US PATENT SUBCLASS 362 / 467
.~.~.~ Electromagnetically, electrodynamically, or electronically actuated

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459  DF  SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) {17}
464  DF  .~ Condition responsive (e.g., position) {1}
465  DF  .~.~ Automatically adjusted headlamp beam {4}
467.~.~.~ Electromagnetically, electrodynamically, or electronically actuated

DEFINITION

Classification: 362/467

Electromagnetically, electrodynamically, or electronically actuated:

(under subclass 465) Subject matter including an operative means comprising (1) an electrically energized coil of insulated wire producing a magnetic field in the coil, (2) mutually coupled conductors which are caused to move relative to each other by interaction of the magnetic field produced by flow of electric current in the conductors, and (3) a closed regulating circuit having an input derived through transducers from the inclination of the vehicle axis with respect to the road surface.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems,

10.8, for an electrically controlled vehicle-mounted system for an automobile including lighting circuits. [figure] [caption]A - Headlight; B - Housing; C - Vehicle Structure; D - Bimetallic compensator; E - Lamp-holding ring; F - Lamp adjusting ring; G - Mounting Plate; H - Stop nut; J - Return spring; K - Pivots. NOTE: UPON ACTIVATION, COMPENSATOR EXPANDS AND PUSHES HOUSING FORWARD TO DEFLECT HEADLIGHT BEAM. [figure] [caption]A - Motor control circuit; B - Electric motor; C - Worm gear; D - Pinion gear; E - Rack; F - Globe; G - Bulb (Light source); H - Reflector or reflecting mirror; J - Worm wheel