Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes: an outer lens disposed on a front side of the vehicle lamp; a lamp body disposed on a rear side of the vehicle lamp; and a light source disposed within a lamp chamber formed by the outer lens and the lamp body. A fine step is formed on a rear surface of the outer lens, and light from the light source enters the outer lens.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a light source, a support intended to dissipate heat, and an electrical connector connected to the light source. The support includes a base extending substantially in a first plane, the base being provided with a first face to which the light source and the electrical connector are fastened. The electrical connector includes an input arranged along a first edge of the base, and the support includes a first fin protruding with respect to the first plane on the side of the first face, the first fin being connected to the base by a single connecting segment.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system can include a lens. The lens can include a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be configured to thermally couple with a heating element.

Abstract: An inflatable lighting device includes: a flexible housing, a light strip, and a sealing assembly. The flexible housing defines a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is inflatable, the flexible housing includes a first surface and a second surface. The light strip is received in the receiving cavity, the light strip includes a plurality of light elements and a flexible base, the plurality of light elements are arranged on the flexible base. The sealing assembly is received in the receiving cavity, the sealing assembly is connected to the inner side of the first surface. The light strip is disposed between the sealing assembly and the first surface.

Abstract: Aspects and embodiments disclosed herein include an illumination apparatus comprising an LED light generating device comprising groups of LEDs spatially distributed on an emission surface for the generation of light, the generated light being emitted from the emission surface of the LED light generating device through a transparent and resistant protective screen of the LED light generating device, and comprising a replaceable light shaping device mounted in front of the transparent protective screen of the LED light generating device for shaping the light emitted from the emission surface of the LED light generating device.

Abstract: A display device includes a backlight assembly that emits blue light, and a mold frame with a portion that is coated with a yellow phosphor. Some of the blue light emitted by the backlight assembly strikes the portion of the mold frame and combines with yellow light from the yellow phosphor to produce a white light.

Abstract: The invention provides a light generating system (1000) comprising: (i) a first set (1100) comprising n1 first light generating devices (110), (ii) a first optical element (410), and (iii) a luminescent body (200), wherein:—the n1 first light generating devices (110) are configured to generate first device light (111); wherein the n1 first light generating devices (110) may be selected from the group of lasers and superluminescent diodes;—the first set (1100) comprises k1 first subsets (1115) of each at least one first light generating device (110) of the n1 first light generating devices (110), wherein n1?3.

Abstract: A reinforced visor for use with a luminaire includes a reinforcement system having a first rib bracket with a first n-shape, a second rib bracket with a second n-shape that is spaced away from the first rib bracket a first predetermined distance, and a first reinforcement member that is attached to the first rib bracket.

Abstract: A reinforced visor for use with a luminaire includes a reinforcement system having a first rib bracket with a n-shape, a second rib bracket with a j-shape that is spaced away from the first rib bracket a first predetermined distance, and a first reinforcement member that is attached to the first rib bracket.

Abstract: A reinforced visor for use with a luminaire includes a reinforcement system having a first rib bracket with a first m-shape, a second rib bracket with a second m-shape that is spaced away from the first rib bracket a first predetermined distance, and a first reinforcement member that is attached to the first rib bracket.

Abstract: A plug for mounting in a socket that includes bottom and top connection sites. The plug includes a bottom connection element complementary to the bottom connection site and having a bottom inner surface and a bottom contact interface; a top connection element complementary to the top connection site and having a top inner surface and a top contact interface; an assembly component separating the bottom connection element from the top connection element; a circuit board positioned between the bottom connection element and the top connection element, which circuit board has a first surface and an electrically conducting second surface and which circuit board carries an electronic component on the first surface or the electrically conducting second surface; and the electrically conducting second surface being in electric connection with the bottom inner surface and the first surface being in electric connection with the top inner surface.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes multiple LED modules, a light source plate, a guiding unit, a top housing, a driver module, a bottom housing and an Edison cap. The multiple LED modules are disposed on a front side of the light source plate. The guiding unit is attached to the light source plate so that a protruding portion of the guiding unit is protruded from a back side of the light source extending downwardly. The top housing includes a light source housing and a first sleeve housing. The guiding unit is enclosed by the first sleeve housing. The light source housing is used for disposing the light source plate and has a light opening.

Abstract: A multidirectional light device displaying decorative and aesthetic light in different directions is disclosed and described. A lighting device includes a display circuitry support having display LEDs electrically coupled thereto and an aesthetic circuitry support having aesthetic accent LEDs electrically coupled thereto, wherein the display circuitry support and the aesthetic circuitry support are relatively oriented to emit display light and accent light in different directions.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology include a decorative lighting system that can be integrated with an artificial tree. The decorative lighting system may include a white light emitting diode (LED) light string and a variable-color LED light string. The variable-color LED light string may employ LED lamps having embedded Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) LEDs. The RGB LED lamps may include an embedded integrated circuit (IC) configured to communicate with and control the energizing of each of the corresponding RGB LEDs to create a multitude of colors and color combinations that can vary with time to create a light show. An electronic controller in communication with the LED lamps may allow a user to select the mode for the light show and further may provide a periodic reset signal to restart or re-synchronize the light show.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight configured to communicate via a wireless network, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the rechargeable flashlight includes a light emitter configured to generate light outputted by the flashlight and an imaging device configured to capture environmental data from an area exposed to the output light. The flashlight can also include a cylindrical handheld main body that includes one or more functionally distinct modules configured to be detachably coupled together to provide coordinated operation. The flashlight can also include at least one user-controlled switch operable to control operation of one or more of the interchangeable cylindrical modules.

Abstract: A connected streetlamp has live video feed zooming capabilities, Fifth Generation (5G) cellular wireless functionality, and traffic analytics capabilities using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision image recognition functionality built in to the monitoring device operably attached to or otherwise integrated with the streetlamp head. In other embodiments, the monitoring device may be located on or integrated with other parts of the streetlamp, or located on or integrated with a telephone pole, post, fence, building or other structure located alongside or near a street or road. A vehicle traffic monitoring system may include a plurality of multi-access edge computing (MEC) vehicle traffic monitoring devices each integrated in a respective connected streetlamp.

Abstract: A push button illumination structure includes a light emitting base part having transparency, and a button body part configured to be molded as one body with the light emitting base part. The button body part includes: a fixed leg part configured to elastically support the light emitting base part; a push-in column configured to apply pressure to a switch; and a light shielding wall part configured to protrude on a back side of the light emitting base part, and having a frame shape. The light shielding wall part is formed at a position corresponding to an outer shape of the light emitting base part in a plan view. The push button illumination structure is configured to cause light emitted from a light source arranged inside with respect to the light shielding wall part in the plan view to be reflected by an inner surface of the light shielding wall part.

Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating an area. The lighting system includes at least one luminaire disposed in an area, wherein the luminaire includes a housing having a light exit aperture at a distal end, a first light source configured to emit visible light, and a second light source configured to emit ultraviolet light. The second light source is disposed in the housing between the first light source and the light exit aperture and allows at least some of the visible light emitted by the first light source to pass therethrough. The lighting system also includes a controller operatively coupled to the second light source of the at least one luminaire, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the controller. In some embodiments, the controller receives one or more signals from the at least one sensor indicating detection of occupancy of the area, and in response illuminate the second light source.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of allowing external air to access a chamber of a flame lamp device, including positioning upstanding transparent panels in slots of a top member of a base, the transparent panels in part forming a chamber, the base having at least one side vent, the panels positioned to form elongated gaps between adjacent transparent panels, orienting the panels in the slots in a spaced relationship with the base which allows external air to enter the at least one vent into the base and upward through at least one opening in the top member and into the chamber to fuel a flame.

Abstract: A device for chemical looping combustion of a fuel, operating in the liquid phase and including: a tank receiving a liquid including an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent, an oxidation loop including: a first conduit, a first device for injecting a first motor fluid including dioxygen, configured for introducing the first motor fluid into the first conduit, and a first separating device for separating the first motor fluid from the liquid and for sending the liquid to the tank, a reduction loop including: a second conduit, a second device for injecting a second motor fluid including a fuel that includes carbon, configured for introducing the second motor fluid into the second conduit, and a second separating device, configured for separating the second motor fluid from the liquid.

