Patent Publication Number: US-11380821-B2

Title: Light emitting diode package structure

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of priority to China Patent Application No. 202010561361.9, filed on Jun. 18, 2020 in People&#39;s Republic of China. The entire content of the above identified application is incorporated herein by reference. 
     Some references, which may include patents, patent applications and various publications, may be cited and discussed in the description of this disclosure. The citation and/or discussion of such references is provided merely to clarify the description of the present disclosure and is not an admission that any such reference is “prior art” to the disclosure described herein. All references cited and discussed in this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties and to the same extent as if each reference was individually incorporated by reference. 
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure relates to a package structure, and more particularly to a light emitting diode package structure. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     A light emitting diode (LED) has advantages of low energy consumption, long service life, and good luminous efficiency. In addition, the LED can withstand repeated switching operations. Therefore, fluorescent lamps on the market are gradually replaced with the LED to serve as a light source. Generally, material and metal electrodes of the LED are easily oxidized by being in contact with water vapor and oxygen. Accordingly, the LED is usually packaged to prevent water vapor and oxygen from coming in contact with the LED. 
     Referring to  FIG. 12 , a conventional LED package structure is shown. The LED serves as a light emitting unit  20 ′. The light emitting unit  20 ′ is disposed on a substrate  10 ′. A wavelength conversion layer  40 ′ is disposed on the light emitting unit  20 ′. Accordingly, when a light generated by the light emitting unit  20 ′ passes through the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′, color of the light is converted into another color. An adhesive layer  30 ′ can be disposed between the light emitting unit  20 ′ and the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′. A reflective structure  50 ′ is disposed on the substrate  10 ′ and surrounds the light emitting unit  20 ′ and the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′. A top reflecting surface  51 ′ of the reflective structure  50 ′ is flush with a top light output surface  42 ′ of the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′. 
     However, in the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 12 , an entire side light output surface  43 ′ of the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′ and an entire peripheral surface  22 ′ of the light emitting unit  20 ′ are in contact with the reflective structure  50 ′, so that it is not possible for the light to be emitted out from the side light output surface  43 ′ of the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′ and the entire peripheral surface  22 ′ of the light emitting unit  20 ′. Accordingly, the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure is negatively affected, and a yellow-ring phenomenon occurs easily. 
       FIG. 13  is a simulation diagram of a light distribution curve of the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 12 . Referring to  FIG. 13 , differences of light intensities at different angles of the conventional LED package structure are great; that is, a light uniformity of the conventional LED package structure is poor. 
     Referring to  FIG. 14 , another conventional LED package structure is shown. The conventional LED package structure shown in  FIG. 14  is similar to the conventional LED package structure shown in  FIG. 12 . The conventional LED package structure shown in  FIG. 14  further includes a space-filling material  70 ′, and the light emitting unit  20 ′ includes a plurality of LED chips. The plurality of LED chips are spaced apart from one another. Therefore, the space-filling material  70 ′ is filled not only between the light emitting unit  20 ′ and the reflective structure  50 ′, but also between the plurality of LED chips. 
     Similarly, in the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 14 , a top reflecting surface  51 ′ of the reflective structure  50 ′ is flush with a top light output surface  42 ′ of the wavelength conversion layer  40 ′. Therefore, the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 14  also has problems of poor luminous efficiency and the yellow-ring phenomenon. 
     Accordingly, the conventional LED package structure needs to be improved so as to maintain the advantage of being small in size and enhance the luminous efficiency of the LED after packaging. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     In response to the above-referenced technical inadequacies, the present disclosure provides an LED package structure. 
