Patent ID: 6152579
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
A self-standing reflector for a luminaire having a light source securable therein and an opening through which light from the source is emitted, comprising:a plurality of integral reflective panels formed from a single sheet of reflective material and folded along fold lines pre-formed in said sheet into abutting relationship to define a predetermined three-dimensional reflector shape, at least one of said panels being curved to define a curved reflective surface and having at least one free edge abutting adjacent a free edge of an abutting panel upon folding of said panels, wherein said curved panel has a discrete first locking member formed proximate the free edge thereof for locking engagement with a discrete second locking member formed proximate the free edge of said abutting panel, whereby said first and second locking members cooperate upon folding of said panels along said fold lines to retain said reflector in said predetermined three-dimensional reflector shape.