Abstract: A lighting module disclosed in an embodiment comprises: a plurality of light emitting devices on a substrate; and a reflector arranged in the direction of emission of light from each light emitting device on the substrate. The light emitting device has a light exit surface, and the reflector has a reflecting surface concave toward the substrate, at least a portion of the reflecting surface corresponding to the light exit surface of the light emitting device. The reflecting surface is arranged at a height that increases gradually in proportion to the interval from the light emitting device arranged in the light incident direction. The reflecting surface comprises a plurality of convex portions arranged in a first direction and first bridge portions that connect between the plurality of convex portions. The first bridge portions are arranged along the convex portions and are arranged to be lower than a straight line that connect high points of adjacent convex portions.

Abstract: A portable rechargeable lighting device uses software in a microcontroller to turn on a charger protection circuit when a charging circuit is activated, to monitor at least one electrical characteristic relative to a rechargeable battery, to control at least one charging parameter of the charging circuit, and to alert a user of a low battery condition before light emitted from the device terminates.

Abstract: A lamp for use in a lighting assembly comprising a two-wire light string, wherein the lamp is adapted for fitting in a socket of the two-wire light string, and receiving a voltage signal and a superimposed control signal via the two-wire light string and the socket. The lamp includes control electronics provided for the purpose, when the lamp has been fitted in a socket, of receiving voltage via the voltage signal and receiving instructions via the control signal superimposed on the voltage signal; and at least one LED source, of which at least one of an intensity and a colour is adjustable on the basis of the instructions via the control electronics. The control electronics are further provided for receiving an address for the lamp via the control signal superimposed on the voltage signal and for subsequently confirming receipt of the address.

Abstract: An expandable net light defined by a matrix of connectors for supporting light members. The matrix includes conductive and non-conductive connectors wherein the non-conductive or both connectors are expandable. The conductive connectors define an electrical circuit within the matrix permitting expansion of the net light.

Abstract: A luminaire, comprising: a luminaire rear wall for mounting to a wall or ceiling, a printed circuit board, fitted with a plurality of light-emitting diodes and having a connecting cable, as a light-emitting means, and a connecting clamp connected to the connecting cable and to which a supply cable is able to be clamped. A spacer is fixedly mounted to the luminaire rear wall, to which the printed circuit board is releasably attached, with a free space being formed between the printed circuit board and the luminaire rear wall. The whole connecting cable, or a majority thereof, and the connecting clamp are arranged in the free space.

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 translucent body's first surface is coupled to a top surface of a light converter. The light converter's bottom surface is coupled to a reflective bottom layer. A light coupling structure includes a hole in the reflective bottom layer and at least a slot in the light converter for receiving a light guide, and a light coupling surface for receiving laser light with a laser peak emission wavelength via the light guide. The light coupling surface is arranged so at least 80% of the laser light passing the light coupling surface is received by the translucent body. The translucent body comprises a second surface which is opposite the first surface and is coupled to a reflective top layer for reflecting at least part of the laser light back to the light converter. A peak emission wavelength of the converted light has a longer wavelength than the laser peak emission wavelength.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a front end assembly including a headlamp assembly. The headlamp assembly includes a housing that defines a cavity and an outer lens that closes the cavity. A low beam headlamp assembly is located within the cavity. A shared cover lens is located within the cavity. The shared cover lens has an illumination region. A first light guide device directs a beam of light at the illumination region. A second light guide device directs a beam of light at an area offset from the illumination region and also at the illumination region.

Abstract: A two-color molded lens includes: a lens body portion and a lens peripheral wall portion that rises toward an inner surface side of the two-color molded lens from a peripheral edge portion of the lens peripheral wall portion. The two-color molded lens is provided with a hard coating film on an outer surface thereof and an anti-fogging coating film on the inner surface thereof. The primary molded product is formed to wrap around from the lens body portion, the secondary molded product is formed to wrap around from the lens peripheral wall portion, a joining surface between the primary molded product and the secondary molded product is positioned on the lens body portion, and a corner R is set to a value of R0.2 mm or less in the primary molded product.

