WO2010122154A1

WO2010122154A1 - Led light for refrigerated vending furniture

Info

Publication number: WO2010122154A1
Application number: PCT/EP2010/055457
Authority: WO
Inventors: Christian Derkits; Christoph Platzer
Original assignee: Ledon Lighting Jennersdorf Gmbh
Priority date: 2009-04-23
Filing date: 2010-04-23
Publication date: 2010-10-28
Also published as: DE202009005961U1; DE112010001717A5; EP2421414A1; EP2421414B1

Abstract

The invention relates to an LED light for refrigerated vending furniture (1), in particular refrigerated shelves, comprising a plurality of LEDs (4, 9) for illuminating the vending furniture. The invention is characterized in that a least some of the LEDs of the LED light are designed as at least one linear LED unit (3), e.g. a wall floodlight, which is mounted in the top region of the refrigerated piece of vending furniture, especially below the top closing cover (7) of the refrigerated shelf unit. Furthermore, the emission characteristics of the linear LED unit (3) are limited to a specific angle, and the linear LED unit (3) has an asymmetrical light intensity distribution, the asymmetrical emission characteristics of the linear LED unit (3) being obtained using a specially designed asymmetrical lens (20).

Description

LED lighting for refrigerated display cabinets

The invention relates to the use of LED-based lighting in the field of refrigerated display cabinets, i. Refrigerated shelves, in particular multi-storey refrigerated shelves according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Supermarkets and other shops usually have a central lighting of the sales furniture. This has a negative effect on the presentation of the goods offered. In other cases, the shelves have their own lighting, but which consists of halogen lights or fluorescent lamps. These are attached to the shelf frame of the shelf or above the display and have a negative effect on the goods to be presented due to their heat radiation. In addition, they have unfavorable light efficiency.

EP 083 7439 A2 shows an electronic price tag with an LED illumination. The LED lighting is located on the front of the price tag and has the task of alerting the customer to the price tag. The price tag may also include a button in which the LED may be located. An employee can manually activate an LED by pressing the key. Alternatively, a central control unit can automatically turn on and off the LED lighting.

US 2008 0062 680 A1 shows an LED module that can be used as a direct replacement of a fluorescent tube. For this purpose, the module has all the necessary electrical components. These are in particular components for the correct control of the LEDs. For power supply, the module has conventional fluorescent tube connections. It is used a variety of LEDs, which are mounted close to each other in the tubes and have different beam angles.

WO 2006/126114 A1 shows an indirect lighting system for an object, such as a shelf. The lighting system is a linear array of LEDs. In the vicinity of the LEDs, a complex shaped reflector is arranged so as to direct or reflect light emitted from the LEDs m in a direction away from the object and towards the reflector in a homogeneous manner onto the object, so that the object can only pass through indirect lighting is illuminated. The complex reflector achieves a concentration of light rays. This light concentration is aligned so that the light reflected by the reflector emits light through a narrow slit on the shelf. Because of the LEDs directed away from the object to be illuminated and the complex reflector to be aligned, the production of the illumination system and its retrofitting in an object, such as a shelf, is very expensive.

As LEDs, red, green, and / or blue LEDs (RGB) or blue and red LEDs can be used to produce monochromatic, white, or other colored, mixed light. Further, the LED may be provided with a photoluminescent material disposed over the LED chip, such as For example, fluorescent dye or phosphor (for example, YAG, BOSE) be provided, by means of which the light emitted by the LED chip and the light converted in the photoluminescent material light are mixed together so that any desired color or white light (eg. By means of blue LED ) can be generated. It is also possible any combination of the aforementioned LEDs in the LED lighting.

It is now the object of the invention, a

To provide lighting system for refrigerated display furniture, which at least reduces the above-mentioned disadvantages.

