Overhead light
US5070434A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/74
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A directional courtesy light for a vehicle includes a reflector which is moveable with respect to a bulb between a first position for providing unfocused light to a second position for providing focused light. In the second position, the reflector can be tilted to direct the focused light in a specific direction. The courtesy light may include a lens to further control the light. The reflector is mounted to a bulb holder for translation with respect to a bulb therein and the bulb holder is mounted to a carrier attached to the vehicle for pivoting the holder with respect to the carrier. The courtesy light components snap together and snaps in place in the vehicle for quick assembly and installation.
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