Abstract: A headlamp structure has a contoured reflector panel with a forward-facing surface and a reflex supporting portion. The forward-facing surface has a plurality of reflector surface portions. The reflex supporting portion extends forward from an inboard side inboard of the reflector surface portions. A passive reflector is attached to the reflex supporting portion with a reflector surface that faces an outboard direction relative to the forward-facing surface. Each of the plurality of reflector surface portions is shaped and configured to reflect light from a corresponding one of a plurality of light emitting elements and aim the reflected light to project in a forward direction parallel to the reflector surface of the passive reflector. The reflector surface of the passive reflector is configured such that at least light approaching the contoured reflector panel from outboard of an outboard side of the contoured reflector panel is reflected back in the outboard direction.

Abstract: A lighting device includes an LED light source and a concave reflector. The light source is arranged such that light emitted is reflected by the reflector. The shield is arranged in front of the reflector. A projection lens is arranged to project light passing the shield. In order to efficiently use light emitted from the LED light source and to enable a projected illumination beam of high luminous flux, the LED light source is arranged below an optical axis L of the projection lens.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical device for a motor vehicle comprising: a light guide; at least one collimator; at least one light source associated with each collimator; and at least one optical coupler having at least two reflecting facets. The optical coupler couples a collimator with the light guide at the light entry face of the light guide. The collimator is adapted to receive the light beam emitted by a light source and to collimate this beam, and directing the collimated beam towards the reflecting facets of the optical coupler. At least part of collimated light beam from the reflecting facets enters the light guide and directed towards the light exit face along an optical axis of the light guide. The optical device further comprises at least one aperture for diverting other part of the collimated light beam out of the light guide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for obtaining a light-scattering assembly in particular for a motor vehicle, the light-scattering assembly comprising a part including first and second sections. The process includes forming, by injection molding, the first section of the light-scattering assembly, the first section forming a transparent scattering screen having microstructures obtained by injection molding and configured to scatter light passing through said first section, and forming, by injection molding, the second section, the second section being devoid of microstructures obtained by injection molding and configured to scatter light. The second section has an external region extending around at least some of the perimeter of the first section, the external region extending beyond a peripheral portion of the first section [and away from the first section, the first and second sections being formed in contact with each other and being united with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a general-purpose dehumidifying apparatus in which a housing having a dehumidifying member therein is applied to an object to be dehumidified (an electric light (such as a street lamp, a vehicle lamp, etc.), an outdoor or indoor electronic enclosure (such as power distributing equipment, communication equipment, security equipment, a solar system, etc.), and the like), and the dehumidifying apparatus removes internal moisture through an outer valve that opens and closes an outer communicating part of the housing (by closing the outer valve) in a case where the temperature of the object to be dehumidified is low and discharges the moisture of the dehumidifying member to the outside by opening the outer valve when the temperature in a lamp module rises in a case where the temperature of the object to be dehumidified is high.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a heat sink including a pad surface, and an LED mounted on the pad surface. An optical device is optically coupled to the LED, and a support structure is provided for connecting the optical device to the heat sink. The support structure includes fixation spacers to connect the supporting structure to the heat sink, and both the LED and the fixation spacers contact the pad surface on a common plane.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp comprises: a substrate; a semiconductor light source which is mounted on the substrate; a lens which emits light from the semiconductor light source; and a heat sink having a planar first surface which is formed in the shape of a plate from a metal material, is in contact with and affixed to the substrate, and supports the lens, and a planar second surface which is the back surface of the first surface, the heat sink being plastically deformed by a plurality of recesses disposed in a prescribed pattern in a surface machining area on the second surface that includes an area on the back side of the contact area.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as an optical component comprising multiple (two or more) compounds, each containing neodymium (Nd) and at least one compound including fluorine (F) for imparting a desired color filtering effect to provide a desired light spectrum, where a color of the desired light spectrum in a color space is determined by relative amounts of the two or more compounds in the at least one component.