This object is achieved according to the invention for a generic device by the characterizing features of claim 1. Particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

The invention relates to an LED lighting for the field of refrigerated display cabinets, in particular of refrigerated shelves. In this case, it has a plurality of LEDs for illuminating the sales furniture. It is further characterized in that at least a part of the LEDs of the LED lighting as at least one linear LED unit, for example as a wall washer ("Wall Washer") is formed, and the at least one linear LED unit in the upper part of the refrigerated display cabinets The linear LED unit is preferably limited in its radiation characteristic to a certain angle and can be an asymmetric Have light distribution. The asymmetric radiation characteristic of the linear LED unit can be realized by means of an asymmetrical lens designed for this purpose.

The particular angle preferably has 30 °.

The light intensity distribution is preferably asymmetric in that more light is emitted to the lower chiller shelves further away from the upper chiller shelves closer to the linear LED unit.

In addition, the invention relates to an LED lighting for refrigerated display cabinets, in particular of refrigerators, which has a plurality of LEDs (4,9) for illuminating the display cabinets. It is further characterized in that at least a part of the LEDs of the LED lighting as at least one linear LED unit, for example as a wall washer, is formed, which is mounted in a horizontal and / or vertical plane decentralized, preferably at the edge, in the display cabinet, and generates an even spatial light intensity distribution via an asymmetrical light intensity distribution. The asymmetrical radiation characteristic of the linear LED unit can be realized by means of an asymmetrical lens designed for this purpose.

The light intensity distribution is preferably asymmetrical in that light is intensified on the areas of the

Sales area in the refrigerator, which are further away from the linear LED unit compared to the Areas that are closer to the linear LED unit is broadcast.

According to the invention, the lens comprises: at least one far-range directing surface, by means of which the light with respect to the linear LED unit in a distant

Area is directed, and at least one near-field-guiding surface, by means of which the light with respect to the linear LED unit in a closer

Area is steered. In this way, an asymmetric radiation characteristic can be easily achieved.

According to the invention, different areas of the lens are assigned LEDs with different light intensity and / or color. In this way, each individual area of the display cabinet can be illuminated individually, while maintaining a homogeneous lighting.

According to the invention, the color characteristic of the linear LED unit can be adjustable, in particular as a function of the present product groups.

In a further aspect of the invention, the linear LED unit is embodied asymmetrically in terms of its emission characteristic horizontally and / or vertically with respect to its color characteristic. As a result, different groups of goods can be irradiated with light of different colors.

The LED lighting preferably has a high color rendering index in order to make the typical printings of the packages of the goods present in the cooling rack appear brilliant. Especially in combination with a color adapted to the various product groups offered in the display, it is thus possible to create a consumer-friendly lighting.

The Kuhlregal preferably serves as a heat sink for the LED lighting.

According to the invention, the sales spatula may be designed as a refrigerator. The LED unit is preferably attached to the inside of the door frame of the refrigerator.

Furthermore, the invention relates to LED modules, which consist of at least part of the LEDs of the LED lighting. The LED modules are integrated into the price tags of the sales car, with the price tags attached to the refrigerated sales implements.

Preferably, the LED modules integrated into the price tags are each assigned to one level of the cooling rack.

The high-intensity distribution of the LED modules can be asymmetric in that more light is emitted to the products located further away in the respective cooling rack in comparison to products which are located closer to the LED modules.

Furthermore, the color characteristic of the LED modules can be adjustable, in particular depending on the present product groups. Preferably, the LED modules have an asymmetrical color characteristic in their radiation characteristic horizontally and / or vertically, so that different groups of goods can be irradiated with light of different color.

The price tags may be electronic price tags, for example LCD based. The electronic price tags can be controlled centrally.

In a further aspect of the invention, at least part of the emitted light of the LED modules, for example by means of a separate LED, shines away from the display cabinet. In this way, attention can be drawn to the price tags.

The price tags can therefore be highlighted for special offers or for a specific customer behavior, for example by means of the separate LED of the LED module.

The LED lighting preferably has a central control unit and a sensor, wherein the sensor monitors the goods level of the display cabinet and reports to the central control unit when the level is empty.

Finally, the invention relates to a system comprising at least one LED illumination as described above.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it: 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an inventive LED arrangement m a Kuhlregal,

2 shows an exemplary embodiment of an asymmetric lens according to the invention,

3 shows an LED unit comprising the lens shown in FIG. 2, FIG.

