GB2424984A - Reversing system for a vehicle housed in an under run bar - Google Patents

Reversing system for a vehicle housed in an under run bar Download PDF

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GB2424984A
GB2424984A GB0506954A GB0506954A GB2424984A GB 2424984 A GB2424984 A GB 2424984A GB 0506954 A GB0506954 A GB 0506954A GB 0506954 A GB0506954 A GB 0506954A GB 2424984 A GB2424984 A GB 2424984A
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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
    • B60Q9/004—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 wave sensors
    • B60Q9/006—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 wave sensors using a distance sensor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08G—TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
    • G08G1/16—Anti-collision systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
    • B60R19/02—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
    • B60R19/48—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
    • B60R19/483—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds with obstacle sensors of electric or electronic type
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
    • B60R19/56—Fittings damping bouncing force in truck collisions, e.g. bumpers; Arrangements on high-riding vehicles, e.g. lorries, for preventing vehicles or objects from running thereunder

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Abstract

An under run bar assembly 3 for a vehicle, such as those used in trucks or large commercial vehicle houses a sensor (4, Fig 1) for detecting obstructions in the path of a vehicle as it reverses. The sensor is connected to a control board which is housed entirely within the under run bar. On the end of the bar and in the line of sight of the driver are located lights (1and2) which act as a visual warning to the driver. The lights may be of different colours and flash to warn the driver of the distance to the obstruction. The advantage offered by the invention means that the driver does not need to look away from the rear of the vehicle as they reverse.

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* 2424984
REAR VEHICLE UNDER RUN HOUSING A REVERSING SENSING SYSTEM
This invention relates to a rear vehicle under run or protection bar which houses the means for sensing and indicating to the driver when an obstruction is present behind the vehicle.
There are currently many reversing sensing systems in use, these have a sensing device/s, a control board and a method of indicating that an obstruction is present to the driver. Many commercial vehicles have an under run or protection bar fixed to the rear of the vehicle or trailer.
Whilst reversing a problem exists with the use of the reversing systems in that the driver of the vehicle has to look or listen for an additional input, from the reversing system.
The drivers eyes whilst reversing should be looking along the length of the vehicle to the rear either directly or with the use of mirrors, this is to ensure that the side of the vehicle catches nobody or any obstruction. This is particularly important whilst articulating a semi trailer.
The Rear under run is usually mounted on the extreme rear of the vehicle and is usually the focus of attention whilst reversing.
The reversing sensors are usually mounted on the rear of the vehicle and are connected electronically to a control board. These connections and the control board are very susceptible to mechanical damage and water ingress.
According to the present invention there is provided a vehicle rear under run in which a reversing sensing system is contained. The sensors are housed in the face of the under run which points towards the rear of the vehicle, the systems control board and cabling is housed inside the structure.
To signal the presence of an obstruction to the driver, indicating lights are mounted on the extremity of the under run.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompany drawings in which Figure 1 shows a view looking from the rear of the vehicle and shows a portion or the vehicles rear under run with a sensing device mounted in the rearwards face Figure 2 shows the end of the under run as viewed from a position towards the front of the vehicle Referring to the drawing the sensing device 4 is mounted in the face of the rear under run 3. When an obstruction is detected control cabling and circuitry housed within the under run 3 provides a signal to the indicating lights 1 mounted on the extremities of the under run The colour or flashing of the indicating lights signals the presence and distance from an obstruction to the driver, In order for the driver to receive an input from the system he does not have to move his gaze away from the rear extremity of the vehicle.

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1 A vehicle rear under run in which a reversing sensing system is contained.
The sensors are housed in the face of the under run which points towards the rear of the vehicle. The systems control board and cabling is housed inside the structure.
To signal the presence of an obstruction to the driver, indicating lights are mounted on the extremity of the under run.
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Citations (6)

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JPS5758527A (en) * 1980-09-25 1982-04-08 Nissan Motor Co Ltd Searching eye device for car
BE1000453A4 (en) * 1987-04-06 1988-12-13 Dun Jozef Van Collision warning system for motor vehicles - provides audible of visual warning when reversing using LED, lens and optical receiver
US5574426A (en) * 1995-06-30 1996-11-12 Insys, Ltd. Obstacle detection system for vehicles moving in reverse
US20050128060A1 (en) * 2003-11-19 2005-06-16 Mark Rennick Universally usable object detection system and method
EP1560040A2 (en) * 2004-01-30 2005-08-03 ASPÖCK Systems GmbH Vehicle backward movement assist device
WO2005073754A1 (en) * 2004-02-02 2005-08-11 Sjoenell Goeran Vehicle collision detector

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS5758527A (en) * 1980-09-25 1982-04-08 Nissan Motor Co Ltd Searching eye device for car
BE1000453A4 (en) * 1987-04-06 1988-12-13 Dun Jozef Van Collision warning system for motor vehicles - provides audible of visual warning when reversing using LED, lens and optical receiver
US5574426A (en) * 1995-06-30 1996-11-12 Insys, Ltd. Obstacle detection system for vehicles moving in reverse
US20050128060A1 (en) * 2003-11-19 2005-06-16 Mark Rennick Universally usable object detection system and method
EP1560040A2 (en) * 2004-01-30 2005-08-03 ASPÖCK Systems GmbH Vehicle backward movement assist device
WO2005073754A1 (en) * 2004-02-02 2005-08-11 Sjoenell Goeran Vehicle collision detector

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