Lighting system with thermal management system having point contact synthetic jets
US9423106B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system includes a plurality of synthetic jets. The synthetic jets are arranged within the lighting system such that they are secured at contact points.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.