High efficiency dual output light source
    11.
    发明授权
    High efficiency dual output light source 失效
    高效双输出光源

    公开(公告)号:US5567031A

    公开(公告)日:1996-10-22

    申请号:US139378

    申请日:1993-10-20

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4298 G02B6/0006

    摘要: A centralized lighting system is provided having a high intensity light source which is disposed at approximately the first optical focal point of an ellipsoidally shaped reflector member. A mirror member, disposed in advance of a second optical focal point associated with the reflector member, receives light output from the light source and is constructed so as to divide the light output into at least first and second beam portions. The mirror member is further effective so as to separate the first and second beam portions by at least 90 degrees relative to one another. Corresponding at least first and second optical transmission members are receptive of the first and second beam portions and are effective for communicating the light output to locations remote from the light source. In one embodiment, the mirror member is V-shaped and is constructed of first and second mirror segments joined together so as to form an angle of less than about 85 degrees therebetween. The mirror member is effective for dividing the beam portions so that such beam portions are substantially equivalent to one another in terms of intensity, shape and color. The V-shaped mirror member is further effective for separating the first and second beam portions by approximately 180 degrees relative to one another.

    摘要翻译: 提供了具有高强度光源的集中照明系统,其设置在椭圆形反射器构件的大致第一光学焦点处。 设置在与反射构件相关联的第二光焦点之前的镜构件接收从光源输出的光,并被构造成将光输出分成至少第一和第二光束部分。 镜构件进一步有效,以便将第一和第二光束部分相对于彼此分开至少90度。 对应的至少第一和第二光学传输构件接收第一和第二光束部分,并且有效地将光输出传送到远离光源的位置。 在一个实施例中,镜构件是V形的,并且由连接在一起的第一和第二镜子段构成,以便在其间形成小于约85度的角度。 镜构件对于分割光束部分是有效的,使得这些光束部分在强度,形状和颜色方面基本相等。 V形镜构件对于将第一和第二光束部分相对于彼此分离大约180度是更有效的。

    Retrofit optical assembly for lighting system
    12.
    发明授权
    Retrofit optical assembly for lighting system 失效
    照明系统改造光学组件

    公开(公告)号:US5515243A

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-07

    申请号:US329105

    申请日:1994-10-25

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/0011 G02B6/0008

    摘要: A retrofit optical assembly is provided for automotive headlamps that includes a multi-planar mirror that cooperates with a tapered end of a light guide to reduce glare. In an asymmetric parabolic reflective surface arrangement, the multi-planar mirror is offset from the longitudinal axis of the light guide to equalize the magnification and image size. This also has the beneficial effect of reducing the amount of light loss outside of the parabola.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于汽车前照灯的改装光学组件,其包括与光导的锥形端部配合以减少眩光的多平面镜。 在不对称的抛物面反射表面布置中,多平面镜从光导的纵向轴线偏移以平衡放大倍数和图像尺寸。 这也具有减少抛物线之外的光损失量的有益效果。

    Low angle, dual port light coupling arrangement
    13.
    发明授权
    Low angle, dual port light coupling arrangement 失效
    低角度,双端口光耦合布置

    公开(公告)号:US5927849A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-27

    申请号:US38083

    申请日:1998-03-11

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4298

    摘要: A compact coupling arrangement between a light source and a plurality of light distribution harnesses includes a plurality of reflector members arranged around the light source with respective focal points of the reflector members positioned substantially coincident with the light source, so as to receive light from the source and reflect the light away from the source. Further included is a plurality of light coupling members, each having an inlet and an outlet surface for receiving light originating from the light source and transmitting light, respectively. A plurality of light distribution harnesses is provided for respectively receiving light from the light coupling members. The light coupling members each comprise a lens having a negative curvature in at least one direction generally transverse to a main light transmission axis therethrough, for receiving light at a first angular distribution and transmitting light at a reduced angular distribution. To facilitate manufacturing, at least one of the light coupling members may comprise an integral portion of one of the reflector members coinciding with the curvature of a proximate reflector member. Further, at least one of the inlet and outlet surfaces of one of the coupling members may be non-axisymmetrical about the main light transmission axis of its associated coupling member, for improving efficiency of light coupling.

    摘要翻译: 在光源和多个配光束之间的紧凑耦合布置包括围绕光源布置的多个反射器构件,其中反射器构件的各个焦点基本上与光源重合,以便从光源接收光 并将光线从源头反射出来。 还包括多个光耦合构件,每个光耦合构件具有分别用于接收源自光源的光和透射光的入口和出口表面。 提供多个配光束,用于分别接收来自光耦合构件的光。 光耦合构件各自包括在至少一个方向上的至少一个方向具有负曲率的透镜,所述至少一个方向大致横贯于穿过其的主光透射轴,用于以第一角度分布接收光并以较小的角度分布透射光。 为了便于制造,至少一个光耦合构件可以包括一个反射器构件的一体部分,与邻近的反射器构件的曲率重合。 此外,一个联接构件的入口和出口表面中的至少一个可以围绕其相关联的联接构件的主光透射轴线非轴对称,以提高光耦合的效率。

