Abstract: A flexible braided wiring harness including a protective sleeve that separates a braided layer from a wire bundle such that the braided layer does not apply a compressive force to the wire bundle. Though the braided layer is tightly braided around the protective sleeve, the lack of compressive force on the wire bundle allows the individual wires of the wire bundle to slide relative to each other when the wiring harness bends. The freedom of the individual wires to slide relative to each other gives the wiring harness improved flexibility.

Abstract: A snowplow control system is provided that uses the distance between the vehicle frame and the ground or wheel axle as an input to a feedback loop useable to provide increased control over the pressure exerted by the plow blade. The control system allows the plow to operate in various modes of operation including a manual mode, a float mode, and a down pressure mode. The control system interfaces with the vehicle operator by way of a controller that is preferably operable from within the cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A one-piece headlight adapter, and a two-piece headlight adapter system, is used to connect the existing vehicle headlight controls and power supply with a snowplow wiring harness. An adapter only connects the controls and power supply for one headlight to the wiring harness. Two adapters, one for each headlight, create an adapter system. The adapter system allows the vehicle operator to control the snowplow headlights from the inside of the vehicle. One version of an adapter is a three-component adapter that includes one connection to the vehicle headlight, one connection to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. Another version of the adapter is a five-component adapter that includes high and low beam connections to the vehicle headlight, high and low beam connections to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness.

Abstract: A one-piece headlight adapter, and a two-piece headlight adapter system, is used to connect the existing vehicle headlight controls and power supply with a snowplow wiring harness. An adapter only connects the controls and power supply for one headlight to the wiring harness. Two adapters, one for each headlight, create an adapter system. The adapter system allows the vehicle operator to control the snowplow headlights from the inside of the vehicle. One version of an adapter is a three-component adapter that includes one connection to the vehicle headlight, one connection to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. Another version of the adapter is a five-component adapter that includes high and low beam connections to the vehicle headlight, high and low beam connections to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness.

Abstract: The present invention is a snowplow diagnostic and connection system for connecting a snowplow to a vehicle. The system includes an diagnostic circuit and an indicator which detects and indicates the status of various components of the snowplow and its controls. The indicator includes a specific indication of the status of each detected subsystem or each component, as well as providing a general warning if any problem is detected. The indicator has a plurality of LED's which individually represent the various subsystems or components. If a problem is detected with any of the subsystems or components, the vehicle's headlights are caused to flash, thus alerting the operator.

Abstract: The present invention is a control system for a vehicle that utilizes a powered attachment such as a material spreader. Such a device requires the use of a high current drawing motor, which in turn requires the ability to control the flow of high amperage current. The high current switching circuitry is mounted on or near the electric motor to prevent the heat generated by the circuitry from posing any type of hazard. A low current control is placed within the cab of the vehicle and serves to remotely control the switching circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention is a membrane switch. The membrane switch includes a switch assembly having a switch frame coupled to the switch assembly. The switch frame is sandwiched between various layers of the membrane, thus holding it in place. The lower surface of the membrane is coated with an adhesive. Once installed in an electronic device, the adhesive layer secures the membrane as well as the switch assembly in place. The adhesive layer serves to form a waterproof barrier between the membrane and the switch assembly.