CA2683403C - Led connector assembly with heat sink - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
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- F21V29/77—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V29/00—Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
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- F21V29/70—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
- F21V29/83—Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Abstract
A universal mounting (10) supports high intensity LEDs in a lighting fixture with heat removal and electrical connection facilities. A holder portion (12) includes a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity (26) for accepting a printed circuit board assembly (16). A support member supports the printed circuit board assembly (16) along the peripheral sidewall. Electrical contact elements are provided the printed circuit board. A thermal conduction member (18) is in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly (16). A receptacle portion (14) removably engages with the holder portion (12). A plurality of contact sockets (24) conductively engages the electrical contact elements of the holder portion (12) to interconnect the contact elements to external wires (36). An aperture in the receptacle portion (14) accepts the thermal conduction member (18), wherein the thermal conduction member (18) passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board (16).
Description
LED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH HEAT SINK
[0001] The present invention is directed to electronic components, and more particularly to a universal holder assembly for light emitting diodes (LEDs).
[0001] The present invention is directed to electronic components, and more particularly to a universal holder assembly for light emitting diodes (LEDs).
[0002] The use of high intensity LEDs for general-purpose illumination, and in specialty lighting applications such as architectural and video display applications, has increased in recent years. Typically, manufacturers of LED lighting assemblies design assemblies that are customized for the specific LED devices that are used in the illuminated displays. The electrical interconnections and thermal characteristics of the assemblies are often treated as secondary issues, and dealt with separately from the mechanical and esthetic aspects of the lighting fixture. This frequently results in thermal and interconnection problems with the LED assembly packaging.
The heat accumulation may damage the LEDs themselves, resulting in shorter useful life of the LEDs, or cause damage to the light fixture housings such as warping and discoloration.
The heat accumulation may damage the LEDs themselves, resulting in shorter useful life of the LEDs, or cause damage to the light fixture housings such as warping and discoloration.
[0003] What is needed is a standard holder for high-intensity LEDs that integrates electrical and thermal connections in a single receptacle. Other features and advantages will be made apparent from the present specification. The teachings disclosed extend to those embodiments that fall within the scope of the claims, regardless of whether they accomplish one or more of the aforementioned needs.
[0004] In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a universal mounting assembly for supporting at least one high intensity LED in a light fixture comprising: a holder portion including: a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly, at least one support member disposed along the peripheral sidewall and configured to support the printed circuit board assembly; a plurality of electrical contact elements; and a thermal conduction member in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly; wherein the assembly further includes a receptacle portion including: a plurality of contact sockets configured to conductively engage the plurality of electrical contact elements to connect the plurality of contact elements to external wires of the light fixture; and an aperture arranged to accept the thermal conduction member; wherein the thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
[0005] In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a universal mounting assembly for supporting high intensity LEDs in a lighting fixture.
The mounting assembly has a holder portion with a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly. At least one support member is disposed along the peripheral sidewall to support the printed circuit board assembly containing LEDs. A plurality of electrical contact elements is provided within the holder portion to connect to external wires of the light fixture. A thermal conduction member is in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly. An aperture in the holder portion is arranged to accept the thermal conduction member.
The thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
The mounting assembly has a holder portion with a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly. At least one support member is disposed along the peripheral sidewall to support the printed circuit board assembly containing LEDs. A plurality of electrical contact elements is provided within the holder portion to connect to external wires of the light fixture. A thermal conduction member is in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly. An aperture in the holder portion is arranged to accept the thermal conduction member.
The thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
[0006] In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a mounting assembly for supporting at least one high intensity LED in a lighting fixture.
The mounting assembly has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a frame portion and a plurality of integral electrical conductors.
The integral electrical conductors are arranged about a perimeter of the frame for connection to corresponding electrical contact pads disposed on a PCB. At least one high intensity LED is mounted on the PCB. The second portion is retentively engageable in thermal contact with the first portion. The second portion extends axially from the first portion for dissipation of heat from the PCB disposed within the first portion. The second portion has a cavity to connect it to the first portion, and has at least one base portion of the second portion to support the first portion within the cavity.
The mounting assembly has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a frame portion and a plurality of integral electrical conductors.
