CA2251424C - Light emitting diode 360.degree. warning lamp - Google Patents
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Abstract
A light emitting diode warning lamp which meets selected Society of Automotive Engineers Standards; the invention comprises a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in substantially a 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane, and a driving circuit operatively arranged to flash the plurality of light emitting diodes.
Description
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LIGHT EMITTING DIODE 360° WARNING LAMP
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to warning lamps, more particularly to a light emitting diode (LED) warning lamp, and, even more particularly, to an LED
warning lamp for a vehicle which emits light in a 360° arc.
Background of the Invention The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) publishes many new, revised, and reaffirmed to standards each year in three categories, including Ground Vehicle Standards . (J-Reports).
Information on these standards is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.sae.org.
Two of these SAE standards are relevant to this invention. SAE J1318 pertains to gaseous discharge warning lamps for authorized emergency, maintenance, and service vehicles.
The standard defines a 360° warning lamp as a lamp that projects a light in a horizontal 360° arc.
The lamp appears to project a regularly repeating pattern of flashes to an observer positioned at a fixed location. The function of a 360° warning lamp is to inform other highway users to stop, to yield right-of way, or to indicate the existence of a hazardous situation.
The J1318 standard defines three different classes of warning lamps, (Classes 1, 2 and 3), and specifies different photometric requirements for each class. Reprinted herebelow are the 2o photometric requirements, for a Class 3 warning lamp as recited in Tables 3 and 7, respectively, of J 1318. (All candela-second measurements are to be made by sensors placed at least 18 meters from the source. ) Flash Energy-Candela Seconds Zone Test White Yellow Red Signal Point De Blue ee ~1 5U-V*
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE 360° WARNING LAMP
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to warning lamps, more particularly to a light emitting diode (LED) warning lamp, and, even more particularly, to an LED
warning lamp for a vehicle which emits light in a 360° arc.
Background of the Invention The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) publishes many new, revised, and reaffirmed to standards each year in three categories, including Ground Vehicle Standards . (J-Reports).
Information on these standards is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.sae.org.
Two of these SAE standards are relevant to this invention. SAE J1318 pertains to gaseous discharge warning lamps for authorized emergency, maintenance, and service vehicles.
The standard defines a 360° warning lamp as a lamp that projects a light in a horizontal 360° arc.
The lamp appears to project a regularly repeating pattern of flashes to an observer positioned at a fixed location. The function of a 360° warning lamp is to inform other highway users to stop, to yield right-of way, or to indicate the existence of a hazardous situation.
The J1318 standard defines three different classes of warning lamps, (Classes 1, 2 and 3), and specifies different photometric requirements for each class. Reprinted herebelow are the 2o photometric requirements, for a Class 3 warning lamp as recited in Tables 3 and 7, respectively, of J 1318. (All candela-second measurements are to be made by sensors placed at least 18 meters from the source. ) Flash Energy-Candela Seconds Zone Test White Yellow Red Signal Point De Blue ee ~1 5U-V*
2.5U-V
2.
SD-V
* "U", "D", "H", respectively;
and "V" refer to and "Up", "Down", "Horizontal" the and "Vertical", numerical prefix refers to the degrees of inclination of the lamp (e.g., 5U-V" indicates the lamp is tilted 5 upwardly relative to the vertical plane).
PHOTOMETRIC DESIGN GUIDELINES
Minimum Design Flash Energy Guidelines Class 3 Warning Lamps Flash Ener v -Candela-Seconds Test Signal Point White Yellow Red Blue De ee SU-V 2 1 0.5 0.25 2.5U-V 9 4.5 2 1 H-V 18 9 5 2.5 2.5D-V 9 4.5 2 1 5D-V 2 1 0.5 0.25 SAE J845 is written specifically for 360° warning lamps of any light source. This standard restates the requirements for 360° lamps from J1318, but also provides standards for rotating signal devices, oscillating signal devices, and flashing signal devices. The devices are classified according to intended use. Reprinted herebelow are the photometric requirements for a Class 3 warning lamp, as recited in Tables 3 and 6, respectively, of J845:
j PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS CLASS 3 Minimum Flash Energy Requirements Zone Totals (Candela-Seconds) s r CA 02251424 2002-07-29 SAE STANDARD J8a5 TART.R 3- PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS-CLASS 3 WARNING LAMPS
MinimumMinimumMinirnumMinimum Flash Flash Flash Flash Test Energy Energy Energy Energy Points CandelaCandelaCandelaCandela Zone SecondsSecondsSecondsSeconds Degrees Signal White Yellow Red Blue SU-V
2.1/2U-V
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2.
SD-V
* "U", "D", "H", respectively;
and "V" refer to and "Up", "Down", "Horizontal" the and "Vertical", numerical prefix refers to the degrees of inclination of the lamp (e.g., 5U-V" indicates the lamp is tilted 5 upwardly relative to the vertical plane).
PHOTOMETRIC DESIGN GUIDELINES
Minimum Design Flash Energy Guidelines Class 3 Warning Lamps Flash Ener v -Candela-Seconds Test Signal Point White Yellow Red Blue De ee SU-V 2 1 0.5 0.25 2.5U-V 9 4.5 2 1 H-V 18 9 5 2.5 2.5D-V 9 4.5 2 1 5D-V 2 1 0.5 0.25 SAE J845 is written specifically for 360° warning lamps of any light source. This standard restates the requirements for 360° lamps from J1318, but also provides standards for rotating signal devices, oscillating signal devices, and flashing signal devices. The devices are classified according to intended use. Reprinted herebelow are the photometric requirements for a Class 3 warning lamp, as recited in Tables 3 and 6, respectively, of J845:
j PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS CLASS 3 Minimum Flash Energy Requirements Zone Totals (Candela-Seconds) s r CA 02251424 2002-07-29 SAE STANDARD J8a5 TART.R 3- PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS-CLASS 3 WARNING LAMPS
MinimumMinimumMinirnumMinimum Flash Flash Flash Flash Test Energy Energy Energy Energy Points CandelaCandelaCandelaCandela Zone SecondsSecondsSecondsSeconds Degrees Signal White Yellow Red Blue SU-V
2.1/2U-V
2.1 SD-V
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MinimumMinimumMinimumMinimum Flash Flash Flash Flash Test Energy Energy Energy Energy Zone CandelaCandelaCandelaCandela Points Degrees SecondsSecondsSecondsSeconds Signal White Yellow Red Blue SU-V 4.S 2 1 1 2.1/2U-V22.5 I1.S 6 5 1 H-V 48 22.5 11 11 2.1/2D-V22.5 11.5 6 ~5 3D-V 4.5 2 1 1 Heretofore, lamps which meet J1318 requirements have generally been gas discharge lamps (e.g., Xenon lamps). Lamps which meet J$45 requirements have traditionally been gas ' discharge or incandescent lamps, although the standard is not so limited.
Xenon lamps are disadvantageous in that they require high operating voltage, are susceptible to vibration, and have limited life spans. Incandescent lamps suffer from similar disadvantages.
~4lso heretofore, no one has been able to satisfy the SAE requirements with a lamp which uses light emitting diodes.
What is needed, then, is a light assembly comprising LEDs which meets the requirements of SAE J1318 and J845.
Summary of the Invention The present invention is a light emitting diode lamp for a vehicle which meets the photometric requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers Standards J1318 and J845. The lamp comprises a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in a substantially 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane.
Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed, and all meet selected SAE
standards.
1o A primary object of the invention is to provide a light emitting diode warning lamp which meets SAE standards.
A secondary object of the invention is to provide a warning lamp which is more vibration resistant and less prone to failure than either incandescent or gas discharge lamps.
Another object of the invention is to provide a light emitting diode warning lamp which is more efficient to operate than either an incandescent or a gas discharge lamp.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the drawings, and the claims.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 A is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention;
2o Figure 1B is a top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, with main reflector 16 removed;
Figure 1 C is a fragmentary perspective view of the first embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1A, illustrating a second embodiment of the main reflector, and showing part of the collimating reflectors removed to illustrate the concentric circular LED
pattern;
Figure 2A is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2B is a bottom view of plate 31 shown in Figure 2A;
Figure 2C is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Figure 2A, intended to illustrate the commutator of the invention, taken generally at line IIc-IIc in Figure 2A;
Figure 3A is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3B is a view similar to that of Figure 3A, but showing additional reflectors;
Figure 3C is a view similar to that of Figure 3B, but showing six separate flexible circuit 1o boards and corresponding reflectors;
Figure 3D is a view similar to that of Figure 3A which utilizes six planar circuit boards arranged in a hexagon instead of one flexible board;
Figure 4A is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4B is a side perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 4;
Figure SA is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the invention;
Figure SB is a side perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 5;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the invention;
2o Figure 7A is a perspective view of a seventh embodiment of the invention;
Figure 7B is a fragmentary perspective view of one of the tiered reflectors of the seventh embodiment of the invention;
MinimumMinimumMinimumMinimum Flash Flash Flash Flash Test Energy Energy Energy Energy Zone CandelaCandelaCandelaCandela Points Degrees SecondsSecondsSecondsSeconds Signal White Yellow Red Blue SU-V 4.S 2 1 1 2.1/2U-V22.5 I1.S 6 5 1 H-V 48 22.5 11 11 2.1/2D-V22.5 11.5 6 ~5 3D-V 4.5 2 1 1 Heretofore, lamps which meet J1318 requirements have generally been gas discharge lamps (e.g., Xenon lamps). Lamps which meet J$45 requirements have traditionally been gas ' discharge or incandescent lamps, although the standard is not so limited.
Xenon lamps are disadvantageous in that they require high operating voltage, are susceptible to vibration, and have limited life spans. Incandescent lamps suffer from similar disadvantages.
~4lso heretofore, no one has been able to satisfy the SAE requirements with a lamp which uses light emitting diodes.
What is needed, then, is a light assembly comprising LEDs which meets the requirements of SAE J1318 and J845.
Summary of the Invention The present invention is a light emitting diode lamp for a vehicle which meets the photometric requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers Standards J1318 and J845. The lamp comprises a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in a substantially 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane.
Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed, and all meet selected SAE
standards.
1o A primary object of the invention is to provide a light emitting diode warning lamp which meets SAE standards.
A secondary object of the invention is to provide a warning lamp which is more vibration resistant and less prone to failure than either incandescent or gas discharge lamps.
Another object of the invention is to provide a light emitting diode warning lamp which is more efficient to operate than either an incandescent or a gas discharge lamp.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the drawings, and the claims.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 A is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention;
2o Figure 1B is a top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, with main reflector 16 removed;
Figure 1 C is a fragmentary perspective view of the first embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1A, illustrating a second embodiment of the main reflector, and showing part of the collimating reflectors removed to illustrate the concentric circular LED
pattern;
Figure 2A is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2B is a bottom view of plate 31 shown in Figure 2A;
Figure 2C is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Figure 2A, intended to illustrate the commutator of the invention, taken generally at line IIc-IIc in Figure 2A;
Figure 3A is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3B is a view similar to that of Figure 3A, but showing additional reflectors;
Figure 3C is a view similar to that of Figure 3B, but showing six separate flexible circuit 1o boards and corresponding reflectors;
Figure 3D is a view similar to that of Figure 3A which utilizes six planar circuit boards arranged in a hexagon instead of one flexible board;
Figure 4A is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4B is a side perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 4;
Figure SA is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the invention;
Figure SB is a side perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 5;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the invention;
2o Figure 7A is a perspective view of a seventh embodiment of the invention;
Figure 7B is a fragmentary perspective view of one of the tiered reflectors of the seventh embodiment of the invention;
CA 02251424 1998-10-16 w Figure 7C is a fragmentary perspective view illustrating one method of securing a tiered reflector to the circuit board;
Figure 7D is a fragmentary perspective view illustrating a second method of securing a tiered reflector to the circuit board;
Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the driving circuit of the invention;
Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of an alternative driving circuit which can sequentially activate LEDs or rows of LEDs;
Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the drive mechanism for the rotating post of the second, fourth, fifth and sixth embodiments of the invention; and to Figure 10 is a fragmentary perspective view of the underside of the drive mechanism of the invention shown in Figure 9.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment At the outset, it should be understood that this invention comprises a light emitting diode 360° warning lamp which meets selected SAE standards. The description which follows describes la a preferred embodiment of the invention, and six alternative embodiments.
It should be readily apparent, however, that various other alternative embodiments may be accomplished without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In the various embodiments depicted, like reference numerals refer to identical structural elements in the various drawings.
Figure 1 A illustrates a first embodiment of LED warning lamp 10. The light assembly 2o comprises a housing 11 which has a round base 13 and a substantially cylindrical cover 12 which is secured to the base by any conventional means. The cover may be transparent or translucent, and may be clear, tinted red, amber, signal blue, or another color. The cover may be made of _ CA 02251424 1998-10-16 _ plastic, glass or any other suitable material. Although this embodiment is essentially "round,"
other shapes (square, rectangle, etc.) are obviously possible.
Printed circuit board 14 is secured to base 13. A plurality of light emitting diodes 15 are mounted to circuit board 14 and arranged in a concentric circular pattern. The LEDs are driven by a drive circuit which is illustrated in Figure 8A. The components of the drive circuit may be located under circuit board 14 or may be located remotely from lamp 10.
The LEDs emit light upwardly with respect to the circuit board. Since it is imperative that the warning lamp be visible from a great distance at all points about a 360° arc relative to the lamp, the light from the LEDs must be reflected so as to project radially outward from the lamp.
1o It is preferable that as much light as possible be reflected radially outward from the lamp.
Reflector 16 functions to reflect the emitted light radially outward from the lamp.
Reflector 16 comprises reflective frustoconical section 18 and non-reflective stem portion 19. The frustoconical section is coated with a reflective material to reflect the light from the LEDs. Stem portion 19 is fixedly secured to base 13 through opening 17 in circuit board 14 (shown in Figure 1~ 1B).
As shown by the dotted arrow lines in Figure 1 A, the light from the LEDs is collimated by concentrically disposed collimating reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23, and directed toward the reflecting surface of reflector 16, which, in turn, reflects the light in a 360° arc about the light assembly. Both main reflector 16 and collimating reflectors 20-23 are preferably injection molded 20 out of polycarbonate, although other processes may also be used to manufacture the reflectors.
The reflectors could be made out of non-plastic material as well (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, etc.) If made from plastic, the molded polycarbonate reflectors would preferably be coated with an aluminum coating process, known in the art as vacuum metalizing. Other methods of applying a reflective coating, such as chrome plating, sputtering, in mold decoration, for example, could be used.
In operation, the driving circuit shown in Figure 8A causes the LEDs to flash in unison, emitting light which is collimated by reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23, and reflected outwardly in a 360° arc by reflector 16, so as to be visible at great distances away from the warning lamp.
Figure 1B is a top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, with main reflector 16 removed to show collimating reflectors 20-23 and concentric LED patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d.
1 o Figure 1 C is a view similar to that of Figure 1 A except with reflector 16 and collimating reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23 removed to reveal the concentric circular patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d of LEDs 15. Also, in this view, main reflector 16 is suspended from cover 12 instead of being supported by the base.
High light output LEDs should be used for the warning lamp. In a preferred embodiment, I ~ LEDs part no. HPWT-DL00, manufactured by Hewlett Packard were used. Other suitable Hewlett Packard LEDs are model nos. HPWT-DH00 (red), HLMT-DH08 (red), HLMP-(amber), HLMT-DL08 (amber), and HLMP-DH08 (red); although LEDs from other manufacturers may also be suitable.
Figure 2A illustrates a second embodiment 30 of the warning lamp of the invention. In 2o this embodiment post 32 is operatively arranged for rotation with base plate 31 rotatably secured within base 13. LED lamp assemblies 33 and 34 are mounted to post 32 diametrically opposite one another. Plurality of LEDs 15 are mounted to circuit boards 14 which, in turn, are mounted to sub-housings 35 and 36, respectively. The LEDs are arranged to emit light toward cover 12.
As post 32 rotates, the emitted light spans an arc of 360°. The SAE
standard requires an effective or apparent flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute. It should be understood that this embodiment is not limited to two LED lamp assemblies secured to post 32.
By adjusting the rotational speed, the invention can function with one, two, three or four lamp assemblies secured to the post, and still satisfy the SAE effective flash rate requirement. The apparent flash rate is obviously dependent upon how many LED assemblies are mounted to the rotating post and the rotational speed of the post. The number of flashes per rotation is equal to the number of assemblies mounted to the post. To meet the effective flash rate requirement of 0.8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, 1 o the rotational speed of the post and the number of flashes per rotation (number of assemblies per post) are related as follows:
1 flash / rotation - 48 to 132 rpm, 2 flashes / rotation - 24 to 66 rpm, 4 flashes / rotation - 12 to 33 rpm.
Since post 32 and lamp assemblies 33 and 34 rotate, it is necessary to use a commutator to supply power to the LEDs. As shown in Figure 2A, power supply leads 122 and 124 travel from the LED circuit boards in assemblies 33 and 34, through shaft 32 and across rotating plate 31.
