Activity lights and auxiliary components used with them

Abstract

An active light comprises: a body having a forward surface and a side surface, at least one central light source defining a forward portion of the body; a yoke; at least one lighting blade removably coupled to the surface via a proximal end; and at least one lighting element removably coupled to a distal end of the at least one lighting blade via a connector. An alternative active light comprises a body having a forward surface, a frame, at least one central light source defined by at least a portion of the frame, and at least one auxiliary element. The present disclosure also describes an auxiliary element for use with the active light, the auxiliary element comprising a collar sized to couple to the active light and at least one lighting element coupled to the active light via the collar. The present disclosure also describes an active light comprising an auxiliary element having at least one lighting element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to lighting equipment, and more particularly to lighting devices for activities. Background Art

[0002] Lighting fixtures and light shows are commonly used in a variety of commercial and non-commercial venues to create, enhance or improve the atmosphere of an event or venue, such as live events, television shows, concerts, plays, amusement park lighting, product launches, trade shows, experiential events, public speaking, etc. Therefore, lamps are often used and different sizes, types, forms or formats of lighting fixtures are required depending on the specific event and the type of lighting required.

[0003] In many cases, the lighting equipment involved is not installed at a specific venue or permanently mounted at the venue, but rather the lighting equipment is usually transported to a specific venue or location, installed specifically for the event, and then removed and moved to a new venue for a new event or returned to the lighting equipment rental company. When moving to a new venue, each lighting fixture must be carefully packaged or mounted in a portable truss structure or array to facilitate transportation while preventing damage during transportation. In addition, considering that there may be different lighting needs, in order to meet these needs, a large amount of storage space and specialized lighting fixture shipping boxes may be required to accommodate all the different sizes, types, forms or formats of lighting equipment. Generally, the larger the lighting fixture, front lens or light output hole, the more difficult it is to transport in a rolling truss or other enclosed or partially enclosed structure.

[0004] For permanently installed lighting, it is usually not cost-effective to change or upgrade the lighting to accommodate the different lighting needs of different events. Summary of the invention

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an auxiliary component for use with an active light, the auxiliary component having a collar sized to be removably coupled to an outer surface of the active light; at least one lighting blade having at least one lighting element thereon, the at least one lighting blade being removably connected to the collar; and a passageway for transferring power from an external power source to at least one lighting element of the at least one lighting blade.

[0006] Another aspect relates to an auxiliary component for use with an active light, the auxiliary component having a collar sized to couple to an outer surface of the active light, wherein the collar includes a sleeve and at least one lighting sheet having at least one lighting element thereon; and wherein the at least one lighting sheet is movable relative to the sleeve so that the at least one lighting sheet is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position.

[0007] However, another aspect relates to a mobile light having a body having an outer surface and at least one light source; a light yoke coupled to the body; and at least one lighting sheet having at least one lighting element associated therewith, the at least one lighting sheet being removably coupled to the outer surface of the body.

[0008] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to an active light. The active light includes: a main body having an outer surface, the outer surface including a front outer surface and a side outer surface, and the main body also has at least one central light source defining a front portion of the main body; a lamp yoke coupled to the side outer surface of the main body; at least one lighting piece having a proximal end and a distal end, and detachably coupled to the outer surface of the main body near the front portion via the proximal end; at least one lighting element detachably coupled to the distal end of the at least one lighting piece via a coupler. Wherein, the at least one lighting element is configured to receive power for lighting by the at least one lighting element through a connector.

[0009] Yet another aspect relates to an active light, comprising: a body having an outer surface and at least one light source, the outer surface including a forward outer surface, the body further having a frame coupled to the forward outer surface; a central light source, at least one of which is defined by at least a portion of the frame, the at least one central light source and the frame together defining a forward portion of the body; and at least one auxiliary element having an array of lighting elements thereon, the auxiliary element being removably coupled to the frame at an emitting side of the central light source.

[0010] The advantages and features described herein are part of the many advantages and features in the representative examples introduced herein, and these advantages and features are introduced only to help understand the present invention. It should be understood that these advantages and features should not be regarded as limitations on the scope defined by the claims, or limitations on the equivalents of any part of the claims. For example, some advantages or aspects described herein are contradictory because they cannot exist simultaneously in a single embodiment. Similarly, some advantages may apply to one aspect described, but not to other aspects. Therefore, when determining equivalence, the described features and advantages should not be regarded as decisive. Other features and advantages taught by the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description, drawings and / or claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The present disclosure is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0012] Figure 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an active light described in the present disclosure shown in simplified form;

[0013] Figure 1B is a perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of an active light shown in simplified form;

[0014] Figure 1C is a perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment of an active light shown in simplified form;

[0015] Figure 2A is shown in simplified form Figure 1A an end view of the front portion of the central activity light with the illumination blade in the "stowed" position;

[0016] Figure 2B is shown in simplified form Figure 1B an end view of the front portion of the central activity light with the illumination blade in the "stowed" position;

[0017] Figure 3A is shown in simplified form Figure 2A An end view of the front portion of the middle active light after the lighting sheet 108 is unfolded (i.e., pivoted outwardly) for use;

[0018] Figure 3B is shown in simplified form Figure 2B An end view of the front portion of the middle active light after the lighting sheet 108 is unfolded (i.e., pivoted outwardly) for use;

[0019] Figure 4A is an illustration of an active light shown in simplified form that can removably receive a light blade collar on a portion of its periphery;

[0020] Figure 4B is a diagram of an alternative active light shown in simplified form that can removably receive a light blade collar on a periphery of a portion 404 thereof;

[0021] Figure 4C is shown in simplified form and can be compared with Figure 4B An illustration of an alternative light piece collar for use with a moving light;

[0022] Figure 5A-5B It is available with Figure 4A and Figure 4B A simplified illustration of a movable lamp used in conjunction with the light sheet ring in FIG.

[0023] Figure 6 is an end view of the front portion of the movable lamp in FIGS. 4-5 after the lighting sheet is unfolded, shown in simplified form;

[0024] Figure 7 is an illustration of a conventional active light shown in simplified form that may be retrofitted using components (e.g., the light blade collar described in the present disclosure) or that may use other alternative methods to deploy one or more light blades;

[0025] Figure 8 is shown in simplified form Figure 7A front view of the middle activity light;

[0026] Fig. 9 is shown in simplified form Figure 7 and Figure 8 Attachment in Figure 8 An illustration of the movable light behind the middle arc support;

[0027] Fig.10 is a diagram of a set of alternative lighting sheets shown in simplified form, wherein the lighting sheet includes a plurality of individual lighting elements along its length;

[0028] Fig.11 is shown in simplified form Fig. 9 Activity light in the connection Fig.10 An illustration of three equally spaced lighting sheets;

[0029] Figure 12-15 are diagrams showing, in simplified form, different representative examples of just a few of the countless possibilities that may be used to provide mechanical and / or electrical connections between a lighting sheet and an active light in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig.16 is a diagram of another exemplary variant collar shown in simplified form that can be used completely with a conventional activity light without requiring any modification to the activity light itself;

[0031] Fig.17A is shown in simplified form Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a movable light in which four lighting light sheets connected to the movable light have no lighting elements thereon and serve as extensions of another set of detachable lighting light sheets so that the lighting light sheets are positioned at a distance from the movable light.

[0032] Fig. 17B is shown in simplified form Figure 7 FIG. 7 is a diagram of an active light 700 with a plurality of extended lighting light sheets 1702 attached thereto;

[0033] Fig.18 are diagrams of two well-known types of conventional activity lights shown in simplified form and methods of enhancing or upgrading the conventional activity lights using the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0034] Fig.19 is a front view of some exemplary components shown in simplified form, which are configured to enable the removable lighting lamp to be connected to the Fig.18 Used in conjunction with the conventional activity lights shown in ;

[0035] Fig. 20 is shown in simplified form Figure 18-19 Side view of the cast or molded frame and Fig.19A side view of the auxiliary component in order to show the method of inserting one slot into another slot;

[0036] Fig.21 is a front view of a movable light shown in simplified form, the movable light receiving an auxiliary element to which a plurality of lighting blades are attached;

[0037] Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a lighting sheet that can be directly connected to a conventional moving light support, shown in simplified form;

[0038] Fig.23 is a diagram showing, in simplified form, an exemplary alternative lighting sheet that can be directly connected to a conventional moving light support;

[0039] Fig.24 is shown in simplified form Fig. 22 Directly coupled to Fig.18 A side view of an exemplary lighting sheet of an exemplary support member of a movable light;

[0040] Fig.25 is shown in simplified form Fig. 22 Directly coupled to Fig.18 A side view of an exemplary lighting light sheet of another exemplary support member of the movable light;

[0041] Fig.26 is a diagram of another alternative exemplary variation of an auxiliary element consisting of a plurality of lighting blades shown in simplified form, wherein each lighting blade has four quarter-circle segments, each of which contains a plurality of lighting elements;

[0042] Fig. 27 is shown in simplified form coupled to Fig.26 A diagram of yet another alternative exemplary variation of an auxiliary element of a conventional active light; and

[0043] Fig.28 is shown in simplified form coupled to Fig.26 Schematic diagram of yet another alternative exemplary variation of an auxiliary element of a conventional active light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Fixed lights (e.g., spotlights and washlights, etc.), moving head cut lights, and combinations of the foregoing (referred to herein individually and collectively as "event lighting equipment" or "event lights") are used to project light from a source to enhance the lighting for performances, live events, television shows, concerts, plays, amusement parks, etc., where innovation is key. As new and improved technology becomes available, industry players who are users of such event lights typically race to purchase the latest technology and sell old equipment to finance the purchase of the latest technology, free up storage space, or simply to retain the latest technology. New event lights are introduced throughout the year. It is costly to try to keep up with their development by simply purchasing newer, more expensive products, because soon there will be better or different lights that are more popular than the purchased lights. Even the largest rental companies have a hard time keeping up with the constant development of event lights before they pay for the existing lights. Therefore, if a new event light is introduced that can produce some special or customized lighting effect that cannot be achieved with existing lighting equipment, there is no choice but to purchase a completely new event light. Additionally, event lights come in different sizes, so if a higher light output is temporarily needed and the selected event light cannot provide it, it must be replaced with a larger or higher output light, or a light of the same size but with a different output or size. Similarly, if the event lights currently in place do not provide the desired lighting effect, the existing event lights must be replaced with lights that can provide the desired lighting effect, or abandoned. Replacing such event lights is time-consuming and expensive. In addition, large event lights take up more space during storage and transportation, and space is often a scarce commodity for them.

[0045] In contrast, by using the teachings of the present disclosure with such activity lights, greater light output or different lighting effects can be provided without replacing the activity lights in many cases. In addition, in some cases, lighting effects can be increased or different lighting effects can be provided by using accessories on existing (e.g., prior art) activity lights. In other cases, light output and / or lighting effects can be significantly increased with minimal increase in required space during transportation.

[0046] One such approach is to use an expandable folding light sheet that typically contains one or more lighting elements or serves as a support structure to attach one or more lighting elements. Under normal use, the size and shape of the activity light is substantially the same as a conventional activity light of the prior art, i.e., it is the same size or nominally larger. If higher lighting capacity and / or different lighting effects are required, part or all of the light sheet can be expanded without having to exchange it with another light fixture or without having to exchange it at all.

[0047] Figure 1A A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an active light 100A employing such an approach is shown in simplified form.

[0048] like Figure 1A As shown, the active light 100A is composed of a body 102. The body houses, for example, the electronic components required to power a main lighting unit 104, which is covered by one or more lenses 106.

[0049] Advantageously, the moving light further comprises a plurality of lighting sheets 108, each of which comprises a lighting element 110, which (depending on the embodiment) may be a single lamp (e.g., a light bulb, a light emitting diode LED, a semiconductor laser, a halogen lamp or other high intensity lamp, etc.), a group of light emitting diodes considered as a single lamp (e.g., a red, green, blue, and white light emitting diode RGBW LED for providing continuously changing colors), or an array of multiple lamps or LEDs. In a particular embodiment, the lighting sheet 108 may be of any desired size or shape, and its size and shape are limited only by the available space and / or power. The size and / or shape of any particular lighting sheet consistent with the teachings of the present disclosure is a matter of design choice. In addition, the term "lighting sheet" as used herein is intended to represent and encompass any array or assembly of any shape comprising one or more lighting elements (e.g., linear, arc-shaped, circular, free-form, square, rectangular, quadrilateral, angled shape, diamond, cylindrical, annular, cubic, pyramidal, and conical, etc.), wherein the lighting elements may be connected to the moving light in a manner consistent with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0050] At least one frame or yoke 112 is coupled to the body 102 so that it can be attached to a support structure such as a truss, gantry, beam, stage, wall or ceiling directly or through a base (if the frame or yoke is to be moved relative to the base during use).

