公开(公告)号：US5929564A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US902232

申请日：1997-07-29

Applicant: Tomio Nakaya ,  Mitsunari Yoshida ,  Toshiyuki Terada ,  Tomonori Abe

Inventor： Tomio Nakaya ,  Mitsunari Yoshida ,  Toshiyuki Terada ,  Tomonori Abe

IPC: H01J61/06 ,  H01J65/00 ,  H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/06 ,  H01J65/00

Abstract: Since the internal electrode of a fluorescent lamp comprises a base portion made from a transparent glass member having substantially the same thermal expansion coefficient as that of a tubular glass bulb and shaped like a pipe or rod and a conductive and transparent film formed on the surface of the base portion, the thermal expansion coefficient of the internal electrode is made equal to that of the tubular glass bulb to prevent damage caused by temperature variations, and the entire internal electrode 4 is transparent so that all the beams from the fluorescent film can be radiated to the outside without being shaded.

Abstract translation: 由于荧光灯的内部电极包括由透明玻璃构件制成的基部，其具有与管状玻璃泡的热膨胀系数大致相同的热膨胀系数，并且形状如管或棒，并且导电和透明膜形成在 内部电极的热膨胀系数与管状玻璃灯泡的热膨胀系数相等，以防止由温度变化引起的损坏，并且内部电极4的整体是透明的，从而能够辐射来自荧光膜的所有光束 到外面而不被遮蔽。

公开(公告)号：US5905339A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US764700

申请日：1996-12-04

Applicant: Hui-Meng Chow ,  Jose Azevedo ,  Susan McGee

Inventor： Hui-Meng Chow ,  Jose Azevedo ,  Susan McGee

IPC: H01J61/06 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/09 ,  H01J61/36 ,  H01J61/78

CPC classification number: H01J61/0677 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/09 ,  H01J61/36

Abstract: An electric gas discharge lamp includes an electrode having a tip portion comprised by a mesh body carrying an emitter material. The mesh body in a favorable embodiment is circular cylindrical and is attached via an electrically conductive thermal isolator to a conductive feed-through, such as a hollow ferrule, extending through a seal of the lamp vessel. As compared to a continuous walled tip portion of similar shape and material, the mesh body has a lower mass and heat capacity, and can therefore be operated at higher temperatures without increasing the temperature of the seal area. The higher operating temperature of the tip portion promotes greater electron emission from the emitter material, and therefore a lower cathode fall. A lower cathode fall enables the lamp to be operated at higher lamp currents for greater light output. The mesh body also has the capability to reduce sputtering from the electrode through improved adhesion of the emitter material to the tip portion and faster attainment of its nominal operating temperature as compared to a smooth continuous walled body. In a favorable embodiment, the lamp is a low pressure discharge lamp having an inside diameter of less than about 5 mm.

Abstract translation: 电气放电灯包括具有由承载发射体材料的网状体构成的尖端部分的电极。 在有利的实施例中的网状体是圆柱形的并且通过导电隔热器附接到延伸穿过灯泡的密封件的导电馈通，例如中空的套圈。 与具有类似形状和材料的连续的壁顶部相比，网状体具有较低的质量和热容量，因此可以在较高温度下操作而不增加密封区域的温度。 尖端部分的较高工作温度促进发射体材料的更大的电子发射，因此下部阴极下降。 较低的阴极下降使灯可以在更高的灯电流下工作，以获得更大的光输出。 与光滑的连续壁体相比，网状体还具有通过改善发射体材料对尖端部分的附着力和更快地达到其标称操作温度来减少从电极溅射的能力。 在有利的实施例中，灯是内径小于约5mm的低压放电灯。

公开(公告)号：US5811935A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-22

申请号：US753546

申请日：1996-11-26

Applicant: Ronald D. Pinker ,  Thomas F. McGee, III ,  David Alan Cammack ,  Babar Ali Khan

Inventor： Ronald D. Pinker ,  Thomas F. McGee, III ,  David Alan Cammack ,  Babar Ali Khan

IPC: H01J61/06 ,  H01J17/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/06

Abstract: A discharge lamp includes a first and a second substrate (12, 14), a cavity disposed in the first substrate (12) or in a portion of the first and a second substrate (12, 14), a first and a second aligned electrode (270, 272) disposed between the first and a second substrate (12, 14) having respective ends extending into the cavity, wherein the first and the second aligned electrode (270, 272) are "T-shaped" when viewed in cross-section. The T-shaped electrodes provide mechanical support that minimizes bending and distortion in the horizontal and vertical directions. The discharge lamp may include a charge of mercury or an inert gas, and may further include a phosphor layer (80).

