GB2037969A - Monitoring vehicle lamp operation - Google Patents

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GB2037969A
GB2037969A GB7833775A GB7833775A GB2037969A GB 2037969 A GB2037969 A GB 2037969A GB 7833775 A GB7833775 A GB 7833775A GB 7833775 A GB7833775 A GB 7833775A GB 2037969 A GB2037969 A GB 2037969A
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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
    • B60Q11/00—Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q9/00

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Abstract

The rearlights or brake lights of a vehicle are monitored by light conducted along fibre optic light guides, one end of each guide being inserted into a respective lamp housing and the other end being displayed on the vehicle dashboard.

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SPECIFICATION Viewlight This is an invention of a method to prevent vehicle drivers from unknowingly breaking the law by enabling them to detect the conditions of the brake stoplights, and rearlights whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The method used is to drill a 3mm hole into the rear stoplight/rearlight housing and insert one end of fibreglass optical light guide with an optical area of 2mm (covered in a protective plastic cover) into it positioning the guide approximately +" from the light source, i.e. the bulb. The other end is brought through to the dashboard and transmitted light is available for the driver to glance at, any fault is readily observed such as light failure, flickering lights, dimmed lights and delayed lights due to faulty switches.
CLAIM
By using a glass fibre optical cable to communicate the condition of a motor vehicles exterior lighting to the interior of the vehicle.
The transported light or otherwise is viewed from a suitable holder by the vehicle driver.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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  1. **WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **.
    SPECIFICATION Viewlight This is an invention of a method to prevent vehicle drivers from unknowingly breaking the law by enabling them to detect the conditions of the brake stoplights, and rearlights whilst the vehicle is in motion.
    The method used is to drill a 3mm hole into the rear stoplight/rearlight housing and insert one end of fibreglass optical light guide with an optical area of 2mm (covered in a protective plastic cover) into it positioning the guide approximately +" from the light source, i.e. the bulb. The other end is brought through to the dashboard and transmitted light is available for the driver to glance at, any fault is readily observed such as light failure, flickering lights, dimmed lights and delayed lights due to faulty switches.
    CLAIM
    By using a glass fibre optical cable to communicate the condition of a motor vehicles exterior lighting to the interior of the vehicle.
    The transported light or otherwise is viewed from a suitable holder by the vehicle driver.
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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2240387A (en) * 1990-01-24 1991-07-31 Alan John Watts Safety device
US5276594A (en) * 1992-09-22 1994-01-04 Burkett Mark E Add-on vehicle safety light monitor
GB2303434A (en) * 1995-07-18 1997-02-19 Care Slade Wayne Paul Indicator apparatus
GB2336201A (en) * 1998-04-08 1999-10-13 Simon David Adams Monitoring the functioning of vehicle lamp
GB2394532A (en) * 2002-10-22 2004-04-28 Michael James Mchale Vehicle light testing apparatus
WO2015149943A1 (en) * 2014-03-31 2015-10-08 Matthias Ebel Lighting device for an at least partially muscle-powered vehicle by means of light-guiding elements

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2240387A (en) * 1990-01-24 1991-07-31 Alan John Watts Safety device
US5276594A (en) * 1992-09-22 1994-01-04 Burkett Mark E Add-on vehicle safety light monitor
GB2303434A (en) * 1995-07-18 1997-02-19 Care Slade Wayne Paul Indicator apparatus
GB2336201A (en) * 1998-04-08 1999-10-13 Simon David Adams Monitoring the functioning of vehicle lamp
GB2394532A (en) * 2002-10-22 2004-04-28 Michael James Mchale Vehicle light testing apparatus
WO2015149943A1 (en) * 2014-03-31 2015-10-08 Matthias Ebel Lighting device for an at least partially muscle-powered vehicle by means of light-guiding elements
US10661851B2 (en) 2014-03-31 2020-05-26 Matthias Ebel Lighting device for an at least partially muscle-powered vehicle by means of light-guiding elements

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