Light fitting

Abstract

Lightfitting (10) comprises four support members or arms (12). A plurality of optical fiber strands (14) are supported by each arm (12). Each strand (14) has a proximal end adjacent the proximal end (16) of its corresponding arm (12) that is adapted to receive light from a light source (18). A length (20) at the distal end of each strand (14) extends from its corresponding arm (12). The arms (12) are rotatably supported along their lengths in a housing (28). Gear (34) is supported by the housing (28) in a manner so that it can rotate relative to the housing (28). The gear (34) meshes with respective gears (36) attached to the proximal ends of each arm (12). By attaching the light fitting (10) to a source of rotary motion such as a fan, the rotary motion is imparted to the arms (12) so that they rotate about their respective axes (24). Additionally, because of the attachment of the light fitting (10) to the fan the housing (28) and thus the arms (12) also rotate about a perpendicular axis (26). This causes the length (20) of the fibers (14) to move in a random and erratic fashion through the air thus providing an erratic lighting effect.

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