Self-Operated Solar Side Marker for Commercial Vehicles

In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, Side Marker lamps were equipped in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Side marker lights are designed to provide clear visibility and vehicle identification from side way to other drivers/passersby vehicles traveling in perpendicular directions. But in case of harness failure/any malfunctioning/improper maintenance post damages etc., the side marker lamp does not illuminate when it is critically required. This causes serious accidents or loss of human beings as well. Convention side markers are powered by vehicle battery; a solar side-marker operates independently using a photometric switch that activates the light at sunset using stored solar energy. This device mainly works on natural light intensity when it lowers than specific value, the solar energy stored inside device will automatically ignite the side markers, irrespective of manual human intervention to switch it on. In case of a vehicle battery cut-off during vehicle parking, breakdown or accidental case, solar side marker run by an integrated rechargeable battery. It is charged by vehicle power or solar power and operated by photo switch. No similar option is available for commercial vehicles. The battery has a twin mode charging system so that it is foolproof in all weather conditions. Keeping in mind human safety, this invention may leads to reduced accidents on roads due to proper visibility of side markers in any adverse conditions.