Integrated linear light engine
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1. A light engine, comprising:
- an elongated body;
light sources on said body; and
conductive elements embedded into said body such that at least a portion of said conductive elements are within said body and in communication with said light sources, said conductive elements comprising electrical pathways between said light sources.
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to light engines for use in lighting fixtures, such as troffer-style lighting fixtures. Light engines according to the present disclosure have integrated features that eliminate the need for additional components such as a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), a heat sink, a cover portion, a lens and/or a reflective element. Devices according to this disclosure can comprise a rigid body, conductive elements arranged into electrical pathways and light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). Devices according to this disclosure can further comprise integrated cover, lens and/or reflective element features. Methods for the manufacture of such devices are also disclosed.
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46 Claims
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1. A light engine, comprising:
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an elongated body; light sources on said body; and conductive elements embedded into said body such that at least a portion of said conductive elements are within said body and in communication with said light sources, said conductive elements comprising electrical pathways between said light sources. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A light engine, comprising:
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a rigid body; at least one light source on said body; and at least one conductive element embedded into said rigid body such that at least a potion of said at least one conductive element is within said rigid body and in communication with said light source, said at least one conductive element configured to conduct heat generated during operation of said at least one light source. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A light engine, comprising:
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a body; at least one conductive element embedded into said body; at least one light source in communication with said at least one conductive element; and a lens integrated into said body. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 46)
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44. A light engine, comprising:
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a body; at least one conductive element on said body, wherein said at least one conductive elements is help in place by one or more features of said body; at least one light source in communication with said at least one conductive element; and a reflective element integrated into said body. - View Dependent Claims (45)
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