US3710097A
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Headlamp assemblies
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1971-01-15
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A headlamp assembly for a road vehicle includes a mounting panel which is arranged to be secured to the body of the vehicle. A lamp unit is secured to the mounting panel by first and second screws and the arrangement is such that rotation of the screws serves to adjust the position of the lamp unit relative to the panel. The first and second screws are positioned on a diameter of the lamp unit on opposite sides of the lamp unit, the diameter being arranged at approximately 45* to the vertical in use. A support member interconnects the lamp unit and the panel and is spaced by approximately 90* around the peripheral of the lamp unit from the first and second screws. A spring acts between the corner of the lamp unit opposite the support member and the panel, to urge the lamp unit towards the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 P Bright
- 👤 M Germany
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/068; B60Q1/0683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A headlamp assembly for a road vehicle including a mounting panel arranged to be secured to a body part of the road vehicle, a lamp unit, first and second screws interconnecting the lamp unit and panel in such a manner that rotation of the screws serves to move the lamp unit relative to the panel, the first and second screws supporting the lamp unit against movement towards the panel, and being positioned on opposite sides of the lamp unit, the screws being arranged on a diameter of the lamp unit which is inclined at approximately 45* to the vertical in use, an attaching element fixed and spaced approximately 90* around the periphery of said lamp unit from the first and second screws, a moulded synthetic resin support member interconnecting the lamp unit and the panel, said support member, by virtue of its own resilience, gripping at one end said attaching element, and at its other end the panel, and resilient means acting between the periphery of the lamp unit, at a point diametrically opposite said attaching element, and the panel to urge the lamp unit towards the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A headlamp assembly for a road vehicle including a mounting panel arranged to be secured to a body part of the road vehicle, a lamp unit, first and second screws interconnecting the lamp unit and panel in such a manner that rotation of the screws serves to move the lamp unit relative to the panel, the first and second screws supporting the lamp unit against movement towards the panel, and being positioned on opposite sides of the lamp unit, the screws being arranged on a diameter of the lamp unit which is inclined at approximately 45* to the vertical in use, an attaching element fixed and spaced approximately 90* around the periphery of said lamp unit from the first and second screws, a moulded synthetic resin support member interconnecting the lamp unit and the panel, said support member, by virtue of its own resilience, gripping at one end said attaching element, and at its other end the panel, and resilient means acting between the periphery of the lamp unit, at a point diametrically opposite said attaching element, and the panel to urge the lamp unit towards the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 further including a second lamp unit positioned alongside the first mentioned lamp unit and third and fourth screws, a second support member, attaching element, and second resilient means mounting the second lamp unit on the mounting panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein the arrangement of the second lamp unit and the associated components is such that the second lamp unit constitutes a mirror image of the first mentioned lamp unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the attaching element is a flange which is engaged by the support member, the flange being formed with an aperture and a pair of edges of which are engaged by the support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the attaching element is a flange which is engaged by the support member, the flange being of arcuate cross section and being engaged by a pair of limbs of the support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 5 wherein the support member includes a rib having an arcuate surface engaged by the flange.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |