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Vehicle lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler
Assignee: Stanley Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-03-11
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Granted: 1988-04-05
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Expires: 2006-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, in which a housing for mounting a light source therein is integrally formed with a protective cover in a recessed manner in the front side of said protective cover. A front lens is arranged detachably at the front side of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshihiro Yamai
- 👤 Etsuo Kotaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A lamp device to be mounted on an outside surface of a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting means including at least one mounting base integrally formed as one non-detachable piece with said protective cover and extending from said protective cover for mounting said protective cover on said outside surface of a spoiler; a housing integrally formed in one non-detachable piece with said protective cover, said housing being recessed in a front side of said protective cover, said protective cover covering a substantial portion of said housing to protect said housing from the outside; a light source mounted on said housing; and a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A lamp device to be mounted on an outside surface of a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting means including at least one mounting base integrally formed as one non-detachable piece with said protective cover and extending from said protective cover for mounting said protective cover on said outside surface of a spoiler; a housing integrally formed in one non-detachable piece with said protective cover, said housing being recessed in a front side of said protective cover, said protective cover covering a substantial portion of said housing to protect said housing from the outside; a light source mounted on said housing; and a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The lamp device of claim 1, wherein said protective cover, said at least one mounting base, and said housing are integrally molded as one unit from synthetic resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The lamp device of claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises two mounting bases integrally formed on respective opposite sides of said protective cover and extending from respective opposite sides of said protective cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The lamp device of claim 3, comprising a respective openable cover mounted on both respective sides of said protective cover for concealing said mounting bases when said openable covers are in a closed condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lamp device of claim 1, wherein said front lens is detachably mounted to said front side of said housing by means of removable screws.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lamp device of claim 4, wherein said front lens is detachably mounted to said front side of said housing by means of removable screws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The lamp device of claim 6, wherein said removable screws extend through side portions of said protective cover and thread into said front lens in a direction toward the front of said front lens, said removable screws being covered by said openable covers when said openable covers are in said closed condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lamp device of claim 7, wherein said openable covers assume an open position to gain access to said removable screws to thereby remove said lens.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The lamp device of claim 3, wherein said mounting means further comprises at least one hook member integrally formed as one piece with said protective cover at a rear portion of said protective cover for engagement with a hook engaging means of said spoiler.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 9, wherein said hook engaging means of said spoiler comprises at least one opening into which said at least one hook member is engageable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 10, comprising at least two of said hook member, and at least two corresponding openings in said spoiler for respectively receiving a hook members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The lamp device of claim 11, wherein said hook members are completely recessed in said spoiler when received in said openings to thereby conceal said hook members when said lamp device is mounted to a spoiler.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
98 words
A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting bases formed on both sides of said protective cover for mounting said protective cover to a spoiler; a housing formed in a recessed manner in a front side of said protective cover; a light source mounted on said housing; a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing; and respective openable side covers mounted on both respective sides of said protective cover for concealing said mounting bases when said openable side covers are in a closed condition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
98 words
A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting bases formed on both sides of said protective cover for mounting said protective cover to a spoiler; a housing formed in a recessed manner in a front side of said protective cover; a light source mounted on said housing; a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing; and respective openable side covers mounted on both respective sides of said protective cover for concealing said mounting bases when said openable side covers are in a closed condition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lamp device of claim 13, wherein said protective cover, said mounting bases, and said housing are integrally formed as one unit from synthetic resin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lamp device of claim 13, wherein said front lens is detachably mounted to said front side of said housing by means of removable screws.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
52 words
The lamp device of claim 15, wherein said removable screws extend through side portions of said protective cover and thread into said front lens in a direction toward the front of said front lens, said removable screws being covered by said openable covers when said openable covers are in said closed condition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lamp device of claim 16, wherein said openable covers assume an open position to gain access to said removable screws to thereby remove said lens.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
The lamp device of claim 13, wherein said mounting means further comprises at least one hook member integrally formed as one piece with said protective cover at a rear portion of said protective cover for engagement with a hook engaging means of said spoiler.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 18, wherein said hook engaging means of said spoiler comprises at least one opening into which said at least one hook member is engageable.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 19, comprising at least two of said hook members, and at least two corresponding openings in said spoiler for respectively receiving a hook member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The lamp device of claim 20, wherein said hook members are completely recessed in said spoiler when received in said openings to thereby conceal said hook members when said lamp device is mounted to a spoiler.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
102 words
A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting bases formed on both sides of said protective cover for mounting said protective cover to a spoiler; a housing formed in a recessed manner in a front side of said protective cover; a light source mounted on said housing; a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing; and at least one hook member integrally formed as one piece with said protective cover at a rear portion of said protective cover for engagement with a hook engaging means of the spoiler.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
102 words
A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, comprising: a protective cover; mounting bases formed on both sides of said protective cover for mounting said protective cover to a spoiler; a housing formed in a recessed manner in a front side of said protective cover; a light source mounted on said housing; a front lens detachably mounted at a front side of said housing; and at least one hook member integrally formed as one piece with said protective cover at a rear portion of said protective cover for engagement with a hook engaging means of the spoiler.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 22, wherein said hook engaging means of said spoiler comprises at least one opening into which said at least one hook member is engageable.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp device of claim 23, comprising at least two of said hook members, and at least two corresponding openings in said spoiler for respectively receiving a hook member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The lamp device of claim 24, wherein said hook members are completely recessed in said spoiler when received in said openings to thereby conceal said hook members when said lamp device is mounted to a spoiler.
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