Universally positionable climate controlled light enclosure
First Claim
1. An apparatus for enclosing a light fixture comprising a water-impermeable shell having a light fixture housing compartment having inner apertures arranged for allowing air outside the housing compartment to flow into and through the housing compartment, and a climate control system for heating and cooling the air flowing into and through the housing compartment such that the temperature and moisture content inside the housing compartment is maintained within a preferred operating range for the lighting fixture regardless of the temperature and moisture content of the air outside the housing compartment.
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Abstract
A climate controlled, universally positionable enclosure having a clear glass projection window which may be used both indoors and outdoors to contain commercially available lighting fixtures which are not normally intended for outdoor use. The enclosure comprises a central light fixture/electronic component housing compartment, and means for directing and controlling the flow of air and moisture through the enclosure to prevent moisture from entering the housing compartment. The enclosure further comprises an electronic, multi-function climate control unit comprising heating and cooling devices which maintain the temperature and condensation inside the housing compartment within the light fixture'"'"'s preferred operating range. The outside surface of the enclosure comprises a plurality of mounting channels to which brackets or bolts may be attached for universal mounting.
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- 1. An apparatus for enclosing a light fixture comprising a water-impermeable shell having a light fixture housing compartment having inner apertures arranged for allowing air outside the housing compartment to flow into and through the housing compartment, and a climate control system for heating and cooling the air flowing into and through the housing compartment such that the temperature and moisture content inside the housing compartment is maintained within a preferred operating range for the lighting fixture regardless of the temperature and moisture content of the air outside the housing compartment.
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8. An apparatus for protecting an intelligent lighting fixture from harmful environmental stresses, which comprises:
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a lightweight, water-impermeable shell having a light fixture housing compartment, the housing compartment having an intake vent and an exhaust vent arranged for allowing air outside the housing compartment to flow into and through the housing compartment;
a heater arranged proximate the intake vent for heating the air as it enters the housing compartment;
a fan arranged proximate the exhaust vent for causing the air to flow through the housing compartment and out of the exhaust vent; and
an electronic circuit for pulsing the fan on and off for adjustable time periods to achieve a dual CFM rating. - View Dependent Claims (9, 17, 18, 19)
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10. A method for protecting an intelligent lighting fixture from harmful environmental stresses, which comprises:
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enclosing the lighting fixture in a lightweight, water-impermeable shell having a light fixture housing compartment and an intake vent and an exhaust vent surrounding the housing compartment to permit air to flow therethrough;
drawing air via a fan from outside the shell into the intake vent, through the housing compartment and out of the exhaust vent; and
controlling the fan and a heater to maintain the temperature and moisture content inside the housing compartment within a preferred operating range for the lighting fixture regardless of the temperature and moisture content of the air outside the shell. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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