Abstract: Headlight comprises a hollow metal housing with a circular rim defining a forward opening. A side outlet socket assembly is provided in the housing, at the rearward end, to receive the transverse pins of a side-pin style bulb. The housing rim has external threads on the outside and a conical, tapered surface on the inside. A separate bulb and lens retainer ring has an external conical, tapered surface, sealingly engageable with the conical surface in the housing rim to provide a tapered flame path in the event of an internal explosion and also allows easy removal of the bulb and lens. The bulb and lens retainer ring has an inner bore with counterbores at the front and rear ends. A rubberlike ring in the rear counterbore provides an elastic seat for a flange on the front of the bulb and cushions it against shock. A heavy lens is potted by epoxy, or otherwise permanently sealed into the front counterbore.

Abstract: A lamp can be thrown alight from a distance by the person using it. The lamp comprises a polyhedral casing, made of shockproof material, inside which is housed a source of light that emits pluridirectional beams.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of a side-handle baton and a flashlight in which the light bulb and reflector are located in the short end of the baton, remote from the battery which can be a rechargeable dry cell battery pack is located intermediate the length of the elongated club portion of the baton, centrally positioned to preserve the balance of the baton. The flashlight switch is located in the end of the side-handle which, preferably, has an enlarged bulbous end for gripping purposes. In preferred embodiments the side-handle includes a central, rotatable sleeve with an interchangeable extension block to permit adjustment of the side-handle to varied hand widths.

Abstract: To largely prevent bodily injury to a pedestrian or cyclist involved in a collision with a passenger motor vehicle with an impact in a headlight area of the vehicle, the headlights are flexibly disposed. For this purpose, a diffusing lens for the headlights is provided with a rearwardly slanted cover plate above a light exit area of the diffusing lens. The cover plate forms a part of the outer contour or shape of the vehicle and essentially maintains the original shape upon an impact load. The cover plate has a length corresponding at least to approximately a half of a height of the light exit area, with a free end of the cover plate being elastically supported by a fixed component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A unitary grommet, adapted to securely mount therein a headlight-protecting screens and further adapted to enable secure mounting thereof in a headlight-opening-defining portion of a vehicle bumper or the like, for protecting the vehicle headlight, is described.The unitary grommet is comprised of flexibly-resilient material, and includes a common wall, separating a peripheral screen-mounting section. The screen-mounting section extends behind the vehicle bumper headlight-opening, for preventing access thereto, and to enable secure and efficient mounting of the screen in the grommet. The bumper-mounting section is adapted to extend peripherally about the bumper headlight opening, when the grommet is properly mounted, and provides a molded channel for securely mounting the grommet in the vehicle bumper headlight opening.

Abstract: A vandal resistant lighting bollard for use in an urban environment is provided comprising a steel base adapted for anchoring in an area requiring illumination and a steel housing received in an upright fashion on the base. One or more windows are disposed in the steel housing, the windows extending flush or parallel with the sides of the housing and the windows being formed from a tough, impact resistant, polycarbonate material. A source of illumination is disposed within the housing for projecting light through the window and an arrangement is provided for resiliently mounting the source of illumination within the housing to isolate the source of illumination from vibration and external impact.

Abstract: A shock absorbing lamp assembly for baseless cartridge bulbs for on and off the road motor vehicles, including a rear backing lamp housing member serving as a reflector and lamp housing, a lens cover joined about its perimeter to the housing member to cover said cavity, an elongated baseless cartridge lamp bulb in the cavity having a larger central bulb portion housing filament wire and opposite generally flattened bulb end portions hermetically sealing about filament support pins to support the internal and external portions of the filament support pins, bulb mount assembly comprising a semi-circular U-shaped mounting plate carried on swaged anchor formations of the housing member and a pair of forwardly projecting vertically and laterally flexible shock absorbing arms extending parallel to each other generally perpendicular to the axis of the bulb from the mounting plate formed of rubber-like material of about 60 durometer hardness and having terminal receiving apertures for receiving the flattened bulb end

Abstract: An explosion-proof fluorescent light fixture for use in hazardous environments, comprising a pair of fluorescent lamps each shielded by a protective globe and electrical contact containing end connectors at the opposed ends of the lamps and globes. The end connectors and globes form integral one-piece self-contained units and, in case of breakage or a globe, the entire unit of globe and end connectors can be easily detached and replaced simply the unloosening or re-fastening of bolts which normally secure the end connectors to the light fixture. The end connectors are provided with detachable end caps enabling a burned-out tube to be withdrawn and replaced.

