公开(公告)号：US5773926A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US559557

申请日：1995-11-16

Applicant: Jakob Maya ,  Oleg Popov

Inventor： Jakob Maya ,  Oleg Popov

IPC: H01J61/28 ,  H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/28 ,  H01J65/048

Abstract: This invention relates to electrodeless fluorescent RF lamp which includes bulbous lamp envelope (10, 20) with a top, a bottom and a fill of rare gas and vaporizable amalgam (14) therein. A reentrant cavity (11, 21) is disposed adjacent the bottom of the envelope (10 a, 20a) and at least one tubulation (12, 22) extends from the envelope to hold at least a portion of the vaporizable amalgam. An induction coil (2) is disposed on lead wires and coupled with a radio frequency excitation generator for generation of a plasma to produce radiation. At least the major portion of the cold spot where the amalgam resides is maintained at a temperature between about 60.degree. and 140.degree. C. during operation of the lamp, by utilizing a portion of the induction coil to warm up to amalgam.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无电极荧光RF灯，其包括其中具有顶部，底部和填充稀有气体和可汽化汞齐（14）的球状灯泡（10,20）。 邻近封套（10a，20a）的底部设置折返腔（11,21），并且至少一个管状物（12,22）从封套延伸以容纳至少一部分可蒸发的汞齐。 感应线圈（2）设置在引线上，并与用于产生等离子体的射频激励发生器耦合以产生辐射。 在灯的运行过程中，通过利用感应线圈的一部分来加热汞齐，至少汞齐所在的冷点的主要部分保持在约60℃至140℃之间的温度。

公开(公告)号：US5747945A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US726234

申请日：1996-10-04

Applicant: Shin Ukegawa ,  Shigeaki Wada ,  Atsunori Okada ,  Shingo Higashisaka ,  Miki Kotani

Inventor： Shin Ukegawa ,  Shigeaki Wada ,  Atsunori Okada ,  Shingo Higashisaka ,  Miki Kotani

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/54 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H01J65/048 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/547

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp includes a single type auxiliary electrode for preliminary discharging, disposed on or adjacent to outer peripheral wall of lamp tube at a position for being electrostatically coupled to interior space of the tube, and supplied with a power from a second high frequency power source other than a first high frequency power source supplying a high frequency power to a main induction coil on the tube, whereby the lamp is made to attain an excellent startability without requiring any large size high frequency power source.

Abstract translation: 无电极放电灯包括用于预放电的单一型辅助电极，设置在灯管的外周壁上或其附近，用于静电耦合到管的内部空间并从第二高频电源 源而不是向管上的主感应线圈提供高频功率的第一高频电源，从而使得灯具具有优异的启动能力，而不需要任何大尺寸的高频电源。

公开(公告)号：US5726523A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-10

申请号：US643629

申请日：1996-05-06

Applicant: Oleg Popov ,  Jakob Maya ,  Jagannathan Ravi

Inventor： Oleg Popov ,  Jakob Maya ,  Jagannathan Ravi

IPC: H01J65/04 ,  H01J61/00

CPC classification number: H01J65/048

Abstract: An electrodeless fluorescent lamp and fixture is disclosed which operates at radio frequencies and contains a bifilar coil to reduce RF voltage between the plasma and the coil and a metallic cylinder (10) to remove heat from a said bifilar coil. The bifilar coil consists of two windings. The primary (induction) winding (6) is used to generate RF electrical azimuthal field in the bulb volume needed to maintain the inductively-coupled RF plasma. The second (bifilar) winding (18) has essentially the same number of turns and is wound on the inductive winding (6), but in the direction opposite to that of the primary (inductive) winding. The RF current flowing in the inductive winding (6) induces an RF voltage of the opposite polarity in the bifilar winding (18), so two adjacent turns of both windings have equal (or nearly equal) but of opposite sign RF potentials with respect to the plasma. This results in the mutual "cancellation" of capacitive RF electric fields induced by both windings in the plasma and in a sheath formed between the plasma and the cavity walls. The reduction of the electric field in turn results in the lowering of a direct current voltage across the sheath thereby lowering the energy of ions which are accelerated in this sheath coating. The lowering of ion energy reduces the damage caused by ions and leads to improved maintenance and a longer life lamp.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种无电极荧光灯和固定装置，其在无线电频率下操作，并且包含双线圈以降低等离子体和线圈之间的RF电压，以及金属圆筒（10）以从所述双线圈卷取热量。 双线圈由两个绕组组成。 主（感应）绕组（6）用于产生维持感应耦合RF等离子体所需的灯泡容积中的RF电方位场。 第二（双向）绕组（18）具有基本相同的匝数，并且缠绕在感应绕组（6）上，但是沿与主（感应）绕组相反的方向缠绕。 在电感绕组（6）中流动的RF电流在双线绕组（18）中引起相反极性的RF电压，因此两个绕组的两个相邻匝相对于相对于相同的（或几乎相等）但具有相反的符号RF电位 等离子体。 这导致由等离子体中的两个绕组和在等离子体和空腔壁之间形成的护套引起的电容RF电场的相互“抵消”。 电场的减少又导致穿过护套的直流电压的降低，从而降低在该护套涂层中加速的离子的能量。 离子能量的降低会降低由离子引起的损伤，从而改善维护和延长寿命。

