Patent ID: 8118446
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: H01J,H01R

Abstract:
1. A discharge tube supporting structure to be arranged to support at least one discharge tube on a chassis wherein said at least one discharge tube includes a glass tube and an outer lead axially projecting from an end portion of said glass tube, and a ferrule that has a substantially cylindrical shape and a conductive portion extending from an end edge of said ferrule toward said outer lead is connected to said outer lead, said ferrule is fitted to at least one end portion of said glass tube, said discharge tube supporting structure comprising: at least one supporting member which is arranged on the chassis to support said at least one discharge tube; and a stopper arranged on said at least one supporting member to lock an end edge of said ferrule on an opposite side of said conductive portion and restrict axial movement of said at least one discharge tube.