Schreder S.a.

John Witczak

Paul Smets

Vincent Lang

Example embodiments relate to optical plates with integrated connections. One example lighting unit includes a substrate. The lighting unit also includes one or more light sources provided to a top surface of the substrate. Additionally, the lighting unit includes at least one electrical contact provided to the top surface of the substrate. Further, the lighting unit includes an optical plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. The optical plate includes one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements are configured for cooperating with the one or more light sources. The inner surface of the optical plate faces the top surface of the substrate. The optical plate further includes at least one electrical connecting element. The at least one electrical connecting element is configured for being connected electrically to the at least one electrical contact, and for providing electrical connection through the optical plate.

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John Witczak