WO1998022310A1 - Improvements to systems for the prevention of motor vehicle accidents - Google Patents

Improvements to systems for the prevention of motor vehicle accidents Download PDF

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WO1998022310A1
WO1998022310A1 PCT/ES1997/000284 ES9700284W WO9822310A1 WO 1998022310 A1 WO1998022310 A1 WO 1998022310A1 ES 9700284 W ES9700284 W ES 9700284W WO 9822310 A1 WO9822310 A1 WO 9822310A1
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Alejandro Colubi Garcia
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q5/00—Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
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    • B60Q5/003—Switches therefor mounted on the steering wheel

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  • the present specification refers to improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, of which they are mounted in motor vehicles to collaborate in the prevention of accidents with such vehicles, which provide essential characteristics of novelty and notable advantages with with respect to similar means known in the current State of the Art and intended for the same purpose.
  • the invention advocates a set of improvements or improvements in those systems that are automatically operable, to automatically notify the carrier driver of such a system that an abnormal situation has occurred due to the driver's own behavior. , as may be the result of fatigue, sleep or any other circumstance that distracts the driver and causes a decrease or loss of pressure exerted by the driver's hands on the steering wheel of the motor vehicle.
  • the invention provides for the use of some elements that are already installed in the vehicle, such as lights or horn.
  • the invention also contemplates the optional possibility of incorporating the system in collaboration with the tachometer conventionally installed in passenger or freight transport vehicles.
  • This invention has its application within the industry dedicated both to the manufacture of automobiles, and to the manufacture of its parts and accessories.
  • Some devices known to be installed in a motor vehicle are known in the market, intended to make warnings to the driver of such a motor vehicle, both optical and acoustic, when due to the effect of sleepiness or fatigue, the driver relaxes, being able to even falling asleep in fact in many practical situations, thus causing an accident in which not only the vehicle itself may be involved, but often affects other vehicles that normally circulate.
  • the invention is designed to be incorporated in any type of motor vehicle, but preferably in tourist vehicles.
  • this electronic module could be incorporated in a freight transport vehicle, or in a passenger collective transport vehicle, allowing its performance as an element or system capable of generating alarms when the driver presents some anomaly in the driving, but at the same time, according to the characteristics dictated in terms of transport on vehicles whose mission is the transport of goods or passengers, to be able to incorporate the same in connection with the tachometer required by law to this type of vehicles, consequently acting as an alarm device, in the specific case that the ducts of the vehicle for transporting goods or passengers, does not comply with the rules which conventionally establishes and measures the tachometer in question.
  • a handwheel also divided into two sections, is provided with a first section fixed to the central steering actuator and a second section movable between certain limits with respect to the first, between which the invention establishes certain fixing and retention means located, with preference, in four or six predetermined positions, evenly distributed along the length of the steering wheel, and such means consisting of pairs of support pieces, conveniently separated from each other, constituted in a "U" shape with both branches configured superiorly as of tabs directed outwards, with bevelled leading edge, and these pieces having a cylindrical elevation of less height than the respective branches and occupying a central position.
  • Each of these cylindrical elevations is intended to receive and retain one end of a spring that works with pressure.
  • the mobile section of the steering wheel incorporates pairs of reception pieces, generally preferably prismatic, in positions correspondingly coinciding with the couples of the fixed section, and so that said prismatic pieces include adventures adapted for the reception and retention of the tabs of the pairs of pieces of the fixed section.
  • Each of these pieces also has a central cylindrical elevation, intended to receive and retain the opposite end of each respective spring, also appearing between the pieces of each pair, and in a approximately centered position a cylindrical projection, of greater diameter than the above mentioned and of predetermined height, constitutive of the other terminal necessary to close / open the electrical control circuit of the system.
  • control means are constituted by an electronic means with which the connection of the vehicle's own warning means is determined, such as the existing lights and horn.
  • the control system is electrically connected, preferably to a daytime activation switch, as well as to the ignition switch itself of the vehicle status lights for automatic activation at night.
  • the electronic control module is electrically connected to the light and horn control systems provided in the vehicle.
  • the electronic module used will preferably consist of a module of the type of detection alarm of those known in the market, and such that it will preferably incorporate a timed relay of minimum actuation, which will remain activated for a period of time, preferably two minutes, regardless of whether the driver deactivates both the day and night systems.
  • the electronic module will conventionally incorporate pulse relays for sending the received signal to the actuator part of the warning means.
  • the electronic control module will be electrically powered from the battery of the vehicle in which it is installed, and protected by a fuse of suitable value.
  • the invention can optionally be configured to allow its implementation and operation in passenger and freight vehicles, from the relevant connection between the electronic detection alarm module, by means of a positive and negative cable to the module. original of the vehicle, connecting first to the interior light existing in the cab of the truck, or in the area of driving a bus or passenger transport vehicle, acting the aforementioned connection configured by a positive and negative cable by alarm trigger according to - lu ⁇
  • the internal light itself when lit intermittently, acts as a warning signal to the passengers, detecting and informing itself that any abnormality is occurring, in both cases the connection to the horn is made, which at Just as the internal light would generate acoustic emissions uninterruptedly.
  • the invention also contemplates the possibility of presenting outputs from the cable of the electronic alarm module, either to the original electronic module, or directly to the tachometer, obtaining that the aforementioned connections of the electronic alarm module, will enter the original electronic module leaving towards the Tachometer, and the functions of the tachometer itself will be regulated through the electronic alarm module, in order to capture the stop times regulated by current regulations.
  • the second signal that would be detected by the electronic module would be to verify a speeding in the event that it occurs.
  • a buzzer or acoustic emitter incorporated in the cabin will repeatedly warn by audible acoustic emissions by the driver , that the time indicated for the stop has been exceeded in a preset time, and in the case that the driver did not detect the vehicle, the alarm modules would be activated, and should The driver must stop the vehicle to deactivate previously activated alarms.
  • the alarm activated by the electronic module would be activated again, an action that would reiterate the module in a similar way in the supposed cases of activate the alarm by sleep, that is to say by the separation of the constituent parts of the steering wheel closing the circuit, or by exceeding the hours marked to circulate, or by speeding.
  • the invention also contemplates the fact that the electronic alarm module can detect if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit for a period of time greater than a predetermined period, and found as the period of speeding used by a vehicle to carry out a overtaking, which results in the fact that time can be regulated.
  • the invention contemplates the possibility that in the event that the tachometer will operate autonomously, that is, without being connected to the original electronic module of the freight or passenger car, the electronic alarm module would transmit the same functions mentioned. previously.
  • Figure number 1 Shows a general schematic view of a system according to the invention, relating to improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles.
  • Figure number 2. It also represents a schematic view, in greater detail, of the fixed section of a steering wheel of a car according to the invention.
  • Figure number 3. Illustrates an equally schematic view, with a larger detail, of the mobile or false section of the steering wheel according to the present invention.
  • Figure number 4.- Finally corresponds to a block diagram of the constituent elements of a possible optional embodiment, as well as the possibilities it presents.
  • FIG. 1 of the drawings the general schematic representation of a system incorporating the improvements of the invention is appreciated, the system being composed from an electronic module (1), electrically powered from the battery (2) of the vehicle, through a protection fuse (3), the electronic module (1) being electrically connected through three conductors (4) to the respective active poles of the two switches (5) and (6) , corresponding to day or night operation, and to the ground point (7), whose circuit is closed through the terminals provided in both sections of the steering wheel.
  • two pairs of electrical cables (8) and (9) start, each pair with the positive and negative polarities, for connection to the module (10), inside which they are housed the means of actuation of the vehicle lights (for example, the turn signals (11)), and also of the horn (12) of said vehicle.
  • Figure 1 is absolutely representative of the general principle of operation of the system of the invention.
  • This ground line (14) is the same ground line as that used for both switches (5) and (6), that is, a single line (4) of ground is used for system activation through both switches. .
  • Figure 2 shows the schematic representation of the fixed section of the steering wheel, provided with four contact zones, equal to each other, of which one of them has been represented as a larger detail, and of course, the explanation It will be done based on this larger detail, but it is equally valid for each of the remaining areas.
  • each contact zone is constituted by a pair of pieces (16) and (16 ') / in a "U" shape, conveniently in solidarity with the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, being formed by upper edges of the respective branches of each piece
  • Each piece (16) and (16 ') has a respective elevation (17) and (17'), which occupies a centered position, each elevation preferably being cylindrical, of predetermined height and each elevation
  • FIG. 3 shows the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, complementary to the fixed section (15) described above.
