Patent ID: 7604506
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: F21V,H01R

Abstract:
1. A lamp socket assembly comprising: a lamp socket body member having a bulb insertion portion, a lead connection portion and a central flange member; at least one terminal member positioned in said lamp socket body member, said terminal member having a lead support portion positioned in said lead connection portion and at least one blade member positioned in said bulb insertion portion; a spring clip member exhibiting a generally U-shaped body and which is engageable within a cavity established in said lamp socket body, said spring clip member including a pair of arms which terminate in outwardly directed and spring-type end members for holding a base member associated with the lamp bulb in place in said lamp socket body; first and second pairs of ramp members positioned at each of end corners associated with a central opening defined in said lamp socket body and through which is communicated the lamp bulb base member; said ramp members each exhibiting inclined surfaces such that misalignment of lamp bulbs during insertion into said lamp socket body member are minimized.