DE3416164A1 - Device for monitoring the light outdoors to determine whether vehicle lights are required, with simultaneous monitoring of the functioning and light intensity of the switched-on vehicle light - Google Patents

Device for monitoring the light outdoors to determine whether vehicle lights are required, with simultaneous monitoring of the functioning and light intensity of the switched-on vehicle light

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DE3416164A1
DE3416164A1 DE19843416164 DE3416164A DE3416164A1 DE 3416164 A1 DE3416164 A1 DE 3416164A1 DE 19843416164 DE19843416164 DE 19843416164 DE 3416164 A DE3416164 A DE 3416164A DE 3416164 A1 DE3416164 A1 DE 3416164A1
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Christian 5630 Remscheid Hegermann
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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
    • B60Q1/0017—Devices integrating an element dedicated to another function
    • B60Q1/0023—Devices integrating an element dedicated to another function the element being a sensor, e.g. distance sensor, camera
    • 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
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/04—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
    • B60Q1/14—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
    • B60Q1/1415—Dimming circuits
    • B60Q1/1423—Automatic dimming circuits, i.e. switching between high beam and low beam due to change of ambient light or light level in road traffic
    • 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
    • B60Q11/00—Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q9/00
    • B60Q11/005—Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q9/00 for lighting devices, e.g. indicating if lamps are burning or not
    • 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
    • B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
    • B60Q2300/10—Indexing codes relating to particular vehicle conditions
    • B60Q2300/14—Other vehicle conditions
    • B60Q2300/146—Abnormalities, e.g. fail-safe
    • 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
    • B60Q2300/00—Indexing codes for automatically adjustable headlamps or automatically dimmable headlamps
    • B60Q2300/30—Indexing codes relating to the vehicle environment
    • B60Q2300/31—Atmospheric conditions
    • B60Q2300/314—Ambient light

Abstract

Published without abstract.

Description

Einrichtung zur Überwachung des Außenlichtes ob FahrzeuglichtDevice for monitoring the outside light whether vehicle light

benötigt wird, mit gleichzeitiger Kontrolle des eingeschalteten Fahrzeuglichtes auf Funktion und Lichtintensität.is required, with simultaneous control of the switched on vehicle lights on function and light intensity.

Über einen Fototransistor im Scheinwerfer wird eine Spannung analog gesteuert, die dem zugehörigen IC-Ereis zugeführt wird.A voltage becomes analogue via a phototransistor in the headlight controlled, which is fed to the associated IC Ereis.

Wird nun das Außenlicht zu dunkel, leuchtet eine gelbe, blendfreie Leuchtdiode auf. Die Farbe wurde deswegen gewählt, weil sie bei Dämmerung gut sichtbar, jedoch bei Nacht nicht störend ist (wenn z. B. eine Lampe bei Dunkelheit ausgefallen ist).If the outside light is too dark, a yellow, glare-free light shines LED on. The color was chosen because it is easily visible at dusk, but is not bothersome at night (e.g. if a lamp fails in the dark is).

Schaltet der Fahrer nun Licht ein, erlischt bei einwandfrei funktionierenden Lampen die gelbe, blendfreie LED.If the driver now switches on the light, it goes out when it is working properly Lamps the yellow, glare-free LED.

Ist Licht ausgefallen, weiß der Fahrer sofort, welche Lampe gewechselt werden muß. Vor allem beim Bremslicht ist diese Anzeige wichtig, um Auffahrunfälle zu vermeiden. Der Fototransistor im Scheinwerfer bekommt mit dem Einschalten der Zündung Spannung. Erst wenn Licht notwendigerweise eingeschalten wird, bekommt der IC-greis für das Rücklicht die erforderliche Betriebsspannung. Das wurde wegen der ungleichen Lichtverhältnisse in den einzelnen Leuchten so beabsichtigt. Bei gleichzeitiger Spannungsgebung würde der Rücklichtkreis bereits lange vor dem Scheinwerferkreis Signal geben.If the light fails, the driver knows immediately which lamp has been changed must become. This indicator is especially important for brake lights in order to avoid rear-end collisions to avoid. The phototransistor in the headlight gets when the Ignition voltage. Only when the light is necessarily switched on does it get IC-greis the required operating voltage for the rear light. That was because of the uneven lighting conditions in the individual luminaires so intended. At the same time The taillight circuit would be energized long before the headlight circuit Give signal.

Beim Betätigen der Bremse schließt sich ein Bremslichtstromkreis, der dem Anzeigegerät zugeführt wird. Damit bekommt der IC-treiß für die Bremslichtabfrage Spannung und kann bei Ausfall einer Bremsleuchte Signal geben.When the brake is applied, a brake light circuit closes, which is fed to the display device. This gives the IC-treiß for the brake light query Voltage and can give a signal if a brake light fails.

