Abstract: A cooling member for a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, the member comprising a base configured to support a light source of the device, and at least one heat dissipating device in thermal conduction connection with the base, the heat dissipating device comprising a plurality of heat dissipation fins, the base having large faces linked by a wafer, each of the fins extending from one of the large faces, the base extending in shape such that junction areas of at least two of the fins with the base extend in different planes.

Abstract: An LED unit module (11), a light-emitting device (1), and a light source system. The LED unit module (11) comprises a substrate (13) and an LED chipset (14) arranged on the substrate (13). The LED chipset (14) comprises at least five LED chips, where the LED chips are in a tight arrangement with each other, and the contour of a light-emitting side of the LED chipset is close to a regular hexagon. The LED chipset (14) comprises LED chips of at least four colors, where the four colors are red, blue, green, and amber. The LED unit module (11) allows for prevention of increased etendue and for uniform mixing of lights.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting module including a bottom part including a bottom cover having a transmission hole, a top cover provided on the bottom cover and having a protrusion hole, a reflective cover disposed between the bottom cover and the top cover, and having a parabolic surface to reflect incident light to the transmission hole, a heat radiation plate having a heat radiation protrusion protruding through the protrusion hole of the top cover and provided on the top cover and a light source part provided on one surface of the heat radiation protrusion to emit light into the reflective cover.

Abstract: A solar panel assembly with a lighting pattern includes a solar panel and an energy storage device. An electroluminescence layer is disposed on a light receiving face of the solar panel. The electroluminescence layer includes a plurality through-holes. The number and the overall area of the plurality of through-holes are configured to permit incident light rays entering the electroluminescence layer to activate the solar panel to proceed with optical-electrical conversion, providing a light receiving effect and a light emitting effect on the same area of the solar panel. A patterned light-transmittable layer is coated on a face of the electroluminescence layer.

Abstract: A fluorescence-emitting light source unit includes: a wavelength conversion member including a front surface as a light receiving surface to receive excitation light, a phosphor, and a rear surface; and a light reflection surface provided on an outer side of the rear surface. The front surface is provided with a front side cyclic structure. The phosphor is configured to convert the excitation light received in the light receiving surface to fluorescence and to emit the fluorescence. The rear surface is provided with a rear side cyclic structure.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multifunctional easy-to-install LED lamp, including a lamp shade, a lamp body and a base. The lamp body includes a base plate, and an upper surface of the base plate is configured with a positioning bump and a locking bump. The base includes a bottom plate, and a lower surface of the bottom plate extends downwards to form a surrounding wall, which is constituted by a left wall, a front wall, a right wall and a back wall. A lower edge of the front wall extends towards the back wall to form a front hanging plate, a lower edge of the back wall extends towards the front wall to form a back hanging plate, the front hanging plate has a front gap for holding the locking bump, and the back hanging plate has a back gap for holding the locking bump.

Abstract: The invention relates to an LED module (1) for a luminaire (2) comprising at least one LED carrier (3) and a plurality of LEDs (4) (light-emitting diodes) arranged on this LED carrier. In particular, intensities of different-colored LEDs (4) are selected to emit a total light emission spectrum (6) being composed of individual light emission spectra (5) of each LED. The invention further relates to a luminaire (2) comprising a luminaire housing (10), at least one LED module (1) arranged as light source (13) in the luminaire housing (10), a light emergence opening (11) formed in the luminaire housing (10), and a glare-limiting device (12) assigned in particular to the light emergence opening (11), as well as to a method for influencing a light spectrum of a light source (13).

Abstract: An LED light fixture assembly includes an elongated first support member, an elongated second support member spaced from and substantially parallel to the first support member, and a plurality of elongated LED lighting fixtures coupled to and extending between the first support member and the second support member. Each LED lighting fixture includes an elongated structural frame member having a substantially channel shaped support portion, and a mounting portion opposite the support portion. Each LED lighting fixture also includes a plurality of LED light modules secured to and positioned along the mounting portion, and a cover extending along and supported by the mounting portion. The cover is positioned so light emitted from the plurality of LED light modules passes through the cover and away from the mounting portion.

