Modular mounting arrangement and method for light emitting diodes
US7108396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/80
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs away from the LEDs. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. An adhesive connects the LED module to the mount surface. A plurality of such LED modules can be pre-wired together in a substantially continuous fashion and provided in a dispenser, such as a roll or box. Thus, to install a plurality of such LED modules, a worker simply pulls modules from the dispenser as needed, secures the appropriate number of modules in place, and connects the assembled modules to a power source.
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