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Light-emitting structure for generating an annular illumination effect

US7699490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2008
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2101/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light-emitting structure for generating an annular illumination effect includes a light-guiding module, a cover module, and a first light-emitting module. The light-guiding module has a hollow light-guiding body and a reflecting layer formed on an inner surface of the hollow light-guiding body. The cover module has a first cover body disposed on one end side of the hollow light-guiding body and a second cover body disposed on the other opposite end side of the hollow light-guiding body. The first light-emitting module has a plurality of first light-emitting elements disposed between the hollow light-guiding body and the first cover body. Therefore, first light beams generated by the first light-emitting elements are projected onto the hollow light-guiding body, and the first light beams are guided by the hollow light-guiding body and are reflected by the reflecting layer in order to make the hollow light-guiding body generate the annular illumination effect.

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