EP2364259A1 - Système de capteur(s) de distance pour véhicule tracté et véhicule tracté - Google Patents

Système de capteur(s) de distance pour véhicule tracté et véhicule tracté

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EP2364259A1
EP2364259A1 EP09777572A EP09777572A EP2364259A1 EP 2364259 A1 EP2364259 A1 EP 2364259A1 EP 09777572 A EP09777572 A EP 09777572A EP 09777572 A EP09777572 A EP 09777572A EP 2364259 A1 EP2364259 A1 EP 2364259A1
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Prior art keywords
distance sensor
sensor device
trailer
trailer vehicle
lighting element
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German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Rainer Risse
Udo Ronnenberg
Axel Stender
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ZF CV Systems Hannover GmbH
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Wabco GmbH
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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
    • B60Q1/26—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
    • B60Q1/30—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 rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
    • B60Q1/305—Indicating devices for towed vehicles
    • 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
    • B60Q9/00—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling
    • B60Q9/002—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for parking purposes, e.g. for warning the driver that his vehicle has contacted or is about to contact an obstacle
    • B60Q9/004—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for parking purposes, e.g. for warning the driver that his vehicle has contacted or is about to contact an obstacle using wave sensors
    • B60Q9/006—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for parking purposes, e.g. for warning the driver that his vehicle has contacted or is about to contact an obstacle using wave sensors using a distance sensor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00—Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/12—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
    • B60T7/20—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of or overrunning by trailer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00—Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/12—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
    • B60T7/22—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle, or by means of contactless obstacle detectors mounted on the vehicle
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S15/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
    • G01S15/86—Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systems; Combinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S15/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
    • G01S15/88—Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications
    • G01S15/93—Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
    • G01S15/931—Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S7/00—Details of systems according to groups G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00
    • G01S7/52—Details of systems according to groups G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00 of systems according to group G01S15/00
    • G01S7/521—Constructional features

