DE3431898A1 - Distance warning device - Google Patents

Distance warning device

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DE3431898A1
DE3431898A1 DE19843431898 DE3431898A DE3431898A1 DE 3431898 A1 DE3431898 A1 DE 3431898A1 DE 19843431898 DE19843431898 DE 19843431898 DE 3431898 A DE3431898 A DE 3431898A DE 3431898 A1 DE3431898 A1 DE 3431898A1
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Hans-Hellmut Dipl.-Ing. 2061 Sülfeld Ernst
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Ernst Hans-Hellmut Dipl-Ing 2070 Ahrensburg
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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
    • B60Q1/525—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 automatically indicating risk of collision between vehicles in traffic or with pedestrians, e.g. after risk assessment using the vehicle sensor data
    • B60Q1/535—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 automatically indicating risk of collision between vehicles in traffic or with pedestrians, e.g. after risk assessment using the vehicle sensor data to prevent rear-end collisions, e.g. by indicating safety distance at the rear of the vehicle

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Abstract

The invention relates to a passive distance warning device. It consists of a distance measuring device which is mounted at the rear, a speed measuring device, a computer and a control unit. If a following vehicle drives too closely to the vehicle in question so that the safety distance relative to the speed at which the vehicle is travelling is not observed, the distance warning device is activated for as long as the safety distance is too small. The activation brings about a warning signal transmission via the existing, legally prescribed light indication system at the rear of the vehicle. The signal transmission can take place by intermittent flashing of the brake lights, of the direction indicators (warning light) or of all the rear lights at a specific frequency.

Description

AbstandswarneinrichtungDistance warning device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Abstandswanreinrichtung Im Gegensatz zu den vielen derzeit von der Automobilindustrie entwickelten "aktiven" Abstandswarneinrichtungen, die den zu dicht auffahrenden Fahrer innerhalb seiner Fahrgastzelle informieren, handelt es sich bei der P 31 38 377.7 um eine "passive" Abstandswarneinrichtung. Ein vorausfahrendes Fahrzeug mit einer integrierten Abstandswarneinrichtung informiert über eine im Fahrzeugheck angeordnete Signallampe, beispielsweise mit der Aufschrift "Abstand" den Lenker eines zu dicht auffahrenden Kfz.The invention relates to a spacing device in the In contrast to the many "active" distance warning devices currently being developed by the automotive industry, which inform the driver who is approaching too closely inside the passenger compartment, the P 31 38 377.7 is a "passive" distance warning device. A vehicle driving ahead with an integrated distance warning device informs the driver of a vehicle that is approaching too closely via a signal lamp arranged in the rear of the vehicle, for example with the label "Distance".

In der Diskussion um diese zusätzliche Lichtzeichenanlage hat sich herausgestellt, daß der Ausführung dieser Idee bürokratische Hemmnisse im Wege stehen, insbesondere auf internationaler Ebene. Die Zulassungsvorschriften für Kfz lassen sich heute nur im gemeinsamen EG-Verband ändern bzw. ergänzen.The discussion about this additional traffic light system has pointed out that there are bureaucratic obstacles in the way of the implementation of this idea, especially at the international level. Let the registration regulations for motor vehicles today only change or supplement in the common EC association.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den innovationsbremsenden Effekt des Bürokratismus zu überwinden und die sicherheitstechnische Wirkung einer Abstandswarneinrichtung für den fließenden Straßenverkehr gem.The invention is based on the object of the innovation-retarding Effect of overcoming bureaucracy and the security effect of a Distance warning device for flowing traffic according to

P 31 38 377.7 dennoch zu nutzen.P 31 38 377.7 should nevertheless be used.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß zur warnenden Signalübermittlung an einen zu dicht auffahrenden Fahrer die am Fahrzeugheck angeordnete, gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lichtzeichenanlage des vorausfahrenden und mit der Abstandswarneinrichtung ausgestatteten Fahrzeuges genutzt wird.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the warning Signal transmission to a driver driving too close to the rear of the vehicle, Legally prescribed traffic lights for the vehicle in front and with the distance warning device equipped vehicle is used.

