Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with improved support structures. One example luminaire system includes a first support having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a peripheral edge connecting the first surface to the second surface. The luminaire system also includes a plurality of light sources arranged on the first support. Further, the luminaire system includes a second support movable with respect to the first support and provided with one or more optical elements. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a moving means configured to move the second support relative to the first support, such that a position of the second support with respect to the first support is changed. The first support is provided with at least one cut-out region extending through the first surface and the second surface of the first support. The second support is provided with at least one cut-out region.

Abstract: An integrated and modular air and lighting plenum that is the primary directional lighting mounting apparatus and laminar flow diffuser of an HVAC system in a healthcare setting. The plenum provides laminar air flow from the ceiling to the room in which it is located in accordance with HVAC requirements for healthcare environment settings, by using a plurality of cylindrical airflow outlets. The use of cylindrical airflow outlets promotes laminar airflow by reducing sharp boundaries that induce turbulence (e.g., the corners of rectangular or square outlets) and creates a highly sterile environment around the patient and staff in the operating room. The surgical lights used in the integrated air and lighting plenum allow the beam direction, spot size, focal point, brightness, and color temperature of the emitted light to be controlled.

Abstract: A lamp includes a heat radiating housing, an LED terminal seat mounted in the heat radiating housing, an LED light mounted in the LED terminal seat, a positioning seat mounted on the LED terminal seat, a mounting seat mounted on the positioning seat, a focus adjusting seat mounted on the positioning seat and corresponding to the mounting seat, and a lens mounted in the mounting seat. The positioning seat has an inner face provided with two guide grooves extending in a spiral direction. The focus adjusting seat is provided with two directing slots. The mounting seat has an outer face provided with two guide pins locked in the two directing slots. The two guide pins are slidably mounted in the two guide grooves.

Abstract: A support arm for supporting a surgical device in an operating room. The support arm is comprised of an elongated, tubular extrusion having an inverted, generally tear-drop shaped outer surface that has an airfoil shape. The airfoil shape is symmetrical about an axis extending from a leading end of the airfoil to a trailing end of the airfoil shape.

Abstract: The light source of the present disclosure spot-irradiates a distant place in front of a vehicle. The turn on/off circuit supplies a driving current ILD to the light source 120 to turn on the light source. The swivel mechanism swivels the light source. The turn on/off circuit reduces a light quantity of the light source as a swivel angle ? of the swivel mechanism is large.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes: a substrate; a first electrode on the substrate; a metal member on the first electrode and having a cavity; a first insulating layer on the metal member and exposing the cavity therethrough; a bar-type LED having a first end portion and a second end portion; and a second electrode on the first insulating layer. The first end portion of the bar-type LED is in the cavity and electrically connected to the first electrode, and the second end portion of the bar-type LED protrudes outside of the cavity and is electrically connected to the second electrode.

Abstract: A bracket for securing an accessory (e.g. a light strip) to a structure (e.g. a railing) comprises an attachment portion and a cover portion. The cover portion is removably attached to the attachment portion. When the two portions are attached together, a channel is formed for holding the accessory. The attachment portion comprises a planar portion with one or more openings adapted to receive fasteners for attaching the attachment portion to the structure.

Abstract: A lamp includes a base unit, a light-passing unit, a heat radiator, an electric wire, and a power supply module. The base unit includes a cover and a press ring. The cover includes a bottom plate and a ring-shaped portion. The press ring is connected with the ring-shaped portion. The light-passing unit includes a transparent member, a lens member, a light source pressing member and a light source board. The transparent member is mounted between the cover and the press ring. The lens member is received in the transparent member. The light source pressing member is mounted on the lens member. The light source board is mounted on the light source pressing member. The heat radiator is connected with the transparent member. The electric wire is electrically connected with the light source board and the power supply module.

Abstract: A scrim system and automated luminaire are provided. The automated luminaire includes a light source, a scrim system, and control electronics. The scrim system moves a scrim into a light beam received from the light source and rotates the scrim. The control electronics control the scrim system to move the scrim a selected distance into the light beam and to rotate the scrim independently to a selected angle relative to the light beam.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling.

Abstract: A movable shade (17) is capable of being pivoted about a pivot shaft (19), and switches a shielded amount of light emitted from a light source in accordance with a pivot amount. A solenoid (21) has an output shaft (41) capable of being axially moved. A link member (20) is connected to the output shaft (41), and is displaced in conjunction with a movement of the output shaft (41). A projection (28) is provided on the movable shade (17). A sliding contact portion (37) is provided on the link member (20), and abutted against the projection (28). The movable shade (17) is configured in such a manner as to be pivoted about the pivot shaft (19) when the projection (28) slides on the sliding contact portion (37) in accordance with a displacement of the link member (20). A surface (28a) of the projection (28) is formed as a curved surface.

Abstract: A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.

Abstract: A door assembly for a lighting fixture. Embodiments of the door assembly include a door frame defined by two frame sides and two frame ends that define a frame opening. A diffuser panel is positioned within the door frame to span the frame opening and a refractor extends along the length of the door frame. The refractor is retained on the door assembly at its ends. More specifically, in some embodiments an aperture having the profile of the refractor is provided in the end plate on each frame end. The ends of the refractor are inserted into the apertures of the end plates to retain the refractor on the door assembly by its ends.

Abstract: An electronic incense-stick assembly includes a burning chamber, a number of electronic sticks simulating burning sticks, a wind speed sensor and a controller. The electronic sticks are arranged in the burning chamber. Each of the electronic sticks includes a light guide bar, a glowing end, and a light source. The light guide bar includes a first end and a second end away from the first end. The light source is positioned at the first end. The glowing head is positioned at the second end and simulates the glowing tip of an incense stick. The wind speed sensor is located on the exterior of the burning chamber, and senses changes in the wind speed outside the burning chamber. The controller adjusts the brightness of the light source according to the wind speed sensed by the wind speed sensor.

Abstract: The adjustable LED lens has a body having a light incident surface and a light-emitting surface respectively mounted on two opposite sides of the body. The light-emitting surface has a concave tapered surface. The adjustable LED lens is mounted on a holder. A distance between the adjustable LED lens and the holder is changeable. An LED is mounted on the holder, wherein a light generated by the LED passes through the light incident surface and the light-emitting surface of the body. The concave tapered surface of the light-emitting surface increases a light distribution angle to increase an illumination range and decrease a glare. The distance between the adjustable LED lens and the LED is changeable to adjust a light shape as desired.

Abstract: A wavelength conversion and filtering module that includes a plurality of optical regions is provided. The optical regions are adapted to move, and at least one of the optical regions includes a reflection unit, a wavelength conversion unit, a prism sheet, and a filter unit. The wavelength conversion unit is located between the reflection unit and the prism sheet. The prism sheet is located between the wavelength conversion unit and the filter unit. A light source system is also provided.

Abstract: A method for generating diffuse reflection light and a diffuse reflection lamp are provided. The diffuse reflection lamp comprises a reflective plate (10), a connector (20) and a dragging device (40). The reflective plate (10) is removably fixed on the lamp by the connector (20) to reflect the light from the lamp. One end of the dragging device (40) is connected with the reflective plate (10), and the other end is connected with the connector (20); or the dragging device (40) hoops around the outer edge of the reflective plate (10). Therefore, the reflective plate (10) is elastically bended toward and formed into a curved arc surface to collect the diffuse reflection light.

Abstract: A lamp comprises an optical lens. The lamp further comprises a self-locking trim ring including a plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring is disposed over the optical lens. The lamp further comprises a heat sink. The heat sink has an inner chamber wherein the optical lens is disposed in the inner chamber. The heat sink also has an outer chamber disposed radially outwardly from the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a recess that engages the plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring secures the optical lens to the heat sink.

Abstract: A luminous device with a semiconductor light source and a light-transmissive converter element including a wavelength-converting phosphor sensitive to the light emitted by the semiconductor light source is disclosed. The semiconductor light source can be at least partly covered by the converter element and the converter element is movable such that the proportion of light which is wavelength-converted by the converter element is adjustable depending on the position of the converter element.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) apparatus comprises a substrate, a first layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate, an active layer formed over at least a portion of the first layer, a second layer formed over at least a portion of the active layer, and at least one waveguide formed below the substrate. A first portion of light from the LED is directed in a first direction and a second portion of light from the LED is directed in a second direction via the waveguide, the second direction being different than the first direction. The apparatus may further comprise a shutter formed at least one of above and below the waveguide, the shutter being adjustable to control an amount of light entering or exiting the waveguide.

Abstract: A shaping assembly for shaping a light beam extending along an optical axis is equipped with: a support frame extending about a longitudinal axis; a plurality of screen elements supported by the support frame and arranged transversally with respect to the axis; a plurality of pairs of actuators, each of which is coupled with a respective screen element; each actuator comprising at least a moving device and transmission means, which are configured to transmit the movement of the moving device to the respective screen element and comprise at least one rod-crank type mechanism.

Abstract: An effects wheel assembly for a light fixture, in particular a stage light fixture, suitable to generate a light beam, has a supporting device which rotates about a first axis; and an effects wheel having a hub, which extends about a second axis, and an effects portion, which extends about the hub and is suitable to generate optical effects when intercepting the light beam; the supporting device and the effects wheel being selectively connectable to each other by means of jaws elastically operated to clamp the effects wheel when the hub is inserted between the jaws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a framing system for shaping a light beam. The framing system comprises a frame support comprising a number of shutter blades surrounding said light beam and a number of actuators adapted to move said shutter blades in and out of said light beam. The shutter blades form a merged pile, where part of a first shutter blade is in placed over a part of a second shutter blade and where another part is placed below a part of a third shutter blade. A first actuator rotates at least one of said shutter blades in relation to a first rotational point and a second actuator moves the first rotational point in relation to said light beam. The present invention relates further to a method of shaping a light beam comprising the steps of rotating a shutter blade around a first rotation point using a first actuator and moving the first rotation point in relation to the light beam using a second actuator.

Abstract: In a strobe zoom device of an electrically driven feed screw type, to reduce the sound pressure level of zoom operation sound caused by an electrically driven feed screw and to allow strobe imaging to be performed quietly, the electrically driven feed screw for strobe zoom includes: a feed screw rod (30) having a central axis and mounted to a casing (10) so as to be rotatable about the central axis thereof and extend in the fore and aft direction, the feed screw rod including an outer circumferential surface having a screw groove (32) formed thereon; and a wire member (34) attached to a movable body (planar lens plate (12) or a light source box (20)) and including a part wrapped around at least a part of the screw groove (32) so as to be in threaded engagement with the same.

Abstract: A lighting system (10, 50, 70, 90) is provided comprising at least one light source (21, 91) and at least a first optical element (22, 92). The light source (21, 91) generates a light beam (12) and the first optical element (22, 92) refracts the light beam (12). The light source (21, 91) and the first optical element (22, 92) are arranged such that the light source (21, 91) and/or the first optical element (22, 92) are movable under the influence of a gravitational field in such a way that a distance between the light source (21, 91) and the first optical element (22, 92) is dependent on an orientation of the lighting system (10, 50, 70, 90) with respect to the gravitational field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting apparatus (1) or assembly therefore comprising: a carriage (25) coupled to a housing (10a, 10b), the carriage (25) adapted to retain a lamp (14) within the housing, the carriage (25) being moveable relative to the housing (10a, 10b) to manipulate the position of the lamp (14) within the housing (10a, 10b), wherein the carriage (25) is moveable along a first axis by way of a force applied along a second axis. This provides a more convenient way of adjusting the peak/flat of the light apparatus.

