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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2023
Nichia Corporation, Anan, JP;
Norimasa Yoshida, Komatsushima, JP;
NICHIA CORPORATION, Anan, JP;
Abstract
A light-emitting device includes: a light-emitting unit having a light-emitting surface; a light guide member configured to guide light from the light-emitting unit, the light guide member having a first surface that includes an incident portion on which light from the light-emitting unit is incident, and a second surface from which the light exits, the second surface including a plurality of concentric protrusions; and a movement mechanism configured to move the light guide member such that the incident portion and the plurality of concentric protrusions move together relative to the light-emitting unit in a first direction that intersects a center axis of the light-emitting surface.