Abstract: An oscillating signal light mechanism producing substantially constant angular velocity oscillation cycles of a single light is comprised of at least one signal light assembly mounted on a base for rotation of the light assembly relative to the base, a source of motive power including an output shaft rotated at a constant velocity in a single direction of rotation, and a mechanism mechanically connecting the output shaft to the signal light assembly for converting the constant velocity single direction rotation of the output shaft to cycling movements of the signal light assembly through arc segment oscillations at substantially constant angular velocity.

Abstract: An optical axis adjusting device for automotive headlights is disclosed which consists of a pair of optical axis adjusters provided between the lamp unit and car body and each composed of an adjusting screw and screw mounting to adjust the optical axis of the lamp unit with the lamp unit tilted horizontally or vertically with respect to the car body by turning the adjusting screw. Each of the screw mountings is protruded at one end thereof to the back of the car body while the other end thereof is protruded to the front of the lamp unit. The adjusting screw is protruded at one end thereof to inside the car body and at the other end thereof to the front of the headlight, and has a first head formed at the one end thereof and a second head provided on the other end thereof. By turning an adjusting tool fitted on either the first or second screw head, the optical axis of the headlight can be adjusted at either of the front and back of the headlight.

Abstract: An in-ground light, motion detector, or other active element is housed in a telescopically mounted housing so that it can be retracted to ground level when not in use and positioned above the ground when in use. A motor that extends and retracts the telescopically mounted housing relative to a main housing is rotatably mounted in a nonrotatable motor housing that adjoins the main housing. A plate having electrical contacts is mounted to the motor so that the contacts rotate when the motor rotates. A second plate having electrical contacts is nonrotatably secured to the motor housing so that relative rotation of the two plates activates and deactivates the motor. Relative rotation of the plates occurs when the telescopically mounted housing is fully extended or fully retracted because the rotational energy of the motor's output shaft is transferred to the motor when full extension or retraction has been achieved.

Abstract: An automobile headlamp aiming mechanism including a tilting member supported on a stationary member so as to be capable of tilting and defining the illumination angle of the headlamp beam. A cylindrical nut member is rotatably supported by a bearing formed on the stationary member. An aiming screw threadedly joined with the nut member extends forward and backward in threaded connection with the nut member, the aiming screw being prevented from moving with respect to the nut member, and moving forward and backward in the axial direction to tilt the tilting member. The aiming mechanism allows the nut member to rotate smoothly when a bevel gear formed on the nut member is engaged with a driver inserted in a direction at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the aiming screw.

Abstract: A headlamp mounting arrangement is provided including a screw with a first end for connection with a headlamp and a second end extending toward a vehicle panel aperture; a retainer body having a base engaged with the vehicle panel in a nonrotative fashion, the retainer body having a head portion extending from the base encircling and mounting the screw and also having an aperture aligned with the screw; a barb piece having a central opening allowing penetration of the screw and also having a head nonrotatively engaged with the base of the retainer body and at least partially encircled thereby, the barb piece head having an outer threaded periphery, the barb piece also having extending from the head through a panel aperture a plurality of legs with outer gripping surfaces extending radially outwardly for contacting an edge of the aperture rim generally opposite the headlamp; and a nut with a central aperture for passage of the retainer body head, the nut having inner threads for threaded engagement of the barb

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle comprises a reflector, a holder with which the reflector is displaceably connected, at least one displacing device for displacing the reflector relative to the holder, the displacing device having an adjusting element for its actuation and extending outwardly beyond the holder and also being provided with a toothing, an indicating device which indicates a deviation of an adjustment of the reflector from a predetermined nominal adjustment and having a toothed wheel which engages with the toothing of the adjusting element, the toothed wheel of the indicating device having an end surface provided with a spiral-shaped groove, and a slider engaging in the groove and displaceably guided in a receptacle in a structural element which is stationary relative to the toothed wheel and indicating the adjustment of the reflector from the nominal adjustment.

