ES3055967T3 - Floor plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a cladding panel (1), an installation rail (50) for said panel, and a routing system (70) comprising a cladding panel (1) and an installation rail (50). To facilitate the installation of the routing system (70) and to provide flexible guidance, the cladding panel (1) features translucent sections (9-14) that can be selectively backlit with an illuminant (20) so that the guidance is visible on the surface of the cladding panel (1).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Floor plate

[0003] The invention relates to a floor plate with a base body having an upper side and a lower side opposite the upper side.

[0004] In addition, the disclosure relates to an installation rail for installing floor plates for a surface, e.g., a walkway, wherein the installation rail is configured substantially in the form of a channel and with an accommodating opening for at least one floor plate.

[0005] Furthermore, the invention relates to a laying system with at least one floor plate and optionally at least one installation rail.

[0006] Cover plates, installation rails for cover plates, and laying systems with cover plates and installation rails are generally known, for example, from documents DE 20102832 U1, RO 129304 A0, US 2013/279160 A1, DE 19627856 A1, DE 29913554 U1, and EP 0849525 A2. Cover plates are often used as floor plates for walkways to provide a surface walkable on foot and/or vehicular traffic. In particular, the upper side of the floor plate may provide the surface. A walkway may be, for example, a sidewalk, a street, a parking lot, but also a platform, a surface in or near an airport terminal, or in an exhibition hall. Alternatively, cover plates are used to prepare wall or ceiling surfaces. The surface can be located on the exterior or interior of a building. Installation rails facilitate the positioning of the paving boards during road construction and provide space beneath the board for installing pipes, for example. In paving systems, the paving boards and installation rails are designed to fit each other and the road being constructed. If the paving board is mounted on a base to prepare the road surface, it is called a floor board. If it is mounted on a wall to prepare the wall surface, it is also called a wall board. If it is mounted on a ceiling to prepare the ceiling surface, it is also called a ceiling board.

[0007] For informational or guidance purposes, informational content or guidance signs, such as text, pictograms, or arrows, are applied to surfaces. However, the information and guidance signs cannot be easily changed, so the signs cannot be changed flexibly.

[0008] Therefore, the invention is based on the objective of providing a surface that is easy to prepare or produce by means of floor plates, where the information or orientation indications can be changed flexibly.

[0009] For the floor plate mentioned at the beginning, the objective is achieved by means of the lower side, which has a housing cavity open in the opposite direction to the upper side to accommodate, at least in sections, a luminescent medium. The base body has at least one translucent section and at least one opaque section. The at least one light-transparent section extends from the upper side to the housing cavity. The base body has a side side connecting the upper side to the lower side, on which a mounting element is provided for mounting the floor plate to an installation rail. The housing cavity may also be referred to as a housing recess or housing depression. The mounting element is configured as a groove extending parallel to the upper side.

[0010] The shape of the base body with at least one translucent section and at least one opaque section, as well as the configuration of the side with the mounting element, can in each case be advantageous independently of each other.

[0011] The installation rail may have a side wall that borders the housing opening, wherein the side wall is provided with an additional mounting element. The additional mounting element protrudes from the side wall.

[0012] For the laying system mentioned at the beginning, the objective according to the invention is achieved by means of at least one floor plate, which is the floor plate according to the invention, and at least one installation rail, which is the installation rail according to the invention.

[0013] Using the mounting element and the complementary mounting element, the floor plate can be easily mounted on the installation rail, where the complementary mounting element can predefine an installed position of the floor plate. A luminescent medium that backlights the translucent section can, for example, be switched on and off or have its fluorescent color changed to easily and quickly change the information or orientation indications.

[0014] The invention can be further improved by other additional configurations, each advantageous in itself and, unless otherwise indicated, easily combinable. These possible additional configurations and their advantages are described below.

[0015] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has one side edge and an additional side edge that points away from one side edge, and an additional mounting element. An advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate can be secured against unauthorized removal from its installed position, where it is easy to install, due to the additional mounting element.

[0016] According to one possible configuration, the additional mounting element is positioned at a distance from a mounting element. One advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate can be better secured against unauthorized removal from its installed position, where it is easy to install, due to the distance between the mounting elements.

[0017] According to one possible configuration, the additional mounting element is arranged between the side sides that point away from each other.

[0018] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional mounting element is arranged in a centered manner between the two side sides.

[0019] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional mounting element is arranged closer to a side side than to the additional side side.

[0020] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional mounting element is arranged closer to the additional side side than to the side side.

[0021] One advantage of this configuration may be that the floor plate, due to the different possible positions of the additional mounting element, is better suited to the architectural circumstances and is secured against unauthorized removal from the installed position, where the floor plate is easy to install.

[0022] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional mounting element is arranged on the additional side. One advantage of this configuration is that by arranging the mounting element on the additional side, the distance between the mounting elements can be maximized to ensure the floor plate is particularly secure against unauthorized removal from its installed position.

[0023] According to a possible additional configuration, the top side, the bottom side and the side side extend along a longitudinal direction of the floor plate.

[0024] According to a possible additional configuration, the mounting element and the additional mounting element are arranged along the longitudinal direction in the same position. One advantage of this configuration is that the arrangement of the mounting elements allows the floor plate to be secured particularly securely against unauthorized removal from its installed position. Furthermore, the arrangement of the mounting elements prevents the floor plate from becoming locked in place.

[0025] According to one possible configuration, at least the mounting element and, where provided, optionally the additional mounting element, extends along the entire length of the floor plate, particularly along its respective side. An advantage of this configuration is that the mounting elements can be used to secure the floor plate particularly safely against unauthorized removal from its installed position. Furthermore, the arrangement of the mounting elements can prevent the floor plate from becoming locked in place.

[0026] According to a possible additional configuration, the mounting elements are arranged symmetrically on the opposite sides. One advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate can be laid particularly easily and, for example, in two opposite orientations.

[0027] According to one possible configuration, the additional mounting element has an opening extending from the top to the bottom, running parallel to a side edge and optionally perpendicular to the top and/or bottom edge. Perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and running from the bottom to the top edge, there may be a direction equal to the height of the floor plate. The height direction may be oriented perpendicular to the top edge. The opening may extend along the height direction. An advantage of this configuration is that a retaining means, in particular a mechanical retaining means such as a force- or form-locking retainer, may be inserted into the opening. This retaining means interacts with a supplementary mounting element to secure the floor plate. The retaining means may be, according to possible configurations, for example, a pin with a bayonet fitting, a rivet, or a screw. The additional mounting element may have the retaining means and/or the opening. According to one possible configuration, the opening leads into the housing cavity or a separately formed cavity on the underside. An advantage of this configuration is that an additional retaining element can be arranged in the housing cavity or the separate cavity of the laid floor slab, so that the additional retaining element does not hinder the laying of the floor slab.

[0028] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has at least one channel-shaped cable groove that opens away from the top side and runs parallel to one, and in particular to, the side edges and/or the longitudinal direction of the floor plate. An advantage of this configuration is that a cable can be arranged in the cable groove of the laid floor plate so that the cable does not impede the laying of the floor plate.

[0029] If the floor plate and cable together form part of the cable routing system according to a possible configuration, the cable groove can be sized so that the cable substantially fills it. An advantage of this configuration is that it avoids unnecessary empty spaces, which can increase the load-bearing capacity of the floor plate.

[0030] According to one possible configuration, the cable slot is provided by the housing cavity. One advantage of this configuration may be that the floor plate is easier to manufacture.

[0031] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has several channel-shaped cable slots. If the cable routing system according to this possible configuration includes this floor plate and several cables of different thicknesses, each cable slot can be sized so that only one of the cables substantially fills its respective slot. An advantage of this configuration is that the cables can only be inserted into the slot intended for the respective cable, thus facilitating proper cable routing.

[0032] According to one possible configuration of the housing cavity, the housing cavity may widen as it extends away from the top side. For example, the housing cavity may have an internal width or span that runs parallel to the top side and/or perpendicular to the side side and/or along the direction of the floor plate width. The internal width or span may be increased, in particular, in a cone-shaped section of the housing cavity.

[0033] According to one possible configuration, the cone-shaped section of the housing cavity has an end directed towards the upper side, which is positioned at a distance from the upper side. At this end, the internal width may have a minimum.

[0034] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has a through-opening that connects to the housing cavity and in particular to its conical section or its end facing the upper side. The inside width of the through-opening may be smaller than the smallest inside width of the conical section. Alternatively, the smallest inside width of the through-opening may correspond to the inside width of the end of the conical section.

[0035] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has a mounting opening that begins at the top of the floor plate and extends towards the bottom. The mounting opening can optionally translucently connect the housing cavity to the top side via the through-hole.

[0036] An inside width or span of the mounting opening may be greater than the smallest inside width or span of the housing cavity or through opening.

[0037] According to one possible configuration, the mounting opening has, at its end opposite the upper side where the through-hole or housing cavity can be connected, at least one support for a translucent closing element. In the laid state of the floor plate, the translucent closing element can be positioned in the mounting opening on the support.

[0038] The housing cavity and mounting opening, as well as the optional through opening, can together provide an opening that extends along the height direction through the floor plate.

[0039] The floor plate may be substantially configured as a cylinder with a base surface defined by a cross-section running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the cylinder and may feature at least the cable groove, as well as optionally the housing cavity, through-hole, and/or mounting opening. The floor plate may therefore be configured as a continuous casting. Alternatively, the floor plate may be cast using a mold.

[0040] Alternatively, at least the mounting opening may be limited in and/or opposite to the longitudinal direction, wherein at least the mounting opening may be formed by the mold or subsequently introduced.