The integral electrical conductors are arranged about a perimeter of the frame for connection to corresponding electrical contact pads disposed on a PCB. At least one high intensity LED is mounted on the PCB. The second portion is retentively engageable in thermal contact with the first portion. The second portion extends axially from the first portion for dissipation of heat from the PCB disposed within the first portion. The second portion has a cavity to connect it to the first portion, and has at least one base portion of the second portion to support the first portion within the cavity.
[0007] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiment, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
[0008] The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0009] Figure 1 is an exploded view of an LED connector assembly holder and socket connector.
[0010] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled holder and socket connector.
[0011] Figure 3 is a top plan view of the holder.
[0012] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along the lines in Figure 2.
[0013] Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the holder.
[0014] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the holder.
[0015] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of another alternate embodiment of the holder.
[0016] Figure 8 is an alternative embodiment of the LED connector assembly mounted on a PCB.
[0017] Figure 9 is a socket connector mounted on a PCB.
[0018] Figure 10 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment.
[0019] Figure 11 is a partial sectional view of the alternate embodiment of Figure 10.
[0020] Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
[0021] The present invention is a universal LED connector assembly that accepts a conventional LED printed circuit board (PCB) containing at least.
one high intensity LED. The PCB can be of conventional construction, or may include thermally conductive cladding such as aluminum. Each LED circuit board represents a component or pixel of a larger image or light source. The LED connector assembly is designed to be independent of the actual LED
device that is used. The LED PCBs are for use in various architectural and general-purpose lighting fixtures, signs and video displays, traffic signals and various other applications using high intensity LEDs. The lighting fixture typically provides a housing or structure that supports the LED light source.
The structure provides power connections to the LED light source, and provides openings through which the light shines when the light source (or sources) is energized. When used herein, the word lighting fixture is meant to include all general and specific-application LED devices that employ high intensity LEDs, and not limited to lighting fixtures for building illumination.
Examples of lighting fixtures include track mounted spotlights utilizing incandescent bulbs, and walkway lights using incandescent or halogen bulbs:
one high intensity LED. The PCB can be of conventional construction, or may include thermally conductive cladding such as aluminum. Each LED circuit board represents a component or pixel of a larger image or light source. The LED connector assembly is designed to be independent of the actual LED
device that is used. The LED PCBs are for use in various architectural and general-purpose lighting fixtures, signs and video displays, traffic signals and various other applications using high intensity LEDs. The lighting fixture typically provides a housing or structure that supports the LED light source.
The structure provides power connections to the LED light source, and provides openings through which the light shines when the light source (or sources) is energized. When used herein, the word lighting fixture is meant to include all general and specific-application LED devices that employ high intensity LEDs, and not limited to lighting fixtures for building illumination.
Examples of lighting fixtures include track mounted spotlights utilizing incandescent bulbs, and walkway lights using incandescent or halogen bulbs:
[0022] Referring to Figures 1 - 5, an LED connector assembly 10 includes a holder portion 12 and a connector portion 14. The holder portion 12 removably engages the connector portion 14 by inserting contact pins 22 (see, e.g., Figure 4) into sockets 24. An LED PCB assembly 16 is rigidly supported in a recess 26 of the holder portion. The LED PCB assembly 16 has at least one LED 28 mounted thereon, but may include several LEDs if desired. For example, a common configuration for the LED PCB assembly includes three LEDs of red, green and blue (RGB) light for controllably varying the combinations to create virtually. any color light. For each color another contact pair is required in the socket. For example, and RGB will require six individual contacts arranged around the outside of the LED PCB.
[00231 A heat sink 18 is supported within the holder portion 12 by an internal support ring 42, and is retained in position by a circular locking clip 30 or other similar spacer. The heat sink 18 contacts the bottom side of the LED
PCB assembly 16 and extends downward below the bottom edge 32 of the holder portion 12. The heat sink 18 extends into and through the connector portion 14 when the holder portion 12 is engaged, and provides a thermal path for dissipating heat generated by the LED PCB assembly 16. The heat sink may be constructed of any suitable thermal conductor. By way of example and not by limitation, the heat sink material may be copper, aluminum or die-cast zinc. In an alternate embodiment, the heat sink 18 may also be a heat pipe. In the drawings the heat sink 18 is shown as a generally circular cylinder with a flat circular head portion 58, however, the shape may vary depending on the application to provide additional exposed surface for heat dissipation. For example, the heat sink 18 may include heat fins, fluting, or other shapes for increased heat dissipation, as will be readily appreciated by those persons skilled in the art. Thermally conductive grease or thermally conductive pad may be applied to the flange or head portion 58 to promote the transfer of heat from the LED PCB 16.
