Connector devices, systems, and related methods for connecting light emitting diode (LED) modules

A connector system for connecting a light emitting diode (LED) module to a substrate, the connector system comprising:

• a connector comprising a body that defines an opening;
• at least one LED module disposed in a portion of the connector, the LED module comprising:
• a substrate;
• one or more light emitters disposed on the substrate;
• and
• one or more electrical components disposed on the substrate;
• and
• wherein, when the at least one LED module is disposed in a portion of the connector, the one or more electrical components are covered and not visible and the one or more light emitters are visible through a portion of the opening;
• and
• wherein the opening extends between a reflective, planar upper surface of the body and a parallel planer lower surface of the body, and wherein a side opening is disposed in a lateral side wall of the body between the upper surface and the lower surface, the lateral side opening being configured to receive one or more electrical components.

A method of connecting a light emitting diode (LED) module to another component, the method comprising:

• providing a connector with a connector body and an opening;
• providing an LED module over a first side of the connector body;
• positioning an optical element over a tab provided on a second side of the connector body, wherein the tab extends above the opening of the connector body;
• and
• inserting an electrical wire into the connector body for electrically coupling the wire to the LED module.

A connector system comprising:

• a light emitting diode (LED) module comprising at least one light emitter, the light emitter comprising a submount;
• a connector body comprising a first side configured to engage the LED module to hold the LED module in place against a surface, a second side configured to engage an optical element, and one or more tab portions, wherein the tab portions of the connector body extend a furthest distance away from the connector body than any other portion of the connector body;
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• whereby engagement of the LED module by the first side of the connector body also electrically couples the LED module to the connector device.