[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting assembly. [0002] Preferably, said lighting assembly is of the type for outdoor environments.

[0003] In the course of the discussion, "outdoor environments" means both those environments that are completely exposed to the action of atmospheric agents, for example a garden or a driveway, and partially sheltered environments, for example balconies or porches in any case exposed to atmospheric agents. More generally, outdoor environments means all types of environments potentially subject to acts of vandalism. [0004] The lighting sector is characterized by huge innovation efforts from an aesthetic point of view, in the constant search for new shapes, and also from a technical and functional point of view, often to support the new aesthetic trends. [0005] In particular, one of the predominant trends is that of having lighting devices with refined shapes, but which are at the same time simple to produce and above all to assemble.

[0006] With reference to the embodiments of lighting devices for outdoor environments, it is particularly requested and appreciated that such simplicity of assembly does not make the lighting assembly easily removable by unauthorized persons, for example by criminals. [0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly which effectively meets all the aforementioned requirements.

[0008] Such an object is achieved by a lighting assembly according to claim 1. [0009] The features and the advantages of the lighting assembly according to the present invention will appear more clearly from the following description, made by way of an indicative and non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying figures, in which: [00010] - Figures la and lb show a perspective view with separate parts and assembled parts, respectively, of a lighting assembly according to the present invention, in accordance with a preferred embodiment;

[00011] - Figures 2a and 2b illustrate two perspective views with separate parts of a lighting group included in the lighting assembly of Figures la and lb, according to a preferred embodiment;

[00012] - Figures 3a and 3b show a perspective view with separate parts and a perspective view with assembled parts, respectively, of the lighting group of Figures 2a and 2b;

[00013] - Figure 4 shows a longitudinal section of the lighting assembly shown in Figure la;

[00014] - Figure 5 shows a longitudinal section of the lighting group shown in Figure 3b;

[00015] - Figure 6 is an enlargement of a detail of

Figure 4.

[00016] With reference to the accompanying figures, reference numeral 1 generally indicates a lighting assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[00017] The lighting assembly 1 is particularly suitable, that is, it is provided with physical and functional features, to be installed in outdoor environments. For example, the lighting assembly 1 is made of weather-resistant materials.

[00018] According to the present invention, the lighting assembly 1 comprises a post 2 and a lighting group 3 engaged to said post 2. [00019] According to the invention, the post 2 extends between a base end 21 and a head end 22, prevalently along an axis X-X. Preferably, the base end 21 is engageable to a base surface, for example a ground plane, with respect to which the lighting assembly 1 therefore projects. Preferably, a lighting group 3 is positioned at the head end 22.

[00020] According to a preferred embodiment, the axis

X-X extends substantially perpendicular to the base surface to which the lighting assembly 1 is anchored. [00021] According to the invention, the post 2 comprises a post housing 25 passing through defined parallel to the axis X-X by an inner surface 250. In other words, said post 2 is hollow.

[00022] For example, the post 2 is an extrusion, preferably made of a metallic material.

[00023] According to an aspect of the invention, the lighting group 3 comprises a lighting head 4, in which a light source 5 is comprised, and comprises a supporting and locking device 6. [00024] Preferably, the lighting head 4 is anchorable externally the post 2.

[00025] Preferably, the lighting head 4 is shaped in such a way as to abut against the head end 22 of the post 2. Preferably, the lighting head 4 has a step suitable for acting as a shoulder to the post 2.

[00026] The supporting and locking device 6 is housed at least partially in the post housing 25. In other words, the supporting and locking device 6 is at least partially hidden from view. [00027] According to the invention, the supporting and locking device 6 comprises a fixed body 62 engaged with the lighting head 4, and a movable body 64 movable along the axis X-X with respect to the fixed body 62.

[00028] Furthermore, the supporting and locking device 6 comprises a fixing body 66 axially arranged between the fixed body 62 and the movable body 64.

[00029] According to a preferred embodiment, the supporting and locking device 6 is housed inside the post housing 25, and the lighting head 4 is fixed outside thereof.

[00030] According to the invention, the fixing body 66 comprises at least one elastically yielding engaging element 663.

