US3758772A
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Headlight for vehicles,especially motor vehicles
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1970-12-29
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1990-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A headlight for vehicles, especially motor vehicles, which is pivotally mounted at the vehicle superstructure and includes an operating device, which is preferably operable from the passenger space, for pivoting the headlight into the operating position or the concealed rest position. The operating device includes an operating arm which is operable through unilateral movements and is held in its end position against the effect of a spring element and by means of a locking mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 W Eyb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Headlight control arrangement for vehicles, especially motor vehicles, wherein the headlight is pivotally arranged at the vehicle body, comprising operating means for pivoting the headlight between an in-use position and a concealed rest position, characterized in that the operating means includes an operating arm connected to said headlight which is operable through linear movement in one direction to pivot said headlight to said in-use position, spring means for biasing said operating arm in a direction opposite said one direction and locking means for holding the operating arm in a first end position against the bias of said spring means, said locking means includIng a lock pawl having a receiving section, and a pin on the operating arm operatively cooperating with the receiving section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Headlight control arrangement for vehicles, especially motor vehicles, wherein the headlight is pivotally arranged at the vehicle body, comprising operating means for pivoting the headlight between an in-use position and a concealed rest position, characterized in that the operating means includes an operating arm connected to said headlight which is operable through linear movement in one direction to pivot said headlight to said in-use position, spring means for biasing said operating arm in a direction opposite said one direction and locking means for holding the operating arm in a first end position against the bias of said spring means, said locking means includIng a lock pawl having a receiving section, and a pin on the operating arm operatively cooperating with the receiving section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Headlight according to claim 1, wherein the operating means is operable from the passenger compartment, and the linear movement of the operating arm in said one direction is in the driving direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Headlight according to claim 1, wherein the locking means disengages automatically during adjustment of the operating arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Headlight according to claim 1, wherein the lock pawl is pivotally supported at the locking means and operatively cooperates with second spring means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Headlight according to claim 4, wherein the lock pawl has a recess providing for disengagement of the pin of the operating arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
Headlight according to claim 1, wherein the operating arm is a foot lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Headlight according to claim 6, wherein cable means cooperates with the operating arm for operating the headlight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
Headlight according to claim 5, wherein the headlight is arranged on a rotatable shaft mounted at the vehicle body and said operating means includes crank gear means comprising a crank, a disk and a connecting rod for operating the headlight via a lever operatively connected with the rotatable shaft, the first-mentioned spring means being arranged at the crank, and cable means cooperating with the operating arm and surrounding the disk.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |