Linear LED Lighting with Built-In Light Modifiers

    公开(公告)号:US20180245754A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-30

    申请号:US15444206

    申请日:2017-02-27

    Abstract: Linear LED lighting is disclosed. The linear LED lighting includes a flexible PCB on which a number of LED light engines are disposed, typically at a regular pitch. The PCB is surrounded by a flexible, translucent covering, which may be a plastic, such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The covering has a light modifying property or effect, typically lensing, diffusion, or a combination of the two. For example, the covering may form a plano-convex or plano-concave lens, or it may form a prism. Additionally or alternatively, the coating may include an additive that diffuses the light, or have a coating with that additive that does so. Exemplary additives include beads, microspheres, fibers, or other particles of glass and silica, as well as plastics like poly(methyl methacrylate), polycarbonate, and poly(ethylene terephthalate). In some embodiments, the covering may be mechanically modified to diffuse light, e.g., by an impressed pattern or by abrasion.

    Linear lighting with distributed onboard power conversion

    公开(公告)号:US10041636B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US15650511

    申请日:2017-07-14

    Abstract: A strip of linear lighting with distributed power conversion is disclosed. The linear lighting includes a flexible PCB. The flexible PCB is divided into repeating blocks, which are arranged electrically in parallel with one another between power and ground. Each repeating block includes power conversion and conditioning circuits. A plurality of LED light engines are connected to the outputs of the power conversion and conditioning circuits, electrically in series with one another. The power conversion and conditioning circuits typically include at least a full-bridge rectifier. A pair of conductors run the length of the PCB adjacent to it and are connected to each of the repeating blocks. A flexible, transparent covering surrounds the PCB and pair of conductors.

    Junction box for multiple LED drivers

    公开(公告)号:US10113728B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-30

    申请号:US15923941

    申请日:2018-03-16

    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to multiple LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows drivers to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along two sidewalls, with the cover being U-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes.

    Connector for light-emitting diode strip
    19.
    发明授权
    Connector for light-emitting diode strip 有权
    发光二极管条连接器

    公开(公告)号:US09239136B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-19

    申请号:US13967017

    申请日:2013-08-14

    Abstract: An LED connector half (500) mates with a wire connector half (300) to connect a light strip (100) comprising LEDs (115) to a pair of wires. The LED half includes a hinged top (700) with an opening (705) to admit an end LED on the strip when the top is closed, securing the strip to the connector half without blocking the LED. The wire half secures a pair of wires (315) to terminals (305) in a housing (310). The wire half is inserted into the LED half, connecting the Electrodes and terminals. The halves are held together by a tongue (320) and socket (800). In another aspect, a connector (1100) joins two light strips by capturing the LEDs at the ends of the strips in openings (1110) and clamping conductive electrodes (1140) against the strips by closing a lid (1105) against the body, without obscuring LED light output.

    Abstract translation: LED连接器一半(500)与电线连接器半部(300)配合,以将包括LED(115)的灯条(100)连接到一对电线。 LED半部包括具有开口(705)的铰接顶部(700),以在顶部关闭时允许带上的端部LED,将带固定到连接器半部而不阻挡LED。 线半部将一对电线(315)固定在壳体(310)中的端子(305)上。 电线一半插入LED一半,连接电极和端子。 一半通过舌头(320)和插座(800)保持在一起。 在另一方面,连接器(1100)通过在开口(1110)中捕获条的端部处的LED并且通过关闭抵靠主体的盖(1105)将导电电极(1140)夹在条上而连接两个光条,而没有 遮挡LED光输出。

    LED driver adapted for gang boxes
    20.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10349476B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15693980

    申请日:2017-09-01

    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box, such as a two-gang box. An alternating current (AC) dimmer or other component is installed in an adjacent compartment. The AC dimmer supplies its output to the LED driver, which converts the AC power to an appropriate direct current (DC) power for LED lighting fixtures. The LED driver is typically recessed into the compartment, and is covered by a switch or another control element. In some cases, the switch may be a mechanical dummy selected for its aesthetic or fascial characteristics. In other cases, the switch or control element may be functional. With similar multiple-gang boxes, a number of drivers may be installed in the gang box and switches may allow both dimming and zone control.

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