Abstract: An arrangement of an aimable vehicle headlamp assembly is provided which includes a bulb; a reflector housing mounting the bulb; at least one rod with a balled end mounted to the vehicle and extending therefrom, the balled end having first and second sides; a first sleeve housing encircling the rod having an open end for receipt of the first side of the rod balled end; a second sleeve housing connected to the housing with an open end for receipt of the second side of the rod balled end; and a flange connected to one of the sleeve housings for receipt into a groove in the sleeve housing the flange is not connected to. Pivotal connection of the reflector housing to the rod is achieved by insertion of one of the sleeve housings into the other sleeve housing and torquing one of the sleeve housings, and placing the flange in one of the sleeve housings within the groove of the other sleeve housing.

Abstract: Light bar apparatus includes a light bar or housing supported at opposite ends, and within the light bar or housing are appropriate gears and a chain connected to and for rotating a plurality of lights extending upwardly from the light bar. The lights rotate relative to the light bar. An electric motor connected to the gears and the drive chain within the light bar causes rotation of the lights. The light bar itself tilts or pivots vertically relative to the end supports through a mechanical linkage which includes a chain drive coupled to an electric gear motor.

Abstract: An automobile headlamp in which an illumination angle of the headlamp can be adjusted laterally by pivoting a reflector right to left with respect to a lamp body. A leveling device for measuring the lateral inclination of a reflector is held between the reflector and a lamp body. The leveling device includes tubular holders which are fixedly fitted into the holder fitting hole of the lamp body and extend longitudinally, a sliding rod which is slidably fitted into the holder, has its leading end urged to abut against the rear side of the reflector and slides in the holder in association with the inclination of the reflector, and graduations provided between the sliding rod and the holder. Flanges are formed on the holder by fixing them to the peripheral edge of the holding fitting hole with screws, whereas vertical walls are formed at the peripheral edge of the holder fitting hole of the lamp body. The vertical walls engage the respective flanges in the peripheral direction and surround the holders.

Abstract: An adjustable composite device has at least two parts, an adjusting screw adjusting the parts relative to one another and also screw being axially fixed with one of the structural parts so as to be rotatable relative to the latter and threadingly connectable with another of the structural parts, an open threaded shell which is formed on the another structural part, and a U-shaped elastic holding element releasably mounted on the another structural part and having one leg engaging a portion of the another structural part and another leg engaging the adjusting screw so as to hold the adjusting screw with a part of its periphery under tensioning in abutment in the threaded shell.

Abstract: A push-on fixer for screw engagement in which a plurality of radially extending notches are formed in a circumferential edge region of a circular hole formed at a center portion of a thin discoid body, and a plurality of inner plate spring pieces are formed on the circumferential edge region of the circular hole so as to allow insertion of an aiming screw into the circular hole and so as to clamp the inserted aiming screw, is provided. An aiming screw is inserted into an aiming screw insertion hole of a lamp body of an automobile head lamp, and is retained so as to be prevented from coming out of the lamp body. A plurality of outer plate spring pieces which press against a push-on fixer abutment surface of the lamp body and a plurality of clamp release claws for releasing the clamping of the screw by the screw clamp plate spring pieces are formed on the outer circumferential edge of the thin discoid body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for curing radiation curable material includes a lamp unit providing radiation in a converging beam directed toward a focal plane and forming a curing zone at a curing position for receiving the curable material. The lamp unit is mounted in a boot member having a spiral external thread for engaging a spiral internal thread on the wall of a housing chamber for receiving the boot member. The engagement of the threads is such that rotation of the boot member controllably varies the intensity of radiation in the curing zone by changing the distance between the radiation outlet of the lamp unit and the curing position. The curing zone may be an elongated band such that rotation of the boot member also provides angular adjustment of the elongated band relative to a curing path for the curable material. The boot member may include internal cooling passages and these passages may contain overlapping light baffles blocking the escape of harmful radiation.

Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle incorporation devices for measuring the amount of deviation of the beam of light produced thereby from the desired axis. The first deviation measuring device, which is used for measuring the amount of deviation of the beam in the horizontal direction, includes a calibrated rod extending between either the reflector and the headlight body, in the case of a movable reflector type headlight, or between the vehicle body and the headlight body, in the case of a movable unit type headlight. The second deviation measuring device, which is used for measuring the amount of deviation in the vertical direction, includes a level secured to the reflector or headlight body.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided which includes a bulb; a reflector housing mounting the bulb; at least one rod pivotally connected to the housing; an adjuster body encircling the rod and threadably engaged therewith, the adjuster body having an insertion end generally opposite the reflector housing and a slot on the insertion end; a vehicle panel with an aperture for receipt of the adjuster body insertion end; and a slider mounted for relative movement with respect to the panel. The slider has an aperture with a first dimension for receipt of the insertion end of the adjuster body, and the slider aperture has a second end with a smaller dimension for encircling the adjuster body adjacent the slot.

Abstract: A device for adjusting and controlling the optical axis of a headlamp including an optical axis initial setting mechanism which includes a manual operation section consisting of two operation bolts and a position adjustment member. The bolts provided with operation gears at one end are mounted to the casing of the device in a symmetrical positions on the left and right sides with the head portions of the operation bolts exposed to outside of the casing of the device. The position adjusting member has a gear portion at one end that engages with respective operation gears of the operation bolts and also has an engagement portion at the other end that engages with the aiming shaft so that the engagement portion, which is used for adjustment and control of the optical axis of the headlamp, can slide in the axial direction but cannot rotate in the circumferential direction of the aiming shaft.

Abstract: A plastic housing has two halves which enclose a vertical cam which is threadedly engaged with an adjustable stud and a horizontal cam which extends beyond the housing to engage with a headlamp assembly. The vertical cam has inclined grooves which receive teeth protruding from the horizontal cam therein. Hence adjustment of the vertical stud results in linear motion of the horizontal stud. Each housing half has an inclined sidewall which engages against an inclined face of the vertical cam. By tightening the fasteners which extend through both housing halves into a fixed vehicle frame part, the housing halves are brought closer together to apply a force to the vertical cam to bring it into correct engagement of the horizontal cam. This adjustment allows slip-free adjustment of the headlamp despite variations in part dimensions of the mechanism.

Abstract: An adjuster for adjusting a headlamp component along mutually perpendicular coordinates includes an eccentric connected to a threaded shaft and adapted to be rotated to adjust the headlamp component along one coordinate when a toothed wheel on the shaft is turned by a Phillips screwdriver. By using the screwdriver to turn a second toothed wheel on the shaft, the shaft and the eccentric are moved linearly to effect adjustment of the headlamp component along the second coordinate.

Abstract: A luminaire has a captive stop slidable in a track in the lamp housing, the stop being engagable in bayonet fashion with a recessed track on the light source support housing insertable through the rear of the lamp housing. This permits the axial position of the light source to be set and maintained even when the light source is removed e.g. for replacement. To permit radial positioning of the light source, a pair of plates are constrained to slide in orthonal directions by pin and slot mechanisms, and a bolt is arranged both to displace the plates, and to lock the plates together at the desired radial position. A screwdriver is insertable through a hole in the lamp handle, to engage the bolt, and to give radial leverage in adjustment.

Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle incorporation devices for measuring the amount of deviation of the beam of light produced thereby from the desired axis. The first deviation measuring device, which is used for measuring the amount of deviation of the beam in the horizontal direction, includes a calibrated rod extending between either the reflector and the headlight body, in the case of a movable reflector type headlight, or between the vehicle body and the headlight body, in the case of a movable unit type headlight. The second deviation measuring device, which is used for measuring the amount of deviation in the vertical direction, includes a level secured to the reflector or headlight body.

