JP2000142215A - Display device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate wrong usage of already arranged hazard flashers, and secure safety on traffic by providing an indicator for displaying a signal for communicating intention of thanks, etc., to a driver of a following vehicle after interruption, etc., between vehicles. SOLUTION: An indicator 1 having a plurality of lamps 3 is provided on a part of a rear body 15 which can be visually recognized from an opposite vehicle. When the indicator 1 is controlled, a signal where light flows from a central part to both sides on the rear body 15 can be formed so that the lamps 3 on both sides may be lit and blink from an inner side toward an outer side after turning on and turning off the lamps 3 of the central part. By using this signal as a signal for communicating intention of thanks and apology to a driver of a following vehicle, wrong usage so as to blink the hazard flashers after interruption, etc., can be eliminated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device for a vehicle, and more particularly to a display device for displaying a signal to an opponent vehicle after an action such as an interruption or a change of course, and at the end of a traffic jam on an expressway or the like to the opponent vehicle. The present invention relates to a vehicle display device capable of displaying a signal to notify.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Vehicles (automobiles such as private automobiles and commercial automobiles, hereinafter referred to as vehicles) are provided with a turn signal lamp (blinking) to signal other vehicles or pedestrians when turning right or left. Winkers), stop lights (brake lights) that light up to notify following vehicles of braking, parking lights that light up when parking, and hazard flashers that flash to avoid collisions with other vehicles when an emergency stop on the road Various display devices such as a (4-way flasher) are provided, and traffic safety can be ensured by properly using these display devices in accordance with driving conditions.

[0003]

However, in recent years,
An increasing number of drivers use the various display devices described above for purposes other than their intended purpose, which is a problem in ensuring traffic safety. For example, after interrupting between vehicles, changing course, etc., flashing a hazard flasher to convey the apology or gratitude to the following vehicle, or when the vehicle is congested on a highway, etc. Is an action in which a hazard flasher blinks in order to avoid a rear-end collision of a following vehicle.

[0004] If a driver using such an incorrect usage is left unattended, a misunderstanding may occur between the driver using the correct usage and the driver using the correct usage blinking a hazard flasher in an emergency. Even if you do, the incorrectly used driver will not be able to instantly recognize that it is an emergency, and the risk of collision will be very high,
Traffic safety cannot be ensured.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and displays a signal for notifying a following vehicle of apology or appreciation to a following vehicle after an interruption between vehicles, a change of course, or the like. And a display device for notifying the other vehicle of the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like is provided separately from a display device such as an existing hazard flasher, so that the existing display device such as a hazard flasher is used for purposes other than its intended purpose. It is intended to prevent traffic accidents, thereby ensuring traffic safety.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a signal to an opponent vehicle after an action such as an interruption or a course change is provided at a rear part of the vehicle which is visible from the opponent vehicle. A display for displaying the information is provided, and means for operating the display from the driver's seat of the vehicle is employed. Also, a means for displaying a signal for notifying the other vehicle of the end of traffic congestion such as a highway is provided in a portion visible from the other vehicle at the rear of the vehicle, and the display can be operated from the driver's seat of the vehicle. Is adopted. further,
A display that displays a signal to the opponent vehicle after an action such as an interruption or a course change, and a signal that informs the opponent vehicle of the end of congestion such as an expressway are displayed in a portion visible from the opponent vehicle at the rear of the vehicle. A display is provided, and means for enabling both displays to be operated from the driver's seat of the vehicle is employed. Further, a means is provided in which the indicator is provided in a portion of the rear window of the vehicle or the rear body that can be visually recognized from the other vehicle. Further, a means is employed in which the indicator is attached to a rear window of the vehicle or a portion of the rear body that can be visually recognized from a partner vehicle via an attachment member such as a suction cup, tape, or bolt.

[0007]

According to the present invention, by adopting the above-described means, the display provided on the rear part of the vehicle at a portion visible from the opponent's vehicle is displayed after the action of interrupting between vehicles, changing the course, etc. Be able to display a signal to convey the intention of apologizing, and display a signal notifying the other vehicle of the end of congestion on a highway, etc., on a display provided in the rear part of the vehicle that is visible from the other vehicle. Can be done.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings will be described below. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a display device for a vehicle according to the present invention. The display device of the vehicle includes a display 1 for displaying a signal to a counterpart vehicle, and a display. And a control member 6 for controlling the control member 1.

