LED Lighting Life Extension
LED junction temperatures routinely exceed 85°C during operation, with each 10°C increase above optimal temperature reducing lifespan by 30-50%. In high-power applications where LEDs operate at 350mA or higher, thermal load can lead to accelerated degradation of phosphor coatings, delamination of package materials, and premature failure of electrical connections.
The fundamental challenge lies in managing heat dissipation while maintaining the compact form factors and optical performance that make LEDs advantageous.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including advanced heat pipe designs with circular annular shapes, thermal conductive interfaces between PCB and cover materials, dual-direction heat sinks, and protective package architectures. These and other approaches focus on practical thermal management strategies that can be implemented in commercial LED products.
1. Heat Dissipation Device with Multi-Layered Heat Sinks and Integrated Airflow Channels for LED Fixtures
LIAONING LONGTENG TECH DEVELOPMENT CO LTD, LIAONING LONGTENG TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD, 2023
Heat dissipation device for LED lighting fixtures that allows efficient cooling of the LEDs to extend their lifespan. The device has a heat transfer lamp panel with an array of second heat sinks around the outer wall. Each second heat sink has an internal air inlet slot and ventilation holes connected to bottom first heat sinks between the second sinks. This allows air to flow through the device and extract heat from the LEDs. The LED fixture is mounted on the bottom of the heat transfer panel. The panel has a through hole for wiring and a threaded hole to attach the fixture.
2. LED Lighting Device with Movable Heat Conduction Mechanism and Transmission Unit
ANHUI LISHI PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CO LTD, ANHUI LISHI PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
LED lighting device with improved heat dissipation to prevent overheating and damage. The device has a movable heat conduction mechanism inside the radiator. The mechanism has a transmission unit and a heat dissipation unit both attached to the surface. This allows the heat conduction mechanism to move and flex as the LEDs expand and contract due to temperature changes. This facilitates better heat transfer between the LEDs and the radiator, preventing excessive heat buildup.
3. Graphene-Filled Microchannel Structure with Composite Phase Change Material in Spiral Configuration
PINGTAN YUXIANG SHIDAI TECH CO LTD, PINGTAN YUXIANG SHIDAI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
Graphene-based phase change thermal conductive component for rapidly dissipating heat in LED lamps. The component has a graphene-filled microchannel structure filled with a composite phase change material. The microchannels are arranged in a spiral shape at the bottom of the lamp housing. The graphene and phase change material rapidly conduct and absorb heat from the LED chips and lamp tube, respectively, allowing fast dissipation through the fins. This improves LED lamp heat dissipation, especially in compact designs with high power and heat.
4. Composite Radiator for LED Lamps with Phase Change Core and Gradient Fins
HONGTENG ZHIZHI HUAAN TECH CO LTD, HONGTENG ZHIZHI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
Composite radiator for LED lamps with improved heat dissipation. The radiator connects directly to the LED lamp housing and has an inner section filled with a phase change material. This section is smaller than half the volume of the overall radiator. The radiator also has fins for convective cooling. The fins surround the central connection point to the LED lamp. The fin heights decrease outwardly. This design increases surface area for air contact, leverages convection, and uses phase change material to enhance heat transfer.
5. Modular Heat Sink with Interconnected U-Shaped Heat Pipes and Fins for LED Lamps
SHENZHEN CITY JUYING TECH INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, SHENZHEN CITY JUYING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2023
A high-efficiency heat sink and cooling device for LED lamps to improve heat dissipation for high-power LED lamps. The cooling system uses multiple interconnected heat pipes and fins in a modular design to dissipate heat more effectively than conventional heat sinks. The design involves a base with grooves for installing interconnected U-shaped heat pipes. The heat pipes have fins on one end that connect to the base, and fins on the other end that connect to the lamp's heat sink. The interconnected heat pipes form a network to efficiently transfer heat from the lamp's power electronics to the base for dissipation. The modular design allows scaling the cooling capacity by adding more heat sink modules.
6. LED Module with Enclosed Superconducting Cooling Assembly and Integrated Mounting Plate
TONG XINHUA, 2023
LED superconducting module lamp with integrated cooling for high power applications to prevent lamp decay and improve longevity. The lamp has an enclosed cooling assembly attached to the lamp holder. The assembly consists of a mounting plate fixed to the holder and a frame attached to the plate. The plate has a hole to connect it to the holder. The enclosed cooling assembly allows higher power LED modules to be used without overheating or decay.
7. LED Light Source Cooling Device with Rotatable U-Shaped Bracket and Fan-Assisted Heat Dissipation System
CHANGSHA RONGZHEN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, CHANGSHA RONGZHEN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022
LED light source cooling device to improve heat dissipation compared to natural convection. The device has a casing with an internal heat-conducting layer. The heat-conducting layer has penetrating holes connecting groups. An LED light source attaches to the far side of the layer. A heat sink on the other side of the layer contacts the LED. The sink has a U-shaped bracket that rotates and has a fan attached. This actively forces air through the penetrating holes to extract heat from the LED and sink.
