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Luminaire retrofit kit

US12196394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2024
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2044

Classification

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

Abstract

A retrofit light emitting diode structure that includes a light emitting diode (LED) panel including at least a light emitting diode (LED) light source contained within an assembly or a lens and base housing. At least one track bracket is present on at least a portion of the perimeter of the base housing. The track bracket includes an opening to a race. An assembly mechanism is fastened to the track bracket that is positioned for engagement to an opening in a housing mount for the LED panel, wherein the assembly mechanism includes a tether having a length for providing an assembly distance from the housing mount. The retrofit light emitting diode (LED) structure also includes a retaining mechanism, wherein a base of the retaining mechanism includes a profile for engagement to the race of the track bracket and retaining arms extend through the opening to the race for reversible engagement to slots in the housing mount for the LED panel.

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