Patent ID: 6247949
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: F21V,H01R

Abstract:
A bulb socket and socket holder assembly, comprisinga bulb socket having a cylindrical body with an outer wall, said cylindrical body defining a space for receiving a bulb therein, said body having a top with an opening through which the bulb is inserted in said space, said body having a bottom and having an extension extending outwardly from the bottom of said body, said extension being provided lengthwise with a pair of channels for legs of the bulb, said channels being in communication with said space;a socket holder having a cylindrical body defining a receiving space therein for removably receiving said body and extension of said bulb socket, said body of said socket holder further including a conductor seat for receiving a conducting plate thereon, said body being provided with hole at the bottom for wires passing therethrough; anda drainage slot provided in the outer wall of the body of said bulb socket and the extension of said bulb socket to drain out liquid retained within the assembly.