Abstract: A method for machining a holding device for a light module of a lighting device of a motor vehicle. An SMD semiconductor light source component arranged on the holding device is operated for light generation. An emission characteristic of a light-emitting surface of the SMD semiconductor light source component is determined. A mechanical feature with regard to the holding device is specified depending upon the emission characteristic. An optical element which co-operates optically with the SMD semiconductor light source component is specified depending upon the mechanical feature with regard to the SMD semiconductor light source component.

Abstract: A lens for an automobile lamp, an automobile headlamp, and an automobile are disclosed. A lens (1) for an automobile lamp includes a first lens surface (11) and a second lens surface (12) opposite to the first lens surface (11). The first lens surface (11) is a curved surface or a planar surface. The second lens surface (12) includes multiple concentric circle-type annular surfaces. By means of multiple annular surfaces (13) disposed on the second lens surface (12) of the lens (1), parallel incident light that forms an angle with a horizontal direction can be separately incident on several small surfaces without affecting horizontal parallel light penetrating the lens and being focused, so that neither light reflected by the lens nor light penetrating the lens can be effectively focused.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp is capable of projecting light in a forward direction and light in a direction different of the projection lens from the forward direction. The vehicular lamp includes: a light source (3) that emits light forward, and a projection lens (4) that projects light emitted from the light source (3) forward. The projection lens (4) includes a first lens surface (4a) located on a side facing the light source (3), and receiving light emitted from the light source (3), a second lens surface (4b) located on a side opposite to the first lens surface (4a) to output received light forward, and an output portion (14) located on an outer peripheral side surface between the first lens surface (4a) and the second lens surface (4b) and configured to output a part of light (L?) having been incident on and entered through the first lens surface (4a) in a direction different from the forward direction.

Abstract: A light assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first injection molded light diffusing layer, a graphic layer disposed on the first injection molded light diffusing layer, and a second injection molded layer disposed on the graphic layer. The graphic layer is covered by the second injection molded layer.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp 100 includes: an organic EL element 120; a lighting circuit 200 configured to switch between lighting and lighting-off of the organic EL element 120; and a lighting control unit 202 configured to control the lighting circuit 200 so as to repeat instantaneous lighting-off in a state in which the organic EL element 120 is to be lighted. The lighting circuit 200 includes a discharge path 210 formed at least during the instantaneous lighting-off so as to discharge accumulated charges from the organic EL element 120.

Abstract: In a lighting tool for a vehicle, a part of light emitted from a light source which is either one of a first light source and a second light source enters from an incident section which is one of a first incident section and a second incident section, passes through the light guide body at a side closer to a light guide section than an abutting section, and is emitted from another incident section toward another light source and then reflected by the another light source, and a part of light reflected by the another light source enters from the another incident section and then is reflected toward the light guide section by an inclined surface.

Abstract: An optical lens and optical lighting system comprising the optical lens, the optical lens comprising a top surface having a plurality of ridges and a bottom surface having a substantially v-shaped indent, wherein at least one of the top and bottom surface comprises a plurality of prisms. The optical lighting system comprises an assembly for receiving the optical lens, the assembly comprising a fixture body for releasably securing the optical lens, one or more LED boards, each comprising one or more LED lights, and a plurality of feet adjacent to the optical lens configured to hold the LED board thereon such that the LED board abuts the optical lens.

Abstract: A lighted cable termination assembly for use with one or more pipes is provided herein. The lighted cable termination assembly includes a base component having a body defined by an upper portion and a lower portion. The base component is configured to receive, through the lower portion of the body, an end portion of an electric heating cable. A lens has a proud surface and a pedestal is configured to couple the lens to the upper portion of the body such that the proud surface of the lens extends radially outside of a perimeter of the base component. A light emitting component optically is coupled with the lens such that the lens provides, through the proud surface, illumination from a plurality of viewing angles as viewed from an underside of the any of the one or more pipes on which the lighted cable termination assembly is installed.

