JP3203807U - Device for preventing mistakes in pedaling for automobiles - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a device for preventing an accidental depression of a pedal for an automobile, which prevents an accident from being caused by an erroneous depression of an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, and does not interfere with driving. An accelerator operation indicator lamp 1 and a brake operation indicator lamp 2 are provided on an instrument panel or a dashboard. The accelerator operation indicator lamp 1 and the brake operation indicator lamp 2 are electrically connected to the control unit 34. The control unit 34 includes an accelerator operation indicator lamp 1 that detects that the accelerator pedal is depressed, a brake pedal operation detection unit 32 that detects that the brake pedal is depressed, and a vehicle speed detection unit that detects the traveling speed. 33 is connected. Under the control of the control unit 34, the accelerator operation indicator lamp 1 or the brake operation indicator lamp 2 lights brightly when the pedal is depressed when the vehicle speed is less than the set speed, and darkly lights when the petal is depressed above the set speed. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for preventing erroneous depression of an automobile accelerator and a brake pedal.

  The car's accelerator pedal and brake pedal are installed side by side on the driver's seat, but accidents caused by mistakes in the steps are continual. In a situation where the brake should be stepped on, if the accelerator is stepped on, the car may move contrary to the driver's expectation, and the swayed driver may suddenly step on the pedal. If you do this, the car will run away, and it will rush into the surrounding buildings, guardrails, other cars, pedestrians, etc., leading to death.

  Such accidents caused by mistakes in pedaling are likely to occur for beginners and elderly people who are not used to driving, and for those who are easy to panic about sudden occurrences. . For example, when driving an acquaintance's car, when using a rental car, driving with unfamiliar shoes, even with a familiar car, the seat position and reclining posture are slightly after driving Even if it seems to be changing, you may make a mistake in the footsteps due to a slight difference in your senses.

  Therefore, various means have been proposed for recognizing whether the accelerator pedal is being depressed or the brake pedal being depressed other than the sense of the foot. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-112438, a contact sensor that detects that a sole is in contact with an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal is provided, and the detection result is displayed on a visible display device, and an electronic sound is generated. Furthermore, the idea of vibrating the accelerator pedal has been proposed.

  According to this idea, it is possible to display on the display device whether the foot is placed on the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, so that the driver can visually check and that the accelerator pedal is depressed by an electronic sound or vibration of the accelerator pedal. It can be confirmed by hearing and touch.

  Certainly, if this idea is adopted, it is easy to understand whether the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal is being pressed, and it is difficult to make mistakes. The operation of a dangerous accelerator pedal that causes runaway in particular can be confirmed by sound and vibration, so it is safer. However, driving an automobile is rarely a short time. For example, if you go to a nearby store or pick you up at the nearest station, you often drive for more than 10 minutes. Moreover, when you go shopping a little far away, enjoy driving, go out by recreation, go out in business, etc., you usually drive for at least 30 minutes, usually several hours. Furthermore, when traveling or going home, it is not uncommon to drive for more than 5 hours with a break.

  In such a relatively long driving, if the operation of the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal is always displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, the eyes become tired with the brightness of the display. In addition, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, an electronic sound will be heard, so that the electronic sound may continue to sound while driving. Although this electronic sound can be heard not only by the driver but also by a person in the passenger seat or the rear seat, it is uncomfortable to listen to the electronic sound for a long time in a narrow interior space. Similarly, the accelerator pedal vibrates during traveling, but this vibration causes fatigue on the feet that step on the accelerator, which is uncomfortable.

  In actual driving, the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are frequently switched and operated, but it is mentally fatigued to be alerted by an electronic sound or vibration each time. If you continue to be exposed to such displays, electronic sounds, vibrations, etc. during driving, you will soon get used to paralysis and become unaware of the display, electronic sounds, and vibrations. As a result, the original effect of preventing mistakes in the step is diminished, and it may eventually become a troublesome device.

  In addition, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-46161, an accelerator pedal operation can be displayed with a blue accelerator pedal lamp, and a brake pedal operation can be displayed with a red brake pedal lamp. Ideas to place in are proposed. When both pedals are not depressed, each lamp is controlled to emit a weak light, and when any pedal is depressed, the pedal lamps are controlled to emit a strong light. According to this, the operation of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal is clarified by the display of the lamp.

