Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Patent
1996-12-27
1999-02-02
Elms, Richard T.
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
315 83, B60L 114
Patent
active
058669558
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for the manual override of atmospheric light activated headlight switches. The device is placed over a switch located on the dash board of an automobile. The device has a shutter which is movable between a first position wherein light is blocked from impinging on a photosensitive panel of the switch, and a second one wherein said panel is uncovered for permitting impingement of atmospheric light onto the panel. The device and related method permit the manual override of the switch to allow a driver to easily maintain the headlights and taillights in an on status.
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Blackmon Robert N.
Elms Richard T.
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