DE102008063564A1 - Device for detecting condition concerning to presence of water/ice in lane surface of motor vehicle, has light producing unit and/or receiver arranged in side mirror and/or handle so that lane surface conditions are detected in exit region - Google Patents
Device for detecting condition concerning to presence of water/ice in lane surface of motor vehicle, has light producing unit and/or receiver arranged in side mirror and/or handle so that lane surface conditions are detected in exit region Download PDFInfo
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Detektion eines Zustandes einer Fahrbahnoberfläche nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The The invention relates to a device for detecting a condition a road surface according to the preamble of the claim 1.
Derartige gattungsgemäße Vorrichtungen dienen dazu, das Vorhandensein von Wasser oder Eis auf einer Fahrbahnoberfläche zu erfassen und sind in der Regel an einem Kraftfahrzeug montiert.such generic devices serve to the Presence of water or ice on a road surface to capture and are usually mounted on a motor vehicle.
Eine
derartige Vorrichtung ist aus der
Nachteilig ist dabei, dass der Zustand der Fahrbahnoberfläche hinsichtlich des Vorhandenseins von Wasser oder Eis undifferenziert detektiert wird, insbesondere sind Pfützen im potentiellen Ausstiegsbereich von Kraftfahrzeugen nicht automatisch detektierbar.adversely is about the condition of the road surface in terms of the presence of water or ice undifferentiated detected in particular, puddles are in the potential exit area not automatically detectable by motor vehicles.
Im Stand der Technik sind zudem verschiedene Umfeldbeleuchtungen bekannt. Damit kann das Umfeld eines Kraftfahrzeuges einschließlich eines potentiellen Ausstiegsbereiches zwar ausgeleuchtet werden, eine automatische Detektion ist damit jedoch nicht möglich.in the State of the art also different ambient lighting are known. This allows the environment of a motor vehicle including of a potential exit area are indeed illuminated, however, automatic detection is not possible.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht daher darin, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 anzugeben.The The object of the invention is therefore an improved device specify according to the preamble of claim 1.
Erfindungsgemäß gelingt die Lösung der Aufgabe mit einer Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.According to the invention succeeds the solution of the problem with a device with the features of Claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject the dependent claims.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Detektion eines Zustandes einer Fahrbahnoberfläche für ein Kraftfahrzeug umfasst wenigstens eine Lichterzeugungseinheit und wenigstens einen Empfänger. Erfindungsgemäß ist/sind die wenigstens eine Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder wenigstens der wenigstens eine Empfänger derart im Bereich einer Fahrzeugtür angeordnet und derart ausgerichtet, dass der Zustand der Fahrbahnoberfläche in einem potentiellen Ausstiegsbereich, also in dem Bereich der Fahrbahnoberfläche unmittelbar unter oder vor einer Fahrzeugtür, automatisch detektierbar ist. Bevorzugt ist/sind dabei die wenigstens eine Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder der wenigstens eine Empfänger derart im Bereich einer Fahrzeugtür angeordnet, dass eine Pfütze in dem potentiellen Ausstiegsbereich detektierbar ist.The Inventive device for detecting a Condition of a road surface for a motor vehicle comprises at least one light-generating unit and at least one Receiver. According to the invention is / are the at least one light generating unit and / or at least the at least a receiver in the area of a vehicle door arranged and oriented so that the condition of the road surface in a potential exit area, ie in the area of Road surface immediately under or in front of a vehicle door, is automatically detectable. Preferably, at least the / are a light generating unit and / or the at least one receiver arranged in the area of a vehicle door such that a Puddle detectable in the potential exit area is.
Vorteilhaft ist dabei, dass einem Passagier des Kraftfahrzeuges vor dem Aussteigen oder während des Aussteigens aus diesem Kraftfahrzeug das Vorhandensein einer Pfütze im Ausstiegsbereich signalisiert werden kann, sodass die Aufmerksamkeit des Passagiers auf die Pfütze gerichtet werden kann. Damit kann verhindert werden, dass sich der Passagier beim Aussteigen verschmutzt.Advantageous is going to be a passenger of the motor vehicle before getting out or during disembarkation from this motor vehicle the presence a puddle in the exit area can be signaled so that the attention of the passenger on the puddle can be directed. This can be prevented that the Passenger getting dirty when getting out.
Eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder der Empfänger in einem Seitenspiegel und/oder in einem Türgriff einer Fahrzeugtür angeordnet ist/sind. Mittels einer derartigen Anordnung lässt sich der Zustand der Fahrbahnoberfläche in dem mit dieser Fahrzeugtür korrespondierenden Ausstiegsbereich auf zuverlässige Weise detektieren. Dabei bleibt mit der Integration der Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder des Empfängers in einem Seitenspiegel und/oder in einem Türgriff das Fahrzeugdesign nahezu unbeeinflusst, außerdem ist/sind die Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder des Empfängers somit auf zuverlässige Weise gegen Umwelteinflüsse geschützt.A Embodiment of the invention provides that the light generating unit and / or the receiver in a side mirror and / or arranged in a door handle of a vehicle door is / are. By means of such an arrangement can be the condition of the road surface in the corresponding with this vehicle door Detect exit area in a reliable manner. there remains with the integration of the light generating unit and / or the Receiver in a side mirror and / or in a door handle the vehicle design almost unaffected, also is / are the light generating unit and / or the receiver thus Reliably protected against environmental influences.
Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder der Empfänger unmittelbar an der Fahrzeugtür oder unterhalb der Fahrzeugtür am Fahrzeugschweller oder an einer Fahrzeugschwellerverkleidung angeordnet ist, so dass eine automatische Detektion der Fahrbahnoberfläche unmittelbar unter oder vor der Fahrzeugtür besonders zuverlässig erfolgen kann. Sofern die Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder der Empfänger unmittelbar an der Fahrzeugtür angeordnet ist/sind, wird bevorzugt bei geöffneter Fahrzeugtür der Zustand der Fahrbahnoberfläche in dem mit dieser Fahrzeugtür korrespondierenden Ausstiegsbereich detektiert. Sofern die Lichterzeugungseinheit und/oder der Empfänger unmittelbar im Bereich der Fahrzeugtür, jedoch nicht unmittelbar an dieser, angeordnet ist/sind, wird bevorzugt bei geschlossener Fahrzeugtür der Zustand der Fahrbahnoberfläche in dem mit dieser Fahrzeugtür korrespondierenden potentiellen Ausstiegsbereich detektiert, und zwar besonders bevorzugt unabhängig davon, ob das Kraftfahrzeug bereits parkt oder sich beispielsweise bei einem Einparkvorgang langsam bewegt.A Further embodiment of the invention provides that the light generating unit and / or the receiver directly on the vehicle door or below the vehicle door on the vehicle sill or is arranged on a vehicle rocker panel, so that a automatic detection of the road surface immediately particularly reliable under or in front of the vehicle door can be done. Provided the light generating unit and / or the receiver is arranged directly on the vehicle door is / are preferred with the vehicle door open the state the road surface in the with this vehicle door corresponding exit area detected. If the light generating unit and / or the receiver directly in the area of the vehicle door, but not directly on this, is / are, is preferred when the vehicle door is closed, the condition of the road surface in the potential corresponding to this vehicle door Exit area detected, and more preferably independently of whether the vehicle is already parked or, for example moved slowly during a parking maneuver.
Gemäß einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist im oder am Kraftfahrzeug eine Ausgabeeinheit zur Darstellung oder Signalisierung eines Vorhandenseins einer Pfütze angeordnet. Diese Ausgabeeinheit kann zur Ausgabe akustischer und/oder optischer Signale dienen. Bevorzugt ist die Ausgabeeinheit zur Ausgabe optischer Signale im Bereich der Fahrzeugtür, also an der Tür selbst, oder im Bereich der Einstiegsleiste, im Bereich von A-, B- oder C-Säule oder an der Innenverkleidung des Fahrzeugdaches angeordnet oder sie ist Bestandteil einer Instrumententafel. Es ist dabei möglich, dass eine optische Ausgabe nur bei geöffneter Fahrzeugtür wahrnehmbar ist, beispielsweise wenn die Ausgabeeinheit im Bereich der Einstiegsleiste angeordnet ist. Es ist ebenfalls möglich, dass eine optische Ausgabe bereits bei geschlossener Fahrzeugtür wahrnehmbar ist, beispielsweise wenn die Ausgabeeinheit an der Tür selbst, im Bereich von A-, B- oder C-Säule, in der Instrumententafel oder an der Innenverkleidung des Fahrzeugdaches angeordnet ist.According to one embodiment of the invention, an output unit for displaying or signaling a presence of a puddle is arranged in or on the motor vehicle. This output unit can be used to output acoustic and / or optical signals. Preferably, the output unit for outputting optical signals in the area of the vehicle door, ie on the door itself, or in the area of the door sill, in the range of A-, B- or C-pillar or on the interior trim of the vehicle roof or it is part of an instrument panel. It is possible that an optical output is perceptible only when the vehicle door is open, for example, when the output unit is arranged in the area of the door sill. It is also possible that an optical output is already perceptible when the vehicle door is closed, for example when the output unit is arranged on the door itself, in the area of the A-, B- or C-pillar, in the instrument panel or on the interior trim of the vehicle roof.
Besonders bevorzugt sind eine Lasereinheit als Lichterzeugungseinheit und ein Laserscanner als Empfänger angeordnet. Dadurch kann die Detektion einer Pfütze in denn potentiellen Ausstiegsbereich auf besonders einfache Weise sehr genau und sehr zuverlässig erfolgen.Especially preferred are a laser unit as a light generating unit and a laser scanner arranged as a receiver. This can the detection of a puddle in the potential exit area very simple way very accurate and very reliable respectively.
Es
ist möglich, die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung
mit dem in der
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert.embodiments The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to drawings.
Dabei zeigen:there demonstrate:
Die
Lichterzeugungseinheit
Es
ist auch möglich, mehrere verschiedene Ausgabeeinheiten
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