Slotted heatsinks and systems and methods related thereto

摘要

Slotted heatsinks comprise a base containing a plurality of slots adapted to removably secure light emitting devices, wherein each of said slots comprises at least four cavities; and a plurality of fins adjacent to and/or on top of said slots for removing heat generated by the light emitting devices. The slots may have a t-shaped or +-shaped cross section. Opposing sidewalls may also be provided together with one or more active cooling devices and various covers for the components. Related systems and methods are also provided. When combined with a suitable light source, such devices are useful for a wide range of applications, including, for example, as aquarium or grow lights.

主权项

1. A heatsink comprising:
a base containing a plurality of slots adapted to removably secure one or more light emitting devices thereto, said light emitting devices also connected to a mounting substrate, wherein each of said slots has a bottom edge and a cross sectional appearance comprising a lower case “t” configuration or a plus configuration and comprises at least four cavities which include:
first and second three-sided cavities substantially perpendicular to and contiguous with a two-sided cavity, wherein the first and second three-sided cavities form a nut-capturing cavity; anda third three-sided cavity extending beyond the two-sided cavity, wherein the third three-sided cavity is adapted to allow an end portion of a fastener to extend therein and an opposing head portion of the fastener to make contact with the mounting substrate; and a plurality of fins adjacent to and/or on top of said slots for removing heat generated by said light emitting devices.