US20220026033A1 - Light fixture with improved waveguide control - Google Patents
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- Embodiments of the invention relate to an improved light fixture that can be, but that does not have to be, supported on a pole to illuminate an area.
- Light fixtures for providing general illumination to an area are well known and often used in outdoor lighting applications, including roadway, pedestrian, and residential area lighting.
- Such light fixtures can be supported on a pole and typically include light sources (such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”)), a housing, and a waveguide or optic.
- LEDs light emitting diodes
- Traditionally, such light fixtures have been susceptible to various problems such as light leaking from unwanted portions of the light fixture and misalignment of components such as misalignment of a waveguide relative to the LEDS, which results in reduced luminaire efficiency or LED coupling.
- a backing plate for a light fixture includes a plate body that extends in a plane and includes a first surface, a second surface, a compression feature, and a deflection limiter.
- the compression feature is offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, and the compression feature includes a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body.
- the deflection limiter is offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, and the deflection limiter includes a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- the deflection limiter transverse dimension is less than the compression feature transverse dimension.
- a transition cover for a light fixture includes a cover body and a light dam.
- the cover body includes an upper end, a lower end opposite from the upper end, an inner surface defining a passageway extending from the upper end to the lower end, and an outer surface extending from the upper end to the lower end.
- the upper end defines a first opening to the passageway and the lower end defines a second opening to the passageway, and a transverse dimension of the first opening is different from a transverse dimension of the second opening.
- the light dam extends outwardly from the outer surface of the cover body.
- a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening.
- the light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening.
- the light fixture may also include a transition cover supported on the housing where the transition cover includes a cover body and a light dam.
- the cover body includes an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening, and the light dam extends outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening.
- the light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening.
- the light fixture may also include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber such that the waveguide is between the housing opening and the backing plate.
- the backing plate may include a plate body extending in a plane and that includes a compression feature and a deflection limiter.
- the compression feature is offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, and the compression feature includes a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body.
- the deflection limiter is offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, and the deflection limiter includes a deflection transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening.
- the light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening.
- the light fixture may include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- the light fixture may also include a transition cover with a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the light fixture of FIG. 1 taken along line 2 - 2 .
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a support of the light fixture of FIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the support of FIG. 3 taken along line 4 - 4 .
- FIG. 5 is a top view of a backing plate of the light fixture of FIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the backing plate of FIG. 5 taken along line 6 - 6 and showing a compression feature of the backing plate.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the backing plate of FIG. 5 taken along line 7 - 7 and showing a deflection limiter of the backing plate.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view taken at inset rectangle 8 of FIG. 2 and showing the compression feature of the backing plate.
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view taken at inset rectangle 9 of FIG. 2 and showing the deflection limiter of the backing plate.
- FIG. 10 is a top view of a transition cover of the light fixture of FIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the transition cover of FIG. 10 taken along line 11 - 11 .
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged sectional view taken at inset circle 12 of FIG. 8 and showing the transition cover.
- FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of another light fixture having a transition zone according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure having a light shield.
- FIG. 15 is a sectional view of the light fixture of FIG. 14 taken along line 15 - 15 .
- FIG. 16 is a top view of a transition cover the light fixture of FIG. 14 according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the transition cover of FIG. 16 taken along line 17 - 17 .
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to light fixtures that generally include a housing and a light guide panel or waveguide supported within the housing and over a housing opening.
- the housing may be mounted atop a pole, although it need not be in other examples, and the light fixture can be installed in different locations (i.e., indoor, outdoor, etc.) and in different manners.
- LEDs are described, it will be recognized that light fixtures may include other kinds of light sources such as fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, etc.
- a “transverse dimension” refers to the dimension across the widest portion of the component. It will be appreciated that the transverse dimension may depend on a shape of the component. A diameter of an object is an example of a transverse dimension. As such, while the description below references diameters, it will be appreciated that the shape of the light fixtures and components of the light fixtures is not considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- FIGS. 1-12 illustrate an example of a light fixture 100 .
- the light fixture 100 generally includes a housing assembly 102 and an optic 104 supported on the housing assembly 102 .
- the light fixture 100 may include a transition cover 106 that extends between the optic 104 and the housing assembly 102 .
- the light fixture 100 may optionally include other components including, but not limited to, a support 108 , a backing plate 110 , and/or one or more light sources 112 .
- the housing assembly 102 may include an upper housing 114 and a lower housing 116 that is coupled to the upper housing 114 .
- the upper housing 114 may be coupled to the lower housing 116 through various suitable attachment mechanisms, including, but not limited to, bolts, screws, pins, hooks, clips, clasps, welding, or other suitable mechanisms as desired.
- the upper housing 114 and the lower housing 116 may be integrally or monolithically formed as a single component.
- the housing assembly 102 defines a housing chamber 118 and includes a housing opening 120 that provides access to the housing chamber 118 .
- the light source(s) 112 of the light fixture 100 may be supported within the housing chamber 118 , and light from the light source(s) 112 may be directed through the housing opening 120 .
- the upper housing 114 and the lower housing 116 may be constructed from various suitable materials for a light fixture housing, including, but not limited to, various metals (e.g., aluminum, steel, etc.), plastics, composites, combinations thereof, or other suitable materials or combinations of materials as desired.
- the housing assembly 102 includes one or more arms 132 that extend from the housing assembly 102 and that may be used to support the light fixture 100 at a desired installation location, such as on a post.
- the housing assembly 102 includes one arm 132 that extends outwards from the upper housing 114 and is attachable to a pole or other mounting surface.
- FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a light fixture 1800 that is substantially similar to the light fixture 100 except that the light fixture 1800 includes two arms 132 A-B that extend from the lower housing 116 below the housing opening 120 .
- the number of arms should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure, as in other examples the light fixture 1800 may have less than two arms that extend below the housing opening or more than two arms that extend below the housing opening.
- Various other types or arrangements of arms 132 may be utilized.
- mounting features other than arms 132 may be utilized to support the light fixture 100 at a desired location, and the arms 132 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- the optic 104 may be supported in the housing chamber 118 and aligned with the housing opening 120 .
- the optic 104 is a waveguide and has a perimeter edge 122 (see FIG. 12 ), and the one or more light sources 112 are configured to direct light into the perimeter edge 122 .
- a “waveguide” and an “optic” are used interchangeably to refer to the same component.
- Various other types of optics 104 may be utilized with the light fixture 100 , and the optic 104 may be formed from various suitable materials, including, but not limited to, glass, plastic (e.g., acrylics, PMMA, etc.), or other suitable materials or combinations of materials as desired.
- the backing plate 110 may at least partially position or orient the optic 104 relative to the housing opening 120 .
- a reflector 128 may be provided adjacent to the optic 104 opposite from the housing opening 120 .
- the support 108 may be within the housing chamber 118 and may optionally support other components of the light fixture 100 within the housing chamber 118 .
