WO2016191160A1 - Lighting device including multiple diffusers for blending light - Google Patents

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WO2016191160A1
WO2016191160A1 PCT/US2016/032978 US2016032978W WO2016191160A1 WO 2016191160 A1 WO2016191160 A1 WO 2016191160A1 US 2016032978 W US2016032978 W US 2016032978W WO 2016191160 A1 WO2016191160 A1 WO 2016191160A1
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Andrew HUSSEY
Timothy Chen
George UHLER
Andrew FORCHIONE
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21KNON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K9/00Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
    • F21K9/60Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
    • F21K9/64Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/02Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21KNON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K9/00Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
    • F21K9/20Light sources comprising attachment means
    • F21K9/23Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
    • F21K9/232Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21KNON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K9/00Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
    • F21K9/20Light sources comprising attachment means
    • F21K9/23Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
    • F21K9/238Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21KNON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K9/00Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
    • F21K9/60Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
    • F21K9/66Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F21V17/164Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting the parts being subjected to bending, e.g. snap joints
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/003Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array
    • F21V23/004Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array arranged on a substrate, e.g. a printed circuit board
    • F21V23/006Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array arranged on a substrate, e.g. a printed circuit board the substrate being distinct from the light source holder
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • F21V3/10Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by coatings
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • F21V3/06Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
    • F21V3/061Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material the material being glass
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • F21V3/06Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
    • F21V3/062Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material the material being plastics
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to a lighting device, and more particularly to a lighting device including two or more diffusers for blending light.
  • LED based lighting systems may offer several energy and reliability advantages over other types of lighting systems such as, for example, incandescent or fluorescent lighting. Thus, LED based lighting systems may be used to replace other existing lighting technologies. Multicolored LED chips are commonly used in lighting applications where dynamic color mixing is desired. For example, light emitted from different colored LED chips may be mixed together and their respective brightness adjusted in order to produce white light.
  • One of the challenges faced in a multicolored application is mixing or blending the different colored LED chips properly so as to create uniform light. For example, red, green, and blue light produced by individual LEDs may need to be mixed or blended together to create white light. However, sometimes the light blending is not always consistent.
  • a solid object may be placed within a lighting device, between the individual LEDs and the diffuser in order to block the light that does not get mixed properly.
  • the light sources e.g., the LEDs
  • the LEDs may be positioned closer together such that the light the LEDs generate appears to be combined when viewed from the outside of the light bulb.
  • Shadows may be cast by objects located within a lighting cavity of the light bulb upon the diffuser.
  • the electronic driver circuit board may actually protrude into the lighting cavity.
  • the driver circuit board may cast shadows upon the diffuser of the light bulb.
  • other objects located within the lighting cavity that may cast a shadow on the diffuser include, but are not limited to, screws, wires, antennas, and reflectors. Accordingly, the physical structure of the lamp may need to be modified in order to prevent shadows from being cast upon the diffuser.
  • a lighting device having improved light generating characteristics.
  • a lighting device in one embodiment, includes at least one lighting element that emits light, an inner diffuser and an outer diffuser.
  • the inner diffuser defines a lighting cavity and an outer surface, where the at least one lighting element is located within the lighting cavity.
  • the outer diffuser surrounds the inner diffuser.
  • the outer diffuser defines an inner surface. The outer surface of the inner diffuser and the inner surface of the outer diffuser cooperate together to define a space between the inner diffuser and the outer diffuser. The inner diffuser and the outer diffuser spread and blend the light emitted by the at least one lighting element.
  • a light emitting diode (LED) light bulb in another embodiment, includes at least one LED for generating light, an inner diffuser, and an outer diffuser.
  • the inner diffuser defines a lighting cavity and an outer surface. The LED is located within the lighting cavity.
  • the outer diffuser surrounds the inner diffuser.