Abstract: A luminous object shaping structure helps a user to shape a flexible bar-like luminous object (such as an LED light bar and an optical fiber) into a predetermined configuration. The luminous object shaping structure includes a carrying board and a plurality of pegs and defines a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The carrying board includes through holes extending through the first and planar surfaces. The pegs are mounted to one of the surfaces of the carrying board. The flexible bar-like luminous object is allowed to extend through the through holes and curve and wrap on the pegs in such a way that the luminous object is retained in position by the through holes and the pegs. Thus, a desired shape of for example a character or a figure can be readily formed through one continuous operation of extension and curving of the luminous object.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly is disclosed comprising a mounting part (2, 7) configured to be attached to a wall or ceiling, a luminaire part (1) configured to be attached to the mounting part (2, 7), and at least one resilient plug (6) and at least one slot configured to engage with each other for attaching the luminaire part (1) to the mounting part (2, 7) without further tooling needs. The luminaire assembly may further comprise plug and play electrical connectors for making the electrical connection between the luminaire part (1) and the mounting part (2, 7). Also a method for mounting a luminaire assembly to a wall or ceiling is disclosed. The method allows an installer to safely mount the luminaire and make connect the electrical wiring with a minimum of additional tooling or additional hands.

Abstract: A concealer plate for a lighting fixture includes a first concealer plate surface, a second concealer plate surface, and two or more magnets. The magnets are recessed in the first concealer plate surface such that the magnets are inset from the first concealer plate surface by approximately a predetermined depth. Each one of the magnets is configured to magnetically engage one of a number of fasteners protruding from a mounting portion of a trim of the lighting fixture by a distance that is approximately equal to the predetermined depth. Accordingly, the second concealer plate surface hides the fasteners from view. The concealer plate hides one or more fasteners exposed on the lighting fixture while avoiding any interference in the operation of the lighting fixture and is easily installed onto currently existing lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A reinforced wire for decorative lighting, the wire defining a central longitudinal wire axis and including: a longitudinally-extending reinforcing strand, the reinforcing strand comprising one or more fibers comprising a polymer material and defining a reinforcing-strand axis; a plurality of conductor strands wound about the reinforcing strand, each of the plurality of conductor strands defining a conductor strand axis; and an outer insulating layer adjacent to, and covering, one or more of the conductor strands. The reinforcing strand in cross section normal to the wire axis defines an asymmetrical shape.

Abstract: A light unit includes a light transmitting portion and a body. A detecting member and a light source unit are located in the light transmitting portion. The detecting member detects the environment brightness and the light source unit emits light to compensate light difference between the expected brightness and the environment brightness. A control member is located in the body and electrically connected with the detecting member and the light source unit. The control member includes a signal magnifying unit, a switching unit and a control unit. The signal magnifying unit receives and magnifies the light signal from the detecting member, and the switching unit switches the light signal from analog signal into digital signal and sends the digital signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the light source to compensate the light difference between the expected brightness and the environment brightness.

Abstract: A stage light fixture is provided with: a casing; a light source, arranged inside the casing and adapted to emit a light beam along an optical axis; a cooling assembly configured to cool the interior of the casing; a monitoring assembly configured to monitor at least one parameter indicative of the operative conditions of the light fixture; a control device configured to regulate the cooling assembly according to at least one indicative parameter monitored by the monitoring assembly.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprising a heat dissipation carrier, a circuit board, a light-emitting element, a side heat conduction plate, an insulation shell and a light cover is provided. The circuit board is disposed on the heat dissipation carrier. The light-emitting element is disposed on the circuit board. The light cover is directly engaged with the heat dissipation carrier. The side heat conduction plate is engaged with the heat dissipation carrier and comprises a transverse plate and a side plate. The transverse plate carries the circuit board. The side plate is connected with the transverse plate. The insulation shell covers the side plate of the side heat conduction plate.

