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Illumination device

US10989858B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2020
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0083
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illumination device according to one or more embodiments may include flat light guide plate units each including: a light guide plate, a light source unit, a cover covering a light emission surface of the light guide plate, and a case positioned on a back surface side of the light guide plate; and a base to which the light guide plate units are attached. The attachment surface may be divided into sections for attaching the light guide plate units such that the light guide plate units are laid over the attachment surface. Each of the sections may be provided with a circuit board for driving the light source unit, and a fixing portion for detachably fixing the light guide plate unit to the base. Each of the light guide plate units includes a visible sheet positioned between the light guide plate and the case.

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