Deployment system for ruggedized illuminating, marking, or signaling device
US7106179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21L2/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deployment system for illumination devices, including: a holding mechanism for engaging at least one illumination device; and a deploying mechanism for causing the at least one illumination device to exit the system. In the preferred embodiment, the deploying mechanism is at least one solenoid, where the at least one solenoid extends to cause the illumination device to exit the system. The system allows a user or an automated system to deploy illumination devices without being exposed to dangerous conditions. For example, the system can be mounted internally or externally to a law enforcement, road crew, or utility company vehicle. The user may then deploy the illumination devices to mark the road without being subjected to the dangers of oncoming traffic.
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