Led of side view type and the method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

A side view type light emitting diode (LED) and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the LED includes i) a pair of lead frames, ii) a reflector surrounding the lead frames, wherein a groove is defined in the reflector, wherein the reflector comprises a plurality of walls surrounding the groove, and wherein at least two walls of the groove face each other, iii) an LED chip mounted in the groove and electrically connected to the lead frames and iv) a lens array contained in the groove.

1 . A side view type light emitting diode (LED) comprising:
 a pair of lead frames;   a reflector surrounding the lead frames, wherein a groove is defined in the reflector, wherein the reflector comprises a plurality of walls surrounding the groove, and wherein at least two walls of the groove face each other;   an LED chip mounted in the groove and electrically connected to the lead frames; and   a lens array contained in the groove.   
     
     
         2 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein the walls of the groove facing each other have thicknesses of about 0.04 mm to about 0.05 mm at the upper surfaces. 
     
     
         3 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of lead frames have the form of a strip, and wherein the lead frames facing each other are arranged in a straight type configuration and separated by a predefined gap, and have portions thereof protruding out of the reflector. 
     
     
         4 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 3 , wherein the protruding portions have a tapered shape such that the width becomes narrower towards the end. 
     
     
         5 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein the height of the walls is about 0.25 mm to about 0.35 mm. 
     
     
         6 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein the reflector comprises a plastic material. 
     
     
         7 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 6 , wherein the width of the groove is about 0.3 mm to about 0.35 mm. 
     
     
         8 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein an inner surface of the wall is inclined with respect to a bottom surface of the groove. 
     
     
         9 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of lead frames have the form of a strip, and wherein the lead frames facing each other are arranged in a straight type configuration and separated by a predefined gap, and have portions thereof protruding out of the reflector. 
     
     
         10 . The side view type light emitting diode of  claim 9 , wherein the protruding portions have a tapered shape such that the width becomes narrower towards the end.