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Thermal protector device for a lighting unit

US4835667A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 1987
Grant dateMay 30, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/802
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for detecting the level of heat generated by a lighting unit utilizing a sleeve possessing an end portion positioned adjacent to the exterior of the housing, an interior portion, and an exterior portion. A thermal protector is positioned at the interior portion of the sleeve at a selected distance from the exterior of the housing. Air is circulated between the exterior portion of the sleeve and the interior portion of the sleeve.

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