Systems, methods, and devices for providing flexible heat sinks to light modules
US8746927B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An LED-based light fixture that includes a light fixture housing forming a light emission aperture, one or more LEDs attached to a circuit board that is surrounded by the light fixture housing and emits light through the light emission aperture when powered. The LED-based light fixture further includes at least one flexible heat sink member that is thermally coupled with at least a portion of the circuit board and the light fixture housing.
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