DE102020101889A1 - Lighting system for a vehicle and / or a user of the vehicle, method for controlling the lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a lighting system for a vehicle (100) and / or a user of the vehicle (100) with at least one lighting module (1) and at least one signal control module (2), the at least one lighting module (1) at least one signal light (3, 4), a control communication device, at least one power supply for supplying the lighting module with energy, at least one holding device (6, 11) for holding the lighting module on the vehicle (100) and / or the user and the at least one signal light (3, 4), the communication device and the power supply at least partially enclosing housing (5), and wherein the signal control module (2) is designed to control the at least one signal lamp (3, 4), comprises a communication device communicatively connectable to the control communication device , and at least one fastening device (12, 13) for fastening the The signal control module (2) comprises at least one acceleration sensor for the acceleration-dependent control of the at least one signal lamp (3, 4) |. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a lighting system according to the invention.

Description

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The invention relates to a lighting system for a vehicle and / or a user of the vehicle with at least one lighting module and at least one signal control module, the at least one lighting module having at least one signal light, a control communication device, at least one power supply for supplying the lighting module with energy, at least one Holding device for holding the lighting module on the vehicle and / or the user and a housing at least partially enclosing the at least one signal light, the control communication device and the power supply. The signal control module is designed to control the at least one signal light and comprises a lighting communication device communicatively connectable to the control communication device and at least one fastening device for fastening the signal control module to the vehicle.

The invention also relates to a method for controlling the lighting system.

State of the art

Many vehicles, in particular motorcycles, scooters, scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, pedelecs, e-bikes, are only equipped with lighting systems that are insufficient for reliable detection of the vehicles and / or their users or are completely without lighting systems. As a result, these vehicles and / or users are recognized too late by other road users and accidents occur.

The patent applications FR2870505 , FR3003214 and WO2019115222A1 each describe lighting systems of the type mentioned at the outset, with a lighting module that is carried on the back by the user of the vehicle.

According to the patent applications FR2870505 and WO2019115222A1 the signal control module is connected to a vehicle control of the vehicle and forwards control signals for the signal lights from the vehicle control to the lighting module. The disadvantage here is that corresponding lighting systems can only be used with vehicles whose vehicle control has a suitable open interface for connecting the signal control module. In particular, such lighting systems cannot be used with vehicles that do not have a vehicle control set up for signal control, for example scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, pedelecs and e-bikes.

According to the patent application FR3003214 the signal control module is connected to a brake lever of the vehicle and a brake light of the lighting module is controlled as a function of a braking movement of the brake lever. The disadvantage here is that only one brake light, and for example no direction indicator, can be controlled in this way, and that precise and correspondingly complex installation of the signal control module on the vehicle is necessary for reliable detection.

Technical task

The object of the invention is to create a simple and versatile, reliable and inexpensive lighting system for vehicles and / or users of the vehicles that increases traffic safety.

Technical solution

The subject matter of the present invention provides a lighting system according to claim 1 and a method for controlling the lighting system according to claim 10, which solve the technical problem. Advantageous refinements result from the dependent claims.

Description of the types of execution

The invention relates to a lighting system for a vehicle and / or a user of the vehicle with at least one lighting module and at least one signal control module.

The user of the vehicle can in particular be the driver of the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle designed to transport a passenger, for example a motorcycle, the user can also be the passenger.

The at least one lighting module comprises at least one signal lamp, for example two, three, four or five signal lamps, at least one control communication device, at least one power supply for supplying the lighting module with energy, at least one holding device for holding the lighting module on the vehicle and / or the user and a housing which at least partially, in particular completely, encloses the at least one signal light, the communication device and the power supply.

The holding device is preferably for holding the lighting module on the User, preferably on a back of the user, designed because the user usually towers over the vehicle, in particular a two-wheeler, so that a holder on the user enables particularly good visibility.

The signal control module is designed to control the at least one signal lamp, comprises at least one lighting communication device communicatively connectable to the control communication device, and comprises at least one fastening device for fastening the signal control module to the vehicle, preferably to a handlebar of the vehicle.

The vehicle is preferably a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a motorcycle, motor scooter, scooter, kick scooter, e-scooter, bicycle, pedelec or e-bike. Two-wheelers are often overlooked in road traffic due to their small size, so that a lighting system according to the invention can bring about a particularly high gain in safety here.

In particular, the signal control module is not part of the vehicle or a vehicle control of the vehicle. As a result, the lighting system can advantageously also be used with vehicles that do not have a vehicle control set up for signal control, for example kick scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, pedelecs or e-bikes.

The fastening device is preferably designed for nondestructively releasable fastening of the signal control module to the vehicle. By means of a non-destructive detachable fastening, the signal control module can easily be detached from the vehicle and reattached to it, for example when the vehicle is not in use to protect against theft or vandalism and / or for use with several different vehicles.

