WO2011013113A1 - Appareil de sécurité pour véhicule - Google Patents

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WO2011013113A1
WO2011013113A1 PCT/IE2010/000043 IE2010000043W WO2011013113A1 WO 2011013113 A1 WO2011013113 A1 WO 2011013113A1 IE 2010000043 W IE2010000043 W IE 2010000043W WO 2011013113 A1 WO2011013113 A1 WO 2011013113A1
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safety apparatus
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registration plate
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John O'flynn
Michael Fleming
Anthony Foley
Michael O'flynn
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Amiri Limited
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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
    • B60Q1/50—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 invention relates to vehicle and occupant safety.
  • the invention is directed towards providing an improved safety apparatus for conveying information in emergency situations. Summary of the Invention
  • a vehicle safety apparatus comprising:
  • the mechanism has a rotating link at each lateral end of the registration plate support.
  • the sign is an electronic sign having a control circuit and a power supply. In one embodiment, the power supply is independent. hi one embodiment, the sign comprises LEDs. *
  • the sign is adapted to display any of a number of options.
  • the controller chooses a display option in response ⁇ a user ins ⁇ ru ⁇ ; ⁇ iuu.
  • the controller provides a default option.
  • the controller comprises a radiation receiver and is adapted to respond to a remotely-transmitted signal to activate the warning sign.
  • the receiver operates according to a mobile network protocol such as GSM.
  • the apparatus comprises means to detect tampering with the sign, and the controller is adapted to provide an alarm output.
  • the alarm output includes sending a message via a mobile network to a designated mobile device.
  • the controller is adapted to communicate wirelessly with the sign to detect tampering.
  • the controller is adapted to poll the sign and to generate a tampering event if a response is not received to a pre-set number of polls.
  • the controller comprises a positioning system and is adapted to transmit a mobile network signal if position of the vehicle deviates from a set route or region.
  • the drive mechanism comprises an axle to which are connected a plurality of support arms for the registration plate support, rotation of the axle causing rotation of the support arms.
  • the drive mechanism comprises a twisted axle, a carriage running on the axle, and a drive to cause sliding movement of the carriage which translates into rotation of the bar.
  • the carriage is driven by a motor driving a spindle on which the carriage is driven.
  • the sign and the registration plate support comprise snap-nmng ieaiures ior retaining the support in a default position enclosing the sign.
  • Fig. 1 is a general view of context of the invention, showing a safety apparatus installed in a car;
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a sign unit of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 is a side view showing it in the process of opening;
  • Figs. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing a drive mechanism for the sign unit.
  • Fig. 6 is a block diagram of the apparatus.
  • a vehicle safety apparatus comprises a sign unit 1 mounted at the location of a registration plate on a car, and a controller 2 located internally.
  • the controller 2 communicates via a mobile network 3 with mobile devices 4.
  • the sign unit 1 comprises an electronic display 10 having an LED display element array 11 of LEDs 26 driven by a drive circuit 25 within a housing 12.
  • the housing 12 includes two lateral spring-loaded plungers 13.
  • a front part 20 of the sign unit 1 comprises a housing 21 with side walls 22 including apertures 23.
  • the housing 21 is configured to neatly enclose the electronic display 10 when the housing 21 is retracted.
  • the controller 2 causes arms 17 and 18 to rotate to push the housing 21 off the warning sign 10, with disengagement of the snap-fitted plungers 13 from the apertures 23.
  • the conventional registration plate P is movable to a lower position to reveal the electronic display 11. At this position, the conventional registration plate P is at a position which - - is lower than the display 11 and also forward of it.
  • the conventional registration piate r is in a position beyond a car bumper for example or other moulding or other protruding bodywork. The opening mechanism thus ensures effective visibility of the electronic display 11 even if the location of the registration plate P is immediately above or below a bumper or in a recessed part of the bodywork.
  • the housings 12 and 21 comprise an all-weather two part enclosure; consisting of a fixed back plate and movable front cover 21, the design of which facilitates the covert nature.
  • the housing 12 contains the display drive circuit 25 and a drive mechanism 30 and assists the mounting of the apparatus to a vehicle in a similar manner as a conventional number plate.
  • the front cover 21 is appropriate for the mounting of the vehicle's license number plate and is inconspicuous.
  • the sign unit 1 is powered by the vehicle's batteries, or it may include its own independent power source. The sign unit 1 is activated upon:
  • a sensor detecting a condition or event
  • the drive mechanism 30 includes a twisted bar lead screw 31 at each end of which there is an arm 17 extending at right angles. There is a carriage 32 on the twisted lead screw 31. A motor 33 is connected to the carriage 32 by a threaded spindle 34. Rotation of the motor output spindle 34 causes the carriage 32 to slide, thus causing the bar 31 to rotate because it is skewed.
  • This diagram does not include the arms 18, which merely perform a stabilising function, providing additional robustness and reliability.
  • the drive may comprise a motor driving a gear which in turn rotates an axle supporting the arms 17.
  • a motor may directly rotate the axle.
  • the apparatus comprises the sign unit 1, the controller 2, a keyfob 40, and the controller 2 links with the mobile network 3 and secure radio links with the keyfob 40 and the sign unit 1.
  • the in-car controller 2 has a microcontroller with a GSM and ura interlace ana a secure ra ⁇ io link to the display unit 1 and the keyfob 40. It communicates with the display unit 1 on a frequent basis and hence recognises if the display unit 1 is missing (communication breakdown), hi the latter case a text message is sent immediately.
  • the keyfob 40, the in-car controller 2 and the display unit 1 are coded, so that the display unit 1 is worthless to a thief without having the matching keyfob.
  • the display unit 1 is powered from the car battery, as is the in-car controller 2. Additionally, the in-car controller 2 has a small internal battery that will power it for a certain amount of time in case the car battery is disconnected. Also, in this case a text message is sent immediately.
  • the sign unit 1 circuit 25 communicates with the in-car controller 2 using an RF protocol which is a proprietary encrypted rolling code protocol. According to this protocol no code is sent twice during the useful lifetime of the unit. It may be modified to a challenge-response authentication system. A missing response from the display unit 1 signals tampering.
  • the controller 2 is linked with an immobiliser unit by a normally closed relay contact that can be wired into the cars engine electrical circuit.
  • the mechanism 30 may be activated either by the remote fob 40 or in response to a mobile SMS message. Once activated, the motor 33 rotates the spindle 34 to cause the carriage 32 to slide and hence rotate the 5mm twisted bar lead screw 31 that runs to the ends of the unit 1 where they are connected to the guiding arms 17. This moves the registration surround 21 as shown in Figs. 2 and 3 with the plate P in an outward and downward direction as shown by the arrow A in Fig. 3.
  • the drive mechanism moves the plate outward and upward instead of outward and downward as illustrated.
  • the controller 2 is fitted inside the vehicle at any position the owner desires. By not fitting in one standard position it will take time for a perpetrator to find the unit and will most likely deter them from attempting to take the vehicle.
  • the global positioning system within the controller 2 starts to track vehicle movement. Should the vehicle lose a tracking signal it will automatically send an SMS to - O - the designated recipient alerting them that the position has been iosi. inis ieis me owner ⁇ now that the vehicle has been taken and also its last known position at the time the signal was lost.
  • the owner can then send an SMS to the controller 2 which will do two things - firstly it will activate the sign unit 1 to display a message in LED lights stating the vehicle is stolen and tracked; and secondly the controller 2 will immobilise the vehicle once it becomes stationary for sixty seconds. Once this has happened, it will then send an SMS telling the owner that it is immobilised and also the location of the vehicle.
  • the owner can then inform the authorities and have the vehicle recovered. If a person tries to remove the sign unit 1 from the vehicle the unit 1 will not respond to any of the polling pulses that the controller 2 sends. The controller 2 will then send a message to the vehicle's immobiliser which will in turn immobilise the vehicle. Thus, even if the perpetrator has the key for the vehicle, it will not start, it will simultaneously send an SMS to a pre - programmed recipient to inform them of attempted tampering. The owner can only restart the vehicle by sending an SMS to the controller 2 to deactivate the vehicle's immobilised state.
  • the apparatus may have an independent power supply, which may be solar- powered. Its control circuit may be linked only with a driver control device in the vehicle, and it may have an RF interface for remote activation.
  • the content of the message may be one of a number of available messages, and the user may select one at activation. There may for example be a distress message, or an emergency services message such as doctor or unmarked police car signage. Where there are multiple potential messages there may be a default one.
  • the invention provides a covert warning device hidden within the backing support of a vehicle license number plate, and when activated remotely reveals an illuminated information display. Its purpose is to inform, summon attention, seek assistance or command other road users through the use of illuminated alpha-numeric text, symbols, visual and audible alerts by the manual activation of an electro-mechanical system to flip down the vehicle's number plate to reveal a pre-configured text alert message while keeping the number plate visible at all times. hi use, the electronic display 11 would remain hidden behind a vehicle's number plate.
  • the trigger device may be a wireless key fob type device, a hidden panic swiioii, ⁇ i ⁇ m ⁇ uc pu ⁇ uc. me message will be one of a selection of pre-programmed messages chosen by the user.
  • the cover is moved by an electric motor through a hinge or pivot at the lower outer corner of the cover.
  • the cover may also be rotated by means of an electrical solenoid or a pneumatic actuator. It should be noted that this embodiment is best suited to a situation where minimum horizontal displacement of the cover is required.
  • the cover 21 is moved by an electric motor through a rack and pinion or other geared mechanism and is guided in its trajectory by a profiled groove (linear cam).
  • the cover may also be moved by means of an electric solenoid or pneumatic actuator.

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Abstract

Un appareil de sécurité pour véhicule (1, 2) comprend un symbole électrique (11), un support de plaque d’immatriculation (21) recouvrant le symbole (11), un dispositif de commande (2), et un mécanisme (30) destiné à, en réponse à un événement, éloigner le support de plaque d’immatriculation (21) du symbole (11) et à monter ou descendre afin de montrer le symbole (11) et à laisser une plaque d’immatriculation (P) située sur le support de plaque d’immatriculation (21) visible. Le mécanisme (30) comporte une pièce intermédiaire rotative (17, 18) à chaque extrémité latérale du support de plaque d’immatriculation (21). Le symbole (11) est conçu pour afficher n’importe quelles options parmi de nombreuses options et le dispositif de commande (2) fournit une option par défaut. Un dispositif de commande embarqué (2) comprend un récepteur de rayonnement et est conçu pour répondre à un signal transmis à distance pour activer le symbole d’avertissement. De plus, le dispositif de commande embarqué (2) interroge régulièrement le symbole (11) et en l’absence de réponde, il génère une alarme de sortie de manipulation.
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