Abstract: A light fixture for a light emitting diode may be disclosed. In one aspect, the light fixture comprises a first channel and a second channel disposed parallel to each other. Further, the light fixture comprises a gear tray disposed between the first channel and the second channel for mounting one or more LEDs. The light fixture further comprises dummy end caps disposed either ends of the first channel and the second channel, wherein the dummy end caps act as a seal and end caps mounted on top of the dummy end caps for enclosing the LEDs.
Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A light fixture (100) for a light emitting diode (LED), wherein the light fixture (100) comprises:
a first channel (102-1) and a second channel (102-2) disposed parallel to each other; wherein the first channel (102-1) comprises first gear tray holding profile (204-A) and first cover holding profile (206-A), and wherein the second channel (102-2) comprises second gear tray holding profile (204-B) and second cover holding profile (206-B);
a first gear tray (114-1) disposed between the first channel (102-1) and the second channel (102-2) for mounting one or more LEDs, wherein one end of the first gear tray (114-1) is connected with the first gear tray holding profile (204-A) and other end of the first gear tray (114-1) is connected with the second gear tray holding profile (204-B) and wherein the width of the first gear tray (114-1) is varied based on the requirement;
dummy end caps (106-1, 106-2) disposed either ends of the first channel (102-1) and the second channel (102-2), wherein the dummy end caps (106-1, 106-2) act as a seal; and
end caps (108-1, 108-2) mounted on top of the dummy end caps (106-1, 106-2) for enclosing the LEDs.
2. The light fixture (100) of claim 1 further comprising
a third channel (104-1) and a fourth channel (104-2) disposed parallel to each other; wherein the third channel (104-1) further comprises a third locking profile (308-A) configured to lock with the first channel (102-1), a third cover holding profiles (302-A) and a third gear tray holding profile (304-A), and wherein the fourth channel (104-2) further comprises a fourth locking profile (308-B) configured to lock with the second channel (102-2), a fourth cover holding profiles (302-B) and a fourth gear tray holding profile (304-B); and
a second gear tray (114-2) disposed between the third channel (104-1) and the fourth channel (104-2) for mounting one or more LEDs, wherein one end of the second gear tray (114-2) is connected with the third gear tray holding profile (304-A) and other end of the second gear tray (112-2) is connected with the fourth gear tray holding profile (304-B), and wherein the width of the second gear tray (114-2) is varied based on the requirement.
3. The light fixture (100) of claim 1, wherein the first channel (102-1), the second channel (102-2), the third channel (104-1) and the fourth channel (104-2) are made of Aluminium.
4. The light fixture (100) of claim 1, wherein the first gear tray (114-1) and the second gear tray (114-2) are made of Aluminium sheet metal.
5. The light fixture (100) of claim 1 further comprising suspension brackets (110-1, 110-2) for supporting wires connecting the LEDs to the external switch and the power supply.
6. The light fixture (100) of claim 1 further comprising
a first cover (112-1) disposed between the first channel (102-1) and the second channel (102-2), wherein one end of the first cover (112-1) is connected with the first cover holding profile (206-A) and other end of the first cover (112-1) is connected with the second cover holding profile (206-B), and wherein width of the first cover (112-1) is varied based on the requirement; and
a second cover (112-2) disposed between the third channel (104-1) and the fourth channel (104-2), wherein one end of the second cover (112-2) is connected with the third cover holding profile (302-A) and other end of the second cover (112-2) is connected with the fourth cover holding profile (302-B), and wherein width of the second cover (112-2) is varied based on the requirement.
7. The light fixture (100) of claim 6, wherein the first cover (112-1) and the second cover (112-2) are made of acrylic.
8. The light fixture (100) of claim 6, wherein one of the first cover (112-1) and the second cover (112-2) are translucent.
9. The light fixture (100) of claim 6, wherein one of the first covers (112-1) and the second cover (112-2) are transparent. , Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)
Title of Invention:
MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE
Applicant
ARRAYSTORM LIGHTIING PVT LTD
A company Incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 1956
Having Address at No. 140, 4th Phase,
Bommasandra Industrial Area,
Bangalore- 560099, Karnataka, India
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter described herein, in general, relates to a light fixture, and more particularly a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED).