Abstract: The reflector of the headlamp is pivotally supported within a housing for vertical tilting about a horizontal axis and for horizontal pivoting about a vertical axis. A bubble level is carried by the reflector and may be adjusted relative thereto to a level position after the reflector has been tilted about the horizontal axis to establish proper vertical aiming of the headlamp beam. A horizontal indicator is located at the same inspection position as the bubble level and may be adjusted to a zero setting after the reflector has been pivoted about the vertical axis to establish proper horizontal aiming of the beam. Part of a mounting platform for the bubble level also serves as part of an indicating scale for the horizontal indicator.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly provided with an adjustment device for adjusting the position of a lamp unit and wherein the adjustment device is combined with a rotatable recalibration arrangement that includes a position indicator in the form of a disk member provided with teeth at its periphery and in which the teeth of the disk member are shielded by a wall so as to prevent accidental movement of the disk member when the latter is positioned to indicate the aimed position of the lamp unit in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An aimable vehicle headlamp is disclosed which has a lamp unit rigidly held by a mounting ring which is of rectangular, horizontally elongated shape as seen in a front view and which is to be mounted to a vehicle for rotary motion in every direction within limits. A helical tension spring is coupled to the mounting ring at a point adjacent one corner thereof for biasing the same toward the vehicle. A horizontal aiming screw extends between a first lug on one shorter side, away from the corner, of the mounting ring and the vehicle. A vertical aiming screw extends between a second lug on one longer side, also away from the corner, of the mounting ring and the vehicle. The second lug projects from the one longer side of the mounting ring a greater extent than does the first lug from the one shorter side of the mounting ring, so that approximately equal forces are required for turning the horizontal and vertical aiming screws.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp including a lamp unit coupled to a lamp housing via horizontal and vertical aiming mechanisms each including an aiming screw. At least the horizontal aiming screw is coupled to the lamp unit via a socket seat of flexible material fastened to the back of the lamp unit. The socket seat flexibly carries a socket in which the ball on one end of the horizontal aiming screw is engaged. The flexible socket seat takes up torsional stresses that are exerted on the horizontal aiming screw while this screw is being tightened or loosened for horizontally aiming the headlamp.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for recessed lighting fixtures, includes a mounting ring with a cylindrical wall section for insertion in a ceiling opening. The mounting ring is provided with several holding elements, each of which being adjustable by a spindle between a first position in which the mounting ring is insertable in the ceiling opening and a second position in which the mounting ring is securely retained in the ceiling opening. Each holding element includes an angle plate received in a compartment of the mounting ring and having a short leg and a long leg. The angle plate is rotatably supported about a bolt which extends in the vertex of the angle plate and is connected to the spindle. Upon insertion of the mounting ring in the ceiling opening, the holding element occupies its first or upper position, with the long leg extending coextensive with the spindle and with the short leg being supported by the top edge of a rear wall of the compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight adjusting device includes a housing, a rotational member rotatably received in the housing, an adjusting screw with an end thereof coupled to a vehicle headlight to move therewith and passing through the housing and a threaded through hole in the rotational member, and a drive shaft with a gear securely coupled to an end thereof for engaging with annular teeth on the rotational member, whereby a rotational movement of the drive shaft is transformed into a linear movement of the adjusting screw to adjust the position of the vehicle headlight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flash device, preferably for transferring a dye matrix which by means of a high-energy light flash is transferred from a radiation-absorbing carrier film by interleaving a mask onto a receiver element. This requires substantially perpendicular irradiation of the transfer plane with a high-energy radiation and a high uniformity of irradiance distribution of the light flash. To achieve this, one or two linearly extending plasma discharge tubes are provided which to concentrate radiation are enclosed by two separate aspheric-cylindrical reflectors, the concentrated radiation being directed through a lamellar louver element arranged downstream of the reflector and impinging on the predetermined transfer plane in a substantially parallel and perpendicular manner.

Abstract: A snap-in headlamp adjustment assembly for positioning a vehicle headlamp mounted upon a movable mounting bracket relative to a fixed vehicle frame includes a snap-in adjuster nut being formed of a head portion, a body portion, and a flange portion. The head portion includes a plurality of resilient arms which are interlockingly engagable with an interior retaining surface of the fixed vehicle frame to secure the adjuster nut against axial movement relative to an opening in the vehicle frame. A pair of projections are formed on the flange portion and are engagable with corresponding grooves disposed adjacent the opening on an exterior surface of the vehicle frame to secure the adjuster nut against rotation relative to the opening on the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp which includes an inclination measuring unit provided between an aiming screw and the reference member of the headlamp (the lamp body in the case of a movable reflector type headlamp and the lamp housing in the case of a movable unit type headlamp), which is simple in construction and easy to adjust. The inclination measuring unit is provided between the reference member and a straight portion on a rear end portion of the aiming screw, which is threadably engaged with the reference member. The inclination measuring unit includes a guide member extending substantially parallel to the aiming screw, a slide member supported on the straight portion and slidably coupled to the guide member, and a scale provided on the guide member or slide member for indicating an amount of displacement of the inclination member, thereby to measure the inclination of the latter.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp in which both a main beam unit and a sub-beam unit are supported by a single supporting member for aiming which is disposed within a lamp room defined by a headlamp body and an outer lens mounted on the lamp body for covering a front opening of the lamp body.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlamp has adjusting means for adjusting the orientation of its reflector by essentially linear displacement of an application point on the reflector. This application point is defined by one end of a threaded rod which includes at its opposite end an adjusting head, and which is threadedly mounted with a first degree of friction in a fixed part of the headlamp. The threaded rod is also threadedly engaged, but with a second degree of friction, in an adjusting cap. The second degree of friction is greater than the first degree of friction.

Abstract: A headlamp aiming apparatus is provided for attachment to an automotive headlamp assembly comprising a support member which is rigidly mountable to an automotive vehicle, a reflector which is mounted to the support member for pivotal motion about at least one of a horizontal axis and a vertical axis for aiming of the headlamp beam, and a headlamp adjusting assembly operatively coupled with the support member for aiming of the headlamp beam. The aiming apparatus comprises a first aiming indicia movable in unison with the headlamp adjusting assembly and a second aiming indicia independent of the headlamp adjusting assembly. An indicator alignment arrangement moves one of the first and second indicia independently of the headlamp adjusting means for bringing the first and second aiming indicia into registry with each other when the reflector is in a condition wherein the beam is aimed as desired responsive to adjustment by the headlamp adjusting assembly.

Abstract: A horizontal sighting apparatus for head lamps, in which an index portion having an index moved by adjusting an adjusting screw is brought into engagement with the adjusting screw. A mating-index portion having a mating-index is provided on the lamp housing at a position confronting the index portion. The index portion and the mating-index portion are capable of being aligned with each other irrespective of an adjustment amount of the adjusting screw.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp in which the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the two aiming points and the pivot point is large. An inclination member with a light reflecting surface which establishes an axis of irradiation of the headlamp is supported at one pivot point fixed in position with respect to a reference member and two aiming points which are engaged with two aiming screws supported by the reference member in such a manner that the distances of the two aiming points from the reference member are adjusted by turning the respective aiming screws. The one pivot point and two aiming points are positioned at the vertices of a triangle which has one side which is horizontal as viewed from the front, and the inclination member is swung about an inclination axis passing through the pivot point by turning the two aiming screws, so that the direction of the axis of irradiation of the lamp is adjusted.

Abstract: To facilitate aiming of a motor vehicle headlamp, e.g. as specified in U.S. Lighting Standard SAE J602, a motor vehicle headlamp having a housing with a light-transmitting front cover and a lamp reflector body mounted completely within the housing has an abutment carried by a rod at the top of the headlamp. The rod is slidable in bearings and connected with an adjusting screw for the lamp reflector body so that adjustment of the screw also moves the rod. A conventional mechanical headlamp aimer in mounted on the light-transmitting front cover of the housing in known manner and engages against the abutment.

Abstract: A capsule, in particular for mounting the head of an angle-adjustment screw on a reflector of a motor vehicle headlight, the capsule being of the type comprising, in the vicinity of a first end, means for receiving the head, and in the vicinity of a second end, fixing means for fixing the capsule to a mount fixed to the reflector. The capsule comprises a first portion including a housing for the head, and a second portion including the fixing means for fixing the capsule to the reflector. Said fixing means comprise flexible means suitable for entering into latching engagement with said mount. Said first portion of the capsule is capable of sliding relative to the second portion to a locking position in which it bears against the flexible means, preventing them from moving out from their latching engagement with the mount.

Abstract: A head lamp for motor vehicle comprising a reflector, an adjusting member for adjusting a reflector position, and an assembly for connecting the adjusting member with the reflector and including a socket that receives a ball portion formed at an end of the adjusting member, and has a hair pin-shaped resilient portion which extends through a sleeve body defined by a reflector connecting portion, and includes an outer surface complementary to a guide surface defined by an inner surface of the sleeve body, and an end having a shoulder thereat that engages a shoulder formed on an end portion of the sleeve body, in the end position of the socket.