Abstract: A device for illuminating a tunnel of an underground mine being worked by an excavating machine comprises a lamp housing with a light-transmissive vaulted cover snap-fitted thereto and with a fluorescent tube horizontally disposed inside that cover, the housing being suspended by a resilient mounting from a horizontal flange of a wall member of the machine shielding it from the mine face. The cover penetrates the flange and raises the tube to a level at which its light radiates upward as well as horizontally toward and away from the mine face; a flared peripheral zone of the cover enables the housing to be repressed against the spring force of its mounting by an object passing across the flange so that the top of the housing lies flush with the flange surface.

Abstract: Safety lamp apparatus, suitable for use as a miner's cap lamp, includes a housing body closed at one side by a plastic light transmitting member. A bulb member is yieldably received in the housing body and is operable, when energized, to provide a filament in a state of incandescence for emitting visible radiation. During use of the apparatus in an explosive atmosphere conditions may arise where deformation of the light transmitting member from external impact forces directed thereagainst may drive deformed portions of the light transmitting member against the bulb member with sufficient force to cause bulb breakage and resulting explosion of the atmosphere.In the present invention protective means is provided comprising an arrangement of parts defining an oblique angular relationship between the central longitudinal axis of the bulb member and the impacting surface of the deformed portion of the light transmitting member.

Abstract: A mine lamp has a support to which is releasably secured a flat base plate having a stepped outer edge and a forwardly directed face. This outer edge is formed with an annular abutment surface lying in a plane generally parallel to and offset backwardly from the face and an annular outwardly directed guide surface inclined at an angle to the abutment surface. A light tube is releasably supported on the base plate within the edge and in front of the face. A concave, at least partially transparent, and at least limitedly elastically deformable cover has an end wall generally parallel to and offset forwardly of the face and a continuous annular side wall extending backwardly from the end wall and having an annular rear edge formed with an annular and generally planar surface engaging backwardly against the abutment surface and an annular retaining surface engaging inwardly against the guide surface.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel device for shock mounting a lamp within housing means for a lamp that is particularly intended for use with motorized vehicles, such as farm tractors and other vehicles designed for cross-country travel, as well as over-the-road trucks and the like. Basically, the novel device of the present invention comprises a hollow generally frustoconical resilient member having a long-central axis extending between centers of its opposite ends, with one of the opposite ends of that member including means for retaining, supporting and locating a lamp in a predetermined position, and the other of the opposite ends of that member including means for fastening that member to the lamp housing means, and that member including plural segments positioned around the long-central axis and extending between the opposite ends of that member, with each of the plural segments being generally serpentine in its longitudinal extension with respect to that axis.

Abstract: A shock absorptive magnetic mounting support for a light fixture or the like object includes a base having a magnet mounted thereon for magnetically securing the mounting support to the underside of a metallic shelf or support surface. A support shaft upon which the light fixture is mounted has a threaded end portion received in an aperture in the base. A stop adjacent the threaded end portion limits the insertion thereof into the aperture. A rubber washer of a predetermined thickness is received on the threaded end portion of the shaft in abutting relation with the base. A nut, and, if desired, a lock washer, is received on the threaded end portion of the support shaft. The nut is tightened down against the rubber washer to secure the base and support shaft in a joined condition. The shock absorptive arrangement aids in preventing detachment of the magnetic base from the metallic shelf support in the event of the application of force to the upper side of the shelf.

Abstract: A protective device for a ground-deposited light is disclosed. Such a light, e.g. a guide-light for airfield use, generally includes a housing (2) having a cover (3) provided with an opening (5) for letting out light rays from a lamp (4) within the housing. To protect the lamp from rain, snow and dirt the opening is sealed by a translucent material. To protect the translucent material from mechanical influence grains of a harder material than the translucent material are partly embedded therein.

Abstract: A suspension mount is provided for suspending a light bulb in a lamp housing for use on vehicles, which mount inhibits the transmission of vibrations to the filaments in the light bulb. The mount is molded of a resilient material and comprises a light bulb receiving cup integrally formed with and suspended between two arms which support the mount on an associated housing. The arms are generally trapezoidal in plan view and have triangular recesses formed therein. Tubular members, having apertures therein, are formed in free ends of each arm. The tubular members fit over pegs extending outwardly from a surface of the lamp housing such that the mount is retained spaced apart from the housing surface.

