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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2013
Applicant:
Molex, Llc, Lisle, IL (US);
Inventors:
Daniel B. McGowan, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Carlos Carranza, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Fred Jaklic, Brookfield, IL (US);
Assignee:
Molex, LLC, Lisle, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F21V 19/00 (2006.01); F21V 23/06 (2006.01); F21K 99/00 (2016.01); H01R 4/48 (2006.01); F21Y 101/02 (2006.01); F21Y 105/00 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F21V 19/004 (2013.01); F21K 9/30 (2013.01); F21V 23/06 (2013.01); H01R 4/4818 (2013.01); F21Y 2101/02 (2013.01); F21Y 2105/001 (2013.01);
Abstract
A holder is disclosed that is configured to secure an LED array in position. An LED module is disclosed that includes an LED array that can be mounted to a suitable substrate and includes the holder the retain the LED array. The holder includes a housing that supports terminals that provide an electrical path to the LED array from an electrical power source. The housing and terminal provide a wire trap so that a conductor can be electrically connected to the LED array without the need for solder attach. The holder can be a one-piece or two-piece design.