Retrofit organic light emitting diode (OLED) light source
US9874314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A socket is provided (100, 400) for electrically connecting an OLED blade (300), the socket (100, 400) comprising a first part (110, 410) and a second part (120, 420) with a slot (170, 470) between the first part (110, 410) and the second part (120, 420) for receiving the OLED blade (300), at least parts of the first part (110, 410) or the second part (120, 420) being transparent such that primary light emitted by the OLED blade (300) when inserted in the slot can pass the first part (110, 410) or the second part (120, 420), the socket (100, 400) further comprising first electrical contacts (150) for electrically contacting the OLED blade (300) and a first mechanical fixture (140) to attach the OLED blade (300) in a removable way between the first part (110, 410) and the second part (120, 420), the socket (100, 400) further comprising an electrical connector (130, 430) for supplying electrical power to the first electrical contacts (150). The socket (100, 400) enables a flexible light source by providing an adapter between conventional electrical connectors like screw bases or power outlets and OLEDs (290). Furthermore, single side emitting and double side emitting OLEDs can be use…
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