An omnidirectional light emitting device is provided. An example device includes a flexible substrate having a substrate length, a first substrate surface, and a second substrate surface. The flexible substrate is configured to be flexibly wrenched about a longitudinal axis that is parallel to the substrate length. The example device further includes a plurality of LED packages disposed on the first substrate surface. Each LED package of the plurality of LED packages is configured to emit light outward from the flexible substrate.

A support structure for electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. LED sources, includes a ribbon-like flexible substrate with a front surface having, distributed therealong, mounting locations for light radiation sources. The ribbon-like substrate has a back surface with a plurality of thermally dissipative elements coupled to said back surface at locations opposed mounting locations of the light radiation sources on the front surface.

A support structure for electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. LED sources, includes a ribbon-like flexible substrate with a front surface having, distributed therealong, mounting locations for light radiation sources. The ribbon-like substrate has a back surface with a plurality of thermally dissipative elements coupled to said back surface at locations opposed mounting locations of the light radiation sources on the front surface.

A floating apparatus for fixing a membrane cable coupled to a fan gantry within an information handling system is disclosed. The floating apparatus includes a flange member with a horizontal planar portion and a vertical planar portion. The vertical planar portion is configured for insertion into an edge connector and includes and an overhang on the anterior side of the vertical planar portion most distal to the horizontal planar portion. The flange member is further configured to attach to a membrane cable and is connected to support members, which allow the floating apparatus to move in a plurality of alignment positions.

A LED assembly includes a baseplate and a diffuser. A circuit board connected to the baseplate has a first set of LEDs directed to emit light toward the diffuser. Additionally, a frame is attached to the baseplate and positioned to surround the circuit board. A flexible circuit with a second set of LEDs is attached to the frame, with the LEDs positioned to emit light predominantly perpendicular with respect to the first set of LEDs.

A LED assembly includes a baseplate and a diffuser. A circuit board connected to the baseplate has a first set of LEDs directed to emit light toward the diffuser. Additionally, a frame is attached to the baseplate and positioned to surround the circuit board. A flexible circuit with a second set of LEDs is attached to the frame, with the LEDs positioned to emit light predominantly perpendicular with respect to the first set of LEDs.

Flexible light engines capable of being cut, and methods thereof, are provided. A cuttable flexible light engine includes a flexible strip and strings of solid state light sources coupled in parallel. A voltage balancer establishes a desired current flow through the strings of solid state light sources when the flexible strip is cut to a desired length, and may be part of a connector placed where the strip is cut. The strings may be provided in a first set of strings coupled in parallel between a first conductive path and an intermediate conductive path and a second set of strings coupled in parallel between the intermediated conductive path and a second conductive path. A cuttable flexible light engine may also include test points positioned within the strings.

Flexible light engines capable of being cut, and methods thereof, are provided. A cuttable flexible light engine includes a flexible strip and strings of solid state light sources coupled in parallel. A voltage balancer establishes a desired current flow through the strings of solid state light sources when the flexible strip is cut to a desired length, and may be part of a connector placed where the strip is cut. The strings may be provided in a first set of strings coupled in parallel between a first conductive path and an intermediate conductive path and a second set of strings coupled in parallel between the intermediated conductive path and a second conductive path. A cuttable flexible light engine may also include test points positioned within the strings.

The invention refers to a lighting device. The object to provide a lighting device in particular with flexible properties, wherein the mechanical robustness with respect to thermomechanical stresses is improved, is solved in that the lighting device comprises: at least one light-emitting element, wherein the at least one light-emitting element is arranged on connection elements for an electronic connection to the at least one light-emitting element, at least one encapsulating material surrounding at least part of the connection elements, wherein at least one connection element comprises at least one spring section. The invention further refers to a method for producing a lighting device and a use of a lighting device.

The invention refers to a lighting device. The object to provide a lighting device in particular with flexible properties, wherein the mechanical robustness with respect to thermomechanical stresses is improved, is solved in that the lighting device comprises: at least one light-emitting element, wherein the at least one light-emitting element is arranged on connection elements for an electronic connection to the at least one light-emitting element, at least one encapsulating material surrounding at least part of the connection elements, wherein at least one connection element comprises at least one spring section. The invention further refers to a method for producing a lighting device and a use of a lighting device.