BACKGROUND
[002] With energy prices increasing and an increased interest in sustainability, a market for high efficiency, environmentally friendly lighting has been created. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) were invented by scientists in the 1960s and are vastly different from traditional light sources. Impressive long-life technology makes LED lighting systems a long-term investment. While lasting significantly longer than fluorescent products and up to 50 times longer than traditional incandescent lighting, LED lighting solutions offer tremendous energy and maintenance savings that easily justify their higher upfront cost. For this reason, LED lighting solutions are being widely adopted in retail, office, hospitality, roadway and outdoor lighting applications.
[003] Typically, a LED lighting product comprises of 2 parts, LED lighting tubes, and a light housing fixture. The tubes are generally high quality and customized to meet the customer’s aesthetic needs. Further, the current light housing fixture housing is designed in such a way that the width of light housing fixture is fixed with the tooling of that particular light housing fixture design. So, when there is a requirement of a variation in design in particular the length or width, a new tool and design has to be done for manufacturing. Moreover the current light housing fixture cannot be manufactured in modular form due to assembly and strength constraints.
SUMMARY
[004] Before the present systems and methods, are described, it is to be understood that this application is not limited to the particular systems, and methodologies described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosures. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular implementations or versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED). This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[005] In one implementation, a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) comprises a first channel and a second channel disposed parallel to each other. The first channel and the second channel comprise gear tray holding profile and cover holding profile. The modular light fixture further comprises a gear tray disposed between the first channel and the second channel for mounting one or more LEDs. The modular light fixture furthermore comprises dummy end caps disposed either ends of the first channel and the second channel. The dummy end caps act as a seal. The modular light fixture furthermore comprises end caps mounted on top of the dummy end caps for enclosing the LEDs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[006] The foregoing detailed description of embodiments is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating of the present subject matter, an example of construction of the present subject matter is provided as figures; however, the invention is not limited to the specific system disclosed in the document and the figures.
[007] The present subject matter is described detail with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer various features of the present subject matter.
[008] Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B, and Fig. 1C illustrates a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Fig. 1D illustrates sectional view of the modular light fixture for mounting the LEDs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[010] Figure 2 illustrates a first channel of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[011] Figure 3 illustrates a third channel of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[012] Figure 4 illustrates a dummy end cap of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[013] Figure 5 illustrates an end cap of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[014] Figure 6 illustrates a suspension bracket of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[015] Figure 7 illustrates second embodiment of the modular light fixture, in accordance with the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[016] Some embodiments of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED), illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any systems and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary, systems and methods are now described. The disclosed embodiments of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) are merely examples of the disclosure, which may be embodied in various forms.
[017] Various modifications to the embodiment of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure of a modular light fixture is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features of a modular light fixture described herein.
[018] In an implementation of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED), is described. In the implementation, the modular light fixture comprises a first channel and a second channel disposed parallel to each other. The first channel comprises first gear tray holding profile and first cover holding profile. The second channel comprises second gear tray holding profile and second cover holding profile.
[019] In the embodiment, the modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) may further comprises a gear tray may be disposed between the first channel and the second channel for mounting one or more LEDs. Further in the example, one end of the gear tray may be connected with the first gear tray holding profile and other end of the gear tray may be connected with the second gear tray holding profile. Furthermore, the width of the gear tray may be varied based on the size and manufacturing requirement.
[020] In the embodiment, the modular light fixture may further more comprise dummy end caps disposed either ends of the first channel and the second channel. In one example, the dummy end caps may act as a seal for protecting the LEDs and other electrical and electronics from the environment. The modular light fixture may also comprise end caps mounted on top of the dummy end caps for enclosing the LEDs and providing a finished look to the final assembled modular light fixture.
