F: Basic Components of Luminaires

Question 1

refer to an assembly of lamp,
reflectors, housing, electrical components and other hardware for
proper installation in the ceiling, floor or wall.

Answer 1

Luminaire or lighting fixtures

Question 2

functions both as the mounting platform and as a radiator
that dissipates heat produced inside the luminaire.

Answer 2

Housing

Question 3

holds the lamp in the correction location and position and also
providing the electrical connection.

Answer 3

Socket

Question 4

used to control the distribution of light around or above
the lamp through specular, semi-specular and/or diffuse reflection,
prevent glare and can optionally change the color of the reflected light.

Answer 4

Reflectors

Question 5

opening of the reflector.

Answer 5

Aperture

Question 6

a ring connected to reflector which
covers the seam between the ceiling material and the fixture
housing.

Answer 6

Flange or overlap flange

Question 7

other optional features of a luminaire.

Answer 7

Lenses, refractors or diffusers

Question 8

• blade or grid of blades below the lamp for
  shielding against direct view to prevent glare. It can be curved or
  straight, for different distribution effect.

Answer 8

Louvers or baffles

Question 9

different types of bars or clips for attaching the
luminaire to the ceiling or ceiling system.

Answer 9

Support brackets