公开(公告)号：US09773760B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14764500

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Bernd P. Keller ,  Eric J. Tarsa ,  Zongjie Yuan ,  Kurt S. Wilcox

IPC: F21V1/00 ,  F21V11/00 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  F21V8/00 ,  H01L33/58 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21Y105/00 ,  F21Y105/12 ,  F21Y105/10 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21Y113/13

CPC classification number: H01L25/0753 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21Y2105/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2105/12 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0078 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: According to one aspect, an LED package comprises a plurality of LEDs and a primary optic disposed adjacent the LEDs wherein the primary optic includes protrusions for mixing light developed by the plurality of LEDs.

公开(公告)号：US20170219762A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15376257

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  John W. Durkee ,  Craig D. Raleigh ,  Joseph P. Chobot

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0046 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21K9/61 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0041 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0058 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/009

Abstract: A waveguide body comprises a body of optically transmissive material further comprising an input surface for light to enter the body of optically transmissive material along a light path. The body of optically transmissive material is curved and has an inflection region that extends transverse to the light path.

公开(公告)号：US09581751B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US13839949

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Zongjie Yuan ,  Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Eric J. Tarsa ,  Fabian Jean-Daniel Rol ,  James Ibbetson ,  Bernd P. Keller

IPC: F21V7/04 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G09F13/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21Y101/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0046 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21K9/61 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0041 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0058 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/009

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof and including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a central bore extending between the first and second sides and adapted to receive a light emitting diode, and extraction features on the second side. A light diverter extends into the central bore for diverting light into and generally along the width of the body of material. The extraction features direct light out of the first side and wherein at least one extraction feature has an extraction surface dimension transverse to the thickness that is between about 5% and about 75% the overall thickness of the body of material.

Abstract translation: 光波导包括具有基本上大于其总厚度的宽度的透光材料体，并且包括第一侧，与第一侧相对的第二侧，在第一和第二侧之间延伸的适于接收光的中心孔 发光二极管，第二面提取特征。 光转向器延伸到中心孔中，用于将光转向并且通常沿着材料主体的宽度。 提取功能将光从第一侧引导出来，并且其中至少一个提取特征具有横向于厚度的提取表面尺寸，该材料的材料体的总厚度为约5％至约75％。

公开(公告)号：US09519095B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US13842521

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  John W. Durkee ,  Craig D. Raleigh ,  Joseph P. Chobot

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21K99/00 ,  F21Y101/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/0046 ,  F21K9/23 ,  F21K9/61 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0041 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0058 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/009

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a coupling optic and a waveguide body. According to one embodiment, the body includes a first curved surface that extends between an input surface and an end surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The input surface has a first thickness disposed between the first and second surfaces and the end surface has a second thickness disposed between the first and second surfaces less than the first thickness.

Abstract translation: 光波导包括耦合光学元件和波导体。 根据一个实施例，主体包括在输入表面和端表面之间延伸的第一弯曲表面和与第一表面相对的第二表面。 输入表面具有设置在第一和第二表面之间的第一厚度，并且端面具有设置在小于第一厚度的第一和第二表面之间的第二厚度。

公开(公告)号：US09488362B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14318430

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Wayne Guillien ,  Frank Tsao

IPC: F21V7/00 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V29/76 ,  F21V19/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V29/00 ,  F21K99/00 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/77 ,  F21V27/02 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V31/00 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y105/00

CPC classification number: F21V29/763 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V19/0055 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V23/002 ,  F21V23/009 ,  F21V27/02 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21V31/005 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An LED lighting fixture including a housing comprising a single-piece wall structure defining a cavity with an LED-supporting surface therewithin. An LED illuminator is mounted at the LED-supporting surface in the cavity, the LED-supporting surface positioning the LED illuminator in a desired orientation. An LED driver may be secured against the housing which transfers heat therefrom. There may be a plurality of spaced apart LED illuminators mounted at the LED-supporting surface within the cavity. The LED lighting fixture may also include a single-piece reflector comprising a plurality of reflector cups for the LED illuminators and extending therefrom to a common forward end of the housing.

