Optics for edges of a structure to minimize light leakage

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a total internal reflection (TIR) lens; and

a structure coupled to the TIR lens, wherein the structure comprises:

a support member located around the TIR lens;

a top surface, wherein the TIR lens is coupled to the top surface; and

an edge to couple the top surface to the support member, wherein the edge redirects light that passes through a lateral side of the TIR lens in a direction that is perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the top surface, wherein the edge comprises:

a curved inner surface;

a planar outer surface; and

a curved outer surface coupled to an end of the planar outer surface.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the structure is optically clear.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light that is redirected exits the TIR lens lateral side below the top surface of the structure.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support member has a thickness of between 2 millimeters (mm) to 5 mm.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the curved inner surface has a radius of curvature between 1 millimeter (mm) and 10 mm.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the planar outer surface is at an angle of between 20 degrees and 50 degrees relative to a plane that is parallel to the horizontal plane of the top surface.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the curved outer surface has a radius of curvature between 1 millimeter (mm) and 10 mm.

8. An apparatus, comprising:

a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs);

a plurality of total internal reflection (TIR) lenses, wherein each one of the plurality of TIR lenses is associated with one of the plurality of LEDs; and

a structure to hold the plurality of TIR lenses over the plurality of LEDs, wherein the structure comprises:

a support member positioned around a perimeter of the structure and enclosing the plurality of TIR lenses;

a top surface; and

an edge coupled to the top surface and the support member, wherein the edge redirects light from the plurality of LEDs that passes through a lateral side of the plurality of TIR lenses in a direction towards an optical axis of the plurality of TIR lenses, wherein the edge comprises:

a curved inner surface;

a planar outer surface; and

a curved outer surface coupled to an end of the planar outer surface.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the curved inner surface has a radius of curvature between 1 millimeter (mm) and 10 mm, the planar outer surface is at an angle of between 20 degrees and 50 degrees relative to a plane that is parallel to the top surface, and the curved outer surface has a radius of curvature between 1 mm and 10 mm.

10. A luminaire, comprising:

a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a matrix of LED arrays;

a plurality of total internal reflection (TIR) lenses arranged in a matrix that corresponds to the matrix of LED arrays; and

a structure to hold the plurality of TIR lenses over the plurality of LEDs, wherein the structure comprises:

a support member around a perimeter of the structure and enclosing the plurality of TIR lenses;

a top surface; and

an edge coupled to the top surface and the support member, wherein the edge redirects light from the plurality of LEDs that passes through a lateral side of the plurality of TIR lenses in a direction that is parallel to an optical axis of the plurality of TIR lenses, wherein the edge comprises:

a planar inner surface that is at an angle of between 40 degrees and 60 degrees relative to a plane that is parallel to the top surface;

a planar outer surface that is at an angle of between 20 degrees and 50 degrees relative to a plane that is parallel to the top surface; and

a curved outer surface coupled to an end of the planar outer surface that has a radius of curvature between 1 millimeter (mm) and 10 mm.