WO2019242890A1 - Système d'éclairage configurable - Google Patents

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WO2019242890A1
WO2019242890A1 PCT/EP2019/025190 EP2019025190W WO2019242890A1 WO 2019242890 A1 WO2019242890 A1 WO 2019242890A1 EP 2019025190 W EP2019025190 W EP 2019025190W WO 2019242890 A1 WO2019242890 A1 WO 2019242890A1
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John Edward Bowen
Raymond Janik
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
    • F21S8/026—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters intended to be recessed in a ceiling or like overhead structure, e.g. suspended ceiling
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/003—Arrangement 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
    • F21V23/004—Arrangement 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
    • F21V23/006—Arrangement 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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/001—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electrical wires or cables
    • F21V23/002—Arrangements of cables or conductors inside a lighting device, e.g. means for guiding along parts of the housing or in a pivoting arm
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/02—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V27/00—Cable-stowing arrangements structurally associated with lighting devices, e.g. reels 
    • F21V27/02—Cable inlets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2105/00—Planar light sources
    • F21Y2105/10—Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
    • F21Y2105/14—Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array
    • F21Y2105/18—Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annular; polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2113/00—Combination of light sources
    • F21Y2113/10—Combination of light sources of different colours
    • F21Y2113/13—Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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    • H05B45/20—Controlling the colour of the light

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  • Embodiments of the technology relate generally to lighting systems and more specifically to lighting systems that can be readily configured to produce illumination of different color temperatures.
  • lamp selection can provide flexibility in terms of correlated color temperature (CCT or color temperature) and light output (lumen output).
  • CCT correlated color temperature
  • light output lumen output
  • a compact fluorescent downlight might accept 6-, 32-, and 42 -watt lamps in 2700, 3000, and 3500 K CCT.
  • changing lamp position and focal point in a reflector of an incandescent or fluorescent fixture can change the fixture spacing criteria (SC) of a luminaire.
  • SC fixture spacing criteria
  • conventional light-emitting-diode -based luminaires typically offer reduced flexibility when the luminaire’s light-emitting-diode-based light source is permanently attached to the luminaire.
  • Stocking conventional light-emitting-diode-based luminaires at distribution to accommodate multiple configurations that users may desire can entail maintaining a relatively large or cumbersome inventory.
  • a system can configure a luminaire for providing illumination of a selected color temperature, a selected lumen output, or a selected photometric distribution based on an input.
  • the input may be field selectable or may be selectable at a distribution center or at a late stage of luminaire manufacture, for example.
  • the luminaire can comprise at least two light sources having different color temperatures.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a first color temperature using a first one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a second color temperature using a second one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a third color temperature using both of the first and second the light sources.
  • the third color temperature may be between the first and second color temperatures.
  • the value of the third color temperature within a range between the first and second color temperatures can be controlled by manipulating the relative amounts of light output by the first and second light sources. That is, adjusting the lumen outputs of the first and second light sources can define the color temperature of the illumination produced by the luminaire in the third configuration.
  • the luminaire can comprise at least two light sources having different lumen outputs.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a first lumen output using a first one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a second lumen output using a second one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a third lumen output using both of the first and second light sources.
  • the luminaire can comprise at least two light sources having different photometric distributions.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a first photometric distribution using a first one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a second photometric distribution using a second one of the light sources.
  • the luminaire can produce illumination of a third photometric distribution using both of the first and second light sources.
  • a circuit and an associated input to the circuit can configure a luminaire for providing illumination having a selected property, for example a selected color temperature, a selected lumen output, or a selected photometric distribution.
  • the input can be settable to a first number of states.
  • the circuit can map the first number of states into a second number of states that is less than the first number of states.
  • the input can have four states and the circuit can map these four states into three states.
  • the three states can correspond to three different values of the illumination property, for example three different color temperatures, three different lumen outputs, or three different photometric distributions.
  • Figures 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, II, 1J, and 1K (collectively,
  • Figure 1 illustrate views of a luminaire in accordance with some example embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a functional block diagram of a circuit that a luminaire can comprise in accordance with some example embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a state table for a circuit that a luminaire can comprise in accordance with some example embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a schematic of a circuit that a luminaire can comprise in accordance with some example embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Figure 5 shows a luminaire currently known in the art.
  • Figures 6A-6C show a luminaire that includes a switch in accordance with certain example embodiments.
  • Figure 7 shows a luminaire that is configured to receive a switch in accordance with certain example embodiments.
  • Figure 8 shows another luminaire currently known in the art.
  • Figures 9A and 9B show another luminaire that includes a switch in accordance with certain example embodiments.
  • Figure 10 shows yet another luminaire that includes a switch in accordance with certain example embodiments.
  • a luminaire can comprise multiple groups of light emitting diodes of different color temperatures and a constant current power supply for powering the light emitting diodes.
  • the power supply can utilize a switching scheme that can turn each group of light emitting diodes on and off to change the color temperature of the luminaire.
  • the power supply can further vary the relative intensities of the light emitting diodes to manipulate the color temperature of the luminaire within a range.
  • the luminaire can comprise a 3,000 K group of light emitting diodes and a 4,000 K group of light emitting diodes.
  • the luminaire can deliver 3,000 K illumination.
  • the luminaire can deliver 4,000 K illumination.
  • the luminaire can deliver 3,500 K illumination. If the 4,000 K group of light emitting diodes is concurrently operated at a low lumen output and the 3,000 K group is operated at a high lumen output, the luminaire may deliver illumination of another selected color temperature, for example 3,100 K.
  • a controller can adjust lumen output automatically to maintain constant delivered lumens across multiple color temperatures or to suite application requirements.
  • the controller implements the adjustment utilizing programmable driver current and/or via turning on and off various groups of light emitting diodes.
  • Configurable color temperature or lumen output can function in combination with integral dimming, for example to facilitate interface with building automation, sensors, and dimmers.
  • luminaires can achieve an additional level of flexible configuration at a distribution center using interchangeable optics.
  • primary optics can provide medium distribution (e.g. spacing criteria equals 1.0), while a diffuser or concentrator lens can be used to achieve wide distribution (e.g. spacing criteria equals 1.4), and narrow distribution (e.g. spacing criteria equals 0.4).
  • a luminaire’s configuration of delivered lumens and color temperatures can be set at the factory, at distribution, or in the field.
  • performance markings on a luminaire can indicate and correspond to the desired setting.
  • Economical, field-installed nameplates can identify the various electrical and optical performance ratings and, when installed, permanently program the delivered lumens and color temperature. Other settings, such as dimming protocols, can likewise be configured.
  • the interface between the nameplate and internal logic can use mechanical, electrical or optical means, for example.
  • the technology provides product markings and supports regulatory compliance.
  • nameplates can indicate energy codes and rebate opportunities, for compliance with product labeling and to facilitate compliance confirmation by local authorities who may have jurisdiction.
  • luminaires that include example switches can be subject to meeting certain standards and/or requirements. For example, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the National Electric Code (NEC), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) set standards as to luminaires. Use of example embodiments described herein meet (and/or allow a corresponding luminaire to meet) such standards when required.
  • UL Underwriters Laboratories
  • NEC National Electric Code
  • NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
  • IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
  • FCC Federal Communication Commission
  • IES Illuminating Engineering Society
  • IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Example embodiments of configurable lighting systems will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of configurable lighting systems are shown.
  • Configurable lighting systems may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of configurable lighting systems to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • Like, but not necessarily the same, elements (also sometimes called components) in the various figures are denoted by like reference numerals for consistency.
  • Figure 1A illustrates a side perspective view of the luminaire 100.
  • Figure 1B illustrates a top perspective view of the luminaire 100.
  • Figure 1C illustrates a view of the light-emitting bottom of the luminaire 100, showing a lens 120 in a light-emitting aperture 115 of the luminaire 100.
  • Figure 1D illustrates a view of the light-emitting bottom of the luminaire 100 with the lens 120 removed from the light-emitting aperture 115 of the luminaire.
  • Figure 1E illustrates a view of the light-emitting bottom of the luminaire 100 with the lens 120 and an associated reflector 130 removed from the light- emitting aperture 115 of the luminaire.
  • Figure 1F illustrates a cutaway perspective view of the luminaire 100.
  • Figure 1G illustrates another cutaway perspective view of the luminaire 100.
  • Figure 1H illustrates another cutaway view of the luminaire 100.
  • Figures II, 1J, and 1K provide detailed views of a portion of the luminaire 100 comprising a cover 126 and an associated access aperture 129 for providing internal access to the luminaire 100.
  • the cover 126 is fully removed.
  • the cover 126 is positioned adjacent the access aperture 129, for example in connection with attachment or removal of the cover 126.
  • the cover 126 is attached to the luminaire 100.
