DE4003313A1 - Variable effect vehicle brake light system - has additional lights spaced through mounting for variable intensity - Google Patents

Variable effect vehicle brake light system - has additional lights spaced through mounting for variable intensity

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DE4003313A1
DE4003313A1 DE19904003313 DE4003313A DE4003313A1 DE 4003313 A1 DE4003313 A1 DE 4003313A1 DE 19904003313 DE19904003313 DE 19904003313 DE 4003313 A DE4003313 A DE 4003313A DE 4003313 A1 DE4003313 A1 DE 4003313A1
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Ernst Straatman
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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
    • B60Q1/444—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 with indication of the braking strength or speed changes, e.g. by changing shape or intensity of the indication

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Abstract

The brake light has a conventional construction and is operated by the brake pressure switch as in a normal setup. The additional light sources are spaced about the construction to give an additional lighting effect for various brake conditions, i.e. to provide information to the following driver on the degree of braking/retardation. The additional lights can be in the form of a lighting band embedded in the lens structure. They can also be operated without the brakes applied, i.e. to provide information on retardation. ADVANTAGE - Improved safety, following drivers given prior warning of retardation/braking.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kommunikation-Bremslicht nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a communication brake light according to the preamble of Claim 1.

Beim bisher üblichen Kfz-Bremslicht leuchten die Bremsleuchten unabhängig von der Bremskraft auf, ohne daß dem nachfolgenden Fahrzeugführer Informationen über die Stärke der Bremsung gegeben werden.In the car brake light that has been customary up to now, the brake lights light independently of of the braking force, without the following driver information be given about the strength of the braking.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, nachfolgenden Verkehrsteilnehmern eine Information über die Stärke der Bremsung zu geben, um so eine Gefahr früher und konkreter erkennen zu können.The invention is based on the object of subsequent road users to give information about the strength of the braking, so as to avoid a hazard earlier and to be able to recognize more specifically.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch den Kennzeichnungsteil der Ansprü­ che 1 und 2 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing part of the claim che 1 and 2 solved.

Das Maß der Bremsung des verzögernden Fahrzeugs wird vom folgenden Fahr­ zeugführer erkannt, er kann entsprechend reagieren. Auffahrunfälle können so ver­ hindert werden; die Kommunikation unter den Autofahrern ist erheblich gesteigert.The degree of braking of the decelerating vehicle is determined by the following driving witness leader recognized, he can react accordingly. Rear-end collisions can ver be prevented; Communication among drivers has increased considerably.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in Fig. 1 schematisch dargestellt. Dabei ist zusätzlich zu den konventionellen Bremsleuchten (1) ein Leuchtenband (2) installiert. Dieses kann z. B. aus einer Vielzahl einzelner Lichtquellen (3) bestehen, die - abhängig von der Stärke der Bremsung - vorzugsweise von den äußeren Enden zur Mitte hin aufleuchten.An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in Fig. 1. In addition to the conventional brake lights ( 1 ), a light strip ( 2 ) is installed. This can e.g. B. consist of a variety of individual light sources ( 3 ), which - depending on the strength of the braking - preferably light up from the outer ends to the center.

Die Zahl der aufleuchtenden Lichtquellen ist ein Maß für die Stärke der Bremsung. So wird eine leichte Bremsung durch das Aufleuchten der äußeren Lichtquellen an­ gezeigt, bei einer Vollbremsung leuchtet das komplette Lichtband auf.The number of illuminating light sources is a measure of the strength of the braking. So there is a slight braking by the lighting up of the external light sources shown, the full light strip lights up when the brakes are applied fully.

Die einzelnen Lichtquellen (3) können dabei vorzugsweise zu einem Leuchtenband mit einer ein- oder mehrteiligen Leuchtenabdeckung zusammengefaßt werden.The individual light sources ( 3 ) can preferably be combined to form a luminaire band with a single or multi-part luminaire cover.

Claims (3)

1. Bremslicht für Kraftfahrzeuge, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die aufleuchtende Fläche mit steigender Bremsung wächst.1. brake light for motor vehicles, characterized in that the illuminating surface grows with increasing braking. 2. Bremslicht nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bremsleuchte bandförmig über die Fahrzeugbreite ausgebreitet ist und die aufleuchtende Fläche dieses Leuchtenbandes von den äußeren Enden zur Mitte hin mit stei­ gender Bremsung zunimmt.2. Brake light according to claim 1, characterized in that the brake light is spread out in a band across the width of the vehicle and the illuminating one Surface of this strip of lights from the outer ends to the center with a steep gender braking increases. 3. Bremslicht nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es zusätzlich zu den bisher üblichen Bremsleuchten oder anstelle derselben instal­ liert ist.3. Brake light according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it in addition to the usual brake lights or instal instead of the same is.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4305186A1 (en) * 1993-02-19 1994-09-01 Gerhaher Max Delay warning system
WO1999016639A1 (en) * 1997-09-26 1999-04-08 Design Technology & Innovation (Safety) 1994 Limited An improved motor vehicle display apparatus

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4305186A1 (en) * 1993-02-19 1994-09-01 Gerhaher Max Delay warning system
WO1999016639A1 (en) * 1997-09-26 1999-04-08 Design Technology & Innovation (Safety) 1994 Limited An improved motor vehicle display apparatus
US6885294B1 (en) 1997-09-26 2005-04-26 Design Technology & Innovation (Safety) 1994 Limited Motor vehicle display apparatus

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