Light-emitting devices and related systems
First Claim
1. A light-emitting panel assembly comprising:
- a light-emitting diode having a side from which light is emitted;
a heat pipe in contact with the light-emitting diode including a fluid contained therein, the fluid extracting heat from the light-emitting diode by thermal convection as a result of flow of the fluid through the heat pipe; and
an illumination panel having a side edge adjacent the side of the light-emitting diode from which light is emitted such that light is emitted into the illumination panel via the side edge, the illumination panel propagating the light therein and further including scattering centers that direct the light out of an emission surface of the illumination panel,wherein the heat pipe extends beneath the emission surface in a direction across the emission surface.
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Abstract
Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.
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14 Claims
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1. A light-emitting panel assembly comprising:
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a light-emitting diode having a side from which light is emitted; a heat pipe in contact with the light-emitting diode including a fluid contained therein, the fluid extracting heat from the light-emitting diode by thermal convection as a result of flow of the fluid through the heat pipe; and an illumination panel having a side edge adjacent the side of the light-emitting diode from which light is emitted such that light is emitted into the illumination panel via the side edge, the illumination panel propagating the light therein and further including scattering centers that direct the light out of an emission surface of the illumination panel, wherein the heat pipe extends beneath the emission surface in a direction across the emission surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A light-emitting panel assembly comprising:
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a light-emitting diode having a side from which light is emitted; an illumination panel having a side edge adjacent the side of the light-emitting diode from which light is emitted such that light is emitted into the illumination panel via the side edge, the illumination panel propagating the light therein and further including scattering centers that direct the light out of an emission surface of the illumination panel; and a supporting structure constructed and arranged to support the light-emitting diode and the illumination panel, wherein the supporting structure conducts heat generated by the light-emitting diode, and the supporting structure extends beneath the emission surface and substantially across the illumination panel. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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