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EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION |
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21.04.2010 Bulletin 2010/16 |
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Date of filing: 17.05.2005 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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WO 2005/124225 (29.12.2005 Gazette 2005/52) |
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HEAT RESISTANT CASING
HITZEBESTÄNDIGES GEHÄUSE
BOITIER RESISTANT A LA CHALEUR
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Proprietor: Scolmore International Limited |
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Tamworth,
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Tamworth
Staffs B77 4JY (GB)
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Representative: Fenwick, Elizabeth Anne |
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5 Stonehouse Road Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands B73 6LR Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands B73 6LR (GB) |
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WO-A-98/12472 GB-A- 2 326 467
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granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall
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[0001] This invention relates to a new fire resistant casing for use with electrical fittings,
particularly for use with lamp holders.
[0002] New building regulations require down-lighters fitted into ceilings to be provided
with fire hoods to prevent or at least minimise the spread of fire. Various types
of fire hood have been proposed which include a fire resistant intumescent material
that upon excessive heating (e.g. in the event of a fire) expand to many times their
original volume, thus forming a fire barrier to minimise or prevent fire spread. For
example,
GB 2 326 467A describes a fire-resistant fabric hood containing a fitting to receive a bulb. The
hood consists of a flexible fabric coated or impregnated with a liquid based intumescent
material. These hoods have been quite successful, but the aim is still to increase
the efficiency of the built-in ventilation and fire/heat protection, whilst providing
a cost effective and easy to install option. An object of the present invention is
to provide a new heat resistant casing (fire hood) which can be supplied already fitted
with a lamp holder or other electrical fitting and which in use is efficient at minimising
heat build up and also in preventing or minimising fire spread, should that occur.
[0003] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heat-resistant
casing (10) for an electrical fitting (19) in which the casing (10) comprises a housing
of fire resistant material comprising a top (11) supporting one or more side-walls
(12), the top (11) is provided with at least one aperture (26), the housing encloses
an electrical fitting (19) which is attached to the housing by an attachment means
(16,18,20), and within the housing is a first solid fire-resistant intumescent material
(17) positioned between the interior surface of the top (11) and the electrical fitting
(19), whereby the housing is of a self-supporting substantially rigid construction,
and the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) is provided with at least
one aperture (29),
characterised in that the housing is provided with a collar (15) of a second solid
fire-resistant intumescent material which extends substantially completely around
the exterior surface of the side wall or walls (12), and the first solid fire-resistant
intumescent material (17) is spaced apart from the interior surface of the top (11)
to form a gap (16A) so that in the event of a fire or excessive heating the first
solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) can expand into the gap (16A).
[0004] The housing is preferably of substantially circular cross-section and is preferably
of metal or plastic. The top preferably has a plurality of apertures for ventilation
(heat dissipation), passage of electrical cables and attachment means for the first
fire resistant intumescent material. The 'free edge' of the side wall, i.e. the side
wall remote from the top, preferably has an outwardly extending lip. This lip may
be used for attachment of a cover for the electrical fitting. Where the electrical
fitting is a lamp holder, a cover in the form of a decorative ring can be attached
to the lip. The casing is particularly applicable for recessing into a support structure
such as a ceiling or wall, especially when the support structure is being constructed.
In a preferred embodiment, a seal is provided substantially overlying the lip so that
the seal when in use is sandwiched between the lip and the surface into which the
casing is fitted e.g. a ceiling or wall. One aim of the seal is to prevent moisture
and air from getting between the casing and the fitting surface (e.g. ceiling or wall)
and thus into the voids between floors and into loft spaces. This is an area in which
house builders are being told to clamp down, so to improve energy efficiency and is
requested by the NHBC (National House Builders Council). A further potential benefit
of the seal is that it allows the casing to sit evenly on the ceiling where a textured
surface, e.g. "Artex" (Trade Mark), has been used, thus not showing gaps around the
rim and preventing the downlighter leaning at an angle. In addition the seal helps
to reduce the contact temperature between the rim of the downlighter and the ceiling
board. The seal may e.g. be made of a moisture resistant elastomeric composition and
preferably is provided with a raised rib portion on the surface remote from the lip.
