US2679578A - Fluorescent light tube support and cover - Google Patents

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US2679578A
US2679578A US192333A US19233350A US2679578A US 2679578 A US2679578 A US 2679578A US 192333 A US192333 A US 192333A US 19233350 A US19233350 A US 19233350A US 2679578 A US2679578 A US 2679578A
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V15/00Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/081Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of low-built type, e.g. landscape light
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V19/00Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21V19/0075Fastening of light sources or lamp holders of tubular light sources, e.g. ring-shaped fluorescent light sources
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/08Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
    • F21V21/0824Ground spikes
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/08Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
    • F21V21/088Clips; Clamps
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/74Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V29/00Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • F21V29/50Cooling arrangements
    • F21V29/70Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
    • F21V29/83Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2103/00Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

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  • This invention relates to a support designed for use in supporting and protecting a fluorescent light tube which is used for outside illumination, the primary object of the invention being to provide means for protecting the light tube from the elements.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide a support of this character including a pair of arms mounted on a standard and adjustable with respect to each other, the arms providing supporting means between which the ends of the fluorescent light tube are removably held.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a support for fluorescent light tubes comprising a base on which a transparent cylindrical housing is mounted, an inner cap removably mounted on the upper end of the tube and an upper supporting arm supporting a dome-shaped cap with spring arms mounted therein, engaging the inner cap, holding the cylindrical housing in an upright position.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating a support for a. fluorescent light tube constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line fi4 of Fig. 2.
  • the reference character 5 indicates a standard in the form v of a post adapted to be driven into the ground surface, the post or support being in the form of a pipe or rod, pointed at its lower end.
  • the reference character 6 indicates an arm formed with a collar '1 which is slidably mounted on the standard 5 and held in its positions of adjustment on the standard 5, by means of the threaded bolt 8.
  • the outer end of the arm 6 is enlarged and circular in formation, providing the base 9 formed with an upstanding annular rib H), in which one end of the tubular housing II is positioned.
  • the tubular housing H is constructed of translucent material and is designed to receive the standard fluorescent lamp unit I2.
  • Positioned over the upper end of the housing H is the fluted aluminum sleeve 13 that strengthens the structure and provide passageways I4 at the upper end of the tubular housing for ventilatmg purposes.
  • the reference character l5 indicates the inner cap to the inner surface of which are secured spring arms l6, which spring arms are formed with offset portions I! that fit over the bead l8 formed within the upper end of the tubular houseing ll, thereby securing the cap [5 in position on the upper end of the tubular housing H.
  • the arm I9 Cooperatingwith the arm 6 in supporting the lamp, is the arm I9 that ha a collar 20 formed at the inner end thereof for sliding adjustment along the standard 5 so that the arm l9 may be moved to the proper position with. respect to the arm 5 for securing the tubular housing in place.
  • Secured to the outer end of the arm [9 and depending therefrom, is the outer cap 2
  • the cap 21 is secured to the arm W by the bolt 22, that extends through registering openings in the arm 19 and cap 2
  • This bolt has its threaded end threaded in an opening formed intermediate the ends of the spring clip 23 which yieldingly bears against the cap l5 holding caps together.
  • the reference character 24 indicates the wires leading from the source of electricity supply to the fluorescent light tube indicated by the reference character 3!), to supply the necessary electric energy for lighting a lamp.
  • the support can be readily and easily dismantled to remove the tube, should it become necessary to repair or service the light.
  • tubular housing i i may be constructed of any suitable translucent material such as plastic, heavy glass or the like, to meet the requirements of use.
  • a support for fluorescent light bulbs a, standard, a laterally extended base adjustably mounted on the standard, a transparent cylindrical housing in which an electric lamp assembly is mounted having one of its ends resting on the base, an inner cap closing the upper end of the housing, clips secured to the lower edge of said cap adapted to clamp the upper end of said cylindrical housing, an upper laterally extended supporting arm adjustably mounted on a standard above the base in spaced relation therewith, a dome-shaped outer cap secured to the upper supporting arm overlying said inner cap in spaced relation therewith, and spring arms depending from the dome-shaped outer cap fitted over said inner cap removably holding the inner cap on said cylindrical housing and said cylindrical housing in position on the base, the caps and housing protecting the lamp held within the housing against the elements.