     In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an LED package structure. The LED package structure includes a substrate, a light emitting unit, a wavelength conversion layer, and a reflective structure. The substrate has a mounting surface. The light emitting unit is disposed on the mounting surface. The light emitting unit had a light emitting surface. The wavelength conversion layer is disposed on the light emitting unit. The wavelength conversion layer has a light input surface facing toward the light emitting surface, a top light output surface opposite to the light input surface, and a side light output surface connecting the light input surface and the top light output surface. The reflective structure is disposed on the mounting surface. The reflective structure has an inner reflecting surface surrounding the light emitting unit and the wavelength conversion layer. The reflective structure has a top reflecting surface located on a top of the reflective structure and connected with the inner reflecting surface. The top reflecting surface is located at a higher position than that of the light input surface and is located at a lower position than that of the top light output surface. 
     In certain embodiments, the top reflecting surface of the reflective structure is parallel to the mounting surface. 
     In certain embodiments, the top reflecting surface of the reflective structure is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the mounting surface. The predetermined angle is larger than 0 and smaller than 90 degrees. 
     In certain embodiments, the predetermined angle ranges from 25 to 65 degrees. 
     In certain embodiments, the light emitting diode package structure further includes a light-permeable body. The light-permeable body is disposed on the top reflecting surface and in contact with the side light output surface of the wavelength conversion layer. 
     In certain embodiments, a refractive index of the light-permeable body ranges between a refractive index of the wavelength conversion layer and a refractive index of the air. 
     In certain embodiments, a light transmittance of the light-permeable body is higher than or equal to 90%. 
     In certain embodiments, the light-permeable body has a top surface that is flush with the top light output surface of the wavelength conversion layer. 
     In certain embodiments, an area of the light emitting surface is larger than an area of the light input surface. 
     In certain embodiments, the wavelength conversion layer has an outer end that is limited in position on the reflective structure. 
     In certain embodiments, the reflective structure encloses a peripheral surface of the light emitting unit. 
     In certain embodiments, the light emitting unit includes a plurality of light emitting diodes spaced apart from one another. 
     In certain embodiments, the light emitting unit is separated from the reflective structure by at least one gap. 
     In certain embodiments, the light emitting diode package structure further includes a space-filling material that is filled in the at least one gap. 
     In certain embodiments, the light emitting unit includes one light emitting diode chip or a plurality of light emitting diode chips. Each of the light emitting diode chip is a horizontal light emitting diode chip, a vertical light emitting diode chip, or a flip-chip light emitting diode chip. 
     Therefore, by virtue of “the height position of the top reflecting surface is higher than the height position of the light input surface and lower than the height position of the top light output surface”, the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure of the present disclosure can be enhanced. 
     These and other aspects of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of the embodiment taken in conjunction with the following drawings and their captions, although variations and modifications therein may be affected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the disclosure. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1  is a cross-sectional side view of an LED package structure according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional side view of the LED package structure according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 11  is a simulation diagram of a light distribution curve of the LED package structure according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional side view of a conventional LED package structure. 
         FIG. 13  is a simulation diagram of a light distribution curve of the conventional LED package structure shown in  FIG. 12 . 
         FIG. 14  is a cross-sectional side view of another conventional LED package structure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     The present disclosure is more particularly described in the following examples that are intended as illustrative only since numerous modifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Like numbers in the drawings indicate like components throughout the views. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the meaning of “a”, “an”, and “the” includes plural reference, and the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”. Titles or subtitles can be used herein for the convenience of a reader, which shall have no influence on the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In the case of conflict, the present document, including any definitions given herein, will prevail. The same thing can be expressed in more than one way. Alternative language and synonyms can be used for any term(s) discussed herein, and no special significance is to be placed upon whether a term is elaborated or discussed herein. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms is illustrative only, and in no way limits the scope and meaning of the present disclosure or of any exemplified term. Likewise, the present disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given herein. Numbering terms such as “first”, “second” or “third” can be used to describe various components, signals or the like, which are for distinguishing one component/signal from another one only, and are not intended to, nor should be construed to impose any substantive limitations on the components, signals or the like. 