The indicator 1 is attached to a central portion of a rear body 15 of a vehicle via an attaching member (not shown) such as a suction cup, a double-sided tape, and a bolt, and is formed of metal, synthetic resin, or the like. It comprises a strip-shaped substrate 2 and a plurality of lamps 3 provided on the substrate 2.

A circular hole (not shown) is provided at the center of the substrate 2 and triangular holes (not shown) are provided at four places at a predetermined pitch on the left and right sides of the hole. The lamp 3 is provided in each of these holes.

The lamp 3 comprises a bulb 4 mounted in each hole and a translucent cover 5 made of a synthetic resin or the like colored red, yellow or the like for closing the opening of each hole. Lighting / extinguishing is controlled by the member 6.

On both sides of the rear body 15, a backup lamp which is lit when shifting to the reverse gear, a stop lamp (brake lamp) which is lit during braking, a rear turn signal lamp which flashes when turning right or left, and when parking A tail lamp 11 such as a parking lamp to be turned on is provided.
The indicator 1 is provided at a portion of the rear body 15 between the first and the first 11.

The control member 6 includes an existing battery 7 which is a power source provided in an engine room of the vehicle, a switch 8 attached to a dashboard or the like around a driver's seat, and connected to the battery 7 via a wiring 10. When,
The switch 8 is provided in the engine room or the like.
And a controller 9 composed of a plurality of components such as a timer and a relay connected to the controller 9 via a wiring 10. Each lamp 3 of the display 1 is connected to the controller 9 via the wiring 10. I have. Note that a dry battery or the like may be used as a power source without using an existing battery.

Next, the operation of the above-described device will be described. First, when the driver of the vehicle operates the switch 8 after forcibly interrupting or changing the course between the vehicles, the signal is transmitted to the controller 9 via the wiring 10, and the signal is transmitted from the controller 9 to the wiring 10. The lamp 3 of the display 1 is turned on / off.

In this case, the controller 9 controls the indicator 1 so that the right and left triangular lamps 3 are sequentially turned on and off from inside to outside after the circular lamp 3 is first turned on and off. To control the rear body 15
Above, certain cues can be formed such that light flows from the center to both sides.

[0016] Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the following vehicle after the action such as interrupting and expressing the intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as blinking the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

The signal by the lamp 3 of the display 1 is
After all the lamps 3 of the display 1 are turned on, the signal may be such that all the lamps 3 are turned off after a certain period of time, or a plurality of the lamps 3 of the display 1 may be blinked every other lamp. Such a signal may be used, or another signal may be used.

In the above description, the display 1
To a strip-shaped substrate 2 and a plurality of lamps 3 provided on the substrate 2.
However, a rectangular hole may be provided directly in the rear body 15 without using the substrate 2, and a plurality of lamps may be provided in the hole. further,
The shape of the lamp 3 of the display 1 is not limited to a circular shape and a triangular shape, but may be a quadrangle, a hexagon, an octagon, a star, or the like, and may be another known shape.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention. The display device of this vehicle is shown in the center of the rear body 15 in the first embodiment. The display 1 having the same configuration as that of the display 1 is provided, and another display 21 different from the display 1 is provided on the inner side or the outer side of the lower central portion of the rear window 16 which does not obstruct the driver's view. , A suction cup, a double-sided tape, and other attachment members (not shown), and other configurations are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

In the vehicle display device according to the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, after the circular lamp 3 is first turned on and off,
By controlling the display 1 by the controller 9 so that the left and right triangular lamps 3 are sequentially turned on and off from inside to outside, light flows from the center to both sides on the rear body 15. Such a constant signal can be formed.

[0021] Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the following vehicle after the action such as interrupting and conveying the intention of apology, it is possible to eliminate erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like. Traffic safety can be ensured.

In the display device for a vehicle according to this embodiment, a display 21 different from the display 1 is provided in the rear window 16, and this display 21 is also connected to the display 1. Similarly, the lamp 22 can be made to blink, so that the lamp 22
By blinking, a certain signal can be formed on the rear window 16.

