DE4336917A1 - Method and system for warning road users of the braking of a vehicle - Google Patents

Method and system for warning road users of the braking of a vehicle

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DE4336917A1
DE4336917A1 DE19934336917 DE4336917A DE4336917A1 DE 4336917 A1 DE4336917 A1 DE 4336917A1 DE 19934336917 DE19934336917 DE 19934336917 DE 4336917 A DE4336917 A DE 4336917A DE 4336917 A1 DE4336917 A1 DE 4336917A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26Arrangement 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
    • B60Q1/44Arrangement 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
    • B60Q1/441Electric switches operable by the driver's pedals

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Abstract

The purpose of the proposed method and system is to warn other road users of the braking of a vehicle. A braking warning system in which the triggering of the braking signal and thus the warning of the other road users do not take place until the brake pedal is activated is already known. The aim of the invention described here is to inform the road users of the start of the braking process in a vehicle at an earlier point. This aim is achieved in that the braking signal is already triggered when the accelerator pedal is no longer activated.

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Zweck des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens und Systems ist es, andere Verkehrs­ teilnehmer vor dem Bremsen eines Fahrzeugs zu warnen. Dabei soll das Sig­ nal, das die anderen Verkehrsteilnehmer von dem Beginn des Bremsvorgangs in Kenntnis setzt, möglichst früh ausgelöst werden. Aus diesem Grund er­ folgt die Abgabe des Bremssignals bereits dann, wenn der Fuß vom Gaspedal genommen wird.The purpose of the proposed method and system is to other traffic to warn participants about braking a vehicle. The Sig nal that the other road users from the beginning of the braking process notifies be triggered as early as possible. Because of this he the brake signal is emitted when the foot is off the accelerator pedal is taken.

Bekannt ist bereits ein Bremswarnsystem, bei dem die Auslösung des Brems­ signals und damit die Warnung der anderen Verkehrsteilnehmer erst bei der Betätigung des Bremspedals erfolgt.A brake warning system is already known in which the brake is triggered signals and thus the warning of other road users only at the brake pedal is actuated.

Ziel der hier beschriebenen Erfindung ist es, die Verkehrsteilnehmer frü­ her von dem Beginn des Bremsvorgangs bei einem Fahrzeug in Kenntnis zu setzen. Dieses Ziel wird dadurch erreicht, daß das Bremssignal bereits dann ausgelöst wird, wenn das Gaspedal nicht mehr betätigt wird. Mit Hilfe die­ ses Systems werden die Verkehrsteilnehmer bei normalen und extremen Bremsvorgängen nicht nur früher gewarnt, sondern die Warnung erfolgt auch, wenn das Bremspedal nicht betätigt wurde. Eine solche Situation kommt sehr häufig vor, z. B. wenn die Geschwindigkeit an Baustellen verringert werden muß oder wenn ein auf der Parallelspur fahrendes Fahrzeug auf die eigene Spur gelassen wird. In solchen Fällen sollte das entsprechende Bremswarn­ signal sowohl von der Seite als auch von vorne sichtbar sein.The aim of the invention described here is the early road users forth from the beginning of the braking process in a vehicle put. This goal is achieved in that the brake signal already then is triggered when the accelerator pedal is no longer operated. With the help of This system will make road users normal and extreme Braking not only warned earlier, the warning is also given, if the brake pedal has not been operated. Such a situation comes very much often before, e.g. B. when the speed on construction sites are reduced must or if a vehicle traveling in the parallel lane on its own Track is left. In such cases, the appropriate brake warning be visible from the side as well as from the front.

Das Abbremsen des Fahrzeugs hat zwar nicht immer eine deutliche Verlang­ samung oder unter bestimmten Bedingungen beim Fahren auf einer Gefäll­ strecke auch gar keine Verlangsamung zur Folge. Trotzdem ist das Signal für die Verkehrsteilnehmer von großer Bedeutung, da mit dieser zusätzli­ chen Information die Entscheidung über mögliche Manöver erleichtert wird.Braking the vehicle does not always have a clear desire or under certain conditions when driving on a slope don't slow it down. Still the signal of great importance for road users, because with this additional The information on which the decision about possible maneuvers is made easier.

Das hier beschriebene Bremswarnsystem besteht aus z. B. einem elektromecha­ nischen Meßfühler, der mit der Drosselklappe verbunden ist. Die Signale werden vom Meßfühler zum Empfänger (oder zum Empfängern) weitergeleitet. Dieser Empfänger kann ein Bordcomputer, ein elektronisches Tableau oder auch nur ein Licht (bzw. mehrere Lichter) sein, das so dem Fahrzeug ange­ bracht wird, das es sowhl von den vorausfahrenden als auch von den dane­ ben und dahinter fahrenden Verkehrsteilnehmern gesehen werden kann. Im einfachsten Fall könnten die bei jedem Fahrzeug vorhandenen Bremsleuch­ ten als Signalempfänger dienen.The brake warning system described here consists of z. B. an electromecha African sensor connected to the throttle valve. The signals are forwarded from the sensor to the receiver (or to the receiver). This receiver can be an on-board computer, an electronic panel or also be only one light (or several lights) that is appropriate for the vehicle  is brought, that it both from the preceding and from the Danes ben and behind it can be seen road users. in the The simplest case could be the brake lights available in every vehicle serve as signal receivers.