[00031] According to a preferred embodiment, the entire fixing body 66 is elastically yieldable, since it is made of a material deformable in an elastic manner. For example, the entire fixing body 66 is made of a material belonging to the family of plastics or elastomers.

[00032] According to a further embodiment, only the engaging element 663 is made of an elastically yielding material, preferably belonging to the family of plastics or elastomers, while the other portions of the fixing body 66 are solid.

[00033] According to the invention, the supporting and locking device 6 is configurable in: - a disengaging configuration, in which the movable body 64 is axially spaced from the fixed body 62; and

- an engaging configuration, in which the movable body 64 is clamped in the axial direction on the fixed body 62 by performing an axial action on the fixing body 66, and in which the fixed body 62 performs a radial action on the at least one engaging element 663, which in turn discharges said radial action on the inner surface 250 of the post 2. [00034] According to a preferred embodiment, the clamping of the movable body 64 on the fixed body 62 generates a compressive force in the axial direction on the fixing body 66.

[00035] According to a preferred embodiment, the radial action exerted by the fixed body 62 on the at least one engaging element 663 is such as to generate a force in the radial direction on the engaging element 663, which deforms radially.

[00036] Preferably, therefore, the engaging element 663 thus deformed engages the inner surface 250 of the post housing 25 in such a way as to prevent the axial movement of the lighting group 3. In other words, said lighting group 3 is anchored in the post housing 25. To allow extraction, the supporting and locking device 6 must be configured again in the disengaging configuration. [00037] According to a preferred embodiment, in the disengaging configuration, the fixing body 66 is completely disengaged from the inner surface 250. In other words, in the disengaging configuration, the fixing body 66 is spaced radially from the inner surface 250.

[00038] According to a different embodiment, in the disengaging configuration, the fixing body 66 is partially engaged with the inner surface 250, being in contact with it, but the extraction operation of the lighting group 3 from the post housing 25 is allowed since the fixing body 66 is not subject to radial thrust actions by the fixed body 64.

[00039] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises a projecting element 625 which projects radially externally from the fixed body 62.

[00040] In a preferred embodiment, the projecting element 625 is made integrally with the fixed body 62. In a different embodiment, the projecting element 625 is an element distinct from the fixed body 62 and is fixed to it. For example, the projecting element 625 is a planar element which axially defines the fixed body 62 and is fixed to the latter by means of body screws 9, for example four in number, preferably angularly equidistant. [00041] In a preferred embodiment, the projecting element 625 comprises an inclined plane 625' radially facing the inner surface 250. Preferably, said inclined plane 625' performs the radial action on the anchoring element 663.

[00042] In a preferred embodiment, the anchoring element 663 comprises a second inclined plane 633' radially facing the axis X-X.

[00043] In other words, the second inclined plane 633' and the first inclined plane 625' face each other.

[00044] Preferably, said second inclined plane 633' is shaped in such a way as to slide on the first inclined plane 625'.

[00045] According to a preferred embodiment, the axial thrust action of the movable body 64 on the fixing body 66, causes the latter to be in turn axially moved in such a way that the second inclined plane 633' slides on the first inclined plane 625' and is therefore subject to thrust in the radial direction.

[00046] According to a preferred embodiment, in the engaging configuration, moreover, the engaging element 633 partially slides beyond the projecting element 625 and assumes a "C" shape. In other words, the engaging element 633 radially and axially surrounds the projecting element 625. This aspect is shown as an example in Figure 6. [00047] According to a preferred embodiment the engaging element 663 is made integrally with the fixing body 66. According to an embodiment variant, the engaging element 663 is a component distinct from a base element of the fixing body 66. [00048] In a preferred preferred embodiment, the post 2 has a circular section and the engaging element 663 is an annular element.

[00049] According to a preferred embodiment, the fixing body 66 comprises a plurality of engaging elements 663, preferably arranged along the perimeter of the fixing body 66, preferably angularly equidistant.

[00050] In a preferred preferred embodiment, the post 2 has a cross section (orthogonal to the axis X-X) having a substantially polygonal shape. For example, the post 2 has a substantially square section, in which the vertices of the square are rounded.