  However, there are very few situations where neither the accelerator pedal nor the brake pedal is depressed during driving. For example, when the vehicle is stopped, the brake pedal is always depressed so that it does not move due to creep or slopes. While driving, the accelerator pedal is moderately depressed most of the time, and the vehicle is switched to the brake pedal when decelerating. Therefore, although the lighting of the lamp is adjusted, the mechanism hardly functions. That is, most of the time during driving, one of the lamps emits light strongly, and the strong light enters the eyes of the driver. For this reason, the strong red and blue light that frequently flashes not only makes the driver's eyes tired but also makes the driver feel irritated and prone to mental fatigue.

  Further, since the accelerator pedal lamp and the brake pedal lamp are “disposed together on the instrument panel”, both lamps are necessarily disposed close to each other. Therefore, although there is a difference in the color of the lamp, it is lit at a location that is not so far away. It is easy to recognize that a lamp is shining if it is just a difference in color, but it may be difficult to instantly recognize which lamp lit. This is even more so if you are driving for a long time in a situation where one of the lamps is always emitting a strong light, the sensation tends to be paralyzed regardless of which lamp is lit. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the lamps arranged on the instrument panel cannot be seen when backing.

  The inventor verified with reference to past accident cases what kind of accidents are likely to occur when a misstep was made. In many cases, it was found that when attempting to park in a parking lot, an accident is more likely to occur immediately after moving from the stop, or even while traveling at a low speed than during a cruise at a high speed. For example, when the signal changes and you start recklessly crossing and you have to step on the brake, or when you are jumping while driving at low speed, paying attention to narrow roads and roads with poor visibility There was also an accident.

  Therefore, there is a need for means that effectively prevent accidents caused by mistakes in the accelerator pedal and brake pedal, and that do not interfere with driving during driving and are less likely to make the driver physically and mentally tired. .

JP 2007-112438 A JP 2012-46161 A

  The present invention effectively prevents accidents caused by erroneous depression of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, and provides a device that does not obstruct driving while driving and is less likely to cause physical and mental fatigue. This is the issue.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for preventing erroneous pedal depression of an automobile. An accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) for indicating that an accelerator pedal is depressed, and a brake operation indicator lamp (1) for indicating that a brake pedal is depressed. 2) is a device for preventing erroneous pedal depression of an automobile, which is provided on the instrument panel (11) or the dashboard (13) so as to be separated from the left and right, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light ( And a control unit (34) electrically connected to 2) and an accelerator pedal that detects that the accelerator pedal is depressed and prompts the control unit (34) to turn on the accelerator operation indicator light (1). An operation detection unit (31), a brake pedal operation detection unit (32) that detects that the brake pedal is depressed and prompts the control unit (34) to turn on the brake operation indicator light (2); A vehicle speed detection unit (33) that detects the speed and transmits it to the control unit (34), the control unit ( 34) When the vehicle speed is lower than the preset speed, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) or the brake operation indicator light (2) is lit brightly, and when the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) or When the brake operation indicator lamp (2) is lit, it is lit darkly.

  According to this, when the driver steps on the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) or the brake operation indicator light (2) provided on the instrument panel (11) or the dashboard (13) Since it can be lit to inform the driver, mistakes in stepping can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the vehicle speed is detected by the vehicle speed detector (33), and the brightness at the time of light emission of the indicator lights (1) and (2) is changed by the controller (34) correspondingly. For this reason, the indicator lights (1) and (2) light up brightly in situations where the driving speed is low and accidents due to mistakes are likely to occur. Then, each indicator lamp (1), (2) is lit dark. Therefore, the eyes are not tired from the bright light of each indicator lamp (1), (2) during operation, and keep watching the lighting and flashing of each indicator lamp (1), (2) during long time operation. But I don't feel frustrated or mentally tired.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for preventing erroneous pedal depression of an automobile according to the first aspect, further comprising an accelerator operation indicator light (9) and a brake operation indicator light (10) on the rear side of the vehicle. .

