Structure for protecting LED light source from moisture
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1. A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly comprising:
- a first panel having a first major surface and comprising a heat sink, wherein a back side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the first major surface of the first panel;
a second panel coupled to the first panel, wherein the second panel includes a plurality of LEDs; and
a third panel comprising a substantially transparent substrate, the third panel having a cavity formed therein, wherein the substantially transparent substrate comprises an upper surface facing away from the first panel and a plurality of optical elements protruding out of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate, wherein the cavity is sized to fit over the second panel, wherein the third panel abuts the first panel at a joint configured to direct moisture away from the joint, and wherein a front side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate.
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Abstract
A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly is disclosed. A first panel having a front surface with a protrusion extending therefrom is provided. A second panel is coupled to the first panel directly below the protrusion, wherein the second panel includes at least one LED. A third substantially transparent panel having a cavity formed therein is provided, wherein the cavity is sized to fit over the second panel, wherein the third panel includes a beveled edge that abuts the first panel at a joint directly below the protrusion, and wherein the protrusion and beveled edge are configured to direct moisture away from the joint.
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12 Claims
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1. A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly comprising:
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a first panel having a first major surface and comprising a heat sink, wherein a back side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the first major surface of the first panel; a second panel coupled to the first panel, wherein the second panel includes a plurality of LEDs; and a third panel comprising a substantially transparent substrate, the third panel having a cavity formed therein, wherein the substantially transparent substrate comprises an upper surface facing away from the first panel and a plurality of optical elements protruding out of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate, wherein the cavity is sized to fit over the second panel, wherein the third panel abuts the first panel at a joint configured to direct moisture away from the joint, and wherein a front side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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