[00241 The LED PCB assembly 16 preferably snaps into position in the holder portion 12 and is retained by angled tips 60 of contact fingers 34 connected to contact pins 22. The contact fingers 34 and contact pins 22 provide electrically conductive paths to lead wires 36a - 36d, through contact sockets 24. A spring 38 applies compressive force between the heat sink 18 and the bottom of LED PCB assembly 16, while simultaneously applying a normal force to the contact fingers 34. A washer 40 rests on the locking clip 30 and retains the spring 38 in position between washer 40 and LED PCB
assembly 16.
[00251 Referring to Figure 3, one or more LEDs 28 are electrically connected through the PCB assembly 16 to electrical interconnection pads 44 (See, e.g., Figure 3) disposed at the periphery of the PCB assembly 16 and aligned with the contact fingers 34 for locking engagement. There. are two interconnection pads 44 required for each LED that is mounted on the LED
PCB assembly 16. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in Figure 3, two LEDs can be accommodated by the four interconnection pads 44 shown, although the PCB assembly 16 that is depicted includes only a single LED.
More interconnection pads 44 may be added as required to accommodate the total number of LEDs. Likewise, the number of contact fingers 34 and sockets 24 must correspond with the number of interconnection pads 44. The number of contacts that may be arranged around the periphery is only limited by the geometry of the PCB assembly 16. Additional interconnects may be used for communications or control wiring for one or more LED fixtures (not shown). A
typical LED PCB assembly includes an LED light source mounted on a composite substrate of an electrically insulating top layer, e.g., FR4 or micarta board, optionally including a metallic bottom layer. for improved heat conduction, e.g., aluminum or copper. Bayonet lugs 20 are optionally formed on the holder portion 12 for attachment of the LED connector assembly 10 to a customer's light fixture lens assembly, or other structure into which the LED
connector assembly is to be mounted. Alternate attachment means for the LED connector assembly may include threaded connections or snap-fit connections (not shown).
[00261 In another embodiment shown in Figure 6, the heat sink 18 may be retained within the holder portion 12 by a molded shelf portion 46 of the internal support ring 42, replacing the locking clip 30 and washer 40 in the embodiment described above. Another arrangement for maintaining the position of the heat sink 18 is shown in Figure 7. In this arrangement, a latching edge 48 engages with a rim portion 50 of the heat sink 18. The rim portion 50 is maintained against the latching edge 48 by spring 38. This arrangement has fewer parts by eliminating, for example, the washer and clip, and is therefore easier to assemble and to integrate into a lighting fixture.
The PCB assembly floats between the contact fingers 34 and the heat sink 18. The contact fingers 34 apply downward force and the heat sink 18 applies opposite force to maintain the LED PCB assembly 16 in position, i.e., the heat sink 18 pushes upward against the LED PCB assembly 16.
[00271 The connector portion 14 may optionally be eliminated within the scope of the invention. Referring again to Figure 4, the contact pins 22 may be eliminated and replaced with solder tails or press fit tails snap-in connectors. This would eliminate the need for a connector portion 14, which may be replaced by a substrate 52 (see, e.g., Figure 8), by direct attachment to another PCB (not shown) or left unsupported. In the embodiment shown in Figure 8, the alternate LED connector assembly 10a includes the PCB holder portion 12 mounted on a substrate 52, either by soldering or mechanical fasteners. A plurality of connector terminal portions 54 extends from the holder portion 12 through the substrate. External wiring (not shown) is connected to the connector terminal portions 54 to power the LEDs and any associated control or communications devices of the light fixture or device into which the LED connector assembly 10 is fastened. The heat sink 18 also protrudes below the substrate 52 and is exposed to an air space below for dissipating heat. The air space may include airflow driven by a fan to supplement or enhance the heat dissipation characteristics of the heat sink 18. The LED PCB assembly 16 snaps into position in the holder 10a.
[00281 Referring next to Figure 9, the connector portion 14 may optionally be mounted on a substrate 52, and the holder portion 12 plugged into the connector portion 14, with terminal portions 54 extending from the opposite side of the substrate 52, and heat sink 18 protruding below the substrate as described above.
