Abstract: A LED package (10) for use in a lamp as well as a method for manufacturing such kind of a LED package (10) are disclosed, wherein the LED package (10) comprises at least one LED (16), an optical element (18) for guiding light emitted by the LED (16), and a cover (26) for covering, at least partially, electrical components (20, 22, 24) connectable to the LED (16). The cover (26) includes three protrusions (38) that form the highest points on the package. The protrusions (38) abut a surface in a housing for accurately positioning the LED package relative to a lens (52) in the housing. The LED package (10) may be spring-loaded. Side protrusions (28) of the cover (26) additionally help to position the package within the housing.

Abstract: A lighting system (1) comprises a power unit (20) for producing data-modulated current, and a light unit (10) receiving this current at its input and output terminals (11, 12). The light unit comprises two or more light modules (100A; 100B; 100C) connected in series. Each light module comprises: a LED string (110) of one or more LEDs (111, 112, 113) connected between module input and output terminals (101, 102), each LED having an associated controllable shunt switch (121, 122, 123) connected in parallel thereto; a module controller (190) for controlling the shunt switches, the module controller (190) having a input terminals (191, 192) connected to said module input and output terminals, respectively. The module controller demodulates the data and controls the switches on the basis of an action command contained therein, if an address information contained therein matches the unique controller address.

Abstract: A LED package (10) for use in a lamp as well as a method for manufacturing such kind of a LED package (10) are disclosed, wherein the LED package (10) comprises at least one LED (16), an optical element (18) for guiding light emitted by the LED (16), and a cover (26) for covering, at least partially, electrical components (20, 22, 24) connectable to the LED (16). The cover (26) includes three protrusions (38) that form the highest points on the package. The protrusions (38) abut a reference surface in a housing when the package is resiliently pushed against the reference surface for accurately positioning the LED package relative to a lens in the housing. Side protrusions (28) of the cover (26) additionally help to position the package within the housing.

Abstract: A LED package (10) for use in a lamp as well as a method for manufacturing such kind of a LED package (10) are provided, wherein the LED package (10) comprises at least one LED (16), an optical element (18) for guiding light emitted by the LED (16), a cover (26) for covering at least partially electrical components (20, 22, 24) connectable to the LED (16) and at least one optical detectable reference mark (32; 36), wherein the optical element (18) comprises at least one first optical detectable mark (30) and the cover (26) comprises at least one second optical detectable mark (34), whereby the optical element (18) and the cover (26) are arranged and aligned both with respect to the same reference mark (32; 36) by means of the first mark (30) and the second mark (34). Due to the same reference (32; 36) for both the optical element (18) and the cover (26) manufacturing tolerances are not added to each other so that the accuracy of a correct arrangement is increased.

Abstract: The invention describes an adapter part (2, 9) for a modular lighting assembly (1) comprising a number of light-emitting diodes (4) mounted on a separate base part (3), which adapter part (2, 9) comprises a number of first electrical connectors (21) arranged to connect the light-emitting diodes (4) to an external power supply; at least one electrical component (5) arranged in a body of the adapter part (2, 9); and a number of second electrical connectors (22) arranged to connect external circuitry to an electrical component (5) arranged in the body of the adapter part (2, 9). The invention further describes a modular lighting assembly (1) comprising a base part (3) upon which a number of light-emitting diodes (4) is mounted; and an adapter part (2, 9) according to the invention.

Abstract: An LED package including a collimator body adapted to collect and/or reflect and/or focus light. An upper plane provided by the collimator body defines a mainly horizontal plane. At least one reflection surface is provided by the collimator body and is at least partially angled to the horizontal plane. The collimator body includes a recess for receiving a lighting element including a light emitting front face such that the reflection surface extends at least partially below the level of the front face in an assembled state. Due to the angle of the reflection surface with respect to the horizontal plane of the collimator body, a small light source and a high luminous flux at the same time are provided so that the luminance and the brightness of the LED package are increased.

Abstract: The invention describes an adapter part (2, 9) for a modular lighting assembly (1) comprising a number of light-emitting diodes (4) mounted on a separate base part (3), which adapter part (2, 9) comprises a number of first electrical connectors (21) arranged to connect the light-emitting diodes (4) to an external power supply; at least one electrical component (5) arranged in a body of the adapter part (2, 9); and a number of second electrical connectors (22) arranged to connect external circuitry to an electrical component (5) arranged in the body of the adapter part (2, 9). The invention further describes a modular lighting assembly (1) comprising a base part (3) upon which a number of light-emitting diodes (4) is mounted; and an adapter part (2, 9) according to the invention.

Abstract: It is provided a lamp assembly (10) for an automotive headlamp, comprising an LED (12) for emitting light rays, a housing (16), to which the LED (12) is detachably connectable, wherein the housing (16) comprises an entrance window (20) assigned to the LED (12), and a guiding element (22) for guiding the light rays passing through the entrance window (20), wherein the guiding element (22) is connected to the housing (16). Since the LED (12) is detachable connected to the housing (16) a defect LED (12) can by exchanged by only exchanging the LED (12) itself without exchanging the whole lamp assembly (10) including the housing (16) and the guiding element (22). Since the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff may be provided by the entrance window (20) and/or the guiding element (22) only, a misalignment of a newly inserted LED (12) does not affect the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff. The exchange of a LED (12) is facilitated and without affecting the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff.

