GB2424319A - External lighting arrangement for a recreational vehicle - Google Patents

External lighting arrangement for a recreational vehicle Download PDF

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GB2424319A
GB2424319A GB0605367A GB0605367A GB2424319A GB 2424319 A GB2424319 A GB 2424319A GB 0605367 A GB0605367 A GB 0605367A GB 0605367 A GB0605367 A GB 0605367A GB 2424319 A GB2424319 A GB 2424319A
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recreational vehicle
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Johann Tomforde
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Buerstner GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/24—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
    • 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
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/24—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
    • B60Q1/247—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead for illuminating the close surroundings of the vehicle, e.g. to facilitate entry or exit
    • 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
    • B60Q1/32—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 vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • B60Q1/323—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 vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights on or for doors
    • 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
    • B60Q1/32—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 vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • B60Q1/325—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 vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights on or for running boards or steps

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  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
  • Arrangements Of Lighting Devices For Vehicle Interiors, Mounting And Supporting Thereof, Circuits Therefore (AREA)

Abstract

The invention concerns a recreational vehicle 1 having a living accommodation superstructure 2 which has an entrance closable by an access door 15, above which, on the outside of the vehicle; a lighting arrangement 7 for the entrance is mounted. The lighting arrangement is housed in an external housing part 6 that is fixedly connected to an external wall of the living accommodation superstructure. A movement sensor or heat sensor 9 is integrated in the external housing part and is connected to a control unit of the lighting arrangement in such a manner that the lighting arrangement is switched on by the control unit whenever the sensor detects a person at the entrance.

