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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 1983
Filed:
Sep. 04, 1981
Applicant:
Inventors:
Andrew Smetana, Mentor, OH (US);
James M Hanson, Euclid, OH (US);
Assignee:
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
339 / ; 339 / ; 339128 ; 3391 / ;
Abstract
An improved socket member for a wedge base type incandescent lamp is disclosed which includes resilient engagement means to mount the lamp and socket assembly for subsequent operation along with particular electrical termination means being provided in the lamp socket member to help facilitate automatic installation of the lamp and socket assembly. The preferred termination means further include insulation piercing elements to physically grip the insulated electrical conductors associated with said lamp assembly during final installation of the lamp and socket assembly.