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Folded heat sink with electrical connection protection

US10641473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting module having a heat sink and at least one light source supported by the heat sink. A printed circuit board is also supported on the heat sink and electrically coupled to the at least one light source with at least one conductor. The heat sink is folded or formed to define a conductor protector for protecting the at least one conductor and has at least one wall that is situated in operative relationship with the at least one conductor in order to shield or protect the at least one conductor.

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