Abstract translation: 一种LED照明器具，包括壳体，该壳体包括限定具有其内的LED支撑表面的空腔的单件壁结构。 LED照明器安装在空腔中的LED支撑表面处，LED支撑表面将LED照明器定位在期望的方向。 LED驱动器可以固定在壳体上，从而传递热量。 可以在腔内的LED支撑表面上安装多个间隔开的LED照明器。 LED照明器具还可以包括单件反射器，其包括用于LED照明器的多个反射器杯，并且从其延伸到壳体的共同的前端。

公开(公告)号：US09488339B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14747586

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Christopher Strom

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V13/02 ,  G02B19/00 ,  F21V5/08 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y105/00

CPC classification number: F21V13/04 ,  F21V5/008 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V5/08 ,  F21V7/0091 ,  F21V13/02 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0061

Abstract: A lens for distribution of light predominantly toward a preferential side from a light emitter having an emitter axis. The lens includes an outer surface, a reflecting inner surface and a reflecting back surface. The reflecting inner surface is positioned and configured for total internal reflection (TIR) of received light toward the lens outer surface. The reflecting back surface is positioned and configured for total internal reflection (TIR) of received light toward the preferential side.

Abstract translation: 用于将光分配主要朝向具有发射器轴的发光体的优选侧的透镜。 透镜包括外表面，反射内表面和反射背面。 反射内表面定位和构造成用于朝向透镜外表面的接收光的全内反射（TIR）。 反射后表面被定位和配置用于朝向优先侧的接收光的全内反射（TIR）。

公开(公告)号：US09464778B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14527405

申请日：2014-10-29

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Zongjie Yuan ,  Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Benjamin P. Beck ,  Lisa Marie Barglind ,  Steven Patkus ,  William Herschel Couch

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  F21V5/04

CPC classification number: F21V5/007 ,  F21V5/045

Abstract: According to one aspect, an optical lens includes a substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The optical lens includes a first pattern of Fresnel features having a first focal length disposed on the first side and a second pattern of Fresnel features having a second focal length disposed on the second side. The first pattern of Fresnel features is disposed perpendicular to the second pattern of Fresnel features, and the first focal length is different from the second focal length.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，光学透镜包括具有第一侧和与第一侧相对的第二侧的基板。 光学透镜包括具有设置在第一侧上的第一焦距的菲涅耳特征的第一图案和设置在第二侧上的具有第二焦距的菲涅耳特征的第二图案。 菲涅耳特征的第一图案垂直于菲涅耳特征的第二图案设置，第一焦距与第二焦距不同。

公开(公告)号：US20160187555A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15060354

申请日：2016-03-03

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Zongjie Yuan ,  Corey J. Goldstein ,  Kurt S. Wilcox

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: F21V21/116 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V29/51 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/002 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0045

Abstract: According to one aspect, an optical waveguide comprises a plurality of coupling cavities for directing light into a waveguide body spaced from a particular point. Further, each of the coupling cavities comprises a dimension that varies with distance from the particular point.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，光波导包括用于将光引导到与特定点间隔开的波导体的多个耦合腔。 此外，每个耦合腔包括随距离特定点的距离而变化的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：USD757349S1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US29522924

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Designer： Kurt S. Wilcox ,  John W. Durkee ,  James Michael Lay

公开(公告)号：US09172012B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13796045

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: CREE, Inc.

Inventor： Peter S. Andrews ,  Kurt S. Wilcox ,  Theodore Lowes ,  Bernd P. Keller

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L33/64 ,  H01L33/40 ,  H01L23/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/58 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/405 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L33/64 ,  H01L33/647 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/49113 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2224/97 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01087 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/12035 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/19107 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/45099

Abstract: Light emitter packages having multiple light emitter chips, such as light emitting diode (LED) chips, and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a light emitter package can include a ceramic submount. An array of light emitter chips can be disposed over a portion of the submount, and each light emitter chip can include a horizontal chip structure having positive and negative electrical contacts disposed on a same side. The positive and negative electrical contacts can be adapted to electrically communicate to conductive portions of the submount. Light emitter packages can further include a lens overmolded on the submount and covering a portion of the array.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有多个发光二极管（LED）芯片等发光二极管的发光二极管封装及相关方法。 在一个实施例中，光发射器封装可以包括陶瓷基座。 发光芯片阵列可以设置在基座的一部分上，并且每个发光芯片可以包括具有设置在同一侧上的正和负电触头的水平芯片结构。 正和负电触点可以适于与基座的导电部分电连通。 光发射器封装还可以包括在基座上包覆模制并覆盖阵列的一部分的透镜。