WO2008050365A1 - Optical emergency device for vehicles - Google Patents

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WO2008050365A1
WO2008050365A1 PCT/IT2007/000702 IT2007000702W WO2008050365A1 WO 2008050365 A1 WO2008050365 A1 WO 2008050365A1 IT 2007000702 W IT2007000702 W IT 2007000702W WO 2008050365 A1 WO2008050365 A1 WO 2008050365A1
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Francesco Nasso
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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
    • B60Q1/2611—Indicating devices mounted on the roof of the vehicle
    • 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
    • B60Q1/52—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 indicating emergencies

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  • the present invention relates to an optical emergency device for vehicles in general.
  • the sole solution for solving the above problem is that of using the four flickering turn indicators of the vehicle.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned problems, by providing an optical emergency device which is particularly useful as a safety fitting, to be used on motor vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, or any other heavy transport means, susceptible to circulate through urban, extra-urban, superhighway roads and the like.
  • a main object of the invention is to provide such a device which is adapted to provide a good visibility of any vehicle in an emergency or accident condition, by other motor vehicles following the affected vehicle in an emergency or accident status.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such an optical device which, owing to its specifically designed constructional features, is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such an optical emergency device for vehicles in general which can be easily made starting from easily available elements and materials and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint .
  • an optical emergency device for vehicles in general, characterized in that said device comprises a flickering white or other color light, arranged at a top of the vehicle to be visible through 360°. Said flickering light, in particular, can be automatically actuated in an emergency situation.
  • Figure 1 schematically shows an elevation view of the device according to the present invention, applied to a motor vehicle
  • Figure 2 is a top plan view of the subject device in an assembled condition thereof
  • Figure 3 is a further front elevation view of the subject device, applied to a motor vehicle:
  • Figure 4 shows the subject device applied on vehicles in a superhighway road, in a fog bank
  • Figure 5 shows the subject device applied to a motor vehicle in a stop condition in a passing lane of a superhighway;
  • Figure 6 shows the subject device applied to a vehicle in a stop condition on an emergency lay-by; and Figure 7 shows the subject device applied to a motor vehicle involved in an accident at the outlet of a turn, after a tunnel.
  • the optical emergency device for motor vehicles in general comprises a white light, indicated by the reference number 1, to be installed at the metal top portion of the vehicle, i.e. a motor vehicle, a truck, a tarpaulined lorry, an articulated lorry, and so on.
  • the light is switched on and off to be flickered, with a flickering rate of a nanosecond.
  • the light must be visible from a distance of 150 m and adapted to be seen through 360°, to clearly show the presence of a vehicle in an emergency or accident situation, thereby not to represent a possible danger for the following vehicles.
  • the white light 1 is driven by an electronic center unit, generally indicated by the reference number 2, which is designed to automatically actuate said light, in an emergency condition, and being coupled to an airbag electronic central unit 3, to a rear pressure sensor 4, arranged on the rear of the vehicle; to two side pressure sensors 5, arranged on the right and left part of the vehicle, and series coupled to one another preferably at the level of the vehicle doors, and to the pushbutton 7 for actuating the emergency turn or stop indicators.
  • an electronic center unit generally indicated by the reference number 2 which is designed to automatically actuate said light, in an emergency condition, and being coupled to an airbag electronic central unit 3, to a rear pressure sensor 4, arranged on the rear of the vehicle; to two side pressure sensors 5, arranged on the right and left part of the vehicle, and series coupled to one another preferably at the level of the vehicle doors, and to the pushbutton 7 for actuating the emergency turn or stop indicators.
  • the subject device allows to make immediately visible to a moving and following vehicle the presence of a vehicle in a stop condition and which, consequently, would constitute a possible danger for the other following vehicles .
  • a main feature of the invention is that the light is of a white color and of a flickering operation, to be easily seen through 360°, from a minimum distance of 150 m.
  • said light must be visible under any atmospheric conditions, and the subject optical emergency device must be made of a material resistant to the atmospheric agents.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an optical emergency device for vehicles in general, comprising a flickering white light (1), arranged on the top portion of the vehicle, to be visible through substantially 360 °, said flickering white light (1) being automatically actuated in an emergency condition.

