Edgelit lighting assembly with adjustable light distribution
US12398852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S10/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An edgelit lighting assembly provides two or more adjustable light distributions with two or more electrically addressable light source channels. At least one light source channel inputs into an edge face of a primary transmissive optical element. Specific embodiments include a double edgelit configuration and configurations with both edgelit and direct lit light source channels. An optional auxiliary optical element provides additional light distribution control and improved brightness uniformity and visual appearance.
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