[00291 Referring next to Figures 10 and 11, an alternate embodiment of the LED connector assembly 10 has a modified heat sink 18 with a fluted shape that provides additional surface area for dissipating heat. In one embodiment, the heat sink 18 is designed with a complementary outer ring, similar to conventional halogen bulbs, e.g., types GU10 or MR16 standard bulbs having outer rings on the reflector assembly, to permit the LED pixel assembly 10 to be directly substituted for the conventional bulbs.
Alternately, the rear portion of the heat sink may be threaded (not shown) to fit into a threaded lighting fixture. The LED PCB assembly 16 rests atop individual flute portions 31 projecting radially inward from the outer radius of the heat sink 18.
Wire leads 36 have crimped contacts 21 that may be inserted into a contact carrier portion 13 and extend downward through channels 33 defined by the flute portions 31. The number of contacts/wire leads 36 depends on the number of LEDs 28 that are mounted on the LED PCB assembly 16. The LEDs may have two wire leads 36 for each of the LEDs 28, or a plurality of LEDs may share a common ground or neutral wire. Various LED
interconnections may be used, and the number of wire leads shown in the drawings is exemplary only, and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The contact carrier portion 13 slides into the heat sink 18 against the LED PCB assembly 16 and latches into place under a flange portion 11.
The latches 15 secure the LED PCB assembly 16 into position, and force the electrical contacts portions 21 against the contact pads for positive electrical contact. The latches 15 also maintain thermal contact between the LED PCB
assembly 16 and the heat sink 18. In one embodiment, the latches. 15 include.
step portions 19 to accept LED PCB assemblies 16 of multiple thicknesses.
An optional lens portion 17 and lens connector 27 may be inserted in the LED
connector assembly 10 to enhance the optical characteristics of the LED or LEDs 28 mounted thereon. Lip portions 29 are formed in the flange portion 11 and engage the lens portion 17 by spring force supplied by spring 38 (see, e.g., Fig. 4), to maintain the lens portion 17 in position. In one embodiment, flange portion 11 may include apertures 41 to provide airflow passages for improved heat dissipation.
[00231 A heat sink 18 is supported within the holder portion 12 by an internal support ring 42, and is retained in position by a circular locking clip 30 or other similar spacer. The heat sink 18 contacts the bottom side of the LED
PCB assembly 16 and extends downward below the bottom edge 32 of the holder portion 12. The heat sink 18 extends into and through the connector portion 14 when the holder portion 12 is engaged, and provides a thermal path for dissipating heat generated by the LED PCB assembly 16. The heat sink may be constructed of any suitable thermal conductor. By way of example and not by limitation, the heat sink material may be copper, aluminum or die-cast zinc. In an alternate embodiment, the heat sink 18 may also be a heat pipe. In the drawings the heat sink 18 is shown as a generally circular cylinder with a flat circular head portion 58, however, the shape may vary depending on the application to provide additional exposed surface for heat dissipation. For example, the heat sink 18 may include heat fins, fluting, or other shapes for increased heat dissipation, as will be readily appreciated by those persons skilled in the art. Thermally conductive grease or thermally conductive pad may be applied to the flange or head portion 58 to promote the transfer of heat from the LED PCB 16.
[00241 The LED PCB assembly 16 preferably snaps into position in the holder portion 12 and is retained by angled tips 60 of contact fingers 34 connected to contact pins 22. The contact fingers 34 and contact pins 22 provide electrically conductive paths to lead wires 36a - 36d, through contact sockets 24. A spring 38 applies compressive force between the heat sink 18 and the bottom of LED PCB assembly 16, while simultaneously applying a normal force to the contact fingers 34. A washer 40 rests on the locking clip 30 and retains the spring 38 in position between washer 40 and LED PCB
assembly 16.
[00251 Referring to Figure 3, one or more LEDs 28 are electrically connected through the PCB assembly 16 to electrical interconnection pads 44 (See, e.g., Figure 3) disposed at the periphery of the PCB assembly 16 and aligned with the contact fingers 34 for locking engagement. There. are two interconnection pads 44 required for each LED that is mounted on the LED
PCB assembly 16. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in Figure 3, two LEDs can be accommodated by the four interconnection pads 44 shown, although the PCB assembly 16 that is depicted includes only a single LED.
