and the tensioning member (204) is configured to pivot about an axis substantially aligned with the support (104), wherein the support member (106) includes a substantially hook-shaped portion (110) that defines the dimensions of the channel (202), wherein the point of the substantially hook-shaped portion (110) extends laterally inwards in the direction of the opposite side of the channel (202), wherein the tensioning member (204) is configured to generate a force upon the support (104) to inhibit sliding of the substantially hook-shaped portion (110) on the support (104), wherein the support member is removably attachable on an end plate of the luminaire (102).
  2. The mechanism of any preceding claim, wherein the plate includes an interface (304) configured for coupling with the end of the luminaire (102).
  3. The mechanism of claim 2, wherein the interface (304) includes a threaded hole.
  4. The mechanism of any preceding claim, wherein the plate includes a port (108) configured for receiving electrical wiring.
  5. The mechanism of any preceding claim, wherein the plate comprises more than one hole (302) on the substantially hook-shaped portion (110) to permit adjusting the tensioning member (204) to accommodate supports (104) of different diameters.
  6. A luminaire assembly (100) comprising a luminaire (102) mounted on a support (104), the luminaire assembly (100) comprising: the mechanism configured for mounting the luminaire (102) on the support (104) according to claim 1, wherein the tensioning member (204) includes a spring and wherein the support member (106) is removably attached on an end plate of the luminaire (102).
  7. The luminaire assembly (100) of claim 6, wherein the support (104) is a cable or a wire.
  8. The luminaire assembly (100) of claim 7, wherein the plate includes an interface (304) configured for coupling with the end of the luminaire (102).
  9. The luminaire assembly (100) of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the plate comprises more than one hole (302) on the substantially hook-shaped portion (110) to permit adjusting the tensioning member (204) to accommodate supports (104) of different diameters.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to luminaires. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to apparatuses for mounting luminaires on supports. BACKGROUND In a wide variety of applications, such as in greenhouse lighting, one or more luminaires can be mounted on supports to position the luminaires over a particular area. In this arrangement, the illumination level over the area can be precisely regulated. However, assembling the luminaires on such supports may be cumbersome due to the complexity of the hardware needed for mounting. Moreover, in some instances, once mounted, the luminaires may move from their originally installed position by sliding off the supports, as typical mounting hardware do not offer adequate means for securing the luminaires on the support. WO98/04867A1 discloses a clamp for holding a stage-mounted device relative to a stage support truss, and a hook clamp which holds the weight and position of the stage-mounted device while it is being mounted to the support truss, and also has an electrical connector extending through the clamp. SUMMARY There is a need to provide assemblies that allow luminaires to be easily installed on supports while allowing sturdy positioning of the luminaires on the supports. The embodiments featured herein help solve or mitigate these issues as well as other issues known in the art. For example, some embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a method and/or an assembly for safe and quick mounting of a luminaire on a support such as a cable or a wire. The luminaire can include an end part that includes a hook-shaped member and a retention force element, such as a tensioning member. The end part prevents the release of the support from the hook-shaped member when pressure is applied to the luminaire from any given direction. Moreover, the retention force element can generate pressure and friction on the support to inhibit the sliding of the hook-shaped member on the support, thereby allowing the support to be placed in a wide variety of positions, without risking the luminaire moving away relative to its original mounted position. The present invention provides a mechanism for mounting a luminaire on a support. The mechanism includes a plate adapted to couple with an end of the luminaire, the plate being a support member adapted to mate with the support. The mechanism further includes a tensioning member adapted to couple with the support member to secure the support in a channel region of the support member. The plate includes a hole configured for receiving a portion of the tensioning member and the tensioning member is configured to pivot about an axis substantially aligned with the support. The support member includes a substantially hook-shaped portion that defines the dimensions of the channel, and the point of the substantially hook-shaped portion extends laterally inwards in the direction of the opposite side of the channel. The tensioning member is configured to generate a force upon the support to inhibit sliding of the substantially hook-shaped portion on the support. The support member is removably attachable on an end plate of the luminaire. The present invention further provides a luminaire assembly including a luminaire mounted on a support. The luminaire assembly includes a mechanism configured for mounting the luminaire on the support. The mechanism includes a plate adapted to couple with an end of the luminaire, the plate being a support member adapted to mate with the support. The mechanism further includes a tensioning member which includes a spring and is adapted to couple with the support member to secure the support in a channel region of the support member. The plate includes a hole configured for receiving a portion of the tensioning member and the tensioning member is configured to pivot about an axis substantially aligned with the support. The support member includes a substantially hook-shaped portion that defines the dimensions of the channel and the point of the substantially hook-shaped portion extends laterally inwards in the direction of the opposite side of the channel. The tensioning member is configured to generate a force upon the support to inhibit sliding of the substantially hook-shaped portion on the support. The support member is removably attached on an end plate of the luminaire. Additional features, modes of operations, advantages, and other aspects of various embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. These embodiments are presented for illustrative purposes. Additional embodiments, or modifications of the embodiments disclosed, will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Illustrative embodiments may take form in various components and arrangements of components. Illustr