HIGH INTENSITY REPLACEABLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE MODULE AND ARRAY
A light fixture, comprising a matrix, a plurality of electrical sockets fixedly secured to the matrix and forming a rigid matrix of electrical sockets electrically interconnected in two dimensions. One or more light emitting diode modules are individually removable and replaceable within any individual electrical socket within the matrix. Each individual light emitting diode module includes a base and a light emitting diode, wherein the base is configured and arranged for fitted electrical engagement within the electrical socket.
1 . A high intensity light emitting diode module comprising:
a high intensity light emitting diode;
a heat sink thermally coupled to the high intensity light emitting diode;
a pair of light emitting diode contacts extending from the light emitting diode, each contact for mating with corresponding power source contacts to couple to a power source to produce a large volume of light; and
a base coupled to the heat sink having the light emitting diode contacts extending into the base to provide electrical connection between the light emitting diode contacts and the power source contacts.
2 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 1 wherein the base, light emitting diode contacts and power source contacts provide a friction fit to electrically connect the respective contacts.
3 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 1 wherein the pair of light emitting diode contacts comprise male connectors for mating with the power source contacts.
4 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 1 and further comprising a guide coupled to the high intensity light emitting diode adapted to fit with a mating guide about the power source contacts to align the light emitting diode contacts with the power source contacts.
5 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 1 and further comprising a lens optically coupled to the light emitting diode to provide light directional control.
6 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 5 wherein the lens is adhered to provide a seal to protect the light emitting diode.
7 . A high intensity light emitting diode module comprising:
a high intensity light emitting diode;
a heat sink thermally coupled to the high intensity light emitting diode;
a base coupled to the heat sink;
a pair of light emitting diode contacts extending from the light emitting diode, each light emitting diode contact shaped to removeably mate in retentive contact with corresponding power source contacts coupled to a power supply to produce a large volume of light.
8 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 7 wherein the base, light emitting diode contacts and power source contacts provide a friction fit to electrically connect the respective contacts.
9 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 7 wherein the pair of light emitting diode contacts comprise male connectors for mating with the power source contacts.
10 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 7 and further comprising a guide coupled to the high intensity light emitting diode adapted to fit with a mating guide about the power source contacts to align the light emitting diode contacts with the power source contacts.
11 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 7 and further comprising a lens optically coupled to the light emitting diode to provide light directional control.
12 . The high intensity light emitting diode module of claim 11 wherein the lens is adhered to provide a seal to protect the light emitting diode.
13 . A method of replacing a high intensity light emitting diode module, the method comprising:
identifying a high intensity light emitting diode that needs replacing in an high volume light emitting diode lighting array;
removing a module having the identified light emitting diode that needs replacing; and
inserting a replacement module into a socket, wherein the replacement module includes a high intensity light emitting diode, a heat sink thermally coupled to the high intensity light emitting diode, a pair of contacts extending from the light emitting diode, each contact shaped to removeably mate in contact with corresponding contacts from a power source, a lens optically coupled to provide light directional control and a seal to protect the light emitting diode.