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Accessory headlamp mountings

US4092528A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1976
Grant dateMay 30, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 8, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/0483
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting arrangement for an accessory headlamp which allows the azimuthal direction of the headlamp beam to be adjusted and locked independently of the inclination of the beam. The mounting comprises a mounting bolt having larger and smaller diameter threaded portions separated by a shoulder. The smaller diameter portion passes through a mounting hole in the vehicle body and is secured by a nut, with the shoulder in contact with the body surface. The larger diameter portion receives a nut forming part of a clamping mechanism for the headlamp, which is pivoted to the top of the mounting bolt but can be locked by the clamping mechanism. In a modification, the larger diameter nut is replaced by a cam mechanism.

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