Sliding style headlamp adjuster

Details Sliding style headlamp adjuster Sliding style headlamp adjuster

2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Including headlamp beam measuring or indicating

C362S436000, C362S528000, C362S524000, C362S424000, C362S421000, C362S515000, C074S089330

Reexamination Certificate

active

06913374

ABSTRACT:
A headlamp adjuster for adjusting the position of a reflector includes a base housing with a slide positioned at least partially therein. The base housing has mounting tabs so that the adjuster can be secured to the back of a headlamp assembly support frame. The base housing also has channels along its sides in which rails extending from the slide are disposed. A ball stud extends from the slide, the ball of which engages the reflector within the headlamp assembly such that axial movement of the ball stud causes movement of the reflector. Movement of the slide is caused by rotation of an adjustment screw that is threaded into the slide but held in axial position with respect to the base housing. The adjuster may include a vehicle headlamp aiming device (“VHAD”) if required for the particular application.” A marked-up version showing the changes is enclosed herewith in accordance with 37 CFR §1.121 (b)(iii).

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