DE202007011360U1 - Turn signal switch-off - Google Patents

Abstract

Turn-signal switch-off, which recognizes completed changes of direction and responds to - manually or automatically set direction indicators on motor vehicles - after completion of direction change, automatically and automatically turn off.
characterized,
in that, for effecting an automatic deactivation of a direction indicator, in particular, for single-track vehicles, for:
Detecting the direction of travel, at the moment of manually switching on a direction indicator, and to:
Recognizing the change of direction of the vehicle following the turning or overtaking operation, using at least one electronic COMPASS MODULE operatively connected to at least one microcontroller and operable to automatically switch off the flashing lights of a vehicle after the vehicle has detected a change of direction become.

Description

Turn-signal switch-off, which recognizes completed changes of direction and responds to - manually or automatically set direction indicators on motor vehicles - after completion of direction change, automatically and automatically turn off.

the invention, with the name:
Turn signal switch-off
in the following description, within chapters: 3.1 to 8.0,
with the designation: 'direction indicator switch-off'
or with: 'the invention'
named. Table of contents / structure of the description: Page: Chapter: Theme: 2 Table of contents / structure of the description 3 1.0 Problems, with single-track vehicles 4 1.1 Problems, with multi-lane vehicles 5 2.0 current state of the art in single-track vehicles 6 2.1 current state of the art, in multi-lane vehicles 7 3.0 general, current application example of an electronic compass module 3.1 Note on the deviant use of a compass module in the invention distance from the current state of the art, when using a compass module in the invention 8th 4.0 Operation of the invention 9 4.1 Limitation in the operation of the invention 10 5.0 Construction of the invention 11 6.0 Operation of the invention 12 6.1 Individual adjustment options for the invention 13 7.0 Example 1, the operation of the invention 14 7.2 Example 2, the operation of the invention 15 8.0 Industrial applicability of the invention

1.0 current problems:

Turn indicator switch off at ONE-WAY vehicles

At the Turning on the turn signal is the intention, the current direction of travel to change, turn off, overtake, or to reorder.

After changing the direction, after overtaking or after completion of the turning process, the previously operated turn signal switch is usually reset MANUALLY, and thus switches off the flashing function again.

The driver of a single-track vehicle has to date, usually still SELF to make sure that the turn signal after lane change or turn off again.

Due to the need for manual shutdown, In conjunction with unintended operating errors (eg switching to turn signals for other side) or carelessness, it often happens that the turn signal is NOT switched off.

Often the cyclist thinks the turn signal would be switched off again, and leaves z. B. on the turn signal light on the cockpit.

Because of Sunlight and the mostly horizontal installation position of the Turn signal indicator lights, the driver usually recognizes late or not at all that the turn signal is still active.

Most of time the driver can not recognize even by watching the flashing lights, whether the turn signals are still active, as these are usually mounted on the bike are that they are not viewed directly from the driver's position can be.

beeper would Remedy, but it is usually so that mounted on Krad beeper be quickly disabled again, because they just annoy you, or subject to the mockery of the mate.

The CLICKING the flasher relay is when driving with a helmet, and because of the loud engine and wind noise mostly NOT to hear.

Conclusion:

If a turn signal is not deactivated IMMEDIATELY after the turn, this often leads to, especially for cyclists:
dangerous situations, accidents, legal disputes, healthcare costs, underwriting costs, etc.

1.1 current problems:

Turn indicator switch off at MULTILAYER vehicles

At the Turning on the turn signal is the intention, the current direction of travel to change, turn off, overtake, or to reorder.

After change the direction, after overtaking or after completion of the turn, set the previously operated turn signal switch either MANUALLY back again or leaves on the mounted in the car, automatic turn signal shutdown.

conditioned through the frequent Need of manual shutdown, in conjunction with unintentional Incorrect operation (eg switching to turn signals for other side) or carelessness, or lack of function of the automatic turn signal shutdown comes It often happens that the turn signal is NOT turned off.

