Turn signal/brake light converters for towed vehicles

Details Turn signal/brake light converters for towed vehicles Turn signal/brake light converters for towed vehicles

1999-05-12

2000-07-11

Wong, Don

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Special application

Vehicle

315 77, 340468, B60Q 102

Patent

active

060877774

ABSTRACT:
A converter circuit connected between the signal light control system of a towing vehicle and the turn signal and brake lamps of a towed farm implement discriminates between braking signals and turn signals appearing at the same pin positions of a connector receptacle by timing the duration of the signals. In a second embodiment providing for enhanced lighting of farm implements when traveling on public roads, latching relays establish circuits for flashing the brake lamp in the direction of turn. A switch may be provided to enable the enhanced lighting when the towing vehicle is a tractor, or disable the enhanced lighting and permit the implement turn signal and brake lights to mimic the operation of the turn signal and lights on a truck when the towing vehicle is a truck.

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