Reflector lamp assembly including metal halide arc tube
US5043623A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J61/827
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric lamp includes an arc tube assembly mounted in a lamp envelope including a reflector, a lens and a base for connection to an electrical source. The arc tube assembly includes an arc tube having a longitudinal axis aligned with the optical axis of the reflector, a light-transmissive shroud disposed around the arc tube, first and second clips attached to opposite ends of the arc tube, a connection member attached to the first and second clips such that the shroud is retained between the first and second clips in a fixed position relative to the arc tube, and upper and lower electrode supports for mechanically supporting the arc tube in the lamp envelope entirely from the base region and for coupling electrical energy to the arc tube. A support ring is positioned in a heel region of the lamp envelope and is attached to the connection member. The support ring cushions the arc tube assembly when the lamp is subjected to mechanical shock. The connection member includes a connection rod having a first section located outside the shroud between the first and second clips and a second section extending between the first section and the support ring.
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