Patent ID: 7641532
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: F21V,H01J,H01K

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a lamp comprising a reflector including a heel portion and a nose, the lamp further comprising a light source disposed in the reflector, a pair of leads connected to the light source, a pair of eyelets each having a flanged portion protruding through an opening in the nose and a positioning member disposed in the heel portion of the reflector, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the light source inside an opening in the positioning member inserting the eyelet into the opening in the nose such that a portion of the eyelet extends from the outside surface of the nose; deforming the eyelet such that the eyelet is fixed in the opening of the nose; inserting the light source and positioning member into the reflector such that at least one lead protrudes through the eyelet; and crimping the eyelet to mechanically fasten the lead to the outlet without putting the lead in tension.