  • the illustrated example luminaire 100 is suited for inserting in an aperture in a ceiling to provide overhead lighting.
  • the luminaire 100 can be characterized as an overhead light or a recessed ceiling light.
  • Various other indoor and outdoor luminaires that may be mounted in a wide range of orientations can be substituted for the luminaire 100 illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the illustrated example luminaire 100 of Figure 1 comprises a housing 105 that is circular with a protruding trim 110 that extends circumferentially about the housing 105.
  • the rim 100 circumscribes and covers the edge of the ceiling aperture for aesthetics, for support, and for blocking of debris from above the ceiling.
  • Hanger clips 102 hold the luminaire 100 in place in installation.
  • the example luminaire 100 comprises an access aperture 129 and an associated cover 126.
  • the access aperture 129 provides access to the interior of the luminaire housing 105, for example in the field and/or during luminaire installation.
  • An installer can remove the cover 126 and manually set a dual inline pin (DIP) switch 131 to configure the luminaire 100 for long-term operation providing illumination with a selected color temperature, a selected lumen output, and/or a selected photometric distribution.
  • DIP dual inline pin
  • the dual inline pin switch 131 is mounted on a circuit board adjacent the access aperture 129, thereby facilitating convenient and efficient access in the field or at a distribution center, for example.
  • An electrical cable 127 extends through a wiring aperture 103 in the cover
  • the electrical cable 127 terminates in a plug 132 that mates with a receptacle 133 that is mounted inside the housing 105 adjacent the access aperture 129 for convenient field access.
  • the example cover 126 comprises two notches 123, 124 that each receives a respective screw 128 for holding the cover 126 in place.
  • the notch 123 is disposed on the right side of the cover 126 and is sized to receive one of the screws 128.
  • the notch 124 is disposed on a left side of the cover 126 and is sized to receive the other screw 128.
  • the cover 126 is rotatable about the right screw 128 when the right screw 128 is loosely disposed in the right notch 123.
  • cover rotation can occur when the right screw 128 is in the right notch 123 with threads engaged but prior to tightening.
  • the cover 126 can rotate clockwise about the right screw 128.
  • the right screw 128 provides an axis of rotation for the cover 126.
  • This clockwise rotation facilitates convenient manipulation of the cover 126 by a person working the cover 126 to cover the access aperture 129, with the screws 128 engaged but not fully tightened.
  • the clockwise rotation of the cover 126 about the right screw 128 provides the person with a capability to slide the left notch 124 of the cover 126 conveniently under the head of the left screw 128. Once the cover 126 is rotated so the left notch 124 is under the head of the left screw 128, the person (for example an installer) can tighten the two screws 128 to secure the cover 126.
  • the lens 120 of the luminaire 100 is positioned adjacent the lower, exit side of the light-emitting aperture 115.
  • the lens 120 can mix and blend light emitted by two groups of light emitting diodes 150, 155, with each group having a different color temperature.
  • the two groups of light emitting diodes 150, 155 may have color temperatures that differ by at least 500 Kelvin, for example.
  • the group of light emitting diodes 150 can be characterized as one light emitting diode light source, while the group of light emitting diodes 155 can be characterized as another light emitting diode light source.
  • a light emitting diode light source may have a single light emitting diode or more light emitting diodes than the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1.
  • a reflector 130 is disposed in and lines the aperture 115 to guide and manage the emitted light between the light emitting diodes 150, 155 and the lens 120.
  • an upper lens replaces the reflector 130.
  • the light emitting diodes 150, 155 are mounted on a substrate 125, for example a circuit board, and form part of a circuit 200.
  • the light emitting diodes 150, 155 are interspersed.
  • the light emitting diodes 150, 155 may be separated from one another or spatially segregated according to color temperature or other appropriate parameter.
  • the circuit 200 supplies electricity to the light emitting diodes 150, 155 with a level of flexibility that facilitates multiple configurations suited to different applications and installation parameters.
  • the circuit 200 will be discussed in further detail with example reference to the luminaire 100.
  • the circuit 200 can be applied to other indoor and outdoor luminaires.
  • the circuit 200 comprises a DC power supply 205 for supplying electrical energy that the circuit 200 delivers to the light emitting diodes 150, 155.
  • the circuit 200 comprises a light emitting diode driver.
  • the dual inline pin switch 131 comprises individual switches 210 that provide an input for configuring the luminaire 100 to operate at a selected color temperature.
  • the circuit 200 comprises two manual switches 210.
  • Other embodiments may have fewer or more switches 210.
  • the switches 210 can be mounted to the housing 105 of the luminaire 100, for example within the housing 105 (as illustrated in Figure 1 and discussed above) or on an exterior surface of the housing 105.
  • the switches 210 are mounted on the substrate 125.
  • the switches 210 are implemented via firmware or may be solid state.
  • the input can comprise multiple DIP switches, one or more single in-line pin packages (SIP or SIPP), one or more rocker switches, one or more reed switches, one or more magnetic switches, one or more rotary switches, one or more rotary dials, one or more selectors or selector switches, one or more slide switches, one or more snap switches, one or more thumbwheels, one or more toggles or toggle switches, one or more keys or keypads, or one or more buttons or pushbuttons, to mention a few representative examples without limitation.
  • SIP or SIPP single in-line pin packages
  • rocker switches one or more rocker switches
  • one or more reed switches one or more magnetic switches
  • one or more rotary switches one or more rotary dials
  • selectors or selector switches one or more slide switches
  • one or more snap switches one or more thumbwheels
  • toggles or toggle switches one or more keys or keypads
  • buttons or pushbuttons buttons or pushbuttons
  • a controller 215 operates the light emitting diodes 150, 155 according to state of the switches 210.
  • the controller 215 comprises logic implemented in digital circuitry, for example discrete digital components or integrated circuitry.
  • the controller 215 utilizes microprocessor-implemented logic with instructions stored in firmware or other static or non-transitory memory.
  • the outputs of the controller 215 are connected to two MOSFET transistors 160 to control electrical flow through two light emitting diodes 150, 155.
  • the illustrated MOSFET transistors 160 provide one example and can be replaced with other appropriate current control devices or circuits in various embodiments.
  • the switches 210 thus configure the luminaire 100 to operate with either or both of the light emitting diodes 150, 155.
  • the light emitting diodes 150, 155 illustrated in Figure 2 may represent two single light emitting diodes or two groups of light emitting diodes, for example.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a representative table 300 describing operation of the circuit 100 according to some example embodiments.
  • the light emitting diode 150 produces light having a color temperature of 3,000 Kelvin
  • the light emitting diode 155 produces light having a color temperature of 4,000 Kelvin.
  • the controller 215 causes the light emitting diode 155 to be off and the light emitting diode 150 to be on. Accordingly, the luminaire 100 emits illumination having a color temperature of 3,000 Kelvin.
  • the controller 215 causes the light emitting diode 155 to be on and the light emitting diode 150 to be off. Accordingly, the luminaire 100 emits illumination having a color temperature of 4,000 Kelvin.
  • the controller 215 When one of the switches 210 is in the off state and the other of the switches 210 is on the on state, the controller 215 causes the light emitting diode 155 to be on and the light emitting diode 150 to be on.
  • the luminaire 100 thus emits illumination having a color temperature of 3,500 Kelvin.
  • the controller 215 can adjust the light output of one or both of the light emitting diodes 150, 155 to set the color temperature to a specific value with the range of 3,000 to 4,000 Kelvin.
  • the controller 215 maps the four configurations of the two switches 210 to three states for configuring the two light emitting diodes 150, 155 for permanent or long-term operation. Mapping two switch configurations to a single mode of long-term operation can simplify configuration instructions and reduce errors during field configuration. The resulting configurations support multiple color temperatures of illumination from a single luminaire 100.
  • the luminaire 100 comprises three strings of light emitting diodes 150 that have different color temperatures, such as 3,000 Kelvin, 2,700 Kelvin, and 4,000 Kelvin.
  • the switching logic can support a fourth state in which only the 2,700 Kelvin string is on.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a schematic of an example embodiment of the circuit
  • the circuit 200 conforms to the foregoing discussion of the block diagram format of Figure 3.
  • the light emitting diodes 150, 155 of Figure 3 are respectively represented with groups of light emitting diodes 150, 155.
  • the schematic details include a thermal protective switch 305 for guarding against overheating.
  • Figure 4 thus provides one example schematic for an embodiment of the electrical system of the luminaire 100 illustrated in Figure 1 and discussed above.
  • FIG. 5 shows a luminaire 500 currently known in the art.
  • the luminaire 500 of Figure 5 can include a housing 505 (also called an enclosure 505) that is cylindrical in shape, having a top surface 506 (also sometimes called a top wall 506 or a top outer surface 506) and a side surface 507 (also sometimes called a side wall 507 or a side outer surface 507). These various surfaces of the housing 505 form a cavity.
