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Headlight moving apparatus for automotive vehicle
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-09
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-03-09
Abstract
Abstract The headlight moving apparatus comprises a yaw rate sensor, a headlight position sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, a CPU, and a headlight actuator. The CPU calculates an appropriate headlight turning position on the basis of these three sensor signals. Since the yaw rate sensor can directly detect the vehicle turning motion and direction, it is possible to move the headlights right and left more reliably. Therefore, the adjusted headlights can brighten remote forward road surface when the vehicle runs along a curved road.
Inventors
- 👤 Takahiro Oikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/08; B60Q1/12; B60Q2300/00; B60Q2300/10; B60Q2300/11; B60Q2300/112; B60Q2300/13; B60Q2300/134
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A headlight moving apparatus for an automotive vehicle provided with at least one headlight, which comprises: (a) vibrational angular rate sensor means for detecting yaw rate of the automotive vehicle; (b) means for detecting vehicle speed; (c) means for detecting headlight position; (d) means, coupled to said vibrational angular rate sensor means, vehicle speed detecting means, and headlight position detecting means, for generating a headlight actuating signal indicative of an appropriate headlight turning position on the basis of the detected yaw rate, vehicle speed, and headlight position; and (e) means, coupled to said signal generating means, for actuating the headlight in response to the generated headlight actuating signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A headlight moving apparatus for an automotive vehicle provided with at least one headlight, which comprises: (a) vibrational angular rate sensor means for detecting yaw rate of the automotive vehicle; (b) means for detecting vehicle speed; (c) means for detecting headlight position; (d) means, coupled to said vibrational angular rate sensor means, vehicle speed detecting means, and headlight position detecting means, for generating a headlight actuating signal indicative of an appropriate headlight turning position on the basis of the detected yaw rate, vehicle speed, and headlight position; and (e) means, coupled to said signal generating means, for actuating the headlight in response to the generated headlight actuating signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The headlight moving apparatus for an automotive vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said headlight actuating signal generating means generates a headlight actuating signal to actuate the headlight to an angular position proportional to the detected vehicle turning angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The headlight moving apparatus for an automotive vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said headlight actuating signal generating means generates a headlight actuating signal to actuate the headlight at a speed proportional to the detected vehicle speed.
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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) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |