FR2896608A1 - User e.g. pedestrian, visualizing, signaling, communicating and safety device for being worn by user, has garment on which electroluminescent elements are placed on body`s sides and sleeves` faces and controlled by remotecontrol-transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a garment e.g. jacket, on which a set of electroluminescent elements e.g. wire, are placed on each side of a body (C) and each face of sleeves (A, B) of the garment. The elements are controlled by a user, by using a remotecontrol-transmitter (22) and appear as side marker light. The remotecontrol-transmitter is held at the hand or disposed on a vehicle e.g. horse. A control-receiver (23) is connected to the elements by an electric interconnection wire network (24). The control-receiver receives information from the remote control-transmitter.

Description

The present invention relates to a luminous safety garment for

  to individuals traveling with an unclosed vehicle such as including two wheels, and also roller skates, skateboard, quad, horse, ski. Said garment comprises two sleeves A, B, a body C and provided with a remote control device (transmitter-remote control (22) and receiver-control (23) radioelectric) which controls a plurality of electroluminescent elements (EL) arranged on the outer front and rear faces of said garment. This garment (jacket, jacket, vest) may be provided with reflective strips. In the present invention electroluminescent elements (EL) are electroluminescent wires or films. They can also be electroluminescent textile strips. The present invention improves the safety of the user who travels on foot or with an unclosed vehicle.

  The present invention is carried by a user who moves and allows him to be seen very distinctly by signaling its presence in a dangerous environment (difficult visibility, darkness, heavy traffic, bad weather) because it implements a large luminous surface. Indeed, the garment is equipped with electroluminescent elements that go from the bottom to the top of the sleeves and on the body C of the garment (FIG 1,2 and 3). It allows to see the user of face, back and profile. It is characterized in that it provides a control device 2896608 -2- which leaves the user free of his movements and in that he keeps all his attention on the environment through which it passes. Indeed, the existing inventions, in the prior art 5 state of the art, propose a control of the signals by switch integral with the garment and a brightness of the garment is not important, because the light surface implemented is undeveloped. Two technical problems arise: In the state of the art, the user does not keep all his attention on the environment because the control is located on the garment, which is dangerous. And the light surface is not important so 1 5 the user is poorly reported. The role of security is incorrectly fulfilled. The present invention is characterized in that the user keeps all his attention on the environment he passes through, by pressing the preprogrammed controls with finger pressure, and is characterized by the luminous surface, implemented by the electroluminescent elements (EL) which cover a very large surface of said garment and which is, therefore, very clearly visible. The user is therefore correctly reported. The present invention aims to greatly improve the prevention of accidents and therefore the safety of the user. The entire device of the present invention is easy to use, lightweight and discrete. The garment is worn as a traditional garment or over other garments. Other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings and diagrams given by way of non-limiting example: FIG. 1 shows the front face and implanting the device (receiver-control (23), the interconnection wires (24) and the electroluminescent elements (EL)) on the garment according to the invention. FIG. 2 shows the rear face and the implantation of the device (receiver-control (23), the interconnection wires (24) and the electroluminescent elements (EL)) on the garment according to the invention. FIG. 3 shows the profile of the garment according to the invention showing the implantation of at least 2 electroluminescent elements (EL) on the upper part of one of the sleeves of said garment, on each side of the central axis. FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the control unit: transmitter-remote control (22), receiver-control (23), the network of interconnection elements (24) connected to the electroluminescent elements (EL). Fig. 5 shows a diagram of the transmitter and remote control (22) and control buttons of the present invention. The transmitter-remote control (22) and (FIG. 5) allows the user to keep all his attention on the environment he passes through. The present invention, apart from the garment which is its support, is characterized (see diagram 2896608 -4- non-limiting block diagram FIG. 4) by a remote control transmitter (22), a receiver-control (23), a control network. electrical interconnection wires (24) and electroluminescent elements (EL) connected to and connected to the control receiver (23) (FIG. 1 and FIG. The user of the present invention manually controls, by means of the transmitter-remote control (22), the electroluminescent elements (EL) according to its movements and the position it wants to signal. The 10 electroluminescent elements (EL) are similar to position (front and rear body C of the garment) and direction (A and B) lights, detailed on page 6 and 7. The interconnecting electrical wires (24 ) are flexible, waterproof and of small diameter. They are distributed in the lining of the garment, support of the device of the present invention. They are connected to the receiver-control (23) and the electroluminescent elements (EL) 20 Said transmitter-remote control (22) is in a waterproof and shockproof housing. This box has a low-voltage electrical energy source (rechargeable electric accumulator or dry battery or solar charge) and an electronic converter system. An access allows the user to change or recharge the accumulator. This transmitter-remote control box (22) and (FIG.5) has several buttons (P1, P2, P3, P4) which allow the selection of the chosen program (detailed 30 page 4). This box can be carried by hand or attached to the steering element (eg handlebar of a two-wheel) or combined with the existing control system of said vehicle. 2896608 -5The choice of the user is sent, after a button press of his choice, by a radio signal from the transmitter (22) to the receiver-control (23) which converts and transmits the signals, 5 by via an electronic and electrical converter system, to electroluminescent (EL) wires that turn on or off or flash. Said receiver-control (23) is in a case 10 waterproof and shockproof. This box comprises a low-voltage electrical energy source for the operation of said receiver-control (23) and for supplying the electroluminescent elements (EL). Access allows the user to change or recharge the battery. It is placed in the lining of said garment in any possible place and does not disturb the user. The transmitter / remote control (22) is characterized in that the commands are preprogrammed (FIG. 5). The programs correspond to the security and signaling needs. Four programs (P1, P2, P3, P4) are proposed and implemented for this invention, but this is not limiting. There are two buttons G and D operate in pulse mode, delayed or step and control the blinking of the electroluminescent elements (EL) said direction, the sleeve A and B. These two buttons are provided with a timer that 3 0 automatically interrupts after a given time the flashing electroluminescent elements (EL) said direction, the sleeve A or B.

