Connection device for a light-emitting diode and lighting unit

摘要

Connection device for a light-emitting diode (LED 16), comprising: - a connection block (12), in the rear surface (13) of which at least one LED receptacle (14) for at least one housed LED (16) with rear-accessible connections (17) is molded or is incorporated, wherein - the connection block (12) on the front, from the rear surface (13) of which has a translucent area (32, 35) with a light exit surface for a housed LED inserted into the LED receptacle (14) 16) generated light, and - a hood (23) which can be fastened to the rear of the connection block (12), - the hood being designed such that when the hood (23) is fastened to the rear of the connection block (12), the LED connections (17) and Corresponding conductor track connection surfaces (20) of a flexible conductor (19) inserted between the hood (23) and the connection block (12) are pressed against one another in a contacting manner.