DE8803564U1 - Foldable warning device - Google Patents

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Description

The invention relates to a warning device and in particular to a collapsible warning device designed to be placed on the ground and to emit flashing light signals to warn traffic.

When a vehicle has mechanical problems or another specific situation arises that causes it to stop on or off the road, the driver usually places a triangular warning frame, which is always carried in the vehicle, on the ground

at a reasonable distance in front of or behind the 16

vehicle and thus sets a warning for approaching

Vehicles. The well-known triangular warning frame generally comprises a reflective surface which, when exposed to a beam of light as a vehicle approaches,

which reflects the light and thereby gives a warning. 20

However, this type of reflective surface is often

impractical during fog or during practically impenetrable nights. Moreover, if it is used on a mountain road or a curved road,

The light beam from an approaching vehicle can 25

not thrown directly onto the reflective surface of the well-known triangular warning frame, except in a very narrow area, which often leads to emergency braking and sometimes even to unnecessary accidents.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a collapsible

To provide a warning device with flashing light signals that overcomes the problems encountered in the state of the art.

According to the invention, these and other problems are solved by

solved by proposing a demountable warning device which comprises:

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A collapsible frame construction consisting of a multiplicity of coupling elements that can be moved in

_ Triangular shape to be placed on the earth's surface &ogr;

are assembled; an open profile formed on one side in each of the coupling elements; a plurality of light carrier sets, each of which is built into the respective open profiles of the frame structure with a plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged therein; a power source provided in the frame structure; a circuit board with an IS flashing circuit arranged therein and provided in the frame structure and electrically connected to each

one of the light emitting devices to 15

To generate flashing light signals; a power switch,

which electrically connects the power source and the IS flashing circuit switching device for switching the light-emitting devices on and off, so that

Flashing light warning signals at any point and under 20

can be transmitted under any weather conditions.

Other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred

Example with reference to the enclosed 25

Drawings. These show in

Figure 1 is a perspective and exploded view of an embodiment of a collapsible warning device according to the invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the preferred 30

execution form;

Figure 3 is a section along the plane A-A in Figure 2; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment in the folded state;

Figure 5 is a circuit diagram of the preferred embodiment, and 35

Figure 6 is a representation of the preferred embodiment

mounted on the E36 side of a trunk lid&eX.

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According to Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 5, the embodiment of a collapsible camouflage device according to the invention mainly comprises a frame structure 10, which

composed of three coupling elements which are movably combined or assembled to form a triangular shape, a plurality of light carrier seats 20 which are each installed in one of the coupling elements of the frame structure 10 and a plurality of reflective elements or devices 30 which are separately attached to the frame structure 10 above each of the light carrier seats 20.

Shown here in Pig. 1, the three coupling elements 15 comprise

the frame structure 10 comprises a base element 11, a left element 12 and a right element 13 and each of these elements is integrally formed into a similar trapezoidal shape and provided with a one-sided open profile 111, 121, 131 in the central region. Each of the light carrier seats 20 with a plurality of light carrier holes 21 formed on one side therein is fixedly fitted into the respective open profiles 111, 121, 131 with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 2V,

which in each of the light-receiving holes 21 according to Fig. 3 25

is arranged, installed.

The basic element il includes: A curved support foot 112 which is located at each end of the

_Ä longer lower side; a first set of 30

hollow articulation pin 115, optionally cardan pin, hereinafter referred to as "articulated pin", arranged on the left vertical side; a second Sa*&zgr; IvMe* articulated pin 116 arranged on the right vertical side

are arranged; first battery chamber 113 with positive 35

and negative (not shown) conductors, which are

sisä ts»4 are each connected by a pair of electrical wires 44 which are connected to one end of the longer

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lower side to accommodate a variety of
Dry batteries 41 are provided as a power source
there; a power socket 45, which is located on a lower edge
is provided with power lines 44*, which are connected to electrical
wires 44 to provide the connection to a
external power source, for example the
Storage battery of a motor vehicle is provided; a
Chamber for a reserve battery 114 is at another
End of the longer lower side to store a variety
of dry batteries provided herein; a
Circuit board 43 with a flickering or blinking circuit arranged therein, as shown in Fig. 5, is electrically connected to the

LEDs 22 in the light carrier seats 20 by electrical wires
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44, which are connected in a cable duct not shown

are built into one side of each element 11, 12, 13 (it
It is pointed out that the IS flicker circuit of Fig. 5
is known to the experts themselves, which makes it possible to &iacgr;

individual detailed description of the circuit elements *

is omitted); a power supply switch 42 is connected to

the longer lower side and electrically

between the batteries 41 and the IS flicker circuit of the '

Circuit board 43 through electrical lines 44 ,

connected to perform current signal operations with it \

(the power socket 45 is also controlled by the power switch 42 ).

