IP Library Granted Patent US 10,322,665
Granted Patent B2
US 10,322,665 · App. 15/622,167 · Granted Jun 18, 2019

Holding device for lamps in vehicle lights having a plate-like section with receptacle providing space for different types of lamps and vehicle light

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Patent No.
US 10,322,665
App. No.
15/622,167
Granted
Jun 18, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

In various embodiments, a holding device for lamps in vehicle lights is provided. The holding device may include a plate-like section that is provided with at least one receptacle for a lamp, and socket contacts for the energy supply of the lamp arranged in the receptacle. The at least one receptacle is realized in such a way that it provides space for different types of lamps.

Claims (30)

1. A holding device for lamps in vehicle lights, the holding device comprising:

a plate-like section that is provided with at least one receptacle for receiving a lamp; and

socket contacts for energy supply of the lamp arranged on a bottom portion of the receptacle; wherein the sockets contacts comprise a socket contact section that extends away from the bottom portion of the receptacle; and wherein the socket contact section is configured to receive a contact of the lamp;

wherein the at least one receptacle is realized in such a way that it provides space for different types of lamps.

2. The holding device of claim 1 ,

wherein at least the plate-like section is realized in the form of an injection-molded plastic part.

3. The holding device of claim 1 ,

wherein the socket contacts are punched-and-bent parts.

4. The holding device of claim 1 , further comprising:

electrical connections that are connected to the socket contacts in an electrically conductive fashion.

5. The holding device of claim 4 ,

wherein the electrical connections are arranged diametrically on an edge of the receptacle.

6. The holding device of claim 4 ,

wherein the electrical connections are integrally connected to the socket contacts.

7. The holding device of claim 1 ,

wherein the socket contacts are adapted to the contacts of an incandescent lamp base or an LED lamp.

8. The holding device of claim 1 ,

wherein the at least one receptacle comprises at least one wall, wherein the wall surrounds an interior of the receptacle.

9. The holding device of claim 8 ,

wherein the at least one wall is equipped with ventilation openings.

10. The holding device of claim 1 ,

wherein the holding device is equipped with means for adapting the at least one receptacle to outside dimensions of a lamp.

11. The holding device of claim 10 ,

wherein the means for adapting the at least one receptacle to the outside dimensions of a lamp comprise a cover for the at least one receptacle, which is provided with an opening.

12. A vehicle light, comprising:

at least one holding device, comprising:

a plate-like section that is provided with at least one receptacle for receiving a lamp; and

socket contacts for energy supply of the lamp arranged on a bottom portion of the receptacle;

wherein the socket contacts comprise a socket contact section that extends away from the bottom portion of the receptacle; and wherein the socket contact section is configured to receive a contact of the lamp;

wherein the at least one receptacle is realized in such a way that it provides space for different types of lamps.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 19, 2019
From: OSRAM GMBH
To: OSRAM BETEILIGUNGSVERWALTUNG GMBH
Reel/Frame 051381/0677 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 30, 2017
From: FEIL, THOMAS; HENLE, CHRISTOPH; PETZOLD, MARTIN; HELBIG, PETER
To: OSRAM GMBH
Reel/Frame 044256/0586 →