Patent · US Expired

Radio controlled light bar

US6100801A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
7References
13Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2900/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable, radio controlled light bar magnetically affixable to a trailer or towed vehicle that receives signals from a transmitter magnetically affixable to the tow vehicle and electrically connected to its braking, turning and tail lighting systems. The light bar includes a pair of turn signals and a pair of tail/braking lights, each of which has a parabolic lens for magnifying the light emitted thereby requiring less light to provide sufficient brightness or lux. The transmitter includes a four prong receptacle that is readily connectable to a standard wiring harness on the tow vehicle. The radio frequency is adjustable so each unit has a unique radio frequency. The transmitter operates off of the voltage supplied by the tow vehicle while the light bar operates off of a rechargeable battery and the radio frequency signal received. A recharger is supplied on the light bar.

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