Method and apparatus for reflecting light

Abstract

An apparatus and method according to which light is reflected.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a lighting apparatus.

FIG. 2 a is an exploded view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a lighting device chassis used in the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2 b is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a chassis base used in the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2a.

FIG. 2 c is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2a.

FIG. 3 a is an exploded view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a X reflector member used in the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 b is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a reflector used in the reflector member of FIG. 3a.

FIG. 3 c is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the reflector member of FIG. 3a.

FIG. 3 d is a cut-away perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the reflector member of FIG. 3c.

FIG. 3 e is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the reflector member of FIG. 3c coupled to the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2c.

FIG. 4 a is an exploded view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a door used in the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 b is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a door base used in the door of FIG. 4a.

FIG. 4 c is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the coupling of a lens and a gasket used in the door of FIG. 4a.

FIG. 4 d is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the lens of FIG. 4c coupled to the gasket of FIG. 4c.

FIG. 4 e is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the lens, gasket, and door base of FIG. 4a coupled together.

FIG. 4 f is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door of FIG. 4e.

FIG. 4 g is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b being coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 h is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b being coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 i is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b being coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 j is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 k is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 l is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door base of FIG. 4b coupled to the chassis base of FIG. 2b.

FIG. 4 m is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door of FIG. 4f being secured to the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2c.

FIG. 4 n is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the door of FIG. 4f secured to the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2c.

FIG. 5 a is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a support arm used in the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 b is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the support arm of FIG. 5a coupled to the lighting device chassis of FIG. 2c.

FIG. 5 c is a cross sectional view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the support arm and the lighting device chassis of FIG. 5b.

FIG. 6 a is a graph illustrating an exemplary experimental embodiment of the operation of the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 b is a graph illustrating an exemplary experimental embodiment of the operation of the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 c is a graph illustrating an exemplary experimental embodiment of the operation of the lighting apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 a is an exploded view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a louver member being coupled to the door of FIG. 4a.

FIG. 7 b is an perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the louver member of FIG. 7a coupled to the door of FIG. 4a.

FIG. 7 c is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a coupling member coupling the louver member of FIG. 7a to the door of FIG. 4a.

FIG. 7 d is a side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a coupling member coupling the louver member of FIG. 7a to the door of FIG. 4a.

Claims

1. A lighting apparatus, comprising: a reflector member, comprising: a side wall;a first arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall and comprising a first surface finish and a first reflector edge; anda second arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall and comprising a second surface finish and a second reflector edge, whereby the second arcuate reflector surface is positioned adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface such that the second reflector edge is located in a spaced apart orientation from the first reflector edge.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first arcuate reflector surface comprises an involute shape.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first surface finish comprises a specular finish.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the specular finish comprises a Miro 4 finish.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second arcuate reflector surface comprises a parabolic shape.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second surface finish comprises a diffuse finish.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the diffuse finish comprises a Miro 5 finish.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a step wall coupling the first arcuate reflector surface to the second arcuate reflector surface.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first reflector edge is substantially parallel to the second reflector edge.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a lighting device coupled to the reflector member and positioned adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface, wherein the lighting device comprises a spacing criteria of approximately 1.68 for angles between 90 and 270 degrees.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a lighting device coupled to the reflector member and positioned adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface, wherein the lighting device comprises a spacing criteria of approximately 1.62 for angles between 90 and 270 degrees.

12. A lighting apparatus, comprising: means for reflecting light, comprising: means for supporting a means for reflecting light;first arcuate means for reflecting light extending from the means for supporting a means for reflecting light; andsecond arcuate means for reflecting light extending from the means for supporting a means for reflecting light, whereby the second arcuate means for reflecting light is positioned adjacent the first arcuate means for reflecting light such that the second arcuate means for reflecting light is located in a spaced apart orientation from the first arcuate means for reflecting light.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first arcuate means for reflecting light comprises an involute means for reflecting light.

14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the second arcuate means for reflecting light comprises a parabolic means for reflecting light.

15. The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising: means for coupling the first arcuate means for reflecting light to the second arcuate means for reflecting light in a spaced apart orientation.

16. The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising: means for providing a spacing criteria of approximately 1.68 for angles between 90 and 270 degrees when a means for providing light is activated in the means for reflecting light.

17. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: means for providing a spacing criteria of approximately 1.62 for angles between 90 and 270 degrees when a means for providing light is activated in the means for reflecting light.

18. A method for reflecting light, comprising: providing a reflector member comprising a side wall, a first arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall, and a second arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall and in a spaced apart orientation from the first arucate reflector surface;positioning a lighting device adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface;activating the lighting device; andreflecting light from the lighting device from the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the positioning comprises positioning the lighting device at approximately the center of the reflector member.

20. A lighting apparatus, comprising: a reflector member, comprising: a side wall;a first involute reflector surface extending from the side wall and comprising a specular surface finish and a first reflector edge;a second parabolic reflector surface extending from the side wall and comprising a diffuse surface finish and a second reflector edge, whereby the second arcuate reflector surface is positioned adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface such that the second reflector edge is located in a spaced apart orientation from the first reflector edge; anda step wall coupling the first arcuate reflector surface to the second arcuate reflector surface; wherein the first reflector edge is substantially parallel to the second reflector edge.

21. A lighting apparatus, comprising: means for reflecting light, comprising: means for supporting a means for reflecting light;first involute means for reflecting light extending from the means for supporting a means for reflecting light;second parabolic means for reflecting light extending from the means for supporting a means for reflecting light, whereby the second arcuate means for reflecting light is positioned adjacent the first arcuate means for reflecting light such that the second arcuate means for reflecting light is located in a spaced apart orientation from the first arcuate means for reflecting light; andmeans for coupling the first arcuate means for reflecting light to the second arcuate means for reflecting light in a spaced apart orientation.

22. A method for reflecting light, comprising: providing a reflector member comprising a side wall, a first arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall, and a second arcuate reflector surface extending from the side wall and in a spaced apart orientation from the first arucate reflector surface;positioning a lighting device adjacent the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface, wherein the positioning comprises positioning the lighting device at approximately the center of the reflector member;activating the lighting device; andreflecting light from the lighting device from the first arcuate reflector surface and the second arcuate reflector surface.