The fastening device is preferably designed for rigidly fastening the signal control module to the vehicle. A rigid attachment has the advantage that no relative movements occur between the signal control module and the part of the vehicle to which it is attached. As a result, it is particularly easy to infer movements of the vehicle from movements of the signal control module.

The fastening device can be connected to the signal control module in a non-destructive detachable manner, for example by means of a clamp connection and / or a snap connection. As a result, for example, the signal control module, which is typically expensive and mechanically less robust, can be removed from the fastening device when not in use to protect against vandalism and / or theft, while the fastening device, which is typically cheap and mechanically robust, remains on the vehicle. The fastening device and / or its connection to the signal control module can in particular be configured as in known devices for fastening battery-operated headlights to bicycle handlebars.

The signal control module preferably comprises at least one acceleration sensor, for example two, three, four, five or six acceleration sensors, for the acceleration-dependent control of the at least one signal light. With the aid of the at least one acceleration sensor, the at least one signal light can be automatically controlled independently of a vehicle control of the vehicle and of user inputs by the user. This makes the lighting system particularly easy and safe to use and can be used with any vehicle.

The at least one acceleration sensor is preferably used to control a signal light designed as a direction indicator as a function of a rotational acceleration of a handlebar of the vehicle about a handlebar axis, a transverse acceleration of the vehicle transverse to a direction of travel of the vehicle and / or an acceleration of the vehicle inclined about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle aligned along the direction of travel Vehicle designed.

When the vehicle changes direction, there is usually a rotational acceleration of the handlebars, lateral acceleration of the vehicle and / or, especially in the case of a two-wheeler, an acceleration in the inclination of the vehicle, so that the signal control module with the acceleration sensor designed according to the invention detect a change in direction and automatically according to the situation in the case of a direction indicator can activate.

The at least one acceleration sensor is preferably designed to control a signal light configured as a brake light as a function of an, in particular negative, longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle along a direction of travel of the vehicle. With the acceleration sensor designed according to the invention, the signal control module can detect a braking process of the vehicle and automatically activate a brake light as appropriate to the situation.

The signal control module can advantageously calculate a driving speed of the vehicle from the longitudinal acceleration and for example, display to the user via a display device of the signal control module.

The at least one signal light preferably comprises at least one, in particular two, direction indicators, a brake light, a tail light, a rear fog light, a high beam, a low beam, a daytime running light and / or a fog light. The at least one signal light particularly preferably comprises two direction indicators and a brake light, wherein the brake light can in particular also serve as a tail light and / or a rear fog light. As a result, the lighting system can be used particularly advantageously with vehicles which usually do not include direction indicators or brake lights, for example kick scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, pedelecs or e-bikes.

The lighting module preferably comprises at least one reflector for reflecting visible light striking the lighting module against an emission direction of the at least one signal light. The reflector can, for example, reflect the headlights of other road users and thus improve the visibility of the vehicle and / or the user.

The at least one reflector can be integrated into the at least one signal light. As a result, a particularly compact design of the lighting module is achieved, so that it can be worn particularly comfortably by the user.

The at least one reflector is preferably designed to reflect red light. For example, when the lighting module is attached to the user's back, an emission direction of the at least one signal light is oriented against the direction of travel of the vehicle. Vehicles usually have only red reflectors on their rear side, which is oriented counter to the direction of travel, so that a different-colored reflector on the rear side could confuse other road users.

The at least one lighting module can also be held on a front side of the user in order to attract the attention of oncoming traffic.

The at least one signal control module preferably comprises at least one input device for the input of control commands for controlling the signal control module by the user.

The at least one input device can, for example, comprise a number of one, two, three or more buttons and / or a setting wheel. With the input device, the user can, for example, set at least one activation acceleration for the automatic activation of the at least one signal light and / or activate and / or deactivate the at least one signal light.

The at least one input device preferably comprises a voice input device and / or at least one movement sensor, the at least one movement sensor preferably being designed to detect a braking movement of a brake lever of the vehicle for controlling a signal light configured as a brake light. The motion sensor can, for example, like the one in FR3003214 described magnetic sensor ("interrupteur a lame souple (7)") be designed.

A voice input device has the particular advantage that the user is less distracted by a voice input than by a manual input.

The at least one signal control module preferably comprises at least one interface for communicatively connecting the signal control module to at least one vehicle control of the vehicle for at least one vehicle signal light of the vehicle for synchronous control of the at least one signal light with the at least one vehicle signal light. The interface can be used, for example, for a connection to the vehicle control system as described in FR2870505 or WO2019115222 is described, be designed. In vehicles with suitable vehicle control, the interface enables particularly reliable control of the signal light. In particular, a signal light designed as a direction indicator can be activated synchronously with a direction indicator of the vehicle even before a change of direction.

The at least one signal control module preferably comprises at least one display device for displaying an operating state of the signal control module and / or the lighting module.