[0005] The intumescent material may be based on graphite or other intumescent materials
which upon exposure to extreme heat expand in volume. An example of a graphite based
material is that supplied by Technical Fibre Products Limited as 'Intumescent Material'
and consists of a high temperature "Rockwool" (Trade mark) fibre mat containing easily
dispersed foliating graphite bonded in acrylic. The first and second intumescent materials
may be of the same composition or different.
[0006] Preferably the first intumescent material is provided with a plurality of apertures.
The apertures are for passage of electrical cables and/or for ventilation to dissipate
heat that tends to build up in the casing when the electrical fitting is switched
on.
[0007] Preferably a plate is provided to support the first intumescent material, in which
case the plate is usually provided with apertures, at least some of which coincide
with those of the first intumescent material. The apertures are conveniently circular
holes punched through with a suitable tool. The plate is preferably sized to fit snugly
within the casing and may then be attached to the interior surface of the top by means
of e.g. nuts and bolts. The nuts, when present, also serve to maintain the necessary
space between the interior surface of the top and the first intumescent material supported
on the plate. Preferably the gap between the interior surface of the top and the first
intumescent material is in the range 2 to 8 mm, more preferably 2 to 5mm.
[0008] Where a plate is provided, this may conveniently be used for attachment of the electrical
fitting e.g. by means of nuts and bolts. The electrical fitting is preferably positioned
within the housing so that it does not touch the internal surface of the side wall
or walls.
[0009] It will be appreciated that certain features of the invention within the scope of
the appended claims which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments,
may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features
of the invention, which are for brevity described in the context of a single embodiment,
may also be provided separately or in any suitable combination.
[0010] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic view, partly in section, of a casing according to the present
invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective top view of the casing of Figure 1, also showing connections
of the electrical cable to a terminal housing.
Figure 3 is a perspective top view of the first solid fire-resistant material used
in Figure 1, attached to its backing plate and threaded through with electrical cables.
Figure 4 is a bottom view of the first solid fire-resistant material and attached
backing plate of Figure 3 in position in the casing.
Figure 5 is a schematic side view, partly in section, of the casing of Figure 1.
Figure 6 are perspective and side views illustrating a moisture seal (2 views), the
seal positioned on a heat resistant casing and the casing recessed into a ceiling.
[0011] Referring now to Figure 1 a heat resistant casing 10 comprises a cylindrical pressed
steel housing consisting of a top 11 supporting a side wall 12. The side wall 12 has
a lip 13 onto which is clipped a cover 14 (see Figure 5) by means of spring clips
14a & 14b. A collar 15 of solid fire resistant intumescent material surrounds the
lower edge of the side wall 12. The collar 15 is 25mm high and 1.2mm thick and is
glued in place. Within the housing is a steel plate 16 supporting a 1.2mm thick layer
of solid fire resistant intumescent material 17. Plate16 and layer17 have corresponding
apertures. The gap 16A between the top 11 and layer 17 is chosen to be in the range
2 to 5mm. The plate 16 is held in place by nuts and bolts 18, which also keep the
gap 16A consistent. A pressed steel lamp holder 19 is attached to plate 16 by means
of nuts and bolts 20. An aluminium lamp 21 fits into the lamp holder 19. Referring
to Figure 2, seven apertures are apparent in top 11. Through three apertures electrical
cabling 22 to 24 passes, into two apertures are fitted fixing nuts and bolts for the
terminal housing 25, one aperture 26 is open for ventilation, and one aperture 27
is occupied by a nut and bolt connected to the plate 16 inside the casing.
[0012] Referring to Figure 3, cables 22 and 23 are shown, together with ventilation apertures
28,29.
[0013] Referring to Figure 4, cables 22 & 23 are shown through plate 16, plus four ventilation
apertures e.g. 30.
