Light fixture with improved waveguide control
US11231153B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light fixture includes a housing that defines a housing chamber having a housing opening. The light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening. The light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening. The light fixture may include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening. The light fixture may include a transition cover with a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
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