The at least one display device comprises, for example, a number of one, two, three, four or more display lights, which in particular can be integrated at least partially in keys of an input device of the signal control module. The operating state includes, for example, an activation state of the at least one signal light and / or a charge state of an energy store of the signal control module and / or of the lighting module.

The lighting system preferably comprises at least one brightness sensor integrated in the at least one lighting module or in the at least one signal control module for controlling a luminance of the at least one signal light depending on an ambient brightness of the signal control module. A brightness-dependent luminance ensures good visibility of the signal light even when the ambient brightness changes, without dazzling other road users or causing excessive energy consumption.

The control communication device and / or the lighting communication device is designed in particular for wireless communication and preferably comprises at least one WLAN transceiver, a Bluetooth transceiver, a radio frequency transceiver and / or an NFC transceiver. When using wireless communication, the user of the vehicle is advantageously not hindered by cables.

The at least one signal light preferably comprises at least one LED light and / or an OLED light. LED lights and OLED lights have a high level of energy efficiency, so that the lighting module can be operated for a long time without being connected to an external energy source. LED lights are also available cheaply and are resistant to mechanical vibrations and shocks. OLED lights have the particular advantage that they can be designed to be flexible.

The at least one holding device preferably comprises an eyelet, a holding belt, a Velcro fastener and / or a clamp mount. With the elements of the holding device mentioned, the lighting module can be detached easily, quickly, safely and non-destructively on the user, in particular on an item of clothing belonging to the user, for example on straps (“sangles (6)”) as in WO2019115222 described, kept.

The at least one holding device is preferably designed to hold the lighting module on an upper body, in particular on a back, on and / or in a helmet, an item of clothing, a rucksack, a rucksack protector and / or a back protector of the user. A holder on and / or in the objects mentioned leads to good visibility of the lighting module. The lighting module can in particular be integrated in at least one of the objects mentioned. This results in a particularly simple and convenient use of the lighting system, since the user does not have to put on the lighting module separately.

The lighting module preferably comprises an alignment aid for correct alignment of the lighting module relative to the vehicle. Without an alignment aid, the lighting module could be attached to the vehicle and / or user in such a way that a signal light configured as a right direction indicator and a signal light configured as a left direction indicator are located on the wrong side with respect to a direction of travel of the vehicle. This could confuse other road users and provoke accidents.

The alignment aid includes, for example, a label attached to the lighting module, for example to mark a top side of the lighting module that is oriented upward when the lighting module is used as intended. The inscription includes, for example, an arrow pointing upwards when the lighting module is used as intended and / or writing with the meaning “up”.

The lighting module is preferably designed to be thin and light in order to be able to be worn comfortably by the user and, for example, to be integrated into a piece of clothing or protective equipment for the user. On the other hand, the lighting module cannot be made as light and thin as desired at a reasonable cost and with sufficient luminance of the at least one signal light and sufficient mechanical stability. A mass of the lighting module can be, for example, from 3 g to 300 g, in particular from 10 g to 100 g, preferably from 30 g to 40 g. A thickness of the lighting module along an emission direction of the at least one signal light can be, for example, from 5 mm to 50 mm, in particular from 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably from 15 mm to 20 mm.

The at least one fastening device preferably comprises a holding loop, a hook, an adhesive, a magnetic holder, and / or a clamp holder for fastening to a frame, a handlebar and / or a cladding of the vehicle. The fastening device can be designed, for example, like a known handlebar bracket for fastening a speedometer or a headlight to a handlebar.

The signal control module is preferably small and light, for example at least as small and light as a conventional digital bicycle speedometer, designed in order to be able to be attached to the vehicle in a simple and space-saving manner. On the other hand, the signal control module cannot be operated at a reasonable cost and with sufficient mechanical stability and convenient operation can be designed as small and light as desired. A mass of the signal control module can be, for example, from 1 g to 50 g, in particular from 2 g to 20 g, preferably from 4 g to 10 g. A maximum extension of the signal control module can be, for example, from 1 cm to 10 cm, in particular from 2 cm to 8 cm, preferably from 4 cm to 7 cm. In particular for a small and light signal control module, an adhesive, for example an adhesive strip, allows the fastening device to be designed in a particularly cost-effective and nevertheless reliable manner.

The at least one holding device and / or fastening device is preferably for holding and / or fastening on and / or in a helmet, a cap, a headgear, an item of clothing, an item of outer clothing, a vest, a sweater, a coat, weather protection equipment, a rainwear , a backpack, a backpack protection, a back protection, a protector, a protective insert, a shoe, a boot, a pair of glasses and / or a glove of the user.

