Abstract: Mounting apparatus for an irradiation device, such as a sunlamp or the like, wherein a mounting bracket pivotally supported on a frame has an irradiation device operatively supported thereon and wherein a drive motor pivotally moves the mounting bracket relative to the frame. A connection mechanism interposed between the drive motor and the mounting bracket includes bearing recesses formed in the mounting bracket, a lifting nut having a pair of articulated pins engaging in the bearing recesses and a lifting spindle driven by the drive motor and having the lifting nut operatively mounted thereon. A mechanically actuated release lever engages the lifting spindle for moving the articulated pins out of engagement with the bearing recesses, and a spring interposed between the frame and the mounting bracket applies a spring biasing force pivotally urging the mounting bracket in a direction for lifting the mounting bracket when the articulated pins are moved out of engagement with the bearing recesses.