Abstract: In an actuator of a vehicle headlamp unit for deflecting a direction or a range of illumination, a step-like rib for supporting a printed circuit board is formed at an inner side of a peripheral edge portion of a resin molded casing, and an opposed rib is formed at an outer side of this peripheral edge portion by a generally channel-shaped groove. A gear in a gear mechanism of the actuator is made of a resin having self-lubricating properties. The actuator includes a brushless motor, a yoke molded of a resin having a cylindrical container-shape. A gear is formed integrally on a central portion of an outer end surface of the yoke. A fixing means for fixing the stator coil of the brushless motor to a housing or the board has a positioning structure for positioning the stator coil.

Abstract: A lighting device, including an optical system capable of generating a light beam and consisting of a light source and of a reflector, the optical system being mounted on a chassis by way of a fixed point including a ball-joint articulation. The optical system is held on the chassis by a second elastic link and by a third link capable of being put into motion by an actuator.

Abstract: A configurable light is built around a central gimbal ring which is attached to a support arm. A bezel ring may be used to attach a variety of light beam altering devices to the front of the gimbal ring. The light source is mounted to the opposite side of the gimbal ring.

Abstract: A searchlight including a housing having first and second ends, a window in the first end of the housing and a lamp disposed within the housing so as to emit light through the window. A post is secured to a positioning assembly within the body. The positioning assembly includes: a first motor operable to rotate the housing in a first plane with respect to the post, and a second motor operable to rotate the housing in a second plane with respect to the post.

Abstract: A multiparameter lighting fixture, which includes a locking system for pan and/or tilt, either of which may include a manual input device and an actuator. The locking systems for pan and tilt can be manually locked or unlocked by a technician using their respective manual input devices and automatically locked or unlocked by their respective actuators. A yoke of the multiparameter lighting fixture can be locked in more than one rotational position in relation to the base housing. In addition, the lamp housing of the multiparameter lighting fixture can be locked in more that one rotational position in relation to the yoke. The locking systems for pan or tilt can be automatically locked by an appropriate actuator in response to an electronic control system.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a light emission direction of a motor vehicle headlight has a unit for executing a pivoting movement of at least one part of the motor vehicle headlight that is held by a suspension and which effects the light emission direction, about an axis of rotation that is approximately parallel to a vertical axis of the motor vehicle, the unit for executing the pivotal movement having at least one electric motor selected from the group consisting of a direct current motor and an alternating current motor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting a backlit sign with an LED module. The housing includes sidewalls with translucent portions. The LED module includes linear arrays of LEDs supported by support arms having mounting mechanisms for engaging with the housing sidewalls. The mounting mechanisms include scissor arms rotatably attached together about mid-portions thereof, and a tightening screw that adjusts the distance between the scissor arm ends to press engagement surfaces of the scissor arms against the housing sidewalls. Adjustment screws at the lower ends of the support arm can be adjusted to further extend the engagement surfaces, so that a single LED module can be installed inside a wide range of backlit sign sizes. The retrofit method includes removing the conventional fluorescent lamp from the backlit sign, and installing the LED module using the scissor arm mounting mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention involves an apparatus for swiveling a headlamp body of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a headlamp bracket configured to receive the headlamp body to rotate the headlamp body. The headlamp bracket has a mounting stem and a first receiving port extending therefrom. An outer bracket has a receiving slot formed thereon. The receiving slot is shaped so as to receive the mounting stem to define a first axis about which the headlamp bracket rotates within the outer bracket. The outer bracket has a second receiving port extending therefrom. The first receiving port is cooperable with a first motor assembly for rotation of the headlamp bracket within the outer bracket. A plurality of sockets is attached to the outer bracket to define a second axis about which the outer bracket and headlamp bracket rotate. The second receiving port is cooperable with a second motor assembly for rotation of the outer bracket and headlamp bracket about the second axis.

Abstract: A lamp assembly that may be used as a fog lamp or headlamp includes a mounting bracket, a reflector, and an adjuster. The reflector is pivotably mounted to the mounting bracket and the adjuster is secured to the reflector. The adjuster is also secured to the mounting bracket such that rotation of an aiming screw forming part of the adjuster causes pivoting of the reflector and aiming of the lamp. The bracket and adjuster are provided in pre-assembled fashion such that the lamp may be easily attached thereto.