[00051] Preferably, the fixing body 66 comprises four engaging elements 663 positioned at the vertices of said polygon. Preferably, each engaging element 663 is suitable for radially engaging both walls that define a vertex.

[00052] For example, the post has a square cross section and the fixing body 66 comprises four engaging elements 663 positioned at the vertices of the square respectively. [00053] According to a preferred embodiment, the fixing body 66 comprises at least one alignment opening 668 between two consecutive engaging elements 663. Preferably each alignment opening 668 is axially passing through, defined for example by alignment walls 6681. In other words, said alignment walls 6681 separate two consecutive engaging elements 663, for example each alignment wall 6681 belongs to a respective engaging element 663.

[00054] In other words, two consecutive engaging elements 663 are separated by one (or more) alignment opening 668.

[00055] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises at least one body overhang 621 axially protruding from said fixed body 62. Preferably, in the engaging configuration, each body overhang 621 engages a respective alignment opening 668, in such a way as to align the fixing body 66.

[00056] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises four body overhangs 621 and the fixing body 66 comprises four alignment openings 668.

[00057] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing body 66 comprises a plurality of axially through clamping openings 667 and the supporting and locking device 6 comprises clamping members 669. [00058] In a preferred embodiment the clamping openings 667 are positioned at the engaging elements 663, respectively .

[00059] Specifically, the axial action of the clamping members 669 is such that the movable body 64 performs the axial clamping action on the fixed body 62.

[00060] Preferably, in the engaging configuration, said clamping members 669 extend axially through the respective clamping openings 667.

[00061] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping members 669 comprise a plurality of clamping screws 6691, and respective nut screws and washers, for example four in number, preferably angularly equidistant.

[00062] According to a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises a plurality of hollow nut screw portions 6692, in which the nut screws which receive the clamping screws 6691 are respectively made. Preferably, in the engaging configuration, the nut screw portions 6692 extend axially through the clamping openings 667, preferably axially through the movable body 64. [00063] In addition, the body screws 9 are also preferably positioned in the clamping openings 667, for example positioned on a different radius with respect to the clamping members 669, for example positioned radially external with respect to the clamping members 669. [00064] In other words, in a preferred embodiment shown in the figures, in each clamping opening 667, at least a clamping screw 6691, the respective nut portion 6692 and a body screw 9 partially extend.

[00065] According to a preferred embodiment, each engaging element 663 comprises a plurality of anchoring teeth, for example four in number, in which two consecutive anchoring teeth 6635 are, for example, three in number. In other words, adjacent anchoring teeth 6635 are separated by a gap 6635'. Preferably, each gap 6635' passes through in the radial direction.

[00066] Preferably, the gap 6635' allows the elastic deformation in the radial direction of each anchoring tooth 6635 independently of the adjacent teeth.

[00067] In a preferred embodiment, the lighting head 4 comprises a head cover 42 and a side wall 41.

[00068] In a preferred embodiment, the side wall 41 is made of a material that allows light to filter, for example a transparent or translucent material.

[00069] Preferably, the head wall 41 has a shape such as to replicate the shape of the post 2.

[00070] Preferably, the side wall 41 is axially sealed between the head cover 42 and the fixed body 62, defining a head housing 400. Preferably, said head housing 400 is sealably closed. [00071] According to a preferred embodiment, the light source 5 is housed in said head housing 400 and comprises an LED board 51, for example fixed to the head cover 42, and a lens 58, for example an annular lens, preferably radially distal from the axis X-X. [00072] According to a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises an axially through connection hole 620, preferably in proximity to the lighting head 4, and comprises a connection pin 8 that operatively connects the supporting and locking device 6 to the lighting head 4 .

[00073] Preferably, said connection pin 8 axially passes through the lighting head 4, for example the head housing 400, and is screwed into the head cover 42.

[00074] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed body 62 comprises a body cavity 600. Preferably, the lighting element 5 comprises a power supply 55, preferably housed in a body housing 600. Preferably, the body housing 600 is sealably closed.

