Patent · US Expired

Railway light signal

US5433166A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 1994
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21W2111/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light signal provides fixed focus and the ability to service the device solely from the rear. This light signal comprises a housing having a rear entry for desired maintenance and an immovable front wall, the lens mount containing a lens unit that is removable secured to an inside surface of the immovable front wall of the housing. Each lens mount includes a fixed focusing means having a receptacle for operative receipt of a light means, wherein the fixed focusing means is positioned at the end of the lens mount nearest an inner lens; whereby the focus of the light means is fixed relative to the lens unit.

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