     To overcome a disadvantage of a conventional LED after packaging, which is poor luminous efficiency, the present disclosure provides an LED package structure. In the LED package structure of the present disclosure, a reflective structure surrounds a wavelength conversion layer without completely obstructing a side light output surface of the wavelength conversion layer. 
     Therefore, an amount of light absorbed by the reflective structure can be reduced so that the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure can be enhanced. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the LED package structure of the present disclosure includes: a substrate  10 , a light emitting unit  20 , an adhesive layer  30 , a wavelength conversion layer  40 , and a reflective structure  50 . 
     The substrate  10  has a mounting surface  11 . 
     The light emitting unit  20  is disposed on the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10 . The light emitting unit  20  has a light emitting surface  21  and a peripheral surface  22 . The light emitting surface  21  is located on a side of the light emitting unit  20  opposite to the substrate  10 . The peripheral surface  22  is connected with the light emitting surface  21 . The light emitting unit  20  can include one or more LED chips. The LED chip can be, but not limited to, a horizontal LED chip, a vertical LED chip, or a flip-chip LED chip. 
     The adhesive layer  30  is disposed on the light emitting unit  20 . The adhesive layer  30  is an optional element. Whether or not the adhesive layer  30  is disposed can be decided according to an adhesive strength between the light emitting unit  20  and the wavelength conversion layer  40 . The adhesive layer  30  is a transparent layer. Specifically, a material of the adhesive layer  30  includes a silicone resin or an epoxy resin. In other words, the adhesive layer  30  allows a light generated by the light emitting unit  20  to pass through. 
     The wavelength conversion layer  40  can be directly disposed on the light emitting unit  20  or indirectly disposed on the light emitting unit  20  via the adhesive layer  30 , so that when the light generated by the light emitting unit  20  passes through the wavelength conversion layer  40 , a color of the light can be converted into an ideal color. The wavelength conversion layer  40  has a light input surface  41  facing toward the light emitting surface  21 , a top light output surface  42  opposite to the light input surface  41 , and a side light output surface  43  connecting the light input surface  41  and the top light output surface  42 . Specifically, the light input surface  41  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  faces toward the light emitting surface  21  of the light emitting unit  20 . Therefore, the light generated by the light emitting unit  20  can enter the wavelength conversion layer  40  via the light input surface  41 , and then the light, after passing through the wavelength conversion layer  40 , can be emitted from the top light output surface  42  or the side light output surface  43 . In addition, in some embodiments not shown, an area of the top light output surface  42  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  is slightly larger than an area of the light input surface  41  so as to further enhance the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure. 
     The reflective structure  50  is disposed on the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10 . The reflective structure  50  has a top reflecting surface  51  and an inner reflecting surface  52  that are connected with each other. The top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  can be a roughened surface. The inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  surrounds the light emitting unit  20 , the adhesive layer  30 , and the wavelength conversion layer  40 , without completely obstructing the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . Accordingly, the light generated by the light emitting unit  20  will not be excessively reflected by the reflective structure  50 , so that the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure can be enhanced and a yellow-ring phenomenon can be reduced. Therefore, the LED package structure of the present disclosure is advantageous when being applied in automobile lamps. 
     The following description will illustrate specific structures in each embodiment in more detail. 
     First Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , a shape of the light input surface  41  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  corresponds to a shape of the light emitting surface  21  of the light emitting unit  20 . In addition, an area of the light input surface  41  is equal to an area of the light emitting surface  21 . In the first embodiment, the adhesive layer  30  is disposed between the light emitting unit  20  and the wavelength conversion layer  40 . 
     The top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  is located at a position higher than that of the light input surface  41  and is located at a position lower than that of the top light output surface  42 . Accordingly, the light generated by the light emitting unit  20  can be dispersed from the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  so that the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure can be enhanced and the yellow-ring phenomenon can be reduced. 
     In the first embodiment, the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  is parallel to the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10 , but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  can be tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the mounting surface  11 . 
