Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a system and method of controlling the internal environment of an enclosure is provided. The system and method includes either increasing or decreasing the temperature of the enclosure to a predetermined target under normal operating conditions. The system and method further includes selectively engaging a trip condition in response to an overheat limit temperature. During the trip condition, the power relays for the fixture will be opened until the enclosure internal temperature has dropped. The system and method uses various sensors to control environmental conditions and may be controlled remotely.
Abstract: A climate controlled, universally positionable enclosure having a clear glass projection window which may be used both indoors and outdoors to contain commercially available lighting fixtures which are not normally intended for outdoor use. The enclosure comprises a central light fixture/electronic component housing compartment, and means for directing and controlling the flow of air and moisture through the enclosure to prevent moisture from entering the housing compartment. The enclosure further comprises an electronic, multi-function climate control unit comprising heating and cooling devices which maintain the temperature and condensation inside the housing compartment within the light fixture's preferred operating range. The outside surface of the enclosure comprises a plurality of mounting channels to which brackets or bolts may be attached for universal mounting.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 1999
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2002
Assignee:
Tempest Lighting, Inc.
Inventors:
Lawrence Lieberman, Karl Davis, Torrey Bievenour