CA2194325C - Illuminated elongated tube - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a clear or translucent stick comprising an electrical light source and a light-refracting tube. The light-refracting tube has a longitudinal axis and is made of a translucent or transparent plastic material. The tube tapers from a first open end to a second closed end. The light source is mounted in the open end of the tube with the power source housed in an adjoining cap which may be fitted onto the open end. The light source includes a LED aligned with the longitudinal axis of the tube, and a refracting network is formed on the internal surface of the tube to project light emitted by the LED towards the sides and the closed end of the tube. This network consists of a generally helicoidal thread. In operation , the light rays are concentrated and refracted by the thread and the translucent or transparent material forming the tube appears to glow evenly along its entire length. This threaded and tapered surface is particularly relevant and interesting since it allows easy disengagement of the tube from the plastic injection mold and works efficiently with many different electrical light sources. Optionally, the external surface of the tube includes a plurality of longitudinal triangular or arced projections to improve uniform light distribution along the tube.
Description
ILLUMINATED ELONGATED TUBE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention:
The present invention relates to an improved lighting structure that is efficient enough to transmit light from a low power LED
along the entire surface of an elongated tube. The present invention is also concemed with the fabrication of such a tube by injection molding to provide for a water tight and impact resistant housing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention:
The present invention relates to an improved lighting structure that is efficient enough to transmit light from a low power LED
along the entire surface of an elongated tube. The present invention is also concemed with the fabrication of such a tube by injection molding to provide for a water tight and impact resistant housing.
2. Brief description of the prior art:
The use of light refracting elements is a well known art.
Typically designs have revolved around lenses using various prismatic, angular, or rounded engravings or projections and complemented by transparent or translucent materials to either highlight or diffuse light.
Over the years many different versions of these lenses have appeared on everything from light wands to automotive taillights to common lighting fixtures. Numerous patents exists on these designs.
Examples include the following US patents:
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4,740,874 Wylie et al. 1988 5,519,593 Hasness 1996 5,339,225 Wiggerman 1994.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The main object of the present invention is to emit light along a elongated tube or cone.
Another object of the invention is to produce a lens member that is efficient both below and above water.
A third object of the present invention is to produce a lens member in which the emitted light is visible throughout a 180 hemisphere.
Still further objects of the present invention comprise:
(a) producing a lens member capable of working with various light sources both electrical and otherwise;
(b) producing a lens member capable of working with LED's which typically are pre-focused along a relatively narrow beam;
The use of light refracting elements is a well known art.
Typically designs have revolved around lenses using various prismatic, angular, or rounded engravings or projections and complemented by transparent or translucent materials to either highlight or diffuse light.
Over the years many different versions of these lenses have appeared on everything from light wands to automotive taillights to common lighting fixtures. Numerous patents exists on these designs.
Examples include the following US patents:
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4,740,874 Wylie et al. 1988 5,519,593 Hasness 1996 5,339,225 Wiggerman 1994.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The main object of the present invention is to emit light along a elongated tube or cone.
Another object of the invention is to produce a lens member that is efficient both below and above water.
A third object of the present invention is to produce a lens member in which the emitted light is visible throughout a 180 hemisphere.
Still further objects of the present invention comprise:
(a) producing a lens member capable of working with various light sources both electrical and otherwise;
(b) producing a lens member capable of working with LED's which typically are pre-focused along a relatively narrow beam;
(c) producing a lens member capable of being injection molded in a housing that could withstand significant impact and water pressure without breaking; and (d) producing lens member in which the principals of the lens design could lend itself to enhancing light sources and fixtures of various sizes and shapes.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
More specifically, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided an illuminating lens member comprising an elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting body made of a translucent or transparent molded plastic material. The body defines an intemal tapered surface formed with a generally helicoidal thread forming a light refracting network which enables a single light source to radiate light uniformly along the length of the elongated, tapered tubular and light refracting body.
The intemal, tapered helicoidal thread enables easy de-molding of the tapered tubular light refracting body by unscrewing, while producing adequate refraction of the light produced by the single source.
The objects, advantages and other features of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading of the following non restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the appended drawings:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of an elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member according to the invention;
Figure 2 is an elevational view of an open end of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an elevational view of a closed end of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a cross sectional, side elevational view of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1, taken along axis 4-4 of Figure 2;
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Figure 5 is an elevational, end view of light refracting projections formed on the external surface of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
More specifically, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided an illuminating lens member comprising an elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting body made of a translucent or transparent molded plastic material. The body defines an intemal tapered surface formed with a generally helicoidal thread forming a light refracting network which enables a single light source to radiate light uniformly along the length of the elongated, tapered tubular and light refracting body.
