LIGHTING SYSTEM USING A SOCKET FOR MOUNTING A CARD-TYPE LED MODULE ON A HEATSINK

摘要

A socket fixed to a heat sink holds a card-type LED module formed by integrating LED elements. The socket ( 6 ) includes: a frame structure for holding the LED module ( 1000 ) with its light source unit exposed through the frame opening; and a pressing member positioned around the opening for pressing the back surface of the LED module against the heat sink ( 2122 ). The socket may include a structure including a lower member ( 61 ) placed on a heat sink and an upper frame member ( 62 ) holding the LED module with its light source unit ( 1002 ) exposed through the frame opening. The upper member supported by the lower member via a hinge can open/close, and includes a pressing unit pressing the LED module set in the open state, against the lower member ( 61 ). The lower member ( 61 ) includes, in its main part, a lock unit ( 63 ) directly or indirectly lock the upper member ( 62 ) when the upper member is closed.