[0051] A hinge 114 or other suitable structure is coupled to each lighting blade 108 and allows the end 116 of the lighting blade 108 to pivot outwardly from the rest of the moving light 100 (as indicated by the arrow), for example, at a fixed angle of up to 90°, however, it may also pivot outwardly at a larger or smaller angle. In certain embodiments, a single locking position may be provided, and the pivotal movement of the lighting blade 108 may be unimpeded until it is moved to the locking position, where it is locked in place until released. Alternatively, one or more intermediate fixed locking positions may be provided, or in certain embodiments, the lighting blade may be fixed to any suitable position within its illumination range. Many methods are known for releasably locking two components together, such as lightweight components such as hook and loop fasteners and heavy components such as locking screws, ratchet pawls, and cables, and the selection of a particular component for use in a particular embodiment is not germane to an understanding of the teachings of the present disclosure, and therefore, it can be said that any suitable mechanism for holding the unfolded lighting blade in a suitable position after unfolding may be used.

[0052] In addition, Figure 1A In the present disclosure, each lighting sheet 108 employs internal wiring so that it can at least obtain power and may include internal control and / or data wiring or receivers so that the lighting elements 110 on the sheet can be turned on or off (or, if possible, changed color through specific embodiments) independently of the main lighting unit 104. Whether any lighting sheet described in the present disclosure includes internal wiring and / or other components (e.g., wireless receivers, processors, fans and heat sinks, etc.) is optional and is a function of the specific design and its requirements.

[0053] like Figure 1A As shown, when the lighting sheet 108 is in the closed position, the lighting element 110 is hidden. In addition, when unfolded, the lighting sheet 108 is recessed from the forward most portion of the active light 100A.

[0054] In some cases, it may not be necessary to have the illumination sheet 108 extend from the most forward portion of the active light (e.g. Figure 1A However, this arrangement is not required.

[0055] Figure 1B A perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of an active light 100B is shown in simplified form, which avoids Figure 1A The recessed positioning problem described in .

[0056] like Figure 1B As shown, Figure 1B The lighting sheet 108 is coupled to or near the forward-most portion of the active light 100B, and the lighting elements 110 face outward when the lighting sheet 108 is in the closed position. In addition, some of the lighting sheets 108 have multiple lighting elements, while other lighting sheets 108a have only a single lighting element. It should be understood that the number of single lighting elements 110 present on a particular lighting sheet 108 can be the same as all other lighting sheets, or different from one or more of the lighting sheets, for example, to create different lighting effects when used.

[0057] Now it is understandable that Figure 1B In the configuration, when the end 116 of the lighting piece 108 is pivoted outwardly from the remainder of the active light 100 (as indicated by the arrow), the lighting piece 108 is located at or near the forward-most portion of the active light 100B.

[0058] Figure 1C The closure is shown in simplified form. Figure 1A 100C is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an active light similar to the active light in FIG. However, in this configuration, Figure 1CThe active light 100C in the embodiment includes a track 122 located between the lighting piece and a portion of the main body 102 of the active light 100C below the closed lighting piece 108. In this structural configuration, movement of the end of the lighting piece 108 relative to the end 116 in the direction of the most forward portion of the active light 100C causes the end 116 to swing outward, such as Figure 1A As shown, ultimately, the lighting sheet 108 is located at or near the most forward portion of the active light 100 when fully deployed. In certain embodiments, any suitable means can be used to accomplish movement-based deployment, such as one or more gears, wires, and screws, etc. Using a particular mechanism is only an implementation choice.

[0059] Figure 2A Shown in simplified form Figure 1A FIG. 1 is an end view of the front portion of the active light 100A in FIG. 1 with the lighting blade 108 in the "stowed" position. As can be seen from the figure, when the lighting blade 108 is in the stowed position, the outer dimensions of the entire active light 100 are generally only nominally larger than the outer dimensions of the forward portion 118 of the main body 102 that houses the main lighting unit 104, and in some cases, when the lighting blade 108 is in the stowed position, the outer dimensions of the portion of the active light 100A having the lighting blade 108 are substantially comparable to the rear portion 120 of the main body 102.

[0060] Figure 2B Shown in simplified form Figure 1B An end view of the front portion of the middle active light 100B with the lighting blades in the "stowed" position.

[0061] Figure 3A Shown in simplified form Figure 2A 100A is an end view of the front of the mobile light 100A after the lighting light sheet is unfolded for use. It should be noted here that, as shown, each lighting light sheet 108 all has a plurality of lighting elements 110 with the same structural configuration. However, this is not a requirement for the lighting light sheet, and a particular lighting light sheet 108 may have one or more lighting elements 110 and / or lighting elements with the same structural configuration as one or more other lighting light sheets 108 of the mobile light or different from one or more other lighting light sheets 108 of the mobile light.

[0062] Figure 3B Shown in simplified form Figure 2B The front of the middle active light 100B is an end view after the lighting light sheet 108 is unfolded (ie, pivoted outward) for use. As shown, some lighting light sheets 108a have only one lighting element 110, while other lighting light sheets 108 have multiple lighting elements 110 thereon.

[0063] Now available from Figure 3A and Figure 3BAs can be seen in the figure, the overall lighting range of the active lights 100A, 100B is wider when their respective lighting sheets are unfolded, so that each light can provide a greater light output, or the lighting elements of the lighting sheets 108, 108a can be used to provide different lighting effects.

[0064] In addition, when each of the moving lights 100A, 100B, 100C in FIGS. 1-3 must be transported to a new location, each light sheet 108, 108a can be folded against the main body 102 to make the moving lights more compact for easier packaging and / or transportation.

[0065] exist Figures 1A-1C , Figure 2A-2B and Figure 3A-3B In all of the figures, the lighting sheet 108 is an integral part of the entire activity light 100 (e.g., the activity light is manufactured as a unit of the lighting sheet). However, this is not required. Certain embodiments allow the lighting sheet to be attached to and / or detached from a particular activity light as a unit, so that the activity light can be used in a conventional manner when needed, but when it is not needed in a particular situation, there is no need to transport the lighting sheet.

