Abstract:
A high-output, high-efficiency discharge illuminator having high energy-saving effect. N sheet-like split electrodes (2) are laid with slight gaps (a) on an electrode fixing face (1) provided on the bottom face of a flat container and bonded securedly through a sheet-like insulator (3) exhibiting excellent electrical insulation and thermal conductivity. The opposed surface to the electrode fixing face (1) is covered with a front glass (4) coated with a fluorescent material (b) on the inside. The electrode fixing face (1) forms a double wall (c) and the split electrodes (2) bonded securedly to the electrode fixing face (1) are cooled by causing cooling water (d) to flow between the double wall (c). N+1 rod-like magnets (5) arranged while alternating the polarity are bonded securedly to the outside of the double wall (c) along the gaps (a). N split electrodes (2) are connected with n AC power supplies (10) having identical amplitudes and having phases shifted from each other by 1/n. The n AC power supplies (10) each comprise a start connection of low frequency AC power supplies having frequency, amplitude and phase (including waveform) controlled through a controller (11) and the entire power supply is kept at floating potential by means of an insulating transformer, so that discharge is caused only between the split electrodes (2).
Abstract:
A discharge lamp with a high output power in which an increase of the current to be supplied to the discharge lamp can be enabled without the need to enlarge the discharge lamp and the surrounding system. The discharge lamp includes an arc tube having a pair of opposed electrodes, at least one of the electrodes having an electrode body in which a hermetically sealed interior space is formed, and a heat conductor partially filling the hermetically sealed interior space. This heat conductor consists of metal that has a higher thermal conductivity or a lower melting point than the metal comprising the electrode body.
Abstract:
A metal halide lamp comprises a sealed tube (10) containing mercury vapor and halide, and electrodes (20a,20b) extending to a center of the sealed tube, supported by sealed portions (20a,20b) at both ends of the sealed tube. A notch (28) extending in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the electrode is formed in each electrode. A transverse cross sectional area of a portion where the notch is formed is smaller than the transverse cross sectional area of another portions and functions as a heat dam portion for damming heat. Accordingly, temperature of a proximal portion from the heat dam portion to the support portion is lower than that of the same portion of the conventional electrode, and temperature of a distal end portion is higher than that of the same portion of the conventional electrode. Thus, formation of low-melting alloy due to reaction of the proximal portion of the electrode and the metal halide can be suppressed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a gas discharge lamp (1) system and to a method for manufacturing an electrode (3) of a gas discharge lamp. According to the invention, at least one electrode (3) of the gas discharge lamp (1) is designed as a heat pipe. This provides for a very efficient and easy to use possibility of cooling the electrode (3).
Abstract:
Provided is a flat fluorescent lamp comprising a main body with a plurality of discharge spaces therein, an electrode unit for applying voltage to the discharge spaces, said electrode unit formed on the surface of the main body, and at least one cooling pad adhered onto the electrode unit. The cooling pad may include at least two materials which have different thermal conductivity with each other. Heat dissipation through the cooling pad minimizes the heat accumulation in the electrode unit, and resultantly prevents a pinhole in a glass plate at the electrode unit. Furthermore, driving voltage to be applied to the lamp can be increased beyond its limitation, thereby realizing a high brightness flat fluorescent lamp.
Abstract:
A short-arc discharge lamp (10) including a light-emitting tube (1) having at least 15mg/cc of mercury sealed therein, an anode (2) and cathode (3) facing each other and disposed within the light-emitting tube (1), and a heat-release layer (6) covering a substantial portion of an outer surface of the cathode (3) so that when the short-arc discharge lamp (10) is provided with electricity having a current value of at least 50A, an inter-electrode power value defined by a ratio Y/X is at least 500W/mm, X being defined as a distance in millimeters between the anode (2) and the cathode (3), and Y being defined as an input power in Watts provided to the short-arc discharge lamp (10).
Abstract:
A conductively cooled flashlamp (30) for use solid state lasers. The flashlamp (30) has an elongated heat sink (31) with a reflective center channel (32), and a flashlamp tube (12) disposed in the channel (32) that extends beyond the ends of the channel (32). Heat conducting gaskets (37a, 37b) are disposed around respective ends of the envelope (34) that separate the tube (12) from the heat sink (31) to provide an air gap (35) therebetween. Clamps (36a, 36b) contact the gaskets (37a, 37b) and secure the envelope (34) to the heat sink (31). Electrodes (25a, 25b) of the tube (12) extend away from the ends of the tube (12) and heavy wires (38a, 38b) are connected to the electrodes (25a, 25b) and extend longitudinally away from the respective electrodes (25a, 25b). Heat conducting, electrically insulating heat sink members (41a, 41b) are disposed at opposite distal ends of the heat sink (31), and wire clamps (42a, 42b) secure the wires 38a, 38b to the heat sink members (41a, 41b). Thus, the tube (12) is disposed in close proximity to the reflective heat sink (31), which does not directly contact the tube (12). The tube (12) is clamped with good thermal contact to the heat sink near the electrodes where most of the heat is generated using indium gaskets (37a, 37b). The wires 38a, 38b that connect to the tube (12) are connected to the heat sink (31) with thermally conductive and electrically insulating material, such as beryllium oxide.
Abstract:
Es soll eine Gasentladungslampe hoher Leistung geschaffen werden, bei der eine optimale Wärmeabfuhr gewährleistet ist. Die äußeren Elektrodenanschlüsse (4, 5) bestehen aus gut wärmeleitfähigem Material und sind mit Kühlrippen (6, 7) versehen, über die die bei den Entladungen entstehende Wärme optimal an ein Kühlmedium abgegeben wird.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electrode (1) of a high pressure discharge lamp with a heating device (3) housed in the head (2) in order to compensate for problems in dimmed operation.