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Luminaire reflector mounting for rotation of asymmetric reflector

Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-11-04
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1997-11-04
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Abstract

Abstract Mounting device for rotatable adjustment of asymmetric reflector within luminaire housing to vary the light distribution from the luminaire. The mounting device includes a plurality of brackets circumferentially spaced around the lower portion of the dome-shaped luminaire housing for supporting the circular rim of the asymmetric reflector, which is formed with a corresponding plurality of recesses for clearing the brackets when the asymmetric reflector is inserted in or removed from the luminaire housing. Adjustable clamps are arranged adjacent the brackets for securing the reflector in the desired rotational position.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alfred J. Henderson, Jr.
  • 👤 Thomas A. Fletcher

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 21:21
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V17/00; F21V17/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 204 words
A luminaire comprising, in combination, a concave housing having a bottom opening, a concave reflector arranged within said housing and having a rim defining a bottom opening substantially coaxial with the bottom opening of said housing, the rim of said reflector being substantially channel-shaped and being formed with an annular flange projecting upwardly and spaced outwardly from the reflector, means for removably mounting a lamp in said reflector, said reflector being rotatably adjustable within said housing about the axis thereof, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced fastening means adjustably securing said reflector rim flange to said housing for holding said reflector in different rotational positions relative to said housing, whereby the light distribution from said reflector may be varied, each said fastening means including support means secured to and having a portion projecting radially inwardly from said housing for supporting said reflector, said reflector being formed in said rim thereof with circumferentially spaced, outwardly open recesses, said recesses being sufficiently large for passage therethrough of said radially projecting support portions when said reflector is removed from and inserted into said housing, each said fastening means including a clamp member adjustably attached to said housing for releasably clamping said reflector rim flange to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 204 words
A luminaire comprising, in combination, a concave housing having a bottom opening, a concave reflector arranged within said housing and having a rim defining a bottom opening substantially coaxial with the bottom opening of said housing, the rim of said reflector being substantially channel-shaped and being formed with an annular flange projecting upwardly and spaced outwardly from the reflector, means for removably mounting a lamp in said reflector, said reflector being rotatably adjustable within said housing about the axis thereof, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced fastening means adjustably securing said reflector rim flange to said housing for holding said reflector in different rotational positions relative to said housing, whereby the light distribution from said reflector may be varied, each said fastening means including support means secured to and having a portion projecting radially inwardly from said housing for supporting said reflector, said reflector being formed in said rim thereof with circumferentially spaced, outwardly open recesses, said recesses being sufficiently large for passage therethrough of said radially projecting support portions when said reflector is removed from and inserted into said housing, each said fastening means including a clamp member adjustably attached to said housing for releasably clamping said reflector rim flange to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
A luminaire as defined in claim 1, said fastening means including screw means passing radially through said housing and said support means and connected to said clamp member for adjustably attaching the same to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
A luminaire as defined in claim 1, said lamp mounting means being secured to said reflector for movement therewith about said axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
A luminaire as defined in claim 3, said reflector being formed to produce asymmetric distribution of light therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 26 words
A luminaire as defined in claim 1, said support means comprising an L-shaped member arranged between said annular flange of said reflector rim and said housing.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1982-12-03 1983-06-04 1983-12-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-12-03 1987-06-04 1987-12-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-12-03 1991-06-04 1991-12-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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