Light Source Alignment With Continuously Adjustable Optical Elements

The patent introduces an optical element (lens or mirror) as an intermediary component between the light source and the downstream optical system. This optical element is mounted on an adjustable mounting structure that allows alignment adjustments without requiring direct access to the light source itself. The intermediary optical element serves as the adjustment interface, simplifying the mounting complexity while maintaining alignment precision.

The patent extracts the alignment adjustment function from the light source itself and places it on a separate mounting structure. The light source remains fixed and heavy, while only the lightweight optical element and its mounting structure are made adjustable. This separation allows alignment ease to be improved without increasing the weight of the moving parts, as only the small optical element needs to be moved, not the entire light source assembly.

The patent segments the alignment function into a separate, self-contained mounting structure that can be accessed from one side only. This segmented design allows the optical element to be adjusted independently through a single access point, maintaining alignment flexibility while enabling the luminaire housing to maintain its sealed structure for IP standard compliance. The mounting structure acts as an independent adjustment module that doesn't require opening the sealed housing.

The patent implements a dynamic mounting structure that allows the optical element to be positioned at any location within a adjustment range, rather than providing fixed discrete positions. This continuous adjustability enables precise alignment of the optical axis with the downstream optical system. The mounting structure incorporates adjustment mechanisms (such as threaded rods or sliding tracks) that provide smooth, continuous movement while maintaining structural simplicity through the use of standard mechanical components.