  According to this, there is also an accelerator operation indicator light (9) and a brake operation indicator light (10) on the rear side of the vehicle. The operation status of the brake pedal can be confirmed, and mistakes in stepping can be prevented.

  The vehicle pedal misstep prevention device according to claim 3 is the device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the control unit (34) has a switch (35), and the switch (35) is in an OFF state. In this case, the accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) and the brake operation indicator lamp (2) are set not to be lit.

  According to this, it is possible to cancel the function of this device by operating the switch and not to turn on the indicator lights (1) and (2) even if the accelerator petal or the brake pedal is depressed. Therefore, even when the family uses the same car or when sharing the car for sharing, the device can be released according to the driver's preference, so this device does not get in the way.

  According to the present invention, the accelerator or brake operation is brightly displayed on each of the indicator lights in an easy-to-understand manner during low-speed traveling with many accidents in which the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are depressed. When the vehicle is traveling at a predetermined speed or higher, even if the accelerator or the brake is depressed, the vehicle is displayed darker than when traveling at a low speed, so that driving does not cause eyestrain or frustration.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating Example 1; 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of Example 1. FIG. The figure which showed the vehicle interior back of Example 2. FIG. FIG. FIG. The figure which showed the vehicle interior back of Example 4. FIG.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described using preferred embodiments.

  FIG. 1 is a view showing the present embodiment, and shows the front of the driver's seat. Below the dashboard (13) on the driver's seat is an instrument panel (11), also called an instrument panel. This instrument panel (11) is equipped with instruments (12) such as a speedometer, oil temperature gauge, tachometer, fuel gauge, mileage meter, etc. that show information necessary for operation, as well as a seat belt confirmation display, There are many models that can display door warnings and battery warnings.

  In this embodiment, an accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) is provided near the right end of the instrument panel (11), and a brake operation indicator lamp (2) is provided at the left end. Therefore, when the driver sits facing the front, the accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) can be seen on the right side and the brake operation indicator lamp (2) can be seen on the left side. Since it is not located directly in front of the driver, but on the left and right sides of the instrument panel (11), it does not interfere with the view even if it is lit during driving.

  The accelerator operation indicator light (1) uses a green lamp so that it can be lit green, and the brake operation indicator light (2) uses a red lamp so that it can be lit red. Here, the type of the lamp is not particularly limited, but an LED is desirable in terms of life. Moreover, although the color of LED itself may be green or red, green or red may be displayed by using a colored plastic cover. In this embodiment, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) is green and the brake operation indicator light (2) is red for easy understanding. However, the color is not limited to this color if it is easy to understand.

  In this embodiment, the accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) has a round shape, and the brake operation indicator light (2) has a square shape. Therefore, a shape that is easy to understand, such as a star shape or a double circle, may be used.

  When the driver steps on the accelerator pedal, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) on the right side of the driver lights up in green. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, the brake operation indicator light (2) on the left side of the driver shines red. As a result, the driver can visually confirm whether the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal is being depressed.

  The accelerator operation indicator light (1) and brake operation indicator light (2) not only have different emission colors, but also the left and right emission positions differ, so the driver can instantly recognize which pedal is being depressed. can do. Accordingly, erroneous depression of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal can be effectively prevented.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of this embodiment. When the driver steps on the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal operation detection unit (31) detects it. Then, the information is sent to the control unit (34). Upon receiving information that the accelerator pedal is depressed, the control unit (34) turns on the accelerator operation indicator light (1).

  Similarly, when the driver steps on the brake pedal, the brake pedal operation detection unit (32) detects it. Then, the information is sent to the control unit (34). Receiving information that the brake pedal is depressed, the control unit (34) turns on the brake operation indicator light (2).

  A vehicle speed detector (33) is connected to the controller (34). The vehicle speed detection unit (33) detects the speed at which the vehicle in which the apparatus is installed is currently traveling, and sends information to the control unit (34).

  The controller (34) has a predetermined speed set in advance. When the speed is higher than the set speed, the accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) or the brake operation indicator lamp (2) is set to be lit in a dark eye even when the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal is depressed.

