Abstract: A vehicular light bulb locking device includes a resilient retainer clip with a clamp portion for connecting to a lamp reflector unit, a substantially cylindrical portion, and a beveled lip formed at a free end of the clamp portion; and a bracket body for engaging a light bulb in the lamp reflector unit, the bracket body having a hinge pin pivotally received in the cylindrical portion of the retainer clip, and at least one click finger. The bracket body is pivotable between an open position enabling a light bulb to be replaced, and a locked position in which the at least one click finger engages the beveled lip, and a light bulb is firmly held with respect to the lamp reflector unit.

Abstract: 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.