Abstract: A retaining means for a lamp within a luminaire provides structural support and positive positioning. It comprises a resilient wire formed to a four-sided parallelogram shape with four outboard reverting projections between segments. One pair of diametrically opposed projections encircle bolts which hold the retainer transversely to the lamp axis at the rim of the socket compartment. Another pair of projections are unrestrained and provide extra flexibility in accommodating to variations in lamp diameters.

Abstract: A top assembly which comprises a cover assembly having a circular shape with a flat surface and having apertures for securement on top of the light base, said cover assembly having at least one window fitted with optical prism or lens means for the passage of each output light beam from an optical system, and further having a draining aperture in front of each said window; and at least one light channel plate to be mounted adjacent the cover assembly in coaxial alignment with the optical axis of the apparatus, said channel plate having an elongated shape with circular arcuate end sides, the curvature of a first of said end sides mating with the curvature of the peripheral edge of the cover assembly so as to be placed adjacent said peripheral edge. The cover assembly has cover inner means secured to the underside of it to form with said cover assembly a water-tight enclosure for the optical system.

Abstract: A utility lamp has a tubular handle for containing a bulb receptacle connected to a cord extending out of the handle and terminated by a connector. A bulb cage or guard is removably clamped to the handle to protectively enclose a bulb inserted in the receptacle. Formed integrally with the bulb guard is a cord storage section about which the length of cord extending from the handle can be wound. A stand is formed at the free end of the bulb guard permitting the utility lamp to be stood on end on a horizontal surface. Also, a hook is swively mounted to the top of the bulb guard so that the lamp can be hung from an elevated projection and a magnet is mounted to the cord storage section enabling lamp to be suspended from a ferromagnetic object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a socket for a baseless cartridge lamp, particularly a two-filament cartridge lamp or a cartridge halogen lamp with contacts at opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: A boat light includes a shield recessed within the hull of a vessel. A conventional sealed beam head-lamp unit seats in an exteriorly spherically shaped lamp unit retaining member formed of a resiliently flexible soft material such as rubber. The retaining member and shield have mating spherically shaped surfaces so that the retaining member can be angularly adjusted, within a pre-determined, limited range, to any of various selected positions within the shield, thus to correspondingly adjust and hence correctly aim, the head-lamp unit. The retaining member is quickly and firmly secured, in each position to which it is adjusted, through the provision of a soft rubber mounting ring, which fits over the inner end of the shield, and is spherically shaped interiorly thereof, to form a ball-and-socket mounting cooperating with the shield and the retaining member.

Abstract: A lighting unit for a glide path lighting system comprises a light source, a lens, and a colored interference filter part way across the light path between the light source and the lens, arranged so as to produce a light beam having a white part, a colored part and a transition region. The filter is inclined at an angle of approximately 6.degree. to a plane normal to the optical axis of the unit.

Abstract: An angle iron forms two sides of a right isosceles triangular housing. These sides are each apertured and the apertures are provided with metal-framed lens plates which bolt onto the housing sides. Preferably, in one instance the lens material is mounted in the plate for ease of access to the interior of the housing and in the other instance the lens is mounted in the aperture and retained by the frame plate. A fluorescent lamp tube assembly is received inside the housing for providing illumination through both lenses. Access thereto is via removal of a metal-framed lens plate. The housing has mounting elements which permit a user to flush mount the housed light source, e.g. on a mining machine.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for a rectangular vehicle headlamp consisting basically of a one-piece rubber molding having an outer base member and a rectangular lamp support pivotally supported on the base member by an integral web portion extending horizontally between the base to the top of the rectangular lamp support approximately midway along its axial length. This arrangement permits pivotal movement of the lamp support portion with respect to the base about a horizontal axis for adjusting the angular position of the headlamp and also providing an excellent vibration and shock mount for the lamp with respect to the associated vehicle. An adjusting assembly at the lower part of the lamp support portion provides the necessary headlamp adjustment. A metal frame is connected to the base portion and provides the rigidity necessary to fasten the retainer assembly and headlamp therein onto the vehicle body.In one embodiment the base member is rectangular in configuration and has a metal insert molded frame for support.

Abstract: A light source, reflector and lens are fixed on a base member in the state that their relative position is adjusted to constitute an optical unit. The optical unit is provided within an optical system box having a sealed construction and having a light transmitting window through which a light emitted from the light source is outwardly projected, thereby forming a marker light.

