Patent ID: 6525474
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An electric lamp comprising:a light-transmissive lamp vessel sealed in a vacuumtight manner, with a wall enclosing a space accommodating an electric element which is connected via an inner current conductor projecting from the wall of the lamp vessel into the space to a foil completely embedded in the wall; at least an outer current conductor for receiving power having a first end, a second end and a diameter, said first end being connected to the foil at a connection and being at least substantially completely enclosed by the wall of the lamp vessel, said second end projecting from the wall to the exterior; and an anchored part comprising a plastically deformed portion of the first end of the outer current conductor in co-operation with the wall, said plastically deformed portion extending from said connection; the anchored part comprising a bent portion of the first end.