More interconnection pads 44 may be added as required to accommodate the total number of LEDs. Likewise, the number of contact fingers 34 and sockets 24 must correspond with the number of interconnection pads 44. The number of contacts that may be arranged around the periphery is only limited by the geometry of the PCB assembly 16. Additional interconnects may be used for communications or control wiring for one or more LED fixtures (not shown). A
typical LED PCB assembly includes an LED light source mounted on a composite substrate of an electrically insulating top layer, e.g., FR4 or micarta board, optionally including a metallic bottom layer. for improved heat conduction, e.g., aluminum or copper. Bayonet lugs 20 are optionally formed on the holder portion 12 for attachment of the LED connector assembly 10 to a customer's light fixture lens assembly, or other structure into which the LED
connector assembly is to be mounted. Alternate attachment means for the LED connector assembly may include threaded connections or snap-fit connections (not shown).
[00261 In another embodiment shown in Figure 6, the heat sink 18 may be retained within the holder portion 12 by a molded shelf portion 46 of the internal support ring 42, replacing the locking clip 30 and washer 40 in the embodiment described above. Another arrangement for maintaining the position of the heat sink 18 is shown in Figure 7. In this arrangement, a latching edge 48 engages with a rim portion 50 of the heat sink 18. The rim portion 50 is maintained against the latching edge 48 by spring 38. This arrangement has fewer parts by eliminating, for example, the washer and clip, and is therefore easier to assemble and to integrate into a lighting fixture.
The PCB assembly floats between the contact fingers 34 and the heat sink 18. The contact fingers 34 apply downward force and the heat sink 18 applies opposite force to maintain the LED PCB assembly 16 in position, i.e., the heat sink 18 pushes upward against the LED PCB assembly 16.
[00271 The connector portion 14 may optionally be eliminated within the scope of the invention. Referring again to Figure 4, the contact pins 22 may be eliminated and replaced with solder tails or press fit tails snap-in connectors. This would eliminate the need for a connector portion 14, which may be replaced by a substrate 52 (see, e.g., Figure 8), by direct attachment to another PCB (not shown) or left unsupported. In the embodiment shown in Figure 8, the alternate LED connector assembly 10a includes the PCB holder portion 12 mounted on a substrate 52, either by soldering or mechanical fasteners. A plurality of connector terminal portions 54 extends from the holder portion 12 through the substrate. External wiring (not shown) is connected to the connector terminal portions 54 to power the LEDs and any associated control or communications devices of the light fixture or device into which the LED connector assembly 10 is fastened. The heat sink 18 also protrudes below the substrate 52 and is exposed to an air space below for dissipating heat. The air space may include airflow driven by a fan to supplement or enhance the heat dissipation characteristics of the heat sink 18. The LED PCB assembly 16 snaps into position in the holder 10a.
[00281 Referring next to Figure 9, the connector portion 14 may optionally be mounted on a substrate 52, and the holder portion 12 plugged into the connector portion 14, with terminal portions 54 extending from the opposite side of the substrate 52, and heat sink 18 protruding below the substrate as described above.
[00291 Referring next to Figures 10 and 11, an alternate embodiment of the LED connector assembly 10 has a modified heat sink 18 with a fluted shape that provides additional surface area for dissipating heat. In one embodiment, the heat sink 18 is designed with a complementary outer ring, similar to conventional halogen bulbs, e.g., types GU10 or MR16 standard bulbs having outer rings on the reflector assembly, to permit the LED pixel assembly 10 to be directly substituted for the conventional bulbs.
Alternately, the rear portion of the heat sink may be threaded (not shown) to fit into a threaded lighting fixture. The LED PCB assembly 16 rests atop individual flute portions 31 projecting radially inward from the outer radius of the heat sink 18.
Wire leads 36 have crimped contacts 21 that may be inserted into a contact carrier portion 13 and extend downward through channels 33 defined by the flute portions 31. The number of contacts/wire leads 36 depends on the number of LEDs 28 that are mounted on the LED PCB assembly 16. The LEDs may have two wire leads 36 for each of the LEDs 28, or a plurality of LEDs may share a common ground or neutral wire. Various LED
interconnections may be used, and the number of wire leads shown in the drawings is exemplary only, and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The contact carrier portion 13 slides into the heat sink 18 against the LED PCB assembly 16 and latches into place under a flange portion 11.