[0066] Figure 4A An activity light 400A is shown in simplified form and can removably receive a light blade collar 402 on a portion of its periphery. As shown, the light blade collar 402 is composed of a sleeve 406 that is sized to slide over the periphery of a forward portion 404 of the activity light 400. A series of photo light blades 408, each containing one or more lighting elements 110, such as an LED array as shown, are each physically coupled to the sleeve 406. The sleeve 406 also contains at least wiring that allows power to reach the lighting blades 408 for use by the lighting elements 110. As shown in FIG. Figures 1A-1C , Figure 2A-2B and Figure 3A-3B As shown in the figure, the lighting piece 408 is coupled to the sleeve 406, for example, using a hinge or some other mechanism so that it can be pivoted outward (individually or together) and held in a suitable position for use. In addition, as shown, the sleeve 406 includes one or more connectors 410a, via which power (and optionally, control signals and / or data, if not provided wirelessly) is provided from the activity light 400 to the lighting piece 408 through a corresponding mating connector 410b.

[0067] Finally, as shown in the figure, Figure 4AThe activity light 400 in FIG. 4 uses the shelf 412 as a part of the overall outer contour of the activity light 400 as a depth stop for the sleeve 406. Therefore, in terms of overall appearance, the activity light 400 without the sleeve 406 may look like or be similar to a conventional activity light, except for the connector 410b, which may be hidden by a cap (not shown). Figure 4A As shown, when unfolded, the lighting sheet 408 is similar to Figure 1A The active light 400A is recessed from the front thereof.

[0068] Figure 4B An alternative active light 400B is shown in simplified form and can be operated in a manner similar to Figure 4A 408 is detachably received on the periphery of a portion 404 of the active light 400A, except that the shelf 412 is located at or near the front of the active light 400B so that when the sleeve 406 of the light sheet ring 402 is attached and the lighting sheet 408 is unfolded, it can be similar to Figure 1B-1C The active light 400B is located at or near the front of the active light 400B.

[0069] Figure 4C In simplified form, it is shown that Figure 4B The optional light sheet ring 402a used in conjunction with the active light 400B in FIG. As shown in the figure, Figure 4C The lighting elements 110 on the lighting blade 408a of the middle blade collar 402a face outward. In addition, the retracted lighting blade 408a forms an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the portion 404 of the activity light 408B, so that the lighting blade 408a can slide on the portion 404 during the coupling of the blade collar 402a to the activity light 400B until the sleeve 406a engages with the shelf 412 of the activity light 400B.

[0070] At this point, it should be noted that for simplicity and ease of understanding, the sleeve 406a is shown as at least partially extending beyond the lighting piece 408a. However, it should be understood that in certain embodiments, the sleeve 406a may be completely within the inner diameter formed by the lighting piece 408a, in which case the sleeve is Figure 4C It is not necessarily visible in the drawings.

[0071] Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the light blade ring 402 may have different numbers of lighting blades, ranging from a single number to multiple numbers, and the multiple lighting blades do not need to cover the entire periphery of the sleeve 406 .

[0072] Advantageously, a light blade collar constructed as described in the present disclosure may further be used to retrofit or serve as an accessory to conventional event lights.

[0073] Figure 5A-Figure 5B In simplified form, it is shown that Figure 4A and Figure 4B 4. In some embodiments, the activity light 500 is a conventional activity light 500 with the addition (e.g., by glue or fasteners) of an external stop 502 that serves as or includes one or more of: a depth stop for the sleeve 406; a mating connector 410b for the connector 410a of the sleeve 406; and a conduit through which power is supplied to the sleeve 406, or, in some embodiments, via internal wiring of the activity light 500 itself (wherein the stop or plug may simply be a power socket on the surface of the activity light), or, in other embodiments, via an external (to the activity light head) power source (e.g., a generator, an internal or external battery, a power socket, a socket on the yoke, or a removable activity light base) through a plug 504, or, alternatively, in other embodiments, by a user selecting any of the two.

[0074] Figure 5B and Figure 5A The only difference is that the stopper 502 is located at Figure 5A Activity light 500 Figure 5B This is to illustrate the versatility of positioning in certain embodiments.

[0075] Other alternative embodiments do not require any modification to the activity light (i.e., the sleeve can be used in conjunction with prior art activity lights), wherein, for example, the sleeve 406 includes a set screw or other suitable mechanical element that can be used to attach the sleeve 406 to the activity light 500, or the sleeve 406 can be configured to be permanently fixed to the activity light, for example, using epoxy resin or other glue, wherein the specific element is any element or material that can be used to attach the sleeve to the activity light, which element or material can be sufficiently strong (and, in some cases, removable) to reliably attach the sleeve to the peripheral portion of the activity light.

[0076] It should be further understood that for simplicity, the active lamp is shown as having a circular outer circumference, but it should be understood that conventional lamps may also use other shapes of housings at least near the forward portion, such as square, square with rounded corners and oval, and longitudinally tapered housings, etc. Preferably, according to the method described in the present disclosure, the shape of the lamp ring and / or sleeve used in conjunction with the lamp (or its inner circumference is larger than the outer circumference of the active lamp used in conjunction with it) only needs to enable the sleeve to slide on the forward portion a sufficient distance, so that when the lamp is not deployed, it will not have a significant adverse effect on the normal output of the active lamp that is not in line with its purpose and / or the lamp has enough space to be deployed as needed.

[0077] at last, Figures 4A-4C and Figure 5A-5BAll lighting panels 408 are shown in the "stowed" position.

[0078] Figure 6 Shown in simplified form Figures 4A-4C and Figure 5A-5B FIG. 4 is an end view of the front of the movable lights 400A, 400B, 500 after the lighting sheet 408 is unfolded.

[0079] Alternatively, the blade collar can of course also have a lighting blade that is always permanently attached to its sleeve, (in Figure 6 ” is shown as the “deployed position” in the figure, in place of a deployable lighting sheet.

[0080] Another advantage of some embodiments of the present teachings is that they allow existing activity lights to be retrofitted with other variations with minimal modifications.

[0081] Figure 7 A conventional moving light 700 is shown in simplified form that has been modified by using elements of a light blade collar 402 as described in the present disclosure or other alternative methods for deploying one or more light blades. Figure 7 As shown, the activity light 700 is attached to one or more supports 702 thereof, which in embodiments may be removably attached to the activity light 700 itself using screws and bolts, etc., or may be permanently affixed using epoxy, welding, rivets, etc. In certain embodiments, the supports 702 may span any portion of the periphery of the activity light 700.

[0082] One or more of the supports 702 may be configured, depending on the embodiment, to provide power to the support 702 and / or through the support 70 from an external power source (not shown), for example, via wires 704 connected directly to terminals on the support, a mating connector corresponding to a removable plug / socket 706 of an element of the support 702, or a passage through which wires may pass.