Leads 122 and 124 pass through openings 123 and 126, respectively. Figure 2B
is a bottom view of plate 31 which more clearly illustrates the path of the power leads. As shown in this view, leads 124 and 122 are connected to outer commutator ring 120 and inner commutator ring 121, respectively.
The commutator assembly is illustrated in Figure 2C which is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the invention taken generally along line IIc-IIc in Figure 2A. Commutator rings i.
120, and 121 are flat annular electrical conductors (copper) fixedly secured to plate 31.
Commutator carbon brushes 127 are housed in brush housing 128 and braised upwardly by spring 130 connected to plate 129. Electrical conductors 198 and 199 connect brushes 127 to a drive circuit lamp supply line and to ground, respectively. Thus, it is seen that the commutator provides electrical power to the LEDs.
Figure 3A illustrates a third embodiment 40 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, plurality of LEDs 15 are mounted to flexible circuit board 41 which, in turn, is mounted to base 13. Various flexible circuit boards are known in the art, and are suitable for use in this embodiment. For example, "Bendlflex~" formable circuit board from Rogers Corporation Io is suitable, as are products from Sheldahl Corporation, of Northfield, Minnesota. In this embodiment, the LEDs would be programmed to flash at a rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz by the driving circuit shown in Figure 8A. Alternatively, the LEDs could be caused to flash in sequential vertical rows (one or more rows at a time). If the sequential flashing of rows is done at a fast enough rate, the effect to a fixed observed is a perceived flashing light. A
sequential driving circuit is illustrated in Figure 8B.
Figure 3B is a view of the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 3A, but including radial collimating reflector 15a. This reflector directs and focuses the light in a 360° arc about the assembly. Again, the LEDs could be flashed all at one time, or in sequential rows.
Figure 3C is yet another version of the embodiment shown in Figure 3A. In this version, 2o the LEDs are mounted on six distinct flexible circuit boards, and each has its own collimating reflector.
Finally, Figure 3D is a version similar to that shown in Figure 3C except that the collimating reflector has been removed and the LEDs are mounted on six planar circuit boards arranged in a hexagon.
Figure 4A illustrates a fourth embodiment 50 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, planar reflector 51 is mounted at approximately a 45° angle to rotatable post 32.
The post rotation rate and LED flash rate are coordinated as described with reference to the second embodiment shown in Figure 2A.
The mounting of reflector 51 to post 32 is illustrated in Figure 4B. The reflector is fixedly secured to the post by brackets 52 and 53. As shown in the drawing, the reflector is mounted at to approximately a 45° angle relative to the post. Also as shown by the dotted arrow lines, light from the LEDs is reflected radially outward from the housing. As post 32 rotates through a full revolution, the reflected light spans an arc of 360°.
Figure SA illustrates a fifth embodiment 60 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, elliptical reflector 61 is mounted to rotatable post 32. As shown in the drawing, the reflector is mounted at approximately a 45° angle relative to the vertical plane, and at approximately a 45° angle relative to the horizontal plane. The rotational speed of the post is adjusted to provide an effective flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute (@ 1 flash per rotation). The mounting of reflector 61 to post 32 is shown in a side perspective view in Figure SB. The reflector has a through-bore in its geometric center and the post passes through 2o the through-bore and is fixedly secured to the wall thereof. As shown in Figure SB, reflector 61 is disposed at a 45° angle relative to post 32.
Figure 6 illustrates a sixth embodiment 70 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, elliptical reflector 71 comprises first section 72 and second section 73 which are disposed at right angles with respect to one another, and at 45° angles relative to the post, and relative to the circuit board. Post 32 is operatively arranged for rotation.
The flash rate of this embodiment is determined by the rotational speed of the post, and can easily be adjusted to provide an effective flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute (@ 2 flashes per rotation).
Finally, Figure 7A illustrates a seventh embodiment 80 of the warning lamp of the invention. This embodiment comprises plurality of LEDs 15' mounted in concentric circular patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d to circuit board 14, and a plurality of tiered reflectors 81, 82, 83, to and 84, operatively arranged to reflect the emitted light from the LEDs radially outward from the housing in a 360° arc. Each tiered reflector comprises a cylindrical section and an annular section.
For example, reflector 81 comprises cylindrical section 81a and annular section 81b disposed at approximately a 135° angle relative to the cylindrical section, as best shown in Figure 7B. The reflectors are arranged from the center outwardly in decreasing height. In other words, reflector I5 81 is taller than reflector 82; reflector 82 is taller than reflector 83;
and reflector 83 is taller than reflector 84.
The various reflectors of the invention may be fastened to the printed circuit board in a number of ways, dependent upon the material of which the reflectors are made.
As shown in Figure 7C, plastic reflector 81 could be molded with multiple snap fit features 84c about the 2o bottom edge circumference of the reflector pieces. These snaps would be forced into slots 14a in the printed circuit board which holds the reflectors in place. Alternatively, reflector 81 could be stamped metal, die cast, or turned which can be spot welded or soldered to metal ring 110 bonded to the printed circuit board as shown in Figure 7D. Die cast reflectors are also envisioned - cast in fasteners could be passed through the circuit board and headed over or held with one-way push in fasteners. Alternatively, die cast reflectors could include holes which would receive self tapping screws. Obviously, these are but a few of the ways the reflectors could be attached.
s These methods can be used to affix the tiered reflectors shown in Figure 7A
and the collating reflectors shown in Figures lA, 4A, SA and 6.
Figure 8A illustrates one version of a driving circuit which may be used to drive the LEDs of each embodiment. The circuit comprises a regulator circuit which supplies power to an oscillator circuit and a pair of monostable (oneshot) oscillators which drive the LED array. The to output of each oneshot is connected to an OR gate, the output of which is connected to a transistor switch which controls the illumination of the LED lamps. In operation the oscillator produces an "on" pulse of relatively short duration followed by a relatively long "ofI" duration.
