JP2008206534A - Drunken driving display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drunken driving display device which make it possible to expose drunken driving by detecting alcohol and reporting that a driver drives a vehicle after drinking alcohol to the outside of the vehicle through the windshield of the vehicle or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The drunken driving display device is provided with a sheet 2 to be attached to the glass surface of at least one of the windshield 5, side glass 6 and rear glass 7 inside the vehicle 4, and a drunken driving display part 10 in which an alcohol reaction reagent which reacts with the alcohol in the exhaled air of the driver or a fellow passenger and a coloring reagent which develops a color in reaction with the alcohol reaction reagent are impregnated on the sheet 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a drunk driving display device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a display device that detects alcohol and informs a person outside the vehicle of the fact of drinking.

  Conventionally, a method called an enzyme method has been widely employed for alcohol detection and concentration measurement, and for this purpose, test papers impregnated with an enzyme capable of detecting alcohol and a coloring reagent have been developed. As enzymes used in this enzyme method, yeast-derived alcohol dehydrogenase, alcohol oxidase, and the like are known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Moreover, there exists invention as shown in FIG. 4, for example as a drinking detection apparatus. The drinking detection apparatus 101 includes personal identification voice identifying means for identifying a crew member driving a vehicle, and alcohol detection means for detecting alcohol contained in the inhalation of the crew member. The input unit 102 and the breath blowing unit 103 in the alcohol detection unit are configured to be close to each other (see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-23798

JP 2004-305494 A (Abstract, Fig. 1)

  By the way, drunk driving causes serious traffic accidents. When checking the possibility of drunk driving, ask the traveling vehicle to stop temporarily by inspection etc., and if you feel drunk in the vehicle, have the driver breathe into the balloon, The presence or absence of an alcohol component is detected by setting a balloon in an alcohol detection device or by directly blowing exhaled air on a handy type alcohol detector.

However, when stopping all of the traveling vehicles, it takes a lot of labor and time to check one vehicle for each vehicle that has been stopped. In addition, it is necessary to cooperate with the driver to determine whether or not there is a possibility of drinking by examining the breath of the driver. Takes time and effort.
Therefore, in many cases, drunk driving inspections do not stop all vehicles, but only private cars, but recently, drivers of trucks, taxis, etc. have been drunk, and there is sufficient control. The current situation is not possible.

  On the other hand, the drinking detection device in Patent Document 2 is a system that detects drunk driving by a crew member who drives a truck, bus, taxi or the like as a business and makes the vehicle unable to run. In addition, alcohol detection means and vehicle travel impossibility means are required, and it is very expensive to attach them to a general vehicle such as a private car.

  In addition, a private vehicle is often driven by a family other than the person himself / herself, and there is a problem that a configuration in which drunk driving is detected by the person-identifying voice means and the alcohol detection means cannot be applied to a general vehicle such as a private car.

  The present invention was devised in view of the above points, and it is possible to detect drunk driving by detecting alcohol and informing the outside of the vehicle that it is drunk driving through the windshield of the vehicle. It is an object to provide a drunk driving display device.

  In order to achieve the above object, a drunk driving display device according to the present invention includes a seat attached to at least one glass surface of a windshield, a side glass, and a rear glass in a vehicle, and a driver or a passenger on the seat. An alcohol reaction reagent that reacts with alcohol in the exhaled breath, and a drunk driving display unit that is impregnated with a coloring reagent that reacts with the alcohol reaction reagent and develops color.

  Here, on a seal that can be attached to at least one glass surface of a windshield, a side glass, and a rear glass, an alcohol reaction reagent such as alcohol dehydrogenase and hexacyanoate, and a formazan dye that develops color by reacting with the alcohol reaction reagent When a drunk driver gets on the vehicle, the alcohol reaction reagent reacts depending on the alcohol concentration in the breath of the driver, When the coloring reagent is reduced by the chemical reaction of the reaction reagent to develop color, it is possible to display “drinking driving” outside the vehicle through the windshield, side glass, and rear glass.

In order to achieve the above object, a drunk driving display device according to the present invention includes an alcohol detection unit including an alcohol sensor for detecting alcohol contained in the breath of a driver or a passenger, and the alcohol A drunk driving display means that is displayed outside the vehicle at the same time alcohol is detected by the detection means is provided.
In addition to being attached to the windshield, side glass, and rear glass, the drunk driving display means can be attached to a vehicle bumper or license plate.