Eine sinnvolle Signalübermittlung mit sofort erkennbarem Warncharakter ist durch Blinken der Bremsleuchten gegeben. Es ist ohnehin üblich im fließenden Straßenverkehr, durch mehrfaches Betätigen des Bremspedals den nachfolgenden Fahrzeugen eine Gefahrensituation zu signalisieren. So z.B.A sensible signal transmission with an immediately recognizable warning character is given by the blinking of the brake lights. It is common in the flowing anyway Road traffic, the following vehicles by repeatedly pressing the brake pedal to signal a dangerous situation. E.g.

beim Heranfahren an einen Stau.when approaching a traffic jam.

Einer derartigen Abstandswarnung könnte gesetzlicherseits nichts im Wege stehen, da es sich hier nur um eine Automatisierung einer manuell möglichen Bedienung der Lichtzeichenanlage handelt.Such a distance warning could not legally be imposed There are ways, as this is only an automation of a manually possible one Operation of the traffic light system.

Ähnlich verhält es sich, wenn gemäß Patentanspruch 3 die Warnblinkanlage zur Signalübermittlung eingeschaltet wird.The situation is similar if, according to claim 3, the hazard warning lights is switched on for signal transmission.

Eine überaus deutliche Signalübermittlung an einen zu dicht auffahrenden Fahrer läßt sich erreichen, wenn alle rückwärtigen Leuchten aufblinken. dafür sind mehrere Blinkfolgen denkbar. Alle gemeinsam ein-aus. Oder abwechselnd ein-aus bzw. rechts-links.A very clear signal transmission to someone driving too closely The driver can be reached when all the rear lights flash. are for it several flashing sequences conceivable. All on-off together. Or alternating on-off or right left.

Im heutigen, dichten Straßenverkehr mit häufig emotional reagierenden Fahrern wäre es wünschenswert und sinnvoll, eine aufgrund der technisch bedingten Auslösung neutrale und objektive lnformationsübermittlung für Gefahrensituationen in Fahrzeugen zu installieren. Ein Beispiel ist die Integration der beschriebenen "passiven" Abstandswarneinrichtung, die darüberhinaus im Gegensatz zu "aktiven" Informationssystemen den Fahrer nicht vom Geschehen im Straßenverkehr ablenkt.In today's heavy traffic, people often react emotionally It would be desirable and useful for drivers to have one due to the technical reasons Triggering neutral and objective information transfer for dangerous situations to be installed in vehicles. An example is the integration of the described "passive" distance warning device, which, in contrast to "active" Information systems do not distract the driver from what is happening in traffic.

Claims (4)