    Multiple port high brightness centralized lighting system
    15.
    发明授权
    Multiple port high brightness centralized lighting system 失效
    多端口高亮度集中照明系统

    公开(公告)号:US5469337A

    公开(公告)日:1995-11-21

    申请号:US339367

    申请日:1994-11-14

    摘要: A centralized lighting system having a plurality of output ports includes a high brightness light source disposed at the optical focal point of a parabolic reflector. The light source and reflector configuration deliver light output in an essentially parallel manner to a plurality of lens members effective for focussing the light output into a plurality of spatially separate light spots. The spatially separate light spots are input to optical fibers without experiencing packing fraction losses. The plurality of lens members are disposed equidistantly along radii formed relative to the reflector but at a spaced apart relation to the reflector. In this manner, the lens members provide the spatially separate light spots which are essentially equal in terms of color and intensity to one another.

    摘要翻译: 具有多个输出端口的集中照明系统包括设置在抛物面反射器的光焦点处的高亮度光源。 光源和反射器配置以基本平行的方式将光输出传送到多个透镜构件,其有效地将光输出聚焦到多个空间上分离的光斑中。 空间分离的光点被输入到光纤中,而不会经历填充分数损失。 多个透镜构件沿着相对于反射器形成的半径等距离地设置,但是与反射器间隔开。 以这种方式,透镜构件提供在颜色和强度方面彼此基本相等的空间上分离的光点。

    High efficiency dual output light source
    16.
    发明授权
    High efficiency dual output light source 失效
    高效双输出光源

    公开(公告)号:US06220740B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-24

    申请号:US08678200

    申请日:1996-07-12

    IPC分类号: F21V704

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4298 G02B6/0006

    摘要: A centralized lighting system is provided having a high intensity light source which is disposed at approximately the first optical focal point of an ellipsoidally shaped reflector member. A mirror member, disposed in advance of a second optical focal point associated with the reflector member, receives light output from the light source and is constructed so as to divide the light output into at least first and second beam portions. The mirror member is further effective so as to separate the first and second beam portions by at least 90 degrees relative to one another. Corresponding at least first and second optical transmission members are receptive of the first and second beam portions and are effective for communicating the light output to locations remote from the light source. In one embodiment, the mirror member is V-shaped and is constructed of first and second mirror segments joined together so as to form an angle of less than about 85 degrees therebetween. The mirror member is effective for dividing the beam portions so that such beam portions are substantially equivalent to one another in terms of intensity, shape and color. The V-shaped mirror member is further effective for separating the first and second beam portions by approximately 180 degrees relative to one another.

    摘要翻译: 提供了具有高强度光源的集中照明系统,其设置在椭圆形反射器构件的大致第一光学焦点处。 设置在与反射构件相关联的第二光焦点之前的镜构件接收从光源输出的光,并被构造成将光输出分成至少第一和第二光束部分。 镜构件进一步有效,以便将第一和第二光束部分相对于彼此分开至少90度。 对应的至少第一和第二光学传输构件接收第一和第二光束部分,并且有效地将光输出传送到远离光源的位置。 在一个实施例中,镜构件是V形的,并且由连接在一起的第一和第二镜子段构成,以便在其间形成小于约85度的角度。 镜构件对于分割光束部分是有效的,使得这些光束部分在强度,形状和颜色方面基本相等。 V形镜构件对于将第一和第二光束部分相对于彼此分离大约180度是更有效的。

    Optical coupler for coupling light between one and a plurality of light ports
    17.
    发明授权
    Optical coupler for coupling light between one and a plurality of light ports 有权
    用于耦合在一个和多个光端口之间的光的光耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US06219480B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-17

    申请号:US09240388

    申请日:1999-01-29

    IPC分类号: G02B626

    CPC分类号: G02B6/2804

    摘要: An optical coupler for coupling light along an axis between a light port on one side of the coupler and a plurality of light ports on another side of the coupler. The coupler comprises a one-side stage with a light port and a many-side stage with a plurality of arms situated about the axis, each having a light port. A midput region separates the one-side and many-side stages and is situated along the axis where the plurality of arms at least initially starts to split from each other in a direction towards the many-side light ports along the axis. Cross sections of each of the respective initial portions of the arms along the direction are arranged about the same distance from the axis. The cross sectional areas of the arms along the axis are larger at a break point region at which the arms fully separate from each other along the axis than at the many-side light ports. At least a pair of the arms each start to split along the direction in a substantially symmetrical manner about the axis.