     The light emitting unit  20 , the adhesive layer  30 , and the wavelength conversion layer  40  are surrounded by the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50 . Therefore, the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  contacts the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20 . It should be noted that the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  contacts a part of the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 , but the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  is not completely obstructed by the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50 . Accordingly, the LED package structure can have a better luminous efficiency. Further, in the first embodiment, the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20  is enclosed by the reflective structure  50 ; that is, the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20  is directly encapsulated by the reflective structure  50 . However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In other embodiments mentioned below, the reflective structure  50  is separated from the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20  by a gap. Such variations are still within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     In the first embodiment, the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  is perpendicular to the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10 , but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  can be tilted at an angle relative to the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10  so as to meet specification requirements of different products. 
     Second Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , the LED package structure of the second embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the first embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the second embodiment further includes a light-permeable body  60 . The light-permeable body  60  is disposed on the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  and contacts the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . Specifically, a concave region is formed between the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  and the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . The light-permeable body  60  is filled in the concave region. 
     A material of the light-permeable body  60  includes a silicone resin or an epoxy resin. A refractive index of the light-permeable body  60  ranges between a refractive index of the wavelength conversion layer  40  and a refractive index of the air. Accordingly, the light can be converged by the light-permeable body  60 , and the light-permeable body  60  can have a similar function as a light guide component. Specifically, a light transmittance of the light-permeable body  60  needs to be greater than or equal to 90%, and preferably the material of the light-permeable body  60  does not contain light diffusing particles so as to achieve a good light guiding effect. 
     Specifically, the light-permeable body  60  has a top surface  61  and a side surface  62 . The top surface  61  is flush with the top light output surface  42  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . The side surface  62  contacts the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . Therefore, the light emitted from the side light output surface  43  can be converged by the light-permeable body  60  so that the light-permeable body  60  achieves the good light guiding effect. Given that the refractive index of the light-permeable body  60  ranges between the refractive index of the wavelength conversion layer  40  and the refractive index of the air, a phenomenon of total internal reflection can be prevented when the light is emitted from the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . Therefore, compared to the first embodiment, the light-permeable body  60  of the second embodiment can prevent the phenomenon of the total internal reflection, thereby enhancing the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure, and reducing the yellow-ring phenomenon. 
     Third Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , the LED package structure of the third embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the second embodiment. The difference is that the area of the light input surface  41  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  is larger than the area of the light emitting surface  21  of the light emitting unit  20 , so that an illumination area of the LED package structure can be enlarged and the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure can be enhanced. 
     Specifically, the light emitting surface  21  of the light emitting unit  20  is completely covered by the light input surface  41  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . An outer end  44  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  is limited in position on the reflective structure  50 . In other words, a retaining groove is concavely formed at a junction extending from the top reflecting surface  51  and the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50 . The outer end  44  is located at a junction between the light input surface  41  and the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 , and can be disposed in the retaining groove. 
     Fourth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , the LED package structure of the fourth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the first embodiment. The difference is that the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  is not parallel to the mounting surface  11  of the substrate  10 . The top reflecting surface  51  is tilted at a predetermined angle θ relative to the mounting surface  11 , and faces toward the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40 . Accordingly, the light emitted from the side light output surface  43  can be reflected by the top reflecting surface  51 , so that the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure can be enhanced. Specifically, the predetermined angle θ ranges from 0 to lower than 90 degrees; preferably, the predetermined angle θ ranges from 25 to 65 degrees. 
     Fifth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , the LED package structure of the fifth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the fourth embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the fifth embodiment further includes the light-permeable body  60  (previously mentioned in the second embodiment). The light-permeable body  60  is disposed on the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  and filled in the concave region formed by the top reflecting surface  51  and the side light output surface  43 . The material of the light-permeable body  60 , the refractive index of the light-permeable body  60 , and the specific structure of the light-permeable body  60  in the fifth embodiment are the same with those in the second embodiment and will not be repeated herein. 
