DE202007017041U1 - lamp device - Google Patents

Abstract

Lamp device comprising:
at least one electrical connection (1) comprising an insulating body (11) and two first conductive contact pieces (12), wherein the insulating body (11) has an insertion opening (111), while the two conductive contact pieces (12) in the interior of the first insulating body (11) are provided, and wherein each of the first two conductive contact pieces (12) has a first contact portion (121) which is located inside the first insertion opening (111); and
at least one lamp tube (3) which is provided at its at least one end with two lamp feet (35), wherein the one end of the lamp tube (3) and the two lamp feet (35) in the insertion opening (111) of the electrical connection (1) are insertable, and wherein the first contact portions (121) of the two conductive contact pieces (12) on the insertion position of the two lamp feet (35) extend, such that the two lamp feet (35) of the lamp tube (3) with the respective first contact portions ( 121) of the first conductive contact pieces (12) for electrical connection in contact ...

Description

The The invention relates to a lamp device, in particular a lamp device, the for the Use with LED lamps is suitable, with the lamp tube rotatable is, thereby providing a practical adjustment of the illumination angle is guaranteed.

The conventional lamp tube, such as fluorescent tube, LED lamp tube, requires plugging into a socket, so that current flows through the lamp feet of the lamp tube and thus the lamp tube 3 lights. Out TW 1266025 , published on 11.11.2006, is a connection seat in the lamp legs of the lamp tube are doppelseitig einfuhrbar known. The connection seat comprises two interlocking housing parts. The two housing parts are arranged symmetrically to each other and have the same configuration. The connection seat is provided at the front with an opening channel. Along the two sides of the opening channel extend two symmetrically arranged openings, in each of which a rotatably mounted rotary plug-Leitstück is provided. Starting from the back of the rotary plug Leitstücks extend two conductive reed pieces. In this way, the lamp feet of the lamp tube can enter along the opening channels and engage after rotation by a certain angle in the openings. So the lamp feet of the lamp tube can be held. These rotary plug guides are electrically connected to respective lines. In addition, the connection seat is further provided with a power supply section. On reaching the lines to the power supply section, a connection with the rotary plug Leitstücken results. This ensures a practical power supply to the connection seat. In the two side surfaces of the connection seat, the lamp feet of the lamp tube can be introduced to allow easy feeding of the current into the lamp tube. This results in the continuous connection between the lamp tubes.

At the Insert the lamp feet of the lamp tube in the connection seat, which is designed as a socket or connection, it is impossible, that the lamp feet of the lamp tube immediately with the senior reed pieces in touch to be brought. On the other hand, turning the lamp tube is a certain amount Angle required to allow contact of the lamp legs of the lamp tube to the conductive reed pieces cause. So the electrical connection of the lamp tube with made the connection seat. However, these processes lead to impractical Assembly of the lamp tube and the connection seat. In addition, can the lamp tube does not light up immediately.

Besides that is the angle of the lamp tube already determined if this attached to the connection seat is. Therefore, the rotation of the lamp tube and the adjustment the illumination angle in adaptation to different requirements not possible.

Especially When using the LED lamp tube, the fixed illumination angle corresponds to the User's requirements not what with an impractical application accompanied.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a lamp device to create an instant contact of the lamp feet of one Lamp tube to conductive pieces inside the electrical connection, allowing a fast electrical connection between the lamp tube and the electrical connection and a practical assembly of the lamp tube and the electrical connection is ensured, with an immediate Lighting up the lamp tube allows is.

A Another object of the invention is a lamp device to create that lamp tube to adjust the illumination angle is rotatable, even if it is attached to the electrical connection is.

These The object is achieved by a lamp device having the features specified in claim 1 having. Further advantageous developments of the invention go from the dependent claims out.

According to the invention there is provided a lamp device comprising:
at least one electrical terminal comprising an insulator body and two first conductive contacts, the insulator body having an insertion opening while the two conductive contact pieces are provided inside the first insulator body, and wherein each of the first two conductive contact pieces has a first contact portion which extends located inside the first insertion opening; and
at least one lamp tube provided at its at least one end with two lamp feet, wherein the one end of the lamp tube and the two lamp feet in the insertion of the electrical connection can be inserted, and wherein the first contact portions of the two conductive contact pieces on the insertion position of the two Lamp feet extend, such that the two lamp legs of the lamp tube with the respective first contact portions of the first conductive contact pieces for electrical contact are brought into contact, and wherein the one end of the lamp tube is rotatably mounted in the first insertion opening to adjust the illumination angle.

