公开(公告)号：US09909743B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14707936

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Mark D. Kelley

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21S4/28 ,  H01R25/16 ,  F21Y103/10 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: F21V21/005 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R25/162

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.

公开(公告)号：US09537274B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US15051384

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Russell Petersen

IPC: H01R12/00 ,  H01R25/14 ,  H01R13/62 ,  F21V23/06 ,  A47F3/00 ,  A47F5/00

CPC classification number: H01R25/142 ,  A47B97/00 ,  A47B2220/0077 ,  A47F3/001 ,  A47F5/0043 ,  A47F5/103 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R25/14

Abstract: A modular lighting system for use with shelving and a variety of other applications. A power track is adapted to be disposed within an upright support of a shelving unit. A power plug with vertically-aligned prongs inserts through existing openings in the upright support to reach conductors within the power track. The power plug has connecting structure to connect to a cable, and frangible portions that allow the cable to exit in a number of positions. Light bars carry the same connecting structures, can connect to the cable and snap together to extend continuously across a shelf. A second power track and second plug may provide power to the power track within the upright. The second plug carries the same connecting structure as the other components.

Abstract translation: 用于搁架和各种其他应用的模块化照明系统。 电动轨道适于设置在搁架单元的直立支撑件内。 具有垂直对齐的插脚的电源插头通过直立支架中的现有开口插入到电源轨道内的导体。 电源插头具有连接到电缆的连接结构，以及允许电缆在多个位置中离开的易碎部分。 灯条具有相同的连接结构，可以连接到电缆并卡在一起以连续延伸穿过货架。 第二电源轨道和第二插头可以向直立件内的动力轨道提供动力。 第二个插头具有与其他组件相同的连接结构。

公开(公告)号：US20180187868A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15906496

申请日：2018-02-27

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Mark D. Kelley

IPC: F21V21/005 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V23/06

CPC classification number: F21V21/005 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R25/162

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.

公开(公告)号：US09279544B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14184475

申请日：2014-02-19

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Mark D Kelley

IPC: F21S4/00 ,  F16B7/00 ,  F16B12/36 ,  F16B13/00 ,  F21K99/00 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/04 ,  F21V21/088

CPC classification number: F21K9/17 ,  F21K9/90 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V3/061 ,  F21V3/062 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/044 ,  F21V21/045 ,  F21V21/088 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED lighting kit comprises an extrusion, an LED strip, a tapered wedge, and a mounting clip. The clip is sized and shaped to springably engage ledges in a first channel of the extrusion when the strip is mounted. In one aspect, two extrusions are butted end-to-end and are aligned by inserting the tapered wedge into the first channel of each extrusion prior to butting them together. The extrusion contains a second channel that houses the LED strip. A translucent diffuser is springably inserted into the second channel, thereby diffusing light that is emitted by the LED strip. End caps are inserted into the ends of the extrusion to complete the light kit. At least one of the end caps has a hole to admit electrical wires to power the LED strip.

Abstract translation: LED照明套件包括挤出，LED条，锥形楔和安装夹。 夹子的尺寸和形状适于在安装条带时弹性地接合挤出件的第一通道中的突出部。 在一个方面，两个挤压件端对端对接并且通过将锥形楔插入到每个挤压件的第一通道中之前将其对接在一起而对准。 挤出物包含容纳LED条的第二通道。 半透明漫射器弹性地插入第二通道，从而扩散由LED条发射的光。 将端盖插入挤出件的端部以完成灯套件。 端盖中的至少一个具有孔以允许电线来为LED条带供电。

公开(公告)号：US10024526B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15906496

申请日：2018-02-27

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Mark D. Kelley

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  H01R25/16 ,  F21Y103/10

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.

公开(公告)号：US09565769B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14707962

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Randall Holleschau

IPC: F21S4/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V21/02 ,  F21V3/04 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21Y113/00 ,  F21Y101/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V15/013 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/025 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An LED lighting kit comprises an extrusion (300), an LED strip (100), a tapered wedge (1500), and a mounting clip (1200). The extrusion itself may have a recessed linear groove of sufficient width and depth to seat the LED strip. The clip is sized and shaped to springably engage ledges (320) in a first channel (310) of the extrusion when the strip is mounted. In one aspect, two extrusions are butted end-to-end and are aligned by inserting the tapered wedge into the first channel of each extrusion prior to butting them together. The extrusion contains a second channel (315) that houses the LED strip. A translucent diffuser (900) is springably inserted into the second channel, thereby diffusing light that is emitted by the LED strip.

Abstract translation: LED照明套件包括挤出（300），LED条（100），锥形楔（1500）和安装夹（1200）。 挤压本身可以具有足够的宽度和深度的凹入的线性凹槽来安置LED条。 夹子的尺寸和形状适于在安装条带时弹性地接合挤出件的第一通道（310）中的突出部（320）。 在一个方面，两个挤压件端对端对接并且通过将锥形楔插入到每个挤压件的第一通道中之前将其对接在一起而对准。 挤压件包含容纳LED条的第二通道（315）。 半透明漫射器（900）弹性地插入第二通道中，从而扩散由LED条发射的光。

公开(公告)号：US09239136B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13967017

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Russell Petersen ,  Mark Kelley ,  Andreas Dankelmann

IPC: A41F1/00 ,  F21K99/00 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/62 ,  F21S4/20 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R4/5066 ,  H01R13/6272

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。

公开(公告)号：US20150241035A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14707936

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Mark D. Kelley

IPC: F21V21/005 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H01R13/62 ,  F21S4/00

CPC classification number: F21V21/005 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R25/162

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.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于连接端到端的发光二极管（LED）和用于将单个LED条连接到电源的连接器。 连接器定义一个隔室以接收一条LED条。 从连接器的侧面向内延伸的突片保持条带。 与带材的电接触由一对弹簧夹接触件制成，弹簧夹接头抵抗带上的电气端子。 铰接盖具有定位成不会阻挡带上的最后一个LED的开口，并且承载面向弹簧夹端部的向下的块，以使其与带的端子接触。 在带状电源连接器中，连接器为每个导体定义一个隔间，每个导体承载连接结构。 弹簧夹连接器的端部具有互补的连接结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150241034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14707962

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Dankelmann ,  Randall Holleschau

IPC: F21V19/00 ,  F21K99/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  F21S4/00 ,  F21V3/04

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V15/013 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/025 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An LED lighting kit comprises an extrusion (300), an LED strip (100), a tapered wedge (1500), and a mounting clip (1200). The extrusion itself may have a recessed linear groove of sufficient width and depth to seat the LED strip. The clip is sized and shaped to springably engage ledges (320) in a first channel (310) of the extrusion when the strip is mounted. In one aspect, two extrusions are butted end-to-end and are aligned by inserting the tapered wedge into the first channel of each extrusion prior to butting them together. The extrusion contains a second channel (315) that houses the LED strip. A translucent diffuser (900) is springably inserted into the second channel, thereby diffusing light that is emitted by the LED strip.

Abstract translation: LED照明套件包括挤出（300），LED条（100），锥形楔（1500）和安装夹（1200）。 挤压本身可以具有足够的宽度和深度的凹入的线性凹槽来安置LED条。 夹子的尺寸和形状适于在安装条带时弹性地接合挤出件的第一通道（310）中的突出部（320）。 在一个方面，两个挤压件端对端对接并且通过将锥形楔插入到每个挤压件的第一通道中之前将其对接在一起而对准。 挤压件包含容纳LED条的第二通道（315）。 半透明漫射器（900）弹性地插入第二通道中，从而扩散由LED条发射的光。