GB2621149A - Exterior lighting apparatus - Google Patents

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GB2621149A
GB2621149A GB2211288.2A GB202211288A GB2621149A GB 2621149 A GB2621149 A GB 2621149A GB 202211288 A GB202211288 A GB 202211288A GB 2621149 A GB2621149 A GB 2621149A
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Evans Ross
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    • 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
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/10—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis
    • E05D7/1061—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in a radial direction
    • E05D7/1066—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in a radial direction requiring a specific angular position
    • 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
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/085—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light
    • F21S8/086—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light with lighting device attached sideways of the standard, e.g. for roads and highways
    • 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
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/107—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening using hinge joints
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2131/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W2102/00-F21W2121/00
    • F21W2131/10—Outdoor lighting
    • F21W2131/103—Outdoor lighting of streets or roads

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The housing 10, particularly for an exterior lighting apparatus (e.g., street light), comprises a first 12 and a second 14 housing part and a hinge 16, the hinge configured to enable the second part to rotate relative to the first from a closed to an open configuration and to enable the second part to separate from the first part after rotation of the second part relative to the first part to a release position. The hinge may prevent release when the housing is closed, and also following rotation to the open configuration prior to reaching and/or after rotating past the release position. The hinge may comprise at least one pivot shaft 17 and at least one hook 18, optionally on the first and second parts respectively. The second part may comprise a recess to enable rotation thereof when the first part is fitted to a support shaft. Also claimed is a lighting apparatus comprising the housing.

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TITLE
Exterior lighting apparatus
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention relate to an exterior lighting apparatus. In particular, they relate to a street lighting apparatus.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
An exterior lighting apparatus may be mounted on a support shaft such as a lamp post. The exterior lighting apparatus may require maintenance from time to time. This may involve a person working on the exterior lighting apparatus at height. If part of the apparatus falls during maintenance, it may be damaged or create a hazard for people below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided an exterior lighting apparatus, comprising: a housing, comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, having a closed configuration and an open configuration; and a hinge, for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration, configured to enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to a release position.
The hinge may be configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.
The hinge may be configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part to transition the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration, and prior to the second housing part reaching the release position.
The hinge may be configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position.
The hinge may comprise at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft. The first housing part may comprise the at least one pivot shaft and the second housing part may comprise the at least one hook.
The hinge may be for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in a first direction, in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration. The first and second housing parts may be arranged to prevent the second housing part from rotating relative to the first housing part in a second direction. The second direction may be opposite to the first direction.
The first housing part may be arranged to be fitted to a support shaft. The 25 second housing part may comprise a recess arranged to enable rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part when the first housing part is fitted to a support shaft.
The housing may be arranged to house at least one light emitting device. The second housing part may be arranged to house the at least one light emitting device.
The second housing part may be fixable to the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.
The exterior lighting apparatus may be a street lighting apparatus.
According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided an exterior lighting apparatus, comprising: a housing, comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, having a closed configuration and an open configuration; and a hinge comprising at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft, wherein the at least one pivot shaft and the at least one hook are configured to: enable the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration; prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following transition of the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration through rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part, and prior to the second housing part reaching a release position; enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to the release position; and prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position.
The first housing part may be arranged to be fitted to a support shaft. The 25 second housing part may comprise a recess arranged to enable rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part when the first housing part is fitted to a support shaft.
The second housing part may be arranged to house at least one light emitting 30 device.
The second housing part may be fixable to the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.
The exterior lighting apparatus may be a street lighting apparatus.
According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided a housing for an exterior lighting apparatus, the housing having a closed configuration and an open configuration, the housing comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part; and a hinge, for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration, configured to enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to a release position.
