US4722031A
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Headlight device for a vehicle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-11-17
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Granted: 1988-01-26
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Expires: 2006-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A headlight assembly mounting a headlight to a vehicle by means of resilient blocks such that the headlight and associated headlight frame may be detached. An electrical cord is associated with the headlight such that the headlight may be moved some distance from the vehicle. The cord has a preset coil and extends to a container which easily receives the cord with the light in position on the vehicle. An electrical case provides for electrical connection of the hedlight cord and other associated electrical components. The container may be fixed adjacent to the electrical case with both being fixed to the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoji Matsuyama
- 👤 Azusa Noda
- 👤 Kozo Yamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:36
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K5/02; B62K5/027; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/068; B60Q1/0683; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/02; B62J6/022; B62J6/026; B62J6/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A headlight assembly for a handlebar-type vehicle, comprising: a headlight mount secured to said vehicle; shock absorbing resilient means for releasably attaching said headlight to said headlight mount; an electrical case housing a coupling stand attached to said headlight mount subjacent said headlight; a container fixedly positioned adjacent said electrical case; and means for supplying electric power between said vehicle and said headlight including a wire harness extending between said vehicle and said case and having one end connected to said coupling stand and an electric cord of extended length adapted for coiled disposition in said container, said electrical cord having one end connected to said coupling stand in electrical contact with said wire harness and its other end connected to said headlight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A headlight assembly for a handlebar-type vehicle, comprising: a headlight mount secured to said vehicle; shock absorbing resilient means for releasably attaching said headlight to said headlight mount; an electrical case housing a coupling stand attached to said headlight mount subjacent said headlight; a container fixedly positioned adjacent said electrical case; and means for supplying electric power between said vehicle and said headlight including a wire harness extending between said vehicle and said case and having one end connected to said coupling stand and an electric cord of extended length adapted for coiled disposition in said container, said electrical cord having one end connected to said coupling stand in electrical contact with said wire harness and its other end connected to said headlight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 1 in which said coupling stand is formed of shock absorbing resilient material and said wire harness and said electric cord are detachably connected by coupler plugs mounted in said coupling stand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 2 in which said coupling plugs include means for releasably locking the connection therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 1 in which said electrical cord is permanently set to form a resilient coil sized for reception in said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 1 including a frame structure having rod-like frame elements surrounding said headlight, said headlight mount having secured thereto a plurality of bodies of resilient material formed to releasably grippingly engage said frame elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 5 in which said frame structure includes frame elements organized to define generally rectangularly arranged front and oppositely spaced parallel side feet depending from said headlight for mounted disposition in said resilient bodies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The headlight assembly according to claim 6 including a locking arm pivotally mounted on at least one of said side feet, said locking arm containing a lock pin releasably engaging an associated resilient body for securing said headlight to said headlight mount.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-01-25 | 1991-07-27 | 1992-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-25 | 1995-07-27 | 1996-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-25 | 1999-07-27 | 2000-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |