Telescoping beacon for a vehicle
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1. A locating beacon, comprising:
- a housing assembly, adapted to be removably mounted to a vehicle, further comprising;
a housing, comprising a mast enclosure;
a control means housed within said housing, further incorporating a power source and a receiver; and
,a deployment mechanism housed within said housing and in electrical communication with said power source;
a telescoping mast assembly housed within said mast enclosure and having a bottom end operably attached to said deployment mechanism and deployable therefrom;
a dome affixed to an upper portion of said telescoping mast assembly, having an illumination means for providing illumination and in electrical communication with said power source; and
,a remote control device in wireless communication with said receiver, for remotely controlling said control means to operate said telescoping mast assembly and said illumination means;
wherein said deployment mechanism further comprises;
a drive band attached to a topmost portion of said telescoping mast assembly and disposed within a guide enclosure; and
a prime mover attached to and operably controlling said drive band opposite said telescoping mast assembly;
wherein said prime mover is capable of forward and reversible movement; and
,wherein said drive band also conducts electricity between said control means and said illumination means.
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Abstract
An apparatus adapted to provide a locating means for a vehicle lost in a parking facility includes a telescoping device installed on the vehicle and is selectively activated by remote control. When activated, the apparatus will upwardly extend an illuminated beacon to provide a visual indication from a distance.
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1. A locating beacon, comprising:
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a housing assembly, adapted to be removably mounted to a vehicle, further comprising; a housing, comprising a mast enclosure; a control means housed within said housing, further incorporating a power source and a receiver; and
,a deployment mechanism housed within said housing and in electrical communication with said power source; a telescoping mast assembly housed within said mast enclosure and having a bottom end operably attached to said deployment mechanism and deployable therefrom; a dome affixed to an upper portion of said telescoping mast assembly, having an illumination means for providing illumination and in electrical communication with said power source; and
,a remote control device in wireless communication with said receiver, for remotely controlling said control means to operate said telescoping mast assembly and said illumination means; wherein said deployment mechanism further comprises; a drive band attached to a topmost portion of said telescoping mast assembly and disposed within a guide enclosure; and a prime mover attached to and operably controlling said drive band opposite said telescoping mast assembly; wherein said prime mover is capable of forward and reversible movement; and
,wherein said drive band also conducts electricity between said control means and said illumination means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A locating beacon, comprising:
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a housing assembly, adapted to be removably mounted to a vehicle, further comprising; a housing, having a removable cover and further comprising a mast enclosure; a control means housed within said housing, further incorporating a power source and a receiver; and
,a deployment mechanism housed within said housing and in electrical communication with said power source; a telescoping mast assembly housed within said mast enclosure and having a bottom end operably attached to said deployment mechanism and deployable therefrom; a dome affixed to an upper portion of said telescoping mast assembly, having an illumination means for providing illumination and in electrical communication with said power source; and
,said receiver in wireless communication with a remote control device in wireless communication with said receiver, for remotely controlling said control means to operate said telescoping mast assembly and said illumination means; wherein said deployment mechanism further comprises; a drive band attached to a topmost portion of said telescoping mast assembly and disposed within a guide enclosure; and a prime mover attached to and operably controlling said drive band opposite said telescoping mast assembly; wherein said prime mover is capable of forward and reversible movement; and
,wherein said drive band also conducts electricity between said control means and said illumination means. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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