公开(公告)号：US08622584B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13680481

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kinnune ,  Alan J. Ruud ,  Kurt Wilcox ,  Don Miletich

IPC: F21V29/00

CPC classification number: F21V29/83 ,  F21K9/00 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V15/013 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V17/107 ,  F21V19/0055 ,  F21V19/045 ,  F21V23/002 ,  F21V23/009 ,  F21V29/004 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/507 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/75 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V31/03 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21W2131/40 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED light fixture includes a housing forming a chamber enclosing at least one drive and an extruded portion extending therefrom. In some embodiments, the housing has a dimension in the extruded direction no less than one-third of the fixture length, and the sides of the extruded portion and of the housing have substantially congruent profiles such that enclosure and heat-dissipation functions of the fixture are facilitated without substantial discontinuity in fixture configuration therealong viewed from positions below. A plurality of substantially rectangular LED-array modules are mounted to the LED-adjacent surface which has length and width dimensions accommodating multiple modules of predetermined width and lengths.

Abstract translation: LED灯具包括形成包围至少一个驱动器的腔室和从其延伸的挤压部件的壳体。 在一些实施例中，壳体在挤出方向上的尺寸不小于夹具长度的三分之一，并且挤出部分和壳体的侧面具有基本上一致的轮廓，使得夹具的外壳和散热功能 在从下面的位置观察的夹具配置中没有实质上的不连续性。 多个基本上矩形的LED阵列模块安装到LED相邻的表面，其具有容纳具有预定宽度和长度的多个模块的长度和宽度尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US10310160B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15652066

申请日：2017-07-17

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr. ,  Zongjie Yuan ,  Andrew Dan Bendtsen ,  Nathan Snell ,  Jeremy Sorenson ,  Brian Kinnune ,  Craig D. Raleigh

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/26 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/24 ,  F21W131/10 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An optical waveguide comprising orthogonal x- and y-dimensions and developing an illumination distribution pattern comprising orthogonal x- and y-extents, comprising at least one coupling feature for directing light into the waveguide, at least one light redirection feature for redirecting light in an x-y plane within the waveguide, and at least one light extraction feature for extracting light out of the waveguide in an illumination pattern comprising at least one of the x- and y-extents that is offset with respect to the x- and y-dimensions, respectively. Additionally, the optical waveguide comprises optical features on at least first, second, and third sides thereof.

公开(公告)号：US09810421B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14269077

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kinnune ,  Sandeep Pawar ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr. ,  David P. Goelz ,  Nathan Snell

IPC: F21V29/83 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21W131/10 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: F21V29/83 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V23/023 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED light fixture including at least one LED light source thermally coupled to a heat-conductive structure. The heat-conductive structure having an LED-supporting region and heat-dissipating surfaces extending away therefrom. The at least one LED light source is thermally coupled to the LED-supporting region. The heat-conductive structure defines venting apertures bordering the at least one LED light source to facilitate ambient fluid flow to and from the heat-dissipating surfaces. In some embodiments, the LED light fixture includes a protrusion extending into a corresponding one of the venting apertures and oriented to direct air flow. In certain embodiments, the heat-conductive structure defines a plurality of venting apertures adjacent the at least one LED light source, the heat-dissipating surfaces include fins increasing in height at positions adjacent to the at least one of the venting apertures.

公开(公告)号：US09618162B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14284781

申请日：2014-05-22

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Bendtsen ,  Kurt Wilcox ,  Curt Progl ,  Brian Kinnune

IPC: F21K9/23 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/238 ,  F21S8/08 ,  F21V29/77 ,  F21K99/00 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V3/00 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21W131/10 ,  F21V14/04 ,  F21Y101/00 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21Y107/30

CPC classification number: F21K9/20 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21K9/64 ,  F21S8/088 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V14/04 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V23/007 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/30 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0827 ,  H05B33/0848 ,  H05B33/089 ,  Y02B20/341 ,  Y02B20/347

Abstract: A LED lamp for use in an existing light fixture having an electrical receptacle comprises an at least partially optically transmissive enclosure and a base having an external size that may be the same size or smaller than an external size of the electrical receptacle. A LED assembly is operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The base comprises a universal mounting mechanism for mounting the lamp to the light fixture. A surge protector and an electrical connector are positioned at least partially in the base and are in the electrical path. A heat sink comprises a first portion in the enclosure for supporting the LED assembly and a second portion external of the enclosure for dissipating heat. The base is connected to the heat sink.

公开(公告)号：USD761483S1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US29499708

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Designer： S. Scott Pratt ,  William L. Dungan ,  Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr. ,  Brian Kinnune ,  Gary David Trott

公开(公告)号：US20160153649A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US15017971

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Brian Kinnune ,  Nathan Snell ,  Jeremy Sorenson ,  Corey Goldstein ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR.

IPC: F21V29/83 ,  F21V29/71 ,  F21V29/76 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V29/507 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21K99/00

CPC classification number: F21V29/83 ,  F21K9/00 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21S8/033 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21S9/022 ,  F21V15/013 ,  F21V19/003 ,  F21V19/045 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V23/009 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V27/00 ,  F21V29/507 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/71 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/75 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V31/03 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21W2131/40 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: An LED light fixture including a housing portion and a base together defining an open space therebetween permitting air/water-flow therethrough. The housing portion forms a chamber enclosing at least one driver. The base extends from the housing portion and supports at least one LED illuminator outside the chamber. The housing portion and the base may each be formed as part of a one piece with the open space along at least three sides of the base. Alternatively, the base may be a separate structure secured with respect to the housing. Such base may be a single-piece extrusion supporting a plurality of LED modules or comprise a plurality of extruded heat sinks. Each heat sink may support one or more LED modules.

