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Activation module for a gas discharge lamp

US8674604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SUMIDA COMPONENTS & MODULES GMBH · DE

Inventors

Anton Duschl · Hauzenberg, DE
Roman Schichl · Passau, DE
Udo Mai · Hauzenberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2010
Grant date	Mar 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49117
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A driving module for a gas discharge lamp, in particular for headlights in vehicles, comprises a suitable lamp socket, a carrier for electrical components, and an ignition transformer, wherein the component part carrier is populated at least with electrical components of an ignition unit and moreover is designed for accommodating further electrical components that are required for a self-sustaining operation of the driving module. In addition, the lamp socket is made of a high temperature resistant plastic material and has an integrated high-voltage conducting track.

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