Patent ID: 6824300
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
A mounting plug for pivotably connecting an aimable component of a headlamp of a vehicle to a fixed component of the vehicle, wherein the fixed component is formed with an opening there through, said mounting plug comprising:a ball stud portion comprising a ball and a post, wherein said post comprises means for attaching said ball stud portion to the aimable component of the headlamp; a base, said base comprising at least one integrally molded gasket seating feature; a socket chamber integrally molded on top of said base, said socket chamber including an opening, said socket chamber adapted to removably retain said ball with said post extending through the opening and allow said ball stud portion to pivot; a channel integrally molded to said base adjacent to said socket chamber, said channel adapted to allow said ball to be inserted through said channel and into said socket chamber; a retainer portion integrally molded below said base, said retainer portion comprising at least one tab integrally molded to said retainer portion and adapted to removably secure said socket portion to the fixed component of the vehicle.