4 shows a light distribution in [cd / klm] of a LED lighting with symmetrical

Radiation characteristics and LED lighting with asymmetrical

Abstrahlcharakteπstik,

5 is a detail view of a price tag with LED module,

Fig. 6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of an inventive LED arrangement in a refrigerator, and

Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of a

Systems.

The invention will be explained with reference to an exemplary embodiment of Betπebsgerates.

In Fig. 1 an exemplary embodiment of an inventive LED arrangement is shown. This is in attached to a Kuhlregal 1. The Kuhlregal has five floors, which are realized by the insertion of four trays 2. To the top, the Kuhlregal is limited by a cover 7. At this a linear LED unit 3 is attached. The latter may be a so-called wall washer ("wall washer").

The linear LED unit has a plurality of LEDs 4. These are arranged horizontally along the front of the shelf. It is also possible to place LEDs side by side, as in this exemplary embodiment, three are indicated next to one another in order to increase the intensity and / or the beam angle.

The LEDs may have different colors, preferably red, green and blue or blue and red. As a result, monochromatic light or even a very wide range of color spectra can be achieved by mixing the emitted light with suitable means, for example with a diffusing screen. Further, the LED may be provided with a photoluminescent material disposed over the LED chip, such as fluorescent dye or phosphor (eg, YAG, BOSE). By means of this phosphor layer, the light emitted by the LED chip and the light converted in the photoluminescent material can be mixed with each other so that any desired color or white light (for example by means of blue LED) can be produced. Instead of the LEDs, OLEDs or an LED / OLED combination are also conceivable. Erfmdungsgemaß is therefore conceivable every conceivable combination of LEDs in the LED lighting. The linear LED unit is in its emission characteristics: limited to a certain angle, for example 30 °. Thus, the light is completely bundled on the goods offered and achieved a high lighting efficiency.

In addition, an asymmetrical distribution of light intensity ensures uniform lighting of the goods on all floors. Namely, there is an increased light emitted to the lower lower refrigerated shelves in comparison with the upper refrigerated shelves, which are closer to the linear LED unit. This is symbolized here by the length of the arrows 6, the length representing the intensity of light.

It is conceivable that for the realization of different strength LEDs are used, or that the same LEDs are operated differently strong.

Alternatively or additionally, an asymmetrical lens 20 m beam direction can be placed in front of the LED lighting. A cross section of such a lens 20 is shown by way of example in FIG. The lens 20 is made of a clear, clear or matt, colorless or colored material. For example, the lens 20 is made of glass, but preferably of plastic, such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).

The lens 20 is placed in front of the LED unit 3 in such a way that the latter is in the lower one shown in FIG Recess is arranged and radiates in the direction of the lens 20. For clarity, three LEDs (eg RGB LEDs) are shown by dashed lines as an example. The lens 20 preferably has a far-range-directing surface 21 and a near-area-directing surface 22.

By means of the far-range directing surface 21, the light is directed into a further away from the LED unit 3 away, so more distant area. 2, the far-range directing surface 21 is preferably located in a left or right (in relation to a cross section of the lens 20 transversely to its longitudinal extent, see, for example, Fig. 3) upper portion. It is preferably designed according to the desired emission direction and light intensity, preferably angled accordingly.

By means of the near-area-directing surface 22, the light is directed into a nearer area. The near-surface-directing surface 22 is preferably located in a right or left upper region (as viewed in Fig. 2 transverse to its longitudinal extent, see, e.g., Fig. 3) and is preferably adjacent to the far-range-directing one Surface arranged 21 and is particularly preferably in this over. The near-area-directing surface 22 is preferably designed according to the desired emission direction and light intensity, preferably it has a corresponding convex shape. The light emitted by the LEDs thus falls on the lens 20, more precisely on the far-range directing surface 21 and on the near-field-directing surface 22. Due to the special, asymmetrical configuration of the lens 20, the light is directed to the particular display cabinet or cabinet according to the shape of the lens 20 The goods offered therein are steered. Thus, a high lighting efficiency is achieved. Due to the asymmetrical light intensity distribution, a uniform illumination of the goods in all floors and compartments 2 is also achieved. The lens 20 according to the exemplary embodiment in each case has a far-range-directing surface 21 and a near-area-directing surface 22. These can be designed such that they achieve a high illumination efficiency with uniform illumination in different areas. However, it is also conceivable that the lens 20 has a plurality of far-range-directing surfaces and / or a plurality of near-area-directing surfaces for achieving homogeneous illumination of goods distributed over all floors and also in all areas of the compartments 2.

