Motion detector with extra-wide angle mirrored optics
    11.
    发明授权
    Motion detector with extra-wide angle mirrored optics 失效
    具有超广角镜像光学的运动检测器

    公开(公告)号:US06348691B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-19

    申请号:US09476422

    申请日:1999-12-30

    CPC classification number: G08B13/193 Y10S250/01

    Abstract: A motion detector based on mirrored optics for use in decorative lighting fixtures. The motion detector includes a mirror assembly that may be disposed within decorative elements such as saucers and chimneys that are common elements of lighting fixtures. Apertures are defined in the decorative element to admit infra-red radiation, which impinges on the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly comprises a plurality of opaque elongate members that are azimuthally spaced about a central longitudinal axis in such a way as to define an alternating sequence of open elongate slots and opaque elongate members. Each elongate member is formed with a mirror face on its inner surface which is generally facing the central longitudinal axis, and a PIR sensor is also disposed at the longitudinal axis. The elongate members and mirror faces define a plurality of detection zones in the motion detector field of view at two different vertical levels of view, each vertical level of view having a characteristic optical path associated with it. In a first optical path for monitoring the field of view in the far zones, infra-red radiation passes from an associated zone through one of the slots between two elongate members and is reflected from one of the mirror faces and concentrated onto the sensor. In the second characteristic optical path for monitoring the field of view in the near zones, infra-red radiation passes from an associated zone through one of the slots and on to the sensor without being deflected by any of the mirror faces. These two types of optical paths may be achieved in a full 360 degree zonal pattern for both the far zone and the near zone. The mirror assembly avoids the need for Fresnel lens optics.

    Abstract translation: 基于用于装饰照明灯具的镜面光学器件的运动检测器。 运动检测器包括可以布置在作为照明器具的常见元件的诸如碟子和烟囱的装饰元件内的反射镜组件。 在装饰元件中限定孔径以允许入射在镜组件上的红外辐射。 反射镜组件包括多个不透明的细长构件,其围绕中心纵向轴线以方位角间隔开,以限定开放细长槽和不透明细长构件的交替顺序。 每个细长构件在其内表面上形成有大致面向中心纵向轴线的镜面,并且PIR传感器也设置在纵向轴线处。 细长构件和镜面在运动检测器视场中在两个不同的垂直视图水平处限定多个检测区域,每个垂直视图具有与其相关联的特征光路。 在用于监测远区中的视野的第一光路中,红外辐射从相关区域通过两个细长构件之间的一个槽,并且从其中一个镜面反射并集中到传感器上。 在用于监测近区域的视场的第二特征光路中,红外线辐射从相关区域通过其中一个狭槽并传播到传感器,而不被任何镜面偏转。 这两种类型的光路可以在远区和近区的完全360度的区带图案中实现。 镜组件避免了对菲涅尔透镜光学元件的需要。

    Snap-fit ball joint
    13.
    发明授权
    Snap-fit ball joint 失效
    扣合球接头

    公开(公告)号:US5562357A

    公开(公告)日:1996-10-08

    申请号:US288128

    申请日:1994-08-10

    Abstract: A snap-fit plastic ball joint that may be molded using a plurality of shutoffs on inner and outer mold pieces without the need for a solid or collapsible ball-shaped core. The ball joint includes a socket and a plurality of molded plastic retaining fingers disposed around the perimeter of the socket and extending away from the socket. The retaining fingers extend longitudinally along a ball seated in the socket and are formed to engage the ball and retain it in its seated position. The socket itself is formed by a plurality of seating fingers that are disposed around the socket alternating with a plurality of web members. The web members form extensions of the retaining fingers. The alternating seating fingers and web members are joined at their neighboring edges to define the socket. The seating fingers are shaped at their distal ends to define a concave seat for seating the ball of the ball joint and the web members provide support for the seating fingers.

    Abstract translation: 一种卡扣式塑料球接头,其可以使用内模和外模上的多个切断件进行模制,而不需要固体或可折叠的球形芯。 球窝接头包括插座和多个模制塑料保持指状物,其设置在插座的周边周围并远离插座延伸。 保持指状物沿着位于插座中的球体纵向延伸并且形成为接合球并将其保持在其就座位置。 插座本身由多个座位指状物形成,多个座位指状物设置在插座周围,与多个网状构件交替。 网状构件形成保持指状物的延伸部。 交替的座位指和腹板构件在其相邻边缘处连接以限定插座。 座位指状物在其远端处成形以限定用于使球窝接头的球放置的凹形座,并且腹板构件为座位指状物提供支撑。

    Apparatus for installing a motion detector, lighting fixture or the like
    14.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for installing a motion detector, lighting fixture or the like 失效
    用于安装运动检测器,照明器具等的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5442132A

