Aquarium light fixture with hinge

摘要

A lighting apparatus that may be utilized with an aquarium having features and functionality enabling a person to easily access the opening of the aquarium for various purposes such as cleaning and maintenance. According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting apparatus comprises a plurality of panels; a joint that joins at least two adjacent panels together; and a lighting element disposed on the aquarium lighting apparatus such that the lighting element illuminates a side common to all of the panels. For some embodiments, features of the present invention allow the lighting apparatus to illuminate the aquarium, while limiting the evaporation of water from the aquarium.

主权项

1. An aquarium lighting apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of substantially flat panels, wherein a panel within the plurality of panels is substantially transparent and comprises an edge; a joint connecting the substantially transparent panel and at least one adjacent panel together; and a lighting element disposed along the edge of the substantially transparent panel such that the lighting element causes the substantially transparent panel to illuminate; wherein the lighting element comprises a strip of light emitting diodes disposed on a printed circuit board: wherein the lighting element is embedded in the edge of the substantially transparent panel.