CA2180874C - Automatic hazard signal alarm - Google Patents
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Abstract
Automatic Hazard signal alarm deals with and warns of the lack of stability and balance of the automobile at the time of the instant stops in the application of the brakes.
It warns of the lack of stability and balance at the time of slipping during fast turns as well as on uneven or steep downhill roads. It also gives sufficient advanced warning to the other vehicles in the proximity of the automobile having such a system.
The system contains four cylinders, each of which works with a magnetic piston. Each magnetic piston could move in the direction of the cylinder whereby the magnetic switches as sensors situated at one end of each cylinder activate the system by the effect of the magnetic pistons. A spring in each cylinder determines the limit of the movement of each piston and a regulating screw which is situated on the other end of each cylinder regulates the movement and adjusts the initial location of the pistons by the connected spring. This mechanism sets up the sensitivity of the system.
It warns of the lack of stability and balance at the time of slipping during fast turns as well as on uneven or steep downhill roads. It also gives sufficient advanced warning to the other vehicles in the proximity of the automobile having such a system.
The system contains four cylinders, each of which works with a magnetic piston. Each magnetic piston could move in the direction of the cylinder whereby the magnetic switches as sensors situated at one end of each cylinder activate the system by the effect of the magnetic pistons. A spring in each cylinder determines the limit of the movement of each piston and a regulating screw which is situated on the other end of each cylinder regulates the movement and adjusts the initial location of the pistons by the connected spring. This mechanism sets up the sensitivity of the system.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an automatic operable tool to sign a warning for the imbalance of automobile in dangerous turns and at the time of abrupt stops and sudden application of brakes. Whenever one feels danger, there are certain reactions, which are shown automatically at the time of driving a motor vehicle. Such automatic reactions are as follow:
1. Application of abrupt brake and looking to the front mirror to ensure that the vehicles behind have kept sufficient distance, noticed the abrupt brake, and stop.
This invention relates to an automatic operable tool to sign a warning for the imbalance of automobile in dangerous turns and at the time of abrupt stops and sudden application of brakes. Whenever one feels danger, there are certain reactions, which are shown automatically at the time of driving a motor vehicle. Such automatic reactions are as follow:
1. Application of abrupt brake and looking to the front mirror to ensure that the vehicles behind have kept sufficient distance, noticed the abrupt brake, and stop.
2. Veering of the automobile to left or right; because of some obstruction appearing suddenly in front of the vehicle; or similar situation develops when a tire suddenly bursts while driving at a high speed, when again the driver immediately looks up in the front or the side mirror to ensure that vehicles are warned of the abrupt stop or slipping and when automatically the driver may shake his hands to warn the other driver proceeding close behind him.
In the situation mentioned above, the lights of the automobile work only when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. When the brake lights start working, more danger would be caused the approaching drivers are not aware how hard the pedals have been applied.
How much time may be required to switch on the warning lights or flash lights and to put up a warning sign on the road at emergencies? How much time will a driver need to warn the other driver of the vehicle behind him to overcome a fatal accident in just a few seconds? This device would be ideal for busy rush hour driving _ 2't 80874 when some motorists may be traveling at 80-110 km/h while others are at a complete stop position in a backed up traffic. Many drivers are not exactly aware of the time that is required to bring a vehicle to a complete stop when driving behind another vehicle in highways. The average time that is necessary to atop a vehicle is directly related to the velocity, road conditions, and the reaction time of the driver.
A vehicle that can be stopped in approximately 12 m when driving at 30 km/h will require approximately 35 m to stop at 65 km/h. At 110 km/h the vehicle will require approximately 85 m to stop, almost the length of a football field. Note that these figures are based when vehicle is ridden on a smooth and dry pavement.
Such reactions as the double response always take time. It is obvious that the time available to choose any alternative action in items mentioned above is quite short.