[0083] Typically, the interface between the lamp holder 708 (i.e., the forward portion of the active lamp 700) and the support 702 is electrically insulated (based on the material of the lamp holder housing, the material of the support at the interface, or an insulator inserted between the two) so that current does not flow to the lamp holder 708 (e.g., its housing and / or internal components) as desired.

[0084] In some embodiments, the standoff 702 serves only as a depth stop for a lighting collar 402 constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. In other embodiments, the standoff 702 serves as a physical support (and in some cases, provides a power conduit) for one or more separately attached light sheets.

[0085] Figure 8 Shown in simplified form Figure 7 A front view of the moving light 700 is shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown, and preferably, Figure 7 The support 702 in the embodiment is configured such that one or more separate supports 802a, 802b, 804a, 804b can be connected thereto, for example, a support ring, a support rod or a support bar (e.g., circular, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, etc.; solid or hollow; cross-section). More specifically, Figure 8 Schematically illustrated are arc-shaped alternative supports 802a, 802b, 804a, 804b that can be attached to the moving light 700 via the support 702. In addition, as shown in the figure, the arc-shaped supports 802a, 802b are arranged in pairs, so that when the arc-shaped supports are connected, a complete circle is formed around the moving light 700, and when another pair of arc-shaped supports 804a, 804b shown in the figure is used, a semicircle or two quarter circles will appear. Similarly, one semicircle support 802a, 802b and one or two quarter circle supports 804a, 804b can be used to form a 3 / 4 arc or a complete circle around the lamp head 208. As mentioned above, the supports do not have to be arc-shaped, and can also be straight or other shapes.

[0086] Fig. 9 Shown in simplified form Figure 7-8 Attached Figure 8 Active light 700 behind arc-shaped supports 802a, 802b. In certain embodiments, the supports may be (wholly or partially) conductive so that they become part of the power conduit for the lighting piece, but this is not required. Whether conductive or not, the material and size of the supports are capable of mechanically supporting the weight of the plurality of lighting pieces attached thereto.

[0087] Fig.10 A set 1000 of alternative lighting sheets 1002 are shown in simplified form, wherein the lighting sheet includes a plurality of individual lighting elements 110 along its length (as shown, a total of 90 lighting elements 110). Each of these lighting sheets 1002 includes a connector 1004 on one end for establishing a mechanical connection (and optionally an electrical connection) between a mount / support and the lighting sheet 1002.

[0088] Fig.11 Shown in simplified form Fig. 9 Connections in Fig.10 The movable lights behind the three lighting light sheets 1002 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0089] Now, in a specific embodiment of the support 702, different methods can be used to connect the lighting piece to the active light. For example, a plug / socket type device on the support can be used to provide power at the power source to the lighting piece, while providing mechanical connections in different ways to fix the lighting device in place. Another alternative exemplary method is to use some kind of mechanical fastener to connect the lighting piece to the support, wherein the lighting piece is powered by one or more wires that do not involve the support. In yet another alternative exemplary method, the electrical connection can be made via the support, and the mechanical connection can be made via the element, rather than directly connected to the support. In yet another alternative exemplary method, no support will directly provide an electrical connection or a mechanical connection. It should be understood that these are just a few examples of a variety of different methods for mechanical and / or electrical connections between lighting pieces and active lights, and other arrangements and combinations described above and other methods can also be created. It is important to provide a suitable connection for the lighting piece so that it can achieve the obvious purpose described in this disclosure, rather than a specific purpose among the countless possibilities of use.

[0090] Figure 12-Figure 15 Different representative examples of just a few of the countless possible connections 1200 , 1300 , 1400 , 1500 that may be used to provide a mechanical and / or electrical connection between a lighting sheet and an active light in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure are shown in simplified form.

[0091] In this regard, Fig.12 A possible representative connection method 1200 is specifically shown in simplified form. Fig.12 As shown, the connector 1004 on the lighting lamp sheet 1002 includes an electrical plug 1202, which can be inserted into a corresponding electrical socket 1204 to provide an electrical connection to the lighting lamp sheet 1002 through the support 702 in the direction indicated by the arrow "A". At the same time, as a non-limiting specific example, a mechanical connection is formed between the connector 1004 and the support 702 by using an interlocking function 1206 of the connector 1004 and the support 702 through a dovetail joint.

[0092] Fig.13 Another possible representative connection method 1300 is specifically shown in simplified form. Fig.13 In the illustrated construction, the connector 1004 of the lighting piece 1002 is mechanically connected to the support 702 using any suitable simple fastener 1302, such as a screw, bolt, retaining clip, clamp, cam lock, bolt lock, split pin, etc. As shown, the fastener is a butterfly bolt (also known as a tumbler head bolt). The wiring 1304, which is completely independent of the support, is used to power the lighting piece 1002 for use by the lighting element 110 (not shown).

[0093] Fig.14Another possible representative connection method 1400 is specifically shown in simplified form. Fig.14 The structure includes at least one support 702 and a support member 802, wherein the support member is Figure 8 The lighting piece 1002 is connected in the manner of (in this particular example, a support member having a circular cross section). Insertion in the direction indicated by arrow "A" connects the plug 1202 and the socket 1204 between the connector 1004 and the support 702, thereby making the lighting piece 1002 electrically connected. In addition, a mechanical connection is established using the cap 1402, wherein the cap is connected to the support member 802 by applying a force in the direction indicated by arrow "B" and is fixed in a suitable position by a mechanical fastener 1302, as shown in the figure, the mechanical fastener is a hexagonal head bolt. Another variation of the method involves at least a portion of the support (and possibly the cap) being electrically conductive so that one polarity connection to the lighting blade 1002 (i.e., power if a DC circuit, or a "hot" conductor if an AC circuit) is established by connecting the support 802, while the other polarity connection to the lighting blade 1002 (i.e., ground if a DC circuit, or a loop connection if an AC circuit) is established by connecting the plug 1202 and the socket 1204. Yet another variation may use the support 802 as either a ground or a loop connection, or in some cases, provide both a polarity connection or a hot / loop connection, and the plug connection may be a purely mechanical connection or may provide a path for data and / or control signals. Yet another variation allows the support 802 to be used as a path for data and / or control signals, while the plug 1202 / socket 1204 connection is used for power.

