SUPPLY DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE SUPPLY PRODUCT

Abstract

The present invention relates to a supply device (1) for providing at least one supply product, comprising a mounting unit (2) for mounting the supply device on a support, preferably a ceiling of a room, and an extension arm (3), wherein the extension arm (3) is arranged pivotably around a vertical pivot axis (30) relative to the mounting unit. The extension arm (3) further comprises at least one terminal (4, 4′, 4″) which is directly integrated with the extension arm (3) for a supply device.

Claims

1. A supply device (1) for providing at least one supply product, comprising a mounting unit (2) for mounting the supply product (1) on a support, preferably a ceiling of a room, and an extension arm (3), wherein the extension arm (3) is arranged pivotably around a vertical pivot axis (30) relative to the mounting unit (2), characterized in that the extension arm (3) comprises a terminal (4, 4′, 4″) for a supply device which is directly integrated with the extension arm (3).

2. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the extension arm (3) is configured basically as an integral part along the longitudinal extension thereof.

3. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of terminals (4, 4′, 4″) is integrated with the extension arm (3), and/or at least one terminal (4, 4′, 4″) is arranged on a side (34) of the extension arm (3) and/or a bottom side (35) of the extension arm (3).

4. The device (11) according to claim 1, characterized in that a terminal (4, 4′, 4″) is configured as a terminal (4) for power supply, as terminal (4′) for digital and/or analogous data, and/or as terminal (4″) for a medical gas, wherein a terminal (4″) for a medical gas is preferably configured to provide oxygen (O.sub.2), medical air, carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2), nitrous oxide (N.sub.2O), Xenon (Xe), nitric oxide (NO), Helium (He), nitrogen (N.sub.2), carbon monoxide (CO) and/or hydrogen sulfide (H.sub.2S).

5. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the extension arm (3) includes an operating grip (33) for positioning the extension arm (3).

6. The device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the operating grip (33) is configured in a way that the at least one line and/or at least one hose may be mounted on the operating grip (33), preferably may be hooked into it.

7. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the extension arm (3) is further pivotable around a horizontal pivot axis (31) relative to the mounting unit (2), at least within a predefined angular range.

8. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a position of the extension arm (3) relative to the vertical pivot axis (30) and/or to the horizontal pivot axis (31) may be fixed by friction, magnetism and/or pneumatics.

9. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that an engine unit, preferably an engine unit comprising an electric motor, is integrated with the supply device (1) for supporting a displacement of the position of the extension arm (3) relative to the vertical pivot axis (30) and/or to the horizontal pivot axis (31).

10. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the extension arm (3) is configured as extruded profile, preferably as an extruded aluminum profile.

11. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that in the extension arm a structural separation of electric components is provided, in particular a terminal (4) for power supply, and/or a terminal (4′) for digital and/or analog data, and the terminals (4″) a medical gases.

12. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a spring swivel stand for supporting a displacement of the position of the extension arm (3) relative to the vertical pivot axis (30) and/or the horizontal pivot axis (31) is integrated with the supply device.

13. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one terminal (4, 4′, 4″) is configured as replaceable and/or modular.

Description

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0029] Preferred further embodiments of the invention will be explained by the following description of the figures in detail. Here shows:

[0030] FIG. 1 schematically a perspective side view of a supply device for providing at least one supply product according to a first embodiment;

[0031] FIG. 2 schematically a perspective side view of a supply device for providing at least one supply product according to a further embodiment; and

[0032] FIG. 3 schematically the supply device of FIG. 2 in a further perspective side view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033] In the following preferred exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the figures. Here identical, similar or elements appearing identically are denoted by using the same reference signs in the different figures, and a description of said elements is partly omitted to avoid redundancies.

[0034] FIG. 1 is schematically a perspective side view of the supply device 1 for providing at least one supply product according to a first embodiment. The supply device 1 for providing at least one supply product comprises a mounting unit 2 for mounting the supply device on a support, preferably a ceiling of a room, and an extension arm 3, wherein the extension arm 3 is arranged pivotably around a vertical pivot axis 30 relative to the mounting unit 2. The extension arm 3 comprises a plurality of terminals 4, 4′, 4″ being directly integrated with the extension arm 3 for a supply product, which are provided on both sides 34 of the extension arm 3.