Often the driver believes he has turned off the turn signal again and relies on the turn signal light on the cockpit.
z. B., due to sunlight, or other distractions, the driver recognizes possibly late, or not at all, that the turn signal is still active.

The, normally, in z. As cars installed, usually mechanical turn-signal shutdowns only work if after turning a sufficiently large radius is driven, which must be according to experience at least 30 ° to 40 °.

New, on electronic sensors rather than simple mechanics based systems Are obviously not mature and still lead to OBE problems, in one automatic shutdown

Conclusion:

If a turn signal is not deactivated IMMEDIATELY after the turn, this often leads to, especially for cyclists:
dangerous situations, accidents, legal disputes, healthcare costs, underwriting costs, etc.

current Alternatives to manual switch off result from the explanations to the current state of the art, in chapter 2.1

2.0 current state of the art

Turn indicator switch-off at: ONE-WAY vehicles

• 1. Art: manuelle Abschaltung durch mechanisches betätigen/zurückstellen des Blinkerschalters.
• 2. Art: über ein fest eingestelltes Zeitmodul – es schaltet das Blinkrelais nach manueller Betätigung innerhalb einer fest eingestellten Zeit ab.
• 3. Art: über ein, mit dem Blinkhebel programmierbares Zeitmodul, welches z. B. wie folgt funktioniert: 3.1: Kurz Blinkerschalter antippen: 6 Sekunden Blinkerzeit. 3.2: 2 oder 3 Sekunden Blinkerschalter betätigen: 30 Sekunden Blinkerzeit. 3.3 länger als 5 Sekunden Blinkerschalter betätigen: 50 Sekunden Blinkerzeit (die 3. Art klingt vielleicht sinnvoll, sie lenkt jedoch den Fahrer vom Straßenverkehr ab, weil er sich GEDANKEN um die Dauer der Betätigung seines Blinkerschalters machen muss... !)
• 4. Art: über eine Sensorik am Vorder- oder Hinterrad, (meist der ABS-Sensor) welche eine fest programmierte, zurückgelegte Strecke erkennt, und das Blinkrelais dann abschaltet.
• 5. Art: über sog. Quecksilber- oder andere, bewegungsempfindliche Schalter, die z. B. in das Lenkerrohr oder an den Rahmen eines einspurigen Fahrzeuges eingebaut werden, welche dann vollzogene Richtungswechsel über eine mechanische Veränderung der Lage des Quecksilbers erkennen sollen. (... hat sich NIE durchgesetzt, weil evtl. nicht zuverlässig)
• 6. Art: mittels eines Gyro-Sensors
• 7. Art: mittels Radar (Erkennung der Umgebung)

So far, there are at least 7 known, and sometimes commercially available types of direction indicator shutdown in single-track vehicles, such. B .:

• 1st type: manual shutdown by mechanical actuation / reset of the turn signal switch.
• 2nd type: via a permanently set time module - it switches off the flasher relay after manual operation within a set time.
• 3rd type: via a, with the blinker programmable time module, which z. B. works as follows: 3.1: Briefly press the turn signal switch: 6 seconds turn signal time. 3.2: Press the turn signal switch for 2 or 3 seconds: 30 seconds turn signal time. 3.3 operate the turn signal switch for more than 5 seconds: 50 seconds turn signal time (the third kind might sound sensible, but it distracts the driver from the traffic, because he has to make THOUGHTS about the duration of the operation of his turn signal switch ...!)
• 4th type: via a sensor on the front or rear wheel, (usually the ABS sensor) which detects a fixed programmed, traveled distance, and then turns off the flasher relay.
• 5th type: on so-called. Mercury or other, motion-sensitive switch, the z. B. to be installed in the handlebar tube or on the frame of a single-track vehicle, which should then recognize completed change of direction via a mechanical change in the position of the mercury. (... has NEVER prevailed because maybe not reliable)
• 6. Type: by means of a gyro-sensor
• 7. Type: by means of radar (detection of the environment)

at All variants mentioned, are only aids and circuits with complicated handling, or, not mature, technical solutions, but - mine Opinion - by no means A SAFE and UNCOMPLICATED turn-off of the direction indicator.