Abstract: An indirect troffer. Embodiments of the present invention provide a troffer-style fixture that is particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs. The troffer comprises light bars mounted proximate to a back reflector. A back reflector defines a reflective interior surface of the lighting troffer. To facilitate thermal dissipation, the light bar can act as a heat sink. A portion of the heat sink is exposed to the ambient room environment while another portion functions as a mount surface for the light sources that faces the back reflector. One or more light sources disposed along the light bar mount surface emit light into an interior cavity where it can be mixed and/or shaped prior to emission. In some embodiments, one or more lens plates extend from the light bar out to the back reflector.

Abstract: A cover for a light source for use in a lamp or luminaire. An outer surface of the cover, opposite the light source, comprises a rounded shape and includes a protrusion extending from the cover. The protrusion extends substantially in a light emission direction and is shaped the protrusion to direct light emitted from the light source in a desired direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to technical filed of display and discloses a reflective assembly, a backlight module and a display device which can effectively enhance the reflective effect at the edge area of the reflective assembly to improve the display brightness thereof to be in close proximity to the central area so as to achieve a uniform display. The reflective assembly comprises a first reflective plate and a second reflective plate configured along an edge of the first reflective plate, wherein the second reflective plate is inclined towards a direction facing away the first reflective plate with respective to a plane perpendicular to the edge of the first reflective plate, and wherein a reflective surface of the first reflective plate and a reflective surface of the second reflective plate are located at a same side.

Abstract: Operating room monoreflector light includes a dome or hood-shaped upper housing portion and a lighting means arranged in the upper housing portion, preferably as an LED lighting means, including an LED board on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged. A main reflector is arranged in the upper housing portion and deflects a light flux produced by the lighting means through a light exit opening closed by a cover plate of the upper housing portion. To reduce the necessary installation space and to simplify the construction, the upper housing portion is in one piece and extends interruption-free from an upper end which is directed upwardly in the installation position to a lower end which defines the light exit opening. The upper housing portion includes a fixing plane for the LED board, and on which an LED light module is or can be mounted.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a spotlight adapted for a light device, said spotlight comprising a support and at least one light module adapted for producing a light beam and comprising at least one light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED) and an optical element, such as a lens, wherein the light source and optical element are adapted for being positioned in extension of each other in an optical axis.

Abstract: A lighting system may include a plurality of suspenders and a beam configured to provide light in at least one direction. The suspenders may structurally support the beam from a ceiling and may provide electrical power and dimming control signals to the beam. The beam may include a plurality of light engines for emitting light. The light engines may be single sided or dual sided, and may transmit electrical power among each other. The dual sided light engines may emit light upwardly and downwardly from the beam, and the single sided light engines may emit light downwardly.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a base including a recessed surface, an outer wall, and a base connecting member extending from the outer wall. A light emitter is connectable to the recessed surface of the base. An inner lens is connectable to the base over the light emitter. An outer lens is configured to be selectively connected to the base. The outer lens includes a lens connecting member configured to connect to the base connecting member. An accessory mount is configured to be selectively connected to the base. The accessory mount includes an accessory mount connecting member configured to connect to the base connecting member.

Abstract: A light fixture includes an electronic accessory module such as a wireless communication module, and a clip for mounting the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture. The clip includes features for snapping the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture, for example to a printed circuit board holding light emitting diodes or to a sheet metal panel that is part of the structure of the light fixture. The clip may hold the accessory module electronics away from any metal parts of the light fixture. In the case that the accessory module is a wireless communication module, this spacing may facilitate robust wireless communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination system (100) comprising at least one illumination device (1) comprising a casing (2) wherein at least one light source (3) suitable for illuminating is housed, at least a power receptor (10) and at least an electronic board (9) adapted to receive, elaborate and transmit data. Moreover, said illumination system (100) also comprises at least one command interface (80A, 80B) adapted to communicate with said electronic board (9) of said at least one illumination device (1).

Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.

Abstract: A wavelength conversion device, an illumination device, and a projector that can efficiently cool a phosphor. A wavelength conversion device includes a substrate including a phosphor layer in which a phosphor is included, a rotating device configured to rotate the substrate, a circulating device that circulates a cooling gas to the substrate, and a housing configured to house the substrate and the circulating device. The housing includes a partition wall configured to separate a first space in which the cooling gas is circulated to the substrate by the circulating device and a second space in which the cooling gas radially delivered from the substrate according to the rotation of the substrate circulates.

Abstract: Provided is a stage lighting source system with a lamp protection function. The stage lighting source system comprises a lamp, a lamp protection device and a light filter. All are arranged along a light axis sequentially. The lamp protection device comprises a non-transparent structure and a mounting component for mounting non-transparent structure. Light axis passes through the non-transparent structure. Non-transparent structure size does not affect a lamp light emitting effect in the light axis direction. Non-transparent structure fully or partially absorbs and/or reflects light energy from the light filter. The structure is easy and convenient to use, intercepts light energy reflected from the light filter by using appropriate blocking object and structure, effectively controls lamp electrode temperature within an acceptable range, and ensures lamp service life so that a flat light filter without an included angle is applied, and an ideal optical effect is realized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light module (1) for a motor vehicle comprising: a light source (10); an electronic support (11); a driver device (13) driving the electrical power supply of said one light source (10) arranged on said electronic support (11); a heatsink (12) comprising an obviously (121) in which said driver device (13) is housed, characterized in that said light source (10) is fixed onto said heatsink (12).

Abstract: The present invention provides a floodlight, including a mounting rack, a power source module, a rotating assembly, buckling covers, several heat dissipation components, and an LED module, where the rotating assembly includes a connecting pipe and rotating seats; the heat dissipation component includes a heat dissipation body and a gear cover; an abutment surface is disposed on a top surface of the rotating seat; a pin-jointed surface is disposed on a bottom surface of the buckling cover; and two ends of the mounting rack are respectively clamped to rotating seats and then are pin-jointed to the buckling covers, to adjust an irradiation angle of the floodlight. The foregoing floodlight has a simple structure, a small size, and an adjustable irradiation angle.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes: a lamp shell; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink, wherein the heat sink comprises fins and a base; a power source; a light emitting surface connected to the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips; a first heat dissipating channel formed in a first chamber of the lamp shell; a second heat dissipating channel formed in the heat sink and between the fins and the base of the heat sink; and a lamp cover connected with the heat sink and having a light output surface and an end surface; wherein the light emitting surface include at least two LED chip sets having the LED chips, an open region is formed between adjacent two LED chips of the same LED chip set on the light emitting surface, the open region between any two adjacent LED chips of one of the two adjacent chip sets on the light emitting surface interlaces to and communicates with the open region between any two adjacent LED chips of another one of the chip sets on the light emitting

Abstract: A salt lamp includes a main housing having a receiving cavity, a lighting arrangement and an audio arrangement. The lighting arrangement is provided underneath the main housing for generating illumination toward the receiving cavity. The audio arrangement includes a first speaker assembly provided in the receiving cavity. The first speaker assembly includes a first acoustic chamber secured on a top portion of the main housing, a second acoustic chamber extended from the first acoustic chamber, and a speaker provided on the acoustic chamber and arranged to position adjacent to a plurality of through audio holes formed on the main housing. The salt lamp is arranged to deliver an optimal mix of negative ions, lighting effect and audible sound to ambient environment.