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a distance sensor device for a trailer and a trailer, comprising a distance sensor device.
  • the distance sensor device for a trailer comprises at least one distance sensor and at least one illumination element, wherein the at least one illumination element and the at least one distance sensor form a structural unit.
  • distance sensor and lighting element form a structural unit
  • they can be mounted together as an element preferably at a rear of a trailer. This reduces the assembly effort.
  • the trailer requires fewer attachment points due to this combination, it is also possible to reduce the space requirement.
  • supply lines and / or data lines for lighting element and distance sensor can be spatially combined as, for example, a common wiring harness, which allows further reducing installation effort and space requirements. Furthermore, it is possible to use one or more lines for distance sensor and lighting element for both elements together.
  • distance sensor and lighting element as a structural unit also allows the reduction of material, preferably thereby, the lighting element and distance sensor have a common housing or are arranged on a common carrier.
  • the distance sensor may be, for example, an optical sensor, an electromagnetic sensor or an ultrasonic sensor.
  • the lighting element can be configured, for example, as a tail light, brake light, turn signal, rear fog light or reversing spotlight.
  • the distance sensor device can also include a plurality of illumination elements in addition to a plurality of distance sensors, for example tail light, brake light and turn signal.
  • the distance sensor can also be combined with a side marker lamp, thereby making it possible to also detect a side area of the trailer vehicle.
  • the trailer according to the invention comprises such a lighting device.
  • the trailer is preferably designed as a trailer or semi-trailer of a truck.
  • the distance sensors can be used in this case, for example, for the back room monitoring or for safe reversing, for example on ramps.
  • the distance sensor device is arranged in the rear region of the trailer vehicle. Alternatively, in particular, an arrangement on the sides of the trailer vehicle is possible.
  • the trailer has an electronic braking system
  • an advantageous further development of the invention provides that the distance sensor is connected to the electronic brake system for the transmission of signals, for the control and / or for the supply by means of a connection means, for example by means of lines.
  • the lighting element In this way, for example, a wiring can be reduced.
  • the state of distance sensor and / or lighting element can be used directly from the electronic brake system for the control of a braking operation.
  • the electronic brake system may be configured such that a braking operation is initiated or modified at a certain signal of the distance sensor.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a trailer with a first embodiment of a distance sensor device
  • Fig. 2 shows the distance sensor device in an enlarged view
  • FIG 3 shows a second embodiment of a distance sensor device.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a trailer vehicle 8 according to the invention with a first embodiment of a distance sensor device 1 according to the invention.
  • the distance sensor device 1 is shown alone in FIG. 2. - A -
  • the distance sensor device 1 comprises a distance sensor 3 and a lighting element 2, wherein the lighting element 2 and the distance sensor 3 form a structural unit.
  • the structural unit is effected here via a common housing 4, are arranged in the lighting element 2 and distance sensor 3.
  • the distance sensor 3 comprises two supply lines and a signal line 17, which are led to a first electrical connection 15 of the distance sensor device 1.
  • the lighting element 2 comprises two supply lines 18, which are led to a second electrical connection 16 of the distance sensor device 1.
  • the two terminals 15, 16 of the distance sensor device 1 are formed as separate plug-in connections.
  • the distance sensor 3 is here an ultrasonic sensor. As an alternative, an optical sensor or an electromagnetic sensor can also be used.
  • the lighting element 2, formed here by an arrangement of several LEDs (light-emitting diode), is designed as a tail light. Alternatively, the lighting element 2 may in particular also be designed as a brake light, turn signal, rear fog lamp, license plate holder or reversing spotlight.
  • the trailer 8 is designed as a semitrailer of a semi-trailer. It has three axes 12, which are indicated in the figure, the axes 12 associated wheels 12. At its front side, the trailer vehicle 8 comprises two pneumatic connections 13 for connection of a pneumatic supply line and brake line. Furthermore, it comprises a first electrical connection 14a for the connection of a brake system, here an electronic brake system 10, and a second electrical connection 14b for the connection of a lighting of the trailer vehicle 8. Pneumatic connections 13, electrical connections 14a, 14b and electronic brake system 10 are known in itself, which is why at this point will not be discussed in more detail.
  • a distance sensor device 1 is arranged in the rear region 11 of the trailer vehicle 8 on the left or on the right sides.
  • the lighting element 2 is connected to a wiring 19 via the second connection 16 connected, which connects it electrically to the second electrical connection 14b.
  • the distance sensor 3 of the respective distance sensor device 1 is connected via a line 9, here a cable 9, to the electronic brake system 10, here an electronic central unit of the electronic brake system.
  • the electronic brake system 10 ensures on the one hand the power supply of the distance sensor 3 and the controller.
  • the electronic brake system 10 can read out and evaluate signals of the distance sensor 3, for example in the context of a control of a braking process.
  • Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a distance sensor device 1 '.
  • the distance sensor device 1 ' comprises a distance sensor 3 and a lighting element 2 arranged in separate housings 4' and 4 "of the distance sensor device 1 ' are arranged on a common carrier 5.
  • Both distance sensor 3 and lighting element 2 each have two supply lines and one signal line.
  • Supply lines and signal line are part of a bus system with a bus line 6, which can be connected via a common interface 7.
  • the interface 7 comprises a connector, not shown here, in which a suitable plug for the connection of the distance sensor device 1 'can be inserted.
  • FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a trailer 8 'comprising two distance sensor devices 1'.
  • the trailer 8 ' is substantially according to the trailer vehicle 8 according to the first embodiment, see Figure 1, is formed, so will be discussed below only differences.
  • the trailer 8 ' has a control unit 20, here an electronic control unit 20, which is connected via the wiring 19 and the line 9 to the second terminal 14b and the brake system 10. Furthermore, the control unit 20 has an interface via which the control unit by means of a bus line 21 is connected to the two distance sensor devices 1 '.
  • the control unit 20 is set up such that the brake system 10 can communicate with the distance sensors 3 via the control unit 20.
  • the control unit 20 takes over the control of the lighting elements 2.
  • the control unit converts signals incoming from the connection 14b or from the braking system 10 into bus-conforming data which it transmits further to the distance sensor devices 1 '. Signals incoming from the distance sensor devices 1 'convert it in the other direction such that they can be transmitted in conformity with the brake system 10 and / or for transmission via the connection 14b.
  • control unit 20 may be integrated in the electronic brake system 10.
  • separate supply lines and / or separate signal lines can be used for distance sensor 3 and lighting element 2.
  • two separate connections can be provided.
  • the distance sensor 3 can alternatively be combined with a side marker light.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un système de capteur(s) de distance pour un véhicule tracté ainsi qu'un véhicule tracté. Le système de capteur(s) de distance selon l'invention comprend au moins un capteur de distance (3) et au moins un élément d'éclairage (2), ledit au moins un élément d'éclairage (2) et ledit au moins un capteur de distance (3) formant une unité structurale.
EP09777572A 2008-11-03 2009-07-31 Système de capteur(s) de distance pour véhicule tracté et véhicule tracté Ceased EP2364259A1 (fr)

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DE102008054348A DE102008054348A1 (de) 2008-11-03 2008-11-03 Abstandssensorvorrichtung für ein Anhängefahrzeug und Anhängefahrzeug
PCT/EP2009/005553 WO2010060491A1 (fr) 2008-11-03 2009-07-31 Système de capteur(s) de distance pour véhicule tracté et véhicule tracté

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