EP2236917A1 - Radiateur et dispositif d'éclairage - Google Patents

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EP2236917A1
EP2236917A1 EP08867446A EP08867446A EP2236917A1 EP 2236917 A1 EP2236917 A1 EP 2236917A1 EP 08867446 A EP08867446 A EP 08867446A EP 08867446 A EP08867446 A EP 08867446A EP 2236917 A1 EP2236917 A1 EP 2236917A1
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Hiroyuki Yamamoto
Osamu Bando
Noritaka Okamura
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
    • F21S8/026—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters intended to be recessed in a ceiling or like overhead structure, e.g. suspended ceiling
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • F21V29/75—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • F21V29/76—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
    • F21V29/763—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section the planes containing the fins or blades having the direction of the light emitting axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • F21V29/77—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
    • F21V29/773—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section the planes containing the fins or blades having the direction of the light emitting axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • F21V29/78—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with helically or spirally arranged fins or blades
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50—Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/83—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present invention relates to a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat from a heat generating element to the outside by natural convection, and also relates to a lighting device having the heat dissipation device.
  • a lighting device contains therein heat generating components (heat generating elements) such as a light source and power source circuit components. Therefore, the lighting device needs to be configured so that a rise in the temperatures of the heat generating elements stored inside is reduced to ensure the performance of the heat generating components and a rise in the outside temperature of the lighting device is also reduced from the safety point of view.
  • heat generating elements heat generating elements
  • the LED light emitting diode
  • a rise in the temperature of the LED may shorten the life of the LED and cause poor light emitting efficiency and a problem of difficulty in obtaining a necessary amount of light.
  • some lighting devices such as a spotlight and a downlight, have a high-output light source that emits light with high intensity, and therefore they include a heat dissipation device to dissipate heat generated by the light source to the outside (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
  • the downlight disclosed in Patent Document 1 comprises a lamp as a heat generating element; a fixture body which stores the lamp therein, has a light-transmitting aperture and is mounted in a hollow opening in a ceiling at the opposite side to the light-transmitting aperture; and a plurality of fins provided as a heat dissipation device over a suitable length in a vertical direction of the fixture body to protrude in radial directions.
  • heat emitted by the lamp is transferred to a plurality of fins through the fixture body and dissipated from the surfaces of the fins into the air.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the invention to provide a heat dissipation device capable of improving the heat dissipation performance by spreading out a heat exchanging medium, such as air, without increasing its external dimensions, and to provide a lighting device having the heat dissipation device.
  • a heat dissipation device is a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat generated by a heat generating element, such as a light source, characterized by comprising a medium path for spreading a heat exchanging medium, such as air, to a part of a heat dissipating section to which the heat from the heat generating element is transferred, the part being nearest to the heat generating element.
  • a heat generating element such as a light source
  • the heat exchanging medium is spread to a part of the heat dissipating section such as a fin to which the heat from the heat generating element is transferred, the part being nearest to the heat generating element, the heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device.
  • a heat dissipation device is a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat generated by a heat generating element, such as a light source, through a medium, such as air, from a heat dissipating section to which the heat from the heat generating element is to be transferred, characterized by comprising a medium path for improving heat dissipation performance by reducing residence of air warmed by the heat from the heat generating element, or by increasing a flow rate of natural convection.
  • the heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized in that the medium path is constituted by an inner tube, an outer tube covering the inner tube, and a fin provided between the inner tube and the outer tube.
  • the medium path is constituted by the inner tube, the outer tube covering the inner tube, and the fin between the inner tube and the outer tube.
  • a heat dissipation device is a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat generated by a heat generating element to outside, characterized by comprising: an inner tube to which the heat from the heat generating element is to be transferred; a fin protruding from an outer surface of the inner tube in a direction crossing the outer surface; and an outer tube disposed to cover the inner tube.
  • the fin protruding from the outer surface of the inner tube in a direction crossing the outer surface are formed on the inner tube to which the heat from the heat generating element is transferred, and the outer tube is disposed to cover the inner tube.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized by further comprising a fin protruding from an outer surface of the outer tube.
  • the heat dissipation surface area is increased by an amount corresponding to the surface area of the fin, and heat dissipation performance is further improved.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized by further comprising a fin protruding from an inner surface of the inner tube.
  • the fin is provided to protrude from the inner surface of the inner tube, the heat dissipation surface area is increased by an amount corresponding to the surface area of the fin, and heat dissipation performance is further improved.
  • the fins face each other with a suitable distance between the protruding ends of the fins, it is possible to promote a kind of open thermosiphon phenomenon in which the warmed air near the fins flows out, while air flows into the space between the opposing protruding ends of the fins, enabling efficient heat transfer from the surfaces of the fins to the air.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized in that the inner tube is provided with a vent for allowing air to pass through an interior of the inner tube.
  • the inner tube is provided with a vent for allowing the air to pass through the interior of the inner tube, if the heat generating element and the heat dissipation device are appropriately mounted, the flow rate of air flowing in the inner tube is increased by the stack effect, and heat dissipation performance is further improved.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized in that the heat dissipation device has substantially a shell shape with a reduced diameter on one side in an axial direction of the inner tube.
  • the heat dissipation device is formed in the shape of substantially a shell with a reduced diameter on one side in the axial direction of the inner tube.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized by further comprising: a heat transfer plate on which the inner tube is disposed upright and to which the heat from the heat generating element is to be transferred; and a turbulence promoter for disturbing a flow of air, the turbulence promoter being provided in a protruding manner on an edge of the heat transfer plate to face the inner tube.
  • the turbulence promoter is formed to protrude from an edge of the heat transfer plate on which the inner tube is disposed upright and to which the heat from the heat generating element is transferred so that the turbulence promoter faces the inner tube.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized in that the heat dissipation device is made of a metal, and a surface of the heat dissipation device is coated.
