Abstract: A quick connect joint includes a base with first and second lock receivers on opposite sides of the base, and a connection plate including first and second engagement members engageable with the first and second lock receivers, respectively. The first engagement member is displaceable between a release position and lock position, and the first engagement member is rotatable between an insert position and a connect position. The quick connect joint creates a safe and reliable connection.

Abstract: A fluid circuit, particularly for an aircraft, comprising a first pipe, a second pipe and a coupling comprising an outer sleeve which extends along an axis X and is mounted with the ability to slide along the axis X at a connection ends of the first pipe, a sealing member which extends along the axis X and is mounted with the ability to slide along the axis X in said outer sleeve, the sealing member being configured to sealingly connect the connection ends of the pipes, locking means configured to collaborate with a blocking member of the second pipe so as to block the translational movement of said outer sleeve towards the first pipe, the coupling being configured to move the sealing member between the two connection ends in order to provide sealing as the outer sleeve is moved as far as the blocking member of the second pipe.

Abstract: A fluid coupling element includes: a body comprising a rear chamber and an intermediate chamber; a main valve movable to close a main passage between the rear and intermediate chambers; a forward valve movable to close a front orifice of the inner pipe under the action of a first spring a safety valve movable to close a secondary passage through the main valve between the rear and intermediate chambers. During coupling with a complementary coupling element, the forward valve moves a plunger that opens the safety valve before the main valve is opened. The coupling element includes a second spring, pushing the plunger back toward a forward position in which the main valve and the safety valve are closed, and the plunger abuts forwardly against the main valve or against the safety valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a first wellsite tube to a second wellsite tube includes a collar configured to engage with outer conduits of the first and second wellsite tubes. A coupling is disposed inside the collar and includes a first end axially disposed from a second end. A first structure is configured to provide sliding engagement between the first end of the coupling and an inner conduit of the first wellsite tube. A second structure is configured to provide threaded engagement between the second end of the coupling and an inner conduit of the second wellsite tube. A plurality of radially extending ribs are disposed between the opposing ends of the collar and support the coupling inside the collar.

Abstract: A support assembly (20) is disclosed. The support assembly (20) comprises a mounting bracket (22) and a coupling component (24). The mounting bracket (22) comprises a first material and has an engagement surface (26) defining a void (28) along a first axis (30). The coupling component (24) comprises a second material, which is different than the first material. The coupling component (24) has a first end (32), a second end (34), and an intermediate portion (36). The intermediate portion (36) extends through, and partially fills, the void (28) defined by the mounting bracket (22). The intermediate portion (36) defines a fluid passageway (38) about the first axis (30) within the void (28) and also presents a locking surface (40). The locking surface (40) abuts the engagement surface (26) to prevent rotation of the coupling component (24) with respect to the mounting bracket (22).

Abstract: A method of creating a weld between a liner of a section of lined pipe and an electrofusion fitting. The fitting comprises at least one heating element, which is suitably disposed on or in an outer surface of the electrofusion fitting and is electrically isolated from an inner surface of the fitting. The method comprises locating an end of the electrofusion fitting within an end of the section of lined pipe, locating an induction coil within a bore of the electrofusion fitting in the vicinity of the at least one heating element, and supplying electrical power to the induction coil to energise the at least one heating element by electromagnetic induction.

Abstract: A vibration isolating insert for a pipe clip includes an elongate strip having a pipe facing side, which in use faces the outer surface of the pipe, and opposite thereto a pipe clip facing side, which in use faces an inner side of the pipe clip body. The vibration isolating insert includes gripping formations connected to the strip at lateral side portions and extending towards the pipe clip facing side and in use grip over the lateral edges of the pipe clip body. The vibration isolating insert includes a framework and a vibration isolating lining made of a softer material different from the material of the framework, where the framework is formed of a polymeric material. The framework includes a strip shaped web, that reinforces the elongate strip, and lateral reinforcing members connected to the web on either lateral side of the web and reinforcing the gripping formations.

