Method and apparatus for diffusing LED light bulbs

摘要

An LED diffusion element is provided having at least one cavity for receiving an LED light bulb. The LED diffusion element contains a conditioned surface on both its exterior surface and in a light collection area that is facing the LED light bulb when inserted into the LED diffusion element. In one aspect, the LED diffusion element has an “H-shaped” cross section formed by the two cavities created on opposite sides of the LED diffusion element. In this configuration a common, central light collection area within the LED diffusion element is created that allows for smooth blending of colors coming from multiple LEDs contained within the two LED bulbs. In another aspect, the LED diffusion element is cylindrical in shape and is dimensioned to fit within a light rope so as to provide a smooth lighting effect when the LEDs are illuminated within the light rope.

主权项

1. An LED diffusion element comprising:
a solid body, said solid body having an axis, said LED diffusion element having at least one cavity disposed on said axis of said diffusion element, said cavity housing a an LED bulb, said LED bulb providing illumination toward a collection area within said LED diffusion element, said diffusion element further having a first conditioned surface at said light collection area of said cavity and a second conditioned surface at an outer surface of said LED diffusion element, said outer surface of said LED diffusion element being disposed toward an inner surface a light string system, said first and second conditioned surfaces diffusing the light provided by each of said LED bulbs.