DE3026674A1 - Vehicle slowing down warning light - is operated when accelerator is released to warn vehicles behind before initiating braking - Google Patents

Vehicle slowing down warning light - is operated when accelerator is released to warn vehicles behind before initiating braking

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DE3026674A1
DE3026674A1 DE19803026674 DE3026674A DE3026674A1 DE 3026674 A1 DE3026674 A1 DE 3026674A1 DE 19803026674 DE19803026674 DE 19803026674 DE 3026674 A DE3026674 A DE 3026674A DE 3026674 A1 DE3026674 A1 DE 3026674A1
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Franz 7803 Gundelfingen Dietlicher
Helmut 7831 Freiamt Müller
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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
    • 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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Abstract

The warning light for road vehicles, e.g. cars, lorries, or buses, comprises a yellow light positioned at the back of the vehicle in the centre. The light is activated by a press switch associated with the accelerator pedal when the latter is released. Pref. the light is positioned in the centre of the top edge of the rear windscreen in the case of a car, or in the case of a lorry it is positioned in the centre below the tailgate. It can also be fitted to the rear mudguard of a motorbike. The light provides an initial warning for vehicles following behind, before braking initiated, e.g. for preventing motorway accidents where several vehicles run into the back of one another.

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Franz Dietlicher, Bundesstrasse 1, 7803 GundelfingenFranz Dietlicher, Bundesstrasse 1, 7803 Gundelfingen

und Helmut Müller, Sützelbachweg 9, 7831 Freiamt FAHRREAKTIONSLEUCHTE -(Abkürzung: FRL) Die Erfindung betrifft eine Warnleuchte für den gesamten Kraftfahrzeugsbereich. Diese Warnleuchte mit der Bezeichnung F F A H R R E A K T 1 0 N 5 L E U C H T E soll dazu beitragen die Verkehrssicherheit zu erhöhen, indem der Reaktionsweg, eines jeden Kraftfahrzeugsführers im Nachfolgeverkehr, verkürzt wird. and Helmut Müller, Sützelbachweg 9, 7831 Freiamt DRIVE REACTION LIGHT - (Abbreviation: FRL) The invention relates to a warning light for the entire automotive sector. This warning light with the designation F F A H R R E A K T 1 0 N 5 L E U C H T E is intended to help increase road safety, by shortening the reaction path of every motor vehicle driver in traffic following behind will.

Nach dem jetzigen Stand der Technik kann der nachfolgende Verkehr eine vor ihm liegende Gefahrensituation nicht rechtzeitig bemerken, weil das vorausfahrende Kraftfahrzeug, sei es nun ein Pkw, Lkw, Kombi, Wohnwagen oder Bus, die Sicht doch wesentlich beeinträchtigt. Wein das vorausfahrende Kraftfahrzeug (gemeint ist der Fahrzeuglenker) eine Gefahr bzw.According to the current state of the art, the following traffic Failure to notice a dangerous situation ahead of them in good time because the one ahead Motor vehicle, be it a car, truck, station wagon, caravan or bus, the view does significantly impaired. If the vehicle in front (meaning the Vehicle driver) a danger or

ein Hindernis erkennt, wird zunächst die Geschwindigkeit durch Zurücknahme des Gaspedals vermindert. Dieser Vorgang blieb bisher dem Nachfolgeverkehr nicht erkennbar. Erst bei akuter Gefahr betätigt der Vorausfahrende die Bremse. Mit der Bremsbetätigung erfolgt auch die Warnung an den Nachfolgeverkehr durch das Aufleuchten der Bremslichter. Damit kommt aber der Zeitpunkt der Warnung meist zu spät. Die Folge sind häufig Auffahrtsunfälle.If an obstacle is detected, the first step is to reduce the speed the accelerator pedal decreased. So far, this process has not remained with follow-up traffic recognizable. Only in acute danger does the vehicle in front apply the brake. With the When the brakes are actuated, the warning to traffic following behind occurs by lighting up the brake lights. This means that the time of the warning is usually too late. the The consequences are often rear-end accidents.

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, dass das Fahrverhalten eines Fahrzeugführers dem Nachfolgeverkehr durch ein gelbes Lichtsignal (Fahrreaktionsleuchte) kenntlich gemacht wird. Dadurch soll die Verkehrssicherheit wesentlich erhöht werden.The invention is now based on the object that the driving behavior of a vehicle driver to follow-up traffic by a yellow light signal (driving reaction light) is identified. This is intended to significantly increase road safety.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsmässig dadurch gelösst, dass die Fahrreaktionsleuchte durch einen Stromkreis, mit Druckschalter am Gasgestänge, an die Gesamtelektrik des Kraftfahrzeugs angeschlossen ist. Die Schliessung bzw. Öffnung des Stromkreises erfolgt durch die Betätigung des Gaspedals. Mit dem Augenblick der Zündung eines Kraftfahrzeuges leuchtet die Fahrreaktionsleuchte auf und erlischt erst mit Beginn der Fahrt.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the driving reaction light through a circuit, with a pressure switch on the throttle linkage, to the overall electrics of the motor vehicle is connected. The closing or opening of the circuit takes place by pressing the accelerator pedal. With the moment of ignition of one Motor vehicle, the driving reaction light lights up and only goes out at the beginning the ride.

