Light bulb retaining device for a vehicular lamp reflector unit
A light bulb locking device 11 for mounting to a lamp reflector unit 5 having a mounting aperture for receiving a replaceable light bulb 9. The locking device 11 includes: a resilient retainer clip 13 with a clamp portion 41 for connecting toa lamp reflector unit 5, and a bracket body 15 forengaging...
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Zusammenfassung: | A light bulb locking device 11 for mounting to a lamp reflector unit 5 having a mounting aperture for receiving a replaceable light bulb 9. The locking device 11 includes: a resilient retainer clip 13 with a clamp portion 41 for connecting toa lamp reflector unit 5, and a bracket body 15 forengaginga light bulb 9 in the lamp reflector unit 5. The bracket body 15 having a hinge pin 17 pivotally embraced by a substantially cylindrical portion 45 of the retainer clip 13. The bracket body 15 thereby is pivotable between an open position enabling a light bulb 9 to be replaced, and a locked position in which a light bulb 9 is firmly held with respect to the lamp reflector unit 5. The clamp portion 41 of the retainer clip 13 has a beveled lip 43 at a free end thereof opposite the substantially cylindrical portion 45, and the bracket body 15 has at least one click finger 33A, 33B for engaging the beveled lip 43 when in the locked position. |
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