Geometrical instruments – Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media – Vehicle running gear – or headlight – inclination
Patent
1997-03-07
1998-07-14
Bennett, G Bradley
Geometrical instruments
Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media
Vehicle running gear, or headlight, inclination
33389, 116323, 362 66, G01C 932
Patent
active
057785449
ABSTRACT:
A non-handed headlamp position indicator device is used to denote the proper aiming or "zero position" of a movable reflector component mounted in a stationary component of a headlamp arrangement so that a vehicle mechanic can easily return the headlamp in the moveable reflector component to the zero position. The non-handed indicator device of the present invention utilizes one component that can be used for right-hand and left-hand applications. The indicator device includes a bracket mounted on the reflector beneath an opening in the stationary housing which includes a U-shaped track portion. An arrow member is mounted on the U-shaped track portion and is slidable around the track portion. A scale, which includes a zero indicia, is provided on the stationary housing proximate to the opening. After the reflector component is moved to its desired zero position, the arrow member is slid along the track portion until it aligns with the zero indicia on the scale for providing an indication of the horizontal zero position of the reflector. The arrow member is not thereafter moved. If the reflector becomes misaligned for any reason, the reflector can easily be returned to the zero position by moving the reflector until the arrow member once again aligns with the zero indicia on the scale. A bubble level assembly for providing an indication of the vertical zero position may also be provided on the indicator device.
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Bennett G Bradley
Elco Textron Inc.
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