公开(公告)号：WO2010088695A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：PCT/US2010/022938

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: APEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  RUDISILL, Charles, Albert ,  WHITTLE, Daniel, John

Inventor： RUDISILL, Charles, Albert ,  WHITTLE, Daniel, John

IPC: H01R11/30

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  A63F2009/1033 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/096 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  Y10S439/928

Abstract: A flexible magnetic interconnect is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a recess therein. A magnetic structure is moveable within the recess and a flexible circuit cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. Movement of the magnetic structure is caused by magnetic attraction between the magnetic structure and an external magnetic structure. The flexible circuit includes a compliant contact, which changes shape by movement of the magnetic structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种柔性磁互连。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括其中具有凹部的模块。 磁性结构可在凹槽内移动，并且柔性电路与模块配合以将磁结构保持在凹槽内。 磁性结构的移动是由磁性结构和外部磁性结构之间的磁吸引引起的。 柔性电路包括柔性接触件，其通过磁性结构的移动改变形状。

公开(公告)号：WO2012030536A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/048059

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: APEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  RUDISILL, Charles, A. ,  WHITTLE, Daniel, John

Inventor： RUDISILL, Charles, A. ,  WHITTLE, Daniel, John

IPC: F21V17/10

CPC classification number: F21V17/105 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21S8/068 ,  F21V19/0015 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V21/35 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R25/147 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K2201/083 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: A lighting system including modules containing LEDs or other electroluminescent devices and loosely constrained magnetic structures at least partially contained within cavities in the module substrate that are connected to fixtures under magnetic force. The loosely constrained magnetic structures accommodate mechanical variations in the system and provide a method to connect modules mechanically, electrically and thermally to different fixtures or positions in fixtures without tools. The relatively short distance separating magnetic structures provides high connection forces with the use of relatively small magnets. Magnets and electrical contacts are not located directly between the LED subassembly and the fixture, which provides higher thermal conductivity pathways to remove heat from the LEDs. Biasing members may be used to increase thermal contact. Magnetic structures may, but are not required, to conduct electricity. Fixtures that attach to modules include rails, sockets, heat sinks and two-dimensional structures with recessed electrodes for improved electrical safety.

Abstract translation: 包括模块的照明系统，所述模块包含LED或其他电致发光器件以及松散约束的磁性结构，所述磁性结构至少部分地包含在所述模块衬底中的腔体内，所述腔体在磁力作用下连接到夹具。 松散约束的磁性结构适应系统中的机械变化，并提供一种方法，将模块机械地，电气地和热学地连接到夹具上的不同夹具或位置，而无需工具。 分离磁性结构的相对较短的距离通过使用较小的磁体提供了较高的连接力。 磁铁和电气触点不直接位于LED子组件和灯具之间，这可以提供更高的导热性路径以去除LED的热量。 偏置构件可用于增加热接触。 磁性结构可以但不是必需的，以导电。 与模块连接的固定装置包括导轨，插座，散热片和带凹进电极的二维结构，以提高电气安全性。

公开(公告)号：WO2012030536A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2011048059

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: APEX TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  RUDISILL CHARLES A ,  WHITTLE DANIEL JOHN

Inventor： RUDISILL CHARLES A ,  WHITTLE DANIEL JOHN

IPC: F21V17/10

CPC classification number: F21V17/105 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21S8/068 ,  F21V19/0015 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V21/35 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R25/147 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K2201/083 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: A lighting system including modules containing LEDs or other electroluminescent devices and loosely constrained magnetic structures at least partially contained within cavities in the module substrate that are connected to fixtures under magnetic force. The loosely constrained magnetic structures accommodate mechanical variations in the system and provide a method to connect modules mechanically, electrically and thermally to different fixtures or positions in fixtures without tools. The relatively short distance separating magnetic structures provides high connection forces with the use of relatively small magnets. Magnets and electrical contacts are not located directly between the LED subassembly and the fixture, which provides higher thermal conductivity pathways to remove heat from the LEDs. Biasing members may be used to increase thermal contact. Magnetic structures may, but are not required, to conduct electricity. Fixtures that attach to modules include rails, sockets, heat sinks and two-dimensional structures with recessed electrodes for improved electrical safety.

Abstract translation: 一种照明系统，包括包含LED或其他电致发光器件的模块以及至少部分地包含在模块衬底中的空腔内的松散约束的磁性结构，其在磁力下连接到固定装置。 松散约束的磁性结构适应系统中的机械变化，并提供一种将模块机械地，电气地和热地连接到不同工具的夹具中的不同夹具或位置的方法。 分离磁性结构的相对短的距离通过使用相对小的磁体提供高的连接力。 磁体和电触点不直接位于LED子组件和固定装置之间，这提供了更高的导热通道，以从LED中去除热量。 偏压构件可用于增加热接触。 磁性结构可以但不是必需的来传导电力。 连接到模块的夹具包括导轨，插座，散热器和具有凹陷电极的二维结构，以提高电气安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20140227934A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13766776

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: Apex Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Rudisill

IPC: A63H33/04

CPC classification number: A63H33/046

Abstract: A magnetic tile construction set is disclosed that may be used to construct extended 3-dimensional structures. In one embodiment, plastic magnets are attached to multiple edges of a lightweight core. The magnets have a width and length comparable to the thickness of the core and a length that is an order of magnitude longer than the thickness of the core. Tiles may be attached to one another at the tile edges through magnetic forces that do not vary by more than a factor of two over the range of angles from 45 degrees to 180 degrees.

Abstract translation: 公开了可用于构造延伸的三维结构的磁瓦结构集合。 在一个实施例中，塑料磁体连接到轻质芯的多个边缘。 磁体具有与芯的厚度相当的宽度和长度，其长度比芯的厚度长一个数量级。 瓦片可以通过在45度至180度的角度范围内不变化大于2倍的磁力而在瓦片边缘处彼此附接。

公开(公告)号：EP2430707A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-21

申请号：EP10736583.5

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: Apex Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： RUDISILL, Charles, Albert ,  WHITTLE, Daniel, John

IPC: H01R11/30

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  A63F2009/1033 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/096 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  Y10S439/928

Abstract: A flexible magnetic interconnect is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a recess therein. A magnetic structure is moveable within the recess and a flexible circuit cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. Movement of the magnetic structure is caused by magnetic attraction between the magnetic structure and an external magnetic structure. The flexible circuit includes a compliant contact, which changes shape by movement of the magnetic structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种柔性磁性互连。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括其中具有凹槽的模块。 磁性结构可在凹槽内移动，并且柔性电路与模块协作以将磁性结构保持在凹槽内。 磁结构的运动由磁结构和外部磁结构之间的磁吸引力引起。 柔性电路包括顺应性接触件，其通过磁性结构的移动而改变形状。

公开(公告)号：EP2430707A4

公开(公告)日：2014-07-16

申请号：EP10736583

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: APEX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： RUDISILL CHARLES ALBERT ,  WHITTLE DANIEL JOHN

IPC: H01R11/30 ,  A63F9/10 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/096 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  A63F2009/1033 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/096 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  Y10S439/928