GB2505452A - Vehicle lighting system having a controller and a plurality of nodes for attaching lighting and switching devices - Google Patents
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A vehicle lighting system comprises: a controller device 1 connectable to an engine control unit (ECU), which in use translates signals of a first protocol from said ECU to signals of a second protocol for use within said system and communicates said signal of a second protocol to a specific lighting device 17 attached to said system; a plurality of connection nodes 13, which in use facilitate the attachment of lighting 17 or switching devices (20-22, fig 3) to said system; and a plurality of interconnecting leads 4 for connecting said connection nodes 13 and said controller device 1 in a sequence; whereby each said interconnecting lead further comprises three electrical conductors. The connection nodes 13 may have hinged closing members cooperating with an interlocking member on the lead 4. The nodes may comprise three couplings arranged in a T-shaped configuration.
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The invention relates to vehicle lighting systems and in particular to lighting systems for heavy goods vehicles, A known Lighting system incorporates a wiring loom that has at Least two independent wires from each Ughting unit within the vehicle. I.e., a Large vehicle with ten lighting units wILL require a Loom with at least twenty electrical conductors at its thickest point Each Light is indMduaLly wired back to a hub unit/terminating unit which forwards Lighting commands directly from the vehicle/engine control unit (ECU).
The disadvantages of this known system are thai the Looms are Labour intensive and therefore costly to make, ALso the Lighting units are hardwired at their locations; therefore they are not interchangeable with Lighting units of any other type. any so that they are not interchangeable with any other type of unit, The forming of the looms will require the ao skill of a wireman who will be required to route the large Loom about the vehicle and/or trailer. The weight of all the conductors makes the Loom heavy, which impacts the cost for the materials to manufacture the Loom. Also a complex loom will later factor in unreliability and breakdown considerations of components within or connected to the Loom.
of the Invention In a broad independent aspect the invention provides a vehicle lighting system comprising: a controller device connectable to an engine controL unit (ECU), which in use translates signals of a first protocol from said ECU to signals of a second protocol for use within said system and communicates said signal of a second protocol to a specific lighting device attached to sd system; * a plurality of connection nodes, which in use facilitate the attachment of Ughting to or switching devices to said system; and a plurality of interconnecting leads for connecting said connection nodes and said controller device in a sequence; whereby each said interconnecting lead further comprises three electrical conductors, is This conliguration provides the following advantages: 100% plug and play: simply connect a lamp / led Lighting device into any connection node (LITEwire junction) and the system detects the function; Auto reverse warning a rapid harard flash is selected by the controller device when reverse is engaged; Intelligent switching; switch beacons, work4amps and light bars is selected from any connection node within the system, via the controiler device; Cable reduction (less copper saving of over 50% expensive copper content over known conventional systems which is also more environmentally friendly to produce; Compatible with all lamps; compatibility with conventional lighting products incorporated on a vehicle and/or trailer; High mounted indicator Lamps; upper marker lamps ncorporate direction indicator functions Located at the front and rear oF the vehicle and/ or trailer, so PreferabLy each said connection node further comprises an aperture within a closing member which cooperates with an interlocking member from a said interconnecting lead. The aperture enables the closure of a closing member of the connection node, without interfering with the interlocking member of an attached interconnecting lead.
Preferably, said closing member in a dosed position clamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead within said aperture; and in an open position unclamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead by removing said aperture from said interlock member. The closed position of this configuration prevents any S unintentional movement of the interlock member which may result in the unintentional release of the interconnecting lead whilst it is attached to the connection node. The open position provides access to the interlock member, which can then moved to release the interconnecting lead from the connection node.
to Preferably, said closing member is attached to a body member of said connection node via a hinged attachment means, This enables the movement of the closing member, without it becoming detached from the connection node.
Preferably, said closing member further incorporates a snap fitting means that cooperates with said body member. This enables the closing member to be retained in the closed position, whilst clamping the interlock member of the interconnecting lead.
Preferably, said connection nodes further comprises three couplings arranged in T' shaped configuration. This configuration enables the attachment of a lighting / switching unit into a connection node between two interconnecting leads. This configuration enables the first and second couplings of the connection node to be operably connected together, which facilitates the attachment of two interconnecting leads; and third coupling operably connected perpendicularly to the first and second couplings to facilitate the attachment of a light or switch device to the connection node.
Preferably, said couplings of said node are of a female configuration. This enables the interconnecting cable to be inserted into the connection node.
