Support and adjustment mechanism for vehicle headlamp
US4737891A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/0683
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a support and adjustment mechanism for a headlamp mounted in a carrier panel of the body of a vehicle, there also being a fixed pivot point support also connecting the headlamp with the panel. The mechanism comprises a support bracket adapted to be secured to the carrier panel, the bracket having an angle lever pivotably mounted on it. The lever has one end threadedly coupled to a generally vertical shaft, and its other end pivotably coupled to a generally horizontal shaft, the pivotable connection to the bracket being between the two ends of the lever. The vertical shaft is connected to the support bracket such that it may be rotated but is restrained against axial movement, whereby rotation of the vertical shaft results in pivotal movement of the lever and horizontal movement of the horizontal shaft. A guide is mounted on the bracket and resiliently engages the horizontal shaft for reducing vibrations. The connections of the vertical shaft to the bracket and to the lever enable the vertical shaft to pivot while rotating.
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