Method of producing a lamp
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1. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions to one or more conductors, the one or more conductors having a plurality of recesses arranged therein so as to form a three-dimensional array of recesses, such that the light emitting junctions are located within the recesses.
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Abstract
A method of producing a lamp is disclosed. The method provides for mounting light emitting junctions on a support structure such that the junctions adopt a three-dimensional array.
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- 1. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions to one or more conductors, the one or more conductors having a plurality of recesses arranged therein so as to form a three-dimensional array of recesses, such that the light emitting junctions are located within the recesses.
- 23. A method of producing a lamp, comprising forming a lead frame including a plurality of recesses for supporting light emitting junctions located within the plurality of recesses, said recesses being arranged in one or more conductors so as to form a three-dimensional array of recesses.
- 25. A method of producing a plurality of lamps, comprising forming a lead frame comprising a plurality of interconnected sections for respective lamps, each of said sections comprising a plurality of recesses for supporting light emitting junctions such that said light emitting junctions are located within said recesses, said recesses being arranged in one or more conductors so as to form a three-dimensional array of recesses.
- 27. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions in a three-dimensional array of respective recesses of an electrically conductive, non-planar support such that the light emitting junctions are arranged on an imaginary substantially spheroid surface and located within said recesses so that light output from the lamp appears to emanate from a substantially point light source.
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31. A method of producing a lamp, comprising:
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mounting light emitting junctions in respective recesses formed in a support structure such that the junctions form a three-dimensional array, each recess functioning as an optical guide for controlling a direction of light output from an associated junction, and wherein the support structure is provided in the form of a lead frame so as to comprise a plurality of conductors; and engaging a punch and die with the lead frame to form the recesses sequentially, the punch and die being moved relative to the lead frame after each recess forming action so that the punch and die are appropriately positioned for a subsequent recess forming action.
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32. A method of producing a lamp, comprising:
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mounting light emitting junctions in respective recesses formed in a support structure such that the junctions form a three-dimensional array, each recess functioning as an optical guide for controlling a direction of light output from an associated junction, and wherein the support structure is provided in the form of a lead frame so as to comprise a plurality of conductors; engaging a punch and die with the lead frame to form the recesses; and supporting the lead frame on a carrier and moving the carrier so as to present each recess to a mounting station whereat the junctions are mounted to the conductors. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions to bases of respective recesses of a non-planar support, the recesses being arranged in a three-dimensional array, such that the light emitting junctions are arranged on an imaginary substantially spheroid surface and located within said recesses so that light output from the lamp appears to emanate from a substantially point light source.
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35. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions in respective recesses of a non-planar support, the recesses being arranged in a three-dimensional array, such that the light emitting junctions are arranged on an imaginary substantially spheroid surface and located within said recesses so that light output from the lamp appears to emanate from a substantially point light source, the recesses having sidewalls and bases.
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36. A method of producing a lamp, comprising mounting light emitting junctions in respective recesses of a non-planar support, the recesses being arranged in a three-dimensional array, a portion of said support extending across each of said recesses to support said light emitting junctions such that the light emitting junctions are arranged on an imaginary substantially spheroid surface and located within said recesses so that light output from the lamp appears to emanate from a substantially point light source.
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