[0041] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has an additional supplementary mounting element, wherein the additional supplementary mounting element, at least in its mounted state, is arranged at a distance from a supplementary mounting element. An advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate can be secured by the additional supplementary mounting element against unauthorized removal from its installed position, where the floor plate is easy to install.

[0042] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has a side wall and an additional side wall, between which the housing opening is arranged. An advantage of this configuration with two side walls flanking the housing opening is that the housing opening is better protected from the environment so that the floor plate can be fitted more easily into the housing opening.

[0043] According to one possible configuration, the additional complementary mounting element is arranged between the side walls.

[0044] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional supplementary mounting element is arranged centrally between the side walls.

[0045] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional supplementary mounting element is arranged closer to a side wall than on the additional side wall.

[0046] According to a possible additional configuration, the additional supplementary mounting element is arranged closer to the additional side wall than to the side wall.

[0047] One advantage of this configuration is that, due to the various possible positions of the additional mounting element, the floor plate can be better adapted to the architectural circumstances and secured against unauthorized removal from its installed position, where the floor plate is easy to install. In one possible configuration, the additional side wall is positioned opposite the side wall that has the additional mounting element. An advantage of this configuration is that, by positioning the additional mounting element on the additional side wall, the distance between the mounting elements can be maximized to ensure the floor plate is particularly secure against unauthorized removal from its installed position.

[0048] According to one possible configuration, the additional supplementary mounting element protrudes from the bottom of the installation rail towards the housing opening. An advantage of this configuration is that the bottom can be configured flat without impairing the mounting capability of the floor plate on the supplementary mounting element.

[0049] According to one possible configuration, the additional supplementary mounting element is shaped, at least in sections, like a mounting wedge, which can be inserted between the additional side wall and one side of the floor plate fitted into the installation rail. Therefore, the supplementary mounting element may feature the mounting wedge. An advantage of this configuration is that the additional mounting element can be easily inserted without tools.

[0050] According to one possible configuration, the additional side wall is shorter in the vertical direction perpendicular to the bottom of the installation rail than a standard side wall. An advantage of this configuration is that the mounting wedge, when inserted, does not protrude from a standard side wall and/or the floor plate fitted into the installation rail in the vertical direction.

[0051] According to one possible configuration, the mounting wedge has two side surfaces forming an angle of less than 90° with each other, where one of the side surfaces features the cantilevered or recessed portion of the complementary mounting element. The angle may be an acute angle and, for example, less than 45°, 35°, 25°, 15°, or 5°. The cantilevered or recessed portion may be positioned closer to a thicker end than to a thinner end of the mounting wedge. In the inserted state of the mounting wedge, the cantilevered or recessed portion may face the housing opening. An advantage of this configuration is that the mounting wedge can be easily inserted and the floor plate can be easily secured in its fitted position.

[0052] The cantilevered or recessed part may be arranged on the side adjacent to a right triangle that it describes in the mounting wedge.

[0053] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has a spacer that projects away from the installation rail on an outer side of a side wall and/or the additional side wall. An advantage of this configuration is that at least one free end of a side wall and/or the additional side wall, in an installed state of the installation rail, can move away from the housing opening. If a mounting element and/or the additional mounting element is positioned closer to the free end than at the fixed end opposite the free end of the respective side wall, the mounting element can easily move together with the free end away from the housing opening. If a mounting element and a supplementary mounting element, or an additional mounting element and an additional supplementary mounting element, are engaged with each other in a state where the floor plate is securely mounted on the installation rail, such that the floor plate is form-fitted to the installation rail and therefore held in place, then this form-fitting assembly can be opened by moving the respective mounting element. The spacer can be positioned, in an installed state of the installation rail, against another element, for example, another installation rail, a standard floor plate, a fixed background, or a fixed wall.

[0054] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has a longitudinal direction extending along at least one side wall. Between one side wall and the additional side wall runs a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the installation rail. A height direction of the installation rail runs perpendicular to both the longitudinal and width directions and, for example, from the bottom towards the housing opening.

[0055] According to one possible configuration, the spacer has a substantially L-shaped cut transverse to the longitudinal direction of the installation rail so that the spacer together with the respective side wall forms a U-shaped joint and opens against an insertion direction, in which the floor plate can be inserted into the installation rail.

[0056] The outer side opposite the mounting rail, which may run parallel to the side wall, may have a distance from the outer side of the side wall. If the supplementary mounting element is configured as a projection, the supplementary mounting element has a height perpendicular to the longitudinal direction extending from an inner side of the respective side wall to the free end of the supplementary mounting element. In one configuration, the height is less than or equal to the distance. In another configuration, the mounting rail has a housing for securely holding a luminescent medium. Together with the back, the housing may have a U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and open away from the back. An advantage of this configuration is that the luminescent medium can be easily and correctly mounted on the mounting rail.

[0057] According to one possible configuration, the housing device has two opposite side fins, with a positioning protrusion located on at least the inner side of one of the side fins, facing the other side fin. An advantage of this configuration is that it avoids full-surface contact between the inner side and the luminescent medium. While deformations or soiling may be present on the outer side of the luminescent medium, they do not, or at least only minimally, impair its positioning.

[0058] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail features a positioning unit to accommodate and possibly securely hold a cable. Along with the bottom, the positioning unit may have a U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and open away from the bottom. An advantage of this configuration is that the cable can be easily and correctly laid in the positioned installation rail.

[0059] According to one possible configuration, the positioning unit is arranged separately from a side wall and/or the additional side wall. Alternatively, the positioning unit may be formed on one side by a side wall or by the additional side wall.

[0060] If the installation rail, along with a cable according to a possible configuration, forms part of the cable routing system, the positioning unit can be sized so that the cable substantially fills the positioning unit. An advantage of this configuration is that unnecessary empty spaces are avoided. According to a possible configuration, the installation rail has several positioning units. If the cable routing system according to a possible configuration includes this installation rail and several cables of different thicknesses, each of the positioning units can be sized so that only one of the cables substantially fills the respective positioning unit. An advantage of this configuration is that the cables can only be fitted into the positioning unit intended for the respective cable, thus facilitating proper cable routing.

[0061] The installation rail can be configured as a cylinder with a base surface defined by a cross-section running perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the installation rail and can include the bottom, a side wall with the complementary mounting element, and optionally other elements, devices, and units. Therefore, the installation rail can be configured as a continuous casting body.

[0062] Possible configurations of an additional floor plate according to the invention and an additional installation rail according to the invention are described below. The features of this additional floor plate according to the invention and this additional installation rail according to the invention may be combined with the features of the floor plate according to the invention described above and the installation rail according to the invention described above, unless explicitly excluded.

[0063] The above-described laying system may additionally feature the floor plates and installation rails described above and/or below. The procedure for providing indications on a surface may utilize the floor plates and installation rails described thus far and/or below.

[0064] According to one possible configuration, the mounting element is configured at least partially as a projection or recess extending parallel to the top and/or bottom side. An advantage of this configuration is that the mounting element can be easily pushed into or onto the complementary mounting element to position the floor plate and/or mount it on the installation rail.

[0065] According to one possible configuration, the mounting element extends completely over the side along a direction the width of the base body, running parallel to the top and/or bottom side. One advantage of this configuration may be that the floor plate can be mounted more easily.

[0066] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has a housing envelope that forms the housing cavity and is embedded at least partially into the base body. An advantage of this configuration is that the housing cavity can be easily prefabricated using the housing envelope.

[0067] Alternatively, depending on a possible configuration, the housing shell may be omitted. If the housing shell is omitted, the housing cavity may be shaped differently and, for example, milled into a prefabricated base body. If the base body is produced by casting, the housing cavity may be shaped during casting and, for example, using a casting tool.

[0068] According to one possible configuration, the base plate has a mounting sleeve inserted into the housing cavity. The mounting sleeve may be press-fitted into the housing cavity and held in place by force. Alternatively, the mounting sleeve may also be held in place in another way, for example, by sealing, gluing, or threading. The side of the mounting sleeve facing the housing cavity may be shaped to complement the housing cavity. An advantage of these configurations is that the mounting sleeve can be easily inserted into the housing cavity, and a predefined mounting space can be provided for the luminescent medium.

[0069] According to one possible configuration, the mounting enclosure has at least one fastening element for securing the luminescent medium and/or at least one other part. The other part may be an electrical or electronic component and, for example, a printed circuit board equipped with electrical and/or electronic components. The luminescent medium may have an additional electrical or electronic component or an electronic component and/or a printed circuit board equipped with electrical and/or electronic components. An advantage of this configuration may be that the luminescent medium or other parts can be mounted more easily.

[0070] According to one possible configuration, the mounting envelope forms an open mounting cavity away from the top side to accommodate at least a luminescent medium in sections. An advantage of this configuration may be that the luminescent medium can be easily inserted through the opening of the mounting cavity into the mounting cavity or can be backlit through the opening of the mounting cavity into it.

[0071] According to one possible configuration, the mounting envelope has a terminal plate at its upper end. The terminal plate may be referred to as the bottom or cover of the mounting envelope, depending on its orientation. The terminal plate has at least one translucent section that is arranged so that it overlaps at least partially or even completely with at least one opaque section of the base body. The overlap may mean that a projection of the translucent section of the terminal plate along a direction equal to the height of the base plate and/or along a direction of illumination of the installed luminescent medium intersects or even penetrates the translucent section of the base body. An advantage of this configuration is that the light emitted by the luminescent medium can easily reach the translucent section of the base body.

[0072] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate features a luminescent medium, wherein the luminescent medium and optionally at least one other part are cast into the mounting cavity. An advantage of this configuration may be that, by sealing, the luminescent medium and optionally the at least one other part can be better protected from environmental influences, e.g., humidity or dust.

