Abstract: The present invention provides a hot cathode discharge lamp comprising an electrode that has a filament coil, a first and a second connection-reinforcing members (5a) and (5b), a first and a second lead-in wires (6a) and (6b), the filament coil including: a coil part (4a); a first lead wire (4b) connected to the first lead-in wire (6a) via the first connection-reinforcing member (5a); and a second lead wire (4c) connected to the second lead-in wire (6b) via the second connection-reinforcing member (5b), wherein a first plane of the first connection-reinforcing member (6a) and a second plane of the second connection-reinforcing member (6b) intersect with each other. According to this structure, the filament is more resistant to swinging and is more stably fixed than the filaments of the conventional lamps, even if the filament is extended in the direction of the tube axis in order to extend the lamp life.

Abstract: A hot-cathode fluorescent lamp includes a pair of filament coils (4) at the respective ends of a glass bulb. Each filament coil (4) has a coiled portion (4a) coated with an electron emissive material, a first lead portion (4b) extending from one end of the coiled portion (4a), and a second lead portion (4c) extending from another end of the coiled portion (4a). The first lead portion (4b) and the second lead portion (4c) are connected to lead-in wires inserted into the glass bulb via connecting members (5a, 5b). At least one insulating member (11a or 11b) is provided between closest edges of the connecting members (5a, 5b) to each other. The provision of the insulating member prevents a short circuit occurring between the closest edges of the plate-shaped connecting members during lighting. Occurrence of such a short circuit would cause lighting to start without the coil portion being sufficiently pre-heated, which results in excessive sputtering of the electron emissive material to shorten the lamp life.

Abstract: A hot-cathode fluorescent lamp includes a pair of filament coils (4) at the respective ends of a glass bulb. Each filament coil (4) has a coiled portion (4a) coated with an electron emissive material. Each coiled portion is covered by a heat-resistant sleeves (7). At least a region of the inner circumferential surface of the sleeve is electrically insulating. The insulating region prevents a short circuit between the coiled portion of the filament coil and the inner circumferential surface of the sleeve that would otherwise occur upon lighting. Occurrence of such a short circuit would cause lighting to start without the coil portion being sufficiently pre-heated, which results in excessive sputtering of the electron emissive material to shorten the lamp life.

Abstract: A discharge lamp device is provided that includes a light source device including a reflective surface. In the light source, noble gas not including mercury is excited to provide stable light emission and ozone or the like is prevented from being generated. This discharge lamp device includes airtight container (10) in which both end sections of a glass bulb are sealed. Airtight container (10) is filled with a discharge medium mainly including noble gas. One end section of airtight container (10) includes first electrode (11). Airtight container (10) is externally attached to insulating holder (20) having a square plate-like shape that includes penetration hole(s) (21) at one or a plurality of position(s). Holder (20) is fitted to second electrode (12) shaped to be a U-like groove so that a fixed interval between airtight container (10) and second electrode (12) is maintained.

Abstract: An external electrode lamp (2) includes a glass discharge container (4) having a discharge medium enclosed therein, and first and second external electrodes (6 and 8) provided external to the discharge container. Since the surface area of the first external electrode is larger than that of the second external electrode, the capacitance of a first capacitor constituted from the first external electrode and a first dielectric part including a portion of the discharge container between the first external electrode and the discharge medium is larger than that of a second capacitor constituted from the second external electrode and a portion of the discharge container between the second external electrode and the discharge medium.

Abstract: A light source device has an internal electrode (24) disposed at an end portion inside a bulb (23), and an external electrode (25) disposed outside the bulb (23). A holder member (27) holds the external electrode (25) so as to be opposed to the bulb (23) with a predetermined spacing (26). A dielectric member (30) is disposed outside the bulb (23), at a position corresponding to the internal electrode (24) so as to be interposed between the bulb (23) and the external electrode (25).

Abstract: A discharge lamp device is provided that includes a light source device including a reflective surface. In the light source, noble gas not including mercury is excited to provide stable light emission and ozone or the like is prevented from being generated. This discharge lamp device includes airtight container (10) in which both end sections of a glass bulb are sealed. Airtight container (10) is filled with a discharge medium mainly including noble gas. One end section of airtight container (10) includes first electrode (11). Airtight container (10) is externally attached to insulating holder (20) having a square plate-like shape that includes penetration hole(s) (21) at one or a plurality of position(s). Holder (20) is fitted to second electrode (12) shaped to be a U-like groove so that a fixed interval between airtight container (10) and second electrode (12) is maintained.

