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Method and apparatus for vehicular light fixtures

US10953788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2017
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2900/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A terrain viewing apparatus is provided to enable greater viewability of environmental conditions around a vehicle. A housing of the terrain viewing apparatus may include a lighting apparatus for emitting light and illuminating environmental conditions during nighttime, dusk, or adverse weather conditions. The housing may further include a reflecting apparatus to increase an operator's ability to view environmental conditions outside the vehicle. One or more joints may enable the housing to be adjustable with respect to the vehicle. An internal joint may enable the reflecting apparatus to be adjustable with respect to the housing. The lighting apparatus may receive power from the vehicle. The lighting and reflecting apparatuses may be electrically coupled to the vehicle and may be controllable therefrom.

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