Abstract translation: 放电灯包括第一和第二衬底（12,14），设置在第一衬底（12）中或在第一和第二衬底（12,14）的一部分中的空腔，第一和第二对齐电极 （270,272），其设置在所述第一和第二基板（12,14）之间，所述第二基板（12,14）具有延伸到所述空腔中的相应端部，其中当横截面观察时，所述第一和第二对准电极（270,272）为“T” 部分。 T形电极提供了使水平和垂直方向上的弯曲和变形最小化的机械支撑。 放电灯可以包括汞或惰性气体的电荷，并且还可以包括荧光体层（80）。

公开(公告)号：US5686789A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-11

申请号：US403477

申请日：1995-03-14

Applicant: Karl H. Schoenbach ,  Wojciech W. Byszewski ,  Frank E. Peterkin ,  Amin N. Dharamsi

Inventor： Karl H. Schoenbach ,  Wojciech W. Byszewski ,  Frank E. Peterkin ,  Amin N. Dharamsi

IPC: H01J1/02 ,  H01J1/62 ,  H01J27/26 ,  H01J61/06 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/09 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/20 ,  H01J61/66 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01S3/038

CPC classification number: H01J3/025 ,  H01J1/025 ,  H01J17/04 ,  H01J17/06 ,  H01J27/08 ,  H01J3/04 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/09 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/305 ,  H01J61/66 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01S3/0385 ,  H01J61/78 ,  H01S3/03 ,  H01S3/0382 ,  H01S3/2383

Abstract: A discharge device for operation in a gas at a prescribed pressure includes a cathode having a plurality of micro hollows therein, and an anode spaced from the cathode. Each of the micro hollows has dimensions selected to produce a micro hollow discharge at the prescribed pressure. Preferably, each of the micro hollows has a cross-sectional dimension that is on the order of the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Electrical energy is coupled to the cathode and the anode at a voltage and current for producing micro hollow discharges in each of the micro hollows in the cathode. The discharge device may include a discharge chamber for maintaining the prescribed pressure. A dielectric layer may be disposed on the cathode when the spacing between the cathode and the anode is greater than about the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Applications of the discharge device include fluorescent lamps, excimer lamps, flat fluorescent light sources, miniature gas lasers, electron sources and ion sources.

Abstract translation: 用于在规定压力下操作气体的放电装置包括其中具有多个微型空腔的​​阴极和与阴极间隔开的阳极。 每个微型空腔具有选定的尺寸以在规定的压力下产生微细的中空排出。 优选地，每个微型空腔的​​横截面尺寸都是气体中电子的平均自由程的数量级。 电能以负极和电流耦合到阴极和阳极，用于在阴极中的每个微型空腔中产生微空心放电。 排出装置可以包括用于维持规定压力的排出室。 当阴极和阳极之间的间隔大于气体中电子的平均自由程时，电介质层可以设置在阴极上。 放电装置的应用包括荧光灯，准分子灯，平面荧光光源，微型气体激光器，电子源和离子源。

公开(公告)号：US5384515A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-24

申请号：US970741

申请日：1992-11-02

Applicant: David A. Head ,  Robert D. Washburn ,  Robert F. McClanahan

Inventor： David A. Head ,  Robert D. Washburn ,  Robert F. McClanahan

IPC: H01J61/06 ,  H01J65/00 ,  H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J65/046

Abstract: A shrouded pin electrode structure including an elongated pin that extends into the volume of a gas containment structure of an RF excited gas discharge light source and is physically isolated from the discharge gas contained in the volume of the gas containment structure by a shroud structure made for example of a gas impermeable dielectric coating or closed end tube.