Abstract: Disclosed lens designs enable uniform light distribution without hot spot, achieving wider transfer functions of light compared with traditional lenses, with a benefit of reducing the number of light sources needed and overall cost for direct-lit backlight device. A disclosed lens includes a beam shaping element on the top thereof and a backlight device incorporating the lens and the beam shaping element to eliminate a light hot spot produced by the backlight device and obtain a uniform light distribution at the illumination field. The disclosed lens is especially useful when extremely wider transfer function or extremely thin backlight is needed.

Abstract: A variety of light-emitting devices are disclosed that are configured to output light provided by a light source. In general, embodiments of the light-emitting devices feature a light source and an extractor element coupled to the light source, where the extractor element includes, at least in part, a total internal reflection (TIR) surface. Luminaires incorporating light-emitting devices of this type are also disclosed.

Abstract: Lighting controller including control system having first control facility and second control facility. First and second control facilities respectively are for controlling first and second visible-light sources including first and second pluralities of semiconductor light-emitting devices spaced apart from and along longitudinal axis. First and second visible-light sources respectively are positioned for directing first and second beams of first and second visible-light emissions from first and second pluralities of semiconductor light-emitting devices in first and second beam directions. First and second control facilities respectively are programmed for controlling first and second intensities of first and second beams of first and second visible-light emissions.

Abstract: A focusable lighting system is provided, comprising a base body, a first light source light source, a cover body, second light sources, convex lenses, and focus controllers. The first light source is disposed on the front surface portion of the base body. The cover body has a front opening portion connected to an inside of the cover body, a rear cover portion, top and bottom edge portions provided between the front opening portion and the rear cover portion, and two side portions. Each focus controller is installed on each convex lens in the inner space portion of the cover body and configured for controlling a distance between the corresponding second light source and convex lens and providing a light beam ranging from a directional narrow focused spot light to a wide spreading flood light.

Abstract: An LED device holder, an LED lighting system and a method of manufacturing an LED lighting system are described herein. An LED lighting system includes a holder defining an aperture. The aperture has a perimeter and a fillet adjacent the perimeter. The fillet has a radius greater than or equal to 2.0 mm and less than or equal to 4.6 mm. An LED array is mechanically coupled to the holder. The LED array has a light emitting surface exposed through the aperture.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an optical arrangement is provided. The optical arrangement includes a carrier plate, on which at least one light source is arranged, at least one optical element for directing the radiation of the at least one light source, and at least one sleeve, which is connected to the light source and is intended to hold the optical element. At least one of the sleeve is configured in such a way that the light source and the optical element are respectively arranged therein at least in sections, or the optical element can be positioned exactly with respect to the light source.

Abstract: A work light has two housings with an elongated LED array in each housings, a hinge arrangement pivotally connecting the housings to each other for movement between a deployed position with front surfaces in the same plane for casting all light substantially in one direction, and a compact position with a rear surfaces against each other, for casing light in opposite directions, the hinge arrangement allowing intermediate angled positions for casting light in different directions, and a pair of legs pivotally connected to the hinge arrangement for rotation between an extended position with the legs on opposite sides of the hinge arrangement and a storage position with the legs on one side of the hinge arrangement and allowing intermediate angled positions between the legs for creating stand positions and allowing free rotation between the housings and the legs to cast light in any selected set of directions.

Abstract: A set including a plug connectable LED and a packaged photocurable composition. It relates also to methods for applying that article. The photocurable composition includes cyanoacrylate monomers and/or acrylate monomers, and a visible light photoinitiator system. The plug connectable LED, when connected to a host mobile device including a rechargeable battery, allows energisation of the LED so that it can be used as a convenient light source to cure the photocurable composition. The set itself does not comprise a battery or, batteries. The set is a versatile consumer product in the field of adhesives, fillers, sealants and coatings.

Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device, to provide a lighting effect for a performer during a performance, includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion has an upper surface with a plurality of devices thereat. The upper portion has a first surface. The upper portion is placeable in (1) a closed state with the first surface directly overlying the upper surface, and (2) an open state with the first surface being in an upwardly facing orientation not overlying the upper surface to provide overhead access to the plurality of devices. The upper portion can be pivotally mounted to the lower portion for movement between the open and closed states.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply box device that improves design properties by keeping an operation lever from being visible from outside and that prevents misoperations caused by the operation lever being touched by mistake. A power supply box device 1 that comprises a plug 30: that has an operation lever 31m that protrudes in a radiation direction from a plug main body and extends downward; and that is supported by a lid member so as to be capable of forward and reverse rotation. A box main body has: a housing 12 that houses a power supply; and a lever cover 13 that is supported by the housing 12 so as to be capable of ascending/descending between a lock position that is on an upper side and a lock release position P2 that is on a lower side.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a light-emitting diode driver is provided, having: a differential first interface, a single-ended second interface, wherein the light-emitting diode driver is configured to use the first interface to communicate according to a bidirectional differential bus communication protocol as a slave, to use the second interface to communicate according to a single-ended bus protocol and to transpose signals between the first interface and the second interface, and to supply one or more light-emitting diodes with electric power on the basis of signals received via the first interface.

Abstract: One embodiment can provide a light switch module for controlling at least one light source coupled to the light switch module. The light switch module can include a manual control configured to receive a user manual operation; a control-signal-receiving module configured to receive, from a central controller, a control signal; and a switch-mode-configuration module coupled to the manual control and the control-signal-receiving module. The switch-mode-configuration module is configured to place the light switch in a first operation mode in response to receiving the control signal and place the light switch in a second operation mode in response to not receiving the control signal within a predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A whip light with a controller in the base of the whip light that responds to inputs via a downloadable smart phone application to control color, brightness, and flashing patterns, where the handle and tube portion of the whip light can be installed on a base and removed from a base with one hand. The base is attachable to a vehicle. The electrical interface between the handle and base includes two five-element magnetic connectors brought into abutment by attaching the handle to the base. The magnetic connectors are mounted on respective small PCBs. The mechanical interface between the handle and base includes circumferentially arranged spring-biased ball bearings in a connector portion of the handle which mates with a neck of a cover for the base. The tube encloses a plurality of light sources, preferably RGB and white LEDs that emit light radially from the long axis of the tube.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for illumination of a bottle or other vessel. A bottle or vessel may be illuminated using lighting elements disposed in a label that is controlled by a detachable control unit which is configured to sit inside an indentation of the vessel or otherwise below the vessel. The control unit may communicate with other control units and may be configured to display lighting patterns in response to instructions that may be programmed prior to the control unit being attached to the vessel, or in response to instructions sent to the control unit after it has been attached to the vessel.

Abstract: A fire-resistance rated lighting fixture includes intumescent coatings or materials. A recessed housing includes a body and a top with an intumescent material located in the top of the recessed housing. One or more brackets can hold the intumescent material in place within the top of the recessed housing. An intumescent coating can also be applied to one or more components of the fire-resistance rated lighting fixture.

Abstract: A heat sink with bi-directional LED light source is provided. The heat seat includes a plurality of LED light sources mountable to top and bottom surfaces of the heat sink. The heat sink further includes a partial or through bore extending from one end of the heat sink to the other. The through bore contains power or power and data conductors between fluorescent receptacle end caps. The heat sink may include integral heat dissipating fins extending outwardly from at least one of the said heat sink sides. Light emitted from the plurality of light sources is redirected using lens optics to illuminate at least one surface above or below the heat sink.

Abstract: Presently disclosed is an illuminated cornhole platform comprising a a top portion, at least two side portions, a front portion, a hole portion, at least one leg portion, and a back portion. The cornhole platform is illuminated by an inner illuminating string and an outer illuminating string, one abutting the hole portion and the other wrapped around the outer perimeter for the cornhole platform.

Abstract: A display includes a display panel and a lighting device. The lighting device includes a display surface, a back surface, and upper frame surface and a socket. The upper frame surface is located between the display surface and the back surface opposite to each other, and the socket is provided at the upper frame surface. The lighting device is disposed in a pluggable manner on the socket, and includes a light source. When the light source is disposed on the socket, the light source forms a lighting area on a light exiting side of the display surface, wherein the lighting area is non-overlapping with the display surface.