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May 25, 1954 A. w. HANGER 2,679,573
FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBE SUPPORT AND COVER Filed Oct. 26, 1950 Y fi.wm7g7' INVENTOR l BY 1 I ATTORNEYS o Patented May 25, 1954 UNITED STAT TENT OFFICE FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBE SUPPORT AND COVER 1 Claim. 1
This invention relates to a support designed for use in supporting and protecting a fluorescent light tube which is used for outside illumination, the primary object of the invention being to provide means for protecting the light tube from the elements.
An important object of the invention is to provide a support of this character including a pair of arms mounted on a standard and adjustable with respect to each other, the arms providing supporting means between which the ends of the fluorescent light tube are removably held.
Another object of the invention is to provide a support for fluorescent light tubes comprising a base on which a transparent cylindrical housing is mounted, an inner cap removably mounted on the upper end of the tube and an upper supporting arm supporting a dome-shaped cap with spring arms mounted therein, engaging the inner cap, holding the cylindrical housing in an upright position.
With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts, hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
Referring to the drawing:
Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating a support for a. fluorescent light tube constructed in accordance with the invention.
2 is vertical longitudinal sectional view through th lamp housing.
Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line fi4 of Fig. 2.
Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 indicates a standard in the form v of a post adapted to be driven into the ground surface, the post or support being in the form of a pipe or rod, pointed at its lower end.
The reference character 6 indicates an arm formed with a collar '1 which is slidably mounted on the standard 5 and held in its positions of adjustment on the standard 5, by means of the threaded bolt 8. The outer end of the arm 6 is enlarged and circular in formation, providing the base 9 formed with an upstanding annular rib H), in which one end of the tubular housing II is positioned. The tubular housing H is constructed of translucent material and is designed to receive the standard fluorescent lamp unit I2. Positioned over the upper end of the housing H is the fluted aluminum sleeve 13 that strengthens the structure and provide passageways I4 at the upper end of the tubular housing for ventilatmg purposes.
The reference character l5 indicates the inner cap to the inner surface of which are secured spring arms l6, which spring arms are formed with offset portions I! that fit over the bead l8 formed within the upper end of the tubular houseing ll, thereby securing the cap [5 in position on the upper end of the tubular housing H.
Cooperatingwith the arm 6 in supporting the lamp, is the arm I9 that ha a collar 20 formed at the inner end thereof for sliding adjustment along the standard 5 so that the arm l9 may be moved to the proper position with. respect to the arm 5 for securing the tubular housing in place.
Secured to the outer end of the arm [9 and depending therefrom, is the outer cap 2|, which is of a size to fit over the cap [5 in spaced relation therewith to allow circulation of air between the caps for ventilating purposes.
The cap 21 is secured to the arm W by the bolt 22, that extends through registering openings in the arm 19 and cap 2|. This bolt has its threaded end threaded in an opening formed intermediate the ends of the spring clip 23 which yieldingly bears against the cap l5 holding caps together.
The reference character 24 indicates the wires leading from the source of electricity supply to the fluorescent light tube indicated by the reference character 3!), to supply the necessary electric energy for lighting a lamp.
From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, I have provided a combined support and housing for a fluorescent lamp to protect the lamp from the elements when the lamp is used in the open.
It will also be noted that the support can be readily and easily dismantled to remove the tube, should it become necessary to repair or service the light.
,It is to be understood that the tubular housing i i may be constructed of any suitable translucent material such as plastic, heavy glass or the like, to meet the requirements of use.
Having thus described theinvention, what is claimed is:
In a support for fluorescent light bulbs, a, standard, a laterally extended base adjustably mounted on the standard, a transparent cylindrical housing in which an electric lamp assembly is mounted having one of its ends resting on the base, an inner cap closing the upper end of the housing, clips secured to the lower edge of said cap adapted to clamp the upper end of said cylindrical housing, an upper laterally extended supporting arm adjustably mounted on a standard above the base in spaced relation therewith, a dome-shaped outer cap secured to the upper supporting arm overlying said inner cap in spaced relation therewith, and spring arms depending from the dome-shaped outer cap fitted over said inner cap removably holding the inner cap on said cylindrical housing and said cylindrical housing in position on the base, the caps and housing protecting the lamp held within the housing against the elements. I
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US3116027A (en) * 1960-09-06 1963-12-31 Display Corp Display stand
US3230360A (en) * 1963-04-22 1966-01-18 Herbert V Short Lighting device
US3673402A (en) * 1970-10-19 1972-06-27 Harvey I Weiss Extendible lighting fixture
US4365232A (en) * 1981-03-23 1982-12-21 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Emergency lighting unit
US4787018A (en) * 1988-05-23 1988-11-22 Poyer David D Outdoor electric lighting fixture
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US1707829A (en) * 1927-10-24 1929-04-02 Pittsburgh Valve And Fittings Lighting fixture
US2007489A (en) * 1933-03-03 1935-07-09 Benjamin Electric Mfg Co Heat dissipating fixture
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US3072784A (en) * 1959-12-14 1963-01-08 Zelvern W Mann Pole lamp
US3116027A (en) * 1960-09-06 1963-12-31 Display Corp Display stand
US3230360A (en) * 1963-04-22 1966-01-18 Herbert V Short Lighting device
US3673402A (en) * 1970-10-19 1972-06-27 Harvey I Weiss Extendible lighting fixture
US4365232A (en) * 1981-03-23 1982-12-21 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Emergency lighting unit
US4787018A (en) * 1988-05-23 1988-11-22 Poyer David D Outdoor electric lighting fixture
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