[0014] Figure 5 is a schematic representation showing i.a. more clearly how the downlighter
cover 14 clips into place.
[0015] In operation, the apertures in the top 11, solid fire resistant intumescent material
17 and plate 16 act to ventilate the casing and dissipate heat.
[0016] In the event of a fire, the solid fire resistant intumescent material 17 expands
to 9 times its volume, filling the gap between the top 11 and plate 16 and the aforementioned
apertures including those through which the cabling passes. This expansion helps to
prevent the fire from spreading e.g. to an upper floor when the housing is recessed
into a ceiling. Also, the collar 15 of solid fire resistant intumescent material expands
to nine times its volume, filling the space between the housing and the surrounding
structure e.g. the ceiling. This expansion helps to prevent the fire from spreading.
Where a seal is fitted as in Figure 6, this aims to prevent moisture and air from
getting between the casing and the ceiling and also helps to give the casing a flat
fitting in the ceiling.
1. A heat resistant casing (10) for an electrical fitting (19) in which the casing (10)
comprises a housing of fire resistant material comprising a top (11) supporting one
or more side-walls (12), the top (11) is provided with at least one aperture (26),
the housing encloses an electrical fitting (19) which is attached to the housing by
an attachment means (16,18, 20), and within the housing is a first solid fire-resistant
intumescent material (17) positioned between the interior surface of the top (11)
and the electrical fitting (19), whereby the housing is of a self-supporting substantially
rigid construction, and the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) is
provided with at least one aperture (29), characterised in that the housing is provided with a collar (15) of a second solid fire-resistant intumescent
material which extends substantially completely around the exterior surface of the
side wall or walls (12), and the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17)
is spaced apart from the interior surface of the top (11) to form a gap (16A) so that
in the event of a fire or excessive heating the first solid fire-resistant intumescent
material (17) can expand into the gap (16A).
2. A heat resistant casing (10) according to claim 1 characterised in that the housing has a substantially circular cross-section.
3. A heat resistant casing (10) according to claim 1 or 2 characterised in that the housing is of metal or plastic.
4. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the collar (15) is adjacent the edge of the side wall (12) remote from the top (11).
5. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the collar (15) is positioned so that in the event of a fire or excessive heating
the collar (15),can expand to fill the space between the casing (10) and the surrounding
structure.
6. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the side wall (12) remote from the top has an outwardly extending lip (13).
7. A heat resistant casing (10) according to claim 6 characterised in that a seal is provided which extends substantially around the surface of the outwardly
extending lip (13).
8. A heat resistant casing (10) according to claim 7 characterised in that the seal is positioned so that when the casing (10) is fitted into a retaining surface
the seal will be sandwiched between the outwardly extending lip (13) and that retaining
surface.
9. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the top (11) is provided with a plurality of apertures (26, 27).
10. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) is provided with a plurality
of apertures (28,29).
11. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the housing is further provided with a plate (16) which supports the first solid
fire-resistant intumescent material (17).
12. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) is spaced apart from the
internal surface of the top (11) by a gap (16A) of from 2 to 8mm.
13. A heat resistant casing (10) according to Claim 12 characterised in that the gap (16A) is from 2 to 5 mm.
14. A heat resistant casing (10) according to Claim 11 characterised in that the plate (16) is provided with at least one aperture (28,29).
15. A heat resistant casing (10) according Claim 14 characterised in that at least one aperture in the plate (16) coincides with at least one aperture in the
first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17).
16. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 15 characterised in that the electrical fitting (19) is attached to the plate (16).
17. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the electrical fitting (19) is attached by means of electrical cabling (22) to a
terminal housing (25) outside the casing (10).
18. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the electrical fitting (19) is spaced from the internal surface of the side wall
or walls (12).
19. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the electrical fitting (19) comprises a lamp holder.
20. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that the first solid fire-resistant intumescent material (17) is of substantially the
same composition as the second solid fire-resistant intumescent material.
