Patent ID: 7821781
Filing Date: 2010-10-26
Classification: H05B

Abstract:
1. A lighting control console for controlling a lighting control system, wherein digital actuating commands are generated in the lighting control console that can be transmitted via data circuits to the lighting devices of the lighting system, the lighting control console comprising: at least one digital processor and at least one digital storage unit for generating, managing and storing the actuating commands; a casing that incorporates the digital processor and the digital storage unit; a plurality of control elements that are arranged on the top of the casing and can be used to enter operating commands; a display device with at least one screen, the display device arranged on the top of the casing, and wherein data for the user can be graphically displayed on the screen, said display device being coupled to the casing so that it can pivot around a swiveling axis between an operating position and a resting position; and a driving unit connected with said casing and engaging said display device, said driving unit urging said display device between the operating position and the resting position; wherein the casing is provided with at least one cover, which can be adjusted between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover covers at least one extra control element arranged in or on the casing in its closed position, thereby protecting the extra control element against external influences in its closed position.