Figures & data
Figure 1. Left: bottom view and cross section of a luminaire that uses bendable strips. Right: example of a system state that creates a narrow beam.
Figure 2. Left: basic spot shape; right: spot shape at angle.
Figure 3. Effect of strip curvature on LED focus point.
Figure 4. Model top view, 1: stationary frame; 2: rotating frame; 3: LED holder; 4: micro controller; 5: constant current source; 6: height rod; 7: angle rod.
Figure 5. Simulated light field data. Left: light field isometric; right: light field contour.
Figure 6. Effect of strip number on illumination axis, left: configuration for different number of strips; right: effect of strip number on illumination.
Figure 7. Effect of LED intensity on light shape accuracy (7 strips, 8 LEDs). Left: the light field; right: the error.
Figure 8. Light field of one strip with 10 LEDs. Top: results with prototype (photograph) and bottom: simulation results with LightTools. Left: curve height 0 mm; right: curve height 22 mm.
