WO2024058767A1 - Appareils d'éclairage comportant des ensembles optiques rotatifs - Google Patents

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WO2024058767A1
WO2024058767A1 PCT/US2022/043215 US2022043215W WO2024058767A1 WO 2024058767 A1 WO2024058767 A1 WO 2024058767A1 US 2022043215 W US2022043215 W US 2022043215W WO 2024058767 A1 WO2024058767 A1 WO 2024058767A1
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Corey GOLDSTEIN
Kurt Wilcox
Nathan R. Snell
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/085—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light
    • F21S8/088—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light with lighting device mounted on top of the standard, e.g. for pedestrian zones
    • 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
    • F21V14/00—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
    • F21V14/02—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
    • 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
    • F21V19/00—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21V19/02—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
    • 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
    • F21V5/00—Refractors for light sources
    • F21V5/08—Refractors for light sources producing an asymmetric light distribution
    • 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
    • F21Y2105/16—Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
    • 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]

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  • the present invention relates to lighting fixtures and, in particular, to lighting fixtures employing rotatable optical assemblies operable to provide a variety of adjustable lighting distributions.
  • Lighting fixtures such as sidewalk, roadway and/or parking lot fixtures, provide lighting distributions for meeting various areal lighting requirements.
  • Lighting fixtures for example, can provide a Type II distribution suitable for walkways, highway on-ramps and off-ramps as well as other long and narrow corridors.
  • lighting fixtures can provide a Type III distribution generally employed for roadway lighting and parking lots where a larger area of lighting is required.
  • a Type V lighting distribution can be provided.
  • Type V lighting distribution can be circular or square, having isotropic intensity over all lateral angles.
  • Lighting fixtures are designed to provide a specific lighting distribution for a particular application. Once manufactured and installed, these fixtures lack adjustability and/or the ability to provide multiple lighting distributions according to multiple applications or functions. The lack of adjustability can require costly replacement of the fixtures due to changes in the lighting environment.
  • lighting fixtures are described herein having the ability to provide multiple lighting distributions from a single architecture. Such lighting fixtures can be adjustable, thereby enabling the end user to select the desired lighting distribution.
  • a lighting fixture in some embodiments, comprises a support extending along an axis from a first end to a second end, and a lighting assembly coupled to the second end of the support.
  • the lighting assembly comprises a light emitting face comprising a fixed optical assembly and a rotatable optical assembly, wherein the light emitting face faces the support, and the lighting distribution of the lighting assembly varies according to rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the lighting fixture provides an asymmetric lighting distribution.
  • the lighting fixture may provide a symmetric or substantially symmetric lighting distribution.
  • a lighting assembly of a lighting fixture comprises a light emitting face including at least one rotatable optical assembly, wherein the lighting distribution of the lighting assembly varies according to rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the lighting emitting face further comprises one or more fixed optical assemblies.
  • a method in some embodiments, comprises providing a lighting fixture including a support extending along an axis from a first end to a second end, and a lighting assembly coupled to the second end of the support, the lighting assembly having a light emitting face comprising a fixed optical assembly and a rotatable optical assembly, wherein the light emitting face faces the support.
  • the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is adjusted to vary the lighting distribution directed to the surface by the lighting assembly.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be adjusted to provide an asymmetric lighting distribution or a symmetric lighting distribution.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an elevation sectional view of a lighting fixture described herein according to some embodiments.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a cut-away sectional view of a lighting assembly and associated rotatable optical assembly according to some embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly according to some embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment where LED electronics are positioned in the support of the lighting fixture.
  • FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate one embodiment wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to provide a symmetric or substantially symmetric lighting distribution form the lighting assembly.
  • FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate one embodiment wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to provide an asymmetric lighting distribution form the lighting assembly.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment wherein the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies are in a semi-concentric format in the plane of the light emitting face.
  • FIG. 9 illustrate lighting fixture with differing lighting distributions according to some embodiments.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates one embodiment of hard stops in the head space of the lighting assembly.
  • a lighting fixture comprises a support extending along an axis from a first end to a second end, and a lighting assembly coupled to the second end of the support.
