Patent ID: 6059593
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: F21V,H01R,Y02B

Abstract:
An assembly for use with a compact fluorescent lamp, the compact fluorescent lamp having a fluorescent tube electrically connected to a base from which a plurality of terminal pins and a starter housing extend generally downward, a guide post having at least one pair of oppositely attached molded detents, the assembly comprising:a socket having an annular wall, the wall having a top surface and at least one edge defining a periphery,an opening extending downward from the top surface of the wall for receiving at least a portion of the fluorescent lamp,a plurality of spaced apart holes provided on the top surface of the wall, each hole positioned for receiving at least one of the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp,a switching assembly disposed within the socket to control the flow of electricity to the fluorescent lamp, andan adapter to connect the socket with the fluorescent lamp, the adapter includinga base having a top surface and a bottom surface,a plurality of terminal pins, each terminal extending downward from the bottom surface to be received by at least one of the spaced apart holes of the socket, anda starter housing projecting downward from the bottom surface.