Light source unit and projector
US7108400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light source unit is provided that is adapted for efficient cooling and for illumination of high luminance, and a projector including the same. A light source unit including a solid-state light source and a lens further includes a first fluid flowing in the vicinity of the solid-state light source thereby absorbing heat generated from the solid-state light source, and a second fluid flowing in the vicinity of the first fluid thereby absorbing the heat contained in the first fluid.
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