Vehicle headlamp having an integral trim rim mounting assembly

Details Vehicle headlamp having an integral trim rim mounting assembly Vehicle headlamp having an integral trim rim mounting assembly

1979-10-16

1982-08-31

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Illumination

Light source and modifier

Including reflector

362 80, 362308, 362368, 362375, 362382, F21V 700

Patent

active

043475566

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to polymer sealed beam headlamp units and more particularly to a trim rim mounting assembly for securing headlamp units to vehicles. The assembly includes a headlamp having a trim rim projecting outwardly from the exterior surface thereof. The rim references the lamp beam and has openings for receiving studs therethrough for securing the headlamp to a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the headlamp rim assembly has fasteners secured thereto. Studs located on the vehicle are provided with back nut stops for referentially engaging the headlamp rim as the studs are inserted through the rim openings. The back nuts in one embodiment are axially adjustable for specifying the vehicle reference plane relative to which the headlamp is attached for preaimed attachment. The rim fasteners engage the studs and lockingly secure the headlamp rim between the back nuts and rim fasteners.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4144558 (1979-03-01), Ferrell

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