Abstract: A light source unit comprises a support for supporting a lamp unit, e.g., a gas discharge lamp or the like. The lamp unit has longitudinal and transversal fiduciary surfaces and the support has guide rails for guiding the lamp unit as it is inserted transversely with the longitudinal fiduciary surfaces sliding along a reference surface until transversal fiduciary surfaces engage one or more stops. The support may comprise a first part for supporting the lamp unit, a second part for supporting a light guide, and at least first and second light baffles between the first part and the second part, the first and second baffles each having an aperture for passing only a portion of light from the lamp unit incident upon the baffle, the arrangement being such that light from the lamp unit must pass through the apertures in both baffles to be incident upon the light guide.

Abstract: A lamp fixation system for fixing an electric lamp in a reflector housing in an efficient and effective way. The lamp is positioned in a predetermined position to ensure a reliable electrical power supply. The predetermined position is effected via a cap of the electric lamp which is clamped in a hole in the reflector housing. The cap is provided with spring means for pushing against a surface at the inner wall of the hole in the reflector housing. The spring means comprises a first electrical contact for abutting against an electrical contact in the surface to ensure reliable electric power.

Abstract: A light source for testing sites using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle headlight which comprises, on the one hand, an impact member displaceable between a position of use and a deployed position in which it may come into contact with an obstacle in the event of an impact of the latter with the headlight, and, on the other hand, a safety device able to cause the displacement of the impact member from its position of use to its deployed position.

Abstract: A backlight module comprises a reflector, an optical element, and a supporting structure. The supporting structure is disposed on the reflector and contacting the optical element for restricting the optical element from deformation. The supporting structure comprises a supporting portion and a cushion. The cushion is disposed between the supporting portion and the reflector. The cushion is an elastic element, providing a plurality of supporting forces in at least two directions, and enabling a tip of the supporting portion to move with the optical element.

Abstract: A reflector device for a luminaire, said reflector device comprising a pair of resilient sheets positioned one to either side of a spine in the manner of the pages of a book, said sheets when in an unbiased condition lying substantially in two planes intersecting at an obtuse angle and when flexed and retained against the bias of their normal resilience having a doubly arched configuration which forms a reflective surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headlamp for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing enclosing a light source, fixed on a chassis, together with means for connecting the housing to the chassis, these means being deformable in a plastic way and capable of absorbing at least part of the energy of an impact on the headlamp.

Abstract: A signal light supporting apparatus for emergency vehicle warning signal lights employing light emitting diodes provides a secure and removable mounting for one or more of the light emitting diodes and an optic of each light emitting diode to a support casing that functions as a heat sink.

Abstract: A recessed downlight mounting fixture having a fixture plate formed from a blank, the fixture plate having at least one aperture for receiving a lamp housing, a junction box formed from said the blank and foldably integral with said the fixture plate, at least one junction box door formed from the blank with the fixture plate, and, at least one mounting bar bracket formed from the blank.

Abstract: A direct-type backlight assembly for a liquid crystal display device includes a lower case, a plurality of lamps disposed over a first surface of the lower case, a plurality of optical sheets disposed over the first surface of the lower case, and a lamp guide disposed on the first surface of the lower case, the lamp guide including a plate parallel to and disposed on the first surface of the lower case, a sheet supporting portion formed on a first surface of the plate to support the optical sheets, a plurality of lamp holders formed on the first surface of the plate to affix the plurality of lamps therein, and a case connector connected to a second surface of the plate and having a plurality of protrusions facing the second surface of the plate.

Abstract: An automobile lamp assembly that exhibits improved energy absorption characteristics as compared with known automobile lamp assemblies having a resiliently deformable flexure member positioned between a lens member and a housing member includes a flexure member that is configured to dynamically change its energy absorption characteristics during impact. More specifically, various geometries and/or materials are utilized to dynamically control deformation during impact and reduce damage and/or injury during an impact.