When the brake lights turn on it is no different from an ordinary brake light, which does not indicate such grave and imminent emergencies. Reaction time plays a significant role in order to determine stopping distance. This is the time required for the person to visually identify the problem and react to it by applying pressure to the brake pedal. A vehicle would travel approximately 6 m before the brakes are applied when moving at 30 km/h. When a vehicle travels at 145 km/h it would move approximately 28 m before the brakes are applied and the total distance needed to bring the vehicle to full stop is approximately 138 m. This example stresses the importance of the reaction time and installation of Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm would assist motorists to react on time and avoid preventable collisions.
In the situation mentioned above, the lights of the automobile work only when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. When the brake lights start working, more danger would be caused the approaching drivers are not aware how hard the pedals have been applied.
How much time may be required to switch on the warning lights or flash lights and to put up a warning sign on the road at emergencies? How much time will a driver need to warn the other driver of the vehicle behind him to overcome a fatal accident in just a few seconds? This device would be ideal for busy rush hour driving _ 2't 80874 when some motorists may be traveling at 80-110 km/h while others are at a complete stop position in a backed up traffic. Many drivers are not exactly aware of the time that is required to bring a vehicle to a complete stop when driving behind another vehicle in highways. The average time that is necessary to atop a vehicle is directly related to the velocity, road conditions, and the reaction time of the driver.
A vehicle that can be stopped in approximately 12 m when driving at 30 km/h will require approximately 35 m to stop at 65 km/h. At 110 km/h the vehicle will require approximately 85 m to stop, almost the length of a football field. Note that these figures are based when vehicle is ridden on a smooth and dry pavement.
Such reactions as the double response always take time. It is obvious that the time available to choose any alternative action in items mentioned above is quite short.
When the brake lights turn on it is no different from an ordinary brake light, which does not indicate such grave and imminent emergencies. Reaction time plays a significant role in order to determine stopping distance. This is the time required for the person to visually identify the problem and react to it by applying pressure to the brake pedal. A vehicle would travel approximately 6 m before the brakes are applied when moving at 30 km/h. When a vehicle travels at 145 km/h it would move approximately 28 m before the brakes are applied and the total distance needed to bring the vehicle to full stop is approximately 138 m. This example stresses the importance of the reaction time and installation of Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm would assist motorists to react on time and avoid preventable collisions.
<~ SF ~,, y SUMMARY OF THE INVENSTION
This invention is a safety mechanism for providing motorists with a visual alert signal in the event of sudden imbalance of automobile in dangerous turns, at the time of abrupt stops, burst of a tire while driving at a high speed or sudden application of brakes.
The visual warning grants drivers plenty of time to react to the warning signal and hence avoid the possible accident.
The brake lights of an automobile works when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. However, the approaching vehicles are not provided with any indication of how hard the brakes are pushed. The proposed system, Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm, overcomes the above shortcoming. The flashing warning lights would provide motorists with a clear indication that another vehicle is encountering a somewhat dangerous situation. This system would automatically start flashing the signal lights on both sides of the vehicle. As a special warning sign, flashing would be distinctively different from the normal brake lights. The flashing lights would attract added attention so other motorists in the vicinity of the vehicle would be warned about the potential hazard or danger. This would assist motorists to react on time and prevent rear-end collision, injuries and fatalities.
The methodology for this design is based on the imbalance of the car due to veering off to the side or abrupt stop of the vehicle. The system senses the imbalance and sends a distress signal to all the break lights of the car with a specific frequency. The flashing signal lights will be stopped within a pre-defined length of time.
This invention is a safety mechanism for providing motorists with a visual alert signal in the event of sudden imbalance of automobile in dangerous turns, at the time of abrupt stops, burst of a tire while driving at a high speed or sudden application of brakes.
The visual warning grants drivers plenty of time to react to the warning signal and hence avoid the possible accident.
The brake lights of an automobile works when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. However, the approaching vehicles are not provided with any indication of how hard the brakes are pushed. The proposed system, Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm, overcomes the above shortcoming. The flashing warning lights would provide motorists with a clear indication that another vehicle is encountering a somewhat dangerous situation. This system would automatically start flashing the signal lights on both sides of the vehicle. As a special warning sign, flashing would be distinctively different from the normal brake lights. The flashing lights would attract added attention so other motorists in the vicinity of the vehicle would be warned about the potential hazard or danger. This would assist motorists to react on time and prevent rear-end collision, injuries and fatalities.
