Assignee:
RCA Corporation - New York NY
International Classification:
H01J 2907
Abstract:
An improved color picture tube includes an evacuated envelope enclosing a mask attached to a frame, which is suspended in relation to a cathodoluminescent screen by novel support means. The tube also includes an electron gun for forming a plurality of electron beams and directing the beams through the mask to the screen. The novel support means includes a plurality of studs embedded in the envelope and a plurality of spring assemblies spaced around the frame. Each spring assembly comprises a first spring and a second spring, each spring including a central portion, two flexible portions extending from the ends of the central portion and two end portions extending from the flexible portions. The end portions of the first spring are attached to the end portions of the second spring. The central portion of the first spring is attached to the frame and the central portion of the second spring includes an aperture which is in engagement with one of the studs.