[0094] Fig.15 Yet another possible representative connection method 1500 is specifically shown in simplified form. Fig.15 In the embodiment, the support 702 does not play a direct role in forming a mechanical or electrical connection with the lighting fixture connector 1004. In contrast, in a similar Fig. 9In this variation of , there are two supports 802-1, 802-2, both of which are conductive (e.g., each having a different polarity), which are maintained at a certain distance from the support. For example, the support 1502 can be (wholly or partially) conductive or non-conductive, depending on the specific embodiment. As shown, the connector 1004 is generally an insulating material, but a pair of conductive pathways 1504-1, 1504-2 pass through at least a portion of the connector 1004. In addition, a pair of rigid conductive contacts 1506-1, 1506-2 are used to grasp the two supports 802-1, 802-2, respectively, and constrain the connector 1004 by capturing them between the rigid conductive contacts 1506-1, 1506- and the connector 1004. The rigid conductive contacts 1506-1, 1506-2 are held by an insulating fastening sleeve 1508, and a portion of each contact passes through the fastening sleeve 1508 to couple each contact to one of the conductive pathways 1504-1, 1504-2, for example, using a plug and socket 1510 connection method. Simple mechanical fasteners 1302 are used to maintain a secure physical connection between the connector 1004 and the supports 802-1, 802-2. Note that the support 1502 can be located near the connection formed using the rigid conductive contacts 1506-1, 1506-2, or can also be removed from this location.

[0095] Fig.16 Another exemplary variant collar is shown in simplified form that can be used entirely with a conventional activity light without requiring any modifications to the activity light itself. Fig.16 The size and dimensions of the collar 1600 in the embodiment can be coupled to the active light, for example, by forming a friction fit between the active light used with it, and / or optionally, the collar 1600 can include one or more lugs or protrusions 1602 having one or more openings / slots 1604 therein, which can be used as anchors for any spring or buckle for attaching the collar 1600 to the active light. As shown, the collar 1600 includes conductive supports 802-1, 802-2 for providing power to one or more attached lighting light pieces, or optionally, includes at least a third support 802-3 for forming a mechanical connection with the lighting light piece according to a particular embodiment to provide data and / or control signals to the attached lighting light piece. Of course, it should be understood that the specific location and use of the supports 802-1, 802-2, 802-3 are implementation details and not critical factors.

[0096] Each support 802-1, 802-2, 802-3 (if any) includes a terminal 1606 that serves as an electrical connection point. For neatness and / or compactness, the terminals 1606 are typically, but not necessarily, brought together at a junction or connector 1608 so that a single wire 1610 (or wire harness) can be used to form a connection between the terminals 1606 of the supports 802-1, 802-2, 802-3 and a power source 1612 or (optionally) a data source 1614. In a particular embodiment, the wire 1610 can have connectors on both ends so that it can be removed from the collar 1600 and the power source 1614 (or, optionally, the data source 1614) for transportation. Alternatively, the wire 1610 can be securely connected to the collar 1600 and can be simply coiled for transportation with the collar 1600.

[0097] So far, the lighting light pieces described in the present disclosure all include one or more lighting elements 110, however, preferably, this is not required. In some cases, the lighting light piece can be used as an extension piece of a lighting light piece of other size or shape, so that it can be coupled to the activity light through the extension piece. In this way, different detachable lighting light pieces can be used with a set of common extension pieces.

[0098] Fig.17A Shown in simplified form Figure 7 17 , wherein four lighting light pieces 1702 connected to the moving light have no lighting elements thereon and serve as extensions of another set of detachable lighting light pieces 1704 (including lighting elements 110) so that these lighting light pieces 1704 are located away from the moving light 700. As shown in the figure, for example, one of the extended lighting light pieces 1702 is composed of a telescopic portion. This allows the extended lighting light piece 1702 to be lengthened and / or shortened (i.e., extended and / or retracted) in the longitudinal direction, as shown by the arrow "X" in FIG. 17 .

[0099] A portion of the mating electrical connector 1706 is located on each of the lighting sheet 1704 and the extended lighting sheet 1702 so that power (or optionally, control signals and / or data) can be provided to the lighting sheet 1704 through the extended lighting sheet 1702 via wiring (not shown).

[0100] Fig. 17B Shown in simplified form Figure 7 17 , wherein the movable light 700 has a plurality of extended lighting light pieces 1702 attached thereto. In addition, a detachable alternative lighting light piece 1704 is also attached. As shown, these detachable lighting light pieces 1704 are configured to be matingly connected via the same electrical connector as shown in FIG. 17 , but each of the detachable alternative lighting light pieces 1704a has a single lighting element 110.

[0101] Of course, as described above, for all embodiments employing the teachings of the present disclosure, if data and / or control signals are provided, they may be provided wirelessly, in which case only wiring from a wireless receiver to the lighting element 110 is required.

[0102] Furthermore, in some cases, the lighting sheet including the lighting element 110 described in the present disclosure can also be configured to extend and / or retract longitudinally in a manner similar to the extended lighting sheet described above, so that its distal end can move longitudinally relative to the active light body, regardless of any pivoting motion that may or may not be present in a particular embodiment.

[0103] Now, in some cases, for some reason, it may not be possible or impractical to replace such a designated conventional activity light with a lug, clip, frame or similar element (i.e., a support that is typically used to receive other auxiliary elements, such as gels, color racks, apertures, "light barriers", etc.), but it may still be desirable to use the improved method described in the teachings of the present disclosure. Preferably, the method variants of the present disclosure can be used in conjunction with such conventional activity lights.

[0104] Fig.18 Two well-known types of conventional activity lights 1800-1, 1800-2 and methods of enhancing or upgrading the conventional activity lights using the teachings of the present disclosure are shown in simplified form. As shown, the activity lights 1800-1, 1800-2 are located near the front thereof, and such conventional supports are generally used to receive other auxiliary elements, such as gels, color racks, apertures, "light shields", etc. More specifically, one of the activity lights 1800-1 includes a cast or molded frame 1802 surrounding the lighting element 1804, and three channel-shaped supports 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, while the other activity light 1800-2 includes three metal stamped supports 1806d attached to the front 1809 of the activity light 1800-2 by rivets 1808 (only one of which is shown).

[0105] Advantageously, by using a light blade collar 1810 similar to the light blade collar 402 of FIG. 4 , for example, but further including a flange 1812 of a size and shape similar to the periphery of one of the conventional auxiliary components that may be used, other lighting blades 408 may now be inserted in the same manner as conventional components (as shown by the long-short dashed lines) to serve as another auxiliary component to either of the active lights 1800-1, 1800-2. The flange 1812 of the light blade collar 1810 contains at least the wiring necessary to provide power (and possibly data signals) to the lighting blade 408, and optionally, may also contain more complex control circuitry that allows the lighting blade 408 to provide different effects. Furthermore, such a light blade collar 1810 is typically completely independent of the active lights 1800-1, 1800-2 themselves, as it has a plug / socket 1814 through which it can receive power from a power source (not shown).