- the support 108 at least partially supports the optic 104 and the backing plate 110 within the housing chamber 118 .
- the support 108 may be coupled to the upper housing 114 and/or the lower housing 116 through various securing mechanisms such as bolts, screws, pins, clips, clasps, hooks, etc. as desired.
- the support 108 may define a support opening 124 that may be aligned or otherwise positioned relative to the housing opening 120 .
- a transverse dimension of the support opening 124 is less than a transverse dimension of the optic 104 and/or less than a transverse dimension of the backing plate 110 .
- the support 108 includes a ledge 126 that extends into the support opening 124 .
- Components of the light fixture 100 may optionally be supported on the ledge 126 within the housing chamber 118 .
- the optic 104 is supported on the ledge 126 , which helps to properly orient the optic 104 relative to the light sources 112 .
- the ledge 126 defines a gasket channel 129 , and a gasket 130 may be supported in the gasket channel 129 . When the optic 104 is assembled with the support 108 , the gasket 130 may form a seal between the optic 104 and the support 108 .
- the light sources 112 are supported in the housing chamber 118 and may be various suitable types of light sources as desired.
- the light sources 112 are light emitting diodes (LEDs), but in other examples, the light sources may include other types of light sources such as fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, etc.
- the light sources 112 are LEDS mounted on one or more flexible printed circuit boards.
- the light sources 112 are mounted on an upstanding wall 131 of the support 108 that extends at an angle relative to the ledge 126 of the support 108 (see FIG. 4 ). In some embodiments, the angle is between 45° to 135°, inclusive, and in some embodiments the angle is approximately 90°.
- the light sources 112 are positioned to emit light into the perimeter edge 122 of the optic 104 supported on the ledge 126 .
- the light sources 112 extend entirely around the perimeter edge 122 of the optic 104 , although they need not extend around the entire perimeter edge 122 in other embodiments.
- the backing plate 110 may be provided in the housing chamber 118 above the optic 104 . In some cases, the backing plate 110 is supported on the support 108 , although it need not be in other examples. In various examples, the backing plate 110 may at least partially position the optic 104 within the housing chamber 118 and/or may limit or prevent deflection or other movement of the optic 104 within the housing chamber 118 .
- the light engine comprised of 108 , 122 , 130 , 104 , 128 , 112 , and 110 ( 108 +), is all assembled together with fastensers clamping 110 onto 108 .
- the support 108 (with associated components, such as light sources 112 , backing plate 110 , reflector 128 , optic 104 , gasket 130 , etc.) is attached upwardly into the upper housing 114 via screws or other first fasteners.
- the support 108 (with associated components) may be attached and/or supported on the lower housing 116 .
- the light sources 112 , backing plate 110 , reflector 128 , and optic 104 may be pre-assembled with the support 108 .
- the components supported by the support 108 may be coupled to the support 108 through various suitable mechanisms including, but not limited to, pins, hooks, clips, clasps, snap-fit engagement, other mechanical fasteners, chemical fasteners, or other suitable mechanisms as desired.
- one or more of the components supported by the support 108 need not be coupled to the support 108 , and they are retained on support 108 by compressive forces from the upper housing 114 when assembled. The lower housing 116 is then attached upwardly into the support 108 via screws or other second fasteners.
- the lower housing 116 may be attached to the upper housing 114 with fasteners that may extend through the support 108 and lower housing 116 directly into the upper housing 114 .
- the upper housing 114 may be coupled to the lower housing 116 and/or the support 108 .
- the upper housing 114 coupled to the lower housing 116 and/or the support 108 may compress various components supported on the support 108 to at least partially those components on the support 108 .
- a transition cover 106 is attached (such as via snap fitting) to the lower housing 116 so as to cover the fasteners between the support 108 (with associated components), the lower housing 116 , and the upper housing 114 . In this way, all of the hardware needed to assemble the light fixture 100 is hidden from view.
- the transition cover 106 extends between the housing assembly 102 and the optic 104 .
- the transition cover 106 may be supported on the lower housing 116 , although it need not be in other examples.
- the transition cover 106 is at least partially positioned in the housing opening 120 and extends at least partially into the housing chamber 118 .
- the transition cover 106 may provide a uniform boundary for light emitted from the light fixture 100 through the optic 104 .
- the transition cover 106 may also minimize or block excess light that might otherwise escape from the light fixture 100 through the housing opening 120 at locations other than the optic 104 (e.g., at a gap defined between the transition cover 106 and the lower housing 116 ).
- the backing plate 110 includes a plate body 134 that may extend in a plate plane 138 ( FIGS. 6 and 7 ) and includes a perimeter edge 140 .
- the backing plate 110 may be constructed from various suitable materials, including, but not limited to, various metals, plastics, composites, or other suitable materials as desired.
- the plate body 134 includes a compression feature 142 .
- the compression feature 142 may define a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of the compression feature 142 may be less than a transverse dimension of the plate body 134 .
- the compression feature 142 extends a first distance 144 from the plate plane 138 in a first direction.
- the particular shape of the compression feature 142 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- the compression feature 142 is a ridge defined by the plate body 134 .
- a reinforcing structure 146 is provided adjacent to the compression feature 142 to impart strength to the compression feature 142 .
- the reinforcing structure 146 is a reinforcing ridge, although the reinforcing structure 146 may have various other suitable shapes as desired.
- the reinforcing structure 146 extends a second distance 148 from the plate plane 138 in a second direction that is opposite from the first direction. In various aspects, the second distance 148 is less than the first distance, although it need not be in other examples.
- the plate body 134 may also include a deflection limiter 150 . Similar to the compression feature 142 , the deflection limiter 150 may define a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of the deflection limiter 150 may be less than the transverse dimension of the compression feature 142 . Optionally, the deflection limiter 150 encompasses a center portion 152 of the plate body 134 . In various examples, the compression feature 142 encompasses the deflection limiter 150 such that the compression feature 142 is between the deflection limiter 150 and the perimeter edge 140 of the plate body 134 . As best illustrated in FIG. 7 , the deflection limiter 150 extends a third distance 154 from the plate plane 138 .
- the third distance 154 is less than the first distance 144 ; however, in some cases, the third distance 154 may be greater than or equal to the first distance 144 .
- the third distance 154 may optionally be less than the second distance 148 , although it need not be.
- the deflection limiter 150 is a ridge, although the shape of the deflection limiter 150 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- a reinforcing structure 156 may optionally be provided adjacent to the deflection limiter 150 to impart strength to the deflection limiter 150 . In the example of FIGS.
- the reinforcing structure 156 is a reinforcing ridge, although the reinforcing structure 156 may have various other suitable shapes as desired.
- the reinforcing structure 156 extends a fourth distance 158 from the plate plane 138 in the second direction that is opposite from the first direction.
- the fourth distance 158 is greater than the third distance 154 , although it need not be in other examples. In certain cases, the fourth distance 158 is less than or equal to the second distance 148 .