  • This mobile section (20) also has contact areas formed by pairs of retaining parts, one of such pairs having been shown in detail B, and as in the case of figure number 2, the explanation It will refer to the couple contained in detail B, but being extensive to the rest of the contact and retention areas.
  • the retaining pieces (21) and (21 ') of each pair are conveniently connected to the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, at a predetermined distance, and in positions correspondingly coinciding with the pieces (16 ) and (16 ') of the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, to which they are associated.
  • retention pieces (21) and (21 ') preferably adopt a prismatic configuration, and each of them is provided with two housings (22) and (22') intended to receive the tabs of the "U" pieces of the fixed section (15) of the flywheel, thus carrying out the retention between both sections.
  • Each retaining part (21) and (21 ') has a respective projection (23) and (23'), in a centered position, preferably cylindrical and of predetermined dimensions, these projections (23) and (23 ') being intended to receive and retain the opposite ends of the springs (18) and (18 ').
  • each pair of retaining pieces (21) and (21 ') there is a cylindrical projection (24) of dimension- predetermined nes, in corresponding position with each cylindrical projection (19) of the fixed section of the steering wheel.
  • the coupling between the fixed and mobile sections (15) of the steering wheel is carried out by introducing the tabs or hooks of each piece (16) and (16 ') into “U ", in the housings (22) and (22 ') of the pieces (21) and (21') of the mobile section, housing which is favored by the chamfered edge of said tabs and whose retention is carried out by the hook-shaped from the same.
  • the height of the projections (19) and (24) constituting the connection terminals and the height of the pairs of cylindrical projections cas (17-17 '), (23-23'), will be determined in such a way as to allow the establishment of the desired contact between said terminals (19) and (24).
  • the invention has been described by positioning the prismatic parts in the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, and the "U" parts in the fixed section (15), but as will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. matter, such an arrangement can be reversed without implying any alteration in the operation of the system described.
  • the connection of the tachometer (40) can exist, directly with the original vehicle module (10), by which the lights and the acoustic warning of the vehicle are regulated, or the tachometer (40) can be directly connected by a connection (32) with the electronic alarm module (1), the original vehicle module (10) being connected, with the interior light of a truck or bus cabin (45), or with its horn (46).
  • the electronic alarm module (1) according to its parallel connection with the tachometer (40), through of the original vehicle module, or directly with the tachometer (40), will verify and regulate the speed limit (41) of the vehicle, as well as detect the speeding (42), generating from the electronic alarm module a signal that, putting into operation a cicada (47), it will warn the driver that he must stop the vehicle, and in case of not doing so, the block (44) will activate the alarm of the vehicle itself, putting into operation all the acoustic and optical elements that they will obviously prevent the vehicle from continuing if it does not stop and the driver makes the mandatory stop determined by the electronic module (1) in a timely manner.
  • the electronic alarm module (1) is capable of performing the regulation (41) of the speed limit established for the vehicle that incorporates said electronic alarm module (1), and at the same time
  • the driver is obliged to make a stop once he has exceeded the time established for the vehicle, and in the case of not stopping, the buzzer (47) according to the orders of the block (43) will notify the driver that the established stop time has been exceeded, and if in the case of exceeding a pre-established time as a courtesy, during which the buzzer will always remain activated, the driver not stopping the passenger or freight vehicle, the different alarm elements optical (45) and acoustic (46), would be activated, forcing the driver to stop the vehicle, so that according to the stop made the warnings (45) and (46) were deactivated.
  • the alarm would start again causing the activation of the light and acoustic warning lights (45) and (46).
  • the electronic alarm module (1) will detect if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit established for a period of time exceeding the courtesy period defined for the overtaking of another vehicle.
  • the invention is also capable of acting on the assumption that the tachometer (40) will operate without connection to the original electronic module (10), with its connection (32) being made with the electronic alarm module (1) transmitting the same functions described above.

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Improvements to systems for the prevention of motor vehicle accidents, comprising fixing means between a fixed section (15) and a mobile section (20) of the steering wheel for the activation of a control module (1) by means of which the lights (45) and the horn (46) of the vehicle are operated, pairs of 'U' parts (16, 16') being arranged in one section of the steering wheel, with upper edges forming the retention tongues, and central cylindrical protuberances intended to hold the extremity of one spring (18, 18') and intermediary projection (19) which actuates as a connexion terminal; on the other section, prismatic parts (20 and 21') are arranged and are provided with housings to receive the tongues, a protuberance (23, and 23') being provided to hold the other extremity of each spring (18 and 18'), and with an intermediary projection of the terminal complementary to said projection (19). This device can be optionally incorporated into vehicles for transporting passengers and goods in collaboration with the tachometer (40).

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PERFECCIONAMIENTOS INTRODUCIDOS EN LOS SISTEMAS IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE SYSTEMS
PREVENTIVOS DE ACCIDENTES EN VEHÍCULOSACCIDENT PREVENTIVES IN VEHICLES
AUTOMÓVILESCARS
D E S C R I P C I O ND E S C R I P C I O N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente memoria descriptiva se refiere a unos perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, de los que se montan en los vehículos automóviles para colaborar en la prevención de accidentes con tales vehículos, que aportan esenciales características de novedad y notables ventajas con respecto a los medios similares conocidos en el Estado actual de la Técnica y destinados a este mismo fin.The present specification refers to improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, of which they are mounted in motor vehicles to collaborate in the prevention of accidents with such vehicles, which provide essential characteristics of novelty and notable advantages with with respect to similar means known in the current State of the Art and intended for the same purpose.
De una manera más concreta, la invención preconiza un conjunto de mejoras o perfeccionamientos en aquellos sistemas que son accionables de forma automática, para avisar de manera automática al conductor portador de tal sistema de que se ha producido una situación anómala derivada del comportamiento del propio conductor, como puede ser a consecuencia del cansancio, el sueño o cualquier otra circunstancia que distraiga al conductor y que origine una disminución o pérdida de la presión ejercida por las manos del propio conductor sobre el volante del vehículo automóvil.More specifically, the invention advocates a set of improvements or improvements in those systems that are automatically operable, to automatically notify the carrier driver of such a system that an abnormal situation has occurred due to the driver's own behavior. , as may be the result of fatigue, sleep or any other circumstance that distracts the driver and causes a decrease or loss of pressure exerted by the driver's hands on the steering wheel of the motor vehicle.
La invención prevee el aprovechamiento de algunos elementos que ya se encuentran instalador en el vehículo, tales como las luces o el claxon. También en la invención se contempla la posibilidad opcional de incorporar el sistema en colaboración con el tacómetro instalado de forma convencional en los vehículos de transporte de viajeros o de mercancías.The invention provides for the use of some elements that are already installed in the vehicle, such as lights or horn. The invention also contemplates the optional possibility of incorporating the system in collaboration with the tachometer conventionally installed in passenger or freight transport vehicles.
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF THE INVENTION
Esta invención tiene su aplicación dentro de la industria dedicada tanto a la fabricación de automóviles, como a la fabricación de sus partes y accesorios.This invention has its application within the industry dedicated both to the manufacture of automobiles, and to the manufacture of its parts and accessories.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Se conocen en el mercado algunos dispositivos destinados a ser instalados en un vehículo automóvil, previsto para que realicen avisos al conductor de tal vehículo automóvil, tanto de tipo óptico como acústico, cuando por efecto de la soñolencia o cansancio, el conductor se relaja, pudiendo incluso llegar a dormirse como ocurre de hecho en muchas situaciones prácticas, provocando así un accidente en el que no solo puede estar implicado el propio vehículo, sino que con frecuencia afecta a otros vehículos que circulan normalmente.Some devices known to be installed in a motor vehicle are known in the market, intended to make warnings to the driver of such a motor vehicle, both optical and acoustic, when due to the effect of sleepiness or fatigue, the driver relaxes, being able to even falling asleep in fact in many practical situations, thus causing an accident in which not only the vehicle itself may be involved, but often affects other vehicles that normally circulate.
Puesto que se trata en realidad de un problema grave que ocasiona anualmente múltiples accidentes de circulación, se han ideado diversos dispositivos en un intento de acortar soluciones a la situación planteada, cuyas características de diseño y funcionamiento varían considerablemente de unos a otros.Since it is really a serious problem that causes multiple traffic accidents annually, various devices have been devised in an attempt to shorten solutions to the situation, whose design and operation characteristics vary considerably from one to another.
