Patent ID: 6264348
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
A mounting apparatus for attaching a diffuser to a lighting fixture housing having a socket plate having an upper and lower surface, the apparatus comprising:a diffuser;an elongated latch member pivotally coupled to an end of the diffuser and comprising,an upper portion above the pivotal axis,a lower portion below the pivotal axis,a longitudinal axis extending from the lower portion to the upper portion and through the pivotal axis of said member, anda head extending from the latch member upper end, the head having a transversely extending relatively flat lower edge for penetrating a first opening through the socket plate and being positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the socket plate, wherein the angle between the lower edge and the longitudinal axis as measured from the lower edge and away from the head is not less than 90.degree.;an elongated hinge member pivotally coupled to said end of the diffuser in a spaced apart relationship with the latch member and comprising,an upper portion above the pivotal axis,a lower portion below the pivotal axis,a longitudinal axis extending from the lower portion to the upper portion and through the pivotal axis of said member, anda hook-shaped portion extending from the hinge member upper portion for penetrating a second opening through the socket plate, the hook-shaped portion comprising a tip for penetrating a third opening adjacent the second opening through the socket plate; anda spring interconnecting the lower portion of each latch member for urging said upper ends of said two members away from each other.