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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2002
Friedrich Lauter, Augsburg, DE;
Matthias Schweizer, Hollenbach, DE;
Abstract
A flat fluorescent light ( ), comprises a discharge vessel that is composed of a based plate ( ), face plate ( ) and frame ( ). A contact system ( ) for connecting an electric power supply device by connection lines is integrated into the narrow side of the flat fluorescent light. An insulation body, provided with U-shaped contact sections is located between a section of the base plate ( ) and face plate ( ), the section acting as a receptacle and projecting beyond the frame ( ) of the discharge vessel. The contact surface of the contact sections are connected to the electrodes of the flat florescent light by connection surfaces of the receptacle. The connection parts of the contact sections are connected to the connection lines.