PLANAR MECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTABLE LUMINAIRES

    公开(公告)号:WO2022192177A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:PCT/US2022/019237

    申请日:2022-03-08

    Abstract: A mechanical actuation system for a light fixture that allows for translation of an array of optics relative to an array of light sources in a defined plane. The system can prevent undesired movement such as rotation or out-of-plane motion. A simple and intuitive user interface enables a user to point a resulting light beam in a desired direction without requiring an understanding of the internal mechanical system. The user interface may include a manually manipulated touch point such as a joystick, knob, or other interface.

    CONFIGURABLE LUMINAIRES AND COMPONENTS
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019104259A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-31

    申请号:PCT/US2018/062413

    申请日:2018-11-26

    Abstract: A steerable illumination fixtures include an emitting source and a refractive optical system that steers an emitted beam by relative translation of the emitting source against the optical system. The light emitting source may be placed along an optical axis of one or more lenses to produce an output beam along that axis, or translated in-plane (orthogonal to the optical axis) relative to the lenses to produce a steered beam. The optical system may include refractive lenses and in some embodiments mixing channels and/or one or more baffles with apertures. The design is typically optimized to produce a round, uniform beam that retains approximately the same power level and beam width as it is steered. It is beneficial, but not required, that a second lens have a diameter equal to or larger than a first lens. The lenses may be configured so that the effective focal plane of the two lenses together is located approximately at the plane of the light emitting source.

    CONFIGURABLE LUMINAIRE
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2018157005A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-30

    申请号:PCT/US2018/019592

    申请日:2018-02-24

    Abstract: An array of LEDs (40) is supported by a support mechanism (65) that both supports conductors (66,68) leading to the LEDs (40) and sinks heat from the LEDs (40). The support mechanism may be a transparent heat-conducting sheet (65) or an array of cantilevered arms at different angles that support the LEDs (40) and sink heat. This reduces the blockage of light. The LEDs (40) are positioned generally in the focal plane of an array of concave mirrors (38) that collimate the light. The LEDs (40) and array of mirrors (38) are translatable with respect to one another to steer the aggregate light beam to customize the emission. In another embodiment, multiple LEDs are positioned over each mirror in the mirror array, and the combination of LEDs illuminated over each mirror is used to steer the aggregate light beam from the luminaire.

    LIGHT-TRACKING OPTICAL DEVICE AND APPLICATION TO LIGHT CONCENTRATION
    6.
    发明申请
    LIGHT-TRACKING OPTICAL DEVICE AND APPLICATION TO LIGHT CONCENTRATION 审中-公开
    光跟踪光学器件和应用于光浓度

    公开(公告)号:WO2012033514A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:PCT/US2011/001490

    申请日:2011-08-23

    Inventor: KOZODOY, Peter

    Abstract: An automatic optical coupling device that uses liquid to couple focused light into a light-guide is described. The liquid moves within a chamber or layer via the thermocapillary effect in order to automatically track and couple a moving spot of focused light. Also provided is the application of these coupling devices in an array feeding into a common light-guide, optical designs to improve the performance of these arrays, and the application of such arrays to light collection.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用液体将聚焦光耦合到光导中的自动光耦合装置。 液体通过热毛细管效应在腔室或层内移动,以便自动跟踪并耦合聚焦光的移动点。 还提供了这些耦合装置在馈送到公共光导中的阵列中的应用,光学设计以改善这些阵列的性能,以及将这种阵列应用于光采集。

    ADJUSTABLE-BEAM LUMINAIRES
    8.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE-BEAM LUMINAIRES 审中-公开
    可调光束灯

    公开(公告)号:WO2018058136A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:PCT/US2017/053527

    申请日:2017-09-26

    Abstract: A luminaire for providing configurable static lighting or dynamically-adjustable lighting. The luminaire uses an array of focusing elements that act on light provided via a corresponding array of sources or via an edge-lit lightguide. Designs are provided for adjusting the number of distinct beams produced by the luminaire, as well as the angular width, angular profile, and pointing angle of the beams. Designs are also provided for systems utilizing the adjustable luminaires in various applications.

    Abstract translation:

    用于提供可配置静态照明或动态可调照明的灯具。 该灯具使用一系列聚焦元件,这些元件作用于通过相应的光源阵列或通过侧光式光导提供的光线。 提供设计用于调节由灯具产生的不同光束的数量,以及光束的角度宽度,角度轮廓和指向角度。 还为在各种应用中使用可调节灯具的系统提供设计。

    SUNLIGHT COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH LIGHTGUIDE HAVING SOLID AND FLUID COMPONENTS
    9.
    发明申请
    SUNLIGHT COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH LIGHTGUIDE HAVING SOLID AND FLUID COMPONENTS 审中-公开
    阳光采集系统与光导体固体和流体组成

    公开(公告)号:WO2017075106A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-04

    申请号:PCT/US2016/058950

    申请日:2016-10-26

    Abstract: The system captures and concentrates sunlight for transmission to interior spaces or to a PV system. A solar collector uses arrayed refractive lenses (20) and opposing concave focusing mirrors (22) and a movable coupling sheet (30) forming part of a lightguide (26). The transparent sheet (30) contains small angled mirrors (32), where each angled mirror (32) corresponds to a particular set of the lenses/focusing mirrors and is in the focal plane. The lightguide (26) also includes a fluid (28) surrounding the transparent sheet (30), and lower index cladding layers (29) sandwich the fluid. The sheet (30) is translated within the fluid (28) by an actuator to position the angled mirrors (32) at the focal points of the sunlight for maximum deflection of the sunlight to an edge of the lightguide (26) for extraction to a light transmission system or to a PV system. A position sensor on the sheet (30) provides feedback regarding the position of the angled mirrors (32) relative to the focal points.

    Abstract translation:

    该系统捕捉和集中阳光,以传输到内部空间或光伏系统。 太阳能收集器使用阵列式折射透镜(20)和相对的凹面聚焦镜(22)以及形成光导(26)的一部分的可移动耦合片(30)。 透明片(30)包含小角度反射镜(32),其中每个角度反射镜(32)对应于特定组的透镜/聚焦镜并且处于焦平面中。 光导(26)还包括围绕透明片(30)的流体(28),并且下折射率包层(29)夹住流体。 片材(30)通过致动器在流体(28)内平移以将成角度的反射镜(32)定位在太阳光的焦点处,以使太阳光最大偏转到光导(26)的边缘以提取成 光传输系统或光伏系统。 片材(30)上的位置传感器提供关于成角度的反射镜(32)相对于焦点的位置的反馈。

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