Description

OPTICAL EMERGENCY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an optical emergency device for vehicles in general.
As is known, a very important problem affecting vehicles in general is to efficiently signal the presence on the road of another vehicle in an emergency stop condition.
At present, the sole solution for solving the above problem is that of using the four flickering turn indicators of the vehicle.
This approach, however, has not been found as sufficient and valid, since the mentioned light signalings are poorly visible and moreover must be manually actuated.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned problems, by providing an optical emergency device which is particularly useful as a safety fitting, to be used on motor vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, or any other heavy transport means, susceptible to circulate through urban, extra-urban, superhighway roads and the like.
Within the scope of the above mentioned aim, a main object of the invention is to provide such a device which is adapted to provide a good visibility of any vehicle in an emergency or accident condition, by other motor vehicles following the affected vehicle in an emergency or accident status.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such an optical device which, owing to its specifically designed constructional features, is very reliable and safe in operation.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such an optical emergency device for vehicles in general which can be easily made starting from easily available elements and materials and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint .
According to one aspect of the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by an optical emergency device for vehicles in general, characterized in that said device comprises a flickering white or other color light, arranged at a top of the vehicle to be visible through 360°. Said flickering light, in particular, can be automatically actuated in an emergency situation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed description of a preferred, though not exclusive, embodiment of an optical emergency device for vehicles in general, which is illustrated, by way of an indicative, but not limitative example, in the accompanying drawings, where : Figure 1 schematically shows an elevation view of the device according to the present invention, applied to a motor vehicle;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the subject device in an assembled condition thereof;
Figure 3 is a further front elevation view of the subject device, applied to a motor vehicle:
Figure 4 shows the subject device applied on vehicles in a superhighway road, in a fog bank; Figure 5 shows the subject device applied to a motor vehicle in a stop condition in a passing lane of a superhighway;
Figure 6 shows the subject device applied to a vehicle in a stop condition on an emergency lay-by; and Figure 7 shows the subject device applied to a motor vehicle involved in an accident at the outlet of a turn, after a tunnel.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the optical emergency device for motor vehicles in general, according to the present invention, comprises a white light, indicated by the reference number 1, to be installed at the metal top portion of the vehicle, i.e. a motor vehicle, a truck, a tarpaulined lorry, an articulated lorry, and so on.
In the case of an articulated lorry, it would be suitable to provide a light 1 on the tractor, and a further light on a portion of the trailer.
According to the invention, it is provided that the light is switched on and off to be flickered, with a flickering rate of a nanosecond.
In particular, the light must be visible from a distance of 150 m and adapted to be seen through 360°, to clearly show the presence of a vehicle in an emergency or accident situation, thereby not to represent a possible danger for the following vehicles.
The white light 1 is driven by an electronic center unit, generally indicated by the reference number 2, which is designed to automatically actuate said light, in an emergency condition, and being coupled to an airbag electronic central unit 3, to a rear pressure sensor 4, arranged on the rear of the vehicle; to two side pressure sensors 5, arranged on the right and left part of the vehicle, and series coupled to one another preferably at the level of the vehicle doors, and to the pushbutton 7 for actuating the emergency turn or stop indicators.
As clearly shown in the figures, the subject device allows to make immediately visible to a moving and following vehicle the presence of a vehicle in a stop condition and which, consequently, would constitute a possible danger for the other following vehicles .
A main feature of the invention is that the light is of a white color and of a flickering operation, to be easily seen through 360°, from a minimum distance of 150 m.
Moreover, said light must be visible under any atmospheric conditions, and the subject optical emergency device must be made of a material resistant to the atmospheric agents.
Thus, the particular type of light being herein used, which, practically, is a flickering flash light, allows to obtain a very good visibility at any time of the day, with the device being always in a perfectly efficient condition. The invention, as disclosed, is susceptible to several modifications and variations, all coming within the scope of the invention.
Moreover, all the constructional details can be replaced by other technically equivalent elements. In practicing the invention, the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements.

Claims

1. An optical emergency device for vehicles in general, characterized in that said device comprises a flickering white light to be arranged at a top portion of a vehicle, to be visible through 360°, and that said light is automatically actuated in an emergency situation.
2. An optical device, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said light is white and is operated with a flickering rate of a nanosecond.
3. An optical device, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said white light is visible from a distance of 150 m.
4. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said white light is visible under any atmospheric conditions .
5. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said device can also emit a flickering light of different colors, providing a high environmental visibility.
6. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said white light is actuated by an electronic central unit, operatively connected to automatic actuating sensors.
7. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said central control unit is operatively coupled to a further electronic central unit controlling the vehicle airbags .
8. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said electronic central unit is coupled to a pressure sensor arranged at a rear part of the vehicle.
9. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said electronic central unit is coupled to two side pressure sensor, arranged on a right and a left of said vehicle and series coupled to one another.
10. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said electronic central unit is coupled to a pushbutton for actuating emergency turn director elements of said vehicle .
11. An optical device, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said flickering white light is adapted to be arranged at a top metal region of said vehicle.
12. An optical emergency device for vehicles in general, according to one or more of the preceding claims, and substantially as broadly disclosed and illustrated, for the intended aim and objects.
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FR2756793A1 (en) * 1996-12-06 1998-06-12 Couly Alain Jean Charles Stroboscopic, independently powered, automobile collision warning beacon
DE29812884U1 (en) * 1998-07-20 1998-10-22 Merlaku, Kastriot, 84347 Pfarrkirchen Automatic accident warning device for road users
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