Preferably, each said interconnecting lead further comprises a male push fit coupling at each end, which in use cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node. This configuration provides a fast and efficient means of connecting and interlocking the interconnecting leads and connection nodes together. Any person can fit the system elements together because no training is required; and no electrical experience Is required for fitment of even the most complex applications; Also the installation time is reduced because typical tests show a reduction in fitting time of welt over 50% when compared to other systems; 8 PreferabLy, each said push fit coupLing further comprises a snap fitting interlock means that cooperates with said body member of said connection node with said connection nodes. This enables the Interlock of the Interconnecting lead to engage with connection node, whilst the interconnecting Lead is plugged into the connection node.
Preferably, said snap fitting Interlock means further comprises a Lever member which cooperates with an aperture within said closing member of each said connection node.
This provides the user with a means of moving the Interlock to a position, where it releases the interconnecting lead from the connection node, Preferably each said push fit further comprises a polarising recess which cooperates with a polarising protrusion which is disposed within said female coupling of said connection node. This configuration provides the means of ensuring that each electrical conductor of the interconnecting lead is correctly aligned with the electrical conductors of the connection node. it ensuring that the Interconnecting lead cannot be wrongly inserted hto the connecting node and therefore causing subsequent damage to the node and/or system Preferably, a said mate push fit coupling further comprises a liquid seal which cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node. The seat prevents any liquid from penetrating the coupled connection between the interconnecting lead and connection node, whilst they are in an environmentally har3h environment Preferably, said controller device is connectable to a switch device, which In use transLates an input signal from said switch device to said signals of a second protocol for use within said system. This configuration enables the controller device to receive a signal from a switched input, not originating from the vehicles ECU and translate It into commands which can then be communicated to the intended recipient lighting device within the system.
Preferably, a vehicle lighting system further comprising a second controller device adapted to receive and translate said signals of a second protocol into signals of a third protocol for use with vehicle lighting units. This configuration enables the communication of electrical pulse signals originating from the controller device to a slave controller device, whereby the slave controller device is connected to a cluster/plurality of LED / light bulb lighting devices. The slave controUer device translates the received electronic pulse signals into conventional lighting signals and communicates them to the intended light device.
Preferably, a vehicle lighting system further comprising a power supply device adapted to receive a first electrical power from a vehicle and communicate a second electrical power to said controller device. This configuration enables the communication of electrical power to the controller device, which in turn distributes the electrical power about the system elements. This minimises the physical size of the controller unit and 16 separates the system's control elements from the system's power elements, therefore reducing parasitic heat and noise transfer between the controller and power supply devices.
Preferably, a lighting device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the preceding claims. This provides the end user with a lighting device! beacon which maybe either LED (Light Emitting diode) or bulb based devices that are operable with the system.
Preferably, a switching device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the preceding claims. This provides the end user with switching devices, which maybe In multiple forms, such as lever, rocker, impact and/or inertia switches that are operable with the system.
Preferably, a vehicle and/or vehicle trailer comprising said system in accordance with so any of the preceding claims, This provides the end user with a vehicle and/or trailer, which has the system installed within it Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the translation of signals to the system, from the vehicle.
Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the overaU system.
Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram oF an auxiliary wiring system using a three core cable.
Figure 4 shows a top view of a control module.
Figure 5 shows a top perspective view of a power loading module.
Figure 6 shows a top perspective view of a trailer rear lamp converter.
Figures Ia and b show a top perspective view of two intelligent lamp switching units, Figure 8 shows a top perspective view of a T piece connector.
Figure 9 shows a perspective view of an interconnection Lead.
Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a push fit coupling at one end of the interconnect Lead.
Figure 11 shows an exploded perspective view of three interconnecting Leads aligned with an interconnection node.
Detailed Figure 1 shows a control device 1 (also known as a LITE-wire Main Brain) (TM)) which converts signal inputs from conventional vehicLe engine control unit (Ecu) 2, and employs 12 volt or 24 voLt DC (6 standard lighting functions plus other auxiliary functions 3) into custom electronic pulse signals allowing communication down three wiring cores 4 located within a single outer sheath 5. Each Ughting unit incorporated in the lighting system (also known as UlEwire (TM) requires an inbuilt receiver to provide twoway communication between the controller device 1 and the Lamp unut (not shown).
Multiple Lamp unfts can be controlled at any time using only the three cores 4, and functions can he operated concurrently by programmed control within the controller device 1.
