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Light emitting diode light source with heat transfer means

US7331691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2004
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/8586
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

High brightness LEDs are mounted directly on a heat pipe or are mounted on a substrate, which is mounted on the heat pipe. The heat pipe can be a common electrode for the LEDs mounted on the heat pipe. Multiple heat pipes can be arranged so that the LED arrays form a light recycling cavity to emit and reflect light.

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