Abstract: During acceleration and deceleration the front end of the body of a motor vehicle dips or rears on the suspension causing light beams from the headlamps to be directed upwards or downwards too much. To avoid this the orientation of a headlamp is variable by pivoting the lamp relative to the vehicle body, about a horizontal axis extending transversely of the body, in response to operation of an orientation control which responds to acceleration and deceleration.

Abstract: A lamp support apparatus is disclosed for mounting an incandescent lamp to an electro-optical measuring device mountable on a machine tool. This apparatus includes a spring element for resiliently mounting the lamp to the measuring device and a damping element for damping the oscillations of the lamp. The spring element and the damping element cooperate to protect the lamp from damaging oscillations such as are often encountered in a machine tool environment.

Abstract: A helmet for motorcyclists for providing a sensory effect to observers. The helmet is provided with an inner portion and an outer portion which are spaced from each other to provide for an interspace between the two portions. Positioned within the two portions is a light emitting device, a tape player, and power source in the form of a battery. One or more switches may be provided on the outer portion which interconnects the light source with the battery or the tape player with the battery or both to provide the light and/or sound effect in the interspace. The outer portion may be formed from material which is partially or wholly transparent, or translucent with some opaque portions. Character emitting openings may be provided on the outer portion and the outer portion may have different colors or the light may be of different colors to provide different light sensory effects to the observer.

Abstract: A box unit for attachment to the rear end lorry of a vehicle having mounting means for lights, number plate, and a foot step area for climbing the load platform of the lorry.

Abstract: A light fixture has a support formed with a recess having an inner wall. An at least partially transparent lens covers the recess. A fluorescent tube in this recess is surrounded by a transparent and elastomeric cushion sleeve that is in turn covered by a rigid and transparent jacket, both made of synthetic-resin material. Elastomeric holding blocks are engaged between the jacket and the inner wall of the recess so as to support the tube via the cushion sleeve and the jacket in the recess of the housing. Thus the tube is effectively protected against shocks of large and small amplitude over a wide frequency range.

Abstract: A floodlight illumination system, in structural combination with a fuel-receiving aircraft having an aerial refueling receptacle, that permits efficient and effective in-flight night refueling of the aircraft. The illumination system comprises: a selectively lightable, retractable aerodynamically shaped spoiler mounted on the nose of the aircraft which illuminates the top surface of the refueling receptacle, and, two similar (i.e., symmetrically shaped and dimensioned), selectively lightable fairings mounted on the port and starboard sides of the hose of the aircraft, parallel to airflow lines, with one fairing illuminating the port side surface of the refueling receptacle, and with the other fairing illuminating the starboard side surface of the refueling receptacle.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel bracket for shock mounting a bulb within a housing for a lamp that is particularly intended for use with motorized vehicles, such as over-the-road trucks and the like. Basically, the novel bracket of the present invention comprises: a serpentine strip having polygonal apertures provided at its opposite ends and a bulb-receiving socket generally centrally located therein, the radial center of which socket is offset from the long central axis that extends between the apertures in the strip. Preferably, the strip is connected to the lamp housing by fastener means, portions of which are respectively passed through the polygonal apertures in the strip and prohibit pivotal movement of the apertures thereabout. It is also desirable that the fastener means portions comprise a pair of studs projecting from the lamp housing and being complementary in size and shape to the polygonal apertures in the strip through which they are respectively passed.

Abstract: This invention is an improvement to safe electrical systems which have a hermetically enclosed space containing an electrical circuit member wherein means are provided for connecting and disconnecting the electrical circuit member to a power source in response to pressure changes within the hermetically enclosed space and for altering the volume within the hermetically enclosed space to effect a pressure change therein.

Abstract: An electrical lighting fitting for a remotely hazardous area comprises two enclosures. The lamp itself is disposed in one enclosure and the control equipment for the lamp is disposed in the other around the axis of the fitting. The two enclosures are thermally insulated from each other and at least the one containing the lamp is maintained at a pressure other than ambient. A pressure switch is associated with this enclosure so that should a break occur in the enclosure this can be sensed and the electrical supply to the lamp removed. The thermal insulation enables the lamp to be run in temperatures which would not otherwise be possible. The enclosure housing of the lamp may be fixed to the remainder of the lamp by springs to enable lamp maintenance without the use of tools.

Abstract: Decorative light tubing, which has unbased miniature lamps connected in series by soldering or welding the ends of the flexible wire leads together to form parallel strings between a pair of elongated parallel wire conductors, is substantially filled with mineral oil or other clear, viscous dielectric fluid to protect the lamps and wiring against the adverse effects of vibration, shock and moisture while also enhancing the visual effect.