     In each of the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fifth embodiment, there is a different relative arrangement among the wavelength conversion layer  40 , the reflective structure  50 , and the light-permeable body  60 . Accordingly, the LED package structure can emit lights with various light forms so as to meet different requirements. For example, the LED package structure can be applied in automobile lamps of different types, such as a headlight, a direction light, a warning light, or a rear light. However, no matter how the relative arrangement is adjusted among the wavelength conversion layer  40 , the reflective structure  50 , and the light-permeable body  60 , the LED package structure can have good luminous efficiency, so long as the wavelength conversion layer  40  is surrounded by the reflective structure  50  and the side light output surface  43  is not completely obstructed by the reflective structure  50 . 
     Sixth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 6 , the LED package structure of the sixth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the second embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the sixth embodiment further includes a space-filling material  70 . The space-filling material  70  is a transparent material so as to allow the light generated by the light emitting unit  20  to pass through. 
     Specifically, at least one gap is formed between the light emitting unit  20  and the reflective structure  50 . The space-filling material  70  is filled in the at least one gap. Further, the space-filling material  70  and the light emitting unit  20  are covered by the adhesive layer  30 . In other words, the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20  does not contact the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50 . The light emitting unit  20  is surrounded by the space-filling material  70 , and the peripheral surface  22  of the light emitting unit  20  and the inner reflecting surface  52  of the reflective structure  50  are both in contact with the space-filling material  70 . 
     Seventh Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 7 , the LED package structure of the seventh embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the first embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the seventh embodiment further includes the space-filling material  70  (previously mentioned in the sixth embodiment), and the light emitting unit  20  has a plurality of LEDs. 
     Specifically, the plurality of LEDs are spaced apart from one another. Therefore, the space-filling material  70  is not only filled in the at least one gap but also filled among the plurality of LEDs. 
     Eighth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 8 , the LED package structure of the eighth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the seventh embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the eighth embodiment further includes the light-permeable body  60  (previously mentioned in the second embodiment). The light-permeable body  60  is disposed on the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  and filled in the concave region formed by the top reflecting surface  51  and the side light output surface  43 . The material of the light-permeable body  60 , the refractive index of the light-permeable body  60 , and the specific structure of the light-permeable body  60  in the eighth embodiment are the same with those in the second embodiment and will not be repeated herein. 
     Ninth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 9 , the LED package structure of the ninth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the fourth embodiment. The difference is that the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  has an upper edge  511  and a lower edge  512  that are opposite to each other. A height position of the upper edge  511  is the same as a height position of the top light output surface  42 , and a height position of the lower edge  512  is the same as a height position of the light input surface  41 . In other words, the wavelength conversion layer  40  is still surrounded by the reflective structure  50 , but the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  is completely exposed to an external environment. 
     In the ninth embodiment, although the height position of the top reflecting surface  51  is not higher than the height position of the light input surface  41 , the top reflecting surface  51  is tilted at the predetermined angle θ relative to the mounting surface  11 , so that the LED package structure of the ninth embodiment still conforms to the relative arrangement of having the wavelength conversion layer  40  surrounded by the reflective structure  50  but the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  being not completely obstructed by the reflective structure  50 . Therefore, in the ninth embodiment, the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure still can be enhanced. 
     Tenth Embodiment 
     Referring to  FIG. 10 , the LED package structure of the tenth embodiment is similar to the LED package structure of the ninth embodiment. The difference is that the LED package structure of the tenth embodiment further includes the light-permeable body  60  (previously mentioned in the second embodiment). The light-permeable body  60  is disposed on the top reflecting surface  51  of the reflective structure  50  and filled in the concave region formed by the top reflecting surface  51  and the side light output surface  43 . The material of the light-permeable body  60 , the refractive index of the light-permeable body  60 , and the specific structure of the light-permeable body  60  in the tenth embodiment are the same with those in the second embodiment and will not be repeated herein. 