• 1. Das leitende Kontaktstück des elektrischen Anschlusses erstreckt sich über die Einsteckposition der Lampenfüße des Lampenrohrs. Beim Einstecken eines Endabschnitts in die Einstecköffnung des elektrischen Anschlusses kommen die Lampenfüße des Lampenrohrs mit dem leitenden Kontaktstück sofort in Berührung. Dadurch ist eine schnelle elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem Lampenrohr und dem elektrischen Anschluss sowie ein praktischer Zusammenbau des Lampenrohrs und des elektrischen Anschlusses gewährleistet. Außerdem ist ein sofortiges Aufleuchten des Lampenrohrs ermöglicht.
• 2. Ein Ende des Lampenrohrs ist drehbar in der Einstecköffnung gelagert. Außerdem weist das elektrische Kontaktstück eine größere Kontaktfläche auf, wodurch ein zuverlässiger Kontakt zwischen diesem und den Lampenfüßen des Lampenrohrs gewährleistet ist. Außerdem ist das Lampenrohr zur Einstellung des Beleuchtungswinkels drehbar, auch wenn dieses am elektrischen Anschluss angebracht ist.

In summary, for example, the following advantages can be realized with the lamp device according to the invention:

• 1. The conductive contact piece of the electrical connection extends beyond the insertion position of the lamp feet of the lamp tube. When inserting an end section into the insertion opening of the electrical connection, the lamp feet of the lamp tube come into direct contact with the conductive contact piece. This ensures a fast electrical connection between the lamp tube and the electrical connection and a practical assembly of the lamp tube and the electrical connection. In addition, an immediate lighting of the lamp tube is possible.
• 2. One end of the lamp tube is rotatably mounted in the insertion opening. In addition, the electrical contact piece on a larger contact surface, whereby a reliable contact between it and the lamp feet of the lamp tube is ensured. In addition, the lamp tube for adjusting the illumination angle is rotatable, even if it is attached to the electrical connection.

in the Following are objects, features and operation of the invention based on the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 a first perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a lamp device according to the invention;

2 a second perspective exploded view of the embodiment of a lamp device according to the invention;

3 a third perspective exploded view of the embodiment of a lamp device according to the invention;

4 a fourth perspective exploded view of the embodiment of a lamp device according to the invention;

5 a perspective view of a second electrical connection according to the invention in the assembled state;

6 a perspective view of the lamp device according to the invention in the assembled state;

7 an exploded perspective view of the lamp device according to the invention;

8th a perspective view of a lamp tube according to the invention in the assembled state; and

9 a perspective view of the lamp device according to the invention with a lampshade.

Referring to the 1 to 4 a lamp device according to the invention has a first electrical connection 1 , a second electrical connection 2 and a lamp tube 3 on.

The first electrical connection 1 includes a first insulating body 11 and two first conductive contacts 12 , The first insulating body 11 is made of plastic. The first insulating body 11 is integrally formed. Alternatively, it can be composed of several parts. The first insulating body 11 is inside with a circular, first insertion 111 provided in which one end of the lamp tube 3 such that the lamp tube 3 By plug connection rotatable in the first electrical connection 1 is stored. On the inner wall of the first insertion opening 111 is an annular, first wing 112 formed on the one end portion of the lamp tube 3 worn. Inside the first insulating body 11 is a first positioning groove 113 provided at the first insertion opening 111 borders. The first positioning groove 113 is at its two ends, each with a stop surface 1131 provided, with the two stop surfaces 1131 at a certain angle, such. B. 45 °, are separated from each other. The first insulating body 11 has on the outside via a first locking connection portion 114 which is designed in the illustrated embodiment as a locking groove, which establishes a further connection with another lamp device.

The first two conductive contacts 12 are designed as metal strips with excellent conductivity and elasticity and bent in a certain contour. These are by a melting process, a latching connection, o. Ä. Inside the first insulator 11 attached. Each of the first two conductive contacts 12 has a first contact section 121 and a second contact portion 122 , The first contact section 121 and the second contact portion 122 Both are formed as a curved strip. The first contact section 121 is located inside the first insertion opening 111 of the first insulating body 11 while the second contact section 122 on the outside of the first insulator 11 protrudes [see 2 ]. This ensures a perfect connection with the mains current, which then the two first conductive contact pieces 12 of the first electrical connection 1 can be fed. The two opposite first contact sections 121 the first conductive contact pieces 12 make an electrical connection with respective lamp feet 35 at one end of the lamp tube 3 , The first contact sections 121 extend in a bow-like manner on the insertion position of the lamp feet 35 of the lamp tube 3 such that a larger contact area is available.

The second electrical connection 2 includes a second insulating body 21 and two second conductive contacts 22 , The second insulating body 21 is made of plastic. The second insulating body 21 is integrally formed. Alternatively, it can be composed of several parts. The second insulating body 21 is inside with a circular, second insertion 211 provided, in which the other end of the lamp tube 3 such that the lamp tube 3 By plug connection rotatable in the second electrical connection 2 is stored. On the inner wall of the second insertion opening 211 is an annular, second wing 212 formed on the other end portion of the lamp tube 3 worn. Inside the second insulating body 21 is a second positioning groove 213 provided to the second insertion opening 211 borders. The second positioning groove 213 is at its two ends, each with a stop surface 2131 provided, with the two stop surfaces 2131 at a certain angle, such. B. 45 °, are separated from each other. The second insulating body 21 has on the outside via a first latching connection section 114 adapted second locking connection portion 214 [ please refer 5 ], which is designed in the illustrated embodiment as a latching projection, which produces a further connection with another lamp device.

The two second conductive contacts 22 are designed as metal strips with excellent conductivity and elasticity and bent in a certain contour. These are by a melting process, a latching connection, o. Ä. In the interior of the second insulator 21 attached. Each of the two second conductive contacts 22 has a third contact section 221 and a fourth contact portion 222 , The third contact section 221 is formed as a curved strip. The third contact section 221 is located inside the second insertion opening 211 of the second insulating body 21 while the fourth contact section 222 on the outside of the second insulating body 21 protrudes [see 5 ]. This ensures a perfect connection with the mains current, which then the two second conductive contact pieces 22 of the second electrical connection 2 can be fed. The two opposite third conductive contacts 221 of the second contact section 22 make an electrical connection with respective lamp feet 35 at the other end of the lamp tube 3 , The third contact sections 121 extend in a bow-like manner on the insertion position of the lamp feet 35 of the lamp tube 3 such that a larger contact area is available.

The lamp tube 3 is designed as an LED lamp tube and includes a rear housing 31 , a front housing 32 , a circuit board 33 , two end caps 34 and four lamp feet 35 [please refer 7 and 8th ]. In the illustrated embodiment, the rear housing 31 made by extrusion from aluminum. The rear housing 31 is formed as an elongated housing and has a plurality of cooling ribs in the circumferential direction 311 on, which contribute to the cooling. The rear housing 31 has a mounting hole on the outside 312 extending down to both ends of the rear housing 31 extends. The rear housing 31 is inside with one of the circuit board 33 adapted receiving shaft 313 Mistake. In addition, the rear housing has 31 each on both sides a locking groove 314 on.

The front housing 32 is opposite the rear housing 31 formed as an elongated housing and as a translucent element. The front housing 32 is on both sides with one of the locking groove 314 adapted latching projection 321 Mistake. The two locking projections 321 engage in the respective Rastnuten 314 one, in such a way that the rear housing 31 and the front housing 32 are joined together to form a hollow housing.

The circuit board 33 is inside the receiving shaft 313 the rear housing 31 accommodated. The circuit board 33 is at a front housing 32 adjacent side with a plurality of periodically arranged LEDs 331 provided electrically with the circuit board 33 are connected. By power supply, the LEDs light up 331 on.

The two end caps 34 are designed as round hollow cover. Each of the two end caps 34 has a mounting hole 341 and two through holes 342 on. The mounting hole 341 and the through holes 342 extend from one end of the end caps 34 to the inside. Each of the two end caps 34 has a protruding projection on the outside 343 , The two end caps 34 are on the respective end portions of the rear housing 31 and the front housing 32 attachable to the two free ends of the rear housing 31 and the front housing 32 to close. In addition, the two end caps 34 Stable at the two end portions of the rear housing 31 and the front housing 32 attached by screws 344 through the mounting holes 341 the end caps 34 through into both ends of the rear housing 31 and the front housing 32 located mounting holes 312 are screwed in.

The lamp feet 35 are designed as metal strips with excellent conductivity and elasticity and bent in a certain contour. Each of the lamp feet 35 of the lamp tube 3 has a first end portion at both ends 351 or a second end portion 352 on. The lamp feet 35 grab into the through holes 342 the two end caps 34 one, so the two end caps 34 two lamp feet each 35 have. The second end sections 352 the lamp feet 35 of the lamp tube 3 extend into the interior of the end caps 34 and come into contact with electrical contacts not shown here on the circuit board 33 , whereby an electrical connection is ensured. The first end sections 351 protrude on the outside of the end caps 34 before, such that an electrical connection thereof with the first conductive contact piece 12 of the first electrical connection 1 or the conductive contact piece 22 of the second electrical connection 2 is made.