The at least one holding device and / or fastening device is preferably for holding and / or fastening on and / or in a frame, a pedal, a reflector, a footrest, a standing surface, a saddle, a handlebar, a front light, a rear light, a brake system , a battery, a battery compartment, a motor, a handlebar grip, a handlebar grip cover, a wind deflector, a wheel hub, a tire, a front support, a seat post, a front or rear support connector, a mirror, a mirror holder, an exhaust, an exhaust system, a Cover, a fender, a spoke, a rim, a chain, a chain cover, a chain case, a drive crank, a chain crank, a crankshaft, a saddlebag, a signal post, a signal holder, a chassis, a frame, a stabilizer, a shock absorber of the Vehicle designed.

The signal control module and / or the lighting module preferably comprises at least one audio signal transmitter that can be controlled by the signal control module, preferably a bell and / or a horn. With the help of the audio signal generator, the signal control module can automatically output an acoustic warning signal, for example when it detects a strong braking process and / or a sudden change in the direction of travel of the vehicle with the at least one acceleration sensor, in order to warn the user or other road users of a dangerous situation.

The housing of the at least one lighting module and / or a housing of the at least one signal control module is preferably configured to be splash-proof, in particular waterproof, so that the components arranged in the housing are protected from rain, for example.

The at least one lighting module is preferably designed to be flexible, so that it can be worn particularly comfortably by the user. In order to achieve a flexible lighting module, the at least one signal lamp preferably comprises an OLED lamp or is designed as such.

The energy supply of the at least one lighting module and / or an energy supply of the at least one signal control module preferably comprises at least one energy storage device, in particular an accumulator, preferably a lithium-ion accumulator, and a charging interface, preferably a USB charging interface, for charging the energy storage device. With the aid of the chargeable energy store, the signal control module and / or lighting module can advantageously be operated independently of an external energy supply.

The energy supply of the at least one lighting module and / or an energy supply of the at least one signal control module preferably includes at least one energy generation element for local generation of electrical energy, for example from kinetic energy, thermal energy and / or electromagnetic radiation. The energy generation element includes, for example, a particularly flexible photovoltaic element for generating electrical energy from ambient light. The energy generation element advantageously allows an extended, in particular permanent, operation of the lighting module and / or signal control module without charging an energy store at an external energy source.

The energy generation element is preferably integrated into the housing of the at least one lighting module and / or a housing of the at least one signal control module. As a result, the corresponding module can have a particularly compact design.

1. a) Befestigen des Signalsteuerungsmoduls des Beleuchtungssystems mit der zumindest einen Befestigungsvorrichtung des Signalsteuerungsmoduls an einem Fahrzeug, beispielsweise an einem Lenker des Fahrzeugs,
2. b) automatisches Messen zumindest einer Beschleunigung des Signalsteuerungsmoduls durch das Signalsteuerungsmodul mit dem zumindest einen Beschleunigungssensor des Signalsteuerungsmoduls,
3. c) automatisches Vergleichen der zumindest einen Beschleunigung mit zumindest einer zugehörigen Aktivierungsbeschleunigung durch das Signalsteuerungsmodul, und
4. d) automatisches Aktivieren zumindest einer Signalleuchte des Beleuchtungsmoduls des Beleuchtungssystems durch das Signalsteuerungsmodul, wenn die zumindest eine Beschleunigung die zumindest eine Aktivierungsbeschleunigung überschreitet.

The invention relates to a method for controlling a lighting system according to the invention with at least the following steps:

1. a) fastening the signal control module of the lighting system with the at least one fastening device of the signal control module on a vehicle, for example on a handlebar of the vehicle,
2. b) automatic measurement of at least one acceleration of the signal control module by the signal control module with the at least one acceleration sensor of the signal control module,
3. c) automatic comparison of the at least one acceleration with at least one associated activation acceleration by the signal control module, and
4. d) automatic activation of at least one signal lamp of the lighting module of the lighting system by the signal control module when the at least one acceleration exceeds the at least one activation acceleration.

With the method according to the invention, the signal light can be activated automatically adapted to a driving situation of the vehicle in order to increase traffic safety for the user in a simple and comfortable manner.

The at least one acceleration preferably comprises an acceleration of rotation of a handlebar of the vehicle about a handlebar axis, a transverse acceleration of the vehicle transversely to a direction of travel and / or an acceleration of the vehicle inclination about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle oriented along the direction of travel. The activation preferably includes activating a signal light designed as a direction indicator so that the direction indicator is automatically activated when the direction of travel changes.

The turn signal can be activated, for example, when the signal control module with the at least one acceleration sensor detects a change in the direction of travel of the vehicle using methods known from the control of adaptive headlights, in particular in the case of motorcycles.

The at least one acceleration preferably includes a, in particular negative, longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle along a direction of travel of the vehicle. The activation preferably includes activating a signal light designed as a brake light, so that the brake light is automatically activated when the vehicle is braking.