The transfer of the conventional Lighting input 3 from the vehicLe's engine control unit 2 allows a significant reduction in the cabling to implement the Lighting system, which w avoids the complexity usually associated with vehicle wiring harnesses, Furthermore, it also aLlows the introduction of additional features to the system, by further of the micro processor controL The vehicle Lighting system is driven by the controller device 1, which is a standalone unit that works in isolation and requires only a DC voltage control input from any vehicle type.
It also allows the pass through of conventional Lighting signals to provide compLete flexibility with other types of lighting systems.
An adaptor (not shown) may also be used to allow the connection of standard lighting.
This adaptor allocates the function of an eLectronic signal capable of communicating with the controller device 1.
The vehicle lighting system provides the means of positioning dedicated signal based switches to be positioned at any point within the system, to control auxiliary functions, such as beacons, work Lamps and interior Lighting. This may also include multiple switches in different positions for each function, Figure 2 shows the complete wiring system for the lighting system generally indicated by 10, whereby the controller device 1 incorporates two loom branches 11 and 12 which are so intended to run along the vehicles sides. Each loom branch 11 and 12 incorporates a sequence of connection nodes 13 (also known as a "T" piece connector). The connection nodes 13 are daisychained together in a predefined sequence via a series of three core interconnecting leads 4. The interconnecting leads 4 communicate the translated Lighting signals from the control device 1 around each connection node 13 within the system until they reach the attached, specified lighting unit.
Slave control units 14 (also known as "a trailer rear lamp LITE wire converter (TM)) are located at both the beginnh-ig and end of each branch 11 and 12. The stave controller device 14 at the rear of each branch translates the control signals from the controller device 1 back into conventional signals, which are subsequently communicated onto multiple conventional LED or bulb lighting products that are arranged in an array 15 and 16 that is attached to the rear end of the vehicle. The slave controller device 14 at the w beginning of each loom branch 11 and 1? translates the control signals from the controller device 1 into conventional signals, which are then communicated to the muLtiple front facing LED or bulb lighting products that are attached to the front of the veHcle and for trailer.
16 The interconnecting leads 4 are distributed from the controller device 1 and from the interconnections within each loom branch 11 and 12, whereby each interconnecting lead 4 incorporates a sleeved three core cable. The three core cables are then daisychained along the interconnected nodes in a predetermined sequence.
The connection nodes 13 are capable of incorporating an LED or bulb lighting device 17 which can be plugged into the connection node, whereby all the lighting devices from any node are interchangeable. The function for th.e lighting device is also automatically recognised by the controller 1.
Figure 3 shows an array of three switches connected to the input of the controller device 1. The array incorporates an interior lamp switch with a timer 20, a work lamp switch 21 and a Light bar switch with flash pattern controL 22. The controller device 1 is shown to be connected to a light bar with variable flash pattern 23 via a three core interconnecting cable 4. The light bar with variable flash pattern 23 is shown to be connected to two interior lamps 24, all of which are interconnected via three core interconnecting cables 4, An array of working lamps 25 is shown to be located at the rear of the vehicle and is connected to the interior lamps 24 via a three core interconnecting cable 4.
This configuration Illustrates how dedicated signal-based switches can be positioned at any point on a drcuit to control auxiliary functions such as the tight bar, interior lamps and FIgure 4 shows a top view of the controller device 1 (LifE-Main Brain (TM)). The control device 1 also incorporates the beLow functionaUi: a junction box for the vehicle lighting system; * provides inter-connectabitity with cables complying to the LEONI ADR specification; * optional vehicle wiring interface with normaL and suppLementary connectors (two seven core plus connectors) or direct cable (one seven core).
* iP67 hermeticaLly seated unit * pass through capability for conventional lighting connections; and * a power-loading port The control device Is rectangular In shape 30 which incorporates a watertight cable gland 31 located on an upper portion of the right-hand side. On the Left-hand side and ilght-hand side are located two fixing brackets 32 and 33 whIch provide the direct attachment of the device to the vehicle's body. The top surface of the control devIce 1 incorporates multiple connection ports for the Loom branches for the left-hand side, right-hand side and other auxiliary locations for the vehicle.
FIgure 5 shows a perspective view of a power loading module 40, whIch has a ribbed heat-sinking upper surface 41, which increases Its overall surface area, therefore improving the communication of heat from the module to the atmosphere. The module has attachment brackets on its left and right sIdes 41 and 42 for attaching the module 40 to the vehicle's chassis. Protruding from the ribbed upper surface 41 are two power coupling ports 43 and 44. I0
The power Loading module provides: full vehicle power Loading: s plugs directly into the control device; waterproof to iP67 standard; s the module also incorporates failure detection control on aR functions.
Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the trailer rear Lamp 1ITE-*WRE (TM) convertor 53.
The convertor has two central coupling ports 50 and 51. The couplings 50 and 51 are two oval female couplings, which are Located on the top surface 52 of the convertor unit 53.
The top surface of the convertor unit 53 also incorporates multiple couplings to conventional LED or light bulb products. The convertor unit 53 incorporates attachment brackets on its left and right sides for attaching the unit to the vehicles chassis, The trailer rear lamp UTE convertor converts pulses from the control unit 1 to conventional signals for use with conventional lighting products.
Provides an input of conventional LED or bulb lighting products; * allows system functionality for conventional Lighting products; it is waterproof to P67 standards.
Figure 7 shows some examples of intelligent Lamp switching. Figure 7a shows a switch wfth two user contact pads 61 and 62. Figure lb shows a switch with a single user contact pad 65.
The intelligent lamp switching provides touch sense switching For auxiliary Lighting functions, which allows a connection at any point in a system to switch a function; * it allows a simple plugin to the nearest connection point (node); ii waterproof to 1P67 standard; * provides a two position switch for a beacon / work Lamp which provides fLash pattern changes; * interior Lamp switch which has changeabLe timer controL; locates and fastens into standard rocker switch fitments, FigureS shows a T piece connection 13 which has a top cLosing member 10 attached to the connection node body 77 via a hinged attachment means (not shown). The hinged attachment means is Located on the side of the connection node 13 which does not incorporate a coupLing and which Es on the opposite side to the coupUng intended to receive a Lighting device. The connection node has three coupLings 11, 72 and /3, whereby couplings 72 and 73 are connected together to maintain the sequence of interconnected nodes. Couple connector 71 is connected perpendicular to connectors 72 and 73 therefore providing a branch out oF the network for use by a Lighting device! switch, The movement of the dosing member 70 down onto the connection node body 77 damps the interlocking arm of the push-fit connector in pLac& on the connection node 13, The closing member incorporates an array of apertures that co-operate with the protruding lever portion of the intedocking arm of an interconnecting 4.
Figure 9 shows an interconnecting lead 4 which has three eLectrical conductors incorporated along its Length (not shown). At each end of the Lead is a push4it connector 80. Each push-fit connector has a seaL 82 and an intertocking arm 83.
Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a push-fit connector at one end of the interconnecting lead 4, whereby the interLocking arm 83 extends along the push-fit connector 80 and has a protruding Lever portion 84 at its free end which cooperates with an aperture within the dosing member of the connection node, The protruding Lever portion enables the user to lift the interlocking arm 83 to release the push-fit connector 80 from the connection node. The push-fit connector 80 incorporates two poLarising recesses to ensure that the push-fit is inserted correctly into the connection node and therefore prevents the misalignment of electrical conductors to the appropriate pins of the connection node.
Figure 11 shows an exploded perspective view of the connection node 13 with three interconnecting leads 4 aligned with the coupUngs of the connection node 13. The two leads are directly coupled to maintain the sequence of the interconnected connection nodes within the system, whilst the third lead is branching 930 from the other two leads to provide a connection to a lighting/switching unit which is connected to the system.
to n an alternative embodiment of the invention, the electrically conductive cores of the cable may be in the form of one or more discrete cable/cores surrounded by a conductive sheath/screen element, which extends along the cables Length and is electrically terminated at one or more ends of the cable.
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- Claims 1, A vehicle Lighting system comprising: * a controller device connectable to an engine control unit (ECU), which in use translates signals of a first protoco from said ECU to signals of a second protocol for use within said system and communicates said signal of a second protocol to a specific Lighting device attached to said system; a plurality of connection nodes, which in use facihtate the attachment of lighting or switching devices to said system; and a plurality of interconnecting leads for connecting said connection nodes and said conuoiler device in a sequence; whereby each said interconnecting lead further comprises three electrical conductors.
- 2. A system according to cLaim 1, wherein each said connection node further comprises an aperture within a closing member which cooperates with an IS interlocking member from a said interconnecting lead.
- 3. A system according to either of the preceding claims, wherein said closing member in a closed position clamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead within said aperture; and in an open position undamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead by rem.oving said aperture from said interlock member.
- 4. A system according to claim 3 wherein said closing member is attached to a body member of said connection node via a hinged attachment means.