Abstract: A lamp assembling device with an orientation adjustable lamp post is disclosed. In a retaining seat, a positioning sheet is locked to the distal end of the lamp rod. An upper section of a vertical surface of the positioning sheet has a locking hole. A lower end of the adjusting rod has a through hole. An embedding hole is formed on the adjusting rod at an upper side of the through hole. Thereby, a stud passes through the limiting reed and the locking hole of the positioning sheet to be locked into the through hole of the adjusting rod. Thus, the adjusting rod, positioning sheet and limiting reed are locked as an integral body. After locking, one free end of the limiting reed exactly extends into an embedding hole of the adjusting rod. As a result, the lamp post is adjustable.

Abstract: A device for automatic correction of the orientation of at least one motor-vehicle headlamp upon variations in the attitude of the motor vehicle includes an emitter projecting, onto the ground in front of the vehicle, two light spots (T1, T2) which are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a sensor of the illumination of the light spots (T1, T2) comprising an objective forming an image (I1, I2) of the light spots (T1, T2) on a receiver and supplying an output signal (dc1, dc2) for each one, processing means suitable for deriving a control signal from the output signal from the sensor, and an actuator controlled by the control signal and able to alter the elevation orientation of a reflector of the headlamp.

Abstract: A light beam location adjustment device. The device includes a bulb and a bulb holder and a pivot mount. A reflector is directly attached to the pivot mount. A first pivot mechanism is provided to pivot the pivot mount about a first axis. The first pivot mechanism includes a hinge at the first axis with the pivot mechanism moved by a first adjustment pin. A second pivot mechanism is provided to pivot the pivot mount about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second pivot mechanism includes a pivot connected to the pivot mount which will rotate the pivot mount in response to movement of the pivot.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electric driven lighting electrically controlling a light head by a timing belt connected with a driving motor, and more specifically, to an electric driven lighting comprising: a driving motor generating a rotary power by using an electric force; a transmitter transmitting the rotary power to a separated position; a housing having a predetermined coupler as supporting the driving motor; an operating switch operating the driving motor; a main control board controlling the driving motor according to the operating switch; a light head gear physically coupled with the housing through a predetermined connector, and receiving the rotary power of the driving motor through the transmitter; and a light head coupled with the light head gear, and having a lamp socket and a reflector.

Abstract: The present invention involves an apparatus for swiveling a headlamp body of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a headlamp bracket configured to receive the headlamp body to rotate the headlamp body. The headlamp bracket has a mounting stem and a first receiving port extending therefrom. An outer bracket has a receiving slot formed thereon. The receiving slot is shaped so as to receive the mounting stem to define a first axis about which the headlamp bracket rotates within the outer bracket. The outer bracket has a second receiving port extending therefrom. The first receiving port is cooperable with a first motor assembly for rotation of the headlamp bracket within the outer bracket. A plurality of sockets is attached to the outer bracket to define a second axis about which the outer bracket and headlamp bracket rotate. The second receiving port is cooperable with a second motor assembly for rotation of the outer bracket and headlamp bracket about the second axis.

Abstract: An adjustable element is part of an apparatus such as an automotive headlight which includes a support, and a security cap prevents undetected interference with the adjustment of that element, guaranteeing its inviolability. The adjustment is effected with a control member rotatable about a geometrical axis transverse to the axis of the support. The control member has an adjusting head accessible from outside the support. The security cap is mounted for movement in translation with respect to the support, parallel to the geometric support axis, and includes snap-fitting means co-operating with a zone of the support, to be engaged in response to this movement. The cap is put into a final snap-fitted position, in which it conceals the adjusting head, by a simple push.

Abstract: A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to provide illumination. The case and base are removably interconnected such that disconnection of the case from the base requires movement of the case in a disconnect direction that is at least substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The case and base cooperate when interconnected to prevent movement of the case in a direction generally perpendicular to the disconnect direction. With this arrangement, the device is easily associated with a door assembly so that movement of the case in the disconnect direction is permitted only when the door is open. The case, once removed, can be used for illumination purposes apart from the door (e.g., a flashlight).

