Patent ID: 6331068
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: B60Q,F21S

Abstract:
An elastically deformable automobile lamp assembly for an automotive vehicle having at least one panel member and an impact-absorbing bumper assembly spaced from said at least one panel member, said lamp assembly comprising:a housing member mounted to said at least one panel member, said housing member further being located relative to said impacting-absorbing bumper assembly;a lens member mounted to said housing member; andat least one resilient deflection member interposed said lens member and said housing member, said at least one resilient deflection member having a predetermined yield strength so as to enable a predetermined elastic deformation of said lamp assembly whereby upon impact said at least one resilient deflection member does not exceed said predetermined yield strength of said at least one resilient deflection member so as to return said lamp assembly substantially to its pre-impact position without damage thereto upon removal of the impact force.