Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Connector for light-emitting diode strip
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Application No.: US14707936Application Date: 2015-05-08
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Publication No.: US09909743B2Publication Date: 2018-03-06
- Inventor: Andreas Dankelmann , Mark D. Kelley
- Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US NV Reno
- Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NV Reno
- Agent Andrew McAleavey
- Main IPC: H01R13/62
- IPC: H01R13/62 ; F21V21/005 ; F21V23/06 ; F21S4/28 ; H01R25/16 ; F21Y103/10 ; F21Y115/10

Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relate to connectors for connecting strips of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) end-to-end and for connecting a single strip of LEDs to a power source. The connectors define a compartment to receive a strip of LEDs. Tabs extending inwardly from the sides of the connector retain the strip. Electrical contact with the strip is made by a pair of spring clip contacts that bear against electrical terminals on the strip. A hinged lid has an opening positioned so as not to obstruct the last LED on the strip, and carries a downwardly-facing block that bears against the spring clip ends to keep them in contact with the terminals of the strip. In a strip-to-power connector, the connector defines one compartment for each conductor, and each conductor carries connecting structure. Ends of the spring clip connectors carry complementary connecting structure.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150241035A1 Connector for Light-Emitting Diode Strip Public/Granted day:2015-08-27
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