US 2026/0258938 A1 · SEALED ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Abstract

A light module (100) is disclosed including a housing (20) made at least in part from a thermally conductive material and includes an annular recess. A sealant (23) disposed in the annular recess and an optical plate (10) disposed in the housing (20). A portion (10a) of the optical plate (10) is disposed over the annular recess (21) and the sealant (23) forms a bond between the housing (20) and the portion (10a). An LED module (11) disposed between the housing (20) and the optical plate (10). At least some of the heat generated by the LED module 11 is conveyed to the housing (20) and dissipated. The light module (100) may also include a fastener (12) and the housing (20) may include a fastener stop (22). The fastener (12) is connected to the housing (20) and supports the optical plate (10). The fastener (12) is prevented from exerting excessive pressure on the optical plate (10) by the fastener stop (22).

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Dependent claims

A light module comprising:

a housing including a recess and a fastener stop;
a liquid or tacky state sealant disposed in the recess;
a transparent panel made from a plastic material disposed in the housing, wherein at least a portion of the transparent panel is disposed over the recess and the sealant form a bond, when the liquid or tacky state sealant cures, between the housing and the portion;
and
a fastener connected to the housing that supports the transparent panel and is prevented from exerting excessive pressure on the transparent panel by the fastener stop, wherein the fastener stop is a raised protrusion that prevents the fastener to be inserted below a fixed depth/location, wherein the raised protrusion is the same height as at least a portion of the optical plate.

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