Socketless lamp with spring side contacts
US5250874A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R33/09
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plug in lamp with spring side contacts having bulb, holder, lugs, and a seal is disclosed. The lugs have outwardly arced spring sections that are compressed during lamp insertion, thereby forming a latching mechanism to hold the lugs and lamp in place, while simultaneously providing electric power through the lugs. Sealing structures are disclosed that protect the welds, and others electrical features from environmental degradation.
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