[0073] According to one possible configuration, the mounting housing, together with the luminescent medium, forms an easily handled, one-piece lighting module. The luminescent medium, arranged in the mounting cavity, can be either separably or non-separably secured within the mounting housing and, for example, cast using a sealing element located in the mounting cavity. An advantage of this configuration is that the lighting module can be handled and assembled more easily, and the luminescent medium can be better protected against damage and environmental influences, particularly in the harsh environment of a construction site, as part of the lighting module.

[0074] According to one possible configuration, the luminescent medium has at least one LED as its light source and, for example, a large number of LEDs or groups of LEDs. The light source may be provided by optional parts on a printed circuit board. The luminescent medium may be inserted into the mounting cavity. The luminescent medium, and in particular its printed circuit board, may be secured in or to the mounting enclosure and, for example, its clamping means. Additionally or optionally, for securing to the mounting enclosure, the luminescent medium, and in particular its printed circuit board, may be surrounded by a sealing material. The sealing material may be transparent. The luminescent medium, and in particular its printed circuit board, may be melted after insertion into the mounting cavity and, optionally, after the luminescent medium is connected to external electrical or electronic components with the sealing material. The laying system may contain the external electrical or electronic components. Optionally, a cover may be provided to close the mounting cavity opening opposite the top of the base body. When closed, the cover can be sealed watertight against the base body and/or the mounting sleeve. One advantage of these configurations is that the floor plate is flexible, easy to manufacture, and durable.

[0075] According to one possible configuration, the mounting sleeve is attached in such a way that it can be captivated and non-destructively separated from the housing sleeve, the housing cavity, and/or a section of the base body disposed on the outside of the housing cavity.

[0076] One advantage of this configuration is that the mounting housing can be easily replaced. If the luminescent medium is fused, for example, into the mounting housing, it may not be easy to remove it from the housing. Therefore, for example, when the luminescent medium needs to be replaced, it is possible to replace the mounting housing along with the luminescent medium.

[0077] In one possible configuration, the luminescent medium is held in the mounting housing, for example, by form-fitting or force-fit fasteners, or by sealing. In another possible configuration, the mounting housing and the luminescent medium can be connected together as a single unit for easy handling. An advantage of these configurations may be that the floor plate is easier to mount.

[0078] According to one possible configuration, the housing shroud has two clamping protrusions that extend in opposite directions from the housing cavity. An advantage of this configuration is that the housing shroud is easily secured to the base body.

[0079] According to one possible configuration, the clamping lugs extend possibly in opposite directions from the housing cavity and/or are arranged on opposite sides of the housing shroud. An advantage of these configurations may be that the clamping lugs extending in opposite directions from the housing cavity do not impede access to the housing cavity, or that the opposite sides of the clamping lugs arranged on the housing shroud can support the housing shroud on the base body so that the housing shroud clamped on the clamping lugs does not exert any significant torque.

[0080] According to one possible configuration, at least one of the clamping projections is channel-shaped and open towards the upper side of the base plate. The channel formed by the channel-shaped clamping projection may also be provided on the base body, and in particular on its lower side opposite the upper side, especially if the housing cover is omitted. The channel may open away from the upper side and extend from the housing cavity to a side connecting the upper and lower sides of the base body. Optionally, several channels may be provided. If several channels are provided, they may be arranged on different sides or on a selected side of the housing cavity. At least one channel may open into the housing cavity. An advantage of these configurations is that connecting conduits for the luminescent medium may be easily routed into at least one channel without having to clamp them to the base body in the installed state of the base plate. According to one possible configuration, the mounting brackets can be at least partially recessed into the base body. An advantage of this configuration is that the underside of the base body rests flat when the floor plate is installed, and the protruding mounting brackets cannot cause the floor plate to tilt.

[0081] According to one possible configuration, the housing casing has outer sides facing away from the housing cavity. At least one of the clamping lugs projects from the outer sides in each case. At least one clamping element is arranged on selected outer sides. A projection of one of the clamping elements overlaps one of the clamping lugs along the height direction of the base body, running from the top to the bottom. An advantage of this configuration is that the housing casing can be easily clamped onto the base body. In another possible configuration, at least one of the clamping elements has a threaded recess for a clamping screw that secures the mounting casing. Optionally, and in particular if the housing casing is omitted, the base body may be provided with the threaded recess. An advantage of this configuration is that the mounting casing can be easily and detachably clamped.

[0082] According to one possible configuration, one side of the floor plate opposite the mounting element is formed with a retaining projection. An advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate is secured, by the retaining projection on the side opposite the mounting element, against unauthorized removal from its installed position on opposite sides.

[0083] In one possible configuration, the retaining lug is positioned at a distance on the upper side. In another possible configuration, the retaining lug is aligned with the lower side of the floor plate. An advantage of these configurations is that the floor plate can be positioned against the retaining lug and one of the side walls of the installation rail, thus facilitating easy positioning.

[0084] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate and, for example, its base body have a channel-shaped cable groove that opens away from the top side and leads from the housing cavity to one of the side sides. The cable groove can be configured independently or via the aforementioned channel. An advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate can be easily and flexibly supplied with power and/or signals for the luminescent medium.

[0085] In one possible configuration, the installation track has a bottom that is in contact with the side wall and at least one support projection extending from the bottom towards the housing opening. The support projection is positioned at a distance from the complementary mounting element. An advantage of this configuration is that the floor plate, or other plate, which may form part of the track, rests on and is supported by the support projection, as well as optionally the complementary mounting element, in the installed state, leaving a free space between the floor plate and the bottom of the installation track. This free space may be provided for laying connecting conduits. In another possible configuration, the side wall projects from the floor plate towards the housing opening, extending from at least one support projection. An advantage of this configuration is that the side wall predetermines a desired horizontal position for the floor plate.

[0086] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has two side walls. The housing opening is located between the side walls. At least one support projection is positioned closer to one side wall than the other. An advantage of this configuration is that the free volume can be adapted to the space requirements of the connecting ducts.

[0087] According to one possible configuration, at least one support projection is positioned further from the side wall that features the complementary mounting element than from the other side wall. An advantage of this configuration may be that the locations where the floor plate or other plate is positioned further away, and the floor plate or other plate is therefore supported more stably.

[0088] According to one possible configuration, at least one support projection abuts one of the side walls. An advantage of this configuration may be that it maximizes the free volume and provides even more stable support for the floor plate or the other plate.

[0089] According to one possible configuration, the side wall, which limits the at least one supporting projection, forms one side of the supporting projection. An advantage of this configuration may be that a separately configured side wall can be dispensed with, thereby saving material and construction space.

[0090] According to one possible configuration, at least one support projection has at least one gap extending along a longitudinal direction of the installation rail. An advantage of this configuration is that it does not unnecessarily increase the weight of the installation rail, thus making it easier to handle.

[0091] According to one possible configuration, the at least one support projection has two recesses extending along a longitudinal direction of the installation rail. The recesses are separated from each other at least at intervals by an inner wall. According to one possible configuration, the recesses are arranged one behind the other perpendicular or parallel to the housing opening. An advantage of these configurations may be that the installation rail is produced with weight savings while still having a sufficiently stable support projection.

[0092] According to one possible configuration, at least one support projection has at least one interruption along its longitudinal direction. An advantage of this configuration is that the joining ducts can be laid from one side of the support projection to the other.

[0093] According to one possible configuration, the installation rail has several support projections. The support projections are arranged transversely to a longitudinal direction of the installation rail and are spaced apart. An advantage of this configuration is that several free spaces are available, and the floor plate or the other plate can be supported even more stably, or several, possibly different, floor plates can be supported. In another possible configuration, the floor plate abuts the side wall that has the complementary mounting element of the installation rail. A cladding plate, like another plate, can be arranged between the floor plate and the other side wall. The cladding plate can be a standard floor plate with the same or different dimensions as the floor plate according to the invention, but without light-transparent sections, or an additional floor plate according to the invention. An advantage of this configuration is that the laying system is easier to install and can be adapted to the surrounding areas of the road.

[0094] According to one possible configuration, the lining plate is supported on at least one support projection. An advantage of this configuration may be that the laying system can be laid easily and with handles that resemble each other.

[0095] According to one possible configuration, the lining plate is supported on the retaining lug and/or on at least one of the support lugs. An advantage of this configuration may be that the lining plate is laid stably with less effort.

[0096] According to one possible configuration, the cladding plate is secured in the installation rail. An advantage of this configuration is that the cladding plate itself, and optionally the floor plate as well, is secured by the cladding plate against unintentional removal.

[0097] According to one possible configuration, the lining plate is secured to at least one support projection. An advantage of this configuration is that the lining plate's attachment can be flexible and adapted to road conditions.

[0098] According to one possible configuration, the laying system features a clamping element that secures the lining plate to the installation track. The clamping element is positioned closer to a side that borders the floor plate than to a side that faces away from the floor plate. An advantage of this configuration is that movement of the lining plate caused by mechanical play may not result in the floor plate being insufficiently secured against unwanted removal due to the play.

[0099] According to one possible configuration, the channel-shaped cable slot is open towards at least one support projection and, for example, towards its interruption. An advantage of this configuration may be that the joining conduits for the luminescent medium can be easily laid.

[0100] According to one possible configuration, a luminescent medium is arranged in the housing cavity. Connecting conduits lead to luminescent media that run through the cable groove. An advantage of this configuration is that the installation system is simple and has a lower overall height, allowing connecting conduits to be laid at least partially or in sections within the cable system.

[0101] According to one possible configuration, the joining conduits extend through the interruption of at least one support projection. An advantage of this configuration may be that joining conduits can be run from one side of the support projection to the other side of the support projection.

[0102] According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has several luminescent media and several light-transparent sections. According to one possible configuration, the floor plate has a luminescent medium for each translucent section. The several luminescent media may share a common printed circuit board and/or may be switched independently. An advantage of this configuration is that the light-transparent sections can be selectively backlit.

[0103] According to one possible configuration, the installation system includes a control system for manually or automatically controlling at least one luminescent medium. An advantage of this configuration may be that no additional control systems are needed to adapt the installation system.

[0104] According to one possible configuration, the control system is set up to operate the selected luminescent media, all of them together, and/or individual luminescent media independently. One advantage of this configuration is that the indications or orientation aids can be changed flexibly.

[0105] Therefore, to facilitate the installation of the laying system and provide flexible signage, the floor plate features light-transparent sections that can be selectively backlit with at least one luminescent medium to make the signage visible on the surface of the floor plate. Independently of or in conjunction with the floor plate, the installation rail, and/or the laying system, the invention can achieve this objective by providing signage on a surface, in particular, a walkway, wall, or ceiling, by selectively illuminating the selected light-transparent sections of the background from below to display signage or wayfinding aids, such as text, drawings, or pictograms, in an interchangeable, safe, and flexible manner. An advantage of this solution is the flexibility with which the signage or wayfinding aids can be changed. To provide the signage, one or more light-transparent sections can be selectively backlit.

[0106] By way of example, the floor can be configured as a platform, i.e., as a sidewalk. Of course, the floor can also be a road surface, for example, a street or a parking space. The laying system according to the invention can be used to carry out the procedure. To provide the indications, the laying system can selectively backlight one or more light-transparent sections of the floor plate according to the invention.

[0107] For example, the layout system provides indications of the location of the doors of the next train to arrive at the platform. For example, areas of the floor where the train doors are located are backlit. Sections where no train doors are expected may not be backlit or may be backlit differently. To guide people to the access areas where the doors are expected, sections of the floor and/or sections of the floor bordering the access areas may be substantially backlit in an arrow shape.

[0108] Indications may be position indications that roughly mark the positions of the doors of an expected train on the platform. Alternatively, the train's position may be shown as an indication, for example, when the train is shorter than the platform and/or trains of different lengths are stopping on a platform. Additionally, indications may be shown regarding the occupancy level of an individual carriage or compartment of an expected train or one already on the platform. Cautionary indications may also be shown, for example, when a train crossing on the platform is imminent. Indications may be configured, for example, as arrows or as moving or changing patterns, and, for example, dynamic patterns that point to the expected stopping position of the train doors. Furthermore, indications may be configured, for example, as different colors that represent the occupancy level of a carriage or compartment, for example, red for full, yellow for moderately full, and green for empty, or colors that symbolize first and second class compartments. A cautionary indication may be provided, for example, by at least a red cross and optionally flashing or blinking. Several cautionary indications may be provided, for example, along a platform edge, when train traffic through a station is imminent.

[0109] The indications may also be other cautionary indications and, for example, reproduce a pedestrian traffic light on the ground so that a selected surface displays several alternating colors, e.g., red, yellow, and green, or, as in a classic pedestrian traffic light, several surfaces display one of the colors red, yellow, and green at a time. The indications may be provided as areas or, for example, as lines and/or crossings or arrows that are illuminated statically, intermittently, or flashing.

[0110] On a runway, directions may be provided regarding the paths (runways and taxiways) or parking positions used by an aircraft.

[0111] The distance to a desired position can also be indicated, for example, the distance of an aircraft or car to its optimal parking position. Indications of different separations can be provided by means of different flashing frequencies.

[0112] Selective backlighting of individual floor sections can be adapted to respective circumstances. For example, access areas can be adapted for different trains and/or trains that stop at different positions.

[0113] The train can communicate directly or indirectly the positions of the train doors to the track system, for example, by the train transmitting the distances of the train doors to each other and to the train, the track system or an external system detects the stopping position of the train on the platform.

[0114] Alternatively, routes to destinations other than access zones can be displayed. Routes can be flexibly displayed for each individual, for example, with a color assigned to each person or route. If individuals are on one of the predefined routes, that route can be backlit in the predefined color. Other routes can be backlit differently. The individual can, for example, carry a data carrier readable by the routing system, the data on which represents the individual or the route and can be evaluated by the routing system.

[0115] Routes can be, for example, paths in the city center, at an exhibition, or also in a parking lot or parking space, to drive vehicles to free parking spaces or to an exit, or to drive people to their parked vehicles.

[0116] Several floor plates can be combined to provide larger indications or to generate a large surface pattern. “Large” means at least larger than one floor plate.

[0117] Indications can be provided in a controlled manner, for example, time-controlled or event-controlled. An event can be a sensor signal, reaching at least a predetermined weight, a predetermined number of people, the triggering of a light sensor, the triggering of a temperature sensor, etc. Sensor signals reaching different thresholds can result in different indications.

[0118] The invention is described below by way of example in relation to the embodiments shown in the figures. They show:

[0119] Figure 1 shows an example of the embodiment of the floor plates according to the invention in a schematic plan view,

[0120] Figure 2 is the example of the embodiment of Figure 1 schematically in an incomplete assembly state, Figure 3 is the example of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 in the incomplete assembly state in a schematic view on the underside of the floor plate,

[0121] Figure 4 shows the example of the realization of the previous figures in an assembled state of the floor plate and the schematic view of Figure 3,

[0122] Figure 5 an example of an embodiment of a housing enclosure with a floor plate mounting enclosure in a schematic perspective view,

[0123] Figure 6 another example of realizing a floor plate mounting enclosure in a schematic perspective view,

[0124] Figure 7 shows an example of the installation rail embodiment according to the invention in a schematic front view,

[0125] Figure 8 is an example of the implementation of the laying system according to the invention in a schematic perspective view,

[0126] Figure 9 shows the example of the realization of Figure 8 in a schematic side-section view,

[0127] Figure 10 shows an example of the embodiment of Figures 8 and 9 in a schematic perspective view; Figures 11 to 14 show further examples of the laying system according to the invention with the floor plate according to the invention and the installation rail according to the invention.

[0128] Figure 15 is an example of implementing a procedure for providing indications on a surface and in particular on a background.

[0129] The features of the embodiment examples described below can be combined independently, as already explained with regard to embodiment forms.

[0130] Figure 1 shows an example of an embodiment of the floor plate 1 according to the invention schematically in a plan or top view. The floor plate 1 has a base body 2 with an upper side 3 pointing outwards from the drawing plane and a lower side 4 located opposite the upper side 3 and pointing inwards from the drawing plane. In the embodiment shown, the floor plate 1 is substantially square. However, the floor plate 1 can also be shaped differently and, for example, can be rectangular, polygonal with exactly or more or less than four corners, or round, oval, or irregular. The side sides 5-8 of the base body 2 connect its upper side 3 to its lower side 4. The side sides 5-8 can run perpendicular to the upper side 3. Alternatively, at least one of the side sides 5-8 can form an angle with the upper side 3 that is less than 270°.

[0131] The upper side 3 of the base body 2 can provide in the installed state of the floor plate 1 a surface of a path, for example, a sidewalk or roadway.

[0132] The base body 2 has at least one translucent section and in the embodiment example of figure 1 a total of six sections transparent to light 9 - 14. The base body 2 may have more or less than six and, for example, two, three, four, five, seven, eight, nine or between ten and twenty or even more sections transparent to light.

[0133] At least one or all of the light-transparent sections 9-14 extend from the top side 3 through the base body 2. Preferably, one or all of the light-transparent sections 9-14 extend perpendicular to the top side 3 through the base body 2.

[0134] Along the upper side 3, at least one translucent section 9-14 can be shaped in any way, for example, curved. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, however, the light-transparent sections 9-14 are shaped in a straight line and run along imaginary beams in opposite directions from their common point of intersection. The point of intersection can be located at a distance from selected or all of the light-transparent sections 9-14. In each case, three of the light-transparent sections 9, 10, 11 and/or 12, 13, 14 can be arranged to run at an angle between 20° and 60°, for example, at an angle of 45° to each other. In this respect, in each case a central translucent section 10, 13 may be flanked by two light-transparent sections 9, 11 or 12, 14. The light-transparent sections 9, 12 and/or 11, 14 may run at an angle to each other ranging from 60° to 120° and, for example, 90°.

[0135] When connecting floor plate 1 to a control system of a laying system, the embodiment shown in Figure 13 includes connecting conduits 15, 16, and 17 protruding through the side 6 of floor plate 1. The number of connecting conduits may be greater or less than three, depending on electrical or electronic requirements. Figure 2 shows the embodiment of Figure 1 in a schematic perspective view and with a luminescent medium 20.

[0136] The floor plate 1 has on its lower side 4 a housing cavity 21 for the luminescent medium 20. The housing cavity 21 opens in the opposite direction to the upper side 3. The light-transparent sections 9 - 14 extend from the upper side 3 to the housing cavity 21.

[0137] In the embodiment of Figure 2, the housing cavity 21 is provided by a housing sleeve 22 inserted into the base body 2. However, alternatively, the housing cavity 21 can also be provided without the housing sleeve 22 and in particular by means of the base body 2. The luminescent medium 20 can be represented as in the embodiment of Figure 2 and provided with a mounting sleeve 23. The mounting sleeve 23 can be inserted together with the luminescent medium 20 into the housing cavity 21. One side of the mounting sleeve 23, which, in the inserted state of the mounting sleeve 23 in the housing cavity 21, points towards the housing cavity 21, can be configured substantially complementary to the housing cavity 21.