Así, se pueden encontrar en el Estado de laThus, they can be found in the State of the
Técnica, algunos dispositivos puramente mecánicos o electromecánicos, los cuales actúan a partir de deter- minados sensores, ya sea por presión o por cualquier otro medio, situados normalmente en el volante del vehículo automóvil y que como denominador común a todos ellos figura el hecho de que suelen tener una cierta complejidad de montaje y ajuste.Technique, some purely mechanical or electromechanical devices, which act from certain sensors, either by pressure or by any other medium, normally located on the steering wheel of the motor vehicle and that as a common denominator to all of them is the fact that they tend to have a certain complexity of assembly and adjustment.
En otros casos, es el propio conductor el que forma parte de un circuito eléctrico, es decir, el circuito eléctrico se cierra a través de las manos del propio conductor, según están apoyadas sobre el volante, por lo que la efectividad de este tipo de sistemas depende en gran medida de cada situación en particular, incluyendo el propio estado de sudoración de las manos del usuario.In other cases, it is the driver himself who is part of an electrical circuit, that is, the electrical circuit closes through the hands of the driver himself, as they are supported on the steering wheel, so that the effectiveness of this type of systems depends largely on each particular situation, including the state of sweat of the user's hands.
Se conoce también la existencia del documento de Patente de Invención española solicitado con el número 9202389, cuyo contenido integro se incorpora aquí como referencia y cuyas características principales constituyen la parte pre-caracterizadora de la reivindicación número 1 de este documento de patente, por la que se disponía que el volante podía estar provisto de una corona móvil, impulsada hacia el exterior por medio de resortes, y de modo que incorporaba diversos interruptores situados en distintas posiciones a lo largo del aro del volante, de modo que la presión ejercida por las manos del conductor mantenía abiertos los citados interruptores y los consiguientes circuitos eléctricos asociados a los mismos, con lo que se mantenía desactuando el sistema de seguridad. Cuando cesaba la presión de las manos del conductor y se cerraban los interruptores mencionados, se activaban los medios de alarma óptica y acústica, y también, tras un corto tiempo preestablecido determinados mecanismos que cortaban la inyección de combustible, y que accionaban el freno del vehículo para su detección automática. Sin embargo, en los automóviles actuales existe una limitación importante para la incorporación de un sistema del tipo comentado anteriormente, que consiste en el hecho de que al cortar la inyección de combustible hacia el motor del vehículo, se determina la parada de dicho motor, y con ello el freno pierde la mayor parte de su efectividad, con lo que la detección del vehículo resulta muy difícil, y el accidente prácticamente inevitable.The existence of the Spanish Invention Patent document requested under number 9202389 is also known, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference and whose main features constitute the pre-characterizing part of claim number 1 of this patent document, whereby it was provided that the steering wheel could be provided with a moving crown, driven outward by means of springs, and so that it incorporated various switches located in different positions along the steering wheel ring, so that the pressure exerted by the hands The driver kept the aforementioned switches and the associated electrical circuits open to them, which kept him deactivating the safety system. When the pressure of the driver's hands ceased and the aforementioned switches were closed, the optical and acoustic alarm means were activated, and also, after a short pre-established time certain mechanisms that cut the fuel injection, and that activated the vehicle brake for automatic detection. However, in today's cars there is an important limitation for the incorporation of a system of the type mentioned above, which consists in the fact that when the fuel injection is cut to the vehicle's engine, the stop of said engine is determined, and With this, the brake loses most of its effectiveness, which makes detection of the vehicle very difficult, and the accident is almost inevitable.
Por tanto sería deseable poder disponer de un sistema que siendo de fácil construcción y de instalación sencilla, pudiera resolver la problemática planteada por los sistemas conocidos y utilizados actualmente, pudiendo incluso incorporarse sobre vehículos que a tenor de sus características y aplicación, tal y como pueden ser vehículos para el transporte de mercancías y viajeros, pudiese actuar en colaboración con el tacómetro.Therefore, it would be desirable to be able to have a system that being easy to build and simple to install, could solve the problem posed by the systems known and currently used, and can even be incorporated into vehicles that, according to their characteristics and application, as they can be vehicles for the transport of goods and travelers, could act in collaboration with the tachometer.
Es, consistiendo en la incorporación como volante del vehículo, de un elemento que adoptando idéntica configuración y aplicación, se compone de dos piezas, siendo una de ellas totalmente fija y la otra provista de una relativa movilidad con relación a la pieza fija, existiendo entre ambas piezas una pluralidad de puntos de contacto, con objeto de mantener cerrado un circuito eléctrico en virtud de la presión ejercida por el conductor del vehículo, durante las operaciones normales de conducción y manejo del mismo, de tal modo que cuando disminuye la presión ejercida por las manos del conductor sobre la pieza móvil del volante, obviamente se produce la falta de contacto con la pieza fija y consecuentemente el citado circuito eléctrico se abre, generando la activación de un sistema de control que provoca la actuación de determinados órganos o elementos que mediante avisadores acústicos y ópticos, con independencia de que éstos sean propios del vehículo o incorporados adicionalmente, generan destellos luminosos y emisiones acústicas, que tienen como misión alertar al conductor, estando controlado todo el contexto mediante un módulo electrónico de control, que se encuentra unido eléctricamente mediante conexiones al módulo electrónico que incorpora el vehículo, módulo que en líneas generales está destinado a la activación de las luces y el claxon del vehículo, teniendo al mismo tiempo el módulo de control electrónico, conexiones a unos interruptores, mediante los cuales se activa el sistema durante el día, mientras que el otro interruptor se constata como el interruptor convencional para la activación de las luces, al menos de posición, que igualmente conectado con el módulo electrónico establece unos parámetros prefijados en el módulo actuando consecuentemente de una forma u otra el sistema, con objeto de prevenir la existencia de accidentes en vehículos automóviles.It is, consisting of the incorporation as a steering wheel of the vehicle, of an element that adopting identical configuration and application, is composed of two pieces, one of them being totally fixed and the other provided with relative mobility in relation to the fixed part, existing between both parts a plurality of contact points, in order to keep an electric circuit closed by virtue of the pressure exerted by the driver of the vehicle, during normal driving and driving operations, such that when the pressure exerted by The driver's hands on the moving part of the steering wheel, obviously there is a lack of contact with the fixed part and consequently said electrical circuit is opened, generating the activation of a control system that causes the performance of certain organs or elements that by means of acoustic and optical warnings, regardless of whether they are characteristic of the vehicle or additionally incorporated, generate light flashes and acoustic emissions, whose mission is to alert the driver, the entire context being controlled by an electronic control module, which is located electrically connected by means of connections to the electronic module that incorporates the vehicle, module that in general lines is intended for the activation of the lights and the horn of the vehicle, while having the electronic control module, connections to some switches, by means of which it activates the system during the day, while the other switch is found as the conventional switch for the activation of the lights, at least in position, which also connected to the electronic module establishes predetermined parameters in the module acting accordingly in a way other the system, in order to pre come the existence of accidents in motor vehicles.
La invención está diseñada para ser incorporada en cualquier tipo de vehículo automóvil, pero preferentemente en vehículos de turismo.The invention is designed to be incorporated in any type of motor vehicle, but preferably in tourist vehicles.
Lógicamente, a tenor de las características de actuación que presenta el módulo electrónico, sería deseable contar con la posibilidad de que este módulo electrónico pudiera ser incorporado en un vehículo de transporte de mercancías, o en un vehículo de transporte colectivo de viajeros, permitiendo su actuación como un elemento o sistema capacitado para generar alarmas cuando el conductor presente alguna anomalía en la conducción, pero que al mismo tiempo, a tenor de las características dictadas en materia de transportes sobre los vehículos que tienen como misión el transporte de mercancías o de viajeros, poder incorporar el mismo en conexión con el tacómetro exigido por la Ley a este tipo de vehículos, actuando consecuentemente como un dispositivo de alarma, en el caso concreto que el conductos del vehículo de transporte de mercancías o de pasajeros, no cumpla las normas que establece y mide de forma convencional el tacómetro en cuestión.Logically, according to the performance characteristics presented by the electronic module, it would be desirable to have the possibility that this electronic module could be incorporated in a freight transport vehicle, or in a passenger collective transport vehicle, allowing its performance as an element or system capable of generating alarms when the driver presents some anomaly in the driving, but at the same time, according to the characteristics dictated in terms of transport on vehicles whose mission is the transport of goods or passengers, to be able to incorporate the same in connection with the tachometer required by law to this type of vehicles, consequently acting as an alarm device, in the specific case that the ducts of the vehicle for transporting goods or passengers, does not comply with the rules which conventionally establishes and measures the tachometer in question.
