Abstract: A display device includes: a display of which a display surface is displayed with an image; plural light sources which output light toward the display, and configure a backlight; a diffuser plate arranged between the display and the plural light sources, and diffuses light output from the light source; and a support pin arranged on the opposite side to the display by interposing the diffuser plate therebetween, and holds the diffuser plate by being in contact with the diffuser plate. A plate shaped unit formed in a transparent plate shape is provided at a portion located on the diffuser plate side in the support pin, the plural light sources and the support pin are arranged in line in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the display and the diffuser plate are aligned, and the plate shaped unit is caused to face the light source in the shortest distance.

Abstract: The application is related to an aqua lamp structure having a light transmissive candle, mainly comprising an aqua lamp decoration having a light transmissive candle thereon; the aqua lamp decoration comprises a base upwardly mounted to an aqua lamp main body; the light transmissive candle comprises a hollow and transparent cage, and the cage comprises a lighting unit and a pattern film surroundingly set at outer edge of the lighting unit, and outer shell wall of the cage has a pattern layer, and the pattern layer has grain to project the patterns of the pattern film on the cage by the light of the lighting unit to be crossed and overlapped with the grain of the pattern layer on the shell wall. Thereby, due to the splendid aqua lamp main body with light to shine on, the 3D visual effects which have light and shadow in different layers, front and back, deep and shallow above the splendid aqua lamp main body can be realized.

Abstract: Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device.

Abstract: A light module for use as a portable light or as a light source in a track lighting system is described herein. The light module may include a module housing containing a light emitting aperture, and a light emitting diode (LED) light source located inside the module housing, where the LED light source is aligned with the light emitting aperture. The light module further includes a driver electrically connected to the LED light source, and a chargeable power supply component electrically connected to the driver. The light module also includes at least two magnets attached to the exterior of the module housing, where at least one magnet is associated with a positive electrical terminal and another magnet is associated with a negative terminal, and where at least one magnet provides electrical power to at least one of the chargeable power supply component or driver.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a substrate and a planar light source portion including a plurality of LED chips arrayed on the substrate. The planar light source portion faces an illumination space (space to be illuminated) by a predetermined opening area. The plurality of LED chips are arrayed on the substrate such that the mounting density with respect to the opening area is not less than 3/cm2, and accordingly, a planar light source is formed.

Abstract: A luminaire providing wide angle up lighting using light wells is provided. The luminaire can include a frame having a center plate and side walls. LED modules can be disposed adjacent to opposite side walls such that the LED modules are oriented towards each other. The luminaire can include light wells positioned over each of the LED modules such that light emitted by the LED modules may be reflected within the light wells until it is transmitted by a lens region of the light well at a wide angle relative to the nadir of the luminaire. The light wells can include reflective layers disposed on all surfaces surrounding the LED modules, and a transmittance lens region through which light, emitted by the LED modules as point sources, can exit the fixture as a surface of light. Light emitted by LED modules and light wells disposed on opposite sides of the luminaire can provide a bat wing distribution of up light.

Abstract: An illumination system (1;30;40;60;70;90) for spot illumination comprising: a tubular reflector (3;31;61;91) with a reflective inner surface, the tubular reflector having an entrance aperture (9), and an exit aperture (10) being larger than the entrance aperture; and a light-source array (2;33;41;63;71;93) comprising a plurality of light-sources arranged in a physical light-source configuration to emit light into the tubular reflector at the entrance aperture thereof.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed that includes one or more master circuit boards configured to power light emitting diodes. The lighting device also includes modular light boards with arrays of light emitting diodes that interchangeably couple to the matched connectors on the master circuit board. The master circuit boards and the modular light boards are positioned within a housing with one or more diffuser lenses. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, master circuit boards and modular light boards are mounted in a stacked arrangement to emit light from opposed sides of the housing. In further embodiments of the invention, the lighting device includes a controller for independently controlling light output from each master circuit board.

Abstract: A light source module includes a first triangular prism, a second triangular prism, a second laser source, and a third laser source. A first laser beam emitted from the first laser source and a second laser beam emitted from the second laser source are mixed to a first mixed laser beam by the first triangular prism. The third laser beam emitted from the third laser source and the first mixed laser beam emitted from the first triangular prism are mixed with a second mixed laser beam by the second triangular prism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting apparatus or a shutter assembly for a lighting apparatus comprising: a light path for passage of light emanating from a lamp, at least one shutter plate 130-133 moveable into a position external to or at least partially across the light path, and a rotatable shutter lock 180 being rotatable to directly or indirectly generate a friction force on the shutter plate 130-133, wherein the friction force generated on the shutter plate 130-133 is dependent on the rotational position of the shutter lock 180 and in at least one rotational position there is sufficient frictional force to retain the shutter plate 130-133 in the position external to or across the light path.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus has a drain structure of guiding water introduced through an assembly clearance to discharge the water to the outside and improves waterproof performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode fixture assembly, having at least one component made out of thermally conductive thermoplastic which is comprised of a thermally conductive thermoplastic composition which is comprised of at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one thermally conductive filler. The light emitting diode fixture assembly is comprised of (1) at least one light emitting diode, (2) a lens covering a portion of the light emitting diode, (3) a back plate to which the light emitting diode is affixed, (4) the housing for the light emitting diode and the base plate, and (5) electrical connectors which are in electrical communication with the light emitting diode and an electrical supply source with a enclosing cup/sleeve.

Abstract: A first heat sinking path formed in a forming direction of a heat sink unit disposed radially in a housing where a light emitting module is mounted. A second heat sinking path is formed along an edge of the light emitting module. By providing a light engine concept in which a light emitting module, an optical member, and a heat sink unit are included and a bottom surface is gradually widened from one side to the other side, an optical semiconductor lighting apparatus can reduce a total weight of a product, can further improve heat dissipation efficiency by inducing natural convection, is simple in the product assembly and installation, and is easy in maintenance, and can provide products with high reliability by increasing the arrangement efficiency of semiconductor optical devices per unit area.

Abstract: A light emitting module (100), lamp and a luminaire are provided. The light emitting module (100) comprises a housing (106), a solid state light emitter (112), a luminescent element (102) and a thermal conductor (104). The housing (106) comprises a light exit window at a first side of the housing (106) and the housing (106) comprises a base (108) at a second side of the housing being different from the first side, the housing (106) enclosing a cavity (114) comprising cavity material being light transmitting. The solid state light emitter (112) is provided within the cavity (114) and is coupled to the base (108). The solid state light emitter (112) is configured to emit light of the first color range into the cavity (114). The luminescent element (102) being optically arranged in between the solid state light emitter (112) and the light exit window.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination system for use in a stereolithography apparatus. The illumination system includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), each LED having at least a first light-emitting surface and a second surface, at least one of the first and the second surface being substantially flat. The illumination further includes a plurality of electrical pathways, selectively connected to the respective LEDs, such that each LED can be individually controlled and a leveling surface. The leveling surface is substantially flat and in leveling contact with the at least one substantially flat surface of each LED, such that a two-dimensional array of LEDs extends in a plane parallel to the leveling surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamp structure with stacked light transparent boards. The lamp structure includes a lamp base, a light source module, plural transparent boards, and an electrical wire module. The light source module is placed inside the lamp base and is connected to an outside power supply by the electrical wire module, the transparent boards are stacked on the lamp base, and each of the transparent boards has a central hole, the central hole can be of different size for different transparent boards. The central holes of the transparent boards together form the designed light shape of the lamp structure. Lamp designs and productions by using the lamp structure of the present invention is easier and cheaper and full of plenty diversities. The repairing cost is low, since only replacement of the damaged portion of the lamp structure is required, but not throwing away the whole lamp.