Abstract: A once-through steam generator for use at an oilfield operation site includes: a control module having an enclosure including controls for operating the steam generator, a radiant module including a radiant chamber, and a convective module including an economizer heat exchanger. The enclosure is erected prior to transportation to the operation site.

Abstract: A premix gas burner comprises a main body, a porous wall, a distribution chamber delimited by the main body and by the porous wall, and an entrance in the main body for introducing a premix of combustible gas and air into the distribution chamber. The main body comprises a cylindrical shape. The porous wall comprises a first porous wall segment and a second porous wall segment. The first porous wall segment and the second porous wall segment both comprise pores for the premix gas to flow from the distribution chamber through the pores, for combustion of the premix gas outside the distribution chamber. The first porous wall segment comprises or consists out of a shaped segment. The shaped segment is directed to the inside of the distribution chamber, such that when the burner is in use premix gas flows from the distribution chamber through the pores of the shaped segment to the inside of the shaped segment. The second porous wall segment comprises an annular porous wall segment.

Abstract: A porous-medium premixing combustor is provided, which includes: an air-fuel gas mixer, a combustor body, a thermocouple, an ignition electrode, and a detecting electrode. The combustor body includes a casing connected to the air-fuel gas mixer; an outer and an inner burner-block, wherein the outer burner-block and the casing are connected, forming a square chamber, and the inner burner-block is provided inside the square chamber, with a via hole communicating with a pipe; and a mixed gas distributing plate, an ordered porous plate, a small-pore foamed ceramic plate, and a big-pore foamed-ceramic plate sequentially provided along an axis direction of the via hole of the inner burner-block. The thermocouple is provided at the casing and extends into the square chamber. The ignition electrode is provided close to an end of the big-pore foamed-ceramic plate. The detecting electrode is provided close to an exit end of the big-pore foamed-ceramic plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a baffle for a mixing region of a furnace burner box, the mixing region being a volume in the burner box defined in a transverse direction between a burner at a front portion of the burner box and an opposing a rear portion of the burner box, a longitudinal direction between opposing side surfaces of the burner box, and a height-wise direction between opposing top and bottom surfaces of the burner box, the baffle having: a first side which is a rear side, a second side which is a front side, the first side and the second side being spaced in the transverse direction, and wherein the baffle defines an indirect fluid passageway between the first side and the second side.

Abstract: Embodiments are described for a ignitor for use with a smoking article such as a cigarette or pipe. The device has a heating element extending from a handle portion. A protective housing releasably engages with the handle portion and is dimensioned to receive the heating element therein. A power supply supplies voltage to the heating element to effectively ignite the smoking article.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement provides cooling around a dilution hole defined in a liner circumscribing a combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine. The cooling arrangement comprises a hollow boss projecting from an outer surface of the liner about the dilution hole. The hollow boss defines an internal cavity extending circumferentially around the dilution hole. The internal cavity has an inlet in fluid flow communication with an air plenum surrounding the liner and an outlet in fluid flow communication with the combustion chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a burner for a gas turbine engine, the burner comprising a radially inner pilot fuel flow passage surrounded by a radially outer main fuel flow passage. The main fuel flow passage is interposed between concentrically arranged radially inner and radially outer air flow passages. The inner and outer air flow passages are in fluid communication with one another via at least one diverting passage at an upstream end of the burner. The burner further comprises at least one control duct connectable to a reduced pressure/vacuum source for selectively reducing the air pressure in the vicinity of the diverting passage such that air flow is selectively diverted from the inner air flow passage to the outer flow passage via the diverting passage.