Abstract translation: 一种LED灯具，其包括壳体部分和底座，其一起限定开放空间，允许空气/水流过其中。 壳体部分形成包围至少一个驱动器的腔室。 基座从壳体部分延伸并且在腔室外部支撑至少一个LED照明器。 壳体部分和基部可以各自形成为沿着基部的至少三个侧面的开放空间的一体的一部分。 或者，基座可以是相对于壳体固定的单独结构。 这种基座可以是支撑多个LED模块的单片式挤压件，或者包括多个挤压散热器。 每个散热器可以支持一个或多个LED模块。

公开(公告)号：USD749768S1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US29481543

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Designer： Nathan Snell ,  Brian Kinnune

公开(公告)号：US09239150B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13842012

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Bernd Sieberth ,  Steven Patkus ,  Brian Kinnune

IPC: F21V21/00 ,  F21S4/00 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V29/507 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/508 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y103/00

CPC classification number: F21V15/01 ,  F21V23/009 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/507 ,  F21V29/508 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A linear lighting device includes a body, a light source holder, and a light source. The body has a top portion, a bottom portion, and a rear portion. The light source holder has a holding member and an attachment member. The attachment member of the light source holder is secured to the rear portion of the body. Further, the light source is disposed on the holding member of the light source holder. A lighting device also includes a cover. The cover has a first end and a second end, and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first end of the cover is pivotably secured to the bottom portion of the body and the second end of the cover is adapted to be fixedly secured to the top portion of the body.

Abstract translation: 线性照明装置包括主体，光源支架和光源。 主体具有顶部，底部和后部。 光源保持器具有保持构件和附接构件。 光源保持器的附接构件固定到主体的后部。 此外，光源设置在光源保持器的保持构件上。 照明装置还包括盖。 盖具有第一端和第二端，并且能够在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 盖的第一端可枢转地固定到主体的底部，并且盖的第二端适于固定地固定到主体的顶部。

公开(公告)号：US09212812B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13764746

申请日：2013-02-11

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kinnune ,  Nathan Snell ,  Corey Goldstein ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr.

IPC: F21V7/20 ,  F21V29/00 ,  F21V29/76 ,  F21V7/10 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/505 ,  F21V11/16 ,  F21V21/116 ,  F21W131/103 ,  F21Y101/02

CPC classification number: F21V29/763 ,  F21V7/10 ,  F21V11/16 ,  F21V21/116 ,  F21V29/505 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED light fixture including a housing, a heat sink secured with respect to the housing and an LED illuminator secured with respect to the heat sink. The heat sink includes central and peripheral portions. The central portion has an LED-supporting surface and forward, rearward and lateral sides, the LED illuminator being at the LED-supporting surface. The peripheral portion extends laterally from the lateral sides. The central portion of the heat sink has downwardly-extending shield members at the lateral sides thereof configured and dimensioned to block illumination in a direction opposite the LED illuminator. In embodiments where the optical member is configured for directing emitter light predominantly toward the forward side, the central heat-sink portion has a downwardly-extending shield member at the rearward side thereof configured and dimensioned to block rearward illumination.

Abstract translation: 一种LED灯具，包括壳体，相对于壳体固定的散热器和相对于散热器固定的LED照明器。 散热器包括中央和周边部分。 中心部分具有LED支撑表面和前侧，后侧和侧面，LED照明器处于LED支撑表面。 周边部分从横向侧向延伸。 散热器的中心部分在其横向侧面具有向下延伸的屏蔽构件，其构造和尺寸设计成在与LED照明器相对的方向上阻挡照明。 在光学构件被配置为将发射体光引向主要朝向前侧的实施例中，中央散热部分在其后侧具有向下延伸的屏蔽构件，其构造和尺寸设计成阻挡后向照明。

公开(公告)号：US20150316249A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14269077

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kinnune ,  Sandeep Pawar ,  Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR. ,  David P. Goelz ,  Nathan Snell

IPC: F21V29/83 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21K99/00 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V23/02

CPC classification number: F21V29/83 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V23/023 ,  F21V29/503 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED light fixture including at least one LED light source thermally coupled to a heat-conductive structure. The heat-conductive structure having an LED-supporting region and heat-dissipating surfaces extending away therefrom. The at least one LED light source is thermally coupled to the LED-supporting region. The heat-conductive structure defines venting apertures bordering the at least one LED light source to facilitate ambient fluid flow to and from the heat-dissipating surfaces. In some embodiments, the LED light fixture includes a protrusion extending into a corresponding one of the venting apertures and oriented to direct air flow. In certain embodiments, the heat-conductive structure defines a plurality of venting apertures adjacent the at least one LED light source, the heat-dissipating surfaces include fins increasing in height at positions adjacent to the at least one of the venting apertures.

Abstract translation: 一种LED灯具，其包括热耦合到导热结构的至少一个LED光源。 导热结构具有LED支撑区域和从其延伸的散热表面。 所述至少一个LED光源热耦合到所述LED支撑区域。 所述导热结构限定与所述至少一个LED光源邻接的通气孔，以促进流出所述散热表面的环境流体流动。 在一些实施例中，LED灯具包括延伸到对应的一个通气孔中并被定向成引导气流的突起。 在某些实施例中，导热结构限定与所述至少一个LED光源相邻的多个通气孔，所述散热表面包括在与所述至少一个所述通气孔相邻的位置处的高度增加的翅片。