Vehicle lighting system and method
US7717592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/0005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exterior auxiliary lighting system is provided including a light source for generating a beam of visible light, the light source having an aperture through which the beam of light is projected. A cover can be detachably connected to the light source to overlay at least a portion of the aperture. A sensor is provided for detecting whether the cover is attached to the light source. A switch responsive to an output signal from the sensor is adapted to selectively decouple the light source from a power supply when the sensor detects that the cover is attached to the light source.
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