  • the outer diffuser defines an inner surface. The outer surface of the inner diffuser and the inner surface of the outer diffuser cooperate together to define a space between the inner diffuser and the outer diffuser. The inner diffuser and the outer diffuser spread and blend the light generated by the LED.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectioned view of an exemplary a lighting device including two diffusers
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the lighting device shown in FIG. 1; [0009] FIG. 3 is an illustration of Area A in FIG. 1 ; [0010] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an outer diffuser shown in FIG. 1-2; [0011] FIG. 5 is a side view of an inner diffuser shown in FIG. 1-2; and [0012] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a portion of the inner diffuser shown in FIG. 5, illustrating one of the two tabs of the inner diffuser.
  • FIGS. 1-2 are a cross-sectioned view of a portion of an exemplary lighting device 10.
  • the lighting device 10 may include a first housing 20, a sleeve or second housing 22, a driver board 26, a one or more lighting elements 28, a lighting element board 30, a first or inner diffuser 32, and a second or outer diffuser 34.
  • the first housing 20 may be attached or is part of a socket base of the lighting device 10 (not illustrated).
  • the lighting elements 28 are disposed along an upper surface 40 of the lighting element board 30.
  • the lighting elements 28 may be light emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • the lamp 10 is illustrated as a type A light bulb, the disclosure should not be limited to a specific type of lamp. Indeed, any type of illumination device for transmitting visible light may be used as well such as, but not limited to, edge-lit lighting fixtures, liquid crystal display (LCD) backlighting, commercial and residential downlighting, wireless lighting fixtures, and string lighting (also referred to as holiday lighting).
  • edge-lit lighting fixtures liquid crystal display (LCD) backlighting
  • commercial and residential downlighting commercial and residential downlighting
  • wireless lighting fixtures also referred to as holiday lighting.
  • string lighting also referred to as holiday lighting
  • the first housing 20 may be constructed of a heat-conducting metal such as, for example, aluminium or a metal alloy. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first housing 20 may be constructed of a thermally conductive plastic.
  • the first housing 20 may include a centrally located aperture 44 and a recess 46. In the embodiment as shown, the aperture 44 of the first housing 20 is positioned along a central axis A-A of the lamp 10, however it is to be understood that the disclosure should not be limited to this specific arrangement.
  • the recess 46 of the first housing 20 may be disposed along a top surface 42 of the first housing 20.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of Area A shown in FIG. 1.
  • the recess 46 of the first housing 20 defines a shelf or projection 50 located directly adjacent to an outer perimeter 53 of the first housing 20.
  • the projection 50 of the first housing 20 is shaped to engage with one or more resilient fingers or tabs 52 located along a bottom portion 54 of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the tabs 52 of the outer diffuser 34 may slide over the projection 50 and eventually abut against a lower surface 56 of the projection 50 to thereby create a snap-fit engagement between the first housing 20 and the outer diffuser 34.
  • the snap-fit engagement between the first housing 20 and the outer diffuser 34 may eliminate the need for fasteners or adhesive to secure the outer diffuser 34 to the lighting device 10.
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of the bottom portion 54 of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the outer diffuser 34 may include four equally spaced tabs 52 for engaging the projection 50 of the first housing 20 (FIGS. 1-2).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the outer diffuser 34 having four equally spaced tabs 52, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that this illustration is merely exemplary in nature and the disclosure should not be limited to just four tabs 52. Indeed, the outer diffuser 34 may include any number of tabs 52 for engagement with the first housing 20.
  • the driver board 26 may include various power electronics 36, as well as one or more microcontrollers 38.
  • the driver board 26 may be a printed circuit board (PCB).
  • the driver board 26 is electrically coupled to and delivers power to the lighting elements 28.
  • a portion of the driver board 26 may be positioned within a cavity 48 that is defined by the aperture 44 of the first housing 20 as well as an aperture 59 defined by the second housing 22.
  • the inner diffuser 32 and the outer diffuser 34 may both be any device for spreading and blending light emitted by the lighting elements 28.
  • the inner diffuser 32 and the outer diffuser 34 may both be constructed of any material that allows for the spreading and blending of light such as, for example, plastic such as polycarbonate, or glass.
