SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING VISUAL GUIDANCE TO ASSIST IN POSITIONING A BOAT AND TRAILER IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS
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1. A visual guidance system for a boat trailer comprising:
- a. a guidance system housing defining a cavity, the guidance system housing having a plurality of openings such that fluid can pass into the cavity defined by the guidance system housing;
b. a first track opposite a second track and positioned within the cavity defined by the guidance system housing, wherein the first track and the second track have a substantially vertical orientation;
c. a first laser head, the first laser head being coupled with the first track and the second track, wherein the first laser head is pivotally and vertically moveable relative to the first track and the second track, the first laser head comprising;
i. a first housing defining a first housing cavity;
ii. a first laser module positioned within the housing cavity configured to provide a first illumination beam;
iii. a first float coupled with the first housing; and
iv. a first window coupled with the first housing such that the first illumination beam is configured to pass through the first window;
d. a first position, wherein the first laser head is buoyed by fluid within the housing; and
e. a second position, wherein the first laser head is unbuoyed.
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein include a visual guidance system for a boat trailer that can include a housing defining a cavity, the housing having a plurality of openings such that fluid can pass into the cavity, a first track and a second track, where the first track and the second track have a substantially vertical orientation, and a laser head mounted on the first track and the second track that can include a housing, a laser module positioned within the housing that is configured to provide a first illumination beam, and a float.
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1. A visual guidance system for a boat trailer comprising:
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a. a guidance system housing defining a cavity, the guidance system housing having a plurality of openings such that fluid can pass into the cavity defined by the guidance system housing; b. a first track opposite a second track and positioned within the cavity defined by the guidance system housing, wherein the first track and the second track have a substantially vertical orientation; c. a first laser head, the first laser head being coupled with the first track and the second track, wherein the first laser head is pivotally and vertically moveable relative to the first track and the second track, the first laser head comprising; i. a first housing defining a first housing cavity; ii. a first laser module positioned within the housing cavity configured to provide a first illumination beam; iii. a first float coupled with the first housing; and iv. a first window coupled with the first housing such that the first illumination beam is configured to pass through the first window; d. a first position, wherein the first laser head is buoyed by fluid within the housing; and e. a second position, wherein the first laser head is unbuoyed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A visual guidance system for a boat trailer comprising:
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a. a housing; b. a tracking means associated with the housing; c. an illumination means coupled with the tracking means and positioned at least partially within the housing; and d. a floating means associated with the illumination means.
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19. A method for providing visual guidance for a boat trailer comprising the steps of:
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providing a visual guidance system including a housing, a track positioned within the housing, and a laser head having a laser module, wherein the laser head is coupled with the track such that the laser head is movable in a substantially vertical direction; coupling the visual guidance system with a boat trailer; illuminating the laser module of the laser head to create an illumination beam; and guiding a boat onto the boat trailer using the illumination beam. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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