Description

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A Recreational Vehicle The invention relates to a recreational vehicle having a living accommodation superstructure, which has an entrance closable by an access door, above which, on the outside of the vehicle, a lighting arrangement for the entrance is mounted, the lighting arrangement being housed in an external housing part that is fixedly connected to an external wall of the living accommodation superstructure.
In recreational vehicles in the form of dormobiles it is known to provide living acconm-jodation on a chassis of a van, the living accommodation comprising sleeping accommodation, seating, a washing facility and a cooking facility. The interior of the living accommodation can be entered and exited through an entrance. The entrance is normally provided in a side wall of the living accommodation superstructure and is closed by a door. For such a dormobile it is known to provide above the door an outside entry light, which can be switched on and off from inside the vehicle (Liberty dormobile of the firm LMC).
It is the object of the invention to produce a recreational vehicle of the kind mentioned in the introduction that includes improved entry lighting.
That object is achieved in that a movement or heat sensor is integrated in the external housing part and is connected to a control unit of the lighting arrangement in such a manner that the lighting arrangement is switched on by the control unit whenever the sensor detects a person at the entrance. The effect of the inventive solution is that when a person approaches the entrance of the recreational vehicle the entrance is automatically illuminated, so that, especially at half-light or at night, opening the door and entering is easy and convenient. The solution according to the invention is suitable for both automotive dormobiles or touring vans and for towed caravans or trailer homes. Integration of the sensor and the lighting arrangement in the external housing part allow the outer housing part to be pre-assembled; it then subsequently merely needs to be mounted on the outer wall and connected electrically to the electrical system of the recreational vehicle. In addition to switching by means of the sensor, it is also possible to switch the lighting arrangement on or off from inside the vehicle.
Preferably, when the lighting arrangement is switched off from inside the vehicle, activation of the lighting arrangement by the sensor can also be interrupted at the same time.
In an embodiment of the invention, a further outside lighting fixture is integrated in the external housing part. It is consequently possible to provide a further lighting function for an outside region of the recreational vehicle.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the outside lighting fixture is switchable independently of the sensor. The outside lighting fixture is preferably switched on or off from inside the vehicle.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the external housing part is provided in the region of its top side with a profiled rain-deflector extending along the external wall.
The profiled rain deflector acts as a rain gutter to divert rainwater away from the entrance and the door to the side.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the lighting arrangement has a light beam directed onto an entrance step, thereby providing illumination focused on the entrance.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the outside lighting fixture emits diffused light, which illuminates an outside area in the vicinity of the recreational vehicle. The outside lighting fixture serves in particular to allow adequate illumination beneath a canopy attachable to the outside wall of the recreational vehicle.
Further advantages and features of the invention are apparent from the claims and from the following description of a preferred exemplary embodiment of the invention, illustrated in the drawings, in which: Fig. I shows schematically in side view an embodiment of a recreational vehicle according to the invention in the form of a dormobile, Fig. 2 shows, to an enlarged scale, in a front view an external housing part for a side wall of the recreational vehicle according to Fig. 1 with integrated lighting functions, Fig. 3 shows the external housing part according to Fig. 2 in a side view in the direction of the arrow III in Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 shows the external housing part according to Figs 2 and 3 in a view from below in the direction of the arrow IV in Fig. 2.
A dormobile 1 as shown in Fig. I in known manner essentially comprises a living accommodation superstructure 2, which is mounted on a chassis of a motor truck. The living accommodation 2 comprises on the one hand suitable accommodation for sleeping units, cooking and sanitary units and seating and recreation units. On the other hand, the living accommodation 2 includes a driver's cab, which is equipped with a driver's seat and a passenger seat. Between the driver's cab and the various accommodation units there is an open passage. The vehicle interior in the region of the accommodation units is bounded by external walls of the living accommodation 2, which are formed on opposite sides by respective side walls 3. The side wall 3 shown in Fig. I is provided with an entry opening closable by an access door 5 for entering and exiting the vehicle interior.
Above the access door 5, an external housing part 6 of the construction shown in Figs 2 to 4 is mounted externally on the side wall 3. The external housing part 6 includes a plurality of illuminating functions, described in detail hereafter, and also a water-deflecting function. The external housing part 6 is formed by an elongate curved housing body, which is designed in the form of a wing profile. As can be seen from Fig. 1, the external housing part 6 extends above the access door 5 over the entire width thereof and projects at both sides beyond the width of the access door 5. The external housing part 6 is preferably made of plastics material and is provided with an integrated entry lighting fixture 7, which emits a direct beam of light onto an entrance step of the access opening as soon as the external housing part 6 is mounted on the side wall 3 corresponding to Fig. 1 and is electrically connected in a suitable manner to an electrical system of the vehicle. The entry lighting fixture 7 is preferably integrated in the external housing part 6 in a water-tight maimer. The entry lighting fixture 7 is activated by a heat sensor or movement sensor 9, which is likewise integrated in the external housing part 6. Positioning of the sensor 9 corresponds to the arrangement shown in Figs 2 and 4.
The external housing part 6 has a further illuminating function. For that purpose, externally on the C-shaped curved portion of the external housing part 6 an outside lighting fixture is provided, which is formed by a lighting fixture pair 8. The lighting fixture pair 8 is integrated in the external housing part 6 in a water-tight manner and produces diffused light to illuminate the vicinity of the dormobile I front of the entrance and in front of the side wall 3. The outside lighting fixture in the form of the lighting fixture pair 8 serves in particular for illuminating an area beneath a canopy that can be mounted above the entrance 5 over at least part of the length of the side wall 3 to produce a forecourt area for the dormobile.
Both illumination functions are produced by lighting fixture arrangements that have the protection classifications (protection categories) required for outdoor lighting fixtures.
As can be seen from Fig. 3, the external housing part 6 additionally has a water-deflecting function. For that purpose, a profiled water-deflector 10 is provided, which forms a channel-like depression of the external housing part 6 over the entire length thereof in the region of its top side, which directly adjoins the side wall 3 of the dormobile. This water- deflecting function enables rainwater that runs from above down the side wall 3 to be diverted at both sides to the side above the access door 5 by means of the external housing part 6, and to flow further downwards laterally of the access door 5. For that reason, the external housing part 6 also has a roof-like curved configuration, which above the door centre slopes uniformly downwards with the rain channel 10 to both sides.
The external housing part 6 is connected fixedly to the side wall by means of suitable fixing means. In the fixing region of the external housing part 6, an electrical wire or cable unit is lead out of the side wall 3 and is electrically connected to corresponding conducting wires or cables inside the external housing part 6. The entry lighting fixture 7, the outside lighting fixture 8 and the sensor 9 are thus connected electrically to the electrical system of the vehicle. An electrical switch that switches the entry lighting fixture 7 on or off is associated with the sensor 9 in a suitable manner. An electrical switch for the outside lighting fixture 8 is arranged inside the vehicle so that the outside lighting fixture can be switched on or off from inside the vehicle.

Claims (6)

  1. Claims 1. A recreational vehicle having a living accommodation
    superstructure, which has an entrance closable by an access door, above which, on the outside of the vehicle, a lighting arrangement for the entrance is mounted, the lighting arrangement being housed in an external housing part that is fixedly connected to an external wall of the living accommodation superstructure, characterised in that a movement sensor or heat sensor is integrated in the external housing part and is connected to a control unit of the lighting arrangement in such a manner that the lighting arrangement is switched on by the control unit whenever the sensor detects a person at the entrance.
  2. 2. A recreational vehicle according to claim 1, characterised in that a further outside lighting fixture is integrated in the external housing part.
  3. 3. A recreational vehicle according to claim 2, characterised in that the outside lighting fixture is switchable independently of the sensor.
  4. 4. A recreational vehicle according to claim I, characterised in that the external housing part is provided in the region of its top side with a profiled rain-deflector extending along the external wall.
  5. 5. A recreational vehicle according to claim 1, characterised in that the lighting arrangement has a light beam directed onto an entrance step.
  6. 6. A recreational vehicle according to claim 2, characterised in that the outside lighting fixture emits diffused light, which illuminates an outside area in the vicinity of the recreational vehicle.
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US3789210A (en) * 1973-03-16 1974-01-29 Progressive Dynamics Recessed lighted assist bar
DE10034379A1 (en) * 2000-07-14 2002-01-24 Audi Ag Device for illumination of at least one part of surroundings of parked vehicle has control unit controlling individual light sources and time over which light source are activated can be determined by control unit

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