21. A heat resistant casing (10) according to any preceding claim characterised in that it is adapted to be recessed into a support structure.
1. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) für einen elektrischen Anschluss (19), bei dem das Gehäuse
(10) ein Gehäuse aus feuerbeständigem Material umfasst, das eine Oberseite (11) umfasst,
die eine oder mehrere Seitenwände (12) trägt, wobei die Oberseite (11) mit mindestens
einer Öffnung (26) versehen ist, wobei das Gehäuse einen elektrischen Anschluss (19)
umhüllt, welcher an dem Gehäuse durch ein Befestigungsmittel (16, 18, 20) befestigt
ist, und sich in dem Gehäuse ein erstes festes feuerbeständiges Brandschutzmaterial
(17) befindet, das zwischen der Innenoberfläche der Oberseite (11) und dem elektrischen
Anschluss (19) angeordnet ist, wobei das Gehäuse eine selbsttragende, im Wesentlichen
starre Konstruktion ist und das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial (17)
mit mindestens einer Öffnung (29) versehen ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Gehäuse mit einer Manschette (15) aus einem zweiten festen feuerbeständigen Brandschutzmaterial
versehen ist, welche sich im Wesentlichen vollständig um die Außenoberfläche der Seitenwand
oder der Seitenwände (12) herum erstreckt, und das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial
(17) von der Innenoberfläche der Oberseite (11) beabstandet ist, um einen Spalt (16A)
so auszubilden, dass sich das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial (17)
im Fall eines Feuers oder einer übermäßigen Erhitzung in den Spalt (16A) hinein ausdehnen
kann.
2. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Gehäuse einen im Wesentlichen kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweist.
3. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Gehäuse aus Metall oder Kunststoff besteht.
4. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Manschette (15) zu dem Rand der Seitenwand (12) benachbart ist, der von der Oberseite
(11) entfernt ist.
5. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Manschette (15) so angeordnet ist, dass sich die Manschette (15) im Fall eines
Feuers oder einer übermäßigen Erhitzung ausdehnen kann, um den Raum zwischen dem Gehäuse
(10) und der umgebenden Struktur auszufüllen.
6. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die von der Oberseite entfernte Seitenwand (12) eine sich nach außen erstreckende
Krempe (13) aufweist.
7. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
eine Dichtung bereitgestellt ist, die sich im Wesentlichen um die Oberfläche der sich
nach außen erstreckenden Krempe (13) herum erstreckt.
8. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Dichtung so angeordnet ist, dass die Dichtung beim Einbau des Gehäuses (10) in
eine Haltefläche zwischen der sich nach außen erstreckenden Krempe (13) und dieser
Haltefläche eingeklemmt wird.
9. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Oberseite (11) mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen (26, 27) versehen ist.
10. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial (17) mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen
(28, 29) versehen ist.
11. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Gehäuse ferner mit einer Scheibe (16) versehen ist, die das erste feste feuerbeständige
Brandschutzmaterial (17) trägt.
12. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial (17) von der Innenoberfläche der
Oberseite (11) durch einen Spalt (16A) von 2 bis 8 mm beabstandet ist.
13. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Spalt (16A) 2 bis 5 mm beträgt.
14. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Scheibe (16) mit mindestens einer Öffnung (28, 29) versehen ist.
15. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach Anspruch 14,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
mindestens eine Öffnung in der Scheibe (16) sich mit mindestens einer Öffnung in dem
ersten festen feuerbeständigen Brandschutzmaterial (17) überschneidet.
16. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der Ansprüche 11 bis 15,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der elektrische Anschluss (19) an der Scheibe (16) befestigt ist.
17. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der elektrische Anschluss (19) mit Hilfe einer elektrischen Verkabelung (22) an einem
Anschlussgehäuse (25) außerhalb des Gehäuses (10) befestigt ist.
18. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der elektrische Anschluss (19) von der inneren Oberfläche der Seitenwand oder Seitenwände
(12) beabstandet ist.
19. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der elektrische Anschluss (19) eine Lampenhalterung umfasst.
20. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das erste feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial (17) im Wesentlichen die gleiche
Zusammensetzung wie das zweite feste feuerbeständige Brandschutzmaterial aufweist.
21. Hitzebeständiges Gehäuse (10) nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
es zur Aufnahme in einer Aussparung einer Tragestruktur ausgelegt ist.
1. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) pour un élément de raccordement électrique (19),
lequel boîtier (10) comprend une enveloppe en matériau résistant au feu comprenant
une partie supérieure (11) qui supporte une ou plusieurs parois latérales (12), la
partie supérieure (11) est pourvue d'au moins une ouverture (26), l'enveloppe entoure
un élément de raccordement électrique (19) qui est fixée sur elle à l'aide de moyens
de fixation (16, 18, 20), dans ladite enveloppe un premier matériau solide intumescent
résistant au feu (17) est placé entre la surface intérieure de la partie supérieure
(11) et l'élément de raccordement électrique (19), l'enveloppe étant une construction
autoporteuse globalement rigide, et le premier matériau solide intumescent résistant
au feu (17) est pourvu d'au moins une ouverture (29), caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe est pourvue d'un collier (15) composé d'un second matériau solide intumescent
résistant au feu qui s'étend globalement sur tout le tour de la surface extérieure
de la ou des parois latérales (12), et le premier matériau solide intumescent résistant
au feu (17) est espacé de la surface intérieure de la partie supérieure (11) pour
former un espace (16A), de sorte qu'en cas d'incendie ou d'échauffement excessif,
ledit premier matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17) peut se dilater dans
l'espace (16A).
2. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe a une section transversale globalement circulaire.
3. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe est en métal ou en matière plastique.
4. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le collier (15) est voisin du bord de la paroi latérale (12) qui est éloigné de la
partie supérieure (11).
5. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le collier (15) est placé de telle sorte qu'en cas d'incendie ou d'échauffement excessif
il puisse se dilater pour remplir l'espace entre le boîtier (10) et la structure environnante.
6. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que la paroi latérale (12) éloignée de la partie supérieure a une lèvre (13) qui s'étend
vers l'extérieur.
7. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un joint d'étanchéité qui s'étend globalement autour de la surface de
la lèvre (13) qui s'étend vers l'extérieur.
8. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que le joint d'étanchéité est placé de manière à être pris en sandwich, quand le boîtier
(10) est installé dans une surface de retenue, entre la lèvre (13) qui s'étend vers
l'extérieur et la surface de retenue.
9. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieure (11) est pourvue de plusieurs ouvertures (26, 27).
10. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le premier matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17) est pourvu de plusieurs
ouvertures (28, 29).
11. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe est également pourvue d'une plaque (16) qui supporte le premier matériau
solide intumescent résistant au feu (17).
12. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le premier matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17) est espacé de la surface
intérieure de la partie supérieure (11) par un espace (16A) de 2 à 8 mm.
13. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que l'espace (16A) mesure de 2 à 5 mm.
14. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (16) est pourvue d'au moins une ouverture (28, 29).
15. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une ouverture de la plaque (16) coïncide avec au moins une ouverture du premier
matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17).
16. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 à
15, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de raccordement électrique (19) est fixé à la plaque (16).
17. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'élément de raccordement électrique (19) est fixé à l'aide d'un câblage électrique
(22) à une enveloppe de bloc de connexion (25) située à l'extérieur du boîtier (10).
18. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'élément de raccordement électrique (19) est espacé de la surface intérieure de
la ou des parois latérales (12).
19. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'élément de raccordement électrique (19) comprend une douille de lampe.
20. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le premier matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17) a globalement la même
composition que le second matériau solide intumescent résistant au feu (17).
21. Boîtier résistant à la chaleur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce qu'il est apte à être évidé pour former une structure de support.
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