- the compression feature 142 of the backing plate 110 may engage the optic 104 (and/or the reflector 128 ) and bias the optic 104 towards the housing opening 120 .
- the compression feature 142 biases the optic 104 against the support 108 to position the optic 104 relative to the support 108 .
- the compression feature 142 may bias the optic 104 against the gasket 130 such that a seal is formed between the optic 104 and the support 108 .
- the compression feature 142 has a closed perimeter (i.e., is continuous), it will compress against the entire perimeter of the optic 104 to form a completely continuous seal (360° in so embodiments) between the optic 104 and the support 108 . In other examples, the compression feature 142 need not form a closed perimeter.
- a gap 160 may be defined between the deflection limiter 150 and the optic 104 (and/or the reflector 128 ).
- the compression feature 142 in a relaxed state whereby no external forces are exerted on the optic 104 , the compression feature 142 is the only part of the backing plate 110 to contact the optic 104 and/or reflector 128 .
- the gap 160 may allow for movement or flexing of the optic 104 (e.g., responsive to an upwards force, such as, e.g., pressure washing), and the deflection limiter 150 may control the amount of movement of the optic 104 by selectively engaging and contacting the optic 104 after the optic 104 has deflected a predetermined distance (i.e., the distance of the gap 160 ). Such control from the deflection limiter 150 may minimize or reduce damage to the optic 104 or other components of the light fixture 100 .
- a cushioning or insulating material may be provided between the center portion 152 and the optic 104 , under the reinforcing structure 156 , under the reinforcing structure 146 , under the plate body 134 , and/or at various other locations as desired.
- one or more cutout features 136 may optionally be defined in the plate body 134 .
- the cutout features 136 may be selectively removed as desired to facilitate installation of additional components with the light fixture 100 , including but not limited to various sensors and/or communication devices.
- the transition cover 106 includes a cover body 162 that has an upper end 164 , a lower end 166 opposite from the upper end 164 , an inner surface 165 , and an outer surface 168 .
- the transition cover 106 may be constructed from various suitable materials such as various metals, plastics, composites, etc. as desired.
- the transition cover 106 is made from a white plastic having inherently reflective properties.
- the inner surface 165 of the transition cover 106 may be treated so as to be reflective.
- the inner surface 165 defines a passageway 170 that extends from the upper end 164 to the lower end 166 .
- the upper end 164 defines a first opening 172 to the passageway 170 and the lower end 166 defines a second opening 174 to the passageway 170 .
- a transverse dimension of the upper end 164 is different from (e.g., less than or greater than) a transverse dimension of the lower end 166 , although it need not be in other examples, and the shape of the transition cover 106 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- the transverse dimension of the upper end 164 is less than the transverse dimension of the lower end 166 .
- the transverse dimension of the upper end 164 is less than the transverse dimension of the optic 104 .
- the transition cover 106 may include one or more clips 176 that may selectively engage the lower housing 116 (or other suitable component of the light fixture 100 ) to couple (e.g., via snap-fit or other suitable coupling mechanisms) the transition cover 106 to the light fixture 100 .
- the shape or number clips 176 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure, and in other examples, the clips 176 may be omitted and other mounting or joining features may be utilized to support the transition cover 106 on the light fixture 100 , including, but not limited to, adhesives, permanent assembly mechanisms, and/or semi-permanent assembly mechanisms.
- the transition cover 106 includes a light dam 178 that extends outwardly from the outer surface 168 .
- the light dam 178 extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body 162 , although in other examples the light dam 178 may extend at various suitable angles as desired relative to the cover body 162 .
- the light dam 178 includes a dam end 180 .
- the upper end 164 is arranged in a plane, and the light dam 178 may extend from the cover body 162 such that the dam end 180 extends in a plane that is different from the plane of the upper end 164 .
- the light dam 178 may optionally extend above the upper end 164 or below the upper end 164 .
- the dam end 180 may extend coplanar with the upper end 164 .
- the light dam 178 defines a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of the light dam 178 may be greater than a transverse dimension of the upper end 164 .
- the light dam 178 need not define a closed perimeter and may instead define a non-closed, or open, perimeter.
- the transition cover 106 when the transition cover 106 is assembled with the light fixture 100 , the lower end 166 may be adjacent to the lower housing 116 and optionally in the housing opening 120 .
- the upper end 164 of the transition cover 106 may contact a portion of the optic 104 .
- the light dam 178 extend towards the optic 104 .
- the light dam 178 is spaced apart from the optic 104 , although in other examples, the light dam 178 may contact the optic 104 such that a seal is formed between the light dam 178 and the optic 104 .
- the light dam 178 extending from the cover body 162 may block or limit reflected light from leaking behind the transition cover 106 and from the light fixture 100 (e.g., through a gap defined between the transition cover 106 and the support 108 , through a gap defined between the transition cover 106 and the lower housing 116 , etc.).
- the transition cover 106 may also conceal various attachment mechanisms above the transition cover 106 in the housing chamber 118 (e.g., attachment mechanisms attaching the support 108 to the housing assembly 102 ).
- FIG. 13 illustrates another example of a portion of a transition cover 1306 that is substantially similar to the transition cover 106 except that the light dam 178 includes a hook portion 1382 that may selectively engage another component of the light fixture.
- the hook portion 1382 is engaged with the ledge 126 of the support 108 .
- FIGS. 14-17 illustrate another example of a light fixture 1400 that is substantially similar to the light fixture 100 except that the light fixture 1400 includes a light shield 1484 .
- the light shield 1484 may extend below the housing opening 120 and may cover at least a portion of the housing opening 120 . By covering select portions of the housing opening 120 , the light shield 1484 may selectively direct light from the light fixture 1400 towards certain desired locations and/or block light from the light fixture 1400 from reaching undesired locations.
- the light shield 1484 has a curved or arcuate shape, although the particular shape of the light shield 1484 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- the amount of the housing opening 120 that is covered by the light shield 1484 in a plan view should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure.
- other light shields 1484 may cover a higher percentage or a lesser percentage of the housing opening 120 compared to the light shield 1484 illustrated in FIGS. 14-17 .
- the light shield 1484 may be coupled to a transition cover 1406 that is substantially similar to the transition cover 106 except that the transition cover 1406 includes an attachment flange 1486 that extends along at least a portion of the lower end 166 .
- the light shield 1484 may optionally cover a portion of the housing opening 120 and a portion of the lower housing 116 .
- the light shield 1484 may be attached to other components of the light fixture 1400 (e.g., the lower housing 116 ) as desired.
- Examples providing additional description of a variety of example types in accordance with the concepts described herein are provided below. These examples are not meant to be mutually exclusive, exhaustive, or restrictive; and the invention is not limited to these example examples but rather encompasses all possible modifications and variations within the scope of the issued claims and their equivalents.