The intemal, tapered helicoidal thread enables easy de-molding of the tapered tubular light refracting body by unscrewing, while producing adequate refraction of the light produced by the single source.
The objects, advantages and other features of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading of the following non restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the appended drawings:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of an elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member according to the invention;
Figure 2 is an elevational view of an open end of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an elevational view of a closed end of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a cross sectional, side elevational view of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1, taken along axis 4-4 of Figure 2;
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Figure 5 is an elevational, end view of light refracting projections formed on the external surface of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
5 Figure 6 is a side elevational view of a cap for closing the open end of the elongated, tapered, tubular and light refracting lens member of Figure 1;
Figure 7 is an outside elevational, end view of the cap of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is an inside elevational, end view of the cap of Figure 6; and Figure 9 is a cross sectional, side elevational view of the cap of Figure 6, taken along line 9-9 of Figure 7.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In the different figures of the appended drawings, the corresponding elements are identified by the same reference numerals.
The preferred embodiment presented in the following description is concerned with a glowing light stick approximately six inch long.
Figure 7 is an outside elevational, end view of the cap of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is an inside elevational, end view of the cap of Figure 6; and Figure 9 is a cross sectional, side elevational view of the cap of Figure 6, taken along line 9-9 of Figure 7.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In the different figures of the appended drawings, the corresponding elements are identified by the same reference numerals.
The preferred embodiment presented in the following description is concerned with a glowing light stick approximately six inch long.
More specifically, the glowing light stick comprises an electrical light source 12, an elongated tapered tubular light refraction lens member embodied by a hollow light-refracting tube 13, and a cap 22.
The light-refracting tube 13 has a longitudinal axis 14 (Figure 1) and is made of a translucent or transparent material, preferably a translucent or transparent plastic material moldable by injection. The tube 13 tapers from a first open end 15 to a second closed end 16.
The light source 12, a low power light-emitting diode (LED) in the illustrated example, is mounted onto a circular support board 17 (Figure 4) itself fitted onto a circular shoulder 18 formed into the open end 15 of the tube 13. The low power LED 12 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 14 of the tube 13.
A light refracting and also reflecting network 19 (Figure 4) is formed onto the intemal surface of the tube 13 to project light emitted by the LED 12 towards the sides and the closed end 16 of the tube 13. The network 19 is constituted by a generally helicoidal, slightly tapered thread formed on the internal surface of the tube 13. In operation, the light rays from the LED 12 are concentrated and refracted by the thread 19 and the translucent or transparent material forming the tube 13 appears to glow evenly along its entire length. This threaded and tapered surface is particularly relevant and interesting since it allows easy disengagement of the tube from the plastic injection mold by simple unscrewing and works efficiently as refracting surface with many different electrical light sources.
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The light-refracting tube 13 has a longitudinal axis 14 (Figure 1) and is made of a translucent or transparent material, preferably a translucent or transparent plastic material moldable by injection. The tube 13 tapers from a first open end 15 to a second closed end 16.
The light source 12, a low power light-emitting diode (LED) in the illustrated example, is mounted onto a circular support board 17 (Figure 4) itself fitted onto a circular shoulder 18 formed into the open end 15 of the tube 13. The low power LED 12 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 14 of the tube 13.
A light refracting and also reflecting network 19 (Figure 4) is formed onto the intemal surface of the tube 13 to project light emitted by the LED 12 towards the sides and the closed end 16 of the tube 13. The network 19 is constituted by a generally helicoidal, slightly tapered thread formed on the internal surface of the tube 13. In operation, the light rays from the LED 12 are concentrated and refracted by the thread 19 and the translucent or transparent material forming the tube 13 appears to glow evenly along its entire length. This threaded and tapered surface is particularly relevant and interesting since it allows easy disengagement of the tube from the plastic injection mold by simple unscrewing and works efficiently as refracting surface with many different electrical light sources.
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Optionally, the extemal surface 20 of the tube 13 may include a plurality of generally longitudinal light refracting projections such as 21 to improve the uniform light distribution along the tube 13. The projections 21 may be arced or triangular in cross section.
The external surface 26 (Figure 1) of the open end 15 of the tube 13 has a threaded portion 24 to receive a threaded portion 23 (Figure 9) of the internal surface 27 of the end cap 22.
