WIRELESS TOW LIGHT SYSTEM
A tow light system is provided, including a transmitter unit configured for transmitting an encoded signal, and a receiver unit separate from the transmitter unit and configured for receiving the encoded signal from the transmitter unit. The receiver unit includes a housing, an actuator switch located on the housing, so as to prevent inadvertent access to the actuator switch, and a light unit attached to the housing.
1 . A tow light system comprising:
a transmitter unit configured for transmitting an encoded signal;
a receiver unit separate from said transmitter unit and configured for receiving the encoded signal from said transmitter unit;
said receiver unit having a housing and an actuator switch located on said housing, so as to prevent inadvertent access to said actuator switch; and
a light unit attached to said housing.
2 . The tow light system of claim 1 , wherein said housing defines a recess dimensioned for accommodating said actuator switch.
3 . The tow light system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further includes a removable base cover with a magnet configured for securing said receiver unit to a towed vehicle.
4 . The tow light system of claim 3 , wherein said removable base cover includes an inwardly projecting collar projecting towards an interior chamber of said housing and having radially outwardly projecting lugs configured for engaging corresponding slots in inner walls of said housing.
5 . The tow light system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further includes a direction indicator for indicating the direction of opening or closing said removable base cover relative to said housing.
6 . The tow light system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further includes at least an eyelet for accommodating retaining straps that secure said receiver unit to a towed vehicle.
7 . A tow light system comprising:
a transmitter unit configured for transmitting an encoded signal;
a receiver unit separate from said transmitter unit and configured for receiving the encoded signal from said transmitter unit;
said receiver unit having a housing and an actuator switch located on said housing, so as to prevent inadvertent access to said actuator switch;
a light unit attached to said housing; and
a low battery indicator attached to said light unit.
8 . The tow light system of claim 7 , wherein said low battery indicator is visible.
9 . A tow light system comprising:
a transmitter unit configured for transmitting an encoded signal;
a receiver unit separate from said transmitter unit and configured for receiving the encoded signal from said transmitter unit;
said receiver unit having a housing and an actuator switch located on said housing, so as to prevent inadvertent access to said actuator switch;
a light unit attached to said housing;
a low battery indicator attached to said light unit; and
said housing enclosing an interior chamber constructed and arranged for retaining a plurality of batteries in a parallel, generally planar orientation.
10 . The tow light system of claim 9 , wherein said interior chamber further includes a twist off, lockable cover so that batteries are replaceable without the use of tools.