Abstract: A flourescent lamp assembly including a reflector having a cutout, a flourescent lamp and a lampholder. The lampholder includes a base end positioned within the cutout, a socket receiving the flourescent lamp and a first plug-in connector of a first gender for receiving electrical power. The first plug-in connector is positioned at the base end and generally opposite from the socket. The first plug-in connector includes a line conductor and a neutral conductor.

Abstract: A reflector mounting for fluorescent light fixtures in which a rectangular reflector sheet is formed and held in a trough shape by a series of bracket clips hooked to side edges thereof, the bracket clips having a hole receiving the light tube to thereby hold the reflector in the light fixture.

Abstract: A light source assembly configured for installation into a reflector assembly including a reflector, the reflecting assembly having a datum structure includes lamp having an emitting portion for emitting light, and a header supporting the lamp and defining a plurality of datum surfaces for engaging corresponding datums that are defined by the datum structure, the datum surfaces are disposed and arranged to assure proper alignment of the emitting portion relative to the reflector.

Abstract: A lamp unit for an image projector comprises: a cable fixing portion comprising two posts and provided to stand inside a lamp box; and a cover plate mounted to contact upper ends of the posts and of the cable fixing portion. A cable for supplying electric power to a lamp body is inserted into the space between the posts, and wound around the posts. Thereby, even when a connector at an end of the cable is pulled, the cable is fixed and does not move, with the pulling force being not transferred to the lamp body. The cover plate mounted to contact the upper ends of the posts furthermore prevents the cable from slipping off the posts. Thus, with simple cable fixing structure, the lamp body can be prevented from slipping in position without increasing cost.

Abstract: A panel light source device has a construction which not only prevents a gap or clearance between a reflecting sheet 5 and a light guide plate 1 from occurring, but also improves the luminance and uniformity of a light emitting surface, at a low cost. A panel light source device includes a light guide plate 1 on a front face of which an optical sheet 2 is provided, a light emitter 3 to cause light to enter a side face of the light guide plate 1, a reflecting sheet 5, provided facing a rear face of the light guide plate 1, and an end of which extends around the light emitter 3 to reach the front face of the light guide plate, and a case 6, not only housing the light guide plate 1, the light emitter 3 and the reflecting sheet 5, but also equipped with a reflecting sheet contact section 20, causing part of a front face thereof to recede toward a rear face side thereof, to bring the part of a front face thereof into contact with the reflecting sheet 5.

Abstract: A back light assembly for a liquid crystal display device includes at least one or more diffusion plate supporting members disposed between a reflection sheet and a diffusion plate, and having a complex structure including an elastic material in contact with the diffusion plate, the diffusion plate supporting member preventing the diffusion plate from dropping down.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflector lamp at least comprising a bulb (1) having a closure (2) from which at least one current conductor (3) extends to the exterior, and a reflector (4) having at least a reflecting contour (5) and a reflector neck (6), wherein the closure (2) is arranged in the reflector neck (6), and at least one current conductor (3) is passed through the bottom (7) of the reflector neck (6), while the bulb (1) is supported in the interior of the reflector neck (6) by means of contact surfaces (8), and all current conductors (3) are passed through the bottom (7) of the reflector neck (6).

Abstract: An emergency taillight for a vehicle includes a reflective housing with a transparent cover and a light source resiliently suspended in the focal center thereof. In the first embodiment, the light source is energized by a periodic source of electrical power to provide the impression of flickering light both during the movement of a vehicle as well as when it is standing still and no vibration is transmitted to the resilient suspension means of the light source. According to the second and third embodiments, electromechanical means are provided to cause the oscillating motion of the light source even when the vehicle is not itself in motion. The invention provides for a better attraction of the observer to the emergency light in poor visibility conditions regardless of the presence of vehicle motion. One or more light bulbs, LEDs, or laser light diodes may be used as a source of light for the emergency light of the invention.