The end cap 22 is provided to close and seal the open end 15 of the tube 13. For that purpose, the external surface 26 of the open end 15 of the tube 13 has a non threaded portion 29 formed with at least one circular channel 28 (Figure 1) to receive an 0-ring (not shown) made of suitable material to seal the space between the non threaded portion 29 of the tube 13 and a non threaded portion 30 of the intemal surface 27 of the cap 22. The closed end of the cap 22 is formed with an attachment loop member 31 to enable easy fastening of the glowing light stick.
Obviously, the cap 22 will contain the power source, namely at least one battery for supplying the LED 12, between the bottom 32 (Figure 9) of the cap 22 and the board 17 (Figure 4). Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a circuit (not shown) can be designed and installed into the cap 22 and the open end 15 of the tube 13 to enable turning on and tuming off of the LED 12 by simply rotating the cap 22 about the longitudinal axis 14 and the tube 13.
The external surface 26 (Figure 1) of the open end 15 of the tube 13 has a threaded portion 24 to receive a threaded portion 23 (Figure 9) of the internal surface 27 of the end cap 22.
The end cap 22 is provided to close and seal the open end 15 of the tube 13. For that purpose, the external surface 26 of the open end 15 of the tube 13 has a non threaded portion 29 formed with at least one circular channel 28 (Figure 1) to receive an 0-ring (not shown) made of suitable material to seal the space between the non threaded portion 29 of the tube 13 and a non threaded portion 30 of the intemal surface 27 of the cap 22. The closed end of the cap 22 is formed with an attachment loop member 31 to enable easy fastening of the glowing light stick.
Obviously, the cap 22 will contain the power source, namely at least one battery for supplying the LED 12, between the bottom 32 (Figure 9) of the cap 22 and the board 17 (Figure 4). Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a circuit (not shown) can be designed and installed into the cap 22 and the open end 15 of the tube 13 to enable turning on and tuming off of the LED 12 by simply rotating the cap 22 about the longitudinal axis 14 and the tube 13.
The glowing light stick according to the invention presents, amongst others, the following advantages:
-ft can work underwater to transmit light down an elongated tube or cone;
- it is efficient both below and above water;
- the light emitted from the hollow tube is visible over a 180 hemisphere;
- it can work with various light sources both electrical and otherwise;
- it can work with LED's which typically are pre-focused along a relatively narrow beam;
- it can be injection molded in a housing that could withstand significant water pressure without breaking; and - it enhances light sources and fixtures of widely varying sizes and shapes.
Prior art lens designs did not lend themselves to these primary goals and experiments with various lens designs were required to arrive at the present invention.
Although an approximately six inch long glowing stick is described as preferred embodiment in the present application, this stick using a low power LED to illuminate the tube and being capable of '~-competing in brightness, duration, and durability with chemical light sticks and other battery powered light sticks and beacons, it should be pointed out that the present invention is usable into many other applications, and hence, that the glowing light stick application is not intended to restrict the use of the invention herein disclosed to this particular application.
For example, other applications may comprise electrical source light wands of various sizes and configurations, and architectural and decorative lighting.
It is also within the scope of the present invention to increase or reduce the dimensions of the elongated, tubular tapered light refracting lens member 13 described herein above to provide an efficient bulb lens for various light sources where the above mentioned qualities ls are desirable, in particular where at least a 1800 field of vision is desirable. Personal and commercial light beacons, decorative and architectural light bulbs and fixtures, signage backlighting and various illuminated toys are contemplated, and many other applications exist.
It is further within the scope of the present invention to use non electrical light sources, such as light transmitted through chemical reactions, fiber optics and light emitting phosphors, to improve both the volume and uniformity of the light output. It is also envisioned that the light refracting tube in larger sizes can be used as an improved light wand attachment to flashlights, in series as and improvement to signage backlighting, and in similar or smaller form as an improvement to current light bulb lenses, particularly where LEDs are involved.
Although the present invention has been described herein above with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof, this embodiment can be modified at will, within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit and nature of the subject s invention.
-ft can work underwater to transmit light down an elongated tube or cone;
- it is efficient both below and above water;
- the light emitted from the hollow tube is visible over a 180 hemisphere;
- it can work with various light sources both electrical and otherwise;
- it can work with LED's which typically are pre-focused along a relatively narrow beam;
- it can be injection molded in a housing that could withstand significant water pressure without breaking; and - it enhances light sources and fixtures of widely varying sizes and shapes.
Prior art lens designs did not lend themselves to these primary goals and experiments with various lens designs were required to arrive at the present invention.
