WO2005073027A1 - Signalling device for motor vehicles - Google Patents

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WO2005073027A1
WO2005073027A1 PCT/CH2005/000032 CH2005000032W WO2005073027A1 WO 2005073027 A1 WO2005073027 A1 WO 2005073027A1 CH 2005000032 W CH2005000032 W CH 2005000032W WO 2005073027 A1 WO2005073027 A1 WO 2005073027A1
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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
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/44—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal
    • B60Q1/442—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal visible on the front side of the vehicle, e.g. for pedestrians
    • 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
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/50—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
    • B60Q1/547—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for issuing requests to other traffic participants; for confirming to other traffic participants they can proceed, e.g. they can overtake

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  • the present invention relates to a signal system for installation in automobiles to indicate to users of pedestrian crossings that the vehicle driver keeps the transition clear for the passage of pedestrians.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide increased safety for all road users in traffic situations at pedestrian crossings in any weather and at any time of the day, and this with reasonable effort.
  • the basic idea of the solution lies in early signaling by the motorist when recognizing pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing.
  • the invention proposes a system defined in the characterizing part of claim 1.
  • the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.
  • the sole figure shows a signal system according to the invention in a purely schematic manner.
  • the signal system to be installed in an automobile comprises at least one light source 1 to be attached to the front of the vehicle, a switch 2 to be fitted inside the vehicle with control electronics 2 ′ and a connection to the vehicle battery.
  • two light sources 2 are provided, e.g. integrated into the two main lamps of the vehicle, which emit a light that is clearly distinguishable from the other light sources, preferably a green light, when switched on.
  • the light sources 1 can be configured as light chains in the form of a multiplicity of small lamps, which are each arranged around a main lamp. It is important that the signal emitted by such light sources is clearly and clearly recognizable for pedestrians.
  • the use of the invention is particularly useful when as many of the automobiles as possible are equipped with a corresponding system.
  • a vehicle sent out from a vehicle approaching the pedestrian crossing e.g. Green signal means that the driver has recognized the pedestrians and leaves them free to cross the passage. So that such signals are not too early or too high
  • Vehicle speed can be given
  • the electronic control preferably ensures that the light source can only be switched on when that Vehicle is stationary or its speed does not exceed a maximum value.
  • the controller 2 also ensures that the light duration of the signal light source remains limited, e.g. to about 10 seconds.
  • the hazard warning lights (at least at the rear) can also be switched on. Thanks to the system according to the invention, the safety of all road users can be increased with relatively little effort. It would reduce the risk of accidents at pedestrian crossings.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a signalling device to be integrated into motor vehicles, said device comprising at least one light source (1) to be mounted on the front of the vehicle, preferably with a green light, and a switch (2) comprising control means (2') to be actuated by the driver. Said signalling device increases the safety of the road user on pedestrian crossings.

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Signalanlage für AutomobileSignaling system for automobiles
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Signalanlage für den Einbau in Automobile, um Benutzern von Fussgänger- Übergängen anzuzeigen, dass der Fahrzeuglenker den Übergang für die Passage der Fussgänger freihält.The present invention relates to a signal system for installation in automobiles to indicate to users of pedestrian crossings that the vehicle driver keeps the transition clear for the passage of pedestrians.
Ein Grossteil der Unfälle im Strassenverkehr, oft verursacht durch Unsicherheiten, passiert innerorts nach wie vor an Fussgänger-Übergängen, dies trotz vorhandener Rücksicht und Toleranz zwischen Fussgängern und Automobilisten.The majority of road traffic accidents, often caused by uncertainties, still occur at pedestrian crossings in urban areas, despite the fact that there is respect and tolerance between pedestrians and car drivers.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, bei Verkehrssituationen an Fussgänger-Übergängen bei jedem Wetter und zu jeder Tageszeit eine erhöhte Sicherheit für alle Verkehrsteilnehmer zu schaffen und dies mit einem vertretbaren Aufwand.The object of the present invention is to provide increased safety for all road users in traffic situations at pedestrian crossings in any weather and at any time of the day, and this with reasonable effort.
Der Grundgedanke der Lösung liegt dabei in einer frühzeitigen Signalgebung durch den Automobilisten beim Erkennen von Fussgängern am Fussgänger-Übergang.The basic idea of the solution lies in early signaling by the motorist when recognizing pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung eine im kennzeichnenden Teil von Anspruch 1 definierte Anlage vor.To achieve this object, the invention proposes a system defined in the characterizing part of claim 1.
Besonders vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen definiert.Particularly advantageous embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels noch etwas näher erläutert. Es zeigt dabei die einzige Figur eine erfindungsgemässe Signalanlage rein schematisch. Die in ein Automobil einzubauende (anlässlich der Erstmontage oder als nachträglicher Einbau) Signalanlage umfasst mindestens eine an der Front des Fahrzeuges anzubringende Lichtquelle 1, einen im Fahrzeuginnern anzubringenden Schalter 2 mit einer Steuerelektronik 2' sowie einen Anschluss an die Fahrzeugbatterie.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. The sole figure shows a signal system according to the invention in a purely schematic manner. The signal system to be installed in an automobile (on the occasion of the initial assembly or as a subsequent installation) comprises at least one light source 1 to be attached to the front of the vehicle, a switch 2 to be fitted inside the vehicle with control electronics 2 ′ and a connection to the vehicle battery.
Vorzugsweise sind zwei Lichtquellen 2 vorgesehen, z.B. integriert in die beiden Hauptlampen des Fahrzeuges, welche bei Einschalten ein sich deutlich von den übrigen Lichtquellen unterscheidbares Licht, vorzugsweise ein grünes Licht, abstrahlen.Preferably two light sources 2 are provided, e.g. integrated into the two main lamps of the vehicle, which emit a light that is clearly distinguishable from the other light sources, preferably a green light, when switched on.
Die Lichtquellen 1 können als Lichterketten in Form einer Vielzahl kleiner Lampen ausgebildet sein, welche jeweils eine Hauptlampe umgebend angeordnet sind. Wichtig dabei ist, dass das von solchen Lichtquellen ausgesandte Signal für Fussgänger gut und eindeutig erkennbar ist.The light sources 1 can be configured as light chains in the form of a multiplicity of small lamps, which are each arranged around a main lamp. It is important that the signal emitted by such light sources is clearly and clearly recognizable for pedestrians.
Sinnvoll ist der Einsatz der Erfindung vor allem dann, wenn möglichst viele der Automobile mit einer entsprechenden Anlage ausgerüstet sind. Durch Orientierung des Publikums sollte einfach erklärlich sein, dass ein von einem sich dem Fussgänger-Übergang nähernden Fahrzeug ausgesandtes z.B. grünes Signal bedeutet, dass der Lenker die Fussgänger erkannt hat und diesen die Passage des Überganges frei lässt . Damit solche Signale nicht zu früh oder bei zu hoherThe use of the invention is particularly useful when as many of the automobiles as possible are equipped with a corresponding system. By orienting the audience it should be easy to explain that a vehicle sent out from a vehicle approaching the pedestrian crossing, e.g. Green signal means that the driver has recognized the pedestrians and leaves them free to cross the passage. So that such signals are not too early or too high
Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit abgegeben werden können, sorgt die elektronische Steuerung vorzugsweise dafür, dass die Lichtquelle nur eingeschaltet werden kann, wenn das Fahrzeug steht oder dessen Geschwindigkeit einen Maximalwert nicht überschreitet.Vehicle speed can be given, the electronic control preferably ensures that the light source can only be switched on when that Vehicle is stationary or its speed does not exceed a maximum value.
Die Steuerung 2' sorgt auch dafür, dass die Leuchtdauer der Signal-Lichtquelle beschränkt bleibt, z.B. auf ca. 10 Sekunden.The controller 2 'also ensures that the light duration of the signal light source remains limited, e.g. to about 10 seconds.
Um nachfolgende Fahrzeuge auf das Einschalten des Signals aufmerksam zu machen, könnte über die genannte Steuerung während der Leuchtdauer des Signals z.B. auch die Warnblinkanlage (zumindest am Heck) zugeschaltet werden. Dank der erfindungsgemässen Anlage lässt sich bei relativ geringem Aufwand die Sicherheit aller Verkehrsteilnehmer erhöhen. Sie würde das Unfallrisiko an Fussgänger- Übergängen herabsetzen. In order to draw the attention of following vehicles to the switching on of the signal, e.g. the hazard warning lights (at least at the rear) can also be switched on. Thanks to the system according to the invention, the safety of all road users can be increased with relatively little effort. It would reduce the risk of accidents at pedestrian crossings.