Abstract: A lighted headband includes an upper plate and side temples pivotally attached thereto. The plate is made of a transparent or translucent material capable of functioning as a wave guide for visible light. A plurality of indentations is formed in the upper surface of said plate and extend partially through the thickness of said plate. The bottom surface of the plate includes recesses for holding a plurality of LED's. The upper surface of the plate and the side walls of the indentations are covered with an opaque material that prevents light from passing through the upper surface of the plate except in the areas of the indentations.

Abstract: A system and device for providing additional flash for use with an application on a camera enabled smart device includes a remotely controlled compact camera flash having a printed circuit board. The system further includes at least one light emitting diode attached to the printed circuit board. The system further includes a universal serial bus charging connection attached to the printed circuit board. The system further includes a microprocessor attached to the printed circuit board. The system further includes a wireless communicator attached to the printed circuit board. The system further includes a power source attached to the printed circuit board. The compact camera flash is controlled by the application on the smart device.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) display assembly is formed of a translucent plastic housing, a light diffuser film coupled to the translucent plastic housing, a light barrier gasket coupled to the diffuser film, and an LED module coupled to the light barrier gasket. The LED module comprises a plurality LEDs individually controlled for generating a light source to form a graphic on the surface of the translucent plastic housing.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling a load generated by a power generating system may include controlling at least a portion of the system using model-based control techniques. The model-based control techniques may include a dynamic matrix controller (DMC) that receives a load demand and a process variable as inputs and generates a control signal based on the inputs and a stored model. The model may be configured based on parametric testing, and may be modifiable. Other inputs may also be used to determine the control signal. In an embodiment, a turbine is controlled by a first DMC and a boiler is controlled by a second DMC, and the control signals generated by the first and the second DMCs are used in conjunction to control the generated load. Techniques to move the power generating system from Proportional-Integral-Derivative based control to model-based control are also disclosed.

Abstract: A swirl-stabilized burner includes a charge source configured to apply a majority charge to a combustion reaction and at least one stabilization electrode configured to apply electrical attraction or repulsion to the majority charge to control position or stability of the swirl-stabilized combustion reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means and method for at least injecting mitigant particles into the combustion region (fireball) of a biomass boiler. The mitigant particles mitigate the slagging, fouling and corrosion problems caused by biomass ash by at least capturing the biomass ash. The mitigant particles capture the biomass ash by forming a physical bond with the biomass ash such that it adheres to the surface of mitigant particles. By injecting the mitigant particles into the combustion region, the opportunity to capture biomass ash is optimised.

Abstract: The “Chimney Cap Link”, a device that when used will conserve heat in a dwelling. Installed between the stove pipe and the wall connection, it serves to enable one to, in only seconds, install or remove an insulated double wall cap. To be done regularly, without any leakage when wood stove or similar appliance is in use, and done cleanly with ease. Having a sliding lock seal, the prototype is framed using one half (½) inch steel rod and nuts. Rivets and sealant is used to join the one third (?) length parallel walls to the two primary pipes. Welding may be a better option or one piece pipe parts. The sliding seal reveals an open gap in the pipe, in order to insert or remove the insulated cap. Therefore, when used, the cap stops heat from escaping out the hole in the wall and prevents cold air from entering the dwelling.

Abstract: The “Double Wall Insulated Cap”, a device that when used will conserve heat in a dwelling. For use mostly to plug a flue pipe opening situated at the exterior wall of a dwelling. By plugging that particular hole usually situated, leading directly out to a chimney bottom with an insulated double walled cap, the insulated cap stops heat from escaping out the hole in the wall and prevents cold air from entering the dwelling, when the heating unit is not in use. It is also effective during hot summer months, when air conditionners are in use, when used it caps hot air out and cold air in. The “Double Wall Insulated Cap” uniquely because of its double wall nature fits to all standard sized flue openings and also at any angle.

Abstract: A burner igniting system includes a pilot light disposed in a gas stove for supplying a flame to a burner, an igniting and sensing device for igniting the pilot light and for sensing a presence of flame on the pilot light, and a control device includes a circuit board, a flame signal amplifying device electrically connected to the pilot light for detecting whether a flame in the pilot light is existed or not, and a processing device (MCU n) electrically connected to the flame signal amplifying device for processing the flame signal from the flame signal amplifying device into a processed signal, and to determine whether the pilot light and the burner have been successfully ignited or not.

