US4029956A
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Light fixture for projection device
Assignee: Alos AG
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Filing: 1976-03-24
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-03-24
Abstract
Abstract In a projection device including a lamp unit detachably connected with a unit containing the optical condenser system, the lamp unit containing a concave mirror and an electric bulb mounted in a socket, the bulb being movable for the purpose of centering its filament coil in relation to the mirror and the condenser unit being fixedly mounted in a projection device while the lamp unit is merely supported by the condenser unit, the connecting means are so designed as to connect the lamp unit mechanically to the condenser unit as well as forming an electrical connection between the bulb socket and the terminal parts of the condenser unit. The connecting elements are secured to one of two units and extend parallel to the optical axis of the light fixture, the other of the units having guide recesses into which the connecting elements are inserted in the manner of a plug connection. Sliding elements are provided on the other unit that interact with the connecting elements, and the length of the connecting elements are such that the lamp unit can be adjusted as desired at various distances from the optical condenser system in order to make it possible to adjust the light fixture to various lens focal lengths of the projection device.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Leibundgut
- 👤 Tony Reber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:40
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/20; G03B21/2046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A light fixture for projection devices, including an electric light bulb serving as a light source, a bulb socket for holding and providing an electrical connection of the light bulb, a concave mirror serving as a reflector, and an optical condenser system including a condenser unit having an electric terminal, whereby the bulb socket and the concave mirror are combined into a first constructional unit, hereinafter referred to as a lamp unit, that is detachably connected with a second constructional unit containing the optical condenser system, and whereby the bulb is movable for the purpose of centering its filament coil in relation to the concave mirror, and the condenser unit is designed for stationary mounting in a projection device, while the lamp unit is only supported by the condenser unit, characterized in that connecting elements are provided to effect a mechanical connection of the lamp unit to the condenser unit as well as to effect an electrical connection between the bulb socket of the lamp unit and the terminal in the condenser unit, the connecting elements being secured to one of the two constructional units and extending parallel to the optical axis of the light fixture, the other of the constructional units having guide grooves with which the connecting elements engage, and sliding contact elements on the other of the constructional units in contact with the connecting elements, whereby the connection elements are sufficiently long that the lamp unit can be adjusted as desired at various distances from the optical condenser system in the condenser unit, thereby making it possible to adjust the light fixture to various lens focal lengths of the projection device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A light fixture for projection devices, including an electric light bulb serving as a light source, a bulb socket for holding and providing an electrical connection of the light bulb, a concave mirror serving as a reflector, and an optical condenser system including a condenser unit having an electric terminal, whereby the bulb socket and the concave mirror are combined into a first constructional unit, hereinafter referred to as a lamp unit, that is detachably connected with a second constructional unit containing the optical condenser system, and whereby the bulb is movable for the purpose of centering its filament coil in relation to the concave mirror, and the condenser unit is designed for stationary mounting in a projection device, while the lamp unit is only supported by the condenser unit, characterized in that connecting elements are provided to effect a mechanical connection of the lamp unit to the condenser unit as well as to effect an electrical connection between the bulb socket of the lamp unit and the terminal in the condenser unit, the connecting elements being secured to one of the two constructional units and extending parallel to the optical axis of the light fixture, the other of the constructional units having guide grooves with which the connecting elements engage, and sliding contact elements on the other of the constructional units in contact with the connecting elements, whereby the connection elements are sufficiently long that the lamp unit can be adjusted as desired at various distances from the optical condenser system in the condenser unit, thereby making it possible to adjust the light fixture to various lens focal lengths of the projection device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The light fixture according to claim 1, wherein a first of the two construction units has scale markings provided thereon and a second of the two constructions units has a reference point thereon to indicate the distance of the lamp unit from the condenser unit for various lens focal lengths or enlargement factors of the projection device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The light fixture according to claim 1, wherein two plug and locking pins are provided on the light bulb, and the bulb socket is fixedly mounted in the lamp unit and is provided with two contact clips that hold the plug and locking pins of the light bulb, to thereby facilitate adjustment of the angle position and axial direction of the plug and locking pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The light fixture according to claim 1, wherein the lamp unit includes a housing open on the side facing the condenser unit, the housing having metallized interior surfaces, whereby the concave reflector is formed by a portion of the metallized rear interior wall of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The light fixture according to claim 4, wherein the housing is of a heat-resistant plastic that can be metallized.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The light fixture according to claim 4, wherein the condenser unit includes a housing which, together with the housing of the lamp unit form a continuous wind tunnel for a cool air current from a front end of the optical condenser system, or from an end facing away from the lamp unit, to an inter-lens space in the optical condenser system, and from there to the light bulb and the concave mirror.
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