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Patentansprüche : Claims:
1. Signalanlage für den Einbau in Automobile, um Benutzern von Fussgänger-Übergängen anzuzeigen, dass der Fahrzeuglenker den Übergang für die Passage der Fussgänger freihält, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens eine an der Front des Automobils unabhängig von der übrigen Beleuchtungsanlage anzubringende, an die Stromquelle des Fahrzeuges anschliessbare Lichtquelle mit sich in der Farbe von den übrigen Lichtquellen des Fahrzeuges unterscheidendem, vorzugsweise grünem Licht, ferner einem im Fahrzeug für den Lenker gut erreichbar anbringbaren, zum Einschalten der Lichtquelle zu betätigenden Schalter sowie Steuermitteln, welche die einmal betätigte Lichtquelle während einer vorbestimmten Zeit, wie z.B. 10 Sekunden, eingeschaltet lassen.1.Signal system for installation in automobiles, in order to indicate to users of pedestrian crossings that the driver of the vehicle clears the passage for the passage of pedestrians, characterized by at least one to be attached to the front of the automobile independently of the other lighting system, to the power source of the vehicle connectable light source with a preferably green light which differs in color from the other light sources of the vehicle, furthermore a switch which can be easily reached in the vehicle for the driver and which can be operated to switch on the light source, and control means which operate the light source once actuated for a predetermined time, such as 10 seconds, leave on.
2. Anlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei im Abstand von einander anzubringende Lichtquellen vorgesehen sind.2. Installation according to claim 1, characterized in that two light sources are provided at a distance from each other.
3. Anlage nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Lichtquelle aus einer Vielzahl kleiner3. Plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each light source from a multitude of smaller ones
Lichtquellen gebildeten Lichterkette besteht.Light source formed light chain consists.
4. Anlage nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zusätzlichen Lichtquellen in die Head-Lampen des Fahrzeuges integriert sind. 4. Installation according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the additional light sources are integrated into the head lamps of the vehicle.
5. Anlage nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die vorzugsweise elektronischen Steuermittel ein Einschalten der Signalanlage nur ermöglichen, wenn die Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeuges geringer ist als ein vorbestimmter Wert. 5. System according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the preferably electronic control means only enable the signal system to be switched on when the speed of the vehicle is lower than a predetermined value.
6. Anlage nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass über die vorzugsweise elektronischen Ξteuermittel mit der Signalanlage für die Dauer der Einschaltzeit gleichzeitig die Warnblinkanlage mindestens am Heck des Fahrzeugs eingeschaltet wird.6. System according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that via the preferably electronic control means with the signal system for the duration of the switch-on time, the hazard warning system is switched on at least at the rear of the vehicle.
7. Anlage nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Betätigungsschalter für die Signalanlage am Lenkrad anbringbar ist. 7. Installation according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the actuating switch for the signal system can be attached to the steering wheel.
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DE2117544A1 (en) * 1971-04-10 1972-10-19 Schuessler I Optical display device for motor vehicles
GB2173028A (en) * 1985-03-28 1986-10-01 Robert William Braker Vehicle accessory
US5025245A (en) * 1988-11-24 1991-06-18 Otto Barke Pedestrian signal system for automobiles
CH681796A5 (en) * 1990-02-27 1993-05-28 Max Emmenegger Front signalling lamps for road vehicle - uses front mounted braking lamps operated by brake contact to provide signal for pedestrian.
CH688583A5 (en) * 1997-09-23 1997-11-28 Franz Bader Front light strip for automobile
DE19962439A1 (en) * 1999-12-22 2001-06-28 Wolfgang Eitel Optical signalling device for vehicle to display face of driver; has green light source for position that can be recognised from outside car and operation device to switch light on and off

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DE2117544A1 (en) * 1971-04-10 1972-10-19 Schuessler I Optical display device for motor vehicles
GB2173028A (en) * 1985-03-28 1986-10-01 Robert William Braker Vehicle accessory
US5025245A (en) * 1988-11-24 1991-06-18 Otto Barke Pedestrian signal system for automobiles
CH681796A5 (en) * 1990-02-27 1993-05-28 Max Emmenegger Front signalling lamps for road vehicle - uses front mounted braking lamps operated by brake contact to provide signal for pedestrian.
CH688583A5 (en) * 1997-09-23 1997-11-28 Franz Bader Front light strip for automobile
DE19962439A1 (en) * 1999-12-22 2001-06-28 Wolfgang Eitel Optical signalling device for vehicle to display face of driver; has green light source for position that can be recognised from outside car and operation device to switch light on and off

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