The latches 15 secure the LED PCB assembly 16 into position, and force the electrical contacts portions 21 against the contact pads for positive electrical contact. The latches 15 also maintain thermal contact between the LED PCB
assembly 16 and the heat sink 18. In one embodiment, the latches. 15 include.
step portions 19 to accept LED PCB assemblies 16 of multiple thicknesses.
An optional lens portion 17 and lens connector 27 may be inserted in the LED
connector assembly 10 to enhance the optical characteristics of the LED or LEDs 28 mounted thereon. Lip portions 29 are formed in the flange portion 11 and engage the lens portion 17 by spring force supplied by spring 38 (see, e.g., Fig. 4), to maintain the lens portion 17 in position. In one embodiment, flange portion 11 may include apertures 41 to provide airflow passages for improved heat dissipation.
Claims (10)
1. A universal mounting assembly for supporting at least one high intensity LED in a light fixture comprising:
a holder portion including:
a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly, at least one support member disposed along the peripheral sidewall and configured to support the printed circuit board assembly;
a plurality of electrical contact elements; and a thermal conduction member in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly;
wherein the assembly further includes a receptacle portion including:
a plurality of contact sockets configured to conductively engage the plurality of electrical contact elements to connect the plurality of contact elements to external wires of the light fixture; and an aperture arranged to accept the thermal conduction member;
wherein the thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
a holder portion including:
a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly, at least one support member disposed along the peripheral sidewall and configured to support the printed circuit board assembly;
a plurality of electrical contact elements; and a thermal conduction member in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly;
wherein the assembly further includes a receptacle portion including:
a plurality of contact sockets configured to conductively engage the plurality of electrical contact elements to connect the plurality of contact elements to external wires of the light fixture; and an aperture arranged to accept the thermal conduction member;
wherein the thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
2. The mounting assembly of claim 1, further comprising:
a spring for biasing the thermal conduction member, the spring disposed within the at least one support member; and the thermal conduction member having a flange portion adjacent to a first end of the spring;
wherein the spring is configured to bias the flange portion against the printed circuit board to maintain a thermal path between the printed circuit board and the thermal conduction member.
a spring for biasing the thermal conduction member, the spring disposed within the at least one support member; and the thermal conduction member having a flange portion adjacent to a first end of the spring;
wherein the spring is configured to bias the flange portion against the printed circuit board to maintain a thermal path between the printed circuit board and the thermal conduction member.
3. The mounting assembly of claim 2, wherein the spring is seated on a washer at a second end of the spring opposite the flange portion, and a circular locking clip is provided to engage with the thermal conduction member to lock the washer in a predetermined position along the thermal conduction member.
4. The mounting assembly of claim 2, wherein the support member also includes an internal shelf portion and the spring is seated on the shelf portion at a second end of the spring opposite the flange portion.
5. The mounting assembly of claim 2, wherein the support member also includes a peripheral latch portion directed inwardly; and the flange portion includes an offset rim that mates against the latch portion, to maintain the spring bias.
6. The mounting assembly of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the printed circuit board includes at least one high intensity LED mounted thereon, and associated with each LED is a pair of interconnection pad elements in electrical communication with the corresponding LED.
7. The mounting assembly of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each electrical contact element of the plurality of contact elements includes a finger portion;
each finger portion including an angled portion, wherein the angled portion is engaged with the printed circuit board on a side of the printed circuit board opposite the flange portion for gripping the printed circuit board.
each finger portion including an angled portion, wherein the angled portion is engaged with the printed circuit board on a side of the printed circuit board opposite the flange portion for gripping the printed circuit board.
8. The mounting assembly of claim 7, wherein the printed circuit board has a plurality of interconnection pad elements corresponding to the plurality of electrical contact elements; and the interconnection pad elements are arranged along an edge of the printed circuit board, and aligned with the corresponding angled portions of the electrical contact elements to provide a continuous electrical path between the LEDs mounted on the printed circuit board and the electrical contact elements.
9. The mounting assembly of claim 7 or 8, wherein the printed circuit board further comprises at least one interconnection pad element associated with one of control or communication path of the light fixture, wherein each interconnection pad element is arranged along an edge of the printed circuit board, and aligned with the corresponding angled portions of the electrical contact elements to provide a continuous electrical path for control or communication circuits.
10. The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the holder portion also includes at least one bayonet lug disposed on an exterior of the peripheral wall portion, the at least one bayonet lug being insertable into a complementary channel in the light fixture.
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