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EP 2202451 B1 20120912 - Fitting device for recessed lights

Title (en)

Fitting device for recessed lights

Title (de)

Montagevorrichtung für Einbauleuchten

Title (fr)

Dispositif de montage pour luminaire encastré

Publication

EP 2202451 B1 20120912 (DE)

Application

EP 09179768 A 20091217

Priority

AT 20112008 A 20081223

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP2202451A1] The assembly fixture has a cylindrical assembly ring (14) and a mounting plate (2) with a circular recess (3). The assembly ring is threaded with a thread in the recess of the mounting plate, so that it is adjustable by rotating axially to the mounting plate. An independent claim is also included for a method for installation of an assembly fixture.

IPC 8 full level

F21S 8/02 (2006.01); F21V 17/12 (2006.01); F21V 21/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F21S 8/02 (2013.01); F21V 17/12 (2013.01); F21V 21/04 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2202451 A1 20100630; EP 2202451 B1 20120912; AT 507567 A4 20100615; AT 507567 B1 20100615

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 09179768 A 20091217; AT 20112008 A 20081223