Abstract: A light source device has an internal electrode (24) disposed at an end portion inside a bulb (23), and an external electrode (25) disposed outside the bulb (23). A holder member (27) holds the external electrode (25) so as to be opposed to the bulb (23) with a predetermined distance of a space (26). A dielectric member (30) is disposed outside the bulb (23), at a position corresponding to the internal electrode (24) so as to be interposed between the bulb (23) and the external electrode (25).

Abstract: A light source device has a bulb, a discharge medium containing rare gas sealed inside the bulb, an internal electrode disposed inside the bulb, and an external electrode disposed outside the bulb. A holder member holds the external electrode so that the external electrode is opposed to the bulb with a predetermined distance of a space therebetween.

Abstract: A discharge light having a light emitting tube (1) encapsulates a discharging medium, an inner electrode (2) disposed in the light emitting tube, and an outer electrode unit (4) fixed to the outside of the light emitting tube. The outer electrode unit has at least a plurality of outer electrodes (4b) arranged intermittently in the axial direction of the tube and having a part abutting on the outer wall face of the light emitting tube, and a part (4c) engaging with the light emitting tube while coupling the outer electrodes thereof integrally, wherein the engaging part clamps the light emitting tube at a part thereof thus holding the outer electrode unit around the light emitting tube. The light emitting tube is lighted by applying a voltage between the inner electrode and the outer electrode. The outer electrode can be fixed readily to the light emitting tube and the plurality of outer electrodes can be held against the light emitting tube with high accuracy.

Abstract: The light source device has a bulb, a discharge medium containing rare gas sealed inside the bulb, an internal electrode disposed inside the bulb, and an external electrode disposed outside the bulb. A holder member holds the external electrode so that the external electrode is opposed to the bulb with a predetermined distance of a space therebetween.

Abstract: A discharge light comprising a light emitting tube (1) encapsulating a discharging medium, an inner electrode (2) disposed in the light emitting tube, and an outer electrode unit (4) fixed to the outside of the light emitting tube. The outer electrode unit comprises a plurality of outer electrodes (4b) arranged intermittently in the axial direction of the tube and having a part abutting on the outer wall face of the light emitting tube, and a part (4c) engaging with the light emitting tube while coupling the outer electrodes thereof integrally, wherein the engaging part clamps the light emitting tube at a part thereof thus holding the outer electrode unit around the light emitting tube. The light emitting tube is lighted by applying a voltage between the inner electrode and the outer electrode. The outer electrode can be fixed readily to the light emitting tube and the plurality of outer electrodes can be held against the light emitting tube with high accuracy.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device with an improved light emission efficiency, and a liquid crystal display device in which the light source device is employed.

Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and inner and outer electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The inner electrode is arranged inside the discharge tube. The outer electrode includes a first outer electrode and a second outer electrode that are connected electrically with each other. The first outer electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube at a plurality of first contact portions that are located at different distances from the inner electrode and are provided discontinuously. The second outer electrode is in contact with the outer surface of the discharge tube at second contact portions. The second contact portions are arranged closer to the inner electrode than the first contact portions at a surface density greater than that of the first contact portions.

Abstract: A discharge lamp device which drives a discharge tube filled with a rare gas and has a first electrode mounted at the inside of the tube and a second electrode mounted at the outside of the tube. The lamp device includes a driving circuit that applies a voltage between the first and second electrodes. The driving circuit applies a positive rectangular wave voltage to the first electrode with a potential of the second electrode being a reference potential (0V) A backlight includes at least one discharge tube and the discharge lamp device.

Abstract: A light source device includes a substrate, a plurality of discharge tubes arranged on one principal surface of the substrate, a driving circuit mounted on the other principal surface of the substrate that is opposite to the foregoing principal surface, a discharge medium sealed in the discharge tubes, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The foregoing discharge medium does not contain mercury. Thus, the light source device can be formed smaller in size and thinner in thickness, and a liquid crystal display device employing the same can be provided.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device with an improved light emission efficiency, and a liquid crystal display device in which the light source device is employed.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device with an improved light emission efficiency, and a liquid crystal display device in which the light source device is employed.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Xenon gas and at least one selected from argon gas and krypton gas are sealed in the discharge tube, in which the xenon gas accounts for 60 vol % to 80 vol %. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device and a liquid crystal display device that provide light emission with high brightness and excellent brightness distribution and that can be manufactured readily.

Abstract: A discharge lamp device which drives a discharge tube filled with a rare gas and has a first electrode mounted at the inside of the tube and a second electrode mounted at the outside of the tube, includes a driving circuit that applies a voltage between the first and second electrodes. The driving circuit applies a positive rectangular wave voltage to the first electrode with a potential of the second electrode being a reference potential (0V). A backlight includes at least one discharge tube and the discharge lamp device.