According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided a housing for an exterior lighting apparatus, the housing having a closed configuration and an open configuration, the housing comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part; and a hinge comprising at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft, wherein the at least one pivot shaft and the at least one hook are configured to: enable the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration; prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following transition of the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration through rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part, and prior to the second housing part reaching a release position; enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to the release position; and prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of various examples of embodiments of the present 5 invention reference will now be made by way of example only to the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1A illustrates a first housing part of a housing; FIG. 1B illustrates a second housing part of the housing; FIG. 2A illustrates a cross section of the first housing part; FIG. 2B illustrates a cross section of the second housing part; FIG. 3A illustrates a side view of the housing in a closed configuration; FIG. 3B illustrates a side view of the housing in an open configuration in which the second housing part has been rotated relative to the first housing part to a release position; FIG. 3C illustrates a side view of the housing in an open configuration in which the second housing part has been rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position to a rest position; FIG. 4A illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing in a closed 20 configuration; FIG. 4B illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing in an open configuration in which the second housing part has been rotated, relative to the first housing part, to a release position; and FIG. 4C illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing in an open configuration in which the second housing part has been rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position to a rest position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the invention relate to an exterior lighting apparatus 100 comprising a housing 10 which, in turn, comprises a first housing part 12 and a second housing part 14. A hinge 16 enables the second housing part 14 to be rotated relative to the first housing part 12. In this regard, the housing 10 may be transitioned from a closed configuration to an open configuration in order to perform maintenance on components housed within the housing 10. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to release the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12 to perform maintenance. Embodiments of the invention enable a maintenance technician to perform a controlled release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12. Embodiments of the invention also advantageously prevent the second housing part 14 from being inadvertently released from the first housing part 12, for example, if the second housing part 14 slips from the technician's grasp. This is explained in further detail below.
FIG. 1A illustrates an underside perspective view of a first portion 102 of an exterior lighting apparatus 100. FIG. 1B illustrates an underside perspective view of a second portion 104 of the exterior lighting apparatus 100.
The exterior lighting apparatus 100 may be, for example, a street lighting apparatus for illuminating a portion of a road/street. It may, for instance, be a head of a street light.
The exterior lighting apparatus 100 comprises a housing 10. The housing 10 comprises a first housing part 12 and a second housing part 14. In alternative wording, the first housing part 12 can be considered to be a canopy 12 and the 25 second housing part 14 can be considered to be a body 14.
The first housing part 12 is shown in FIG. 1A. The first housing part 12 is arranged to be fitted to (e.g., fixedly coupled to) a support shaft. The support shaft may be a lamp post. The first housing part 12 is arranged to house a clamp body 30. The clamp body 30 comprises a passage for receiving a portion of a support shaft, to enable the exterior lighting apparatus 100 to be fitted to such a support shaft. In the illustrated example, the clamp body 30 is arranged to receive a substantially horizontal support shaft. The clamp body 30 is rotatable within the first housing part 12 to enable it to receive a support shaft that is orientated at a different angle, such as a substantially vertical support shaft.
The first housing part 12 may be further arranged to house one or more electrical components. In this regard, FIG. 1A illustrates the first housing part 12 housing driver circuitry 28 for driving one or more light emitting devices that are housed in the second housing part 14.
A lens array 20 is provided at the underside of the second housing part 14, as shown in FIG. 1B. The lens array 20 is located underneath the one or more light emitting devices housed in the second housing part 14 and is for distributing the light emitted by the light emitting devices.
The exterior lighting apparatus 100 comprises a hinge 16. The hinge 16 may include at least one pivot shaft 17 and at least one hook 18. In the illustrated example, a plurality of pivot shafts 17 and a plurality of hooks 18 are provided, although this need not be the case in other examples. In the illustrated example, the pivot shaft(s) 17 has/have a substantially cylindrical cross-section.
The first housing part 12 comprises the pivot shaft(s) 17 and the second housing part 14 comprises the hook(s) 18. Each hook 18 is configured to rotate around a corresponding pivot shaft 17, thereby enabling the second housing part 14 to rotate relative to the first housing part 12.
