Integrated light fixture and ventilation means

• US 7,815,327 B2
• Filed: 09/12/2006
• Issued: 10/19/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Gary Peter Shamshoian
• Original Assignee: Gary Peter Shamshoian
• Inventors: Shamshoian, Gary Peter
• Primary Examiner(s): Negron; Ismael
• Application Number:
  US11/520,437
• Publication Number:
  US 20070091591A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,498 Days
• Field of Search: 362/96, 362/149, 362/218, 362/373, 454/293
• US Class Current: 362/96
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 9/02 having means for ventilation or vapour discharge
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0088 Ventilating systems lighting fixtures combined with outlets for air treatment systems F24F13/078
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 13/078 combined with lighting fixtures

Abstract

A ceiling mounted fixture, which includes at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent adapted to receive an air supply, and at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one light source. The at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent is positioned between the at least two longitudinal arrangements of light sources. The fixture also includes a plenum with an airflow guide adapted to receive the air supply from the at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent.

Claims

1. A fixture comprising:

a central light source;

an air supply duct having a connection point, in a center portion of the fixture;

a flow straightener, wherein the flow straightener routes an air supply through an adjustable flow splitter and around the central light source and out through a series of slots arranged symmetrically perpendicular to an axis of the fixture;

at least one light source on an outer edge of each of the series of slots arranged symmetrically perpendicular to the axis of the fixture, and wherein the central light source is shorter in length than the at least one light source on the outer edge of each of the series of slots; and

an air mixing zone, which receives the air supply from an adjustable flow splitter, the air mixing zone located beneath the central light source and between the at least one light sources.

2. The fixture of claim 1, further comprising a dark colored lip at a perimeter of the fixture to enhance ambient room air mixing with a supply air stream while providing a concealed area for ambient dust collection.

3. A ceiling mounted fixture comprising:

at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one air vent adapted to supply air to a room;

a central light source located between the at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one air vent;

a longitudinal arrangement of at least one light source located on an outer edge of each of the at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one air vent; and

a flow straightener, which routes the air supply through an adjustable flow splitter and around the central light source into an interior air mixing plenum, and wherein the interior air mixing plenum is located beneath the central light source and between the longitudinal arrangements of at least one light source.

4. The fixture of claim 3, wherein each of the at least one light sources comprise a light reflector, a light bulb and a light diffuser or lens.

5. The fixture of claim 3, wherein a ratio of a length of the fixture to a width of the fixture is approximately 2 to 1.

6. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising at least one temperature control sensor, which promotes improved temperature stability for temperature sensitive equipment located below the fixture.

7. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the fixture is adapted to be located along a room'"'"'s central axis to create a sweeping airflow from center of the room to the perimeter.

8. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising a linear array of fixtures, wherein the linear array of fixtures enables their alignment in a row along the center of a lab to maximize a room'"'"'s airflow patterns and ambient air mixing.

9. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the fixture can be used in an exhaust mode for rooms with excessive heat generating equipment.

10. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising a dark colored perimeter ambient air guide trough having an aerodynamic design that promotes the cleanliness of the fixture and lighting lenses by intercepting any room dust or debris.

11. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising an airflow exit slot designed to deliver low exit speeds and uniform airflow, with any potential eddies oriented in the axial direction to minimize eddies in the transverse direction.

12. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising mounting points for room air and supply air temperature sensors, air quality sensors, optical and acoustic sensors, radiation sensors, sprinklerheads, pressure ports, and environmental monitoring devices.

13. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising an electrical connection, wherein the electrical connections for electrical power for the fixture can be connected on the top or the side of the fixture.

14. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the fixture is comprised of material, which is predominantly recycled and recyclable.

15. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the at least one light sources is a fluorescent tube.

16. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the at least one light source is at least one LED.

17. The fixture of claim 3, wherein the fixture has a central axis, and further comprising at least one sensor located on at least one end of the fixture'"'"'s central axis.

18. The fixture of claim 3, wherein each of the at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one air vent adapted to supply air to a room further include a series of slots symmetrically positioned perpendicular to an axis of the ceiling mounted fixture.

19. The fixture of claim 3, further comprising a duct connection adapted to connect to an airflow source.

20. The fixture of claim 19, wherein the flow straightener receives the air supply from the duct connection.

21. A ceiling mounted fixture system adapted to be located along a lab'"'"'s central axis to create a sweeping airflow from a center portion of the lab to a perimeter thereof comprising:

a plurality of linear fixtures comprising;

a central light source;

an air supply duct having a connection point in a center portion of the fixture;

a flow straightener, wherein the flow straightener routes an air supply through an adjustable flow splitter and around the central light source and out through a series of slots arranged symmetrically perpendicular to an axis of the fixture;

at least one light source on an outer edge of each of the series of slots arranged symmetrically perpendicular to the axis of the fixture; and

an interior air mixing plenum located beneath the central light source and between the at least one light source on an outer edge of each of the series of slots arranged symmetrically perpendicular to the axis of the fixture; and

wherein the plurality of linear fixtures are aligned in a row along the center portion of the lab to maximize the overall room airflow patterns and ambient air mixing.