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Light source unit and projector

US7108400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2004
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 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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