8. LED Lamp Structure with Time-Sharing Heat Storage Using Phase Change Material and Heat Pipe
SOUTHWEST UNIV OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2022
LED lamp structure that uses time-sharing heat storage and release to reduce lamp size and improve lifetime by storing some heat in a phase change material and dissipating the rest through a heat pipe. The lamp has a heat chamber with a heat pipe, LEDs on one side, and phase change material on the other. When the LEDs heat up, some goes into the PCM and some through the pipe. LEDs can operate longer before overheating. The PCM absorbs heat during LED off periods, preventing overheating.
9. LED Lamp with Aluminum-Based Flat Plate Heat Pipes Incorporating Integral Protrusions and Circular Holes
WANG QIANXIN, WU QIUYUN, 2022
LED lamp with improved heat dissipation using aluminum-based flat plate heat pipes. The lamp has two flat heat pipes, one with the LED source and one for heat dissipation, connected by sub-heat pipes. The heat pipes have protrusions and circular holes on their inner walls. These features optimize liquid reflux speed and heat transfer. The heat pipes are made by extruding aluminum. The protrusions and holes are integral with the heat pipe walls. The heat pipes are oriented horizontally or curved upward to prevent liquid stagnation. This design provides efficient heat transfer from the LED source to the dissipation heat sink.
10. LED Lamp with Aluminum-Based Flat Plate Heat Pipes Incorporating Grooved Sub-Pipes with Raised Bumps and Circular Holes
WANG QIANXIN, WU QIUYUN, 2022
LED lamp with improved heat dissipation using aluminum-based flat plate heat pipes. The lamp has two flat heat pipes, one with direct contact to the LED light source and the other in contact with the first pipe. The pipes have sub-pipes with grooves in the walls. The grooves are extruded aluminum or aluminum alloy. The pipes are oriented horizontally or nearly horizontal. The grooves have raised bumps and circular holes. The bumps are spaced 0.2mm apart, and the circular holes have diameters 0.3mm-1.2mm. This shape and size optimizes heat transfer by capillary action.
11. Composite Heat Sink with Columnar Heat Conductor and Integrated Fin-Fan Structure for LED Automotive Lights
TAMKANG UNIVERSITY, UNIV TAMKANG, 2022
Composite heat sink for LED automotive lights that provides better thermal management compared to traditional copper or aluminum heat sinks. The composite heat sink has a columnar heat conductor with a cap that directly contacts the LEDs to absorb their heat. This is integrated with a fin heat sink and fan to efficiently dissipate the absorbed heat. The integrated structure reduces thermal interfaces and resistance compared to separate copper/aluminum components.
12. LED Lamp Heat Dissipation Structure with Embedded Secondary Copper Pipes for Enhanced Thermal Conductivity
GUANGZHOU GTD CULTURE TECH GROUP CO LTD, GUANGZHOU GTD CULTURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD, 2022
Heat dissipation structure for LED lamp bodies to improve cooling of LED lamps with irregular arrangements or wide coverage. The structure uses embedded second heat-conducting copper pipes on the lamp base to transfer heat from uncovered areas to the main fins and copper tubes. This prevents local overheating and extends LED life by efficiently dissipating heat through the fins and air. The pipes are placed at corner positions of the base where regular fins can't reach.
13. LED Lamp Heat Conduction Device with Integrated Heat Exchanger, Fan, and Grooved Base
ZHENGZHOU LIANGHUA LIGHTING ENG CO LTD, ZHENGZHOU LIANGHUA LIGHTING ENGINEERING CO LTD, 2021
Heat conduction device for LED lamps that improves heat dissipation efficiency to protect the lamp components from high temperatures. The device has a heat exchanger fixed to the upper end of the base, a fan attached to the exchanger, and vertical grooves on the base. This creates a path with increased contact area between the LED substrate and base using thermally conductive silicone. The grooves prevent oil volatilization. The exchanger has fins and an integrated cylinder. The fan blades face the exchanger. Air holes and channels guide air through the exchanger. This design allows faster heat transfer from the LED chip to the fan for efficient dissipation.
14. LED Lamp with Multilayer Heat Dissipation Structure Comprising Aluminum Substrate, Heat-Conducting Layer, and Air-Contacting Heat-Dissipating Layer
ANDERSON ELECTRONICS HK LTD, ANDERSON ELECTRONICS LTD, 2021
LED lamp and lighting device with improved heat dissipation. The lamp has an aluminum substrate, a heat-conducting layer on the substrate, and a heat-dissipating layer on the heat-conducting layer. The heat-dissipating layer contacts air to dissipate heat through convection. This allows efficient heat transfer from the LED to the air, improving heat dissipation compared to direct conduction. The heat-conducting layer can also have a thermally conductive medium like graphene to further enhance heat transfer. The device uses this lamp to improve heat dissipation from the LED.
