Extended knuckle, snout, and aiming device for retrofitting a lighting system with LED lights

公开(公告)号:
WO2024158656A1
公开(公告)日:
2024-08-02
申请号:
PCT/US2024/012306
申请日:
2024-01-22
授权日:
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受理局:
世界知识产权组织
专利类型:
发明申请
简单法律状态:
PCT指定期内
法律状态/事件:
PCT未进入指定国(指定期内)
IPC分类号:
F21V19/04 | F21V21/04 | F21V21/10 | F21V19/00 | F21Y115/10
战略新兴产业分类:
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国民经济行业分类号:
C4350 | C3874 | C4090 | C3879
当前申请(专利权)人:
MUSCO CORPORATION
原始申请(专利权)人:
MUSCO CORPORATION
当前申请(专利权)人地址:
100 1st Avenue West,Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 US
工商统一社会信用代码:
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工商登记状态:
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工商注册地址:
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工商成立日期:
1976-01-01
工商企业类型:
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发明人:
MCKEE, LUKE C. | LICKISS, CHRIS P.
代理机构:
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代理人:
PRATT, ZACHARY S. ET AL.
摘要:
An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system with LED fixtures includes an aiming device for aiming the retrofit LED fixtures, a snout for spacing the retrofit LED fixtures away from a possibly interfering structure, and an extended knuckle for spacing the retrofit LED fixtures away from a possibly interfering structure.
技术问题语段:
The technical issues addressed in this patent text are related to the retrofitting of specialized lighting systems. The current methods for retrofitting these systems are inadequate and result in various problems such as lighting uniformity issues and increased corrosion risk.
技术功效语段:
The technical efficacy of the patent text is an extended knuckle, snout, and aiming device for retrofitting a lighting system with LED lights. These innovations allow for easier and more efficient retrofitting of specialized lighting systems.
权利要求:
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. An extended knuckle comprising: an attachment plate; a light fixture attachment member; and an elongated member extending from the attachment plate to the light fixture attachment member. 2. The extended knuckle of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate includes a mounting pad defining a first plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 3. The extended knuckle of claim 2, wherein the light fixture attachment member defines a cavity and includes a seal, and further defines a second plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 4. The extended knuckle of claim 3, wherein the mounting pad of the attachment plate is configured to fit within the cavity, and contact the seal, and the first plurality of fastener receiving apertures of the attachment plate is configured to align with the second plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 5. The extended knuckle of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate defines a wire entrance, the elongated member defines a wire channel, and the light fixture attachment member defines a wire exit. 6. The extended knuckle of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is spaced away from the light fixture attachment member a spacing distance that is at least 6.0 inches. 7. A snout for extending a light fixture away from a pole or a crossarm, the snout comprising: a crossarm attachment plate; an elongated member extending from cross arm attachment plate; and a right angle tube member. 8. The snout of claim 7, wherein the right angle tube member extends from the crossarm attachment plate toward the elongated member. 9. The snout of claim 8, wherein the right angle tube member extends through the crossarm attachment plate to an opening in an end plate of the elongated member 10. The snout of claim 8, wherein the crossarm attachment plate includes a planar attachment portion contacting the elongated member, an exposed planar portion defining a first plurality of fastener receiving apertures, and a first central hole disposed within a first perimeter of the first plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 11. The snout of claim 10, wherein the planar attachment portion is attached to a first side of the elongated member. 12. The snout of claim 11, wherein the elongated member includes a second side of the elongated member that defines a second plurality of fastener receiving apertures, and a second central hole disposed within a second perimeter of the second plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 13. The snout of claim 12, wherein the first plurality of fastener receiving apertures, and the first central hole are identically configured as the second plurality of fastener receiving holes, and the second central hole. 14. The snout of claims 13, wherein the right angle tube member defines a wire entrance, a beveled wire channel, and the elongated member defines an elongated wire channel that is in communication with the right angle wire channel, and the second central hole. 15. The snout of claim 12, wherein the first side faces in an opposite direction as compared to the second side. 16. The snout of claim 12, wherein a center to center distance from the first hole to the second hole along a longitudinal axis of the elongated member is at least 1.0 foot. 17. A method of spacing a lighting fixture away from a structure, the method comprising: determining that the lighting fixture will interfere with a structure; and attaching an extended knuckle or a snout to the structure. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising attaching the lighting fixture to the extended knuckle or the snout. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein attaching the extended knuckle or the snout to the structure includes attaching the extended knuckle to a previously installed knuckle. 20. The method of claim 17, wherein attaching the extended knuckle or the snout to the structure includes attaching the snout directly to the structure. 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising attaching a new knuckle to the snout. 22. The method of claim 21, further comprising attaching the lighting fixture to the new knuckle. 23. The method of claim 17, further comprising pre-aiming the lighting fixture while attaching the lighting fixture to the snout. 24. The method of claim 23, further comprising attaching a knuckle to the snout and attaching the lighting fixture to the snout. 25. An aiming device comprising: a crossarm attachment plate; an aiming plate; and at least a first wire channel extending between the crossarm attachment plate and the aiming plate. 26. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the crossarm attachment plate defines field facing indicia. 27. The aiming device of claim 26, wherein the field facing indicia includes one or more grooves disposed near or on a field facing surface. 28. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the crossarm attachment plate defines a plurality of fastener receiving apertures. 29. The aiming device of claim 28, wherein the plurality of fastener receiving apertures defines a square pattern. 30. The aiming device of claim 28, wherein the plurality of fastener receiving apertures defines a rectangular pattern. 31. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the first wire channel includes an inner cylindrical tube. 32. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the first wire channel includes an outer cylindrical tube. 33. The aiming device of claim 32, wherein the inner cylindrical tube is inserted into the outer cylindrical tube. 34. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the aiming plate defines at least a first angle indicator. 35. The aiming device of claim 34, wherein the aiming plate further defines a second angle indicator. 36. The aiming device of claim 35, wherein the first angle indicator and the second angle indicator define a pair of shelves that face in the same direction. 37. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the aiming plate defines a plurality of fastener receiving holes. 38. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the aiming plate defines a thickness ranging from .200 inches to .300 inches. 39. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the crossarm attachment plate defines a first wire channel receiving aperture. 40. The aiming device of claim 25, wherein the aiming plate defines a wire channel receiving hole.
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