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Programmable rotatable gobo system
Assignee: Vari Lite Inc
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Filing: 1996-05-09
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2016-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A high intensity light projector for stage, architectural and similar applications includes a controllable image quality projection gate providing advanced visual effects. The projection gate, capable of selectively scattering or transmitting incident light, may be constructed of an array of scattering liquid crystal material in combination with infrared and ultraviolet reduction means which provide in the high intensity beam, a stable thermal environment by minimizing the absorption of light by the projection gate. Additional thermal efficiency is provided by supplemental cooling means. Color control is also provided in the form of dichroic filter wheels forming cooperating adjustable low, high and band width filters including saturation control. A color measuring feedback sensor is also provided. An intensity measuring feedback sensor controls a spatially-modulated, variable-density, reflectively-coated dimming wheel. A programmable gobo system has provisions for gobo selection, orientation, and rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy D. Stacy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-30 13:08
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S10/00; F21S10/007; F21S45/00; F21S45/40; F21S45/42; F21S45/46; F21V; F21V14/00; F21V14/003; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/56; F21V29/70; F21V9/00; F21V9/04; F21V9/40; G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133382; G02F1/133385; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/16; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/74; H04N5/7416; H04N5/7441; H04N9/00; H04N9/12; H04N9/31; H04N9/3102; H04N9/3111; H04N9/3114; H04N9/3141; H04N9/3144; H04N9/315; H04N9/3155; H04N9/3197; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/406; G02F1/1334; G02F1/1335; G02F1/133509
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A mechanism adapted for positioning plural gobos in a luminaire, comprising: plural gobo holders mounted for rotation about plural, individual axes of rotation, said gobo holders supported by a rotatable carrier; an actuator coupled to said carrier and operable to rotate said carrier about an axis of rotation thereof; a drive component coupled to each gobo holder; an actuator coupled to said drive component and operable to rotate said drive component about an axis of rotation thereof, said axis of rotation of said drive component being coincident with said axis of rotation of said carrier; said gobo holders being disposed radially about said drive component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A mechanism adapted for positioning plural gobos in a luminaire, comprising: plural gobo holders mounted for rotation about plural, individual axes of rotation, said gobo holders supported by a rotatable carrier; an actuator coupled to said carrier and operable to rotate said carrier about an axis of rotation thereof; a drive component coupled to each gobo holder; an actuator coupled to said drive component and operable to rotate said drive component about an axis of rotation thereof, said axis of rotation of said drive component being coincident with said axis of rotation of said carrier; said gobo holders being disposed radially about said drive component.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of varying the position and orientation of gobos in a luminaire, comprising: disposing plural, rotatable gobo holders radially about and in engagement with a central drive component; providing a mechanism for revolving said gobo holders about said central drive component; providing a mechanism for rotating said central drive component; revolving said gobo holders to control the position of gobos mounted therein; and rotating said central drive component to control the orientation of said gobos.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of varying the position and orientation of gobos in a luminaire, comprising: disposing plural, rotatable gobo holders radially about and in engagement with a central drive component; providing a mechanism for revolving said gobo holders about said central drive component; providing a mechanism for rotating said central drive component; revolving said gobo holders to control the position of gobos mounted therein; and rotating said central drive component to control the orientation of said gobos.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said mechanism for revolving and said central drive component are operated through equal numbers of degrees of angular displacement, in the same direction, and at the same angular velocity to vary the position of said gobos while maintaining the relative orientations of said gobos.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said mechanism for revolving and said central drive component are operated through different numbers of degrees of angular displacement or at different angular velocities to vary both the position and relative orientation of said gobos.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said mechanism for revolving is held stationary while said central drive component is rotated to vary the relative orientation of said gobos.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said mechanism for revolving is operated while said central drive component is held stationary to vary both the position and relative orientation of said gobos.
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