Abstract: A gate valve cartridge, valve housing and installation assembly as well as a completion plug for a line stop fitting and installation assembly. The gate valve cartridge comprises a gate, a paddle, a threaded valve stem and a completion plug. Both completion plugs include an outer circumferential slot for accommodating a circumferential seal and both completion plugs also accommodate a normally-closed check valve. The check valves have an open distal end for receiving a check valve actuator and an open proximal end in communication with fluid disposed proximally of the circumferential seal.

Abstract: An arrangement is for separating a connection between two pressurized flanged tube sections. The arrangement comprises a first type element having a first body adapted to be arranged around a flange of a first tube section, and which first body comprising a first sealing arrangement, and a second type element comprising a second body adapted to be arranged around a flange of a second tube section, and which second body comprising a second sealing arrangement. The second type element further comprises a displaceable obstruction. The first and the second type elements are adapted to form a sealed compartment that allows the flanges of the tube sections to be displaced away from each other so that a gap is formed, which allows the obstruction to enter and isolate the second tube section.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing a free end of a generally tubular object, the sealing device comprising: a main body comprising either a sleeve which may, when the sealing device is engaged with the free end of a generally tubular object, surround the free end of the generally tubular object, or a protrusion which may, when the sealing device is engaged with the free end of the generally tubular object, be inserted into the interior of the free end of the generally tubular object; a grip arrangement which is connected to or supported by the main body, and positioned to lie against or adjacent a surface of the generally tubular object when the sealing device is engaged with the free end of the generally tubular object, wherein the grip arrangement is radially moveable with respect to a central axis of the main body; and a grip drive arrangement operable to drive the grip arrangement radially with respect to the central axis of the main body, towards the surface of the generally tubular object.

Abstract: An example shut-off device includes a valve body to surround a section of a pipe and form a chamber about the section of the pipe. The example shut-off device also includes a first flange bearing on a first side of the chamber. The first flange bearing in a closed position forming a first seal between the pipe and the chamber. The example shut-off device also includes a second flange bearing on a second side of the chamber. the second flange bearing in a closed position forming a second seal between the pipe and the chamber. The example shut-off device also includes a cutting blade in the chamber. The cutting blade tightens against the pipe to cut through the pipe and at least partially seals an opening in the cut pipe. The cutting blade is configured to operate as a gate valve.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving one or more processing devices relative to an object to be processed, comprising: first and second mounting units configured to be secured in a fixed position relative to the object to be processed and between which one or more tension members are mounted under tension; one or more carriages respectively connected to the one or more tension members, each of the carriages configured to accommodate a respective processing device; and a drive unit configured to move the one or more tension members so as to move the one or more carriages relative to the object.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a stand assembly having a supporting a boom arm is provided herein. The lock assembly can include a support member defining first and second voids at opposing end portions of thereof. A first locking knob can have a first handle and a first shaft extending from the first handle. A second locking knob can have a second handle and a second shaft extending from the second handle. A first mounting fixture can be configured to at least partially surround the boom arm and defining a first hole. The first shaft can be positioned through the first void and the first hole. A second mounting fixture can be configured to at least partially surround the support and defining a second hole. The second shaft can be positioned through the second void and the second hole.

Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a base, a display mount having a first position and a second position relative to the base, and a connection mechanism positioned between the base and the display mount. The connection mechanism is configured to rotate and translate the display mount from the first position to the second position according to a torque curve. The torque curve includes a discovery stage adjacent the first position, an initiation stage rotationally after the discovery stage, and an approach stage rotationally after the initiation stage. The connection mechanism applies a force toward the first position in the discovery stage. The connection mechanism having an initiation force applied toward the first position that is greater than the force in the discovery stage. The approach stage having an approach force applied toward the second position.