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Claims (1)

Einrichtung zur Überwachung des Außenlichtes ob Fahrzeuglicht benötigt wird, mit gleichzeitiger Kontrolle des eingeschalteten Fahrzenglichtes auf Funktion und Lichtintensität.Device for monitoring the outside light whether vehicle light is required is, with simultaneous control of the switched on vehicle lights for function and light intensity. Ö Einrichtung nach dem Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Pototransistor eine Spannung analog steuert, die nach Absinken der Lichtmindestmenge eine digitale Steuerung anspricht.Ö device according to claim, characterized in that a pototransistor controls a voltage analogously, which after the minimum amount of light has dropped a digital one Controller responds. II Einrichtung nach dem Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Fototransistor zwar im Scheinwerfer, nicht jedoch zum Lichtmittelpunkt, sondern zum gegenUberliegenden Reflektorteil gerichtet ist, um möglichst viel Fremdlicht (Außenlicht) zu empfangen. II device according to claim, characterized in that the Photo transistor in the headlight, but not to the center of the light, but is directed towards the opposite reflector part in order to avoid as much extraneous light as possible (Outside light) to receive. III Einrichtung nach dem Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Umsetzung von analogem Signal in digitales Signal in einem TTL- gesteuerten IC-greis geschieht.III device according to claim, characterized in that the Conversion of analog signals into digital signals in a TTL-controlled IC-group happens. Dieser IC-Kreis invertiert das Signal und bringt eine Iuminessensdiode nur dann zum Aufleuchten, wenn nicht genug Spannung, gesteuert von der lichtempfindlichen Basis des Fototransistors, zum IC-greis gelangt. Egal ob Außenlicht oder Fahrzeuglicht gesteuert wird. This IC circuit inverts the signal and brings a luminosity diode only to light up when not enough voltage, controlled by the photosensitive Base of the phototransistor, got to the IC-Greis. Regardless of whether it is exterior light or vehicle light is controlled. IV Einrichtung nach dem Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Auswertung einzeln und für jede Lampe getrennt ausgeführt wird. Die linken Anzeigeelemente entsprechen den linken Fahrzeugleuchten, die rechten Anzeigelemente entsprechen den rechten Fahrzeugleuchten.IV device according to claim, characterized in that the Evaluation is carried out individually and separately for each lamp. The left display elements correspond to the left vehicle lights that correspond to right display elements the right vehicle lights. V Einrichtung nach dem Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die gesamte Anlage auf Anbauleuchten wie Nebelscheinwerfer, Nebelrücklicht, zusätzliche Bremsleuchten usw. ohne Mehraufwand erweiterbar ist.V device according to claim, characterized in that the entire Installation on add-on lights such as fog lights, rear fog lights, additional brake lights etc. can be expanded without additional effort.
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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3808965A1 (en) * 1988-03-17 1988-12-01 Raimund Dr Rer Nat Oberschmid Combined device for warning of the onset of dusk and monitoring lights, in particular for vehicles
DE4010627A1 (en) * 1990-04-03 1990-08-23 Gistl Egmont Bulb simultaneous monitoring unit for motor vehicle headlamp - has switching elements for differentiation brightness values
DE19532810A1 (en) * 1995-08-26 1997-02-27 Rene Junkersdorf Dusk lighting level sensor/annunciator unit for motor vehicle
EP0884216A2 (en) 1997-06-10 1998-12-16 Jesag Vehicle lighting with glare preventing device
EP0870644A3 (en) * 1997-04-10 2000-03-08 Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KG Vehicle lights
DE102005062020A1 (en) * 2005-12-22 2007-01-25 Daimlerchrysler Ag Head lights, rear lights, or fog lights of vehicle, comprise integrated sensor for function check
DE102016204565A1 (en) * 2016-03-18 2017-09-21 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft motor vehicle

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3808965A1 (en) * 1988-03-17 1988-12-01 Raimund Dr Rer Nat Oberschmid Combined device for warning of the onset of dusk and monitoring lights, in particular for vehicles
DE4010627A1 (en) * 1990-04-03 1990-08-23 Gistl Egmont Bulb simultaneous monitoring unit for motor vehicle headlamp - has switching elements for differentiation brightness values
DE19532810A1 (en) * 1995-08-26 1997-02-27 Rene Junkersdorf Dusk lighting level sensor/annunciator unit for motor vehicle
EP0870644A3 (en) * 1997-04-10 2000-03-08 Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KG Vehicle lights
EP0884216A2 (en) 1997-06-10 1998-12-16 Jesag Vehicle lighting with glare preventing device
DE102005062020A1 (en) * 2005-12-22 2007-01-25 Daimlerchrysler Ag Head lights, rear lights, or fog lights of vehicle, comprise integrated sensor for function check
DE102016204565A1 (en) * 2016-03-18 2017-09-21 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft motor vehicle

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