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Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, lighting systems; Computer hardware with preinstalled software for remotely controlling lighting devices Television studio lighting apparatus; Stage lighting apparatus; Theatrical stage lighting apparatus; Rotating stage lighting apparatus; Lighting devices for theatrical productions; Lighting apparatus for creating special theatrical effects; Lighting installations; Lighting apparatus for theatres, clubs and discotheques
A luminaire including an LED light source, a plurality of color filters, an optical device, and a control system is provided. In response to receiving an optical device setting value via a data link, the control system moves the optical device according to the setting value; calculates a numeric value for a color change associated with the optical device setting value by calculating a position change value for at least one color filter, the position change value based on the optical device setting value; for the at least one color filter, calculates a modified color filter position based on the position change value and a current color filter position of the at least one color filter and causes the at least one color filter to move to the modified color filter position.
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
A luminaire includes a light source and a framing shutter system. The light source is configured to emit a light beam. The framing shutter system includes an aperture that is configured to receive the light beam. The framing shutter system further includes a plurality of shutter blades configured to be positioned across the aperture and mask a portion of the light beam. Each of the shutter blades includes a blade substrate material having a front surface that is configured to receive the light beam and a rear surface on an opposite side of the blade substrate material from the front surface. The front surface of each shutter blade includes a first coating that is configured to reflect one or both of light and heat. The rear surface of each shutter blade may include a second coating configured to reduce reflection of light from the rear surface.
A luminaire includes a light source configured to generate an emitted light beam, and a beam reducer configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the beam reducer is outside the emitted light beam, and in the second position, the beam reducer receives the emitted light beam and occludes an outer portion of the emitted light beam to emit a reduced light beam having a smaller beam angle than the emitted light beam. The luminaire also includes a beam size iris configured to receive (i) the emitted light beam when the beam reducer is in the first position and (ii) the reduced light beam when the beam reducer is in the second position. The beam reducer is configured to move to the second position in response to an aperture of the beam size iris being smaller than a predetermined threshold value.
A system includes a luminaire having a head configured for rotation relative to a fixed enclosure of the luminaire. The head includes a camera access port. The system also includes a camera module configured to be removably mounted to the camera access port of the luminaire, and a cover plate configured to be removably mounted to the luminaire head to cover the camera access port. A weight of the cover plate approximately matches a weight of the camera module.
A luminaire includes an enclosure, an air valve, and a control system. The enclosure includes a light source, an air pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a first opening and is otherwise sealed from external air. The enclosure may include components that modify and emit a light beam. The air valve is coupled at a second opening to the enclosure and includes a membrane covering a third opening. The membrane reduces the passage of water droplets in air passing therethrough. The air valve blocks air passage between the enclosure and the membrane when closed and allows air passage when open. The control system determines whether the enclosure is adequately sealed based on air pressure as sensed by the air pressure sensor and a temperature as sensed by the temperature sensor.
A luminaire includes a light source emitting a first light beam with a first optical axis. An optical element of the light source alignment system receives the first light beam and emits a second light beam with a second optical axis. The second optical axis is substantially parallel to, but not coaxial with, the first optical axis. A continuously adjustable position of the optical element determines a position of the second optical axis. A method for aligning an optical axis of a light beam includes receiving a first light beam with a first optical axis; emitting a second light beam with a second optical axis that is substantially parallel to, but not coaxial with, the first optical axis; and aligning the second light beam with an optical element of an optical system by adjusting a continuously adjustable position of an optical element relative to the first optical axis.
F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
A zoom optical system includes a light source and focus, zoom, and fixed lens groups. The light source illuminates an object in or adjacent to an object plane. The focus lens group has a first positive optical power and moves to focus an object. The focus lens group has four lenses of positive, positive, positive, and negative optical power. The zoom lens group has a negative optical power and moves relative to the object plane and the focus lens group to control a beam angle while the focus lens group remains fixed relative to the object plane. The zoom lens group comprises two negative power lenses. The fixed lens group has a second positive optical power, remains in a fixed position relative to the object plane, and projects an image of the object. The fixed lens group has three lenses, comprising negative, positive, and positive optical powers.
An optical system includes a light source, a lens, and a light effect ring. The lens has first and second surfaces and receives a first light beam from the light source at the first surface and emits a second light beam from the second surface. The light effect ring includes a first plurality of light emitters emitting second light beams that obliquely illuminate the first surface of the lens and a second plurality of emitters that emit third light beams through the lens. The light effect ring may include a plurality of segments that move into and out of the first light beam, where each segment includes a first subset of the first plurality of light emitters and a second subset of the second plurality of emitters.
F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21Y 107/10 - Light sources with three-dimensionally disposed light-generating elements on concave supports or substrates, e.g. on the inner side of bowl-shaped supports
An automated luminaire and method are provided. The automated luminaire includes a range sensing module and a control system. The range sensing module calculates a distance to a closest object in a direction that the automated luminaire is pointed. The control system reduces a beam power density of a light beam emitted from the automated luminaire when the distance is less than a threshold distance. The method includes determining whether an emitted beam power determinant of the automated luminaire has changed; if so, calculating a threshold distance from current values of one or more beam power determinants; determining whether the distance to the closest object is greater than the threshold distance; and, if not, reducing the beam power density of the light beam emitted from the automated luminaire.
