Patent ID: 6172598
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
A motion indicator for use on a vehicle, comprising:(a) a base having a top surface;(b) a shaft rotatably attached to the base;(c) at least one winder having a hub attached to the shaft; the winder having a winding arm extending outwardly from the hub, the winding arm having a flat planar surface, a width and a length, such that the width is at least one fourth of the length, wherein the flat planar surface is perpendicular to the top surface of the base;(d) a motor for rotating the shaft to rotate the winder; and(e) switch means responsive to the brake system in the vehicle, such that: (1) when the brake system is engaged, the switch means electrically connects the motor to a power supply to rotate the winder, and (2) when the brake system is disengaged the switch means electrically disconnects the motor from the power supply to stop rotation of the winder.