Abstract: A cyclone for separating solid material from a mixture of the solid material and a gaseous substance. The cyclone comprises a cylindrical body having a central axis in a first direction and an inlet channel. The cyclone is configured to let out the solid material from the cylindrical body in the first direction. An interior of the inlet channel tapers in the first direction towards a bottom of the inlet channel. Additionally, the cyclone comprises nozzles arranged at the bottom of the inlet channel, the nozzles being configured to feed gas to the inlet channel for enhancing flow of the solid material at the bottom of the inlet channel. A thermal system comprising the cyclone. Use of the cyclone such that the first direction is downwards.

Abstract: A burner resistant to flashback is disclosed. In one embodiment the burner includes a wall configured to contain a fuel gas within an enclosed volume of the burner. The burner includes a plurality of apertures formed in the wall. The apertures provide fluid communication from the enclosed volume to an environment surrounding the burner. The plurality of apertures have an effective diameter smaller than a quenching distance of the fuel gas.

Abstract: A condensing heat exchanger includes a housing, a smoke hood and a heat exchange member. The housing is formed by integral stretching of a metal material and has an accommodation cavity with an opening at an end. The smoke hood covers on an open end of the housing to form a sealed cavity. The smoke hood is provided with a smoke outlet in communication with the sealed cavity. The housing is provided with a smoke inlet in communication with the sealed cavity. The heat exchange member is disposed in the sealed cavity.

Abstract: Systems for controlling an exhaust gas fan system. The control system may control one or more components of the exhaust system to optimize system performance and improve energy efficiency. The control system may be designed to maintain a substantially constant pressure in the exhaust header and provide a substantially constant flow through the exhaust fans. The control system is configured to control one or more of: modulation of one or more by-pass dampers; adjustment of the nozzle outlet area; varying the speed of the fans; the number and staging of fans.

Abstract: A compact thermal oxidizer is disclosed, comprising a combustion chamber and a series of ducts including a first duct, a second duct, a third duct, and a fourth duct. The combustion chamber is connected to the first duct, which in turn directs fluid flow into the second duct in an antiparallel direction to the combustion chamber. The second duct is linked to the third duct, which guides the fluid flow into the fourth duct, in aa direction antiparallel to the flow in the second duct and parallel to the flow in the combustion chamber. A refractory lining is disposed on the interior surfaces of the combustion chamber, first duct, and second duct.

Abstract: A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine combustor is provided that includes a swirler, a mounting stage, and a distributor. The swirler has a shaft, a collar, a throat section, and first and second axial ends. The throat section includes an inner radial surface that defines a central passage that extends between the swirler inner bore and the collar. The collar includes a plurality of apertures extending therethrough disposed radially outside of the central passage. The mounting stage is disposed in the inner bore, and has an annular flange, a central hub, and at least one strut. The distributor has a stem attached to a head. The stem has a distal end opposite the head portion engaged with the central hub. The head portion has an end surface and a side surface. The distributor is selectively positionable relative to the throat section.

Abstract: An accessory power unit assembly includes a combustor assembly that includes a pulse detonation tube that defines a curved passage between an inlet that receives a compressed airflow and a discharge end. The detonation tube operates as a resonant cavity to sustain a standing pressure wave. Fuel injected into the pulse detonation tube is timed to coincide with movement of a standing wave toward a discharge end. The standing wave provides an increase in pressure of an output exhaust gas driving the turbine without a corresponding increase in load.

Abstract: Provided is a cooker top plate capable of increasing both the scratch resistance and the adhesion of the heat-resistant resin layer. A cooker top plate includes: a glass substrate having a cooking surface on which a cooking utensil is to be put and a back surface opposite to the cooking surface; and a heat-resistant resin layer disposed on the back surface of the glass substrate, wherein the heat-resistant resin layer includes a layer (X) containing a silicone resin and a pigment, the pigment in the layer (X) contains a flaky pigment (A) having a Mohs hardness of 2.5 or more and a needle-like crystalline pigment (B) having a Mohs hardness of 2.

