Illuminating unit and projection type image display apparatus using the same
US7331694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/80
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illuminating unit having a plurality of light emitting devices and collimators and a projection type image display apparatus using the same are provided. The illuminating unit includes: a plurality of light emitting devices which output light beams of predetermined wavelengths; a plurality of collimators, each having a parabolic reflection surface for reflecting the light beam in a predetermined direction, a mounting section for locating the light emitting device at the focal point of the parabolic reflection surface, a light output surface opposite to the parabolic reflection surface, and a light guide section for guiding the light beam reflected from the parabolic reflection surface to the light output surface; and one or more fixing members having two or more steps for mounting the light emitting devices and the collimators on their top surface. A plurality of light emitting devices and collimators are efficiently arranged in a small space. Therefore, thermal concentration can be reduced and heat can be effectively discharged.
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