    摘要翻译: 一种光耦合器,用于在耦合器的一侧上的光端口与耦合器的另一侧上的多个光端口之间沿轴线耦合光。 耦合器包括具有光端口的单侧级和具有围绕轴线布置的多个臂的多侧级,每个臂具有光端口。 中间输入区域分离单侧和多侧级,并且沿着轴线定位,其中多个臂至少最初开始沿着沿轴线朝向多侧光端口的方向彼此分离。 臂的各个初始部分沿着方向的横截面布置成与轴线大致相同的距离。 沿着轴的臂的横截面面积在沿着轴线彼此完全分离的断点区域处比在多侧光端口处更大。 至少一对臂各自以围绕轴线的大致对称的方式开始沿着该方向分开。

    Compact optical system with turn and color mixing
    18.
    发明授权
    Compact optical system with turn and color mixing 失效
    紧凑的光学系统具有转动和混色

    公开(公告)号:US06192176B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-20

    申请号:US09027663

    申请日:1998-02-23

    IPC分类号: G02B626

    摘要: A compact optical assembly includes a tight bend region that effectively propagates light from a source to an end use while maximizing beam lumens, improving color mixing, and minimizing complexity. A first nonimaging optical component increases the angular distribution of light from the source to an input end of the bend region having a light fiber with a first cross-sectional dimension. A second nonimaging optical component receives light from the bend region and decreases the angular distribution. A light conductor that interconnects the light source to the first nonimaging optical component has a cross-sectional dimension in the plane of the bend region greater than that of the light fiber and, likewise, a second conductor receiving light from the second nonimaging optical component has a cross-sectional dimension in the plane of the bend region greater than the light fiber.

    摘要翻译: 紧凑的光学组件包括有效地将光从源传播到最终用途的紧密弯曲区域,同时最大化光束流明,改善颜色混合并使复杂度最小化。 第一非成像光学部件增加了从具有第一横截面尺寸的具有光纤的弯曲区域的光源到输入端的光的角度分布。 第二非成像光学部件从弯曲区域接收光并减小角度分布。 将光源与第一非成像光学部件互连的光导体在弯曲区域的平面中具有大于光纤的横截面尺寸,并且同样地,接收来自第二非成像光学部件的光的第二导体具有 弯曲区域的平面中的横截面尺寸大于光纤。

    Tricolor lighting system
    19.
    发明授权
    Tricolor lighting system 失效
    三色照明系统

    公开(公告)号:US5842765A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-01

    申请号:US506448

    申请日:1995-07-24

    CPC分类号: G02B6/0006

    摘要: A tricolor lighting system uses first and second dichroic filters or mirrors to separate light into different colors, primarily red, green, and blue. The light is directed into input ends of respective first, second, and third light guides for a desired end use at a remote location. Various embodiments use either paraboloid or ellipsoidal reflective surfaces associated with the light source and in selected embodiments, the first and second mirrors are disposed in a crossed relation to provide a compact system.

    摘要翻译: 三色照明系统使用第一和第二分色滤光镜或镜子将光分成不同的颜色,主要是红,绿,蓝。 光被引导到相应的第一,第二和第三光导的输入端,用于在远程位置的期望的最终用途。 各种实施例使用与光源相关联的抛物面或椭球面反射表面,并且在选择的实施例中,第一和第二反射镜以交叉关系设置以提供紧凑的系统。

    Low angle, dual port light coupling arrangement
    20.
    发明授权
    Low angle, dual port light coupling arrangement 失效
    低角度,双端口光耦合布置

    公开(公告)号:US5826963A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-27

    申请号:US607529

    申请日:1996-02-27

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4298

    摘要: A compact coupling arrangement between a light source and a plurality of light distribution harnesses includes a plurality of reflector members arranged around the light source with respective focal points of the reflector members positioned substantially coincident with the light source, so as to receive light from the source and reflect the light away from the source. Further included is a plurality of light coupling members, each having an inlet and an outlet surface for receiving light originating from the light source and transmitting light, respectively. A plurality of light distribution harnesses is provided for respectively receiving light from the light coupling members. The light coupling members each comprise a lens having a negative curvature in at least one direction generally transverse to a main light transmission axis therethrough, for receiving light at a first angular distribution and transmitting light at a reduced angular distribution. To facilitate manufacturing, at least one of the light coupling members may comprise an integral portion of one of the reflector members coinciding with the curvature of a proximate reflector member. Further, at least one of the inlet and outlet surfaces of one of the coupling members maybe non-axisymmetrical about the main light transmission axis of its associated coupling member, for improving efficiency of light coupling.

    摘要翻译: 在光源和多个配光束之间的紧凑耦合布置包括围绕光源布置的多个反射器构件,其中反射器构件的各个焦点基本上与光源重合,以便接收来自光源的光 并将光线从源头反射出来。 还包括多个光耦合构件,每个光耦合构件具有分别用于接收源自光源的光和透射光的入口和出口表面。 提供多个配光束,用于分别接收来自光耦合构件的光。 光耦合构件各自包括在至少一个方向上的至少一个方向具有负曲率的透镜,所述至少一个方向大致横贯于穿过其的主光透射轴,用于以第一角度分布接收光并以较小的角度分布透射光。 为了便于制造,至少一个光耦合构件可以包括一个反射器构件的一体部分,与邻近的反射器构件的曲率重合。 此外,联接构件之一的入口和出口表面中的至少一个可以围绕其相关联的联接构件的主光透射轴线非轴对称,以提高光耦合的效率。