Independent lighting energy interruption system with advanced reconfiguration and method
US7410281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/0088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable auxiliary lighting energy interruption system for use with snow plows and like front-mounted vehicle accessories is disclosed which facilitates the interconnection of such systems to the lighting system of a vehicle upon which the vehicle accessory is mounted to provide power to and to control the auxiliary lights with the lighting system of the vehicle. The system provides first and second harness portions for respective installation on the vehicle and the vehicle accessory, with the first harness portion having a first configuration when it is not connected to the second harness portion and a second configuration when it is connected to the second harness portion. The first configuration allow the headlights on the vehicle to operate, while the second configuration allows only the headlights on the vehicle accessory to operate, with changes between the first and second configurations being accomplished without the need for a switch or a relay.
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