Abstract: A lamp adapter comprising a housing with a reflective coating on the inside thereof, a lens, a means for attaching the lens to the housing, a waterproof grommet, and a converter having a female socket and a male plug, wherein the female socket and the male plug have insulated electrical contacts to provide bipolar electrical connection between the female socket and the male plug, such that a light bulb can be inserted into the female socket, and the male plug of the adapter installed in a standard light bulb socket, thereby allowing a variety of different light bulbs to be installed in a weatherproof housing.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp has an outer housing including a dome cap and an annular frame disposed at a front side of the dome cap. A lamp unit is disposed within the outer housing and includes a reflector mirror carrying a bulb, and a protective shield extending across a front side of the reflector mirror. A resilient attachment ring is interposed between an inner periphery of the frame and outer peripheries of the reflector mirror and the protective shield for connecting the lamp unit to the frame and for dampening vibrations. The frame includes a rearwardly open groove formed at a front edge thereof, and the attachment ring includes a forwardly projecting support leg received in the groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting structure for a lamp comprising a lamp having a funnel, a frame attached to a front end of the funnel and a connecting bolt provided at a rear portion of the funnel a lamp holder, which is adapted to hold the lamp therein while maintaining a desired lateral gap at each of the frame of the lamp, have a bottom plate, a front plate and a pair of side plates. The lamp mounting structure maintains an alignment of the optical axis of the lamp while effectively preventing the lamp from being damaged due to a thermal expansion thereof.

Abstract: A lamp cap with a spring cup for retaining a lamp burner, for which it is proposed that the spring cup has at least three spring legs which each have substantially only one degree of freedom. The spring legs are arranged such that the three degrees of freedom enable a displacement possibility of the spring cup in a displacement plane and are linearly independently aligned in this displacement plane.

Abstract: A body subassembly for a vehicle that is designed to be mounted substantially flush with the surrounding vehicle body panels and an impact-absorbing bumper, and that is capable of deflecting with the stroke of the impact-absorbing bumper during impact. The body subassembly is preferably formed with at least one deformable resilient deflection member selectively located between an exterior member and a housing, between an inner lens and an outer lens in a dual lens system, or between the housing and the body of the vehicle or a member attached or molded thereto. Further, the resilient deflection member may be the exterior member itself or the housing itself. The resilient deflection member permits the exterior member or other components of the body subassembly to move upon impact without damage to itself or any other surrounding assembly components, and may be used as a styling element to enhance the aesthetic effect of the vehicle.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a panel light source device having a construction not only preventing a clearance between a reflecting sheet 5 and a light guide plate 1 from occurring, but also improving the luminance and uniformity in a light emitting surface at a low cost. A panel light source device includes a light guide plate 1 on a front face of which an optical sheet 2 is provided; a light emitter 3 to cause light to strike a side face of the light guide plate 1; a reflecting sheet 5, provided facing a rear face of the light guide plate 1, and an end of which wraps the light emitter 3 to reach the front face thereof; and a case 6, not only housing the light guide plate 1, the light emitter 3 and the reflecting sheet 5, but also equipped with a reflecting sheet contact section 20 causing part of a front face thereof to retreat toward a rear face side thereof to bring the part of a front face thereof into contact with the reflecting sheet 5.

Abstract: A light source mounting apparatus for liquid crystal projector comprises a lamp base (for holding the light generator) and a casing (for shielding light scattering). The lamp base has a board shape holding unit. The casing has a front positioning plane and a strip spring located above the front positioning plane. When the lamp base and casing is reassembled, the holding unit forces the light generator mounted thereon contact tightly the front positioning plane to rapidly complete initial positioning, and the rear end of the strip spring engages the light generator securely for pressing the light generator against the front reference plane tightly without flipping thereby to attain accurate positioning quickly.

Abstract: A high lumen output illumination device includes a light source secured on a ballast housing and a reflector. At least one reflective element redirects light emanating from the source along a direction of interest. At least one support element gives the reflective element a useful optical shape and aids in the retention of the optical shape. The reflector is capable of being transitioned between two orientations, an open orientation, where the reflector is functional, and a collapsed orientation, where the reflector occupies a greatly reduced amount of space. The reflector includes a fastening means that allows the reflector to be removed from the ballast housing, and re-attached to the ballast housing when desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is an vertically aimable motor vehicle lamp of a one-piece construction. The lamp includes a housing and mounting bracket joined by at least one integral living hinge positioned at the substantial side of the housing at the housing and bracket interface. The integral living hinges define a line of weakness between them about which the housing is pivotable. The housing includes an integral tab extending radially outwardly from the housing and adjacent to the front of the housing. The integral tab is engaged and operable by a vertical-direction adjuster. Further, the one-piece bracket and housing are suitable for manufacture via injection molding and may, because they are a unitary element, be molded in a single injection.