  • the heat dissipation device is made of a metal, and a surface of the heat dissipation device is coated.
  • a surface of the heat dissipation device is coated.
  • a heat dissipation device is characterized in that the heat dissipation device is made of aluminum, and a surface of the heat dissipation device is anodized.
  • the heat dissipation device is made of aluminum, and a surface of the heat dissipation device is anodized.
  • the heat conductivity is improved with the use of aluminum, by an anodizing process, it is possible to increase the emissivity and enhance the transfer of heat energy by heat dissipation, and therefore heat dissipation performance is improved. Further, the anodizing process prevents corrosion, and hence the reliability of the heat dissipation device is improved.
  • a lighting device is a lighting device with a light source, and characterized by including a heat dissipation device of the above-described invention, wherein the heat dissipation device dissipates the heat from the light source by the heat dissipation device.
  • the heat dissipation device dissipates heat generated by the light source, the heat from the light source is more efficiently transferred to the outside air by the heat dissipation device, thereby decreasing a rise in the temperatures of the outer surface of the lighting device and the light source.
  • a lighting device is characterized in that the light source is an LED.
  • an LED is used as a light source, and the LED is small in size and has a high degree of freedom for layout design. Therefore, by appropriately mounting the LED on the heat dissipation device, for example, placing the LED according to the position of the inner tube, the heat generated by the LED is efficiently transferred to the inner tube and dissipated.
  • the heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a lighting device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the lighting device, and
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic rear view of the lighting device.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along the IV-IV line of FIG. 3 .
  • Reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 is a heat dissipation device made of a metal, such as aluminum.
  • the heat dissipation device 1 has the shape of a cylinder with a reduced diameter on one side in the axial direction of the cylinder, or a so-called shell-like shape.
  • the heat dissipation device 1 has a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a cylindrical inner tube 12 is disposed upright concentrically with the heat transfer plate 11. The thickness of the inner tube 12 changes successively in the axial direction so that the inner tube 12 is thicker on the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11 and thinner on the opening-end side.
  • a plurality of first fins 13, 13 ... constituting a heat dissipating section are provided over substantially the entire length of the inner tube 12 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction to protrude in radial directions.
  • a cylindrical outer tube 14 is provided coaxially with the inner tube 12 to cover the inner tube 12 so that the inner tube 12 and the outer tube 14 are connected with the first fins 13, 13 ....
  • These inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ... form a plurality of ventilation paths 15, 15 ... running in the axial direction of the inner tube 12.
  • the protruding height of the first fins 13, 13 changes successively from one end of the outer tube 14 toward the opening end of the inner tube 12.
  • a plurality of second fins 16, 16 ... constituting a heat dissipating section are provided over substantially the entire length of the outer tube 14 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction to protrude in radial directions.
  • the protruding height of the second fins 16, 16 ... changes successively from one side in the axial direction of the outer tube 14 (the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11) toward the other side.
  • the heat dissipation device 1 By configuring the first fins 13 and the second fins 16 so that their heights from the heat transfer plate 11 become higher successively toward the center of the heat dissipation device 1, the heat dissipation device 1 has a shell shape whose diameter is reduced successively from the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11 in the axial direction of the inner tube 12 toward the opening-end side.
  • a plurality of third fins 17, 17 ... constituting a heat dissipating section are provided over substantially the entire length of the inner tube 12 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction to protrude in radial directions.
  • the third fins 17, 17 ... are formed to face each other so that the opposing protruding ends are spaced from each other by a suitable distance.
  • the distance between the opposing protruding ends of the third fins 17, 17 ... is preferably 4 cm or so.
  • the optimum value of the distance between the opposing protruding ends varies according to the dimensions of the heat dissipation device 1, the amount of heat from the heat generating element, etc.
  • the thickness of these fins 13, 13 ..., 16, 16 ..., and 17, 17 ... changes successively in the axial direction so that the fins are thicker on the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11 and thinner on the opening-end side.
  • the LED modules 2, 2 ... comprise a rectangular ceramic substrate (Al 2 O 3 ), a plurality of (for example, 36) LED elements mounted densely at the center of one surface of the ceramic substrate, a sealing resin containing a dispersed fluorescent material and sealing the LED elements, and input and output terminals. It is preferable to interpose a heat transfer sheet or grease between the LED module 2, 2 ... and the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a peripheral wall 11c is disposed upright on the circumferential edge of the other surface 11b of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a substantially disk-shaped reflector 3 is provided on the other surface 11b side of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the reflector 3 has a plurality of reflecting sections 31, 31 ... at positions which correspond to the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the reflector 3 is attached to the heat dissipation device 1.
  • the reflector 3 protrude from one surface 3a of the reflector 3 in a direction orthogonal to the surface 3a, and include a hollow section 31a with a hole diameter substantially equal to the size of the light emitting surface of the LED modules 2, 2 ..., and an enlarged-diameter section 31b whose diameter is enlarged from one end of the hollow section 31a so that the inner diameter successively increases from the surface 3a toward the other surface 3a in the thickness direction of the reflector 3.
  • the reflector 3 is made of a metal such as stainless steel, a metal coated with high reflectance paint, or an ultra fine foamed light reflecting material (for example, MCPET (registered trademark) ) having such optical properties as a high total reflectance (about 98%) and a high diffuse reflectance (about 95%).
  • a peripheral wall 32 is disposed upright on the circumferential edge of the surface 3a of the reflector 3. The end face of the peripheral wall 32 is brought into contact with the end face of the peripheral wall 11c of the heat transfer plate 11, and the reflector 3 is fixed to the heat dissipation device 1 with screws etc.