  • the lighting assembly comprises a light emitting face comprising a fixed optical assembly and a rotatable optical assembly, wherein the light emitting face faces the support, and lighting distribution of the lighting assembly varies according to rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an elevation sectional view of a lighting fixture described herein according to some embodiments.
  • the lighting assembly 11 is coupled to the second end 12 of the support 10 via arms 13 extending in the vertical direction.
  • the light emitting face 14 of the lighting assembly 11 faces the second end 12 of the support 10.
  • the light emitting face 14 can direct light outside the diameter of the second end of the support 10, as described further herein.
  • the light emitting face 14 can be normal or substantially normal to the axis A of the support 10.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the light assembly 11 of FIG. 1.
  • the light emitting face 14 comprises a rotatable optical assembly 15 and a fixed optical assembly 16.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 15 can be rotatable in the plane of the light emitting face 14 or a plane parallel or substantially parallel to the light emitting face 14.
  • the rotatable optical assembly of lighting fixtures described herein can be radially adjusted according to any desired increment(s).
  • the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is adjustable in at least one degree increments.
  • Rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly can also be adjustable in 5-45 degree increments, or up to 180 degree increments.
  • the rotatable optical assembly resides in an annular recess of the lighting assembly.
  • the rotatable optical assembly may comprise a rotatable support, disc or puck to which light source(s) and optic(s) of the assembly can be attached.
  • rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly can be secured by a locking mechanism.
  • Any desired locking mechanism can be employed.
  • the locking mechanism is mechanical.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be depressed into a head space above the optical assembly. Depressing the optical assembly frees rotation of the optical assembly. Removal of the depressing force returns the optical assembly into a locked position in the annular recess.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be coupled to a spring or other resistive mechanism establishing the need for a depressive force to move the optical assembly into the rotatable position. The spring or other resistive mechanism precludes rotation of the optical assembly in the absence of the depressive force.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a cut-away sectional view of a lighting assembly and associated rotatable optical assembly according to some embodiments.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 16 resides in an annular locking recess or pocket 17.
  • Sides of the annular recess or pocket 17 can have one or more stops corresponding to the radial or angular adjustment increments of the rotatable optical assembly 16.
  • Application of sufficient depressive force here 2-5 lbs.
  • the depressive force required to move the optical assembly 16 into the rotatable positon can be set to any desired value.
  • the depressive force is 2-10 lbs.
  • the lighting assembly can also comprise hard stops in the head space above the annular locking recess or pocket 17. The hard stops can prevent the optical assembly from being dislodged from or misoriented within the pocket 17 during rotation.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates one embodiment of hard stops 10 in the head space of the lighting assembly 12. The hard stops 10 are positioned over the rotatable optical element 13.
  • the top cover of the lighting assembly or a panel on the top cover can be reversibly removed to expose the top of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be subsequently rotationally adjusted by engaging the top side of the optical assembly.
  • the optical assembly for example, can have one or more structures for engaging with a rotational tool.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be rotationally adjusted via electronic means employing one or more electric motors.
  • the lighting fixture can comprise one or more processors or control systems and associated software for controlling rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the lighting fixture comprises one or more electronic ports, such as USB ports, for interfacing with user control apparatus for adjusting rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the lighting fixture comprises one or more sensors operable to receive remote signals for electronically adjusting the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the one or more sensors may also be used to adjust other features of the lighting fixture including, but not limited to, luminance of the lighting fixture, color of the emitted light, and/or other operational features of the lighting fixture.
  • the term “sensor” refers to any device configured to measure and/or detect events, conditions, or changes in its environment and generate an output.
  • sensors utilize transducers, piezoelectric materials, thermocouples, and/or various types of electrical circuitry components (e.g., capacitors or resistors) to detect events, conditions, or changes and convert the detected information into an electrical output.
  • electrical circuitry components e.g., capacitors or resistors
  • Exemplary sensors configured for use in lighting fixtures described herein include, without limitation, light sensors, motion sensors, image sensors, temperature sensors, magnetic field sensors, gravity sensors, humidity sensors, moisture sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, electrical field sensors, sound or noise sensors, environmental sensors, directional sensors, position sensors, velocity sensors, airflow sensors, chemical sensors (i.e., sensors that detect toxins or chemical compounds, not limited to CO2 sensors, oxygen O2 sensors, etc.), electrical sensors (i.e., any sensor comprising electrical devices and/or any sensor that detects electrical events or conditions), or any combination thereof.
  • chemical sensors i.e., sensors that detect toxins or chemical compounds, not limited to CO2 sensors, oxygen O2 sensors, etc.
  • electrical sensors i.e., any sensor comprising electrical devices and/or any sensor that detects electrical events or conditions
  • image sensor refers to a device that detects, converts, and/or conveys data constituting an image.
  • the sensor can detect light passing through and/or reflected by an object, convert the variations or attenuations of light into signals, and then convey the signals to a processing entity (e.g., a processor, controller, etc.).
  • Image sensors described herein can detect electromagnetic radiation including, but not limited to infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, microwave radiation, or other types of radiation falling in the electromagnetic spectrum. Image sensors are used in electronic imaging devices such as cameras or camera modules.
  • image sensors described herein include, without limitation, cameras, semiconductor charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors, photodiode arrays, active pixel sensors having complementary metal-oxide-semi conductor (CMOS) constructions, or N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS, Live MOS) technologies.
  • CCD semiconductor charge-coupled device
  • CMOS complementary metal-oxide-semi conductor
  • NMOS N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly according to some embodiments.
  • the lighting assembly 10 comprises a top cover 1, which engages a compression spring 2 for controlling rotational adjustment of the rotatable optical assembly 11, as described above.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 11 comprises a rotatable disc or puck 3 to which light source(s) and optic(s) 4 of the assembly can be attached.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 11 is positioned in a recess of a heatsink 5 of the lighting assembly 10.
  • the heatsink 5 further comprises a second recess adjacent to the rotatable optical assembly 11.
  • the adjacent recess houses the fixed optical assembly 12.
  • the fixed optical assembly 12 also comprises light source(s) and optic(s) 4. Glass, polymeric, or other protective coverings 6 can be placed over the rotatable 11 and fixed 12 optical assemblies.
  • the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies have a circular profile and are arranged adjacent to one another. Any shape and arrangement of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies are contemplated herein. In some embodiments, the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies are concentric or partially concentric with one another. The rotatable optical assembly may be within or partially within the circumference of the fixed optical assembly or vice versa.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment wherein the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies are in a semi-concentric format in the plane of the light emitting face. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the rotatable optical assembly 81 is arranged within the circumference of the fixed optical assembly 82.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 81 is in an opposed position relative to the fixed optical assembly 82.
  • the rotatable optical assembly 81 is operable to rotate to partially or fully adjacent to the fixed optical 82 assembly in a concentric manner. This format is reversible where the fixed optical assembly may be within the circumference of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can have the same profile or shape, such as circular illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 and arcuate, as illustrated in FIG. 8. Alternatively, the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies have different profiles or shapes.
  • the fixed optical assembly can be polygonal including, but not limited to, triangular, square, rectangular or hexagonal.
  • the rotatable optical assembly may also adopt a polygonal profile or curved profile.
  • the light emitting face of a lighting assembly may comprise a plurality of rotatable optical assemblies and/or a plurality of fixed optical assemblies. The number, profiles and shapes of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can be chosen according to the lighting distributions to be provided by the light fixtures.
  • the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can employ any desired light sources and optics. Specific identities of the light sources and associated optic(s) can be selected according to the desired lighting characteristics and distribution.
  • the light source comprises light emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • the LEDs can have any desired arrangement, such as arrangement in one-dimensional arrays or two-dimensional arrays.
  • the LED light sources have an annular arrangement along the periphery or circumference of the fixed and/or rotatable optical assemblies.
  • LED light sources may comprise packaged LED chip(s) or unpackaged LED chip(s).
  • LED elements or modules can use LEDs of the same or different types and/or configurations.
  • the LEDs for example, can be monochromatic or any desired color combination.
  • the LEDs can comprise single or multiple phosphor-converted white and/or color LEDs, and/or bare LED chip(s) mounted separately or together on a single substrate or package that comprises, for example, at least one phosphor-coated LED chip either alone or in combination with at least one color LED chip, such as a green LED, a yellow LED, a red LED, etc.
  • the LED module can comprise phosphor-converted white or color LED chips and/or bare LED chips of the same or different colors mounted directly on a printed circuit board (e.g., chip on board) and/or packaged phosphor-converted white or color LEDs mounted on the printed circuit board, such as a metal core printed circuit board or FR4 board.
  • the LEDs can be mounted directly to a heat sink or another type of board or substrate.
  • LED arrangements or lighting arrangements using remote phosphor technology can be employed as would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, and examples of remote phosphor technology are described in U.S. Patent No. 7,614,759, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • each LED element or module or a plurality of such elements or modules may include one or more blue shifted yellow LEDs and one or more red or red/orange LEDs. Any color combination of LEDs in a module is contemplated. Additionally, The LEDs may be disposed in different configurations and/or layouts, as desired. Different color temperatures and appearances could be produced using other LED combinations of single and/or multiple LED chips packaged into discrete packages and/or directly mounted to a printed circuit board as a chip-on board arrangement. In one embodiment, the light sources can comprise any LED, for example, an XP- Q LED incorporating TrueWhite® LED technology.
  • color output of the fixed optical assembly and rotatable optical assembly can be the same or different.
  • Color output of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can be the same, for example, when lighting the same areas, such as that illustrated in FIG. 7C herein.
  • Color output of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can be different when lighting differing areas, such as that illustrated in FIG. 6C.
  • Such color differentiation may be used to designate areas where standing or walking is permitted and areas where foot traffic should be avoided.
  • the associated electronics can be positioned in the support to which the lighting assembly is attached.
  • Electrical circuity can extend from the support structure to the lighting assembly through one or more structural conduits, such as the arms coupling the lighting assembly to the second end of the support.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment where LED electronics are positioned in the support of the lighting fixture.
  • Electrical circuitry in some embodiments, can extend into the head space of the lighting assembly and access the back panels of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies. The electrical circuitry has sufficient play to have unobstructed rotation with the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies comprise optics associated with the light sources. Optics for the fixed assembly can be selected independently from or in conjunction with the optics for the rotatable assembly. A symmetric lighting distribution or asymmetric lighting distribution can be selected for each of the fixed optical assembly and rotatable optical assembly. In some embodiments, the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies have the same lighting distributions. Alternatively, the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can have differing lighting distributions. In some embodiments, for example, each of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies have a Type III or Type IV lighting distribution. In some embodiments, individual optics are provided for each of the light sources of the fixed and/or rotatable optical assemblies.
  • each LED in the assemblies may have an individual optical element.
  • optics may be employed for groups of light sources in the fixed and/or rotatable optical assemblies.
  • a single optic for example, may be placed over the LEDs of the fixed or rotatable optical assembly.
  • Optics of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies can operate via refraction, reflection, and/or waveguiding/total internal reflection principles.
  • Optics for the fixed and/or rotatable optical assemblies can comprise one or more waveguides, including the waveguides described in United States Patent 11,249,239 which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • the lighting distribution provided by the lighting assembly is a combination of the individual lighting distributions provided by the fixed optical assembly and the rotatable optical assembly. Therefore, the lighting distribution provided by the lighting assembly is adjustable according to the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly. In some embodiments, the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is set to provide a symmetric lighting distribution from the lighting assembly. The rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly can also be set to provide an asymmetric lighting distribution from the lighting assembly.
  • FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate one embodiment wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to provide a symmetric or substantially symmetric lighting distribution from the lighting assembly. In the embodiment illustrated by FIGS.
  • the fixed optical assembly and rotatable optical assembly each have an asymmetric lighting distribution, such as a Type III or Type IV distribution.
  • FIG. 6A illustrates the light emitting face of the lighting assembly wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to direct the lighting distribution in a direction opposite of the fixed optical assembly.
  • the 180 degree offset between the asymmetric lighting distributions of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies provides a symmetric or substantially symmetric lighting distribution, as provided in FIG. 6B.
