US PATENT SUBCLASS 362 / 469
.~.~.~ Weight biased or mechanically 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}
469.~.~.~ Weight biased or mechanically actuated

DEFINITION

Classification: 362/469

Weight biased or mechanically actuated:

(under subclass 465) Subject matter wherein (1) a centrifugal force being developed when the vehicle is turned is utilized to effect a corresponding pivotal movement of the headlight so that the light beam is directed along the road ahead of the vehicle or (2) a flexible connection or similar device extending between parts associated with and movable relative to sprung and unsprung vehicle members controlling the direction of the headlight beam. [figure] [caption]A - Crank arm controlled at its end "L'' by transverse shaft B which controls headlight; B - Shaft; C - Clamp; D - Member to vehicle body; E - Cam; F - Disc; G - Axle; H - Stirrup (Free to rotate about B and fastened to member "J''; J - Member connected to headlight; K - Headlight; M - Spring connects shaft and axle