Patentansprüche 1. Abstandswarneinrichtung zur warnenden Signalübermittlung von einem vorausfahrenden Fahrzeug an den Fahrer eines zu dicht auffahrenden Fahrzeuges, wobei die Warneinrichtung aus einer rückwärtig montierten mit Ultraschall, Radar oder sonstigen reflektierenden Strahlen arbeitenden Entfernungsmeßeinrichtung, einer Geschwindigkeitsmeßeinrichtung, einem Rechner und einem Steuergerät besteht, die dann aktiviert wird, wenn die absolut gefahrene Geschwindigkeit des mit der Warneinrichtung ausgestattenten vorausfahrenden Fahrzeuges mit der Geschwindigkeitsdifferenz eines nachfolgenden Fahrzeuges rechnerisch einen zu geringen Sicherheitsabstand ergibt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die am Fahrzeugheck angebrachte, gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lichtzeichenanlage in einer bestimmten Blinkfolge für die warnende Signalübermittlung genutzt wird.1. Distance warning device for warning signal transmission from a vehicle ahead to the driver of a vehicle driving too closely, the warning device consisting of a rear-mounted distance measuring device working with ultrasound, radar or other reflective beams, a speed measuring device, a computer and a control unit, which then is activated if the absolute speed of the vehicle in front equipped with the warning device with the speed difference of a vehicle behind results in a mathematically too small safety distance, characterized in that the legally prescribed light signal system attached to the rear of the vehicle is used in a specific flashing sequence for the warning signal transmission. 1 Abstandwanreinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dal3 zur warnenden Signalübermittlung die Bremslichter in schneller Blinkfölge aufleuchten.1 spacer device according to claim 1, characterized in that dal3 to transmit warning signals, the brake lights flash quickly. 3. Abstandwarneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur warnenden Signalübermittlung die Warnblinkanlage so lange eingeschaltet wird, so lange das nachfolgende Fahrzeug in Relation zur gefahrenen Geschwindigkeit einen zu geringen Sicherheitsabstand hat.3. Distance warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the warning flasher is switched on for so long as a warning signal as long as the following vehicle is in relation to the driven speed the safety distance is too small. 4. Abstandswarneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur warnenden Signalübermittlung alle rückwärtigen Lampen in einer bestimmten Blinkfolge aufleuchten.4. Distance warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that that for warning signal transmission all rear lamps in a certain Flashing sequence light up.
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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3926840A1 (en) * 1989-08-14 1991-02-21 Doerr Klaus Vehicular brake light flashing installation - has manual switch which performs rapid flashing of warning lamps as deterrent to excessively close approach of following vehicle
DE4305186A1 (en) * 1993-02-19 1994-09-01 Gerhaher Max Delay warning system
DE4326529A1 (en) * 1993-08-06 1995-02-09 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Method for avoiding collisions of motor vehicles
WO1997010119A1 (en) * 1995-09-11 1997-03-20 Valery Filippovich Ivanov Method and device for optical signalling in a vehicle
DE19953447A1 (en) * 1999-11-06 2001-05-10 Volkswagen Ag Control device for automobile brake lights or tail lights responds to detected proximity of following vehicle for reducing light signal intensity for preventing dazzle
DE10005867A1 (en) * 2000-02-10 2001-08-16 Continental Teves Ag & Co Ohg Automobile warning device provides acoustic and/or optical warning signal upon detection of dangerous or potentially dangerous driving situation
US20100241311A1 (en) * 2007-09-26 2010-09-23 Daimler Ag Method and Apparatus for Warning Following Vehicles of Frontally Escalating Longitudinal Traffic

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3926840A1 (en) * 1989-08-14 1991-02-21 Doerr Klaus Vehicular brake light flashing installation - has manual switch which performs rapid flashing of warning lamps as deterrent to excessively close approach of following vehicle
DE4305186A1 (en) * 1993-02-19 1994-09-01 Gerhaher Max Delay warning system
DE4326529A1 (en) * 1993-08-06 1995-02-09 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Method for avoiding collisions of motor vehicles
WO1997010119A1 (en) * 1995-09-11 1997-03-20 Valery Filippovich Ivanov Method and device for optical signalling in a vehicle
DE19953447A1 (en) * 1999-11-06 2001-05-10 Volkswagen Ag Control device for automobile brake lights or tail lights responds to detected proximity of following vehicle for reducing light signal intensity for preventing dazzle
DE10005867A1 (en) * 2000-02-10 2001-08-16 Continental Teves Ag & Co Ohg Automobile warning device provides acoustic and/or optical warning signal upon detection of dangerous or potentially dangerous driving situation
US20100241311A1 (en) * 2007-09-26 2010-09-23 Daimler Ag Method and Apparatus for Warning Following Vehicles of Frontally Escalating Longitudinal Traffic
US8301336B2 (en) * 2007-09-26 2012-10-30 Daimler Ag Method and apparatus for warning following vehicles of frontally escalating longitudinal traffic

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