Patent ID: 7110655
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: F21V,G02B,H02G

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic light bar, comprising: said light bar including: at least one optical fiber; a mounting member; and a fiber supporting member; said fiber supporting member being releasably attached to said mounting member and said optical fiber being supported by said fiber supporting member; and a light source for providing light into the optical fiber; said mounting member being generally C-shaped, while the fiber supporting member being generally U-shaped; said mounting member including a body from which a pair of legs extends; said legs defining an opening extending therebetween; said body along with said legs, defining a mounting member bore for receiving a support tube; at least one groove to facilitate the piercing of at least one hole in said body of said fiber supporting member; said at least one groove extending substantially longitudinally on said body of said fiber supporting member; said body including two notches provided peripherally to said mounting member; said notches receiving latches from said supporting member; said latches extending from said body; said mounting member further including an arced surface provided peripherally to said body; said fiber supporting member including a body defining a supporting member bore; said body, along with said latches defining an opening; a light cut-off shield extending integrally from said fiber supporting member; there are a plurality of said hole; said plurality of said hole being separated by distances of ¼, ½ or 1 inch; control of the angular distribution of light being determined by different angular locations of grooves.