JP3125500U - Automotive stop indicator light - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve traffic safety by making it easy to recognize that a vehicle is being braked other than the following vehicle, and to enable crossers to cross a pedestrian crossing with peace of mind.
The present invention provides a pedestrian or the like that when a stop indicator lamp 3 is installed at a position where the vehicle 1 is easily visible and a brake is applied, the stop lamp is turned on together with the stop lamp and the vehicle is being braked. It is easy to recognize. This stop indicator light is turned on when braking by electrically connecting to the electrical system of the stop lamp, but simply because it is difficult to distinguish from other lighting etc. in red or yellow display, It is characterized in that it is easy to draw attention to a crossing person and the like by blinking at a predetermined cycle during braking. In addition, this stop indicator light is displayed with characters indicating that it is “preparing to stop” or “braking”, and the stop indicator light adopts a blue or green color that means safety. There are some features.
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Description

  In the present invention, when an automobile (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “car”) is stopped by a stop signal or the like while traveling, it is stopped for people who are in front of the vehicle to stop. It is related with the stop indicator light for cars for displaying that it is in.

  When a brake pedal is depressed for braking while driving a car, a stop lamp (brake light) provided at the rear lights up to send a signal indicating that the following car is stopped or decelerated. It is essential as a means for preventing rear-end collision. However, the stop lamp is a warning display for the following vehicle, and cannot perform any function for an oncoming vehicle, a right turn vehicle, or a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing. Judgment as to whether or not the vehicle is braking is important not only for the following vehicle but also for the preceding vehicle and a pedestrian or bicycle vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “crossing person etc.”) who is about to cross the crossing road. In particular, crossers may not be able to judge whether the car traveling toward the crossing zone will stop when the signal changes, and will be forced to wait for the vehicle to stop and start crossing. There are many. Therefore, by providing a stop lamp, which has been provided only at the rear of the car so far, at the front, the crossing person can visually check the vehicle, and the driver of the preceding vehicle can brake the vehicle via the side mirror and the rearview mirror. There is a proposal that makes it possible to recognize that it is in motion.

  As a specific example of these, a stop lamp that blinks in conjunction with a stop lamp is incorporated in the headlight of a car (Patent Document 1). Similarly, a stop lamp is provided using the vicinity of the headlight or the front surface of the door mirror (Patent Document 2). Alternatively, a stop lamp is provided at the front center of the vehicle (Patent Document 3). Furthermore, when the brake is applied and the speed is reduced to 20 km or less by deceleration, the stop lamp provided at the front of the vehicle body is turned on so that the oncoming vehicle and the right turn vehicle can also be recognized (Patent Document) 4).

Utility model registration No. 3009205 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-217039 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-33744 JP 2002-326539 A

  In the inventions (inventions) described in the above patent documents, the stop lamps that have been conventionally provided only at the rear of the vehicle are also provided at the front, so that there is no stoppage for those other than the following vehicle and the driver. It has a common recognition in that it aims to improve traffic safety by recognizing. However, almost all of the current cars do not have a stop lamp at the front, so it is important to note that cars equipped with this stop brake crossers and other drivers. It is difficult to recognize. In addition, even if a red or yellow system lamp is provided at the front of the car, it is easily confused with a direction indicator lamp or a small lamp, and is difficult to distinguish from a headlight or the like particularly during night driving. The present invention provides a stop lamp in the front part of the car, similar to those described in the above-mentioned documents, and the purpose of improving traffic safety is in line with the above-mentioned patent documents. It is intended to make it easier for people to cross the road with a sense of security while making it easier to recognize that the traffic will stop.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is installed at an easily visible position on the front part of the automobile and lights up when the brake pedal is stepped on. The stop indicator lamp that can be recognized employs the following means to produce the following effects. In other words, this stop indicator lamp is electrically connected to the electrical system of the stop lamp and is characterized in that it blinks at a predetermined cycle during braking. This stop indicator light is used when a car driver turns on the stop lamp by stepping on the brake, and at the same time, lights up at the front of the car, crossing the pedestrian crossing, etc. On the other hand, it is easy to visually recognize that braking is in progress.

  As a result, it is possible for crossers and the like to confirm that the car has stopped, so it is possible to cross the road with peace of mind, and the preceding vehicle is released from the fear of the rear-end collision. Similarly, it is important for a person engaged in a temporary stop instruction or a detour guidance at a road construction site to recognize whether or not the vehicle approaching is braking. By adopting the present invention, it is possible to confirm that the vehicle coming toward the vehicle stops even in such a case, so that the work can be continued with peace of mind. The stop indicator lamp according to the present invention is turned on when the brake is stepped on because it is electrically connected to the electrical system of the stop lamp. However, the red indicator or the yellow indicator is distinguished from other lights. Since it is difficult to stick, it is characterized in that it is easy to draw attention to a crossing person and the like by blinking at a predetermined cycle during lighting.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the stop indicator lamp is displayed with characters indicating the meaning of being prepared for stoppage or braking. Stop indicator lights are not widely used at present, and it may be difficult for crossers to understand what is blinking when they see it. Therefore, not only by blinking this display, but also by displaying a message indicating that the vehicle has stopped, for example, “Stop” or “During braking”, anyone who can read the characters can understand it. Thus, the degree of recognition is increased.

