Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to lighting systems, and more particularly, to a modular LED retrofit lamp system.
Description of the Related Art
Light emitting diode (LED) lamps are only good for the intended socket they are designed for. Tungsten lamps have this same issue. A PAR56 lamp would only be able to function in a fixture that was designed to be used with that particular lamp. LED lamps are the same. A PAR38 LED Lamp is only designed to go into a PAR38 fixture, even though it could go into a standard lamp, as does an A19 lamp. High-power LED lamps are designed currently to go into a single lamp socket without having the means to fit into an existing lamp fixture. A complete redesign of the lamp itself would be required.
Thus, a modular LED retrofit lamp system solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
The modular LED retrofit lamp system includes a basic high-power LED light engine, together with an integrated optics mount, an integrated yet serviceable LED dimmable driver, and a point of attachment on the center area of the engine for mounting the LED engine. Different mounts for the engine can include, but are not limited to, PAR56, PAR46, PAR64, PAR38, Mini Candelabra, Intermediate Screw Base, Mogul Screwbase, and Fresnel-based Theatrical Fixtures. One LED engine can replace a wide range of tungsten lamps ranging up to 500 watt equivalents in output performance, as well as dimming performance. Additional brackets and lamp sockets easily retrofit into an existing lighting fixture, while dimming capabilities are retained.
These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
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A method of making the present modular LED lamp fixture may include the mounting of the LED chip 14 to the heat sink assembly 12a-12c with thermal compound disposed between the LED and aluminum heat sink/fan assembly 12a, 12c attached via plastic nylon spacer 12b. Via use of the optics holder 15 that holds the optics, screws 13b are placed into the heat sink and secured by nuts 13a, this configuration holding the LED 14 firmly onto the heat sink 12a, 12c, as well as holding the removable optics. Next, the aluminum arm brackets 10, 11 are mounted to the heat sink/fan 12a, 12c. The brackets 10, 11 allow for the driver enclosure 4 to be mounted to the heat sink 12a, 12c. Once the brackets 10, 11 are installed, the plastic nylon spacer 12b is disposed between the driver thermal protection 12c and the LED thermal protection 12a, the plastic nylon spacer 12b acting as a thermal separator. PCB stand-offs are mounted on the anterior plate 8 of the driver enclosure. Once the PCB stand-offs are attached, the anterior plate 8 is mounted to the arm brackets 10, 11 using screws and nuts. When the anterior plate 8 is mounted, the LED driver is attached using a series of stand-offs to stack the fan electronics 9 from the LED electronics 6. Once the driver is mounted, the tube piece (can 4) is slid over the assembly to cover and protect the electronics, the posterior plate 3 being mounted using fasteners disposed in the existing top holes of the driver PCB, thereby acting as a sandwiching assembly that holds components of the present modular LED retrofit lamp system in place. Once the base engine 300d is assembled, the custom metal brackets and wiring are attached to the fixture, thereby enabling the fixture to receive power. The LED and fan on the heat sink are wired back to the LED driver electronics, where it will be able to control the LED 14, as well as the fan, while it is being dimmed by a standard forward phase/reverse phase dimmer.
A method of using the present modular LED retrofit lamp system may include, for example, using the base engine to determine the best way of attaching the LED light engine into an existing fixture. In terms of a screw-in base, i.e., E11, E17, E12, E26, E27, E29, or the like, mount the Edison Male E26 base adapter to the top of the base engine. Depending on the depth of the socket to the reflector of the existing fixture, the depth of the bracket may be adjusted in order to have the lamp system remain inside of the fixture. Then, use an existing adapter to screw onto the lamp base and screw into the existing lamp socket. If doing any other adaptations, start with the base engine and attach means of mechanical attachment to the side of the mount arms, while using bare wires coming from the rear of the fixture to either attach a lamp socket adapter or to hard-wire the unit directly into the existing fixture.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/008,389, filed Jun. 14, 2018, which claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/140,364, filed Apr. 27, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/153,551, filed Apr. 28, 2015, all of which are entirely incorporated herein by reference.
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