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Mounting structure for a discharge lamp lighting device

US6540388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21S41/55
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mounting structure for mounting a discharge lamp lighting device is arranged to directly connect a discharge lamp provided in a headlight unit to a connector provided in the discharge lamp lighting device. The headlight unit includes a reflector, and the mounting structure comprises a holder for holding the discharge lamp, wherein the holder includes a holder securing portion directly connected to the reflector and is secured to the reflector via the holder securing portion. The discharge lamp is secured to the reflector via the holder. The mounting structure further comprises a securing member directly connected to the reflector for securing the discharge lamp lighting device to the reflector. The holder and the securing member are separated from each other and the discharge lamp lighting device is secured to the reflector via the securing member.

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