US4843523A
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Headlight device
Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-06-14
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Granted: 1989-06-27
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Expires: 2008-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A headlight device including a movable member connected to a stationary supporting member at spaced apart three points, at two of said three points said movable member being connected respectively to the stationary supporting member through aiming mechanisms which enable to change the space between the supporting member and the movable member respectively. At least one of the aiming mechanism comprises an adjusting rod and a gear unit, and the gear unit includes a casing mounted on the supporting member, a worm gear, a worm wheel meshing with the worm gear, a pinion gear co-axial with the worm gear, a driving gear meshing with the pinion gear, with the axis of the driving gear being arranged orthogonal to the axis of the worm wheel, and an actuating rod connected to the driving gear and extending through the casing. The adjusting rod has one end being rotatably connected to the movable member and screw-threads being formed in the intermediate portion for engaging with the threaded bore in the worm wheel of the gear unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiro Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/068; B60Q1/0683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A headlight device including a movable member connected to a stationary supporting member at spaced apart three points, at two of said three points said movable member being connected to the stationary supporting member through respective aiming mechanisms which enable changing the space between the supporting member and the movable member. each of said aiming mechanisms comprises an adjusting rod and a gear unit, said gear unit comprises a casing mounted on the supporting member, a worm gear, a worm wheel meshing with the worm gear, a pinion gear co-axial with the worm gear, a driving gear meshing with the pinion gear, with the axis of the driving gear being arranged orthogonal to the axis of the worm wheel, and an adjusting rod connected to the driving gear and projecting out of the casing, said adjusting rod having one end rotatably connected to the movable member and screw-threads being formed in an intermediate portion thereof for engaging with a threaded bore in the worm wheel of the gear unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A headlight device including a movable member connected to a stationary supporting member at spaced apart three points, at two of said three points said movable member being connected to the stationary supporting member through respective aiming mechanisms which enable changing the space between the supporting member and the movable member. each of said aiming mechanisms comprises an adjusting rod and a gear unit, said gear unit comprises a casing mounted on the supporting member, a worm gear, a worm wheel meshing with the worm gear, a pinion gear co-axial with the worm gear, a driving gear meshing with the pinion gear, with the axis of the driving gear being arranged orthogonal to the axis of the worm wheel, and an adjusting rod connected to the driving gear and projecting out of the casing, said adjusting rod having one end rotatably connected to the movable member and screw-threads being formed in an intermediate portion thereof for engaging with a threaded bore in the worm wheel of the gear unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein said movable member is connected to the supporting member at one of said three points through a ball joint and at remaining two of said three points through said aiming mechanisms respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A headlight device according to claim 2, wherein said remaining two of three points are located, as viewed from the front, relative to said one point vertical and horizontal respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A headlight device according to claim 3, wherein the aiming mechanism connecting the movable member to the stationary member at said remaining two points are provided with means for preventing the rotation of said adjusting rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A headlight device according to claim 4, wherein said means for preventing the rotation of said adjusting rod includes a mechanism connecting the adjusting rod with a levelling mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A headlight device according to claim 4, wherein said means for preventing the rotation of said adjusting rod includes a projection formed on one end of the adjusting rod and an engaging recess formed in a member secured to the movable member and engaging with the projection so as to prevent the rotation of the adjusting rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is a lamp body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is a reflective mirror.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-26 | 1992-12-26 | 1993-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-26 | 1996-12-26 | 1997-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-26 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |