Modular, recessed lighting system

A light fixture for use in a modular lighting system that is adapted to be installed in an environment for illuminating the environment, the light fixture configured to be connected to and to retain one or more light-emitting diode (LED) modules of the modular lighting system, the light fixture comprising:

• a mounting assembly adapted to engage a desired surface in the environment;
• and
• a connection assembly configured to mechanically and electrically connect the mounting assembly to one or more light-emitting diode (LED) modules of the modular lighting system, the connection assembly comprising:
• a base coupled to the mounting assembly such that the base extends outward from the mounting assembly;
• first and second connectors extending outward from the base, wherein the first connector extends outward along a first axis and the second connector extends outward along a second axis different from the first axis;
• and
• a defined recess between the first and second connectors, the recess sized to receive a portion of a first LED module of the one or more LED modules to mechanically and electrically connect the first LED module to the mounting assembly,
• wherein the mounting assembly comprises:
• a canopy plate adapted to engage the desired surface in the environment;
• a cover plate coupled to the canopy plate, the cover plate comprising a plurality of decorative features;
• a collar coupled to and extending outward from the canopy plate;
• and
• a ring removably coupled to the collar to retain the mounting and connection assemblies in place,
• wherein the collar extends outward from the cover plate and the first and second connectors extend outward of the ring.

A light fixture for use in a modular lighting system that is adapted to be installed in an environment for illuminating the environment, the light fixture configured to be connected to and to retain one or more light-emitting diode (LED) modules of the modular lighting system, the light fixture comprising:

• a mounting assembly adapted to engage a desired surface in the environment;
• and
• a connection assembly configured to mechanically and electrically connect the mounting assembly to one or more light-emitting diode (LED) modules of the modular lighting system, the connection assembly comprising:
• a base coupled to the mounting assembly such that the base extends outward from the mounting assembly;
• first and second connectors extending outward from the base, wherein the first connector extends outward along a first axis and the second connector extends outward along a second axis different from the first axis;
• and
• a defined recess between the first and second connectors, the recess sized to receive a portion of a first LED module of the one or more LED modules to mechanically and electrically connect the first LED module to the mounting assembly,
• wherein the mounting assembly comprises:
• a canopy plate adapted to engage the desired surface in the environment;
• and
• a cover plate coupled to the canopy plate, the cover plate comprising a plurality of decorative features,
• a frame coupled to and extending outward from the canopy plate;
• and
• a ring removably coupled to the base to retain the mounting and connection assemblies in place,
• wherein the base of the connection assembly is coupled to an end of the frame,
• wherein the cover plate covers the canopy plate and the frame such that the canopy plate and the frame are not visible when the light fixture is installed, and
• wherein the first and second connectors extend outward of the ring.