Adaptive head light and lens assemblies

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2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Ward, John Anthony (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Light modifier

C362S517000, C362S518000, C362S467000, C362S526000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11078643

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an adaptive head light assembly, comprising a parabolic reflector for housing a filament assembly; a lever arm having one end pivotably affixed to a bearing point of the parabolic reflector; an actuator in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm to actuate motion of the lever arm, wherein the actuator comprises a shape memory material adapted to change a shape orientation or modulus property upon receipt of an activation signal; and a spring in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm and adapted to provide a restoring force.

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