Reflector apparatus for a tubular light source
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1. An automotive tubular reflector comprising:
- an automotive faceted elongated reflector extending from a first surface end to a second surface end, the automotive faceted elongated reflector positioned on both sides of an elongated tubular light source, the automotive faceted elongated reflector reflecting light emanating from the elongated tubular light source towards a rectangular aperture of the automotive tubular reflector; and
an automotive elongated semi-circular reflector having a smooth reflective surface, the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector connected to the first surface end of the automotive faceted elongated reflector, wherein the elongated tubular light source is freely positioned within the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector so that light emanating from the elongated tubular light source is reflected off of the smooth reflective surface of the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector and re-directed to pass through the elongated tubular light source towards the rectangular aperture of the automotive tubular reflector.
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Abstract
A tubular reflector for reflecting light emanating from a tubular light source. The tubular reflector may be semi-circular or elliptical in shape and positioned around the tubular light source. Furthermore, the inner reflective surface of the tubular reflector may be smooth or multi-faceted. The reflector may reflect light from the tubular light source and redirect the light to achieve a desired distribution pattern.
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18 Claims
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1. An automotive tubular reflector comprising:
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an automotive faceted elongated reflector extending from a first surface end to a second surface end, the automotive faceted elongated reflector positioned on both sides of an elongated tubular light source, the automotive faceted elongated reflector reflecting light emanating from the elongated tubular light source towards a rectangular aperture of the automotive tubular reflector; and
an automotive elongated semi-circular reflector having a smooth reflective surface, the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector connected to the first surface end of the automotive faceted elongated reflector, wherein the elongated tubular light source is freely positioned within the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector so that light emanating from the elongated tubular light source is reflected off of the smooth reflective surface of the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector and re-directed to pass through the elongated tubular light source towards the rectangular aperture of the automotive tubular reflector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An automotive elongated reflector comprising:
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an automotive half-circle reflector having an elongated tubular light source freely positioned within the automotive half-circle reflector, the automotive half-circle reflector reflecting light emanating from the elongated tubular light source; and
a multi-faceted reflector connected to the automotive half-circle reflector, the multi-faceted reflector having at least two facets positioned at angles to one another so that light emanating from the elongated tubular light source is reflected away from the elongated tubular light source and projected into an automotive signal lighting beam pattern. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 15)
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11. An automotive elongated lighting device comprising:
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a housing portion having an interior reflecting surface that comprises a plurality of facets;
a first reflective finish disposed on the interior reflecting surface;
an automotive elongated semi-circular reflector portion connected to the interior reflecting surface;
an elongated tubular light source freely positioned in the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector portion, the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector portion formed around the elongated tubular light source so that light emanating from the elongated tubular light source is reflected off of the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector portion and re-directed to pass through the elongated tubular light source;
a second reflective finish disposed on the automotive elongated semi-circular reflector portion; and
a lens portion coupled to the housing portion;
such that the first and second reflective finish reflects light from said elongated tubular light source towards the lens portion, and wherein each facet location and angle are chosen to create a light distribution pattern that complies with automotive signal lighting requirements. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18)
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