  • the light from the LED modules 2, 2 ... is reflected by the reflecting sections 31, 31... of the reflector 3 formed as mentioned above, the angle between light and the optical axis of the LED modules 2, 2 ... falls within a range of not greater than a predetermined angle, and the lighting device emits light whose luminous intensity distribution characteristics are controlled so that the illumination just below the lighting device is stronger.
  • a cylindrical frame 4 is fitted outside the heat transfer plate 11 and the reflector 3 of the heat dissipation device 1.
  • a resin cover 5 in the form of a circular plate is attached to the inner surface of the frame 4 to cover the light emitting surfaces of the LED modules 2, 2 ....
  • the cover 5 is made of a polycarbonate resin.
  • the lighting device configured as described above is, for example, fastened pivotably to a ceiling with a mounting tool so that the cover 5 faces downward for use as a spotlight.
  • a power source unit (not shown) comprising various circuit components, such as a transformer, a resistor, and a capacitor.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the inner tube 12 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the heat transferred to the inner tube 12 is conducted from the inner tube 12 to the outer tube 14 through the first fins 13, 13 .... and then transferred from the outer surface 14a of the outer tube 14 and the surfaces of the second fins 16, 16 ⁇ to the outside air, and also transferred to the air in the ventilation paths 15, 15 ... formed by the inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ....
  • the flow rate is increased by the stack effect based on the mutual function with other neighboring heat dissipation surfaces. With an increase in the flow rate, the boundary layer becomes thinner and at the same time an increasing amount of air passes. Hence, the heat is efficiently transferred to the air flowing at an increased flow rate from the surfaces of the inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13, ... forming the ventilation paths 15, 15 ...., and heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device 1.
  • the ventilation path 15 functions as a medium path through which the air as a heat exchanging medium passes.
  • the medium path has a structure capable of increasing the flow rate of the heat exchanging medium as mentioned above, the heat exchanging medium is spread to a part to which air is hard to flow, such as between adjacent fins and the bases of the fins, and consequently it is possible to increase the surface area of a section contributing to the heat dissipation in the heat dissipation device.
  • the distance between the fins becomes shorter because of an increase in the number of fins, or a reduction in the size of the heat dissipation device, improved heat dissipation performance is achieved.
  • the base of the first fin 13 is located nearest to the LED module 2 as the heat generating element, when the heat exchanging medium is spread to the base of the first fin 13 over the entire surface, the heat dissipation performance is improved more effectively.
  • the heat dissipation surface area that comes into contact with air as a heat exchanging medium is increased by an amount corresponding to the surface area of the second fins 16, 16 ..., thereby improving the heat dissipation performance.
  • the third fins 17, 17 ... protrude from the inner surface 12a of the inner tube 12 of the heat dissipation device 1 so that the protruding ends of the third fins 17, 17 ... face each other with a suitable space therebetween, a kind of open thermosiphon phenomenon in which the warmed air near the third fins 17, 17 ...
  • the heat dissipation device 1 is configured in the shape of a cylinder with a reduced diameter on one side in the axial direction of the cylinder, or a so-called shell-like shape, and the LED modules 2, 2 ... as the heat generating elements are arranged on the other side in the axial direction of the heat dissipation device 1 (the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11), the heat dissipation device 1 with small external dimensions is achieved while ensuring a sufficient dissipation surface area for a part having high temperatures. Since the protruding heights of the first fins 13, 13 ... and the second fins 16, 16 ...
  • the ventilation paths 15, 15 ... are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the heat dissipation device 1, if the lighting device is capable of changing the illumination direction such as a spotlight, air flows in and out of at least a part of the ventilation paths 15, 15 ..., and therefore heat from the LED modules 2, 2.... is efficiently transferred from the surfaces of the inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ... to the air flowing at an increased flow rate and heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • the thicknesses of the inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ... of the heat dissipation device 1 change successively in the axial direction so that they are thicker on the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11 near the LED modules 2, 2 ... where the temperature is higher and thinner on the opening-end side where the temperature is relatively low, the heat transferred from the LED modules 2, 2 ... to the heat transfer plate 11 is smoothly conducted from the higher temperature side to the lower temperature side in the inner tube 12 arranged adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ....
  • heat dissipation performance is improved, and also the size and weight of the heat dissipation device 1 are reduced.
  • the productivity is improved.
  • the material for the heat dissipation device is not limited to aluminum, and metals other than aluminum may be used. It may be possible to use a resin having good heat dissipation performance. Further, the surface of the heat dissipation device is preferably coated. With coating, the heat dissipation performance is improved by radiation heat transfer, and corrosion is prevented, thereby improving the reliability of the heat dissipation device.
  • the radiation heat transfer is proportional to the emissivity of the heat dissipation surface, and may be equal to or higher than convection heat transfer depending on conditions. In general, the emissivity of a metal surface is said to be between 0.1 and 0.4, and it can be increased to 0.9 or so by coating.
  • coating of the heat dissipation device it is preferable to use electro-deposition coating capable of reaching the deep part, and the anodizing process is preferable.
  • a lighting device is described by way of example in which it is applied to a spotlight, but the lighting device is also applicable to a downlight.
  • the lighting device is placed with the cover 5 facing downward in a mounting hole provided in a ceiling, and fastened, for example, with a plate spring.
  • a lighting device installed like a downlight so that the longitudinal direction of the ventilation paths 15, 15 ... is to be a vertical direction, air flows in/out of all the ventilation paths 15, 15 ..., and heat from the LED modules 2, 2 ... is transferred efficiently from the surfaces of the inner tube 12, outer tube 14 and first fins 13, 13 ... to the air flowing at an increased flow rate, thereby further improving heat dissipation performance.
  • FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a lighting device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • a lighting device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • rectangular vents 12c, 12c ... are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction between the first fins 13, 13 .... Since other structures are the same as those in Embodiment 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 , the corresponding component members are designated with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 and detailed explanations of the structures will be omitted.