2.1 current state of the art:

Turn indicator switch-off at: MULTILAYER vehicles

• 1. Art: manuelle Abschaltung durch mechanisches betätigen/zurückstellen des Blinkerschalters.
• 2. Art: über ein fest eingestelltes Zeitmodul – es schaltet das Blinkrelais nach manueller Betätigung innerhalb einer fest eingestellten Zeit ab.
• 3. Art: über eine mechanische Abschaltung (Lenkradschalter)
• 4. Art: über eine Sensorik
• 5. Art: über Radar (Erkennung der Umgebung)

So far, there are in multi-lane vehicles at least 5 known, as well as some commercially available types of turn signal switch-off, such. B .:

• 1st type: manual shutdown by mechanical actuation / reset of the turn signal switch.
• 2nd type: via a permanently set time module - it switches off the flasher relay after manual operation within a set time.
• 3rd type: via a mechanical shutdown (steering wheel switch)
• 4th type: via a sensor
• 5. Type: via radar (detection of the environment)

All These variants DO NOT recognize if REALLY have been bent is!

she put - mine Opinion - by no means a SAFE and UNCOMPLICATED turn-off of the direction indicator represents.

3.0 general, current application example an electronic compass module:

In some cars or trucks - mostly in some SUVs, a compass module is installed, which the driver or other inmates over carried out Direction change his vehicle informed.

This usually happens over a plain text display (N = north) in the dashboard.

3.1 Note on deviating application a compass module in the invention

Distance to the current state of the art, when using a compass module in the invention:

The ability of a compass module to detect, store, electronically evaluate completed directional changes, etc.
becomes at the:
Direction indicator switch-off (in the invention)
but not used to indicate the direction change of the vehicle with coordinate display, (as described in chapter: 3.0 ...)
(eg: North = N / South-East = SE)
but, the changing signals of a compass module, as explained in chapter: 4.0 of this description used.

4.0 Operation of the turn signal switch-off:

Those in the application for a utility model, dated: 12. 8. 2007
provided with my case number: gbm-2007-1-aI
said invention, with the name:
Turn signal switch-off
in the following with: direction indicator switch-off
or with: the invention
named,
allows a new way of automatically switching off a direction indicator on different vehicles.

The difference to conventional, already existing shutdown systems is that the invention:
FOLLOWING Direction CHANGE RECOGNIZED and after completing the change of direction, the previously manually operated direction indicator is switched off AUTOMATICALLY!

The Thus, the invention recognizes, whether really bent, or the direction changed and switches the flasher relay automatically after this detection out.

The The invention serves as an ADDITIONAL to the basic functions of existing turn signal circuits, switches and relays or electronic flashing devices of various vehicles, attachable and / or retrofittable Security module.

4.1 Limitations in the mode of action the direction indicator switch-off:

The Invention should not and can not replace the driver's attention, but should and can support the driver - and to his increased safety contribute!

This especially applies to overtaking because in an overtaking process, in certain circumstances, no clear change of direction can be detected, the driver must still SELF the turn signal again switch off - like It usually corresponds to the current state of the art.

However, if the driver should forget about DIES, or accidentally switch to the right side, the turn-off switch will turn off at the latest AFTER the NEXT change of direction of the vehicle,
which is in the stored direction of the last turn-ON and not turned-OFF turn signal, the turn signal DENNOCH - because of the renewed, as deviating from the, at the time of turn signal switching stored, OFF, OFF.

This then still poses a higher one Safety as if the driver continued to turn on Turn signal would continue.

5.0 Construction of the direction indicator switch-off:

The direction indicator switch-off is a splash-proof, molded box - so too say a BLACK BOX with an electronic circuit inside.

