A light bulb locking device (11) for mounting to a lamp reflector unit (5) having a mounting aperture for receiving a replaceable light bulb (9). The locking device (1) includes: a resilient retainer clip (13) with a clamp portion (41) for connecting to a lamp reflector unit (5), and a bracket body (15) for engaging a light bulb (9) in the lamp reflector unit (5). The bracket body (15) having a hinge pin (17) pivotally embraced by a substantially cylindrical portion (45) of the retainer clip (13). The bracket body (15) thereby is pivotable between an open position enabling a light bulb (9) to be replaced, and a locked position in which a light bulb (9) is firmly held with respect to the lamp reflector unit (5). The clamp portion (41) of the retainer clip (13) has a beveled lip (43) at a free end thereof opposite the substantially cylindrical portion (45), and the bracket body (15) has at least one click finger (33A, 33B) for engaging the beveled lip (43) when in the locked position.
LIGHT BULB RETAINING DEVICE FOR A VEHICULAR LAMP REFLECTOR UNIT
2017-11-30
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | F21S Ortsfeste Leuchten , NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES / B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / F21V FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF , Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen |
Light bulb retaining device for a vehicular lamp reflector unit
Europäisches Patentamt | 2018
|