Patent ID: 6282801
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A headlamp adjustor mechanism including a directing member and drive structure operatively coupled to the directing member, wherein the directing member is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly mounted in a vehicle, and wherein the drive structure is rotatable to effect movement of the directing member and adjust a position of the reflector, said headlamp adjustor mechanism comprising a rotatable ring gear; and indicia on the ring gear generally proximate the drive structure, wherein the indicia relates to which direction to rotate the drive structure to effect movement of the reflector in a direction which is either toward or away from a centerline of the vehicle, wherein the indicia renders the headlamp adjustor mechanism usable with headlamp assemblies of the vehicle which are both right and left of the centerline of the vehicle, wherein the indicia is accurate with respect to rotation of the drive structure and resulting movement of the reflector regardless of whether the headlamp adjustor mechanism is engaged with a headlamp assembly which is to the right or left of the centerline of the vehicle, and wherein the ring gear is rotatable relative to the drive structure.