Projector system having interchangeable light source modules
OwnerKenneth K. LIinventor
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Abstract
A projector system has interchangeable light source modules. The projector housing contains an imaging panel and a projection engine and has an inlet for receiving light from an external light source. At least one light source module contains a light source, a light outlet, and an internal focusing system such that substantially all of the light generated by the light system passes out through said outlet. The projector housing and module housing each contain hardware for releasably connecting the two separate housings to one another at a precise relative location so that substantially all of the light generated inside the module housing and exiting the outlet enters through the inlet of said projector housing.
Claims3
A projector system having interchangeable light source modules, said system comprising:
- a projector having a housing, said housing containing an imaging panel and a projection engine and having an inlet for receiving light from an external light source;
- a projection lens secured to said housing for receiving and projecting an image from said projection engine;
- at least one light source module having a module housing containing a light source, a light outlet, and an internal focusing system such that substantially all of the light generated by said light system passes out through said outlet;
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- wherein said projector housing and module housing each contain hardware for releasably connecting said housings to one another at a precise relative location so that substantially all of the light generated inside the module housing and exiting said outlet enters through the inlet of said projector housing.
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