DE4003292A1 - Variable effect vehicle brake lights switch - performs potentiometer control in response to brake pressure - Google Patents

Variable effect vehicle brake lights switch - performs potentiometer control in response to brake pressure

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DE4003292A1
DE4003292A1 DE19904003292 DE4003292A DE4003292A1 DE 4003292 A1 DE4003292 A1 DE 4003292A1 DE 19904003292 DE19904003292 DE 19904003292 DE 4003292 A DE4003292 A DE 4003292A DE 4003292 A1 DE4003292 A1 DE 4003292A1
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Knut Villing
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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
    • B60Q1/44—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 braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal
    • B60Q1/444—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 braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal with indication of the braking strength or speed changes, e.g. by changing shape or intensity of the indication

Abstract

The intensity of the brake lights is varied in relation to the applied pedal pressure by a potentiometer in the brake light circuit. The potentiometer is either directly coupled to the brake pedal or is operated by the brake pressure switch. The system can be retrofitted to existing vehicles. It provides the following drivers with a variable brake light intensity. It enables the drivers to differentiate between full braking and retardation. ADVANTAGE - Safer driving, simple to fit/retrofit.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schalter nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a switch according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Lichtstärke des Bremslichtes wird mittels des Bremslicht­ druckschalters nach dem tatsächlichen Pedaldruck geregelt, d. h. je stärker der Pedaldruck, desto heller das Bremslicht.The light intensity of the brake light is controlled by the brake light pressure switch controlled according to the actual pedal pressure, d. H. the harder the pedal pressure, the brighter the brake light.

Mir ist kein Verfahren bekannt, das das Bremslicht bei Kraft­ fahrzeugen in ähnlicher oder gleicher Weise regelt.I am not aware of any process that uses the brake light when in power regulates vehicles in a similar or the same way.

Es kommt zu unzähligen Auffahrunfällen durch das Erschrecken bei plötzlichem vollen Aufleuchten der Bremsleuchten des Vordermannes. Wenn das Bremslicht über den tatsächlichen Pedaldruck geregelt wird, weiß der Hintermann genau, ob eine Vollbremsung oder nur leichtes Abbremsen beim Vordermann vorliegt.There are countless rear-end collisions due to the shock if the brake lights of the Front man. If the brake light is over the actual one Pedal pressure is regulated, the person behind knows exactly whether one Full braking or only slight braking on the person in front is present.

Der Druckschalter wird im Bremsleitungssystem zwischenge­ schaltet und wandelt unterschiedliche Druckwerte in ent­ sprechende elektrische Werte um, die verschieden starke Helligkeiten der Bremslichtglühbirnen zur Folge haben, d. h. der Druckschalter wird mit einem Potentiometer gekoppelt um die Drucksignale in entsprechende Elektrosignale umzuwandeln. Eine weitere Möglichkeit ist, den Potentiometer direkt mit dem Bremspedal zu verbinden, so daß der Hebelweg des Brems­ pedals den tatsächlichen Bremsdruck übermittelt.The pressure switch is interposed in the brake line system switches and converts different pressure values into ent speaking electrical values, the different strengths Result in brightness of the brake light bulbs, d. H. the pressure switch is coupled with a potentiometer convert the pressure signals into corresponding electrical signals. Another option is to use the potentiometer directly connect the brake pedal so that the lever travel of the brake pedals transmits the actual brake pressure.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß der nachfolgende Autofahrer genau über tat­ sächliche Bremsstärke des Vorausfahrenden Bescheid weiß und eine Vollbremsung von einem Antippen der Bremse deutlich unterscheiden kann. Dadurch entsteht ein erheblicher Sicher­ heitszuwachs. Ein weiterer Vorteil liegt in der einfachen Nachrüstbarkeit in bestehende Systeme sowohl über den Druck- Potentiometer-Schalter wie den direkten Potentiometer-Schalter.The advantages achieved with the invention are in particular in that the subsequent driver did just about Real braking strength of the vehicle in front knows and a full stop by tapping the brake clearly can distinguish. This creates a considerable certainty growth. Another advantage is the simple Can be retrofitted into existing systems via the pressure Potentiometer switch like the direct potentiometer switch.

Claims (1)

Bremsdruckabhängiger Schalter zur Regelung der Bremslicht­ stärke bei Kraftfahrzeugen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Helligkeit des Bremslichtes bei Kraftfahrzeugen über einen Schalter geregelt wird, der den tatsächlichen Bremsdruck wiedergibt.Brake pressure-dependent switch for regulating the brake light strength in motor vehicles, characterized in that the brightness of the brake light in motor vehicles is regulated via a switch which reflects the actual brake pressure.
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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4319833A1 (en) * 1993-06-17 1994-12-22 Laetzsch Karl Heinrich Brake indicator system which is dependent on the braking force

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4319833A1 (en) * 1993-06-17 1994-12-22 Laetzsch Karl Heinrich Brake indicator system which is dependent on the braking force

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