One piece bracket and housing for motor vehicle lamp
US6550948B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an vertically aimable motor vehicle lamp of a one-piece construction. The lamp includes a housing and mounting bracket joined by at least one integral living hinge positioned at the substantial side of the housing at the housing and bracket interface. The integral living hinges define a line of weakness between them about which the housing is pivotable. The housing includes an integral tab extending radially outwardly from the housing and adjacent to the front of the housing. The integral tab is engaged and operable by a vertical-direction adjuster. Further, the one-piece bracket and housing are suitable for manufacture via injection molding and may, because they are a unitary element, be molded in a single injection.
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