Lamp assembly with snap fit components
AssigneeInFocus Corporation
InventorDavid G. Payne
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Abstract
A lamp module for an image projector includes a lamp assembly connected to a lamp frame by a retainer clip having three-point snap connection to the lamp frame. The retainer clip is made of sheet metal and includes a central opening that receives the lamp assembly to form a sub-assembly that snaps into the lamp frame. The lamp frame includes two upstanding posts each having a shoulder that snaps into an associated opening in the retainer clip. The retainer clip further includes a lip that snaps over the front face of the lamp frame to securely connect the lamp assembly to the lamp frame.
Claims7
A lamp module for a multimedia image projector, comprising:
- a lamp assembly having a light source positioned within a reflector;
- a lamp frame including a support wall having a surface from which one or more connecting posts extended, each connecting post including a shoulder;
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- a retainer clip having plural snap action connection points for connection to the lamp frame, at least one of the snap action connection points cooperating with the shoulder of an associated one of the connecting posts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.