  • a trim 510 Coupled to the bottom end of the housing 505 of Figure 5 is a trim 510
  • the luminaire 500 (sometimes also called a light fixture 500) can include one or more of a number of other components, including but not limited to a lens, a reflector, a controller, an energy storage device (e.g., battery), a power module (e.g., a LED driver), a sensor, and a number of LEDs.
  • One or more of such components can be disposed within a cavity formed by one or more surfaces (e.g., top surface 506, side surface 507) of the housing 505, disposed on a portion (e.g., the housing 505, the trim 510) of the luminaire 500, and/or physically remote from but in communication with the luminaire 500.
  • Figures 6A-6C show a luminaire 600 that includes a switch 631 in accordance with certain example embodiments. Specifically, Figure 6A shows a top-side perspective view of the luminaire 600. Figure 6B shows a partially-exploded top-side perspective view of a circuit board assembly 699 of the luminaire 600. Figure 6C shows a top-side perspective view of the switch 631.
  • the luminaire 600 of Figure 6A is substantially the same as the luminaire 500 of Figure 5, except as described below.
  • the luminaire 600 of Figure 6A can include a housing 605 that is cylindrical in shape, having a top surface 606 and a side surface 607. Coupled to the bottom end of the housing 605 of Figure 6A can be a trim 610.
  • the housing 605 can be made of one or more of a number of thermally conductive materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum).
  • the housing 605 can act as a heat sink, absorbing heat generated by one or more components (e.g., LEDs, power modules, hardware processor, energy storage device) in thermal communication with the housing 605, and subsequently dissipating the absorbed heat into the ambient environment.
  • one or more components e.g., LEDs, power modules, hardware processor, energy storage device
  • the luminaire 600 can include one or more of a number of other components. Such components can be disposed within a cavity formed by the housing 605, disposed on a portion (e.g., the housing 605, the trim 610) of the luminaire 600, and/or physically remote from but in communication with the luminaire 600. In this case, as shown in Figures 6A-6C, some of those other components include a switch 631 and a number of other electrical components 663 (e.g., controller, capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, hardware processor) disposed on a substrate 625.
  • other electrical components 663 e.g., controller, capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, hardware processor
  • the substrate 625, the electrical connector 629, the other electrical components 663, and part of the switch 631 in this case are disposed within a cavity formed by the housing 605.
  • at least part of the switch 631 can be disposed within and protrude through an aperture 675 in a wall (in this case, the top surface 606) of the housing 605.
  • part of the switch 631 can protrude through an aperture in the side surface 607 of the housing 605. Permitting a user to access the switch 631 protruding through the aperture 675 in the housing 605 facilitates configuration of the luminaire 600 and avoids the need to open and/or disassemble the luminaire 600.
  • the example switch 631 can be used to select one or more of a number of variables that affect the operation of the luminaire 600.
  • the switch 631 can be used to select one of a number of CCTs.
  • the switch 631 can be any of a number of types of switches, including but not limited to one or more DIP switches, one or more SIPP switches, one or more rocker switches, one or more reed switches, one or more magnetic switches, one or more rotary switches, one or more rotary dials, one or more selectors or selector switches, one or more slide switches (as shown in Figure 6C), one or more snap switches, one or more thumbwheels, one or more toggles or toggle switches, one or more keys or keypads, and one or more buttons or pushbuttons.
  • the switch 631 of Figures 6A-6C is a slide switch.
  • the switch 631 has a body 671 and a number of coupling features 672 (in this case, pins) disposed on the bottom of the body 671 that allow the switch 631 to become electrically coupled to an electrical connector 629 on the substrate 625 (and therefore also to one or more of the other components 663 mounted on the substrate 625, such as a controller, as described above).
  • adjacent to the coupling features 672 can be disposed one or more mechanical coupling features 679 (e.g., tabs, posts).
  • mechanical coupling features 679 can act as guides to properly position and align the coupling features 672 of the switch 631 relative to an electrical connector 629 mounted on the substrate 625.
  • an actuator 673 that extends outward from a plate 676.
  • the plate 676 is disposed within the body 671 and has a length that is less than the length of the body 671.
  • the plate 676 also corresponds to a slot 674 that traverses the top end of the body 671.
  • the actuator 673 extends through the slot 674 and can be accessible by a user.
