Patent ID: 7619351
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: F21S,H01J

Abstract:
1. A structure for supporting a discharge lamp with a reflector substrate comprising a brittle material, said discharge lamp comprising a first electrode at a first longitudinal end thereof and a second electrode at a second longitudinal end thereof for discharge, and a luminous vessel, said structure comprising: the reflector substrate; a first power supply member electrically connected to said first electrode; a second power supply member inclined at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the discharge lamp; a third power supply member electrically connected to said second electrode and to said second power supply member; wherein a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in said reflector substrate, wherein said first power supply member is positioned and fixed in said first through hole, wherein said second power supply member is positioned and fixed in said second through hole, wherein said discharge lamp is supported with said reflector substrate through said first, second and third power supply members so that said discharge lamp is spaced from said reflector substrate, and wherein said first power supply member and said third power supply member are substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of said discharge lamp.