  • the heat dissipation device 1a By configuring the heat dissipation device 1a in the above-described manner, heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the inner tube 12, and the air in the inner tube 12 is warmed. The warmed air flows out from the open end of the inner tube 12 as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 5 , while the outside air flows in from the vents 12c, 12c ... provided in the end of the inner tube 12. As a result, since the heat from the LED modules 2, 2 ... is efficiently transferred to the air as a heat exchanging medium flowing at an increased flow rate because of the stack effect in the medium path in the inner tube 12, the heat dissipation performance is further improved.
  • the dimensions and number of the vents 12c, 12c ... are suitably set so as not to interfere with the heat transfer in the inner tube 12.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic partial cross sectional view of a lighting device according to Embodiment 3.
  • a turbulence promoter 11d is formed in a protruding manner over the entire circumference to face the inner tube 11.
  • the height H of the turbulence promoter 11d is preferably determined so that the relationship with distance L between the turbulence promoter 11d and the inner tube 12 satisfies a predetermined condition (L ⁇ 10H). Since other structures are the same as those in Embodiment 1 illustrated in FIG. 4 , the corresponding component members are designated with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 4 , and detailed explanations of the structures will be omitted.
  • the flow of air entering the ventilation paths 15, 15 ... is disturbed by the turbulence promoter 11d and produces eddies, and flows to the vicinity of the boundary between the inner tube 12 and the heat transfer plate 11 as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 6 . Consequently, since residence of air is reduced, the heat is promptly transferred to the flowing air from the boundary where the temperature is higher as the heat from the LED modules 2, 2 ... is transferred, and heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • a medium path for spreading a heat exchanging medium, such as air, to a part nearest to the LED module 2 as the heat generating element is formed.
  • the protruding height of the first fins 13, 13 ... is made substantially equal to the outer tube 14, it is more preferable that the protruding height of the first fins 13, 13 ... is substantially equal to the protruding height of the second fins 16, 16 ....
  • the heat dissipation device may be formed by die cast molding, or formed by an extrusion process, or a cutting process.
  • FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the lighting device according to Embodiment 4.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the lighting device
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic rear view of the lighting device
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective longitudinal sectional view of the lighting device.
  • Reference numeral 1c in the drawings denotes a heat dissipation device made of a metal, such as aluminum.
  • the heat dissipation device 1c has a cylindrical shape.
  • the heat dissipation device 1c includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a cylindrical heat dissipating tube 18 is fitted externally and concentrically on the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a plurality of fins 19, 19 ... are formed over substantially the entire length in the axial direction of the heat dissipating tube 18 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
  • the fins 19, 19 ... have a so-called involute axial cross section in which the fins 19, 19 ... extend in radial directions and are successively curved in a circumferential direction from the inside toward the outside in the radial direction.
  • a plurality of (six in the drawing) LED modules 2, 2 ... are mounted at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
  • a substantially disk-shaped reflector 3 is provided on the other surface 11b of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a plurality of reflecting sections 31, 31 ... are formed at positions which correspond to the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the reflector 3 is attached to the heat dissipation device 1c. Since the LED modules 2, 2 ... and the reflector 3 are the same as those in Embodiment 1, detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • a peripheral wall 32 is disposed upright on the circumferential edge of the one surface 3a of the reflector 3. The end face of the peripheral wall 32 is brought into contact with the circumferential edge of the heat transfer plate 11 and the end face of the heat dissipating tube 18, and the reflector 3 is fixed to the heat dissipation device 1c with screws etc.
  • the frame 41 comprises a ring section 41a, a cylindrical outer wall 41b disposed upright on the outer circumferential edge of the ring section 41a, and a substantially cylindrical inner wall 41c disposed upright on the inner circumferential edge of the ring section 41a.
  • a plurality of (eight in the drawing) slits 41d, 41d ... are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction between the outer wall 41b and the inner wall 41c of the ring section 41a.
  • the inner wall 41c of the frame 41 is externally fitted on the reflector 3.
  • a resin cover 5 in the shape of a circular plate is attached to the inner surface of the ring section 41a of the frame 41 to cover the light emitting surfaces of the LED modules 2, 2 ....
  • the cover 5 is made of, for example, a polycarbonate resin.
  • the slits 41d, 41d ... are formed to pass through substantially the center in the radial direction of the fins 19, 19 ... when the frame 41 is attached to the heat dissipation device 1c, and function as vents.
  • a power source unit 6 is mounted inside the heat dissipating tube 18.
  • the power source unit 6 comprises two partial power source units 61 and 62.
  • Spread in these partial power source units 61 and 62 are various circuit components constituting a full wave rectifier section for rectifying an alternate current to a direct current, a constant current section for maintaining the forward current of the LED modules 2, 2 ... constant, a control section for controlling the switching of the LED modules 2, 2 ..., etc.
  • a substrate 60 on which the power source unit 6 is mounted is attached to a mounting plate 7 comprising a rectangular flat plate 71, and a peripheral wall 72 extending from the peripheral edge of the flat plate 71 in an orthogonal direction.
  • the space between the substrate 60 and the mounting plate 7 is filled with a resin 8.
  • the resin 8 is an elastic heat resisting resin with excellent heat transfer performance, and, for example, a silicone resin containing filler.
  • the mounting plate 7 is attached so that the peripheral wall 72 is in contact with the inner surface 18b of the heat dissipating tube 18 and the one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • heat generated by the power source unit 6 is transferred to the mounting plate 7 through the resin 8, transferred from the mounting plate 7 to the heat dissipating tube 18, and then transferred to the outside air as to be described later.
  • a rise in the temperature of the power source unit 6 is reduced, thereby preventing problems caused by the temperature rise.
