Light emitting diode assembly for use as an aircraft position light
First Claim
1. A light emitting diode (LED) assembly for use as an aircraft position light, comprising:
- a first plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with a base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the first plurality of circuit boards is parallel to each other circuit board of the first plurality of circuit boards, and wherein each circuit board is positioned at the same acute angle relative to the base circuit board;
a second plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with the base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the second plurality of circuit boards is positioned at a different angle relative to the base circuit board such that the second plurality of circuit boards form a fan-shaped structure; and
a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) electrically mounted to said first plurality of circuit boards and to said second plurality of circuit boards.
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Abstract
A light emitting diode (LED) assembly is provided for use as an airplane position light which meets Federal Aviation Regulation lighting requirements and lasts longer than conventional incandescent and halogen position lights, while being relatively lightweight, cheap, and requiring relatively little power for operation. The LED assembly includes a first plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with a base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the first plurality of circuit boards is parallel to every other one of the first plurality of circuit boards, but is disposed at an acute angle to the base circuit board. The LED assembly also includes a second plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with the base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the second plurality of circuit boards is disposed at a different angle to the base circuit board such that the second plurality of circuit boards form a fan-shaped structure. In addition, the LED assembly includes a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically mounted to said first plurality of circuit boards and to said second plurality of circuit boards. The circuit boards and LEDs may be identical to facilitate construction and maintenance of the aircraft position light, and to decrease the cost of manufacturing the aircraft position light. Furthermore, LEDs may be chosen to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations lighting color requirements, obviating the need for a position light cover.
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20 Claims
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1. A light emitting diode (LED) assembly for use as an aircraft position light, comprising:
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a first plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with a base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the first plurality of circuit boards is parallel to each other circuit board of the first plurality of circuit boards, and wherein each circuit board is positioned at the same acute angle relative to the base circuit board;
a second plurality of circuit boards in electrical communication with the base circuit board, wherein each circuit board of the second plurality of circuit boards is positioned at a different angle relative to the base circuit board such that the second plurality of circuit boards form a fan-shaped structure; and
a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) electrically mounted to said first plurality of circuit boards and to said second plurality of circuit boards. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A light emitting diode (LED) assembly for use as an aircraft position light, comprising:
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a base circuit board;
a plurality of circuit boards mounted to the base circuit having opposed first and second edges, wherein each circuit board is in electrical and mechanical connection with the base circuit board along the first edge of the circuit board, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in electrical communication with each circuit board and abutting the second edge of the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A light emitting diode (LED) assembly for use as an aircraft position light, comprising:
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a base circuit board;
a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in electrical communication with said base circuit board;
an optical cover located adjacent said plurality of LEDs, wherein the optical cover comprises a first optical section and a second optical section, wherein;
said first optical section comprises a first plurality of faces located on a side of the optical cover opposite said plurality of LEDs, wherein each face of said first plurality of faces is parallel to each other face of said first plurality of faces, and wherein each face of said first plurality of faces is positioned at the same acute angle relative to the base circuit board;
said second optical section comprising a second plurality of faces located on a side of the optical cover opposite said plurality of LEDs, wherein each face of said second plurality of faces is positioned at a different angle relative to the base circuit board than each other face of said second plurality of faces. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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