  Here, by providing an alcohol detection unit including an alcohol sensor that senses and detects alcohol in the expired air and a drunk driving display unit that displays characters such as “drinking driving” at the same time alcohol is detected by the alcohol detection unit. When a driver in a drunk state gets on the vehicle, the alcohol in the driver's breath is detected by the alcohol sensor, and the LED indicator is turned on by detecting the alcohol sensor so that the windshield, side glass, rear glass It is possible to display “drinking driving” outside the vehicle through the vehicle.

  In addition, as a means of displaying “drinking driving”, for example, by displaying characters such as “drinking” or “drinking”, it becomes possible to display clearly to those outside the vehicle. .

  In the drunk driving display device of the present invention, when the drunk driver drives a private car, etc., the alcohol in the vehicle is detected when the drunk driver displays a legal obligation to attach the drunk driving display device to the vehicle by the Road Traffic Law. Thus, it is possible to display “drinking driving” outside the vehicle.

  In addition, by displaying the message “Drinking driving” to the outside of the vehicle, only vehicles with characters such as “Drinking driving” colored or lit are stopped during the check, and the driver By conducting an alcohol test as to whether one of the passengers is drinking, it is possible to detect uniform drunk driving without distinguishing between private cars, business vehicles such as taxis and trucks.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent accidents caused by drunk driving by reporting to the police that general passers-by indicates that “drinking driving” is displayed outside the vehicle. The vehicle can also detect danger.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention.
Example 1
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a drunk driving display device to which the present invention is applied.

  The drunk driving display device 1 shown here uses a test paper impregnated with an enzyme capable of detecting alcohol by a driver's breath and a coloring reagent.

  Therefore, as an example of a test paper, a formazan dye that develops color by reacting with an alcohol reaction reagent such as alcohol dehydrogenase or hexacyanoate in a seal 2 such as rayon, vinylon, polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc. Impregnation with a coloring reagent such as

  By the way, the alcohol reaction reagent and the coloring reagent are impregnated on the seal 2 as the character 3 such as “drinking driving” as shown in the figure. The alcohol component from the exhaled driver touches the alcohol dehydrogenase, causing the alcohol dehydrogenase to react with alcohol (especially ethanol), and the alcohol dehydrogenase is immediately converted into acetaldehyde and carbon dioxide, which are produced at the same time. The electrons reduce the formazan-based dye, causing it to develop color or brown, and display the characters “Drinking driving”.

  In this way, the alcohol reaction reagent and the coloring reagent imitated as characters for indicating drinking are impregnated as characters 3 on the seal 2, and these seals 2 are shown in FIGS. It is set as the structure affixed along the upper part which does not interfere with the driving | operation of the windshield 5, the side glass 6, and the rear glass 7.

  In Example 1, the test paper system that develops or changes color by reacting with alcohol has been described in detail. However, in this test paper system, when the color develops or changes color once by reacting with alcohol, the state before the reaction is obtained. In most cases, alcohol reaction reagents and coloring reagents that return to the original state after a certain time are expected to be developed in the future. In this case, it is not necessary to replace the drunk driving display device that has developed or changed color due to the alcohol reaction.

  In addition, when the driver intentionally peels off the drunk driving display device so as not to cause an alcohol reaction, it is clear that the alcohol reaction reagent and the coloring reagent are completely discolored and illegal. In order to prevent replacement of the drunk driving display device, it is desirable not to be replaced by a seal seal issued by the police station.

Example 2
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the drunk driving display device to which the present invention is applied.

  The drunk driving display device 1 </ b> A shown here includes an alcohol detection unit 9 provided with an alcohol sensor 8 that senses and detects alcohol in the expired breath, and at the same time alcohol is detected by the alcohol detection unit 9, for example, a character such as “drinking driving” is displayed. It is comprised from the drunk driving display part 10 to display.

  Therefore, the alcohol detection unit 9 detects alcohol in the exhalation when the exhalation from the driver touches the alcohol sensor 8. The drunk driving display unit 10 has a configuration imitated in a letter shape by a large number of LED indicator lamps 11 that emit light in response to an alcohol detection signal from the alcohol sensor 8.

  Accordingly, the alcohol sensor 8 detects until the alcohol concentration in the breath from the driver is equal to or lower than the alcohol concentration regulation value in the Road Traffic Law, and at the same time, a character display such as “drinking driving” is displayed outside the vehicle by the LED indicator 11. The display is continued, and the LED indicator 11 is turned off when alcohol is no longer detected.

