Vehicle component control assembly
US10703259B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic controller of a vehicle is in electronic communication with lamp cover condition sensors, a headlamp switch, an off-road lamp switch and an electronic display. The electronic controller is configured to turn on the off-road lamp device in response to the off-road lamp switch being switched to the on condition and further in response to each of a plurality of predetermined conditions being met, the electronic controller further being configured to prevent the off-road lamp device from turning on in response to the off-road lamp switch being switched to the on condition and further in response to at least one of the plurality of predetermined conditions not being met, the predetermined conditions including at least a determination that the removable lamp cover of the off-road device has been removed, and a determination that the headlamp switch is in the second operating condition.
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