  • an outer surface 60 of the inner diffuser 32 may be coated with a material that causes the light generated by the lighting elements 28 to have a specific appearance. For example, if the lighting device 10 is a white light bulb, then the outer surface 60 of the inner diffuser 32 may be coated with white titanium dioxide particles. Additionally or alternatively, an outer surface 62 of the outer diffuser 34 may also be coated with a material as well, such as white titanium dioxide particles.
  • the inner diffuser 32 may be constructed of a different material than the outer diffuser 34.
  • the inner diffuser 32 may be constructed of a plastic, such as polycarbonate, while the outer diffuser 34 may be constructed of glass in order to emulate a traditional light bulb.
  • both the inner diffuser 32 and the outer diffuser 34 are both constructed of the same material.
  • the inner diffuser 32 may be surrounded and contained by the outer diffuser 34.
  • the lighting elements 28, the lighting element board 30, and an upper portion 64 of the driver board 26 may be surrounded and contained by the inner diffuser 32 when the lighting device 10 is assembled.
  • the inner diffuser 32 defines a lighting cavity 70.
  • the lighting cavity 70 is sized to contain the lighting elements 28, the lighting element board 30, and the upper portion 64 of the driver board 26.
  • the lighting cavity 70 is an empty space that may be filled with air.
  • this embodiment is not limiting in nature, and the lighting cavity 70 could be a vacuum as well.
  • the driver board 26 projects in an upwards direction and into the lighting cavity 70 defined by the inner diffuser 32.
  • the driver board 26 may be located along the central axis A-A of the lamp 10, however it is to be understood the driver board 26 may also be offset from the central axis A-A as well.
  • the geometry of the inner diffuser 32 includes a rounded or curved end portion 72 and inwardly tapered sides 74.
  • the inner diffuser 32 may include any number of shapes and geometries as well.
  • the specific shape of the inner diffuser 32 may be dictated or defined by the geometry or size of the components located within the lighting cavity 70 such as the lighting element board 30 and the upper portion 64 of the driver board 26. For example, if the upper portion 64 the driver board 26 projects into the lighting cavity 70, the inner diffuser 32 should be sized such that the driver board 26 does not abut against or create an interfere with an inner surface 76 of the inner diffuser 32.
  • the lighting cavity 70 may be shaped to contain other objects that protrude into the lighting cavity 70 as well.
  • Some examples of components that may project into the lighting cavity 70 include, but are not limited to, screws, wires, and antennas (not shown in the figures).
  • a gap or space 80 may be defined between the inner diffuser 32 and the outer diffuser 34.
  • the space 80 may be an air-filled gap.
  • the space 80 may be a vacuum instead.
  • the space 80 may be filled with a material that allows for the transmission of light such as, but not limited to, clear silicon.
  • the outer surface 60 of the inner diffuser 32 and an inner surface 82 of the outer diffuser 34 cooperate together to define the space 80. It is to be understood the geometry or volume of the space 80 should not be limited to the specific configuration as shown in the figures. It is to be understood that the outer surfacer 60 of the inner diffuser 32 may even contact or touch the inner surface 82 of the outer diffuser 34 in one embodiment.
  • the outer diffuser 34 includes a generally rounded or dome-shaped profile that corresponds to a type A light bulb.
  • this illustration is merely exemplary in nature.
  • the outer diffuser 34 may include any number of shapes or geometries so long as the outer diffuser 34 contains and surrounds the inner diffuser 32.
  • the outer surface 60 of the inner diffuser 32 may contact the inner surface 82 of the outer diffuser 34.
  • providing at least two diffusers for the lighting device 10 generally improves light output. More specifically, objects located within the lighting cavity 70 (such as the upper portion 64 the driver board 26) may cast shadows upon the inner diffuser 32. However, because the lighting device 10 includes an additional diffuser (i.e., the outer diffuser 34) for further distribution of light, the shadows created by objects located within the lighting cavity 70 may not be noticeable as the light generated by the lighting elements 28 exits the outer diffuser 34. In other words, the use of multiple diffusers substantially eliminate any shadows created by objects located within the lighting cavity 70 to be cast upon the outer diffuser 34.
