Patent ID: 8764248

Claim:
An LED lighting system having at least one LED illuminating module for use in light bulbs and luminaires comprising: An assembly of lighting components, thermal transfer components and electrical components that provide for the combined functions of thermal transfer between an LED and a related heat sink, electrical continuity from a power source to the LED, and the mechanism to change and replace the LED containing: at least one LED mounted to an LED board, said LED board having a heat transfer surface and at least one electrical contact a heat sink onto which the LED board is thermally connected, electrically conductive components to provide electrical continuity between the LED and an electrical power source, an electro/mechanical component system assembly comprising at least one compression component(s) providing a compressive force and physical contact and therefore facilitating the thermal transfer function between the LED board and the heat sink while simultaneously facilitating an electrical connection continuity to the LED, and also providing the function of placement and replacement of the LED, and at least one tension component so constructed as to maintain the compressive force and therefore maintain the above stated thermal and electrical connections, and mechanical joining components onto and by which the compression, tension and electrical contacts are connected.