[0035] Here, the terminals 4 for the electrical power and the terminals 4′ for digital and/or analog data are provided on the side 34 shown here. On the side of the extension arm 3 opposite to the side 34 shown here, a plurality of terminals 4″ for a medical gas are further configured, wherein one terminal 4″ is configured for a medical gas to provide oxygen O.sub.2, medical air, carbon dioxide CO.sub.2, nitrous oxide N.sub.2O, Xenon Xe, nitric oxide NO, Helium He, nitrogen (N.sub.2), respectively. Furthermore terminals 4″ for providing carbon monoxide CO and/or hydrogen sulfide H.sub.2S may be configured.

[0036] The extension arm 3 further comprises an operating grip 33 for positioning the extension arm 3, which is formed in a way that at least one line and/or at least one hose may be mounted on the operating grip 33, preferably may be hooked into it.

[0037] In the present embodiment, the extension arm 3 is further pivotable relative to the mounting unit 2 around a horizontal pivot axis 31, at least within a predefined angular range. The angular range here extends between an orientation of the extension arm 3 perpendicular to the vertical pivot axis 30 in the direction of gravity to an angle of 45° relative to the orientation of the extension arm 3 perpendicular to the vertical pivot axis 30. Alternatively, also other angles may be predefined for the range, for example 15°, 30° or 60°.

[0038] The extension arm 3 is spaced from said mounting unit 2 by means of a column 24. The extension arm 3 preferably comprises a joint unit 32 in which a first articulated bearing is integrated for providing the pivotability of the extension arm 3 about the vertical pivot axis 30, and a second articulated bearing is integrated for providing the pivotability of the extension arm 3 about the horizontal pivot axis 31.

[0039] Furthermore, a friction arrangement is integrated with the joint unit 32 by means of which a position of the extension arm 3 may be fixed relative to the vertical pivot axis 30 by means of friction.

[0040] Alternatively or in addition, an arrangement may further be integrated with the joint unit 32, by means of which a position of the extension arm 3 relative to the horizontal pivot axis 31 and/or the vertical pivot axis 30 may be fixed by friction, magnetism and/or pneumatics.

[0041] Optionally, also an engine unit, preferably an engine unit comprising an electric motor, for supporting a displacement of the position of the extension arm 3 relative to the vertical pivot axis 30 and/or the horizontal pivot axis 31 may be integrated with the supply device 1, preferably in the joint unit 32.

[0042] In the present embodiment, in the joint unit 32, also a spring swivel stand for supporting a displacement of the position of the extension arm 3 relative to the horizontal pivot axis 31 is integrated with the supply device.

[0043] The joint unit 32 comprises an optional joint case which separates the interior of the joint unit 32 from the environment.

[0044] The extension arm 3 is configured as an extruded aluminum profile, wherein on the end thereof an end cover 36 is arranged. Therefore, the extension arm 3 is formed as a basically continuous integral part extending in the longitudinal direction, thus there are no junctions or grooves between the area of the extension arm 3, in which the terminals 4, 4′, 4″ are arranged, and the joint unit 32.

[0045] In order to enhance safety, a structural separation of electric components is provided in the extension arm 3, in particular, the terminals 4 for power supply, and/or the terminals 4′ for digital and/or analog data, and the terminals 4″ for medical gases.

[0046] FIG. 2 schematically shows a perspective side view of a supply device 1 for providing at least one supply product according to a further embodiment.

[0047] The supply device 1 basically corresponds to the one shown in FIG. 1. In addition however, it comprises the terminals 4, 4′ on the bottom side 35 thereof.

[0048] Further, the terminals 4, 4′, 4″ on the sides 34 are configured as modules in a replaceable way.

[0049] FIG. 3 schematically shows the supply device 1 of FIG. 2 in a further perspective side view. Here, it is clearly seen that the mounting unit 2 comprises a flange 22 for a supporting attachment of the supply device 1 on a ceiling of a room which is to be equipped with the supply device 1. In order to enhance the hygiene, the flange 22 may be covered by a cover plate 20 which is movable along the vertical pivot axis 30.

[0050] Where applicable, any single features which are presented in the exemplary embodiment may be combined and/or replaced with one another without leaving the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0051] 1 Supply device [0052] 2 Mounting unit [0053] 20 Cover plate [0054] 22 Flange [0055] 24 Column [0056] 3 Extension arm [0057] 30 Vertical pivot axis [0058] 31 Horizontal pivot axis [0059] 32 Joint unit [0060] 33 Operating grip [0061] 34 Side [0062] 35 Bottom side [0063] 36 End cover [0064] 4 Terminal for power supply [0065] 4′ Terminal for digital data and/or analog data [0066] 4″ Terminal for medical gas