[0106] Of course, it should be understood that the shape of a given light blade collar may vary, provided that its flange is capable of being inserted into the conventional bracket of the particular active light with which it is to be used.

[0107] In some other cases, it may be desirable to use the detachable lighting sheet described in the present disclosure in conjunction with such conventional activity lights. Preferably, this can also be achieved by using the teachings described in the present disclosure.

[0108] Fig.19 A front view of some exemplary components configured to allow the removable lighting sheet to be combined with the Fig.18 For simplicity, reference will be made to Fig.18 The method is described using a cast or molded frame 1802 of one movable light 1800-1 (only the cast or molded frame 1802 is shown), it being understood that the same method may be used with any such movable light. As shown, an auxiliary element 1902 having a peripheral shape and size adapted to fit (at least partially) into the slotted supports 1806a, 1806b, 1806c is used. As shown, the auxiliary element 1902 further includes a plurality of connectors 1904 that can be used to provide power (and possibly data signals) when the mating connectors of the lighting sheet are attached and allow the lighting sheet to have different structural configurations. The auxiliary element 1902 includes internal wiring (not shown) to enable the power (and possibly data signals) to be transmitted from a source (not shown) to the lighting sheet. In this way, alternative lighting sheets 1906a, 1906b can be attached to the auxiliary element 1902 via their respective mating connectors 1904.

[0109] Fig. 20 Shown in simplified form Figure 18-19Side view of the cast or molded frame and Fig.19 A side view of the auxiliary component in the figure to show how one socket is inserted into another socket.

[0110] As shown, the auxiliary element 1902 includes a flange 2002, the size of which corresponds to the slot 2004 of the grooved support 1806c. In this way, the auxiliary element 1902 can be clamped and restricted by the grooved support 1806a, 1806b, 1806c. In addition, it can be seen from the figure that the auxiliary element 1902 includes a connector 2006, and at least one power line (not shown) is connected to the connector to provide power to any lighting lamp connected through the connector 1904.

[0111] Or alternatively, Figure 19-20 A variation of the auxiliary element in the can be configured so that one or more lighting elements 110 are located at one or more of the connectors 1904 and at appropriate locations. In this way, the auxiliary element can become an enhanced light for the activity light. Also in this case, the auxiliary element can be of any shape and size, however, in most cases, it is desirable to provide a light exit hole through which the activity light beam is projected so as not to affect the primary function of the activity light. However, in some cases, it is preferred to completely replace the primary light source of the activity light with a specific auxiliary element while being attached to the activity light. In this case, no light exit hole of any type is required.

[0112] Fig.21 A front view of an active light 1800-1 is shown in simplified form, which receives an auxiliary element 1902 having a plurality of lighting pieces 1906a attached thereto; as shown, the structural configuration is symmetrical about the longitudinal axis but asymmetrical about the horizontal axis.

[0113] Alternatively, in some cases it may be desirable to connect the lighting fixture directly to a support, such as any of supports 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d.

[0114] Fig. 22An example of a lighting sheet 2200 that can be directly connected to a conventional moving light support 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d is shown in simplified form. As shown, the lighting sheet 2200 includes a plurality of lighting elements 110, as previously described. The lighting sheet 2200 also includes a connecting portion 2202, which is used to form a physical connection with the desired support 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d and includes the wiring and circuitry required to receive power (and possibly data). More specifically, the connecting portion 2202 includes elements that physically lock the lighting sheet 2200 to the desired support 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d using elements such as clips, set screws, and clamps. As shown in FIG. Fig. 22 As shown, a slotted head screw 2204 is used. In addition, the connecting portion 2202 further includes one (or optionally, multiple) connectors 2206, which provide a connection point for a power line (not shown) and may also provide a data signal connection. Preferably, in some variations, when multiple connectors are present, the connectors 2206 can be arranged to connect the lighting piece to one or more other lighting pieces (for power and / or data) in a "daisy chain" or "hub-and-star" manner, for example.

[0115] Fig.23 An exemplary alternative lighting sheet 2300 that can be directly connected to a conventional moving light support 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d is shown in simplified form. Fig. 22 The lighting sheet 2200 is similar to the lighting sheet 2200 in the figure, but the lighting sheet 2300 includes a single lighting element 110 connected to the rest of the lighting sheet 2300 via a rotating member 2302 and a pivot member 2304, which is coupled to move under the control of a control circuit 2306 using one or more gears, solenoids, drives, cables or other moving elements, so that the lighting element 110 is rotated and moved around an axis coincident with or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lighting sheet 2300 via the rotating member 2302 and / or pivotally moved (i.e., entering or leaving a plane coincident with or parallel to the plane defined by the lighting element 110) via the pivot member 2304 if necessary during use.

[0116] Fig.24 Shown in simplified form Fig. 22 Directly coupled to Fig.18 A side view of an exemplary lighting sheet 2200 of an exemplary support member 1806a of an active light 1800-1 in FIG. Fig.24As shown, the connecting portion 2202 includes a flange 2402, which is inserted into a portion of the support member 1806a. Then, by tightening the positioning screw 2204, the lighting lamp sheet 2200 is locked to the appropriate position of the lighting lamp sheet 2200 shown in the figure.

[0117] Fig.25 Shown in simplified form Fig. 22 In Fig.24 The equivalent method is directly coupled to Fig.18 1800 - 2 is a side view of an exemplary lighting sheet 2200 and an exemplary support member 1806d of the active light 1800 - 2.

[0118] It should now be appreciated that, for various variations, the supports 1806a, 1806b, 1806c, 1806d may be used as Figures 4A-4C Shelf 412, Figure 5A-5B A portion of the middle stopper 502 or Figure 7-9 , Figure 11-16 and Figures 17A-17B Any one of the supports 702.

[0119] Fig.26 Another alternative exemplary variation of an auxiliary element 2600 consisting of a plurality of lighting sheets 2602 is shown in simplified form, wherein each lighting sheet has four quarter-circle segments 2604a, 2604b, 2604c, 2604d, each containing a plurality of lighting elements 110. The auxiliary element is attached to a support on the front of the active light 2606, for example, by Fig.18 The frame of the conventional activity lamp 1800-1 (and its associated support members 1806a, 1806b, 1806c) or by Fig.18 The support member 1806d of the conventional activity lamp 1800-2 is combined with Figure 18-20 As shown, the auxiliary component 2600 includes a central light exit hole 2608 so that the activity light can function properly and project light through the center of the auxiliary component 2600. In addition, as shown, the auxiliary component 2600 includes a power cord 2610 so that it can be plugged into a socket on the activity light 2606 to obtain power, or the power cord 2610 can be used to obtain power from an alternative power source (i.e., independent of the activity light itself).