公开(公告)号：US5708331A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-13

申请号：US656678

申请日：1996-05-31

Applicant: Spiro Vamvakas ,  Timothy A. Taubert ,  Mahomed H. Girach ,  Curtis E. Scott ,  Vito J. Arsena

Inventor： Spiro Vamvakas ,  Timothy A. Taubert ,  Mahomed H. Girach ,  Curtis E. Scott ,  Vito J. Arsena

IPC: H01J61/04 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H01J65/048 ,  H01J61/04 ,  H01J61/35

Abstract: An electrodeless, low pressure gas discharge lamp includes a vitreous envelope containing a discharge medium and being shaped with an external chamber for receiving an electrical excitation circuit. The excitation circuit is effective for exciting the discharge medium to emit light with electromagnetic fields that are generated by the excitation circuit. A circuit is included for supplying electrical power from power mains to the excitation circuit. A transparent, electrically conductive coating is provided atop the vitreous envelope and is electrically connected substantially directly to one of the power mains at any given time. A transparent, electrically insulative coating is disposed atop the electrically conductive coating, and comprises a contiguous, inorganic glass layer. The insulative coating preferably has a minimum coating thickness of at least about 3.1 microns.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极的低压气体放电灯包括一个含有放电介质的玻璃体封套，并且形成有用于接收电激励电路的外部室。 励磁电路对于激发放电介质以由激励电路产生的电磁场发射光是有效的。 包括用于从电源向激励电路提供电力的电路。 透明的导电涂层提供在玻璃体封套顶部，并且在任何给定的时间基本上直接电连接到电源之一。 透明的电绝缘涂层设置在导电涂层的顶部，并且包括邻接的无机玻璃层。 绝缘涂层优选具有至少约3.1微米的最小涂层厚度。

公开(公告)号：US5694000A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US576549

申请日：1995-12-21

Applicant: Petrus H. Antonis ,  Klaas Vegter

Inventor： Petrus H. Antonis ,  Klaas Vegter

IPC: H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J65/048

Abstract: An electrodeless low-pressure discharge lamp (10) according to the invention is provided with a radiation-transmitting discharge vessel (11) which encloses a discharge space (14) containing an ionizable filling in a gastight manner. The lamp (10) is in addition provided with a first and a second winding (20, 23) for conducting a high-frequency current during operation. The first winding (20) extends along a longitudinal axis (29) in a cavity (28) surrounded by the discharge vessel (11). The second winding (23) is arranged along the longitudinal axis (29) in the extended direction of the first winding (20) outside the cavity (18) surrounded by the discharge vessel (11). During operation, the currents in the first and second windings (20, 23) have the same tangential direction relative to the longitudinal axis (29). The lamp causes comparatively little magnetic interference, while it is avoided that the second winding (23) hampers lamp ignition or causes an unstable lamp operation.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的无电极低压放电灯（10）设置有辐射透射放电容器（11），其包围以气密方式包含可电离填充物的放电空间（14）。 灯（10）另外设置有用于在操作期间传导高频电流的第一和第二绕组（20,23）。 第一绕组（20）沿着由放电容器（11）围绕的空腔（28）中的纵向轴线（29）延伸。 第二绕组（23）沿着纵向轴线（29）沿着由放电容器（11）包围的空腔（18）外部的第一绕组（20）的延伸方向布置。 在操作期间，第一和第二绕组（20,23）中的电流相对于纵向轴线（29）具有相同的切线方向。 灯引起相对较小的磁干扰，而避免第二绕组（23）妨碍灯点火或导致灯操作不稳定。

公开(公告)号：US5630662A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-20

申请号：US653931

申请日：1996-05-22

Applicant: Pieter C. Ooms

Inventor： Pieter C. Ooms

IPC: F21S2/00 ,  H01J5/54 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H01J61/28 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/32 ,  H01J61/34 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01J65/04 ,  F21S1/10

CPC classification number: H01J61/302 ,  H01J5/54 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H01J61/28 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/34 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01J65/048 ,  H01J9/26

Abstract: A capped electric lamp according to the invention comprises a lamp vessel (10) which is closed in a gastight manner and encloses a light source. The lamp vessel (10) is surrounded by a glass outer envelope (20) which is fastened at an end portion (21) to a housing (40) by means of a coupling member (30), which housing in addition supports a lamp cap (50). The coupling member (30) is made of metal, and the end portion (21) of the outer envelope (20) is fused to the coupling member (30). In the lamp according to the invention, the coupling member (30) is of a simple construction while nevertheless a blown outer envelope (20) can be used.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的封盖电灯包括以气密方式封闭并包围光源的灯容器（10）。 灯管（10）由玻璃外壳（20）包围，该外壳通过联接构件（30）固定在端部（21）与壳体（40）之间，该外壳还支撑灯帽 （50）。 联接构件（30）由金属制成，并且外封套（20）的端部（21）熔接到联接构件（30）。 在根据本发明的灯中，联接构件（30）具有简单的构造，而可以使用吹制的外封套（20）。

公开(公告)号：US5559392A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-24

申请号：US258879

申请日：1994-06-13

Applicant: John P. Cocoma ,  Joseph C. Boroweic ,  Ronald H. Wilson

Inventor： John P. Cocoma ,  Joseph C. Boroweic ,  Ronald H. Wilson

IPC: H05B41/24 ,  H01J9/395 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H01J61/28 ,  H05B41/00

CPC classification number: H01J65/048 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H01J9/395

Abstract: A first portion of a spiral wire support for an amalgam is securely fitted into an exhaust tube formed in a re-entrant cavity of an electrodeless fluorescent lamp before attachment and sealing of the re-entrant cavity to the bulb of the lamp. A second portion of the spiral wire support extends into the bulb and holds an amalgam in thermal contact with the apex of the bulb. The second portion has a larger diameter than the first portion to ensure against movement of the spiral wire support into the exhaust tube. The end of the second portion of the spiral wire support is wetted with an alloy capable of forming an amalgam with mercury prior to insertion of the wire support into the exhaust tube. Mercury is added to the bulb after final evacuation of the bulb in preparation for dosing the lamp with its fill. As a result, an amalgam is formed and maintained in thermal contact with the apex of the bulb, regardless of lamp orientation.

Abstract translation: 用于汞齐的螺旋线支撑件的第一部分在将重入腔体附着并密封到灯泡之前牢固地装配到形成在无电极荧光灯的入口腔中的排气管中。 螺旋线支撑件的第二部分延伸到灯泡中并且保持与灯泡的顶点热接触的汞齐。 第二部分具有比第一部分更大的直径，以确保防止螺旋线支撑件移动到排气管中。 在将线支撑件插入排气管之前，螺旋线支撑件的第二部分的端部用能够形成汞合金的合金润湿。 在灯泡最终排空之后，汞被添加到灯泡中，准备为灯泡充满剂量。 结果，不管灯的方向如何，汞齐形成并保持与灯泡的顶点热接触。

公开(公告)号：US5378965A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US11088

申请日：1993-01-29

Applicant: James T. Dakin ,  Lawrence W. Speaker ,  Mark E. Duffy ,  Raymond A. Heindl

Inventor： James T. Dakin ,  Lawrence W. Speaker ,  Mark E. Duffy ,  Raymond A. Heindl

IPC: F21S2/00 ,  H01J61/34 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/24 ,  H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H01J65/048 ,  H01J61/34 ,  H01J61/35

