Global Patent Index - EP 2138757 A1

EP 2138757 A1 20091230 - Lamp retaining system for traffic signals

Title (en)

Lamp retaining system for traffic signals

Title (de)

Lampenhaltesystem für Verkehrsampeln

Title (fr)

Système de rétention de lampe pour feux de signalisation de trafic

Publication

EP 2138757 A1 20091230 (EN)

Application

EP 09007844 A 20090615

Priority

CA 2635620 A 20080623

Abstract (en)

Locking clips are provided (40) for attaching a lamp assembly in a traffic signal housing. The clips use a fixed first portion (90) and a movable second portion (100). The second portion (100) locks to the first portion (90) or to the housing itself and retains an edge of the lamp assembly, holding it in a window of the housing. Foldable/hinged interlocking clips are provided. Other alternatives include slidable clips that engage a fixed element on the housing (e.g. a fixed pin, or a trough in the housing wall), and rotatable clips that engage a fixed element on the housing (e.g. a fixed pin, or a trough in the housing wall). The clips may be part of a retaining system or a traffic signal. Optional lower holders may also be provided. The invention also includes a method for replacing a lamp assembly in a traffic signal housing with at least one locking clip.

IPC 8 full level

F21S 8/00 (2006.01); F21V 17/16 (2006.01); G08G 1/095 (2006.01); F21W 111/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F21V 17/164 (2013.01); G08G 1/095 (2013.01); F21W 2111/02 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2138757 A1 20091230; EP 2138757 B1 20170301; CA 2635620 A1 20091223; CA 2635620 C 20140211

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 09007844 A 20090615; CA 2635620 A 20080623