  The alcohol sensor includes an electronic alcohol sensor or alcohol gas sensor, which detects alcohol in the breath from the driver, converts this alcohol detection into an electrical signal, and allows people outside the vehicle to change color or emit light. It is set as the structure which can confirm that it is "drinking driving" by.

Such a drunk driving display device 1 </ b> A is configured to be pasted along an upper portion that does not hinder the driving of the windshield 5, the side glass 6, and the rear glass 7 of the vehicle 4.
In addition, in the present Example 2, although the structure which displays that it is "drinking driving" by an LED indicator light was explained in full detail, it does not necessarily need to be an LED indicator lamp, for example, it is bent and formed in the character form. A neon lamp or a fluorescent lamp may be used.

  In addition, the drunk driving display unit does not necessarily have to be attached to the windshield, side glass, and rear glass of the vehicle. For example, if it is a place where it is possible to confirm that the person outside the vehicle is "drinking driving" such as a car bumper or license plate Any location may be used.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the means for causing the person outside the vehicle to confirm that “drinking driving” is displayed in characters will be described in detail. For example, if it is defined as “drinking driving” when it is colored or changed to “red” by law such as the Road Traffic Act, it is “drinking driving” even if it is not displayed in text. Can be confirmed.

  In the drunk driving display device of the present invention having the above-described configuration, first, it is a precondition that the drunk driving display device is obliged to be attached to the vehicle by a law such as the Road Traffic Law. In this case, if a drunk driving display device is not installed, it is desirable to provide penal provisions, verify the inspection at every vehicle inspection, and make the replacement mandatory.

In addition, in the drunk driving display apparatus in Example 1, when it colors by reaction with alcohol, the case which does not return to the original state is also considered. In such a case, it is desirable to purchase and replace at a designated organization.
In the case of a taxi or the like, there are many cases where a passenger who drinks is put on the vehicle, and it is necessary to replace it when color develops due to a reaction with alcohol each time. It is desirable to employ display means using an alcohol sensor.

  In addition, after the drunk driving display device is attached at the time of a new car or vehicle inspection, if the driver intends to make an improvement so that the alcohol reaction cannot be performed intentionally, it cannot be attached again. Alternatively, it is desirable to display the improvement by the appearance of color.

  Here, when the driver or passenger is in the state of drinking, the characters such as “Drinking driving” are displayed on the drunk driving display device attached to the windshield, side glass, or rear glass in the vehicle. By coloring or lighting, the drunk driver's or passenger's drinking is confirmed from outside the vehicle.

  Therefore, during inspections, only vehicles that are colored or lit such as “drinking driving” are stopped, and an alcohol test is performed to determine whether the driver or passenger is drinking. It is easy to detect drunk driving.

  Also, if you are riding alone, and if you are drunk driving, if you find other people color or illuminate the word “drinking driving” other than the check, use a mobile phone etc. By reporting to the police, it is possible to detect drunk drivers before a serious accident occurs.

  Also, in the case of taxis, etc., passengers are often drinking, and it is difficult to determine whether the driver is drinking, but when a drinking passenger gets off, The drunk driving only of the driver can be detected by attaching a drunk driving display device in which the color or lighting of the characters “Driving” disappears.

It is explanatory drawing in Example 1 of the drunk driving display apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment state of the drunk driving display apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing in Example 2 of the drunk driving display apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the conventional drinking detection apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1A Drunk driving display apparatus 2 Seal 3 Character 4 Vehicle 5 Windshield 6 Side glass 7 Rear glass 8 Alcohol sensor 9 Alcohol detection part 10 Drunk driving display part 11 LED indicator light

Claims (4)

A seat attached to at least one glass surface of a windshield, a side glass, and a rear glass in the vehicle;
An alcohol reaction reagent that reacts with alcohol in the breath of the driver or passenger and a drunk driving display unit that is impregnated with a coloring reagent that develops color in response to the alcohol reaction reagent is provided on the seat. Drunk driving display device. Alcohol detection means having an alcohol sensor for detecting alcohol contained in the breath of the driver or passenger,
A drunk driving display device comprising alcohol driving display means that is displayed outside the vehicle at the same time alcohol is detected by the alcohol detecting means. The drunk driving display device according to claim 2, wherein the drunk driving display means includes an LED indicator. The drunk driving display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the drunk driving display is displayed in a character form.

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