According to Flg. 1 and 4, in addition to the open \ Profiles 111, 121 and 131 and the light carrier seats 20 \

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both the left side element 12 and the right 1

Rare element 13 also has a left oil tap 122 \

and a right oil pivot 132 (not shown in Fig. 1)

visible) which is designed at the jaden lower end to i

pivotable with the respective first and second groups j "

hollow oil tap 115 and 116 on the eich |

opposite vertical sides of Baelseleunentes 11 |

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to be connected; a coupling flange 123 with a horizontal angled end 124 is at the other end of the

_ left side element 12; a projection 133 with

a horizontal slot 134 therein is provided at the other end of the right side member 13 to be connected to the coupling flange 123 of the left side member 12. In addition, a semi-circular opening 117 is provided leading to the channels for the electrical wires (not shown) in the coupling elements of the frame structure 10 and is provided at the opposite ends of the base member 11 and at each lower end of the left side member 12 and

of the right side element 13 so that a 15

longer part of the electrical wires 44 in the channels for the electrical wires (not shown) during assembly or disassembly of the frame structure

10 can be drawn or taken out here; also the

Support element 50 movable with the bottom of the base element 20

11 and is used to control the

Support the frame structure 10 in a vertical position when it is placed on the ground surface during a warning period.

As shown in Fig. 1 and 2, the

light-reflecting plates 30 each have a horizontal transparent part which is formed integrally in the middle ; they are also each in the frame structure 10

over the respective light carrier seats 20 by means of either 30

an adhesive connection or a screw connection, with the transparent part arranged on top of the light-emitting diodes 22 so that they are even more effective in carrying out the warning function.

According to Fig. 1, 2 and 4 only if warning

is to be output, the upper end of the left side element 12 »it of the», upper Elenssnt of the right side element 13 of the

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frame structure 10 by inserting the angled end 124 of the coupling flange 123 into the

Slot 134 is inserted and the carrier element 50 in a &ogr;

direction perpendicular to the frame structure 10. Then the power switch 42 is switched on: Warning signals flash from the light carrier seats 20 through all light-emitting diodes 22 (preferably a red light). In addition, the reflective plates 30 on the frame structure 10 can also perform a warning function in an area with poor visibility, especially at night. When the warning condition is over, only the power switch £2

to be switched off and the left side element 12 from 15

right side element 13 by removing the unwound end or hook end 124 from the slot 134 and then the left side element 12 over the top of the base element 11 and then the right

Side element 13 over the left side of the base element 11 20

is folded; the entire unit of the frame construction 10 can thus be conveniently carried and stored in a vehicle.

Since the embodiment according to the invention is preferably in 25

Trunk of a vehicle is stored according to

Fig. 6 an arrangement is provided to releasably position the assembled embodiment according to the invention of the warning device in a holding arrangement which

formed on the back of the trunk lid 100, 30

so that whenever the trunk lid is raised, the same warning function is given as with a warning device placed on the ground. In order to additionally provide an external power source for the warning device,

An external power connection socket 46 is provided, which 35

electrically coupled to the vehicle's power supply (not shown). This is installed in the wall of the trunk: an electrical connection wire

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with a plug (not shown) at each end is connected to the two sockets 45 and 46. Thus, by switching on the power switch 42, external power can be supplied from the

Motor vehicle to the warning device; it should be pointed out that the warning device according to the invention can also be arranged on the ground in the rear area of the vehicle, whereby the electrical connecting line 47 can be plugged into the power sockets 45 and 46 in order to supply external current during the warning period.

Alternatively, the batteries in the battery compartment 113

provided dry batteries 41 (as shown in Fig. 1 and 2 16

shown) are rechargeable batteries to ensure that there is always power available.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the

following features:
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1. During bad weather and dark nights or on

a winding road where visibility is poor and where the light beam of an approaching motor vehicle is difficult to project directly onto a warning device,

the flashing light emitting diodes 22 klaro 26

Give warning signals.

2. During good weather and when visibility on the road is good, the preferred embodiment of the invention can be used as a conventional warning device without switching on

of the power switch 42. 30

3. The current supplied by the dry batteries 41 according to the invention can continuously maintain the flashing warning for 12 hours and in case of need, the used batteries 41 can be replaced by fresh batteries

be replaced in the reserve battery chamber 134 35

are stored to form a recharge current that provides energy for another 12 hours.

