Abstract: A housing for a lighting fixture is provided such that the fixture has IP65 or better impermeability. The housing includes a base pivotally connected to a lid, the lid including a light permeable diffuser, a pliable gasket between the lid and base, and fastening means including a fastener on the lid and a flange on the base. The flange is provided with a linear cam portion diametrically opposed to the pivot, and an opening defined in the flange, such that when the lid is pivoted to proximity with the base and the fastener is tightened, the distal end of the fastener will contact the linear cam pulling the lid into sealed relation with the base. The fastener being tightenable such that its distal end enters the opening in the flange, thereby locking the lid onto the gasket and base to form an IP65 impermeable relationship.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided that includes a flat elongated base having opposing longitudinal marginal slots and a pair of upright walls inboard of the longitudinal slots, and a pair of end caps engaging opposing ends of the elongated base. A gasket extends along a longitudinal surface of each of the upright walls. A lens extends between opposing end caps and conforms to the curved marginal edges of the end caps and edges and upright walls. The lens has two opposing longitudinal grooves that align with a pair of side rails extending between the end caps. Each side rail has a longitudinal cam projection extending into the associated lens groove. When the side rails are tightened against the lens, the cam projections tighten the lens into contact with the gasket to form a water tight seal between the lens and the base.

Abstract: An abuse-resistant light fixture housing having a mounting plate with mounting brackets, a frame having an opening for a-non opaque cover, and a plurality of fasteners affixing the mounting bracket to the frame is provided. When the mounting plate and frame are assembled together the frame is suspended apart from the mounting bracket such that impacts against the frame are absorbed by the suspension elements allowing the frame and light elements to survive generally undamaged. Elements of the fixture are made so as to resist damage while providing illumination.

Abstract: An abuse-resistant light fixture housing having a mounting plate with mounting brackets, a frame having an opening for a-non opaque cover, and a plurality of fasteners affixing the mounting bracket to the frame is provided. When the mounting plate and frame are assembled together the frame is suspended apart from the mounting bracket such that impacts against the frame are absorbed by the suspension elements allowing the frame and light elements to survive generally undamaged. Elements of the fixture are made so as to resist damage while providing illumination.