The methodology for this design is based on the imbalance of the car due to veering off to the side or abrupt stop of the vehicle. The system senses the imbalance and sends a distress signal to all the break lights of the car with a specific frequency. The flashing signal lights will be stopped within a pre-defined length of time.
It is an object of the invention to provide a safety mechanism for motorists, Comprising:
a mechanical part, and an electronic part cooperating with the mechanical part, where the mechanical part comprises:
a container; and four cylinders enclosed within the container where first, second and third cylinder operate generally in a plane parallel to a surface on which the vehicle is traveling and a fourth cylinder is operating in a plane perpendicular to the surface of traveling of the vehicle; and electronic part consists of:
four magnetic switches, each switch associated with each of the four cylinders, a relay;
a timer; and a flasher signal; where each cylinder contains a magnetic piston, that co-operates with the magnetic switch associated with the cylinder; each piston being flexibly adjustable within desired limits of sensitivity.
The invention provides also a process of activating the device, comprising:
a) Sliding of a magnetic piston within any of four cylinders contained in the system, in response to a sudden braking or swerving of the vehicle;
~) 21 8087 b) Magnetic coupling of the piston with a magnetic switch, the switch being located on an exterior wall of the cylinder;
c) Closing of a particular electric circuit connected to the switch;
d) Causing a signal in response to the flasher of the electric circuit;
e) Relating the signal simultaneously to a relay and to timer ; and f) Causing an activation of a flasher light.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig 1 illustrates main features of the inventive device.
Fig 2 illustrates top view of the device.
Fig 3 illustrates side view of the device.
Fig 4 illustrates electrical circuit cooperating with mechanical part of the device shown in Fig l, and Fig 5 shows placements of the device in a mid-end section of the vehicle.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
The embodiments of the mechanical system, together with the electronic circuit are illustrated in the Figure 1. This system contain four cylinders of which three cylinders l, 2, 3 are connected together horizontally on one side. The cylinder 4 is perpendicular to the plane of the other cylinders. The orientation of the three horizontal cylinders 1, 2, 3 is best presented in the Figure 2. In this design the length of each cylinder is from 12 to 14 cm with a diameter of 2 cm. Of the three horizontal cylinders, cylinder 1 must be mounted on the rear-front axis of the vehicle. This cylinder is responsible for sensing the impacts in the event of sudden application of brakes or crashing of the car against any obstruction. The horizontal cylinders 2 and 3 are placed at 65-70°of the axis of the cylinder 1 (angle a in Figure 2). The cylinders 2 and 3 sense any imbalances in fast turns or sudden change of path, to the right or the left. Figure 3 shows the perpendicularity of the cylinder 4(angle ~3) in with respect to the horizontal cylinders l, 2, 3.
The cylinder 4 is _ _ 21 80874 designed to sense the vertical motion for rough shoulders of roads, uneven roads and in the case of passing an invisible speed bumper. Placements of the cylinders l, 2, 3, 4 are also depicted in the mid-end section of the automobile in Figure 5. A list of mechanical components, from Figures 1, 2 and 3, is presented in the following table.
Part No. Description 1 - 4 Cylinders - 8 Magnetic Pistons 9 - 12 Springs 13 - 16 Regulating Screws 1751 - ~ Magnetic Switches Each cylinder holds a magnetic piston with one end attached to a spring. The spring is in-turn attached to the end of the cylinder through a regulating screw. Magnetic switches are attached to the exterior end surface each cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4.
Magnetic pistons move in the axis of the cylinders, whereby magnetic switches detect excessive travel and complete the circuit to activate the "Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm". The regulating screws 13, 14, 15 and 16 specify the sensitivity of the system. The connection of the regulating screw to the spring is such that the rotation of the regulating screw only changes the initial position of the spring. These screws determine limits of movement for the magnetic pistons 5, 6, 7 and 8 in various makes of vehicles. The sensitivity of the system varies directly with the length of adjusting screws and cylinders.
