Auxiliary vehicle lighting control system
US10315567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2900/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An auxiliary vehicle lighting system is provided for use in a vehicle having an engine and an electrical system. The system has at least one auxiliary vehicle light; a control hub, connected to the vehicle electrical system and to each auxiliary vehicle light; and a system shut down function or program, connected to the control hub and configured to de-energize the auxiliary lighting system. The control hub is constructed and arranged so that upon illumination of the auxiliary vehicle lights and with the engine turned off, the vehicle battery voltage is monitored. If the battery voltage reaches a designated low voltage target, the system shut down function or program is activated, which de-energizes the auxiliary lights.
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