This signal is applied simultaneously to each oneshot. However, the first oneshot is configured to trigger on the positive going edge of the pulse and the second is configured to trigger on the ~ 5 negative going edge of the pulse. The timing of each oneshot is set at some duration less than that of the oscillator's on-time; thus the two oneshots produce short duration pulses in sequence followed by a relatively long rest period. The output is combined in the OR
gate and applied to the transistor switch thus producing flashes of light from the LED lamp that correspond to the output of the OR gate. The result is two short duration flashes of light followed by a relatively 20 long rest period followed by the two short duration flashes and so on. The circuitry may be enclosed within one lamp unit and fed to other lamps in a "Master, Slave"
configuration or may be located outside of the lamp unit in a separate encapsulated module. The LEDs themselves are preferably connected in parallel. An obvious advantage of a parallel connection is that even if one or more LEDs should fail or malfunction, the lamp would likely still operate as intended.
In more detail, the driving circuit consists of integrated circuits U1 (an LM7812 three terminal fixed positive 12 volt voltage regulator), U2 (an NE555 timer), U3 (a 4098 CMOS dual s oneshot multivibrator); diodes D3 and D4 (which form a diode or gate); and transistor Q1 {an N
channel power MOSFET).
The voltage regulator circuit, consisting of capacitors C 1, C2, and the LM7812, holds the voltage at a constant 12 volts for operation of the circuit. The NE555 timer is configured in a typical form as a pulse generator with diodes D1 and D2, capacitor C4, and resistors R1 and R2 Io chosen to produce a pulse width of about 140 milliseconds, and a pulse recurrent time of about 1.3 seconds. The timing components of both halves of the 4098 oneshot (C5 and R3, and C6 and R4) are chosen to produce a pulse width of about 80 milliseconds. The output from pin 3 of the NE555 (U2) is applied to both halves of the 4098 simultaneously, however, the signal is applied to the positive trigger input (pin 4 of U3A) of one and the negative trigger input of the other (pin is 11 of U3B). The result is that there is an 80 msec pulse produced at pin 6 of U3A upon the positive going transition of the output pulse from U2 and another produced at pin 10 of U3B
upon the negative going transition of the output from U2. The outputs from pins 6 and 10 are combined in a diode "or" gate formed by diodes D3 and D4. The result is a pair of pulses of 80 msec duration separated by approximately 60 msec of off time recurring every 1.3 seconds. The 20 output of the "or" gate is applied to the transistor which is used to switch the ground to an LED
lamp or plurality of LED lamps 15 to produce an "attention getting," strobe-like, double flash separated by about 1.2 seconds of off time and then repeating as long as the power is applied.
It should be appreciated that the driving circuit shown in Figure SA is but one example of a suitable LED driver circuit. Programmable circuits, as well as other driving circuits, are readily known in the art. One such circuit is illustrated in Figure 8B. This circuit is designed to sequentially flash a plurality of LEDs or groups or rows of LEDs. The circuit broadly comprises s voltage regulator 102 (LM732 or equivalent), free running 555 timer 104 which drives 4017 CMOS decade counter 103, which, in turn, drives LED arrays 105-114 through MOSFET
switches QS-Q12. The MOSFET switches connect the arrays to ground in sequence, producing the appearance of rotation.
Several of the disclosed embodiments include a stationary LED array and a rotating to reflector (see Figures 4A, 4B, SA, SB and 6). In these embodiments, the reflector is mounted to a rotating post. Although the post may be rotated in a number of ways known in the art, a preferred drive mechanism is shown in Figures 9 and 10.
As shown in Figure 9, post 32 is supported by bearing 101 mounted to base plate 92. Post 32 is freely rotatable in bearing 101. Post 32 is keyed as shown in Figure 10 (see keyway 32a).
1Drive unit 90 comprises base plate 99, motor unit 93 and gear 94. Motor 93 turns drive gear 95 which, in turn, drives gears 96, 97 and 98. Gear 98 is fixedly secured to post 32 by key 98a. The post is thus rotated by the motor. The post protrudes through an opening in the drive unit, through opening 17, and through an opening in the printed circuit board.
Although our invention is described by reference to specific preferred embodiments, it is 2o clear that variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
Figure 7D is a fragmentary perspective view illustrating a second method of securing a tiered reflector to the circuit board;
Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the driving circuit of the invention;
Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of an alternative driving circuit which can sequentially activate LEDs or rows of LEDs;
Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the drive mechanism for the rotating post of the second, fourth, fifth and sixth embodiments of the invention; and to Figure 10 is a fragmentary perspective view of the underside of the drive mechanism of the invention shown in Figure 9.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment At the outset, it should be understood that this invention comprises a light emitting diode 360° warning lamp which meets selected SAE standards. The description which follows describes la a preferred embodiment of the invention, and six alternative embodiments.
It should be readily apparent, however, that various other alternative embodiments may be accomplished without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In the various embodiments depicted, like reference numerals refer to identical structural elements in the various drawings.
Figure 1 A illustrates a first embodiment of LED warning lamp 10. The light assembly 2o comprises a housing 11 which has a round base 13 and a substantially cylindrical cover 12 which is secured to the base by any conventional means. The cover may be transparent or translucent, and may be clear, tinted red, amber, signal blue, or another color. The cover may be made of _ CA 02251424 1998-10-16 _ plastic, glass or any other suitable material. Although this embodiment is essentially "round,"
other shapes (square, rectangle, etc.) are obviously possible.
Printed circuit board 14 is secured to base 13. A plurality of light emitting diodes 15 are mounted to circuit board 14 and arranged in a concentric circular pattern. The LEDs are driven by a drive circuit which is illustrated in Figure 8A. The components of the drive circuit may be located under circuit board 14 or may be located remotely from lamp 10.
