Class 33/335 - Vehicle running gear, or headlight, inclination

Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Device particularly adapted for cooperation with the running
No. of patents: 38
Last issue date: 08/15/2006

Number	Title	Issue Date
7090371	Removable headlamp for a vehicle A headlamp is used as an emergency light by removably mounting the headlamp and connecting the headlamp to a rechargeable battery source separate from and in addition to the connection to the vehicle electrical system, so that the headlamp is operated normally and w...	08/15/2006
6941666	Forklift mast position indicator A device which is attachable to the mast of a forklift for indicating to the forklift operator the tilt angle of the mast in a vertical plane centered on the forklift includes a pivotably supported weighted pendulum, and an elongated activating arm secured to the up...	09/13/2005
6901671	Level capable to measure minute inclination The present invention relates to a level. More particularly, the present invention relates to a right/left and vertical level that is capable of right/left and verticality/horizontality measurement at the same time, and is capable of exactly measuring an inclined an...	06/07/2005
6332353	Method and device for measuring the angle of inclination on laterally inclined bends The angle of inclination of a bend encountered by a vehicle is calculated from the rotation rate, lateral acceleration and speed of the vehicle, thereby avoiding the necessity of sensors not already existing in the vehicle....	12/25/2001
6154970	Method of sensing the axle geometry on motor vehicles with independent wheel suspensions A method of sensing the axle geometry, in particular the toe-in, camber and caster, on motor vehicles with independent wheel suspensions. The inclination of certain links of the wheel suspensions is measured in at least one arbitrary motor-vehicle positio...	12/05/2000
5887374	Firearm sighting device An eccentric firearm sighter which has a stand that supports a cylinder with a V-shaped groove in its outer surface to support a firearm. The cylinder has a plurality of eccentric apertures at different distances from the center of the cylinder. The sight...	03/30/1999
5778544	Combined right-hand/left-hand horizontal headlamp indicator device A non-handed headlamp position indicator device is used to denote the proper aiming or "zero position" of a movable reflector component mounted in a stationary component of a headlamp arrangement so that a vehicle mechanic can easily return the headlamp i...	07/14/1998
5752321	Headlamp position indicator device A headlamp position indicator device is used to visually indicate the "zero position" of a headlamp in a headlamp arrangement. The headlamp arrangement generally includes a movable reflector mounted in a stationary component. The device includes a metal s...	05/19/1998
5746000	Headlamp assembly with magnetic indicator for horizontal and vertical positioning A headlamp position indicator device is used to denote the proper aiming position of a headlamp in an adjustable headlamp assembly. The headlamp assembly includes a housing, a movable component adjustably retained in the housing, and adjustor mechanisms f...	05/05/1998
5697161	Level indicating device for a vehicle headlamp The indicating device is adapted to be installed on a platform on a headlamp frame with a slip fit and, once installed, is automatically locked into place. The indicating device includes a bubble level having a vial which is molded integrally with a base ...	12/16/1997
5586393	Headlamp level indicator In accordance with the present invention, a headlamp beam alignment indicating and calibrating device includes a roller element arranged for rolling movement relative to a guide structure, and an indicator for indicating displacement of the roller member ...	12/24/1996
5500790	Device for confirming optical-axis adjustment of automotive headlamp A device for confirming the optical-axis adjustment of an automotive headlamp in which the initial-setting mechanism for the level is composed of a reduced number of parts, the level can be simply attached and the initial setting of the revel can be simpl...	03/19/1996
5479714	Headlamp leveling apparatus A leveling apparatus is provided for use on the reflector of an automotive headlamp assembly for permitting the assembly to be leveled on an automobile so that the beam of the headlamp is aimed in a predetermined direction. The apparatus includes a level ...	01/02/1996
5456014	Mechanical leveling device A mechanical vehicle leveling device having a circular leveling bubble and four semicircular, mechanical measurement indicators revealed in a top cover unit of the device. The measurement indicators indicate the number of inches each wheel must be raised ...	10/10/1995
5408391	Level indicating device for a vehicle headlamp The indicating device is adapted to be inserted into a housing on a headlamp frame with a slip fit and, once inserted, is automatically locked into place. The indicating device includes a bubble level having a vial which is molded integrally with a base a...	04/18/1995
5392111	Method of measuring and adjusting optical axis of headlight An optical axis of a headlight is measured by disposing a lattice member in front of the headlight. The lattice member has a plurality of longitudinally elongated lattice holes which are arranged in a form of a matrix. An illuminated area and an illuminan...	02/21/1995
5365414	Device for confirming optical-axis adjustment of automotive headlamp In an optical-axis adjustment confirming device for use with an automotive headlamp, a level is mounted on a to-be-adjusted member which is covered with a transparent cap to protect the level against external shock or the like. An initial setting device h...	11/15/1994
5359499	Vertical/horizontal indicator for a vehicular headlamp 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 leve...	10/25/1994
5315763	Headlight aiming device and method A method of aiming a headlight for a vehicle includes removing a bulb from a headlight, installing an aiming device in the headlight in place of the bulb, and connecting the aiming device to a source of power to produce a laser beam. The method also inclu...	05/31/1994
