IP Library Granted Patent US 10,422,510
Granted Patent B2
US 10,422,510 · App. 15/408,898 · Granted Sep 24, 2019

Light fixture with pivotable optic

Inventors: Michael S. Neuer (Covina, CA); Dean B. Dal Ponte (Glendale, CA)
Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
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Patent No.
US 10,422,510
App. No.
15/408,898
Granted
Sep 24, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A light module for a light fixture includes a light assembly, a bezel extending at least partially around the light assembly and secured to the light assembly, and a pinion. The bezel and the light assembly are at least partially pivotable about a first axis. The bezel includes an outer surface and a first gear surface extending along at least a portion of the outer surface. The pinion includes a second gear surface engaging the first gear surface, and rotation of the pinion causes the bezel and the light assembly to rotate about the first axis.

Claims (26)

1. A light module for a light fixture, the light module comprising:

a light assembly;

a bezel positioned in substantially the same plane as the light assembly and extending at least partially around the light assembly and secured to the light assembly, the bezel and the light assembly being at least partially pivotable about a first axis orthogonal to the plane, the bezel including an outer surface and a first gear surface extending along at least a portion of the outer surface; and

a pinion including a second gear surface engaging the first gear surface, rotation of the pinion causes the bezel and the light assembly to rotate about the first axis; and

a retainer including a surface for bearing against the bezel to secure the bezel and the light assembly within a socket of the light fixture, wherein tightening the retainer relative to the socket prevents rotation of the bezel.

2. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the light assembly includes a reflective surface for directing light in a predetermined direction, wherein rotation of the bezel and the light assembly changes the orientation of the reflective surface.

3. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the pinion is a spur gear rotatable about a second axis.

4. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the pinion includes a slot configured to receive a tool for rotating the pinion at least partially about a second axis.

5. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the first gear surface extends along the entire perimeter of the bezel, the bezel and the light assembly being rotatable through 360degrees about the first axis.

6. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the light assembly includes a circuit board and a light-emitting diode supported on the circuit board.

7. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the bezel includes a reflective material for directing light emitted by the light assembly.

8. A light fixture comprising:

a support structure including a socket; and

a light module positioned within the socket, the light module including

a light assembly,

a bezel positioned in substantially the same plane as the light assembly and extending at least partially around the light assembly and secured to the light assembly, the bezel and the light assembly being at least partially pivotable about a first axis orthogonal to the plane, the bezel including an outer surface and a first gear surface extending along at least a portion of the outer surface, and

a pinion including a second gear surface engaging the first gear surface, rotation of the pinion causes the bezel and the light assembly to rotate about the first axis; and

a retainer including a surface for bearing against the bezel to secure the bezel and the light assembly within a socket of the light fixture, wherein tightening the retainer relative to the socket prevents rotation of the bezel.

9. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the light assembly includes a reflective surface for directing light in a predetermined direction, wherein rotation of the bezel and the light assembly changes the orientation of the reflective surface.

10. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the pinion is a spur gear rotatable about a second axis.

11. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the pinion includes a slot configured to receive a tool for rotating the pinion at least partially about a second axis.

12. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the first gear surface extends along the entire perimeter of the bezel, the bezel and the light assembly being rotatable through 360degrees about the first axis.

13. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the support structure includes a plurality of helical struts, each strut including at least one socket.

14. The light fixture of claim 13 , wherein each strut includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end, a fixture axis extending between the first end and the second end, wherein each strut extends in a helical manner at least partially around the fixture axis, the intermediate portions being radially spaced apart from the fixture axis.

15. The light fixture of claim 14 , wherein each strut includes multiple sockets, the sockets in each strut being offset from one another in a direction parallel to the fixture axis and angularly offset from one another about the fixture axis.

16. The light fixture of claim 8 , wherein the bezel includes a reflective material for directing light emitted by the light assembly.

Assignments (6)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 059034 FRAME: 0469. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Jan 25, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066372/0590 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER 10841994 TO PATENT NUMBER 11570872 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 058982 FRAME 0844. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066355/0455 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 11, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 059034/0469 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 2, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NEETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 058982/0844 →
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Jan 25, 2022
From: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
To: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.
Reel/Frame 058838/0162 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 18, 2017
From: NEUER, MICHAEL; DAL PONTE, DEAN
To: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 041007/0985 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62280278 · Jan 19, 2016
Related Publication 20170205050A1 · Jul 20, 2017