  • a cover 9 having a circular plate 91 and a cylinder 92 mounted upright on the circumferential edge of the circular plate 91. With this cover 9, the space inside the heat dissipating tube 18 is closed. Connection terminals 93, 93 are provided on the outer surface of the circular plate 91. The connection terminals 93, 93 are connected to the power source unit 6 through lead wires (not shown).
  • the lighting device thus configured is placed with the cover 5 facing downward, and fastened to a mounting hole formed in a ceiling with, for example, a plate spring.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating tube 18 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the heat transferred to the heat dissipating tube 18 is conducted from the heat dissipating tube 18 to the fins 19, 19 ..., and transferred from the surfaces of the heat dissipating tube 18 and fins 19, 19 ... to the air.
  • the air in the ventilation paths 15a, 15a ... covered by the heat dissipating tube 18 and fins 19, 19 ... is warmed by the transferred heat and flows out from the upper end of the ventilation paths 15a, 15a ... of the lighting device, while the outside air flows in from the slits 41d, 41d ...
  • the air in the ventilation paths 15a, 15a ... has a higher temperature on the lower side where the LED modules 2, 2 ... as the heat generating elements are mounted and has a lower temperature on the upper side, and therefore the flow rate is increased by the stack effect.
  • the heat is efficiently transferred to the air flowing at an increased flow rate from the surfaces of the heat dissipating tube 18 and fins 19, 19 ... forming the ventilation paths 15a, 15a ..., and heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device 1c.
  • the power source unit 6 is stored inside the heat dissipation device 1c, it is possible to reduce the size of the lighting device.
  • the heat dissipation surface area of the fins 19, 19 ... attached to the heat dissipating tube 18 of the heat dissipation device 1c is increased by an amount corresponding to the portions curved in the circumferential direction, the heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • the air as a heat exchanging medium passing in the ventilation path 15a as the medium path dissipates the heat transferred from the heat generating element by the heat dissipating fins.
  • the fins are involute type fins, the contact surface area of the heat dissipating section with the heat exchanging medium is increased, and the heat exchanging medium is spread over the entire surface, thereby more effectively improving the heat dissipation performance.
  • the fins 19, 19 ... have a so-called involute axial cross section
  • the fins 19, 19 ... are not limited to the involute form as long as they are curved in the circumferential direction while maintaining substantially an equal distance between the fins 19, 19 ... from the base to the tip.
  • the heat dissipating tube 18 of the heat dissipation device 1c has the fins 19, 19 ... having a so-called involute axial cross section in which they extend in radial directions from the outer surface 18a of the heat dissipating tube 18 and are successively curved in a circumferential direction from the inside toward the outside in the radial direction, but it is possible to form the fins into different shapes.
  • FIG. 11 is a view schematically illustrating fins in another shape.
  • rectangular fins 19a, 19a ... are formed over substantially the entire length of the heat dissipating tube 18 to protrude in radial directions from the outer surface 18a of the heat dissipating tube 18. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 4, drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • the heat dissipation surface area is increased by an amount corresponding to the fins 19a, 19a..., and therefore heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • the heat dissipation device 1d is configured in a simple form, it is easy to manufacture the heat dissipation device 1d.
  • FIG. 12 is a view schematically illustrating fins in other shape.
  • fins 19b, 19b ... are formed over substantially the entire length in the axial direction of the heat dissipating tube 18 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
  • Each fin 19b extends in a radial direction from the outer surface 18a of the heat dissipating tube 18 and protrudes from the extended end to both sides in substantially the circumferential direction of the outer tube so that the fin 19 has a T-shaped axial cross section. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 4, drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • the heat dissipation surface area of the fins 19b, 19b ... provided on the heat dissipating tube 18 of the heat dissipation device 1e is increased by an amount corresponding to the portions protruding to both sides in substantially the circumferential direction of the heat dissipating tube 18, and therefore heat dissipation performance is further improved.
  • the fins 19b, 19b ... having a T-shaped axial cross section are formed, they are not limited to this, and may be formed, for example, with a Y-shaped axial cross section.
  • FIG. 13 is a view schematically illustrating fins in other shape.
  • a heat dissipating tube 18 of a heat dissipation device If, a plurality of rectangular fins 19c, 19c ... are arranged in a spiral form. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 4, drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • the rectangular fins 19c, 19c ... are provided in a spiral form on the heat dissipating tube 18, the fins just need to be formed to be able to maintain good heat dissipation performance irrespective of the mount direction of the heat dissipation device If, and, for example, it is possible to form a plurality of pin-like fins on the heat dissipating tube.
  • a heat dissipation device by changing the thickness of the heat dissipating tube 18 and fins of the heat dissipation device successively in the axial direction so that the heat dissipating tube 18 and fins are thicker on the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11, which is located near the LED modules 2, 2 ... and has a higher temperature, and thinner on the opening-end side where the temperature is relatively low.
  • FIG. 14 is a view schematically illustrating a heat transfer structure of the power source unit 6. This embodiment is explained by way of an example applied to a lighting device according to Embodiment 5.
  • a metallic heat transfer plate 7a in the form of a rectangular plate slightly larger than the substrate on which the power source unit 6 is mounted.
  • the heat transfer plate 7a is parallel to the axis of the heat dissipating tube 18 and connected to the inner surface 18b of the heat dissipating tube 18 at two opposite side edges.
  • the power source unit 6 is arranged to face the heat transfer plate 7a with a space between them.
  • the power source unit 6 and the heat transfer plate 7a are preferably arranged as close as possible while ensuring a safe distance to prevent discharge from the circuit components of the power source unit 6 to the heat transfer plate 7a, and, for example, they are spaced apart from each other by 5 mm. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 5, the corresponding structural members are designated with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 11 , and the detailed explanations of the structures will be omitted.
  • heat generated by the power source unit 6 is transferred through air as a heat exchanging medium to the heat transfer plate 7a arranged close to the power source unit 6, and then transferred from the heat transfer plate 7a to the outside air through the heat dissipating tube 18.
