JP3215322U - Opposite direction recognition type direction indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a direction indication device that enables confirmation of a direction indicator on the opposite side even when viewed obliquely from the front (or a wider angle position). An LED light is embedded (or pasted) on both sides (front pillar part) or upper part (roof part) of a front window, and blinks simultaneously with a direction indicator, so that it is obliquely forward (or a wider angle position). So that it can be easily confirmed. [Selection] Figure 1

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  Automotive industry

Conventional direction indicators are easily developed for visual observation from the front and rear of a car, but many are visible in the lateral direction (perpendicular to the direction of travel of the car (on the opposite side)). Problems remained and improvements were needed.
When making a left turn at an intersection where there is no traffic light or entering a priority road from a narrow alley, the driver trying to enter is blinking a turn indicator indicating a left turn to enter the intersection or priority road by making a left turn. However, the other drivers who are driving from the right of the driver trying to enter are not seeing the left turn indicator, and are they going straight ahead or are they forgetting to turn on the right indicator when trying to turn right? Or you don't know if the blinking lamp is off, and you can see the sign of the turn signal on the left turn only after approaching the scary approaching vehicle and coming to the side. If you do not get a left turn signal when you come to the side, you can turn right or go straight ahead. When traveling on priority roads, you will often encounter vehicles approaching from the left front, and you should be careful. The problem here is that the driver turning on the priority road cannot see the left turn direction indicator of the approaching vehicle in almost any manufacturer's vehicle. It is. Because every manufacturer's model reduces air resistance, it is streamlined, that is, it has a rounded shoulder shape from the bonnet tip to both side fenders, so the direction indicator lens is naturally in front. Rather, it is designed to be slightly sideways and easy to check from the side. Therefore, it is difficult to confirm further from the opposite side (front side).

As mentioned above, drivers who are driving on priority roads or drivers who are about to enter an intersection (hereinafter referred to as A) are asked to see the situation on their side trying to join the vehicle while stopping (or driving slowly) to the left front. If there is a vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “B”), the driver A observes the movement of the vehicle B more carefully, and follows the course of passing if the safety can be confirmed. At that time, the driver A traveling on the priority road cannot confirm any blinking direction indicators of the vehicle B parked (or driving slowly) to the left front, and all the direction indicators in the visible range are turned off. If it is, the vehicle B can be considered to go straight or turn left, but the right turn cannot be considered unless it is forgotten to turn the direction indicator or it is out of order (such as a lamp out). However, in the unlikely event that the direction indicator is forgotten to be taken out or is out of order (such as a lamp burnout), it may be presumed that an accident will occur. Here, if the driver A can confirm the blinking of the direction indicator, which is a sign of the left turn of the vehicle B, the intention of the left turn of the vehicle B is certain, and the driver A can travel more safely and safely. Become. In fact, if most of the vehicles currently on sale are as above, it is impossible to see the turn signal indicator for the left turn, but the driver must be driving on the priority road. Only by capturing the fact that there is, if it is an intersection, you are driving with a belief that the opponent is not going to turn right.
For this reason, this case has been devised to make it easier for drivers driving on priority roads or drivers entering intersections to confirm the intention of a left turn of a vehicle to join.
The best way to avoid accidents is to avoid such vague and dangerous situations and to recognize the driving direction of the other driver as soon as possible.

In order to avoid the above problems, the following solutions have been devised so that driver A can easily recognize the traveling direction of vehicle B.
1. An LED light is embedded in the inner side parts (a in FIG. 1) of both sides (front pillars) of the front window of the vehicle (or a thin LED light is attached to the window glass), and blinks in the same manner as the blinker blinks.
2. LED lights are embedded in the left and right parts (a in FIG. 2) of the upper part (roof side) of the front window of the vehicle (or a thin LED light is attached to the window glass), and blinks in the same manner as blinking of the blinker.
3. Combination of the above 1 and 2 (Fig. 3C).
In both cases 1, 2 and 3, the installation position is sufficiently adjusted so that it does not enter the driver's vision while driving in the vehicle. The reflection of the glass portion of the window is also considered sufficiently.
The present invention can be mounted from a new vehicle manufacturing process, mounted on an existing vehicle, or the like.

With this device, for driver A who is driving on a priority road or driver A who is about to enter an intersection, vehicle B is listening to the state of this side (side A) trying to join the vehicle to the left front (or slowing down) Since the blinking of the front pillar and the direction indicator installed on the upper part of the front window can be easily seen, it is possible to immediately confirm that the vehicle B is about to enter the vehicle by making a left turn.
Without this device, the driver A cannot confirm the signal of the turn signal indicator for the left turn at all. Therefore, the vehicle B is afraid whether he intends to go straight ahead or forgets to turn on the right turn direction indicator. You must pass in front of the terrifying vehicle B while hugging.
In addition, it is expected to be effective in reducing traffic accidents because it is easier to check right and left turns of oncoming vehicles at normal intersections (without priority roads).

1A is a type in which LED lights are embedded (or a thin LED light is affixed to the window glass) on both inner sides (front pillars) of the front window of the vehicle and blinks in the same manner as blinkers blink. 2a is a type in which LED lights are embedded in the left and right portions of the upper part (roof side) of the front window of the vehicle (or a thin LED light is attached to the window glass) and blinks in the same manner as blinking of the blinker. 3 is a combination of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and LED lights are embedded in the inner part of both sides (front pillars) of the front window of the vehicle and the left and right parts of the upper part (roof side) of the front window of the vehicle. (Or a thin LED light is pasted on the window glass) and blinks in the same way as blinkers blink.

(FIG. 1) A in FIG. 1 is a type in which LED lights are mounted on the inner portions of both sides (front pillars) of a front window of a vehicle.
(Fig. 2) A in Fig. 2 is a type in which LED lights are mounted on the left and right portions of the upper part (roof side) of the front window of the vehicle.
(FIG. 3) C in FIG. 3 is a combination of FIGS. 1 and 2, and is provided on the inner part of both sides (front pillars) of the front window of the vehicle and the left and right parts of the upper part (roof side) of the front window of the vehicle. A type with an LED light.

Claims (1)

In the automobiles (light cars, small cars, ordinary cars) referred to in the Road Transport Vehicle Law, the vehicle front window (including the boundary between the ceiling plate and windshield and the boundary between the front pillar and windshield) and the front of the ceiling plate The direction of the vehicle can be easily confirmed by a direction indicating device (using an LED light or the like as a light emission source) installed in the front pillar.

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