The Size of the direction indicator switch-off is about the size of a Cigarette pack.

One main component of the electronics is:
Commercially available, electronic compass module.
Further commercial, electronic and electromechanical components which are used for the evaluation and switching of the signals emanating from the compass module are likewise integrated in the BLACK-BOX.

As well integrated are at least 3 pots or detent switches, with which individual adjustments to the direction indicator switch-off can be made.

The Direction indicator shutdown is, for. B. by 2 screws secured against rotation on or in the vehicle.

To the electrical connection to the existing electrical system and / or the existing Flasher relay of the vehicle, cables are provided with plug connection.

6.0 Operation of the direction indicator switch-off:

The from where BLACK BOX installed the turn signal switch-off Compass module output signals of a change in direction are evaluated electronically and via software and circuitry used to perform the vehicle in the turn signal relay NACH Change of direction (turning / overtaking) automatically off.

The Shutdown, the previously manually operated direction indicator, by the direction indicator switch-off takes place so after the completion of a change of direction was detected.

This happens, in principle, according to the following principle:
At the same time - when turning the turn signal to the left or right - the MOMENTAN, CURRENT direction of the vehicle is STORED.

TO completed turning process, ie: after a completed change of direction of the vehicle, the compass module generates a signal - a deviation from the PREVIOUS STORED value.

After this reported this deviation from the compass module, and evaluated accordingly, and has been recognized, it is recorded that the direction of travel has been CHANGED is.

This, as changed KNOWN directional state, is evaluated and used to calculate the Turn off the direction indicator.

Alternatively, and especially when driving on the highway, or on country roads, can, by pressing a Blinking levers of, z. B., about 2 sec., The turn signal switch off function be set.

The turn on the functions of the direction indicator switch-off then, over, z. B., longer as a 2 sec. lasting turning on a blinking lever.

you can of course continue while, while flashing, change the flashing direction and at any time by hand switch off.

6.1 Individual settings for the Turn signal switch-off:

• Poti 1: einstellen der Zeit, in Sek., nach Ablauf derer, die Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger-Abschaltung die Erkennung einer Richtungsänderung in das Abschalten des Blinkers umsetzen soll.
• Poti 2: einstellen des Winkels, in °, nach überschreiten dessen, die Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger-Abschaltung geänderte Richtungen registrieren und verwerten soll, um den Blinker abzuschalten.
• Poti 3: einstellen der Zeit, in Sek., bei welcher, durch Betätigen eines Blinkhebels, die Funktion der Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger-Abschaltung abgeschaltet werden soll. Und einstellen der Zeit, in Sek., bei welcher, durch Betätigen eines Blinkhebels, die Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger-Abschaltung wieder eingeschaltet werden soll. (in der Zeitspanne, in welcher die Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger-Abschaltung ausgeschaltet ist, gelten die Grundfunktionen des werksseitig verbauten Blinkrelais.)

The direction indicator switch-off has 2 externally adjustable potentiometers or detent switches, which can be individually adjusted by the user and adapted to his needs.

• Poti 1: set the time, in seconds, after expiry of which, the turn signal switch-off is to implement the detection of a change in direction in the turn-off of the turn signal.
• Pot 2: Setting the angle, in °, after passing the turn signal switch-off shall register and utilize changed directions to turn off the turn signal.
• Poti 3: Setting the time, in seconds, at which, by pressing a blinking lever, the function of the turn signal switch off is to be switched off. And set the time, in seconds, in which, by pressing a blinking lever, the direction indicator switch-off is to be switched on again. (In the period in which the turn-signal switch-off is switched off, the basic functions of the factory installed flashing relay apply.)

