US3932837A
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Vehicle lamp assembly
Assignee: Carello Lighting PLC
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Filing: 1974-12-18
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle lamp assembly, particularly a headlamp assembly has a body including a reflector, a bulbholder and a lens. The body is mounted on the vehicle by means of a first bracket portion which is attached to the body by means of a vertical pivot and a second bracket portion which is intended to be secured to the vehicle and which is pivotally attached to the first bracket portion by means of two pivots lying on a horizontal axis. A first adjusting screw acting between the body and the first bracket portion serves to effect movement of the body relative to the first bracket portion about the vertical pivot and a second adjusting screw acting between the vehicle and the body serves to effect relative pivotal movement between the bracket portions about the horizontal axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Dickens Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:31
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
107 words
A vehicle lamp assembly comprising a body, a mounting bracket including a first portion which is attached to the body for relative pivotal movement about a first axis and a second portion which is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, the first and second bracket portions being connected together for relative pivotal movement about a second axis which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis, first adjusting means connected between the first bracket portion and the body for effecting relative pivotal movement about said first axis, and second adjusting means for effecting relative pivotal movement between the first and second bracket portions about said second axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A vehicle lamp assembly comprising a body, a mounting bracket including a first portion which is attached to the body for relative pivotal movement about a first axis and a second portion which is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, the first and second bracket portions being connected together for relative pivotal movement about a second axis which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis, first adjusting means connected between the first bracket portion and the body for effecting relative pivotal movement about said first axis, and second adjusting means for effecting relative pivotal movement between the first and second bracket portions about said second axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein each bracket portion comprises an intermediate portion and a pair of upstanding ends, each end of one of the bracket portions being attached to an adjacent end of the other bracket portion by means of a pivot, the two pivots lying on said second axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein guide means are provided on the body for guiding movement of the first bracket portion relative to the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first adjusting means comprises a first adjusting screw mounted for relative rotation but against axial movement on one of the body and the first bracket portion and engaging a screw threaded formation on the other of the body and the first bracket portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the screw threaded formation is provided in a bush mounted in a flange secured to the body adjacent the first bracket portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
As assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second adjusting means comprises a second adjusting screw pivotally mounted on the body for movement about a third axis parallel to the second axis, and an internally screw threaded member mounted on the second adjusting screw, said internally screw threaded member being adapted to abut against a portion of the vehicle, in use.
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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) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |