Universally positionable climate controlled light enclosure
US6352358B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V31/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A climate controlled, universally positionable enclosure having a clear glass projection window which may be used both indoors and outdoors to contain commercially available lighting fixtures which are not normally intended for outdoor use. The enclosure comprises a central light fixture/electronic component housing compartment, and means for directing and controlling the flow of air and moisture through the enclosure to prevent moisture from entering the housing compartment. The enclosure further comprises an electronic, multi-function climate control unit comprising heating and cooling devices which maintain the temperature and condensation inside the housing compartment within the light fixture's preferred operating range. The outside surface of the enclosure comprises a plurality of mounting channels to which brackets or bolts may be attached for universal mounting.
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