Abstract: A spotlight having a generally cylindrical housing with an integral radially extending pistol grip handle at one end, a cord retractor in the rear and a seal beam light closing the open end of the cylindrical housing. The lamp is held in a shock absorbing position by projections on the housing and an integral trigger connected to the housing through a living hinge actuates the switch to turn the light on and off. A trigger lock holds the light "on" and the trigger guard prevents the trigger from being turned on inadvertently. An improved cord holder is provided which utilizes a pinch connection.

Abstract: A lamp having a bulb secured in a flexible bulb support is resiliently mounted in the lamp to reduce the shocks and vibrations transmitted in any direction from the lamp to the bulb.

Abstract: An instrument panel including a lighting circuit, lights and signal indicators mounted on the instrument panel in a manner for ease in assembly and convenience for servicing. Indicator lights on the instrument panel will signal various operating conditions of the engine and the tractor. A cable is connected between the lighting circuit which is formed by a printed circuit on a circuit board and a sensing circuit which senses the sensed conditions of the engine and tractor. Light bulbs are positioned in compartments which are covered by windows carrying a symbol to indicate to the operator the operating condition of the tractor. The wiring is simplified by incorporating the connecting wires in a cable and a connector with a plug and socket arrangement for connecting the light circuit and sensor circuits for a simplified assembly and repair of the system in general.

Abstract: A lamp comprising socket mounting assembly which includes a retainer engaging the interior of said hollow portion of said housing. The retainer has an opening therein and a shock absorbing mount member extends through the opening. The member is made of resilient material and has spaced annular flanges extending along opposite sides of the retainer. One of the flanges has circumferentially spaced integral protuberances extending axially and engaging one surface of the retainer for holding the opposite surface of the retainer against the opposite flange. The shock mounting member has an axially extending opening therein. A socket retainer has a planar surface engaging the end of the shock mounting member. The socket retainer has portions thereof crimped into engagement with the periphery of the shock mounting member. A socket member has an end with a reduced diameter extending through the opening in the socket retainer and the end is crimped outwardly.

Abstract: A device for protecting a light emitting bulb such as an ordinary light bulb from impact and rain. The device includes a substantially cylindrical body which is closed at one end. A neck is formed through the closed end to accommodate a light socket and the body defines a cavity to enclose a light bulb positioned in the socket. Holes extend through the closed end of the body adjacent the cylindrical wall. The holes extend upwardly in tubes above the surface of the closed end. A circular flange extends inwardly from the closed end into the cavity. This flange is larger in diameter than the bulb to be placed within the cavity; and it extends to a knife edge. The outer extremity of each hole through the closed end is aligned with the inner surface of the substantially cylindrical wall while the inner extremity of each hole is aligned with the outer surface of the flange.

Abstract: A shock isolating lamp assembly for a vehicle lamp including an improved shock isolating mounting is provided. The assembly includes a lamp housing for receiving a lens and a shock isolating mount of a resilient material including a central body portion formed with a vertical opening for receiving a lamp socket and two opposed pairs of parallel arms symmetrical to the center line extending outwardly from the body in a plane. The arms are spaced apart a distance approximately the diameter of the lamp socket. Each pair of arms is joined to a perpendicular mounting bar of the same resilient material which cooperates with a pair of opposed mounting tracks extending into the lamp housing. The lamp socket is substantially tubular, open at the top and bottom end and formed with a pair of opposed barbs for engagement by a pair of opposed recesses formed in the inner wall of the mount body portion for retaining the socket therein.

Abstract: Luminaire lamp support device for vertical and angular adjustment of vertically-mounted lamp. The device includes a pair of spaced L-shaped plates secured at their bottom to the luminaire reflector in which the lamp is positioned and secured at their upwardly extending legs to an inverted U-shaped hinge bracket to which the lamp socket is secured. The hinge bracket is adjustably secured to the L-shaped plates for pivoting thereon about a horizontal axis. The socket is adjustably mounted on another U-shaped bracket secured to the hinge bracket for adjustment of the socket along a substantially vertical axis.

