ES2422505B1 - ACTIVE AND BRIGHT HORIZONTAL SIGNALING FOR ROAD SAFETY AND PEDESTRIAN STEPS. - Google Patents

Abstract

The object of this invention is to provide public roads with an effective system for signaling critical situations in general, and in particular pedestrian crossings. # The purpose is to draw the driver's attention through light signals placed on the ground, which It is where the visual attention of the drivers is mostly concentrated. # Conventional passive signaling is not persuasive enough and does not warn if someone is crossing or not. # The normal driver mostly directs his visual attention to the front, the horizon and the ground . # The active and bright horizontal signaling for pedestrian crossings indicates whether a pedestrian is crossing or is preparing to do so, by means of luminous devices protruding from the ground in the usual line of sight of the drivers. # These devices are made up of a seat of shaped parts half-round or similar, distributed in the limit of approach to the crosswalk. These half bars are made of translucent material, with built-in lights, anchored slightly protruding from the ground.

Description

- ACTIVE AND LIGHT HORIZONTAL SIGNALING

FOR ROAD SAFETY AND PEDESTRIAN STEPS

-OBTEJO OF THE INVENTION-

The object of this invention is to provide public roads with a

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effective system to signal critical situations in general, and in

Particular crosswalks.

The purpose is to get the driver's attention through signals

luminous placed on the floor, which is where it is concentrated

mostly the visual attention of drivers.

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- BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Except for pedestrian crossings with traffic light installation, in

Today there are innumerable types and forms of zebra crossings,

as well as multiple ways to signal them. In most cases,

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the signaling consists of a standard indication signal,

illuminated or not, which indicates the presence of the crosswalk,

in addition to the zebra stripes painting itself.

Recently some elevated zebra crossings have been installed

centimeters on the street as a deterrent and reducing method of

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speed.

All resources are aimed at warning the driver of the

presence of a zebra crossing, where pedestrians have a

risky step preference.

Everyone knows the danger derived from the crossing of

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pedestrians in zebra crossings poorly marked, faded or

insufficiently lit. The number of accidents speaks for itself.

Conventional passive signaling is not enough

persuasive and does not warn if someone is crossing or not.

The normal driver mostly directs his visual attention

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towards the front, the horizon and the ground.

Active and bright horizontal signage for crosswalks

indicates if you are crossing a pedestrian or are preparing to do so, by

luminous devices protruding from the ground in the line of sight

usual drivers.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The active and bright horizontal signaling for crosswalks is complementary to conventional signaling.

In addition to the vertical posts on each sidewalk with its standardized signal, the active and luminous horizontal signage is made up of a series of half-shaped or similar pieces, distributed in the limit of approach to the crosswalk, provided with warning lights and equipped with a system for its ignition, either manually by the pedestrian by pressing a button on the pole, or by another automatic ignition system such as presence sensors, photoelectric cells or any other.

These half bars are made of translucent material, with built-in lights, anchored slightly protruding from the ground. The power supply can come from any source, the network, solar panels, indicated for non-urban areas, or any other.

The pedestrian ready to cross will press the button and the bright, intermittent colored floor lights will come on, warning drivers of their presence with flashes, without damage or discomfort for vehicles or pedestrians.

-BREVE DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1.- Shows an example simulation of the signaling operation in a zebra crossing activated by pedestrians. (Fig. 1 -A), with the lights off. (Fig. 1 -B), enlarged with the flashing red lights on

for pedestrians.

(Fig.l -C), detail of the rod in half cane with lights. Elevation, plan and section.

Claims (1)

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  l.-ACTIVE AND LIGHT HORIZONTAL SIGNALING FOR ROAD SAFETY AND PEDESTRIAN STEPS.

Characterized by being composed of pieces of translucent material in the shape of a half-round or similar, clinging to the asphalt of the street, its overhanging part protruding, and incorporating warning lights inside.