Abstract: An imaging device includes: a holder that has a substantially hollow cylindrical shape having first and second end portions, both of the first and second end portions being opened in a longitudinal direction of the holder, the holder having a cutout portion on a side surface of the first end portion; a lens group provided inside the holder and configured to collect light incident from the second end portion of the holder; an optical member provided inside the holder and configured to transmit or reflect the light collected by the lens group; and an image sensor configured receive the light from the optical member. Part of an outer surface of the optical member is a columnar surface, and the columnar surface of the optical member abuts on an inside of the holder. Part of the image sensor is attached to the side surface of the holder through the cutout portion.

Abstract: A light source module of a projector includes a light source having a lamp axis, a fan for providing a cooling airflow, and a flow guide device disposed between the light source and the fan and for guiding the cooling airflow. The flow guide device includes a first air channel connected between a side of the light source and an air outlet of the fan, a second air channel connected between another side of the light source and the air outlet of the fan, and a first airflow control assembly disposed in the first air channel and for controlling the first air channel either in communication or non-communication states via gravity. The first airflow control assembly has a first control rotating shaft inclined relative to the lamp axis and a first included angle between the first control rotating shaft and the lamp axis is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a light source, a light source enclosure that accommodates the light source and has a plurality of openings formed therein in a circumferential direction around an optical axis of the light source, a channel having an introduction port through which air is introduced from outside of the light source enclosure, the channel allowed to communicate with the plurality of openings, and an opening/closing mechanism that rotates around the optical axis to selectively open and close the plurality of openings, and the opening/closing mechanism has an opening/closing section that opens and closes the plurality of openings in a first posture in which the optical axis extends along a horizontal plane in such a way that upper openings located on a vertically upper side are open and at least part of lower openings located on a vertically lower side is closed.

Abstract: A hurricane and tornado surface wind pattern disrupter and vehicle barrier has carbon steel plates, each mounting plural used tires. Tires are connected to opposite sides of the mounting plates with bolts, washers and nuts. The bolts extend through sidewalls of the tires or through gripper strips in slots in the plates. Ends of gripper strips hold the tire walls against the plates. Clamps connected to the bolts engage inner walls of the tires and hold the tires against the plates. Lateral edges of the plates are positioned inward from the tires. Downward extensions of the mounting plates are connected to fixed reinforced structures. When the plates are connected to tops of lane dividing jersey wall sections, the plates and tires assemblies form a continuously interrupted wall or ribbon for interference with strong surface wind patterns and for disruption and diminution of the wind forces.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safe handling of information handling resources are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include detecting occurrence of a power down sequence and in response to detecting of the power down sequence, controlling operation of a cooling fan coupled to information handling resources based at least on a first criteria of a predetermined policy. The method may include receiving a signal from a sensor, the signal indicating a thermal property of a particular information handling resource coupled to the sensor. The method may include determining if the thermal property satisfies a second criteria of the predetermined policy, the second criteria comprising a safe temperature range for handling the particular information handling resource. If the thermal property meets the second criteria, the method may provide an alert via an indicator to a user indicating the particular information handling resource is safe for handling.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safe handling of information handling resources are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include detecting occurrence of a power down sequence and in response to detecting of the power down sequence, controlling operation of a cooling fan coupled to information handling resources based at least on a first criteria of a predetermined policy. The method may include receiving a signal from a sensor, the signal indicating a thermal property of a particular information handling resource coupled to the sensor. The method may include determining if the thermal property satisfies a second criteria of the predetermined policy, the second criteria comprising a safe temperature range for handling the particular information handling resource. If the thermal property meets the second criteria, the method may provide an alert via an indicator to a user indicating the particular information handling resource is safe for handling.

Abstract: A light source includes an arc tube which emits light, a reflector which reflects the light emitted from the arc tube, and a holding unit which holds the reflector. The holding unit has an air supply port through which cooling air is introduced into the light source on the light emitting side of the arc tube, and a first rectifying portion which guides cooling air having been supplied from the air supply port and passed through the light emitting side of the arc tube toward an area above the arc tube.

Abstract: A projector includes: an optical component; a sealed structure that includes an optical component casing accommodating the optical component inside, a cooling device, a plurality of duct members including a flow-path-upstream-side duct member that guides the air from the cooling device to the optical component casing, and a ringed air flow passage defined by the duct members, the optical component casing including an air inlet for introducing air into the optical component casing and an air outlet for exhausting the air to an outside of the optical component casing, the cooling device including a thermoelectric conversion element having a heat absorbing surface that faces an inside of the sealed structure and a heat releasing surface that faces an outside of the sealed structure, the duct members introducing the air into the optical component casing via the air inlet and re-introducing the air that is exhausted from the inside to the outside of the optical component casing via the air outlet again into the op

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat radiating structure for radiating the heat generated by a lamp in an image projecting apparatus for projecting an image onto a screen to display the image thereon, including a heat sink for radiating heat generated by the lamp, the heat sink including heat transfer means for transferring the heat from the lamp, the heat transfer means being held in close contact with the lamp, heat storage means for storing the heat transferred from the lamp through the heat transfer means, and a plurality of fins serving as heat radiating means for radiating the heat stored by the heat storage means, wherein the heat transfer means, the heat storage means, and the heat radiating means are of a separable structure.