Daraus ergibt sich: a) Gaspedal wird bzw. ist belastet ItFRLi gibt kein Warnsignal (Ruhestellung) b) Gaspedal wird bzw. ist entlastet: ITyRLlt gibt Warnsignal (Aktionsstellung) Die Form der Fahrreaktionsleuchte ist eine waagrecht anzubringende Leuchte mit zwei Birnen und einer gelben Glasplatte von 5 x 25 cm.This results in: a) The accelerator pedal is or is loaded ItFRLi there no warning signal (rest position) b) The accelerator pedal is or is relieved: ITyRLlt gives warning signal (action position) The shape of the driving reaction light is a horizontal lamp with two bulbs and a yellow glass plate of 5 x 25 cm.

Der Standort der Fahrreaktionsleuchte: Bei Kraftfahrzeugen (auch Anhängern) mit Heckfenster wird die Fahrreaktionsleuchte an der Oberkantenmitte der Heckscheibe angebracht.The location of the driving reaction light: In motor vehicles (including trailers) with the rear window, the driving reaction light is on the top center of the rear window appropriate.

Bei Lastkraftwagen unterhalb der Heckklappenmitte.On trucks below the center of the tailgate.

Für Motorräder ist die Oberkante des Kennzeichenschildes der Anbringungsort.For motorcycles, the upper edge of the license plate is the location.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen darin, dass der gesamte Kraftfahrzeugverkehr sicherer wird.The advantages achieved by the invention are that the all motor vehicle traffic becomes safer.

Die Erfindung bewirkt: 1.) Ruhende bzw. parkende Kraftfahrzeuge unterscheiden sich von startbereiten Fahrzeugen durch die aufleuchtende Fahrreaktionsleuchte. (Somit Vorwarnunp: für den fliessenden Verkehr.) 2.) Wiedergabe der Fahrverhaltensweise eines Kraftfahrzeugführers. (Ebenfalls Vorwarneffekt.) 3.) Warnung an den Nachfolgeverkehr nicht erst bei der Betätigung der Bremse, sondern bereits zu dem Zeitpunkt der Gaswegnahme. Dadurch ist eine erhebliche Verkürzung des Reaktionsweges gegeben. Somit früheres Erkennen einer Gefahr.The invention has the following effects: 1.) Distinguish between stationary and parked motor vehicles vehicles that are ready to start by the driving reaction light that lights up. (Thus pre-warning: for moving traffic.) 2.) Reproduction of driving behavior of a motor vehicle driver. (Also pre-warning effect.) 3.) Warning to the following traffic not only when the brake is applied, but when the accelerator is released. This considerably shortens the reaction path. Thus earlier Recognizing a Danger.

Ergebnis: Weniger Auffahrtsunfälle sowie Massen-Karambolagen. Result: Fewer driveway accidents and mass collisions.

4.) Grössere Verkehrssicherheit. 4.) Greater road safety.

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PATENTANSPRUCH 1) Erkenntlichmachung der Fahrverhaltensweise eines Kraftfahrzeugführers durch Anbringung einer gelb leuchtenden Fahrreaktionsleuchte in der Heckmitte des Kraftfahrzeuges. PATENT CLAIM 1) Recognition of the driving behavior of a Motor vehicle driver by attaching a yellow driving reaction light in the middle of the rear of the vehicle. 2.) Die Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1) wird von einem Druckschalter am Gasgestänge durch entlasten des Gaspedals betätigt. 2.) The device according to claim 1) is of a pressure switch operated on the throttle linkage by releasing the accelerator pedal.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4686503A (en) * 1985-12-16 1987-08-11 Miller Terry G Method for retrofitting automobiles with deceleration warning light
ES2189645A1 (en) * 2001-06-06 2003-07-01 Reina Fco De Paula Rodriguez Illuminating device for warning when the accelerator pedal in a vehicle is not being operated.

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4686503A (en) * 1985-12-16 1987-08-11 Miller Terry G Method for retrofitting automobiles with deceleration warning light
ES2189645A1 (en) * 2001-06-06 2003-07-01 Reina Fco De Paula Rodriguez Illuminating device for warning when the accelerator pedal in a vehicle is not being operated.

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