Abstract: An assembly for a combustion chamber of a turbomachine. The assembly comprises an annular shell extending along a longitudinal axis, the shell having an inner wall intended to be turned towards a furnace of the combustion chamber and an outer wall opposite the inner wall and a projecting element extending radially from an area of the outer wall. The shell has at least one deflector projecting from the outer wall and located downstream of the projecting element with respect to a direction of gas flow along the outer wall, oriented along the longitudinal axis. The deflector extends circumferentially. Perforations are provided axially between the projecting element and the or each deflector.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cooking appliance capable of reducing noise generated when a door is closed using a buffer member that is easily fixed to a hinge unit. The cooking appliance includes a main body, a cooking chamber provided to have a front surface opened inside the main body, a door to open and close the cooking chamber, a hinge unit coupled to the main body to rotatably support the door, and a buffer member fixed to the door to buffer an impact generated when the door is closed by contacting the hinge unit when the door is closed.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an associated appliance door includes an arm and a lever pivotally connected to the arm. The lever and arm are adapted to pivot relative to each other about a main pivot axis between a first position that corresponds to a closed position of the associated appliance door and a second position that corresponds to an opened position of the associated appliance door. A slide link is located adjacent the lever. A damper engagement structure is connected to the slide link. A biasing system urges the arm and lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps pivoting movement between the arm and the lever for at least part of the movement between the arm and the lever when the arm and lever pivot relative to each other from the first position toward the second position.

Abstract: Processes and systems for improvements on the efficiencies of convection ovens utilizing exhaust heat recuperation in the form of heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems, and a combination thereof. The heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems allow for increased efficiency of use of fuel and gaseous mixtures within convection oven cavities for improved heating capabilities and decreased efficiency losses.

Abstract: A multi-function heating and cooling device, comprising components for an ambient air-coupled sorption heat pump cycle and vapor compression cooling cycle integrated together inside a single enclosure is proposed. The sorption heat pump portion is configured to provide very high heating efficiency, while the vapor compression portion is configured to provide high cooling efficiency. The evaporator coil for the sorption cycle and the condenser coil for the vapor compression cycle are configured to share a common ambient-air fan, saving space and cost. By combining the two heating-cooling systems into a single enclosure with shared components, the total installed cost and outdoor space required is reduced compared to installing separate heating and cooling systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for maintaining the temperature of fluid media in pipes even in the event of an interruption of the fluid media flow. In a first step, a heat reservoir layer (1) is produced comprising a latent heat reservoir material (2) and a matrix material (3). In a second step, the heat reservoir layer (1) is either arranged around a pipe (4) and subsequently encased with a heat damping material (5) or the heat reservoir layer (1) is brought into contact with heat damping material (5), whereby a heat reservoir damper composite (51) is obtained, and the pipe (4) is then encased with the heat reservoir damper composite (51) such that the heat reservoir layer (1) of the heat reservoir damper composite (51) lies between the pipe (4) and the heat damping material (5) of the heat reservoir damping composite (51).

Abstract: A method of controlling a ceiling type air conditioner including a panel, a first vane group, and a second vane group, and each of the first and second vane groups including an upper discharge vane and a lower discharge vane includes performing first mixing operation in which the first vane group guides air in a direction close to the ceiling surface to form horizontal airflow and the second vane group guides air in a direction close to a floor surface to form vertical airflow, determining whether swing operation of continuously rotating the first vane group and the second vane group or fixing operation in which the first vane group and the second vane group are located at the same angle is performed, and performing second mixing operation in which the first vane group forms the vertical airflow and the second vane group forms the horizontal airflow.

Abstract: A three-way heat exchanger includes multiple panel assemblies that are stacked into a block and supported in a housing structure. Each panel assembly includes a frame and two plates joined on opposite sides of the frame. A method of manufacturing the three-way heat exchanger is also disclosed.

Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a housing or duct having an opening for exit of air and one or more rotatable flaps for adjusting air flow rate and angle exiting through the opening. Further provided are an ionizer having an electrode for ionizing air exiting through the opening, and a cleaning member adapted to automatically frictionally remove debris from the electrode consequent to rotation of the flaps without requiring manual operation of a user.

Abstract: Trickle bodies for the air conditioning of, in particular, animal housings, that possess only partially latticed layer elements. Trickle bodies are formed of a plurality of sandwiched layer elements that, in known trickle bodies, are formed of corrugated and completely latticed plastics foil. The trickle bodies formed of such layer elements possess a relatively low stability and a limited evaporation capacity. The plastics-formed layer elements of the instant invention are produced by injection molding, allowing layer elements having corrugation heights of more than 12 mm to be formed. Such trickle bodies are more stable, enable a high evaporation capacity and are, moreover, also less permeable to light.

