Removable electrical connectors for flattened lighting modules

Abstract

A flat detachable electrical connection system for between a flat lighting module and a lamp holder is described. The flattened lighting module comprises a lighting panel, a control circuit for controlling the lighting panel, and electrical contacts connected to the control circuit, all of which are at least partly supported by a mechanical support plate partially enclosed in a recess or opening In the housing so that light can be emitted from the lighting panel, the mechanical support plate includes a male mechanical support connector portion extending from the mechanical support plate to the outside along the same plane as the thickness of the lighting module, the male mechanical support connector portion Means are included for non-permanently locking or latching the lighting module to the socket. The lampholder includes a female mechanical connector into which the male mechanical support connector portion of the lighting module engages, the female mechanical connector including means for non-permanently locking or locking the male mechanical support connector portion of the lighting module And a male electrical extension extending from the female mechanical connector to the outside, and when the lighting module and the lamp holder are connected, the male electrical extension engages with the electrical contact piece in the lighting module to supply power or communication signals to the control circuit or Both are supplied. The lighting panels can be LED or OLED and the electrical connection system can be used in lighting fixtures or lamps.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 300503, filed February 26, 2016, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates to the field of lighting, and more particularly, to an electrical connection system for lighting modules. Background technique [0004] LED (Light Emitting Diode) and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) lighting panels offer many benefits for general lighting purposes. They are efficient in terms of light output for the power consumed. They are low voltage, which helps avoid potential electric shock, is less prone to sparking in potentially explosive environments, and reduces loads on supporting electrical systems. With appropriate internal design, the spectrum of emitted light can be altered. They produce little or no ultraviolet or infrared light. They work instantly, that is, they glow imme...

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