The LEDs emit light upwardly with respect to the circuit board. Since it is imperative that the warning lamp be visible from a great distance at all points about a 360° arc relative to the lamp, the light from the LEDs must be reflected so as to project radially outward from the lamp.
1o It is preferable that as much light as possible be reflected radially outward from the lamp.
Reflector 16 functions to reflect the emitted light radially outward from the lamp.
Reflector 16 comprises reflective frustoconical section 18 and non-reflective stem portion 19. The frustoconical section is coated with a reflective material to reflect the light from the LEDs. Stem portion 19 is fixedly secured to base 13 through opening 17 in circuit board 14 (shown in Figure 1~ 1B).
As shown by the dotted arrow lines in Figure 1 A, the light from the LEDs is collimated by concentrically disposed collimating reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23, and directed toward the reflecting surface of reflector 16, which, in turn, reflects the light in a 360° arc about the light assembly. Both main reflector 16 and collimating reflectors 20-23 are preferably injection molded 20 out of polycarbonate, although other processes may also be used to manufacture the reflectors.
The reflectors could be made out of non-plastic material as well (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, etc.) If made from plastic, the molded polycarbonate reflectors would preferably be coated with an aluminum coating process, known in the art as vacuum metalizing. Other methods of applying a reflective coating, such as chrome plating, sputtering, in mold decoration, for example, could be used.
In operation, the driving circuit shown in Figure 8A causes the LEDs to flash in unison, emitting light which is collimated by reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23, and reflected outwardly in a 360° arc by reflector 16, so as to be visible at great distances away from the warning lamp.
Figure 1B is a top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, with main reflector 16 removed to show collimating reflectors 20-23 and concentric LED patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d.
1 o Figure 1 C is a view similar to that of Figure 1 A except with reflector 16 and collimating reflectors 20, 21, 22 and 23 removed to reveal the concentric circular patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d of LEDs 15. Also, in this view, main reflector 16 is suspended from cover 12 instead of being supported by the base.
High light output LEDs should be used for the warning lamp. In a preferred embodiment, I ~ LEDs part no. HPWT-DL00, manufactured by Hewlett Packard were used. Other suitable Hewlett Packard LEDs are model nos. HPWT-DH00 (red), HLMT-DH08 (red), HLMP-(amber), HLMT-DL08 (amber), and HLMP-DH08 (red); although LEDs from other manufacturers may also be suitable.
Figure 2A illustrates a second embodiment 30 of the warning lamp of the invention. In 2o this embodiment post 32 is operatively arranged for rotation with base plate 31 rotatably secured within base 13. LED lamp assemblies 33 and 34 are mounted to post 32 diametrically opposite one another. Plurality of LEDs 15 are mounted to circuit boards 14 which, in turn, are mounted to sub-housings 35 and 36, respectively. The LEDs are arranged to emit light toward cover 12.
As post 32 rotates, the emitted light spans an arc of 360°. The SAE
standard requires an effective or apparent flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute. It should be understood that this embodiment is not limited to two LED lamp assemblies secured to post 32.
By adjusting the rotational speed, the invention can function with one, two, three or four lamp assemblies secured to the post, and still satisfy the SAE effective flash rate requirement. The apparent flash rate is obviously dependent upon how many LED assemblies are mounted to the rotating post and the rotational speed of the post. The number of flashes per rotation is equal to the number of assemblies mounted to the post. To meet the effective flash rate requirement of 0.8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, 1 o the rotational speed of the post and the number of flashes per rotation (number of assemblies per post) are related as follows:
1 flash / rotation - 48 to 132 rpm, 2 flashes / rotation - 24 to 66 rpm, 4 flashes / rotation - 12 to 33 rpm.
Since post 32 and lamp assemblies 33 and 34 rotate, it is necessary to use a commutator to supply power to the LEDs. As shown in Figure 2A, power supply leads 122 and 124 travel from the LED circuit boards in assemblies 33 and 34, through shaft 32 and across rotating plate 31.
Leads 122 and 124 pass through openings 123 and 126, respectively. Figure 2B
is a bottom view of plate 31 which more clearly illustrates the path of the power leads. As shown in this view, leads 124 and 122 are connected to outer commutator ring 120 and inner commutator ring 121, respectively.
The commutator assembly is illustrated in Figure 2C which is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the invention taken generally along line IIc-IIc in Figure 2A. Commutator rings i.
120, and 121 are flat annular electrical conductors (copper) fixedly secured to plate 31.
Commutator carbon brushes 127 are housed in brush housing 128 and braised upwardly by spring 130 connected to plate 129. Electrical conductors 198 and 199 connect brushes 127 to a drive circuit lamp supply line and to ground, respectively. Thus, it is seen that the commutator provides electrical power to the LEDs.
Figure 3A illustrates a third embodiment 40 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, plurality of LEDs 15 are mounted to flexible circuit board 41 which, in turn, is mounted to base 13. Various flexible circuit boards are known in the art, and are suitable for use in this embodiment. For example, "Bendlflex~" formable circuit board from Rogers Corporation Io is suitable, as are products from Sheldahl Corporation, of Northfield, Minnesota. In this embodiment, the LEDs would be programmed to flash at a rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz by the driving circuit shown in Figure 8A. Alternatively, the LEDs could be caused to flash in sequential vertical rows (one or more rows at a time). If the sequential flashing of rows is done at a fast enough rate, the effect to a fixed observed is a perceived flashing light. A
sequential driving circuit is illustrated in Figure 8B.
Figure 3B is a view of the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 3A, but including radial collimating reflector 15a. This reflector directs and focuses the light in a 360° arc about the assembly. Again, the LEDs could be flashed all at one time, or in sequential rows.
Figure 3C is yet another version of the embodiment shown in Figure 3A. In this version, 2o the LEDs are mounted on six distinct flexible circuit boards, and each has its own collimating reflector.
