Fluorescent lamp with improved productivity, and manufacturing method for the fluorescent lamp

Abstract

An arc tube is a connected bulb composed of three U-shaped bulbs that are set annularly on a holder and connected by a bridge connector to include a serpentine discharge path. Electrodes are provided at both ends of the connected bulb. A reflector is set in a space enclosed by the three U-shaped bulbs, with a predetermined positional relation with the holder. The reflector has a reflecting part which reflects light emitted from the arc tube, and a fixing part positioned at the end of the reflecting part. The holder has an insertion hole which allows the reflecting part to pass through but not the fixing part. The reflector is mounted to the holder by inserting the reflecting part into the insertion hole from the side of the holder opposite to the arc tube, and passing the reflecting part through the insertion hole to the other side.

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