US4237524A
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Pressure-medium-actuated installation for adjusting the inclination of a vehicle headlight
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1979-02-15
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-02-15
Abstract
Abstract An installation actuated by pressure medium for adjusting the inclination of a headlight in relation to the road plane, especially in a motorcycle, with an adjusting cylinder mounted at the frame or the like and operatively connected with the headlight, which pivots the headlight about a cross-axis upon actuation by the pressure medium of the hydraulic brake system, to which the adjusting piston is connected.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Hundemer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/08; B60Q1/10; B60Q1/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An installation actuated by a fluid pressure medium for adjusting the inclination of a vehicle headlight in relation to the road plane, comprising adjusting cylinder means, on the one hand, arranged at a relatively fixed part of the vehicle and, on the other, operatively connected with the headlight, said adjusting cylinder means being operable to pivot the headlight about a cross axis during actuation of said adjusting cylinder means by the fluid pressure medium, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder means is operatively connected with a hydraulic brake system of the vehicle such that hydraulic fluid of said hydraulic brake system actuates said adjusting cylinder means to pivot the headlight about said cross axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An installation actuated by a fluid pressure medium for adjusting the inclination of a vehicle headlight in relation to the road plane, comprising adjusting cylinder means, on the one hand, arranged at a relatively fixed part of the vehicle and, on the other, operatively connected with the headlight, said adjusting cylinder means being operable to pivot the headlight about a cross axis during actuation of said adjusting cylinder means by the fluid pressure medium, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder means is operatively connected with a hydraulic brake system of the vehicle such that hydraulic fluid of said hydraulic brake system actuates said adjusting cylinder means to pivot the headlight about said cross axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the vehicle is a motorcycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the relatively fixed part is formed by the vehicle frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a line means leading to the adjusting cylinder means which is operatively connected with the hydraulic brake system for the front wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An installation according to claim 4, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder includes piston rod means constructed changeable in its length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An installation according to claim 5, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder means is held in its normal position by a compression spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An installation according to claim 6, characterized in that a valve means is provided which is operable to interrupt the pressure medium connection between the hydraulic brake system and the adjusting cylinder means when the vehicle stands still.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder means includes piston rod means constructed changeable in its length.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adjusting cylinder means is held in its normal position by a compression spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a valve means is provided which is operable to interrupt the pressure medium connection between the hydraulic brake system and the adjusting cylinder means when the vehicle stands still.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3728538A
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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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |