Multi-function lighting fixture

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10859220-B2
Application number	US-201715492632-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Apr 20, 2017
Priority date	Apr 20, 2016
Publication date	Dec 8, 2020
Grant date	Dec 8, 2020

Abstract

Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A multi-function lighting fixture, comprising:
an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end, the optical housing comprising a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing, the optical housing further comprising a plurality of optical compartments including a first optical compartment, a second optical compartment, and a third optical compartment defined within the interior of the optical housing, each of the plurality of optical compartments being associated with a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements;
a plurality of light sources including a first light source arranged on a first tray disposed within the first optical compartment, a second light source arranged on a second tray disposed within the second optical compartment, and a third light source arranged on a third tray disposed within the third optical compartment;
a first mounting bracket coupled to the first end of the optical housing and a second mounting bracket coupled to the second end of the optical housing, the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket each being configured to support the optical housing relative to a mounting surface of the multi-function lighting fixture such that the optical housing is spaced laterally apart from the mounting surface; and
a secondary housing directly coupled to the optical housing via at least the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, the secondary housing extending lengthwise between the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, the secondary housing extending laterally between the mounting surface and the optical housing, the secondary housing being spaced apart laterally from the optical housing such that an air gap is defined between the optical housing and the secondary housing,
wherein the first tray includes a retention feature configured to engage a corresponding retention feature formed by an inner structure of the optical housing such that the first tray is slidable relative to the inner structure of the optical housing, and
wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is controlled to emit light at a different intensity than at least one other of the plurality of light sources.

2. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the optical housing extends vertically between a top side and a bottom side and laterally between a front side and a rear side, the first optical compartment being defined adjacent to the top side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the first optical compartment and out of the top side of the optical housing, the second optical compartment being defined adjacent to the bottom side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the second optical compartment and out of the bottom side of the optical housing, the third optical compartment being defined adjacent to the front side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the third optical compartment and out of the front side of the optical housing.

3. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of optical compartments further comprise a fourth optical compartment defined within the interior of the optical housing, the fourth optical compartment being defined adjacent to the rear side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the fourth optical compartment and out of the rear side of the optical housing.

4. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 3 , wherein the first, second, third, and fourth optical compartments are optically isolated from one another within the interior of the optical housing.

5. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the secondary housing is configured to house at least one of electrical wiring, a power circuit, or a control device for the multi-function lighting fixture.

6. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the secondary housing comprises a back plate assembly having one or more component plates and a two-piece wire way.

7. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein each optical compartment is at least partially defined by one or more sidewalls extending between the separate light source and the separate optical element associated with the optical compartment.

8. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 7 , wherein the one or more sidewalls include a reflective surface for reflecting light.

9. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , further comprising:
a first end cover coupled to the first mounting bracket such that the first mounting bracket is positioned between the optical housing and the first end cover; and
a second end cover coupled to the second mounting bracket such that the second mounting bracket is positioned between the optical housing and the second end cover.

10. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first end cover and the second end cover is removable relative to the optical housing to provide access to the plurality of light sources.

11. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein when the first end cover is decoupled from the first mounting bracket coupled to the first end of the optical housing, at least one of the first tray, the second tray and the third tray is configured to be slid outwardly relative to the interior structure of the optical housing.

12. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the secondary housing extends lengthwise directly adjacent to the mounting surface.

13. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 3 , wherein the first optical housing is configured to provide ambient light for a space, wherein the second optical housing is configured to provide examination light for a patient bed; wherein the third optical housing is configured to provide reading light, wherein the fourth optical housing is configured to provide back light.

14. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 13 , wherein the first optical housing has one or more first optical elements, the second optical housing has one or more second optical element, the third optical housing has one or more third optical elements, and the fourth optical housing has one or more fourth optical elements;
wherein the one or more first optical elements comprises a diffuser optical element; wherein the one or more second optical elements comprises a linear prism optical element;
wherein the one or more third optical elements comprises a window lens optical element; and
wherein the one or more fourth optical elements comprises a diffuser optical element.

15. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein:
the first tray, the second tray and the third tray each include a planar tray portion; and
the retention feature comprises a first flange hook and a second flange hook, the first flange hook and the second flange hook each extending outwardly from the planar tray portion such that a channel is formed between the first flange hook and the second flange hook.

16. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 15 , wherein when the retention feature engages the corresponding retention feature formed by the inner structure of the optical housing, the corresponding retention feature is positioned within the channel.

17. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 6 , wherein the housing includes a support structure and wherein the first tray, second tray, and third tray slidably engage the support structure.

18. The multi-function lighting fixture

Assignees

• Hubbell Inc

Inventors

• Hollander John
• Bailey Chris
• Housand Brien Joseph
• Miller Eric
• Rector David
• Thompson Ryan
• Tinstman Michael
• Hack Devol Nathaniel Stephen
• Kiff Stephen Andrew

Classifications

• F21V23/023

  Power supplies in a casing (F21V23/003 takes precedence) · CPC title

• F21W2131/208

  for hospital wards · CPC title

• F21S8/036

  by means of a rigid support, e.g. bracket or arm · CPC title

• F21V19/04

  with provision for changing light source, e.g. turret {(auxiliary devices for cleaning, placing, or removing incandescent lamps H01K3/32, fluorescent lamps H01J9/006)} · CPC title

• F21Y2103/10

  comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements · CPC title