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- the present invention relates generally to light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures.
- LEDs light emitting diodes
- PCB printed circuit boards
- circuit boards are either cut into strips to accommodate an array of LEDs or left as a regular polygon, such as a squared configuration with LEDs spaced about the circuit board and then mounted to the housing of the lighting fixture.
- the present invention has, therefore, developed a method of manufacturing the lighting fixture to reduce the waste found in conventional manufacturing.
- one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for a method of manufacturing a circuit board with light emitting diodes (LEDs).
- the method includes providing a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape.
- a channel is provided through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by having a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other, a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side, and a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side.
- the first and second legs alternate across the circuit board from the first side to the second side, such that the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs.
- Bridges are provided along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect the pairs of first and second legs together.
- LEDs are electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
- the step of electrically populating LEDs are populated such that the LEDs along the first side and the first legs are not electrically connected to the LEDs along the second side and the second legs.
- the method may further provide for electrical connectors along one or more corners of the regular polygonal shape printed circuit board and along one or more ends of the legs.
- This provides for the ability to form two separate circuit board pieces by separating the first side and/or the plurality of first legs from the second side and/or the plurality of second legs by removing or breaking the bridges along the channel or generally separating the pieces about the bridges.
- the electrical connectors are then used to connect one or more ends of the plurality of first legs to one or more ends of the plurality of second legs thereby establishing an electrical connection among the populated LEDs.
- Two or more circuit board pieces may then further be secured to a housing defined by the lighting fixture.
- the light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board can be manufactured using the above noted methods.
- the article would thus be provided by a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape.
- a channel through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by: a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other; a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side; a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side; and wherein the plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across the circuit board from the diametrically opposed sides, and wherein the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs, defined from the alternating of the first and second legs.
- a plurality of bridges are positioned along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect between the pairs of first and second legs.
- LEDs are electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
- FIG. 1 is perspective view of a printed circuit board showing a channel and bridges in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG. 1 populated with LEDs
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of FIG. 2 showing the broken bridges and the partial separation of the circuit board into two portions;
- FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the two portion of the circuit board being aligned along the ends of the legs;
- FIG. 4 shows four portions of two circuit boards being aligned and connected to form a single electrically connected board of LEDs
- FIG. 5 shows a lighting fixture with the single electrically connected board of LEDs from FIG. 4 attached thereto;
- FIG. 1 there is shown a printed circuit board 100 having electric connections on the reverse side (not shown) is provided for accommodating a plurality of LEDs and used for a lighting fixture.
- the PCB is shown in a squared configuration. However, any regular polygonal shape would be sufficient for the present invention; and in some circumstances an irregular polygonal shape may be used if desired.
- the PCB 100 includes a channel 110 cut through the circuit board in a specific pattern, as will be further described herein below, but which will divide the circuit board into two halves. Interspaced throughout the channel 110 are bridges 115 that hold the two halves together until separation is desired.
- LEDs 120 are then populated throughout the circuit board 100 .
- the LEDs 120 are specifically patterned to match the electrical connections on the reverse side.
- electrical connectors 125 are provided on the corners of the circuit board to allow multiple circuit boards to be connected together.
- the bridges 115 can be broken, removed, cut, or generally separated such that the circuit board separates into two pieces.
- a simple separation such as a division of the circuit board down the middle of the board
- the unique and novel configuration of the populated LEDs, electrical connections, and the channel permits the circuit board 100 to be split into half circuit boards and then connected to each other to provide for a single electrically connected circuit board that occupies twice as much space.
- the present invention evenly distributes the LEDs across a larger area. If done using typical manufacturing, the manufacturer would have had to use two separate regular shaped circuit boards, which would double the cost of the PCBs used in the manufacture of the lighting fixtures.
- the regular polygonal circuit board 100 is square shaped having two opposing sides 130 , or a first side 200 and a second side 250 . Extending from each side 130 towards the opposing side are legs 132 . As referred to herein legs 132 extending from the first side 200 towards the second side 250 are termed a plurality of first legs 205 , while legs 132 extending from the second side 250 towards the first side 200 are termed a plurality of second legs 255 . The plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across the circuit board 100 and are separated by the channel 110 that runs along the top and bottom between legs.
- the two pieces 210 and 260 separate and the edges 215 , 265 of the legs can be aligned such that electrical connectors 125 can interconnect to provide for a single electrically connected circuit board that is now approximately twice as long as the original circuit board 100 .
- FIG. 4 it is now possible to use two circuit boards 100 similarly constructed and separate them to four pieces 210 , 260 , 270 , and 280 and aligned to provide for a single electrically connected PCB that is twice as long and wide. And in the process save the cost of two PCB boards.
- the populated PCB boards once separated and connected 300 can be secured within or to the housing of a lighting fixture.
- the lighting fixture would include a driver and electrical power supply cables such that the LEDs can be driven on and off.
- a diffuser 320 may also be provided.
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Abstract
A light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board is defined by a regular polygonal shaped circuit board. A channel is provided through the circuit board to form a first side diametrically opposed to a second side with a plurality of first and second legs extending from one side towards the other. A plurality of bridges are positioned along the channel to physically connect two portions of the circuit board together. LEDs are then electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs. When the bridges are broken the two portions can be separated and then re-aligned along the ends of the legs to form a larger circuit board.
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- The present application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/350,860
- The present invention relates generally to light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures.
- Conventional overhead recessed lighting fixtures or luminaries are designed to conform to ceilings such that the lower edge of the fixture is nearly flush with the underside of the ceiling tiles. These lighting fixtures may be equipped with high intensity discharge lighting sources, halogen lighting sources, or as the industry evolves light emitting diodes (generally referred to herein as “LEDs”). When using LEDs in lighting fixtures, the LEDs are populated on printed circuit boards (referred to herein as “PCB” or “circuit boards”). The circuit boards are either cut into strips to accommodate an array of LEDs or left as a regular polygon, such as a squared configuration with LEDs spaced about the circuit board and then mounted to the housing of the lighting fixture. One problem is especially found when using a regular polygonal shaped circuit boards in lighting fixutres. Since the LEDs are spaced about the regular polygon circuit board, there is often a large area of unused PCB material in-between the LEDs. This is an extremely wasteful and costly aspect of the manufacturing. The present invention has, therefore, developed a method of manufacturing the lighting fixture to reduce the waste found in conventional manufacturing.
- To overcome this problem, one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for a method of manufacturing a circuit board with light emitting diodes (LEDs). The method includes providing a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape. A channel is provided through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by having a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other, a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side, and a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side. The first and second legs alternate across the circuit board from the first side to the second side, such that the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs. Bridges are provided along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect the pairs of first and second legs together. Lastly, LEDs are electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
- In other aspects of the invention, the step of electrically populating LEDs are populated such that the LEDs along the first side and the first legs are not electrically connected to the LEDs along the second side and the second legs. Moreover, the method may further provide for electrical connectors along one or more corners of the regular polygonal shape printed circuit board and along one or more ends of the legs.
- This provides for the ability to form two separate circuit board pieces by separating the first side and/or the plurality of first legs from the second side and/or the plurality of second legs by removing or breaking the bridges along the channel or generally separating the pieces about the bridges. The electrical connectors are then used to connect one or more ends of the plurality of first legs to one or more ends of the plurality of second legs thereby establishing an electrical connection among the populated LEDs. Two or more circuit board pieces may then further be secured to a housing defined by the lighting fixture.
- In another aspect the light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board, can be manufactured using the above noted methods. The article would thus be provided by a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape. A channel through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by: a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other; a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side; a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side; and wherein the plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across the circuit board from the diametrically opposed sides, and wherein the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs, defined from the alternating of the first and second legs. A plurality of bridges are positioned along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect between the pairs of first and second legs. Lastly, LEDs are electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
- Numerous other advantages and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the embodiments thereof, from the claims, and from the accompanying drawings.
- A fuller understanding of the foregoing may be had by reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is perspective view of a printed circuit board showing a channel and bridges in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view ofFIG. 1 populated with LEDs; -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view ofFIG. 2 showing the broken bridges and the partial separation of the circuit board into two portions; -
FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the two portion of the circuit board being aligned along the ends of the legs; -
FIG. 4 shows four portions of two circuit boards being aligned and connected to form a single electrically connected board of LEDs; -
FIG. 5 shows a lighting fixture with the single electrically connected board of LEDs fromFIG. 4 attached thereto; - While the invention is susceptible to embodiments in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings and will be described herein, in detail, the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood, however, that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the spirit or scope of the invention and/or claims of the embodiments illustrated.
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FIG. 1 there is shown a printedcircuit board 100 having electric connections on the reverse side (not shown) is provided for accommodating a plurality of LEDs and used for a lighting fixture. The PCB is shown in a squared configuration. However, any regular polygonal shape would be sufficient for the present invention; and in some circumstances an irregular polygonal shape may be used if desired. - The PCB 100 includes a
channel 110 cut through the circuit board in a specific pattern, as will be further described herein below, but which will divide the circuit board into two halves. Interspaced throughout thechannel 110 arebridges 115 that hold the two halves together until separation is desired. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 ,LEDs 120 are then populated throughout thecircuit board 100. TheLEDs 120 are specifically patterned to match the electrical connections on the reverse side. In addition,electrical connectors 125 are provided on the corners of the circuit board to allow multiple circuit boards to be connected together. - Continuing to Refer to
FIGS. 1 and 2 and also toFIGS. 3A and 3B , thebridges 115 can be broken, removed, cut, or generally separated such that the circuit board separates into two pieces. Unlike a simple separation, such as a division of the circuit board down the middle of the board, the unique and novel configuration of the populated LEDs, electrical connections, and the channel permits thecircuit board 100 to be split into half circuit boards and then connected to each other to provide for a single electrically connected circuit board that occupies twice as much space. The present invention evenly distributes the LEDs across a larger area. If done using typical manufacturing, the manufacturer would have had to use two separate regular shaped circuit boards, which would double the cost of the PCBs used in the manufacture of the lighting fixtures. - As shown in this example, the regular
polygonal circuit board 100 is square shaped having twoopposing sides 130, or afirst side 200 and a second side 250. Extending from eachside 130 towards the opposing side arelegs 132. As referred to hereinlegs 132 extending from thefirst side 200 towards the second side 250 are termed a plurality offirst legs 205, whilelegs 132 extending from the second side 250 towards thefirst side 200 are termed a plurality ofsecond legs 255. The plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across thecircuit board 100 and are separated by thechannel 110 that runs along the top and bottom between legs. - Once the
bridges 115 are removed, cut, broken or generally separated the twopieces edges electrical connectors 125 can interconnect to provide for a single electrically connected circuit board that is now approximately twice as long as theoriginal circuit board 100. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , it is now possible to use twocircuit boards 100 similarly constructed and separate them to fourpieces - As illustrated in
FIG. 5 , the populated PCB boards once separated and connected 300 can be secured within or to the housing of a lighting fixture. The lighting fixture would include a driver and electrical power supply cables such that the LEDs can be driven on and off. Adiffuser 320 may also be provided. - From the foregoing and as mentioned above, it will be observed that numerous variations and modifications may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concept of the invention. It is to be understood that no limitation with respect to the specific methods and apparatus illustrated herein is intended or should be inferred.
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1. A light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board, comprising:
a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape;
a channel through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by:
a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other;
a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side;
a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side;
wherein the plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across the circuit board from the diametrically opposed sides, and wherein the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs, defined from the alternating of the first and second legs;
a plurality of bridges positioned along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect between the pairs of first and second legs; and
LEDs electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
2. The LED populated circuit board of claim 1 , wherein the electrically populated LEDs are electrically connected such that the LEDs along the first side and the first legs are not electrically connected to the LEDs along the second side and the second legs.
3. The LED populated circuit board of claim 1 further comprising electrical connectors along one or more corners defined by the regular polygonal shape printed circuit board.
4. A light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board, comprising:
a printed circuit board having a regular polygonal shape;
a channel through the printed circuit board such that the printed circuit board is further defined by:
a first side and a second side diametrically opposed from each other;
a plurality of first legs extending from the first side towards the second side;
a plurality of second legs extending from the second side towards the first side;
wherein the plurality of first legs and the plurality of second legs alternate across the circuit board from the diametrically opposed sides, and wherein the channel runs along top and bottom edges defined between a pair of adjacent first and second legs, defined from the alternating of the first and second legs; and
LEDs electrically populated along the first side and first legs and along the second side and second legs.
5. The light emitting diode (LED) populated circuit board of claim 4 further comprising:
a plurality of bridges positioned along the channel to physically connect the first side to the plurality of the second legs, and/or connect the second side to the plurality of first legs, and/or connect between the pairs of first and second legs.
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