Patent ID: 6099149
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
An adjustable support structure for lamps and the like comprising:a pair of mounting members;a lamp structure arranged between said mounting members and being swingably mounted thereto;first and second substantially U-shaped support members each comprised of a central portion and a first and second arms extending from opposing ends of the central portion;free ends of first arms of said first and second members being swingably mounted to a first one of said mounting members;free ends of the second arms of said first and second support members being swingably mounted to a second one of said mounting members enabling said U-shaped members to be swung apart to form a V-shaped configuration and swing toward one another toward a closed position;at least one resilient member swingably mounted on one of said first and second mounting members for urging said first and second U-shaped members toward the closed position when said resilient member is in a first position and being moved from first position enabling said U-shaped members to be moved apart toward a fully opened position, said resilient member having sufficient resiliency to enable said U-shaped members to be firmly clamped to a suitable support with said support being positioned between said U-shaped members.