RETROFIT KIT FOR A LIGHTING FIXTURE

• US 20120081906A1
• Filed: 09/29/2011
• Published: 04/05/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.
• Inventors: Verfuerth, Neal R., Wetenkamp, Kenneth J.
• Application Number:
  US13/249,001
• Publication Number:
  US 20120081906A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/294
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/02 the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/70 characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/10 Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A retrofit kit for converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, includes an induction light bulb mountable on a coupler. A high-frequency generator is electrically connectable to the coupler and configured to be mounted on the housing in a heat-transfer relationship. A heat sink has a first side mounted to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship and a second side configured to support the coupler and the induction light bulb. The heat sink receives heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb and transfers the heat to the housing. A reflector is coupled to the housing, and has a narrow end positioned proximate the heat sink, and a wide end positioned proximate an outer edge of the housing.

Claims

1. A retrofit kit for converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, the retrofit kit comprising:

a reflector configured to be coupled to the housing;

an induction light bulb;

a high-frequency generator configured to be coupled to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship;

a coupler coupled to the induction light bulb and electrically coupled to the high-frequency generator; and

a heat sink configured to support the coupler and the induction light bulb, and to receive heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb, the heat sink configured to be coupled to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship to transfer the heat to the housing of the existing light fixture.

2. The kit of claim 1, wherein the heat sink comprises a metallic member having a cutout region disposed therein and configured to provide a clearance between the heat sink and existing structural interferences on the housing.

3. The kit of claim 2 wherein the heat sink comprises a first side engagable with the housing and having a first set of connection receptacles configured for attachment of the first side to the housing.

4. The kit of claim 3 wherein the heat sink comprises a second side engagable with the coupler and having a second set of connection receptacles configured for supporting the coupler on the heat sink.

5. The kit of claim 1, wherein the reflector comprises a flat sheet of reflective material that is formed into a truncated rectangular pyramid shape having a narrow end with a substantially circular opening configured to fit about the heat sink, and a wide end having a peripheral lip configured to engage the housing.

6. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a transceiver configured to be coupled to the housing, the transceiver operable to control illumination of the induction light bulb in response to wireless signals transmitted by a remotely disposed control device.

7. A retrofit kit for converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, the retrofit kit comprising:

an induction light bulb mountable on a coupler;

a high-frequency generator electrically connectable to the coupler and configured to be mounted on the housing in a heat-transfer relationship;

a heat sink configured to support the coupler and the induction light bulb, and to receive heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb, the heat sink configured to be mounted to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship to transfer the heat to the housing of the existing light fixture; and

a reflector configured to be coupled to the housing, the reflector having a narrow end configured for positioning proximate the heat sink, and a wide end configured for positioning proximate an outer edge of the housing.

8. The kit of claim 7 wherein the heat sink comprises a metallic member having cutout region configured to avoid interfering structure on the housing.

9. The kit of claim 8 wherein the heat sink comprises a first side engagable with the housing and having a first set of connection receptacles configured for attachment of the first side to the housing.

10. The kit of claim 9 wherein the heat sink comprises a second side engagable with the coupler and having a second set of connection receptacles configured for supporting the coupler on the heat sink.

11. The kit of claim 7, wherein the reflector comprises a flat sheet of reflective material that is formed into a truncated rectangular pyramid shape with the narrow end having a substantially circular opening configured to fit about the heat sink, and the wide end having a peripheral lip configured to engage the housing.

14. The method of claim 11 further comprising the step of coupling a transceiver to the housing, the transceiver operable to control illumination of the induction light bulb in response to wireless signals transmitted by a remotely disposed control device.

12. A method of converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, the method comprising:

obtaining an induction light bulb, a coupler, and a high-frequency generator;

electrically connecting the high-frequency generator to the coupler;

coupling the high-frequency generator to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship;

coupling a heat sink to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship

supporting the induction light bulb and the coupler on the heat sink, the heat sink configured to receive heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb and transfer the heat to the housing; and

coupling a reflector to the housing, the reflector having a narrow end configured for positioning proximate the heat sink, and a wide end configured for positioning proximate an outer edge of the housing.

13. The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of electrically connecting the high-frequency generator to an existing source of electricity.

15. The method of claim 12 wherein the heat sink comprises a first side engagable with the housing and having a first set of connection receptacles configured for attachment of the first side to the housing, and a second side engagable with the coupler and having a second set of connection receptacles configured for supporting the coupler on the heat sink.