- Example 1 A backing plate for a light fixture, the backing plate comprising a plate body extending in a plane, the plate body comprising: an first surface; a second surface; a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- Example 2 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature encompasses the deflection limiter.
- Example 3 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body.
- Example 4 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature is between the deflection limiter and a perimeter edge of the plate body.
- Example 5 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature is a first ridge defined by the plate body and wherein the deflection limiter is a second ridge defined by the plate body.
- Example 6 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reinforcing ridge adjacent to the compression feature and extending in a second direction from the plane that is opposite from the first direction.
- Example 7 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the reinforcing ridge extends a third distance from the plane, and wherein the third distance is less than the first distance.
- Example 8 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reinforcing ridge adjacent to the deflection limiter and extending in a second direction from the plane that is opposite from the first direction.
- Example 9 The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the reinforcing ridge extends a third distance from the plane, and wherein the third distance is greater than the second distance.
- Example 10 A transition cover for a light fixture, the transition cover comprising: a cover body comprising: an upper end; a lower end opposite from the upper end; an inner surface defining a passageway extending from the upper end to the lower end; and an outer surface extending from the upper end to the lower end, wherein the upper end defines a first opening to the passageway and the lower end defines a second opening to the passageway, wherein a transverse dimension of the first opening is different from a transverse dimension of the second opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the outer surface of the cover body.
- Example 11 The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
- Example 12 The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end of the cover body is arranged in a first plane, wherein the light dam extends towards the first plane and comprises a dam end, and wherein the dam end is arranged in a second plane that is different than the first plane.
- Example 13 The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the second plane is parallel to the first plane.
- Example 14 The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end comprises a first diameter, wherein the lower end comprises a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter, and wherein light dam defines a transverse dimension having a third diameter that is less greater than the first diameter and less than the second diameter.
- Example 15 A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising: a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- Example 16 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the waveguide and the dam end.
- Example 17 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
- Example 18 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end of the cover body is arranged in a first plane, wherein the light dam extends towards the first plane and comprises a dam end, and wherein the dam end is arranged in a second plane that is different than the first plane.
- Example 19 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a backing plate within the housing chamber and such that the waveguide is between the transition cover and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: an first surface; a second surface; a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: an first surface; a second surface; a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limit
- Example 20 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
- Example 21 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the waveguide and the backing plate are supported on a support within the housing chamber.
- Example 22 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reflector within the housing chamber between the backing plate and the waveguide.
- Example 23 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the waveguide comprises a perimeter edge, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into the perimeter edge of the waveguide.
- Example 24 A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and a backing plate supported within the housing chamber such that the waveguide is between the housing opening and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- Example 25 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a support within the housing chamber and supporting the waveguide; and a gasket on at least a portion of the support, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the gasket.
- Example 26 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein a deflection gap is defined between the waveguide and the deflection limiter.
- Example 27 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising: a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- Example 28 A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening; and a transition cover comprising a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
- Example 29 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the dam end and the second portion of the waveguide.
- Example 30 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the cover body contacts the first portion of the waveguide.
- Example 31 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limit
- Example 32 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light fixture further comprises a support within the housing chamber, wherein the support at least partially supports the waveguide, and wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the support.
- Example 33 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
- Example 34 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light fixture further comprises: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into a perimeter edge of the waveguide; and a reflector within the housing chamber between the backing plate and the waveguide.
- Example 35 The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
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Abstract
A light fixture includes a housing that defines a housing chamber having a housing opening. The light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening. The light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening. The light fixture may include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening. The light fixture may include a transition cover with a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
Description
- Embodiments of the invention relate to an improved light fixture that can be, but that does not have to be, supported on a pole to illuminate an area.
- Light fixtures for providing general illumination to an area are well known and often used in outdoor lighting applications, including roadway, pedestrian, and residential area lighting. Such light fixtures can be supported on a pole and typically include light sources (such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”)), a housing, and a waveguide or optic. Traditionally, such light fixtures have been susceptible to various problems such as light leaking from unwanted portions of the light fixture and misalignment of components such as misalignment of a waveguide relative to the LEDS, which results in reduced luminaire efficiency or LED coupling.
- The terms “invention,” “the invention,” “this invention” and “the present invention” used in this patent are intended to refer broadly to all of the subject matter of this patent and the patent claims below. Statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the subject matter described herein or to limit the meaning or scope of the patent claims below. Embodiments of the invention covered by this patent are defined by the claims below, not this summary. This summary is a high-level overview of various embodiments of the invention and introduces some of the concepts that are further described in the Detailed Description section below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used in isolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to appropriate portions of the entire specification of this patent, any or all drawings, and each claim
- According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a backing plate for a light fixture includes a plate body that extends in a plane and includes a first surface, a second surface, a compression feature, and a deflection limiter. The compression feature is offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, and the compression feature includes a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body. The deflection limiter is offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, and the deflection limiter includes a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body. In certain aspects, the deflection limiter transverse dimension is less than the compression feature transverse dimension.
- According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a transition cover for a light fixture includes a cover body and a light dam. The cover body includes an upper end, a lower end opposite from the upper end, an inner surface defining a passageway extending from the upper end to the lower end, and an outer surface extending from the upper end to the lower end. The upper end defines a first opening to the passageway and the lower end defines a second opening to the passageway, and a transverse dimension of the first opening is different from a transverse dimension of the second opening. The light dam extends outwardly from the outer surface of the cover body.
- According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening. The light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening. The light fixture may also include a transition cover supported on the housing where the transition cover includes a cover body and a light dam. The cover body includes an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening, and the light dam extends outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening. The light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening. The light fixture may also include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber such that the waveguide is between the housing opening and the backing plate. The backing plate may include a plate body extending in a plane and that includes a compression feature and a deflection limiter. The compression feature is offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, and the compression feature includes a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body. The deflection limiter is offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, and the deflection limiter includes a deflection transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body. The compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a light fixture includes a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, where the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening. The light fixture also includes a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening. The light fixture may include a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening. The light fixture may also include a transition cover with a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
- Various implementations described in the present disclosure can include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which cannot necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.