  • a rise in the temperature of the power source unit 6 is controlled, and problems caused by the temperature rise are prevented.
  • FIG. 15 is a view schematically illustrating another heat transfer structure of the power source unit. This embodiment is also explained by way of an example applied to a lighting device according to Embodiment 5.
  • a metallic heat transfer plate 7b having a rectangular plate 71b slightly larger than the substrate on which the power source unit 6 is mounted, and side walls 72b, 72b formed upright on two opposite side edges of the rectangular plate 71b.
  • the rectangular plate 71b is parallel to the axis of the heat dissipating tube 18 and, as illustrated in FIG. 15 , connected to the inner surface 18b of the heat dissipating tube 18 at two opposite side edges of each of the rectangular plate 71b and side walls 72, 72.
  • the power source unit 6 is arranged to face the respective rectangular plate 71b and side walls 72b, 72b of the heat transfer plate 7b with a space between them.
  • the space between the power source unit 6 and the heat transfer plate 7b is filled with a resin 8.
  • the resin 8 is an elastic heat resistant resin with excellent heat transfer performance, and, for example, a silicone adhesive containing filler. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 5, the corresponding structural members are designated with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 11 , and the detailed explanation of the structures will be omitted.
  • heat generated by the power source unit 6 is transferred to the heat transfer plate 7b through the resin 8 and then transferred from the heat transfer plate 7b to the outside air through the heat dissipating tube 18.
  • the presence of the resin 8 in place of an air layer in the gap reduces the heat resistance, thereby further reducing a temperature rise in the power source unit 6 and preventing problems caused by the temperature rise.
  • the heat dissipation devices according to Embodiments 4 to 9 described above may be formed by die cast molding, or formed by an extrusion process, or a cutting process. From the point of view of optimizing the heat dissipating design and manufacturability of the heat dissipation devices, it is more preferable to form the main body of the heat dissipation device excluding the heat transfer plate by an extrusion process and then braze or weld the heat dissipation device main body and the heat transfer plate.
  • a heat dissipation device comprises a heat transfer plate, a tube disposed upright on the heat transfer plate, and a plurality of fins formed radially on the tube to extend in directions crossing the tube
  • FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of a heat dissipation device 1i
  • FIG. 17 is a schematic sectional view of a lighting device having the heat dissipation device 1i.
  • the heat dissipation device 1i illustrated in FIG. 17 shows a cross section taken along the XVII-XVII line of FIG. 16 .
  • the heat dissipation device 1i includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a plurality of (four in FIG. 16 ) rectangular heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... are disposed upright parallel to each other. On the surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a link plate 22 is disposed upright so that it runs through substantially the center of the plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and crosses the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... at right angles.
  • a plurality of LED modules 2, 2 ... are mounted on the other surface 11b of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a substantially disk-shaped reflector 3 is provided on the surface 11b of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • a plurality of reflecting sections 31, 31 ... are formed at positions which correspond to the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the reflector 3 is attached to the heat dissipation device 1i. Since the LED modules 2, 2 ... and the reflector 3 are the same as those in Embodiment 1, detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • a frame 42 On a side of the heat dissipation device 1i, adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11, a frame 42 is provided.
  • the frame 42 comprises a ring section 42a, and a cylindrical peripheral wall 42b disposed upright on the inner circumferential edge of the ring section 42a.
  • the peripheral wall 42b of the frame 42 is externally fitted on the reflector 3.
  • a resin cover 5 in the shape of a circular plate is attached to the inner surface of the ring section 42a of the frame 42 to cover the light emitting surfaces of the LED modules 2, 2 ....
  • the cover 5 is made of a polycarbonate resin.
  • the lighting device thus configured is placed with the cover 5 facing downward and fastened pivotably in a mounting hole formed in a ceiling 100, for example, with a plurality of plate springs, for use as a so-called downlight.
  • the plate springs are appropriately arranged to evenly support the weight of the downlight.
  • the lighting device is light, two plate springs are sufficient.
  • the weight of the lighting device exceeds 1 kg, if only two plate springs are used, they may damage the mounting hole in the ceiling, and therefore it is more preferable to fasten the lighting device with three plate springs.
  • a power source unit (not shown) is provided outside the lighting device.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the air near the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 is warmed by the transferred heat and flows out in an upward direction along the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22, while the outside air flows in as a heat exchanging medium from the lower end side of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22.
  • the heat transfer plate 11, heat dissipating plates 21 and link plate 22 constitute a medium path.
  • link plate 22 If the link plate 22 is not present, low-temperature air flowing from both sides causes convection by the heat conducted and transferred from the heat transfer plate 11 and heat dissipating plates 21, and naturally flows upward while causing collisions or eddies between the fins. On the other hand, if the link plate 22 is present, since a surface of the link plate also functions as a heat dissipation surface, an air flow rising along this surface is produced, and therefore an air flow entering from a side and rising upward at the center (an air flow passing through the medium path) is rectified and accelerated.
  • the link plate 22 also performs the function of reinforcing neighboring fins. In particular, for die cast molding, a curve caused after releasing from the mold is reduced.
  • the link plate 22 is arranged to pass through substantially the center of a plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., it may be formed to avoid the center of the heat transfer plate 11 as illustrated in FIG. 18 , and a through-hole 11e for wiring may be formed in the center of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the through-hole 11e for wiring provided in the center of the heat transfer plate 11 facilitates wiring to the LED modules 2, 2 ....
  • FIG. 19 is a view schematically illustrating other form of heat dissipation device 1k
  • FIG. 20 is a view schematically illustrating a positional relationship between the heat dissipation device 1k and the power source unit 6.
