Buffered trailer light converter
US5701116A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/305
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for converting the tail light signals of a towing vehicle to control the tail lights of a towed vehicle. The converter includes full buffering for all input signals thereby minimizing any loading effect caused by the converter or the towed vehicle. Also, the converter employs an override circuit so that the towed vehicle brake lights operate even if the emergency flashers have been activated on the towing vehicle.
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