Abstract: A climate-control system may include a working-fluid circuit and a cooling-fluid circuit. The working-fluid circuit may include a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an indoor heat exchanger. The compressor compresses a working fluid. The outdoor heat exchanger may receive compressed working fluid from the compressor. The expansion device may be disposed downstream of the outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger may be disposed downstream of the expansion device and upstream of the compressor. The cooling-fluid circuit may contain a cooling fluid in a heat transfer relationship with working fluid in the working-fluid circuit. The cooling-fluid circuit may include an underground heat exchanger conduit embedded in earth below an earth ground surface. The underground heat exchanger may selectively receive the cooling fluid such that heat from the cooling fluid is transferred to the earth.

Abstract: It is an Evaporative Humidifier Air Purification combo unit performing the functions of both cool mist evaporative air humidifier as well as the air purifier. The optional attachments make it easy for the consumers to make use of any of the functions it is capable of performing. It even solves the problem of degradation of performance and material life prevalent in conventional standalone air purifier units. The evaporative humidifier is motor driven and is provided with proprietary HEPA quality nano membrane with high chemical stability, waterproof, water vapor permeability, windproof, breathable, acid and alkali resistant, anti-corrosion and anti-bacteria functions etc. membrane used in combination with humidifier cooler pads. On using the water tank, the setup performs the function of air humidifier using the air sucked from the wick using the fan and aiding the evaporation of water in the tank.

Abstract: A coaxial ventilator exchanges atmosphere between parts of a building that are at differing heights. The coaxial ventilator includes an outer conduit that extends from an upper end thereof downward to a lower end thereof. The outer conduit surrounds an inner conduit that extends substantially the entire length of the outer conduit. Both the outer and inner conduits are open at their respective upper ends and lower ends. Temperatures of atmosphere both surrounding and within the outer conduit and the inner conduit induce an exchange of atmosphere between the coaxial ventilator and surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A disclosed fan system includes a housing having side walls, an inflow side, and an outflow side; a fan secured in the housing by a mounting; and a backflow blocker mounted to the side walls within the housing on the outflow side of the housing partially blocking a cross-sectional area of the outflow side. The backflow blocker is positioned approximately centrally in a flow path of the housing and is configured to block part of an airflow cross section such that, between side walls of the housing and side walls of the backflow blocker, an annular duct is formed as an air passage. Further, the backflow blocker has a thickness that is greater than 5% of a width of the housing, and is less than 20% of an axial design height of the fan system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a piece of network access apparatus for indoor environment monitoring and a method for indoor environment monitoring of the network access apparatus. The present disclosure also relates to a network access apparatus for indoor environment monitoring and a method for indoor environment monitoring of the network access apparatus so that network access apparatus installed indoors (e.g. in the house, in the office, in a building) additionally take an action of monitoring indoor environment.

Abstract: Method and environment controller using a neural network for bypassing a legacy environment control software module. The environment controller receives at least one environmental characteristic value and determines a plurality of input variables. At least one of the plurality of input variables is based on one among the at least one environmental characteristic value. The environment controller transmits the plurality of input variables to an inference server executing a neural network inference engine. The environment controller receives at least one inferred output variable from the inference server. The environment controller uses the at least one inferred output variable received from the inference server in place of at least one output variable calculated by the legacy environment control software module based on the plurality of input variables.

Abstract: The techniques described herein provide systems and methods for controlling climate characteristics in a building. The control system of a climate management system may calculate a default airflow rate for each zone in the building based on a minimum permitted airflow rate of climate control equipment, a maximum permitted airflow rate of the climate control equipment, and the number of zones serviced by the climate control equipment. The control system may also adjust the default airflow rate for a zone to a customized airflow rate based on a user input. The control system may adjust the default airflow rate to the customized airflow rate if the customized airflow rate is greater than or equal to the minimum permitted airflow rate. The control system may adjust the default airflow rate to the minimum permitted airflow rate if the customized airflow rate is less than the minimum permitted airflow rate.