In the illustrated example, the hinge 16 comprises first and second walls 7, 8. The first wall 7 is configured to be positioned outside the second wall 8. That is, when the pivot shafts 17 are located inside the hooks 18, the first wall 7 is located outside the second wall 8. The first housing part 12 comprises the first wall 7 and the second housing part 14 comprises the second wall 8. At least a portion of the first wall 7 is located between first and second pivot shafts 17 in a dimension that is aligned with the elongate axis of the pivot shafts 17, which is also the axis of rotation of the second housing part 14. The first wall 7 is offset from those axes in a dimension that is orthogonal to those axes.
The second housing part 14 comprises a recess 38 that is arranged to enable rotation of the second housing part 14 relative to the first housing part 12 when the first housing part 12 is fitted to a support shaft. Such a support shaft may extend through the recess 38.
FIG. 2A illustrates a cross section of the first housing part 12. FIG. 2B illustrates a cross section of the second housing part 14. The first housing pad 12 comprises one or more internal walls 21 that are arranged to shelter the electrical component(s) 28 housed in the first housing part 12. In the illustrated example, a single internal wall 21 is provided. The internal wall 21 is configured to abut an internal (upper) surface of the second housing part 14. In the illustrated implementation, one or more recesses 22 are provided to receive a lower end of the internal wall(s) 21. In some instances, a gasket may be provided at the lower end of the internal walls 21 to provide a seal.
A cavity 11 can be seen in FIG. 2B which is arranged to receive the one or more light emitting devices of the exterior lighting apparatus 100. The cavity 11 may, for example, receive one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) or printed wiring boards (PWBs) comprising one or more light emitting devices (such as one or more light emitting diodes). The one or more light emitting devices may be driven by the driver circuitry 28 housed in the first housing part 12.
FIG. 3A illustrates a side view of the housing 10 in a closed configuration. When the housing 10 is in a closed configuration, no access to the components inside the housing 10 is provided (e.g., no access to the clamp body 30 or electrical components such as the driver circuitry 28 or the light emitting devices). In the closed configuration, the housing 10 is closed shut. That is, the second housing part 14 abuts the first housing part 12. The housing 12 may be fixed in the closed configuration, for instance, using one or more fasteners (e.g., one or more screws) In use, the first housing part 12 may be fixed in position relative to a support shaft (e.g., via the clamp body 30). A maintenance technician may enable the second housing part 14 to rotate relative to the first housing part 12 by removing any fasteners that fixedly couple the second housing part 14 to the first housing part 12. After such fasteners have been removed, the second housing part 14 may freely rotate about the hinge 16 (e.g., under the influence of gravity) transitioning the housing 10 from the closed configuration to an open configuration. The second housing part 14 rotates in a first direction, which is clockwise in the figures. The first and second housing parts 12, 14 are arranged to prevent the second housing part 14 from rotating relative to the first housing part 12 in a second (anti-clockwise) direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.
The housing 10 is considered to be in an open configuration when access is provided (e.g., to a maintenance technician) to components housed by housing 10. Both FIG. 3B and FIG 3C illustrate the housing 10 in an open configuration.
In use, in the absence of a resistive force (e.g., provided by the maintenance technician), gravity will cause the second housing part 14 will rotate into a rest position as shown in FIG. 3C.
The hinge 16 is configured to enable the second housing part 14 to be released from the first housing part 12 when the first housing part 12 rotates into a release position, as shown in FIG. 3B. The release position is intermediate the position of the second housing part 14 when the housing is in the closed configuration and the rest position of the second housing part 14 when the second housing part 14 is allowed, in use, to rotate freely under the influence of gravity relative to the first housing part 12.
The hinge 16 is configured such that if the second housing part 14 is allowed to rotate freely under the influence of gravity relative to the first housing part 12, it does not detach from the first housing part 12. That is, the hook(s) 18 do not separate from the pivot shaft(s) 17 in such circumstances. Advantageously, this helps to prevents the second housing part 14 and the components that it houses from falling to ground and being damaged.
If a maintenance technician wishes to release the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12, she can simply allow the second housing part 14 to rotate to the release position, hold the second housing part 14 in the release position, and then release the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12.