  • the symmetric lighting distribution is further illustrated in FIG. 6C where the lighting fixtures are bollards lighting a pathway.
  • the light emitting face of the lighting assembly faces the support and directs the lighting distribution to the ground surrounding the bollard.
  • FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate one embodiment wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to provide an asymmetric lighting distribution form the lighting assembly.
  • the fixed optical assembly and rotatable optical assembly each have an asymmetric lighting distribution, such as a Type III or Type IV distribution.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates the light emitting face of the lighting assembly wherein the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is selected to direct the lighting distribution in the same direction as that of the fixed optical assembly.
  • the 0 degree offset between the asymmetric lighting distributions of the fixed and rotatable optical assemblies provides an asymmetric lighting distribution, as show in FIG. 7B.
  • the asymmetric lighting distribution is further illustrated in FIG.
  • the lighting fixtures are bollards lighting a pathway.
  • most of the light from the lighting fixtures is directed to the pathway and not the grass and/or landscaping areas behind the bollards.
  • the rotatable positon of the rotatable optical assembly can take additional positions between the 0 and 180 degree offsets illustrated in FIGS. 6A-6C and 7A-7C to provide a variety of lighting distributions from the lighting assembly.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment wherein the lighting fixtures or bollards have differing lighting distributions based on position or location of the bollards relative to the desired lighting area.
  • the rotational position of bollards 91, 92 are selected to direct the lighting distribution in the same direction as the fixed optical asemblies, resulting in a Type IV distribution on the path 90.
  • the rotational position of bollard 93 is selected to provide a Type III distribution in conjunction with the fixed optical assembly.
  • Bollard 93 is positioned in the corner of the path 90, thereby requiring a differing lighting distribution.
  • Lighting fixtures described herein can be used in a variety of lighting applications. As illustrated in FIGS. 6C and 7C, the lighting fixtures can be bollards for pathway lighting. In some embodiments, the lighting fixtures can be employed for lighting walls, aisles and/or ceilings.
  • a lighting assembly of a lighting fixture comprises a light emitting face including at least one rotatable optical assembly, wherein the lighting distribution of the lighting assembly varies according to rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can have any architecture and/or properties described above.
  • the rotatable optical assembly has a construction and operation illustrated in FIGS.
  • the light emitting face can comprise a plurality of rotatable optical assemblies, in some embodiments. Optics for the rotatable assemblies can be selected with reference to one another or independent of one another.
  • the light emitting face may further comprise one or more fixed optical assemblies to work in conjunction with the rotatable optical assembly for providing the desired lighting distribution from the light emitting face.
  • the one or more fixed optical assemblies can have any architecture and/or properties described above.
  • a method in some embodiments, comprises providing a lighting fixture including a support extending along an axis from a first end to a second end, and a lighting assembly coupled to the second end of the support, the lighting assembly having a light emitting face comprising a fixed optical assembly and a rotatable optical assembly, wherein the light emitting face faces the support.
  • the rotational position of the rotatable optical assembly is adjusted to vary the lighting distribution directed to the surface by the lighting assembly.
  • the rotatable optical assembly can be adjusted to provide an asymmetric lighting distribution or a symmetric lighting distribution.
  • the lighting fixture can have any properties, architecture and/or design described above and/or illustrated in the figures herein.

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Selon un aspect, la présente invention concerne des appareils d'éclairage possédant la capacité de fournir de multiples répartitions d'éclairage à partir d'une architecture unique. De tels appareils d'éclairage peuvent être réglables, permettant ainsi à l'utilisateur final de sélectionner la répartition d'éclairage souhaitée. Un appareil d'éclairage, selon certains modes de réalisation, comporte un support s'étendant le long d'un axe allant d'une première extrémité à une seconde extrémité, et un ensemble d'éclairage couplé à la seconde extrémité du support. L'ensemble d'éclairage comporte une face d'émission de lumière comportant un ensemble optique fixe et un ensemble optique rotatif, la face d'émission de lumière faisant face au support, et une répartition d'éclairage de l'ensemble d'éclairage variant en fonction de la position angulaire de l'ensemble optique rotatif.
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