Sidelighting arrangement and method

Details Sidelighting arrangement and method Sidelighting arrangement and method

1993-06-18

1995-06-27

Husar, Stephen F.

Illumination

Sound equipment illuminator

362 36, 362 833, 362251, 362802, B60Q 100

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054285127

ABSTRACT:
An improved sidelighting arrangement, device and method of controlling sidelight illumination of a motor vehicle during cornering employing two sets of side lamps, one for each side of the vehicle. The sidelighting arrangement apparatus includes a steering wheel angle sensor mounted on the column of the steering wheel for detecting a change in steering angle, a turn indicator sensor for detecting actuation of the turn indicator, a microprocessor for outputting an electrical signal to selectively illuminate a set of side lamps mounted on the side of the vehicle for controlling illumination of the sidelights during cornering of the motor vehicle responsive to the steering wheel in actuation of the turn signal for improved visibility for the operator of the vehicle and for improved safety of operation thereof by providing notice to other drivers of the cornering condition of the vehicle.

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