Abstract: A light module includes a light emitting diode (LED) array and a double-reflective assembly coupled to the LED array. The double-reflective assembly includes a lower member having a frame. The frame has an opening corresponding to the LED array. The frame and LED array are located in the same plane. The light module further includes a left bottom reflector and a right bottom reflector. The light module further includes an upper member which includes a left top reflector; and a right top reflector, wherein the left top reflector is attached to the left bottom reflector, and right top reflector is attached to the right bottom reflector, each forming an arbitrary left and right double-reflective assembly. A shape geometry and profile of each double-reflective assembly provides a pre-calculated combined non-circular asymmetrical intensity distribution pattern.

Abstract: A more versatile cover for a light bulb, such as a compact fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode, that is aesthetically pleasing, flexible, and requires no modifications to the bulb while also capable of fitting a multitude of bulb configurations and sizes. The cover may include a hollow and at least partially elastic body in a pre-formed shape having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the body is removable and frictionally secured to said bulb to form an envelope around the bulb. The body may also include a collar and a bulbous section, which extends from the collar. The collar is configured to engage the base of the light bulb and create a substantially airtight seal between the base and the body. The body is fabricated from a light pervious material, and any light transmitted by the cover is preferably substantially diffuse.

Abstract: A system for cooling heat-generating components within a housing of a light fixture is described herein. The system can include an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture in one or more walls of the housing. The system can also include a housing separator that separates the interior of the housing into a number of regions. The system can also include a heat-generating component positioned within the housing. The system can further include an air moving device positioned within the housing. The air moving device can draw intake air from outside the explosion-proof enclosure and pass the intake air over the heat-generating component to generate exhaust air, where the intake air cools the heat-generating component. The air moving device can further remove the exhaust air from the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A lighting device that comprises a light source unit, with light sources positioned upon a circuit substrate; an LCD panel illuminated by the light emitted from the light sources; a casing, and a diffusion member installed upon the casing. The circuit substrate is mounted so as to block the lower end aperture of the hollow portion. The diffusion member is mounted so as to block an upper end aperture of the hollow portion, which constitutes the opposite end of the hollow portion from the lower end aperture thereof. Radiation units are formed upon the casing to radiate heat caused by the light sources outside the casing.

Abstract: A laser transmitter projects a beam of laser light and rotates the beam about an axis which is generally normal to the beam. The transmitter includes a laser beam source, and a lighthouse. The lighthouse encloses, at least in part, the laser beam source while permitting the beam of laser light to be projected there through. The lighthouse includes a plurality of transparent panels, and a panel support of elastomeric material. The panel support engages the plurality of transparent panels and supports them in a peripheral configuration such that they surround the laser beam source.

Abstract: At least one stress concentration factor is arranged in a bending position of forming the protrusion structure on a surface of the backplane. Then, a shape of the protrusion structure is formed by stamping. In the present disclosure, because the bending position during stretching the protrusion structure is firstly configured with a plurality of stress concentration factors in the stretching process of the protrusion structure, when the protrusion structure is stretched, stress concentration occurs in the position with the stress concentration factors.

Abstract: A decorative candle with inner pattern includes: a candle main body with inner pattern, and a light-emitting device. The candle main body is made of light-transmittable plastic material, has at least an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is smooth, and the inner surface has a plurality of predefined patterns. The candle main body and the patterns are monolithically formed by blowing. The light-emitting device is disposed inside the candle main body, has at least a light source and an electrical box for providing power to the light source. As such, in the decorative candle with pattern of the present invention, the patterns on the inner surface and the candle main body are monolithically manufactured by blowing, and thus the problems associated with the conventional two-process manufacturing are eliminated.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly including a bracket defined by an arcuate base and a clip dovetailed to the bracket within the base. The clip and the bracket define cooperative serrations to permit rotatable adjustment of the clip relative to the base about a longitudinal axis to provide different orientations for a light source within the case.

Abstract: An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly having an indicator having at least one light emitting diode. The indicator may include a light guiding element that guides light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode. The at least one light emitting diode may be associated with circuitry of the exterior mirror assembly. During low ambient lighting conditions at night, the intensity of light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode of the indicator is reduced under photosensor control to a nighttime intensity level. The nighttime intensity level is greater than about 0.3 candela and is less than about 200 candelas.

Abstract: An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes exterior rearview mirror assemblies mounted at respective sides of the vehicle. The mirror assemblies include a light module and a camera. The cameras are part of a multi-camera vision system that includes a display device that is operable to display images for viewing by the vehicle driver. The indicator of the light module includes a signal light that is configured to provide light that is observable to another driver of another vehicle who is (i) approaching the vehicle from its rear and/or (ii) overtaking the vehicle in the side lane adjacent to the side of the vehicle at which mirror assembly is mounted. Actuation of the signal light provides (i) light forwardly of the vehicle so that drivers of other vehicles approaching the vehicle may observe the actuated signal light and/or (ii) light laterally with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle headlamp system includes an ultraviolet light emitting diode for emitting ultraviolet light, a first lens, and a phosphor layer. The first lens is located between the ultraviolet light emitting diode and the phosphor layer. The first lens and the phosphor layer are located at a light outputting path of the ultraviolet light emitting diode to make the ultraviolet light concentrated by the first lens and then radiates to the phosphor layer to act the phosphor layer to obtain a white light.

Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.

Abstract: A plane light source including a circuit substrate, a plurality of sets of side-view light-emitting devices (LEDs), and a diffusive light-guiding layer is provided. The side-view LEDs are arranged in array over the circuit substrate and are electrically connected with the circuit substrate. The diffusive light-guiding layer covers the side-view LEDs, wherein the diffusive light-guiding layer includes a plurality of diffusive light-guiding units arranged in array and connected to each other. Each of the diffusive light-guiding units is respectively corresponded to illumination coverage of one set of side-view LEDs. Each set of side-view LEDs at least includes two side-view LEDs for emitting light respectively along two different directions and towards into one single diffusive light-guiding units.

Abstract: A backlight to emit light from a surface thereof includes a light guide to guide light, first and second collimating reflectors and a light source to produce light. The first collimating reflector is at a first edge of the light guide to collimate the light from the light source in a vertical direction and to direct the collimated light into the light guide. The second collimating reflector is at a second edge of the light guide to further collimate the collimated light in a horizontal direction and to redirect the further collimated light back into the light guide.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a light fixture and associated retrofit lighting kit that includes a substantially flat light emitting diode panel. The light fixture can be employed in a variety of applications, including installation as a standalone fixture, a replacement for a fluorescent lighting unit and as a retrofit lighting kit to be used in connection with an existing fluorescent lighting unit.

Abstract: A light source module including a light guide plate, a plurality of light emitting devices, and a plurality of first reflective devices is provided. The light guide plate has a plurality of through holes and a light emitting surface. The through holes pass through the light emitting surface. Each of the through holes has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first side wall. At least one of the light emitting devices is disposed in each of the through holes. Each of the light emitting devices is capable emitting a light beam. The light beam enters the light guide plate from the first side wall of the through hole which the light emitting device is disposed in and leaves the light guide plate from the light emitting surface. The first reflective devices are disposed on the second side walls of the through holes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a backlight module and a display apparatus. The display apparatus comprises the backlight module and a display panel. The backlight module comprises a back bezel and a plurality of light sources. The back bezel includes a plurality of bezel convex portions and a plurality of corresponding bezel concave portions. The light sources are disposed on the back bezel and positioned between the bezel convex portions. The present invention can use the bezel concave portions of the back bezel to improve a heat-dissipation effect.

Abstract: A lighting system including a light guide plate having a groove, a light source module arranged in the groove, and a projection from a side of the groove in the light guide plate toward the light source module for guiding a light from the light source module to the light guide plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device including a plurality of channels for forming a specific pattern, in which each of the channels includes: a light source module comprising one or more light sources for generating optical signals having different wavelengths; a driving module for controlling on/off or strength of the optical signal generated in the light source module; an optical waveguide for transferring the optical signal generated in the light source module to an outside without a loss of the optical signal; and a scattering pattern for scattering the optical signal transferred through the optical waveguide and displaying the scattered optical signal to the outside.

Abstract: A display device is provided with a backlight system and a display panel which controls and selectively transmits light from the backlight system, and the device is formed such that the backlight system contains the light source, the light guide plate OG and the optical sheet OS within a lower frame SF and has such a structure that the lower frame is covered by a middle frame NF that covers around an opening on an upper surface of the lower frame, at least one portion around the light guide plate is provided with an elastic member EP placed between the lower frame and the light guide plate, and the elastic member is provided with a protrusion that covers part of an upper surface of the light guide plate, and the middle frame presses (B) the elastic member against the lower frame so that the protrusion holds (C) the light guide plate within the lower frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of generating tightly intermeshing, self-cleaning, co-rotating screw profiles, the use of the screw profiles in screw and transition elements, novel screw profiles which have been generated by the method and a computer program product for executing the method in a computer system.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for admixing additives to a medium to be pumped, comprising at least one gear pump (2) for pumping a medium to be pumped, said gear pump (2) comprising at least one shaft (3) having a first driving torque; at least one injector (5) for introducing an additive into a medium to be pumped; at least one screw conveyor (6) for mixing said additive with said medium to be pumped, said screw conveyor having a second driving torque, and, characterized in that, the shaft (3) and the screw conveyor (6) are functionally connected, such that the first driving torque and the second driving torque are coupled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a cellulosic feedstock are disclosed. Embodiments of the method comprise passing the cellulosic feedstock through an optional impregnation chamber to an outlet of the impregnation chamber, passing the cellulosic feedstock from the outlet of the impregnation chamber to a holding tank having an inlet and an outlet, and conveying the cellulosic feedstock downwardly and laterally as it travels through the holding tank. Embodiments of the apparatus comprise at least one sidewall defining a passage. The passage has an upper portion and a lower portion, and the lower portion has a greater cross-sectional area than the upper portion. At least one inlet is provided adjacent the upper portion, and at least one outlet is provided adjacent the lower portion, at an elevation below the inlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a sensor unit (20) that is arranged in the exhaust gas region of an internal combustion engine (10). According to the invention, a sensor temperature (31, 32) is directly or indirectly determined by the sensor unit (20), and is compared to an exhaust temperature (33) that is determined by a further sensor unit and/or to model variables and/or to defined threshold values, whereby a dismounting and/or an inappropriate mounting of the sensor unit is indicated.

Abstract: Temperature accuracy is improved, conversion gain is increased without increasing current density and parasitic resistance errors and other problems with conventional bandgap reference temperature sensors are eliminated by generating a signal proportional to temperature from three samples, where the signal is defined as a difference between a first difference and a second difference, the first difference comprising a difference between a second sample and a first sample, the second difference comprising a difference between a third sample and the first sample, and where the signal is defined to cancel parasitic components in the first, second and third samples.

Abstract: In a method, with a current measurement, the history of the radiation exposure of the X-ray detector is taken into account with respect to the overall X-ray detector or subareas of the X-ray detector, in respect of a reduction in the measurement sensitivity produced as a result and a recovery of the reduction in the measurement sensitivity, and the determined measuring signal is corrected with a correction factor which is dependent on the history of the radiation exposure. Furthermore, an X-ray recording system includes a detector which includes a plurality of detector elements, which are read out in groups channel by channel and a read-out apparatus with computer-assisted device for correcting read-out detector data prior to a further processing of the detector data to form projective or tomographic images.

Abstract: A synthetic resin-made thrust sliding bearing includes a synthetic resin-made upper casing, a synthetic resin-made lower casing, and a synthetic resin-made thrust sliding bearing piece interposed between the upper casing and the lower casing.

Abstract: A wheel bearing apparatus has a protecting cover formed from non-magnetic steel sheet with a cup-shaped configuration. The protective cover has a cylindrical fitting portion, a disk-shaped shield portion, a radially reducing portion, a stepped portion and a bottom portion. The cylindrical fitting portion is press-fit into the inner circumference of the inner-side end of the outer member. The disk-shaped shielding portion extends radially inward from the fitting portion, via the radially reducing portion. The inner-side surface of the shielding portion is arranged close to or in contact with a rotation speed detecting sensor. The bottom portion is continuous with the shielding portion, via the stepped portion to close the inner-side end of the inner member. A full deflection of the side surface of the shielding portion that is caused by a load the same as that applied to the protecting cover when it is press-fit into the outer member is limited to a predetermined value or less.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the rotation direction and the speed of an inner ring and an outer ring of a rotary bearing is provided. The mechanism includes a base, a main bearing module being through the base, multiple supporting rotary bearings mounted on the base and surrounded the main bearing module, and a transmission mechanism. In the application for contact type bearing, it also includes multiple rolling elements. In the application for non-contact type bearing, it also includes a fluid. The present invention provides with the transmission mechanism to connect with the main bearing module to make the inner ring and the outer ring rotate properly.

Abstract: An inner ring member having multiple flange portions is formed by cold forging. A tapered surface is formed in a state of a forged surface on the inner ring member so as to gradually increase in diameter from an inner side toward an outer side in a vehicle lateral direction over a region from a position near root portions of inner side faces of the flange portions in the vehicle lateral direction to a position radially outward of an outer periphery of an outer end portion of an outer ring member in the vehicle lateral direction. A seal member is attached to the outer periphery of the outer end portion of the outer ring member. A seal lip that is in sliding contact with the tapered surface in the state of a forged surface is formed at a distal end portion of the seal member.

Abstract: Optical connectors can be easily attached to and detached from a housing. An optical connector device 11 adapted to be connected to a mating optical connector device 81 includes a first housing 31 for receiving and holding optical connectors 61, a second housing 41 for holding the first housing 31 in a floating manner, and a fixing member 51 for fixedly attaching the second housing 41 to an attachment object 201. To-be-locked portions 35, 37 of the first housing 31 and locking portions 43, 44 of the second housing 41 detachably engage with each other and cause the first housing 31 to engage with the second housing 41 in a floating manner. The to-be-locked portions 35, 37 and the locking portions 43, 44 engage with each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction A1 of connection to the mating optical connector device 81.

Abstract: A housing for an optical connector including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall forming a passageway and a rear opening; a rear portion for receiving a first optical connector; a rectangular opening located on the top wall of the rear portion, wherein the rectangular opening extending from the rear opening along length of the rear portion of the top wall; a rectangular channel located on the bottom wall extending from the rear opening, wherein width of the channel is substantially equal to width of a stop located on distal end of the bottom wall of the connector; and a first notch located on the first side wall and a second notch located on the second side wall, wherein the first and second notches are capable of engaging with projections located on the connector when the connector is inserted into the housing.

Abstract: A connector comprising a base formed using a base material with an obverse face, a reverse face, and at least one wall member that defines the perimeter of the base; a multiplicity of inserts each having a first end and a second end, which extend through the base; wherein the inserts are of a different material than the base material, and the inserts are generally parallel to one another, wherein a single hole extends longitudinally through each of at least a subset of the inserts, and wherein each hole is configured to receive a single optical fiber; and a method of making the connector.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector includes front and back fasteners, and an end socket. The front fastener includes a front body and a pressing part. A first lateral wall of the front body has a first engaging hole and a second opposite lateral wall thereof has a second engaging hole. The back fastener includes a back body and an assembling part. The front portion of the back body is coupled with a back portion of the front body and the back body has first and second engaging blocks. The first and second engaging blocks are coupled respectively with the first and second engaging holes. The first engaging hole is sized differently from the second engaging hole. The assembling part is disposed on a back portion of the back body. An end socket has a front portion secured to the assembling part, and a back portion that has a terminal.