  • the heat dissipation device 1k includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a plurality of (four in the drawing) rectangular heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... are disposed upright to be parallel to each other. On the surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a link plate 23 for connecting the plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... is disposed upright. The link plate 23 is arranged so that it crosses the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... at right angles at a position nearer to the circumferential edge rather than the center of the heat transfer plate 11. As illustrated in FIG.
  • the power source unit 6 is positioned on the opening-end side of the heat dissipation device 1k so that a part of the power source unit 6 faces the heat dissipation device 1k. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 10, drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 23 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the air near the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 23 is warmed by the transferred heat and flows out in an upward direction along the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 23, while the outside air flows in from the lower end side of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 23.
  • the power source unit 6 is arranged so that it partially faces the heat dissipation device 1k, the external dimension in the diameter direction of the lighting device is decreased, and the size of the lighting device is reduced. Further, since the power source unit 6 is provided at a position distant from the neighborhood of the link plate 23 where a main stream of rising current passes when the warmed air rises along the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 23, the influence of heat on the circuit components constituting the power source unit 6 is reduced.
  • link plate 23 is mounted at a position closer to the circumferential edge rather than the center of the heat transfer plate 11, it is possible to form a through-hole for wiring in the center of the heat transfer plate 11, thereby facilitating wiring to the LED modules 2, 2 ....
  • FIG. 21 is an external perspective view of other form of heat dissipation device 1m
  • FIG. 22 is a view schematically illustrating the positional relationship between the heat dissipation device 1m and the power source unit 6.
  • the heat dissipation device 1m includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a plurality of (four in the drawing) rectangular heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... are disposed upright to be parallel to each other. In one corner on a side of each of the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... opposite to the heat transfer plate 11, recessed portions 24a, 24a ... are formed. With these recessed portions 24a, 24a ..., a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space is formed on one side of the opening-end side of the heat dissipation device 1m.
  • a link plate 23 for connecting the plurality of heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... is disposed upright at a position closer to the peripheral side rather than the center of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the link plate 23 is arranged so that it crosses the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... at right angles on a side opposite to the side where the recessed portions 24a, 24a ... are formed.
  • the power source unit 6 is provided so that a part of the power source unit 6 is placed in the space formed by the recessed portions 24a, 24a ... of the heat dissipation device 1m.
  • the power source unit 6 has a heat dissipation device cover 65 which faces the heat dissipation device 1m with a suitable distance between them and covers the opening end side of the heat dissipation device 1m.
  • a heat dissipation device cover 65 which faces the heat dissipation device 1m with a suitable distance between them and covers the opening end side of the heat dissipation device 1m.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... and the link plate 23 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the air near the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... and the link plate 23 is warmed by the transferred heat and flows out in an upward direction along the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... and the link plate 23, while the outside air flows in from the lower end side of the heat dissipating plates 24, 24 ... and the link plate 23.
  • the heat dissipation device 1m By configuring the heat dissipation device 1m in such a manner, a sufficient heat dissipation surface area is ensured and heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device 1m. Moreover, since the power source unit 6 is disposed so that a part of the power source unit 6 is positioned in the space formed by the recessed portions 24a, 24a ... of the heat dissipation device 1m, the size of the lighting device is further reduced.
  • FIG. 23 is an external perspective view of other form of heat dissipation device In.
  • the heat dissipation device In includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a plurality of (four in FIG. 23 ) rectangular heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... are disposed upright to be parallel to each other. On the surface 11a of the heat transfer plate 11, a link plate 22 is disposed upright so that it passes through substantially the center of the plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and crosses the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... at right angles.
  • a heat dissipating tube 25 is arranged concentrically with the heat transfer plate 11 to enclose the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22.
  • the heat dissipating tube 25 is a cylinder having substantially the same diameter as that of the heat transfer plate 11 and separated by a suitable distance from the heat transfer plate 11. In this structure, vents 25a, 25a ... for allowing an inflow of outside air are formed between the heat transfer plate 11 and the heat dissipating tube 25. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 10, the drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 through the heat transfer plate 11, conducted from the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... to the heat dissipating tube 25 and then transferred from the surface of the heat dissipating tube 25 to the outside air as well as to the air in the ventilation paths 25b, 25b ... formed by the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., link plate 22 and heat dissipating tube 25.
  • the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., link plate 22 and heat dissipating tube 25 As indicated by the arrows in FIG.
  • the air in the ventilation paths 25b, 25b is warmed by the transferred heat and flows out from the upper ends of the ventilation paths 25b, 25b ... along the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., link plate 22 and heat dissipating tube 25, while the outside air as a heat exchanging medium flows in from the vents 25a, 25a ....
  • the heat dissipation surface area is increased without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device In, and the heat transferred from the LED modules is efficiently transferred from the surfaces of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., link plate 22 and heat dissipating tube 25 constituting the ventilation paths 25b, 25b ... as medium paths to the air flowing at an increased flow rate because of the stack effect.
  • the heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device In.
  • FIG. 24 is an external perspective view of other form of heat dissipation device 1p
  • FIG. 25 is a schematic cross sectional view of the heat dissipation device 1p taken along the XXV-XXV line of FIG. 24 .
  • the heat dissipation device 1p includes a heat transfer plate 11 in the form of a circular plate.
  • a plurality of (four in FIG. 24 ) rectangular heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... are disposed upright to be parallel to each other.
  • a link plate 22 is disposed upright so that it passes through substantially the center of the plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and crosses the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... at right angles.
  • a protruding turbulence promoter 11f is formed over substantially the entire circumference to face the link plate 22.
  • the height H of the turbulence promoter 11f is preferably determined so that the relationship with distance L between the turbulence promoter 11f and the link plate 22 satisfies a predetermined condition (L ⁇ 10H). Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 10, the drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • FIG. 26 is an external perspective view of other form of heat dissipation device 1q
  • FIG. 27 is a schematic cross sectional view of the heat dissipation device 1q taken along the XXVII-XXVII line of FIG. 26 .
