Modified marker light as multi-function vehicle light

摘要

The present invention includes a system, method, and apparatus for configuring one modified marker light to function as one or more of a marker light, a CHMSL, and a brake light. The modified marker light includes a first input coupled to a CHMSL, a second input coupled to one or more marker lights, a third input coupled to a ground, and a circuit associated with the modified marker light to control the function of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light. The modified marker light illuminates (as one or more of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light) upon a driver using a brake of a vehicle when the one or more marker lights are not energized. The modified marker light illuminates as one or more of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light upon a driver using the brake of the vehicle when the one or more marker lights are already energized.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a light assembly adapted for mounting on a vehicle and configured to include a brake light input coupled to a first light element and a marker light input coupled to a second light element; wherein the brake light input is coupled to a first diode, the first light element is coupled between the first diode and a ground, the marker light input is coupled to a second diode, and the second light element is coupled between the first diode and the second diode; whereby the light assembly is configured to function as an identification light and a center high mount stop light.