GB2156122A - Vehicle parking/distance sensor - Google Patents
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- GB2156122A GB2156122A GB08333255A GB8333255A GB2156122A GB 2156122 A GB2156122 A GB 2156122A GB 08333255 A GB08333255 A GB 08333255A GB 8333255 A GB8333255 A GB 8333255A GB 2156122 A GB2156122 A GB 2156122A
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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
- B60Q9/00—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling
- B60Q9/002—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for parking purposes, e.g. for warning the driver that his vehicle has contacted or is about to contact an obstacle
- B60Q9/003—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling for parking purposes, e.g. for warning the driver that his vehicle has contacted or is about to contact an obstacle using physical contactors, e.g. arms that trigger alarm upon contact with obstacle
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- Measurement Of Length, Angles, Or The Like Using Electric Or Magnetic Means (AREA)
- Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
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Abstract
The flexible probe with its housing would be a fixture to a vehicle. The flexibility of the probe is also a feature which will minimise the possibility of damage. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Vehicle parking/distance sensor
This invention relates to a vehicle parking device indicating distance from obstructions.
Some drivers, because of the size or type of vehicle, or the size of the driver, have difficulty in assessing distances separating them from other vehicles and obstructions, ie. walls etc. The sensor is designed primarily for reversing, but is also effective for indicating obstructions to the front or side of the vehicle.
The unit is designed so that when the vehicle is in motion the sensor, with a rubber buffer at its end, will oscillate about its point of support within the body (4)-see drawing-and make intermittent contact on the iocking nut (1). This will then provide an earth to a buzzer unit within the vehicle already live bya) Automatically by connection to reversing lights, or b) Manually, by means of a switch arrangement.
This will give an intermittent signal indicating the sensor is operational and when contact with an obstruction is made, will give a firm contact on the locking nut and a continuous signal will result, indicating distance from the obstruction.
Figure 1 shows the mounting of the sensor direct onto the bodywork of the vehicle, and the optimum position of buzzer within saloon vehicles.
Figure 1A shows the mounting of the sensor via a fixing plate protruding off the rear bumper or similar, and the suggested positioning of the buzzer.
LIST OF COMPONENT PARTS
1. PROBE < ONDUCTIVE MATERIAL
2. LOCKING NUT--CONDUCTIVE MA
TERIAL
3. SUPPORTING PLUNGER
4. EACTH CABLE TERMINAL
5. SPRING
6. NON-CONDUCTIVE BODY-NON-CON- DUCTIVE
7. RUBBER WASHER
8. VEHICAL FIXING PLATE/EARTH (OP
TIONAL)
9. EARTH CABLE 10. 12 VOLT BUZZER UNIT 11. LIVE CURRENT FEED CABLE 12. MOULDED BALL-RUBBER OR THER
MOPLASTIC
CLAIMS
A metal probe supported by a housing (body) affixed to a vehicle which
1. Will give off an intermittent alarm signal indicating that the unit is operational by the oscillation of the probe afforded by the movement of the vehicle.
2. Will give a continuous alarm signal upon contact with an obstruction.
CLAIMS (14 March 1985)
Amendments to the claims have been filed, and have the following effect: Claims 1 and 2 above have been deleted or textually amended.
New or textually amended claims have been filed as follows: 1. A metal sensor/probe supported by a housing (body) affixed to a vehicle which- (a) Will give off an intermittent alarm signal that the unit is operational by the oscillation of the probe afforded by the movement of the vehicle.
(b) Will give a continuous alarm signal upon contact with an obstruction.
2. A sensor/probe (as in Claim 1) of alternative material to metal, but affording means of making electrical earth contact-for example, a conductive sleeve or ring.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (2)
1. Will give off an intermittent alarm signal indicating that the unit is operational by the oscillation of the probe afforded by the movement of the vehicle.
2. A sensor/probe (as in Claim 1) of alternative material to metal, but affording means of making electrical earth contact-for example, a conductive sleeve or ring.
2. Will give a continuous alarm signal upon contact with an obstruction.
CLAIMS (14 March 1985)
Amendments to the claims have been filed, and have the following effect: Claims 1 and 2 above have been deleted or textually amended.
New or textually amended claims have been filed as follows:
1. A metal sensor/probe supported by a housing (body) affixed to a vehicle which- (a) Will give off an intermittent alarm signal that the unit is operational by the oscillation of the probe afforded by the movement of the vehicle.
(b) Will give a continuous alarm signal upon contact with an obstruction.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB08333255A GB2156122A (en) | 1983-12-13 | 1983-12-13 | Vehicle parking/distance sensor |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB08333255A GB2156122A (en) | 1983-12-13 | 1983-12-13 | Vehicle parking/distance sensor |
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GB8333255D0 GB8333255D0 (en) | 1984-01-18 |
GB2156122A true GB2156122A (en) | 1985-10-02 |
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GB08333255A Withdrawn GB2156122A (en) | 1983-12-13 | 1983-12-13 | Vehicle parking/distance sensor |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2262178A (en) * | 1991-04-10 | 1993-06-09 | Graham Albert Plunkett | Vehicle parking and positioning control system |
GB2269038A (en) * | 1992-07-24 | 1994-01-26 | David Karzimierz Papierowski | Motor vehicle collision warning device |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB494424A (en) * | 1937-04-29 | 1938-10-26 | Charles Harold Champion | An improved device for indicating to the drivers of motor vehicles the approach to akerb |
GB572270A (en) * | 1944-05-01 | 1945-10-01 | Robert Charles Cox | Improvements in or relating to protecting devices for vehicles |
GB757035A (en) * | 1953-12-01 | 1956-09-12 | Joseph Walter Scott | Improvements in signal operating devices for motor road vehicles |
GB2122001A (en) * | 1982-03-26 | 1984-01-04 | Ogden Electronics Ltd | Apparatus for controlling hazard responsive means of a vehicle |
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1983
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Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB494424A (en) * | 1937-04-29 | 1938-10-26 | Charles Harold Champion | An improved device for indicating to the drivers of motor vehicles the approach to akerb |
GB572270A (en) * | 1944-05-01 | 1945-10-01 | Robert Charles Cox | Improvements in or relating to protecting devices for vehicles |
GB757035A (en) * | 1953-12-01 | 1956-09-12 | Joseph Walter Scott | Improvements in signal operating devices for motor road vehicles |
GB2122001A (en) * | 1982-03-26 | 1984-01-04 | Ogden Electronics Ltd | Apparatus for controlling hazard responsive means of a vehicle |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2262178A (en) * | 1991-04-10 | 1993-06-09 | Graham Albert Plunkett | Vehicle parking and positioning control system |
GB2269038A (en) * | 1992-07-24 | 1994-01-26 | David Karzimierz Papierowski | Motor vehicle collision warning device |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |