# US 2019/0174586 A1 · Modular light fixture with power pack > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0174586 A1 - Document ID: US20190174586A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/272,754 - Filed: 2019-02-11 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2005-10-03 - Assignees: Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Applicants: Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst; Neal R. Verfuerth; Kenneth J. Wetenkamp - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190174586A1 ## CPC - F21K 9/27: Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes - F21K 9/275: Details of bases or housings, i.e. the parts between the light-generating element and the end caps; Arrangement of components within bases or housings (F21K9/278 takes precedence) - F21K 9/278: Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source - F21S 9/02: the power supply being a battery or accumulator - F21V 5/007: {Array of lenses or refractors for a cluster of light sources, e.g. for arrangement of multiple light sources in one plane (combination of two or more refractors F21V5/008)} - F21V 7/005: {with an elongated shape to cooperate with linear light sources} - F21V 9/08: for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromatic; for reducing intensity of light (with provision for controlling the colour F21V9/40) - F21V 15/01: Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts (F21V15/02 takes precedence {housings forming signs or letters G09F13/04}) - F21V 23/001: {the elements being electrical wires or cables} - F21V 23/003: {the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array} - F21V 23/009: {the casing being inside the housing of the lighting device} - F21V 23/023: {Power supplies in a casing (F21V23/003 takes precedence)} - F21V 23/026: {Fastening of transformers or ballasts} - F21V 23/06: the elements being coupling devices {, e.g. connectors} - F21V 29/00: Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems (lighting fixtures combined with outlets for air-treatment systems F24F13/078) - F21V 29/70: characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks - H05B 45/00: Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] - H05B 47/115: by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings - F21S 2/005: {of modular construction} - F21S 8/061: {with a non-rigid pendant, i.e. a cable, wire or chain} - F21V 23/0464: {the sensor sensing the level of ambient illumination, e.g. dawn or dusk sensors} - F21V 23/0471: {the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person} - F21V 29/83: the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes - F21V 31/03: with provision for venting {(for vehicle head lights F21S45/33; for vehicle rear lights F21S41/192)} - F21V 33/0052: {Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor} - F21V 33/0056: {Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers} - F21V 33/0076: {Safety or security signalisation, e.g. smoke or burglar alarms, earthquake detectors; Self-defence devices} - F21W 2131/40: Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use - F21Y 2103/00: Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes - F21Y 2103/10: comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements - F21Y 2113/00: Combination of light sources - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - H01R 13/64: Means for preventing incorrect coupling - H05B 45/12: using optical feedback - Y02B 20/30: Semiconductor lamps, e.g. solid state lamps [SSL] light emitting diodes [LED] or organic LED [OLED] - Y02B 20/40: Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection - Y10T 29/49204: Contact or terminal manufacturing - F21K: NON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H05B: ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Y02B: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A light fixture comprising: a fixture body comprising: a first panel; a second panel substantially parallel to the first panel; and a channel coupled to the first panel and the second panel such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first panel and the second panel; a support structure coupled to the first panel and the second panel; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first panel and the second panel; a driver positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs; a cover extending from the first panel to the second panel, the cover configured to encapsulate the driver within the channel; and a connector electrically coupled to the driver, the connector configured to facilitate coupling of the driver to a power supply. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the connector facilitates coupling of the driver to the power supply without removing the cover. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising a battery backup positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the driver. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a proximity sensor and motion sensor, the at least one of the proximity sensor and motion sensor electrically coupled to the driver; wherein the driver is configured to provide electrical power to the plurality of LEDs in response to the proximity sensor detecting the presence of a person or object near the light fixture. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the plurality of LEDs project light from a first side of the light fixture and the channel is provided on a second side of the light fixture opposite the first side. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor electrically coupled to the driver and configured to determine a temperature associated with the light fixture. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising a smoke detector having an alarm, the smoke detector configured to selectively activate the alarm in response to detecting smoke near the light fixture. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising an ambient light sensor electrically coupled to the driver; wherein the driver is configured to provide electrical power to the plurality of LEDs based on an amount of ambient light detected by the ambient light sensor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the plurality of LEDs are attached to a plurality of strips; and wherein each of the plurality of strips is individually coupled to the support structure using a plurality of fasteners. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be detachable using tools. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a socket portion and a plug portion, wherein one of the socket portion and the plug portion is coupled to the driver and the other of the socket portion and the plug portion is configured to be coupled to the power supply. ### Claim 12 A light fixture comprising: a fixture body comprising: a first panel; a second panel substantially parallel to the first panel; and a channel coupled to the first panel and the second panel such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first panel and the second panel; a support structure coupled to and extending between the first panel and the second panel; a rail coupled to the support structure and defining a plurality of apertures; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a driver positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs; and a cover extending from the first frame panel to the second panel, the cover configured to encapsulate the driver within the channel. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein the plurality of LEDs is divided into a first plurality of LEDs and a second plurality of LEDs; and wherein the first plurality of LEDs is controllable independent from the second plurality of LEDs. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, further comprising a connector electrically coupled to the driver, the connector configured to facilitate coupling of the driver to a power supply. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The light fixture of claim 14, wherein the connector facilitates coupling of the driver to the power supply without removing the cover. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, further comprising a battery backup positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the driver. ### Claim 17 A light fixture comprising: a fixture body comprising: a first panel; a second panel substantially parallel to the first panel; and a channel coupled to the first panel and the second panel such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first panel and the second panel; a support structure coupled to the first panel and the second panel; a rail coupled to the support structure; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) associated with the rail; and a driver positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The light fixture of claim 17, further comprising a connector electrically coupled to the driver, the connector configured to facilitate coupling of the driver to a power supply. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The light fixture of claim 17, wherein the support structure extends an entire length between the first panel and the second panel. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The light fixture of claim 17, further comprising a battery backup positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the driver.