US4578740A
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Headlamp with adjustable reflector for motor vehicles
Assignee: Societe de Signalisations Automobiles SEIMA
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Filing: 1983-07-08
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2003-07-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a headlamp with adjustable reflector for motor vehicles, comprising a housing mounted on the body of the vehicle and a cover disc which is attached to the housing by means of a groove-rib connection, also a reflector arranged in the housing, which is horizontally and vertically adjustable. The reflector carries on its circumference a joint ball, which rotates in a bearing connected to the housing on the cover disc, and an axle which is located substantially in the same horizontal plane as the joint ball and is rotatable in a shoe which is attached in the housing with substantially horizontal sliding mobility. Bearing and shoe are accommodated in spaces which are located in alignment on the housing behind at least one groove-rib connection of the cover disc. The front closure of the spaces and the continuity of the shape of the connecting edge zone are achieved simultaneously by the packing of the bearing with an end profile of the groove and rib type and, by the bent edge of at least one cover, for a partial section of the groove-rib connection, which closes at least the accommodation space of the shoe. The rear surface of the reflector carries an actuating rod, which is located in said horizontal plane, and a second actuating rod which is arranged in another horizontal plane. The adjusting parts are arranged substantially horizontally to the actuating rods.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacky Krizmanic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/068; B60Q1/0683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
In a headlamp with an adjustable reflector for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing mounted on the body of the vehicle and a cover disc which is attached to the housing by means of a groove-rib connection, and a reflector arranged in the housing, which is horizontally and vertically adjustable, the improvement wherein the reflector carries on its circumference a joint ball which rotates in a bearing connected to the housing on the cover disc, and the reflector also has on its circumference an axle which is located substantially in the same horizontal plane as the joint ball and is rotatable in a shoe which is secured in the housing with substantially horizontal sliding mobility, said bearing and shoe being accommodated in spaces which are located in alignment behind at least one groove-rib connection of the cover disc on the housing, a front closure of the spaces and continuity of the shape of the connecting edge zone being achieved simultaneously by a packing of the bearing with an end profile of the groove and rib type and by a bent edge of at least one cover, for a partial section of the groove-rib connection which closes at least the accommodating space the shoe, the rear surface of the reflector carrying an actuating rod, which is located in said horizontal plane, and a second actuating rod which is arranged in another horizontal plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
In a headlamp with an adjustable reflector for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing mounted on the body of the vehicle and a cover disc which is attached to the housing by means of a groove-rib connection, and a reflector arranged in the housing, which is horizontally and vertically adjustable, the improvement wherein the reflector carries on its circumference a joint ball which rotates in a bearing connected to the housing on the cover disc, and the reflector also has on its circumference an axle which is located substantially in the same horizontal plane as the joint ball and is rotatable in a shoe which is secured in the housing with substantially horizontal sliding mobility, said bearing and shoe being accommodated in spaces which are located in alignment behind at least one groove-rib connection of the cover disc on the housing, a front closure of the spaces and continuity of the shape of the connecting edge zone being achieved simultaneously by a packing of the bearing with an end profile of the groove and rib type and by a bent edge of at least one cover, for a partial section of the groove-rib connection which closes at least the accommodating space the shoe, the rear surface of the reflector carrying an actuating rod, which is located in said horizontal plane, and a second actuating rod which is arranged in another horizontal plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein the bearing is arranged between an edge of the housing and the cover disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein the shoe is arranged slidably in a groove which is molded in the housing and is closed at the cover disc by said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said rods is connected by a joint ball to a manual control element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement defined in claim 4 wherein the manual control element is a screw.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A headlamp for an automotive vehicle comprising: a housing forming an enclosure open at one side; a reflector received in said housing and open toward said side, said reflector being provided with a ball engageable in a ball socket formed in said housing, and a stub shaft opposite said ball extending along a horizontal axis through said ball; a shoe rotatably receiving said stub shaft; guide means in said housing receiving said shoe to enable linear displacement thereof in a direction perpendicular to said axis whereby said reflector is pivotal about a vertical axis through said ball; and respective adjusters for independently pivoting said reflector about said horizontal axis and about said vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A headlamp for an automotive vehicle comprising: a housing forming an enclosure open at one side; a reflector received in said housing and open toward said side, said reflector being provided with a ball engageable in a ball socket formed in said housing, and a stub shaft opposite said ball extending along a horizontal axis through said ball; a shoe rotatably receiving said stub shaft; guide means in said housing receiving said shoe to enable linear displacement thereof in a direction perpendicular to said axis whereby said reflector is pivotal about a vertical axis through said ball; and respective adjusters for independently pivoting said reflector about said horizontal axis and about said vertical axis.
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