END CAP AND LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING SAME

摘要

An end cap for a solid-state lighting device is described that provides an electrical connection(s) between an external power source and at least one solid-state emitter disposed in a hollow member of the lighting device. An outer wall extends a first distance and an inner wall extends a second distance from an inward-facing side of the end cap base. A gap between the inner wall and the outer wall accommodates the insertion of the hollow member. A contactor electrically coupled to a conductive member on an opposite side of the end cap extends into the gap. The contactor exerts a force on a flexible conductor and provides a power supply path to or power return path from the at least one solid-state emitter. Preferably, the lighting device includes an array of solid-state emitters disposed on a flexible substrate.

主权项

1. An end cap apparatus, comprising:
a base having a first side and an opposed second side; an outer wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, the outer wall extending a first distance from the first side of the base; an inner wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, the inner wall extending a second distance from the first side of the base and spaced inward of the outer wall to define a gap therebetween; and at least one contactor disposed at least partially in the inner wall, the at least one contactor extending beyond the outside surface of the inner wall and being capable of exerting a force directed outwardly from the outside surface of the inner wall.