Increasing the length of the adjusting screws and cylinders can increase the sensitivity.
This control would depend on the make of the vehicle and traffic regulations. The magnetic switch is connected when the magnetic piston is pushed down in direction of the cylinder. A timer and a relay in the electronic circuit activate the system, then the signal lights on both sides of the car will start to flash. The springs 9, 10, I 1 and 12 reverse the magnetic pistons 5, 6, 7 and 8 in order to prepare the system to reactivate.
All four cylinders are contained on one specific container and could be offered in a "Do it yourself" kit for installation on after market vehicles. It could also be offered as standard or optional equipment in the new vehicles. The system could be produced easily by conventional and readily available materials and manufacturing processes, no production technology would be required.
All cylinders and regulating screws could be made of an anti-static PVC
material, the magnetic pistons could be made from stainless steel and the metal springs, connected to the magnetic piston, would be galvanized or made from plastic material. All connecting cylinders would be kept in an isolated container.
~_ 2~eo8~4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT
The electronic system consists of four sections; magnetic switches, relay, flasher and timer. Figure 4 illustrates the electronic circuit of the system (marked as 17 in Figures 1, 2 and 3) and connection of the above four sections. A list of electronics components is presented as follows:
Resistors R1 4.7 KS2 R3 2.2 KS2 R6 33 K~
R7 3.3 KS2 Potentiometers P1 5 M,~
P2 1.8 MS2 Capacitor (ceramic)C2 222 mf C3 223 mf C4 473 mf Capacitor (electrolytic)C1 100 mf CS 330 mf Diodes D in4148 D2 in4001 D3 in4001 Transistor TR 2SC945B
Relay H200F 12 The four magnetic switches 17S 1-1752-1753-1754 are connected in parallel by wire 18 in figure 1 and 2. The connector relay in the electronic circuit contains a transistor TRI, a 12-volt relay and a diode, D 1. When the system is activated the exit ~.21808~'4 voltage goes to one of the main outputs A-B or B-C in figure 4. The signal lights of the vehicle, which are connected to one of the two relay outputs then, activate.
This output has the appropriate voltage to activate the signal lights. The activation time of the system is set by the potentiometer Pl. A common negative voltage throughout the system and a transferable voltage from the two relay outputs construct the flasher of the system. The electronic circuit input consists of a negative and two positive voltages. The two diodes D2 and D3 in the positive input prevent the error in the receiving voltages.
The timer is the fourth section of the electronic circuit. The timer consists of the IC
555, which is in direct contact with the potentiometers P2 and P3, the resistance R3 and the capacitors C2, C3, and C4. The potentiometers P 1 and P2 determine the time of A-B and B-C, respectively. The capacitors C2, C3, and C4 control the activation time of the system. The activation of the magnetic switch of each piston causes the timer to start.
The timer would activate the relay and the flasher at the same time. The duration and frequency of this process would be adjusted by the timer.
a mechanical part, and an electronic part cooperating with the mechanical part, where the mechanical part comprises:
a container; and four cylinders enclosed within the container where first, second and third cylinder operate generally in a plane parallel to a surface on which the vehicle is traveling and a fourth cylinder is operating in a plane perpendicular to the surface of traveling of the vehicle; and electronic part consists of:
four magnetic switches, each switch associated with each of the four cylinders, a relay;
a timer; and a flasher signal; where each cylinder contains a magnetic piston, that co-operates with the magnetic switch associated with the cylinder; each piston being flexibly adjustable within desired limits of sensitivity.
The invention provides also a process of activating the device, comprising:
a) Sliding of a magnetic piston within any of four cylinders contained in the system, in response to a sudden braking or swerving of the vehicle;
~) 21 8087 b) Magnetic coupling of the piston with a magnetic switch, the switch being located on an exterior wall of the cylinder;
c) Closing of a particular electric circuit connected to the switch;
d) Causing a signal in response to the flasher of the electric circuit;
e) Relating the signal simultaneously to a relay and to timer ; and f) Causing an activation of a flasher light.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig 1 illustrates main features of the inventive device.
