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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2000
Gary G. Gordon, Novi, MI (US);
TRW Inc., Lyndhurst, OH (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly,mounts a light bulb,to a fixture,. The fixture,has an interior surface,, an exterior surface,, and an opening,. The opening,defines a peripheral surface interconnecting the interior and exterior surfaces,. The connector assembly,includes a housing,, at least one tab,, and a flange,. The housing,supports the light bulb,and has an axis,, a first portion,, and a second portion,spaced axially from the first portion,. The tab,extends radially from the first portion,of the housing,and includes a first pair of electrical contacts,for engaging a second corresponding pair of electrical contacts,on the interior surface,of the fixture,as the first portion,of the housing,is axially inserted through the opening,in the fixture,and rotated about the axis,of the housing,. The flange,extends radially from the second portion,of the housing,and has a seal,for axially engaging the exterior surface,of the fixture,as the first portion,of the housing,is inserted through the opening,in the fixture