[00075] According to a preferred embodiment, the connection pin 8 comprises an axially through hole which receives the electrical connection between the power supply 55 and the LED board 51. In a preferred embodiment, the connection pin 8 is screwed into the head cover 42 and is anchored to the fixed body 62 by means of a bolt-type coupling with washer. [00076] In a preferred embodiment, the lighting head 4 comprises a head closing 43 which seals the connection hole 620. In a preferred embodiment, the head closing 43 is a planar shaped gasket which extends preferably between a first closing end 431, positioned along and around the connection pin 8, to a second closing end 432, preferably in contact with the side wall 41 of the lighting head 4.

[00077] In a preferred embodiment, the post 2 comprises an anchoring assembly 7 anchorable to the ground and housed in the base end 21, preferably entirely housed in said base end 21.

[00078] According to a preferred embodiment, said anchoring unit 7 is anchorable to and disassembled from the post 2, for example by means of screws acting perpendicularly to the axis X-X.

[00079] According to a preferred embodiment, the post 2 is configurable in an anchored configuration, in which the post 2 is mounted to said anchoring unit 7, preferably anchored to the ground, and in a free configuration, in which the post 2 is disassembled from the anchoring unit 7.

[00080] According to an embodiment, the clamping members 669 and, preferably, the body screws 9, are accessible only from the base end 21 along the post housing 25.

[00081] Preferably, the clamping members 669 and, preferably, the body screws 9, are accessible only in the free configuration of the post 2. [00082] For example, in a preferred embodiment, each body screw 9 and, preferably, each body screw 9, comprises adjustment portions suitable for being adjusted by a dedicated command tool to adjust the clamping force thereof. [00083] According to a preferred embodiment, said dedicated command tool is specially shaped to operate by accessing from the base end 21 of the post 2.

[00084] Specifically, said dedicated command tool is of sufficient length to reach the clamping screws 669 and the body screws 9 being inserted from the base end 21 into the post housing 25, preferably in the free configuration of the post 2.

[00085] In a preferred embodiment, said adjustment portions comprise a recessed hexagon, operable, for example, with a specific Allen key.

[00086] The present invention also relates to a lighting kit comprising a lighting assembly 1 with the features described above and comprising a command tool, suitable for operating the clamping members 669 extending inside the post housing 250 starting from the base end 21.

[00087] Innovatively, the lighting assembly fully fulfills the intended purpose by overcoming the typical problems of the prior art. [00088] Advantageously, in fact, the lighting assembly allows the lighting group to be fixed to the post from inside the post. Similarly, disassembly of the lighting assembly is also possible only by operating through the post. [00089] Advantageously, the lighting group is designed to avoid its disassembly which does not require an action on the clamping members.

[00090] Advantageously, the action on the clamping members is possible only following a first disassembly of the post from the anchoring unit (free configuration), and subsequently accessing from the base end of said post.

[00091] Advantageously, the connection systems between the different parts are optimized in such a way as to be contained in the post housing, thus being hidden from view and aesthetically pleasing.

[00092] Advantageously, it is possible to clamp the connection systems between the parts in a differentiated manner. [00093] Advantageously, the action of an attacker or a vandal is averted or at least made more difficult.

[00094] Advantageously, moreover, the engaging action is radially discharged on the inner surface of the post. [00095] Advantageously, by virtue of the presence of the inclined planes, the radial action exerted on the inner surface increases by axially clamping the movable body to the fixed body.

[00096] Advantageously, the positioning of the clamping openings at the engaging elements allows them to be deformed effectively, simplifying assembly.

[00097] Advantageously, the presence of gaps and anchoring teeth allow extremely effective anchoring, since each anchoring tooth is elastically deformed in a radial direction angularly spaced from the deformation direction of an adjacent tooth. Advantageously, therefore, the anchoring of the lighting group is multidirectional .

[00098] Advantageously, by virtue of the presence of the body overhangs on the fixed body, the problem of misalignment of the fixing body with respect to said fixed body is obviated. Advantageously, moreover, the body overhangs guide the elastic deformation of the engaging elements, improving the locking thereof inside the post housing. [00099] Advantageously, by virtue of the anti- condensation valve, the presence of condensate in the body housing which houses the power supply is obviated. [000100] It is clear that a person skilled in the art may make changes to the invention described above in order to meet incidental needs, all falling within the scope of protection as defined in the following claims.