Abstract translation: 一种被覆盖的针状电极结构，其包括延伸到RF激发气体放电光源的气体容纳结构的体积中的细长销，并且通过一个护罩结构与包含在气体容纳结构体积中的放电气体物理隔离， 气体不可渗透介电涂层或封闭端管的实例。

公开(公告)号：US5357167A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-18

申请号：US910487

申请日：1992-07-08

Applicant: Paul G. Mathews ,  Rocco T. Giordano ,  Gary R. Allen ,  Timothy P. Dever ,  Viktor K. Varga ,  Jeffrey D. Johnson

Inventor： Paul G. Mathews ,  Rocco T. Giordano ,  Gary R. Allen ,  Timothy P. Dever ,  Viktor K. Varga ,  Jeffrey D. Johnson

IPC: H01J9/02 ,  H01J61/073 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J17/10 ,  H01J61/06

CPC classification number: H01J61/0732 ,  H01J61/0735 ,  H01J61/526 ,  H01J9/02

Abstract: A high pressure discharge lamp with a thermally improved anode, as well as a method of making such a lamp, are disclosed. The lamp includes a refractory arc tube with a hermetically sealed arc chamber, a fill in the arc chamber for facilitating light generation, and an anode and a cathode extending into the hermetically sealed arc chamber and being spaced apart from each other. The anode comprises a shank of refractory metal, a cylindrically shaped refractory metal sleeve on a portion of the shank, and an end proximally facing the cathode. The anode end comprises a substantially solid mass of refractory metal, and is integrally joined to both the shank and the metal sleeve to facilitate heat flow from the anode end to the shank and sleeve. The anode end preferably is generally shaped as a hemisphere facing the cathode. The refractory metal sleeve is preferably one or more layers of a helically wound refractory metal wire having an outer diameter more than twice a diameter of the shank.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有热改性阳极的高压放电灯以及制造这种灯的方法。 灯包括具有密封电弧室的耐火弧管，用于促进光产生的电弧室中的填充物，以及延伸到密封电弧室中并彼此间隔开的阳极和阴极。 阳极包括难熔金属的柄，在柄的一部分上的圆柱形耐火金属套管和靠近阴极的端部。 阳极端包括基本上固体的难熔金属块，并且一体地连接到柄和金属套筒两者以便于从阳极端到柄和套筒的热流。 阳极端部优选地通常成形为面向阴极的半球。 难熔金属套管优选地是具有外径超过柄的两倍直径的螺旋缠绕难熔金属线的一层或多层。

公开(公告)号：US5073743A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-17

申请号：US432777

申请日：1989-11-01

Applicant: Toshiro Kajiwara ,  Goroku Kobayashi ,  Keiji Fukuyama ,  Ko Sano ,  Yojiro Yano ,  Keiji Watanabe

Inventor： Toshiro Kajiwara ,  Goroku Kobayashi ,  Keiji Fukuyama ,  Ko Sano ,  Yojiro Yano ,  Keiji Watanabe

IPC: H01J61/06 ,  H01J1/32 ,  H01J17/04 ,  H01J17/06 ,  H01J61/04 ,  H01J61/067

CPC classification number: H01J61/0677 ,  H01J1/32 ,  H01J17/04 ,  H01J17/066

Abstract: An electrode for discharge light source which is suitable for discharge display on account of its high reliability and outstanding discharge characteristics attributable to the metal conductor which is formed 1-5 .mu.m thick in the discharge container and also to the film of the material for secondary emission which is formed on the metal conductor from a compound composed of LaB.sub.6 and Ba in an amount of 0.01-20 mol % of LaB.sub.6 or a compound composed of LaB.sub.6, Ba in an amount of 0.01-20 mol % of LaB.sub.6, and Ca in an amount of 0.01-5 mol % of Ba, and is 0.5-2 .mu.m thick so that it is free of pin-holes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于放电光源的电极，由于其高可靠性以及归因于在放电容器中形成为1-5μm厚的金属导体以及用于次级材料的膜的薄膜而具有出色的放电特性，因此适于放电显示 由LaB6和Ba组成的LaB6和Ba组成的化合物的LaB6或由LaB6，Ba组成的化合物的量为0.01-20摩尔％的LaB 6的化合物和Ca 的量为0.01-5mol％的Ba，为0.5-2μm厚，因此没有针孔。