Therefore, by using this signal to signal the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, it is possible to eliminate erroneous usage such as flashing a hazard flasher during traffic congestion on a highway or the like, and to reduce traffic safety. Can be secured.

The display 21 is connected to the rear window 16.
Other parts, for example, the rear body 15 or the like may be provided.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of a display device for a vehicle according to the present invention. The display device for a vehicle has a rectangular display 2 on both sides of a rear body 15.
3 and 23 are provided, and the other configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment.

In this case, the display 23 is provided on the rear body 15.
Are provided on the tail lamp 11 including a backup lamp, a stop lamp (brake lamp), a rear turn signal lamp, a parking lamp, and the like provided on both sides of the rear lamp.

That is, the display 23 is a tail lamp 1
A hole (not shown) which is continuous with a hole (not shown) for mounting the tail lamp 11 is provided in a portion of the rear body 15 on the upper part of the first lamp, and one or two or more bulbs 25 are provided in the hole. Is closed with a synthetic resin cover 26 colored red, yellow or the like.

In the vehicle display device shown in this embodiment, the display devices 2 on both sides of the rear body 15 are provided.
By controlling the indicators 23, 23 by the controller 9 so that the lamps 24, 24 of 3, 23 alternately blink, a certain signal can be formed on the rear body 15.

Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the following vehicle after the action such as interrupting and expressing the intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

In this embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the indicators 23, 23
By providing another display (not shown) on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like, the rear window 1
6. Since a certain signal can be formed on the rear body 15 and the like, this signal is used to signal the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, so that a hazard flasher flashes during traffic congestion on a highway or the like. Such erroneous usage can be eliminated, and traffic safety can be ensured.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the display device for a vehicle according to the present invention. The display device of this vehicle has a display 28 on the rear body 15 on both sides of the license plate 17. 28, and the other configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment.

That is, a circular hole (not shown) is provided in the portion of the rear body 15 on both sides of the license plate 17, a light bulb 30 is provided in the hole, and the opening of the hole is colored red, yellow or the like. The display 28 is closed by a cover 31 made of synthetic resin.

Also, in the vehicle display device according to this embodiment, the controller 9 controls the indicators 29 on both sides of the license plate 17 so that the lamps 29, 29 are alternately blinked. By controlling 28, 28, a certain signal can be formed on the rear body 15.

[0034] Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the following vehicle after the action such as interrupting and to express an intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

The display 28 is not limited to a circular shape, but may be a triangular shape, a quadrangular shape, a hexagonal shape, an octagonal shape, a star shape, or the like, and may have other known shapes.

In the above description, a circular hole is provided in the rear body 15, a bulb 30 is provided in the hole, and the opening of the hole is closed by the cover 31.
As with the first embodiment, the display 28
By a substrate and a lamp provided on the substrate,
The substrate may be mounted on the surface of the rear body 15 by a mounting member such as a suction cup, a double-sided tape, or a bolt.

Further, in this embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, the indicators 28, 2
A display (not shown) different from that of the rear window 16 is shown in FIG.
By providing the signal on the rear body 15 or the like, a certain signal can be formed on the rear window 16, the rear body 15 or the like. It is possible to eliminate erroneous use such as flashing of a hazard flasher during traffic congestion on a road or the like, thereby ensuring traffic safety.

FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention. The display device of this vehicle does not obstruct the driver's view of the lower central portion of the rear window 16. An indicator 32 is provided on the inner side or the outer side of the portion via a mounting member (not shown) such as a suction cup or a double-sided tape, and other configurations are the same as those described in the first embodiment. Is the same as

In this case, characters, symbols, pictures (animals and plants, characters, etc.) are displayed on the display 32 by liquid crystal.
Is controlled, it is possible to form a certain signal (characters such as "thank you") on the rear window 16.

Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the succeeding vehicle after the action such as interrupting and expressing the intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

In this embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, a plurality of lamps are used instead of the liquid crystal, and the plurality of lamps are turned on and off. In this case, a predetermined signal may be formed.

Also in this embodiment, a display (not shown) different from the display 32 is provided on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like, similarly to the second embodiment. As a result, a certain signal different from the display 32 can be formed on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. By making this signal a signal to notify the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, It can eliminate the wrong usage such as flashing the hazard flasher during traffic jams on expressways, etc.
It can ensure traffic safety.

