Abstract: An optical system for light distribution. The optical system includes at least a reflective surface, at least two refracting surfaces, at least one inner lens and an outer lens. The optical system provides high efficiency collection and distribution of light.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 29, 2020
Assignee:
PELKA & ASSOCIATES INC.
Inventors:
Benjamin A. Jacobson, Robert D. Gengelbach
Abstract: A backlight unit includes an array of light sources arranged on at least one printed circuit board, a reflective member including a plurality of holes provided over the array of light sources such that light from the light sources passes through the holes, and a gradient reflective layer provided over the reflective member to modify a distribution of light received from the array of light sources and the reflective member.