[0138] The mounting housing 23 may, in the inserted state in the housing cavity 21, have an open mounting cavity 24 away from the upper side 3 of the base body 2, which in the view of figure 2 is covered by an end plate 25 of the housing housing 22. The luminescent medium 20 may be received in the mounting cavity 24 at least in sections. The end plate 25 may have at least one translucent section arranged to overlap at least partially with at least one translucent section 9-14 of the base body 2. In the shown embodiment, the end plate 25 of the mounting housing 23 has light-transparent sections 26-31, the size, position, and orientation of which substantially correspond to the light-transparent sections 9-14 of the base body 2. In particular, the number of light-transparent sections 26-31 of the mounting housing 23 may correspond to the number of light-transparent sections 9-14 of the base body 2.

[0139] The mounting sleeve 23 may be secured in such a way that it can be captivated and non-destructively separated from the housing sleeve 22 and/or the base body 2. The mounting sleeve 23 may thus have at least two retaining lugs 32, 33 extending away from the mounting cavity 24. The retaining lugs 32, 33 may protrude from the housing cavity 21 when the mounting sleeve 23 is inserted into the housing cavity 21. For example, the retaining lugs 32, 33 in the inserted state of the mounting sleeve 23 may rest on an edge 34 of the lower side 4 of the base body 2 that surrounds at least partially the housing cavity 21.

[0140] The clamping lugs 32, 33 may extend in opposite directions away from the mounting cavity 24 and/or be arranged on opposite sides of the mounting housing 23. One or all of the clamping lugs 32, 33 may be channel-shaped and open away from the end plate 25. However, in the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the clamping lugs 32, 33 are beam-shaped and may be arranged at a distance from the end plate 25. For example, the clamping lugs 32, 33 may be aligned with a free end pointing away from the end plate 25 of a side 35 that is bounded on at least one side by the end plate 25 of the mounting housing 23. The side 35 may extend perpendicular to the end plate 25 and at least partially surround it, as well as the mounting cavity 24. Alternatively or additionally to the side 35 surrounding, the mounting wrap 23 may present several side sides 35.

[0141] At least one or all of the clamping projections 32, 33 may be recessed into the base body 2 and, for example, into its edge 34. At least one of the clamping projections 32, 33 may have a through opening 36, 37 extending perpendicular to the end plate 25, which is configured to receive a clamping screw. With the aid of the clamping screw or several clamping screws, the mounting shroud 23 is secured to the base body 2 and/or the housing shroud 22.

[0142] Figure 3 schematically shows the example of realization of the above figures in an additional perspective view.

[0143] The end plate 25 of the mounting housing 23, like the top side 3 of the base plate 1, points substantially into the drawing plane, so that the mounting cavity 24 of the mounting housing 23 opens outward from the drawing plane. The luminescent medium 20 is arranged in the mounting cavity 24. However, in the representation in Figure 3, the luminescent medium 20 is surrounded by a sealing means 38, so that the luminescent medium 20 in Figure 3 is covered by the sealing means 38. The sealing means 38 can substantially fill the mounting cavity 24. The luminescent medium 20 and the mounting housing 23 can be held together by the sealing means 38 or in a different manner, for example, by force or form. If the luminescent medium 20 and the mounting housing 23 are fastened together, they can form a single-piece lighting module 39. The connecting channels 15, 16, and 17 can extend inwards through the side 35 or one of the side 35s of the mounting housing 23 into the mounting cavity 24. The side 35 can have an opening for each connecting channel. However, in the embodiment shown, all the joining channels 15, 16, 17 run through a common opening 40 in the side 35. To prevent the sealing medium 38 in the casting from passing through the common opening 40, a closing plate 41 may be provided, through which the joining channels 15, 16, 17 extend. The closing plate 41 may be sealed against the joining channels 15, 16, 17 and against the side 35, so that generally only negligible amounts of the sealing medium 38 can escape through the common opening 40.

[0144] Figure 4 shows an example of the embodiment of the preceding figures, wherein the luminescent medium 20 is inserted with the mounting sleeve 23 into the housing cavity 21 provided by the base body 2. The joining channels 15, 16, 17 can run through a channel-shaped cable groove 42. The cable groove 42 can run through the base body 2 and in particular along its edge 34 and open opposite the upper side 3 of the base body 2. The cable groove 42 can extend from the housing cavity 21 to the side 6 of the base body 2.

[0145] Figure 5 shows the optional housing sleeve 22 with the mounting sleeve 23, wherein the housing sleeve 22 provides the housing cavity 21 and the mounting sleeve 23 is disposed in the housing cavity 21. The housing cavity 21 and the mounting cavity 24 open in identical directions. The housing sleeve 22 has housing channels 43-45, in which the clamping protrusions 32, 33 are inserted into the housing channels 43, 44. The housing channel 45 can be inserted into the cable slot 42 of the base body 2, and the joining channels 15, 16, 17 can run through the housing channel 45. The common opening 40 can be arranged between the housing channel 45 and the mounting cavity 24. Figure 6 shows the mounting sleeve 23, which can also be inserted without the housing sleeve 22 into the housing cavity 21 of the base body 2. Optionally, the mounting sleeve 23 can have the housing channel 45 to accommodate the joining channels 15, 16, 17.

[0146] Figure 7 shows an example embodiment of the installation rail 50 according to the invention in a schematic front view. The installation rail 50 can be configured for installing floor plates, and in particular floor plates 1 according to the invention, for a walkway. The installation rail 50 is substantially channel-shaped and has a housing opening 51 for at least one floor plate 1. The installation rail 50 has a side wall 52 that borders the housing opening 51. The side wall 52 is provided with a supplementary mounting element 53 for the floor plate 1. In the shown embodiment, the supplementary mounting element 53 protrudes from the side wall 52. Alternatively, the supplementary mounting element 53 can be shaped as a recess in the side wall 52, for example, a groove.

[0147] The installation rail 50 may have a bottom 54 that is in contact with the side wall 52. In addition, the installation rail 50 may have a support projection 55 extending from the bottom 54 in the direction of the housing opening. The support projection 55 may be arranged at a distance from the complementary mounting element 53. The side wall 52 may project from at least one support projection 55 in a direction of height H that points towards the bottom 54 in the housing opening 51. The direction may be perpendicular to the bottom 54.

[0148] The installation rail 50 may have an additional side wall 56. Between the side walls 52, 56, the housing opening 51 may extend. At least one support projection 55 may be arranged closer to one of the side walls 52, 56 than to the other of the side walls 56, 52. For example, the support projection 55 is arranged further from the side wall 52 that has the supplementary mounting element 53 than from the other side wall 56.

[0149] The support projection 55 or an additional support projection 57 may be bounded by one of the side walls 52, 56 and in particular by the side wall 56, which is located opposite the side wall 52 that has the supplementary mounting element 53. In this respect, the side wall 56, with which it is bounded by at least one support projection and in particular the additional support projection 57, may form a side of the support projection 57. Furthermore, the side wall 56 may project from at least one support projection 55, 57 in the opposite direction to that of 54.

[0150] In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the installation rail 50 has several, and in particular three, support projections 55, 57, and 58. One or all of the support projections 55, 57, and 58 may have at least one recess extending along a longitudinal direction L of the installation rail 50. The longitudinal direction L extends in Figure 1 perpendicular to the drawing plane. The installation rail 50 extends in the longitudinal direction L and may have a substantially constant cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. For example, the installation rail 50 may be configured along its longitudinal direction L as an expanding body.

[0151] In one direction of width B of the installation lane 50 running transversely to the longitudinal direction L, the support projections 55, 57, 58 can be arranged at a distance from each other.

[0152] At least one support projection 55 or one selected from or all of the support projections 55, 57, 58 may have at least one or even two openings 59 - 62 extending along the longitudinal direction L of the installation rail 50. If the respective support projection 55, 57, 58 has two openings 61, 62, these may be separated from each other at least in sections by an inner wall 63 of the support projection 55. In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the openings 61, 62 are arranged one behind the other perpendicular to the housing opening 51 and/or the bottom 54.

[0153] On a lower side 63 of the bottom 54, which faces away from the housing opening 51, the installation rail 50 may have at least one spacer 64. If the installation rail 50 has several spacers 64, these may be arranged at intervals perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and, for example, in the direction of the width B. For example, each of the spacers 64 perpendicular to the bottom 54 may be aligned with one of the side walls 52, 56, and thus be arranged in the direction of the height H directly in front of the respective side wall 52, 56. Additionally or alternatively, one or more spacers 64 may be arranged between the side walls 52, 56. The spacers 64 may be configured substantially in a T-shape, wherein the dividing line may be arranged at the end of the spacer 64 opposite the upper side 54.

[0154] The spacer 64 can also be configured to serve as an extension of surface and/or additional anchor point, for example, as a stepped recess, for gluing and/or mounting the installation rail 50, for example, in the mortar bed.

[0155] Figure 8 schematically shows an example of an embodiment of the laying system 70 according to the invention in a perspective view. The laying system 70 is represented with the installation rail 50, with several floor plates 1, as well as with several cladding plates 71. The same reference numbers are used for elements that correspond in function and/or construction to elements of the preceding embodiments.