The method preferably includes an automatic output of a signal to the user of the vehicle by the control module with a display device of the control module, for example with an indicator light, if the at least one acceleration exceeds the at least one activation acceleration. As a result, the user can easily check, in particular without removing the lighting module from his back, whether the control module is functioning properly, in particular whether a braking process or a change of direction is properly recognized.

The method preferably comprises an adaptation of the at least one activation acceleration by the user and / or the control module. By adapting, a sensitivity of the control module for activating the at least one signal light can be set, for example globally for each activation or individually for the activation of different signal lights, so that the at least one signal light is activated precisely when a driving situation of the vehicle requires it, and other road users are not confused by incorrect activation.

The adaptation preferably takes place exclusively during a calibration phase of the control module until the activation acceleration is set correctly. As a result, the user is not distracted from the traffic situation by adapting outside the calibration phase.

The adjustment can for example be carried out manually by the user via an input device of the control module, for example via a setting wheel or via two buttons.

The adaptation preferably includes a confirmation or revocation of the activation of at least one signal light by the user of the lighting system with an input device of the signal control module, in particular after the output. The adaptation preferably comprises an automatic adaptation of the at least one activation acceleration by the signal control module after the confirmation or revocation, preferably using a self-learning algorithm. By confirming or revoking, the signal control module can recognize whether the activation acceleration is correctly set and, if necessary, adjust it automatically. As a result, the adaptation is particularly simple and convenient for the user.

The method preferably includes an automatic detection of an accident of the vehicle by the control module from the at least one acceleration, preferably from one Inclination acceleration of the vehicle about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle aligned along the direction of travel, the detection preferably taking place when the at least one acceleration exceeds an associated accident acceleration.

In the event of an accident, there are generally much higher, in particular negative, accelerations than in normal use of the vehicle. The control module can thus reliably detect an accident from the at least one acceleration.

The method preferably comprises an automatic transmission of an accident signal after the accident has been recognized by the control module, in particular with the control communication device, to an external computer device, for example to a smartphone of the user or a vehicle control of the vehicle.

By sending the accident signal, the external computer device can automatically, reliably and quickly request help for the user in the event of an accident.

The external computer device can, for example, be designed to automatically establish a voice connection with an ambulance service upon receipt of the accident signal and / or, if necessary only if the user fails to respond to an optical and / or acoustic output of the computer device, an emergency call, in particular with one, for example to send the vehicle's location information determined by the smartphone or the vehicle control to the rescue service.

• - Ein Gehäuse des Beleuchtungsmoduls und/oder Signalsteuerungsmoduls kann aus schwer brechbaren Kunststoffen bestehen.
• - Das Beleuchtungsmodul und/oder Signalsteuerungsmodul kann als homogene Einheit ausgestaltet sein.
• - Das Beleuchtungsmodul und/oder Signalsteuerungsmodul kann zum Tragen und/oder Befestigen auf dem Rücken und/oder an einem Gepäckstück des Benutzers, insbesondere mittels verstellbarer Haltegurte ausgestaltet sein.
• - Das Beleuchtungsmodul und/oder Signalsteuerungsmodul kann mittels Lithium-Ionen Akku betrieben werden).
• - Das Beleuchtungssystem kann aus einem Beleuchtungsmodul und einem Signalsteuerungsmodul (Fahrradversion), ggf. mit Schnittstelle zur Verbindung mit einer Fahrzeugsteuerung (Motorradversion), bestehen.
• - Das Beleuchtungsmodul und das Signalsteuerungsmodul können mit Bluetooth kommunikativ miteinander verbindbar sein, wobei die zumindest einen Signalleuchte von einer Fahrzeugsteuerung synchron zu einer entsprechenden FahrzeugSignalleuchte, und/oder vom Benutzer durch Bedienen (beispielsweise per Knopfdruck) des Signalsteuerungsmoduls gesteuert werden kann.
• - Das Beleuchtungsmodul beinhaltet Die zumindest eine Signalleuchte umfasst beispielsweise zwei Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger (links / rechts blinkend, gelb), ein Positionslicht (rot) , ein Nebellicht (rot), ein Warnblinklicht (beide Richtungsanzeiger gleichzeitig blinkend, gelb) , eine automatische Lichtanpassung (tags heller, nachts reduziert) und/oder, insbesondere bei der Motorradversion, ein Bremslicht (rot).
• - Positions- , Nebel- und Bremslicht werden vorzugsweise mit jeweils unterschiedlicher Lichtintensität angesteuert und beleuchtet.
• - Die jeweilige Lichtausgabe (Helligkeit) der Funktionen wird vorzugsweise je nach Lichtverhältnis automatisch, insbesondere in vorgegebenen Schritten, geregelt.
• - Das Beleuchtungssystem ist vorzugsweise witterungs-unabhängig zu jeder Tageszeit zu betreiben (wasserdicht).

