Non-handed horizontal adjustor mechanism

Abstract

A non-handed horizontal headlamp adjustor mechanism. The mechanism includes a directing member and drive structure operatively coupled to the directing member. The directing member is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly mounted in a vehicle. The drive structure is rotatable to effect movement of the directing member and adjust a position of the reflector. Indicia is provided on the mechanism generally proximate the drive member. 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. 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, and 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. As a result, the horizontal headlamp adjustment mechanism provides cost savings in labor, parts, and logistics of producing equal quantities of each because the same mechanism can be installed on either side of the vehicle and still provide accurate indicia.