A luminaire includes an elongated housing having a long axis, a plurality of light emitters extending in a direction of the long axis, a first light shield rotatably coupled to a base of the luminaire and configured to rotate about a first axis parallel to the long axis, and a second light shield rotatably coupled to the base of the luminaire and configured to rotate about a second axis parallel to the long axis. The first light shield and the second light shield are configured to physically couple to form a combined light shield that is configured to block light emitted by the plurality of light emitters.
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups or , e.g. of modular construction
F21V 11/18 - Screens not covered by groups , , or using sheets without apertures, e.g. fixed movable, e.g. flaps, slides
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21V 21/005 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21V 25/00 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
A luminaire includes a light emitter, an asymmetric lens, and a mechanism. The light emitter includes an exit aperture and emits a light beam having an optical axis. The asymmetric lens receives the light beam and projects a projected beam. The mechanism rotates the light emitter about an axis of rotation passing through the exit aperture, thereby moving a point of entry of the light beam into the asymmetric lens. A size and location of a hot-spot of the projected beam varies as the point of entry of the light beam into the asymmetric lens moves. The asymmetric lens includes a long axis, a short axis, and an asymmetric surface, which has a long axis parallel to the long axis of the asymmetric lens. The asymmetric surface is asymmetric in a cross-section taken in a plane perpendicular to the short axis of the asymmetric lens.
A lens assembly and luminaire are provided. The luminaire includes a head comprising the lens assembly, where the lens assembly includes a lens holder, a Fresnel lens, and a homogenizing lens. The Fresnel lens is physically coupled to the lens holder and includes a smooth rear face and a front face comprising annular facets. The homogenizing lens is physically coupled to the lens holder and optically coupled to the Fresnel lens. The homogenizing lens includes a rear face comprising a homogenizing optical structure and the rear face of the homogenizing lens faces the front face of the Fresnel lens.
An optical system and luminaire are provided. The optical system includes first and second lighting effect assemblies. Each lighting effect assemblies include an effect selector and a lighting effect insert rotatably coupled thereto. Each effect selector positions its lighting effect insert in a light beam. The lighting effect inserts include a prism with a rear surface and a front side having a first plurality of facets. The rear surface has a plurality of regions aligned with corresponding facets. The regions are color filters. Some lighting effect inserts are an effects plate and a prism, where the effects plate has color filter regions. The effects plate and the prism may be separately rotatable at desired speeds and/or directions. Some lighting effect inserts are a prism with color filter regions on the facets.
F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
A luminaire and optical system are provided. The luminaire includes a head and power circuits configured to provide electrical power to electrical circuits of the head. The head includes an optical system with a light source support plate, a support structure movably coupled to the light source support plate, and a lens support assembly removably coupled to the support structure. The light source support plate includes LED light sources, each configured to emit a light beam. The support structure includes a plurality of apertures, configured to pass the light beam from the LED light sources without modifying the light beam. The lens support assembly includes lenses, each aligned with an optical axis of one of the LED light sources when the lens support assembly is coupled to the support structure. The lens support assembly is removable from the head without removing the support structure from the head.
F21L 14/00 - Electric lighting devices without a self-contained power source, e.g. for mains connection
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 29/85 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems characterised by the material
F21Y 105/14 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array
A luminaire includes an enclosure, an air valve, and a chamber. The enclosure includes a sealed cover and light beam emitting components. The air valve is air coupled between the enclosure and the chamber. The chamber includes a drying agent and has an opening with a membrane completely covering the opening. The membrane passes air while reducing the passage of water droplets in the air. The air valve blocks air passage between the enclosure and the chamber when closed. A method for testing to determine adequate sealing of an enclosure of a luminaire includes closing an air valve to seal the enclosure from outside air, activating a heat-generating component, determining whether an air pressure in the enclosure increases by more than a threshold value, and sending a signal indicating a result of the determination. The method includes deactivating the heat-generating component and opening the air valve.
A luminaire is provided, having an enclosure and a chamber air coupled to the enclosure. The enclosure includes luminaire components that emit a light beam, has an opening, and is otherwise sealed. The chamber includes a drying agent, two openings, and is otherwise sealed from the external air. One opening of the chamber is coupled by a sealed air coupling to the opening of the enclosure. The other opening of the chamber is completely covered by a membrane that allows air to pass through the material while reducing the passage of water droplets in the air. The enclosure may include sensors that measure air pressure, air humidity, and/or air temperature of the enclosure. The luminaire may include a control system configured to collect data from the sensors and to send information related to the collected data to a user of the luminaire via a communication channel.
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Detecting and reporting the status of an overvoltage protection device
A first overvoltage protection and reporting system comprises input and output transceivers and input and output surge protection devices coupled respectively to the input and output transceivers. The input surge protection device includes first and second gas discharge tubes coupled to the input transceiver only at, respectively, a first input and a second input. The output surge protection device includes third and fourth gas discharge tubes coupled to the output transceiver only at, respectively, a first and a second output. A second overvoltage protection and reporting system comprises input and output transceivers, a processor coupled between the input and output transceivers, and an output surge protection system that includes a surge protection device coupled to the output transceiver and a sensor receiver coupled between the output transceiver and the processor. The processor detects a failure of the surge protection device based on a signal received from the sensor receiver.