When the housing 10 is in the open configuration, the hinge 16 is configured such that the second housing part 14 is prevented from being released from the first housing part 12 (i) after being rotated relative to the first housing part 12 and prior to the second housing part 14 reaching the release position, and (ii) after being rotated relative to the first housing part 12 past the release position.
The hinge 16 is also configured to prevent the second housing part 14 from being released from the first housing part 12 while the housing 10 is in the closed configuration.
FIG. 4A illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing 10 in a closed configuration. The hook 18 of the hinge 16 comprises a stem portion 18a and a curved position 18b. Consider a situation in which fasteners are removed from the housing 10 such that the second housing part 14 is no longer fixedly coupled to the first housing part 12. That is, in the absence of a force holding the second housing part 14 in position (e.g., by a maintenance technician), it will rotate relative to the first housing part 12 under the influence of gravity.
If an upwards (translational) force is applied to the second housing part 14 in such circumstances, in the direction of the arrow labelled with the reference numeral 71 in FIG. 4A, upwards movement of the second housing part 14 relative to the first housing part 12 is prevented because the second housing part 14 abuts the first housing part 12 in the closed configuration (in the example, the internal wall 21 of the first housing part 12 abuts an upper internal surface of the second housing part 14).
If a rightwards (translational) force is applied to the second housing part 14 while the housing 10 is in the closed configuration, as per the arrow labelled with the reference numeral 72 in FIG. 4A, the (stem portion 18a of the) hook 18 prevents (significant) movement of the second housing part 14 relative to the first housing part 12, and thereby prevents release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12.
If a downwards (translational) force is applied to the second housing part 14 while the housing 10 is in the closed configuration, as per the arrow labelled with the reference numeral 73 in FIG. 4A, the (curved portion 18b of the) hook 18 prevents (significant) movement of the second housing pad 14 relative to the first housing part 12, and thereby prevents release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12.
If a leftwards (translational) force is applied to the second housing part 14 while the housing 10 is in the closed configuration, as per the arrow labelled with the reference numeral 74 in FIG. 4A, the second wall 8 of the hinge 16 abuts the first wall 7 of the hinge 16 to prevent significant movement of the second housing part 14 relative to the first housing part 12, and thereby prevents release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12.
While the housing is in the closed configuration, any attempt at translational movement of the second housing part 14 relative to the first housing part 12 will not, in itself, lead to release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12. This persists until the second housing part 14 is rotated relative to the first housing part 12 into the release position. FIG. 4B illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing 10 in an open configuration in which the second housing part 14 has rotated relative to the first housing part 12 to the release position.
When the second housing part 14 is in the release position, the second housing part 14 can be released from the first housing part 12 by applying a force in the direction of the arrow labelled with the reference numeral 75 in FIG. 4B. The shape of the (curved portion of the hook 18b) enables such release. In the illustrated example, the angle at which the force is applied to move and release the second housing part 12 is substantially the same as the angle that the second housing part 14 makes with the first housing part 12 in FIG. 4A, following its rotation.
When the second housing part 14 is in the release position, the hinge 16 will continue to prevent release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12 if a force is applied to the second housing part 14 (merely) in one of the upwards, rightwards, downwards or leftwards directions 71-74.
After the second housing part 14 has rotated past the release position, it can no longer be released from the first housing part 12. FIG. 4C illustrates a cross section of a portion of the housing 10 in an open configuration in which the second housing part 14 has been rotated relative to the first housing part 12 past the release position to a rest position.
While the second housing part 14 is in the rest position, the hinge 16 will prevent release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12 if a force is applied to the second housing part 14 (merely) in one of the upwards, rightwards, downwards or leftwards directions 71-74. Furthermore, if a force is applied to the second housing part 14 in a direction 75 that would have released the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12 if the second housing part 14 were in the release position, the hinge 16 will prevent release of the second housing part 14. More specifically, the curved portion 18b of the hook 18 will prevent release of the second housing part 14.
In some embodiments, the release position might be when the second housing part 14 is located in an angle relative to the first housing part 12 of 30°-60°, and possibly 40°-50° such as substantially 45°.