- The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures can be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the light fixture ofFIG. 1 taken along line 2-2. -
FIG. 3 is a top view of a support of the light fixture ofFIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the support ofFIG. 3 taken along line 4-4. -
FIG. 5 is a top view of a backing plate of the light fixture ofFIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the backing plate ofFIG. 5 taken along line 6-6 and showing a compression feature of the backing plate. -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the backing plate ofFIG. 5 taken along line 7-7 and showing a deflection limiter of the backing plate. -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view taken atinset rectangle 8 ofFIG. 2 and showing the compression feature of the backing plate. -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view taken atinset rectangle 9 ofFIG. 2 and showing the deflection limiter of the backing plate. -
FIG. 10 is a top view of a transition cover of the light fixture ofFIG. 1 according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the transition cover ofFIG. 10 taken along line 11-11. -
FIG. 12 is an enlarged sectional view taken atinset circle 12 ofFIG. 8 and showing the transition cover. -
FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of another light fixture having a transition zone according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure having a light shield. -
FIG. 15 is a sectional view of the light fixture ofFIG. 14 taken along line 15-15. -
FIG. 16 is a top view of a transition cover the light fixture ofFIG. 14 according to aspects of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of the transition cover ofFIG. 16 taken along line 17-17. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a light fixture according to aspects of the current disclosure. - The subject matter of embodiments of the present invention is described here with specificity to meet statutory requirements, but this description is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the claims. The claimed subject matter may be embodied in other ways, may include different elements or steps, and may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies. This description should not be interpreted as implying any particular order or arrangement among or between various steps or elements except when the order of individual steps or arrangement of elements is explicitly described. Directional references such as “up,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “front,” and “back,” among others are intended to refer to the orientation as illustrated and described in the figure (or figures) to which the components and directions are referencing.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to light fixtures that generally include a housing and a light guide panel or waveguide supported within the housing and over a housing opening. The housing may be mounted atop a pole, although it need not be in other examples, and the light fixture can be installed in different locations (i.e., indoor, outdoor, etc.) and in different manners. Moreover, while LEDs are described, it will be recognized that light fixtures may include other kinds of light sources such as fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, etc.
- As used herein, a “transverse dimension” refers to the dimension across the widest portion of the component. It will be appreciated that the transverse dimension may depend on a shape of the component. A diameter of an object is an example of a transverse dimension. As such, while the description below references diameters, it will be appreciated that the shape of the light fixtures and components of the light fixtures is not considered limiting on the current disclosure.
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FIGS. 1-12 illustrate an example of alight fixture 100. Thelight fixture 100 generally includes ahousing assembly 102 and an optic 104 supported on thehousing assembly 102. In some examples, thelight fixture 100 may include atransition cover 106 that extends between the optic 104 and thehousing assembly 102. Thelight fixture 100 may optionally include other components including, but not limited to, asupport 108, abacking plate 110, and/or one or morelight sources 112. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 2 , thehousing assembly 102 may include anupper housing 114 and alower housing 116 that is coupled to theupper housing 114. Theupper housing 114 may be coupled to thelower housing 116 through various suitable attachment mechanisms, including, but not limited to, bolts, screws, pins, hooks, clips, clasps, welding, or other suitable mechanisms as desired. In some examples, theupper housing 114 and thelower housing 116 may be integrally or monolithically formed as a single component. Thehousing assembly 102 defines ahousing chamber 118 and includes ahousing opening 120 that provides access to thehousing chamber 118. In various examples, the light source(s) 112 of thelight fixture 100 may be supported within thehousing chamber 118, and light from the light source(s) 112 may be directed through thehousing opening 120. Theupper housing 114 and thelower housing 116 may be constructed from various suitable materials for a light fixture housing, including, but not limited to, various metals (e.g., aluminum, steel, etc.), plastics, composites, combinations thereof, or other suitable materials or combinations of materials as desired. - In some optional examples, the
housing assembly 102 includes one ormore arms 132 that extend from thehousing assembly 102 and that may be used to support thelight fixture 100 at a desired installation location, such as on a post. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thehousing assembly 102 includes onearm 132 that extends outwards from theupper housing 114 and is attachable to a pole or other mounting surface.FIG. 18 illustrates an example of alight fixture 1800 that is substantially similar to thelight fixture 100 except that thelight fixture 1800 includes twoarms 132A-B that extend from thelower housing 116 below thehousing opening 120. In will be appreciated that the number of arms should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure, as in other examples thelight fixture 1800 may have less than two arms that extend below the housing opening or more than two arms that extend below the housing opening. Various other types or arrangements ofarms 132 may be utilized. In other examples, mounting features other thanarms 132 may be utilized to support thelight fixture 100 at a desired location, and thearms 132 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 2 , in various examples, the optic 104 may be supported in thehousing chamber 118 and aligned with thehousing opening 120. In various aspects, the optic 104 is a waveguide and has a perimeter edge 122 (seeFIG. 12 ), and the one or morelight sources 112 are configured to direct light into theperimeter edge 122. As used herein, a “waveguide” and an “optic” are used interchangeably to refer to the same component. Various other types ofoptics 104 may be utilized with thelight fixture 100, and the optic 104 may be formed from various suitable materials, including, but not limited to, glass, plastic (e.g., acrylics, PMMA, etc.), or other suitable materials or combinations of materials as desired. In various examples, and as discussed in detail below, thebacking plate 110 may at least partially position or orient the optic 104 relative to thehousing opening 120. Optionally, areflector 128 may be provided adjacent to the optic 104 opposite from thehousing opening 120. - Referring to
FIGS. 2-4 , thesupport 108 may be within thehousing chamber 118 and may optionally support other components of thelight fixture 100 within thehousing chamber 118. In the example ofFIGS. 2-4 , thesupport 108 at least partially supports the optic 104 and thebacking plate 110 within thehousing chamber 118. In various aspects, thesupport 108 may be coupled to theupper housing 114 and/or thelower housing 116 through various securing mechanisms such as bolts, screws, pins, clips, clasps, hooks, etc. as desired. As best illustrated inFIG. 3 , thesupport 108 may define asupport opening 124 that may be aligned or otherwise positioned relative to thehousing opening 120. In some examples, a transverse dimension of thesupport opening 124 is less than a transverse dimension of the optic 104 and/or less than a transverse dimension of thebacking plate 110. - In various examples, the
support 108 includes aledge 126 that extends into thesupport opening 124. Components of thelight fixture 100 may optionally be supported on theledge 126 within thehousing chamber 118. In the example ofFIGS. 2-4 , the optic 104 is supported on theledge 126, which helps to properly orient the optic 104 relative to thelight sources 112. Optionally, theledge 126 defines agasket channel 129, and agasket 130 may be supported in thegasket channel 129. When the optic 104 is assembled with thesupport 108, thegasket 130 may form a seal between the optic 104 and thesupport 108. - The
light sources 112 are supported in thehousing chamber 118 and may be various suitable types of light sources as desired. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thelight sources 112 are light emitting diodes (LEDs), but in other examples, the light sources may include other types of light sources such as fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, etc. In one embodiment, thelight sources 112 are LEDS mounted on one or more flexible printed circuit boards. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thelight sources 112 are mounted on anupstanding wall 131 of thesupport 108 that extends at an angle relative to theledge 126 of the support 108 (seeFIG. 4 ). In some embodiments, the angle is between 45° to 135°, inclusive, and in some embodiments the angle is approximately 90°. In such a configuration, thelight sources 112 are positioned to emit light into theperimeter edge 122 of the optic 104 supported on theledge 126. In some embodiments, thelight sources 112 extend entirely around theperimeter edge 122 of the optic 104, although they need not extend around theentire perimeter edge 122 in other embodiments. - As discussed in detail below, the
backing plate 110 may be provided in thehousing chamber 118 above theoptic 104. In some cases, thebacking plate 110 is supported on thesupport 108, although it need not be in other examples. In various examples, thebacking plate 110 may at least partially position the optic 104 within thehousing chamber 118 and/or may limit or prevent deflection or other movement of the optic 104 within thehousing chamber 118. - In order of assembly, the light engine, comprised of 108, 122, 130, 104, 128, 112, and 110 (108+), is all assembled together with fastensers clamping 110 onto 108.
