Movable reflector type headlamp having nut sliding guide

Details Movable reflector type headlamp having nut sliding guide Movable reflector type headlamp having nut sliding guide

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Ward, John Anthony (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Light modifier

C362S528000, C362S289000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871989

ABSTRACT:
A headlamp includes a lamp housing defining a lamp body and a front lens. A reflector is accommodated in the lamp housing and a light source is attached thereto. An aiming mechanism tiltably supports the reflector relative to the lamp body, and includes an aiming fulcrum, aiming screws, and nut members attached to the reflector. The nut members are guided by sliding guides in the lamp body, and stress releasing devices having a ball-and-socket joint structure are provided in an attachment portion of the nut members and brackets. A ball portion of a ball-and-socket joint is formed in a nut member body itself provided with a female screw portion, a slider supported by the sliding guides is formed integrally with a side of the ball portion, and the ball portion is supported on a ball receiving portion of bearings attached to the brackets.

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