W-2 bulb socket arrangement

A seal lamp socket arrangement for mounting a W-2 type bulb is provided including a housing with a collar opening and a base with a bore with opposed inwardly projecting tabs; a retainer cap with a diameter generally aligned with the housing bore with twist lock slots allowing for insertion through...

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Main Author FRANCIS; MICHAEL E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.05.1997
Edition6
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CURRENT COLLECTORS
ELECTRICITY
LINE CONNECTORS
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Summary:A seal lamp socket arrangement for mounting a W-2 type bulb is provided including a housing with a collar opening and a base with a bore with opposed inwardly projecting tabs; a retainer cap with a diameter generally aligned with the housing bore with twist lock slots allowing for insertion through the housing opening past the housing opening opposed tabs and for connection with the housing upon rotation, the retainer having at least one internal ledge; a socket base with a flange for maintaining seal position, the socket base having a seal mounting portion to position a seal in sealing contact with the housing collar, the socket base also having at least two bores with an area reduction to entrap a spring terminal, and the socket base having two compliant tabs for capture of a W-2 type bulb and at least one ledge to connect the retainer whereby the retainer retains a seal within the collar; and a spring terminal held in position in reduced diameter portion of the socket base.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19950578416