DE4142296A1 - Dual dip switch for headlamps of motor vehicle - is situated near rim of steering wheel and within reach of left forefinger, with concealed wiring - Google Patents

Dual dip switch for headlamps of motor vehicle - is situated near rim of steering wheel and within reach of left forefinger, with concealed wiring

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DE4142296A1
DE4142296A1 DE19914142296 DE4142296A DE4142296A1 DE 4142296 A1 DE4142296 A1 DE 4142296A1 DE 19914142296 DE19914142296 DE 19914142296 DE 4142296 A DE4142296 A DE 4142296A DE 4142296 A1 DE4142296 A1 DE 4142296A1
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steering wheel
headlamps
reach
dip switch
motor vehicle
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Matthias Sasse
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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
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/04—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
    • B60Q1/14—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
    • B60Q1/1446—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means controlled by mechanically actuated switches
    • B60Q1/1453—Hand actuated switches
    • B60Q1/1461—Multifunction switches for dimming headlights and controlling additional devices, e.g. for controlling direction indicating lights
    • B60Q1/1469—Multifunction switches for dimming headlights and controlling additional devices, e.g. for controlling direction indicating lights controlled by or attached to a single lever, e.g. steering column stalk switches
    • B60Q1/1476—Multifunction switches for dimming headlights and controlling additional devices, e.g. for controlling direction indicating lights controlled by or attached to a single lever, e.g. steering column stalk switches comprising switch controlling means located near the free end of the lever, e.g. press buttons, rotatable rings

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

The need to relinquish the grip of the steering wheel by the left hand in order to search for the dip switch is eliminated by the provision of a second switch (1) operated by a pushbutton on the underside of the steering wheel (4) near the left index finger. This switch is wired to two contacts (2) on a circular track (3) around the hub, and to a conventional lever (5). USE/ADVANTAGE - On any vehicle having steering wheel. Main and dipped beams can be switched safely without removal of left hand from wheel.

Description

2. Abblendschalter (Dualer Abblendschalter)2.Dimmer switch (dual dimmer switch)

Es ist bekannt, das man zu 50% in Kurven abblenden muß. Dieses kann unter Umständen zu Streßsituationen führen.It is known that one fades to 50% in curves got to. Under certain circumstances, this can lead to stressful situations to lead.

Um den Gegenverkehr nicht zu gefährden (auch nicht durch Fernlicht) muß, man mindestens eine Hand am Lenkrad haben ohne einen Handwechsel zu machen (rechte Hand am Lenkrad, linke Hand sucht Abblendschalter) daher ist eine solche Vorrichtung von Vorteil.In order not to endanger the oncoming traffic (also not with high beam), you must have at least one hand on the Have the steering wheel without changing hands (right Hand on the steering wheel, left hand looks for dimmer switch) such a device is therefore advantageous.

Da der alte Abblendschalter weiterhin am gleichen Ort stehen muß, (aus Gewohnheit, und beim Abbiegen) muß eine Wechselschaltung angebracht werden um z. B. mit dem alten Schalter aufzublenden und mit dem Lenkradschalter abblenden zu können.Because the old dimmer switch remains the same Place must stand (out of habit, and when turning) a two-way circuit must be attached to z. B. with the old switch and with the Dimming the steering wheel switch.

Claims (2)

1. ein zweiter Abblendschalter, der im Bereich des linken Zeigefingers plaziert ist, mit dem man auch bei Kurvenfahrt nicht die Hände vom Lenkrad nehmen muß, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Umschaltdruckknopf (einmal drücken Abblend­ licht, ein weiteres mal drücken Fernlicht) im Lenk­ rad installiert ist.1. a second dimmer switch, which is placed in the area of the left index finger, with which you do not have to take your hands off the steering wheel even when cornering, characterized in that a switch button (press dipped light once, press high beam again) in the steering wheel is installed. 2. Abblendschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dieser Abblendschalter in jedem Fahrzeug mit Lenkrad eingebaut werden kann.2. Dimmer switch according to claim 1, characterized, that this dimmer switch in every vehicle Steering wheel can be installed.
DE19914142296 1991-12-20 1991-12-20 Dual dip switch for headlamps of motor vehicle - is situated near rim of steering wheel and within reach of left forefinger, with concealed wiring Ceased DE4142296A1 (en)

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GB2421859A (en) * 2004-12-29 2006-07-05 Nissan Technical Ct Europ Ltd Steering wheel with headlight beam selector switch

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DE1202393B (en) * 1963-07-26 1965-10-07 Elin Union Ag Automatic stator winding machine
DE1480207A1 (en) * 1964-09-29 1969-08-28 Stribel Ohg Hermann Lighting system in motor vehicles

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DE1202393B (en) * 1963-07-26 1965-10-07 Elin Union Ag Automatic stator winding machine
DE1480207A1 (en) * 1964-09-29 1969-08-28 Stribel Ohg Hermann Lighting system in motor vehicles

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2421859A (en) * 2004-12-29 2006-07-05 Nissan Technical Ct Europ Ltd Steering wheel with headlight beam selector switch
WO2006070177A1 (en) * 2004-12-29 2006-07-06 Nissan Motor Manufacturing (Uk) Limited Improvements relating to vehicle safety

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