Abstract: A strobe reflector that includes a reflective material and a support structure. The support structure may be adjusted or moved into at least two distinct positions to provide two distinct shapes for the reflective material. The first position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a first configuration (such as a half-hemisphere) and a second position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a second configuration (such as a full hemisphere).

Abstract: An electronics package includes an electronic component having a light emitting diode (LED) and a protective case encapsulating the electronic component. An optical system is arranged between the electronic component and the protective case. The optical system is maneuvered to one of multiple positions via an actuator that is coupled to the optical system, where the actuator is accessible external to the protective case by the user of the electronics package. A first position of the optical system allows the light generated by the LED to be collected and/or controlled by the optical system. A second position of the optical system allows the light generated by the LED to be unaffected by the optical system. A third position of the optical system allows at least a portion of the light generated by the LED to be collected and/or controlled by the optical system and the remaining portion to be unaffected.

Abstract: A lamp position adjustment device includes a base plate, a supporting frame, a lamp holder, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism. The first positioning mechanism is disposed between the lamp holder and the supporting frame and between the lamp holder and the base plate to enable the lamp holder to move in a first direction relative to the supporting frame. The first direction is substantially parallel with one side of a light incident surface of an integration rod. The second positioning mechanism is disposed between the lamp holder and the base plate to enable the lamp holder to rotate about an axis parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: An illumination beam adjustment apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (4), a plurality of first optical elements (12) fixed relative to the housing and adapted to receive and transmit electromagnetic radiation and adjust the beam angle of a beam of electromagnetic radiation passing therethrough, and a second optical element (14) removably mounted relative to the housing and adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation from the first optical elements and transmit electromagnetic radiation. The second optical element is adapted to adjust the beam angle of a beam of an electromagnetic radiation passing therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for interrupting a light beam, in particular a laser light beam, with a light beam deflection device (24), wherein the light beam deflection device (24) is arrangeable in the light path of the light beam. An apparatus (10) is characterized in that the light beam deflection device (24) is arranged on a bendable material strip (18), wherein the material strip (18) is held on one side on one end and magnetizable or magnetic sections (20, 22) are arranged on the area facing away from the held end of the material strip (18), preferably on both sides of the material strip (18), wherein a magnet (40, 42) is provided for each section arranged on the material strip (18) and wherein the sections (20, 22) are or can be brought in engagement with the magnetic field of each magnet (40, 42).

Abstract: The described systems 200 provides a simplified slide system for longitudinal movement of optical light modulators 102 for automated luminaires 12 employing expansion and contractions slots 125, 126 which allow for precise smooth movement over a range of temperatures.

Abstract: An endoscopic imaging device is described that achieves longitudinal axis (z-axis) scanning into a tissue or sample, using a piezoelectric microactuator. In some configurations, additional lateral (xy-plane) scanning is also achieved, to allow for the creation of full three-dimensional imaging, ex vivo or in vivo. The techniques may be used to image and diagnosis allergic rhinitis and eosinophilic esophagitis in tissue.

Abstract: A reflector for a lighting device is provided. The reflector may include: a plurality of reflecting bodies each having a plurality of internal reflecting facets; wherein the plurality of reflecting bodies are arranged to rotate by different rotation angles around their respective rotation axes, so as to be capable of compensating unsmooth light distribution caused by the internal reflecting facets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for visual indication of an electrical quantity, being one or several of power, current and/or voltage through a conductor. The arrangement comprises a substantially wire shaped illuminator and a controller which controls at least one illumination characteristic of said illuminator with respect to said electrical feature.

Abstract: A color/color temperature tunable light emitting device comprises: an excitation source (LED) operable to generate light of a first wavelength range and a wavelength converting component comprising a phosphor material which is operable to convert at least a part of the light into light of a second wavelength range. Light emitted by the device comprises the combined light of the first and second wavelength ranges. The wavelength converting component has a wavelength converting property (phosphor material concentration per unit area) that varies spatially. The color of light generated by the source is tunable by relative movement of the wavelength converting component and excitation source such that the light of the first wavelength range is incident on a different part of the wavelength converting component and the generated light comprises different relative proportions of light of the first and second wavelength ranges.

