Optoelectronic component with asymmetrical support arms

Abstract

Optoelectronic component (23) with a housing (22) having a rectangular base shape (26) with four sides (5, 8, 10, 15), wherein the sides (5, 8, 10, 15) each meet at a corner point (17, 18; 19, 20), with a conductor frame (1) having two contact elements (3, 4), wherein the contact elements (3, 4) each have a rectangular shape with four side faces, wherein at least one support arm (6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16) of each contact element (3, 4) projects laterally from a side face of the contact element (3, 4) and extends to an edge of the housing (22), wherein the two support arms (6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16) are arranged on different sides of the housing are, wherein the two support arms (6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16) each have different distances to the two corner points (17, 18;19, 20) of the side (5, 8, 10, 15) on which the support arms (6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16) are arranged, the distances differing by at least the width of a support arm.;

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an optoelectronic component according to claim 1 and a conductor frame according to claim 7.

[0002] From DE 10 2012 101 970 A1, a conductor frame unit for an electronic component is known, which has two contact carrier elements that are integrally formed with at least one retaining web. The two contact carrier elements are connected to conductor frame units via retaining webs. The retaining webs are arranged at least partially at the same distance from the corner regions of the rectangular conductor frame unit. This creates the risk that, when several components are arranged side by side, the support arms projecting from the component may touch each other. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a relatively large distance between the components.

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide an improved optoelectronic component and an improved conductor frame for the manufacture of an optoelectronic component.

[0004] The object of the invention is solved by the optoelectronic component according to claim 1 and by the conductor frame according to claim 7.

[0005] Further advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0006] The component is designed such that, at least on two sides of the housing, the support arms of a contact element have different distances to the two corner points of the housing sides. These distances differ by at least the width of one support arm. This allows two components to be arranged side by side rotated by 90°, 180°, and / or 270° without the risk of the support arms touching. Thus, the components can be mounted closer together on a carrier.

[0007] Depending on the chosen design, the two sides are arranged side by side or opposite each other.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the component is designed such that the support arms on all four sides of the housing have different distances to the respective two corner points of the side on which the support arms are arranged. This makes it possible to arrange one component next to another, with the latter rotated by 90°, without the support arms of the two components touching each other. This also makes it possible to arrange the components closely together on a support, even rotated by 90°, without the risk of electrical contact between the support arms.

[0009] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures.

[0010] The properties, features and advantages of this invention described above, as well as the manner in which they are achieved, will become clearer and more easily understood in connection with the following description of the exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail in conjunction with the drawings, wherein

[0011] Fig. 1 a ladder frame with contact elements;

[0012] Fig. 2 a first building element;

[0013] Fig. 3 a first arrangement of two building elements;

[0014] Fig. 4 a second arrangement of four building elements in the form of a cloverleaf and

[0015] Fig. 5 and Fig. Six further arrangements of two identical components are shown.

[0016] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a ladder frame 1 , which includes several ladder frame units 2 features the ladder frame units 2are identically designed. Each ladder frame unit 2 indicates a first contact element 3 and a second contact element 4 in the illustrated embodiment, the first contact element has 3 on a first page 5 a first and a second support arm 6 , 7 up. The first and second support arms 6 , 7 are connected to a second contact element opposite it, which is not shown in the figure. Furthermore, the first contact element has 3 on a second page 8 a third support arm 9 up. The third support arm 9 is connected to another first contact element 3 another ladder frame unit 2 connected. In addition, the first contact element 3 on a fourth page 10 a fourth support arm 11 up. The fourth support arm 11is connected to a further first contact element of another conductor frame unit (not shown).

[0017] The ladder frame unit 2 the second contact element 4 on, which is separate from the first contact element 3 is trained. The second contact element 4 points to the second page 8 a fifth support arm 12 up. The fifth support arm 12 stands with a further second contact element of another ladder frame unit 2 in connection. In addition, the second contact element 4 a sixth and seventh support arm 13 , 14 up. The sixth and seventh support arms 13 , 14 is on a third page 15 trained. The sixth and seventh support arms are equipped with a first contact element. 3 another ladder frame unit 2 connected. In addition, the second contact element4 an eighth support arm 16 on, which is on the fourth page 10 It is formed. The first and third sides are arranged opposite each other. The second and fourth sides are arranged opposite each other.

[0018] Fig. Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of the ladder frame unit 2 The ladder frame unit 2 It essentially has a rectangular basic shape. 26 on. The basic form 26 The basic shape is indicated by dashed lines. 26 has four key points 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 The figure clearly shows that the first and second supporting arms 6 , 7 with different distances in relation to the first and second corner points 17 , 18 compared to the sixth and seventh support arms 13 , 14with corresponding other distances to the third and fourth corner points 19 , 20 are arranged. The distances differ by at least the width of a support arm, so that the support arms do not touch when two identical components are arranged side by side. In this arrangement, at least one side of the components is aligned. In this way, it is possible to arrange two identical components side by side, with the first component aligning with the first side. 5 on the third side 15 of the second component can be arranged without the first and second support arms moving. 6 , 7 of the first component with the sixth or seventh support arm 13 , 14 touching the second component. This allows the two components to be positioned closer together.

[0019] Likewise, the third and fifth support arms 9 , 11 with different distances to the second or third corner point 18 , 19 compared to the fourth and eighth support arms 11 , 16 with regard to the fourth or first corner point 20 , 17 arranged. In this way, two identical components can be arranged side by side, with the first component rotated 180° to face the second side. 8 to the fourth page 10 of the second component, without the support arms of the two components touching each other.

[0020] Depending on the chosen embodiment, only the support arms from opposite sides of the ladder frame unit can be used. 2They can be arranged at different distances from the corner points. In this embodiment, it is possible to arrange two identical components rotated by 180° next to each other without the support arms of the two components touching.

[0021] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in section 2, two components can also be placed next to each other rotated by 90° without the support arms of the two components touching.

[0022] The ladder frame unit 2 is in a case 22 cast in place, it has the same rectangular shape. The support arms are flush with the housing on the sides. 22 from or can also be applied laterally over the casing 22 protrude. The casing 22 It is made of plastic, for example. Furthermore, the second contact element has... 4 an optoelectronic component 23 arranged via an electrically conductive connection 24with the first contact element 3 is connected. The optoelectronic component 23 It can be designed, for example, in the form of an LED, a laser diode, a photodetector, a phototransistor or a photodiode.

[0023] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation 2 identically designed housings 22 according to Fig. Two housings, each rotated 180° and positioned side by side. It is clearly visible that the support arms of the different housings do not touch. This is achieved by the fact that the support arms on opposite sides are not symmetrically arranged with respect to the corner points.

[0024] Fig. Figure 4 shows another embodiment in which four identical housings 22 according to Fig. The two housings are arranged adjacent to each other in a cloverleaf configuration. In this embodiment as well, the support arms of the four housings do not touch each other. This is achieved by the support arms having different distances to their respective nearest corner points.

[0025] Fig. Figure 5 shows another arrangement of two identical optoelectronic components 22 , which, for example, according to Fig. 2 are trained and arranged side by side. In Fig. 5 are only the third and the eighth support arm 9 , 16 shown. A second side is also shown. 8 of a building component 22 a fourth page 10 of the adjacent building element 22 assigned. Since the distances 30 , 31 of the third support arm 9 and the eighth support arm 16 from the key points 18 , 17 by at least one width32 , 33 of the widest support arm 9 , 16 The third and eighth support arms differ in that they touch. 9 , 16 No. As a rule, the support arms are of equal width, meaning they have the same extent parallel to the side of the structural element. 22 .

[0026] The building elements 22 the Fig. 5 can also have more or fewer support arms than those in Fig. 2. [The following appears to be a separate, unrelated sentence fragment:] Exhibit the depicted version.

[0027] Fig. Figure 6 shows another arrangement of two identical optoelectronic components. 22 , which, for example, according to Fig. 2 are formed and arranged rotated 180° relative to each other. A second side is... 8 of a building component 22 a second page 8 of the adjacent building element 22 assigned. In Fig. 6 are only the third and the eighth support arm 9 ,16 shown. Since the distances 30 , 31 the third support arms 9 from the key points 18 , 17 by at least one width 32 , 33 of the support arm 9 distinguish and the two second pages 8 the building elements 22 Since they are of equal length, the third support arms touch. 9 the two components 22 No. The components 22 the Fig. 6 can also have more or fewer support arms than those in Fig. 2. [The following appears to be a separate, unrelated sentence fragment:] Exhibit the depicted version.

[0028] Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the preferred embodiment, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples and other variations can be derived by the person skilled in the art without leaving the scope of protection of the invention. Reference symbol list 1 ladder frame 2 ladder frame unit 3 1. Contact element 4 2. Contact element 5 1st page 6 1. Carrier arm 7 2. Carrier arm 8 2nd page 9 3. Carrier arm 10 4th page 11 4. Carrier arm 12 5. Carrier arm 13 6. Carrier arm 14 7. Carrier arm 15 3rd page 16 8. Carrier arm 17 1. Corner point 18 2. Corner point 19 3. Corner point 20 4. Corner point 21 cases 22 optoelectronic component 26 Basic form 30 first interval 31 second gap 32 first width 33 second width QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0029] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0030] DE 102012101970 A1

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Claims

[1] Optoelectronic component ( 23 ) with a housing ( 22 ), which has a rectangular basic shape ( 26 ) with four sides ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) has, with the sides ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) each at a corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) merge into each other, with at least two support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ) of two contact elements ( 3 , 4 ) of a ladder frame ( 1 ) to an edge of the case ( 22 ) are guided, with the two support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ) are arranged on different sides of the housing, with the two support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 11, 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ) different distances to the two corner points ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) the page ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) have, on which the support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ) are arranged, with the distances differing at least in the width of a support arm. [2] Optoelectronic component according to claim 1, wherein two first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) on a first page ( 5 , 8 ) of the basic form ( 26 ) and two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) on a second side ( 15 , 10 ) of the basic form ( 26 ) are formed, with the two first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9, 12 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) of the first page ( 5 ) have, wherein the two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 19 , 20 , 17 , 18 ) the second page ( 15 , 10 ) have, and wherein the distances between the four support arms ( 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 9 , 12 , 11 , 16 ) to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 are of different sizes. [3] Optoelectronic component according to claim 1, wherein two first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) on a first page ( 5 , 8 ) of the basic form ( 26) and two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) on a second side ( 15 , 10 ) of the basic form ( 26 ) are formed, with the two first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) of the first page ( 5 , 8 ) have, wherein the two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) the second page ( 15 , 10 ) have, and wherein the distances between the first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) different from the distances of the second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) are. [4] Optoelectronic component according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one first support arm ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) and at least one second support arm ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) on opposite sides ( 5 , 15 ; 8 , 10 ) of the housing ( 22 are trained. [5] Optoelectronic component according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the at least one first support arm ( 9 , 12 ; 11 , 16 ) and at least one second support arm ( 6 , 7 ; 13 , 14 ) on adjacent sides ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) of the housing ( 22 are trained. [6] Optoelectronic device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the optoelectronic device is configured as an LED, as a laser diode, as a photodetector, as a phototransistor or as a photodiode. [7] Ladder frame ( 1 ) with a plurality of each pair of contact elements ( 3 , 9 ), wherein the two contact elements ( 3 , 4 ) of a pair for the electrical contacting of an LED ( 23 ) are provided, wherein the two contact elements ( 3 , 4 ) a rectangular shape ( 26 ) of a housing ( 22 ) define the LED, where the rectangular shape ( 26 ) of the housing ( 22 ) four pages ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) has, with the four sides ( 5 , 8 , 10 , 15 ) at four corner points ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20) merge into each other, with the first contact element ( 3 ) via at least one first support arm ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 ) with a first part of the ladder frame ( 1 ) is connected, with the second contact element ( 4 ) with at least one second support arm ( 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ) with a second part of the ladder frame ( 1 ) is connected, with the two support arms on opposite sides of the rectangular shape ( 26 ) protrude, with the two support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 11 ) different distances to the two corner points ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 ) the side where the support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 11 are arranged. [8] Ladder frame according to claim 7, wherein two first support arms ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) on a first page ( 5 , 8 ) and two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) on a second side ( 15 , 10 ) are formed, with the two first support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 , 19 ) of the first page ( 5 , 8 ) have, wherein the two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 11 , 16 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 19 , 20 , 17 ) the second page ( 15 , 10 ) have, and wherein the distances between the four support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14, 16 , 11 ) to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 ; 19 , 20 are different. [9] Ladder frame according to claim 7, wherein two first support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 ) on a first page ( 5 , 8 ) and two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 16 , 11 ) on a second side ( 15 , 10 ) are formed, with the two first support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 17 , 18 , 19 ) of the first page ( 5 , 8 ) have, wherein the two second support arms ( 13 , 14 ; 16 , 11 ) different distances to the nearest corner point ( 19 , 20 , 17 ) the second page ( 15 ,10 ) have, and wherein the distances between the first support arms ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 ) different from the distances of the second support arms ( 13 , 14 , 16 , 11 ) are. [10] Ladder frame according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the at least one first support arm ( 6 , 7 ; 9 , 12 ) and at least one second support arm ( 13 , 14 ; 16 , 11 ) on opposite sides ( 5 , 15 ; 8 , 10 are trained. [11] Ladder frame according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the at least one first support arm ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 11 ) and at least one second support arm ( 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 ,11 ) on adjacent sides ( 5 , 8 , 15 , 10 are trained.

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