7.0 Sequence example 1, how it works the direction indicator switch-off: when turning

• • direction of travel of the vehicle with turn signal switch-off: NW, north-west
• • Project the driver, in a cross street, after 90 °, RIGHT to turn. (the Crossroads are therefore in the direction of: NE, north-east, from the Position of the vehicle, seen from.)
• • driver turns on turn signals for Driving direction RIGHT on, right turn signals are flashing. (in the When the turn signal is switched on, the directional value within the direction indicator switch-off is: NW, north-west, saved.)
• • vehicle turns into the cross street, drives along the cross street. (the direction of the vehicle has changed changed - it drives now towards: NO, north-east, the turn signal switch-off has the direction change already detected after NO)
• • driver (or a standard in the vehicle built-in turn signal switch-off) does NOT turn the turn signal after one Time from, for. B., 2 sec. Off. (The time after which the direction indicator switch-off turn off the turn signal automatically, can individually, via a Poti, to be adjusted.)
• • The Turn-signal switch off switches the turn signal instead the driver, automatically OFF because putting the turn signal AND one following change of direction, AND the expiration of an individually adjustable time has been recognized is.
• • Man can of course continue, when using the turn signal switch off - during the Flashing, change the flashing direction and switch off at any time by hand.

7.1 Sequence 2, to the operation the direction indicator switch-off: when overtaking

• • direction of travel of the vehicle with turn signal switch-off: SSO, South-Southeast
• • Project the driver to overtake in other vehicle, highway, straight Route. (the roadway is therefore in the same direction: SSO, seen from the vehicle's position.)
• • driver turns on turn signals for Driving direction LEFT on, left direction indicators are flashing. (at the moment turning on the turn signal, within the turn signal switch-off, the direction value: SSO saved.)
• • vehicle overhauled, shuffle again. (the direction of the vehicle has not changed: still SSO, the turn signal switch-off has none change of direction recognized.)
• • driver (or a standard in the vehicle built-in turn signal switch-off) does NOT turn off the turn signal, OR Driver pressed unintentionally, the right blinker button. Turn signal LEFT, or turn signal RIGHT is ON.
• • The Turn-signal switch off switches the turn signal instead the driver, automatically OFF as soon as a change of direction of the vehicle over X °, (adjustable) deviating from the LAST stored direction occurs - z. B. Cornering on the highway. (the degree from which the Turn indicator switch-off to automatically turn off the turn signal, can be individual, over a poti, to be set.)
• • Man can of course continue, when using the turn signal switch off - during the Flashing, change the flashing direction and switch off at any time by hand.
• • Alternatively, and especially when driving on the highway, or on country roads, by pressing a blinking lever of, for. B., longer than 2 sec., The turn signal switch off function. The turn on the functions of the direction indicator switch-off then takes place via, for. B. For more than 2 sec. Continuous switching on a blinking lever.

8.0 Commercial Applicability of Turn Signal Indicator Shutdown:

The Invention, which can be retrofitted or OEM accessories, for all, in public road traffic available vehicles, fulfilled at All vehicles in which it is used have the same function and mode of action.

The Use of the Invention Provides Commercial Use in Production during sales, assembly and, if necessary, maintenance / repair / inspection / calibration represents.

One independent Installation of the invention is quite conceivable, even without a specialist workshop

The Turn-signal switch-off should help to prevent accidents in traffic, especially with single-lane cars, to avoid, or their number at least reduce.

always again are on the streets mainly Motorcycles, but also cars o. Ä. Vehicles to see which unintentionally turned on turn signal drive. Again and again, a forgotten turn signal is the cause of serious accidents legal disputes, etc.

The Interest in sales, acquisition and the benefits of the benefits of the invention, should therefore be given.