Abstract: A reflector device for a light source device having a light emitter, wherein the reflector device includes first and second reflectors. The first reflector has a first reflector surface adapted to produce a first light beam and the second reflector has a second reflector surface different from the first reflector surface and which is adapted to produce a second light beam different than the first light beam. The second reflector is adapted to be removably coupled to the first reflector such that both reflectors are coupled to the light source device at the same time. This allows a user to change a beam pattern of the light source between a first, default, beam pattern and a second beam pattern by interchanging the second reflector on the light source.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge (HID) light fixture includes a reflector frame which supports an independent high reflectivity reflecting surface. The reflector frame supports a glass lens with anti-reflective coatings on its surfaces and a visor or extension that also supports an independent high reflectivity reflecting surface. The high reflectivity reflecting surface has various sections that adjust portions of the beam created by the fixture to better place light on a target area. The reflector frame is attachable to a lamp cone. An adjustable knuckle attaches between to a cross arm on a pole and the lamp cone. An HID lamp, when mounted in the lamp cone, has its arc tube substantially surrounded by the high reflectivity reflecting surfaces of the reflector frame and visor. A lamp positioning mechanism automatically adjusts orientation of the arc lamp over a range of pivot angles for the lamp cone relative the knuckle.

Abstract: A ring light source system for an interferometer with adjustable ring radius and ring radial width may comprise a laser light source, an expander and collimator optical system, an adjustable aperture, a binary phase grating, a variable-focus optical system, and a spatial filter. The expander and collimator optical system is configured to convert a light beam from the light source into a parallel light beam. The adjustable aperture is configured to adjust a diameter of the parallel light beam. The light beam with the diameter adjusted by the adjustable aperture is incident perpendicularly onto the binary phase grating, followed by the variable-focus optical system. The filter is positioned on a back focal plane of the variable-focus optical system, and is configured to receive a ring light source. The ring radius and radial width of the light source are adjustable by adjusting a focus length f1 of the variable-focus optical system.

Abstract: A gobo support assembly, for a stage lighting fixture, has a disk-shaped gobo; a gobo support having a first seat for housing the gobo; and a gobo carrier wheel rotating about an axis and having a second seat for housing the gobo support; the gobo carrier wheel and the gobo support being connectable in sliding manner in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis, and being locked mutually by a reversible click-on locking mechanism to hold the gobo support in a given position inside the second seat.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses an improved optical package which includes a light source, an installation socket, a mirror and a convex lens, wherein at least one part of the projection of the reflection surface of the mirror on its axial section is in a parabolic shape, and the axes of the mirror and the convex lens share the same line. The installation socket can move along the axial direction of the convex lens and an installation depression is set at the front end of the installation socket, wherein the light source is configured in the installation depression, the emitting point of the light source is on the axis of the convex lens and the circumference of the installation depression is formed to be a reflection surface capable of reflecting the light emitting from the bottom of the light source.

Abstract: A lighting unit can form a plurality of light distribution patterns without use of a shield and without an act of shielding light from a light source. The lighting unit can include a laser diode, a fluorescent member with a fluorescent portion configured to receive blue light from the laser diode and emit white light, and a projector type lens configured to project the white light. The fluorescent member can be rotated around a rotation shaft perpendicular to the optical axis of the projector type lens and shaped such that when the fluorescent member is rotated by a predetermined angle by the driving member and viewed from the projector type lens, a plurality of contours of the fluorescent portion can be changed according to the predetermined angle.

Abstract: In one aspect, a lighting system is disclosed that includes an inner reflector extending from a proximal end to a distal end along an axis, where the proximal end is adapted to receive light from a light source and the distal end provides an exit opening (aperture) for the received light. The system can further include an outer reflector that is axially positioned relative to the inner reflector. The inner and outer reflectors are coupled for axial movement relative to one another to change the flood spread of the light exiting the lighting system.

