DE19511391C1 - Flashing warning lamp switch with indicator unit for motor vehicle - Google Patents

Flashing warning lamp switch with indicator unit for motor vehicle

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DE19511391C1
DE19511391C1 DE1995111391 DE19511391A DE19511391C1 DE 19511391 C1 DE19511391 C1 DE 19511391C1 DE 1995111391 DE1995111391 DE 1995111391 DE 19511391 A DE19511391 A DE 19511391A DE 19511391 C1 DE19511391 C1 DE 19511391C1
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Anton Bachhuber
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/50—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
    • B60Q1/52—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

Abstract

The switch has a red warning triangle on its operating button. It is linked to e.g. an antilock braking system so that as soon as the brakes are applied sharply a signal is sent to the indicator unit. It enables the driver to decide whether to switch-on the flashing warning lamps. The indicator is deactivated after a few seconds so as not to distract the driver. It may be a flashing or steady light-emitting diode or a buzzer.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Warnblinkschalter für ein Kraft­ fahrzeug gemäß Oberbegriff von Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a hazard warning switch for a power Vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

Der Warnblinkschalter ist im Kraftfahrzeuginneren in Griff­ weite des Fahrers angeordnet, so daß der Fahrer den Schalter jederzeit schnell betätigen kann. In kritischen Verkehrssi­ tuationen, insbesondere auf Autobahnen, ist es notwendig, daß die Fahrer der nachfolgenden Fahrzeuge schnell gewarnt wer­ den.The hazard warning switch is under control inside the vehicle arranged wide of the driver so that the driver switches can operate quickly at any time. In critical traffic safety tuations, especially on motorways, it is necessary that the drivers of the vehicles behind quickly warned who the.

Derzeit ist der Warnblinkschalter durch ein rotes Warndreieck gekennzeichnet und hat relativ große Ausmaße, so daß er gut gesehen werden sollte. Ist der Fahrer jedoch nicht so gut mit dem Fahrzeug vertraut, so kann es in Streßsituationen vorkom­ men, daß er den Warnblinkschalter nicht sofort findet.The hazard warning switch is currently marked by a red warning triangle marked and has relatively large dimensions so that it is good should be seen. However, the driver is not so good with familiar with the vehicle, it can occur in stressful situations men that he does not find the hazard warning switch immediately.

In der nicht-vorveröffentlichten Deutschen Patentschrift 44 08 959 C1 ist ein Warnblinkschalter offenbart, der eine An­ zeigeeinheit aufweist. Diese Anzeigeeinheit wird von einer Steuereinheit jedoch nur dann eingeschaltet, wenn die Fahr­ zeugaußenbeleuchtung eingeschaltet ist. Während die Fahrzeug­ außenbeleuchtung abgeschaltet ist, wird die Anzeigeeinheit nicht aktiviert. Eine solche Anzeigeeinheit im Warnblink­ schalter beleuchtet den Einbauort des Warnblink­ schalters nur während der Dunkelheit in einem gedimmten Zustand.In the unpublished German Patent 44 08 959 C1, a hazard warning switch is disclosed, the on Showing unit. This display unit is from a Control unit only switched on when the driving exterior lighting is switched on. While the vehicle external lighting is switched off, the display unit not activated. Such a display unit in the hazard warning switch illuminates the installation location of the hazard warning flashers only in a dimmed state during darkness.

Der Erfindung liegt daher das Problem zugrunde, einen Warn­ blinkschalter für ein Kraftfahrzeug zu schaffen, der jeder­ zeit und schnell zu finden und zu betätigen ist.The invention is therefore based on the problem of a warning blink switch for a motor vehicle to create everyone is quick and easy to find and operate.

Das Problem wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale von Pa­ tentanspruch 1 gelöst. Hierbei wird bei Aktivieren einer Steuereinheit, wie beispielsweise eines ABS-Systems oder ei­ nes Abstandswarnsystems, eine Anzeigeeinheit im Warnblink­ schalter ausgelöst, die auf den Warnblinkschalter aufmerksam macht.The problem is solved according to the invention by the features of Pa Claim 1 solved. When activating a Control unit, such as an ABS system or egg  Distance warning system, a display unit in the hazard warning flashers switch triggered, which draws attention to the hazard warning switch power.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unter­ ansprüchen gekennzeichnet.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are in the sub claims marked.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist im folgenden näher erläutert. An embodiment of the invention is closer below explained.  

Ein Warnblinkschalter für ein Kraftfahrzeug ist normalerweise im Armaturenbrett, am Lenkrad oder auf der Mittelkonsole an­ geordnet. Er ist als großer Tastschalter ausgebildet. Auf seinem Betätigungskopf ist in der Regel ein rotes Warndreieck angeordnet. Wenn der Warnblinkschalter betätigt wird, d. h. gedrückt wird, so wird die Warnblinkanlage eingeschaltet und eine optische Anzeige im Warnblinkschalter blinkt im Takte der Warnblinkanlage.A hazard warning switch for a motor vehicle is normal in the dashboard, on the steering wheel or on the center console orderly. It is designed as a large push button switch. On its actuating head is usually a red warning triangle arranged. When the hazard switch is operated, i. H. is pressed, the hazard lights are switched on and an optical display in the hazard warning switch flashes in cycles the hazard lights.