Claims (15)

Turn-signal switch-off, which recognizes completed changes of direction and responds to - manually or automatically set direction indicators on motor vehicles - after completion of direction change, automatically and automatically turn off. characterized in that, for effecting an automatic deactivation of a direction indicator, in particular, for single-track vehicles, for: detecting the direction of travel, at the moment of manually turning on a direction indicator, and for: detecting the change of direction of the vehicle following the turning or overtaking operation, at least one electronic KOMPASSMODUL is used, which is operatively connected to at least one microcontroller, and is operable so that the flashing lights of a vehicle, after detecting a change in direction of the vehicle, are automatically switched off. Turn-signal switch-off, according to claim 1, characterized in that the turn signal switch-off, the direction of travel detected by the compass module BEFORE a turn, or overtaking, and SAVES BY manually turning on the direction indicator, and AFTER completed turn, or overtaking, since a change of direction was recognized - the Turn indicator automatically turns off. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that the turn signal switch-off in ALL, to the public road traffic approved vehicles, whether single-lane or multi-lane, use Can be found. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that the turn signal switch-off also in ALL, not public Road traffic allowed Vehicles, whether single-lane or multi-lane, can be used. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, thereby in that the function of the turn signal switch-off, and therefore its advantages, in others, of several components and functions existing assemblies, INTEGRATE. So can For example, manufacturers of electrical or electronic components for cars, the functions of the direction indicator switch-off in their products do not integrate so that the turn signal switch off must be mounted and cabled as a stand-alone single module. Turn signal switch-off, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized gekenn indicates that the function of the turn signal switch-off, and thus its advantages, can be COMBINED with other assemblies consisting of several or individual components and functions. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that a turn signal switch-off, accomplished as AUTARKE assembly, also as retrofittable ACCESSORIES use in all, known types of vehicles can be found. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, thereby in that at the turn signal switch-off INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT AND COMPENSATION POSSIBILITIES exist. So can at the direction indicator switch-off, at least: 08.01: the time, in seconds, BEFORE evaluating a detected change of direction, 08.02: as well as the turn angle, in ° (degrees), from which the turn signal switch off respond at all, and generally to function, 8.3: as well as the time, in sec., Like long pressed the turn signal lever Need to become, to disable the turn signal switch off, or turn back on. ... changed individually at any time, or to the needs the driver and various events are adjusted. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that at the turn signal switch-off, as an alternative to the setting and adjustment option: 8.1 and 8.2 - also, Within reach of the driver and mounted switchable elements can be used to individually adjust the direction indicator switch-off. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that at the turn signal switch-off, alternatively to the on and off variant: 8.3 - also one, Range of the driver located, and mountable switching element can be used to change the direction indicator switch-off. and off. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that at the turn signal switch-off also fixed values, concerning the variants of the individual Adjustments: 8.1 and 8.2 - without possibility of manipulation for the User, or the driver possible are. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, characterized in that the turn signal switch-off to commercials Flasher relays, or flashing modules of electromechanical design, partially electronic, or fully electronic design, can be connected. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, thereby in that the turn signal switch off for switching off DIFFERENT versions of turn signals (Bulb, Glow lamp, LED, strobe, flasher, etc.) can be used. Turn-signal switch-off, after one of the previous claims, thereby in that in the turn signal switch-off ADDITIONAL FEATURES can be integrated. For example, and at least, at - by Self-diagnosis of detected malfunction or malfunction of the direction indicator switch-off, at least, a control lamp or a beeper can be driven to the driver over the malfunction or malfunction to inform and warn. Turn signal switch-off, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the turn signal switch-off, in addition to its basic functions, can be upgraded. The additional integration of, for example, at least one gyro sensor into the electronic assembly of the turn signal switch-off and by extending the integrated software of the turn signal switch-off, can at least, the acceleration behavior of a vehicle, in meh Other directions are recorded. Thus, for example, at least, an acceleration in the vertical axis (when accelerating a motorcycle) can serve as an impulse and signal for a motorcycle just beginning to overtake. Pulses of a gyro sensor can then, at least, turn on the turn signal automatically, or evaluate other uses, at least, for detecting the driving behavior of the driver. These data can then, at least, serve to influence a self-learning software, so that, at least, created a driving profile of the driver, and continue to be used, or can be evaluated.