Abstract: A mirror ball adapted to engage the socket of a ceiling mounted electric light fixture in order to be suspended and powered therefrom. A tubular stem having a proximal portion threaded in the manner of an Edision screw is provided extending downward from the fixture to a lower base. A lightweight mirrored sphere or globe having a void through its (vertical) polar axis is rotatably engaged on the stem and retained in place by the lower base which houses power systems, a controller and a motor engaged to an annular gear at the lower pole of the mirrored sphere in order to slowly rotate the globe. A power supply is used to reduce line voltage to 12 v DC to drive the motor and operate one or more LED lighting elements directed at the mirrored surface and mounted at the ends of one or more arms radiating from the lower housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding reflector (1) having shade spokes (5) that are annularly hinged on a bearing body (7), by which spokes a reflecting cover (3) can be mounted. The reflector is characterized in that the ends of the shade spokes (5) that turned toward the linkage thereof extend beyond said linkage respectively and in that, due to the effect on said sections (9) of the shade spokes (5) extending beyond the linkage, said sections can be moved into the mounting position and back.

Abstract: A novel lens arrangement features a first lens which is configured to be fixed to a light source and features an aspherical convex exit surface for transmitting light which received from the light source. A second lens is arranged to the optical axis of the first lens and features an aspherical concave entry surface which is arranged to receive light which transmitted by the first lens and which has substantially the same shape as that of the exit convex surface of the first lens. The first and second lens are configured to be moved along the optical axis in respect to each other between a minimum extended position, wherein the exit surface of the first lens is nested into the matching concave entry surface of the second lens, and maximum extended position, wherein second lens lies at the focal point of the first lens.

Abstract: An articulating accessory cartridge for use in theatrical and commercial lighting fixtures in which optical accessories are utilized. The cartridge includes an outer member removably insertable in the fixture and an inner member telescopically retained in the outer member. One or several optical accessories can be removably received and retained in the inner member in an axial stack, depending upon effects desired. The inner cartridge member is telescopically extended before the cartridge is mounted on the fixture. As the cartridge is inserted, the uppermost accessory engages the end of a reflector associated with a light source in the fixture. Continued insertion of the cartridge results in telescopic retraction of the inner cartridge member, depending upon the number of accessories in the stack, until the outer cartridge member is fully seated. The accessories are held against the end of the reflector for optimal efficiency of the lighting and lighting effects.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a free space coupler to receive light from a laser via air. In one embodiment, a system comprises a laser source, a mirror optically aligned to the laser source, a first mount to control a position of the mirror, a free-space coupler to receive light from the mirror, a beam splitter to receive light exiting the coupler, a first detector to receive light reflected from the beam splitter, a second mount coupled to the first detector and to the coupler to control a position of the coupler from information from the first detector, and a second detector to receive light reflected by the coupler and the mirror, wherein the second detector is coupled to the first mount for positioning the mirror with respect to the coupler.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a light accent assembly. The light accent assembly may include a reflector body. The light accent assembly may also include a collar proximate to a top of the reflector body. The collar may be operable to removably couple to an LED lamp and the reflector body may be operable to removably couple to the collar. The light accent assembly may also include a trim proximate to a bottom of the reflector body. The trim may define a bottom opening through which light generated by the LED lamp is directed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a street lamp which uses LEDs as a light source and has a freely adjustable lighting direction and an adjustable lighting range. The street lamp of the present invention includes a housing 1; LEDs 10 arranged in the housing 1; heat radiation fins 20 formed on an upper surface of the housing 1; a lighting direction adjuster 30 arranged on the bottom surfaces of the heat radiation fins 30 in the housing 1; and a lens case 40 attached to an upper surface of the lighting direction adjuster 30 and equipped with a lens moving means for positioning a lens 49 arranged in the lens case wherein the lighting direction adjuster 30 includes a spherical rotating body 32; a receiving body 34 having a groove 35 for accommodating the spherical rotating body 34; and a cover plate 36 arranged on the rotating body 32.