Headlamp adjuster with anti-rotation ball stud head
US6244735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pivot connection includes a ball stud head that creates strong anti-rotation characteristics while retaining substantially full pivotability. The ball stud head includes a mid-section that grips the interior of the socket so as to resist rotation. The improved ball stud head is useful in connection with quarter turn style ball sockets and quarter turn headlamp adjusters.
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