Lighting module socket that accomodates different voltages

摘要

A lighting module comprising a light source, electrical contacting means electrically connected to the light source and a heat spreader in thermal contact with the light source, the socket comprising at least a first set and a second set of socket contact means for providing an electrical interface with the electrical contacting means of the lighting module, wherein the socket is configured to retain the lighting module in a predetermined position in which electrical contact between the electrical contacting means of the lighting module and one of the first and second set of socket contact means is achieved and electrical contact between the electrical contacting means of the lighting module and the other one of the first and second set of socket contact means is prevented. A lighting module to be received in the socket and a luminaire comprising a lighting module mounted in a socket.

主权项

1. A socket for receiving a lighting module comprising a light source, electrical contacting means electrically connected to the light source and a heat spreader in thermal contact with the light source, the socket comprising
at least a first set and a second set of socket contact means for providing an electrical interface with the electrical contacting means of the lighting module, and a track in which the first set and the second set of socket contact means are arranged and at least one of the first set and the second set of socket contact means being accessible through at least a part of the track, wherein the socket is configured to retain the lighting module in a predetermined position in which electrical contact between the electrical contacting means of the lighting module and one of the first and second set of socket contact means is achieved and electrical contact between the electrical contacting means of the lighting module and the other one of the first and second set of socket contact means is prevented.