Mini-optical light shelf daylighting system
US6480336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V11/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The mini-optical light shelf daylighting system is implemented in the paradigm of a window treatment that is applicable to both new installations as well as existing window glazing. In particular, the mini-optical light shelf is a passive, static optical device which receives incident daylight transmitted through a window and efficiently redirects it uniformly onto the interior ceiling surface in a diffuse manner, thereby creating a useful source of interior illumination. The mini-optical light shelf comprises multiple shelves, each of which contains an identical optically shaped top surface to allow light to be efficiently collected and accurately directed onto the ceiling surface. The optical shelves are narrow and can be implemented in the paradigm of a window treatment. The window area is partitioned into a view related glazing section and a daylight collection and redirection glazing area. The occupant's views out of the building remain unobstructed through the view related area of the glazing to a height of approximately seven feet. Traditional window treatments can be used for this portion of the glazing for shading, privacy, and blackout control. The daylight incident on th…
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