LED connector assembly with heat sink
First Claim
1. A connector assembly for a light emitting diode comprising:
- a holder portion comprising a recess for accepting a printed circuit board assembly having a light emitting diode mounted thereon;
a plurality of electrical contact elements in electrical communication with the printed circuit board assembly; and
a heat sink in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly, the heat sink configured to dissipate heat generated by the connector assembly; and
a connector portion comprising an aperture arranged to accept the heat sink, and a plurality of contact sockets configured to conductively engage the plurality of electrical contact elements, the heat sink extending through the connector portion when the holder portion is engaged with the connector portion.
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Abstract
A universal mounting supports high intensity LEDs in a lighting fixture with heat removal and electrical connection facilities. A holder includes a peripheral sidewall defining a cavity for accepting a printed circuit board assembly. A support member supports the printed circuit board assembly along the peripheral sidewall. Electrical contact elements are provided the printed circuit board. A thermal conduction member is in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly. The receptacle portion removably engages with the holder portion. A plurality of contact sockets conductively engages the electrical contact elements of the holder portion to interconnect the contact elements to external wires. An aperture in the receptacle portion accepts the thermal conduction member, wherein the thermal conduction member passes through the aperture and into a space for dissipating heat from the printed circuit board.
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9 Claims
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1. A connector assembly for a light emitting diode comprising:
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a holder portion comprising a recess for accepting a printed circuit board assembly having a light emitting diode mounted thereon; a plurality of electrical contact elements in electrical communication with the printed circuit board assembly; and a heat sink in thermal communication with the printed circuit board assembly, the heat sink configured to dissipate heat generated by the connector assembly; and a connector portion comprising an aperture arranged to accept the heat sink, and a plurality of contact sockets configured to conductively engage the plurality of electrical contact elements, the heat sink extending through the connector portion when the holder portion is engaged with the connector portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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