FR2777238A1 - Light signal on vehicle to warn oncoming traffic of impending danger, useful to improve road safety - Google Patents

Light signal on vehicle to warn oncoming traffic of impending danger, useful to improve road safety Download PDF

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FR2777238A1
FR2777238A1 FR9804884A FR9804884A FR2777238A1 FR 2777238 A1 FR2777238 A1 FR 2777238A1 FR 9804884 A FR9804884 A FR 9804884A FR 9804884 A FR9804884 A FR 9804884A FR 2777238 A1 FR2777238 A1 FR 2777238A1
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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
    • B60Q1/2661—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 mounted on parts having other functions
    • B60Q1/268—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 mounted on parts having other functions on windscreens or windows
    • 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
    • B60Q1/2611—Indicating devices mounted on the roof of the vehicle
    • 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
    • B60Q1/2661—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 mounted on parts having other functions
    • B60Q1/2665—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 mounted on parts having other functions on rear-view mirrors
    • 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
    • B60Q1/28—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 front of vehicle
    • 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
    • B60Q1/46—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 giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights or hazard lights
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R1/1207—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with lamps; with turn indicators
    • 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
    • B60Q2900/00—Features of lamps not covered by other groups in B60Q
    • B60Q2900/40—Several lamps activated in sequence, e.g. sweep effect, progressive activation

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Abstract

The lights (1) may be mounted in a variety of ways. One application has them mounted in the cabin above the rear mirror and facing forward where they are contained in a box (4,5) and associated with a push switch (2), automatic sequence control (17), an indicating light (18), cabling (3) and a ceiling light (6).

Description

I La présente invention concernc un dispositif monté sur véhicule routierI The present invention relates to a device mounted on a road vehicle

(ou véhicule ainsi équipé), permettant d'émettre des signaux lumineux convcntionnecls,dans le but dc signaler aux usagers de la route roulant en sens inverse du dit véhicule ou le précédant, la présence d'un  (or vehicle thus equipped), making it possible to emit conventional light signals, with the aim of signaling to road users traveling in the opposite direction to said vehicle or preceding it, the presence of a

danger, ou d'une situation à risques les concernant.  danger, or a risky situation concerning them.

(accident, nappe de brouillard, plaque de verglas, objet ou animal sur la route, arrimage de chargement défectucux,etc) Actuellement les véhicules routiers ne possèdent pas de dispositif particulier à cet effet. Cependant; certains usagers de la route,font des appels de phares pour signaler un danger aux usagers circulant en sens inverse Malhcureusement; ces signaux ne sont pas toujours bien  (accident, fog layer, patch of ice, object or animal on the road, faulty load securing, etc.) Currently, road vehicles do not have any specific device for this purpose. However; some road users make headlight calls to signal a danger to oncoming traffic Unluckily; these signals are not always good

compris, ou sont parfois totalement inefficaces, car cer-  understood, or are sometimes totally ineffective, because some

tains éléments, tels que: barrière centrale de sécurité, écran de végétaux ou artificiels, cachent les phares des  some elements, such as: central security barrier, plant or artificial screen, hide the headlights of

véhicules roulants en sens inverse afin d'éviter l'éblouis-  vehicles traveling in the opposite direction to avoid dazzling-

sement de nuit. De nuit; lorsqu'il est visible, ce type d'appel de phares est difficilement identifiable. Enfin, de jour comme de nuit, un appel de phares à souvent une  night time. By night; when visible, this type of headlight call is difficult to identify. Finally, day and night, a call from headlights often

signification autre que celle de signaler un danger.  meaning other than that of signaling a danger.

Un des principaux objectifs en matière de sécurité routière est de réduire les accidents, qui outre le coût financier important pour les assurances et la société, sont source de  One of the main objectives in road safety is to reduce accidents, which in addition to the significant financial cost for insurance and society, are a source of

drames humains. De nombreuse règles, dispositifs, ou aména-  human dramas. Numerous rules, devices, or layouts

gements, ont été mis en places, mais malgré tout le nombre d'accidents reste relativement élevé. Dc très nombreux accidents, et notamment les accidents en chaîne ont pour  have been put in place, but still the number of accidents remains relatively high. Dc very numerous accidents, and in particular chain accidents have for

paramètrc"l'cffet dc surprise"du à une situation inattendue.  parameter "surprise effect" due to an unexpected situation.