Abstract: The modular aiming device comprises an elongated laser module operatively linked to a rechargeable power pack module. Rigid, quick-release clamps permit the hunter to mount the device alternatively upon an existing dove-tail scope mount or upon a pre-mounted optical telescope sight. A plurality of adjustable, padded scope rings may be employed to axially engage telescope sights of different diameters. A laser emitter diode is anchored within a tubular sleeve axially, adjustably disposed within the rigid laser housing. The laser sleeve comprises an asymmetrically planned, tubular, internally threaded shaft. Screw-driven, spring-biased, angular wedges associated with the sleeve cooperate with resilient flat springs to provide precision elevation and windage adjustments. Thumbscrew adjustments functioning as worm gears drive the wedges to tilt the laser sleeve horizontally and vertically relative to the laser housing.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight position adjustment assembly is provided that in a preferred embodiment (100) has a rotary input member (8) that upon rotation causes a threaded output adjustment member (6) to transverse axially through openings (34) and (34') in opposite side walls of first housing part (2) of a two part housing. The second part (4) or cover for the housing includes at least one pedestal (44) and preferably two spaced-apart pedestals (44) and (44') having apertures therethrough through which output member 6 extends enabling the pedestals to hold housing parts 2 and 4 together in the event that they become detached from each other.

Abstract: A hard plastic reflector (1) is mounted on a receiving member (4) by a joining assembly which comprises a first joining member (5) mounted on the receiving member and a second joining member (6) of plastic which flatly overlaps and lies on a wide side surface of a wall member (2) of the reflector. The overlapping portion of the wall member and the second joining member define overlapping openings (12, 13) or recesses in which a sleeve (16) of elastic material having an elongated fastening device (17) extending therethrough is positioned. The elongated fastening device presses axially, on the sleeve, or extends a bore in the sleeve outwardly, sufficiently so that an outer surface of the sleeve engages surfaces defining the openings and an inner surface of the sleeve engages the elongated fastening device in a compressed manner.

Abstract: A headlight comprises a reflector, an adjusting device for adjusting a position of the reflector relative to a vehicle chassis, the adjusting device having an actuating element connected with the reflector and a miter gearing adjusting the actuating element, the miter gearing including a driving bevel gear connected with the actuating element and an adjusting bevel gear cooperating with the driving bevel gear, a housing receiving the miter gearing, the adjusting bevel gear having an annular groove, and a movable securing element which engages in the annular groove to secure the adjusting bevel gear and is held in the housing.

Abstract: An illumination device that is stored below ground level when not in use and that extends above the ground when in use. A clear lens that protects a light bulb from the elements surmounts an inner housing member that is telescopically received within an outer housing member that is buried in the ground. When a motor is activated, the inner housing that carries the light bulb extends axially upwardly from the outer housing. When the inner housing reaches its fully extended position, a limit switch shuts off the motor. Subsequent reactivation of the motor retracts the inner housing and bulb back into the outer housing, and another limit switch shuts off the motor when full retraction has been achieved. A second embodiment has an improved structure that facilitates replacement of the motor, and a third embodiment has a further improved structure that eliminates several parts required in the first and second embodiments.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly having a lamp unit supported by three ball pivots each of which is connected to the reflector member of the lamp unit through a pair of socket portions which encapsulate the ball portion of the associated ball pivot and are connected together by a fastener accessible from above the headlamp assembly and which, when removed, allows the lamp unit to be released from the vehicle.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly having a lamp unit supported by three ball pivots each of which is connected to the reflector member of the lamp unit by a bearing member which encloses substantially all of the ball portion so as to prevent foreign material from entering the spherical bearing surface provided by the bearing member.