Abstract: A battery powered electronic candle lighter that generates an arc of electricity across electrodes to ignite a candle wick. The candle wick is positioned within the arc gap and the lighter is activated to generate an arc. The arc can be maintained by holding the arc generation button depressed. The very high temperature of the electrical arc ignites the materials within the candle wick to cause combustion. The electronic candle lighter of the present invention also has safety functionality to prevent accidents and misuse.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reducing airflow leakage between a combustor liner and a rail of a heat shield mounted to an inner surface of the combustor liner. The method comprises locally deforming the combustor liner in sealing engagement with the rail by applying a pressure on the outer surface of the combustor liner over the rail of the heat shield. A tool, such as a sealing clip, may be mounted in pressing engagement with the outer surface of the combustor liner to apply forces locally on the liner over the rail of the heat shield.

Abstract: A liner panel for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a nominal wall thickness and a thickened wall thickness in the region of a hot spot.

Abstract: There is provided a combustor comprising a dome and a shell extending from the dome defining a combustion chamber. A dome heat shield is mounted to the dome inside the combustion chamber. A front heat shield is mounted to the shell and spaced therefrom. The dome heat shield has a lip extending generally away from the dome heat shield and generally parallel to the shell and spaced inwardly of the front heat shield to define a gap between the lip and the front heat shield. The front heat shield has a leading edge opposite the lip. The combustor has impingement holes extending through the shell and disposed to direct impingement cooling jets to the upstream portion of the front heat shield. The leading edge, of the front heat shield has at least one scallop defining an opening and disposed to allow the impingement cooling jets to impinge directly on a portion of the peripheral lip adjacent the scallop.

Abstract: A swirler assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer annular injector which at least partially surrounds an inner injector and an air-assist atomizer upstream of said inner injector.

Abstract: A system for retaining a fuel nozzle premix tube includes a retention plate and a premix tube which extends downstream from an outlet of a premix passage defined along an aft side of a fuel plenum body. The premix tube includes an inlet end and a spring support feature which is disposed proximate to the inlet end. The premix tube extends through the retention plate. The spring retention feature is disposed between an aft side of the fuel plenum and the retention plate. The system further includes a spring which extends between the spring retention feature and the retention plate.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor of the present invention includes a cylindrical combustor liner, a cylindrical combustion chamber inside the combustor liner, and a burner that includes a plurality of fuel nozzles for injecting the gas fuel into the combustion chamber and an air hole plate with a plurality of air holes for guiding the compressed air into the combustion chamber. The air hole plate joins the combustor liner and is disposed between the fuel nozzles and the combustion chamber. The junction between the air hole plate and the combustor liner is provided with an inclined component which covers the junction and has a connecting surface connecting the air hole plate and the combustor liner.

Abstract: The present application provides a combustor for use with a gas turbine engine. The combustor may include a primary stage nozzle in communication with a linear actuator and a number of stationary secondary nozzles surrounding the primary stage nozzle in whole or in part. The linear actuator varies the position of the primary stage nozzle with respect to the stationary secondary nozzles.

Abstract: An exemplary sequential combustor arrangement includes a first burner, a first combustion chamber, a mixer for admixing a dilution gas to the hot gases leaving the first combustion chamber during operation, a second burner, and a second combustion chamber arranged sequentially in a fluid flow connection. The mixer includes at least three groups of injection tubes pointing inwards from the side walls of the mixer for admixing the dilution gas to cool the hot flue gases leaving the first combustion chamber. The first injection tubes of the first group have a first protrusion depth, the second injection tubes of the second group have a protrusion depth, and the third injection tubes of the third group have a third protrusion depth.

Abstract: A casing for a combustor includes an upstream segment, a downstream segment and a joint. The downstream segment is constructed and arranged to move telescopically with respect to the upstream segment and along a centerline. The joint includes a flange and bonding material, which attaches the flange to the upstream segment or the downstream segment. A melting point of the bonding material is less than a melting point of the flange and/or a melting point of the segments.

Abstract: A hybrid wood-burning fireplace assembly configured for burning wood-based fuel, wherein the burning generates combustion exhaust. The assembly comprising a fire box having an interior area, a baffle in the interior area defining lower and upper combustion chambers relative to the baffle. The upper combustion chamber has an upper exhaust passageway between baffle and the top portion of the firebox. A secondary combustion airway has air outlets in the firebox that direct the secondary combustion air adjacent to the baffle to mix with the exhaust for non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust before the exhaust flows through the upper exhaust passageway. A catalytic combustion unit is positioned above the baffle and across the upper exhaust passageway, whereby the exhaust will pass through the catalytic combustion unit after the non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust and before the exhaust exits the upper combustion chamber through the upper exhaust passageway.

Abstract: An outdoor torch and a kit for assembling an outdoor torch are provided. The outdoor torch includes a cradle for receiving a log, a first and second intermediate pipe, and a base pipe removably attached to an auger. The outdoor torch is interchangeable between multiple configurations and heights by arranging the cradle, first intermediate pipe, second intermediate pipe and base pipe in different configurations. The auger is drilled into the ground using an installation bar to securely plant the outdoor torch into the ground.

Abstract: A hearth panel includes an edge member defining a geometric shape, such as a continuous loop, and two (or more) non-combustible panels with perimeters contained inside the edge member, and with the panels defining an air gap therebetween, thus providing an R value of over 2.0 and as high as 3.5 or more. Spacers in the air gap help prevent drooping of the panels. Tile is attached to the top panel for aesthetics. In some versions, the edge member includes a flange forming the gap's thickness. In some versions, the edge member is roll formed from constant thickness sheet, or extruded from an extrudable material such as aluminum.

Abstract: This invention relates to cooking stoves and in particular, to lightweight, efficient and portable outdoor cooking stoves. The cooking stoves are primarily for military use, for example by the dismounted infantry soldier, but are also suitable for other outdoor leisure pursuits such as backpacking, hiking and boating. The cooking stoves are designed to make efficient use of pre-packaged fuel blocks, to withstand cold temperatures and high winds, to protect combustible surroundings and to mask flames from an enemy.

Abstract: A gas stove oven burner having a venturi, and formed by a casing manufactured by forming at least one metal plate, and comprising at least one flange inside the burner located downstream from the venturi, and inclined from an internal flow of fluid.

Abstract: An oven appliance with one or more features for minimizing the time to preheat the cooking chamber is provided. Features for adequately heating the air and the surfaces of the cooking chamber are also provided. Further, a method for operating an oven appliance to minimize the preheat time and adequately heat the air and surfaces of the cooking chamber is provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for heating/cooling buildings and other facilities. An elongate pipe filled with water or other fluid medium forms a thermal gradient header having temperature zones that are progressively warmer towards one end and cooler towards the other. Multiple heating/cooling systems are connected to the header so as to draw fluid from zones that are closest in temperature to the optimal intake temperature of each system, and to discharge fluid back to the header at zones that are closest to the temperature to the optimal output temperature of each system, allowing each heating/cooling system to take advantage of the thermal output of other systems. The pipe forming the thermal gradient header may be routed back and forth in the facility to define a series of legs containing the different temperature zones. A boiler or other source may supply makeup heat to the thermal gradient header, and excess heat may be sent from the header to a ground field or other thermal reservoir for later use.

Abstract: A structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire installed in the floor of a room for heating. The structure of a hot water pipe inserted with a heating wire is provided with a low water level sensor for sensing the level of the heating water filling the inside of the hot water pipe. The structure is configured to prevent the pipe from being overheated or to malfunction by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor is configured to stably operate so as to reduce the failing rate thereof, thus facilitating maintenance control. A low water level sensor provided in an auxiliary tank or one side of a hot water pipe senses the level of the hot water to prevent an accident caused by a lack of hot water. The low water level sensor operates using A/C current inputted through a control unit to a thermostat.