- 5. A system according to either of claims 3 or 4, wherein said closing member further incorporates a snap fitting means that cooperates with said body member, 6. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said connection nodes further comprises three couplings arranged in shaped configuration.7. A system according to either of claims 5, wherein said couplings of said node are of a female configuration.8. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each said interconnecting lead further comprises a male push fit coupling at each end, which in use cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node.9. A system according to cLaim 8, wherein each said push fit coupling further cornprkes a snap fitting interlock means that cooperates with said body member of said connection node with said connection nodes.10. A system according to cLaims 2 or 9, wherein said snap fitting interlock means to further comprises a [ever member which cooperates with sad aperture within said closing member of each said connection node.11 A system according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein each said push fit further comprises a polarising recess which cooperates with a polarising protrusion which is ls disposed within 12. A system according to claim /to 11, wherein a said mate push fit coupling further comprises a polarising recess that cooperates with a polarising recess within a said female coupling of said connection node, 13. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a said male push fit coupling further comprises a liquid seal which cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node.14. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said controller device is connectable to a switch device, which in use translates an input signal From said switch device to said signals of a second protocol for use within said system.15. A system according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a second controLler device adapted to receive and translate said signals of a second protocol into signals of a third protocol for use with vehicle lighting units. is1$. Asystem accordingto any of the precedingclaims furthercomprisinga power supply device adapted to receive a first electricaL power from a vehicle and communicate a second electrical power to said controller device.17. A Lighting device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the preceding clms.18. A switching device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the precedrig claims.19. A vehicle and/or vehicle traiLer comprising said system in accordance with any of the preceding Sims.20. A vehicle Lighting system as hereinbefore described in the text and/or illustrated in is any of the Figures.AMENDMENT TO CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWSClaims 1. A vehicle lighting system comprising: * a controller device connectable to an engine control unit (ECU), which in use translates signals of a first protocol from said ECU to signals of a second protocol for use within said system and communicates said signal of a second protocol to a specific lighting device attached to said system; * a plurality of connection nodes, which in use facilitate the attachment of lighting or switching devices to said system; wherein each connecting to node comprises three couplings suitable for the connection to interconnecting leads comprising three electrical conductors; and * a plurality of interconnecting leads for connecting said connection nodes and said controller device in a sequence; whereby each said interconnecting lead further comprises three electrical conductors. * . * * . * 15 ee** * S2. A system according to claim 1, wherein each said connection node further *: comprises an aperture within a closing member which cooperates with an interlocking member from a said interconnecting lead. * S.3. A system according to either of the preceding claims, wherein said closing member in a closed position clamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead within said aperture; and in an open position unclamps said interlock member of said interconnecting lead by removing said aperture from said interlock member.4. A system according to claim 3 wherein said closing member is attached to a body member of said connection node via a hinged attachment means.5. A system according to either of claims 3 or 4, wherein said closing member further incorporates a snap fitting means that cooperates with said body member.
- 6. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said connection nodes further comprises three couplings arranged in T' shaped configuration.
- 7. A system according to either of claims 6, wherein said couplings of said node are of a female configuration.
- 8. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each said interconnecting lead further comprises a male push fit coupling at each end, which in use cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node.
- 9. A system according to claim 8, wherein each said push fit coupling further comprises a snap filling interlock means that cooperates with said body is member of said connection node with said connection nodes. *10.A system according to claims 2 or 9, wherein said snap fitting interlock means further comprises a lever member which cooperates with said : aperture within said closing member of each said connection node.**** 20 * 11.A system according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein each said push fit further comprises a polarising recess which cooperates with a polarising protrusion which is disposed within said female coupling of said connection node.12.A system according to claim 7 to 11, wherein a said male push fit coupling further comprises a polarising recess that cooperates with a polarising recess within a said female coupling of said connection node.13.A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a said male push fit coupling further comprises a liquid seal which cooperates with a said female coupling of said connection node.14.A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said controller device is connectable to a switch device, which in use translates an input signal from said switch device to said signals of a second protocol for use within said system.15.A system according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a second controller device adapted to receive and translate said signals of a second protocol into signals of a third protocol for use with vehicle lighting units.16. A system according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a power supply device adapted to receive a first electrical power from a vehicle and communicate a second electrical power to said controller device.* 17.A lighting device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the preceding claims.1 8.A switching device that is attachable to said system in accordance with any of the preceding claims.19.A vehicle and/or vehicle trailer comprising said system in accordance with any of the preceding claims.26 20.A vehicle lighting system as hereinbefore described in the text and/or illustrated in any of the Figures.
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