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LED aircraft anticollision beacon

  • US 20070164875A1
  • Filed: 07/14/2006
  • Published: 07/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An anticollision beacon comprising:

  • a thermally conductive support comprising a base portion and a generally cylindrical central post portion, said central post portion having a central axis and an exterior surface defined by a plurality of substantially planar faces symmetrically arranged about said central axis;

    a plurality of LEDs mounted in thermally conductive relationship to each of said faces, each of said LEDs having an optical axis substantially perpendicular to said central axis;

    a plurality of reflectors secured to said central post portion, said reflectors defining a plurality of substantially parallel annular troughs, each of said troughs being coaxial to said central axis and having openings for each of said LEDs;

    a cup-shaped lens configured to cover said support assembly and mount to said base portion; and

    a circuit for providing electrical current to energize said LEDs.

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