Abstract: An orientation-adjusting device for a vehicle head light comprises a housing encasement, an active unit, a driven unit, a cover, and driven screw rod, an elastic unit, and an elastic sealing unit. The housing encasement is installed with an elliptical hole and an axial hole. The active unit has an axial portion axially installed to the axial hole, and a gear portion located in the housing encasement. The driven unit is installed with a gear portion engaged with the gear portion of the action unit, and an axially-formed penetrating hole, which includes a threaded hole section near the active unit and a threadless hole section remotely away from the active unit. The cover is installed on the housing encasement to cover the interior of the housing encasement for preventing the driven unit from projecting out from the housing encasement.

Abstract: An improved recessed lighting fixture allowing illumination from a lighting unit placed within a cavity of a planar surface, such as a ceiling or wall. The invention facilitates the ability to properly aim illumination because the user can aim the fixture while it is in place and illuminated. The invention is additionally designed to allow the substitution of lamps/light bulbs without requiring re-aiming of the fixture and to be used without modification with ceiling materials of varying thickness. The invention also includes an azimuthal adjustment mechanism wherein the lamp is mounted on a gimbal having a rack and pinion coupling to rotate the gimbal under control of a screw accessible from the exterior of the fixture and a horizontal aiming system.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism for a light fixture includes a first pivot arm, a second pivot arm, a bushing, and a threaded screw. The first pivot arm includes a first end, a second end, and an orifice extending from the first end to the second end. The second pivot arm includes a shaped orifice extending from an opening to a threaded screw hole, a bushing having a head, a shaft with a shaped end, and a channel extending through the bushing. The bushing is inserted through the first end of the orifice in the first pivot arm and extends into the shaped orifice in the second pivot arm such that the shaped end mates with the shaped orifice. The threaded screw is inserted through the channel in the bushing and threaded into the screw hole in the second pivot arm.

Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.

Abstract: A configurable light is built around a central gimbal ring which is attached to a support arm. A bezel ring may be used to attach a variety of light beam altering devices to the front of the gimbal ring. The light source is mounted to the opposite side of the gimbal ring.

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.

Abstract: A retractable light system is concealed beneath a vehicle and is exposed when desired to provide rearward lighting from the vehicle. A holding frame having a rotating shaft is attached to the undersurface of the vehicle by a bearing or bracket and supports lights that rotate between a first position where the lights are retracted beneath the undersurface of the vehicle and a second position where the lights are extended below the vehicle and provide rearward lighting. The rotational mechanism for moving the lights to the deactivated and activated positions may include a motor coupled to the holding frame by a cable. Guards may be provided on the light system to protect the lights from damage. The holding frame may be attached to an accessory trailer hitch beneath the vehicle rather than directly to the vehicle. And, the retractable light system may be activated or deactivated by a remote control device such as a key chain remote.

Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a mirror that can be moved up and down by simply operating appropriate buttons and includes a light that can be dimmed as desired by operating a dimmer switch on a base unit. A storage drawer is also included and the angle of the mirror with respect to a user can also be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A head lamp's optical axis control system for a vehicle includes a vehicle speed sensor, steering angle sensor, a navigator, an actuator for swiveling the optical axis, a first control circuit for controlling the actuator to swivel the optical axis according to the vehicle speed signal and the steering angle thereby providing a first illumination range and a second control circuit for controlling the actuator to swivel the optical axis according to the vehicle speed and the front road-shape presented by the navigator thereby providing a second illumination range. If it is judged that the front road-shape is not covered by the first illumination range beforehand, the second control circuit controls the actuator to cover the road-shape by the second illumination range.

Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device, including an optical system capable of generating a light beam and consisting of a light source and of a reflector, the optical system being mounted on a chassis by way of a fixed point including a ball-joint articulation. In accordance with the invention, the optical system is held on the chassis by a second elastic link and by a third link capable of being put into motion by an actuator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lighting or signalling equipment for a motor vehicle comprising a housing and adjustable means for fixing said housing on a structural part of the vehicle, and stop means countering the headlamp displacement in a specific direction to define a reference position for said headlamp relative to the car body. The invention is characterized in that the adjustable fixing means comprise a rotary fixing member capable of co-operating with said structural part and driving during an initial phase of its rotation means forming a cam capable of urging the equipment in said specific direction. The invention also concerning adapted structural element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a aiming apparatus to be interposed between a reflector and a housing to adjust direction of light reflected by the reflector; the aiming apparatus comprising an adjusting screw rotatably engaged at one end with the housing at a predetermined position; a pivot nut having at one end a nut portion capable of achieving thread engagement with the other end of the adjusting screw and at the other end a pivot portion, respectively; a pivot holder attached to a rear side of the reflector; and a nut receiver fixed on the front side of the housing at a predetermined position.

Abstract: A head lamp with a movable reflector. The headlamp includes a lamp body, a reflector with a light source mounted thereon, and an aiming mechanism interposed between the lamp body and the reflector (14) for tiltably supporting the reflector (14) with respect to the lamp body. The reflector tilts by the rotational movement of the aiming screw which is rotatably supported in a screw insertion hole formed on the lamp body. The screw insertion hole is formed by a tubular portion, and the front portion of the tubular portion includes divided swinging strips (53) which are resiliently deformable in the radial direction. The swinging strips engage with an engaging groove formed on the aiming screw to prevent the aiming screw from being detached from the lamp body. The aiming screw includes a rotatably supported portion formed of resin, a male screw portion, and a gear portion behind the rotatably supported portion.

Abstract: A light projector is provided which includes an elliptical reflector, a first spherical retro-reflector, the first retro-reflector having an first aperture formed therein, the first aperture having a first diameter and a first center-point, a second spherical retro-reflector located between the elliptical reflector and the first retro-reflector, the second retro-reflector having a second aperture formed therein, the second aperture having a second diameter and a second center-point, the second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the first and second center-points lying along a common axis, and a light source, the light source located at a foci of the elliptical reflector, the light source lying along the common axis, the elliptical reflector reflecting light emitted by the light source, the reflected light passing through the first and second apertures, the first and second retro-reflectors being positioned so as to reflect light emitted by the light source back towards the light source.

Abstract: A surgical theater apparatus for suspending from a ceiling structural member of a hospital includes a central hub mountable to the ceiling structural member to rotate about a rotation axis. The hub has a pivot axis spaced apart from the rotation axis. First and second devices, such as surgical lights, a cameras, and monitors, are mounted to a first end of a first device arm and a first end of a second device arm, respectively. A second end of the first device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis and about the pivot axis. A second end of the second device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis. The pivot axis and the rotation axis are parallel.

Abstract: The headlight arrangement for a vehicle produces respective light beams with different characteristics and includes at least two headlight units (10), each having a number of individual headlights (12, 14, 16), by means of which the respective light beams are produced and operated simultaneously and/or in different combinations. The headlight unit (10) has at least one base headlight (12) by which a light beam with low beam characteristics is produced. In a basic or initial configuration the base headlights of two headlight units on opposite sides of the vehicle have substantially parallel optic axes (11) and their light beams are superimposed. The base headlights (12) may be pivoted in opposite directions from each other from their initial configuration about vertically extending axes (40) so that their optic axes (11) diverge or converge.

Abstract: An integrated lamp and fascia system for a vehicle comprises a lamp having a lamp housing. A vehicle fascia includes a fascia pocket defined by two side walls, a bottom wall, and a rear wall, in which the lamp housing is disposed. The rear wall has a fixed portion, a flanged portion, and a cross car hinge seam about which the flanged portion flexes. The lamp housing is mounted to the flanged portion. An adjustment means includes an adjustment clip mounted to the fixed portion of the rear wall to provide a vertical extension thereto, and an adjustment screw accessible from a forward surface of the lamp housing and extending through an upper region of the lamp housing and through the adjustment clip. Turning the screw either moves the upper region of the lamp housing closer to or further from the pocket rear wall by rotating the lamp housing about the hinge seam to adjust vertical aim of the lamp.

