Apparatus for using heat pipes in controlling temperature of an LED light unit

A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate.

HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH A HOUSING INCLUDING HEATSINK FINS

An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins. 1. A hazardous location lighting fixture comprising:an LED light source; 'a plurality of heatsink fins formed at an outer side;', 'a housing holding the LED light source, the housing comprisinga flat float glass lens;a ring to compressively attach the flat float glass lens to the housing;a lens mating surface, wherein an outer perimeter edge area of the lens mating surface has a machined surface; anda gap as a flame path formed between the flat float glass and the lens mating surface in an inside of the housing.2. A hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the gap as the flame path is between 9 mm and 50 mm from an outer edge of the lens.3. A hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising a first gasket and a second gasket claim 1 , wherein the first gasket is a protecting gasket and is used between the lens and the ring claim 1 , and wherein the second gasket is a sealing gasket and is used between the lens and the housing.4. A hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of heatsink fins extend above and below the LED light source.5. A hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising a band member provided at the heatsink fins.6. A hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising a conduit mount ...

HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH A HOUSING INCLUDING HEATSINK FINS SURROUNDED BY A BAND

An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins. 1. A hazardous location lighting fixture comprising:an LED light source; 'a plurality of heatsink fins formed at an outer side;', 'a housing holding the LED light source, the housing comprisinga flat float glass lens;a ring to attach the flat float glass lens to the housing;a lens mating surface, wherein an outer perimeter edge area of the lens mating surface has a machined surface;a gap as a flame path formed between the flat float glass and the lens mating surface in an inside of the housing; anda band member provided around a periphery of the plurality of heatsink fins.2. The hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the gap as the flame path is between 9 mm and 50 mm from an outer edge of the lens.3. The hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first gasket; anda second gasket, wherein the first gasket is a protecting gasket and is used between the lens and the ring, and wherein the second gasket is a sealing gasket and is used between the flat float glass lens and the housing.4. The hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of heatsink fins extends above and below the LED light source.5. The hazardous location lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising:a conduit mount to physically connect to a conduit.6. The hazardous ...

APPARATUS FOR USING HEAT PIPES IN CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF AN LED LIGHT UNIT

A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate. 1. A light emitting diode (LED) light unit , comprising:at least one support plate;a controller coupled to at least one thermoelectric cooler and at least one temperature sensor;at least one heat pipe coupled to said at least one thermoelectric cooler on an opposite side of said at least one thermoelectric cooler that is coupled to said at least one support plate, wherein said at least one heat pipe comprises an interior volume filled with a working fluid; andat least one LED coupled to said at least one support plate and the at least one thermoelectric cooler, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is coupled to said at least one LED.2. The LED light unit of claim 1 , wherein said LED light unit comprises a headlight for a vehicle.3. The LED light unit of claim 2 , wherein said at least one heat pipe is coupled to a part of said vehicle.4. The LED light unit of claim 3 , wherein said part comprises at least one of: a bumper or a chassis.5. (canceled)6. The LED light unit of claim 1 , wherein said controller claim 1 , said at least one thermoelectric cooler and said at least one temperature sensor form a feedback control loop for controlling a temperature of said at least one LED.7. The LED light unit of claim 1 , wherein said controller is located remotely on a display console of a vehicle.8. The LED light unit of claim 1 , wherein said at least one thermoelectric cooler comprises a Peltier device.9. (canceled)10. A method for controlling a temperature of at least one light emitting diode (LED) in a vehicle comprising:receiving a predefined temperature threshold selected by a driver of the vehicle via a ...

Apparatus for using heat pipes in controlling temperature of an led light unit

A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate.

Apparatus for using heat pipes in controlling temperature of an LED light unit

A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate.

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Panel mount hardware assembly for front and rear mounting

A fastening system allows the panel mounting of handles and similar hardware in both front and rear mount configurations. A caged bolt is provided in a transverse aperture extending through the hardware item. A mounting bolt includes a head-distal shank portion for engagement with the bolt when inserted through the hardware rear face, and head-proximate unthreaded shank portion for capture by the caged nut when the bolt is inserted through the hardware item from the front face. The caged nut can be positioned along the length of the aperture to align with a panel mounting hole.

A hazardous location lighting fixture with a housing including heatsink fins surrounded by a band

An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins.

A hazardous location lighting fixture with a housing including heatsink fins surrounded by a band

An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins.