RECESSED SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURE

A recessed lighting fixture comprises a suspended ceiling structure including a plurality of rectangular frame members forming part of the ceiling support structure each frame member including a pair of opposite longitudinal tracks. A rectangular housing is provided with follower members defined by resilient metal bands depending from and engaging openings in the side walls of the housing and releasably slidably engaging the tracks to slidably support the housing which is longer than the frame member. A louver member registers with the frame and releasably engages the housing supporting followers. The housing is divided into a ballast compartment and a lamp compartment by a transverse lamp socket mounting panel and unitary spring elements releasably retain ballasts in the ballast compartment and releasably lock a ballast compartment closure panel in closed position. A reflector member is located in the housing and retained in position by lugs on the follower bands. The lighting fixture and support frame is characterized by the use of self-formed fastening arrangements and the obviation of welding, rivet screws and other similar fasteners. Access to the lamps, ballast compartment and the space above the ceiling is readily accessible as desired by dropping the louver member, sliding the housing and dropping an end of the housing.