Patent ID: 7250611
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: A61C,F21K,F21V,G02B

Abstract:
1. A radiation curing apparatus, comprising: a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that cures a first material; a plurality of optical concentrators, wherein each concentrator receives radiation from a corresponding one of said solid state radiation sources; a plurality of optical waveguides, wherein each of the plurality of optical waveguides includes a first end and a second end, wherein each first end receives concentrated radiation from a corresponding concentrator; a support structure to stabilize the plurality of optical waveguides between the first and second ends; an interconnect circuit layer to provide electrical connection to the plurality of solid state radiation sources, the interconnect circuit layer comprising a dielectric top layer between each solid state radiation source, an electrically conductive adhesive between the solid state radiation source and a conductive layer that carries electrical current to the solid state radiation source, and a substrate layer beneath the conductive layer; a heat exchange unit; and a thermally conductive material to thermally couple the substrate layer of the interconnect circuit layer to the heat exchange unit.