Eine mögliche Variante des hier vorgeschlagenen Bremswarnsystems ist in der beiliegenden Zeichnung dargestellt. Sie besteht aus einem Meßfühler, d. h. einem Schalter 1, der an dem Gaspedal 2 befestigt wird. Auf einer kleinen Haltevorrichtung 3, die ebenfalls am Gaspedal 2 angebracht ist, wird eine über die Feder 4 zu bewegende Andruckplatte 5 montiert. Mit Hilfe der Leitungen 6 werden die Signale vom Meßfühler zum Empfänger ge­ leitet. Dieser besteht aus einer Vorrichtung 7, die mit Hilfe einer Halte­ rung 8 auf dem Dach des Fahrzeugs 9 befestigt wird. In dieser Vorrichtung 7 befinden sich eine Lampe 10, auf die eine durchsichtige, beispielsweise orangefarbene Kappe gesetzt wird.A possible variant of the brake warning system proposed here is shown in the accompanying drawing. It consists of a sensor, ie a switch 1 , which is attached to the accelerator pedal 2 . A pressure plate 5 to be moved via the spring 4 is mounted on a small holding device 3 , which is also attached to the accelerator pedal 2 . With the help of lines 6 , the signals from the sensor to the receiver are passed. This consists of a device 7 , which tion 8 is attached to the roof of the vehicle 9 by means of a holding. In this device 7 there are a lamp 10 on which a transparent, for example orange, cap is placed.

Das System funktioniert folgendermaßen: Betätigt der Fahrer das Gaspedal, was einer geöffneten Drosselklappe entspricht, wird der Schalter 1 über die Andruckplatte im ausgeschalteten Zustand gehalten. Will der Fahrer nun aus irgendeinem Grund die Geschwindigkeit seines Fahrzeugs reduzie­ ren, so nimmt er zunächst seinen Fuß vom Gaspedal. Dabei werden die Kon­ takte des Schalters 1 geschlossen, und das Bremssignal wird über die Leitungen 6 an den Empfänger weitergegeben. Die Lampe 10 in der Vorrich­ tung 7 beginnt zu leuchten und signalisiert damit den Beginn des Brems­ vorgangs. Betätigt der Fahrer von neuem das Gaspedal, erlischt die Lampe. Wird bei der Verringerung der Geschwindigkeit vom Fahrer zusätzlich noch das Bremspedal betätigt, so wird dies durch die vorhandenen Brems­ leuchten angezeigt.The system works as follows: If the driver presses the accelerator pedal, which corresponds to an open throttle valve, switch 1 is held in the switched-off state via the pressure plate. If the driver now wants to reduce the speed of his vehicle for some reason, he first takes his foot off the accelerator pedal. The contacts of switch 1 are closed, and the brake signal is passed on via lines 6 to the receiver. The lamp 10 in the device 7 begins to light up and thus signals the start of the braking process. If the driver presses the accelerator again, the lamp goes out. If the driver presses the brake pedal when the speed is reduced, this is indicated by the brake lights.

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1. Das Verfahren zur Warnung anderer Verkehrsteilnehmer vor dem Bremsen eines Fahrzeugs durch Auslösung eines Signals, das den Beginn des Bremsvorgangs anzeigt. Damit die Verkehrsteil­ nehmer möglichst früh gewarnt werden, wird das Signal bereits dann ausgelöst, wenn der Fuß vom Gaspedal genommen wird.1. The procedure for warning other road users before the Braking a vehicle by triggering a signal that indicates the start of braking. So that the traffic part warned as early as possible, the signal will already be triggered when the foot is released from the accelerator pedal. 2. Das System zur Warnung anderer Verkehrsteilnehmer vor dem Bremsen eines Fahrzeugs. Dieses System besteht aus einem Meß­ fühler und Bremssignalempfängern. Damit die Verkehrsteilneh­ mer früher von dem Beginn des Bremsvorgangs in Kenntnis ge­ setzt werden, ist der Meßfühler, der das Bremswarnsignal aus­ löst, mit dem Gaspedal verbunden.2. The system for warning other road users before the Braking a vehicle. This system consists of a measurement sensors and brake signal receivers. So that the road users I have been informed of the beginning of the braking process earlier is set, is the sensor that the brake warning signal off releases, connected to the accelerator pedal.
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DE1655164A1 (en) * 1967-04-24 1971-08-05 Werner Schorn Protective device on motor vehicles
DE2011694A1 (en) * 1970-03-12 1971-09-30 Koeper Franz Josef DEVICE FOR WARNING A TRAILING VEHICLE
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DE3240527A1 (en) * 1982-11-03 1984-05-03 Georg 8900 Augsburg Deuringer Switching device for actuating the brake light in a motor vehicle
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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