Abstract: A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to provide illumination. The case and base are removably interconnected such that disconnection of the case from the base requires movement of the case in a disconnect direction that is at least substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The case and base cooperate when interconnected to prevent movement of the case in a direction generally perpendicular to the disconnect direction. With this arrangement, the device is easily associated with a door assembly so that movement of the case in the disconnect direction is permitted only when the door is open. The case, once removed, can be used for illumination purposes apart from the door (e.g., a flashlight).

Abstract: A stage lamp is composed of a lower casing, driving device, a support frame, eccentric device, a swing ring, and a globe shade. Once the power is on, the light bulb is lighted up and the output shaft of the driving device actuates to rotate the eccentric rod on the eccentric device. Therefore, the globe shade rotates eccentrically and the swing ring moves pivotally in an arc to make the colored light emitted through the globe shade has irregular lighting change for enhancing dynamic visual delight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for automatic correction of the orientation of at least one motor-vehicle (V) headlamp (P) upon variations in the attitude of the motor vehicle (V), including

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp wherein aiming adjustment of two reflectors can be conducted accurately regardless of the positional relation between aiming screws operating in conjunction with each other. The headlamp includes first and second reflectors mounted in a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body opening at its front and a lens covering the front opening of the lamp body, the reflectors each being tiltable by turning of an aiming screw of a corresponding aiming mechanism that supports the corresponding reflector in a tiltable manner relative to the lamp body. A belt mechanism rotationally couples the two aiming screws for allowing the first aiming screw for tilting the first reflector and the second aiming screw for tilting the second reflector to be turned in conjunction with each other.

Abstract: An automatic leveling apparatus includes a headlamp whose light axis is pivoted in a vertical direction relative to a vehicle body by an actuator 10; a control unit 16 for controlling the operation of the actuator 10; vehicle velocity detection device 12 for detection of the speed of the vehicle; and pitch angle detection device 14 for detecting a pitch angle of the vehicle. When the pitch angle detection device 14 detects a pitch angle &thgr;2 while the vehicle is in a stable traveling state, the control unit 16 controls the operation of the actuator 10 in consideration of the pitch angle &thgr;2. Consequently, the actuator is prevented from being controlled on the basis of a pitch angle obtained when the vehicle stops facing downhill or in an unnatural position such as in which the wheels on one side of the vehicle are on the curb.

Abstract: A headlamp adjustor which includes an adjustor output shaft that is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly. The adjustor output shaft extends from a housing, and a worm gear generally in the housing is spur gearably engaged with the adjustor output shaft. Drive structure is engaged with the worm gear such that actuation of the drive structure causes at least a portion of the drive structure to thread into at least a portion of the worm gear, thereby causing the adjustor output shaft to translate relative to the housing and adjust the position of the headlamp reflector.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp of a movable reflector type comprising a lamp body, a reflector having a lamp, and an aiming mechanism disposed between the lamp body and the reflector and structured so as to support the reflector and adjust the angle of the reflector with respect to the lamp body when aiming screws mounted in screw insertion holes of the lamp body are turned; and a portion of each of the aiming screws which is installed in and supported by the screw insertion hole is made of plastic, and annular elastic waterproofing ribs are formed on the plastic portion of the aiming screw so as to be brought into a sliding contact with the inner surface of the screw insertion hole, thus securing a waterproofing capability for the vehicle headlamp.

Abstract: A motorized headlamp adjuster which is operably connectable to a control circuit and which is engageable with a headlamp assembly. Specifically, the headlamp adjuster includes an adjuster output shaft which is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly. The headlamp adjuster includes a housing, and the adjuster output shaft extends from the housing. The adjuster output shaft preferably has a sealing member thereon which seals with the housing. Preferably, an external surface of the housing also has a sealing member thereon for engaging and sealing with the housing of the headlamp assembly when the headlamp adjuster is installed. As such, the headlamp adjuster is sealed, and seals with a headlamp housing when installed. Preferably, the headlamp adjuster does not include several complex components and is relatively easy to assemble.

