Modular mounting arrangement and method for light emitting diodes
First Claim
1. A method of making an illuminated signage system, comprising:
- providing a sign member configured according to a desired illumination shape;
providing a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, each of the LED modules comprising;
a plurality of LEDs;
a plurality of electrically conductive contacts, each of the LEDs electrically communicating with at least one of the contacts;
a dielectric layer having a first side and a second side, the contacts being connected to the first side; and
a heat conductive body communicating with the second side of the dielectric layer, the heat conductive body configured to absorb heat generated by the LEDs;
providing an adhesive portion configured to connect the LED module to the sign member, the heat conductive body being disposed between the dielectric layer and the attachment portion;
electrically connecting the plurality of LED modules to each other; and
adhering the adhesive portion of each module to a surface of the sign member.
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Abstract
A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs away from the LEDs. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. An adhesive connects the LED module to the mount surface. A plurality of such LED modules can be pre-wired together in a substantially continuous fashion and provided in a dispenser, such as a roll or box. Thus, to install a plurality of such LED modules, a worker simply pulls modules from the dispenser as needed, secures the appropriate number of modules in place, and connects the assembled modules to a power source.
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13 Claims
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1. A method of making an illuminated signage system, comprising:
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providing a sign member configured according to a desired illumination shape;
providing a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, each of the LED modules comprising;
a plurality of LEDs;
a plurality of electrically conductive contacts, each of the LEDs electrically communicating with at least one of the contacts;
a dielectric layer having a first side and a second side, the contacts being connected to the first side; and
a heat conductive body communicating with the second side of the dielectric layer, the heat conductive body configured to absorb heat generated by the LEDs;
providing an adhesive portion configured to connect the LED module to the sign member, the heat conductive body being disposed between the dielectric layer and the attachment portion;
electrically connecting the plurality of LED modules to each other; and
adhering the adhesive portion of each module to a surface of the sign member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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