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：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：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：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。