Although an approximately six inch long glowing stick is described as preferred embodiment in the present application, this stick using a low power LED to illuminate the tube and being capable of '~-competing in brightness, duration, and durability with chemical light sticks and other battery powered light sticks and beacons, it should be pointed out that the present invention is usable into many other applications, and hence, that the glowing light stick application is not intended to restrict the use of the invention herein disclosed to this particular application.
For example, other applications may comprise electrical source light wands of various sizes and configurations, and architectural and decorative lighting.
It is also within the scope of the present invention to increase or reduce the dimensions of the elongated, tubular tapered light refracting lens member 13 described herein above to provide an efficient bulb lens for various light sources where the above mentioned qualities ls are desirable, in particular where at least a 1800 field of vision is desirable. Personal and commercial light beacons, decorative and architectural light bulbs and fixtures, signage backlighting and various illuminated toys are contemplated, and many other applications exist.
It is further within the scope of the present invention to use non electrical light sources, such as light transmitted through chemical reactions, fiber optics and light emitting phosphors, to improve both the volume and uniformity of the light output. It is also envisioned that the light refracting tube in larger sizes can be used as an improved light wand attachment to flashlights, in series as and improvement to signage backlighting, and in similar or smaller form as an improvement to current light bulb lenses, particularly where LEDs are involved.
Although the present invention has been described herein above with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof, this embodiment can be modified at will, within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit and nature of the subject s invention.
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1. ~An illuminating lens member comprising a hollow elongate light refracting body made of a light propagating material, said body comprising a frusto-conical inner surface formed with a light refracting network comprising a plurality of light refracting elements arranged as a helicoidal thread around said inner surface for refracting and radiating light generally uniformly along a length of said body.
2. ~The lens member of Claim 1, wherein said light propagating material is polycarbonate.
3. ~The lens member of Claim 1, wherein said plurality of circumferential light refracting elements are evenly spaced.
4. ~The lens member as recited in Claim 1, wherein said light-propagating material is transparent.
5. ~The lens member as recited in Claim 1, wherein said light-propagating material is translucent.
6. ~The lens member as recited in Claim 5, wherein said light-propagating material is coloured.
7. ~The lens member as recited in Claim 1, wherein said body is an elongated, slightly tapering frusto-conical body having a generally uniform wall thickness.
8. ~A light stick comprising:
a hollow elongate body made of light-propagating material, comprising a frusto-conical inner surface comprising a light-refracting network comprising a plurality of light refracting elements arranged as a helicoidal thread around said inner surface and an end of larger diameter; and a light source mounted in said body at said end of larger diameter;
wherein said light-refracting network refracts and radiates light from said light source generally uniformly along said tubular body.
a hollow elongate body made of light-propagating material, comprising a frusto-conical inner surface comprising a light-refracting network comprising a plurality of light refracting elements arranged as a helicoidal thread around said inner surface and an end of larger diameter; and a light source mounted in said body at said end of larger diameter;
wherein said light-refracting network refracts and radiates light from said light source generally uniformly along said tubular body.
9. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 8, wherein said tubular body is an elongated, frusto-conical body comprising a generally uniform wall thickness.
10. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 8, wherein said tubular body comprises an end of smaller diameter, and wherein said end of smaller diameter is closed.
11. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 8, further comprising at least one battery providing power to said light source and further wherein said end of larger diameter is externally threaded to receive an internally threaded end cap, said cap adapted to receive said at least one battery therein.
12. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 11, wherein said light source comprises a low power light-emitting diode (LED).
13. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 11, further comprising a switching means for selectively connecting and disconnecting said battery with said light source.
14. ~A light stick comprising:
a hollow elongate tubular body made of light-propagating moulded plastic material, comprising a tapered inner surface formed with a generally helical thread, an external surface formed with a plurality of longitudinal light-refracting projections and an end of larger diameter; and a light source mounted in the tubular body at the end of larger diameter;
wherein the helical thread defines a light-refracting network for refracting and radiating light from the light source generally uniformly along the tubular body.
a hollow elongate tubular body made of light-propagating moulded plastic material, comprising a tapered inner surface formed with a generally helical thread, an external surface formed with a plurality of longitudinal light-refracting projections and an end of larger diameter; and a light source mounted in the tubular body at the end of larger diameter;
wherein the helical thread defines a light-refracting network for refracting and radiating light from the light source generally uniformly along the tubular body.
15. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 14, in which the longitudinal light-refracting projections have a generally triangular cross section.
16. ~The light stick as recited in Claim 14, wherein said inner surface is frusto-conical.
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