US1566149A - Traffic signal - Google Patents
Traffic signal Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US1566149A US1566149A US616360A US61636023A US1566149A US 1566149 A US1566149 A US 1566149A US 616360 A US616360 A US 616360A US 61636023 A US61636023 A US 61636023A US 1566149 A US1566149 A US 1566149A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- hand
- signal
- casing
- traffic signal
- conductors
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21L—LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
- F21L14/00—Electric lighting devices without a self-contained power source, e.g. for mains connection
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
- G09F21/02—Mobile visual advertising by a carrier person or animal
Definitions
- the present invention aims to illuminate the hand after dark and to equip the same with an electric light which is brought into play at such times only as when the hand is extended to give a signal.
- FIG. 1 is a detail view of a traffic signal showing the same applied
- Figure 2 is a vertical central longitudinal section
- Figure 3 is a cross section on the line 3 3 of Figure 2
- Figure 4 is a section on the line 4 4 of Figure 3, and
- FIG. 5 is a fragmental detail of the lamp circuit.
- the signal comprises a casing l within which is disposed an electric bulb 2.
- a frame 3 surrounds the electric bulb 2 and projects outwardly from the casing 1 and receives a lens fl.
- a switch lever 9 pivoted to an end of the casing at 10 serves to electrically connect the conductors 5 and 6 and thereby complete the circuit to the lamp 2 which is lighted when the hand is extended and the lever 9 is pressed upon by a thumb or linger of the hand.
- a spring 11 normally holds the switch lever 9 clear of the conductors 5 and 6 and the projecting ⁇ end of the switch lever is curved so as to be conveniently engaged by the thumb of the hand, whereby to close .the circuit when the hand is extended to signal.
- a strap 12 or like part receives the casing l which is connected thereto in any preferred way, as by means of elastic bands 13 and this strap serves to attach the signal to the hand and to maintain the same in given position, a. metal strap 14t-v attached at one end to the casing l has its opposite end bent to, engage about the hand at the base of the index linger and opposite the thumb.
- the signal is located upon the back of the hand so as not to interfere with the hand in the control of the vehicle or for other purpose.
- the signal is worn upon the hand after dark, and when the hand is extended to give a signal, the switch lever 9 is operated to close the circuit to the lamp which, when lighted, illuminates the hand so that the saine may be readily discerned. by the ⁇ driver ol" a folhnving vehicle.
- a traflic signal comprising a casing, a signal element on said casing, conductors in insulated relation within said casing operatively associated with the signal member, a normally open switch lever having a portion within the ing adapted to bridge said conductors, said lever having a distal end portion extending outwardly through one end thereof and disposed adjacent the base of the index finger and opposite the thumb, and means offset from the said end of the casing pivotally mounting said lever.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
- Marketing (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Measurement And Recording Of Electrical Phenomena And Electrical Characteristics Of The Living Body (AREA)
Description
Dec. 15, 1925.
J. H. LYNCH TRAFFIC SIGNAL Filed Feb. 1. 1925 a. .ew
, Brain.
Patented Dec. 15, 1925.
PATENT OFFICE.
JOSEPH H. LYNCH, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
Application filed February 1, 1923.
To all whom z't may concern:
Be it known that I, JosnrI-r H. LYNCH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Traffic Signals; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, suoli as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains tol make and use the same.
In the operation of motoi vehicles, it is customary for the driver to signal the intention to turn, stop, slow down and the like by means of the hand. After dark it is difficult to signal in this manner because of inability of drivers of other vehicles discerning the hand extended to give the signal and to* overcome this objection, the present invention aims to illuminate the hand after dark and to equip the same with an electric light which is brought into play at such times only as when the hand is extended to give a signal.
Other objects and advantages will be ap parent and suggest themselves as the nature of the invention is understood.
While the drawings illustrate an embodiment of the invention it is to be understood that in adapting the same to meet different conditions and requirements, various changes in the form, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the nature of the invention.
Referring to the accompanying drawings forming a part of the application:
Figure 1 is a detail view of a traffic signal showing the same applied,
Figure 2 is a vertical central longitudinal section,
- Figure 3 is a cross section on the line 3 3 of Figure 2,
Figure 4 is a section on the line 4 4 of Figure 3, and
Figure 5 is a fragmental detail of the lamp circuit.
Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description and designated in the several views of the drawings by like reference characters.
The signal comprises a casing l within which is disposed an electric bulb 2. A frame 3 surrounds the electric bulb 2 and projects outwardly from the casing 1 and receives a lens fl. Conductors 5 and 6, ar-
Selal No. 616,360.
ranged within the casing l, are in communication with a battery or source of electricity by means of an electric cord 7. Screws 8 threaded into the casing 1 serve to connect the strands of the wire cord 7 with the conductors 5 and G. A conductor 6 contacts with frame 3 and conductor 5. A switch lever 9 pivoted to an end of the casing at 10 serves to electrically connect the conductors 5 and 6 and thereby complete the circuit to the lamp 2 which is lighted when the hand is extended and the lever 9 is pressed upon by a thumb or linger of the hand. A spring 11 normally holds the switch lever 9 clear of the conductors 5 and 6 and the projecting` end of the switch lever is curved so as to be conveniently engaged by the thumb of the hand, whereby to close .the circuit when the hand is extended to signal. A strap 12 or like part receives the casing l which is connected thereto in any preferred way, as by means of elastic bands 13 and this strap serves to attach the signal to the hand and to maintain the same in given position, a. metal strap 14t-v attached at one end to the casing l has its opposite end bent to, engage about the hand at the base of the index linger and opposite the thumb. In practice, the signal is located upon the back of the hand so as not to interfere with the hand in the control of the vehicle or for other purpose. The signal is worn upon the hand after dark, and when the hand is extended to give a signal, the switch lever 9 is operated to close the circuit to the lamp which, when lighted, illuminates the hand so that the saine may be readily discerned. by the `driver ol" a folhnving vehicle.
What is claimed is:
A traflic signal comprising a casing, a signal element on said casing, conductors in insulated relation within said casing operatively associated with the signal member, a normally open switch lever having a portion within the ing adapted to bridge said conductors, said lever having a distal end portion extending outwardly through one end thereof and disposed adjacent the base of the index finger and opposite the thumb, and means offset from the said end of the casing pivotally mounting said lever.
In testimony whereof I aliix my signature.
JOSEPH H. LYNCH.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US616360A US1566149A (en) | 1923-02-01 | 1923-02-01 | Traffic signal |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US616360A US1566149A (en) | 1923-02-01 | 1923-02-01 | Traffic signal |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US1566149A true US1566149A (en) | 1925-12-15 |
Family
ID=24469094
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US616360A Expired - Lifetime US1566149A (en) | 1923-02-01 | 1923-02-01 | Traffic signal |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US1566149A (en) |
-
1923
- 1923-02-01 US US616360A patent/US1566149A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US1906193A (en) | Signal device | |
US1645487A (en) | Combination light | |
US1566149A (en) | Traffic signal | |
US1527792A (en) | Electric signal lamp | |
US1504980A (en) | Electric lamp | |
US2283442A (en) | Periodic switch | |
US2036676A (en) | Switch | |
US2593810A (en) | Means for illuminating the dial of a manually set automatic transmission | |
US2519294A (en) | Flashlight having a switch to convert the flashlight into a testing device | |
US2010454A (en) | Signaling device | |
US1601539A (en) | Direction and danger signal | |
US1607793A (en) | Signaling device | |
US1394046A (en) | Rear light for automobiles and the like | |
US1732794A (en) | Direction signal | |
US1375540A (en) | John a | |
US2918604A (en) | Headlight beam selector switch | |
US1949088A (en) | Lighting system for toy automobiles | |
US1449070A (en) | Signaling device for vehicles | |
US1729616A (en) | Signal switch device for motor vehicles | |
US1334995A (en) | Combined emergency light and manually controlled signal | |
US1563821A (en) | Signal | |
US1568862A (en) | Traffic signal for motor vehicles | |
US1388550A (en) | Direction-indicator for automobiles | |
US2274990A (en) | Hand brake signal | |
US1757678A (en) | Direction indicator |