Abstract: A projector includes: a light source unit; an optical apparatus including, an optical device, a holding frame for holding a periphery of the optical device, a cooling tube that is provided in the holding frame along the periphery of the optical device and in which a cooling fluid flows, wherein a gap between the holding frame and the cooling tube is filled with a thermally conductive material; a cooling unit for circulating the cooling fluid in the optical apparatus; and a projection optical apparatus for enlarging and projecting an optical image formed by means of the optical apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover structure and an image output apparatus including the cover structure. The cover structure may be disposed on the image output apparatus for discharging and guiding the heated airflow inner the image output apparatus. The cover structure includes a first device and a second device. The first device is disposed on a housing of the image output apparatus and corresponds to a blowhole of the housing to mask a portion of the light emitted from the blowhole. The other portion of the light leaks from the first device to form a leakage light. The second device corresponds to an outer side of the first device to mask the leakage light.

Abstract: A cool-down system for portable projectors including a battery configured to power a cooling fan, if power to the cooling fan is cut off before the device has cooled down sufficiently to prevent degradation of one or more components.

Abstract: A film movie projector and table lamp are combined so as to serve as a lamp, a projector, or both. A table lamp is supported on a support tube extending upwardly from the lamp chamber of the projector. The lamp can be wired to utilize the internal power supply of the projector by means of specifically designed electrical connectors.

Abstract: A cooling device is provided for a light source in a copying machine, wherein the generation of air seemingly waving due to heat is prevented by effectively cooling a lamp body for lighting an original effectively in order to obviate the deterioration of an optical image.Light pervious heat-shield members are disposed at suitable intervals in an irradiation opening of the lamp body accommodating light source bulb and a reflector therewithin so as to enable blowing of ambient air past and between these members. At least the member positioned at the side of the light source bulb is composed of a heat-ray absorption glass. Air flow is guided through the chamber accommodating the light source bulb so that it may perform a forced air cooling of the inside of the lamp body in order to prevent the generation of the air waving due to heat from the lamp.

Abstract: A combination viewer and projector having a housing with a rear-lighted viewing screen mounted therein. The housing is adapted to receive a magazine having a length of film therein which can be advanced past an aperture in the magazine. A source of light is provided in the housing and is then directed into the magazine to form an image from the film in the aperture. Means is provided in the housing for receiving the image and for directing it onto a rear-lighted screen or alternatively through a projection opening in the housing.

Abstract: A curved reflector is disposed behind an elongated lamp for reflecting light from the lamp onto a document carrier in the form of a narrow elongated beam. The carrier is movable perpendicular to the beam for scanning a document placed on the carrier. One or more orifices are formed through the back of the reflector and a blower creates an air flow through the orifice and around the lamp for cooling the same.

Abstract: A motion picture projector is provided with a high intensity projection arrangement for improved image projection that also provides a projection lamp having a longer operating life. The projector is interconnected to a power supply unit by a multiconductor umbilical cable to supply all voltage and power requirements of the projector.The power supply unit is enabled to supply a high voltage starting pulse to the high intensity projection lamp only upon the occurrence of predetermined conditions to prevent shock hazards. The enabling control of the power supply is accomplished by the use of a standard projector control switch and a housing interlock switch on the projection lamp arrangement. Further, the power supply unit is enabled only when the umbilical cable is properly connected between the projector and the power supply unit by means of a return path continuity detector.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating an object including an arrangement of several reflectors which coact with a light screening body and a convex mirror to substantially absorb all the heat energy emitted by the light source while transmitting a maximum amount of visible light.

Abstract: A projector and/or viewer (monitor) for motion-picture films continuously unwinding and winding on a spool within a magazine, characterized by comprising: a casing or case having a translucent wall operating as a screen and on another wall an opening for inserting and removing the magazine; a frame internally of said case defining a housing which at one end thereof communicates with the opening in said case and intended for the passage of the magazine, while another end thereof has a slit or opening for exposing the frames of the film moving in front of it and an optical projection system, said frame carrying: a light source mounted sidewise of the magazine housing for illuminating through a reflecting means the film frames; an electrical motor controlling a rotating shutter disc, having on one face a U-shaped cam for operating the claw for drawing the film in front of the exposition slit or opening, and by means of mechanical drives also controlling the pin of the film spool contained in the magazine and fan

Abstract: A chassis for a motion picture projector which includes an audio amplifier portion for producing an audio signal related to the images on the film. The chassis mounts the mechanical and electrical components of the projector. The chassis is a unitary casted structure which includes mounting platforms for the amplifier and the transformer, and an air flow directing means for more effectively and efficiently cooling of the electrical components to provide a lower operating temperature for the projector. A plurality of fins are provided on the chassis for conducting heat away from the transformer and a plurality of slots are provided to cause air flow directly across the amplifier section. A pair of depending, toothed flanges are provided on opposite ends of the chassis for introducing air onto the fins and through the slots to the heated electrical components.