Sensor module for a lighting fixture
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1. A lighting fixture comprising:
- a main structure;
a light source provided within the main structure and configured such that light emitted from the light source is directed out of the main structure toward an illuminated area; and
a heatsink thermally coupled to the light source and having an exposed portion with a sensor recess, which is configured to receive a sensor module comprising at least one environmental sensor, which is exposed to the illuminated area, wherein the sensor recess comprises;
a main recess; and
a plurality of partially open bosses on either side of the main recess where the main recess and the plurality of partially open bosses open to the end of the heatsink, such that opposing mounting tabs on the sensor module engage and slide into the plurality of partially open bosses as the sensor module is slid into the sensor recess via the end of the heatsink.
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Abstract
A sensor module is integrated into a lighting fixture. The sensor module includes one or more environmental sensors and can be readily installed in or removed from the lighting fixture. In one embodiment, a heatsink of the lighting fixture is configured to receive the sensor module. Readings from the environmental sensors may be passed to control electronics associated with the lighting fixture and used to control the light output of the lighting fixture. The readings may also be passed on to other lighting fixtures, which may also use the readings to control their light output.
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31 Claims
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1. A lighting fixture comprising:
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a main structure; a light source provided within the main structure and configured such that light emitted from the light source is directed out of the main structure toward an illuminated area; and a heatsink thermally coupled to the light source and having an exposed portion with a sensor recess, which is configured to receive a sensor module comprising at least one environmental sensor, which is exposed to the illuminated area, wherein the sensor recess comprises; a main recess; and a plurality of partially open bosses on either side of the main recess where the main recess and the plurality of partially open bosses open to the end of the heatsink, such that opposing mounting tabs on the sensor module engage and slide into the plurality of partially open bosses as the sensor module is slid into the sensor recess via the end of the heatsink. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A sensor module for a lighting fixture comprising:
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a housing; an ambient light sensor mounted within the housing below a first opening; and a light pipe, wherein the first opening comprises a snap-fit connector and the light pipe comprises a complementary snap-fit connector, which is configured to releasably engage the snap-fit connector. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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