The lighting system preferably comprises one or more of the following features:

• - A housing of the lighting module and / or signal control module can consist of hard-to-break plastics.
• - The lighting module and / or signal control module can be designed as a homogeneous unit.
• The lighting module and / or signal control module can be designed for carrying and / or fastening on the user's back and / or on an item of luggage, in particular by means of adjustable straps.
• - The lighting module and / or signal control module can be operated using a lithium-ion battery).
• - The lighting system can consist of a lighting module and a signal control module (bicycle version), if necessary with an interface for connection to a vehicle control (motorcycle version).
• The lighting module and the signal control module can be communicatively connected to each other with Bluetooth, whereby the at least one signal light can be controlled by a vehicle controller synchronously with a corresponding vehicle signal light, and / or by the user by operating (for example by pressing a button) the signal control module.
• - The lighting module contains the at least one signal light, for example, two direction indicators (left / right flashing, yellow), a position light (red), a fog light (red), a hazard warning light (both direction indicators flashing simultaneously, yellow), an automatic light adjustment (day brighter , reduced at night) and / or, especially with the motorcycle version, a brake light (red).
• - Position, fog and brake lights are preferably controlled and illuminated with different light intensities.
• The respective light output (brightness) of the functions is preferably regulated automatically, in particular in predetermined steps, depending on the lighting conditions.
• - The lighting system should preferably be operated regardless of the weather at any time of the day (waterproof).

Figure list

• 1 zeigt eine schematische Vorderansicht eines Beleuchtungsmoduls eines erfindungsgemäßen Beleuchtungssystems.
• 2 zeigt eine schematische Rückansicht des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 1.
• 3 zeigt eine schematische Aufsicht des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 1.
• 4 zeigt eine schematische Unteransicht des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 1.
• 5 zeigt eine schematische linke Seitenansicht des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 1.
• 6 zeigt eine schematische rechte Seitenansicht des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 1.
• 7 zeigt eine schematische Perspektivdarstellung eines Signalsteuerungsmoduls eines erfindungsgemäßen Beleuchtungssystems.
• 8 zeigt eine weitere schematische Perspektivdarstellung des Signalsteuerungsmoduls aus 7.
• 9 zeigt eine schematische Perspektivdarstellung eines Beleuchtungsmoduls eines erfindungsgemäßen Beleuchtungssystems.
• 10 zeigt eine weitere schematische Perspektivdarstellung des Beleuchtungsmoduls aus 9.
• 11 zeigt eine schematische Aufsicht eines Fahrzeugs mit einem Signalsteuerungsmodul eines erfindungsgemäßen Beleuchtungssystems.

Further advantages, aims and properties of the invention are explained with reference to the following description and attached drawings, in which objects according to the invention are shown by way of example. Features which in the figures correspond at least essentially with regard to their function can be identified with the same reference numerals, although these features do not have to be numbered and explained in all figures.

• 1 shows a schematic front view of a lighting module of a lighting system according to the invention.
• 2 FIG. 4 shows a schematic rear view of the lighting module from FIG 1 .
• 3 FIG. 4 shows a schematic top view of the lighting module from FIG 1 .
• 4th FIG. 4 shows a schematic bottom view of the lighting module from FIG 1 .
• 5 FIG. 11 shows a schematic left side view of the lighting module from FIG 1 .
• 6th FIG. 11 shows a schematic right side view of the lighting module from FIG 1 .
• 7th shows a schematic perspective illustration of a signal control module of a lighting system according to the invention.
• 8th FIG. 11 shows a further schematic perspective illustration of the signal control module from FIG 7th .
• 9 shows a schematic perspective illustration of a lighting module of a lighting system according to the invention.
• 10 FIG. 11 shows a further schematic perspective illustration of the lighting module from FIG 9 .
• 11 shows a schematic plan view of a vehicle with a signal control module of a lighting system according to the invention.

Fig. 1

1 shows a schematic front view of a lighting module 1 of a lighting system according to the invention for a vehicle 100 and / or a user of the vehicle 100 . The one viewer of the 1 facing front of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 , for example when holding the lighting module 1 on the user's back, against the direction of travel of the vehicle 100 aligned. The lighting module 1 includes at least one signal light 3 , 4th , for example one each as a right and left direction indicator 3 designed signal light 3 and one as a brake light 4th , Tail light 4th and / or rear fog light 4th designed signal light 4th which in particular can comprise a, preferably red, reflector.

The lighting module 1 comprises at least one holding device 6th , 11 for holding the lighting module on the user, for example a number of, in particular four, eyelets 11 for connecting a number of tether straps to the lighting system.

The lighting module 1 comprises the at least one signal light 3 , 4th , a control communication device (not shown) and a power supply for supplying the lighting module with power at least partially enclosing housing 5 .

The energy supply of the lighting module 1 includes a charging interface 8th , for example a USB charging interface, for charging an energy store (not shown) of the energy supply.

