Patent ID: 8684574

Claim:
A gear screw adjuster assembly for use in a headlamp having a reflector, the adjuster assembly comprising: a gear screw having an integrally formed shoulder, an integrally formed neck, and an integrally formed threaded shaft; a retaining clip positioned at least partially around the gear screw, wherein the retaining clip is capable of compression as the gear screw is snap-fitted into the headlamp housing and is also capable of expansion so as to retain the gear screw in position in the headlamp housing; a flexible ring positioned around the gear screw; a snap-fit grommet positioned at least partially around the gear screw, the snap-fit grommet capable of compression as the gear screw is snap-fitted into the reflector and also capable of expansion so as to retain the gear screw in position in the reflector, and wherein the snap-fit grommet is operably engaged to the reflector such that rotation of the gear screw engages the snap-fit grommet and positions the reflector; and wherein the snap-fit grommet provides a clutching feature with respect to the gear screw to prevent over-travel of the gear screw.