The following will be on 2 . 4 and 6 Referenced. The two ends of the lamp tube 3 are in the first electrical connection 1 or the second electrical connection 2 inserted. When inserting the two end portions of the lamp tube 3 and the lamp feet in the first insertion opening 111 of the first electrical connection 1 or in the second insertion opening 211 of the second electrical connection 2 be the at both ends of the lamp tube 3 arranged end caps 34 from the first wing 112 or the second wing 212 carried. In addition, the at the two ends of the lamp tube 3 arranged end caps 34 rotatable in the first insertion opening 111 and the second insertion opening 211 stored. In addition, the at the two ends of the lamp tube 3 arranged lamp feet 35 over the first end sections 351 with the first contact section 121 of the first conductive contact piece 12 of the first contact section 121 as well as with the third contact section 221 of the second conductive contact piece 22 of the second contact section 121 be brought into contact, such that the lamp tube 3 electrically with the first electrical connection 1 and the second electrical connection 2 connected is. This allows the current through the first electrical connection 1 and the second electrical connection 2 to the lamp tube 3 be forwarded to the lamp tube 3 to light up.

How out 9 can be seen, the lamp device according to the invention further comprises a lampshade 4 on, around the lamp tube 3 is around and for the dimming of the lamp tube 3 emitted light ensures.

The first contact sections 121 the first conductive contact pieces 12 of the first electrical connection 1 and the third contact sections 221 the second conductive contact pieces 22 of the second electrical connection 2 extend beyond the insertion position at both ends of the lamp tube 3 arranged lamp feet 35 such that a larger contact area is available. When inserting the two end portions of the lamp tube 3 in the first insertion opening 111 of the first electrical connection 1 or in the second insertion opening 211 of the second electrical connection 2 come the first end sections 351 the at both ends of the lamp tube 3 arranged lamp feet 35 immediately with the respective first contact sections 121 the first conductive contact pieces 12 or with the respective third contact sections 221 the second conductive contact pieces 22 of the second electrical connection 2 of the first electrical connection 1 in touch. This results in a fast electrical connection of the lamp tube 3 with the first and the second electrical connection 1 . 2 , This is a simple assembly of the lamp tube 3 and the first and second electrical connections 1 . 2 guaranteed. In addition, an immediate lighting up of the lamp tube 3 realized.

The first insertion opening 111 , the second insertion opening 211 and the two end portions of the lamp tube 3 are circular and adapted to each other, so that the two end portions of the lamp tube 3 rotatable in the first insertion opening 111 or in the second insertion opening 211 are stored. In addition, the first contact sections 121 the first conductive contact pieces 12 and the third contact sections 221 the second conductive contact pieces 22 arched, so that a larger contact surface is available. In this way, a reliable contact with the respective first end portions 351 the lamp feet 35 at both ends of the lamp tube 3 achieved. By this measure, the lamp tube 3 after connection to the first and the second electrical connection 1 . 2 to a certain extent rotatable for adjustment, causing the lamp tube 3 is adjustable to a certain illumination angle as needed. When turning the lamp tube 3 to adjust the projections 343 the two end caps 34 of the lamp tube 3 movable in the first positioning groove 113 or in the second positioning groove 213 intended. In addition, the end caps lie 34 with their projections 343 at the stop surface 1131 the first positioning groove 113 or on the stop surface 2131 the second positioning groove 213 for positioning. This is a desirable limitation of the rotation angle of the lamp tube 3 achieved, causing a problematic over-rotation of the lamp tube 3 counteracts.

Then it will be related to the 5 and 6 taken. The lamp devices are under Use of the outside of the first electrical connection 1 arranged, first locking connection portion 114 and the outside of the second electrical connection 2 arranged, second locking connection portion 214 connected with each other. By touching the second contact sections 122 the two first conductive contacts 12 of the first electrical connection 1 and the fourth contact portions 222 the second conductive contact pieces 22 of the second electrical connection 2 an electrical connection of lamp devices is ensured, whereby a continuous extension by connection of a lamp device with the other lamp device is made possible.

Even though the invention has been described with reference to the above examples, which currently considered as the most practical and preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. On the contrary, various modifications and the like Arrangements are covered, which are within the scope of the appended claims, which agree with the broadest interpretation to all such Modifications and similar To include arrangement.

