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Motor vehicle headlight including an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of its reflector

US5063482A · kind A · utility

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5References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1991
Grant dateNov 5, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/0686
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle headlight comprising a light source, a reflector, a housing, and a front glass, and also comprising an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of the reflector, the indicator device being of the type comprising a spirit level mounted on the reflector in a plane which is essentially vertical and parallel to the optical axis defined by the reflector, the spirit level being in a predetermined angular relationship with the optical axis. The spirit level is mounted on a hollow support having an end edge suitable for bearing against the rear face of the reflector around a lamp mounted in the reflector.

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