Embodiments of the invention described above advantageously allow a maintenance technician to execute a controlled release of the second housing part 14 from the first housing part 12, while preventing uncontrolled inadvertent release of the second housing part 14. If the second housing part 14 is allowed to rotate freely relative to the first housing part 12 in use, it will rotate around to the rest position without being released from the first housing part 12, thereby preventing damage to the second housing part 14.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in the preceding paragraphs with reference to various examples, it should be appreciated that modifications to the examples given can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as claimed. For example, the first and second housing parts 12, 14 may have a different form from that described above and illustrated in the FIGS. The hinge 16 may be different from that described above. For example, the pivot shaft(s) 17 need not be part of the first housing part 12 and the hook(s) 18 need not be part of the second housing part 14. Instead, the hinge 16 could be formed from a separate component or components to the first and second housings 12, 14.
Features described in the preceding description may be used in combinations other than the combinations explicitly described.
Although functions have been described with reference to certain features, those functions may be performable by other features whether described or not.
Although features have been described with reference to certain embodiments, those features may also be present in other embodiments whether described or not.
Whilst endeavoring in the foregoing specification to draw attention to those features of the invention believed to be of particular importance it should be understood that the applicant claims protection in respect of any patentable feature or combination of features hereinbefore referred to and/or shown in the drawings whether or not particular emphasis has been placed thereon.

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  1. CLAIMS1. An exterior lighting apparatus, comprising: a housing, comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, having a closed configuration and an open configuration; and a hinge, for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration, configured to enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to a release position.The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the hinge is configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein the hinge is configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part to transition the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration, and prior to the second housing part reaching the release position The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the hinge is configured to prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position.The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge comprises at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 5, wherein the first housing part comprises the at least one pivot shaft and the second housing part comprises the at least one hook.7. The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge is for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in a first direction, in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and the first and second housing parts are arranged to prevent the second housing part from rotating relative to the first housing part in a second direction, wherein the second direction is opposite to the first direction.The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first housing part is arranged to be fitted to a support shaft.9. The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 8, wherein the second housing part comprises a recess arranged to enable rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part when the first housing part is fitted to a support shaft.The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second housing part is arranged to house at least one light emitting device.11 The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second housing part is fixable to the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.12. The exterior lighting apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the exterior lighting apparatus is a street lighting apparatus.13 An exterior lighting apparatus, comprising: a housing, comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, having a closed configuration and an open configuration; and a hinge comprising at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft, wherein the at least one pivot shaft and the at least one hook are configured to: enable the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration; prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following transition of the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration through rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part, and prior to the second housing part reaching a release position; enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to the release position; and prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position. 14. 16. 17The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first housing part is arranged to be fitted to a support shaft.The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 14, wherein the second housing part comprises a recess arranged to enable rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part when the first housing part is fitted to a support shaft.The exterior lighting apparatus of claim 13 or 14, wherein the second housing part is arranged to house at least one light emitting device.The exterior lighting apparatus of any of claims 13 to 16, wherein the second housing part is fixable to the first housing part when the housing is in the closed configuration.18 The exterior lighting apparatus of any of claims 13 to 17, wherein the exterior lighting apparatus is a street lighting apparatus.19 A housing for an exterior lighting apparatus, the housing having a closed configuration and an open configuration, the housing comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part; and a hinge, for enabling the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration, configured to enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to a release position.20. A housing for an exterior lighting apparatus, the housing having a closed configuration and an open configuration, the housing comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part; and a hinge comprising at least one pivot shaft and at least one hook arranged to rotate about the at least one pivot shaft, wherein the at least one pivot shaft and the at least one hook are configured to: enable the second housing part to rotate relative to the first housing part in order to transition the housing from the closed configuration to the open configuration; prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part following transition of the housing from the closed configured to the open configuration through rotation of the second housing part relative to the first housing part, and prior to the second housing part reaching a release position; enable the second housing part to be released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, to the release position; and prevent the second housing part from being released from the first housing part after the second housing part has rotated, relative to the first housing part, past the release position.
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