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first electrical connection

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first insulator

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first insertion

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first wing

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first positioning groove

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stop surface

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first Locking connection section

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first conductive contact piece

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first Contact section

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second Contact section

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second electrical connection

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second insulator

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second insertion

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second wing

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second positioning groove

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second Locking connection section

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second conductive contact piece

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third Contact section

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lamp tube

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rear casing

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cooling fin

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receiving shaft

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catch projection

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circuit board

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led

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Through Hole

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head Start

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screw

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Lampenfuß

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first end

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second end

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lampshade

Claims (11)

A lamp device, comprising: at least one electrical connection ( 1 ), an insulating body ( 11 ) and two first conductive contacts ( 12 ), wherein the insulating body ( 11 ) an insertion opening ( 111 ), while the two conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) in the interior of the first insulating body ( 11 ) are provided, and wherein each of the first two conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) a first contact section ( 121 ), which is located inside the first insertion opening ( 111 ) is located; and at least one lamp tube ( 3 ), which at its at least one end with two lamp feet ( 35 ), wherein one end of the lamp tube ( 3 ) and the two lamp feet ( 35 ) in the insertion opening ( 111 ) of the electrical connection ( 1 ) are insertable, and wherein the first contact sections ( 121 ) of the two conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) about the insertion position of the two lamp feet ( 35 ), in such a way that the two lamp feet ( 35 ) of the lamp tube ( 3 ) with the respective first contact sections ( 121 ) of the first conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) are brought into contact for electrical connection, and wherein the one end of the lamp tube ( 3 ) rotatable in the first insertion opening ( 111 ) is mounted to adjust the illumination angle. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that the insertion opening ( 111 ) and one end of the lamp tube ( 3 ) are circular and adapted to each other. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that on an inner boundary wall of the insertion opening ( 111 ) an annular support surface ( 112 ) is formed, which one end of the lamp tube ( 3 ) wearing. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that the insulating body ( 11 ) a first positioning groove ( 113 ), at both ends of which in each case a stop surface ( 1131 ) is arranged, wherein the lamp tube ( 3 ) at one end with a projection ( 343 ), which is movable in the positioning groove ( 113 ) is mounted and at the stop surface ( 1131 ) is applied for positioning. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized characterized in that the insulating body ( 11 ) on its outside with a latching connection section ( 114 ) is provided. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact sections ( 121 ) of the two conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) are designed as an arcuate strip, wherein the two contact sections ( 121 ) face each other. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that the conductive contact piece ( 12 ) another contact section ( 122 ), which on the outside of the first insulating body ( 11 ) protrudes. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that two electrical connections ( 1 . 2 ) are provided, wherein the two end portions of the lamp tube ( 3 ) two lamp feet each ( 35 ) and rotatable in the insertion opening ( 111 ) of the insulating body ( 11 ) of the first electrical connection ( 1 ) or in the insertion opening ( 211 ) of the second insulating body ( 21 ) of the electrical connection ( 2 ) are insertable, such that at both ends of the lamp tube ( 3 ) arranged lamp feet ( 35 ) with the contact sections ( 121 ) of the conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) of the first electrical connection ( 1 ) or with the contact sections ( 221 ) of the conductive contact pieces ( 22 ) of the electrical connection ( 2 ) come into contact with the electrical connection. Lamp device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lamp tube ( 3 ) is designed as a light emitting diode. Lamp device according to claim 9, characterized in that the lamp tube ( 3 ) a rear housing ( 31 ), a front housing ( 32 ), a printed circuit board ( 33 ) and two end caps ( 34 ), wherein the rear housing ( 31 ) and the front housing ( 32 ) are joinable to a hollow housing, and wherein the front housing ( 32 ) is designed as a translucent element, and wherein the circuit board ( 33 ) inside the rear housing ( 31 ) is provided and a plurality of light emitting diodes ( 331 ), and wherein the two end caps ( 34 ) on the two end portions of the rear housing ( 31 ) and the front housing ( 32 ), and wherein the two lamp feet ( 35 ) on an end cap ( 34 ) are mounted such that they are electrically connected to the circuit board ( 33 ) are connected. Lamp device according to claim 10, characterized in that at both ends of the two lamp feet ( 35 ) of the lamp tube ( 3 ) each have a first end portion ( 351 ) and a second end section ( 352 ) are formed, wherein the second end portions ( 352 ) of the two lamp feet ( 35 ) inside the two end caps ( 34 ) and electrically connected to the circuit board ( 33 ), while the first end sections ( 351 ) of the two lamp feet ( 35 ) from the two end caps ( 34 ) and with the contact sections ( 121 ) of the two conductive contact pieces ( 12 ) come into contact with the electrical connection.