  The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that a blue or green color is adopted as the stop indicator lamp described in claim 1 or claim 2. Many devices using lighting are installed in the body of the car, but most of them emit red or yellow colors, so these colors are similar to those of a running vehicle. There is a tendency that it is difficult to recognize when the lighting is turned on. In view of this, it is possible to improve the degree of recognition for a crossing person or the like by displaying using illumination of a color of a system different from these, and displaying with illumination of a color of blue that indicates safety.

  According to the present invention, when the driver of the car enters a braking operation, the stop lamp and the stop indicator light provided at the front of the car are turned on at the same time. However, since it is possible to recognize that the car has shifted to the braking operation, it is possible to respond with confidence. In addition, since this stop indicator lamp blinks at a predetermined cycle during the braking operation, it is easy for a crossing person or the like to recognize. In addition, if it is difficult to understand what the display means only by the blinking operation of the lamp, it is possible to display characters indicating the meaning of preparing for stopping or applying the brake, Anyone can easily recognize it. Furthermore, if a blue or green color is adopted as the illumination color of the stop indicator lamp, it becomes easy to distinguish from other displays, and therefore it becomes easier to recognize from the viewpoint of a crossing person or the like.

  Vehicles that can be equipped with the stop indicator light according to the present invention are applicable to all types of vehicles such as ordinary passenger cars, wagon cars, and trucks. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a stop indicator light 3 is mounted on the front and upper part of a wagon as a car 1. The stop indicator lamp 3 has a structure in which a lamp is mounted on a lamp mounting base in the same manner as a normal stop lamp and the entire front side is covered with a translucent cover having a blue color. The wiring of the stop indicator lamp 3 is connected to the electrical circuit of the stop lamp, and is drawn out through a through hole provided at a predetermined position of the outer plate via the wiring in the chassis. The light source is the same as a light bulb such as a stop lamp, and is surrounded by a blue translucent plastic cover.

  As described above, by connecting the stop indicator lamp 3 to the electric circuit of the stop lamp, when the brake pedal is stepped on, it is lit at the same time zone as the stop lamp. In order to make it easier for a crossing person or the like to understand that this lighting is being braked, the lamp blinks at a predetermined cycle during braking. In order to cause the lamp to blink, it is only necessary to provide a blinking circuit similar to the direction indicator in the lamp circuit.

  In addition, considering that there are people who do not know traffic rules at all, there is a risk that even if you see this stop indicator light, installation of the stop indicator light at the corner will be meaningless. In addition, it is preferable that the display not only blinks the lamp but also indicates that it stops. FIG. 2 exemplifies what is displayed by characters such as “stop” and “braking” on the front of the cover of the stop indicator lamp 3.

  FIG. 3 shows a state in which the car 1 is approaching the pedestrian crossing on the road when the pedestrian (crosser) P is about to cross the pedestrian crossing C. If the pedestrian P cannot determine whether or not the car 1 entering the vehicle will stop, the pedestrian P must be hesitant to cross with anxiety. However, if it is possible to recognize that the stop indicator lamp 3 is lit and blinking, it is possible to start the crossing with confidence. Of course, a driver of a right turn car, a worker who is working on a road, and the like can recognize the indications and proceed with the right turn and continue the work with peace of mind.

  In the above description, the stop indicator lamp is a combination of a lamp and a translucent cover. In addition to this, this stop indicator lamp employs a light emitting diode (LED) arrangement or electroluminescence (EL). May be. Moreover, although the installation position of the stop indicator lamp is described as the front part and the upper part of the vehicle, it may be a place where any easy-to-see position in the front part can be installed in addition to the upper part. Furthermore, in order to attach the stop indicator light to the body of the car body, other than fixing it to the surface of the body with screws or adhesive, etc., as with other illumination lights, part of the body is cut out and fitted into that part, and the stop indicator is displayed. The entire surface of the lamp and the body may be flush with each other.

  The stop indicator lamp according to the present invention is manufactured as an automobile article, and is highly industrially available by manufacturing and selling it.

It is a perspective view which shows the vehicle equipped with the stop indicator light. It is a front view which shows the example which attached | subjected the character display to the front of the stop indicator lamp. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has stopped the car currently drive | working in the state where the crossing person is going to cross a pedestrian crossing.

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1 Car (car)
3 Stop indicator light P

Claims (3)

A stop indicator light that is installed at a position that is easily visible from the front of the car and lights up during braking, so that the preceding car and pedestrians can recognize that the car is ready to stop. And
The stop indicator lamp for an automobile is electrically connected to an electrical system of the stop lamp and blinks at a predetermined cycle during braking. 2. The stop indicator lamp for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the stop indicator lamp is displayed with characters indicating the meaning of preparation for stopping or braking. 3. The stop indicator lamp for an automobile according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stop indicator lamp adopts a blue or green color.