THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR FLUORESCENT BALLAST AND FIXTURE SYSTEM
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1. A fluorescent lamp assembly comprising:
- a fixture which supports at least one fluorescent lamp;
a ballast mounted to the fixture for controlling a supply of electrical current to the fluorescent lamp; and
a thermal transfer material interposed between the ballast and a portion of the fixture whereby heat is transferred between the ballast and the fixture, the thermal transfer material comprising an adhesive.
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Abstract
A fluorescent lamp assembly includes a fixture which supports at least one fluorescent lamp. A ballast is mounted to the fixture for controlling a supply of electrical current to the fluorescent lamp. A thermal transfer material is interposed between the ballast and a portion of the fixture whereby heat is transferred between the ballast and the fixture.
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1. A fluorescent lamp assembly comprising:
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a fixture which supports at least one fluorescent lamp; a ballast mounted to the fixture for controlling a supply of electrical current to the fluorescent lamp; and a thermal transfer material interposed between the ballast and a portion of the fixture whereby heat is transferred between the ballast and the fixture, the thermal transfer material comprising an adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of operating a fluorescent lamp assembly in an environment which reaches temperatures in excess of about 50°
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supporting at least one fluorescent lamp on a fixture; mounting a ballast to the fixture; and interposing an adhesive thermal transfer material between the ballast and a portion of the fixture whereby heat is transferred between the ballast and the fixture during operation of the lamp. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- C. during operation of the lamp, comprising;
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13. (canceled)
- 19. A fluorescent lamp assembly comprising a ballast and a fixture which supports a fluorescent lamp, the ballast being adhesively attached to the fixture with a thermal transfer material comprising a room temperature vulcanizing silicone, the thermal transfer material conducting heat from the ballast to the fixture during operation of the fluorescent lamp at an ambient temperature of at least 50°
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