With regard to the asymmetrical lens 20, it is conceivable that the far-range-directing surface 21 is designed such that it concentrates the light and aligns it in such a way that more distant regions have the same light intensity distribution as the nearer

Areas to which the light is directed by means of the near-area-directing surface 22.

Alternatively or additionally, the individual surfaces, ie the far-range-directing surface 21 and / or the near-field-guiding surface 22 may each be assigned different LEDs. In this way, for example, an asymmetrical emission characteristic can be achieved by assigning the far-range-directing surface 21 stronger LEDs (ie LEDs with high light intensity) than the near-range-guiding surface 22 (ie LEDs with weaker light intensity). In this way, there is consequently a homogeneous illumination of the goods or compartments 2.

Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable to assign differently colored LEDs to the individual surfaces, that is to say to the far-range-directing surface 21 and / or the near-area-directing surface 22. Thus, individual and desired areas corresponding areas in the subjects 2 and or floors with different color characteristics can be illuminated, while at the same time a homogeneous lighting of all areas of the display cabinet remains guaranteed. By using, for example, RGB LEDs, the color can also be changed individually at any time.

FIG. 3 shows the lens 20 shown in FIG. 2 installed in a linear LED unit 3 according to the invention. The LED unit 3 is preferably arranged in a profile or base profile 18. In operation, the base profile 18 is preferably thermally connected, for example via a separate cooling plate or on the sales furniture itself to ensure a corresponding heat dissipation. The asymmetrical lens 20 is placed on the base profile 18 and in the emission direction in front of the linearly arranged LEDs. In this case, the lens 20 is preferably with the Base profile 18 securely connected by screwing, clamping, a latching mechanism or the like.

Referring to FIG. 3, the lens 20 extends over the entire base profile width and length. However, the lens 20 may only partially cover the base profile 18 or the LED unit 3 as long as it is at least partially arranged in the emission direction in front of the linearly arranged LEDs. It is also conceivable that the lens 20 is partially asymmetrical and partially symmetrical in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the asymmetrical lens profile in the longitudinal direction, ie over the length of the base profile 18 and the LED unit 3 according to the desired radiation characteristic change.

According to the above description of FIG. 2 for using different LEDs with respect to the lens 20, different LEDs can also be used over the entire length of the LED unit 3. For example, differently strong (with different light intensity) or differently colored LEDs can be used according to the lens shape to individually achieve homogeneous illumination with freely selectable color characteristics. Thus, for example, goods in an upper compartment on the left side can be illuminated differently than other goods on the corresponding left side, and also differently than goods in other areas of the sales cabinet, but homogeneous illumination can be maintained. By using, for example, RGB LEDs, the color can also be changed individually at any time. However, the invention is not limited to a particular combination limited by LEDs to corresponding lens areas both in the longitudinal and in the transverse direction of the LED unit 3.

The LED unit 3 with lens 20 and base profile 18 is preferably arranged and fastened at its end faces between two end caps 19. Particularly preferably, the LED unit 3 between the end caps 19 is pivotable about its longitudinal axis or rotatably arranged. In this case, it can be designed so that by rotating through 180 °, the asymmetric radiation characteristic of the LED unit 3 is mirror-inverted. As a result, an LED unit 3 can be used by simply turning both left and right as well as up and down in the display cabinet. It is also conceivable that the base profile 18 is rigidly connected to the end caps 19, and the lens 20 is arranged on the base profile 18 in a pivotable manner. In this way, the LED unit 3 can be aligned by pivoting the unit even after their attachment according to the location.

