WO2005124227A1 - Method used to modify the photometrics of a prismatic transparent diffuser - Google Patents
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- the present patent application refers to a method used to modify the photometries of a prismatic transparent diffuser in order to meet lighting standards or specifications. It is understood that patent protection is also extended to the diffuser produced according to the method of the invention.
- the diffuser of the invention is a diffuser normally available on the market, of the type consisting in a polycarbonate or polymethylmethacrylate sphere with external smooth wall and internal surface characterised by the presence of a dense continuous series of longitudinal prisms, basically consisting in grooves with V-shaped cross-section, which extend from the top to the base of the sphere in alternation with corresponding grooves.
- the presence of the internal prisms gives the diffuser refracting and reflecting properties that change according to the number, size and shape of the prisms, as well as the shape of the diffuser, which is technically defined as refractor-reflector due to the aforementioned properties.
- the present invention refers to a method used to modify the photometries of this type of diffusers, in order to meet the following characteristics that are today universally recognised as indispensable to obtain a spatial distribution of light with a satisfactory illumination level on the work surface and at the same time excellent visual comfort in the working setting, both in commercial and industrial fields:
- the first technique consists in applying a screen inside the diffuser, made of a sheet of aluminium or other suitable material with total absolute reflection properties. Although characterised by simplicity and low construction costs, this method does not guarantee satisfactory results. According to this technique, the luminous flow is directed downwards, with the risk of determining strong illumination contrasts that impair visual comfort for those who work in environments illuminated in this manner.
- a more advanced and more sophisticated method that is capable to achieve the established objectives completely consists in coating the diffuser either internally or externally with a very thin screening layer of metal particles, usually aluminium particles, deposited on the surface to be treated with vacuum metallization process.
- This known technology consists in low pressure sublimation and condensation of a metal in order to deposit a thin metal film on the surface to be treated. Low pressure permits metal molecules to achieve the condensation surface and being deposited starting from the sublimation source without encountering obstacles, such as air or other gaseous fluids.
- the surface to be metallized must be levelled with the application of a special product, having insulating and gripping properties with respect to metal molecules.
- a thin protection film must be applied onto the metallized surface in order to protect the thin metal film layer from oxidative degradation and mechanical abrasion, as well as from chemical aggression from perfumes, essences, etc. Apart from the good results that can be achieved, this method is impaired by complexity and difficult actuation that considerably affect final production costs of the diffuser.
- the purpose of the present invention is to devise a new method used to modify the photometries of a prismatic transparent diffuser, characterised by low actuation costs and satisfactory results with respect to the established objectives.
- the method of the invention consists in a painting process for the diffuser internal surface, characterised by the fact that the layer of metallized paint is used to cover only the two faces of each prism, leaving uncovered a very narrow longitudinal band on the bottom corner where the walls of each parallel pair of prisms converge.
- This allows to increase the reflecting properties of the prismatic diffuser, which maintains its original refracting capabilities only in the very narrow unpainted band where the desired effect of semi-transparency is created.
- This painting process is implemented by means of traditional spraying paint installations, using high-metallizing paints of the type available on the market.
- the painting process of the invention includes the following operating stages, in case of application on a prismatic diffuser shaped as a sphere with parabolic curve: - positioning of paint spraying nozzles inside the sphere to direct the paint spray in orthogonal direction to the first of the two faces of the prisms located on the internal wall of the diffuser;
- each painting stage changes according to the capacity of the spraying nozzles and rotation speed of the diffuser; in any case the painting stage must continue for the period of time that is necessary to cover the faces of the prisms with a paint layer of very few microns, leaving uncovered a very narrow longitudinal band, with width equal at least to two tenths of millimetre, on the bottom corner where the walls of each parallel pair of prisms converge. If paint with high resistance to weather and chemical agents, as well as high temperature is used, it will not be necessary to apply a protection film of transparent product over the layer of metallized paint.
- the enclosed drawings which are intended for purposes of illustration only and not in a limiting sense, whereby:
- - Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the internal surface of a prismatic diffuser shaped as a sphere with parabolic curvature.
- - Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the external surface of a prismatic diffuser shaped as a sphere with parabolic curvature.
- - Fig. 3 is a cross-section with a transversal plane to the prisms of a portion of diffuser obtained with the method of the invention.
- Fig. 4 shows the photometric diagram of a prismatic diffuser obtained with the method of the invention.
- the diffuser (1) has a smooth external surface (1a) and an internal wall (1b) with a dense longitudinal series of prisms (1c), basically consisting in grooves with V-shaped cross-section, which extend from the top to base of the sphere in alternation with corresponding grooves. Both faces of the prisms (1c) are covered with a very thin layer (2), of about 1-3 microns, of metallized paint, except for a very narrow longitudinal band (3) on the bottom corner where the walls of each parallel pair of prisms
- Fig. 3 also shows the direction of a ray of light (A) reflected by the painted surface of the prisms (1c) and a ray of light (B) refracted by the unpainted band (3).
- the diagram of Fig. 4 refers to a diffuser obtained with the method of the invention using an aluminium based paint, especially produced for this purpose, having the following characteristics:
- the diffuser obtained with the method of the invention has the following characteristics:
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