Patent ID: 6089887
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B60Q,H01R

Abstract:
A socket for a discharge lamp bulb having two terminals, comprising:a housing having a hollow interior, and an opening through which said discharge lamp bulb is insertable into said hollow interior;a first power supply terminal and a second power supply terminal provided in said hollow interior of said housing; anda shielding wall movably mounted to said housing, said shielding wall provided around said first power supply terminal such that said second power supply terminal remains located to an outside of said shielding wall;wherein said shielding wall is moveable between (1) an extended position in which said shielding wall is positioned toward said opening of said housing to completely shield said first power supply terminal from said second power supply terminal, and (2) a retracted position in which said shielding wall is positioned away from said opening of said housing; andwherein said second power supply terminal remains located to said outside of said shielding wall in both the extended position and the retracted position.