Fig 2 illustrates top view of the device.
Fig 3 illustrates side view of the device.
Fig 4 illustrates electrical circuit cooperating with mechanical part of the device shown in Fig l, and Fig 5 shows placements of the device in a mid-end section of the vehicle.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
The embodiments of the mechanical system, together with the electronic circuit are illustrated in the Figure 1. This system contain four cylinders of which three cylinders l, 2, 3 are connected together horizontally on one side. The cylinder 4 is perpendicular to the plane of the other cylinders. The orientation of the three horizontal cylinders 1, 2, 3 is best presented in the Figure 2. In this design the length of each cylinder is from 12 to 14 cm with a diameter of 2 cm. Of the three horizontal cylinders, cylinder 1 must be mounted on the rear-front axis of the vehicle. This cylinder is responsible for sensing the impacts in the event of sudden application of brakes or crashing of the car against any obstruction. The horizontal cylinders 2 and 3 are placed at 65-70°of the axis of the cylinder 1 (angle a in Figure 2). The cylinders 2 and 3 sense any imbalances in fast turns or sudden change of path, to the right or the left. Figure 3 shows the perpendicularity of the cylinder 4(angle ~3) in with respect to the horizontal cylinders l, 2, 3.
The cylinder 4 is _ _ 21 80874 designed to sense the vertical motion for rough shoulders of roads, uneven roads and in the case of passing an invisible speed bumper. Placements of the cylinders l, 2, 3, 4 are also depicted in the mid-end section of the automobile in Figure 5. A list of mechanical components, from Figures 1, 2 and 3, is presented in the following table.
Part No. Description 1 - 4 Cylinders - 8 Magnetic Pistons 9 - 12 Springs 13 - 16 Regulating Screws 1751 - ~ Magnetic Switches Each cylinder holds a magnetic piston with one end attached to a spring. The spring is in-turn attached to the end of the cylinder through a regulating screw. Magnetic switches are attached to the exterior end surface each cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4.
Magnetic pistons move in the axis of the cylinders, whereby magnetic switches detect excessive travel and complete the circuit to activate the "Automatic Hazard Signal Alarm". The regulating screws 13, 14, 15 and 16 specify the sensitivity of the system. The connection of the regulating screw to the spring is such that the rotation of the regulating screw only changes the initial position of the spring. These screws determine limits of movement for the magnetic pistons 5, 6, 7 and 8 in various makes of vehicles. The sensitivity of the system varies directly with the length of adjusting screws and cylinders.
Increasing the length of the adjusting screws and cylinders can increase the sensitivity.
This control would depend on the make of the vehicle and traffic regulations. The magnetic switch is connected when the magnetic piston is pushed down in direction of the cylinder. A timer and a relay in the electronic circuit activate the system, then the signal lights on both sides of the car will start to flash. The springs 9, 10, I 1 and 12 reverse the magnetic pistons 5, 6, 7 and 8 in order to prepare the system to reactivate.
All four cylinders are contained on one specific container and could be offered in a "Do it yourself" kit for installation on after market vehicles. It could also be offered as standard or optional equipment in the new vehicles. The system could be produced easily by conventional and readily available materials and manufacturing processes, no production technology would be required.
All cylinders and regulating screws could be made of an anti-static PVC
material, the magnetic pistons could be made from stainless steel and the metal springs, connected to the magnetic piston, would be galvanized or made from plastic material. All connecting cylinders would be kept in an isolated container.
