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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2009
Satoru Tamura, Osaka, JP;
Satoru Tamura, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
It is provided with a light source unit that can be thinner. Further, it is provided with a lighting apparatus and a notice bearing apparatus utilizing the light source unit. A light source unitis configured with a plurality of LED modulesand a constant current supplying sectionconsisting of electric components for holding constant of current supplied to the plurality of LED modules. The plurality of LED modulesand the electric components are aligned on a rectangular plateof a module casing. Thus, it is possible to manufacture the light source unitto be thinner. The electric components are arranged between the plurality of LED modules. Thus, it is possible to reduce cable length installed in the light source unitand to facilitate the installing works of the cable.