Lighting assembly

Abstract

A modular lighting assembly uses LED banks as the light sources. The assembly allows the power supply and LED banks to be independently replaced. The assembly uses a power supply that is separated from the LED banks and electrically connected to the LED banks with a plug connector that may be unplugged and plugged back in to allow the power supply or LED bank to be independently and readily replaced. The assembly provides for easy replacement of the different components of the assembly. One feature that makes the components easier to replace is that the light modules and/or the power supply may be carried by the housing that is removable from the base mount that is secured to a mounting structure such as a wall or ceiling.

1 . A lighting assembly, comprising:
 an elongate base comprising a first channel formed along a first elongate base edge of and a second channel formed along a second elongate base edge;   an elongate housing having a first projection formed along a first elongate housing edge and adapted to be received within the first channel to engage the elongate base;   a first LED module carried by the housing; and   a power supply covered by the elongate base and the elongate housing when the elongate base is coupled to the elongate housing, wherein the power supply is electrically coupled to the first LED module.   
     
     
         2 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the first projection comprises a flange. 
     
     
         3 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the first LED module has a length substantially equal to a length of the housing. 
     
     
         4 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongate housing includes a plurality of snap fit connectors adapted to engage the first LED module. 
     
     
         5 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the first channel includes a first lip projecting toward the second channel and adapted to engage first projection. 
     
     
         6 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein, when the first lip is engaged with the first projection, the elongate housing is pivotable relative to the elongate base. 
     
     
         7 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein the elongate housing comprises a second projection formed along a second elongate housing edge and adapted to align with the second channel. 
     
     
         8 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 7 , wherein the second projection includes a mechanical connector for coupling the elongate housing to the elongate base. 
     
     
         9 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein the mechanical connector releasably locks the elongate housing to the elongate base. 
     
     
         10 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the power supply is secured to the elongate base. 
     
     
         11 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the power supply is secured to the elongate housing. 
     
     
         12 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , further comprising: a second LED module carried by the housing. 
     
     
         13 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 12 , wherein the first LED module is disposed at a first angle relative to the elongate base for emitting light in a first direction, and the second LED module is disposed at a second angle relative to the elongate base for emitting light in a second direction, different than the first direction. 
     
     
         14 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 12 , wherein the elongate housing includes a first opening axially aligned with a second opening such that the first LED module is disposed over the first opening and the second LED module is disposed over the second opening. 
     
     
         15 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 12 , further comprising: a first electrical connector coupling the power supply to the first LED module and a second electrical connector coupling the first LED module to the second LED module. 
     
     
         16 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 12 , further comprising: a first electrical connector coupling the power supply to the first LED module and a second electrical connector coupling the power supply to the second LED module. 
     
     
         17 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the power supply is adapted to receive power from at least two power sources. 
     
     
         18 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein the at the least two power sources includes a first power source and a second power source, wherein the second power source is a higher voltage than the first power source. 
     
     
         19 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 18 , wherein the first power source is at least 110V and the second power source is at least 480V. 
     
     
         20 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 18 , wherein the at least two power sources includes a third power source. 
     
     
         21 . A lighting assembly, comprising:
 an elongate base comprising a first channel formed along a first elongate base edge, wherein the first channel includes a lip;   an elongate housing having a first projection formed along a first elongate housing edge and adapted to be received within the first channel, wherein the first projection is pivotably connected to the first lip;   a first LED module carried by the housing; and   a power supply within the elongate housing and covered by the elongate base and the elongate housing when the elongate base is coupled to the elongate housing, wherein the power supply is adapted to receive power from at least two power sources.   
     
     
         22 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 21 , wherein the at the least two power sources includes a first power source and a second power source, wherein the second power source is a higher voltage than the first power source. 
     
     
         23 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 22 , wherein the first power source is at least 110V and the second power source is at least 480V. 
     
     
         24 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 23 , wherein the at least two power sources includes a third power source. 
     
     
         25 . A lighting assembly, comprising:
 an elongate base;   an elongate housing releasbly coupled to the elongate base;   a first LED module carried by the elongate housing; and   a power supply electrically coupled to the first LED module, wherein the power supply is adapted to receive power from a first power source of at least 110V and a second power source of at least 480V.   
     
     
         26 . The lighting assembly according to  claim 25 , wherein the power supply is adapted to receive power from a third power source.