Abstract: An attachment device is an attachment device for attaching an electronic device body to a wall surface, and includes a base having a plurality of pin holes, a plurality of pins that are respectively inserted in the pin holes, and secure the base to the wall surface, and a locking part that is secured to the base, and on which the electronic device body is to be hung and locked. The base includes a securing surface that is a surface to be secured to the wall surface, and the pin holes are arranged outwardly from the base at a predetermined angle with respect to the securing surface.

Abstract: A gimbal load mounting assembly includes a first seating body. The gimbal load mounting assembly also includes a second seating body configured to slidably connect with the first seating body. The gimbal load mounting assembly also includes an adjustment device. The first seating body is configured to be connected with a supporting frame of a gimbal and is slidable in a first direction. The second seating body is configured to mount a load, and is slidable along the first seating body in a second direction. The adjustment device is provided on one of the first seating body and the second seating body, and is configured to drive the other one of the first seating body and the second seating body to move to adjust relative positions between the first seating body and the second seating body.

Abstract: A supporting device and a method for manufacturing the supporting device are provided. The supporting device comprises an upright and a base. The base includes a substrate, a covering unit, and a rotating unit, wherein the base is made by injection molding.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving out a camera module between a locked position and an unlocked position includes a moving assembly, a mounting board, a self-locking switch, and an elastic element. The moving assembly slidably connects with the mounting board. The elastic element can be compressed on retraction to then drive out the moving assembly when released. The camera module when driven out is in an unlocked position.

Abstract: A low-pressure fuel management and delivery system 10 for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) rail tender is disclosed.

Abstract: A fuel tank for storing a hydrogen liquid carrier and a spent hydrogen liquid carrier includes a substantially rigid exterior tank wall including a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is fluidly disconnected from the second chamber, and the second chamber includes a dynamically expandable and contractible enclosure, the enclosure being configured to define a dynamic boundary between the hydrogen liquid carrier and spent hydrogen liquid carrier. The fuel tank also includes a first channel in flow communication with one of the first chamber or the second chamber and a second channel in flow communication with another of the first chamber or the second chamber, wherein the first channel and the second channel are flow connected such that a flow through one of the first or second channels is returned to the another of the first or second channels, and that during the flow, the dynamic boundary changes position causing a change in a volume of the second chamber.

Abstract: A method of gas cylinder interior cleanliness validation, including placing a volume of liquid on an interior surface of a component of a gas cylinder, measuring a contact angle of the liquid on the interior surface, and estimating from the contact angle the cleanliness of the interior surface with respect to at least one contaminant.

Abstract: Inspection attributes including non-destructive (NDE) examination information related to piping connections in a finished piping installation, are stored in an attribute database with relative location information. Inspection attributes can be entered and updated in the attribute database in the field using a client-server software application and mobile client devices. Components in the field will be serially marked, which will streamline field data entry. Direct field entry of attribute information in the attribute database represents a significant efficiency enhancement over prior methods. A complete chronological inspection history for component connections is created.

Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting electrochemical cell including a light-emitting layer 3, a first electrode 1, and a second electrode 2, wherein the light-emitting layer contains an ionic compound and the ionic compound contains an anion having a silicon atom. The anion has a silicon-containing group represented, for example, by SiR1R2R3 (R1 to R3 are all bonded directly to Si) and an anion group. The anion group is represented, for example, by —SO3?, —OSO3?, or —OP(OR0)O3?. R0 to R3 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Two alkyl groups selected from R1, R2, and R3 are optionally bonded to each other to form an alkylene group having 4 or 5 carbon atoms and constituting a cyclic structure together with the silicon atom.

Abstract: A light apparatus with an enlightened pattern includes a driver circuit, a LED plate, an optical light guide, a connector and a bulb shell. The LED plate connected to the driver circuit has a LED module for emitting a light. The optical light guide has a bottom end facing to the LED module for receiving the light and has a top end forming an enlightened pattern where the light escaped from the top end of the optical light guide. The connector is used for fixing the LED plate to the optical light guide for aligning the LED module to emit the light into the bottom end and for transmitting heat of the LED plate to the optical light guide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a SSL lamp (100) comprising: three or more elongated light emitting structures (102, 104, 106, 108). A respective first end (102a, 104a, 106a, 108a) of each of the three or more elongated light emitting structures (102, 104, 106, 108) are arranged such that they define a first polygon (150). A portion of each of the three or more elongated light emitting structures (102, 104, 106, 108) are arranged in vicinity of each other such that the three or more elongated light emitting structures (102, 104, 106, 108) crosses each other at a smallest angle (?, ??) of at least 30 degrees, thereby forming a common neck (120).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a primary light distribution structure of a directional light source comprises a lamp cup, wherein the lamp cup is provided with a lamp cap at an end; a heat conducting plate, disposed inside the lamp cup and located at a middle portion of the lamp cup, the periphery of the heat conducting plate being in interference fit with and connection with the lamp cup; a power source, disposed inside the lamp cup and located between the lamp cup and the heat conducting plate, the power source being connected to the lamp cap; a light source plate, fixed to the heat conducting plate by means of a plurality of screws, the power source being electrically connected to the light source plate; and a lens structure, covering on the light source plate. In the present invention, the primary light distribution structure is configured such that a larger beam angle is available.

Abstract: In various embodiments, lighting systems include a carrier having a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon and a light-emitting array. The light-emitting array is disposed over the carrier and includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), each of which has at least two electrical contacts electrically connected to conductive elements.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a string of lights including a plurality of moveable attaching means such as a spring-loaded alligator clip.

Abstract: A decorative free-standing illumination tower for outdoor and aquatic environments is capable of being deployed in outdoors and aquatic environments without the need of an external support. The tower includes an elongated tube, a plurality of lighting fixtures, a light controller, a power source, a first endcap, and a second endcap. The plurality of lighting fixtures is mounted in a helical fashion around the elongated tube. Consequently, the plurality of lighting fixtures is positioned along a longitudinal axis and radially mounted around the elongated tube. The first endcap and the second endcap connect at opposite ends of the elongated tube. The light controller is an electronic device that controls the actuation of the plurality of lighting fixtures. Accordingly, the plurality of lighting fixtures can be made to display various patterns, images, and colors. Finally, the power source provides electrical power to the plurality of lighting fixtures and the light controller.

Abstract: The invention proposes a lighting device, in particular an emergency lighting device. The lighting device includes a first housing (2), a lighting means (12), for example an LED arranged at the first housing (2) and an electronic circuitry accommodated in the first housing (2) for operating the lighting means (12). A second housing (3) of the lighting device accommodates an energy storage means (13) such as a rechargeable battery, wherein the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) are arranged spaced apart. An interconnecting means (4) mechanically connects the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) in an elastic manner and also connects electrically the electronic circuitry and the energy storage means (13). The interconnecting means (4) of the lighting device of a preferred embodiment comprises a cable which is overmoulded to provide compressive strength in an axial direction of the cable.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an improvement in lighting fixtures, and particularly to chandeliers, candelabras, wall sconces, post lamps, lanterns and candle ware and is equally applicable to lighting fixtures manufactured to illuminate utilizing energy sources such as electricity, candle, kerosene, fuel or gas. A system and method are disclosed to convert conventional light fixtures to solar light fixtures using a rod tube.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an artificial candle lamp, including an artificial flame hood and a light-emitting component which emits light in the flame hood. The light-emitting component is disposed on an upper bracket; a lower bracket is disposed below the upper bracket; an elastic component is disposed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket; an inductance solenoid coil is disposed in the middle of the lower bracket; and a ferromagnet which extends into the inductance solenoid coil is disposed at a lower part of the upper bracket. In the technical solution, the elastic component is used to buffer the flicker generated by an electromagnetic force to form a random and gradually-attenuated flicker process, thereby effectively enhancing a simulation effect of flame flicker of the artificial candle lamp and improving use experience of a user.

