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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2006
Roland Palatzky, Neusaess, DE;
Michael Spatz, Augsburg, DE;
Roland Palatzky, Neusaess, DE;
Michael Spatz, Augsburg, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for emitting light, comprising linearly arranged devices for radiating light. According to the invention, modular elements are provided which carry the devices for radiating light. The modular elements each carry one device for radiating light and can each be installed and replaced separately in the apparatus for emitting light. This facilitates simpler maintenance of the apparatus. According to a further aspect of the invention, a cooling system is provided to increase the life of the apparatus. According to a further aspect of the invention, a special diaphragm and a diffuser are provided in order to generate a more efficient light output or a more efficiently bundled light beam.