Abstract: A lampshade with a plating film layer is made of ceramics. The plating film layer is formed by a low temperature sputter coating on the lampshade. The color of the plating film layer can be varied, and is tolerable of high temperature. A receiving chamber is installed in the lampshade. A receptacle is elastically supported in the receiving chamber. The inner wall of the receiving chamber has an inner thread. The inner thread and receptacle serve for inputting power so that pins of a bulb are connected to the receptacle or threaded into the inner thread.

Abstract: An aircraft landing light assembly having a resilient vibration dampening mounting system for absorbing propeller and engine induced fuselage vibrations and the like for preventing premature vibrational induced lamp failure. Light assembly includes forward and rear rings that engage opposite faces of the rim of a sealed beam lamp located between the two rings. A resilient O-ring sits in the forward ring. Four cylindrically-shaped shock damper mounts sit in tapered wells on the back of the rear ring for protecting the sealed beam lamp from premature vibrational lamp failure, as well as for fastening the light assembly together and to the aircraft mounting bracket. Shock damper mounts include an enlarged cylindrically-shaped resilient damper material having a threaded headless screw located on each end.

Abstract: A lighting track system according to the invention provides an elongated metallic track generally in the shape of an inverted U, with an elongated insulator extending through the track and including polarized pairs of neutral and power electrical conductors in one or more slots. A flexible cord and polarized plug electrically and mechanically connects to a pair of conductors in the track and prevents connection of the polarized plug with reversed polarity of the power and neutral conductors. In a preferred embodiment a polarized plug and cord is an end-feed that connects a track circuit to an electrical main circuit, or may connect a track circuit to a track-supported light fixture. In the preferred embodiment a polarized plug on each end of the flexible cord connects adjacent lengths of track. In the preferred embodiment a serrated ground engages a dovetail slot in the metallic track to ground track lengths and fixtures.

Abstract: A luminaire reflector for light sources is provided having a reflective metal housing to be positioned around a light source, the housing being provided with a translucent or transparent upper section through which light from the light source can exit in an upward direction while light from the reflective metal housing is directed primarily downwardly through an open bottom end of the housing, an internal reflector disk is positioned around the stem area of the light source above the major light emitting portion of the light source and is held in position by spring clips which permit the disk to be held at varied positions within the housing.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a frame having an aperture and at least one mount and a reflector including at least one torsion spring configured to be received in the mount when the reflector is mounted to the frame. A recessed lighting fixture also includes a frame and a reflector. The frame includes an aperture and a pair of mounts separated around a circumference of the aperture in a first direction that differs from a distance in a second direction (i.e., by an angle of other than 180°). The reflector includes a pair of torsion springs separated around a circumference of the reflector in the same way. The reflector is designed to be received in the mount when the reflector is mounted to the frame. The aperture may be a noncircular opening. A junction box that can be used with a recessed lighting fixture includes a retaining spring and a plate having at least one edge having a slot cut into the edge. The retaining spring is mounted on the plate and includes a retaining portion and an outer edge.

Abstract: A light fixture having an adjustable reflector is supported on a deployment bar. An actuation screw passes through the deployment bar and engages a threaded stud. Threading the actuation screw into and out of the threaded stud bends the deployment bar, which in turn pushes against the reflector adjusting the angle of the reflector.

Abstract: A light fixture which is adapted to accommodate either tungsten filament and gas discharge light bulbs in an adjustable carriage to permit an operator to adjust the focus of the light and to switch bulbs to illuminate a scene, such as the scene of a motion picture film, with different lighting effects.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a body having a compartment for containing a battery cell, a light bulb supported by the body for energization by the battery cell, a switch on the body for controlling the energization of the light bulb, and at least one contact unit at one end of the compartment for making co-axial contact withthe battery cell. The contact unit includes a conductive coil spring having an end, a conductive end cap at the end for contacting the battery cell, and a stationaryholder for maintaining the spring substantially straight.

Abstract: A cyclorama light includes a housing having generally opaque rear, bottom and side walls and an open front wall defining a window that extends from a region proximate to the upper end of the rear wall and a region proximate to the front end of the bottom wall and generally extending between the side walls. The housing defines a housing axis generally parallel to the rear and bottom walls and normal to the side walls. An elongate reflector essentially extends between the side walls and is mounted for rotary movements about the housing axis. An elongate lamp having a lamp axis is mounted on the reflector to maintain the lamp axis substantially coextensively with the housing axis, the reflector being configured to direct light generated by the elongate lamp with a predetermined intensity distribution through the window formed in the open front wall in a direction which is a function of the rotational position of the reflector about the housing axis.

Abstract: A new and improved lighting display comprising a base having an upwardly facing top surface. The top surface is reflective and has a plurality of spaced apart apertures therein. A light is positioned in each of the apertures such that a light beam from each light shines upwardly away from the reflective top surface. A frame is supported on the base and extends over the apertures. Ornaments are hung from the frame over each of the apertures whereby the light beams may be dispersed by the ornaments during use. In specific embodiments of the invention, light displays for use in motor vehicles as supplemental stop lights and turn signal lights is provided. In other specific embodiments, an ornamental light display is provided for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A directional lighting fixture connected to a power source for illuminating an area. The lighting fixture includes a housing having a top side for receiving a light bulb, the light bulb extending therefrom and a canopy including a tubular member having a cavity cut therein and a rim extending around a top side of the tubular member and positioned above the cavity. A device is provided for adjustably securing the canopy to the top side of the housing. When the canopy is secured to the top side of the housing the light bulb is positioned at least partially within the cavity for producing a light beam able to pass through the cavity and out of the canopy for illuminating the desired area, a width of the light beam is dependent on the height at which the canopy is secured to the housing.

Abstract: A flexible headlamp position adjusting assembly 10 employs flexible cable 14, 14' connected to a drive member 12 and the adjusting member 16. Adjusting member 16 is slidably received within housing 18 for movement and adjustment of a movable frame 26 of a headlamp. Advantageously, drive member 12 may be situated remotely from the moveable frame and/or housing 18 to allow drive member 12 to be positioned in an accessible area for control of adjusting member 16.

Abstract: A armored light fixture which comprises an armored housing which defines an upper passageway through which light may pass, at least one lamp disposed within the armored housing, at least one reflector structure which is adjustable in position and which is disposed above the armored housing to enable the adjustable reflection of light which passes through the upper passageway of the armored housing.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight is disclosed which has a lamp body having a open front end closed by a lens to define a lighting chamber, and a light source with a reflector mounted in the lighting chamber. Also disposed in the lighting chamber is a reflector extension of approximately tubular shape interposed between the reflector and the lens for concealing the gaps between the reflector and the lamp body. The reflector extension has a mounting fin extending upwardly therefrom which is frictionally engaged between the lamp body and the lens, thereby dispensing with fasteners. Extending downwardly from the reflector extension, another mounting fin may be screwed to either the lens or the lamp body because the screws under the reflector extension are hardly visible from outside the headlight in its use on a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A spotlight with an adjustable angle of radiation has a light source (4) and a reflector (5) associated with the light source (4). A first focusing lens (2) is positioned in a beam path of the light source-reflector combination (4, 5). A second focusing lens (6) is placed in the beam path between the light source (4) and the first focusing lens (2). The reflector (5), the light source (4), and the second focusing lens (6) are mounted as an optical unit that is movable relative to the first focusing lens (2), along an optical axis of the spotlight along which the beam path extends. Inside the optical unit, a distance between the light source (4) and the second focusing lens (6) is adjustable. In addition, inside the optical unit a distance between the light source (4) and the reflector (5) is adjustable.