Abstract: A water-cooled split air conditioning system includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and a plurality of connecting hoses. The outdoor unit includes an outdoor housing and a water cooling unit. The water cooling unit includes a pumping device, a top water collection basin, a fill material unit provided underneath the top water collection basin, a bottom water collection basin provided underneath the fill material unit, and a plurality of heat exchanging pipes provided in the bottom water collection basin and immersed in the cooling water. The cooling water collected in the bottom water collection tank is arranged to be guided to flow back into the top water collection basin. A predetermined amount of refrigerant is arranged to flow through the heat exchanging pipes to perform highly efficient heat exchanging process with the cooling water for lowering a temperature of the refrigerant.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes an indoor unit disposed at an indoor space; and an outdoor unit disposed at an outdoor space and connected to the indoor unit through refrigerant pipes, wherein the indoor unit includes an indoor unit body forming an external appearance of the indoor unit and provided with a plurality of indoor outlets; and a plurality of indoor heat-exchanging units disposed inside the indoor unit body such that the plurality of indoor heat-exchanging units corresponds to the plurality of indoor outlets, respectively.

Abstract: A humidifier, including: a flat humidification member formed of a water absorbing member and arranged in an upright posture; a nozzle serving as a water supply unit configured to supply water to the humidification member; and an airflow direction changing plate arranged with a clearance secured between the airflow direction changing plate and the humidification member. On a flat surface of the airflow direction changing plate opposed to the flat humidification member, an airflow direction changing portion is arranged to project toward the flat humidification member, the airflow direction changing portion being configured to change a direction of an air current flowing between the flat humidification member and the airflow direction changing plate.

Abstract: A cowl for a ventilation system is provided that includes at least two separate flow paths, an outlet flow path defined by a first conduit and an inlet flow path defined by a second conduit that extends around the first conduit of the outlet flow path, the first and second conduits extending in the direction of a common axis, the inlet and outlet flow paths each having a first end adapted to open to atmosphere and each having a second end adapted to be connected to the ventilation system. The inlet flow path includes a mouth portion at its first end, the mouth portion substantially facing a direction perpendicular to the common axis to provide an opening into the inlet flow path and including at least one louver, the louver configured to present to incoming air a radially outward upwardly inclined section and a radially inward downwardly inclined section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for controlling temperature of an area via vents. In one embodiment, the areas/rooms of a building that are substantially isolated from one another may require or benefit from temperature that are different from other areas/rooms. Accordingly, the system includes an actuator that is coupleable to a valve structure of a vent. The fluid flow upstream of the vent may be conditioned by a climate control system, such as a furnace. The system of the present disclosure further includes a controller that is coupleable in communication with the actuator. The controller is configured to receive a vent input and send a command signal to the actuator based on the vent input. The vent input is a desired position of the valve structure of the vent and the controller is independent of the climate control system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a system controller in a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system with an SMS module. Initialization and/or actuation of an SMS initiator input may cause the SMS module to generate, transmit, and/or to allow a request for generation and/or transmittal of a predetermined SMS message to alter a setting and/or an operation of a smartphone that allows the smartphone to produce an audible alert, even when the smartphone is configured in a so-called silent mode.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a housing having a wall extending in a horizontal direction, and a front panel covering at least a part of a front side of the wall. On a region of the wall covered by the front panel, an opening leading to a front end of a space in which a network repeater for wirelessly communicating with a network is to be contained is formed. The opening is configured to be exposed in a state in which a whole or a part of the front panel is removed or opened.

Abstract: An occupancy detector provides for an automated means of detecting the location of an occupant. Methods to determine with a high degree of certainty if a user is at (or occupying) a specific physical location or region are provided, using a wide variety of radio signaling technologies readily available on a wide scale due to the prevalence of wireless radio communications systems. The occupancy detector may be used to deliver a variety of services from targeted advertising in a supermarket to home automation systems. An example of a system for controlling the climate in a dwelling comprising multiple zones representing small areas such as for example rooms is described using the occupancy detection algorithms.