Abstract: Patient handling equipment, such as a hospital bed, is provided with a propulsion system and a status indicator light system incorporated in the propulsion system and operable to generate at least two light beams beyond a perimeter of the bed. The light indicator, which may have different colors, shapes or intensities, can indicate the state of propulsion of the system and generates light beams which are visible all around the equipment so as to be visible to a carer from any angle. The apparatus may include an ambient light sensor disposed to detect floor level lighting conditions rather than general ambient light.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combustion device, which includes a fuel tank assembly and a candle wick. The fuel tank assembly includes a first tank, a second tank, a connection tube, and a switch. The capacity of the second tank is less than the capacity of the first tank. An end of the connection tube is connected to the first tank, and another end of the connection tube is connected to the second tank. The connection tube communicates with internal spaces of the first and second tanks. The switch is disposed between the first and second tanks so as to selectively open or close a channel interconnected between the first and second tanks. The candle wick is mounted in the second tank. Therefore, the combustion device is easy to use by the above structure.

Abstract: A coal nozzle assembly for a steam generation apparatus comprising an elongated nozzle body having a nozzle tip at one end thereof; said nozzle tip comprising two channels, each channel having curved or buckled flow paths, the nozzle tip further comprising parting means separating the channels from each other, wherein the directions of the flow paths of the channels at their ends distal from the nozzle body enclose an angle between 0° and 90°. This promotes intersecting and shearing the two partial streams outside the nozzle assembly resulting in a better combustion with reduced NOx-emissions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a nozzle structure for a hydrogen gas burner apparatus, capable of reducing an amount of generated NOx. A nozzle structure for a hydrogen gas burner apparatus, includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe disposed concentrically with the outer pipe, and a stabilizer configured to throttle a space between the outer pipe and the inner pipe. The inner pipe includes an inner pipe end part with an axial opening hole and a circumferential opening hole formed therein, the axial opening hole penetrating in an axial direction of the inner pipe, the circumferential opening hole penetrating in a radial direction of the inner pipe. A hydrogen gas flows through the inner pipe. The circumferential opening hole lets the hydrogen gas flow out from the inner pipe in the radial direction of the inner pipe.

Abstract: A turbocharged burner has a burning unit and a turbocharger. The burning unit is installed with a fuel bucket for storing fuel and a burning chamber having a tubular shape, and interior of the burning chamber is installed with at least one nozzle. At least one fuel tube coupled to the fuel bucket is disposed at each nozzle, and the turbocharger is coupled to the burning chamber. Under the reaction of the turbocharger, the gas fluid of the burning chamber is increased, a flowing speed and a flowing flux of the gas fluid are increased, and thus the burning further entirely achieves the objective of increasing fuel burning efficiency.

Abstract: A high-efficiency modulating gas furnace (herein ‘gas furnace’) includes a furnace controller. The gas furnace further includes a gas valve and at least one pressure switch that is coupled to the furnace controller. The electrical contacts of the at least one pressure switch are removed from a series electrical circuit with the gas valve such that the gas furnace operates without de-energizing the gas valve as soon as the electrical contacts of the at least one pressure switch are opened. Further, the furnace controller operates the induced draft blower at or close to a lowest RPM at which the electrical contacts of the at least one pressure switch can be kept closed, which is between a make point RPM at which the electrical contacts of the at least one pressure switch close and a break point RPM at which the electrical contacts of the at least one pressure switch open.

Abstract: A pocket lighter with a snap-in burner assembly unit has been developed. The pocket lighter includes a snap-in burner assembly unit comprising: a fuel input port, a fuel regulator, a jet nozzle, and a burner cylinder. The pocket lighter additionally includes a lighter base comprising: a fuel tank, a fuel output port, a fuel ignition source, a fuel lever, and a push button mechanism for actuating the fuel lever and creating a spark; and wherein the fuel input port and the fuel output port mate together forming an airtight seal when the snap-in burner is installed within the lighter base.

Abstract: A wall assembly for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a transverse structure with at least one effusion passage that extends at an angle ? therethrough. The effusion passage includes an inlet in an outer periphery of a wall. A wall assembly within a gas turbine engine include a liner panel generally parallel to a support shell and a transverse structure with at least one effusion passage that extends at an angle ? therethrough. The effusion passage includes an inlet in an outer periphery of a wall that is transverse to the liner panel and the support shell.

Abstract: A combustion chamber includes a duct wall for guiding a hot gas flow in a hot gas flow path during operation. The duct wall is a double-walled construction including an inner face, an outer face, and a wall cavity. A sleeve at least partly encloses the duct wall for guiding a cooling gas in a cooling channel between the sleeve and the duct wall along the outer surface of the duct wall to an exit end, and the cavity opens to the cooling channel. A gas turbine is disclosing as having such a combustion chamber.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine component assembly includes a ceramic component having a first thermal characteristic. A metallic component has a second thermal characteristic. A bonding material secures the ceramic component to the metallic component. The bonding material includes at least one of a transient liquid phase bond and a partial transient liquid phase bond. The bonding material is configured to withstand a shear stress parameter relating to a differential between the first and second thermal characteristics.

Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic case forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic case. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner is located in the metallic case using a plurality of cross key connectors.

Abstract: An assembly for a turbine engine includes a combustor bulkhead, a swirler and a mounting strap. The swirler includes a mounting lug and a tubular swirler body that extends along an axis. The mounting lug projects radially out from the swirler body. The mounting strap is attached to the combustor bulkhead. The mounting lug is axially restrained between the combustor bulkhead and the mounting strap.

Abstract: A fuel injection device for a gas turbine combustor includes: a pilot fuel injector; a main fuel injector; a plurality of main fuel injection holes arranged in the main fuel injector to inject the fuel rearward; a main fuel injection nozzle to guide the fuel to a main air passage, protruding rearward from a circumference of the main fuel injection hole into the opening formed in a passage wall that forms the main air passage; a heat-shielding casing covering the main fuel injector; and a ring member interposed in an axial gap between the passage wall and the heat-shielding casing. The ring member covers a through-hole gap between the main fuel injection nozzle and a through-hole in the heat-shielding casing, and has a purge passage communicated with the opening to introduce air into the main air passage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assisting with the combustion of fuel are described. The apparatus includes a swirler assembly and a fuel nozzle. Fuel is directed into a fuel nozzle mixing chamber and combines with air therein to form a fuel-air mixture. At least one plasma generator, at least partially within the fuel nozzle, generates an at least one of an at least partially ionized air-fuel mixture and an at least partially dissociated air-fuel mixture (“at least partially I/D air-fuel mixture”) via a plasma generator discharge. A combustion chamber inlet admits the at least partially I/D air-fuel mixture from the plasma generator into a combustion chamber internal volume. Combustion air flows through the swirler body and into the combustion chamber internal volume. Combustion of the at least partially I/D air-fuel mixture with the combustion air occurs at least partially within the combustion chamber internal volume to responsively produce products.

Abstract: A combustor includes a combustion tube having a cylindrical shape with a combustion space where fuel is combusted and including an inlet through which the fuel is introduced, an outlet through which a gas generated when the fuel is combusted is discharged, and a protrusion protruding inward from a wall surface between the inlet and the outlet; an injection unit configured to inject fuel into the combustion tube through the inlet of the combustion tube; and an additional injection unit located on the protrusion of the combustion tube and configured to inject fuel into the combustion tube.

Abstract: Heat transfer systems employing a heat transfer means (e.g., circulating fluid, thermally conductive material, etc.) to transfer heat from the heat source (e.g., fireplace, wood stove or other heat source) to a remote location of a home, residence, building or other structure.

Abstract: The household appliance of the present invention relates to a control panel by which the user can control the functions of the household appliance; at least one opening disposed on the control panel; a shaft that is disposed behind the control panel so as to extend towards the opening and that enables the related function to be realized; a knob that is disposed on the shaft and that enables the user to move the shaft; a sealing element that is disposed on the opening so as to almost completely surround the shaft.