  • the lighting device 10 should not be limited to just two diffusers. Instead, the disclosed lighting device 10 may include more than two diffusers as well, where each diffuser may be contained by another diffuser that is larger in size. Moreover, while the figures illustrate the inner diffuser 32 having a different geometry than the outer diffuser 34, it is to be understood that the inner diffuser 32 may include a similar shape as the outer diffuser 34, but is smaller in size such that the inner diffuser 32 may fit within the outer diffuser 34.
  • the curved end portion 72 of the inner diffuser 32 is spherical in shape and generally corresponds with a portion of the rounded or dome- shaped profile of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the tapered sides 74 of the inner diffuser 32 are tapered and do not correspond with the dome-shaped profile of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the illustrated embodiment shows a portion of the inner diffuser 32 corresponding with the outer diffuser 34, while a remaining portion of the inner diffuser 32 is shaped in a different configuration so as to not correspond with the dome-shaped profile of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the lighting elements 28 are each individual LEDs.
  • the individual lighting elements 28 e.g., the LEDs
  • the individual lighting elements 28 may be differently colored LEDs, such as red, green, and blue LEDs.
  • the light emitted from the differently colored LEDs may be mixed together by the inner diffuser 32 and the outer diffuser 34 in order to produce white light. It is to be understood that providing multiple diffusers generally enhances and improves the amount of color mixing between the differently colored LEDs, thereby providing a more uniform white light.
  • the lighting device 10 is not limited to just producing white light.
  • the lighting device 10 may produce a light of a different wavelength instead such as, for example, red, green, blue, orange, pink, or violet light.
  • the disclosure is not limited to LED lighting, and the lighting elements 28 may be other types of light emitting elements instead.
  • the lighting elements 28 may be other types of light emitting elements instead.
  • the lighting device 10 may be a compact fluorescent light (CFL), or an incandescent light.
  • the lighting elements 28 may actually reflect light generated from another light source (not shown) that is located within the lighting device 10, or even by a source external to the lighting device 10.
  • the lighting elements 28 may be mirrors or reflectors that may reflect the light generated from the sun.
  • the inner diffuser 32 may include two resilient fingers or tabs 84 located along a bottom portion 86 of the inner diffuser 32 (only one of the tabs 84 are visible in FIG. 5). It should be understood that while the inner diffuser 32 is illustrated as having two tabs 84, any number of tabs may be used as well.
  • the tabs 84 of the inner diffuser 32 slide over an outer periphery 87 of the lighting board 30. The tabs 84 eventually abut against a lower surface 88 of the lighting board 30 to form a snap-fit engagement between the lighting board 30 and the inner diffuser 32. This snap-fit engagement may eliminate the need for fasteners or adhesive to secure the inner diffuser 32 to the lighting device 10.
  • an insert ring 90 may be shaped to fit within the aperture 44 of the first housing 20.
  • the insert ring 90 may be constructed of an electrical insulator such as, for example, plastic.
  • the insert ring 90 may be placed within the aperture 44 of the first housing 20 when the lighting fixture 10 is assembled.
  • the upper end portion 64 of the driver board 26 may be received by the insert ring 90.
  • the insert ring 90 may surround the upper end portion 64 of the driver board 26.
  • the insert ring 90 may be used to provide electrical insulation between the driver board 26 and the first housing 20 (if the first housing 20 is constructed of metal) as well as the lighting element board 30.
  • the disclosed lighting device 10 generates more uniform light when compared to some other types of lighting devices currently available that only include a single, outer diffuser. This is because the multiple diffusers cooperate together to distribute the light generated by the lighting elements 28.
  • the multiple diffusers allow for objects, such as the driver board 26, to protrude into the lighting cavity 70 of the lighting device 10, without creating objectionable shadowing along the outer surface 62 of the outer diffuser 34.
  • the disclosed lighting device 10 may also result in enhanced color mixing between differently colored LEDs.

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