DE2141384A1 - WARNING OR CAUTION SIGN - Google Patents

Description

Warning or caution signs The invention relates to a warning or caution sign. Warning signs especially for vehicles that are stopping (e.g. in the event of breakdowns, accidents, etc.) (or associated vehicles such as trailers, caravans and the like.).

The traffic regulations provide for broken or parked vehicles to be indicated in order to avoid rear-end collisions. We therefore know the so-called Warning triangle that must be placed at a certain distance from the vehicle.

However, it has been shown that this warning triangle is insufficient. Because of its small size, it is usually recognized too late or is only sought after when you have discovered the vehicle. This means that valuable seconds or even fractions are lost seconds are lost and rear-end collisions can often not be avoided for this reason avoid.

The object of the invention is by arranging a corresponding Sign a timely and particularly noticeable warning for the flowing Provide traffic.

The problem posed is achieved in that the warning or. Caution sign made of a material, preferably in a triangular shape and with known locking (holding) Means is equipped that there is at least one conspicuous (preferably from the vehicle peculiar) coloring (uni or several colors) and / or that it - completely or partially - provided with a reflective (fluorescent) layer is, which is carried on or stored on the material or in another, well-known Type (sewing, riveting, etc.) can be attached.

The term "material" is used for the starting material (base material) chosen according to the invention for the purpose of simplifying the formulation. Under "Material" is by definition according to the invention any type of flexible or

Bendable and / or collapsible material meant, such as Textile, plastic, plastic film, cardboard, paper, fleece, metal foil and the like. or a combination of at least two such substances. Of course, in the same way equivalent materials also captured with it. These materials should preferably weatherproof and / or radiation-reflecting (fluorescent, phosphorescent etc.) must be made. In addition, the material can also be coated in whole or in part to be (concealed). It is also conceivable that one side of the character consists of a different material than the other side. For example, one side is chosen to reflect radiation and the other not because this is for daily use is intended. Particularly suitable materials are, for example, Vistram-lux (trademark) or Scotch-lite (Trademark).

Another essential idea of the invention is to be seen in the fact that Locking means are provided, for example suction cups, self-adhesive strips, Cords, loops, guides (e.g. by sewing around an edge), nails, pegs (as with tents) etc .; these can also be attached in combination or, if necessary, also Provide several locking means and of course on both sides of the sign.

The invention also includes that each side of the material is colored differently is. This makes it possible to emphasize the color difference to the vehicle more.

It is also part of the invention that several colors can be combined (inf, for example, several triangles could be nested arranged be with different tint.

Representations can be assigned directly to the sign or the sign to demonstrate the "why" of holding, e.g., a "P" representing a Tool (= breakdown), representation of a canister (= lack of petrol), an exclamation mark, a triangle, etc. These representations can be added to the symbol according to the invention be, i.e. depending on the reason for holding, the person concerned sticks the corresponding representation on the sign. These representations are therefore useful with an adhesive Provided In order to be able to attach the symbol clearly visible, a holder can also be used assign, which one sticks, for example, in the ground; then attached to it the sign. Such a rod may, for example, preferably be different from two long thighs exist; the symbol is pushed onto one leg and the other leg stuck into the ground. Of course, the leg, which serves as a foot can also be designed as a tripod.

The area can be particularly indicated by hatching, similar to how the workers wear it on the streets or highways.

Another key inventive idea is to be seen in the fact that at least two characters are sized so that you can see them can join together. This allows you to enlarge the characters and make them even more noticeable design.

It can also be attached to brackets, for example a To attach a flashlight to make the reflective layer more effective. Furthermore, reflective surfaces (paw eyes) can be assigned or other means to increase the labeling.

Another essential idea of the invention can be seen in the fact that you make several characters, for example, as a web and perforate so that one in the If necessary, can separate one character at a time.

The invention also includes the fact that the characters are wrapped in an envelope suitable type, for example as a pack of four (or one any other number) characters of different kinds. In such a pack for example, a paper sign, a plastic sign, etc. could be accommodated so that the cheaper paper signs can be used in dry weather in the Meaning of a "one-way sign".

Further details of the invention emerge from the drawing and description, namely: FIG. 1 shows the rear view of a PRW with a Triangle, FIG. 2 shows a triangle according to the invention, FIG. 3 shows a triangle according to the invention Triangle suspended on a bracket and FIG. 4 again a sign with a other fasteners.

As can be seen from Fig. 1, the symbol is placed on the back of the carriage, almost as wide as the vehicle; the pointed end is still below the bumper. It is easy to understand that / vehicle with this symbol for example if it shows a conspicuous coloring (e.g. orange) from very recognizable is. In any case, you will see this sign much sooner than the so-called safety triangle.

Fig. 2 shows a triangle 1 to which suction cups 2 are attached. These Suction cups can be arranged on both sides.

With the suction cups, for example, the symbol is attached to the body attached to the vehicle. In the middle there is an exclamation mark 3 z u see.

A rod 4 with an angled leg is shown in FIG. 3 is again a character 1.

On a broad side of the character is a guide 5 for insertion of the leg of the rod 4 attached.

FIG. 4 again shows a triangle to which bands 6 are attached. Of course, a plurality of such tapes can be provided or all of them can be known Find locking means in combination or individually.

The warning sign can also be used by people, for example in the sense of a warning flag or similar.

You can of course also for other road users, for example Cyclists will be useful.

But it can also be worn by the people at the scene of the accident are active by being tied on the back or one could have two opposing movements Provide triangles and leave a hole in the middle to put the head through and Tie the triangles together with ribbons so that they are at least the rest of your clothing i.w.

cover.

Of course, there is also the possibility of gluing (pinning) on items of clothing, for example in the erich des!? back and / or the I3rust use from adhesives or Velcro fasteners etc.

This triangle can therefore replace the special warning clothing.

Claims (12)

Claims Warning and caution signs especially for stopping (e.g. breakdowns, Accidents, etc.) Motor vehicles (or their associated vehicles, such as trailers, caravans, but also other traffic-endangering obstacles), characterized in that it created from a material preferably in a triangular shape and with known locking (Holding) means is equipped that there is at least one conspicuous (preferably color (uni or multiple colors, etc.) and / or that it - in whole or in part - with a reflective (fluorescent) Layer is provided (applied, stored or similar). 2. Warning or caution signs according to claim 1, characterized in that that as locking means suction cups, self-adhesive strips, applied self-adhesive, Cords, loops, guides (e.g. created by sewing around the edge), nails, tent pegs (Herrings) or other known means are used or these means are also used in Combination appropriate are and if necessary also on both sides. 3. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized in that each side of the material is colored differently. 4. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized in that at least two colors are combined (each Page); 5. Warning or caution signs according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by representations to demonstrate the purpose of holding, e.g. a "P", representation of a tool (= breakdown), representation of a canister (= Lack of petrol, etc.), an exclamation mark, a triangle or the like. 6. warning or caution signs according to claim 5, characterized in that that the representations are loosely attached and provided with adhesive means are (adhesive tape or similar). 7. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized by a rod (possibly with an angled one Leg) to attach the character 0 8. Warning or)> caution sign after at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by continuous or partial Hatchings that may be (only) reflective on their own. 9. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized in that several characters in terms of size on each other are coordinated so that they can be joined together. 10. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized in that several characters can be separated by perforation are provided with each other (e.g. as a role). 11. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Expectations, characterized in that the retroreflective surfaces are different in retroreflective power. 12. Warning or caution signs after at least one of the previous ones Claims, characterized by additional retroreflective on at least one surface attached elements, such as cat eyes, etc.