Abstract: To permit economical attachment of a socket end to the press of a lamp, the socket is made of a deformable synthetic plastic material, for example Teflon PFA, the socket having concentric cylindrical surfaces and being of cup shape, and the lamp press having rectangular cross section, the socket being heated to softening temperature and the lamp press to melting temperature of the socket material and then inserted into the cup-shaped socket to permit instantaneous melting andflowing of the socket material around the edges of the rectangular press, and thus seat the socket on the press end. The socket is preferably preheated in a metal mold block, and the press by a flame directed towards the end press of the lamp from a side remote from that of the electrical connection to the lead-through of the press.

Abstract: Headlights for vehicles, especially such which are to be subjected to rough treatment have a casing of resilient and yielding material. The casing is cup shaped and near its edge, at the open side of the cup, an annular groove is provided destined to hold a transparent lens like front wall.

Abstract: An armored light projector is provided, having a linear light source arranged at the focal axis of a reflector unit capable of projecting a light beam of parallel rays having a substantially rectangular cross-section, the light source being mounted in a rear bottom recess of the reflector unit such as not to be directly visible from the front of the projector. The recess within which the light source is mounted is shielded by an armor assembly against direct impact of a projectile aimed at the front or at the sides of the projector. The projector has shock-absorbing suspension means capable of supporting the linear light source and affording means allowing its connection to a suitable external electric power supply. Means may be provided for protecting the rear and the top of the reflector unit against shocks and or blows, and means may be also provided for improving the cooling of the projector.

Abstract: In a translucent play ball, an improvement of apparatus for illuminating the play ball utilizes batteries and a lamp. The apparatus includes three compressible helical springs and a translucent casing for encapsulating the batteries, lamp and springs. The springs are compressed within the casing in contact with one another. The lamp is secured to an end of the middle spring, which also encircles the batteries. The spring to the side away from the lamp holds the batteries in contact with the lamp and itself contacts the batteries. A series circuit is thus completed through the batteries to the springs and back to the lamp. In modified forms, the casing has removable and locking end caps and a switch for switching off the lamp by decompressing the springs.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a lens, a housing assembly including a bottom wall and a resilient mounting member fixed on the bottom wall. The resilient mounting member has a central portion spaced from said bottom wall and having a centrally located opening therein. A socket base is provided which has a centrally located projection that extends through the opening in the resilient mounting member. A grounding strap is fastened to the projection of the socket base and extends beneath the resilient mounting member.

Abstract: A lamp comprises one or more light sources encapsulated as by casting in an inner relatively soft impact absorbing transparent material, such as polymerized silicone rubber, and in an outer relatively hard impact resistant transparent material, such as acrylic or glass. The lamp which may be used alone, or in combination with other protective housing components for specialized purposes, such as runway or highway lighting, is impact resistant, pressure resistant, completely sealed, waterproof, electrically insulated, and explosion proof.

Abstract: An airport light fixture is designed to withstand the severe vibrations and high wind velocity encountered in the take-off and landing operations of jet aircraft. The light fixture includes a pedestal and lamp base provided with spherical portions of different curvature which engage only at peripheral mating surfaces. When the lamp base and pedestal are clamped together, e.g., by a set of bolts, considerable pressure is exerted between the spherical portions to hold the pedestal and lamp base in firm engagement at the peripheral mating surfaces. In addition, the light fixture includes an improved lens mounting arrangement to firmly secure its lens on the lamp base and yet permit the lens to be conveniently removed for repair of the light fixture.

Abstract: A lamp comprising socket mounting assembly which includes a retainer engaging the interior of said hollow portion of said housing. The retainer has an opening therein and a shock absorbing mount member extends through the opening. The member is made of resilient material and has spaced annular flanges extending along opposite sides of the retainer. One of the flanges has circumferentially spaced integral protuberances extending axially and engaging one surface of the retainer for holding the opposite surface of the retainer against the opposite flange. The shock mounting member has an axially extending opening therein. A socket retainer has a planar surface engaging the end of the shock mounting member. The socket retainer has portions thereof crimped into engagement with the periphery of the shock mounting member. A socket member has an end with a reduced diameter extending through the opening in the socket retainer and the end is crimped outwardly.

Abstract: .Iadd.A lamp assembly particularly suited for vehicle mounting and adapted to be subjected to vibratory shock loads including a rigid reflector and a relatively flexible bulb suspension structure supported on the reflector having a receptacle or basket formation for receiving a bulb. The suspension structure includes a pair of elastically deformable flexible arms extending laterally oppositely from the receptacle formation along horizontal serpentine paths having portions forming U-curves about vertical axes to accommodate horizontal flexing and are pivotally mounted at their outer ends on the reflector..Iaddend.