One if the lighting module is used as intended 1 horizontal width b of the lighting module 1 perpendicular to an emission direction (perpendicular to the plane of the drawing) of the at least one signal light 3 , 4th is for example 210 mm.

Fig. 2

2 shows a schematic rear view of the lighting module 1 out 1 . The one viewer of the 2 facing back of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 in the direction of travel of the vehicle 100 aligned.

Fig. 3

3 shows a schematic plan view of the lighting module 1 out 1 . The one viewer of the 3 facing top of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 aligned upwards.

Fig. 4

4th shows a schematic bottom view of the lighting module 1 out 1 . The one viewer of the 4th facing underside of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 oriented downwards.

Fig. 5

5 shows a schematic left side view of the lighting module 1 out 1 . The one viewer of the 5 facing left side of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 across the direction of travel of the vehicle 100 aligned to the left. A fat one d of the lighting module along an emission direction of the at least one signal light 3 is, for example, 17 mm.

Fig. 6

6th shows a schematic right side view of the lighting module 1 out 1 . The one viewer of the 6th facing right side of the lighting module 1 is when the lighting module is used as intended 1 across the direction of travel of the vehicle 100 aligned to the right. One if the lighting module is used as intended 1 vertical height H of the lighting module transversely to an emission direction of the at least one signal light 3 is for example 124 mm.

Fig. 7

7th shows a schematic perspective illustration of a front side facing the user when used as intended 26th a signal control module 2 of a lighting system according to the invention for a vehicle 100 and / or a user of the vehicle 100 .

The signal control module 2 comprises at least one fastening device 12th , 13th , comprising, for example, a number of, in particular two, retaining loops 12th and a number of, particularly two, hooks 13th , for attaching the signal control module 2 on the vehicle 100 , for example on a handlebar of the vehicle 100 .

The fastening device can as in 7th shown with a housing 25th of the signal control module 2 be connected in one piece or in a non-destructive releasable manner, for example by means of a clamping connection and / or latching connection (not shown).

The signal control module 2 comprises at least one input device 21 for entering control commands for controlling the at least one signal light 3 , 4th by the user, for example one key at a time 21 for switching a left direction indicator on and off 3 , a right direction indicator 3 and a tail light 4th .

The at least one signal control module 2 comprises a display device 23 for displaying an operating status, for example a battery charge status, of the signal control module 2 and / or a lighting module 1 of the lighting system.

The at least one signal control module 2 includes an interface 22nd for communicative connection of the signal control module 2 with at least one vehicle control of a vehicle 100 .

The signal control module 2 comprises a, preferably splash-proof, housing 25th .

Fig. 8

8th shows a schematic perspective illustration of a rear side facing away from the user when used as intended 27 of the signal control module 7th .

Fig. 9

9 shows a schematic perspective illustration of a direction of travel of the vehicle against a direction of travel when used as intended 100 aligned front 16 a lighting module 1 of a lighting system according to the invention for a vehicle 100 and / or a user of the vehicle 100 . Features of the in 1 illustrated lighting module 1 Corresponding features have the same reference symbols as in 1 provided and can as well as to 1 be designed as described.

Fig. 10

10 shows a schematic perspective view of a vehicle in the direction of travel when used as intended 100 aligned back 17th of the lighting module 9 .

Fig.11

11 shows a schematic plan view of a vehicle 100 with a signal control module 2 a lighting system according to the invention for the vehicle 100 and / or a user of the vehicle 100 .

From the vehicle 100 , for example a bicycle, are schematically a frame 102 , a handlebar 101 and a central longitudinal axis MLA of the vehicle 100 shown.

The signal control module 2 is preferably above the central longitudinal axis MLA on the vehicle 100 attached to changes of direction of the vehicle 100 to the right and to the left with respect to the central longitudinal axis MLA to be able to detect equally.

The signal control module 2 is preferably as high as possible on the vehicle 100 attached to it when the vehicle is tilted 100 to the right or left with respect to the central longitudinal axis MLA experiences a tilt acceleration that is as high as possible and therefore easy to detect.

The signal control module 2 is preferably on the handlebar 101 attached to a rotational acceleration of the handlebar 101 to be able to detect a steering movement.

