The Boeing Company
Bracket for mounting a cover in a lighting unit

Abstract:

A bracket for mounting a cover to a lighting unit. The bracket includes a mounting portion and a supporting portion that are pivotally connected together. The mounting portion includes a support surface to contact against and support the cover. The supporting portion is movable relative to the mounting portion between an open position away from the mounting portion and a closed position in proximity to the mounting portion to support the cover over the lighting unit. A lock includes a first arm on the mounting portion and a second arm on the supporting portion. The first and second arms are positioned to engage together to secure the supporting portion in the closed position.