- To assemble the
light fixture 100, the support 108 (with associated components, such aslight sources 112, backingplate 110,reflector 128, optic 104,gasket 130, etc.) is attached upwardly into theupper housing 114 via screws or other first fasteners. In other examples, the support 108 (with associated components) may be attached and/or supported on thelower housing 116. In various examples, thelight sources 112, backingplate 110,reflector 128, andoptic 104 may be pre-assembled with thesupport 108. In various aspects, the components supported by thesupport 108 may be coupled to thesupport 108 through various suitable mechanisms including, but not limited to, pins, hooks, clips, clasps, snap-fit engagement, other mechanical fasteners, chemical fasteners, or other suitable mechanisms as desired. In other examples, one or more of the components supported by thesupport 108 need not be coupled to thesupport 108, and they are retained onsupport 108 by compressive forces from theupper housing 114 when assembled. Thelower housing 116 is then attached upwardly into thesupport 108 via screws or other second fasteners. Conversely, if the support 108 (with associate components) is first attached to thelower housing 116, thelower housing 116 may be attached to theupper housing 114 with fasteners that may extend through thesupport 108 andlower housing 116 directly into theupper housing 114. Theupper housing 114 may be coupled to thelower housing 116 and/or thesupport 108. In various examples, theupper housing 114 coupled to thelower housing 116 and/or thesupport 108 may compress various components supported on thesupport 108 to at least partially those components on thesupport 108. Finally, atransition cover 106 is attached (such as via snap fitting) to thelower housing 116 so as to cover the fasteners between the support 108 (with associated components), thelower housing 116, and theupper housing 114. In this way, all of the hardware needed to assemble thelight fixture 100 is hidden from view. - As discussed in detail below, the
transition cover 106 extends between thehousing assembly 102 and the optic 104. Thetransition cover 106 may be supported on thelower housing 116, although it need not be in other examples. In various examples, thetransition cover 106 is at least partially positioned in thehousing opening 120 and extends at least partially into thehousing chamber 118. Thetransition cover 106 may provide a uniform boundary for light emitted from thelight fixture 100 through the optic 104. Thetransition cover 106 may also minimize or block excess light that might otherwise escape from thelight fixture 100 through thehousing opening 120 at locations other than the optic 104 (e.g., at a gap defined between thetransition cover 106 and the lower housing 116). - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 5-9 , thebacking plate 110 includes aplate body 134 that may extend in a plate plane 138 (FIGS. 6 and 7 ) and includes aperimeter edge 140. Thebacking plate 110 may be constructed from various suitable materials, including, but not limited to, various metals, plastics, composites, or other suitable materials as desired. - In some examples, the
plate body 134 includes acompression feature 142. As illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6 , thecompression feature 142 may define a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of thecompression feature 142 may be less than a transverse dimension of theplate body 134. As best illustrated inFIG. 6 , thecompression feature 142 extends afirst distance 144 from theplate plane 138 in a first direction. The particular shape of thecompression feature 142 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thecompression feature 142 is a ridge defined by theplate body 134. Optionally, a reinforcingstructure 146 is provided adjacent to thecompression feature 142 to impart strength to thecompression feature 142. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , the reinforcingstructure 146 is a reinforcing ridge, although the reinforcingstructure 146 may have various other suitable shapes as desired. In some examples, the reinforcingstructure 146 extends asecond distance 148 from theplate plane 138 in a second direction that is opposite from the first direction. In various aspects, thesecond distance 148 is less than the first distance, although it need not be in other examples. - The
plate body 134 may also include adeflection limiter 150. Similar to thecompression feature 142, thedeflection limiter 150 may define a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of thedeflection limiter 150 may be less than the transverse dimension of thecompression feature 142. Optionally, thedeflection limiter 150 encompasses acenter portion 152 of theplate body 134. In various examples, thecompression feature 142 encompasses thedeflection limiter 150 such that thecompression feature 142 is between thedeflection limiter 150 and theperimeter edge 140 of theplate body 134. As best illustrated inFIG. 7 , thedeflection limiter 150 extends athird distance 154 from theplate plane 138. In various examples, thethird distance 154 is less than thefirst distance 144; however, in some cases, thethird distance 154 may be greater than or equal to thefirst distance 144. Thethird distance 154 may optionally be less than thesecond distance 148, although it need not be. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thedeflection limiter 150 is a ridge, although the shape of thedeflection limiter 150 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. Similar to thecompression feature 142, a reinforcingstructure 156 may optionally be provided adjacent to thedeflection limiter 150 to impart strength to thedeflection limiter 150. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , the reinforcingstructure 156 is a reinforcing ridge, although the reinforcingstructure 156 may have various other suitable shapes as desired. In some examples, the reinforcingstructure 156 extends afourth distance 158 from theplate plane 138 in the second direction that is opposite from the first direction. In various aspects, thefourth distance 158 is greater than thethird distance 154, although it need not be in other examples. In certain cases, thefourth distance 158 is less than or equal to thesecond distance 148. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 8 , when thebacking plate 110 is assembled with thelight fixture 100, thecompression feature 142 of thebacking plate 110 may engage the optic 104 (and/or the reflector 128) and bias the optic 104 towards thehousing opening 120. In various examples, thecompression feature 142 biases the optic 104 against thesupport 108 to position the optic 104 relative to thesupport 108. In some examples where thegasket 130 is included, thecompression feature 142 may bias the optic 104 against thegasket 130 such that a seal is formed between the optic 104 and thesupport 108. If thecompression feature 142 has a closed perimeter (i.e., is continuous), it will compress against the entire perimeter of the optic 104 to form a completely continuous seal (360° in so embodiments) between the optic 104 and thesupport 108. In other examples, thecompression feature 142 need not form a closed perimeter. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 9 , when thebacking plate 110 is assembled with thelight fixture 100, agap 160 may be defined between thedeflection limiter 150 and the optic 104 (and/or the reflector 128). In some embodiments, in a relaxed state whereby no external forces are exerted on the optic 104, thecompression feature 142 is the only part of thebacking plate 110 to contact the optic 104 and/orreflector 128. In various examples, thegap 160 may allow for movement or flexing of the optic 104 (e.g., responsive to an upwards force, such as, e.g., pressure washing), and thedeflection limiter 150 may control the amount of movement of the optic 104 by selectively engaging and contacting the optic 104 after the optic 104 has deflected a predetermined distance (i.e., the distance of the gap 160). Such control from thedeflection limiter 150 may minimize or reduce damage to the optic 104 or other components of thelight fixture 100. Optionally, a cushioning or insulating material (not shown), including but not limited to a foam insert, may be provided between thecenter portion 152 and the optic 104, under the reinforcingstructure 156, under the reinforcingstructure 146, under theplate body 134, and/or at various other locations as desired. - Referring back to
