Vehicle headlamp with snap fit bulb shield

U.S. Patent Number: 5386348

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided including a bulb providing a source of illumination: a reflector housing for mounting the bulb and providing a reflector surface with a forward ledge extending therefrom; a bulb shield for restricting illumination from the bulb and including a generally tubular portion for surrounding the bulb and a leg extending therefrom, the bulb shield also having a foot to support the leg on the housing ledge; and wherein the foot has a snap fit connection with the housing ledge.

Inventors: O'Shaughnessey; Michael E. (Fort Wayne, IN), Chesser; Keith (Fishers, IN)

Assignee: General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI)

Application Number: 08/239,805

Issued: 1995-01-31

Expired: 2007-01-31

Classes: 362/509 ; 362/343; 362/351; 362/516; 362/548

Field of search: 362/61,80,303,305,307,310,311,351,358,359,361,343

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