Abstract: An oven includes an oven body, a driving unit, and a platform unit. The oven body includes a foundation, and a surrounding wall that is disposed on the foundation and that surrounds and defines an inner space. The driving unit includes a driving module that is disposed on the foundation, and a driven component that is to be driven by the driving module. The platform unit is co-movably connected to the driven component so as to move relative to the oven body between a first position and a second position. The platform unit in the first position is entirely within the inner space and adjacent to the foundation. The platform unit in the second position is partially outside of the inner space and away from the foundation.

Abstract: There is provided a cooker hood and a method of manufacturing the cooker hood. The cooker hood comprises a roof (20) and sides (10, 12, 14, 16) that descend from the roof. The method comprises providing a first metal sheet (100) that forms the sides of the cooker hood, the first metal sheet having upper and lower lengthwise edges opposite from one another; providing a second metal sheet (200) that forms the roof of the cooker hood, the second metal sheet having peripheral edges; folding the first metal sheet across the width of the first metal sheet to define differing ones of the sides of the cooker hood, and subsequently joining the upper lengthwise edge of the first metal sheet to the peripheral edges of the second metal sheet.

Abstract: The device for regulating the pressure of a sanitary hot water circuit and, consequently, a flow rate of hot water exiting at least one outlet forming part of a sanitary hot water distribution installation having at least one source of hot water supplying a pump (2) that pressurizes the hot water, at least one circuit of small-bore pipes (5.2) conveying the pressurized hot water to at least one outlet (41), and a regulating system is characterized in that the regulating system has a pressure reducer (90) positioned upstream of each small-bore hot water circuit, and in that the device has means for determining the pressure in each small-bore pipe (5.2) at the outlet or outlets and for transmitting this pressure information to the corresponding pressure reducer (90) at the outlet or outlets. The invention also relates to the method implementing this device.

Abstract: An adiabatic cooling system includes a condenser coil and one or more adiabatic pads positioned such that intake air for the adiabatic cooling system passes through the one or more adiabatic pads prior to contacting the condenser coil. The adiabatic cooling system further includes a gutter disposed underneath each of the one or more adiabatic pads configured to receive water exiting from the one or more adiabatic pads. The adiabatic cooling system further includes a bracket disposed within and secured to the gutter configured to support the one or more adiabatic pads, wherein at least one of the one or more adiabatic pads is disposed on top of the bracket.

Abstract: Provided are an adsorption element, a humidity control apparatus, and an atmospheric water generator capable of suppressing desorption of a metal organic framework. An adsorption element including a base material layer in which a fiber structure in which fibers are integrated and a metal organic framework including a metal ion and an organic ligand are mixed. The metal organic framework is sandwiched between the fibers and held by the fiber structure.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an air purification device with an adjustable air outlet direction, including a purifier body and an air outlet island. The air outlet island including an island body, a shaft sleeve fixing bracket and a lifting driving assembly is arranged on the purifier body in a lifting structure; the middle of the island body is provided with a lifting driving assembly; the island body is arranged on the shaft sleeve fixing bracket and slidably connected with the shaft sleeve fixing bracket; a top surface of the island body is provided with a top air outlet grille; and a side surface of the island body is provided with a side air outlet grille. The disclosure can realize a variety of different air supply modes, thereby effectively increasing the circulation of the ambient air and improving the comfort of the indoor space.

Abstract: A simulated flame humidifier, comprising a humidifying assembly (1) for generating mist and a mist guiding assembly for guiding the mist. One end of the mist guiding assembly is connected to the humidifying assembly (1); the mist guiding assembly comprises a mist guiding tube (2), a mist outlet grid (3), and a lighting assembly (4); the lighting assembly (4) and the mist outlet grid (3) are both disposed in the mist guiding tube (2); the lighting assembly (4) is disposed above the mist outlet grid (3); the mist outlet grid (3) comprises a fixing plate (31) and a plurality of mist-guiding inclined surfaces (32), the mist-guiding inclined surfaces (32) being successively arranged along the length direction of the fixing plate (31). The humidifier can form a realistic flame effect.