Abstract: An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.

Abstract: A lighting device (1) comprising: a first light source arrangement (2), a light-shaping device (3) arranged after the first light source arrangement (2), a first reflector (4, 4?) having a first focal point (f1) and a second reflector (5, 5?) having a second focal point (f2), an additional second light source arrangement (6), which is arranged outside on the second reflector (5, 5?), wherein a recess is provided for this purpose on the second reflector (5, 5?), and a termination plate (8) positioned in the exit opening of the second reflector (5, 5?), wherein the light emitted from the light source arrangement (2) is directed by means of the light-shaping device (3) onto the first reflector (4, 4?), wherein the first reflector (4, 4?) deflects the light beams onto the second reflector (5, 5?), and the light beams reflected by the second reflector (5, 5?) are cast out in a desired exit direction by the termination plate (8) in the form of a defined light distribution, wherein the second light source arrang

Abstract: An incandescent lamp for a vehicle headlight comprising a transparent vessel that encloses at least one filament and the vessel is at least partly covered with a coating. The coating comprises at least one pigment, which is arranged such that light emitted by the at least one filament and traversing the coating is transformed to transformed light. The transformed light is characterized by a chromaticity according to the CIE 1931 xy-chromaticity with y being in between the Planckian locus and y=0.5*x+0.205 and 0.36<x<0.42, and wherein the at least one pigment comprises a mixture of Co—Al oxide and Co—Al—Cr oxide, the mixture being characterized by a ratio of a concentration in mass percentage Cm(Co—Al oxide) of Co—Al oxide and a concentration in mass percentage Cm(Co—Al—Cr oxide) of Co—Al—Cr oxide in the coating of 90/10?Cm(Co—Al oxide)/Cm(Co—Al—Cr oxide)?30/70.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit (1) for a motor vehicle, which comprises a light module (2) and a mirror module (3), wherein the mirror module (3) is designed to reflect the light emission produced by the light module (3) in an emission direction of the lighting unit (1), characterized by: the light module (2), which comprises at least one light source (4) and a first heat sink (5), the mirror module (3), which comprises a mirror unit (6) and a second heat sink (7), a cooling system (8), which comprises at least one inlet (9), at least one outlet (10), at least one line (11), at least one flow unit (12), a cooling medium, a first cooling sink, and a second cooling sink, wherein the inlet (9) and the outlet (10) are connected by the line (11), and the flow unit (12) is inserted into the line (11) in order to produce a flow of the cooling medium in the line (11) and sucks in the cooling medium through the inlet (9) and discharges the cooling medium through the outlet (10), and the first cooling sink is

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlight comprising at least one light source, at least one projection optical system, and an electronic component (1) with an active optical surface on a front face, an active thermal surface, and electric contacts. A component housing (110), which is made of a housing shell (120) and a housing cover (150), a first printed circuit board (130) and at least one first spacer (160) are also contained. The component housing (110) at least partly receives the electronic component (1). The housing shell (120) comprises an assembly position for the electronic component (1) and a component opening (121) which is located in the region of the assembly position, in which the electronic component (1) is arranged, and by means of which the active optical surface of the electronic component (1) can be accessed. The electronic component (1) can be connected to the first printed circuit board (130) via the electric contacts of the electronic component.

Abstract: A texture projecting light bulb includes an extended light source located within an integrator. The integrator includes at least one aperture configured to allow light to travel out of the interior of the integrator. In various embodiments, the interior of the integrator may be a diffusely reflective surface and the integrator may be configured to produce a uniform light distribution at the aperture to approximate a point source. The integrator may be surrounded by a light bulb enclosure. In various embodiments, the light bulb enclosure may include transparent and opaque regions configured to project a structured pattern of visible and/or infrared light.