公开(公告)号：US4808883A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-28

申请号：US171228

申请日：1988-03-22

Applicant: Shouichi Iwaya ,  Hitoshi Masumura ,  Munemitsu Hamada

Inventor： Shouichi Iwaya ,  Hitoshi Masumura ,  Munemitsu Hamada

IPC: H01J61/073 ,  H01J61/06

CPC classification number: H01J61/0735

Abstract: A discharge lamp device includes a tube, and a cathode disposed in said tube and made of a valence-compensated semiconductor ceramic material, or a forcibly reduced semiconductor ceramic material, or a valence-compensated and forcibly reduced semiconductor ceramic material. Since the cathode does not include an electron-emitting material, but uses a semiconductor ceramic material, no vapor is produced by the cathode and also the cathode does not react with mercury vapor filled in the tube. Therefore, the discharge lamp device has improved characteristics such as greater heat resistance, better chemical resistance, and improved discharge characteristics. The discharge lamp device is less costly because the semiconductor ceramic material used as the cathode is inexpensive.

Abstract translation: 放电灯装置包括管和设置在所述管中并由价电补偿的半导体陶瓷材料或强制还原的半导体陶瓷材料或经价格补偿和强制还原的半导体陶瓷材料制成的阴极。 由于阴极不包括电子发射材料，而是使用半导体陶瓷材料，所以阴极不产生蒸气，阴极也不会与填充在管中的汞蒸汽反应。 因此，放电灯装置具有改善的特性，例如更高的耐热性，更好的耐化学性和改进的放电特性。 由于用作阴极的半导体陶瓷材料便宜，所以放电灯装置成本较低。

公开(公告)号：US4804888A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-14

申请号：US111272

申请日：1987-10-22

Applicant: Shoichi Nasu ,  Yasuo Onishi

Inventor： Shoichi Nasu ,  Yasuo Onishi

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  H01J61/073 ,  H01J61/54 ,  H01J61/06

CPC classification number: G03F7/70016 ,  H01J61/073 ,  H01J61/54

Abstract: A short-arc discharge lamp includes a combination of electrodes arranged in an opposing relation in a discharge space surrounded by silica glass. An expansion and contraction member made of a shape-memory alloy, which contracts at high temperatures, is fixed on one of the electrodes. A lighting start-up discharge terminal is formed at a free end of the expansion and contraction member. A free end of the lighting start-up discharge terminal is in contact with the other electrode at room temperature but is separated from the other electrode at high temperatures.

Abstract translation: 短弧放电灯包括在由石英玻璃包围的放电空间中以相对关系布置的电极的组合。 由在高温下收缩的形状记忆合金制成的膨胀和收缩构件固定在一个电极上。 照明启动放电端子形成在膨胀和收缩构件的自由端。 照明启动放电端子的自由端在室温下与另一电极接触，但在高温下与另一电极分离。

公开(公告)号：US4749905A

公开(公告)日：1988-06-07

申请号：US930416

申请日：1986-11-14

Applicant: Yasuki Mori ,  Masakazu Shibuya ,  Yoshiyuki Tokuda

Inventor： Yasuki Mori ,  Masakazu Shibuya ,  Yoshiyuki Tokuda

IPC: H01J61/073 ,  H01J61/36 ,  H01J61/06

CPC classification number: H01J61/36 ,  H01J61/0732

Abstract: A high pressure discharge lamp includes a glass enclosure defining a hermetically sealed discharge space filled with an ionizable gas. A pair of electrodes extend into the discharge space, each electrode having a connection end and a discharge end, between which electrodes, in the operating condition of the lamp, a discharge takes place. A pair of holding portions on opposite sides of the glass enclosure and hold the respective connection ends of the electrodes. Metal lead foils connected to the connection ends are sealed in the holding portions. One or both of the connection ends is shaped, e.g., as a conical frustrum or as a wedge, such that the thickness of its inner end is reduced with respect to the thickness of its outward end. The joining portion of the glass enclosure is internally necked at a position adjacent the reduced thickness portion of the connection end.

Abstract translation: 高压放电灯包括限定充满可离子化气体的密封放电空间的玻璃外壳。 一对电极延伸到放电空间中，每个电极具有连接端和放电端，在这些电极的工作状态下，电极发生放电。 在玻璃外壳的相对侧上的一对保持部分，并且保持电极的相应连接端。 连接到连接端的金属铅箔被密封在保持部分中。 一个或两个连接端被成形为例如圆锥形或楔形，使得其内端的厚度相对于其外端的厚度减小。 玻璃外壳的接合部分在与连接端部的厚度减小部分相邻的位置处被内颈缩。