The end caps 19 in turn preferably have a mounting flange 19a, with which the LED unit 3 can be attached. The flange 19a can be snapped into a latching device or holes or holes 19b, preferably elongated holes, in the flange 19a by means of fastening means, such as screws, are attached. The connection cable for the LED unit 3 can be led away from the front or to the rear, preferably via an end cap 19.

4 shows by way of example a polar diagram for the luminous intensity distribution [cd / klm] of an LED unit with Symmetrical radiation characteristic S and with asymmetric radiation characteristic A. The diagram shows that the LED unit with symmetrical radiation characteristic or lens uniform distribution of light intensity (eg. Approximately 500 cd / klm m Fig. 4) via a through the LED Arrangement conditional beam angle, for example, has 90 °. In the case of the asymmetrical lens 20 or emission characteristic, it can be seen that the radiated light is focused by its design in an emission angle of approximately 20 to 40 °, preferably 30 °. Furthermore, the intensity of light is distributed in such a way that it is higher in the desired ranges (for example approx. 600 cd / klm in a right-hand region of the light distribution in FIG. 4) than in other regions (eg approx. 400 cd / klm m in a left-hand side) Range of light distribution m Fig. 4). Between these areas, the distribution of light intensity according to the place of use can be determined individually by the shape of the lens 20; For example, FIG. 4 shows an approximately linear course.

At the front sides of the shelf 2 are the price tags 5 of the goods offered. These are realized as electronic LCD displays.

5 shows a detailed view of a price tag 5. The price tag 5 in this case has an LCD display 8. However, the ad can be any other electronic ad.

On the back of the price tag is an LED module 11. On this, three LEDs 4 are indicated, the have a different emission direction. Of course, the LED module may also include more or fewer LEDs. Again, the LEDs are aligned so that products are illuminated more brightly in the distance than those in the vicinity. This is symbolized by the length of the arrows 6. As a result, a uniform brightness of the entire display of the shelf is achieved.

At least one additional LED 9 is mounted on the same side as the LCD display. This has the function to increase the attention of the customer to the ad. For example, special prices can be highlighted. It is also conceivable that the business implementing the invention carries out a customer identification and registers the buying behavior of the identified customers. In this way, products that potentially correspond to the buying behavior of a customer in business can be highlighted. Of course, other ways of highlighting are conceivable. For example, the display may have a conspicuous signaling in this case.

In addition, the LED lighting can have one or more light sensors 10. This can be designed to detect the ambient light and to compensate for the illumination caused by the LED lighting. In addition, it is possible that he recorded the goods level of the sales cabinet. In this way, the responsible employees of the store can be informed that, for example, a certain product is no longer available in the store, or that a particular shelf is empty.

In general, the color characteristic of the LED lighting is adjustable, in particular depending on the present product groups. For this purpose, as already mentioned, it has differently colored LEDs. In addition, the color characteristic can be varied locally. This ensures that different groups of goods can be irradiated with light of different colors.

In this case, a particularly high color rendering index is achieved in order to make the typical printings of the packaging of the goods present in the cooling rack appear brilliant. Also in the case of unpackaged products or those in transparent packaging, e.g. Vegetables or meat, a special attractiveness of the products is achieved by ensuring a high color rendering index. In addition, the color temperature can be adapted to the respective product. For example, with meat, special support of redness can be achieved by setting the color temperature to a lower level. This can be achieved by operating the red LEDs more strongly.

A further advantage according to the invention results from the fact that the LEDs are automatically cooled by being attached to the cooling rack by the cold emitted by the latter. As a result, they have optimum luminous efficiency. Furthermore, the surface of the refrigerated shelf on which the LED lighting is mounted, serve as a heat sink. This can additionally still by be required that the LED lighting is mounted on a cooling plate. This can either be an integral part of the cooling rack. However, it can also be a separate panel between LED lighting and cooling rack.

The LED lighting has electronics for driving and controlling the LEDs so that they can be operated correctly. In particular, a control electronics is designed so that the LED lighting on conventional power supply, such as. 12V DC or AC mains voltage, can be connected. It is also conceivable that the linear LED lighting unit may provide connections for conventional lamp sockets, such as e.g. of fluorescent tubes. The electronics are preferably integrated in the LED lighting, but can also be housed separately in the cooling rack or otherwise.