Dc nombreux usagers, ayant remarqué une situation a risque concernant d'autres usagers, seraient désireux de pouvoir les prévenir dc la situation imminente dans laquelle ils vont se trouver; mais l'état de la technique actuelle, ne leur permet pas de le faire dans des conditions claires et efficaces. Le dispositif selon l'invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients, en permettant à tout usager dont le véhicule est équipé du dit dispositif,de prévenir par signal lumineux, les autres usagers dont il a remarqué la situation à risque imminerite, ct ce, dc mrnanirc convent ionnel 1,clairc  Many users, having noticed a risk situation concerning other users, would like to be able to warn them of the imminent situation in which they will find themselves; but the current state of the art does not allow them to do so under clear and effective conditions. The device according to the invention aims to remedy these drawbacks, by allowing any user whose vehicle is equipped with said device, to warn by light signal, the other users whose situation he has imminently at risk, ct ce, dc conventional mrnanirc 1, clear

offiac:, et iono g(nêratr ice de nouveaux risques. En 6,vitant.  offiac :, and iono g (nérratr ice of new risks. In 6, living.

ainsi aux int"rcssés 'effet de surprise,or diminue par  thus to the interested parties surprise effect, gold decreases by

uic du c Cs ê q:i, ncc s le uirs isques ( 'ac: i(ei(its.  uic du c Cs ê q: i, ncc s le uirs isques ('ac: i (ei (its.

ri autre obju uif, est de développer des c,:,',o rt m emeîit, d sulidar'itÀ c L dc biel.v-iilaflc uitrc, usagers d(l la r-.,,l.; c* ia' p or c ' c,.,1iseciu u'ce (l' re.dur r s ' (romp'î,rt menlt.s cc.css i "s..: ?t.It tSt.,q 'n c omport'menrt cn a(plC un aut ir du rmfCiri(e gcilr'. Ei icrm'ettait' dt rc ', s.r,( gratuit (c:t,atrfiai, î4u rl si r",i:ce:) à l'iiusagcr (e. la route quei ',i uhLoi c ou q.ue 'i. t ()roise 'Wespa,:'. dl tul(eilqu sc(:onde s; e1u dispositif visC, par réciprocité, à contribuer à l'amfliora  ri another objective, is to develop c,:, ', o rt m emeîit, d sulidar'itÀ c L dc biel.v-iilaflc uitrc, users d (l la r -. ,, l .; c * ia 'p or c' c,., 1iseciu u'ce (l 're.dur rs' (romp'î, rt menlt.s cc.css i "s ..:? t.It tSt., q' nc omport 'menrt cn a (plC another from rmfCiri (e gcilr'. Ei icrm'ettait 'dt rc', sr, (free (c: t, atrfiai, î4u rl si r ", i: ce :) à l ' iiusagcr (e. la route quei ', i uhLoi c ou q.ue' i. t () roise 'Wespa ,:'. dl tul (eilqu sc (: onde s; e1u visC device, by reciprocity, to contribute to the 'amfliora

tLion dues eomporterments au volant. 1.'amé lioration des uom-  tLion due eomporterments behind the wheel. 1.'improved uom-

poi'tzimcits taInt à sur tour lun fa(tl cur d(: diminution des  poi'tzimcits taInt on turn lun fa (tl cur d (: decrease in

iisques d'accidents.risk of accidents.

Le dispositif ou véhicule ainsi équipé comporte selon une première caractéristique:  According to a first characteristic, the device or vehicle thus equipped comprises:

-atn ou des projecteurs spécifiques, de forme et do dimen-  -atn or specific projectors, in shape and do dimen-

sionii adaptée, à leur cmplacement sur le vMhicule, et dest i ls 2C La cei ct t:('e dcts signaux l, mi:i C,i -.-1lnt icr;:. 1s vers I avai)  sionii adapted, to their location on the vehicle, and dest i ls 2C La cei ct t :( 'e dcts signals l, mi: i C, i -.- 1lnt icr;:. 1s vers I avai)

(seiIs dc la mar-ch( du -Ohi'.ul:),a sp(.'c ifi(it du p.,ro'('-  (seiIs dc la mar-ch (du -Ohi'.ul :), a sp (. 'c ifi (it du p., ro' ('-

Le,:' pc- r. t.tA,,[i1,,Jet bn-L i rCr,.h-nsi(ln du signal émis --'l ou i e proj cctcus puvan t comport.er unc ou plusicurs  The ,: 'pc- r. t.tA ,, [i1,, Jet bn-L i rCr, .h-nsi (ln of the signal emitted - 'l ou i e proj cctcus puvan t comprises.er unc or plusicurs

pa:'ral(:lo 'I,(j i pó'( s (' I ami',(s.  pa: 'ral (: lo' I, (j i pó '(s (' I friend ', (s.

[,: ou lus dits projceturss,nsnt plas.q cn hautc ur suir li-  [,: or read so-called projceturss, nsnt plas.q cn hautc ur suir li-

vélhicule, (pet cmpla'em(.nt pouvant a.tre la part ic avant du Loi') cu qui lcur doi:n..i:c >-onn. e vi.ibilitl, et lfs dlistinglce du auLies pr(jj(.ct:urs De par ltur empla(ement i 1 s ne sont pas cachéGs, des usagers roulant on sens inverse, par les  vehicle, (pet cmpla'em (.nt being able to be the part ic before the Law ') cu qui lcur doi: n..i: c> -onn. e vi.ibilitl, and lfs dlistinglce du auLies pr (jj (.ct: urs From ltur location (ement i 1 s are not hiddenGs, users traveling in the opposite direction, by

33 barriè, res centrales d( sécurité des voies rapides.  33 barriers, central res (security of expressways.

-unc commar.de de type ouvert cn apuyatperm(t au ordlC--  -unc open type commar cn apuyatperm (t au ordlC--

Lur u d( déOi lent'her uni signal du t.ype "cappcl de phharoes" -l':nsc. mblc du dispositif est relié au circuit. 1eétlrique  Lur u d (deOi lent'her uni signal du t.ype "cappcl de phharoes" -l ': nsc. Mblc of the device is connected to the circuit.

du u-hiulc ct utilise cettc énergie pour son fonction-  of u-hiulc ct uses this energy for its function-

u ncinulnt. Soloin des modes particuliers de réalisation: -le ou lcs projectcurs spécifiques sont 6quipés do diodes élcctroluminesccnLes, et peuvent prendre une forme très  u ncinulnt. Soloin particular embodiments: -the specific projector (s) are equipped with light emitting diodes, and can take a very

allongée et très étroite.elongated and very narrow.

-le dispositif comporte une commande du type "ouvert ou fermé" et permet d'allumer ou d'éteindre le ou les projecteurs. -le dispositif comporte un système d'automatisme lui permettant de fonctionner à une cadence déterminée, un voyant lumineux peut également atrc joint au dispositif, la commande est du type "ouvert ou fermé".Après mise en marche le dispositif émet des signaux du type "appel de phares", ou"clignotants", ou à "éclats",ou "séquentiels",  the device comprises an "open or closed" type control and allows the projector (s) to be switched on or off. -the device includes an automatic system allowing it to operate at a determined rate, an indicator light can also be attached to the device, the command is of the "open or closed" type. After switching on the device emits signals of the type "headlight call", or "flashing", or "flashing", or "sequential",

(selon convention) à intervalles régulier jusqu'à extinc-  (according to convention) at regular intervals until extinct-

tion temporisée ou manuelle.timed or manual.

-le dispositif se présente sous la forme d'un ensemble composé de tous ses éléments constitutifs: projecteur  -the device is in the form of a set composed of all its constituent elements: projector

spécifique, commande, câblage (éventuellement un automa-  specific, control, wiring (possibly an automatic

tisme et un voyant), socle, et capotage de finition. Cet ensemble étant placé et fixé à l'intérieur du véhicule derrière le pare-brise, et émettant les signaux à travers  tism and a sight glass), base, and finishing cowling. This assembly being placed and fixed inside the vehicle behind the windshield, and transmitting the signals through

celui-ci.this one.

- le dispositif comporte un projecteur spécifique éven-  - the device includes a specific projector,

tuellement muni d'un socle, et d'un capotage de finition  tually provided with a base, and a cover of finishing

fixé et placé à l'intérieur du véhicule, derrière le pare-  fixed and placed inside the vehicle, behind the

brise, et émettant les signaux à travers celui-ci, la commande, éventuellement un automatisme et un voyant sont  breeze, and emitting the signals through it, the control, possibly an automation and a warning light are

placé isolement.placed in isolation.

-le dispositif comporte un ou deux projecteur spécifiques placés dans une ou les coquilles des rétroviseurs extérieurs spécialement aménagées à cet effet, les coquilles, ou les projecteurs comportant notament une face avant transparente; une commande, et éventuellement un automatisme et un voyant,  the device comprises one or two specific headlamps placed in one or more shells of the exterior mirrors specially fitted out for this purpose, the shells, or the headlights comprising in particular a transparent front face; an order, and possibly an automation and an indicator,

étant placés isolement à l'intérieur du véhicule.  being placed in isolation inside the vehicle.

Le choix du signal conventionnel retenu (type "allumé" ou "appel de phares", ou "clignotants", ou à "éclats", ou "séquentiel")déterminera le mode de fonctionnement du dispositif;manuel ou automatique, et éventuellement le choix  The choice of the conventional signal retained (type "on" or "headlight call", or "flashing", or "flashing", or "sequential") will determine the operating mode of the device; manual or automatic, and possibly the choice

de l'automatisme permettant d'obtenir ce signal.  of the automation to obtain this signal.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention; la figure 1 et la coupe AA représentent le dispositif se présentant sous la forme d'un ensemble muni d'un automatisme et placé à  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention; FIG. 1 and section AA represent the device in the form of an assembly provided with an automation and placed at

l'intérieur du véhicule derrière le pare-brise.  the interior of the vehicle behind the windshield.

La figure 2 et la coupe BB représentent le dispositif sans automatisme, le projecteur étant placé à l'extérieur du vdhicule, sur la partie avant du toit.  Figure 2 and section BB represent the device without automation, the projector being placed outside the vehicle, on the front part of the roof.

La figure 3 et la coupe CC ou C'C'représentent le dispo-  Figure 3 and the section CC or C'C show the arrangement

sitif avec les projecteurs placés dans les coquilles des rétroviseurs extérieurs En référence à ces dessins le dispositif comporte (selon le mode de réalisation de la figure 1): un projecteur (1) de forme et dimension adaptée à son emplacement sur le véhicule, et pouvant posséder une ou plusieurs paraboles,  with the headlamps placed in the shells of the exterior mirrors With reference to these drawings, the device comprises (according to the embodiment of FIG. 1): a headlamp (1) of shape and dimension adapted to its location on the vehicle, and capable of have one or more dishes,

une commande (2), les divers cablages d'alimentation élec-  a control (2), the various electrical supply cables

trique (3), l'automatisme (17), un voyant (18), un support (4) fixé sur la traverse supérieure de baie de pare-brise (10), un capotage amovible (5) assurant l'esthétique de  sheet (3), the automation (17), a sight glass (18), a support (4) fixed on the upper cross member of the windshield bay (10), a removable cover (5) ensuring the aesthetics of

l'ensemble, fixé sur le socle (4) par vis ou emboîtement.  the assembly, fixed to the base (4) by screw or socket.

Les divers éléments du dispositif peuvent être fixés sur le socle (4), ou le capotage (5), qui pourra ou non recevoir également des éléments (6), tels que plafonnier, lecteur de carte, etc... Le dispositif ainsi décrit forme un ensemble  The various elements of the device can be fixed on the base (4), or the cover (5), which may or may not also receive elements (6), such as ceiling light, card reader, etc. The device thus described forms a whole

comportant tous les éléments nécessaires à son fonction-  containing all the elements necessary for its function-

nement. Cet ensemble, relié au circuit électrique du véhicule par le cablage (3), est représenté ici placé derrière le parc brise (8) sous la partie avant du toit  ment. This assembly, connected to the electric circuit of the vehicle by the wiring (3), is shown here placed behind the windbreak (8) under the front part of the roof

(7) et au dessus du rétroviseur interieur (9). Cet empla-  (7) and above the interior mirror (9). This location

cement n'est pas limitatif et le dispositif peut trouver une autre place derrière le pare brise. L'emplacement à l'intérieur du véhicule permet de regrouper sous forme d'un ensemble tous les éléments du dispositif. Par appui sur la commande (2) du type "ouvert ou fermé" le conducteur, met le dispositif sous tension, et le projecteur émet des  cement is not limiting and the device can find another place behind the windshield. The location inside the vehicle allows all the elements of the device to be grouped together as a whole. By pressing the command (2) of the "open or closed" type, the driver turns on the device and the projector emits

signaux à intervalles réguliers, déterminés par l'automa-  signals at regular intervals, determined by the automa-

tisme (17), et ce, jusqu'à l'arret du dispositif par tempo-  tism (17), and this, until the device stops temporarily

risation, ou par le conducteur au moyen de la commande (2).  or by the driver using the control (2).

Dans le mode de réalisation selon la figure (2) le dipo-  In the embodiment according to figure (2) the dipo-

sitif comporte un projecteur (1), fixé sur le socle (4), le capotage amovible (5) assure l'esthétique et peut supporter l'antenne radio; il est fixé sur le socle (4) par vis ou emboitement, la façade avant (11) est transparente et peut  sitive includes a projector (1), fixed on the base (4), the removable cover (5) ensures the aesthetics and can support the radio antenna; it is fixed to the base (4) by screw or socket, the front panel (11) is transparent and can

être rendue solidaire du capotage (5) par collage, thermo-  be secured to the cover (5) by gluing, thermo

soudage, ou emboitement. Le capotage (5) et la face avant (11) prencnt appui sur un joint périphérique (12) destiné à assurer l'étanchéité. L'ensemble ainsi formé est placé à l'extérieur du véhicule sur la partie avant du toit (7).La commande (2) est placé à l'intérieur du véhicule en tout  welding, or interlocking. The cowling (5) and the front face (11) bear on a peripheral seal (12) intended to ensure sealing. The assembly thus formed is placed outside the vehicle on the front part of the roof (7). The control (2) is placed inside the vehicle in all

lieu en permettant la manoeuvre aisée par le conducteur.  place allowing easy maneuvering by the driver.

Par un appui bref sur la commande (2), du type "ouvert en appuyant"lc conducteur met le dispositif sous tension, et le projecteur émet un signal du type "appel de phares" Dans le mode de réalisation selon la figure 3 et la coupe CC, le dispositif peut comporter un ou deux projecteurs, selon que un ou les deux rétroviseurs extérieurs en seront équipés.Le projecteur (1) est situé dans la coquille (13) du rétroviseur extérieur, il s'emboite dans les glissières (14) qui permettent son maintien et son démontage. La facade avant (15) est transparente,et fixée sur la coquille (13) par emboitement,collage, ou thermosoudage. Le capotage amovible (16) est maintenu sur la coquille (13) par vis ou emboitement. La commande du dispositif sera placée à l'interieur du véhicule, en tout lieu en permettant la  By a short press on the control (2), of the "open by pressing" type, the driver turns on the device, and the projector emits a signal of the "headlight call" type. In the embodiment according to FIG. 3 and the CC cut, the device can include one or two projectors, depending on whether one or both exterior mirrors will be fitted. The projector (1) is located in the shell (13) of the exterior mirror, it fits into the slides (14 ) which allow its maintenance and disassembly. The front face (15) is transparent, and fixed to the shell (13) by interlocking, gluing, or heat sealing. The removable cover (16) is held on the shell (13) by screw or socket. The control of the device will be placed inside the vehicle, in any place allowing the

