Patent ID: 7549787

Claim:
A fluorescent tube lamp fixture with a pivoting locking mechanism comprising: a) a fluorescent tube lamp fixture having a power cord leading to an external power source; b) at least one pair of spaced apart opposing lamp sockets; c) a pivotable swivel unit associated with said lamp sockets that swings away therefrom to aid in installing said lamps during alignment of the contact pins therein; d) said swivel unit is pivotally connected to said socket with a hinge connector disposed on the lower portion thereof; e) the front surface of said socket further includes a recessed cut-out in which said swivel unit resides and travels therethrough; f) the front surface of said swivel unit is flush with said front surface of said socket; g) said socket further comprises a pair of arcuate, opposing, spaced apart resilient, plastic holding knobs disposed therein for guiding the rotational movement of said lamp contacts during installation; and h) said holding knobs further include a contact pin retaining notch into which said lamp contacts snap into upon alignment therewith.