  • the heat dissipation device 1q includes a heat transfer plate 111 in the form of a circular plate. On one surface 111a of the heat transfer plate 111, a plurality of (four in FIG. 26 ) rectangular heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... are disposed upright to be parallel to each other. On the surface 111a of the heat transfer plate 111, a link plate 22 is disposed upright so that it passes through substantially the center of the plurality of heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and crosses the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... at right angles. As illustrated in the drawing, the surface 111a of the heat transfer plate 111 is formed as an inclined surface slanting upward from the circumferential edge of the heat transfer plate 111 toward the link plate 22. Since other structures are the same as those of the lighting device illustrated in Embodiment 10, the drawings and explanations thereof will be omitted.
  • the air entering the heat dissipation device 1q flows to the vicinity of the boundary between the link plate 22 and the heat transfer plate 111 along the inclined surface (one surface 111a) of the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the heat is promptly transferred to the air flowing from the boundary where the temperature is higher due to the heat transferred from the LED modules, and heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • a boundary section 112 between the heat transfer plate 111 and the link plate 22 and/or the boundary between the heat transfer plate 111 and the heat dissipating plate 21 may be rounded.
  • the boundary is rounded, similarly to the above-mentioned inclined surface, it is possible to supply the heat exchanging medium to a part near the boundary where the flow rate is low and air tends to reside, and therefore heat dissipation performance is improved.
  • the heat dissipation devices according to Embodiments 10 to 15 described above may be formed by die cast molding, or formed by an extrusion process, or a cutting process. From the point of view of optimizing the heat dissipating design and manufacturability of heat dissipation devices, it is more preferable to form the main body of a heat dissipation device excluding a heat transfer plate by an extrusion process and then braze or weld the heat dissipation device main body and the heat transfer plate. When the heat dissipation performance is sufficient, the flat planes may be just fastened together with screws.
  • heat dissipation device it is also preferable to form a heat dissipation device so that the heat dissipating plates and the link plate of the heat dissipation device are thicker on the side adjacent to the heat transfer plate 11 near the LED modules 2, 2 ... where the temperature is higher and thinner on the opening-end side where the temperature is relatively low.
  • FIG. 29 is an external perspective view of the rectifying cap.
  • the rectifying cap 97 comprises a circular plate 95 having a circular opening 95a, and a cylinder 96 disposed upright on the circumferential edge of the circular plate 95.
  • the cylinder 96 has a plurality of rectangular vents 96a, 96a ... formed on a side adjacent to the circular plate 95.
  • FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B illustrate an example of application of the rectifier cap 97 in which the rectifier cap 97 is applied to the heat dissipation device 1i according to Embodiment 10.
  • the rectifier cap 97 is configured so that when it is put over the heat dissipation device 1i, the opening end of the cylinder 96 is spaced by a suitable distance from the heat transfer plate 11 of the heat dissipation device 1i.
  • the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ..., link plate 22 of the heat dissipation device 1i and rectifier cap 97 form ventilation paths.
  • heat generated in the LED modules 2, 2 ... when the LED modules 2, 2 ... are turned on is transferred to the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 through the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the air near the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 is warmed by the heat transferred from the LED modules 2, 2 ... and flows upward along the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and the link plate 22 to flow out mainly from the opening 95a of the rectifier cap 97, while the outside air flows into the ventilation paths from the gap between the rectifier cap 97 and the heat transfer plate 11.
  • the air in the ventilation paths has a higher temperature on the lower side where the LED modules 2, 2 ... as the heat generating elements are mounted and a lower temperature on the upper side, the flow rate is increased by the stack effect.
  • the heat is efficiently transferred from the surfaces of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22 constituting the ventilation paths to the air flowing at an increased flow rate, and heat dissipation performance is improved without increasing the external dimensions of the heat dissipation device 1i.
  • the edges of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22 are covered with the rectifier cap 97, it is possible to prevent a worker assembling the lighting device from being injured by contact with the edges of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22, and also prevent the edges of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22a from damaging the building materials by contact.
  • vents 96a, 96a ... are formed in the cylinder 96 of the rectifier cap 97 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, even when the opening 95a of the rectifier cap 97 is covered with a heat insulating material 110 as illustrated in FIG. 30B , at least some of the vents 96a, 96a ... of the rectifier cap 97 are not covered with the heat insulating material 110 and ensure ventilation, thereby allowing the air warmed by the heat transferred from the surfaces of the heat dissipating plates 21, 21 ... and link plate 22 to flow out from the vents 96a, 96a ....
  • the turbulence promoter in the form of a cylinder is provided in a protruding manner over substantially the entire circumference of the circumferential edge of the heat transfer plate, it is not limited to this. It may be possible to form a plurality of protrusions on the circumferential edge of the heat transfer plate at suitable intervals in the circumferential direction.
  • a heat dissipation device is fabricated in the form of a shell or a cylinder, it is not limited to this, and may be fabricated in the shape of, for example, a prism.
  • the heat dissipation device also functions as a supporting member for the light source, a separate member may be provided as the supporting member.
  • the LED modules 2, 2 ... in which a plurality of LED elements are mounted are used as the light source, the light source is not limited to them, and it may be possible to use a plurality of LED elements, other types of LEDs, EL (Electro Luminescence) etc.
  • the above embodiments illustrate examples in which heat dissipation devices with improved heat dissipation performance are applied to lighting devices with a narrow irradiation range, such as a spotlight and a downlight
  • the applications of the heat dissipation devices are not limited to such lighting devices, and the heat dissipation devices may be applied to other types of lighting devices, and equipment having heat generating elements other than lighting devices.
  • the present invention may be implemented in various modified forms within the scope of the claims.
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