H02H 9/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage using spark-gap arresters
H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
A luminaire and LED light engine are provided. The luminaire includes the LED light engine and an optical device. The LED light engine includes an LED array and a partial diffuser. The partial diffuser diffuses light that is emitted by LEDs of a selected first subset of LEDs in the LED array and leaves undiffused light that is emitted by LEDs of a second subset of LEDs in the LED array. At least some LEDs are selected for inclusion in the first subset as emitting light that produces poorly blended colors in a light beam emitted by the LED array. The optical device is configured to receive a light beam emitted from the LED light engine and emit a modified light beam.
A luminaire is provided that includes an LED light engine emitting a light engine light beam and one or more optical devices configured to receive the light engine light beam and form a luminaire light beam emitted by the luminaire. The LED light engine includes an array of LED emitters mounted on a substrate, an array of lenses optically coupled to the array of LED emitters, and a plurality of filter regions. The filter regions of the plurality of filter regions are optically coupled to and fixedly mounted relative to the array of LED emitters. Each filter region of the plurality of filter regions is aligned with an associated LED of the array of LED emitters and is configured to filter substantially only light emitted by the associated LED.
F21V 9/30 - Elements containing photoluminescent material distinct from or spaced from the light source
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
A luminaire including an LED light source, a plurality of color filters, an optical device, and a control system is provided. In response to receiving an optical device setting value via a data link, the control system moves the optical device according to the setting value, calculates modified positions for one or more of the color filters based on an effect of the optical device on the color of the light beam of the luminaire, and causes the one or more color filters to move to their modified color filter positions, in order to reduce the effect of the optical device on a beam color emitted by the luminaire.
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
A luminaire is provided, having first and second enclosures, a pipe, and a chamber. The first enclosure includes luminaire components that emit a light beam, has two openings, and is otherwise sealed. The second enclosure includes electronic circuits coupled to the luminaire components, has an opening, and is otherwise sealed. The first enclosure rotates relative to the second enclosure. The pipe couples an opening of the first enclosure to an opening of the second enclosure, rotates relative to the first enclosure, and is otherwise sealed. The chamber includes a drying agent, two openings, and is otherwise sealed from the external air. One opening of the chamber is rotatably coupled to an opening of the first enclosure. The other opening of the chamber is completely covered by a membrane that allows air to pass through the material while reducing the passage of water droplets in the air.
A luminaire includes a white light LED light source emitting a light beam that that is filtered by first and second color filters. An optical device modifies the filtered light beam. A control system receives a commanded value for the optical device and responds by causing the optical device to move based on the commanded value; determining a Duv change in the light beam caused by the optical device; determining positions for the color filters based on the Duv change, a current correlated color temperature (CCT) isotherm value, and a current Duv value; and moving the color filters to their determined positions. The control system may alternatively receive a command with a Duv value and respond by determining color filters positions based on the received Duv value and a current CCT isotherm value; and moving the color filters to their determined positions.
F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
F21S 10/02 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect changing colours
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Absolute position sensing system for stepper motor mechanism
A luminaire includes a luminaire mechanism, a stepper motor, an absolute multi-turn rotational position sensing system, and a control system. The stepper motor moves the luminaire mechanism. The absolute multi-turn rotational position sensing system includes absolute rotational sensors that detect absolute positions of a cam indexer on the motor shaft and an indexer wheel coupled to the cam indexer. The indexer wheel rotates by a predetermined amount in response to one full rotation of the cam indexer. The control system determines an absolute position of the luminaire mechanism based on information from the absolute rotational sensors relating to the positions of the cam indexer and the indexer wheel. The control system receives a commanded position for the luminaire mechanism and causes the stepper motor to move the luminaire mechanism to the commanded position based on the absolute position of the luminaire mechanism.
Accent lights for indoor use; Landscape lighting installations; LED (light emitting diodes) lighting fixtures for use in display, commercial, industrial, residential, and architectural accent lighting applications; Lighting fixtures; Lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; Lights for illuminating stairs, doors and other portions of buildings; LED landscape lights; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications
Accent lights for indoor use; Landscape lighting installations; LED (light emitting diodes) lighting fixtures for use in display, commercial, industrial, residential, and architectural accent lighting applications; Lighting fixtures; Lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; Lights for illuminating stairs, doors and other portions of buildings; LED landscape lights; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications
Programmable lights for theater and show stages, intelligent moving lights for theater and show stages, color-changing lights for theater and show stages.
Programmable lights for theater and show stages, intelligent moving lights for theater and show stages, color-changing lights for theater and show stages.
Programmable lights for theater and show stages, intelligent moving lights for theater and show stages, color-changing lights for theater and show stages.
A luminaire is provided that includes a head, a movement system, and a control system. The movement system rotates the luminaire head around an axis of rotation. The movement system includes a motor and a braking system. The motor moves a luminaire mechanism. The luminaire mechanism may be a gobo wheel, a lens, or other optical device of the luminaire, or it may be the luminaire head or the luminaire yoke. The control system determines whether the motor is rotating and engages the braking system when the motor is not rotating. When the motor is stopped, the control system may store in non-volatile memory a current absolute position of the luminaire mechanism.
An optical system and luminaire are provided that include a light source and a beam adjuster optical element (BAOE). The light source emits a source light beam that is received by the BAOE, which emits an adjusted light beam. The BAOE includes an outer portion that receives an outer portion of the source light beam and causes light rays of the outer portion to diverge in a corresponding outer portion of the adjusted light beam and an inner portion that receives an inner portion of the source light beam and causes light rays of the inner portion to converge in a corresponding inner portion of the adjusted light beam. The luminaire includes an actuator that moves the BAOE within the luminaire and a control system that receives a control signal via a data link and moves the BAOE in response to the control signal.
A luminaire has a light-emitting diode (LED) light source, a light sensor, and a control system. The control system receives a Measure command measure the current intensity of the LED light source. The control system measures the intensity using the light sensor, stores current intensity data in non-volatile memory, obtains the LED light source's previous intensity, selects an indicator color representing how much the current intensity is reduced from the previous intensity, and causes the luminaire to emit a light beam having the indicator color. The control system also receives an Adjust command to reduce the LED light source to a total intensity reduction amount. The control system obtains the LED light source's current reduction amount, determines whether the total intensity reduction amount is more than the current reduction amount, and, if so, causes the LED light source to emit a reduced intensity light beam.
A luminaire is provided that includes a head, a movement system, and a control system. The movement system rotates the luminaire head around an axis of rotation. The movement system includes a motor and a braking system. The motor rotates the head about the axis of rotation and the braking system can prevent rotation of the motor. The control system receives an Engage Brake command via a data link. The control system engages the braking system in response to the Engage Brake command by determining whether the motor is rotating, causing rotation of the motor to stop electrically when the motor is rotating, determining whether the motor has stopped rotating, engaging the braking system when the motor has stopped rotating, and removing power from the motor. When the motor is stopped, the control system may store in non-volatile memory a current absolute position of the luminaire head.
An LED module and luminaire are provided. The luminaire includes a controller and an optical system with adjustable optical elements and an LED module with an LED circuit board electrically coupled to the controller. The LED circuit board includes an array of LEDs configured in two or more concentric zones, each zone including a plurality of LEDs. Intensity of the LEDs of a first zone is controlled independently of the LEDs of a second zone. The controller controls the intensity of at least the first zone based upon a configuration of the adjustable optical elements. The LED module can be removed from the luminaire without removing other elements of the optical system by electrically uncoupling the LED circuit board from the controller and mechanically uncoupling the LED module from the luminaire.
F21V 19/04 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for changing light source, e.g. turret
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21V 29/51 - Cooling arrangements using condensation or evaporation of a fluid, e.g. heat pipes
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
An LED module is provided that includes an LED circuit board having a substrate and an array of LEDs and an electrical connector mounted on the substrate. The LED module can be removed from an optical system of a luminaire by electrically uncoupling the LED circuit board from the luminaire and mechanically uncoupling the LED module from the luminaire without removing other elements of the optical system from the luminaire. A luminaire is provided that includes a controller and an optical system having an LED module. The LED module has an LED circuit board electrically coupled to the controller. The LED circuit board has a substrate and an array of LEDs mounted thereon. The LED module can be removed from the luminaire without removing other elements of the optical system by electrically uncoupling the LED circuit board from the controller and mechanically uncoupling the LED module from the luminaire.
F21V 19/04 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for changing light source, e.g. turret
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21V 29/51 - Cooling arrangements using condensation or evaporation of a fluid, e.g. heat pipes
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
An LED module and luminaire are provided. The LED module includes an LED circuit board having an array of LEDs powered by an electrical connector. The array of LEDs includes two or more pluralities of LEDs. The LEDs of a first plurality are rotated relative to the LEDs of a second plurality. The rotation amount is not an integer multiple of 90°. The LEDs of the first plurality are not rotated relative to each other, and the LEDs of the second plurality are not rotated relative to each other. The LED module can be removed from an optical system of the luminaire by electrically uncoupling the LED circuit board and mechanically uncoupling the LED module from the luminaire without removing other elements of the optical system from the luminaire.
F21V 19/04 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for changing light source, e.g. turret
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
A luminaire and light source are provided. The light source includes first, second, and third arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a beam combiner. The LEDs of the first, second, and third arrays of LEDs emit beams whose optical axes are substantially parallel. Each of the first and second arrays of LEDs produce light of two colors. The third array of LEDs produces light of a single color. Each of the arrays of LEDs includes a plurality of zones, each zone spatially separated from other zones. Each zone of the first and second arrays includes LEDs of two colors. The intensities of the LEDs of each zone are controlled independently from the LEDs of other zones. The beam combiner combines light beams from all three arrays of LEDs and produces an emitted beam of light and maintains the optical axes of the light beams as substantially parallel to each other in the emitted beam of light.
F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
F21K 9/68 - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21V 13/08 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being filters or photoluminescent elements and reflectors
An automated luminaire is provided that includes a luminaire head and a control system. The luminaire head includes a light engine module and a lens module. The light engine module emits a light beam and moves along an optical axis of the luminaire head. The lens module receives and projects the light beam and also moves along the optical axis of the luminaire head. The control system moves the light engine module and the lens module along the optical axis to position a center of mass of the luminaire head coincident with an axis of rotation of the luminaire head. The lens module may include a plurality of lens groups that move independently. The control system determines a desired beam angle and a desired focus and moves the light engine module and the plurality of lens groups accordingly.
An automated luminaire and method are provided. The automated luminaire includes a stepper motor, a mechanism moved by the stepper motor, and a control system coupled to the stepper motor. The control system rotates the stepper motor, senses a current passing through a motor winding of the stepper motor, determines from a calculated characteristic of the sensed current that the mechanism has contacted an end stop, and in response, stores data relating to a current position of the stepper motor in a memory of the control system.
An optical system and luminaire are provided. The luminaire includes a plurality of LED die sets, a plurality of light pipes corresponding to the LED die sets, and a plurality of light pipe holders corresponding to the light pipes. Each of the LED die sets includes a plurality of LED dies. The LED dies of at least one LED die set emit light beams of a plurality of colors that corresponds to the plurality of LED dies. The light pipe holders are configured to hold their light pipes in positions optically coupled to corresponding LED die sets. The light pipe corresponding to the at least one LED die set has an output face, an input face to receive a light beam, and a body extending from the input face to the output face. A cross-section of the body rotates along a central axis extending between the input face and the output face.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
F21Y 113/17 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources forming a single encapsulated light source
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
44.
Disturbance sensing system for an automated moving-mirror luminaire
A luminaire includes a mirror, a motion assembly, and a control system. The mirror controllably deflects a light beam emitted from the luminaire. The motion assembly includes a motor, a magnet mounted directly to a shaft of the motor, and a motion sensor system. The motor rotates the mirror about an axis of rotation. Rotation of the motor causes an equal change in rotation of the mirror. The magnet's center aligns with the shaft's axis of rotation and the magnet's magnetic pole is oriented orthogonally to the shaft's axis of rotation. The motion sensor system produces an output signal representing an absolute rotational position of the magnet. The control system stores an expected rotational position of the motor and determines whether the motion sensor system's output signal matches the stored position. When the output signal does not match the stored position, the control system rotates the motor position where the output signal matches the stored position.
A beam shaper module and an automated luminaire are provided. The beam shaper can be installed on or removed from an automated luminaire that produces a plurality of beams of light. The beam shaper module includes a housing, a beam shaper, one or more motors, and a control circuit. The housing detachably couples to a light emitting face of a head of the luminaire. The beam shaper includes an array of ribbed lenses, each lens extending across the beam shaper and receiving light from fewer than all of the light beams. The motor(s) rotate the beam shaper about an axis of rotation coincident with an optical axis of the luminaire. The control circuit receives power and control signals from the luminaire and, in response to the control signals, controls rotation of the beam shaper using the motor(s).
A luminaire includes a mirror, a housing, and a carrying handle. The mirror is configured to controllably deflect a light beam emitted from the luminaire. The housing has a mirror end at which the mirror is located. The carrying handle is located at the mirror end of the housing and is configured to cause the luminaire to hang substantially vertically when supported by the carrying handle.
An optical system and luminaire are provided. The luminaire includes a plurality of LED die sets, a plurality of light pipes corresponding to the LED die sets, and a plurality of light pipe holders corresponding to the light pipes. Each of the LED die sets includes a plurality of LED dies. The LED dies of at least one LED die set emit light beams of a plurality of colors that corresponds to the plurality of LED dies. The light pipe holders are configured to hold their light pipes in positions optically coupled to corresponding LED die sets. The light pipe corresponding to the at least one LED die set has an output face, an input face to receive a light beam, and a body extending from the input face to the output face. A cross-section of the body rotates along a central axis extending between the input face and the output face.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
F21Y 113/17 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources forming a single encapsulated light source
An automated luminaire includes an array of light sources and a beam shaper. The array of light sources produces a first light beam. The beam shaper receives the first light beam and produces a second light beam. The beam shaper includes an array of convex lenslets and an array of concave lenslets. The convex and concave lenslets have non-circular shapes when viewed along an optical axis of the first light beam. The convex lenslets nest into the concave lenslets. The convex and concave lenslets rotate about an axis of rotation that is parallel to the optical axis and is located in the first light beam.
A luminaire includes a plurality of light modules that have a light source at one end, an exit aperture at the other end, and a light source cover. A first baffle forms sides of first shielding compartments that correspond to the light modules. A light shield that includes a plurality of shield apertures that correspond to the plurality of light modules. Each shield aperture fits around a corresponding light module. The light shield is mounted on a proximal end of the first baffle and the exit aperture of each light module is located in a corresponding first shielding compartment. The light shield is configured to reduce light spill from the first shielding compartments toward the proximal ends of the light modules. The luminaire also includes a plurality of output lenses that correspond to the plurality of first shielding compartments. The output lenses are coupled to a distal end of the first baffle and the edges of each lens are coated with a light absorbing coating. The luminaire further includes a second baffle that forms sides of a plurality of second shielding compartments that correspond to the plurality of output lenses. A proximal end of the second baffle couples to the output lenses.
F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups or , e.g. of modular construction
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21Y 113/17 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources forming a single encapsulated light source
This specification describes an improved automated luminaire including a plurality of light emitting modules, each including a laser module and an optical module, which expands the width of the laser light beam emitted from the laser module.
A scrim system and automated luminaire are provided. The automated luminaire includes a light source, a scrim system, and control electronics. The scrim system moves a scrim into a light beam received from the light source and rotates the scrim. The control electronics control the scrim system to move the scrim a selected distance into the light beam and to rotate the scrim independently to a selected angle relative to the light beam.
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
A remotely directable luminaire with an improved color LED homogenization system for LED luminaires employing a plurality of LED arrays where an array employs a plurality of discrete peak LED groups and dichroic mirrors maximized for transmission/reflection of around the groups of LED's discrete peaks to generate a directional homogenized color light beam with additive color mixing.
