摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a self-ballasted solid state lighting device which acts similarly to a self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp, and allows a consumer to retain an existing traditional fixture and still attain the benefits of the new technology.SOLUTION: The lighting device comprises: a light engine housing; a light engine including one or more solid state light emitters; a diffuser; and an energy forwarding element for receiving AC voltage and supplying power to the light engine. The light engine housing includes an electrical connection region engageable with an electricity supply device. The light engine housing includes a first compartment in which the light engine is positioned, and a second compartment. The light engine housing includes a flange region. The first compartment has an opening covered by the diffuser. The lighting device can be mounted such that only elements visible from a room are the flange region, a front side of the diffuser and any portion of the first compartment between the opening and the open end of the light engine housing. |