JP3026008U - Intention display device for automobiles - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a device that lights up when a vehicle is overtaken, interrupted, or the like, and shows appreciation or apology to the other driver. In a vehicle intention indicating device 1 of the present invention, a light bulb 3 electrically connected to wirings 33, 34 connectable to an electric system of an automobile is composed of synthetic resin such as plastic or chemical fiber. It is surrounded by a transparent or translucent cover 2 in the shape of an animal, which is provided with mounting means 4 for mounting on a vehicle.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Application field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to an intention indicating device mounted on a rear portion of a vehicle, and more particularly to a device for indicating a thank-you or apology by lighting up when another vehicle overtakes or interrupts.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In the past, when one driver overtakes another vehicle while driving, or when he / she cuts in front of another vehicle, he / she raises one hand lightly, or taps the horn to express appreciation or apology.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, at night, even if you raise your hand and thank you, it is often not visible to the other driver. Ringing the horn is problematic in terms of noise and can be mistaken for some indication of intention to the vehicle ahead. If the driver of the overtaken car cannot feel the appreciation or apology from the other driver, he / she feels frustrated, and the driving becomes violent, causing an accident or annoying other drivers. It may undesirably overtake a car that has been overtaken.

An object of the present invention is to provide a device that lights up when an automobile is overtaken, interrupted, or the like, and shows appreciation or apology to the other driver.

[0005]

[Means for solving the problem]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the vehicle intention indicating device (1) of the present invention includes a light bulb (3) electrically connected to a wiring (33) (34) connectable to an electric system of the vehicle. It is surrounded by an animal-shaped transparent or semi-transparent cover (2) made of synthetic resin such as plastic or chemical fiber. The cover (2) is provided with a mounting means (4) for mounting on a vehicle, and the wirings (33) and (34) are provided with a switch (36). Also, the animal modeled on the cover (2) has a posture of appreciation and / or apology.

When passing and interrupting, when the switch (36) is closed and the light bulb (3) is turned on or blinks, the animal-shaped cover (2) having a thankful or apologetic attitude shines, Express appreciation or apology. As a result, the driver of the overtaken or interrupted vehicle can continue to drive the vehicle safely without being frustrated due to the intention of the other party, the uniqueness of the cover (2), and the humor. it can.

[0007]

[Embodiment of device]

 FIG. 1 is a front view of a vehicle intention indicating device (1) of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of FIG. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the electrical wiring (33) (34).

The animal-shaped cover (2) can be obtained by injection molding, blow molding or the like of plastic. Although it is colored and semi-transparent in the examples, it may be a transparent body. The animal shown on the cover (2) has a "bow" position, indicating an apology or an apology. An attachment means (4) is provided at a lower portion of the cover (2), that is, a portion which becomes a foot of an animal. The mounting means (4) is configured with a suction cup (41) facing downward of the pedestal (40), and as shown in FIG. 4, at a place easily visible from the rear such as a shelf (51) at the rear of the seat of the automobile (5), A display device (1) can be attached. A light bulb (3) is housed in the cover (2) on the upper surface of the pedestal (40).

The light bulb (3) is electrically connected to the wirings (33) and (34) through the socket (31) fixed to the pedestal (40) and is housed in the hole of the cover (2). The wiring (33) is connected to the positive side of the electric system of the vehicle via the switch (36). The wiring (34) is grounded to the car.

In the vehicle intention indicating device (1) having the above structure, the switch (36) is placed within a reach of the driver, and when the driver overtakes or interrupts, the switch (36) at hand is closed. As a result, the light bulb (3) lights up and the animal-shaped cover (2) emits light. The cover (2) is modeled on an animal that takes an apology or appreciation stance, so it appears that the animal is thanking or apologizing. When the switch (36) is opened, the light bulb (3) goes out.

As the attaching means (4) for the cover (2), for example, a string or the like may be attached to the upper part of the cover (2). In this case, it is necessary to make sure that the front of the animal faces rearward and that its posture is unchanged. If a light bulb that blinks when a power source is used is used as the light bulb (3), the light will blink when the switch (36) is closed, so that a driver afterward can easily draw attention to the intention indicating device (1). The wirings (33) (34) can be connected to, for example, a cigarette lighter of an automobile or can be connected to the wiring of a turn signal. When connecting to the wiring of the winker, the lever of the winker acts as a switch, and when the driver puts out the winker, the display device (1) blinks according to the blinking of the winker.

It is preferable to use an ape such as a monkey or a gorilla as an animal for forming the cover (2) because it is easy to take a gratitude or apology, and is unique and humorous. If the size of the cover (2) is 20 to 30 cm, it can be seen well from the rear and does not interfere with driving. The cover (2) is not limited to plastic, and can be formed of other transparent or translucent synthetic resin or chemical fiber.

[0013]

[Effect of device]

 When passing or interrupting another vehicle, the vehicle intention display device (1) of the present invention is turned on, and if a thank-you or apology is given, driving of the overtaken or interrupted vehicle Hands can continue to drive safely without getting irritated, leading to traffic safety. The intention display device (1) for a vehicle of the present invention is particularly effective when driving at night because the cover (2) emits light. Also, since the connection to the electric system of the car is not complicated, it can be easily installed in the car.

The above description of the embodiments is for explaining the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention described in the scope of the utility model registration request or reducing the scope. Further, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made within the technical scope described in the scope of claims for utility model registration.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a vehicle intention display device.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle intention display device.

FIG. 3 is an electric circuit diagram.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of attachment to an automobile.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Intention indicating device for automobile (2) Cover (3) Light bulb (4) Mounting means

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. Wiring connectable to an electric system of an automobile (33)
A light bulb (3) electrically connected to (34) is surrounded by an animal-shaped transparent or translucent cover (2) made of synthetic resin such as plastic or chemical fiber. 2) An intention indicating device for an automobile, characterized in that it is provided with an attaching means (4) for attaching to an automobile. 2. A light bulb (3) connectable to an electric system of an automobile and electrically connected to wiring (33) (34) having a switch (36) is a synthetic resin such as plastic or a chemical fiber. It is surrounded by a transparent or semi-transparent cover (2) in the shape of an animal composed of, etc. A vehicle intention display device characterized by comprising a switch (36). 3. The vehicle intention indicating device according to claim 1, wherein the animal modeled on the cover (2) has a posture of expressing appreciation and / or apology. 4. The vehicle intention indicating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the animal modeled on the cover (2) is a monkey or a gorilla who apologizes or appreciates.