Abstract: An improved low profile mounting arrangement is provided for a telescoping tube construction applied to the roof of a vehicle. The lowest mast section is nested between two vertically upright shaft support plates which journal a pivot shaft rotatably secured to a collar affixed to the bottom of the lowest mast section whereby rotation of the pivot shaft causes the telescoping mast to rotate from a horizontal to a vertically upright position. A pivot link mounted to an end of the pivot shaft extends downward adjacent a support plate side opposite to the side facing the telescoping mast so that an actuator secured to the pivot link is mounted on the side of the telescoping mast construction to achieve a low profile mount with minimal vertical elevation.

Abstract: A table lamp display system secures a lamp on a tilted shelf or block for display purposes. A coupler is attached to the stub end of a center tube of the lamp. A hollow tube extension of suitable length is inserted through a slot of the shelf or block and is secured to the coupling to secure the lamp to the shelf or block. In another arrangement the lamp is secured to a configured hook that is attached to the shelf.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight capable of switching beams between low and high beams by vertically tilting a reflector by a predetermined angle so that upward forward visibility ahead of a vehicle can be secured during high-beam traveling by using a light distribution pattern having a cutoff line as a low-beam light distribution pattern. An upward deflection prism, projecting substantially perpendicularly downward from an upper side of a reflector up to a vicinity of a height position of an upper end edge of the reflective surface of the reflector, is provided in the vicinity of the front of the front end opening of the reflector.

Abstract: The invention is a device for deflecting a light beam. A system includes a memory unit for memorizing the data of a symbol to be read into the system, a laser beam deflection unit, a laser, and a power source. All parts are integrated in a housing which can be held by the human hand. The light beam is deflected using piezo-responsive elements.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp is provided with a leveling unit and a mechanical drive type beam switching device having one actuator mechanism. A low beam is switched to a high beam by driving the actuator of the leveling unit so as to tilt a reflector upward by an angle greater than a maximum upwardly-tilted angle at the time of leveling adjustment in order that the actuator may be set for common use. Moreover, a bulb holder is vertically tiltably supported by the reflector and tilted together with the reflector up to the aforementioned maximum upwardly-tilted angle on one hand, and the bulb holder is fixed to the maximum upwardly-tilted angle separately from the reflector by a stopper pin while the reflector may coincide with a high-beam upwardly tilting angle.

Abstract: A lighted, rotatable display device for presenting advertising or other information is disclosed which includes a hollow transparent member supported for rotation on a drive motor. The drive motor includes a shaft extending into the hollow member and a light bulb is mounted on the shaft. Light from the light bulb makes information on the surface of the hollow member visible as the hollow member rotates.

Abstract: A headlamp comprises an aiming adjustment device having an adjusting element for allowing the aiming adjustment, and an adjustment prevention mechanism for preventing any aiming adjustment by unauthorized workers. The adjustment prevention mechanism comprises an external rib which, having a tool insertion hole, forms part of a headlamp assembly and surrounds the adjusting element, and a cover member of which external wall fits to an internal wall of the external rib. Installation of the adjustment prevention mechanism is possible by means of a simple operation, namely, just by pushing the cover member into the external rib. The cover member is formed similarly to a cap so that the cover member covers all openings on the external rib. In addition, the cover member is provided with a fitting means to the adjusting element or the external rib, making it impossible to remove the cover member after it is mounted.

Abstract: A well light for illuminating an object. The well light includes a cylindrical housing having an open top side with a diagonal slant. Alternatively, the top side may extend parallel to the bottom side and the flat surface on which it is placed. A light bulb is positioned within the housing for projecting light produced thereby through the open top side and a pivoting device is connected to the light bulb for pivoting the light bulb and changing the angle of projection of light produced and thereby illuminating the desired object to a desired intensity level. The pivoting device includes a knob positioned on an outer side of the housing, a ring extending around a top side of the light bulb and a device for connecting the knob to the ring whereby when the knob is turned, the ring and light bulb are also caused to turn. A cover is also releasably connected to the top side of the housing and may be of any desired color to thereby tint the light produced by the light bulb.