US 5,847,676 A · Velocity detecting system

Abstract

A velocity detecting radar unit that is easy to operate and to view so as to minimize distraction to the operator, particularly when in use in a moving vehicles includes a spotlight unit having a housing with a lens, a light source within the housing and a control wand pivotally mounting the housing for rotation about an axis and including an elongated tube adapted to extend through the windshield pillar of a vehicle. A radar antenna is mounted in the housing to be movable therewith and has a radar transmitting and receiving end extending from the housing oppositely of the spotlight lens. A display module is adapted to display velocity data and other information and is adjustable mounted to the tube at a location thereon remote from the spotlight housing. Similarly, an input or control module including function switches for providing function commands to a controller for the unit is provided and is adjustable mounted to the tube at a location thereon remote from the housing.

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Dependent claims

In a velocity detecting system including a transceiver for directing a beam of energy at a moving object and receiving a reflection of the beam and determining the velocity of the object, the combination of:

means, including a lens, for directing a beam of energy in a desired direction and for receiving a reflected beam;
a computer module including its own housing for controlling said directing means to direct said beam and for processing the reflected beam to provide velocity information;
a display module including its own housing separate from, but connected to said computer module and including a display face on which said velocity information may be displayed;
and
an input module including its own housing separate from but connected to said computer module and including function switches for providing function commands to said computer module to affect the control of the directing means and the information displayed on said display face;
whereby said modules in their respective housing may be independently mounted at desired locations in a vehicle for maximum viewing efficiency, ease of use and operator safety.

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