Modular lighting apparatus
First Claim
1. A lighting device, comprising:
- a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface;
a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; and
electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements,wherein each modular subassembly includes snug points for attaching the modular subassembly to the metal frame.
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Abstract
Devices for providing light and methods and devices for fabricating them are described. Lighting devices having lighting elements (e.g., based on LEDs, OLEDs, or other lighting technology) coupled to a frame allow for efficient dissipation of heat generated by the lighting elements. Each lighting device can be configured to be easily expandable, replaceable, and adaptable to different lighting device systems. A modular lighting device is also described. According to various embodiments, modular stacked frames and/or modular lighting element subassemblies are used. A manufacturing assembly is also described for fabricating the lighting devices. The use of reclaimed materials in the present invention is also described, which may further add value to the apparatus and methods of the present invention.
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20 Claims
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1. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface; a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; and electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements, wherein each modular subassembly includes snug points for attaching the modular subassembly to the metal frame.
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2. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface; a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; and electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements, wherein the metal frame includes a plurality of mounts and wherein each mount is configured to receive a modular subassembly and wherein the metal frame further comprises a plurality of metal frame components, each frame component being configured for a corresponding plurality of modular subassemblies and further configured to connect to another frame component.
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3. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface; a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; and electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements, wherein the metal frame comprises multiple ventilation holes from an outer surface to an inner surface, the outer surface being configured for receiving the plurality of lighting elements. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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6. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface; a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements; and a smart strip configured to implement smart features with the lighting device, the smart features being selected from the group consisting of detecting ambient light conditions, detecting motion, and communicating with a controller.
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7. A method of fabricating a lighting device, the method comprising:
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providing a plurality of modular subassemblies having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); forming a metal frame from sheet metal; configuring the metal frame to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies; providing a chassis configured to receive the metal frame, the chassis being further configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies and further configured to be received by an electrical socket; attaching the chassis to the metal frame; attaching the plurality of modular subassemblies to the chassis; and attaching the plurality of modular subassemblies to the metal frame. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassemblies having a plurality of lighting elements; a metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies and further configured to conduct heat from the plurality of lighting elements; electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the plurality of lighting elements; and a chassis having a first end configured to receive the metal frame and a second end configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled with a screw-type incandescent lighting fixture. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A lighting device, comprising:
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a plurality of modular subassembly, each modular subassembly comprising an outer surface and at least one lighting element on the outer surface; a metal frame formed of sheet metal, having at least one surface substantially parallel to a long axis, the metal frame configured to receive the plurality of modular subassemblies, and the metal frame configured to conduct heat from the lighting elements, wherein each outer surface of the modular subassemblies is substantially parallel to the long axis; electrical circuitry for providing electricity to the lighting elements; and a chassis configured to receive the metal frame and configured to be received by a socket of a fluorescent lighting fixture. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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