Abstract: A lamp for a motor vehicle, such as an indicator lamp for mounting on a flank of the vehicle, comprising a lamp body, a fastening piece behind the lamp body, and at least one screw inserted through a hole in the fastening piece from behind, the screw being received in a threaded hole in the lamp body. The lamp body has at least two external side faces which are divergent from each other towards the front of the lamp. Each of these side faces terminates in a flange which is oriented at right angles to an axis of the lamp. The fastening piece has at least two deformable lugs in contact with the external side faces of the lamp body, and these lugs have an end which is spaced away from the flange before the screws are tightened and is close to the flange after they have been tightened.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp including a bulb for emitting a light, a reflector having an optical axis and a reflecting surface for reflecting light received from the bulb in a forward direction, for a shade fitted to the reflector and shielding the light emitted from the bulb. The shade includes a light-shielding section which shields the light traveling from the bulb to lower right and left regions on the reflecting surface, a bridge section extending in a circumferential direction of the optical axis of the reflector, and mounting legs, each having a front end and a rear end, which are connected at the front ends to the bridge section and are connected at the rear ends to the reflector.

Abstract: A light canister may be removably mounted either on protruding and typically exterior building corners, or flat walls. A vertical groove accommodates the corner, support brackets and hooks inside the groove to engage the support bracket. The bracket has two corner contact plates connected by a protruding connection forming a space between the wall and itself when the bracket is attached. The hooks are dimensioned to fit snugly within the space and are conveniently V shaped. Spring clips on the canister can engage vertical cylindrical bars fitted to a flat wall, or vice versa. A builtin electrical plug directly engages a wall mounted plug. Triple internal reflectors, two adjustable allow the light to be directed at will.

Abstract: The reflector lamp has a reflector body (1) having a neck-shaped portion (4) with an end face (5). An electric lamp (10) having a lamp vessel (11) with elongate end portions (12,13) and in which an electric element (14) is present, is mounted inside the reflector body (1), its first end portion (12) being fixed in the neck-shaped portion (4) and its electric element (14) being aligned with respect to the optical axis (3) of the reflector body (1). The lamp (10) is fixed by means of a first (30) and a second clamping member (40), which are initially movable with respect to the lamp (10) and one to the other, and which are rigidly secured one to the other after alignment of the electric element (14). The first clamping member (30) is kept positioned against the end face (5).

Abstract: A lighting fixture with a lamp end support is disclosed for supporting the free end of a transversely mounted, single-ended lamp. The lighting fixture preferably has a bowl-shaped reflector with a side mounted lamp mounting socket, which supports the base end of the single-ended lamp substantially perpendicular to the central aiming axis of the lighting fixture. The free end of the lamp is supported by the lamp end support, which is fixedly coupled to the interior surface of reflector. The lamp end support has a wire clip member for engaging and supporting the free end of the single-ended lamp and an angled bracket for securing the wire clip member to the interior surface of the reflector.

Abstract: The cap (10) of the capped electric lamp (1) has a resilient member (14) which acts transversely to the axis (10') of the cap. This allows the lamp to be used in a lighting system having the lamp and a reflector (40), in which the reflector is of a simple construction. The resilient member (14) presses transverse reference locations (13) of the cap against flat mounting surfaces (50) in the reflector, which are located on the legs of a V. The cap (10), and thus the electric element (3) inside the lamp vessel (2), are as a result accurately positioned in the reflector in two directions transverse to the axis. The cap (10) may in addition have projections (23,24,25) distributed over its circumference, each having an axial reference location (12), by which the cap is axially aligned in the reflector (40) through cooperation with surfaces (49) ridge portions (46,47,48) of the reflector.

Abstract: A portable hand carried lantern comprising components which may be quickly snapped together without the use of tools. A battery contact platform separates the battery chamber and bulb chamber and includes a plurality of contact strips by which the electrical circuit is automatically established without the use of wires upon assembly of the components. A safety disconnect system incorporated in the bulb chamber and battery contact platform that prevents explosion in a flammable atmosphere should the bulb break.