FIG. 5 , one or more cutout features 136 may optionally be defined in theplate body 134. The cutout features 136 may be selectively removed as desired to facilitate installation of additional components with thelight fixture 100, including but not limited to various sensors and/or communication devices. - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 10-12 , thetransition cover 106 includes acover body 162 that has anupper end 164, alower end 166 opposite from theupper end 164, aninner surface 165, and anouter surface 168. Thetransition cover 106 may be constructed from various suitable materials such as various metals, plastics, composites, etc. as desired. In one non-limiting embodiment, thetransition cover 106 is made from a white plastic having inherently reflective properties. In other non-limiting embodiments, theinner surface 165 of thetransition cover 106 may be treated so as to be reflective. - In various examples, the
inner surface 165 defines apassageway 170 that extends from theupper end 164 to thelower end 166. In some examples, theupper end 164 defines afirst opening 172 to thepassageway 170 and thelower end 166 defines asecond opening 174 to thepassageway 170. Optionally, a transverse dimension of theupper end 164 is different from (e.g., less than or greater than) a transverse dimension of thelower end 166, although it need not be in other examples, and the shape of thetransition cover 106 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. In the example ofFIGS. 10-12 , the transverse dimension of theupper end 164 is less than the transverse dimension of thelower end 166. In various aspects, the transverse dimension of theupper end 164 is less than the transverse dimension of the optic 104. - Optionally, and as best illustrated in
FIG. 10 , thetransition cover 106 may include one ormore clips 176 that may selectively engage the lower housing 116 (or other suitable component of the light fixture 100) to couple (e.g., via snap-fit or other suitable coupling mechanisms) thetransition cover 106 to thelight fixture 100. The shape or number clips 176 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure, and in other examples, theclips 176 may be omitted and other mounting or joining features may be utilized to support thetransition cover 106 on thelight fixture 100, including, but not limited to, adhesives, permanent assembly mechanisms, and/or semi-permanent assembly mechanisms. - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 11 and 12 , thetransition cover 106 includes alight dam 178 that extends outwardly from theouter surface 168. In various examples, thelight dam 178 extends at an oblique angle relative to thecover body 162, although in other examples thelight dam 178 may extend at various suitable angles as desired relative to thecover body 162. Thelight dam 178 includes adam end 180. As best illustrated inFIG. 11 , in some optional examples, theupper end 164 is arranged in a plane, and thelight dam 178 may extend from thecover body 162 such that thedam end 180 extends in a plane that is different from the plane of theupper end 164. In other words, thelight dam 178 may optionally extend above theupper end 164 or below theupper end 164. In still other examples, thedam end 180 may extend coplanar with theupper end 164. In certain examples, thelight dam 178 defines a closed perimeter, and a transverse dimension of thelight dam 178 may be greater than a transverse dimension of theupper end 164. In other examples, thelight dam 178 need not define a closed perimeter and may instead define a non-closed, or open, perimeter. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 12 , when thetransition cover 106 is assembled with thelight fixture 100, thelower end 166 may be adjacent to thelower housing 116 and optionally in thehousing opening 120. Theupper end 164 of thetransition cover 106 may contact a portion of the optic 104. In various examples, thelight dam 178 extend towards the optic 104. In the example ofFIGS. 1-12 , thelight dam 178 is spaced apart from the optic 104, although in other examples, thelight dam 178 may contact the optic 104 such that a seal is formed between thelight dam 178 and the optic 104. Thelight dam 178 extending from thecover body 162 may block or limit reflected light from leaking behind thetransition cover 106 and from the light fixture 100 (e.g., through a gap defined between thetransition cover 106 and thesupport 108, through a gap defined between thetransition cover 106 and thelower housing 116, etc.). Thetransition cover 106 may also conceal various attachment mechanisms above thetransition cover 106 in the housing chamber 118 (e.g., attachment mechanisms attaching thesupport 108 to the housing assembly 102). -
FIG. 13 illustrates another example of a portion of atransition cover 1306 that is substantially similar to thetransition cover 106 except that thelight dam 178 includes ahook portion 1382 that may selectively engage another component of the light fixture. In the example ofFIG. 13 , thehook portion 1382 is engaged with theledge 126 of thesupport 108. -
FIGS. 14-17 illustrate another example of alight fixture 1400 that is substantially similar to thelight fixture 100 except that thelight fixture 1400 includes alight shield 1484. As best illustrated inFIG. 15 , thelight shield 1484 may extend below thehousing opening 120 and may cover at least a portion of thehousing opening 120. By covering select portions of thehousing opening 120, thelight shield 1484 may selectively direct light from thelight fixture 1400 towards certain desired locations and/or block light from thelight fixture 1400 from reaching undesired locations. In the example ofFIGS. 14-17 , thelight shield 1484 has a curved or arcuate shape, although the particular shape of thelight shield 1484 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. Moreover, the amount of thehousing opening 120 that is covered by thelight shield 1484 in a plan view (i.e., directly below the light fixture 1400) should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. For example, in other cases, otherlight shields 1484 may cover a higher percentage or a lesser percentage of thehousing opening 120 compared to thelight shield 1484 illustrated inFIGS. 14-17 . - In some examples, the
light shield 1484 may be coupled to atransition cover 1406 that is substantially similar to thetransition cover 106 except that thetransition cover 1406 includes anattachment flange 1486 that extends along at least a portion of thelower end 166. In some cases, and as illustrated inFIG. 15 , when thelight shield 1484 is attached to thetransition cover 1406, thelight shield 1484 may optionally cover a portion of thehousing opening 120 and a portion of thelower housing 116. In other examples, thelight shield 1484 may be attached to other components of the light fixture 1400 (e.g., the lower housing 116) as desired. - A collection of exemplary embodiments, including at least some explicitly enumerated as “Examples” providing additional description of a variety of example types in accordance with the concepts described herein are provided below. These examples are not meant to be mutually exclusive, exhaustive, or restrictive; and the invention is not limited to these example examples but rather encompasses all possible modifications and variations within the scope of the issued claims and their equivalents.
- Example 1. A backing plate for a light fixture, the backing plate comprising a plate body extending in a plane, the plate body comprising: an first surface; a second surface; a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- Example 2. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature encompasses the deflection limiter.
- Example 3. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body.
- Example 4. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature is between the deflection limiter and a perimeter edge of the plate body.
- Example 5. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the compression feature is a first ridge defined by the plate body and wherein the deflection limiter is a second ridge defined by the plate body.
