Light source alignment system
US12404991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A luminaire includes a light source emitting a first light beam with a first optical axis. An optical element of the light source alignment system receives the first light beam and emits a second light beam with a second optical axis. The second optical axis is substantially parallel to, but not coaxial with, the first optical axis. A continuously adjustable position of the optical element determines a position of the second optical axis. A method for aligning an optical axis of a light beam includes receiving a first light beam with a first optical axis; emitting a second light beam with a second optical axis that is substantially parallel to, but not coaxial with, the first optical axis; and aligning the second light beam with an optical element of an optical system by adjusting a continuously adjustable position of an optical element relative to the first optical axis.
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