BE1009912A6 - Automatic trip device for warning signals for automobiles - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
- B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
- B60Q1/50—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
- B60Q1/52—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
- B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
- B60Q1/44—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal
- B60Q1/445—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal controlled by inertial devices
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H35/00—Switches operated by change of a physical condition
- H01H35/14—Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
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Abstract
A housing divided into three compartments (5, 14, 21) is attached to a car or a motorbike. Each compartment contains a switch composed of a moving element (6, 15, 22) and a fixed element (12, 16, 24). These switches are connected to electronic timer relays (20, 30) and are designed to trip danger or warning signals. In the case of hard braking only, a switch (6, 12) momentarily operates the warning lights (31) or another specific light to improve and prolong the efficiency of the brake lights. In the case of accidents only, another switch (15, 16) trips the warning lights or other specific light as well as a horn permanently in order to signal the obstacle and alert those nearby in case of the vehicle leaving the road or being isolated. In the case of the vehicle being turned over without a prior impact, another switch (22, 25) carries out the same functions as those in the case of an accident. In order to avoid pile ups, and to reduce the risk of no assistance for injured or isolated passengers, the device selects...<IMAGE>
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Dispositif d'enclenchements automatiques de signaux de danger et de détresse pour véhicules automobiles.
L'invention concerne l'emploi de signaux spéciaux dont sont munis les véhicules automobiles pour signaler un ra- lentissement brutal de la circulation ou l'obstacle que constitue un véhicule accidenté. La plupart des véhicules sont équipés d'un commutateur manuel plus ou moins acces- sible au tableau de bord et permettant l'enclenchement des feux de détresse. Il existe également une combinaison entre ces feux et un signal sonore qui s'enclenchent automatiquement lors du tamponnement de certains véhicules en stationnement. Lors de freinages d'urgence consécutifs à un ralentissement ou à un obstacle inattendu, le conducteur n'a pas toujours le réflexe d'enclencher les feux de détresse ou en est empêché par une manoeuvre d'évitement.
Le fonctionnement bref des feux STOP à la suite d'un freinage puissant et court peut échapper à la vigilance du conducteur suiveur ou ne pas lui permettre d'apprécier correctement l'importance de la décélération, principalement dans l'obscurité. Dans le cas d'un conducteur victime d'un accident, l'absence de fonctionnement de ces feux, consécutive à une impossibilité physique ou matérielle d'accès au commutateur, augmente le risque de collisions en chaîne.
De plus, lors d'accidents semblables avec fuite de l'auteur ou lorsque la voiture ou la motocyclette effectue une sortie de route sans témoins, l'absence de signaux lumineux et sonore peut retarder voire ignorer toute organisation de secours.
La présente invention a pour but de remédier à ces problèmes en procurant un élément de sécurité active supplémentaire.
Les avantages obtenus grâce à cette invention résident essentiellement dans le fait que le dispositif sélectionne l'avertissement adéquat sans aucune intervention du conducteur. D'une part il améliore l'information issue des feux
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STOP lors de freinages d'urgence et, d'autre part, il diminue le risque de non-assistance en cas d'accidents en renforçant l'avertissement lumineux par une alarme audible.
L'invention exposée ci-après au moyen de dessins représente seulement un mode d'exécution.
La figure 1 représente une vue en plongé du dispositif composé d'un boîtier rectangulaire 4 et de différents compartiments 1 et 2 et 3 permettant la sélection automatique des avertissements adéquats.
La figure 2 représente une vue éclatée de chaque compatiment vu de côté.
Les compartiments 5 et 14 et 21 dont la structure entière 11 et 19 et 24 est réalisée dans une matière rigide non-conductrice d'électricité, présentent une base inférieure C à D commune avec la base inférieure du boîtier 4 dans lequel l'orientation respective desdits compartiments est maintenue au moyen d'un polystyrène expansé ou similaire. La base inférieure du boîtier est fixée dans le plan horizontal du véhicule, sous un siège par exemple. Le côté avant A à B du boîtier est orienté vers l'avant du véhicule et parallèle à l'axe de rotation des roues.
Le compartiment de forme rectangulaire 1 et 5 est destiné à l'enclenchement momentané des feux de détresse en cas de freinage puissant. Ce compartiment comprend un contacteur composé d'un élément mobile et d'un élément fixe. L'élément mobile est composé d'une spirale métallique extensible 8, d'une tige rigide métallique 7 et d'une masselotte métallique 6 et 34. L'élément tampon 12 et 20 est fixé sur la paroi interne 11 à hauteur de l'arc de cercle défini par le déplacement de la masselotte en fin de course.
L'énergie potentielle qu'oppose la spirale 33 à l'énergie cinétique de la masselotte 6 est prédéterminée en fonction de l'intensité du freinage.
La rencontre des deux éléments conducteurs d'électricité 6 et 12 actionne le temporisateur-relais 29.
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Celui-ci enclenche et maintient le fonctionnement des feux de détresse ou autres feux spécifiques 31 pendant un temps préréglé ou en fonction d'autres paramètres prédéterminés de l'évolution du véhicule.
Le compartiment de forme cylindrique 2 et 14 est destiné à l'enclenchement prolongé des feux de détresse et d'un signal sonore spécifique lors d'une onde de choc consécu- tive à un tamponnement du véhicule, à l'arrêt ou en mouve- ment. Ce compartiment comprend un contacteur composé d'un élément mobile et d'un élément fixe. L'élément mobile est composé d'une spirale métallique extensible 18, d'une ti- ge rigide métallique 10 et d'une masselotte métallique 15 et 35. L'élément tampon 16 et 17 de forme cylindrique est fixé sur la paroi interne 19 à hauteur des arcs de cercle définis par le déplacement de la masselotte en fin de course. Le point de fixation 36 de la spirale 18 permet à celle-ci de maintenir la masselotte au centre de l'élément tampon cylindrique.
Situé sur 360 degrés et à équidistance de l'élément mobile 35, l'élément tampon 17 assure le contact quelle que soit la direction du choc. L'énergie potentielle qu'oppose la spirale 18 à l'énergie cinétique ou centrifuge de la masselotte 15 empêche la rencontre de ces deux éléments en cas de freinage puissant mais ne peut empêcher cette rencontre dans le cas de la force prédéterminée engendrée par un impact consécutif à un tamponnement.
La rencontre entre les deux éléments 15 et 16 actionne le temporisateur-relais 30. Celui-ci enclenche et maintient le fonctionnement des feux de détresse ou spécifiques 31 ainsi qu'un signal sonore 32 en permanence ou jusqu'à un déclenchement manuel direct ou indirect.
Le compartiment de forme cylindrique de diamètre inférieur 3 et 21 est destiné à l'enclenchement prolongé des feux de détresse et d'un signal sonore lors d'un renversement du véhicule à plus de 90 degrés. Ce compartiment comprend un contacteur composé d'un élément mobile et de deux éléments fixes.
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L'élément mobile est composé d'une sphère métallique 22 et 23 reposant librement sur la base inférieure 23 du com- partiment. Les éléments fixes 25 et 26 sont composés de lamelles métalliques symétriquemment opposées. la distance qui sépare leurs extrémités internes est inférieure au diamètre de la sphère. lors du renversement du véhicule à plus de nonante degrés, la sphère se déplace par gravité vers la base supérieure 27 du compartiment et établit le contact par pontage entre les deux lamelles. Par l'inter- médiale des fils conducteurs 13 et 28, le temporisateurrelais 30 enclenche en permanence le fonctionnement des feux de détresse ou spécifiques ainsi que le signal sonore, d'une manière analogue à celle prévue en cas d'accident, même si le renversement du véhicule n'a pas été précédé ou suivi d'un impact.
Un autre mode d'exécution de l'invention consiste à remplacer le procédé électro-mécanique d'enclenchement des signaux par des capteurs de chocs électroniques ou piézo- électriques à sensibilités réglables.
Un autre mode d'exécution de l'invention consiste à remplacer le procédé électro-mécanique d'enclenchement des signaux par des capteurs électroniques de mesures d'énergies ou de forces cinétiques, centrifuges, dynamiques et manométriques.
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Device for automatically engaging danger and distress signals for motor vehicles.
The invention relates to the use of special signals with which motor vehicles are fitted to signal a sudden slowdown in traffic or the obstacle constituted by an accident vehicle. Most vehicles are fitted with a manual switch that is more or less accessible on the dashboard and allows the hazard warning lights to be switched on. There is also a combination of these lights and an audible signal which are activated automatically when buffering certain parked vehicles. During emergency braking following a slowdown or an unexpected obstacle, the driver does not always have the reflex to activate the hazard warning lights or is prevented by an avoidance maneuver.
The brief operation of the STOP lights following powerful and short braking may escape the vigilance of the follower driver or not allow him to correctly assess the importance of deceleration, mainly in the dark. In the case of a driver who has been the victim of an accident, the non-functioning of these lights, due to physical or material impossibility of access to the switch, increases the risk of chain collisions.