- Example 6. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reinforcing ridge adjacent to the compression feature and extending in a second direction from the plane that is opposite from the first direction.
- Example 7. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the reinforcing ridge extends a third distance from the plane, and wherein the third distance is less than the first distance.
- Example 8. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reinforcing ridge adjacent to the deflection limiter and extending in a second direction from the plane that is opposite from the first direction.
- Example 9. The backing plate of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the reinforcing ridge extends a third distance from the plane, and wherein the third distance is greater than the second distance.
- Example 10. A transition cover for a light fixture, the transition cover comprising: a cover body comprising: an upper end; a lower end opposite from the upper end; an inner surface defining a passageway extending from the upper end to the lower end; and an outer surface extending from the upper end to the lower end, wherein the upper end defines a first opening to the passageway and the lower end defines a second opening to the passageway, wherein a transverse dimension of the first opening is different from a transverse dimension of the second opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the outer surface of the cover body.
- Example 11. The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
- Example 12. The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end of the cover body is arranged in a first plane, wherein the light dam extends towards the first plane and comprises a dam end, and wherein the dam end is arranged in a second plane that is different than the first plane.
- Example 13. The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the second plane is parallel to the first plane.
- Example 14. The transition cover of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end comprises a first diameter, wherein the lower end comprises a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter, and wherein light dam defines a transverse dimension having a third diameter that is less greater than the first diameter and less than the second diameter.
- Example 15. A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising: a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- Example 16. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the waveguide and the dam end.
- Example 17. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
- Example 18. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the upper end of the cover body is arranged in a first plane, wherein the light dam extends towards the first plane and comprises a dam end, and wherein the dam end is arranged in a second plane that is different than the first plane.
- Example 19. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a backing plate within the housing chamber and such that the waveguide is between the transition cover and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: an first surface; a second surface; a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
- Example 20. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
- Example 21. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the waveguide and the backing plate are supported on a support within the housing chamber.
- Example 22. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a reflector within the housing chamber between the backing plate and the waveguide.
- Example 23. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the waveguide comprises a perimeter edge, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into the perimeter edge of the waveguide.
- Example 24. A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and a backing plate supported within the housing chamber such that the waveguide is between the housing opening and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- Example 25. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a support within the housing chamber and supporting the waveguide; and a gasket on at least a portion of the support, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the gasket.
- Example 26. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein a deflection gap is defined between the waveguide and the deflection limiter.
- Example 27. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, further comprising a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising: a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
- Example 28. A light fixture comprising: a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening; a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening; and a transition cover comprising a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening and a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide.
- Example 29. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the dam end and the second portion of the waveguide.
- Example 30. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the cover body contacts the first portion of the waveguide.
- Example 31. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising: a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
- Example 32. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light fixture further comprises a support within the housing chamber, wherein the support at least partially supports the waveguide, and wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the support.
- Example 33. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
- Example 34. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light fixture further comprises: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into a perimeter edge of the waveguide; and a reflector within the housing chamber between the backing plate and the waveguide.
- Example 35. The light fixture of any of the preceding or subsequent examples or combination of examples, wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
- Different arrangements of the components depicted in the drawings or described above, as well as components and steps not shown or described are possible. Similarly, some features and sub-combinations are useful and may be employed without reference to other features and sub-combinations. Examples of the invention have been described for illustrative and not restrictive purposes, and alternative examples will become apparent to readers of this patent. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the examples described above or depicted in the drawings, and various examples and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claims below.
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1. A light fixture comprising:
a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening;
a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening, the waveguide comprising a perimeter edge;
a backing plate supported within the housing chamber and biasing the waveguide towards the housing opening; and
a transition cover comprising:
a cover body extending from a first portion of the waveguide to the housing opening; and
a light dam extending from the cover body towards a second portion of the waveguide, wherein the second portion of the waveguide is closer to the perimeter edge than the first portion of the waveguide.
2. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the dam end and the second portion of the waveguide.
3. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the cover body contacts the first portion of the waveguide.
4. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising:
a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension extending in a direction of the plane that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and
a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension extending in the direction of the plane that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body,
wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
5. The light fixture of claim 4 , wherein the light fixture further comprises a support within the housing chamber, wherein the support at least partially supports the waveguide, and wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the support.
6. The light fixture of claim 4 , wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
7. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the light fixture further comprises:
a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into the perimeter edge of the waveguide; and
a reflector within the housing chamber between the backing plate and the waveguide.
8. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
9. A light fixture comprising:
a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening;
a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and
a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising:
a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and
a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
10. The light fixture of claim 9 , wherein the light dam comprises a dam end, and wherein a gap is defined between the waveguide and the dam end.
11. The light fixture of claim 9 , wherein the light dam extends at an oblique angle relative to the cover body.
12. The light fixture of claim 9 , wherein the upper end of the cover body is arranged in a first plane, wherein the light dam extends towards the first plane and comprises a dam end, and wherein the dam end is arranged in a second plane that is different from the first plane.
13. The light fixture of claim 9 , further comprising a backing plate within the housing chamber and such that the waveguide is between the transition cover and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising:
a first surface;
a second surface;
a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension extending in a direction of the plane that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and
a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension extending in the direction of the plane that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body.
14. The light fixture of claim 13 , wherein the deflection limiter surrounds a central portion of the plate body, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a cushioning member between the central portion of the plate body and the waveguide.
15. The light fixture of claim 13 , wherein the waveguide and the backing plate are supported on a support within the housing chamber.
16. The light fixture of claim 9 , wherein the waveguide comprises a perimeter edge, and wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into the perimeter edge of the waveguide.
17. A light fixture comprising:
a housing defining a housing chamber having a housing opening, wherein the light fixture is configured to emit light through the housing opening;
a waveguide supported within the housing chamber and over the housing opening; and
a backing plate supported within the housing chamber such that the waveguide is between the housing opening and the backing plate, wherein the backing plate comprises a plate body extending in a plane and comprising:
a compression feature offset a first distance from the plane in a first direction, wherein the compression feature comprises a compression feature transverse dimension extending in a direction of the plane that is less than a transverse dimension of the plate body; and
a deflection limiter offset a second distance from the plane in the first direction, wherein the deflection limiter comprises a deflection limiter transverse dimension extending in the direction of the plane that is less than the transverse dimension of the plate body,
wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide towards the housing opening.
18. The light fixture of claim 17 , further comprising:
a support within the housing chamber and supporting the waveguide; and
a gasket on at least a portion of the support, wherein the compression feature biases the waveguide against the gasket.
19. The light fixture of claim 17 , wherein a deflection gap is defined between the waveguide and the deflection limiter.
20. The light fixture of claim 17 , further comprising a transition cover supported on the housing and comprising:
a cover body comprising an upper end contacting the waveguide and a lower end opposite from the upper end and adjacent to the housing opening; and
a light dam extending outwardly from the cover body towards the waveguide.
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