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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2024
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2021
Nichia Corporation, Anan, JP;
Shimpei Sasaoka, Itano-gun, JP;
Toshiyuki Hashimoto, Anan, JP;
Toshinobu Katsumata, Fujiyoshida, JP;
Naoya Kashiwagi, Itano-gun, JP;
NICHIA CORPORATION, Anan, JP;
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a light emitting device according to the present invention includes: providing an intermediate member including: a support member including: housing portions, the housing portions having first recessed portion(s) each having a lateral wall and a bottom surface, and a coupling portion located between adjacent ones of the housing portions and having a height lower than a height of the lateral wall with reference to the bottom surface of the first recessed portion, a light source mounted on the bottom surface of the first recessed portion, and an encapsulant disposed in the first recessed portion; and forming a first light-transmissive member continuously covering the housing portions and the coupling portion. An inclined surface of the first light-transmissive member has a height above the coupling portion is lower than a height above the housing portions with reference to the bottom surface of the first recessed portion.