To control a locally varying luminous intensity and color characteristic, a plurality of supply conductors can be used, wherein the LEDs can be operated to different degrees, for example by means of pulse width modulation and / or by means of the drive current.

In Fig. 6a and 6b, a further exemplary embodiment of an inventive LED arrangement is shown in a refrigerator. Fig. 6a shows the refrigerator from the front, while Fig. 6b shows a top view. The refrigerator has three doors 16. These are mounted on the door frame 17. On the door frame LED lights are mounted on the inside. These can be designed as linear LED units 3. The linear LED units are vertically aligned. Alternatively, one or more LED modules can be mounted on the inside of the door frame.

The linear LED units 3 at the corners left and right of the refrigerator have an asymmetrical radiation characteristic, as shown for example in the polar diagram in Fig. 4. This can compensate for the problem that they are mounted decentrally in the horizontal plane in the refrigerator, i. that they illuminate the room from a decentralized position. Due to the asymmetrical radiation characteristic of the sales area, that is, here the individual shelves, in the areas of more distant from the linear LED units 3 areas illuminated more than the closer. As a result, despite the decentralized position of the linear LED units 3, a uniform illumination of the refrigerated shelves can be achieved. Their emission angle is preferably 30 °.

In contrast, the LED illuminations 15 between the three doors 16 have a symmetrical emission characteristic, as shown, for example, in the polar diagram in FIG. 4. Their emission angle is significantly greater, preferably at least 90 °. Again, an asymmetric lens, such as the lens in Fig. 2, may again be placed in front of the LED illumination in the emission direction to achieve an asymmetrical emission characteristic. When using a linear LED unit, the lens preferably has an elongate shape corresponding to the LED unit.

As described with reference to FIG. 3, it is also conceivable that the lens is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. In this case, it can be designed so that by rotating through 180 °, the asymmetrical radiation characteristic of the LED unit 3 is mirrored. As a result, an LED unit 3 can be used by simply turning its lens both left and right in the refrigerator.

FIG. 7 schematically shows a possible system 12 for illuminating, informing and monitoring sales booths. For this purpose, the system has a central control unit 13. This is responsible for the display on the LCD displays 8, for the illumination by means of the LED illumination en 11 and for the detection of the goods level by means of the sensors 10. In this case, a plurality of LEDs 11 or LED arrays, a plurality of LCD displays 8 and a plurality of light sensors 10 are connected via a bus 14 to the central control unit 13.

The central control unit may be, for example, a computer located in the business office.

By means of the system so the lighting in all the sales furniture of the business, for example a plurality of refrigerated shelves, centrally controlled in accordance with the invention. In addition, the

Centrally monitor the level of goods. In addition, a can

Price or further information on a product can be changed from a central location.

It should be noted that the invention is by no means limited to refrigerated shelves alone. The invention may as well be used in other refrigerated or uncooled display cabinets, such as freezers or uncooled shelves.

List of reference numbers:

1 refrigerated display cabinet (refrigerator resp

refrigerated section)

2 refrigerated shelf compartment (compartment)

3 linear LED unit

4 LEDs

5 price tag

6 light emission direction

7 End cover of the refrigerated shelf

8 display

9 LED

10 sensor

11 LED module

12 system

13 central control unit

14 bus

15 LED lighting with symmetrical

radiation

16 refrigerator door

17 door frame

18 (basic) profile

19 end cap

19a (mounting) flange

19b (mounting) hole or hole

20 asymmetric lens

21 far-range directing surface

22 near-steering surface

A asymmetric radiation area

S symmetrical radiation range

Claims

Claims :

1. LED lighting for refrigerated display cabinets (1), in particular of refrigerated shelves, comprising a multiplicity of LEDs (4, 9) for illuminating the display cabinets, characterized in that at least a part of the LEDs of the LED lighting is at least one linear LED Unit (3), for example, as a wall washer, is formed and the at least one linear LED unit (3) in the upper part of the refrigerated display cabinet, in particular below the upper end cover (7) of the cooling rack, mounted, wherein the linear LED unit ( 3) is limited in its emission characteristic to a certain angle and thereby has an asymmetric light intensity distribution, and wherein the asymmetrical radiation characteristic of the linear LED unit (3) via a designed for asymmetric lens (20) is realized.

