Patent ID: 6083054
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A bulb socket formed of insulating molding material, and comprising:a bulb insertion portion to which a bulb is detachably connected;a connector plug portion to which a connector is detachably connected;a connecting terminal made of conductive material and defined by first and second side walls and a bottom wall, said connecting terminal being inserted and fixed within said bulb insertion portion;a contact piece, formed on said first side wall, which is operative to contact a bulb wedge;a contact tab provided on said bottom wall and projecting into said connector plug portion for contacting said connector; andan inflow preventive piece, provided on an end portion of said first side wall which prevents said molding material from flowing into a bulb storage portion of said bulb insertion portion during fabrication of said bulb socket, and which strengthens the fixation of said connecting terminal to said bulb insertion portion.