[021] Referring to Figure 1A, Figure 1B, and Figure 1C illustrates a first embodiment of a modular light fixture 100 for mounting light emitting diodes (LED), in accordance the present subject matter may be described. Referring to Fig. 1D illustrates sectional view of the first embodiment of the modular light fixture 100 for mounting light emitting diodes (LED), in accordance with the present subject matter may be described.
[022] In the first embodiment of the modular light fixture 100 for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) comprises a first channel 102-1, a second channel 102-2, a third channel 104-1, a fourth channel 104-2, a first gear tray 114-1, a second gear tray 114-1, a first cover 112-1 and a second cover 112-2 coupled to each other, such that based on the need and application the width and length of the modular light fixture 100 may be varied. In one example, the modular light fixture 100 may be installed on a ceiling in order to illuminate a room. In one other example, the modular light fixture may be configured to emit light from one of the top face or the bottom face. In one more example, the modular light fixture may be configured to emit light from both the top face and the bottom face.
[023] In the embodiment, during assembly, the first channel 102-1 and the second channel 102-2 may be disposed parallel to each other. Further the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2 may be disposed parallel to each other on top of the first channel 102-1 and the second channel 102-2 respectively. In one example, the first channel 102-1 may be interlocked with the third channel 104-1 and the second channel 102-2 may be interlocked with the fourth channel 104-2.
[024] In the embodiment, further to the assembly of the first channel 102-1 and the second channel 102-2 with the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2 respectively, the first gear 114-1 may be disposed between the first channel 102-1 and the second channel 102-2 for mounting one or more LEDs and other electrical such as PCB. Further, the second gear 114-2 may be disposed between the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2 for mounting one or more LEDs and other electrical such as PCB. In one implementation the LED, electrical and electronics may be mounted on the mounting 116-1, 116-2, 116-3, and 116-4. In on example, the gear tray 114-1, 114-2 may be made of Aluminium sheet metal.
[025] In the embodiment, subsequent to the assembly of the first gear tray 114-1 and the second gear tray 114-2, the first cover 112-1 and the second cover 112-2 may be assembled. In the embodiment, the first cover 112-1 may be disposed between the first channel 102-1 and the second channel 102-2, and the second cover 112-2 may be disposed between the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2. In one example, the first cover 112-1 and the second cover 112-2 may be made of acrylic. In one other example, the first cover 112-1 and the second cover 112-2 may be translucent. In one more example, the first cover 112-1 and the second cover 112-2 may be transparent.
[026] In the embodiment, further to assembly of the first cover 112-1 and the second cover 112-2, the suspension brackets 110-1, 110-2 at each end of the semi assembled modular light fixture 100. In one example, the suspension brackets 110-1, 110-2 may support wires and provide an outlet for connecting the LEDs to the external switch and the power supply.
[027] Upon assembly of the suspension brackets 110-1, 110-2, the dummy end caps 106-1, 106-2 may be disposed at either ends of the semi assembled modular light fixture. In one example, the dummy end caps 106-1, 106-2 acts as a seal for protecting the LEDs, electrical and electronics mounted inside the modular light fixture 100 form the effects of the environment, for example, dust particles. In the embodiment finally the end caps 108-1, 108-2 mounted on top of the dummy end caps 106-1, 106-2 for enclosing the LEDs and providing a finished look to the modular light fixture 100.
[028] Referring now to Figure 2, illustrates a first channel 102-1 of the modular light fixture 100 in accordance with the present subject matter may be described. In the embodiment, the first channel 102-1 comprises a first locking profile 202-A, a first gear tray holding profile 204-A and first cover holding profile 206-A. Further upon assembly, one end of the first gear tray 114-1 is connected with the first gear tray holding profile 204-A. Furthermore, one end of the first cover 112-1 is connected with the first cover holding profile 206-A.