Sin embargo, no se tiene conocimiento de la existencia en la actualidad de una invención que esté dotada de las características señaladas anteriormente.However, there is no knowledge of the existence at present of an invention that is endowed with the characteristics indicated above.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Los perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles que la invención propone, y tomando en consideración los inconvenientes señalados en lo que antecede, se han desarrollado los perfeccionamientos que constituyen la presente invención, los cuales son básicamente aplicables al mismo sistema descrito en el documento de Patente de Invención española solicitado con el número 9202389 y con ello, se consigue resolver de una forma sencilla tales inconvenientes, y se aporta una solución práctica real- mente sencilla, pudiendo incorporarse opcionalmente sobre vehículos de transporte de mercancías o de viajeros provistos de tacómetro.The improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles that the invention proposes, and taking into account the aforementioned drawbacks, the improvements that constitute the present invention have been developed, which are basically applicable to the same system described in The Spanish Invention Patent document requested under the number 9202389 and with it, such inconveniences are solved in a simple way, and a really simple practical solution is provided, being able to be optionally incorporated on vehicles for transporting goods or travelers provided Tachometer
De acuerdo con la invención, se ha previsto la utilización de un volante, asimismo dividido en dos secciones, una primera sección fija al órgano central de accionamiento de la dirección y una segunda sección desplazable entre ciertos límites con respecto a la primera, entre las que la invención establece unos determinados medios de fijación y retención situados, con preferencia, en cuatro o seis posiciones predeterminadas, distribuidas uniformemente a lo largo de la longitud del volante, y consistiendo tales medios en parejas de piezas de soporte, convenientemente separadas entre sí, constituidas en forma de "U" con ambas ramas configuradas superiormente a modo de lengüetas dirigidas hacia afuera, con borde de ataque biselado, y teniendo estas piezas una elevación cilindrica de menor altura que las ramas respectivas y ocupando una posición central.In accordance with the invention, the use of a handwheel, also divided into two sections, is provided with a first section fixed to the central steering actuator and a second section movable between certain limits with respect to the first, between which the invention establishes certain fixing and retention means located, with preference, in four or six predetermined positions, evenly distributed along the length of the steering wheel, and such means consisting of pairs of support pieces, conveniently separated from each other, constituted in a "U" shape with both branches configured superiorly as of tabs directed outwards, with bevelled leading edge, and these pieces having a cylindrical elevation of less height than the respective branches and occupying a central position.
Cada una de estas elevaciones cilindricas está destinada a recibir y retener un extremo de un resorte que trabaja con presión.Each of these cylindrical elevations is intended to receive and retain one end of a spring that works with pressure.
Entre cada pareja de las citadas piezas en posición preferentemente centrada, emerge una proyección asimismo cilindrica de mayor diámetro que las anteriores y de altura predeterminada, constitutiva de un borde de conexión.Between each pair of the aforementioned pieces in a preferably centered position, a cylindrical projection of greater diameter than the previous ones and of predetermined height, constituting a connecting edge, emerges.
Como complemento a la disposición descrita, la sección móvil del volante incorpora parejas de piezas de recepción, de forma general preferentemente prismáticas, en posiciones correspondientemente coincidentes con las parejas de la sección fija, y de modo que las citadas piezas prismáticas incluyen aventuras adaptadas para la recepción y retención de las lengüetas de las parejas de piezas de la sección fija.As a complement to the described arrangement, the mobile section of the steering wheel incorporates pairs of reception pieces, generally preferably prismatic, in positions correspondingly coinciding with the couples of the fixed section, and so that said prismatic pieces include adventures adapted for the reception and retention of the tabs of the pairs of pieces of the fixed section.
Cada una de estas piezas posee también una elevación central cilindrica, destinada a recibir y retener el extremo opuesto de cada resorte respectivo, apareciendo además entre las piezas de cada pareja, y en posición aproximadamente centrada una proyección cilín- drica, de mayor diámetro que las anteriores citadas y de altura predeterminada, constitutiva del otro borne necesario para cerrar/abrir el circuito eléctrico de control del sistema.Each of these pieces also has a central cylindrical elevation, intended to receive and retain the opposite end of each respective spring, also appearing between the pieces of each pair, and in a approximately centered position a cylindrical projection, of greater diameter than the above mentioned and of predetermined height, constitutive of the other terminal necessary to close / open the electrical control circuit of the system.
De acuerdo con lo que antecede, se comprenderá que la presión ejercida por las manos del conductor sobre el volante originará el desplazamiento de la sección móvil del volante con respecto a la fija, manteniendo unidos los bordes (y con ello el circuito eléctrico cerrado) de al menos alguna de las parejas de piezas de ambas secciones, en función de la posición de las manos.In accordance with the foregoing, it will be understood that the pressure exerted by the driver's hands on the steering wheel will cause the displacement of the mobile section of the steering wheel with respect to the fixed one, keeping the edges together (and thereby the closed electrical circuit) of at least one of the pairs of pieces of both sections, depending on the position of the hands.
Cuando por efecto de la relajación del conductor motivada por el cansancio, el sueño o cualquier otro motivo, las manos ejercen menos presión y los bornes se separan, se interrumpirá el circuito eléctrico y se provocará la entrada en funcionamiento de los medios de control .When, due to the relaxation of the driver due to fatigue, sleep or any other reason, the hands exert less pressure and the terminals are separated, the electrical circuit will be interrupted and the control means will be brought into operation.
En el presente caso, la invención ha previsto que los citados medios de control estén constituidos por un medio electrónico con el que se determina la conexión de los propios medios avisadores del vehículo, tales como las luces y el claxon ya existentes.In the present case, the invention has provided that said control means are constituted by an electronic means with which the connection of the vehicle's own warning means is determined, such as the existing lights and horn.
En cualquier caso, y si las circunstancias prácticas lo aconsejan se podrían incorporar otros medios adicionales de aviso en el interior del vehículo.In any case, and if the practical circumstances advise it, other additional means of warning could be incorporated inside the vehicle.
El sistema de control está unido eléctricamente, con preferencia a un interruptor de activación diurna, así como al propio interruptor de encendido de las luces de situación del vehículo para su activación automática durante la noche. De igual modo, el módulo de control electrónico está unido eléctricamente a los sistemas controladores de luces y claxon previstos en el vehículo.The control system is electrically connected, preferably to a daytime activation switch, as well as to the ignition switch itself of the vehicle status lights for automatic activation at night. Similarly, the electronic control module is electrically connected to the light and horn control systems provided in the vehicle.
El módulo electrónico utilizado consistirá con preferencia en un módulo del tipo de alarma de detección de los conocidos en el mercado, y tal que con preferencia incorporará un relé temporizado de actuación mínima, que permanecerá activado durante un período de tiempo, con preferencia dos minutos, con independencia de que el conductor desactive tanto el sistema diurno como el nocturno.The electronic module used will preferably consist of a module of the type of detection alarm of those known in the market, and such that it will preferably incorporate a timed relay of minimum actuation, which will remain activated for a period of time, preferably two minutes, regardless of whether the driver deactivates both the day and night systems.
Además, el módulo electrónico incorporará de manera convencional, relés de impulsos para el envío de la señal recibida hacia la parte actuadora de los medios de aviso.In addition, the electronic module will conventionally incorporate pulse relays for sending the received signal to the actuator part of the warning means.
Se comprenderá que, también de manera conve - cional, el módulo electrónico de control estará alimentado eléctricamente desde la batería del propio vehículo en el que se instala, y protegido mediante un fusible de valor adecuado .It will be understood that, also conventionally, the electronic control module will be electrically powered from the battery of the vehicle in which it is installed, and protected by a fuse of suitable value.
Como se ha dicho anteriormente, la invención puede estar configurada opcionalmente para permitir su implantación y actuación en vehículos de transporte de pasajeros y mercancías, a partir de la pertinente conexión entre el módulo electrónico de alarma de detección, mediante un cable positivo y negativo al módulo original del vehículo, conectándose en primer lugar a la luz interior existente en la cabina del camión, o en la zona de conducción de un autobús o vehículo de transporte de viajeros, actuando la citada conexión configurada por un cable positivo y negativo por disparo de alarma, a tenor - l u ¬As stated above, the invention can optionally be configured to allow its implementation and operation in passenger and freight vehicles, from the relevant connection between the electronic detection alarm module, by means of a positive and negative cable to the module. original of the vehicle, connecting first to the interior light existing in the cab of the truck, or in the area of driving a bus or passenger transport vehicle, acting the aforementioned connection configured by a positive and negative cable by alarm trigger according to - lu ¬
de la falta de presión sobre el volante, encendiéndose la luz interna de forma intermitente.of the lack of pressure on the steering wheel, turning on the internal light intermittently.
