Compact fluorescent lamp and base combination, and method of lamp-base assembly
CA 2040835 C · Owner: Wittmann, Horst · Inventors: Wittmann, Horst
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To simplify assembly of a bottom portion (4) with a cap portion (3) of a base to a compact fluorescent lamp and permit automated assembly thereof, the cap portion is formed with inner axially extending projections (23-26) and, current supply leads (27a-28b) are looped about the axially extending projections. A circuit board (8) located transversely across the bottom portion (4) has essentially U-shaped bow frames or arched or clip elements (35-38) located thereon which are positioned to engage by resilient surface contact with the end portions (31) of the current supply leads when the bottom portion and the cap portion are snapped together upon axial movement. Inwardly extending ribs (44, …
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- Filed April 19, 1991 and granted October 23, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 19, 2011.
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