US4074125A
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Spot light assembly
Assignee: ROBERT A CASALOU Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-05
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1995-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A spot light assembly includes a support tube journalled upon a frame, having a handle assembly secured over one end of the tube and a head assembly secured over the other end of the tube and mounting a spot light. Rotation of the handle assembly in a vertical plane effects the corresponding angular adjustment of the spot light. A rotatable drive shaft within the tube at its ends extends respectively into the handle assembly and head assembly. An upright stud is supported in the head assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle rotatable in a horizontal plane. Intermeshing gears on the handle, on end portions of the drive shaft and on the stud are connected to the spot light whereby rotation of the handle in a horizontal plane effects a corresponding rotation of the spot light. The improvement lies in the drive shaft at one end being in brush contact with the stud. A lead wire interconnects the stud and spot light, and a normally open switch in the head assembly is connected to an electrical power source and includes a spring-biased retracted contact spaced from the other end of the drive shaft. The drive shaft within the support tube and the gears thereon, and the drive gear in the handle assembly and the driven gear in the head assembly are all insulated. The drive shaft is removable from the spot light assembly so that it is possible to cut the drive shaft and the support tube to any desired length at point of installation on a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Casalou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/24; B60Q1/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
321 words
In a spot light assembly including a support tube journalled and retained upon a frame, having a handle assembly secured over one end of said tube, a head assembly secured over the other end of said tube and mounting a spot light, rotation of the handle assembly in a vertical plane effecting a corresponding angular adjustment of the spot light in a vertical plane, a rotatable drive shaft within said tube with its ends extending respectively into said handle assembly and head assembly, an upright stud mounted in said head assembly, said handle asembly including a handle rotatable in a horizontal plane, and intermeshing gear means on said handle, on end portions of said drive shaft and on said stud, and connected to said spot light, whereby rotation of said handle in a horizontal plane effects corresponding rotation of the spot light in a horizontal plane; the improvement comprising: said drive shaft at one end being in brush contact with said stud; a lead wire interconnecting said stud and spot light; and a normally opened switch in said handle assembly connected to an electric power source, and including a spring-biased retracted contact spaced from the other end of said drive shaft; said handle assembly including an open-ended housing receiving one end of said support tube; said intermeshing gear means including a pair of bevel gears journalled on said housing in insulated relation; and a plastic handle journalled upon and depending from said housing and connected to one of said bevel gears; the connection of said handle to one of said bevel gears including an axial shaft on said gear at one end secured within said handle for rotation in unison, there being an annular groove in said shaft; a plastic switch-holding cap mounted over one end of said housing and secured thereto; and a bifurcated tongue on said cap extending into said shaft groove and anchoring said handle upon said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
321 words
In a spot light assembly including a support tube journalled and retained upon a frame, having a handle assembly secured over one end of said tube, a head assembly secured over the other end of said tube and mounting a spot light, rotation of the handle assembly in a vertical plane effecting a corresponding angular adjustment of the spot light in a vertical plane, a rotatable drive shaft within said tube with its ends extending respectively into said handle assembly and head assembly, an upright stud mounted in said head assembly, said handle asembly including a handle rotatable in a horizontal plane, and intermeshing gear means on said handle, on end portions of said drive shaft and on said stud, and connected to said spot light, whereby rotation of said handle in a horizontal plane effects corresponding rotation of the spot light in a horizontal plane; the improvement comprising: said drive shaft at one end being in brush contact with said stud; a lead wire interconnecting said stud and spot light; and a normally opened switch in said handle assembly connected to an electric power source, and including a spring-biased retracted contact spaced from the other end of said drive shaft; said handle assembly including an open-ended housing receiving one end of said support tube; said intermeshing gear means including a pair of bevel gears journalled on said housing in insulated relation; and a plastic handle journalled upon and depending from said housing and connected to one of said bevel gears; the connection of said handle to one of said bevel gears including an axial shaft on said gear at one end secured within said handle for rotation in unison, there being an annular groove in said shaft; a plastic switch-holding cap mounted over one end of said housing and secured thereto; and a bifurcated tongue on said cap extending into said shaft groove and anchoring said handle upon said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
315 words
In a spot light assembly incuding a support tube journalled and retained upon a frame, having a handle assembly secured over one end of said tube, a head assembly secured over the other end of said tube and mounting a spot light, rotation of the handle assembly in a vertical plane effecting a corresponding angular adjustment of the spot light in a vertical plane, a rotatable drive shaft within said tube with its ends extending respectively into said handle assembly and head assembly, an upright stud mounted in said head assembly, said handle assembly including a handle rotatable in a horizontal plane, and intermeshing gear means on said handle, on end portions of said drive shaft and on said stud, and connected to said spot light, whereby rotation of said handle in a horizontal plane effects corresponding rotation of the spot light in a horizontal plane; the improvement comprising: said drive shaft at one end being in brush contact with said stud; a lead wire interconnecting said stud and spot light; and a normally opened switch in said handle assembly connected to an electric power source, and including a spring-biased retracted contact spaced from the other end of said drive shaft; said head assembly including a housing receiving one end of said support tube; said intermeshing gear means including a pair of bevel gears journalled upon said housing in insulated relation thereto; said spot light including a shell as its base movably mounted on said housing and overlying said head stud and connected to one of said bevel gears in insulated relation and for rotation therewith; the mounting of said shell including a nylon locking ring on said head stud internally interlocked with one of said bevel gears; a retaining washer internally interlocked with said locking ring, the base portion of said shell being interposed between said locking ring and retaining washer and secured thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
315 words
In a spot light assembly incuding a support tube journalled and retained upon a frame, having a handle assembly secured over one end of said tube, a head assembly secured over the other end of said tube and mounting a spot light, rotation of the handle assembly in a vertical plane effecting a corresponding angular adjustment of the spot light in a vertical plane, a rotatable drive shaft within said tube with its ends extending respectively into said handle assembly and head assembly, an upright stud mounted in said head assembly, said handle assembly including a handle rotatable in a horizontal plane, and intermeshing gear means on said handle, on end portions of said drive shaft and on said stud, and connected to said spot light, whereby rotation of said handle in a horizontal plane effects corresponding rotation of the spot light in a horizontal plane; the improvement comprising: said drive shaft at one end being in brush contact with said stud; a lead wire interconnecting said stud and spot light; and a normally opened switch in said handle assembly connected to an electric power source, and including a spring-biased retracted contact spaced from the other end of said drive shaft; said head assembly including a housing receiving one end of said support tube; said intermeshing gear means including a pair of bevel gears journalled upon said housing in insulated relation thereto; said spot light including a shell as its base movably mounted on said housing and overlying said head stud and connected to one of said bevel gears in insulated relation and for rotation therewith; the mounting of said shell including a nylon locking ring on said head stud internally interlocked with one of said bevel gears; a retaining washer internally interlocked with said locking ring, the base portion of said shell being interposed between said locking ring and retaining washer and secured thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |