Patent ID: 6302100
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: F21S,F24S,G02B,H01L,Y02E

Abstract:
Apparatus for collimating direct and diffused radiation, comprising:(a) a first collimator for receiving incident radiation,(b) a first lens operatively connected to the collimator, for concentrating radiation transmitted through the collimator,(c) a light funnel for further concentrating radiation that has been concentrated at least in part by the first lens, wherein the light funnel comprises an elongated v-shaped trough member, with two tapered side walls, each side wall having an upper edge and a bottom portion, the bottom portions adjoining each other while the upper edges being widely spaced apart,(d) a receiver positioned to receive radiation that has been focused at least in part by the first lens, and(e) a heat transfer system operatively connected to the receiver, for removing heat or energy from the receiver.