Abstract: A humidifier may include a water tank that stores water, and a humidification water tank that receives water from the water tank to generate humidified air, the humidification water tank including a humidification water tank wall having a chamber in which water is stored; at least one vibrator disposed at a lower side of the humidification water tank wall and having a vibration plate configured to vibrate the water stored in the chamber; a humidification water tank cover disposed at an upper side of the humidification water tank wall, and having an air discharge hole through which the humidified air generated in the chamber is discharged; and a lower extension wall that extends downward from the humidification water tank cover on at least one side of a circumference of the air discharge hole. An upper surface of the vibration plate may be inclined from an upper side toward the lower extension wall.

Abstract: A fan assembly for a ventilation unit is disclosed wherein the fan assembly has a scroll housing defining a scroll interior and a scroll inlet. The fan assembly also has a collar comprising an outer rim, an inner end and a collar wall extending from the outer rim to the inner end, and the collar outer rim is larger than the collar inner end. The collar is configured to be removably coupled to the scroll housing adjacent to the scroll housing inlet such that the collar wall extends through the scroll inlet to guide air into the scroll interior.

Abstract: An unpowered cowl with adjustable fan blades and a waste heat recovery system for cooking fumes include a cowl body, lifting mechanisms, and a pressure sensor. The cowl body includes a top cap, a bottom ring, and the fan blades disposed between the top cap and the bottom ring. The pressure sensor is disposed on an inner wall of the top cap. An upper end of each of the fan blades is disposed above the top cap and slightly exceeds an outer edge of the top cap. The lifting mechanisms are annularly disposed on the top cap. The lifting mechanisms include lifting plates, electric pushing rods, and lifting shafts. The electric pushing rods are fixed on the top cap. The lifting shafts are connected to the fan blades. The electric pushing rods and the pressure sensor are electrically connected to a control box.

Abstract: A method for controlling an indoor climate (201, 202, 203) includes sensing air quality factors within a structure (101) using an air quality control system (100). The sensor data associated with the air quality factors is transmitted from the air quality control system (100) to a server (140). The server (140) analyzes the sensor data and calculates a target air quality value. The target air quality value is then transmitted from the server (140) to the air quality control system (100). The method further includes controlling disbursement of a biocidally active substance within the structure (101). The air quality factors include the sensed concentration of the biocidally active substance. The control of the disbursement of the biocidally active substance is performed using closed-loop control, with the target air quality value as a setpoint and the sensed concentration of the biocidally active substance as a process variable.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning at least one electrode of an electronic air cleaner includes a drive mechanism, at least one support operably coupled to the drive mechanism, and a continuous belt engaged with the at least one support. The continuous belt includes one or more cleaning teeth extending from a surface of the continuous belt and the one or more cleaning teeth are coplanar with the at least one electrode.

Abstract: A heater and a swing blade device are provided. The heater includes a housing having a first end and a second end arranged in opposite. The housing includes an end wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall; the end wall is disposed at the first end, the first side wall and the second side wall are both located between the first end and the second end; and the first side wall is provided with an air outlet communicating with interior of the housing. A heating component is arranged inside the housing; a first support assembly is provided on the end wall to support the heater when the heater is in a first state; and a second support assembly is provided on the second side wall to support the heater when the heater is in a second state that is different from the first state.

Abstract: A method includes entering a blower monitoring mode for a blower of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A torque applied to a blower wheel of the blower is determined based on an electrical current and an electrical voltage provided to a motor of the blower. In response to determining that the torque is greater than or equal to a torque threshold, a speed of the blower wheel is determined based on the electrical current and the electrical voltage provided to the motor. In response to determining that the speed is less than a speed threshold, a time that passed since both the torque reached the torque threshold and the speed was identified as being less than the speed threshold is determined. In response to determining that the time is greater than or equal to the time threshold, the method determines that the blower wheel is loose.