FIG. 7 shows a sixth embodiment of the display device for a vehicle according to the present invention. The display device for this vehicle has an upper central portion, a lower central portion,
A circular indicator 33 is provided on an inner surface or an outer surface of a portion which does not obstruct the driver's view at both sides central portions via a mounting member (not shown) such as a suction cup or a double-sided tape,
Other configurations are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

In this case, the display 33 is made up of characters, symbols, and characters by a liquid crystal as shown in the fifth embodiment.
The configuration may be such that a signal is displayed by displaying a picture or the like, or the configuration is such that a signal is formed by blinking a lamp as in the first embodiment. A certain signal can be formed on the rear window 16 by the display 33 having the configuration.

Therefore, thanks to the driver of the following vehicle after an action such as interrupting the signal from the display 33,
By giving a signal to signal an apology, it is possible to eliminate an erroneous use such as flashing a hazard flasher after an interruption or the like, and to secure traffic safety.

In this embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, a display (not shown) different from the display 33 is provided on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. As a result, a certain signal different from the display 33 can be formed on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. By using this signal as a signal for notifying the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, It can eliminate the wrong usage such as flashing the hazard flasher during traffic jams on expressways, etc.
It can ensure traffic safety.

FIG. 8 shows a seventh embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention. The display device of this vehicle does not obstruct the driver's view on both upper sides of the rear window 16. A circular indicator 34, 34 is provided on the inner side or the outer side of the portion via a mounting member (not shown) such as a suction cup, a double-sided tape, or the like. This is the same as that shown in the embodiment.

In this case, the display 34 may be configured to display a character, a symbol, a picture, or the like by using a liquid crystal to form a signal as in the fifth embodiment, or the first embodiment. As shown in the embodiment, a signal may be formed by blinking a lamp, and a certain signal can be formed on the rear window 16 by the display 34 having such a configuration. It is.

Therefore, thanks to the driver of the following vehicle after an action such as interrupting the signal from the display 34,
By giving a signal to signal an apology, it is possible to eliminate an erroneous use such as flashing a hazard flasher after an interruption or the like, and to secure traffic safety.

In this embodiment, as in the case of the second embodiment, indicators 34, 34 are provided.
By providing another display (not shown) on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like, the rear window 1
6. Since a certain signal different from the display 34 can be formed on the rear body 15 or the like, this signal is used as a signal for notifying the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, and congestion on a highway or the like can be achieved. It is possible to eliminate incorrect use such as flashing the hazard flasher at times, and to ensure traffic safety.

FIG. 9 shows an eighth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention. The display device of this vehicle has a display 35 provided at the upper center of the rear body 15. The other configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment.

In this case, the display 35 is provided on the rear body 15.
And a spherical display portion 37 provided in the casing 36 and capable of protruding from the casing 36 mechanically by a cam or the like or electrically by a valve or the like. .

The display 37 of the display 35 provided at the upper central portion of the rear body 15 is mechanically or electrically connected to the casing 36 by a signal from the controller 9.
, A predetermined signal can be formed on the rear body 15.

Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the following vehicle after the action such as interrupting and expressing the intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

Also in this embodiment, the display section 37 of the display 35 may have a function of a lamp, and a signal may be formed by blinking the lamp. A signal may be formed by displaying characters, symbols, pictures, and the like on the portion 37 using liquid crystal.

Also in this embodiment, a display (not shown) different from the display 35 is provided on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like, similarly to the second embodiment. As a result, a certain signal different from the display 35 can be formed on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. By using this signal as a signal to notify the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, It can eliminate the wrong usage such as flashing the hazard flasher during traffic jams on expressways, etc.
It can ensure traffic safety.

FIG. 10 shows a ninth embodiment of a vehicle display device according to the present invention. In this vehicle display device, indicators 38 are rotatably provided on both sides of a rear body 15. The other configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment.

In this case, the display 38 is connected to the rear body 15.
A rectangular display 39 is provided on both sides of the device, and a plate-like display 40 is rotatably provided in the hole 39 via a pin or the like, and the display 40 is mechanically operated by a cam or the like or a valve or the like. This electrically protrudes from the hole 39.