15. Thermoelectric Separation Superconducting LED Module with Thermally Conductive Boss and Silver-Plated Aluminum Components
GUANGDONG QIGUO LIGHTING TECH CO LTD, GUANGDONG QIGUO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
A thermoelectric separation type superconducting LED module with improved heat dissipation for long lamp life. The module has a thermally conductive plate sandwiched between a heat sink and an aluminum substrate. LEDs are mounted on the substrate. A thermally conductive boss below each LED connects to the LED top surface and bottom surface. This creates a thermoelectric separation that enhances heat transfer. The plate, substrate, and heat sink are all aluminum with silver plating for high thermal conductivity. The module has through holes for the bosses and fins on the heat sink for additional heat dissipation.
16. Integrated LED Lamp Heat Dissipation System with U-Shaped Heat Pipe and Stirling Engine-Driven Micro Generator
JIANGSU UNIVERSITY, UNIV JIANGSU, 2021
A high efficiency heat dissipation system for integrated LED lamps that reduces LED operating temperatures and recycles heat. The system uses a U-shaped heat pipe, Stirling engine, radiator fins, and a micro generator. The LED chip is sandwiched between the fixing frame plates with the heat pipe bottom facing the chip's bottom. Heat from the LED transfers to the pipe, which absorbs and vaporizes a medium. The vaporized medium moves through the pipe to the radiator fins where it condenses, releasing heat to the air. The remaining heat goes to the frame's bottom plate, which contacts the Stirling engine. The engine converts this heat to mechanical motion driving the micro generator to produce electricity. The power is sent to the LED through a power module.
17. LED Heat Dissipation Structure with Phase Change Material Layer and Enclosed Metal Conductor
BEIJING TRUWIN OPTOELECTRONIC MEDICAL CO LTD, 2021
Heat dissipation structure for LED light sources to improve heat management and prolong the lifetime of LEDs. The structure involves placing an automatic temperature control layer made of phase change materials behind the LED. The metal layer behind the LED conducts the heat to the phase change material. The phase change material absorbs heat and changes phase, reducing the metal layer temperature. The enclosed contact between the phase change material and metal speeds up heat transfer compared to external dissipation.
18. Thermoelectric Separation Superconducting LED Module with Aluminum Heat Plate and Thermally Conductive Bosses
JIANGMEN PENGJIANG JINDING LIGHTING APPLIANCE CO LTD, 2021
Thermoelectric separation superconducting LED module with improved heat dissipation to extend LED lamp life. The module uses an aluminum heat plate with protrusions, an aluminum substrate, aluminum heat sinks, and thermally conductive bosses. The LED beads are mounted on the substrate and connected to bosses below. This creates a thermal path from the LEDs through the bosses to the heat plate and sinks. The plate and sinks have silver plating for better heat transfer. The module has simplified assembly compared to prior art with silver-plated aluminum components. The bosses quickly guide heat away from the LEDs to the sinks.
19. LED Lighting Module with Superconducting Heat Dissipation System
ZHEJIANG OE NEW ENERGY CO LTD, 2021
Superconducting heat dissipation LED lighting module to improve the heat dissipation of long-life LED lamps. The module has a lamp frame, heat dissipation substrate, heat-conducting reflective grooves, mounting seat, LED board, superconducting heat sink, and light guide plate. The heat sink has a superconducting liquid tank and fins filled with superconducting coolant. The tank attaches to the substrate top and fins connect to it. This allows efficient heat transfer from the LED board through the substrate, grooves, seat, and fins to the superconducting liquid. The liquid has low thermal conductivity at normal temperatures but becomes superconducting at low temperatures, allowing high heat transfer. The coolant-filled fins provide further heat transfer to the ambient.
20. LED Lamp with Radial Fin Heat Dissipation Assembly and Direct Heat Pipe Connection
ZHANGZHOU LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO LTD, 2021
LED lamp with compact heat dissipation for high power applications. The lamp has a compact heat dissipation assembly with fins extending radially from the LED mounting surface. A heat pipe connects the LED area to the fins, with a top cover over the fins. This allows direct LED-to-heat pipe contact and quick heat transfer. The fins radiate heat externally. The compact assembly provides efficient high-power LED lamp heat dissipation in a small volume.
The innovative ways to increase the lifespan of LEDs are shown in these patents. The utilization of stable materials like perovskite and quantum dots, as well as enhanced electrode and insulator designs, are a few of these. The lifespan of LED lights is also being aided by enhanced power supply arrangements and package designs.
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