Patent ID: 6086232
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B60Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for changing a vertical aim of headlights, comprising a headlight part to be adjusted; a drive motor; an adjusting element drivable by said drive motor so as to execute a rotary motion, said adjusting element being supported rotatably about a longitudinal axis but non displaceably in direction of said longitudinal axis, so that the rotary motion of said adjusting element is converted into a longitudinal motion that is transmitted to said headlight parts to be adjusted; a transmission element selectively coupled with said adjusting element in direction of rotation about said longitudinal axis; a connecting element pivotably connected to said headlight part to be adjusted and coupled with said transmission element in direction of rotation; a restoring element which secures a coupling of said transmission to said adjusting element and is prestressed in direction of said longitudinal axis; an actuating element via which a basic setting of the vertical aim can be exerted independently of said drive motor upon coupling of said transmission element to said adjusting element in such a way that the coupling is disengaged counter to a force of said restoring element so that said transmission element is rotatable relative to said adjusting element.