[0156] Along the longitudinal direction L, the floor plates 1 are arranged one behind the other. In the direction of the width B of the installation rail 50, which runs transversely to the longitudinal direction L, the floor plates 1 can rest on the supplementary mounting element 53. To prevent the floor plates 1 from being removed from the installation rail 50 in the direction of the height H, which runs transversely to the longitudinal direction L and the direction of the width B, the floor plates 1 on the side 8, which can be located opposite the side 6, have a mounting element 72. The mounting element 72 can be formed, at least in sections, in a manner complementary to the supplementary mounting element 53 and secures the position of the respective floor plate 1 by means of a sliding mechanism. In the embodiment shown in Figure 8, the mounting element 72 is configured as a recess extending parallel to the upper side 3 and/or the lower side 4, not visible in Figure 8, on the side 8. The recess is configured as a groove. The mounting element 72 and the complementary mounting element 53 can be configured in a complementary manner.

[0157] In the inserted state in the installation rail 50 of the floor plate 1, a direction of the width of the floor plate 1 can run parallel to the longitudinal direction L of the installation rail 50. The mounting element 72 can extend along the direction of the width B of the floor plate 1 that runs parallel to the upper side 3 and/or the lower side 4 completely over the side side 8.

[0158] On the side 6 of the floor plate 1 opposite the mounting element 72, the floor plate 1, and in particular its base body 2, may be formed with a retaining projection 73. The retaining projection 73 may be arranged separately from the upper side 3 and, for example, aligned with the lower side 4 of the floor plate 1. In the represented embodiment, the floor plate 1 is bounded by the side wall 52 which has the supplementary mounting element 53. The optional lining plate 71 may be arranged between the floor plate 1 and the side wall 56, which is located opposite the side wall 52 which has the supplementary mounting element 53.

[0159] The cladding plate 71 can be supported on at least one support projection, on one selected support projection, or on all of the support projections 55, 58, 57. The cladding plate 71 can be repeatedly and separably attached to the installation rail 50. For example, the cladding plate 71 can be attached to at least one of the support projections 55, 57, 58. For example, the support projection 58, to which the cladding plate 71 is attached, can have a fastening element, for example, a screw recess, in which the cladding plate 71 is secured to the retaining element and, consequently, to the installation rail 50, by means of a supplementary fastening element 74, for example, a screw.

[0160] The cladding plate 71 may have on its side 75 facing the floor plate 1 a supplementary retaining projection 76 which is arranged in the direction of the height H of the floor plate 1 behind the retaining projection 73 and together with the supplementary mounting element 53 prevents unintentional removal of the floor plate 1 out of the installation rail 50. The height direction of the floor plate 1, in the inserted state of the floor plate, may run parallel to the height H direction of the installation rail 50 and extend from the lower side 4 to the upper side 3 of the floor plate 1. Therefore, the retaining projection 73 and the supplementary retaining projection 75 overlap in the height H direction. In the context of this description, "overlap" means that a projection of one element overlaps the other element in the direction in question. In particular, the retaining projection 73 and the complementary retaining projection 76 can be in contact or at a distance from each other, when the floor plate 1 and the lining plate 71 are arranged on the installation rail 50.

[0161] At least the support projection 55 located closest to or adjacent to the floor plate 1 may have at least one break 77 along the longitudinal direction L. The break 77 may overlap the cable slot 42 of a floor plate 1 inserted into the installation rail 50 in the direction of the width B of the installation rail 50 and/or be aligned with it. Therefore, the cable slot 42 may open away from the side wall 52 and/or towards the support body 55 or towards its break 77. The support projection 55 may have several breaks 77, which are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction L of the installation rail 50, such that the cable slots 42 of all or a selected one of the floor plates 1 are in each case aligned with or overlapped by one of the breaks 77.

[0162] The joining conduits 15, 16, 17 can extend through the cable slot 52 and the break 77 and extend between at least one support projection 55 and the side wall 56 or between the support projection 55 and one of the support projections 57, 58.

[0163] Figure 9 shows the example of the realization of Figure 8 in a schematic sectional representation, where the section plane is unfolded by the width direction B and the height direction H. The longitudinal direction L points inwards in the drawing plane.

[0164] Figure 9 clearly shows how the supplementary retaining bracket 76 and the supplementary mounting element 53 prevent the floor plate 1 from being pulled out of the installation rail 50 along the height direction H when the cladding plate 71 is secured to the installation rail 50. Furthermore, Figure 9 shows that the openings 61 and 62, unlike in the embodiment of Figure 7, can also be arranged one behind the other along the width direction B. Therefore, the inner wall 63 can extend along both the height direction H and the longitudinal direction L. The additional features of the installation rail 50 in the embodiment of Figures 8 and 9 can correspond to the additional features of the installation rail 50 in the embodiment of Figure 7.

[0165] On the bottom 54 of the installation rail 50, at least one pipe support rail 78, 79, 80 may be arranged, wherein the at least one pipe support rail 78, 79, 80 projects from the bottom 54 in the height direction H and may extend along the longitudinal direction L. In the height direction H, the at least one pipe support rail 78, 79, 80 may project from at least one support projection 55, 57, 58. The floor plate 1, and in particular the edge 34 of the base body 2, may be supported on the at least one pipe support rail 78, 79, 80 when the floor plate 1 is inserted into the installation rail 50.

[0166] Figure 10 shows the embodiment of Figures 8 and 9 in a schematic perspective view with connecting conduits 15, 16, and 17 represented schematically. Connecting conduits 15, 16, and 17, which run directly to one of the floor plates 1, extend in the embodiment shown from the respective floor plate 1 between the support projection 55, which has interruptions 77, and the support projection 58, which follows from the view of the floor plate 1. A first channel 81 for connecting conduits 15, 16, and 17 extends between the support projections 55 and 58. Connecting conduits 15, 16, and 17 can run to a distributor 83, for which the support projections 57 and 58 can have an interruption. Between several conduits running towards distributor 83 or conduits 84 running from distributor 83 to a control system, an additional channel 82 may be extended, wherein the channel 82 may be arranged between support projections 57, 58. Conduits 15, 16, 17 and/or distributor 83 may form part of a control system of the laying system 70.

[0167] Figures 11 and 12 show an example of a further embodiment of the floor plate 1 according to the invention with the installation rail 50 according to the invention, wherein Figure 11 shows a schematic perspective view and Figure 12 shows a schematic sectional view. The same reference numbers are used for elements that correspond in form and/or function to elements of the preceding embodiments. For the sake of brevity, only the differences with the preceding embodiments will be discussed below.

[0168] The floor plate 1 of the shown embodiment extends along its longitudinal direction L1, along which run the top side 3, the bottom side 4, and a side side. Transverse to the longitudinal direction L1 and to a side side 8 extends a direction of width B1 of the floor plate 1. Transverse to the longitudinal direction L1 and to the direction of width B1, as well as perpendicular to the top side 3 and pointing from the bottom side 4 to the top side 3 runs a direction of height H1 of the floor plate 1.

[0169] The floor plate 1 has a side side 8 and an additional side side 6, which points opposite a side side 8, and an additional mounting element 72a. The additional mounting element 72a can be arranged separately from the mounting element 72, in particular along the width direction B1. In particular, the additional mounting element 72a can be arranged on the additional side 6 and, for example, be configured with or formed by it.

[0170] The mounting element 72 and, where provided, optionally also the additional mounting element 72a, can be extended along the longitudinal direction L1 completely along the floor plate 1 and in particular along the respective side side 8, 6.

[0171] Mounting elements 72, 72a may be arranged symmetrically, particularly on the side 8, 6, pointing in opposite directions to each other. This may mean that the projection of mounting element 72 overlaps in the direction of the width B1 of the additional mounting element 72a.

[0172] The floor plate 1 may have at least one channel-shaped cable slot 85, opening away from the top side 3 and running parallel to the longitudinal direction L1. The floor plate 1 may have several cable slots 85, running parallel to each other and/or connected to each other by at least one additional cable slot or separated from each other by separating ribs 86 of the floor plate 1. The additional cable slot may run substantially along the width direction B1 and interrupts at least one separating rib 86 in its course.

[0173] In the embodiment example of figures 11 and 12, at least one separation rib 86 separates at least one cable slot 85 from the housing cavity 21.

[0174] In the laid state of the floor plate 1, at least one cable may be arranged in at least one cable slot 85. The cable may be one of the conduits 84 or another cable. When the floor plate 1 together with the cable forms part of the laying system 70, the cable slot 85 may be dimensioned so that the cable at least partially fills the cable slot 85. Transverse to the direction of width B1, the cable slot 85 may have a cross-section that is substantially complementary to the cross-section of the cable.

[0175] If the cable system 70 features a floor plate 1 with several cable slots 85 and several different thicknesses of cables, each of the cable slots 85 can be sized so that only one of the cables substantially fills the respective cable slot 85.

[0176] The housing cavity 21 may point in the opposite direction to the upper side 3. For example, the housing cavity 21 may have an internal width or amplitude W, which runs parallel to the upper side 3 and/or perpendicular to a side 8 and/or to the longitudinal direction L1 of the floor plate 1. The internal width or amplitude W may be increased in particular in a cone-shaped section 87 of the housing cavity 21. The cone-shaped section 87 may have an end 88 directed towards the upper side 3, which is arranged separately from the upper side 3.

[0177] The floor plate 1 may have a through opening 89, which connects in the direction of the upper side 3 to the housing cavity 21 and in particular to its cone-shaped section 87. An inside width or span of the through opening 89 may be smaller or the smaller inside width or span W of the cone-shaped section 87. Alternatively, the smaller inside width or span of the through opening 89 may correspond to the inside width or span of the cone-shaped section 87.

[0178] The floor plate 1 may have a mounting opening 90, which begins at the top side 3 of the floor plate 1 and extends in the direction of the bottom side 4 of the floor plate 1. The mounting opening 90 may translucently connect the housing cavity 21 optionally through the through opening 89 to the top side 3. An inside span or width of the mounting opening 90 may be greater than the smaller inside span or width of either the housing cavity 21 or the through opening 89.

[0179] The mounting opening 90 may have at its end opposite the upper side 3, to which the through opening 89 or the housing cavity 21 may be connected, at least one support 91 for a translucent closing element 92. In the laid state of the floor plate 1, the translucent closing element 92 may be positioned in the mounting opening 90 on the support 91.

[0180] The mounting opening 90, as well as the optional through opening 89, can together with the housing cavity 21 provide an opening, which extends through from the lower side 4 to the upper side 3 of the floor plate 1.

[0181] The floor plate 1 may be substantially configured as a cylinder with a base surface defined by a cross-section running along the longitudinal direction L1 and the width direction B1 of the cylinder and may include at least the cable slot 85 and optionally the housing cavity 21, the through opening 89 and/or the mounting opening 90. The floor plate 1 may therefore be configured as a continuous casting. Alternatively, the floor plate 1 may be cast using a mold.

[0182] Alternatively, at least the mounting opening 90 may be limited in and/or opposite to the longitudinal direction L1, wherein at least the mounting opening 90 may be formed by the mold or subsequently introduced.

[0183] Also, the installation rail 50 of the embodiment example of Figures 11 and 12 has the longitudinal direction L, wherein at least one side wall 8 extends along the longitudinal direction L.

[0184] The installation rail 50 may have an additional complementary mounting element 53a, wherein the additional complementary mounting element 53a is arranged at least in its mounted state separately from the complementary mounting element 53.

[0185] The installation rail 50 may have a side wall 52 and an additional side wall 56, between which the housing opening 51 is arranged. The additional side wall 56 may be arranged opposite the side wall 52, which has a supplementary mounting element 53 and has the additional supplementary mounting element 53a.

[0186] The additional side wall 56 can be configured in a direction of height H of the installation rail 50 that runs perpendicular to the bottom shorter than a side wall 52. However, in the embodiment of figures 11 and 12 the side walls 52, 56 in the direction of height H have substantially the same length or height.

[0187] The installation rail 50 may have on an outer side 93, 93a of a side wall 52 and/or of the additional side wall 56 a spacer 94, 94a projecting away from the installation rail 50. Consequently, a free end 95, 95a of the side wall 52 and/or of the additional side wall 56 in an installed state of the installation rail 50 may move in the opposite direction to the housing opening 51. If a supplementary mounting element 53 and/or the additional supplementary mounting element 53a is arranged closer to the free end 95, 95a than to a fixed end located opposite the free end 95, 95a of the respective side wall 52, 56, the supplementary mounting element 53, 53a together with the free end 95, 95a in the opposite direction to the housing opening 51. If a mounting element 72 and The supplementary mounting element 53 or the additional mounting element 72a and the additional supplementary mounting element 53a are engaged with each other in a state in which the floor plate 1 is mounted on the installation rail 50, such that the floor plate 1 is possibly form-mounted on the installation rail 50, and therefore held therein, this form-mounted connection can be opened by moving the respective supplementary mounting element 53, 53a. The spacer 94, 94a, in an installed state of the installation rail 50, can be positioned against another element, for example, another installation rail or a floor plate or against a fixed wall or walls.

[0188] The spacer 94, 94a may have a substantially L-shaped cross-section transverse to the longitudinal direction L of the installation rail 50, such that the spacer 94, 94a together with the next side wall 52, 56 forms an open, U-shaped joint 96, 96a that can be inserted opposite to an insertion direction, into the floor plate 1 in the installation rail 50. Therefore, the joint 96, 96a can be opened in the direction of the height H of the installation rail 50.

[0189] An outer side 97, 97a opposite the installation rail 50 of the spacer 94, 94a, which may run parallel to the height direction H and the longitudinal direction L, may have a distance A, Aa from the outer side 93, 93a of the next side wall 52, 56 in each case. If the supplementary mounting element 53, 53a is configured as a projection, the supplementary mounting element 53, 53a may have a height transverse to the longitudinal direction L or along the width direction B, which may extend from an inner side of the respective side wall 52, 56 to the free end of the supplementary mounting element 53, 53a. If the mounting element 72, 72a is configured as a projection, the mounting element 72, 72a may have a height transverse to the longitudinal direction L1 or along the width direction B1, which may extend from the respective side side 8, 6 to the free end of the mounting element 72, 72a. The height may be greater than the distance or correspond to the distance.

[0190] The installation rail 50 may have a housing device 98 for captively housing a luminescent medium 20. Together with the back 54, the housing device 98 may have a U-shaped cross-section along the longitudinal direction L and the width direction B and open in the opposite direction to the back 54.

[0191] The housing device 98 may have two opposite side fins 98, 98a, wherein at least one positioning projection 99, 99a may be disposed in each case on the inner side of one of the side fins 98, 98a directed to the other side fin 98, 98a.

[0192] The installation rail 50 may have a positioning unit 100 to accommodate and possibly to captively secure at least one cable. Together with the back 54, the positioning unit 100 may have a U-shaped cross-section along the longitudinal direction L and the width direction B and open in the opposite direction to the back 54.

[0193] If the laying system 70 has the installation rail 50 and one cable, the positioning unit 100 may be sized so that the cable substantially fills the positioning unit 100 at least in the width direction B. If the installation rail 50 has several positioning units 100 and the laying system 70 has several different thickness cables, each of the positioning units 100 may be sized so that only one of the cables substantially fills the respective positioning units 100 at least in the width direction B.

[0194] The positioning unit 100 can be arranged separately from a side wall 52 and/or from the additional side wall 56. Alternatively, the positioning unit 100 can be formed on one side by a side wall 52 or by the additional side wall 56.

[0195] The installation rail 50 can be configured as a cylinder with a base surface defined by the bottom 54, a side wall 52 with a complementary mounting element 53, and optionally other elements, devices, and/or units. Therefore, the installation rail 50 can be configured as a continuous casting body.

[0196] Figure 13 shows an example of a further embodiment of the floor plate 1 according to the invention with the installation rail 50 according to the invention in a schematic side section view. The same reference numbers are used for elements that correspond in form and/or function to elements of the preceding embodiments. For the sake of brevity, only the differences with the preceding embodiments will be discussed below.

[0197] The additional supplementary mounting element 53a can be arranged between the side walls 52, 56. For example, the additional supplementary mounting element 53a can be arranged closer to a side wall 52 than to the additional side wall 56. However, in the embodiment shown in Figure 13, the additional supplementary mounting element 53a is arranged closer to the additional side wall 56 than to a side wall 52.

[0198] For example, the additional supplementary mounting element 53a in its mounted state may be press-fitted between the additional side panel 6 and the additional side wall 56. For example, if the floor plate 1 is in contact with a side wall 52, there may be a gap or a slit between the floor plate and the additional side wall 56, into which the additional supplementary mounting element 53a is inserted in its mounted state and, for example, press-fitted.

[0199] The additional supplementary mounting element 53a may have a mounting wedge 101 or be shaped at least in sections as a mounting wedge 101. The mounting wedge 101 may be inserted between the additional side wall 56 and a floor plate 1 fitted into the installation rail 50. The mounting wedge 101 in its mounted state along the width direction B, B1 may at least in sections be larger than the gap or slit.

[0200] The mounting wedge 101 may have two lateral surfaces 102, 103, which form an angle D of less than 90° with each other. The angle D may be an acute angle and, for example, less than 45°, 35°, 25°, 15°, 5°.

[0201] One of the side surfaces 102, 103 may have the cantilevered or recessed portion of the supplementary mounting element 53a. Therefore, the cantilevered or recessed portion of the supplementary mounting element 53a may be disposed on or configured from one of the side surfaces 102, 103.

[0202] The cantilevered or recessed portion may be arranged closer to a thicker end than to a thinner end of the mounting wedge 101. In the inserted state of the mounting wedge 101, the cantilevered or recessed portion may be directed towards the housing opening 51.

[0203] The installation rail 50 of the embodiment example in figure 13 may also optionally feature at least one spacer 94, 94a.

[0204] In the direction of height H, H1, the additional side wall 56 may be shorter than a side wall 52. Figure 14 shows an example embodiment of the floor plate 1 according to the invention with the installation rail 50 according to the invention in a schematic side section view. The same reference numbers are used for elements that correspond in form and/or function to elements of the preceding embodiments. For the sake of brevity, only the differences with the preceding embodiments will be discussed below. The additional mounting element 72a can be arranged between the oppositely pointing side sides 6, 8. For example, the additional mounting element 72a can be arranged centered between the two side sides 6, 8. Furthermore, the additional mounting element 72a can be arranged, for example, closer to one side side 52 than to the additional side side 56. However, in the exemplary embodiment of Figure 14, the additional mounting element 72a is shown as being arranged closer to the additional side side 6 than to the side side 8.

[0205] The additional mounting element 72a may have an opening 104 extending from the top side 3 to the bottom side 4, to the housing cavity 21 or to an additional cavity, which may be formed on the bottom side 4 of the floor plate 1. The opening 104 may run along the direction of height H1.

[0206] In addition, the additional mounting element 72a may have a retaining means 105. The retaining means 105 may be inserted into the opening 104. The retaining means 105 may be configured to interact by force or form pull with the additional supplementary mounting element 53a to secure the floor plate 1 against non-unlawful removal from the installation rail 50.

[0207] For example, the retaining means 105 can be a pin with a bayonet locking part, a rivet, or a screw.

[0208] In the embodiment of Figure 14, the housing cavity 21 forms the cable slot 85. The floor plate 1 may have at least one additional cable slot 85, which is separate from the housing cavity 21 as in the preceding embodiments. The floor plates of the preceding embodiments may also have a cable slot 85, which is formed by the housing cavity 21, and at least one cable slot 85, which is separate from the housing cavity 21. Alternatively, the at least one cable slot 84 of the floor plate 1 of the embodiment of Figure 14 may be formed separately from the housing cavity 21.

