Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Patent
1997-12-08
2000-01-11
Patel, Vip
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
362505, 362540, 362541, 362549, 362485, B60Q 112
Patent
active
060128283
ABSTRACT:
A device (10) for attaching a light to a trailer hitch frame (172). The device (10) is comprised of a lamp assembly (12) that attaches to an adjustable lamp attachment assembly (40) which allows the lamp assembly (12) to be adjusted radially and in elevation. The lamp assembly (12) is attached to a trailer hitch frame attachment bracket (64) that is dimensioned to fit over a trailer hitch frame (172) that can range in size from 1.25 square inches to 4.0 square inches (3.2 to 10.2 cm). The frame attachment bracket (64) is attached to the trailer hitch frame (172) by means of two nylon tie wraps (136,144). The tie wraps, which are secured to the bracket (64), are wrapped around the trailer hitch frame (172) and are locked in place. After the bracket (64) is secured to the trailer hitch frame (172), the device (10) is connected to the vehicle electrical circuit that controls the vehicle rear lights.
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Fu Sam
Pearce George A.
Wang Calvin S.
Cota Albert O.
Patel Vip
Smith Michael J.
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