En el caso concreto del autobús, la propia luz interna al encenderse intermitentemente, actúa como una señal de aviso a los pasajeros, detectando e informando por sí misma de que alguna anormalidad se está produciendo, realizándose en ambos casos la conexión al claxon, que al igual que la luz interna generaría emisiones acústicas de forma ininterrumpida.In the specific case of the bus, the internal light itself, when lit intermittently, acts as a warning signal to the passengers, detecting and informing itself that any abnormality is occurring, in both cases the connection to the horn is made, which at Just as the internal light would generate acoustic emissions uninterruptedly.
La invención contempla igualmente la posibilidad de presentar salidas desde el cable del módulo electrónico de alarma, o bien al módulo electrónico original, o directamente al tacómetro, consiguiendo que las conexiones citadas del módulo electrónico de alarma, entrarán en el módulo electrónico original saliendo hacia el tacómetro, y las funciones del propio tacómetro estarán reguladas a través del módulo electrónico de alarma, con el objeto de captar los tiempos de parada regulados por la normativa vigente.The invention also contemplates the possibility of presenting outputs from the cable of the electronic alarm module, either to the original electronic module, or directly to the tachometer, obtaining that the aforementioned connections of the electronic alarm module, will enter the original electronic module leaving towards the Tachometer, and the functions of the tachometer itself will be regulated through the electronic alarm module, in order to capture the stop times regulated by current regulations.
La segunda señal que detectaría el módulo electrónico sería la de constatar un exceso de velocidad en el caso de que se produjera.The second signal that would be detected by the electronic module would be to verify a speeding in the event that it occurs.
A tenor de esta instalación, el conductor y en el caso de no cumplir con la obligación de parada por el tiempo horario de circulación del vehículo, una chicharra o emisor acústico incorporada en la cabina, avisará de forma reiterada mediante emisiones acústicas audibles por el conductor, que el tiempo señalado para la parada ha sido sobrepasado en un tiempo preestablecido, y en el caso que el conductor no efectuara la detección del vehículo, los módulos de alarma se activarían, debiendo obligatoriamente el conductor de efectuar la parada del vehículo para desactivar las alarmas previamente activadas .In accordance with this installation, the driver and in the event of not complying with the obligation to stop for the vehicle's hourly running time, a buzzer or acoustic emitter incorporated in the cabin, will repeatedly warn by audible acoustic emissions by the driver , that the time indicated for the stop has been exceeded in a preset time, and in the case that the driver did not detect the vehicle, the alarm modules would be activated, and should The driver must stop the vehicle to deactivate previously activated alarms.
También, si el conductor pretendiera poner en marcha el vehículo sin haber efectuado la parada en el tiempo y forma debidamente establecido, la alarma activada por el módulo electrónico, volvería a ser activada, actuación que reiteraría el módulo de forma similar en los casos supuestos de activarse la alarma por sueño, es decir por la separación de las piezas constitutivas del volante cerrándose el circuito, o bien por sobrepasar las horas marcadas para circular, o por exceso de velocidad.Also, if the driver wanted to start the vehicle without having made the stop in time and in a duly established way, the alarm activated by the electronic module would be activated again, an action that would reiterate the module in a similar way in the supposed cases of activate the alarm by sleep, that is to say by the separation of the constituent parts of the steering wheel closing the circuit, or by exceeding the hours marked to circulate, or by speeding.
También la invención contempla el hecho de que el módulo electrónico de alarma pueda detectar si el vehículo sobrepasa el límite de velocidad durante un período de tiempo superior a un período predeterminado, y constatado como el período de exceso de velocidad utilizado por un vehículo para efectuar un adelantamiento, lo cual redunda en el hecho de que el tiempo pueda ser regulado.The invention also contemplates the fact that the electronic alarm module can detect if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit for a period of time greater than a predetermined period, and found as the period of speeding used by a vehicle to carry out a overtaking, which results in the fact that time can be regulated.
La invención contempla la posibilidad de que en el supuesto de que el tacómetro funcionará de forma autónoma, es decir sin estar conectado al módulo electrónico original del vehículo automóvil de transporte de mercancías o de viajeros, el módulo electrónico de alarma, transmitiría las mismas funciones citadas ante- riormente.The invention contemplates the possibility that in the event that the tachometer will operate autonomously, that is, without being connected to the original electronic module of the freight or passenger car, the electronic alarm module would transmit the same functions mentioned. previously.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un juego de planos en el cual con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, a set of drawings in which with the illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:
La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista esquemática general de un sistema de acuerdo con la invención, relativa a perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles.Figure number 1.- Shows a general schematic view of a system according to the invention, relating to improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles.
La figura número 2.- Representa una vista asimismo esquemática, con un detalle a mayor tamaño, de la sección fija de un volante de un automóvil conforme a la invención.Figure number 2.- It also represents a schematic view, in greater detail, of the fixed section of a steering wheel of a car according to the invention.
La figura número 3.- Ilustra una vista igualmente esquemática, con un detalle a mayor tamaño, de la sección móvil o postiza del volante de acuerdo con la presente invención.Figure number 3.- Illustrates an equally schematic view, with a larger detail, of the mobile or false section of the steering wheel according to the present invention.
La figura número 4.- Corresponde por último a un diagrama de bloques de los elementos constitutivos de una posible realización opcional, así como las posibilidades que ésta presenta.Figure number 4.- Finally corresponds to a block diagram of the constituent elements of a possible optional embodiment, as well as the possibilities it presents.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de estas figuras puede observarse como los perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles que se preconizan, y con objeto de llevar a cabo la descripción detallada de la realización preferida de la presente invención, se hará referencia permanente a las figuras de los dibujos anexos, en el que las partes iguales han sido señaladas con las mismas referencias numéricas. Así atendiendo en primer lugar a la figura numero 1 de los dibujos, se aprecia la representación esquemática general de un sistema que incorpora los perfeccionamientos de la invención, estando compuesto el sistema a partir de un módulo electrónico (1) , alimentado eléctricamente desde la batería (2) del vehículo, a través de un fusible de protección (3) , estando conectado eléctricamente el módulo electrónico (1) a través de tres conductores (4) a los respectivos polos activos de los dos interruptores (5) y (6) , correspondientes al funcionamiento diurno o nocturno, y al punto de masa (7) , cuyo circuito se cierra a través de los bornes previstos en ambas secciones del volante.In view of these figures it can be seen how the improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles that are recommended, and in order to carry out the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, permanent reference will be made to the figures of the attached drawings, in which the equal parts have been indicated with the same numerical references. Thus, in the first place, according to figure 1 of the drawings, the general schematic representation of a system incorporating the improvements of the invention is appreciated, the system being composed from an electronic module (1), electrically powered from the battery (2) of the vehicle, through a protection fuse (3), the electronic module (1) being electrically connected through three conductors (4) to the respective active poles of the two switches (5) and (6) , corresponding to day or night operation, and to the ground point (7), whose circuit is closed through the terminals provided in both sections of the steering wheel.
Desde el módulo de control (1) o módulo electrónico, parten sendos pares de cables eléctricos (8) y (9) , cada par con las polaridades de positivo y negativo, para su conexión al módulo (10) , en cuyo interior se alojan los propios medios de accionamiento de las luces del vehículo (por ejemplo, los intermitentes (11)), y también del claxon (12) de dicho vehículo.From the control module (1) or electronic module, two pairs of electrical cables (8) and (9) start, each pair with the positive and negative polarities, for connection to the module (10), inside which they are housed the means of actuation of the vehicle lights (for example, the turn signals (11)), and also of the horn (12) of said vehicle.
En esencia, la figura número 1 es absolutamente representativa del principio general de funcionamiento del sistema de la invención.In essence, Figure 1 is absolutely representative of the general principle of operation of the system of the invention.
Las conexiones (14) entre el volante (15) y un punto del salpicadero del automóvil, y la conexión (13) entre la sección fija del volante del automóvil y masa, tratan de indicar esquemáticamente que el circuito a masa se cierra precisamente a través de los bornes de ambas secciones del volante, cuando dichos bornes permanecen unidos en virtud de la presión ejercida por las manos del conductor. Esta línea de masa (14) es la misma línea de masa que la utilizada para ambos interruptores (5) y (6) , es decir, se utiliza una única línea (4) de masa para la activación del sistema a través de ambos interruptores.The connections (14) between the steering wheel (15) and a point of the car dashboard, and the connection (13) between the fixed section of the car's steering wheel and ground, try to indicate schematically that the ground circuit closes precisely through of the terminals of both sections of the steering wheel, when said terminals remain united by virtue of the pressure exerted by the driver's hands. This ground line (14) is the same ground line as that used for both switches (5) and (6), that is, a single line (4) of ground is used for system activation through both switches. .