List of reference symbols

1

Lighting module

2

Signal control module

3

Direction indicators

4th

Brake light

5

casing

6th

eyelet

8th

Charging interface

11

Tether

12th

Hand strap

13th

hook

16

front

17th

back

21

Input device

22nd

interface

23

Display device

25th

casing

26th

front

27

back

100

vehicle

101

Handlebars

102

frame

b

width

d

thickness

H

height

MLA

Central longitudinal axis

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Patent literature cited

• FR 2870505 [0004, 0005, 0033]
• FR 3003214 [0004, 0006, 0031]
• WO 2019115222 A1 [0004, 0005]
• WO 2019115222 [0033, 0039]

Claims (15)

[Lighting system for a vehicle (100) and / or a user of the vehicle (100) with at least one lighting module (1) and at least one signal control module (2), the at least one lighting module (1) a) at least one signal lamp (3, 4 ), b) a control communication device, c) at least one power supply for supplying the lighting module with energy, d) at least one holding device (6, 11) for holding the lighting module (1) on the vehicle (100) and / or the user and e) a housing (5) which at least partially encloses the at least one signal light (3, 4), the control communication device and the power supply, and wherein the signal control module (2) f) is designed to control the at least one signal light (3, 4) is, g) comprises a lighting communication device communicatively connectable to the control communication device, and h) at least one fastening device (12, 13) for fastening strengthening of the signal control module (2) on the vehicle (100), characterized in that the signal control module (2) comprises at least one acceleration sensor for the acceleration-dependent control of the at least one signal lamp (3, 4). Lighting system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one acceleration sensor for controlling a signal lamp (3) configured as a direction indicator (3) depending on a rotational acceleration of a handlebar (101) of the vehicle (100) around a handlebar axis, a transverse acceleration of the vehicle (100) transversely to a Direction of travel of the vehicle (100) and / or a tilt acceleration of the vehicle (100) about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (100) aligned along the direction of travel. Lighting system according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the at least one acceleration sensor is designed to control a signal light (4) configured as a brake light (4) as a function of a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle (100) along a direction of travel of the vehicle (100). Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the at least one signal control module (2) comprises at least one input device (21) for entering control commands for controlling the signal control module (2) by the user, the at least one input device (21) preferably comprising a voice input device. Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 4th , characterized in that the at least one signal control module (2) comprises a display device (23) for displaying an operating state of the signal control module (2) and / or the lighting module (1). Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the at least one holding device (6, 11) comprises a) an eyelet (6), a tether (11), a Velcro fastener and / or a clamp bracket, and b) for holding the lighting module (1) on an upper body , on and / or in a helmet, an item of outer clothing, a backpack, a backpack protection and / or a back protection of the user. Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 6th , characterized in that the at least one fastening device (12, 13) has a holding loop (12), a hook (13), an adhesive, a magnetic holder, and / or a clamp holder for fastening to a frame (102), a handlebar (101 ) and / or a cladding of the vehicle (100). Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 7th , characterized in that the signal control module (2) and / or the lighting module (1) comprises an audio signal transmitter controllable by the signal control module (2), preferably a bell and / or a horn. Lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the at least one lighting module (1) is designed to be flexible, the at least one signal light (3, 4) preferably comprising an OLED light. Method for controlling a lighting system according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 with at least the following steps: a) fastening the signal control module (2) of the lighting system with the at least one fastening device (12, 13) of the signal control module (2) on a vehicle (100), b) automatically measuring at least one acceleration of the signal control module (2) the signal control module (2) with the at least one acceleration sensor of the signal control module (2), c) automatic comparison of the at least one acceleration with at least one associated activation acceleration by the signal control module (2), and d) automatic activation of at least one signal light (3, 4) of the lighting module (1) of the lighting system by the signal control module (2) when the at least one acceleration exceeds the at least one activation acceleration. Procedure according to Claim 10 , characterized in that a) the at least one acceleration is a rotational acceleration of a handlebar (101) of the vehicle (100) about a handlebar axis, a transverse acceleration of the vehicle (100) transverse to a direction of travel and / or an acceleration of the vehicle (100) inclined by a comprises the longitudinal axis of the vehicle (100) aligned along the direction of travel, and b) activating comprises activating a signal light (3) configured as a direction indicator (3). Procedure according to Claim 10 or 11 , characterized in that a) the at least one acceleration comprises a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle (100) along a direction of travel of the vehicle (100), and b) activating comprises activating a signal light (4) configured as a brake light (4). Method according to one of the Claims 10 to 12th , characterized by a) an automatic output of a signal to the user of the vehicle (100) by the control module (2) with a display device (23) of the control module (2) when the at least one acceleration exceeds the at least one activation acceleration, and b) an adaptation of the at least one activation acceleration by the user and / or the control module (2). Procedure according to Claim 13 , characterized in that the adjustment a) a confirmation or revocation of the activation of at least one signal light (3, 4) by the user of the lighting system with an input device (21) of the signal control module (2), and b) an automatic adjustment of the at least one activation acceleration by the signal control module (2) after confirmation or revocation, preferably using a self-learning algorithm. ] Method according to one of the Claims 10 to 14th , characterized by a) an automatic detection of an accident of the vehicle (100) by the control module (2) from the at least one acceleration, preferably from a tilt acceleration of the vehicle (100) about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (100) aligned along the direction of travel, a1 ) whereby the detection preferably takes place when the at least one acceleration exceeds an associated accident acceleration, and b) preferably an automatic transmission of an accident signal after detection by the control module (2) to an external computer device. ]

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