  • the switch 631 can include a number of detents and/or other features to limit or create discrete stopping locations for the actuator 673 (and so also the plate 676) along the length of the slot 674.
  • Each of these detents and/or other features can be associated with a certain value of a variable that affects the operation of the luminaire 600. For example, if the switch 631 is used to select a CCT, the left end 681 of the slot 674 can be associated with 5000 K, detent 682 can be associated with 4000 K, detent 683 can be associated with 3500 K, detent 684 can be associated with 3000 K, and right end 685 of the slot 674 can be associated with 2700 K.
  • Example switches 631 can be used with a new luminaire 600.
  • example switches 631 can be retrofit into existing luminaires.
  • Figures 6A-6C show that the switch 631 is disposed within and coupled to the housing 605, the switch 631 can alternatively be disposed within and/or coupled to some other portion (e.g., the trim 610) of the luminaire 600.
  • a luminaire can be manufactured without the switch, but with the ability to receive an example switch at a later time (e.g., during installation).
  • Figure 7 shows a luminaire 700 that is configured to receive a switch in accordance with certain example embodiments. Referring to Figures 1A-7, the luminaire 700 can be substantially the same as the luminaires discussed above, except as described below.
  • the luminaire 700 of Figure 7 can include an housing 705 that is cylindrical in shape, having a top surface 706 and a side surface 707. Coupled to the bottom end of the housing 705 of Figure 7 can be a trim 710. Further, hanger clips 702 can be used to hold the luminaire 700 in place upon installation. In this case, the example switch is not coupled to the luminaire 700. Instead, there is a removable plug 789 disposed in the aperture 775 that traverses the top surface 706 of the housing 705. The removable plug 789 can be used to keep dust and other elements in the ambient environment from entering the cavity formed by the housing 705.
  • Example switches can be incorporated into any of a number of different types of luminaires (light fixtures). For example, as shown in Figures 6A-7, example switches can be used with down light fixtures. Other types of luminaires that can be used with example switches can include, but are not limited to, troffer lights, under cabinet lights, pendent lights, recessed lights, and wall scones,
  • FIG 8 shows a top-side perspective view of another luminaire 800 currently known in the art.
  • the luminaire 800 of Figure 8 in this case includes a housing 805 and a remotely located junction box 890.
  • the luminaire 800 includes a surface-mounted light fixture, and so the housing 805 is low profile.
  • the cover 826 of the housing 805 is visible in Figure 8.
  • An electrical cable 827 extends through a wiring aperture 803 in the cover 826.
  • the electrical cable 827 can include one or more electrical conductors to transfer power, control, communication, data, and/or any other type of electrical signals.
  • One end of the electrical cable 827 is connected to one or more components (e.g., light sources) disposed on and/or within the housing 805 of the luminaire 800.
  • the junction box 890 includes one or more walls 891 to enclose one or more electrical components (e.g., a driver). An opposing end of the electrical cable 827 is coupled to one or more of those electrical components disposed in the junction box 890. In this way, the electrical cable 827 electrically couples one or more electrical components in the junction box 890 with one or more electrical components in or on the housing 805.
  • electrical components e.g., a driver
  • An opposing end of the electrical cable 827 is coupled to one or more of those electrical components disposed in the junction box 890. In this way, the electrical cable 827 electrically couples one or more electrical components in the junction box 890 with one or more electrical components in or on the housing 805.
  • Figures 9A and 9B show another luminaire 900 that includes a switch 931 in accordance with certain example embodiments. Specifically, Figure 9A shows a top view of the luminaire 900, and Figure 9B shows a top -side-front perspective view of the luminaire 900. Referring to Figures 1A-9B, the luminaire 900 of Figures 9A and 9B is substantially the same as the luminaire 800 of Figure 8, except that the luminaire 900 of Figures 9A and 9B includes the example switch 931.
  • the luminaire 900 of Figures 9A and 9B in this case includes a housing 905 and a remotely located junction box 990.
  • the luminaire 900 includes a surface-mounted light fixture, and so the housing 905 is low profile.
  • An electrical cable 927 extends through a wiring aperture 903 in the cover 926.
  • the electrical cable 927 can include one or more electrical conductors to transfer power, control, communication, data, and/or any other type of electrical signals.
  • One end of the electrical cable 927 is connected to one or more components (e.g., light sources) disposed on and/or within the housing 905 of the luminaire 900.
  • the housing 905 of the luminaire 900 can be installed in or on any of a number of structure members (e.g., drywall that forms a ceiling, a ceiling tile).
  • the junction box 990 is located behind the ceiling and includes one or more walls 991 to enclose one or more electrical components (e.g., a driver).
  • An opposing end of the electrical cable 927 is coupled to one or more of those electrical components disposed in the junction box 990. In this way, the electrical cable 927 electrically couples one or more electrical components in the junction box 990 with one or more electrical components in or on the housing 905.
  • the entire electrical cable 927 (and so also the switch 931) is behind the structure member (e.g., ceiling) and is inaccessible.
  • the junction box 990 can be inaccessible.
  • the housing 905 is removed from its installed location, the junction box 990 and the electrical cable 927 (and so also the switch 931) can be accessible.
  • the example switch is located on the housing of the luminaire or within the housing of the luminaire.
  • the switch 931 is located outside of the housing 905 of the luminaire 900.
  • the switch 931 is in-line with the electrical cable 927.
  • the switch 931 can be substantially the same as the example switches discussed above.
  • the switch 931 can have one or more coupling features (e.g., terminal points) that are used to couple to one or more electrical conductors of one or more electrical cables 927.
  • the switch 931 can have an actuator having multiple positions.
  • the switch 931 can be or include an inline pin switch, multiple DIP switches, one or more single in-line pin packages (SIP or SIPP), one or more rocker switches, one or more reed switches, one or more magnetic switches, one or more rotary switches, one or more rotary dials, one or more selectors or selector switches, one or more slide switches, one or more snap switches, one or more thumbwheels, one or more toggles or toggle switches, one or more keys or keypads, or one or more buttons or pushbuttons.
  • SIP or SIPP single in-line pin packages
  • rocker switches one or more rocker switches
  • one or more reed switches one or more magnetic switches
  • one or more rotary switches one or more rotary dials
  • selectors or selector switches one or more slide switches
  • one or more snap switches one or more thumbwheels
  • toggles or toggle switches one or more keys or keypads, or one or more buttons or pushbuttons.
  • the switch 931 can have a range of selections that are either continuous or discrete. As with the other switches described above, the switch 931 is used to adjust the CCT output by one or more of the light sources of the luminaire 900, and each selection of the switch 931 corresponds to a CCT within a range of CCTs.
  • the switch 931 can be integrated with the electrical cable 927.
  • the switch 931 is accessible (e.g., when the housing 905 is removed from its mounting location), the switch 931 can be replaced (e.g., without the use of tools) by a user.
  • FIG 10 shows yet another luminaire 1000 that includes a switch 1031 in accordance with certain example embodiments.
  • the luminaire 1000 of Figure 10 is substantially the same as the luminaire 900 of Figures 9A and 9B, except that the switch 1031 of the luminaire 1000 of Figure 10 is in a different location separate from the housing 1005.
  • the luminaire 1000 of Figure 10 in this case includes a housing 1005 and a remotely located junction box 1090.
  • the luminaire 800 includes a surface-mounted light fixture, and so the housing 805 is low profile.
  • the cover 1026 of the housing 1005 is shown in Figure 10.
  • An electrical cable 1027 extends through a wiring aperture 1003 in the cover 1026.
  • the electrical cable 1027 can include one or more electrical conductors to transfer power, control, communication, data, and/or any other type of electrical signals.
  • One end of the electrical cable 1027 is connected to one or more components (e.g., light sources) disposed on and/or within the housing 1005 of the luminaire 1000.
  • the housing 1005 is mounted in its installed location (e.g., a ceiling)
  • the entire electrical cable 1027 can be inaccessible.
  • the electrical cable 1027 can be accessible.
  • the junction box 1090 includes one or more walls 1091 to enclose one or more electrical components (e.g., a driver, the switch 1031). In this case, one of the walls of the junction box 1090 is removed to show the switch 1031 disposed within the cavity 1092 formed by the walls 1091 of the junction box 1090. An opposing end of the electrical cable 1027 is coupled to one or more of those electrical components disposed in the junction box 1090. In this way, the electrical cable 1027 electrically couples one or more electrical components in the junction box 1090 with one or more electrical components in or on the housing 1005. In this case, the switch 1031 is disposed within the junction box 1031.
  • the switch 1031 is disposed within the junction box 1031.
  • the junction box 1090 (and so also the switch 1031) can be inaccessible.
  • the junction box 1090 (and so also the switch 1031) can be accessible.
