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Natural light homogenization lighting device and method based on free-form surface and sawtooth grating

US12007084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2023
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a natural light homogenization lighting device and method based on free-form surface and sawtooth grating, and the device can be used as lighting curtains, indoor shutters, window glasses and the like. The device includes a front surface and a rear surface in an array form, the first surface is a free-form surface array, the second surface is a sawtooth surface array, and the free-form surface array is used for collecting outdoor natural light, and transmitting to the sawtooth surface array through the intermediate medium made of the same material between the two surfaces; and the sawtooth surface array is used for deflecting the incident natural light to the indoor space after being refracted by an inclined surface. The present invention can efficiently collect the natural light incident into the window, disperse the light evenly to all directions indoors, homogenize the indoor lighting, and effectively protect the indoor privacy. The device is thin and easy to mass produce, environmentally friendly and pollution-free.

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