[029] In the embodiment, the second channel 102-2 is a mirror image of the first channel 102-1. Further, the second channel 102-2 comprises a second locking profile 202-A, a second gear tray holding profile 204-B and a second cover holding profile 206-B. Further upon assembly other end of the first gear tray 114-1 is connected with the second gear tray holding profile 204-B. Furthermore, other end of the first cover 112-1 is connected with the second cover holding profile 206-B. In one example, the first channel 102-1 and second channel 102-2 may be made Aluminium.
[030] Referring now to Figure 3 illustrates a third channel 104-1 of the modular light fixture 100, in accordance with the present subject matter may be described. In the embodiment, the third channel 104-1 comprises a third locking profile 308-A configured to lock with the first channel 102-1, a third cover holding profiles 302-A and a third gear tray holding profile 304-A. In one embodiment upon assembly, third locking profile 308-A locks with the first locking profile 202-A. Further, one end of the second gear tray 114-2 may be connected with the third gear tray holding profile 304-A and one end of the second cover 112-2 may be connected with the cover holding profile 302-A.
[031] In the embodiment, the fourth channel 104-2 is a mirror image of the third channel 104-1. Further, the fourth channel 104-2 comprises a fourth locking profile 308-B configured to lock with the second channel 102-2, a fourth cover holding profiles 302-B and a fourth gear tray holding profile (304-B). Further upon assembly, other end of the second gear tray (112-2) is connected with the fourth gear tray holding profile (304-B) and other end of the cover (112-2) may be connected with the cover holding profile (302-B). Furthermore, fourth locking profile 308-B locks with the second locking profile 202-B. In one example, the third channel 104-1 and fourth channel 104-2 may be made Aluminium.
[032] Figure 4 illustrates a dummy end cap 106-1, 106-2 of the modular light fixture 100, in accordance with the present subject matter. In the embodiment, the dummy end cap is made such that the external profile matches the profile of the first channel 102-1, the second channel 102-2, the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2, as shown in fig 4. Further, first profile 402-A, 402-B is similar to the profiles of third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2. Furthermore second profile 404-A, 404-B is similar to the profiles of the first channel 102-1, the second channel 102-2. In the embodiment the analogues profiles of the channels and the dummy end cap enable effect sealing. In one example, the dummy 106-1, 106-2 may be manufactured out of Aluminium. IN one other example, the dummy 106-1, 106-2 may be manufactured out of flexible material that would enable sealing.
[033] Figure 5 illustrates an end cap 108 of the modular light fixture 100, in accordance with the present subject matter. In one embodiment the end cap 108 consists of four pins 502 and an extended plate 504. In one embodiment the end cap 108 comprises holes located at each of the corners of the end cap 108. Further, in the embodiment the pins may be riveted in each of the holes at each of the corners of the end cap 108. Further, the pins are configured to assemble with the first channel 102-1, the second channel 102-2, the third channel 104-1 and the fourth channel 104-2. Furthermore, the extended plate 504 disposed along the edge of the end cap 108 is configured to fasten with suspension bracket 110. In one example, the extended plate 504 may be disposed on the top edge and may be fastened with the suspension bracket 110 with a screw. In the embodiment, end caps 108-1 and 108-2 are configured to hold the whole assembly together to form one single entity of a lighting fixture. In one example, the end caps 108-1 and 108-2 may be manufactured from Mild Steel or Aluminium.
[034] Referring now to Figure 6 illustrates a suspension bracket 110 of the modular light fixture, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter may be described. In one embodiment, (Suspension bracket is made out of Mild Steel. It has a key slot arrangement for fixing suspension cable. It is fastened to PCB holding plates and in turn end caps are fastened to the suspension brackets. Suspension bracket also has holes for power input to the luminary.
[035] Referring now to Figure 7 illustrates a second embodiment of the modular light fixture 700, in accordance with the present subject matter. In the second embodiment of the modular light fixture 700 for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) comprises a first channel 702-1, a second channel 702-2, a first gear tray 714, a first cover 712 coupled to each other, such that based on the need and application the width of the modular light fixture 700 may be varied.