Damit der Fahrer den Warnblinkschalter jederzeit schnell be­ tätigen kann, ist der Warnblinkschalter mit einer Steuerein­ heit, wie dem ABS-Bremssystem, verbunden. Sobald die Bremse stark betätigt wird, gibt diese ein Signal an eine Anzeige­ einheit in dem Warnblinkschalter. Die Anzeigeeinheit signa­ lisiert dem Fahrer den Einbauort des Warnblinkschalters. Der Fahrer kann nun selbst entscheiden, ob er den Warnblinkschal­ ter betätigt oder nicht.So that the driver quickly turns on the hazard warning switch the hazard warning switch with a control unit unit, such as the ABS braking system. As soon as the brake is strongly pressed, this gives a signal to a display unit in the hazard warning switch. The display unit signa informs the driver of the location of the hazard warning switch. Of the Driver can now decide for himself whether to use the hazard warning flashers actuated or not.

Die Anzeigeeinheit ist jedoch nur für einige Sekunden aktiv. Diese Zeit ist so bemessen, daß der Fahrer den Einbauort des Warnblinkschalters sicher erfassen kann. Danach ist die An­ zeigeeinheit wieder inaktiv, um den Fahrer nicht unnötig zu verwirren.However, the display unit is only active for a few seconds. This time is such that the driver can determine the installation location of the Hazard warning switch can detect safely. After that the on the display unit is inactive again so that the driver is not unnecessarily closed confuse.

Die Anzeigeeinheit kann als Blink-/Dauerlicht, z. B. als LED, oder als akustischer Signalgeber, z. B. als Summer, ausgebildet sein.The display unit can be a flashing / steady light, e.g. B. as LED, or as an acoustic signal generator, e.g. B. formed as a buzzer his.

Damit nicht bei jedem Bremsvorgang die Anzeigeeinheit akti­ viert wird, kann die Anzeigeeinheit erst dann eingeschaltet werden, wenn ein vorgegebener Bremsdruck erreicht wird, d. h. wenn besonders stark gebremst wird, oder wenn die Fahrge­ schwindigkeit oberhalb einem vorgegebenen Grenzwert liegt und die Bremse betätigt wird.So that the display unit is not activated with every braking operation fourth, the display unit can only be switched on when a predetermined brake pressure is reached, d. H. when braking is particularly hard, or when the vehicle speed is above a predetermined limit and the brake is applied.

Hierzu kann die Anzeigeeinheit des Warnblinkschalters mit ei­ nem Steuergerät verbunden sein, das die Bremse überwacht und die Fahrgeschwindigkeit mißt. Solche Steuergeräte können bei­ spielsweise ein ABS-(Anti-Blockier-System)/ASR-(Anti-Schlupf- Regelung)Steuergerät, Abstandswarngerät oder ein Motorsteuer­ gerät sein.To do this, the display unit of the hazard warning switch can be equipped with an egg connected to a control unit that monitors the brake and  the driving speed measures. Such control units can for example an ABS (anti-lock braking system) / ASR (anti-slip) Control) control unit, distance warning device or an engine control be device.

Wenn ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Abstandswarngerät verbunden ist, so wird z. B. bei Nebel und zu dichtem Auffahren auf ein vorausfahrendes Fahrzeug eine Abstandswarnlampe aktiviert. Diese Abstandswarnlampe kann gleichzeitig auch die Anzeige­ einheit des Warnblinkschalters sein.When a motor vehicle is connected to a distance warning device is, z. B. in fog and to close up on a distance warning lamp activated in front of the vehicle. This distance warning lamp can also be used for the display unit of the hazard warning switch.

Claims (5)

1. Warnblinkschalter für ein Kraftfahrzeug, der in Griffweite des Fahrers im Kraftfahrzeuginneren angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er eine Anzeigeeinheit aufweist, die mit einer Steuereinheit verbunden ist, wobei die Steuereinheit nur die Anzeigeeinheit in einer kritischen Verkehrssituation kurzzeitig aktiviert, um dem Fahrer den Einbauort des Warn­ blinkschalters deutlich zu signalisieren.1. hazard warning switch for a motor vehicle, which is arranged within easy reach of the driver inside the motor vehicle, characterized in that it has a display unit which is connected to a control unit, the control unit only briefly activating the display unit in a critical traffic situation in order to provide the driver with the Clearly indicate the installation location of the warning flashing switch. 2. Warnblinkschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeeinheit optische und/oder akustische Signale abgibt.2. hazard warning switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the display unit optical and / or acoustic signals delivers. 3. Warnblinkschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß die Steuereinheit ein ABS-Bremssystem ist.3. Hazard warning switch according to claim 1, characterized net that the control unit is an ABS braking system. 4. Warnblinkschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß die Steuereinheit ein Abstandswarnsystem ist.4. Hazard warning switch according to claim 1, characterized net that the control unit is a distance warning system. 5. Warnblinkschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß die Anzeigeeinheit auch als Anzeigeeinheit für das Abstandswarnsystem verwendet wird.5. Hazard warning switch according to claim 1, characterized net that the display unit as a display unit for the Distance warning system is used.
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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DE19712457A1 (en) * 1997-03-25 1998-10-01 Bosch Gmbh Robert System for generating a brake signal in a motor vehicle
DE29709110U1 (en) * 1997-05-23 1997-07-24 Mueller Matthias Dipl Kaufm Warning device for vehicles
EP1059201A3 (en) * 1999-06-09 2002-03-27 Ernst Michael Balzat Vehicle warning system
DE102005046585A1 (en) * 2005-09-28 2007-03-29 Daimlerchrysler Ag Emergency device for use in vehicle, has sensor for detecting emergency situation, and emergency-visual alarm designed such that passengers and/or reliever receive information about recovery or danger areas of vehicle

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