Abstract: A multi-split air-conditioning system, a fault positioning method, and a fault diagnosis model training method are provided. The multi-split air-conditioning system includes an outdoor unit, a plurality of indoor units, a plurality of electronic expansion valves, and a controller. The controller is configured to: obtain feature data of each of the plurality of indoor units in a case where an electronic expansion valve in the multi-split air-conditioning system is faulty, the feature data including a temperature difference between a temperature value of a liquid pipe correspondingly connected to the indoor unit and a temperature value of an air pipe correspondingly connected to the indoor unit; determine an abnormal indoor unit in the plurality of indoor units according to the feature data of each of the plurality of indoor units; and determine the electronic expansion valve corresponding to the abnormal indoor unit as a faulty electronic expansion valve.

Abstract: A system that includes a gas generator coupled to a gas supply and configured to generate alternating current (AC) electricity and a receptacle coupled to the gas generator and configured to receive AC electricity from the gas generator. The system also includes an interlock switch coupled to the receptacle and configured to switch to gas generator power when a power outage occurs. Further, the system includes an electrical panel coupled to the interlock switch, the electrical panel including at least one circuit breaker. Further still, the system includes an air conditioning unit, the air conditioning unit including a current reducer configured to reduce the transient current draw encountered during startup of a compressor of the air conditioning unit.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable storage media for building standard compliance. One system includes a controller including one or more processors configured to receive an activation signal corresponding to an infection control mode (ICM). The one or more processors are further configured to initiate the ICM including activating one or more interventions, wherein the one or more interventions include operating HVAC equipment of the building to meet ICM requirements maintaining an environment corresponding to one or more infection control standards. The one or more processors are further configured to determine an infection risk score based on a performance of the HVAC equipment of the building based on the one or more infection control standards, wherein the infection risk score corresponds to an analysis of an environmental condition of the building and a target environmental condition based on the one or more infection control standards.

Abstract: A predictive controller for building equipment associated with a building includes one or more processing circuits configured to control electric energy used by the building equipment. The building equipment includes an electric energy using component. The one or more processing circuits are configured to utilize a predictive cost function to determine a first amount of the electric energy supplied from an energy grid source and a second amount of the electric energy supplied from a second energy source to the electric energy using component.

Abstract: A central reservation system (CRS) reserves an organization's rooms and remotely controls HVAC components that service the rooms to offset temperatures on a programmed, variable offset temperature scale to optimize energy efficiency of the HVAC components. A building management system and the CRS also minimize current surging at a power grid powering the HVAC components at startup according to energy management protocols, in an attempt to limit current surging in a power grid supplying the HVAC components. Wireless thermostat devices/wireless adapters in each room are in wireless communication with the CRS server and the HVAC components, where a user application program is downloaded to a user hand-held electronic device when a user checks into a room to enable the user to communicate directly with the CRS server to control the HVAC components and temperature in the rooms.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for deactivating HVAC equipment when the thermostat determines that a door or a window has been opened. The thermostat determines that a door or window is open using one or more security sensors previously installed for use with a separate security system.

Abstract: An air-conditioning control system performs air-conditioning of a target space by an air-conditioning apparatus. The air-conditioning control system includes a generation unit, a prediction unit, an evaluation unit, an extraction unit, and a control unit. The generation unit generates a plurality of candidates for an operation condition of the air-conditioning apparatus. The prediction unit uses a learning model in order to predict an environment state of the target space based on the operation condition, to predict the environment state. The evaluation unit evaluates the environment state corresponding to the operation condition. The extraction unit extracts, from the plurality of candidates for the operation condition, the operation condition for which an evaluation by the evaluation unit satisfies a predetermined condition. The control unit controls the air-conditioning apparatus with the operation condition extracted by the extraction unit.

Abstract: An air conditioner according to the disclosure may include: an indoor unit; an outdoor unit configured to be connected to the indoor unit, and including a plurality of electronic devices comprising various circuitry; an inputter comprising input circuitry configured to obtain an input and transmit a signal corresponding to the input; and a controller comprising at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, configured to: set a maximum current applied to the outdoor unit based on the signal received from the inputter, and adjust a driving current applied to each of the plurality of electronic devices included in the outdoor unit based on the set maximum current.