LED holder for lighting panels

摘要

A panel illumination light source positioning and holding mechanism and method of operation and installation is disclosed for a light panel comprising a panel having on a front side thereof a front film forming an illumination surface, and an insertion hole through the panel to the film, the positioning and holding mechanism may comprise a hollow insertion portion extending into the insertion hole, the hollow insertion portion receiving an LED assembly; a locking mechanism locking the insertion portion in place after insertion into the insertion hole; a light pipe reception and holding mechanism, with a light pipe inserted into the light pipe reception and holding mechanism. The positioning and holding mechanism may also comprise a parallel extending portion holding the LED.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a hollow front end tube dimensioned to extend into an insertion hole in a panel, the panel having a front film forming an illumination surface on a front side and the panel having a rear film on a back side, the hollow front end tube comprising a light pipe opening having a beveled countersunk edge; a first back end tube coupled to the hollow front end tube and dimensioned to extend into the insertion hole, the first back end tube comprising a locking mechanism to lock the first back end tube in place by physical interference with a material in an interior region of the panel after insertion of the first back end tube into the insertion hole; a second back end tube coupled to the first back end tube and having an aperture dimensioned to receive a light source, wherein the second back end tube includes a plurality of protrusions each having a hex nut receptor face, and wherein the hex nut receptor faces are separated by intermediate openings between protrusions of the plurality of protrusions; and a positioning flange disposed between the first back end tube and the second back end tube, wherein the positioning flange engages with the rear film to limit insertion of the hollow front end tube.