Abstract: A mounting and adjusting apparatus for a headlamp (1) for an automobile includes a support (10) which is fixed to the headlamp (1) and on which is mounted, for free rotation, an adjusting screw (13) which moves the support (10) longitudinally with respect to a carrier (15), which is in resilient engagement against an element (21) of the vehicle body. The support (10) includes a plate having at least one opening (26), which is adapted to engage a corresponding anchoring projection (26) formed on the headlamp (1), and at least one locking tongue (30) whereby the support plate (10) is secured by inserting the locking tongue (30) between an arm (23) of the support plate (10) and a stirrup portion (28) of the headlamp, with the arm (23) located within the stirrup portion.

Abstract: A headlamp aiming apparatus is provided for attachment to an automotive headlamp assembly which includes a frame member rigidly mountable to an automotive vehicle and a headlamp mounted to the frame member for pivotal motion about a horizontal and/or vertical axis of the headlamp for aiming the headlamp beam. The apparatus includes an aim-indicating arrangement having a housing mounted for movement in unison with a given surface of the headlamp so that the housing is movable with the headlamp during aiming. A headlamp adjusting assembly is operatively coupled with the housing for producing movement of both the housing and the headlamp relative to the frame member for achieving the aimed condition. An indicator adjusting assembly is provided for adjusting of the aim-indicating means to indicate an aimed condition of the associated headlamp and, in particular, while the headlamp is in a condition wherein the beam is aimed as desired responsive to adjustment by the headlamp adjusting assembly.

Abstract: A tilting device of a vehicle headlight having a tiltable member defining the direction of the light beam and being tiltably supported on a supporting member. The tilting device comprises an adjust rod being rotatable and displaceable in the fore and aft directions and supported on the supporting member with the front end being connected to the tiltable member and the rear end projecting rearward of the supporting member, and a drive mechanism for rotating the adjust rod and being mounted on the rear surface of the supporting member. The drive mechanism comprises an output shaft slidably and irrotatably connected to the rear end of the adjust rod, a detecting device for detecting the position of the adjust rod and disposed coaxially with the output shaft, a drive mechanism for rotating the output shaft and a transmit mechanism for trasmitting the rotation of the output shaft to a rotatable portion of the detecting device.

Abstract: An optical assembly, especially for an automobile vehicle, is fixed and pivoted on a support by a screw threaded in the support and carrying a ball at its free end. The ball engages in a socket mounted in a housing fixed to the optical assembly. According to the invention, the socket is moulded from plastics material and comprises two parts connected by a live hinge disposed substantially in line with the center of the concave seating. After assembly the socket is fitted into a sleeve in the housing, which prevents opening of the hinge.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly which includes a lamp body for adjustable movement about a aim axis and in which such movement is realized through a rotatable wheel accessible from above the headlamp assembly and which is rotatable about an axis normal to the aim axis and forms a part of a spur gear arrangement for realizing the adjustment of the lamp body.

Abstract: A headlight device for use in an automobile and of the type including a lamp body having a recess which opens forward, a lens covering the forward opening of the lamp body and a reflective mirror tiltably supported in the lamp body through one rotatable support portion and two space adjusting portions. Each space adjusting portion consists of a nut member supported on the reflective mirror, an adjusting rod rotatably supported on the lamp body and having a screw-thread portion for screw-threadingly engaging with the nut member, a gear unit consisting of two intermeshing bevel gears with one of which being connected to the rear end of the adjusting rod, and an actuating rod with the front end of which being located near to the front end of a side surface of the lamp body and the rear end of which being connected to the other bevel gear of the gear unit.

Abstract: In an optical-axis adjusting apparatus for use with automotive lights, an adjusting member is provided to orientate the lamp unit by tilting the latter about the horizontal and vertical axes. The adjusting member includes an adjusting threaded rod screwed in an internally threaded member fixed to the body of motor vehicle and which can be moved forwardly and reversely. The shank of the adjusting threaded rod has formed a ball-shaped portion at a part thereof. The ball portion is received in spherical concavities of the holder and rotatably supported in the holder. The holder is elastically fitted in a holder support member from a direction substantially perpendicular to the forwardly and reversely moving direction of the threaded rod and prevented from coming off the holder by means of stoppers. Therefore, the adjusting member can be easily and securely installed to the lamp unit and permits a smooth optical-axis adjustment.