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
G02B 27/14 - Beam splitting or combining systems operating by reflection only
F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
F21Y 105/12 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the geometrical disposition of the light-generating elements, e.g. arranging light-generating elements in differing patterns or densities
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
Disclosed is an LED light source automated luminaire with a multi-sided elongated light collimator/mixer/integrator with receiving lens and output lens both with spill shields and where the receiving spill shield is nesting in the output spill shield. The elongated integrator has a square input cross-section and a hexagon or octagon output cross section and is tapered so that the input cross section is smaller than the output cross section.
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
An automated luminaire includes a light source, a compensation module, an optical device, and a controller. The light source has an ellipsoidal reflector and a fixedly mounted short arc discharge lamp and can move along its optical axis. The compensation module includes a diffuser. The optical device produces either a modified or unmodified light beam. If the light beam is modified, the controller either moves the light source to a first position or positions first and second portions of the diffuser in the light beam. If the light beam is unmodified and the light source is in the first position, the controller automatically moves the light source to a second position. If the light beam is unmodified and the diffuser is in the light beam, the controller automatically removes the diffuser from the light beam.
F21V 29/10 - Arrangement of heat-generating components to reduce thermal damage, e.g. by distancing heat-generating components from other components to be protected
F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
F21V 7/08 - Optical design with elliptical curvature
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
Described are an improved automated luminaire and luminaire systems employing a matching lenslet pair beam shaper. The beam shaper employs nesting lenslets that are articulated so that the degree of beam shaping modulation is continuously adjustable across a range of modulation.
A lamp mounting mechanism and automated luminaire are provided. A lamp head includes a lamp access panel and the lamp mounting mechanism. The lamp access panel can be removed to provide access to the lamp mounting mechanism. The lamp mounting mechanism includes a lamp mounting plate and a lamp retainer. A lamp is removably mounted in the lamp mounting mechanism, which aligns an optical axis of the lamp with a center of the lamp mounting plate. The lamp retainer includes a plurality of retaining clips that apply forces to flanges of the lamp to maintain the lamp in a fixed position relative to the lamp mounting plate. The retaining clips allow a user to rotate the lamp to position the flanges of the lamp in openings between the retaining clips. The openings between the retaining clips allow the user to remove the lamp from the lamp mounting plate.
F21V 17/12 - Fastening 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 screwing
60.
Wash light luminaire with special effects capabilities
Presented is a multiparameter automated luminaire comprised of a plurality of light engine modules, a plurality of which by design homogenize light emitted by its light sources more fully than at least one of the light engine modules, which is intentionally designed to noticeably not fully homogenize the light emitted by its light sources. In the preferred embodiment, the non homogenizing light engine module also includes light modulators optionally engagable to more fully homogenize the light output from that light engine module.
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
A color wheel for use in an automated luminaire includes a transparent substrate and a patterned dichroic filter coating on the transparent substrate. The pattern includes a first region and a second region. The first region includes unconnected coated dots, most of the coated dots having a substantially equal first size. The coated dots vary in density from a lower density at a first end of the first region to a higher density at a second end of the first region. The second region includes a contiguous dichroic filter coating that includes unconnected uncoated holes, most of the uncoated holes having a substantially equal second size. The uncoated holes vary in density from a higher density at a first end of the second region to a lower density at a second end of the second region. The first end of the second region abuts the second end of the first region.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
G02B 26/00 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements
F21V 9/20 - Dichroic filters, i.e. devices operating on the principle of wave interference to pass specific ranges of wavelengths while cancelling others
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
A zoom optical system and automated luminaire are provided. The zoom optical system includes a light source and compensator, variator, and objective lens groups. The light source illuminates an object in an object plane. The compensator lens group is optically coupled to the object without intervening lenses, has a positive optical power, six lenses, and moves relative to the object plane. The variator lens group is optically coupled to the compensator lens group without intervening lenses, has a negative optical power, three lenses, and moves relative to the object plane and the compensator group. The objective lens group is optically coupled to the variator lens group without intervening lenses, has a second positive optical power, three lenses, remains in a fixed position relative to the object plane, and projects an image of the object without intervening lenses between the objective lens group and the projected image.
G02B 15/173 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having a first movable lens or lens group and a second movable lens or lens group, both in front of a fixed lens or lens group having an additional fixed front lens or group of lenses arranged + – +
G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
G02B 15/15 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective compensation by means of only one movement or by means of only linearly related movements, e.g. optical compensation
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
G02B 13/16 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use in conjunction with image converters or intensifiers
G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
G02B 15/163 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having a first movable lens or lens group and a second movable lens or lens group, both in front of a fixed lens or lens group
63.
Heat protection and homogenizing system for a luminaire
An automated luminaire and method are presented. The luminaire includes a light source, an ellipsoidal reflector, an optical device, and a controller. The ellipsoidal reflector produces an emitted light beam and moves along an optical axis. The optical device receives the emitted light beam and produces either a modified light beam or an unmodified light beam. The controller determines whether the optical device is producing the modified or unmodified light beam. If the optical device is producing the modified light beam, the controller automatically moves the ellipsoidal reflector to a selected position to reduce an effect on the optical device of a hotspot in the emitted light beam. The controller may move the ellipsoidal reflector to a selected position relative to the light source in response to determining that the optical device is producing the modified light beam.
F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
F21V 29/10 - Arrangement of heat-generating components to reduce thermal damage, e.g. by distancing heat-generating components from other components to be protected
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
A framing system, automated luminaire, and method are provided. The framing system includes a first prism system and a second prism system. The first prism system includes a first barrel prism and positions the first barrel prism in a light beam or to remove the first barrel prism from the light beam. The first prism system may rotate the first barrel prism. The second prism system includes a second barrel prism and is configured to position the second barrel prism in the light beam that passes through the first prism system or to remove the second barrel prism from the light beam. The second prism system may rotate the second barrel prism.
A coordinated effects system and automated luminaire are provided. The automated luminaire includes a light source, an optical device, a first prism system, a second prism system, and a control system. The light source is configured to emit a light beam. The optical device is configured to produce a first image in the light beam. The first and second prism systems include corresponding first and second pluralities of prisms and are configured to position selected ones of their respective prisms in the light beam or to remove all of their prisms from the light beam. The first prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce a modified image from the image. The second prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce an output image from the modified image. The control system is configured to control the first and second prism systems.
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
G05B 19/23 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path using an incremental digital measuring device for point-to-point control
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
A zoom optical system and automated luminaire are provided. The zoom optical system includes a light source, a compensator lens group, a variator lens group, and an objective lens group. The light source illuminates an object located in an object plane. The compensator lens group is optically coupled to the object, has a first positive optical power, and moves relative to the object plane. The variator lens group is optically coupled to the compensator lens group, has a negative optical power, and moves relative to the object plane and the compensator group. The objective lens group is optically coupled to the variator lens group, has a second positive optical power, remains in a fixed position relative to the object plane, and projects an image of the object.
G02B 15/173 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having a first movable lens or lens group and a second movable lens or lens group, both in front of a fixed lens or lens group having an additional fixed front lens or group of lenses arranged + – +
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
G02B 13/16 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use in conjunction with image converters or intensifiers
G02B 15/15 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective compensation by means of only one movement or by means of only linearly related movements, e.g. optical compensation
G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
G02B 15/163 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective with interdependent non-linearly related movements between one lens or lens group, and another lens or lens group having a first movable lens or lens group and a second movable lens or lens group, both in front of a fixed lens or lens group
The present disclosure provides LED array systems with a control system for arrays of LED array luminaires that allows for display of images or light patterns across and array of luminaires over a low bandwidth control protocol.
G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
A follow spot controller and method are provided that store first and second sets of individual pan and tilt parameters for each of a plurality of automated luminaires and calibrate a 3-D model of a surface of a performance area and location and mounting orientations of the automated luminaires relative to the performance area, based on the stored sets of individual pan and tilt parameters. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and operator pan and tilt parameters are sent to one of the automated luminaires. The operator pan and tilt parameters are based on the physical orientation of the follow spot controller. Individual calculated pan and tilt parameters are sent to each of the other automated luminaires. The individual calculated pan and tilt parameters are based on the operator pan and tilt parameters and the 3-D model.
G05B 19/416 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
A follow spot controller is provided that communicates with a lighting control desk and with a first automated luminaire. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and used to replace pan and tilt control parameters received from the lighting control desk for the first luminaire. The modified control parameters are sent to the first luminaire. A three-dimensional model of a performance area and the locations and orientations of the first luminaire and additional automated luminaires relative to the performance area may be used to calculate individual pan and tilt parameters for the additional luminaires based on the first luminaire's replacement pan and tilt parameters.
An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.
Described is dynamic and coordinated control of the insertion and positioning of multiple prism effects systems installed in an automated luminaire. Positioning sensors allow the precise control of the relative orientation of two or more prism rotation systems.
Described herein are an improved automated luminaire and luminaire system employing an automated adjustable scrim system, which provides adjustable and selective intensity control across a light beam.
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
A gimbaled remotely automated pan and tilt luminaire with a multi-gobo rotating-gobo imager between a focusing light source and a highly faceted Fresnel output lens with sharp pointed facets which is articulated to move along the light path closer to or further away from the light source and gobo imager.
Described is dynamic control of the temperature of the envelope of an HID lamp in order to stabilize the output color temperature of the lamp. As the lamp power is changed, or environmental factors alter the lamp envelope temperature, the system senses these changes and adjusts the lamp cooling systems so as to move the lamp envelope temperature back to the desired point.
F21V 29/61 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by control arrangements
H05B 41/288 - Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by power derived from DC by means of a converter, e.g. by high-voltage DC using static converters with semiconductor devices and specially adapted for lamps without preheating electrodes, e.g. for high-intensity discharge lamps, high-pressure mercury or sodium lamps or low-pressure sodium lamps
H05B 41/292 - Arrangements for protecting lamps or circuits against abnormal operating conditions
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.
A remotely directable luminaire with an improved color LED homogenization system for LED luminaires employing a plurality of LED arrays where an array employs a plurality of discrete peak LED groups and dichroic mirrors maximized for transmission/reflection of around the groups of LED's discrete peaks to generate a directional homogenized color light beam with additive color mixing.
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
F21Y 105/12 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the geometrical disposition of the light-generating elements, e.g. arranging light-generating elements in differing patterns or densities
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
Described is a light engine comprised of an array of light engine modules which are compartmentalized to minimize light spill from one light engine module to other light engine modules.
