BE1008142A7 - Warning light signal system with automatic controls - 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
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- B60Q1/46—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 giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights or hazard lights
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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- B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
- B60Q1/04—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
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- B60Q1/1423—Automatic dimming circuits, i.e. switching between high beam and low beam due to change of ambient light or light level in road traffic
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- B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
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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
- B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
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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
- B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
- B60Q2300/40—Indexing codes relating to other road users or special conditions
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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
- B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
- B60Q2300/40—Indexing codes relating to other road users or special conditions
- B60Q2300/43—Indexing codes relating to other road users or special conditions following vehicle
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Abstract
This invention concerns a warning light signal for obstacles in general andthe sides of vehicles in particular, on public carriageways. The assembly ismade up of sensors which react to the light intensity of the headlights fromother vehicles or using other specific detectors, and a flashing light systemlocated on the sides of a vehicle or on another obstacle. At night, orduring the day when the weather situation so requires, the flashing signalswitches on automatically when another vehicle is present and movingperpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle or object equipped withthe system. The high rate of flashing avoids any confusion with turnindicators and draws greater attention than the continuous light of a loadindicator or a lateral catadioptric optical system. A timer maintains thesignal until the vehicle has completely passed and if there is no otherdetection, returns to standby mode. There is no pointless electricalconsumption when parked. Produced in the form of a battery-operatedaccessory, it can be mounted on a shaft or a bar...
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DISPOSITIF DE SIGNALISATION LUMINEUSE A COMMANDE AUTOMATIQUE L'invention concerne la signalisation nocturne et diurne d'obstacles en général sur la voie publique et des véhicules en particulier. On connaît l'usage des balises clignotantes sur les chantiers routiers et l'emploi des catadioptres ou des feux de position sur les véhicules à moteurs ou autres. En cas de manoeuvres perpendiculaires à l'axe de la chaussée, les catadioptres apposés sur les flancs des véhicules réfléchissent les rayons lumineux de manière continue ou interrompue en dehors de l'axe. En cas de fortes pluies, de chutes de neige ou de brouillard en période diurne principalement, l'intensité des catadioptres latéraux s'avère insuffisante pour une signalisation précoce et efficace lors de manoeuvres dans un carrefour ou d'immobilisations accidentelles.
Les feux de position ou d' encombrement qui équipent certains véhicules de grandes longueurs produisent également un signal lumineux continu.
En cas de stationnements prolongés la consommation électrique de ces feux reste importante et risque d'engendrer un manque de puissance au démarrage voire une disparition totale de l'intensité lumineuse avec le danger que cela comporte. Il en est de même pour les balises clignotantes fonctionnant sur accumulateurs. Telle que caractérisée dans les revendications l'invention a pour but de procurer un nouveau et meilleur moyen de signalisation latérale des véhicules en général tout en favorisant l'autonomie des accumulateurs. De nombreuses applications démontrent que l'émission d'un point lumineux par intermittence focalise davantage l'attention que l'émission d'un point lumineux continu. De plus, la consommation électrique en phasesintermittentes requiert moins d'énergie qu'en phase continue.
A titre illustratif et non limitatif on va indiquer un mode de réalisation de l'invention. Une ou plusieurs cellules photoélectroniques sont apposées aux extrémités avant et arrière de chaque flanc d'un véhicule et orientées vers l'extérieur de celui-ci. Elles sont situées le plus bas
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possible afin d'optimaliser le captage du faisceau des phares des véhicules en phase d'approche. Les capteurs photoélectroniques sont reliés à un temporisateur-relais qui enclenche le fonctionnement de L. E. D flash à haute intensité lumineuse, munies de lentilles intégrées ou d'un autre dispositif d'amplification du flux, colorées et orientées légèrement plus haut que la source lumineuse.
Afin de maximiser l'efficacité du signal clignotant, le dispositif lumineux est localisé dans un environnement non réflectorisant. La cadence élevée du clignotement évite la confusion avec les feux indicateurs de direction. En l'absence d'autres sollicitations des capteurs le temporisateur-relais remet le dispositif à l'état de veille, ce qui permet d'économiser l'énergie des accumulateurs lors des stationnements. Afin d'éviter tout fonctionnement inutile ou intempestif, l'ensemble du dispositif s'enclenche automatiquement en fonction des conditions atmosphériques ou d'un seuil de luminosité prédéterminé, ou manuellement.
Un perfectionnement de l'invention consiste en l'association des capteurs avec une fibre optique. Les capteurs peuvent également être remplacés par d'autres systèmes automatiques de mise en marche tels que ceux réagissant aux rayons infrarouges ou par perturbations du champ magnétique. Dans le cas d'une application de l'invention aux chantiers routiers, le capteur est localisé en fonction du sens du balisage. Une autre application de l'invention consiste en la signalisation latérale d'un timon ou d'une barre de remorquage.
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The invention relates to the night and daytime signaling of obstacles in general on public roads and vehicles in particular. We know the use of flashing beacons on road sites and the use of retro reflectors or position lights on motor vehicles or others. In the event of maneuvers perpendicular to the center line of the road, the retro-reflectors affixed to the sides of the vehicles reflect the light rays continuously or interrupted outside the center line. In the event of heavy rain, snowfall or fog mainly during the day, the intensity of the side reflectors is insufficient for early and effective signaling during maneuvers in a crossroads or accidental immobilizations.
The position or end-outline marker lamps fitted to certain long vehicles also produce a continuous light signal.
In the event of prolonged parking, the electrical consumption of these lights remains high and risks generating a lack of power at start-up or even a total disappearance of the light intensity with the danger that this entails. The same is true for flashing beacons operating on accumulators. As characterized in the claims the invention aims to provide a new and better means of lateral signaling of vehicles in general while promoting the autonomy of accumulators. Many applications demonstrate that the emission of a light point intermittently focuses more attention than the emission of a continuous light point. In addition, electricity consumption in intermittent phases requires less energy than in continuous phase.
By way of non-limiting illustration, an embodiment of the invention will be indicated. One or more photoelectronic cells are affixed to the front and rear ends of each side of a vehicle and oriented towards the outside thereof. They are located the lowest
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possible in order to optimize the capture of the headlight beam of vehicles during the approach phase. The photoelectronic sensors are connected to a timer-relay which activates the operation of the L.E.D flash with high light intensity, fitted with integrated lenses or with another flux amplification device, colored and oriented slightly higher than the light source.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of the flashing signal, the light device is located in a non-reflective environment. The high rate of flashing avoids confusion with the direction indicator lights. In the absence of other requests from the sensors, the timer-relay returns the device to the standby state, which saves the energy of the accumulators during parking. In order to avoid any unnecessary or untimely operation, the entire device switches on automatically according to atmospheric conditions or a predetermined brightness threshold, or manually.
An improvement of the invention consists in the association of the sensors with an optical fiber. The sensors can also be replaced by other automatic starting systems such as those reacting to infrared rays or by disturbances of the magnetic field. In the case of an application of the invention to road construction sites, the sensor is located according to the direction of the markup. Another application of the invention consists in the lateral signaling of a drawbar or a tow bar.
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Owner name: MICHEL ROLAND Effective date: 19960331 |