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4. The housing construction 10 can easily be folded up or folded down for convenient use and storage.

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5. The power supply can be either internal (from the dry batteries) or external (from the
Motor vehicle power supply) with great expediency. f

In order to provide a concise description, the invention

only described in practical terms of one embodiment. Changes and modifications are within the scope of the invention.

In summary, the invention relates to such a collapsible warning device with a support structure 10 consisting of three
coupling elements, namely a base element 11, a left side element 12 and a right side element 13,

to quickly get together for a urinary operation and for the 20

Each of the

Coupling elements are integrally formed with a profile 111, 121, 131 open on one side and comprise: a plurality of light carrier seats 20, each with a plurality of

light pickup holes 21, each on the 25

open profiles 111, 121, 131 are provided with or installed with a plurality of light-emitting diodes 22, which are located in the light receiving holes 21; a power source 41 is provided on the base element 11; a circuit board 43

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Base element 11 and with the light diodes 22 |

a power switch 42 is electrically connected to the &iacgr;

Power source 41 and the IS flashing circuit; a \ Power socket 45 is at the lower edge of the base element 11 |

installed and connected to the power switch 42; I

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A plurality of light-reflecting elements 30 are separately connected to each rear element via the open profiles 111, 121.. 131: this allows hazard warning signals to be emitted at any time, regardless of road and weather conditions.

Claims (4)

Additional leak-proof warning deviceProtection claims; 1. Collapsible warning device characterized by a frame construction (10) consisting of a plurality of coupling elements (11, 12, 13), each with an open profile (111, 121, 131) formed therein on one side, which is movably installed or assembled therein to form a triangular shape; a plurality of light carrier seats (20), each of which has a plurality of light receiver holes (21) formed therein on one side, which are separately provided in these open profiles (111, 121, 131) with a plurality of 0*8000 MflndMn a
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&ogr; by a plurality of light-reflecting elements (30), each of which has a transparent part formed horizontally in a central region and a reflective surface surrounding this transparent part thereof and is respectively fastened to these coupling elements (11, 12, 13) above these profiles (111, 121, 131) open on one side, this transparent part being arranged above these light-emitting diodes (22). 2. Collapsible warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that these coupling elements further comprise: a base element integrally formed into a trapezoidal shape (11) with a longer lower side with a 20 curved support foot (112) formed at each end, a first and a second group of hollow Pivot pins (115, 116) which are mounted separately on the left and on the right side; a primary battery chamber (113) at one end of the longer side, wherein a plurality of dry batteries (41) electrically arranged therein; a reserve battery chamber (114) provided at the other end of said longer lower side; a switchboard (43) with ICs arranged therein Blinking circle, which is firmly attached to this lower longer side and is electrically connected to each of these light emitting diodes (22) by electrical wires (44) is connected; a power tube holder (42) on this longer lower Side, which is electrically connected to this primary battery chamber and this IS flashing circuit through the electrical wiring (44) gakunpel« ede* vevbunAen i I &igr; » I f ti ·
i (· II · * * « ·· It ff I · t * -3- an electrical connection box (45) which is permanently installed on this lower side and electrically | _ is connected to this current control switch (42); <·! ϳ f a left, one-piece trapezoidal shape /, Side element (12) with a left hinge pin (122), which is located at the lower end and connected to this first Group of hollow pivot pins (115) of this base element (11) is connected by a pivot pin (14) and with a coupling flange (123) with a horizontal hook end (124) provided at an upper end; a right one-piece trapezoidal shaped Side element (13) equal to the left side element (12) , _ and with a right pivot pin (132) which is attached to a lo lower flanges and is connected to said second group of hollow pivot pins (116) of said base member (11) by a pivot pin (14) and with a projection (133) with a horizontal coupling slot (134) provided at an upper end and releasably connected to said left side member (12) by the hook or angled end (124) of said coupling flange (123); and with a support frame foot (50) screwed against a bottom of said base element (11).
25 3. A collapsible warning device according to claim 2, characterized in that the base member (11) further comprises a pair of semi-circular openings (117) leading to an electrical conduction channel therein which is connected to &igr; _ = each lower end of the left and right vertical; pages. I 4. A collapsible warning device according to claim 2, characterized in ^: characterized in that the left and right side elements &iacgr; (12, 13) further a semicircular opening (117) | , each at the lower end of each | side element in association with these semicircular openings of this base element ( 11 ). « ■ ■ t