In addition, in similar accidents with the author's escape or when the car or motorcycle goes off the road without witnesses, the absence of light and sound signals can delay or even ignore any rescue organization.
The aim of the present invention is to remedy these problems by providing an additional active safety element.
The advantages obtained thanks to this invention lie essentially in the fact that the device selects the appropriate warning without any intervention from the driver. On the one hand it improves the information from the traffic lights
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STOP during emergency braking and, on the other hand, it reduces the risk of non-assistance in the event of accidents by reinforcing the warning light with an audible alarm.
The invention set out below by means of drawings represents only one embodiment.
FIG. 1 represents a view from above of the device composed of a rectangular box 4 and of various compartments 1 and 2 and 3 allowing the automatic selection of the appropriate warnings.
Figure 2 shows an exploded view of each side view.
The compartments 5 and 14 and 21 whose entire structure 11 and 19 and 24 is made of a rigid material which does not conduct electricity, have a lower base C to D common with the lower base of the housing 4 in which the respective orientation of said compartments is maintained by means of expanded polystyrene or the like. The lower base of the housing is fixed in the horizontal plane of the vehicle, for example under a seat. The front side A to B of the housing is oriented towards the front of the vehicle and parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheels.
The rectangular compartment 1 and 5 is intended for the momentary activation of the hazard warning lights in the event of heavy braking. This compartment includes a contactor composed of a mobile element and a fixed element. The mobile element is composed of an extensible metal spiral 8, a rigid metal rod 7 and a metal counterweight 6 and 34. The buffer element 12 and 20 is fixed on the internal wall 11 at the height of the arc defined by the movement of the counterweight at the end of the stroke.
The potential energy that the spiral 33 opposes to the kinetic energy of the counterweight 6 is predetermined as a function of the intensity of the braking.
The meeting of the two electrically conductive elements 6 and 12 activates the timer-relay 29.
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This activates and maintains the operation of the hazard warning lights or other specific lights 31 for a preset time or as a function of other predetermined parameters of the evolution of the vehicle.
The cylindrical compartment 2 and 14 is intended for the long-term activation of the hazard warning lights and of a specific audible signal during a shock wave following a buffering of the vehicle, when stationary or in motion. is lying. This compartment includes a contactor composed of a mobile element and a fixed element. The movable element is composed of an extensible metallic spiral 18, of a rigid metallic rod 10 and of a metallic counterweight 15 and 35. The buffer element 16 and 17 of cylindrical shape is fixed on the internal wall 19 at the height of the arcs of a circle defined by the movement of the counterweight at the end of the stroke. The attachment point 36 of the spiral 18 allows the latter to maintain the weight in the center of the cylindrical buffer element.
Located on 360 degrees and equidistant from the movable element 35, the buffer element 17 ensures contact regardless of the direction of the impact. The potential energy that the spiral 18 opposes to the kinetic or centrifugal energy of the counterweight 15 prevents these two elements from meeting in the event of strong braking but cannot prevent this encounter in the case of the predetermined force generated by an impact following a tamponade.
The meeting between the two elements 15 and 16 activates the timer-relay 30. This activates and maintains the operation of the hazard or specific lights 31 as well as an audible signal 32 permanently or until a direct or indirect manual release .
The cylindrical compartment with a smaller diameter 3 and 21 is intended for the prolonged activation of the hazard warning lights and of an audible signal when the vehicle overturns more than 90 degrees. This compartment includes a contactor composed of a mobile element and two fixed elements.
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The mobile element is composed of a metal sphere 22 and 23 resting freely on the lower base 23 of the compartment. The fixed elements 25 and 26 are composed of symmetrically opposite metal strips. the distance between their inner ends is less than the diameter of the sphere. during the overturning of the vehicle to more than ninety degrees, the sphere moves by gravity towards the upper base 27 of the compartment and establishes bridging contact between the two strips. Via the lead wires 13 and 28, the relay timer 30 permanently activates the operation of the hazard or specific lights as well as the audible signal, in a manner similar to that provided in the event of an accident, even if the rollover was not preceded or followed by an impact.
Another embodiment of the invention consists in replacing the electro-mechanical process for switching on signals by electronic or piezoelectric shock sensors with adjustable sensitivities.
Another embodiment of the invention consists in replacing the electro-mechanical process for switching on signals by electronic sensors for measuring energy or kinetic, centrifugal, dynamic and manometric forces.
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Owner name: MICHEL ROLAND Effective date: 19990131 |