En la figura número 2, se muestra la representación esquematizada de la sección fija del volante, provista de cuatro zonas de contacto, iguales entre sí, de las que una de ellas se ha representado como detalle de mayor tamaño, y por supuesto, la explicación se realizará en base a este detalle de mayor tamaño, pero es igualmente válida para cada una de las zonas restantes.Figure 2 shows the schematic representation of the fixed section of the steering wheel, provided with four contact zones, equal to each other, of which one of them has been represented as a larger detail, and of course, the explanation It will be done based on this larger detail, but it is equally valid for each of the remaining areas.
En el detalle A, se observa que cada zona de contacto está constituida por una pareja de piezas (16) y (16')/ en forma de "U", convenientemente solidarizadas a la sección fija (15) del volante, estando formados por bordes superiores de las respectivas ramas de cada piezaIn detail A, it is observed that each contact zone is constituted by a pair of pieces (16) and (16 ') / in a "U" shape, conveniently in solidarity with the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, being formed by upper edges of the respective branches of each piece
(16) y (16') en "U" , a modo de lengüetas o ganchos dirigidos hacia afuera, con su respectivo borde de ataque achaflanado.(16) and (16 ') in "U", by way of tabs or hooks directed outwards, with their respective chamfered leading edge.
Cada pieza (16) y (16') dispone de una elevación (17) y (17') respectiva, que ocupa una posición centrada, siendo cada elevación de forma preferentemente cilindrica, de altura predeterminada y cada elevaciónEach piece (16) and (16 ') has a respective elevation (17) and (17'), which occupies a centered position, each elevation preferably being cylindrical, of predetermined height and each elevation
(17) y (17') cilindrica, está prevista para recibir y retener el extremo de un resorte (18) y (18'), que trabaja a compresión.(17) and (17 ') cylindrical, it is intended to receive and retain the end of a spring (18) and (18'), which works under compression.
Entre las citadas piezas (16) y (16') que adoptan la forma de una "U" de cada zona, aparece una proyección cilindrica (19) de dimensiones predeterminadas y solidarizada convenientemente a la sección fija (15) del volante. En la figura número 3 aparece la sección móvil (20) del volante, complementaria de la sección fija (15) descrita anteriormente.Among the aforementioned pieces (16) and (16 ') that take the form of a "U" of each zone, a cylindrical projection (19) of predetermined dimensions and conveniently attached to the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel appears. Figure 3 shows the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, complementary to the fixed section (15) described above.
Esta sección móvil (20) dispone también de zonas de contacto formadas por parejas de piezas de retención, habiéndose mostrado en el detalle B a mayor tamaño, una de tales parejas, y al igual que en el caso de la figura número 2, la explicación se referirá a la pareja contenida en el detalle B, pero siendo extensiva al resto de las zonas de contacto y retención.This mobile section (20) also has contact areas formed by pairs of retaining parts, one of such pairs having been shown in detail B, and as in the case of figure number 2, the explanation It will refer to the couple contained in detail B, but being extensive to the rest of the contact and retention areas.
Según se observa, las piezas de retención (21) y (21') de cada pareja, están solidarizadas conveniente- mente a la sección móvil (20) del volante, a una distancia predeterminada, y en posiciones correspondientemente coincidentes con las piezas (16) y (16') de la sección fija (15) del volante, a las cuales se asocian.As can be seen, the retaining pieces (21) and (21 ') of each pair are conveniently connected to the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, at a predetermined distance, and in positions correspondingly coinciding with the pieces (16 ) and (16 ') of the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, to which they are associated.
Estas piezas de retención (21) y (21') adoptan con preferencia una configuración prismática, y cada una de ellas está provista de sendos alojamientos (22) y (22') destinados a recibir las pestañas de las piezas en "U" de la sección fija (15) del volante, realizándose de este modo la retención entre ambas secciones.These retention pieces (21) and (21 ') preferably adopt a prismatic configuration, and each of them is provided with two housings (22) and (22') intended to receive the tabs of the "U" pieces of the fixed section (15) of the flywheel, thus carrying out the retention between both sections.
Cada pieza de retención (21) y (21') posee una proyección (23) y (23') respectiva, en posición centrada, de forma preferentemente cilindrica y de dimensiones predeterminadas, estando estas proyecciones (23) y (23') destinadas a recibir y retener los extremos opuestos de los resortes (18) y (18').Each retaining part (21) and (21 ') has a respective projection (23) and (23'), in a centered position, preferably cylindrical and of predetermined dimensions, these projections (23) and (23 ') being intended to receive and retain the opposite ends of the springs (18) and (18 ').
Entre cada par de piezas de retención (21) y (21') figura una proyección cilindrica (24) de dimensio- nes predeterminadas, en posición correspondiente con cada proyección cilindrica (19) de la sección fija del volante.Between each pair of retaining pieces (21) and (21 ') there is a cylindrical projection (24) of dimension- predetermined nes, in corresponding position with each cylindrical projection (19) of the fixed section of the steering wheel.
Como se comprenderá por la descripción que antecede, el acoplamiento entre las secciones (15) fija y móvil (20) del volante, se realiza mediante la introducción de las pestañas o ganchos de cada pieza (16) y (16') en "U", en los alojamientos (22) y (22') de las piezas (21) y (21') de la sección móvil, alojamiento que está favorecido por el borde achaflanado de dichas pestañas y cuya retención se realiza por la forma de gancho de las mismas.As will be understood by the foregoing description, the coupling between the fixed and mobile sections (15) of the steering wheel is carried out by introducing the tabs or hooks of each piece (16) and (16 ') into "U ", in the housings (22) and (22 ') of the pieces (21) and (21') of the mobile section, housing which is favored by the chamfered edge of said tabs and whose retention is carried out by the hook-shaped from the same.
La separación de ambas secciones viene determinada por la acción de los diferentes resortes (18) y (18') de cada zona citada.The separation of both sections is determined by the action of the different springs (18) and (18 ') of each zone mentioned.
La presión de las manos del conductor ejercida sobre ambas secciones del volante, provoca que la sección móvil (20) se desplace hacia la sección fija (15) contra la acción de las parejas de resortes (18) y (18'), de modo que los bornes (19) y (24) se unan y se cierre el circuito correspondiente de masa a través de los mismos.The pressure of the driver's hands on both sections of the steering wheel causes the mobile section (20) to move towards the fixed section (15) against the action of the pairs of springs (18) and (18 '), so that the terminals (19) and (24) are connected and the corresponding ground circuit is closed through them.
Cuando disminuye la presión de las manos y se separan los pares de bornes (19) y (24) de todas las zonas en virtud de la recuperación de dichas parejas de resortes (18) y (18') de las distintas zonas, se produce el disparo de los medios avisadores de la manera que se ha comentado anteriormente.When the pressure of the hands decreases and the pairs of terminals (19) and (24) are separated from all areas by virtue of the recovery of said pairs of springs (18) and (18 ') from the different zones, it occurs the firing of the warning means in the manner previously mentioned.
Como se comprenderá, la altura de las proyecciones (19) y (24) constitutivas de los bornes de cone- xión y la altura de las parejas de proyecciones cilíndri- cas (17-17'), (23-23'), estará determinada de tal modo que permita el establecimiento del contacto deseado entre los mencionados bornes (19) y (24) .As will be understood, the height of the projections (19) and (24) constituting the connection terminals and the height of the pairs of cylindrical projections cas (17-17 '), (23-23'), will be determined in such a way as to allow the establishment of the desired contact between said terminals (19) and (24).
Por su parte la separación entre ambas secciones está determinada obviamente por la cantidad de recorrido de las pestañas de las piezas (16) y (16') en "U" por el interior de los alojamientos (22) y (22') de las piezas prismáticas (21) y (21').On the other hand, the separation between both sections is obviously determined by the amount of travel of the tabs of the pieces (16) and (16 ') in "U" inside the housings (22) and (22') of the prismatic pieces (21) and (21 ').
Por otra parte, la invención se ha descrito posicionando las piezas prismáticas en la sección móvil (20) del volante, y las piezas en "U" en la sección fija (15) , pero como se comprenderá fácilmente por parte de los expertos en la materia, tal disposición puede ser invertida sin que ello suponga alteración alguna en el funcionamiento del sistema que se ha descrito.On the other hand, the invention has been described by positioning the prismatic parts in the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, and the "U" parts in the fixed section (15), but as will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. matter, such an arrangement can be reversed without implying any alteration in the operation of the system described.
