US4695928A
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Frame for headlights of motor vehicles
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1986-07-29
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Granted: 1987-09-22
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Expires: 2006-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A frame for a headlight of a motor vehicle includes a connecting element of thermoplastics secured to a transparent pane of the headlight, and a screening element of rubber which is non-releasably connected to the connecting element. The frame engages the housing of the headlight and is supported on the transparent pane. The frame has a ring-shaped bead abutting against the pane and a ring-shaped lip lying on the body of the motor vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedrich Schauwecker
- 👤 Walter Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/0408; B60Q1/0466; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A frame for headlights of motor vehicles for covering a gap between a reflector of a headlight and a body of the vehicle, the frame comprising a connection member, and a screening member connected to said connection member in a locking fashion, the headlight having a housing secured to the body of the vehicle and a transparent pane which extends through an opening in the body of the vehicle, said connection member having a plurality of openings (20) each forming a shoulder (21), the housing of the headlight having a plurality of projections (22) extending inwardly from said transparent pane (15) whereby, upon the insertion of the frame into its functional position in the body of the vehicle, each shoulder engages with a respective projection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A frame for headlights of motor vehicles for covering a gap between a reflector of a headlight and a body of the vehicle, the frame comprising a connection member, and a screening member connected to said connection member in a locking fashion, the headlight having a housing secured to the body of the vehicle and a transparent pane which extends through an opening in the body of the vehicle, said connection member having a plurality of openings (20) each forming a shoulder (21), the housing of the headlight having a plurality of projections (22) extending inwardly from said transparent pane (15) whereby, upon the insertion of the frame into its functional position in the body of the vehicle, each shoulder engages with a respective projection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The frame as defined in claim 1, wherein said connection member is made of thermoplastics and said screening member is made of rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The frame as defined in claim 1, wherein said transparent pane has a foot formed with an outer ring-shaped shoulder (17), said screening member having bumps (32) projecting in a direction of insertion of the frame, said bumps pressing against said ring-shaped shoulder in the functional position of the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The frame as defined in claim 3, wherein said transparent pane has a front plate and an annular flange between said front plate and said foot, said screening member having an annular bead (34) abutting against said flange and a ring-shaped lip (35) lying on the body of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The frame as defined in claim 4, wherein said lip is of V-shape in cross-section and has an inwardly protruding free leg (36) which, upon the insertion of the frame into said functional position, lies on an outer side of the body of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The frame as defined in claim 1, wherein said connection member has a locking ring (24) which is bent inwardly thereof, said locking ring having an outer shoulder (25) and an inner shoulder (26), said screening member having a ringshaped groove receiving said locking ring, said groove having a first side (28) supported against said outer shoulder and a second side (29) engaging said inner shoulder (26) by means of a ring-shaped hook (30) formed in one piece with said inner shoulder
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
The frame as defined in claim 6, said connection member being a substantially flat body (19) having an offset region, wherein said flat body is provided with a plurality of perforations (27), said screening member having a lug surrounding said locking ring, said first and second sides of the groove being connected to said lug by a number of cross-pieces (31).
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) | 1990-09-21 | 1991-03-23 | 1991-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-21 | 1995-03-23 | 1995-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-21 | 1999-03-23 | 1999-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |