
- The light fixture as recited in claim 46, wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of ornaments mounted to at least one of the plurality of first cords and the plurality of second cords. 41. The light fixture as recited in claim 40, wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of ornaments mounted to at least one of the plurality of first cords and the plurality of second cords. 18. The light fixture as recited in claim 16, wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of ornaments mounted to at least one of the plurality of first cords and the plurality of second cords. 17. The light fixture as recited in claim 16, wherein the light fixture further comprises at least one third circular ring suspended from at least one of the first circular ring and the second circular ring by a plurality of third cords, the at least one third circular ring having a third plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in a downward direction, and wherein at least one of the plurality of the third cords is adapted to transmit electrical power to the third plurality of light sources.
- The light fixture as recited in claim 1, wherein the light fixture further comprises a plurality of ornaments mounted to at least one of the plurality of first cords and the plurality of second cords. 7. The light fixture as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one third ring comprises a plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in an axial direction; and wherein at least one of the plurality of third cords are adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources in the third ring. For example, aspects of the present invention provide light fixture and methods of mounting light sources and lights fixtures that allow for the routing of electrical power through supporting elements to obviate the need to provide structures in the light fixture to conceal the typically unsightly power cords. Up-to-date pricing and reviews for Capiz Chandeliers on the market can be found at the chandelier guide website.
19-21, a support assembly 220 is provided having a cord 222 adapted to support a fixture, for example, to support one of the rings of the light fixtures disclosed herein, and a plurality of ornaments 228 mounted to cord 222 with little or no visibility of the structure, for example, a ferrule 232, 242 used to mount ornaments 228. 1. As shown, light fixture 10 includes a first ring 12 suspended by a plurality of first cords 14, and a second ring 16 suspended by a plurality of second cords 18 from first ring 12. According to aspects of the invention, the first ring 12, the second ring 16, or both include a plurality of light sources, for example, light-emitting diodes, not shown but indicated by arrows 20 in FIG. One embodiment of the present invention is a light fixture including or comprising: a first ring suspended by a plurality of first cords; and a second ring suspended by a plurality of second cords from the first ring; wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring comprises a plurality of light sources; and wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords and at least one of the plurality of the second cords are adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources, for example, light emitting diodes (LEDs).
The present invention relates, generally, light fixtures and methods for mounting light sources, particularly, to light fixtures having rings having light sources where the rings are suspended from cords adapted to transmit power to the light sources, for example, LEDs. 6. The light fixture as recited in claim 1, wherein the light fixture further comprises at least one third ring suspended from at least one of the first ring and the second ring by a plurality of third cords. 1. A light fixture comprising: a first ring suspended by a plurality of first cords; a second ring suspended by a plurality of second cords from the first ring, the second ring being spaced from said first ring; wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring comprises a plurality of light sources; and wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords and at least one of the plurality of the second cords are adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources.
The light fixtures include a first ring suspended by a plurality of first cords; and a second ring suspended by a plurality of second cords from the first ring; wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring comprises a plurality of light sources; and wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords and at least one of the plurality of the second cords are adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources. Another example of chandelier idea are, Dining Room Crystal Chandeliers which has insights on lighting for modern and traditional dining spaces. 18-20, ornaments 228 may be mounted to cord 222 by first mounting a plurality of ferrules 232 to cord 222, for example, by crimping ferrules 232 to cord 222, and then threading ornaments 228 along cord 222 until ferrules 232 engage the through hole 229 whereby ferrule 232 supports ornament 228 on cord 222.
15 is a perspective view of a light fixture 140 having a first ring 141 suspended by a plurality of first cords 142, a second ring 143 suspended by a plurality of second cords 144 from first ring 141, a third ring 145 suspended from second ring 143 by third cords 146, and—unlike light fixtures 120 and 130 shown in FIGS. Another embodiment of the invention is a light fixture including or comprising: a first circular ring suspended by a plurality of first cords, the first circular ring having an outer diameter and a first plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in an axial direction; and a second circular ring suspended by a plurality of second cords from the first circular ring, the second circular ring having an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of first circular ring and a second plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in an axial direction; wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords is adapted to transmit electrical power to the first plurality of light sources; and wherein at least one of the plurality of the second cords is adapted to transmit electrical power to the second plurality of light sources, for example, LEDs. In the design of conventional fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps, some form of body, frame, or other structure is provided through which or along which electrical power cords and wires can be routed without incident.
- The light fixture as recited in claim 16, wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring includes an inner wall and a spaced apart outer wall and wherein the plurality of light sources being mounted between the inner wall and the outer wall. 39. The light fixture as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring includes an inner wall and a spaced apart outer wall and wherein the plurality of light sources being mounted between the inner wall and the outer wall. 29. The ornament mounting as recited in claim 21, wherein the second end of the ferrule engages the through hole of the ornament comprises a surface of the second end of the ferrule having the second width engages a surface of the through hole of the ornament.
- The ornament mounting as recited in claim 21, wherein the cylindrical body of the ferrule adapted to engage the cord comprises a cylindrical body mounted to the cord. 23. The ornament mounting as recited in claim 21, wherein the second width of the second end of the ferrule engages the through hole of the ornament comprises the second width at least partially contacts an inner surface of the through hole. 20. The light fixture as recited in claim 16, wherein at least one of the first plurality of light sources and the second plurality of light sources comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs).
- The light fixture as recited in claim 18, wherein the plurality of ornaments comprise a plurality of ornamental crystals. 16. A light fixture comprising: a first circular ring suspended by a plurality of first cords, the first circular ring having an outer diameter and a first plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in an axial direction; a second circular ring suspended by a plurality of second cords and spaced from the first circular ring, the second circular ring having an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of first circular ring and a second plurality of light sources positioned to direct light in an axial direction; wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords is adapted to transmit electrical power to the first plurality of light sources; and wherein at least one of the plurality of the second cords is adapted to transmit electrical power to the second plurality of light sources. 11. A method for suspending a plurality of light sources, the method comprising: suspending a first ring by a plurality of first cords; suspending a second ring by a plurality of second cords from the first ring, the second ring being spaced from said first ring, wherein at least one of the first ring and the second ring comprises a plurality of light sources and wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords and at least one of the plurality of the second cords are adapted to transmit electrical power; and powering the plurality of light sources through the at least one of the plurality of first cords adapted to transmit electrical power and the at least one of the plurality of second cords adapted to transmit electrical power.
Light fixtures, methods of suspending a plurality of light sources, an ornament mounting, and a method for mounting an ornament. The method may comprise first mounting a ferrule 232, 242 to a cord 222, for example, by crimping ferrule 232, 242 to cord 22, and then threading an ornament 228 having a through hole 229 onto cord 222 and engaging the through hole 229 with ferrule 232, 242 whereby by ferrule 232, 242 supports ornament 228 on cord 222. In addition, according to aspects of the invention, at least one of the plurality of first cords 132 of light fixture 130, at least one of the plurality of the second cords 134, and/or at least one of the plurality of third cords 136 may comprise one or more wires adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources in rings 131, 133, and/or 135.
In addition, according to aspects of the invention, at least one of the plurality of first cords 122 of light fixture 120, at least one of the plurality of the second cords 124, and/or at least one of the plurality of third cords 126 may comprise one or more wires adapted to transmit electrical power to the plurality of light sources in rings 121, 123, and/or 125. 13 is a perspective view of a light fixture 120 having a first ring 121 suspended by a plurality of first cords 122, a second ring 123 suspended by a plurality of second cords 124 from first ring 121, and—in contrast to light fixture 10 shown in FIG. As is typical, electrical power may be provided to canopy assembly 22 of light fixture 10 by a wire 74, for example, a Romex-type sheathed electrical cable, as is conventional, though in some aspects of the invention electrical power may be provided by one or more batteries positioned in canopy assembly 22. According to an aspect of the invention, the electrical power provided, for example, by wire 74, is conditioned or otherwise modified to provide electrical power to one or more support cords 14 whereby the one or more support cords 14 provide electrical power to the light sources 58 in ring 12 and/or ring 16. That is, according to one aspect, cords 14 may function as not only support to ring 12 and/or ring 16, but may also conduits for transmitting electrical power to the light sources 58 of ring 12 and/or ring 16.
The method includes or comprise: suspending a first ring 12 by a plurality of first cords 14; and suspending a second ring 16 by a plurality of second cords 18 from the first ring 12, wherein at least one of the first ring 12 and the second ring 16 comprises a plurality of light sources 58 and wherein at least one of the plurality of first cords 14 and at least one of the plurality of the second cords 18 are adapted to transmit electrical power; and powering the plurality of light sources 58 through the at least one of the plurality of first cords 14 adapted to transmit electrical power and the at least one of the plurality of second cords 18 adapted to transmit electrical power. 3, of light fixtures according to further embodiments of the invention having various shapes for rings 12 and 16. For example, as shown in FIG. Electric power may typically be provided to canopy assembly 22 via electrical wire or cable 26, for example, conventional 120 or 240 volt AC power from the local electrical grid, though one or more batteries may be located in canopy 22. As discussed above and below, according to aspects of the present invention, electrical power may be directed from wire 26 to canopy assembly 22 and then to cords 14 and/or cords 18 to power light sources 20 in rings 12 and 16. Details of this electrical power distribution will be descried with respect to FIGS. Be sure to visit chandelier guide for the best Capiz Chandeliers on the market to buy.
A still further embodiment of the invention is a method of mounting an ornament having a through hole, the method including or comprising: mounting a ferrule to a cord, for example, a wire, the ferrule having a cylindrical body adapted to engage the cord, the cylindrical body having a through hole, a first end having a first width less than a width of the through hole of the ornament, and a second end having a second width greater than the first width; passing the cord through the though hole of the ornament wherein the first end of the ferrule penetrates the through hole of the ornament; and engaging the through hole of the ornament with the second end of the ferrule to support the ornament on the cord. A further embodiment of the invention is an ornament mounting including or comprising: a cord; an ornament having a through hole extending through the ornament; and a ferrule having a cylindrical body adapted to engage the cord, for example, crimpable to cord, the cylindrical body having a first end having a first width less than a width of the through hole of the ornament, and a second end having a second width greater than the first width; wherein, when the ferrule is engaged to the cord and the cord is passed through the through hole of the ornament, the first width of the first end of the ferrule penetrates into the through hole in the ornament and the second width of the second end of the ferrule engages the through hole of the ornament and supports the ornament on the cord.
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