Finally, Figure 3D is a version similar to that shown in Figure 3C except that the collimating reflector has been removed and the LEDs are mounted on six planar circuit boards arranged in a hexagon.
Figure 4A illustrates a fourth embodiment 50 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, planar reflector 51 is mounted at approximately a 45° angle to rotatable post 32.
The post rotation rate and LED flash rate are coordinated as described with reference to the second embodiment shown in Figure 2A.
The mounting of reflector 51 to post 32 is illustrated in Figure 4B. The reflector is fixedly secured to the post by brackets 52 and 53. As shown in the drawing, the reflector is mounted at to approximately a 45° angle relative to the post. Also as shown by the dotted arrow lines, light from the LEDs is reflected radially outward from the housing. As post 32 rotates through a full revolution, the reflected light spans an arc of 360°.
Figure SA illustrates a fifth embodiment 60 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, elliptical reflector 61 is mounted to rotatable post 32. As shown in the drawing, the reflector is mounted at approximately a 45° angle relative to the vertical plane, and at approximately a 45° angle relative to the horizontal plane. The rotational speed of the post is adjusted to provide an effective flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute (@ 1 flash per rotation). The mounting of reflector 61 to post 32 is shown in a side perspective view in Figure SB. The reflector has a through-bore in its geometric center and the post passes through 2o the through-bore and is fixedly secured to the wall thereof. As shown in Figure SB, reflector 61 is disposed at a 45° angle relative to post 32.
Figure 6 illustrates a sixth embodiment 70 of the warning lamp of the invention. In this embodiment, elliptical reflector 71 comprises first section 72 and second section 73 which are disposed at right angles with respect to one another, and at 45° angles relative to the post, and relative to the circuit board. Post 32 is operatively arranged for rotation.
The flash rate of this embodiment is determined by the rotational speed of the post, and can easily be adjusted to provide an effective flash rate of .8 Hz to 2.2 Hz, or 48-132 flashes/minute (@ 2 flashes per rotation).
Finally, Figure 7A illustrates a seventh embodiment 80 of the warning lamp of the invention. This embodiment comprises plurality of LEDs 15' mounted in concentric circular patterns 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d to circuit board 14, and a plurality of tiered reflectors 81, 82, 83, to and 84, operatively arranged to reflect the emitted light from the LEDs radially outward from the housing in a 360° arc. Each tiered reflector comprises a cylindrical section and an annular section.
For example, reflector 81 comprises cylindrical section 81a and annular section 81b disposed at approximately a 135° angle relative to the cylindrical section, as best shown in Figure 7B. The reflectors are arranged from the center outwardly in decreasing height. In other words, reflector I5 81 is taller than reflector 82; reflector 82 is taller than reflector 83;
and reflector 83 is taller than reflector 84.
The various reflectors of the invention may be fastened to the printed circuit board in a number of ways, dependent upon the material of which the reflectors are made.
As shown in Figure 7C, plastic reflector 81 could be molded with multiple snap fit features 84c about the 2o bottom edge circumference of the reflector pieces. These snaps would be forced into slots 14a in the printed circuit board which holds the reflectors in place. Alternatively, reflector 81 could be stamped metal, die cast, or turned which can be spot welded or soldered to metal ring 110 bonded to the printed circuit board as shown in Figure 7D. Die cast reflectors are also envisioned - cast in fasteners could be passed through the circuit board and headed over or held with one-way push in fasteners. Alternatively, die cast reflectors could include holes which would receive self tapping screws. Obviously, these are but a few of the ways the reflectors could be attached.
s These methods can be used to affix the tiered reflectors shown in Figure 7A
and the collating reflectors shown in Figures lA, 4A, SA and 6.
Figure 8A illustrates one version of a driving circuit which may be used to drive the LEDs of each embodiment. The circuit comprises a regulator circuit which supplies power to an oscillator circuit and a pair of monostable (oneshot) oscillators which drive the LED array. The to output of each oneshot is connected to an OR gate, the output of which is connected to a transistor switch which controls the illumination of the LED lamps. In operation the oscillator produces an "on" pulse of relatively short duration followed by a relatively long "ofI" duration.
This signal is applied simultaneously to each oneshot. However, the first oneshot is configured to trigger on the positive going edge of the pulse and the second is configured to trigger on the ~ 5 negative going edge of the pulse. The timing of each oneshot is set at some duration less than that of the oscillator's on-time; thus the two oneshots produce short duration pulses in sequence followed by a relatively long rest period. The output is combined in the OR
gate and applied to the transistor switch thus producing flashes of light from the LED lamp that correspond to the output of the OR gate. The result is two short duration flashes of light followed by a relatively 20 long rest period followed by the two short duration flashes and so on. The circuitry may be enclosed within one lamp unit and fed to other lamps in a "Master, Slave"
configuration or may be located outside of the lamp unit in a separate encapsulated module. The LEDs themselves are preferably connected in parallel. An obvious advantage of a parallel connection is that even if one or more LEDs should fail or malfunction, the lamp would likely still operate as intended.
In more detail, the driving circuit consists of integrated circuits U1 (an LM7812 three terminal fixed positive 12 volt voltage regulator), U2 (an NE555 timer), U3 (a 4098 CMOS dual s oneshot multivibrator); diodes D3 and D4 (which form a diode or gate); and transistor Q1 {an N
channel power MOSFET).