~_ 2~eo8~4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT
The electronic system consists of four sections; magnetic switches, relay, flasher and timer. Figure 4 illustrates the electronic circuit of the system (marked as 17 in Figures 1, 2 and 3) and connection of the above four sections. A list of electronics components is presented as follows:
Resistors R1 4.7 KS2 R3 2.2 KS2 R6 33 K~
R7 3.3 KS2 Potentiometers P1 5 M,~
P2 1.8 MS2 Capacitor (ceramic)C2 222 mf C3 223 mf C4 473 mf Capacitor (electrolytic)C1 100 mf CS 330 mf Diodes D in4148 D2 in4001 D3 in4001 Transistor TR 2SC945B
Relay H200F 12 The four magnetic switches 17S 1-1752-1753-1754 are connected in parallel by wire 18 in figure 1 and 2. The connector relay in the electronic circuit contains a transistor TRI, a 12-volt relay and a diode, D 1. When the system is activated the exit ~.21808~'4 voltage goes to one of the main outputs A-B or B-C in figure 4. The signal lights of the vehicle, which are connected to one of the two relay outputs then, activate.
This output has the appropriate voltage to activate the signal lights. The activation time of the system is set by the potentiometer Pl. A common negative voltage throughout the system and a transferable voltage from the two relay outputs construct the flasher of the system. The electronic circuit input consists of a negative and two positive voltages. The two diodes D2 and D3 in the positive input prevent the error in the receiving voltages.
The timer is the fourth section of the electronic circuit. The timer consists of the IC
555, which is in direct contact with the potentiometers P2 and P3, the resistance R3 and the capacitors C2, C3, and C4. The potentiometers P 1 and P2 determine the time of A-B and B-C, respectively. The capacitors C2, C3, and C4 control the activation time of the system. The activation of the magnetic switch of each piston causes the timer to start.
The timer would activate the relay and the flasher at the same time. The duration and frequency of this process would be adjusted by the timer.
Claims (9)
- WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
An automatic system located in a vehicle to signal a warning to motorist when the vehicle suddenly brakes or swerves, the system Comprising:
a mechanical part, and an electronic part cooperating with the mechanical part, where the mechanical part comprises:
a container; and four cylinders enclosed within the container where first, second and third cylinder operate generally in a plane parallel to a surface on which the vehicle is traveling and a fourth cylinder is operating in a plane perpendicular to the surface of traveling of the vehicle; and electronic part consists of:
four magnetic switches, each switch associated with each of the four cylinders, a relay;
a timer; and a flasher signal; where each cylinder contains a magnetic piston, that co-operates with the magnetic switch associated with the cylinder;
each piston being flexibly adjustable within desired limits of sensitivity. - 2. The system as claimed in claim l, where each magnetic piston travels along the axes of its respective cylinder only when vehicle is out of balance.
- 3. The system as claimed in claim 2, where the first cylinder is located in parallel to the traveling direction.
- 4. The system as claimed in claim 3, where the piston in the first cylinder is responding to the braking or to the swerving of the vehicle in a forward direction by producing the flasher signal.
- 5. The system as claimed in claim 3, where the second cylinder is located at an acute angle to the first cylinder an one side of the first cylinder and the third cylinder is located at an acute angle to the first cylinder on theopposite side of the first cylinder.
- 6. The system as claimed in claim 5, where the pistons in the second or third cylinder produce flasher signals in response to the vehicle becoming out of balance in sideways direction, the response being produce from the respective sideways cylinders.
- 7. The system as claimed in claim 2, where the piston in the fourth cylinder is initiating the flasher signal in response to an uneven road or when the vehicle passes a speed bumper.
- 8. In anyone of the claims 1 to 7, where the flexible adjustment of each piston allows for a reverse movement of the piston to its initial position after the vehicle regains its balance.
- 9. A process of activation of an automatic system, located in a vehicle, to signal a warning flasher light to motorists when the vehicle suddenly brakes or swerves, the steps of the process comprising:
a) Sliding of a magnetic piston within any of four cylinders contained in the system, in response to a sudden braking or swerving of the vehicle;
b) Magnetic coupling of the piston with a magnetic switch, the switch being located on an exterior wall of the cylinder;
c) Closing of a particular electric circuit connected to the switch;
d) Causing a signal in response to the closure of the electric circuit;
e) Relating the signal simultaneously to a relay and to a timer; and f) Causing an activation of a flasher light.
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