Multi-function lighting fixture

US11313525B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11313525-B2
Application numberUS-202016952695-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 19, 2020
Priority dateApr 20, 2016
Publication dateApr 26, 2022
Grant dateApr 26, 2022

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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 sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections 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.

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A multi-function lighting fixture, comprising: an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end, the optical housing including a first optical section, a second optical section, and a third optical section defined within an interior of the optical housing, a first optical element associated with the first optical section, a second optical element associated with the second optical section, and a third optical element associated with the third optical section; a plurality of light sources including a first light source arranged on a first tray slidably disposed within the first optical section, a second light source arranged on a second tray slidably disposed within the second optical section, and a third light source arranged on a third tray slidably disposed within the third optical section, 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 and to be activated independently of at least one other of the plurality of light sources; and a support structure extending from the optical housing, the support structure configured to support the optical housing relative to a mounting surface such that the optical housing is spaced laterally apart from the mounting surface. 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 section being defined adjacent to the top side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the first optical section and out of the top side of the optical housing, the second optical section being defined adjacent to the bottom side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the second optical section and out of the bottom side of the optical housing, the third optical section being defined adjacent to the front side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the third optical section and out of the front side of the optical housing. 3. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 2 , further comprising a fourth optical section defined within the interior of the optical housing, the fourth optical section being defined adjacent to the rear side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the fourth optical section 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 section are optically isolated from one another within the interior of the optical housing. 5. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the support structure includes 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. 6. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 5 , further comprising a secondary housing extending lengthwise between the first and second mounting brackets and laterally between the mounting surface and the optical housing, the optical housing being spaced apart laterally from the secondary housing such that an air gap is defined between the optical housing and the secondary housing. 7. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 6 , 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. 8. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 6 , wherein the secondary housing comprises a back plate assembly having one or more component plates and a two-piece wire way. 9. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein each optical section is at least partially defined by one or more sidewalls extending between the respective light source and the respective optical element associated with the optical section. 10. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein the one or more sidewalls include a reflective surface for reflecting light. 11. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 1 , further comprising a first end cover coupled adjacent to the first end of the optical housing and a second end cover coupled adjacent to the second end of the optical housing. 12. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the first end cover or the second end cover is removable relative to the optical housing to provide access to the plurality of light sources. 13. A multi-function lighting fixture, comprising: an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end, the optical housing including a first optical section, a second optical section, and a third optical section defined within an interior of the optical housing, a first optical element associated with the first optical section, a second optical element associated with the second optical section, and a third optical element associated with the third optical section; a plurality of light sources including a first light source arranged on a first tray slidably disposed within the first optical section, a second light source arranged on a second tray slidably disposed within the second optical section, and a third light source arranged on a third tray slidably disposed within the third optical section, 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; a support structure configured to support the optical housing relative to a mounting surface; and a secondary housing positioned between the mounting surface and the optical housing, the optical housing being spaced apart laterally from the secondary housing such that an air gap is defined between the optical housing and the secondary housing. 14. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 13 , 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 section being defined adjacent to the top side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the first optical section and out the top side of the optical housing, the second optical section being defined adjacent to the bottom side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the second optical section and out the bottom side of the optical housing, the third optical section being defined adjacent to the front side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the third optical section and out the front side of the optical housing, and a fourth optical section being defined adjacent to the rear side of the optical housing such that light is directed through the fourth optical section and out the rear side of the optical housing. 15. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 13 , wherein the first, second, and third sections are optically isolated from one another within the interior of the optical housing. 16. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 13 , wherein the support structure includes 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. 17. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 16 , further comprising a first end cover coupled adjacent to the first end of the optical housing and a second end cover coupled adjacent to the second end of the optical housing. 18. The multi-function lighting fixture of claim 13 , whe

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  • of lens shape · CPC title

  • of prismatic shape (F21V5/04 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • F21S8/033Primary

    the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade · CPC title

  • of modular construction · CPC title

  • the elements being switches (safety devices F21V25/00) · CPC title

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What does patent US11313525B2 cover?
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…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hubbell Inc, Hubbell Lighting Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F21S8/033. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 3 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).