Illumination – Light source and modifier – Including reflector
Patent
1980-05-12
1982-08-17
Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Illumination
Light source and modifier
Including reflector
362 80, 362310, 362369, 362390, F21V 700
Patent
active
043453074
ABSTRACT:
A retainer assembly for a rectangular vehicle headlamp consisting basically of a one-piece rubber molding having an outer base member and a rectangular lamp support pivotally supported on the base member by an integral web portion extending horizontally between the base to the top of the rectangular lamp support approximately midway along its axial length. This arrangement permits pivotal movement of the lamp support portion with respect to the base about a horizontal axis for adjusting the angular position of the headlamp and also providing an excellent vibration and shock mount for the lamp with respect to the associated vehicle. An adjusting assembly at the lower part of the lamp support portion provides the necessary headlamp adjustment. A metal frame is connected to the base portion and provides the rigidity necessary to fasten the retainer assembly and headlamp therein onto the vehicle body.
In one embodiment the base member is rectangular in configuration and has a metal insert molded frame for support. The adjusting assembly is positioned between the rectangular base and the lower portion of the rectangular lamp support and includes a biasing spring.
In another embodiment, the base member is a horizontal bar portion at the top of the rectangular lamp support. A pivotal adjusting assembly reacts against the lower part of the lamp support and directly against the vehicle body.
In a third embodiment of the present invention, the base member is defined by two integral lobes with mounting eyelets at the top of the rectangular lamp support.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3201581 (1965-08-01), Hirsch
patent: 3222512 (1965-12-01), Dickson
patent: 4231081 (1980-10-01), Borruso
Mayer William R.
Runion Alton E.
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