Linear LED lamp tube with internal driver and two- or three-prong polarized plug and methods of installing the same

摘要

In various embodiments, a light emitting diode (LED) tube lamp is provided along with a method of installing the LED tube lamp into a lighting fixture. In various embodiments, the LED tube lamp comprises: a tube; at least one LED positioned within the tube; and a passage formed through at least a portion of the tube, the passage configured to receive there-through a set of electrical connecting wires, wherein a first end of the electrical connecting wires comprises at least one of a two- or three-prong polarized plug. Various embodiments may further comprise a driver circuit positioned within the tube, the driver circuit comprising a second end of the electrical connecting wires. In various embodiments, the LED lamp tube may further comprise at least one end cap disposed on an end of the tube and at least one pin secured thereon wherein the pin is electrically isolated from the LED.

主权项

1. A light emitting diode (LED) lamp tube for placement in a fluorescent light fixture, said tube comprising:
a substantially elongate member comprising a first end surface, a second end surface, and an intermediate surface substantially between said first and second end surfaces, said surfaces collectively defining an interior face and an exterior face of said elongate member, said exterior face being oppositely oriented relative to said interior face, said interior face further defining an interior cavity of said elongate member; at least one light emitting diode (LED) positioned within said interior cavity and adjacent said intermediate surface; and a passage formed through at least a portion of said substantially elongate member, said passage defining an opening through both said interior face and said exterior face of said substantially elongate member; and a set of continuous electrical connecting wires, said set of continuous electrical connecting wires having a first end and second end with the set of electrical connecting wires extending continuously there-between, wherein:
said first end is disposed within said interior cavity and places the electrical connecting wires in electrical communication with said at least one LED,said second end is disposed outside of said interior cavity and comprises at least one of a two- or three-prong polarized plug configured for connecting with line voltage, and an intermediate portion of said electrical connecting wires passes through said passage.