[036] In the embodiment, during assembly, the first channel 702-1 and the second channel 702-2 may be disposed parallel to each other. In the embodiment, further to placement of the , the first channel 702-1 and the second channel 702-2, the first gear 714 may be disposed between the first channel 702-1 and the second channel 702-2 for mounting one or more LEDs and other electrical such as PCB. In on example, the first gear tray 714 may be made of Aluminium sheet metal.
[037] In the embodiment, subsequent to the assembly of the first gear tray 714, the first cover 712 may be assembled. In the embodiment, the first cover 712 may be disposed between the first channel 702-1 and the second channel 702-2. In one example, the first cover 712 and may be made of acrylic. In one other example, the first cover 712 may be translucent or transparent.
[038] In the embodiment, further to assembly of the first cover 712, the suspension brackets 710-1, 710-2 are assembled at each end of the semi assembled modular light fixture 700. In one example, the suspension brackets 710-1, 710-2 may support wires and provides an outlet for connecting the LEDs to the external switch and the power supply.
[039] Upon assembly of the suspension brackets 710-1, 710-2, the dummy end caps 706-1, 706-2 may be disposed either ends of the semi assembled modular light fixture 700. In one example, the dummy end caps 706-1, 706-2 acts as a seal for protecting the LEDs, electrical and electronics mounted inside the modular light fixture 700 form the effects of the environment, for example, dust particles. In the embodiment finally the end caps 708-1, 708-2 mounted on top of the dummy end caps 706-1, 706-2 for enclosing the LEDs and providing a finished look to the modular light fixture 700.
[040] Exemplary embodiments discussed above may provide certain advantages. Though not required to practice aspects of the disclosure, these advantages may include those provided by the following features.
[041] Some embodiments of the light fixture the width of the light fixture is configurable.
[042] Some embodiments of the light fixture exhibit high strength.
[043] Some embodiments of the light fixture may be unassembled and reassembled.
[044] Some embodiments of the light fixture enable easy maintenance.
[045] Some embodiments of the light fixture enable protection of electrical from environmental harm.
[046] Some embodiments of the light fixture enable protection of the LEDs from environmental harm.
[047] Some embodiments of the light fixture are modular.
[048] Exemplary embodiments discussed above may provide certain advantages. Though not required to practice aspects of the disclosure, these advantages may include an implementation of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED).
[049] Although implementations for an implementation of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methods, it may be to be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as examples of an implementation of a modular light fixture for mounting light emitting diodes (LED).
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| 1 | 6065-CHE-2015-AbandonedLetter.pdf | 2019-11-13 |
| 1 | FORM28 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf_1.pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 2 | FORM28 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 2 | 6065-CHE-2015-FER.pdf | 2019-05-09 |
| 3 | Form 3 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 3 | 6065-CHE-2015-Correspondence-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 4 | 6065-CHE-2015-Form 1-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 5 | Form 18 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 5 | 6065-CHE-2015-Power of Attorney-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 6 | EVIDENCE FOR SSI [09-11-2015(online)].pdf_2.pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 6 | abstract 6065-CHE-2015.jpg | 2015-11-30 |
| 7 | EVIDENCE FOR SSI [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 7 | Description(Complete) [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 8 | Drawing [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 9 | EVIDENCE FOR SSI [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 9 | Description(Complete) [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 10 | abstract 6065-CHE-2015.jpg | 2015-11-30 |
| 10 | EVIDENCE FOR SSI [09-11-2015(online)].pdf_2.pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 11 | Form 18 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 11 | 6065-CHE-2015-Power of Attorney-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 12 | 6065-CHE-2015-Form 1-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 13 | Form 3 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 13 | 6065-CHE-2015-Correspondence-150416.pdf | 2016-07-06 |
| 14 | FORM28 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 14 | 6065-CHE-2015-FER.pdf | 2019-05-09 |
| 15 | FORM28 [09-11-2015(online)].pdf_1.pdf | 2015-11-09 |
| 15 | 6065-CHE-2015-AbandonedLetter.pdf | 2019-11-13 |
| 1 | 6065CHE2015_25-09-2018.pdf |