  Also, a second press on the initial control button can interrupt this flashing regardless of the time delay. Program 1 (button P1): The electroluminescent elements (EL) front and rear of the body C of the garment and EL3, EL8, EL1 3, EL1 9 are permanently illuminated, from the action on P1 of the user until it commands the stop by a second press on P1 (ex: position light).

  With this program, pressing button D or G activates the flashing light emitting elements (EL) of sleeve A or B except EL3, EL8, EL1 3, EL1 9 to indicate the change of direction.

  Program 2 (button P2): Pressing P2 and the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the front and rear panels of the body C of the garment and the sleeves A and B light up as soon as the user orders.

  Pressing one of the buttons G or D activates the flashing of the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the sleeve A or B except EL3, EL8, EL1 3, EL1 9, without modifying the active state of the electroluminescent elements (EL). said position of the front and rear faces of the body C of the garment. The flashing stops at the end of a given time (time delay) and the activated electroluminescent elements (EL) of the selected channel return to its previous state.

A second press on the button P2 turns off all the electroluminescent elements (EL). Program 3 (button P3): 2896608 -7- Pressing the P3 button activates the lighting and a second press activates the extinction of all the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the garment. No blinking position.

5 Program 4 (P4 button): Pressing the P4 button activates the flashing of all the electroluminescent (EL) elements of the garment. A second press on P4 activates the extinction of all the electroluminescent elements (EL). Other programs may be implemented without changing the character of the present invention (eg chase: each EL element is illuminated in turn in a selected direction and rhythm). The transmitter-remote control (22) will have at least one button activating a program and the buttons D and G. A liquid crystal and luminous dial can complete the housing of the remote control transmitter (22).

The control buttons of the transmitter-remote control box (22) can be illuminated for a better visibility of the controls. The electroluminescent (EL) elements may be wires, electroluminescent films or electroluminescent textile webs without changing the character and operation of the present invention. The electroluminescent elements (EL) are in the form of wires or thin films of thin, watertight thickness and are fixed, projecting, on the outer faces of the garment. The electroluminescent elements (EL) are arranged in the following manner (FIG. 1 and FIG. 2): EL8, EL9, EL10 on the sleeve A of the front face of the garment (FIG. 1). 5-EL1 1, EL1 2, EL1 3 on the sleeve A of the rear face of the garment (FIG 2). EL1, EL2, EL3 on sleeve B of the front of the garment (FIG 1). EL1 9, EL20, EL21 on the sleeve B of the rear face 10 of the garment (FIG 2). EL4, EL5 and EL6, EL7 on the front of the garment (FIG. EL1 4, EL1 5, EL1 6, EL1 7, EL1 8 on the rear face of the garment (FIG. 2).

In the context of the safety garment of the present invention, the functions filled by the electroluminescent elements (EL) are as follows: EL1, EL2 and EL20, EL21 of the sleeve B and EL9, EL10 and EL1 1, EL1 2 of A-Handle is the equivalent of 24 direction lights. -EL3, EL1 9 of the sleeve B, EL1 3, EL 8 of the sleeve A, EL4, EL5, EL6, EL7 on the front face of the body C of the garment and EL1 4, EL1 5, EL1 6, EL1 7, EL1 8 on the back side of the body C of the garment are the equivalent of 25 position lights. The electroluminescent elements (EL) may be of different colors depending on the field of use and the desired effect. Possible applications of the invention are gloves, boots, suits, helmets, backpacks and any other item that complements a clothing and safety dress used for this purpose. type of displacement. The fields of application of the present invention extend for: -The actors of the road safety, the police force, the relief in mountain, at sea, on the beaches, road works and all the environments requiring of signal the speakers, in order to signal their presence. -The commercial, promotional, artistic and sporting events. In these cases, the electroluminescent elements (EL) may be of different colors and the control programs of the electroluminescent elements (EL) will be adapted according to the purpose and the desired effect. 5 i0 15 20 30

Claims (5)

  : 1) Device for visualization, signaling, communication and safety of people traveling with a vehicle not closed (for example: 2 wheels, pedestrians, horse, ski, roller skate) characterized in that it comprises a garment on which is disposed a plurality of flexible electroluminescent elements (EL), on each side of the body C and on each side of the sleeves A and B of said garment (Fig.1 and Fig.2), controlled by a radio control of the type transmitter / receiver, the whole powered by a power source. 2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a plurality of electroluminescent elements (EL) flexible arranged visibly (FIG 1,2 and 3): - on the front outer face (EL4, EL5, EL6, EL7 ) on the outer rear face (EU 4, EL1 5, EL1 6, EL1 7, EL1 8) of the body C of the garment and possibly on the sleeves A (EL8, EL1 3) and B (EL3, EL1 9) which play the role of position light, - on the outer face of sleeve A (EL9, EL10, EL1 1, EL1   2) with at least one electroluminescent element (EL) on the upper part (FIG.   3) which act as a direction light (right-hand change of direction), - on the outer face of the B-stick (EL1, EL2, EL20, EL21), with at least one electroluminescent element (EL) on the upper part (FIG. 3) acts as a direction light (left turn), said electroluminescent elements (EL) are connected and controlled by a radio control unit (FIG. 4). 3) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that said control assembly (FIG.4) is composed of a transmitter-remote control (22) and (FIG 5), held at the hand or disposed on said vehicle, and a receiver-control (23) connected by a network of interconnecting electrical wires (24) to the electroluminescent elements (EL) and disposed on said garment, receiving the information of said transmitter-remote control ( 22) by radio, so the user keeps a close eye on the environment he passes through. 4) Device according to claim 3 characterized in that it comprises a transmitter-remote control (22) with at least one control button whose action is preprogrammed (a pressure activates the electroluminescent wires (EL) whose role is the lights a second pressure switches off said electroluminescent wires (EL)) and two control buttons (D and G) which control the flashing of the electroluminescent wires (EL) of the sleeves A or B whose role is the right or left steering light , and whose action can be activated independently of the above program. 5) Device according to claim 4 characterized in that said transmitter-remote control (22) has a plurality of buttons that activates programs defined for the present invention as follows: Program 1 (button P1): the electroluminescent elements (EL) before and rear of the body C of the garment and EL3, EL8, EL13, EL1 9 are permanently illuminated, from the action on P1 of 35 40 2896608 -13- the user until it commands the stop by a second press P1 (eg position light). With this program, pressing button D or G activates the flashing light emitting elements (EL) of A or B except EL3, EL8, EL13, EL1 9 to indicate the change of direction. Program 2 (button P2): A pressure on P2 and the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the front and rear faces of the body C of the garment and the sleeves A and B light up as soon as the control of the 'user. Pressing one of the buttons G or D activates the flashing of the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the sleeve A or B except EL3, EL8, EL13, EL19, without modification of the active state of the electroluminescent elements (EL) said to position of the front and rear faces of the body C of the garment. The flashing stops at the end of a given time (time delay) and the activated electroluminescent elements (EL) of the selected channel return to its previous state. A second press on the button P2 extinguishes all the electroluminescent elements (EL). Program 3 (button P3): Pressing the P3 button activates the lighting and a second press activates the extinction of all the electroluminescent elements (EL) of the garment. No blinking position. Program 4 (P4 button): Pressing the P4 button activates the flashing of all the electroluminescent (EL) elements of the garment. A second pressure on P4 activates the extinction of all the electroluminescent elements (EL). Other programs can be implemented without changing the character of the present invention (eg chase: each electroluminescent element (EL) 2896608 - 1.5- are illuminated in turn in a direction and a chosen rhythm). 6) Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises electroluminescent elements (EL) which may be electroluminescent son, electroluminescent films or electroluminescent technical textile strips disposed on the garment. (Figs 1, 2 and 3). 7) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the electroluminescent elements (EL) are arranged projecting from said garment.