     To prove that the LED package structure of the present disclosure has a better luminous efficiency, radiance and luminance of the LED package structure of the present disclosure (in Examples 1 to 3) and radiance and luminance of the conventional LED package structure (in Comparative Examples 1 and 2) are measured and listed in Table 1, respectively. 
     The LED package structure of Examples 1 and 2 are respectively corresponding to the LED package structure of the first embodiment ( FIG. 1 ) and the second embodiment ( FIG. 2 ). In each of Examples 1 and 2, a height difference (Δh) between the top reflecting surface  51  and the top light output surface  42  is 130 μm. The LED package structure of Comparative Example 1 corresponds to the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 13 . In Comparative Example 1, a height difference (Δh) between the top reflecting surface  51 ′ and the top light output surface  42 ′ is 0 μm. That is, the top reflecting surface  51 ′ is flush with the top light output surface  42 ′. 
     The LED package structure of Example 3 corresponds to the LED package structure of the first embodiment ( FIG. 1 ). In Example 3, a height difference (Δh) between the top reflecting surface  51  and the top light output surface  42  is 150 μm. The LED package structure of Comparative Example 2 corresponds to the LED package structure shown in  FIG. 13 . In Comparative Example 2, a height difference (Δh) between the top reflecting surface  51 ′ and the top light output surface  42 ′ is 0 μm. That is, the top reflecting surface  51 ′ is flush with the top light output surface  42 ′. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
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                 LED package structure 
                 Δh (μm) 
                 Radiance (watt) 
                 Luminance (lm) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Example 1 
                 130 
                 0.91 
                 367.1 
               
               
                 Example 2 
                 130 
                 0.93 
                 375.3 
               
               
                 Comparative Example 1 
                 0 
                 0.83 
                 357.4 
               
               
                 Example 3 
                 150 
                 — 
                 376 
               
               
                 Comparative Example 2 
                 0 
                 — 
                 322 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to Table 1, radiances and luminances of Examples 1 to 3 are higher than radiances and luminances of Comparative Examples 1 and 2. Therefore, the relative arrangement of having the wavelength conversion layer  40  surrounded by the reflective structure  50  but the side light output surface  43  of the wavelength conversion layer  40  being not completely obstructed by the reflective structure  50  can enhance the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure. 
     In addition, in order to quantify the enhancement of brightness between Examples and Comparative Examples, a brightness-enhanced ratio is calculated by dividing a difference of brightness between Example and Comparative Example by the brightness of Comparative Example. Based on the brightness of Comparative Example 1, the brightness-enhanced ratios of Examples 1 and 2 respectively are 2.7% and 5.0%. Based on the brightness of Comparative Example 2, the brightness-enhanced ratio of Example 3 is 16.8%. 
     Moreover, the LED package structure of the present disclosure not only has a good luminous efficiency but also has a uniform light distribution curve. Referring to  FIG. 11 , a simulation diagram of light distribution curve of the LED package structure according to the first embodiment ( FIG. 1 ) of the present disclosure is shown. According to  FIG. 11 , the LED package structure of the present disclosure has a wider beam angle and the differences of light intensities at different angles are small. Accordingly, a yellow-ring phenomenon of the LED package structure can be reduced, and the LED package structure can be applied in various fields, especially in a field of automobile lamps. 
     In conclusion, by virtue of “the top reflecting surface  51  is located at a position higher than that of the light input surface  41  and is located at a position lower than that of the top light output surface  42 ”, the luminous efficiency of the LED package structure of the present disclosure can be enhanced. 
     Further, by virtue of “the LED package structure of the present disclosure further includes a light-permeable body  60 ”, the light can be converged by the light-permeable body  60 . 
     Further, by virtue of “the refractive index of the light-permeable body  60  ranges between the refractive index of the wavelength conversion layer  40  and the refractive index of the air”, the light can be converged by the light-permeable body  60 . 
     The foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure has been presented only for the purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. 
     The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the disclosure and their practical application so as to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure and various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains without departing from its spirit and scope.