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp comprising an arc tube constructed of a light-transmissive material. An exciting structure surrounds the arc tube and is energizable with radio frequency current to develop an arc discharge. A reflective coating of non-conducting insulating material is disposed on the arc tube wall and is located to reflect light from the arc discharge through the arc tube. The reflective coating and the uncoated portion of the arc tube wall are surrounded by the exciting structure so that light from the arc discharge may reach the reflective coating without blockage by the exciting structure and, following reflection by the coating, travel through the uncoated portion of the arc tube wall.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极放电灯，包括由透光材料构成的电弧管。 一个令人兴奋的结构围绕着电弧管，并且可以通过射频电流来激发电弧放电。 非导电绝缘材料的反射涂层设置在电弧管壁上，并被定位成反射来自电弧放电的光通过电弧管。 电弧管壁的反射涂层和未涂覆部分被激发结构包围，使得来自电弧放电的光可以到达反射涂层而不被激发结构阻塞，并且在涂层反射之后，穿过未涂覆的部分 电弧管壁。

公开(公告)号：US5355054A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-11

申请号：US996239

申请日：1992-12-23

Applicant: Dirk F.W. Van Lierop ,  Herman H.M. Van der Aa ,  Nico H.J. Van de Peppel

Inventor： Dirk F.W. Van Lierop ,  Herman H.M. Van der Aa ,  Nico H.J. Van de Peppel

IPC: H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/24 ,  H01J1/50

CPC classification number: H01J61/523 ,  H01J65/048

Abstract: An electrodeless low-pressure discharge lamp having a sealed discharge vessel filled with a metal and a rare gas and having a cavity. An inductive device is disposed in the cavity for generating a high-frequency electric field inside the discharge vessel during lamp operation. The inductive device includes a winding of metal wire surrounding a cylindrical core of magnetizable material. A cooling body is in contact with the cylindrical core for removing heat generated in the core during lamp operation. The cooling body is closed in a gastight manner and includes a condenser, an evaporator, a liquid, and a capillary structure (T, U) which comprises a winding (U) of gauze surrounding a vapor channel (V) for transporting the liquid from the condenser to the evaporator. The capillary structure has a central partition wall (T), which divides the vapor channel in two, and is connected along two opposing longitudinal sides thereof to the gauze winding (U). The cooling body has very good cooling properties, so that the electrodeless low-pressure discharge lamp has a high luminous efficacy.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极低压放电灯，其具有填充有金属和稀有气体并具有空腔的密封放电容器。 感应装置设置在空腔中，用于在灯操作期间在放电容器内产生高频电场。 感应装置包括围绕可磁化材料的圆柱形芯的金属线绕组。 冷却体与圆柱形芯接触，用于在灯操作期间除去芯中产生的热量。 冷却体以气密的方式封闭，包括冷凝器，蒸发器，液体和毛细结构（T，U），其包括围绕蒸汽通道（V）的纱布绕组（U），用于将液体从 冷凝器到蒸发器。 毛细管结构具有中心分隔壁（T），其将蒸汽通道分成两部分，并且沿其两个相对的纵向侧面连接到纱布绕组（U）。 冷却体具有非常好的冷却性能，使得无电极低压放电灯具有高的发光效率。

公开(公告)号：US5343126A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-30

申请号：US966494

申请日：1992-10-26

Applicant: George A. Farrall ,  John P. Cocoma ,  Joseph C. Borowiec ,  Robert F. Pashley

Inventor： George A. Farrall ,  John P. Cocoma ,  Joseph C. Borowiec ,  Robert F. Pashley

IPC: H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/24 ,  H01J61/54

CPC classification number: H01J65/048

Abstract: An excitation coil for an electrodeless fluorescent lamp of the type having a core of insulating material, is made of a metal having a low thermal expansion coefficient which is plated with a high-conductivity metal. An insulating coating is applied over the metal plating. An exemplary coil includes a molybdenum wire, plated with silver, and finally coated with alumina. The result is a thermally stable excitation coil that maintains its shape, even at high operating temperatures, and hence maintains its impedance characteristic over the operating range of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 用于具有绝缘材料芯的类型的无电极荧光灯的激励线圈由镀有高导电性金属的热膨胀系数低的金属制成。 在金属镀层上施加绝缘涂层。 示例性线圈包括镀有银的钼丝，并最终涂覆有氧化铝。 结果是热稳定的激励线圈，即使在高工作温度下也能保持其形状，因此在灯的工作范围内保持其阻抗特性。