The voltage regulator circuit, consisting of capacitors C 1, C2, and the LM7812, holds the voltage at a constant 12 volts for operation of the circuit. The NE555 timer is configured in a typical form as a pulse generator with diodes D1 and D2, capacitor C4, and resistors R1 and R2 Io chosen to produce a pulse width of about 140 milliseconds, and a pulse recurrent time of about 1.3 seconds. The timing components of both halves of the 4098 oneshot (C5 and R3, and C6 and R4) are chosen to produce a pulse width of about 80 milliseconds. The output from pin 3 of the NE555 (U2) is applied to both halves of the 4098 simultaneously, however, the signal is applied to the positive trigger input (pin 4 of U3A) of one and the negative trigger input of the other (pin is 11 of U3B). The result is that there is an 80 msec pulse produced at pin 6 of U3A upon the positive going transition of the output pulse from U2 and another produced at pin 10 of U3B
upon the negative going transition of the output from U2. The outputs from pins 6 and 10 are combined in a diode "or" gate formed by diodes D3 and D4. The result is a pair of pulses of 80 msec duration separated by approximately 60 msec of off time recurring every 1.3 seconds. The 20 output of the "or" gate is applied to the transistor which is used to switch the ground to an LED
lamp or plurality of LED lamps 15 to produce an "attention getting," strobe-like, double flash separated by about 1.2 seconds of off time and then repeating as long as the power is applied.
It should be appreciated that the driving circuit shown in Figure SA is but one example of a suitable LED driver circuit. Programmable circuits, as well as other driving circuits, are readily known in the art. One such circuit is illustrated in Figure 8B. This circuit is designed to sequentially flash a plurality of LEDs or groups or rows of LEDs. The circuit broadly comprises s voltage regulator 102 (LM732 or equivalent), free running 555 timer 104 which drives 4017 CMOS decade counter 103, which, in turn, drives LED arrays 105-114 through MOSFET
switches QS-Q12. The MOSFET switches connect the arrays to ground in sequence, producing the appearance of rotation.
Several of the disclosed embodiments include a stationary LED array and a rotating to reflector (see Figures 4A, 4B, SA, SB and 6). In these embodiments, the reflector is mounted to a rotating post. Although the post may be rotated in a number of ways known in the art, a preferred drive mechanism is shown in Figures 9 and 10.
As shown in Figure 9, post 32 is supported by bearing 101 mounted to base plate 92. Post 32 is freely rotatable in bearing 101. Post 32 is keyed as shown in Figure 10 (see keyway 32a).
1Drive unit 90 comprises base plate 99, motor unit 93 and gear 94. Motor 93 turns drive gear 95 which, in turn, drives gears 96, 97 and 98. Gear 98 is fixedly secured to post 32 by key 98a. The post is thus rotated by the motor. The post protrudes through an opening in the drive unit, through opening 17, and through an opening in the printed circuit board.
Although our invention is described by reference to specific preferred embodiments, it is 2o clear that variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
Claims (18)
1. A light assembly, comprising:
a housing having a base;
a printed circuit board secured to said base;
a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said printed circuit board and arranged in concentric circular patterns and operatively arranged to produce light which is directed away from said base in a substantially 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane;
a driver circuit operatively arranged to flash said plurality of light emitting diodes; and, a plurality of tiered reflectors mounted to said printed circuit board and arranged in concentric circular patterns corresponding to said circular patterns of said light emitting diodes, each tiered reflector arranged to reflect light produced by said plurality of light emitting diodes and direct said light away from said assembly.
a housing having a base;
a printed circuit board secured to said base;
a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said printed circuit board and arranged in concentric circular patterns and operatively arranged to produce light which is directed away from said base in a substantially 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane;
a driver circuit operatively arranged to flash said plurality of light emitting diodes; and, a plurality of tiered reflectors mounted to said printed circuit board and arranged in concentric circular patterns corresponding to said circular patterns of said light emitting diodes, each tiered reflector arranged to reflect light produced by said plurality of light emitting diodes and direct said light away from said assembly.
2. A light assembly as recited in Claim 1 further comprising a cover secured to said base and enclosing said circuit board, plurality of light emitting diodes and plurality of tiered reflectors.
3. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said cover is translucent.
4. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said cover is transparent.
5. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said cover is clear in color.
6. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said cover is amber in color.
7. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said cover is red in color.
8. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said light assembly produces white light having a flash energy of at least 40 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said fight assembly.
9. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said light assembly produces yellow light having a flash energy of at least 20 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said light assembly.
10. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said light assembly produces red light having a flash energy of at least 10 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said light assembly.
11. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said light assembly produces signal blue light having a flash energy of at least 5 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said light assembly.
12. A fight assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said driving circuit is arranged to flash all of said light emitting diodes at once at a rate in tire range of 0.8 to 2.2 Hz.
13. A light assembly as recited in Claim 2 wherein said driving circuit is arranged to sequentially flash said light emitting diodes about the perimeter of said base.
14. A light emitting diode warning lamp for a vehicle, comprising:
a housing;
a printed circuit board secured within said housing;
a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in substantially a 360° arc surrounding said housing in a horizontal plane; and a driving circuit operatively arranged to flash said plurality of light emitting diodes;
wherein said warning lamp meets the minimum photometric requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers' Standards J1318 and J845.
a housing;
a printed circuit board secured within said housing;
a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in substantially a 360° arc surrounding said housing in a horizontal plane; and a driving circuit operatively arranged to flash said plurality of light emitting diodes;
wherein said warning lamp meets the minimum photometric requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers' Standards J1318 and J845.
15. A light emitting diode warning lamp for a vehicle as recited in Claim 14 wherein said warning lamp produces white light having a minimum flash energy in the range of 2 to 48 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said lamp.
16. A light emitting diode warning lamp for a vehicle as recited in Claire 14 wherein said warning lamp produces yellow light having a minimum flash energy in the range of 1 to 22.5 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said lamp.
17. A light emitting diode warning lamp for a vehicle as recited in Claim 14 wherein said warning lamp produces red light having a minimum flash energy of .25 to 11 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said lamp.
18. A light emitting diode warning lamp for a vehicle as recited in Claim 14 wherein said warning lamp produces signal blue light having a minimum flash energy of .25 to 11 candela-seconds measured at a distance of at least 18 meters away from said lamp
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