  For example, when the speed is set to 10 km / h, the accelerator operation indicator lamp (1) is lit brightly when the accelerator pedal is depressed at a speed lower than 10 km / h. Similarly, when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake operation indicator light (2) lights up brightly.

  However, when the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 10 km / h or higher, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) is turned on when the accelerator pedal is depressed, but the brightness is darker than when the speed is less than 10 km / h. Similarly, when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake operation indicator light (2) is lit, but the brightness is darker than when the speed is less than 10 km / h.

  Therefore, when driving at low speeds, where accidents resulting in erroneous steps are likely to occur, both the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light (2) light up brightly when the corresponding pedal is depressed, and the driver depresses either pedal. You can clearly tell if you are.

  On the other hand, when the vehicle is traveling at a predetermined speed, for example, 10 km / h or more, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light (2) that are lit even when the accelerator or the brake is stepped on are dark, so eyes are not tired. Also, even if you frequently switch between the accelerator pedal and break pedal, the blinking lamp is not so bright, so it won't flicker.

  Since only the speed range where there is a lot of misstepping accidents is displayed brightly, it is possible to prevent the driver from getting used to the flashing of the indicator lights (1) and (2) and thus reducing the attention level. In addition, even if driving for a long time, eyes are hard to get tired and mentally irritated, so it is possible to drive more safely.

  The reference speed for switching between bright light emission and dark light emission may be determined as appropriate, but may be configured so that the driver can adjust it as desired if necessary. Further, the brightness (darkness) of the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light (2) when the speed is higher than a predetermined speed may be adjusted.

  The controller (34) is provided with a switch (35). When this switch (35) is set to the “OFF” state, the device will stop functioning and the accelerator operation indicator light (1) will be activated regardless of whether the accelerator pedal is depressed or the brake pedal is depressed regardless of the speed. (2) can also be turned off. This is because a driver who does not want to use this device can easily cancel the function when he / she uses the same car in a family or when a plurality of persons share the car sharing. Therefore, even if it is installed in an automobile used by a plurality of people, this device does not interfere.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the rear in the vehicle in the present embodiment. The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but in addition to the instrument panel (11), an accelerator operation indicator light (9) and a brake operation indicator light (10) are also provided at the rear of the vehicle.

  An indicator light unit (8) is mounted near the upper part of the rear window (20) at the rear of the vehicle. Although there is no particular limitation on the attachment position of the indicator light unit (8), it is desirable to install the indicator light unit (8) in a place where the driver's line of sight is not obstructed even if a person sits on the rear seat (21). The indicator light unit (8) is provided with a rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) and a rear brake operation indicator light (10) side by side.

  Similar to the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and brake operation indicator light (2) on the instrument panel (11), the rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) lights up in green when the accelerator pedal is depressed, and the brake pedal is The rear brake operation indicator light (10) lights red when stepped on. As a result, even when the driver turns back and looks back, the operation of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal can be visually confirmed. This is especially convenient when entering the parking lot in the back.

  The rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) attached to the indicator light unit (8) and the rear brake operation indicator light (10) can be mounted at opposite positions. In this embodiment, a rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) is attached to the right side when the driver looks back, that is, the left side of the vehicle body, and on the left side when the driver looks back, that is, to the right side of the vehicle body. A rear brake operation indicator (10) is attached. However, depending on the driver's preference, the rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) on the right side of the vehicle body may match the physical sensation. Therefore, the rear accelerator operation indicator light (9) and the rear brake operation indicator light (10) can be interchanged so that they can be arranged in reverse.

  FIG. 4 shows the present embodiment. In the first embodiment, the accelerator operation indicator (1) and the brake operation indicator (2) are installed on the instrument panel (11). In this embodiment, the accelerator operation indicator (3) and the brake are displayed on the dashboard (13). An operation indicator (4) is provided. The other points are the same as in the first embodiment. There are no particular limitations on the size and shape of the accelerator operation indicator light (3) and the brake operation indicator light (4), but it is desirable that the accelerator operation indicator light (3) and the brake operation indicator light (4) have a size and shape that do not significantly impede forward visibility during driving.