[0209] The cable slot 85 formed by the housing cavity 21 may present in its path along the longitudinal direction L1 along the width direction B1 a substantially constant amplitude or inner width.

[0210] The additional supplementary mounting element 53a can be arranged between the side walls 52, 56 and, for example, centered between the side walls 52, 56. For example, the additional supplementary mounting element 53a can be arranged closer to one side wall 52 than to the additional side wall 56. However, in the embodiment shown in Figure 14, the additional supplementary mounting element 53a is arranged closer to the additional side wall 56 than to the side wall 52.

[0211] The additional supplementary mounting element 53a can be arranged in the housing cavity 21 or in a separate cavity, which can be formed on the lower side 4 of the floor plate, when the floor plate 1 is inserted into the installation rail 50.

[0212] The additional supplementary mounting element 53a can protrude in the direction of the height H of the bottom 54 of the installation rail 50.

[0213] The installation rail 50 of the embodiment example in figure 14 may also optionally feature at least one spacer 94, 94a.

[0214] Figure 15 illustrates an example of a possible embodiment of a procedure for providing indications on a floor, in particular a road, in which selected sections of the floor are selectively illuminated from below.

[0215] By way of example, floor 100 is represented as a platform, i.e., as a sidewalk. Of course, floor 100 can also be a road surface, for example, a street or a parking space. The laying system 70 according to the invention can be used to carry out the procedure. To provide the indications, the laying system 70 can selectively backlight selected light-transparent sections 9-14 of all the selected floor plates 1.

[0216] For example, track system 70 in the embodiment shown in Figure 11 provides indications of the location of the doors of the next train, 101, which will stop at the platform. Train 101 is already shown in Figure 11 to illustrate the procedure. The indications provided by track system 70 can also, of course, be displayed by track system 70 when train 101 stops at the platform.

[0217] For example, light-transparent sections 9-14 are backlit in areas of the floor 100 where train doors 101 are or will be located. Light-transparent sections 9-14 in areas where no train doors are expected may not be backlit or may be backlit differently. To guide people to the access areas where doors are expected, light-transparent sections 9, 11, or 12, 14 of the floor plates 1 in areas that are separate from the access areas arranged at the train doors and/or that border the access areas may be substantially backlit in an arrow shape. The selective backlighting of individual light-transparent sections of the floor 100 can be adapted to the respective circumstances. For example, access areas for different trains and/or trains that stop at different positions can be adapted. Train 101 can communicate the position of the train doors directly or indirectly to the track system 70, for example, by train 101 transmitting the distances of the train doors to each other and to train 101, track system 70 or an external system detects the stopping position of train 101 on the platform.

[0218] Reference numbers

[0220] 1 floor plate

[0221] 2 base body

[0222] 3 top side

[0223] 4 lower side

[0224] 5-8 side

[0225] 9-14 sections transparent to light

[0226] 15-17 joining ducts

[0227] 20 luminescent medium

[0228] 21 housing cavity

[0229] 22 accommodation wrapper

[0230] 23 mounting wrap

[0231] 24 mounting cavity

[0232] 25 terminal plate

[0233] 26-31 sections transparent to light

[0234] 32, 33 clamping protrusions

[0235] 34 edge

[0236] 35 side

[0237] 36, 37 opening

[0238] 38 sealing medium

[0239] 39 lighting module

[0240] 40 common opening

[0241] 41 lock plate

[0242] 42 cable slot

[0243] 43-45 hosting channel

[0244] 50 installation lane

[0245] 51 accommodation opening

[0246] 52 side wall

[0247] 53 supplementary mounting element

[0248] 53a additional supplementary mounting element

[0249] 54 background

[0250] 55 outgoing support

[0251] 56 additional side wall

[0252] 57, 58 additional support outgoing

[0253] 59-62 gap

[0254] 63 interior wall

[0255] 64 spacer

[0256] 70 laying system

[0257] 71 cladding plate

[0258] 72 mounting element

[0259] 72a additional mounting element

[0260] 73 Retention Outgoing

[0261] 74 supplementary fastening element

[0262] 75 side

[0263] 76 supplementary retention outgoing

[0264] 77 interruption

[0265] 78-80 pipe carrier rail

[0266] 81, 82 channel

[0267] 83 distributor

[0268] 84 conduits

[0269] 85 cable slot

[0270] 86 separating rib

[0271] 87 cone-shaped section of 21

[0272] 88 extreme of 87

[0273] 89 through opening

[0274] 90 mounting opening

[0275] 91 support

[0276] 92 translucent closing element

[0277] 93 outer side of 52

[0278] 93a outer side of 56

[0279] 94 spacer

[0280] 94a spacer

[0281] 95 free end of 52

[0282] 95a free end of 56

[0283] 96 board

[0284] 96th board

[0285] 97 outer side of 94

[0286] 97a outer side of 94a

[0287] 98 housing device

[0288] 98a side fin

[0289] 98b side fin

[0290] 100 positioning unit

[0291] 101 mounting wedge

[0292] 102 lateral surface of 101

[0293] 103 lateral surface of 101

[0294] 104 opening of 53a

[0295] 105 53a retention medium

[0296] 110 floor

[0297] 111 train

[0299] At a distance

[0300] At a distance

[0301] B direction of the width of 50

[0302] B1 direction of width of 1

[0303] D angle

[0304] H direction of the height of 50

[0305] H1 height direction of 1

[0306] L longitudinal direction of 50

[0307] L1 longitudinal direction of 1

[0308] W interior amplitude of 21

Claims (15)

1. CLAIMS 1. A floor plate (1) with a base body (2), having an upper side (3) accessible on foot and/or by vehicle, and a lower side (4) opposite the upper side (3), wherein the lower side (4) has a housing cavity (21) open in the direction opposite the upper side (3) to at least partially house a luminescent medium (20), and the base body (2) has at least one translucent section (9-14) and at least one opaque section, wherein the at least one translucent section (9-14) extends from the upper side (3) to the housing cavity (21), and wherein the base body (2) has a side side (8) connecting the upper side (3) to the lower side (4), characterized in that a mounting element (72) is arranged on the side side (8) for mounting the floor plate (1) on an installation rail (50), wherein the mounting element (72) is configured as a slot that extends parallel to the upper side (3). 2. Floor plate (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor plate (1) has a side side (8) and an additional side side (6), opposite the side side (8), and an additional mounting element (72a), wherein the additional mounting element (72a) is arranged between the two side sides (8, 6), closer to the side side (8) than to the additional side side (6), or closer to the additional side side (6) than to the side side (8). 3. Floor plate (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor plate (1) has a side side (8) and an additional side side (6), opposite the side side (8), and an additional mounting element (72a), wherein the additional mounting element (72a) is arranged on the additional side side (6). 4. Floor plate (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor plate (1) has a side side (8) and an additional side side (6), opposite the side side (8), and an additional mounting element (72a), wherein the additional mounting element (72a) has an opening (104) extending from the upper side (3) to the lower side (4), running parallel to the side side (8). 5. Floor plate (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the floor plate (1) has at least one channel-shaped cable slot (42) opening away from the top side (3) and running parallel to the side side (8). 6. Laying system (70) with at least one floor plate and at least one installation rail, characterized in that the floor plate (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5. 7. Laying system (70) according to claim 6, characterized in that the installation rail (50) is an installation rail (50) for installing the floor plates (1), wherein the installation rail (50) is substantially channel-shaped and has a housing opening (51) for at least one of the floor plates (1), wherein the installation rail (50) has a side wall (52) bordering the housing opening (51), wherein the side wall (52) is provided with a complementary mounting element (53) projecting from the side wall (52). 8. Laying system (70) according to claim 7, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has an additional complementary mounting element (53a), wherein the additional complementary mounting element (53a) is arranged at a distance from the complementary mounting element (53). 9. Laying system (70) according to claim 8, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has a side wall (52) and an additional side wall (56), between which the housing opening (51) is arranged, wherein the additional complementary mounting element (53a) is arranged between the side walls (52, 56), closer to the side wall (52) than to the additional side wall (56), or closer to the additional side wall (56) than to the side wall (52). 10. Laying system (70) according to claim 8, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has a side wall (52) and an additional side wall (56), between which the housing opening (51) is arranged, wherein the additional side wall (56) which is located opposite the side wall (52) having a complementary mounting element (53), has the additional complementary mounting element (53a). 11. Laying system (70) according to claim 8, characterized in that the additional complementary mounting element (53a) protrudes from a bottom (54) of the installation rail (50) in the direction of the housing opening (51). 12. Laying system (70) according to claim 8, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has a side wall (52) and an additional side wall (56), between which the housing opening (51) is arranged, wherein the additional complementary mounting element (53a) is shaped at least in sections as a mounting wedge (101) that can be inserted between the additional side wall (56) and a floor plate (1) fitted into the installation rail (50). 13. Laying system (70) according to claim 12, characterized in that the mounting wedge (101) has two lateral surfaces (102, 103), forming an angle (D) of less than 90º with each other, wherein one of the lateral surfaces (102, 103) has the cantilevered or recessed part of the additional complementary mounting element (53a). 14. Laying system (70) according to any one of claims 7 to 13, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has a spacer (94) projecting away from the installation rail (50) on an outer side (93) of a side wall (52). 15. Laying system (70) according to any one of claims 7 to 14, characterized in that the installation rail (50) has a housing device (97) for captivatingly housing a luminescent medium (20).