LED holder for lighting panels
US8944658B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4214
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel illumination light source positioning and holding mechanism and method of operation and installation is disclosed for a light panel comprising a panel having on a front side thereof a front film forming an illumination surface, and an insertion hole through the panel to the film, the positioning and holding mechanism may comprise a hollow insertion portion extending into the insertion hole, the hollow insertion portion receiving an LED assembly; a locking mechanism locking the insertion portion in place after insertion into the insertion hole; a light pipe reception and holding mechanism, with a light pipe inserted into the light pipe reception and holding mechanism. The positioning and holding mechanism may also comprise a parallel extending portion holding the LED.
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