Sound absorbing light fixture
US6367581B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sound absorbing light fixture (42) installed in a surface system, such as an elevator ceiling system (40), of an enclosed interior, such as the interior (32) of an elevator cab (32) is presented. The light fixture (42) comprises a frame (46) disposed in fixed relationship to the surface system, the frame (46) having an interior rear surface and interior side surfaces extending outwardly from the rear surface to define a cavity (50). A light source (48) is supported by the frame (46) within the cavity (50). Additionally, a light diffuser (44) is disposed in fixed relationship to a front portion of the frame (46) between the light source (48) and the enclosed interior. The installed light fixture (42) enhances a sound absorption coefficient, e.g., above 0.6, of the surface system for a predetermined frequency range of sound energy, e.g., 300-600 Hz.
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