公开(公告)号：WO1994012367A1

公开(公告)日：1994-06-09

申请号：PCT/US1993011415

申请日：1993-11-24

Applicant: TENEBRAEX CORPORATION

Inventor： TENEBRAEX CORPORATION ,  JONES, Peter, W., J.

IPC: B60Q01/00

CPC classification number: F21S43/50 ,  F21S41/337 ,  F21S41/50 ,  F21S43/26 ,  F21S43/31 ,  F21S43/40

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved light devices, such as illumination or signal devices used on vehicles for managing the light reflections from reflective surfaces of such devices. In one exemplary embodiment thereof, a light device includes an array of tubular elements (38) partially embedded in a reflective surface, such as a surface of a lens (40) of said device, which lens focuses, directs or disperses light from the device (30). The use of such an embedded array of tubular elements causes the light source to appear as a substantially opaque surface when the light device is not operative and permits an effective amount of light to be projected from the light device when the device is operative.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的光装置，例如用于车辆上的照明或信号装置，用于管理来自这些装置的反射表面的光反射。 在其一个示例性实施例中，光装置包括部分地嵌入在诸如所述装置的透镜（40）的表面的反射表面中的管状元件（38）的阵列，该透镜聚焦，引导或分散来自装置 （30）。 使用这种嵌入式管状元件阵列时，当光装置不工作时，使光源呈现为基本上不透明的表面，并且当装置可操作时允许从光装置投射有效量的光。

公开(公告)号：WO1997047919A2

公开(公告)日：1997-12-18

申请号：PCT/US1997009931

申请日：1997-06-09

Applicant: TENEBRAEX CORPORATION ,  JONES, Peter, W., J.

Inventor： TENEBRAEX CORPORATION

IPC: F21P00/00

CPC classification number: F21S11/00 ,  F21S8/02 ,  F21V5/02 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V5/08 ,  F21V7/0025 ,  F21V11/00 ,  F21V11/06 ,  F21V13/10 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  G02B19/0047

Abstract: The invention provides in preferred aspects architectural lighting structures that comprise a plurality of tubular elements at least partially embedded into an at least substantially transparent lens structure of a lighting fixture. The lighting fixture is typically a device employed for interior use, particularly residential buildings or commercial buildings such as office buildings. By partially embedding the array or plurality of tubular elements into the transparent lens structure, the fixture can appear as if it is substantially a part of the surrounding surface when the lighting fixture is turned off. Nevertheless, when the light is turned on, light coming from the fixture can still be directed or modified in an appropriate manner (e.g. without detrimental light output reductions), and without the need of an expensive, sophisticated reflector or any necessity of the fixture extending beyond the surrounding surface as has been utilized in certain prior attempts to mask architectural lighting fixtures. Still further, while the light fixture is turned on, an unsightly bulb or glaring reflector can be masked from a viewer's eye as a result of the partially embedded tubular elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明在优选方面提供了包括至少部分地嵌入照明器具的至少基本上透明的透镜结构中的多个管状元件的建筑照明结构。 照明灯具通常是用于室内使用的装置，特别是住宅建筑物或诸如办公楼的商业建筑物。 通过将阵列或多个管状元件部分地嵌入到透明透镜结构中，当照明器具关闭时，固定装置可以看起来好像它基本上是周围表面的一部分。 然而，当灯打开时，来自固定装置的光线仍然可以以适当的方式（例如，没有有害的光输出减少）被引导或修改，并且不需要昂贵的，复杂的反射器或固定装置延伸的任何需要 超出了周围的表面，如已经在某些先前尝试掩盖建筑照明设备中所使用的那样。 更进一步地，当灯具打开时，作为部分嵌入的管状元件的结果，可以从观察者的眼睛掩盖不雅观的灯泡或眩光反射器。

公开(公告)号：WO1994012899A1

公开(公告)日：1994-06-09

申请号：PCT/US1993011459

申请日：1993-11-24

Applicant: TENEBRAEX CORPORATION

Inventor： TENEBRAEX CORPORATION ,  JONES, Peter, W., J.

IPC: G02B05/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/003 ,  G02B27/0018

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved optical devices and reflection control techniques. In one aspect, the invention provides an optical device (40) comprising an array of substantially tubular elements (42) and one or more reflective surfaces (46) wherein at least one of the reflective surfaces positioned behind the tubular elements is tilted with respect to the optical path of the device. This orientation of the reflective surface results in incident light (48) from a source (50) in the field of view of the device being reflected from the tilted surface and captured by the array of the elements, rather than the reflected light being projected outward from the device where it is perceived by a viewer (52), particularly a viewer in the field of view.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的光学装置和反射控制技术。 一方面，本发明提供了一种光学装置（40），其包括基本上管状元件（42）和一个或多个反射表面（46）的阵列，其中位于管状元件后面的至少一个反射表面相对于 设备的光路。 反射表面的这种取向导致在器件视野中的来自源（50）的入射光（48）从倾斜表面反射并被元件的阵列捕获，而不是向外突出的反射光 来自观众（52）感觉到的设备，特别是视野中的观众。