Offset Optical Element Pairing for Low-Glare Luminaires

The optical element is divided into multiple optical system elements (at least two) that are arranged offset from one another. Each optical system element has its own light entrance region and deflecting surface portion, creating multiple independent light-guiding paths. This segmentation allows each LED to be optimally coupled to a specific optical element while distributing the light guidance function across multiple components, thereby improving glare suppression and homogeneity without significantly increasing overall device complexity.

The optical system elements are arranged offset from one another in a lateral dimension, creating a two-dimensional distribution of light-guiding paths rather than a single-row linear arrangement. This dimensional change allows light to be distributed more uniformly across the front side while shortening the optical paths and reducing glare, as the offset arrangement creates multiple exit points and reduces the maximum path length.

The single-row LED arrangement is segmented into multiple rows, with each row of LEDs coupled to separate optical system elements. This segmentation allows for more uniform light distribution across the front side by distributing the light-guiding function across multiple independent paths, thereby improving homogeneity while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular integration.

Each optical system element is designed with specific local properties, including its own light entrance region and deflecting surface portion, optimized for coupling light from its associated LED(s). This local optimization ensures that each region of the optical element contributes differently to the overall light distribution, improving homogeneity by tailoring the optical properties to local requirements.