Abstract: A lighting system (1) comprises a power unit (20) for producing data-modulated current, and a light unit (10) receiving this current at its input and output terminals (11, 12). The light unit comprises two or more light modules (100A; 100B; 100C) connected in series. Each light module comprises: a LED string (110) of one or more LEDs (111, 112, 113) connected between module input and output terminals (101, 102), each LED having an associated controllable shunt switch (121, 122, 123) connected in parallel thereto; a module controller (190) for controlling the shunt switches, the module controller (190) having a input terminals (191, 192) connected to said module input and output terminals, respectively. The module controller demodulates the data and controls the switches on the basis of an action command contained therein, if an address information contained therein matches the unique controller address.

Abstract: It is provided a lamp assembly (10) for an automotive headlamp, comprising an LED (12) for emitting light rays, a housing (16), to which the LED (12) is detachably connectable, wherein the housing (16) comprises an entrance window (20) assigned to the LED (12), and a guiding element (22) for guiding the light rays passing through the entrance window (20), wherein the guiding element (22) is connected to the housing (16). Since the LED (12) is detachable connected to the housing (16) a defect LED (12) can by exchanged by only exchanging the LED (12) itself without exchanging the whole lamp assembly (10) including the housing (16) and the guiding element (22). Since the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff may be provided by the entrance window (20) and/or the guiding element (22) only, a misalignment of a newly inserted LED (12) does not affect the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff. The exchange of a LED (12) is facilitated and without affecting the correct position of the bright/dark-cutoff.

Abstract: A collimator (20) for use as part of a LED package (10) is provided, comprising a collimator body (28) adapted to collect and/or reflect and/or focus light, an upper plane (30) provided by the collimator body (28), wherein the upper plane (30) defines a mainly horizontal plane (32), at least one reflection surface (36) provided by the collimator body (28), wherein the reflection surface (36) is at least partially angled to the horizontal plane (32) by an angle ?, which is 70°???110°, particularly 75°???100°, preferably 78°???92°, most preferred 79°???85°, wherein the collimator body (28) comprises a recess (34) for receiving a lighting element (14) comprising a light emitting front face (22) illuminated by a LED (40), wherein the lighting element (24) is received such by the recess (34) that the reflection surface (36) extends at least partially below the level of the front face (22) in assembled state.

Abstract: A LED package (10) for use in a lamp as well as a method for manufacturing such kind of a LED package (10) are provided, wherein the LED package (10) comprises at least one LED (16), an optical element (18) for guiding light emitted by the LED (16), a cover (26) for covering at least partially electrical components (20, 22, 24) connectable to the LED (16) and at least one optical detectable reference mark (32; 36), wherein the optical element (18) comprises at least one first optical detectable mark (30) and the cover (26) comprises at least one second optical detectable mark (34), whereby the optical element (18) and the cover (26) are arranged and aligned both with respect to the same reference mark (32; 36) by means of the first mark (30) and the second mark (34). Due to the same reference (32; 36) for both the optical element (18) and the cover (26) manufacturing tolerances are not added to each other so that the accuracy of a correct arrangement is increased.

Abstract: The invention describes an LED lighting module (1) comprising an LED element (10), an electronic driving arrangement (30) for driving the LED (11), and a heat sink (20). The heat sink (20) forms a casing for the electronic driving arrangement (30) and comprises a receptacle interface (26) on a front side (F) of the heat sink (20) with a number of first reference elements (27) for coupling the LED element (10) to the heat sink (20) in a defined orientation. The heat sink further comprises a cavity (28) for enclosing at least parts of the electronic driving arrangement (30) and a number of second reference elements (22) for coupling the LED light module (10) to a secondary optic (70,70?). Moreover the invention describes a lighting assembly (80, 80?) comprising such an LED lighting module (1).

Abstract: A lamp module (10) comprises an LED lighting element (18) and an electronic driver circuit (42) for supplying electrical power to the LED element (18). An electrical connector (14) is connected to the electronic driver circuit (42). A bayonet coupling (16) is provided for positioning and locking the module (10) within a reflector (70). A metallic heat sink (30) with a top wall (34a, 34b, 34c) and a side wall (36a, 36b, 36c) has an inner cavity (40), where the electronic driver circuit (42) is located. The LED element (18) is located at the top wall (34)a in direct thermal contact to the heat sink (30). A lighting unit comprises the above-described lamp module (10) and a reflector (70) with a mounting cavity (74). The module (10) is mounted within the cavity (74), so that the light emitted from the LED (18) is reflected by a reflector surface (72) of the reflector (70).

Abstract: The invention describes an LED lighting module (1) comprising an LED element (10), an electronic driving arrangement (30) for driving the LED (11), and a heat sink (20). The heat sink (20) forms a casing for the electronic driving arrangement (30) and comprises a receptacle interface (26) on a front side (F) of the heat sink (20) with a number of first reference elements (27) for coupling the LED element (10) to the heat sink (20) in a defined orientation. The heat sink further comprises a cavity (28) for enclosing at least parts of the electronic driving arrangement (30) and a number of second reference elements (22) for coupling the LED light module (10) to a secondary optic (70,70?). Moreover the invention describes a lighting assembly (80, 80?) comprising such an LED lighting module (1).

Abstract: The application relates to light emitting devices. In order to provide good heat dissipation and easy adjustment of the lighting devices, there is provided to fix a light-emitting diode (12) having a metallic base (10) to a metallic heat-radiating element (18), which fixing comprises substance-to-substance bonding the base of the diode to a metallic sleeve (14), positioning the sleeve on the heat-radiating element such that the sleeve mantles the heat-radiating element, and connecting the sleeve with the heat-radiating element.