  • the switch 1031 of Figure 10 can be substantially the same as the switch
  • the switch 1031 can have a range of selections that are either continuous or discrete. As with the other switches described above, the switch 1031 is used to adjust the CCT output by one or more of the light sources of the luminaire 1000, and each selection of the switch 1031 corresponds to a CCT within a range of CCTs. As an alternative to the embodiment shown in Figure 10, rather than being disposed within the cavity 1092 of the junction box 1090, the switch 1031 can be disposed on a wall 1091 of the junction box 1090 or remotely from the junction box 1090 as well as remotely from the housing 1005 of the luminaire 1000.
  • a luminaire can comprise: a housing; a substrate disposed in the housing; a first plurality of light emitting diodes that are mounted to the substrate and that have a first color temperature; a second plurality of light emitting diodes that are mounted to the substrate and that have a second color temperature; and a plurality of manual switches that are disposed at the housing for permanently configuring the luminaire to: provide illumination of the first color temperature by enabling the first plurality of light emitting diodes; provide illumination of the second color temperature by enabling the second plurality of light emitting diodes; and provide illumination of a third color temperature that is between the first color temperature and the second color temperature by enabling the first plurality of light emitting diodes and the second plurality of light emitting diodes.
  • the housing can comprise an aperture that is configured for emitting area illumination, and the substrate is oriented to emit light through the aperture.
  • the plurality of manual switches are mounted to the substrate.
  • the plurality of manual switches are mounted in the housing.
  • the plurality of manual switches are mounted to the housing.
  • the plurality of manual switches comprise a dual inline pin (DIP) switch.
  • DIP dual inline pin
  • the plurality of manual switches provide two switch states, and each of the two switch states provides illumination of the third color temperature by enabling the first plurality of light emitting diodes and the second plurality of light emitting diodes.
  • the housing is circular and comprises a lip configured for extending around an aperture in a ceiling.
  • the housing comprises a wiring port disposed on a side of the housing.
  • the housing comprises a light-emitting aperture in which the substrate is disposed.
  • the luminaire further comprises: an aperture disposed at a lower side of the housing; a lens disposed at the aperture for refracting light emitted by the first and second light emitting diodes; and a reflector that is disposed between the lens and the light emitting diodes and that is operative to reflect light between the first and second light emitting diodes and the lens.
  • the housing is circular and comprises a lip configured for extending around an aperture in a ceiling.
  • the housing comprises a wiring port disposed on a side of the housing.
  • the housing forms a cavity associated with the aperture.
  • the first and second light source are mounted to a substrate that is disposed at an end of the cavity.
  • the luminaire further comprises a reflector that is disposed in the cavity between the lens and the first and second light sources, the reflector operative to reflect light between the first and second light sources and the lens.
  • example embodiments can be directed to a switch for controlling a color temperature, a lumen output, and/or a photometric distribution with respect to light emitted by one or more light sources of the luminaire.
  • the switch can include a body and at least one first coupling feature disposed on the body, where the at least one first coupling feature is configured to electrically couple to an electrical cable of the luminaire.
  • the switch can also include an actuator disposed on the body, where the actuator has a range of positions. In such a case, each position of the range of positions of the actuator corresponds to the color temperature, the lumen output, and/or the photometric distribution emitted by the luminaire.
  • Each position of such a switch can be continuous or discrete within the range of positions.
  • the range of positions can include a first position, a second position, a third position, a fourth position, and a fifth position.
  • an example switch can also include at least one second coupling feature disposed adjacent to the at least one first coupling feature, where the at least one second coupling feature is configured to electrically couple to an additional electrical cable of the luminaire.
  • the body of the switch can be configured to be integrated with the electrical cable.
  • the body of the switch can be configured to be disposed within a junction box.
  • the example switch can be a rotary switch.

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La présente invention porte sur un luminaire (1000) pouvant comprendre : un boîtier (1005) présentant au moins une surface extérieure qui forme une cavité ; au moins un élément électrique disposé au moins en partie dans la cavité ; un câble électrique (1027) doté d'une première et d'une seconde extrémité, la première extrémité étant couplée audit élément électrique ; et un commutateur (1031) couplé au câble électrique (1027), le commutateur (1031) étant disposé à distance du boîtier (1005) et présentant de multiples positions, chaque position du commutateur (1031) correspondant à une sortie de lumière discrète émise par une ou plusieurs sources de lumière du luminaire (1000).
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