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 11/06 - Screens not covered by groups , , or using crossed laminae or stripsScreens not covered by groups , , or using lattices or honeycombs
F21Y 113/17 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources forming a single encapsulated light source
Described is a method for method for controlling the movement of LED devices in luminaires, specifically to a method relating to allowing both synchronized and independent pan and tilt movement of LED light modules in a light curtain. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules. The modules may be in a linear arrangement. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules that are arrayed in a two dimensional array. The modules in the linear arrangement or in the two dimensional array may be mounted in groups forming modular group assemblies where modular group assembly are independently articulated to pan and/or tilt the modules mounted thereon independent of other modular group assemblies.
An automated luminaire includes a light engine having a multi-color LED array light source, a light guide which incompletely homogenizes such that colored light beams visibly retain separation and individual color, and a zoom lens system that projects the incompletely homogenized light beams in a spreading pattern that opens and closes as lenses are moved toward and away from the light guide.
F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
F21Y 113/17 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources forming a single encapsulated light source
Automatic light control system for a Luminaire with a light source and beam forming light collector with and intense hotspot. The Luminaire automatically selects a large aperture when a gobo is selected. When no gobo is selected then a medium aperture is automatically selected. In some embodiments these selections can be overridden. In some embodiments the large and medium aperture are on a non-glass gobo wheel. In further embodiments, when blackout is selected, this wheel automatically advances ½ position or 1 and ½ position so as to support a blackout state of the fixture until a non-blackout condition is selected.
Presented is a multiparameter automated luminaire comprised of a plurality of light engine modules, a plurality of which by design homogenize light emitted by its light sources more fully than at least one of the light engine modules, which is intentionally designed to noticeably not fully homogenize the light emitted by its light sources. In the preferred embodiment, the non homogenizing light engine module also includes light modulators optionally engagable to more fully homogenize the light output from that light engine module.
Described is a method for controlling the movement of LED devices in luminaires, specifically to a method relating to allowing both synchronized and independent pan and tilt movement of LED light modules in a light curtain. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules. The modules may be in a linear arrangement. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules that are arrayed in a two dimensional array. The modules in the linear arrangement or in the two dimensional array may be mounted in groups forming modular group assemblies where modular group assembly are independently articulated to pan and/or tilt the modules mounted thereon independent of other modular group assemblies.
Described is a motion control system for drive motors in automated multiparameter luminaires that employs jerk (3rd derivative of position as a function of time) to offset the resonance characteristics of the motor as loaded by the components in the luminaire, so as to correct and mitigate movement caused by external vibration sources.
A remotely directable luminaire with an improved color LED homogenization system for LED luminaires employing a plurality of LED arrays where an array employs a plurality of discrete peak LED groups and dichroic mirrors maximized for transmission/reflection of around the groups of LED's discrete peaks to generate a directional homogenized color light beam with additive color mixing.
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
Disclosed is an LED light source automated luminaire with a multi sided elongated light collimator/mixer/integrator with receiving lens and output lens both with spill shields and where the receiving spill shield is nesting in the output spill shield. The elongated integrator has a square input cross-section and a hexagon or octagon output cross section and is tapered so that the input cross section is smaller than the output cross section.
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
Described is a method for controlling the movement of LED devices in luminaires, specifically to a method relating to allowing both synchronized and independent pan and tilt movement of LED light modules in a light curtain. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules. The modules may be in a linear arrangement. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules that are arrayed in a two dimensional array. The modules in the linear arrangement or in the two dimensional array may be mounted in groups forming modular group assemblies where modular group assembly are independently articulated to pan and/or tilt the modules mounted thereon independent of other modular group assemblies.
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
F21Y 105/12 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the geometrical disposition of the light-generating elements, e.g. arranging light-generating elements in differing patterns or densities
F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
Described are an improved automated luminaire and automated luminaire system with both a spot light and wash light mode of operation, which employs an improved beam shutter blade system that serves as framing shutters in spot light mode and barn doors in wash light mode.
Described are an improved automated luminaire 12 and luminaire systems 10 employing an improved automated framing shutter mechanism 18 for an automated luminaire which provides rapid and accurate operation via a five-bar linkage driven by two motors for each shutter blade constrained by spacer plates and with a circular aperture integrated between at least two of the shutter blades.
An automated luminaire which allows for the selection of a diffuser or a hot mirror which is mounted to engage the light beam at an angle non perpendicular to the central axis of the light beam and nonparallel or not in the same plane as the diffuser. The selector is articulated in a manner to automatically engage a selector based on what other light modulators are selected to engage the light beam and to automatically oscillate or scan when there is a likelihood of damage to the hot mirror or diffuser based on how long it is engaged and/or light intensity and/or other modulators selected and or temperature sensor data in the luminaire.
F21V 14/08 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of screens
F21V 29/10 - Arrangement of heat-generating components to reduce thermal damage, e.g. by distancing heat-generating components from other components to be protected
F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
F21V 9/04 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for filtering out infrared radiation
F21V 13/14 - Combinations of only three kinds of elements the elements being filters or photoluminescent elements, reflectors and refractors
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
Lighting apparatus for theater and show stages, spotlights, beam lamps, [ scanning lamps, projector lamps, ] remote-controlled lights for theater and show stages, programmable lights for theater and show stages, intelligent moving lights for theater and show stages, color-changing lights for theater and show stages [ ; lighting installations, namely, moving-head illuminators, moving-mirror illuminators; light reflectors, light diffusers ]
