Mounting foot for light bar
US8292478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/2611
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A signaling system for mounting to an exterior surface of an emergency vehicle is provided. The signaling system includes a light bar and a pair of mounting feet. The light bar can include a plurality of signaling devices supported on and distributed along a base member and enclosed by a cover. The light bar can be secured to the mounting feet via a plurality of fasteners. The mounting feet can be connected to the emergency vehicle via roof straps. Each mounting foot can include a base, which can have a support portion, a contoured portion, and a pair of compartments; a pair of seals associated with each compartment; a pair of covers, which can be translucent, removably mounted to the base to enclose the compartments; and a roof strap secured to the base. Each compartment can house a signaling device, such as a lamp assembly.
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