manoeuvre aisée par le conducteur. Dans ce mode de réali-  easy maneuvering by the driver. In this embodiment

sation une variante (coupe C'C'), consiste à placer le ou les projecteurs (1) munis d'une façade transparente (15), dans une ouverture spécialement aménagée dans la partie  sation a variant (section C'C '), consists in placing the projector (s) (1) provided with a transparent front (15), in an opening specially arranged in the part

avant des coquilles de rétroviseurs extérieurs,les projec-  front outside mirror shells, the headlights

teurs pouvant être fixés sur celles-ci, par vis ou tout  teurs can be fixed on them, by screw or any

autre moyen adapté.other suitable means.

Selon une variante non illustrée, le dispositif comporte un ou des projecteurs pouvant être équipés de plusieurs paraboles munies de diodes électroluminescentes. La forme du ou des projecteurs pouvant être très allongée et très  According to a variant not illustrated, the device comprises one or more projectors which can be equipped with several parabolas provided with light-emitting diodes. The shape of the projector (s) can be very elongated and very

étroite.narrow.

Dans l'un des quelconques modes de réalisation ou variantes  In any of the embodiments or variants

le dispositif peut ou non comporter un automatisme (17).  the device may or may not include an automation (17).

Lorsque le dispositif n'est pas équipé d'automatisme (17), la commande (2) peut être du type "ouvert en appuyant", ou "ouvert ou ferme", et les signaux émis sont du type "appel  When the device is not equipped with an automation (17), the control (2) can be of the "open by pressing", or "open or close" type, and the signals transmitted are of the "call" type.

de phares", ou "allumé".headlights ", or" on ".

Lorsque le dispositif est équipe d'un automatisme (17),  When the device is fitted with an automation (17),

celui-ci lui permet de fonctionner à une une cadence pré-  this allows it to operate at a pre-

ddterminée et d'envoyer des signaux conventionnellement retenus de type "appel de phares", ou "clignotants", ou à "éclats", ou "séquentiels", la commande (2) étant alors du type "ouvert ou fermé", un voyant de fonctionnement pouvant être joint au dispositif. Selon cette variante,  determined and to send conventionally retained signals of the "headlight call", or "flashing", or "flashing", or "sequential" type, the command (2) then being of the "open or closed" type, an indicator which can be joined to the device. According to this variant,

