Patent ID: 8851711

Claim:
A heat sink module for transferring heat from at least one light source in a modular lighting system, the heat sink module comprising: a front end structure; a rear end structure that is opposite to the front end structure; a generally planar base portion that extends between the front end structure and the rear end structure and is configured for engagement with a light panel to receive heat generated by the light panel; a first and second lateral sides extending between the front end structure and the rear end structure; at least one heat transfer element extending generally in a first direction; at least one molded wiring channel defined by the generally planar base portion such that the at least one molded wiring channel is integral to the heat sink module and configured for routing wiring to the at least one light source, wherein the at least one molded wiring channel comprises a leading protrusion extending from the first lateral side and a trailing recess formed in the second lateral side, wherein the at least one molded wiring channel is defined such that the at least one molded wiring channel is enclosed when a light source panel is secured to an underside of the heat sink module; and at least one air flow opening configured to allow ambient air flow through the heat sink body.