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Discharge lamp with metal coil electrode support inserted into cermet end cap
Assignee: EMI Group Ltd
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Filing: 1982-09-13
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Granted: 1985-03-26
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Expires: 2002-09-13
Abstract
Abstract High pressure discharge lamps have discharge tubes of ceramic material having end caps into which electrodes are mounted on fixed shanks. The invention provides a preferred construction for mounting on electrode shank or an external conducting member in a cermet end cap. A metal coil is fixed in a respective opening in the end cap and supports the respective shank or conductor therein. Preferably the cermet is pressed into the desired shape with an aperture in it. The coil is inserted into the aperture so that after sintering the coil is fixed into the sintered cermet.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Coaton
- 👤 Douglas Hussey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/36; H01J61/82; H01J61/825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of constructing an end closure cap for a high pressure discharge lamp, the method comprising: pressing a conductive cermet powder into a desired shape, having an aperture in at least one end thereof, to approximately 50% of a desired final density; inserting a metal coil into said aperture; and sintering the cermet with the coil inserted therein to attain said desired final density and to fix the coil therein.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of constructing an end closure cap for a high pressure discharge lamp, the method comprising: pressing a conductive cermet powder into a desired shape, having an aperture in at least one end thereof, to approximately 50% of a desired final density; inserting a metal coil into said aperture; and sintering the cermet with the coil inserted therein to attain said desired final density and to fix the coil therein.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of assembling a discharge tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the method including mounting and supporting an electrode shank in a conductive cermet end cap by means of a support in the form of a refractory metal coil prefixed by being sintered into the end cap.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of assembling a discharge tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the method including mounting and supporting an electrode shank in a conductive cermet end cap by means of a support in the form of a refractory metal coil prefixed by being sintered into the end cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method of assembling a discharge tube assembly in accordance with claim 2 wherein the cermet has an aperture formed therein, the metal coil is positioned in the aperture prior to sintering.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
A discharge tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: a discharge arc tube made of ceramic material; at least one end closure member made of an electrically conductive cermet, sealed in a gas-tight manner in a respective end of the arc tube and having an aperture extending part way only therein; an electrode including an electrode shank in the form of a rod of refractory electrically conductive material; and metal coil having a first end and a second end forming an electrode support member wherein the metal coil is in part sintered at said first end into said aperture and said second end forms a socket into which said shank is inserted to be held and supported thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
A discharge tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: a discharge arc tube made of ceramic material; at least one end closure member made of an electrically conductive cermet, sealed in a gas-tight manner in a respective end of the arc tube and having an aperture extending part way only therein; an electrode including an electrode shank in the form of a rod of refractory electrically conductive material; and metal coil having a first end and a second end forming an electrode support member wherein the metal coil is in part sintered at said first end into said aperture and said second end forms a socket into which said shank is inserted to be held and supported thereby.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A discharge tube assembly according to claim 4 in which the metal coil is made of doped molybdenum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A discharge tube assembly according to claim 4 in which the metal coil is made of thoriated tungsten.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A discharge tube assembly according to claim 4 in which the metal coil is made of AKS tungsten.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
A discharge tube assembly according to claim 4 including an external conductive member, a further metal coil forming a further support member embedded in a furher aperture extending part way into a surface of the end closure member external to the arc tube to form a socket into which the external conductive member is inserted to be held and supported thereby.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
An end closure assembly for the discharge arc tube of a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: an end closure cap member made of a conductive cermet adapted to close and end of said discharge arc tube and having at least one aperture extending part way therein; a metal coil having a first end and a second end wherein said first end is embedded in said aperture and said second end protrudes from the cap member to form a socket; and a refractory metal rod held in said socket and supported thereby.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
An end closure assembly for the discharge arc tube of a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: an end closure cap member made of a conductive cermet adapted to close and end of said discharge arc tube and having at least one aperture extending part way therein; a metal coil having a first end and a second end wherein said first end is embedded in said aperture and said second end protrudes from the cap member to form a socket; and a refractory metal rod held in said socket and supported thereby.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
A high pressure discharge lamp including an assembly according to claim 9.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
A discharge arc tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: a discharge arc tube of a ceramic material ; an electrode having a shank support; an electrical lead in member sealed in a gas tight manner within the arc tube and comprising an electrically conductive cermet member having an inner end adjacent to and connected to said electrode and an outer end remote from said electrode; an internal conductive member part way embedded in said inner end of said cermet member; and an external conductive member part way embedded in said outer end of said cermet member; wherein said internal conductive member comprises a resilient coil of refractory material forming a socket support for said electrode shank connecting said electrode shank to said lead in member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
130 words
A discharge arc tube assembly for a high pressure discharge lamp, the assembly including: a discharge arc tube of a ceramic material ; an electrode having a shank support; an electrical lead in member sealed in a gas tight manner within the arc tube and comprising an electrically conductive cermet member having an inner end adjacent to and connected to said electrode and an outer end remote from said electrode; an internal conductive member part way embedded in said inner end of said cermet member; and an external conductive member part way embedded in said outer end of said cermet member; wherein said internal conductive member comprises a resilient coil of refractory material forming a socket support for said electrode shank connecting said electrode shank to said lead in member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A discharge arc tube according to claim 11 wherein the external conductive member comprises a further resilient coil of refractory material forming a socket support and a conductor located therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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