2. LED lighting according to claim 1, characterized in that the certain angle has 30 °.

3. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light intensity distribution is so far asymmetric that amplifies light on the lower cooling shelves located further away in comparison to the upper refrigerated shelves, which are closer to the linear LED unit (3) is emitted.

4. LED lighting for refrigerated sales car (1), in particular of Kuhlschranken, comprising a plurality of LEDs (4,9) for

Illumination of the sales grinder, characterized in that at least a part of the LEDs of the LED lighting as at least one linear LED unit (3), for example, as a wall washer, formed in the horizontal and / or vertical plane decentralized, preferably at the edge, in Sales saber is attached, and generates an even spatial light intensity distribution over an asymmetric light distribution, wherein the asymmetric radiation characteristic of the linear LED unit (3) is realized via a designed for asymmetric lens (20).

5. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sales car is designed as a refrigerator, and the LED unit (3) on the inside of the

Door frame (17) of the refrigerator is attached.

6. LED lighting according to claim 4, characterized in that the light intensity distribution is asymmetrical in that amplified light on the areas of the sales area in the Kuhlmobel, which are located further away from the linear LED unit in comparison to the areas closer to the linear LED unit.

7. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lens (20) comprises:

- At least one far-range directing surface

(21), by means of which the light with respect to the linear LED unit (3) is directed to a more distant area, and

- At least one nahbereichlenkende surface

(22), by means of which the light is directed with respect to the linear LED unit (3) in a nearer area.

8. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that different areas of the lens (20) LEDs are associated with different light intensity and / or color.

9. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the color characteristic of the LED lighting is adjustable, in particular depending on the present product groups.

10. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the LED illumination horizontally and / or vertically has an asymmetric color characteristic in their emission characteristic, so that different groups of goods with light of different colors can be irradiated.

11. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that. The LED lighting has a high color rendering index to make the typical imprints of the packaging of goods present in the refrigerated goods appear brilliant.

12. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface of the Kuhlmobels serves as a heat dissipation of the LEDs (4,9) of the LED lighting.

13. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least part of the LEDs (4,9) of the LED lighting is designed as LED modules (11), and the LED modules in the price tags (5) the sales grinder are integrated, with the price tags (5) are attached to the refrigerated sales specimens.

14. LED lighting according to claim 13, characterized in that in the price tags (5) integrated LED modules (11) are each associated with a level (2) of the Kuhlregals (1).

15. LED lighting according to claim 13 and 14, characterized in that the light intensity distribution of the LED modules (11) is asymmetrical in that amplified light the products located further away in the respective refrigerated shelf compared to products that are closer to the LED modules emitted.

16. LED lighting according to claim 13 to 15, characterized in that it is the price tags to electronic price tags (8), for example on LCD basis, and that they are centrally controlled.

17. LED lighting according to claim 13 to 16, characterized in that at least part of the emitted light of the LED modules (11), for example by means of a separate

LED (9), away from the sales furniture (1) and so can draw attention to the price tags.

18. LED lighting according to claim 13 to 17, characterized in that the price tags (5) are highlighted in special offers or on a specific customer behavior out, for example by means of the separate LED of the LED module.

19. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the LED illumination has a central control unit (13) and a sensor system (10), wherein the sensor system monitors the goods level of the display cabinet and notifies the central control unit (13), when the level is empty.

20. LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the LED unit (3) red, green and blue (RGB) LEDs or blue and red LEDs to produce monochromatic, white or mixed colored light, or the LEDs with photoluminescent material, such as phosphor, are provided to produce white or colored light, or a combination of the aforementioned LEDs.

21. Refrigerated display cabinet, comprising a LED lighting according to one of the preceding claims.