GB1261232A - Measuring device for safety distances between moving vehicles - Google Patents

Measuring device for safety distances between moving vehicles

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GB1261232A
GB1261232A GB242469A GB242469A GB1261232A GB 1261232 A GB1261232 A GB 1261232A GB 242469 A GB242469 A GB 242469A GB 242469 A GB242469 A GB 242469A GB 1261232 A GB1261232 A GB 1261232A
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windscreen
driver
belt
pair
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GB242469A
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James Skirving Pratt
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C3/00—Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders
    • G01C3/22—Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders using a parallactic triangle with variable angles and a base of fixed length at, near, or formed by the object
    • 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
    • B60Q9/008—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for anti-collision purposes

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  • Measurement Of Optical Distance (AREA)

Abstract

1,261,232. Indicating devices. J. S. PRATT. 15 Jan., 1969, No. 2424/69. Heading B7H. [Also in Division G2] A device for enabling the driver of a vehicle to judge the distance to a preceding vehicle comprises' a set of pairs of marks or an adjustably spaced single pair of marks situated in the field of vision of the driver, the marks of each pair being spaced in dependence on the speed so that reference points on the preceding vehicle when viewed through the device, or the image thereof reflected in the windscreen, give an indication of the safe intervening distance. The marks may constitute a grid fixed on the windscreen, Fig. 3, arranged in pairs about a centre line 12; if thick marks are used variation in size of the preceding vehicle may be taken into account, small vehicles being aligned with the inner edges of the marks of each pair and large vehicles with the outer edges. The driver's height, or distance from the windscreen, may be taken into account by angling the marks, Fig. 11, a tall driver or a driver sitting back from the windscreen using the top of the marks and a small driver or one sitting close to the windscreen, the bottom. In other embodiments (Figs. 6, 7, and 14) (not shown), an illuminated grid of marks may be mounted on the, dashboard housing so that its reflection in the windscreen appears in the driver's field of vision; the grid may be moved vertically (Fig. 7) or horizontally (Fig. 14), toward or away from the windscreen to allow for the driver's height or closeness to the windscreen. In another embodiment, Fig. 12, a single pair of converging marks 45, are provided on an illuminated chart 46 which is dispensed below an opaque belt 42 having a transverse slot 44, the slot allowing an image of a portion of the marks to appear in the windscreen. The belt, and thus the slot, is moved in accordance with the vehicle speed by means of a drive 39 from the speedometer which turns a drum 40 over which the belt is drawn. The chart may be moved manually horizontally toward or away from. the windscreen to correct for drivers at different distances therefrom.
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Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0071656A1 (en) * 1981-08-05 1983-02-16 Reiner Doberschütz Method and apparatus for measuring distances or heights
FR2578797A1 (en) * 1985-03-13 1986-09-19 Orega Electro Mecanique System for assisting automobile driving
GB2216856A (en) * 1988-04-08 1989-10-18 Colin Dempsey A device to aid drivers in estimating distance from a vehicle ahead
GB2224475A (en) * 1988-11-05 1990-05-09 Frank Lister Speed distance head-up display
GB2240075A (en) * 1990-01-18 1991-07-24 Michael Westmoreland Distance indicator for motor vehicles.
GB2257674A (en) * 1991-07-15 1993-01-20 Brian William Paul Adams Vehicle visor for estimating safe distances.
FR2699668A1 (en) * 1992-12-21 1994-06-24 Mayer Laurence Vehicle separation distance automatic estimation appts.
GB2393698A (en) * 2002-10-04 2004-04-07 Charles Hannant Device with stopping distance markings applicable to windscreen
GB2395468A (en) * 2002-10-09 2004-05-26 B D I On U Ltd Distance indicating device
GB2408247A (en) * 2003-11-19 2005-05-25 Immobilienges Helmut Fischer Device for estimating the distance of an object in front of a vehicle
GB2419118A (en) * 2004-10-13 2006-04-19 Adrian James Locke Traffic spacer using head-up display
CN104742835A (en) * 2013-12-27 2015-07-01 株式会社万都 System for measuring vehicle distance and method thereof

Cited By (19)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0071656A1 (en) * 1981-08-05 1983-02-16 Reiner Doberschütz Method and apparatus for measuring distances or heights
FR2578797A1 (en) * 1985-03-13 1986-09-19 Orega Electro Mecanique System for assisting automobile driving
GB2216856A (en) * 1988-04-08 1989-10-18 Colin Dempsey A device to aid drivers in estimating distance from a vehicle ahead
GB2224475A (en) * 1988-11-05 1990-05-09 Frank Lister Speed distance head-up display
GB2224475B (en) * 1988-11-05 1992-09-30 Frank Lister Speed/distance driving sight.
GB2240075A (en) * 1990-01-18 1991-07-24 Michael Westmoreland Distance indicator for motor vehicles.
GB2257674B (en) * 1991-07-15 1995-03-08 Brian William Paul Adams A safe distance measuring visor
GB2257674A (en) * 1991-07-15 1993-01-20 Brian William Paul Adams Vehicle visor for estimating safe distances.
FR2699668A1 (en) * 1992-12-21 1994-06-24 Mayer Laurence Vehicle separation distance automatic estimation appts.
GB2393698A (en) * 2002-10-04 2004-04-07 Charles Hannant Device with stopping distance markings applicable to windscreen
GB2393698B (en) * 2002-10-04 2006-02-08 Charles Hannant Vehicle safety device
GB2395468A (en) * 2002-10-09 2004-05-26 B D I On U Ltd Distance indicating device
GB2408247A (en) * 2003-11-19 2005-05-25 Immobilienges Helmut Fischer Device for estimating the distance of an object in front of a vehicle
GB2408247B (en) * 2003-11-19 2008-01-02 Immobilienges Helmut Fischer Device and method for estimating a distance from a motor vehicle travelling in front or an obstacle
GB2419118A (en) * 2004-10-13 2006-04-19 Adrian James Locke Traffic spacer using head-up display
CN104742835A (en) * 2013-12-27 2015-07-01 株式会社万都 System for measuring vehicle distance and method thereof
DE102014009097A1 (en) * 2013-12-27 2015-07-02 Mando Corporation System for measuring a vehicle spacing and method for this
US9127941B2 (en) 2013-12-27 2015-09-08 Mando Corporation System for measuring vehicle distance and method thereof
CN104742835B (en) * 2013-12-27 2017-03-15 株式会社万都 For measuring the system and method for vehicular gap

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