  By disposing on the dashboard (13) in this way, the vehicle can be installed at a place slightly off from the front of the driver. If it still lights up, it will be in the driver's field of view, so there will be no trouble in use. Even if there is no space in the instrument panel (11) due to the instrument (12) etc., it can be installed without problems. In addition, since the installation position is easy to make higher than the instrument panel (11), there is also an advantage that it is easy to enter the field of view even when driving while looking forward.

  5 and 6 show the present embodiment. The basic configuration is the same as that of the third embodiment for the front and the same as that of the second embodiment for the rear. In the second and third embodiments, the apparatus is attached as a basic specification or a genuine option of an automobile manufacturer, whereas the present embodiment is different in that it is attached as a retrofit additional apparatus.

  In Example 3, the accelerator operation indicator light (3) and the brake operation indicator light (4) were installed on the dashboard (13). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the accelerator operation indicator light (5) and the brake operation indicator light (6) are pasted on the dashboard (13) by the double-sided tape (7). An indicator light unit (18) on the rear side of the vehicle is also attached by a double-sided tape (7) near the upper portion of the rear window (20).

  According to this, when there is no stepping prevention device in the genuine option of the automobile, it can be used by being attached to an already owned automobile. When installing, there are wiring, etc., so it is better to have it installed at car shops, car dealers and maintenance shops.

  Double-sided tape (7) is convenient for attaching the accelerator operation indicator (5) and brake operation indicator (6) to the dashboard (13) and attaching the indicator light unit (18) to the rear of the vehicle. However, you may attach using other means, for example, fixing means, such as a hook-and-loop fastener and a suction cup. Since it is retrofitted, there is also an advantage that it can be attached to a driver's favorite location.

  The pedal misstep prevention device of the present invention can be widely used in automobiles regardless of vehicle types such as mini cars, ordinary cars, large cars, freight cars, buses, and trucks.

1 Accelerator operation indicator (Example 1)
2 Brake operation indicator (Example 1)
3 Accelerator operation indicator (Example 3)
4 Brake operation indicator lamp (Example 3)
5 Accelerator operation indicator (Example 4)
6 Brake operation indicator (Example 4)
7 Double-sided tape 8 Indicator light unit installed in the rear of the vehicle 9 Rear accelerator operation indicator (Example 2)
10 Rear brake operation indicator (Example 2)
11 Instrument panel
12 Meters 13 Dashboard 18 Indicator light unit installed in the rear of the vehicle (Example 4)
20 rear window 21 rear seat 31 accelerator pedal operation detection unit 32 brake pedal operation detection unit 33 vehicle speed detection unit 34 control unit 35 switch

Claims (3)

The accelerator operation indicator light (1) that indicates that the accelerator pedal is being depressed and the brake operation indicator light (2) that indicates that the brake pedal is being depressed are the instrument panel (11) or dashboard (13 ) A device for preventing erroneous pedaling of an automobile provided on the left and right,
A control unit (34) electrically connected to the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light (2);
An accelerator pedal operation detection unit (31) that detects that the accelerator pedal is depressed and prompts the control unit (34) to turn on the accelerator operation indicator light (1);
A brake pedal operation detection unit (32) that detects that the brake pedal is depressed and prompts the control unit (34) to turn on the brake operation indicator light (2);
A vehicle speed detector (33) that detects the traveling speed and transmits it to the controller (34),
The control unit (34) is brightly lit when the accelerator operation indicator light (1) or the brake operation indicator light (2) is lit when the vehicle speed is less than a preset speed, and the accelerator operation indicator light is higher than the set speed. (1) Or, the brake operation indicator lamp (2) is turned on darkly when it is turned on. 2. A device for preventing erroneous pedal depression of an automobile according to claim 1, further comprising an accelerator operation indicator light (9) and a brake operation indicator light (10) provided in the rear of the vehicle. The control unit (34) has a switch (35) .When the switch (35) is in an OFF state, the accelerator operation indicator light (1) and the brake operation indicator light (2) 3. The device for preventing erroneous pedal depression of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the device is set so as not to be lit.

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