Abstract: A solid state, bidirectional light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. An array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) is sandwiched between at least two transparent substrates having conductors bonded to the electrodes without wires. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with various embodiments. The light sheets are formed to emit light from opposite surfaces of the light sheet to create a bidirectional light sheet. The light sheet may be suspended from a ceiling to be perpendicular to the ceiling, or the angles of the light sheet may be adjusted. The suspended light sheet may form a cylinder for uniform illumination of the floor and ceiling. Lenses may be formed in the light sheet to emit light at any peak intensity angle to achieve any light emission pattern.

Abstract: A modular multiwavelength light source generates a highly cohesive beam of light from multiple light sources. The modular multiwavelength light source has a light-collating unit, a primary light source, and a secondary light source. The light-collating unit combines the light from the primary light source and the secondary light source into a single multiwavelength beam. The unit has a light-modification element a primary input coupler, a secondary input coupler and an output coupler which are in optical communication through the light-modification element. The primary input coupler and the secondary input coupler enable the primary light source and the secondary light source to be laterally mounted onto the light-collating unit and maintained in optical communication with the light-modification element. The primary input coupler and the secondary input coupler are angularly offset form each other.

Abstract: A display unit includes a transparent or translucent layer with a display side and a rear side, with an opaque or semitransparent layer on the display side, containing a plurity of apertures, a plurality of illuminants, which are present at, or at a distance from, the rear side of the transparent or translucent layer, at least partly embedded in the layer, wherein at least one illuminant is substantially behind one of the apertures in each case configured and designed to emit light in the direction of and through the aperture, a transparent or translucent lamination ply adjoining the opaque or semitransparent layer and covering the plurity of apertures, and a transparent or translucent protective layer adjoining this lamination ply. Also disclosed are a display apparatus and a traffic guidance system comprising such a display unit, and use if the display unit as a media energy façade or a daylight display.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a secondary light distribution structure of a directional light source comprises a lamp cup having a cone shape, wherein the lamp cup is provided with a lamp cap at an end having a smaller diameter, and the lamp cap is connected with the lamp cup; a reflective cup disposed in the lamp cup, an outer wall of the reflective cup fits into an inner wall of the lamp cup, an inner wall of the reflective cup is coated with a reflective layer, and a light source plate is attached to a bottom of the reflective cup; a power supply disposed between the reflective cup and the lamp cap, one end of the power supply is connected to the lamp cap, the other end of the power supply passes through the bottom of the reflective cup and is connected to the light source plate; and a lens structure fixed at the end of the lamp cup having a larger diameter.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moving head light fixture comprising a base, a yoke and a head. The yoke is rotatable in relation to the base around a yoke axis. The head is rotatable around a head axis in relation to the yoke and comprises at least one beam light source arranged in the head housing where the beam light source generates a light beam exiting the housing. A part of the head housing and/or the said yoke shell is illuminated at least one pixel light source and form an illuminating part formed in a transparent material allowing light from the pixel light source to pass through the illuminating part and the illuminating part is substantially rotational symmetric in relation to said yoke axis. A plurality of such moving head can from a graphical display.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: A lighting system comprises at least one plurality of lighting units and at least one joint, connecting two or more units; the joint comprises a central support extending along a first rotation axis and two or more arms, radially projecting from the support and hinged in a rotary manner to the support to rotate with respect to the support about the first rotation axis; each arm is hinged in a rotary manner about a second rotation axis, orthogonal to the first rotation axis to a connection head fixed to a lighting unit.

Abstract: An interruption-free track light includes a track including a hollow track shell with a moving space defined therein, a plurality of power supply components longitudinally arranged in the hollow track shell at two opposite lateral sides and a mating connection rail longitudinally mounted at a bottom side of the hollow track shell, and a lighting fixture including a light-emitting body slidably coupled to the mating connection rail, an electrical connector, a plurality of clamps provided at the top side of the light-emitting body and inserted into the hollow track shell and abutted against an inner edge of the mating connection rail to hold the electrical connector in the moving space in conduction with the power supply components and two end caps made of a light guide material and respectively fastened to two opposite ends of the light-emitting body.