LED lighting module including a rigid carrier component

1. A lighting module comprising:

a substrate configured for holding a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs);

an optical component comprising:

a plurality of optical elements, each positioned to be located over one of the plurality of LEDs, and

a peripheral portion; and

a rigid carrier configured to interface with the substrate and seal the optical component to the substrate;

wherein the peripheral portion is configured to wrap around a side wall of the rigid carrier.

2. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of optical elements comprises a parabolic shaped optical structure and wherein an LED is positioned at a focus of the parabolic shaped optical structure.

3. The lighting module of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of optical elements further comprises a cylindrical channel that extends longitudinally through that optical element and is configured to be positioned over an LED.

4. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein the optical structure is formed from a flexible material.

5. The lighting module of claim 4 , wherein the flexible material is optical silicone.

6. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein the optical component is a one piece structure such that the plurality of optical elements form an integral part of the optical structure.

7. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein the rigid carrier is further configured to provide reflective properties for light emitted by the plurality of LEDs.

8. The lighting module of claim 7 , wherein the rigid carrier is formed from an opaque polycarbonate material.

9. The lighting module of claim 1 , further comprising a gasket configured to provide a water tight seal between the optical component and the substrate.

10. The lighting module of claim 9 , wherein the gasket is formed from material comprising at least one of the following: silicone, thermoplastic elastomers, rubber, or foam.

11. The lighting module of claim 1 , further comprising one or more securing means for secure attachment of the optical component to the rigid carrier.

12. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein the rigid carrier comprises a plurality of support structures, each of the plurality of support structures configured to receive and support an optical element of the optical component.

13. The lighting module of claim 12 , wherein the rigid carrier further comprises a plurality of lateral connecting structures disposed between the plurality of support structures.

14. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein an inside of the side wall of the rigid carrier comprises a ridge for receiving the peripheral portion of the optical component.

15. The lighting module of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral portion of the optical component is configured to assume a shape that is similar to that of the side wall of the rigid carrier.

16. A lighting device comprising:

a housing; and

a plurality of lighting modules, each of the plurality of lighting module comprising:

a substrate for holding a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs);

an optical component comprising:

a plurality of optical elements, each positioned to be located over one of the LEDs, and

a peripheral portion; and

a rigid carrier configured to interface with the substrate and seal the optical component to the substrate;

wherein the peripheral portion is configured to wrap around a side wall of the rigid carrier.

17. The lighting device of claim 16 , wherein the optical structure is formed from flexible material.

18. The lighting device of claim 17 , wherein the flexible material is optical silicone.

19. The lighting device of claim 16 , wherein the optical component is a one piece structure such that the plurality of optical elements form an integral part of the optical structure.

20. The lighting device of claim 16 , wherein the rigid carrier is further configured to provide reflective properties for light emitted by the plurality of LEDs.