Panel module and method for obtaining the same

A method for obtaining a panel module, comprising the steps of:

• extruding a printing material into a first frame comprising a plurality of segments extending in a first plane (P), wherein the first frame is at least partially hollow and comprises a first space, and wherein the plurality of segments are configured to be assembled into the first frame by at least one connecting element for connecting two segments, said at least one connecting element comprises a first portion having an L-shape and configured to be form fitted into the two segments, a second portion comprising two flanges with a 90° angle with respect to each other to form a L-shape, wherein the second portion is configured to abut a respective outer portion of the two segments, and a third portion provided between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion comprises a silt having a predetermined width,
• providing a lighting arrangement comprising at least one light-emitting diode, and attaching the lighting arrangement to the first frame,
• providing a driver unit and coupling the driver unit to the lighting arrangement, wherein the driver unit is configured to supply power to the lighting arrangement, and wherein said driver unit comprises an Light Emitting Diode (LED) driver circuit and an LED driver circuit substrate,
• providing at least one optical element and attaching the at least one optical element to the first frame, such that the lighting arrangement is arranged at an edge portion of the at least one optical element and the at least one optical element is arranged in front of the first space in a direction (D) perpendicular to the first plane, and
• arranging the driver unit in the first space fully behind the optical element such that an axis extending from each part of the driver unit in the direction (D) perpendicular to the first plane will intersect with the optical element.