Tal y como se ha dicho en la descripción de la invención, ésta está capacitada para que opcionalmente pueda permitir la pertinente conexión mediante cables (30) y (31) , respectivamente positivo y negativo, del módulo original del vehículo (10) con el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , pudiendo existir la conexión del tacómetro (40) , directamente con el módulo original del vehículo (10) , mediante el cual se regulan las luces y el avisador acústico del vehículo, o bien el tacómetro (40) puede estar conectado directamente mediante una conexión (32) con el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , estando conectado el módulo original del vehículo (10), con la luz interior de la cabina de un camión o autobús (45) , o con su claxon (46) .As stated in the description of the invention, it is enabled so that it can optionally allow the relevant connection via cables (30) and (31), respectively positive and negative, of the original vehicle module (10) with the module electronic alarm (1), the connection of the tachometer (40) can exist, directly with the original vehicle module (10), by which the lights and the acoustic warning of the vehicle are regulated, or the tachometer (40) can be directly connected by a connection (32) with the electronic alarm module (1), the original vehicle module (10) being connected, with the interior light of a truck or bus cabin (45), or with its horn (46).
El módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , a tenor de su conexión en paralelo con el tacómetro (40) , a través del módulo original del vehículo, o directamente con el tacómetro (40) , constatará y regulará el límite de velocidad (41) del vehículo, así como detectará el exceso de velocidad (42) , generando desde el módulo electrónico de alarma una señal que, poniendo en funcionamiento una chicharra (47) , avisará al conductor que debe efectuar la parada del vehículo, y en el caso de no hacerlo, el bloque (44) activará la alarma del propio vehículo, poniendo en funcionamiento todos los elementos acústicos y ópticos que impedirán obviamente continuar la marcha del vehículo si no se detiene el mismo y su conductor efectúa la parada obligatoria determinada por el módulo electrónico (1) en tiempo y forma.The electronic alarm module (1), according to its parallel connection with the tachometer (40), through of the original vehicle module, or directly with the tachometer (40), will verify and regulate the speed limit (41) of the vehicle, as well as detect the speeding (42), generating from the electronic alarm module a signal that, putting into operation a cicada (47), it will warn the driver that he must stop the vehicle, and in case of not doing so, the block (44) will activate the alarm of the vehicle itself, putting into operation all the acoustic and optical elements that they will obviously prevent the vehicle from continuing if it does not stop and the driver makes the mandatory stop determined by the electronic module (1) in a timely manner.
En resumen, los cables positivo (30) y negativoIn short, the positive (30) and negative cables
(31) , que salen del módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , pueden estar conectados con el módulo original del vehículo (10) entrando en su interior, conectándose el módulo del vehículo (10) con la luz interior de la cabina del camión o autobús (45) , y a la vez con el claxon (46) , actuando esta conexión por disparo de alarma a la falta de presión sobre el volante, poniéndose en funcionamiento los testigos ópticos y acústicos (45) y (46) respectivamente .(31), which leave the electronic alarm module (1), can be connected to the original vehicle module (10) entering inside, connecting the vehicle module (10) with the interior light of the truck cab or bus (45), and at the same time with the horn (46), this connection acting by alarm triggering the lack of pressure on the steering wheel, the optical and acoustic warning lights (45) and (46) respectively being activated.
Tal y como se ha dicho anteriormente, el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) está capacitado para efectuar la regulación (41) del límite de velocidad establecido para el vehículo que incorpora el citado módulo electró- nico de alarma (1), y a la vez a tenor de la actuación del tacómetro (40) , el conductor tiene la obligación de efectuar una parada una vez que haya superado el tiempo horario de circulación establecido para el vehículo, y en el caso de no realizar la parada, la chicharra (47) a tenor de las órdenes del bloque (43) avisará al conductor que el tiempo de parada establecido ha sido sobrepasado, y si en el caso de superar un tiempo preestablecido como de cortesía, durante el cual siempre permanecerá activada la chicharra, no parando el conductor el vehículo de pasajeros o de mercancías, los distintos elementos de alarmas ópticos (45) y acústicos (46) , serían activados, obligando al conductor a detener el vehículo, con objeto de que a tenor de la parada realizada los avisadores (45) y (46) se desactivasen.As stated above, the electronic alarm module (1) is capable of performing the regulation (41) of the speed limit established for the vehicle that incorporates said electronic alarm module (1), and at the same time According to the performance of the tachometer (40), the driver is obliged to make a stop once he has exceeded the time established for the vehicle, and in the case of not stopping, the buzzer (47) according to the orders of the block (43) will notify the driver that the established stop time has been exceeded, and if in the case of exceeding a pre-established time as a courtesy, during which the buzzer will always remain activated, the driver not stopping the passenger or freight vehicle, the different alarm elements optical (45) and acoustic (46), would be activated, forcing the driver to stop the vehicle, so that according to the stop made the warnings (45) and (46) were deactivated.
Si el conductor pretendiera arrancar el vehículo sin haber cumplido el tiempo establecido de parada correctamente, la alarma volvería a ponerse en funcionamiento provocando la activación de los testigos luminosos y acústicos (45) y (46) .If the driver wanted to start the vehicle without having completed the established stoppage time correctly, the alarm would start again causing the activation of the light and acoustic warning lights (45) and (46).
El módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , a tenor de su pertinente calado, detectará si el vehículo sobrepasa el límite de velocidad establecido durante un período de tiempo superior al período de cortesía delimitado para el adelantamiento de otro vehículo.The electronic alarm module (1), according to its relevant draft, will detect if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit established for a period of time exceeding the courtesy period defined for the overtaking of another vehicle.
La invención también está capacitada para actuar en el supuesto que el tacómetro (40) funcionara sin conexión al módulo electrónico original (10) , realizándose su conexión (32) con el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) transmitiendo las mismas funciones reseñadas anteriormente . The invention is also capable of acting on the assumption that the tachometer (40) will operate without connection to the original electronic module (10), with its connection (32) being made with the electronic alarm module (1) transmitting the same functions described above.

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1.- Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóvi- les, en los que el volante del vehículo está dividido en dos secciones de las que una de ellas es fija y la otra es relativamente móvil con respecto a la anterior, existiendo entre ambas secciones diversos puntos de contacto que mantienen cerrado un circuito eléctrico en virtud de la presión ejercida por el conductor del vehículo durante las operaciones normales de conducción y manejo del mismo, de modo que cuando disminuye esa presión sobre las secciones del volante y se abre el citado circuito eléctrico, se activa un sistema de control que provoca la actuación de determinados órganos avisadores del propio vehículo o adicionalmente previstos para tal fin, consistentes fundamentalmente en medios de alarma tales como las luces o el claxon, por ejemplo, que se caracterizan porque se ha previsto que la retención entre las secciones fija (15) y móvil (20) del volante, se realice a través de zonas de retención, con preferencia cuatro zonas, provistas cada una de ellas de parejas respectivas de elementos, de modo que en la sección fija (15) del volante, se ha previsto en cada una de estas zonas, por ejemplo, la disposición de sendas piezas (16) y (16') en forma de "U", convenientemente solidarizadas a la citada sección fija del volante, cuyas ramas laterales poseen sus bordes superiores formados a modo de pestañas, que se extienden hacia el exterior, estando provista cada una de dichas piezas (16) y (16') de una proyección central (17) y (17') de forma general preferentemente cilindrica, y de altura predeterminada, mientras que en la sección móvil (20) del volante, se ha previsto que las zonas de retención estén formadas a partir de, por ejemplo, sendas piezas (21) y (21') de forma general prismática, provista cada una de ellas de un par de alojamientos (22) y (22'), a los que se acoplan las mencionadas pestañas de las piezas (16) y (16') en "U" de la sección fija (15) del volante, para la reten- ción relativa de ambas secciones fija (15) y móvil (20) citadas, de modo que cada una de las mencionadas piezas prismáticas (21) y (21') de la sección móvil (20) del volante, están asimismo provistas de una elevación central (23) y (23'), de forma preferentemente cilindrica y de altura predeterminada.1.- Improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, in which the steering wheel of the vehicle is divided into two sections of which one of them is fixed and the other is relatively mobile with respect to the previous one, existing between both sections various contact points that keep an electric circuit closed by virtue of the pressure exerted by the driver of the vehicle during normal driving and driving operations, so that when that pressure on the steering wheel sections decreases and opens said electrical circuit, a control system is activated that causes the performance of certain warning devices of the vehicle itself or additionally provided for that purpose, consisting mainly of alarm means such as lights or horn, for example, which are characterized by it is envisaged that the retention between the fixed (15) and mobile (20) sections of the steering wheel will be reacted Licensing through retention zones, preferably four zones, each provided with respective pairs of elements, so that in the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, it is provided in each of these zones, for example, the arrangement of two pieces (16) and (16 ') in the form of a "U", conveniently in solidarity with the aforementioned fixed section of the steering wheel, whose lateral branches have their upper edges formed as flanges, which extend outwards, each of said pieces (16) and (16 ') being provided with a central projection (17) and (17') in a generally cylindrical manner, and of predetermined height, while in the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, it is envisaged that the retention zones are formed from, for example, two pieces (21) and (21 ') of general prismatic form, each provided with a pair of housings (22) and (22 '), to which the mentioned tabs of the pieces (16) and (16') are coupled in "U" of the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, for the relative retention of both fixed (15) and mobile (20) sections cited, so that each of said prismatic parts (21) and (21 ') of the mobile section (20 ) of the steering wheel, they are also provided with a central elevation (23) and (23 '), preferably cylindrical and of predetermined height.
2. - Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, según la primera reivindicación, caracterizados porque se ha previsto la disposición de una proyección (19) entre cada par de piezas (16) y (16') en "U" de la sección fija (15) del volante, de forma preferentemente cilindrica y de dimensiones predeterminadas, situada en una posición intermedia entre ambas piezas en "U" , mientras que la sección móvil (20) del volante incorpora asimismo una proyección (24) de forma preferentemente cilindrica y de dimensiones predeterminadas, situada entre la piezas (21) y (21') de cada zona de retención, en una posición intermedia y correspondientemente enfren- tada con la proyección (19) respectiva de cada zona de retención de la sección fija (15) del volante, de modo que ambas proyecciones (19) y (24) citadas, constituyen los bornes de conexión que mantienen cerrado el circuito eléctrico cuando se encuentran unidas en virtud de la presión ejercida por el conductor sobre ambas secciones (15) y (20) citadas del volante.2. - Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the first claim, characterized in that the provision of a projection (19) between each pair of parts (16) and (16 ') in "U" is provided. of the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, preferably cylindrical and of predetermined dimensions, located in an intermediate position between both pieces in "U", while the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel also incorporates a projection (24) of preferably cylindrical shape and of predetermined dimensions, located between the pieces (21) and (21 ') of each retention zone, in an intermediate position and correspondingly faced with the respective projection (19) of each retention zone of the section fixed (15) of the steering wheel, so that both projections (19) and (24) mentioned, constitute the connection terminals that keep the electrical circuit closed when they are connected by virtue of the pressure exerted by the driver on both sections (15) and (20) mentioned of the steering wheel.
3. - Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóvi- les, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracteriza- dos porque se ha previsto la colocación de pares de resortes (18) y (18') en cada de las secciones de retención, los cuales están calados por uno de sus extremos a las elevaciones cilindricas (17) y (17') de las piezas en "U" (16) y (16') de la sección fija (15) del volante, y por el otro extremo a las elevaciones (23) y (23') de las piezas prismáticas (21) y (21') de la sección móvil (20) del volante, separando ambas secciones fija (15) y móvil (20) del volante contra la presión ejercida sobre las mismas por el propio conductor.3. - Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the preceding claims, characterized two because the placement of spring pairs (18) and (18 ') is provided in each of the retention sections, which are drawn at one of its ends to the cylindrical elevations (17) and (17') of the "U" pieces (16) and (16 ') of the fixed section (15) of the steering wheel, and at the other end to the elevations (23) and (23') of the prismatic parts (21) and (21 ' ) of the mobile section (20) of the steering wheel, separating both fixed (15) and mobile (20) sections of the steering wheel against the pressure exerted on them by the driver himself.
4.- Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracteriza- dos porque el módulo electrónico de control (1) consiste preferentemente en un sistema de alarma de detección, unido eléctricamente mediante sendos pares de líneas (8) y (9) con el módulo (10) del propio automóvil, previsto para la activación de las luces y el claxon, y estando además el citado módulo de control (1) unido eléctricamente a los interruptores (5) y (6) , de los que uno de ellos es actuable para activar el sistema durante el día, mientras que el otro consistente en el propio interruptor de conexión de las luces de posición del vehículo, estableciéndose la conexión eléctrica entre estos elementos a través de dos conductos (4) de los que dos están unidos al polo activo de ambos interruptores y el tercero consiste en un conductor para masa común a ambos interruptores y a los bornes (19) y (24) de ambas secciones fija (15) y móvil (20) del volante.4.- Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic control module (1) preferably consists of a detection alarm system, electrically connected by means of two pairs of lines ( 8) and (9) with the module (10) of the car itself, intended for the activation of the lights and the horn, and said control module (1) being electrically connected to the switches (5) and (6) , of which one of them is actionable to activate the system during the day, while the other consists of the own switch of connection of the vehicle position lights, establishing the electrical connection between these elements through two conduits (4 ) of which two are connected to the active pole of both switches and the third consists of a common ground conductor to both switches and terminals (19) and (24) am bas fixed (15) and mobile (20) sections of the steering wheel.
5.- Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracteriza- dos porque opcionalmente el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) se conectará mediante un cable positivo (30) y un cable negativo (31) al módulo original electrónico (10) del vehículo, del cual se realizará la conexión a un tacómetro (40) , estando dotado el módulo original del vehículo (10) de una conexión con la luz interna (45) de la cabina del camión o del autobús, al igual que se encuentra conectado con el claxon (46) , presentando en el interior del vehículo en la cabina de conducción una chicharra (47) , que se activará cuando en el tacómetro (40) se haya superado el tiempo de marcha establecido en el mismo, activando el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) el funcionamiento de la chicharra (47) durante un tiempo predeterminado .5.- Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the previous claims, characterized in that the electronic alarm module optionally (1) will be connected by a positive cable (30) and a negative cable (31) to the original electronic module (10) of the vehicle, from which the connection to a tachometer (40) will be made, with the original vehicle module ( 10) of a connection with the internal light (45) of the truck or bus cabin, just as it is connected to the horn (46), presenting a buckle (47) inside the vehicle in the driving cabin , which will be activated when in the tachometer (40) the running time established in it has been exceeded, activating the electronic alarm module (1) the operation of the cicada (47) for a predetermined time.
6.- Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, según la quinta reivindicación, caracterizados porque el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , pondrá en funcionamiento los testigos luminosos (45) y acústicos (46) , en el caso que supere el tiempo establecido para el funcionamiento de la chicharra (47) , parándose su funcionamiento durante el tiempo que esté detenido el vehículo, y reiterando la actuación de los testigos luminosos y acústicos (45) y (46) en el caso de que se reinicie la marcha del vehículo sin haberse superado el tiempo de parada obligatoria, establecido por el tacómetro (40) .6.- Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the fifth claim, characterized in that the electronic alarm module (1), will operate the light (45) and acoustic warning lights (46), in the event that exceed the time established for the operation of the cicada (47), stopping its operation during the time the vehicle is stopped, and reiterating the performance of the light and acoustic warning lights (45) and (46) in the event that it is restarted the vehicle running without exceeding the mandatory stop time, established by the tachometer (40).
7. - Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóvi- les, según la quinta reivindicación, caracterizados porque el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , puede estar dotado opcionalmente de un bloque (41) mediante el cual se regula la velocidad límite del vehículo, bloque que puede estar regulado para permitir superar la velocidad límite durante un tiempo predeterminado, el cual una vez superado pone en funcionamiento el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) , activando los testigos luminosos (45) y acústicos (46) , los cuales se desactivarán cuando el vehículo se movilice a una velocidad inferior a la velocidad establecida como límite.7. - Improvements introduced in the accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the fifth claim, characterized in that the electronic alarm module (1) can optionally be provided with a block (41) by which the speed is regulated vehicle limit, block that can be regulated to allow exceeding the limit speed for a predetermined time, which once Once it is over, it starts the electronic alarm module (1), activating the light (45) and acoustic warning lights (46), which will be deactivated when the vehicle is moving at a speed below the speed set as the limit.
8.- Perfeccionamientos introducidos en los sistemas preventivos de accidentes en vehículos automóviles, según la quinta reivindicación, caracterizados porque opcionalmente el tacómetro (40) puede estar conectado directamente al módulo electrónico de alarma (1) mediante una conexión (32) , regulando el módulo electrónico de alarma (1) los elementos de alarma ópticos (45) y acústicos (46) , así como la chicharra (47) . 8.- Improvements introduced in accident prevention systems in motor vehicles, according to the fifth claim, characterized in that optionally the tachometer (40) can be connected directly to the electronic alarm module (1) by means of a connection (32), regulating the module electronic alarm (1) the optical (45) and acoustic (46) alarm elements, as well as the cicada (47).
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