Then, the display portions 40, 40 of the display devices 38, 38 provided on both sides of the rear body 15 are mechanically or electrically connected to the holes 3 by a signal from the controller 9.
By protruding from the rear wheels 9 and 39, a predetermined signal can be formed on the rear body 15.

Therefore, by using this signal as a signal to thank the driver of the succeeding vehicle after the action such as interrupting and expressing the intention to apologize, erroneous usage such as flashing the hazard flasher after the interrupting or the like is eliminated. Traffic safety can be ensured.

Also in this embodiment, the display section 40 of the display 38 may have a function of a lamp, and a signal may be formed by blinking the lamp. Characters, symbols, pictures, and the like may be displayed on the unit 40 using liquid crystal to form a signal.

Also in this embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, a display (not shown) different from the display 38 is provided on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. As a result, a certain signal different from the display 38 can be formed on the rear window 16, the rear body 15, and the like. By making this signal a signal that indicates the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like, It can eliminate the wrong usage such as flashing the hazard flasher during traffic jams on expressways, etc.
It can ensure traffic safety.

In each of the above-described embodiments, a wired system is used to connect between the battery and the switch, between the switch and the controller, and between the controller and each of the indicators by wiring. Each of the displays may be operated as a wireless system using the receiver and the receiver. In such a case, a transmitter is provided on a dashboard or the like around the driver's seat and a receiver is provided near the display, and a signal (optical signal, radio signal, etc.) from the transmitter is transmitted to the display via the controller. , The display may be operated.

[0064]

According to the present invention, an indicator is provided at the rear part of the vehicle, which is visible from the opponent's vehicle, to display a signal to the opponent's vehicle after an action such as interruption or course change. By making this indicator operable from the driver's seat of the vehicle, after actions such as interruption and course change,
By displaying a predetermined signal on the display, it is possible to inform the other vehicle of thanks and apology.
Therefore, it is possible to eliminate an erroneous usage such as blinking the existing hazard flasher after an action such as interruption, and to secure traffic safety. In addition, an indicator for displaying a signal to notify the other vehicle of the end of traffic congestion on a highway or the like is provided in a portion visible from the other vehicle at the rear of the vehicle, and this indicator can be operated from the driver's seat of the vehicle. By displaying a predetermined signal on this display, the vehicle at the end of the traffic jam on an expressway or the like can notify the following vehicle that it is at the end of the traffic jam, thereby avoiding a rear-end collision of the following vehicle. You can do it. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate an erroneous use such as flashing an existing hazard flasher during a traffic jam, and to secure traffic safety.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of a display device for a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a control circuit of the one shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a second embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a third embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a fourth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a sixth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle display device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an eighth embodiment of the vehicle display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a ninth embodiment of a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 21, 23, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38
... Display 2 ... Substrate 3, 22, 24, 29 ... Lamp 4, 25, 30 ... Light bulb 5, 26, 31 ... Cover 6 ... Control member 7 ... Power supply (battery) 8 ... Switch 9 Controller 10 Wiring 11 Tail lamp 15 Rear body 16 Rear window 17 License plate 36 Casing 37, 40 Display section 39 Hole

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An indicator which displays a signal to an opponent vehicle after an action such as an interruption or a course change is provided at a rear part of the vehicle which is visible from the opponent vehicle, and the indicator is operated from a driver seat of the vehicle. A display device for a vehicle, wherein the display device is enabled. 2. A display device for displaying a signal for notifying the other vehicle of the end of traffic congestion such as a highway is provided at a rear part of the vehicle that is visible from the other vehicle, and the display device can be operated from the driver's seat of the vehicle. A display device for a vehicle, comprising: 3. An indicator for displaying a signal to the opponent vehicle after an action such as an interruption or a change of course in a portion visible from the opponent vehicle at the rear of the vehicle, and an end of congestion on an expressway or the like to the opponent vehicle. An indicator for displaying a signal to inform is provided,
A display device for a vehicle, wherein both indicators can be operated from a driver's seat of the vehicle. 4. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the display device is provided on a rear view of the vehicle or on a portion of the rear body that is visible from a partner vehicle. 5. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is mounted on a rear window of the vehicle or on a portion of the rear body that is visible from a counterpart vehicle via a mounting member such as a suction cup, tape, or bolt.
5. The vehicle display according to any one of claims 4 to 4.