Light fixture with a shade and a light source assembly

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9777902-B1
Application number	US-201615144404-A
Country	US
Kind code	B1
Filing date	May 2, 2016
Priority date	May 2, 2016
Publication date	Oct 3, 2017
Grant date	Oct 3, 2017

Abstract

A shade for use with a light source assembly includes a frame ring, a coupling ring, at least two arms, and a trimming. The coupling ring is configured to be secured to the light source assembly and includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The coupling ring forms an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end. The at least two arms each extend between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring. The trimming is coupled to and extends around and away from the frame ring. The trimming is configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A shade for use with a light source assembly, the shade comprising:
a frame ring;
a coupling ring configured to be secured to the light source assembly, the coupling ring including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the coupling ring forming an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end;
at least two arms each extending between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring; and
a trimming coupled to and extending around and away from the frame ring, the trimming being configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly.

2. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the first end and the second end of the coupling ring are spaced at least about 30° apart as measured about a center axis of the coupling ring.

3. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the frame ring substantially extends in a first plane, the coupling ring substantially extends in a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are substantially parallel to one another.

4. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the frame ring forms a closed shape extending substantially in a first, single plane, and the frame ring and the coupling ring have a common central axis.

5. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the trimming has a height greater than about two times a distance from the coupling ring to the frame ring.

6. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the coupling ring has an outside diameter greater than about five inches.

7. The shade of claim 1 , further comprising at least two coupling plates coupled to the coupling ring, wherein the at least two coupling plates are each spaced from each other and each extends radially inwardly from the coupling ring configured to be coupled with the light source assembly.

8. The shade of claim 7 , wherein each of the at least two coupling plates includes an aperture for receiving a fastener to facilitate securement of the coupling ring to the light source assembly.

9. The shade of claim 1 , in combination with the light source assembly, the light source assembly including an annular frame supporting a plurality of light source elements, and the coupling ring is secured to the annular frame.

10. The shade and light source assembly combination of claim 9 , wherein the light source assembly includes a support rod extending along a center axis of and coupled to the annular frame, and the shade is suspended above a floor via the support rod and the light source assembly.

11. A light fixture comprising:
a light source assembly including a housing and one or more light strips, the housing defining a first primary surface, and the one or more light strips being coupled to the first primary surface; and
a shade comprising:
a frame ring,
a coupling ring configured to be secured to a light source assembly, the coupling ring including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the coupling ring forming an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end,
at least two arms each extending between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring, and
a trimming coupled to and extending around and away from the frame ring, the trimming being configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly.

12. The light fixture of claim 11 , further comprising a support structure secured to the shaft opposite the light source assembly and supporting the light source assembly in a position above a floor.

13. The light fixture of claim 11 , wherein:
the first end and the second end of the coupling ring are spaced at least about 30° apart as measured about a center axis of the coupling ring,
the frame ring forms a closed shape extending substantially in a first, single plane, and
the frame ring and the coupling ring have a common central axis.

14. The light fixture of claim 11 , wherein:
the shade further comprises at least two coupling plates coupled to the coupling ring,
the at least two coupling plates are each spaced from each other and each extends radially inwardly from the coupling ring, and
each of the at least two coupling plate are coupled with the housing of the light source assembly.

15. The light fixture of claim 11 , wherein the light source assembly includes:
a light source housing defining a first intermediate wall, a second intermediate wall, and a side wall extending between the first intermediate wall and the second intermediate wall, wherein the first intermediate wall, and
a first lighting strip coupled to the first intermediate wall and including a first group of light emitting diodes facing away from the first intermediate wall.

16. The light fixture of claim 15 , wherein the light source assembly includes:
a second lighting strip coupled to the second intermediate wall and including a second group of light emitting diodes facing away from the second intermediate wall, and
a third lighting strip coupled to the side wall and including a third group of light emitting diodes facing away from the side wall.

17. The light fixture of claim 11 , wherein the light source assembly includes:
a center hub centered within and coupled to the light source housing, and
a shaft coupled to and extending away from the center hub such that a remainder of the light source assembly is suspended via the shaft.

18. A method of assembling a light fixture, the method comprising:
providing a light source assembly including a shaft and a housing, wherein the shaft is coupled to a support structure, the housing extends from an end of the shaft opposite the support structure, and the housing defines a first primary surface and includes one or more light strips;
coupling a shade to the light source assembly, the shade including:
a frame ring;
a coupling ring configured to be secured to the light source assembly, the coupling ring including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the coupling ring forming an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end;
at least two arms each extending between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring; and
a trimming coupled to and extending around and away from the frame ring, the trimming being configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly;

wherein coupling the shade to the light source assembly includes tilting the shade, moving the light source assembly through the coupling ring opening to a position below the coupling ring, placing the coupling ring into contact with the housing of the light source assembly, and securing the coupling ring to the housing of the light source assembly.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein:
the shade includes coupling plates extending inwardly from the coupling ring, and
securing the coupling ring to the housing includes inserting a fastener through the coupling plates and into the housing in a manner characterized by an absence of tools.

20. The method of claim 18 , wherein placing the coupling ring into contact with the housing includes placing the coupling ring to extend around and immediately adjacent

Assignees

• Target Brands Inc

Inventors

• Katterheinrich Kent D
• Kern Elizabeth

Classifications

• F21V23/045

  the sensor receiving a signal from a remote controller · CPC title

• F21Y2115/10

  Light-emitting diodes [LED] · CPC title

• F21S6/002

  Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting · CPC title

• F21V21/22

  telescopic · CPC title

• F21V21/30

  Pivoted housings or frames · CPC title