[0120] Fig. 27 The coupling to Fig.26 Another alternative exemplary variation of the auxiliary element 2700 of the conventional active light in FIG. As shown, the auxiliary element 2700 is a single piece used as a lighting light sheet and has an array of lighting elements 110 (indicated by cross-hatching) across most of its surface. Fig.26As shown in , the auxiliary element 2700 is attached via a flange (not shown in the figure) and also includes a light outlet hole 2608 so that the active light 2606 can project light through the center of the auxiliary element 2700.

[0121] Fig.28 is shown in simplified form as being coupled to Fig.26 Another alternative exemplary variation of the auxiliary element 2800 of the conventional active light in FIG. As shown in the figure, and referring to Fig. 27 , Fig.28 The auxiliary element 2800 in FIG. 1 is also a single piece that functions as a lighting sheet and includes an array of lighting elements 110. Depending on the specific lighting elements 110 used, the auxiliary element 2800 can operate as a single large spotlight or video screen, or in a controlled mode based on the selective use of individual lighting elements 110 that make up the array. However, unlike Figure 26-27 The existing auxiliary components 2600, Fig.28 The auxiliary element 2800 in FIG. 2 does not include a light exit hole. This is because Fig.28 The auxiliary element 2800 in is intended to replace the lighting capability of the activity light to which it is attached, rather than to enhance the lighting capability of the activity light. Therefore, as shown, the wire 2610 is used to obtain power from a power source rather than the activity light itself.

[0122] The principles of the present application have been described and illustrated above in conjunction with one or more exemplary embodiments. Without departing from the principles disclosed in the present application, it is obvious that the configuration and details of the embodiments may be modified, and the present application should be deemed to include all such modifications and variations, as long as these modifications and variations are within the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter.

Claims

1. An auxiliary element used in conjunction with an activity light, comprising: a collar sized to be removably coupled to an outer surface of the active light, wherein the collar includes a sleeve; at least one lighting piece having at least one lighting element thereon, the at least one lighting piece being detachably coupled to the collar; the at least one lighting piece being movable relative to the sleeve so that the at least one lighting piece can move between a stowed position and a deployed position; and a pathway for delivering power from an external power source to at least one lighting element of the at least one lighting sheet; Wherein, when the collar is coupled to the activity light, the activity light has at least one support member located between the collar and the activity light.

2. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one support member is at least one of a buckle steel strip or a lath.

3. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one support member has at least one of a circular, oval, triangular or rectangular cross-section.

4. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one support member has a square cross-section.

5. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one lighting blade is physically and electrically coupled to the collar via a mating connector.

6. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein The at least one lighting sheet includes a plurality of lighting elements thereon.

7. The auxiliary element according to claim 6, wherein: The at least one lighting light sheet includes a second lighting light sheet and an extended lighting light sheet, and the second lighting light sheet is coupled to the at least one support member via the extended lighting light sheet.

8. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one support element consists of at least two segments.

9. The auxiliary element according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one support member forms a closed passage around the active light.

10. An auxiliary element for use with an activity light, comprising: a collar sized to be removably coupled to an outer surface of the active light; Wherein, the collar comprises a sleeve and at least one lighting sheet, and the at least one lighting sheet has at least one lighting element; and The at least one lighting light sheet is movable relative to the sleeve so that the at least one lighting light sheet can move between a stowed position and a deployed position; Wherein, the collar further includes a flange sized to be coupled to a support of a conventional activity light.

11. The auxiliary element according to claim 10, wherein: The at least one lighting panel is pivotally movable until a locked position.

12. The auxiliary element according to claim 10, wherein: The at least one lighting blade is pivotally movable through a plurality of alternative locking positions.

13. The auxiliary element according to claim 10, wherein: The auxiliary element further comprises a power connector, and the at least one lighting light sheet obtains power from the active light via the power connector.

14. The auxiliary element according to claim 10, wherein: The auxiliary element further includes a power connector, through which the at least one lighting light sheet obtains power from an external power source independent of the active light.

15. A moving light, comprising: a body having an outer surface and at least one light source; a lamp yoke coupled to the body; and a collar removably coupled to an outer surface of the body; at least one lighting sheet having at least one lighting element associated therewith, the at least one lighting sheet being removably coupled to the collar; wherein the at least one lighting element is movable relative to the lighting sheet associated therewith; Wherein, the at least one lighting light sheet is movable relative to the main body, so that the lighting light sheet can move between a stowed position and an unfolded position.

16. The active light according to claim 15, wherein: The at least one lighting sheet is detachably coupled to the main body via a support, and the support is a part of the main body.

17. The active light according to claim 16, wherein: The support serves as a depth stop for the sleeve that accommodates the plurality of lighting sheets.

18. The active light according to claim 16, wherein: The support includes an electrical connector, and power is supplied to the at least one lighting lamp sheet by the electrical connector.

19. The active light according to claim 15, wherein: The active light further includes a flange, and the at least one lighting blade is coupled to the forward portion of the body via the flange.

20. The active light according to claim 15, wherein: The at least one lighting element comprises a light exit aperture through which the at least one light source is capable of projecting light.

21. A moving light, comprising: a body having an exterior surface including a forward exterior surface and side exterior surfaces, and at least one central light source defining a forward portion of the body; a lamp yoke coupled to a side outer surface of the body; a collar removably coupled to an outer surface of the body; at least one lighting piece having a proximal end and a distal end, the at least one lighting piece being removably coupled to the collar via the proximal end; wherein the at least one lighting piece is movable relative to the body such that the lighting piece can move between a stowed position and a deployed position; At least one lighting element is detachably coupled to the distal end of the at least one lighting piece via a connector; wherein the at least one lighting element is configured to receive power used for lighting by the at least one lighting element through the connector; wherein the at least one lighting element is movable relative to the lighting piece.

22. The active light according to claim 21, wherein The at least one lighting element is rotatably movable relative to the at least one lighting sheet.

23. The active light according to claim 21, wherein: The at least one lighting element is pivotally movable relative to the at least one lighting blade.

24. The active light according to claim 21, wherein: The at least one lighting element is both rotationally movable and pivotally movable relative to the at least one lighting sheet.

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