après mise on marche par le conducteur le dispositif émettra des signaux à intervalles réguliers jusqu'à son arrêt temporisé ou manuel.  after switching on, the driver will emit signals at regular intervals until its timed or manual stop.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Dispositif monté sur véhicule routier, ou véhicule ainsi  1) Device mounted on road vehicle, or vehicle thus équipé, permettant d'émettre des signaux lumineux conven-  equipped, making it possible to emit suitable light signals tionnels, au bénéfice d'autre usagers de la route, afin de les prévenir d'un danger ou d'une situation à risques les concernant. Il est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un ou des projecteurs lumineux spécifiques (1), équipés d'une ou plusieurs paraboles munies de lampes, placés en hauteur sur le véhicule, (cet emplacement pouvant être la partie avant du toit) une commande (2) du type "ouvert en appuyant"placée en tout lieu assurant sa manoeuvre aisée par le conducteur, les cablages 3 assurant son alimentation électrique. Le dit dispositif permettant au conducteur,par manoeuvre de la commande, d'émettre des signaux lumineux conventionnels du type "appel de phares". Ces signaux lumineux étant dirigés vers l'avant (sens de la marche du véhicule)  for the benefit of other road users, in order to warn them of a danger or a risky situation concerning them. It is characterized in that it includes one or more specific light projectors (1), equipped with one or more dishes equipped with lamps, placed high on the vehicle, (this location can be the front part of the roof) a control (2) of the "open by pressing" type placed in any place ensuring its easy operation by the driver, the cabling 3 ensuring its electrical supply. Said device allowing the driver, by operating the control, to emit conventional light signals of the "call for headlights" type. These light signals being directed forward (direction of travel of the vehicle) 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il se présente sous la forme d'un ensemble composé de tous ses éléments constitutifs: projecteurs (1), commande2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it is in the form of an assembly composed of all its constituent elements: projectors (1), control (2), cablages (3), socle (4), et capotage (5); et éventuel-  (2), wiring (3), base (4), and cowling (5); and possibly- lement autres éléments (6). Cet ensemble étant placé à l'intérieur du véhicule, et émettant les signaux à travers  other elements (6). This assembly being placed inside the vehicle, and transmitting the signals through le pare-brise.the windshield. 3) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les éléments constitutifs de celui-ci sont placés en tout ou partie isolement, à l'intérieur du véhicule. Les  3) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the constituent elements thereof are placed in whole or in part, inside the vehicle. The signaux étant émis à travers le pare-brise.  signals being transmitted through the windshield. 4) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le ou les projecteurs (1) sont placés dans une ou les  4) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the projector (s) (1) are placed in one or more coquilles des rétroviseurs extérieurs, spécialement aména-  outside mirror shells, specially fitted gées pour les recevoir; ces coquilles comportant une face avant transparente (15), un capotage amovible (16), des glissières (14) permettant la fixation et ou la dépose  to receive them; these shells comprising a transparent front face (15), a removable cover (16), slides (14) allowing the fixing and / or removal du projecteur (1).of the projector (1). 5) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le ou les projecteurs (1) comportant une façade  5) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the projector (s) (1) having a facade transparente (15) sont placés dans une ouverture spécia-  transparent (15) are placed in a special opening lement ammdnagée dans la partie avant des coquilles de rétroviseurs extérieurs et fixés sur celles-ci par vis, ou  in the front part of the exterior mirror shells and fixed thereon by screws, or tout autre moyen adapté.any other suitable means. 6) Dispositif selon la revenrdication l,ou 2,ou 3,ou 4,ou 5, caractérisé en ce que le, ou les projecteurs sont équipés de diodes électroluminescentes et peuvent prcndre une forme  6) Device according to claim 1, or 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, characterized in that the, or the projectors are equipped with light-emitting diodes and can take a form très allongée et très étroite.very elongated and very narrow. 7) Dispositif selon les revendications 1,ou 2,ou 3,ou 4,ou 5,  7) Device according to claims 1, or 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, ou 6, caraetérisé en ce qu'il eomporte un automatisme et un voyant dc fonctionncmcnt; la commande étant du type "ouvert ou fermé". L'automatisme permettant l'émission de signaux colventionnellcement retenus à intervalles rêguliers;-.eux-ei pouvant,L rc du type "appel de phares", ou "clignotant", ou "éclats", ou "séquentiels".L'arret du dispositif pouvant se  or 6, characterized by the fact that it has an automatic control and a working light; the command being of the "open or closed" type. The automation allowing the emission of colventionnellcement signals retained at regular intervals; - them being able, L rc of the type "call of headlights", or "flashing", or "flashes", or "sequential". of the device which can be faire manuellement et, ou par temporisation.  do it manually and, or by time delay. 8) Dispositif selon la revendication I,ou 2,ou 3,ou 4,ou 5, ou 6, caractérisé en ce que la commande est du type "ouvert  8) Device according to claim I, or 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, or 6, characterized in that the control is of the "open" type ou fermé" le signal émis étant alors du type "allumé".  or closed ", the signal transmitted then being of the" on "type.
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