5253154	Headlamp leveling arrangement A leveling arrangement for a vehicle headlamp that includes a support portion formed in the upper portion of the reflector member that has a spirit level member mounted thereon which is characterized in that it includes a living hinge serving as a pivotal...	10/12/1993
5151849	Headlamp leveling arrangement A leveling arrangement for a vehicle headlamp that includes a slot formed in the upper portion of the reflector member in which a spirit level member is located and combined with a spring clip which is fastened to the reflector member and to one end of th...	09/29/1992
5138533	Device for testing headlight orientation of a headlight of a motor vehicle The device for testing angular inclination of a headlight (11) has a inclination-detecting device (14) structured as a bubble level connected with the reflector (13) of each headlight and an additional inclination-detecting device (20), which is mounted o...	08/11/1992
5138532	Motor vehicle headlight including device for measuring deviation and adjusting direction of orientation of headlight beam 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 ...	08/11/1992
5121303	Motor vehicle headlight including device for measuring deviation and adjusting direction of orientation of headlight beam 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 ...	06/09/1992
5111369	Headlight for motor vehicle A headlight for a motor vehicle having a level for adjusting the direction of light emission from the headlight in the vertical direction in which the quantities of heat transmitted to the respective regions of the casing of the level which face the bubbl...	05/05/1992
5047905	Motor vehicle headlight including an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of its reflector A motor vehicle headlight comprising a light source, a reflector, a housing, and a front glass, and also comprising an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of the reflector, the indicator device being of the type comprising a spirit lev...	09/10/1991
5033292	Adapter for facilitating measurements of vehicle drive train components An adapter for facilitating the use of a device, such as an inclinometer, for measuring the angular inclination of components in a vehicular drive train system is disclosed. The adapter includes an L-shaped bracket having a generally cylindrical head port...	07/23/1991
5032964	Headlight for motor vehicle A vehicular headlight which does not require a large amount of equipment to properly adjust the angle of the azimuthal direction of emission of light from the headlight. A reflector within the body of the headlight is adjustable relative to a vertical axi...	07/16/1991
4907877	Light destribution of headlight beam A method and apparatus for determining or adjusting a projecting direction of a light beam emitted from an automobile headlight is provided. In a first aspect of the present invention, the peripheral region of a light beam is used in determining its proje...	03/13/1990
4804265	Aircraft landing light alignment system A system for aircraft landing light alignment which includes a target of photocells distributed in a cross-like manner with a single photo detector centered about the common point of the cross-like distribution. A signal processing circuit coupled to the ...	02/14/1989
4802067	Headlight aiming and leveling device A headlamp aiming and leveling device is provided for attachment to an automotive headlamp to facilitate leveling and aiming of the headlamp beam relative to an automotive vehicle upon which the headlamp is installed. The device comprises: a level-indicat...	01/31/1989
4730923	Headlight optical axis aiming measuring apparatus and method An inventive headlight optical axis aiming measuring apparatus and method is disclosed. The apparatus includes a head measuring horizontal and vertical inclinations of a front lens surface (34) of a headlight (12) installed in a vehicle (2) and including ...	03/15/1988
4679935	Light distribution of headlight beam A method and apparatus for determining or adjusting a projecting direction of a light beam emitted from an automobile headlight is provided. In a first aspect of the present invention, the peripheral region of a light beam is used in determining its proje...	07/14/1987
4490918	Vehicle frame measurement device A vehicle frame measuring and aligning apparatus comprises parallel rails with transverse reference members moveable along the longitudinal axis of the rails slideable vertical locating members are mounted on the rails. The apparatus also comprises an ove...	01/01/1985
4461090	Headlamp adjuster A vehicle headlamp adjuster has an expandable plate with pads for contacting a roadway surface and then a vehicle headlamp. A level indicator has perpendicular, communicating spirit levels and is rotatable about an axis parallel to the plate, to set one s...	07/24/1984
4413420	Vehicle geometry checking apparatus A lightweight, collapsible, easily transported apparatus for checking the geometry of a vehicle's frame and axles. The apparatus comprises a pointer bar assembly for use as a trammel and for checking toe measurements of steering axle tires, and an adjusta...	11/08/1983
4394798	Wheel alignment measuring apparatus A wheel alignment measuring apparatus of the invention has angle measuring instruments joined up with the input of an electronic signal processing unit. A first and a second angle measuring instrument (1, 2) are placed on a nearside and on an offside fron...	07/26/1983
4063365	Orientation detection and alignment method and apparatus A method and apparatus for detecting orientation with respect to predetermined frames of reference particularly for use in aligning vehicle headlamps relative to frames of reference such as the true horizontal and the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Ori...	12/20/1977

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Class 33/335 - Vehicle running gear, or headlight, inclination