    公开(公告)日:1995-08-15

    申请号:US80659

    申请日:1993-06-18

    Abstract: A simple, low-cost method and apparatus for supporting a lighting fixture, motion detector or the like while it is being electrically connected and mounted on a junction box in a side wall or ceiling. A disposable support link is provided for supporting the weight of the fixture during installation. The support link is easily attachable to the junction box and to the fixture without the need for tools, and can even be attached with only one hand. When the electrical connections are completed and the fixture is ready to be mounted on the junction box, the support link may simply be left in place in the junction box or in one embodiment may be removed with one hand as easily as it was attached. The support link is secured to the back side of the fixture in a position that will face the junction box when the fixture is in its installed configuration on the junction box. The other end of the support link is formed to be attachable to the junction box, either directly or through additional mounting hardware such as a cross bar across the face of the junction box. The junction box or cross bar is an otherwise conventional junction box or cross bar that has been provided with an apparatus by which the support link may be readily attached at the time of installation with a simple hand motion without any tools. With this apparatus an installer begins installing a fixture first by attaching the support link so that the fixture hangs from the junction box firmly supported by the support link. The installer then has both hands free to make the electrical connections. The support link may then be removed or, since it is flexible and occupies almost no space, may be stuffed into the junction box along with the electrical leads from the fixture as the fixture is mounted on the junction box.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在电气连接并安装在侧壁或天花板中的接线盒上时支撑照明器具,运动检测器等的简单,低成本的方法和装置。 提供了一次性支撑连杆,用于在安装期间支撑固定装置的重量。 支撑连杆可以方便地连接到接线盒和固定装置,而不需要工具,甚至可以只用一只手就可以安装。 当电气连接完成并且固定装置准备好安装在接线盒上时,支撑连杆可以简单地留在接线盒中,或者一个实施例可以用一只手容易地被移除,因为它是连接的。 当夹具处于其接线盒上的安装配置时,支撑连杆固定在固定装置的背面上,该位置将面向接线盒。 支撑连杆的另一端形成为可以直接地或通过附加的安装硬件(例如穿过接线盒的表面的横杆)附接到接线盒。 接线盒或横杆是另外常规的接线盒或横杆,其已经设置有装置,通过该装置,在没有任何工具的情况下,在安装时可以用简单的手运动容易地附接支撑连杆。 使用该装置,安装者首先通过附接支撑链路开始安装固定装置,使得固定装置从由支撑连杆牢固支撑的接线盒挂起。 然后安装人员可以双手自由进行电气连接。 然后可以移除支撑连杆,或者由于它是柔性的并且占据几乎没有空间,所以当固定装置安装在接线盒上时,可以将连接器与来自固定装置的电引线一起填充到接线盒中。

    Rotatable sample disk and method of loading a sample disk
    16.
    发明授权
    Rotatable sample disk and method of loading a sample disk 有权
    可旋转样品盘和加载样品盘的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09555409B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US12545023

    申请日:2009-08-20

    Abstract: A rotatable sample disk configured for samples of biological material. The sample disk may include a fill chamber for storing a first biological material, a plurality of first sample chambers positioned in the sample disk farther from the rotational axis of the sample disk than the fill chamber, a plurality of second sample chambers, and a plurality of circumferential fill channels. Each of the second sample chambers may be configured to permit fluid communication with a respective first sample chamber. The plurality of circumferential fill conduits may be configured to permit transfer of the first biological material from the fill chamber to the plurality of first sample chambers upon a first rotation of the sample disk about the rotational axis. Methods of loading a plurality of sample chambers in a sample disk are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 配置用于生物材料样品的可旋转样品盘。 样品盘可以包括用于存储第一生物材料的填充室,位于样品盘中比填充室更远离样品盘的旋转轴线的多个第一样品室,多个第二样品室和多个 的圆周填充通道。 每个第二样品室可以被配置为允许与相应的第一样品室的流体连通。 多个圆周填充导管可被构造成允许在样品盘围绕旋转轴线的第一次旋转时将第一生物材料从填充室转移到多个第一样品室。 还提供了将多个样品室装载在样品盘中的方法。

    Aimable motion-activated lighting fixture with angulated field
    18.
    发明授权
    Aimable motion-activated lighting fixture with angulated field 有权
    具有角度场的灵活运动激光照明灯具

    公开(公告)号:US07375313B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-20

    申请号:US10724441

    申请日:2003-11-29

    Abstract: A motion-activated light fixture having an aimable motion detector with a zonal configuration providing improved monitoring of the region behind the motion detector. In one embodiment the motion detector defines a first plurality of generally forward-looking detection zones for monitoring the region in front of and to the sides of the motion detector, the forward-looking detection zones having a side-to-side coverage angle of at most 180 degrees and having forward zones for monitoring the far region in front of the motion detector. A second plurality of detection zones for monitoring the region behind the motion detector forms a zonal pattern angulated with respect to the zones of the first plurality monitoring the far region. At least some of the detection zones of the second plurality extend generally in the backward direction although in some embodiments the motion detector head must be tilted down through a pre-established offset angle before the angulated zonal pattern begins to look backward. The motion detector may also have other detection zones forming zonal patterns monitoring intermediate regions. The backward looking detection zones are defined so as to look sufficiently downward that the amount they are shifted to angle upwards as the motion detector housing is angled downward is limited to a useful range so that individual detection zones are not rendered useless or detrimental by being aimed too high. Configurations of zonal patterns are provided for improved monitoring of the region behind the motion detector without compromising the ability to aim the motion detector's forward-looking far zones.

    Abstract translation: 一种运动激活灯具,具有具有区域配置的可瞄准运动检测器,从而改善对运动检测器后面区域的监控。 在一个实施例中,运动检测器限定了用于监测运动检测器前面和侧面上的区域的第一多个大体上前瞻性的检测区域,前视检测区域具有从侧到侧的覆盖角度 最大180度,并且具有用于监视运动检测器前面的远区域的前进区域。 用于监测运动检测器后面的区域的第二多个检测区域形成相对于第一多个区域监测远区域的区域图案。 第二多个检测区域中的至少一些检测区域大体上在向后方向上延伸,但是在一些实施例中,运动检测器头部必须在角度分布图案开始向后看之前通过预先建立的偏移角度向下倾斜。 运动检测器还可以具有形成监测中间区域的区域图案的其他检测区域。 后向检测区被定义为足够向下看,当运动检测器壳体向下倾斜时,它们被向上移动的量被限制在有用的范围内,使得各个检测区域不被赋予无用或有害的目标 太高。 区域图案的配置被提供用于改进对运动检测器后面的区域的监视,而不会影响对运动检测器前瞻远区域的瞄准能力。

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