RETROFIT ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) LIGHT SOURCE

摘要

A socket is provided (100, 400) for electrically connecting an OLED blade (300), the socket (100, 400) comprising a first part (110, 410) and a second part (120, 420) with a slot (170, 470) between the first part (110, 410) and the second part (120, 420) for receiving the OLED blade (300), at least parts of the first part (110, 410) or the second part (120, 420) being transparent such that primary light emitted by the OLED blade (300) when inserted in the slot can pass the first part (110, 410) or the second part (120, 420), the socket (100, 400) further comprising first electrical contacts (150) for electrically contacting the OLED blade (300) and a first mechanical fixture (140) to attach the OLED blade (300) in a removable way between the first part (110, 410) and the second part (120, 420), the socket (100, 400) further comprising an electrical connector (130, 430) for supplying electrical power to the first electrical contacts (150). The socket (100, 400) enables a flexible light source by providing an adapter between conventional electrical connectors like screw bases or power outlets and OLEDs (290). Furthermore, single side emitting and double side emitting OLEDs can be used in combination with the socket (100, 400).

主权项

1. A socket for electrically connecting an OLED blade, the socket comprising a first part and a second part with a slot between the first part and the second part for receiving the OLED blade, at least parts of the first part or the second part being transparent such that primary light emitted by the OLED blade when inserted in the slot can pass the first part or the second part, the socket further comprising first electrical contacts for electrically contacting the OLED blade and a first mechanical fixture to attach the OLED blade in a removable way between the first part and the second part, the socket further comprising an electrical connector for supplying electrical power to the first electrical contacts;
wherein at least one of the first part or the second part comprises a secondary optic being adapted to change the light distribution of the primary light emitted by the OLED blade when inserted in the slot.