DE4224802A1 - Indicating circuit showing deceleration of motor vehicle to following traffic - has rear-facing warning lights energised via closing of light switch contact on release of accelerator pedal - Google Patents

Indicating circuit showing deceleration of motor vehicle to following traffic - has rear-facing warning lights energised via closing of light switch contact on release of accelerator pedal

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DE4224802A1
DE4224802A1 DE19924224802 DE4224802A DE4224802A1 DE 4224802 A1 DE4224802 A1 DE 4224802A1 DE 19924224802 DE19924224802 DE 19924224802 DE 4224802 A DE4224802 A DE 4224802A DE 4224802 A1 DE4224802 A1 DE 4224802A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26Arrangement 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
    • B60Q1/44Arrangement 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
    • B60Q1/441Electric switches operable by the driver's pedals

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Abstract

A circuit for installation in a motor vehicle is designed to indicate the commencement of a deceleration to following vehicles as a result of the release of the accelerator pedal to the idling position by the driver of the leading vehicle. A spring-controlled limit switch (1) is mounted behind the accelerator pedal (6) and has a normally-closed contact (1) in the non-operated condition which is in series with a pair of rear-facing warning lights (2, 3) connected in parallel with a dashboard indicator (4). At all depressions of the pedal (6) the contact (1) is open and the lights (2, 3, 4) unlit. Release of the pedal (6) closes the contact (1) and the lights are energised by the battery (5). USE/ADVANTAGE - Gives prompt indication to following traffic of impending deceleration independently of footbrake warning lights. Dashboard indicator confirms operation of assumption that all lamps are in operable condition.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Anzeige einer Geschwindigkeitsveränderung durch Weg­ nahme der Energiezufuhr der Antriebsmaschine eines Fahrzeuges. Bei Kraftfahrzeugen für die Straße werden Zusatzleuchten verwendet, die dem Zweck dienen sollen, die Fahrer und Verkehrsteilnehmer der dahinter fahrenden Fahrzeuge schon auf größere Distanz recht­ zeitig darauf aufmerksam zu machen, daß das voraus­ fahrende Fahrzeug seine Geschwindigkeit durch Wegnahme des Gaspedals (Energiezufuhr) verringert.The invention relates to a device for Indication of a change in speed due to path taking the power supply of the prime mover Vehicle. In motor vehicles for the road Additional lights used to serve the purpose the drivers and road users behind it moving vehicles even at a great distance to point out in good time that that is ahead moving vehicle its speed by taking away accelerator pedal (energy supply) reduced.

In der Praxis ist die Verringerung der Geschwindigkeit durch Wegnahme der Gaszufuhr für den Hintermann nicht erkennbar, so daß sich der Abstand sehr schnell ver­ kürzt und die Auffahrgefahr dadurch erhöht wird.In practice, the reduction in speed by removing the gas supply for the man behind recognizable, so that the distance ver very quickly shortens and increases the risk of collision.

Erkennt ein Fahrer eines Fahrzeuges eine Gefahr, ver­ ringert er automatisch seine Geschwindigkeit, in dem er den Fuß vom Gaspedal nimmt und diesen auf das Brems­ pedal übersetzt. Diesen Vorgang können nachfolgende Verkehrsteilnehmer nicht registrieren, so daß sie bei einem eventuell notwendig werdenden Bremsvorgang gegen­ über dem Vordermann im Nachteil sind.If a driver of a vehicle detects a danger, ver he automatically reduces his speed in the he takes his foot off the accelerator and puts it on the brake pedal translated. This process can be followed Road users do not register, so they at against a braking process that may become necessary are at a disadvantage over the car in front.

Durch Wegnahme des Gases verringert sich die Geschwindig­ keit und somit wird in Sekundenschnelle auch der Bremsweg gegenüber den Nachfolgenden wesentlich kürzer.Removing the gas reduces the speed speed and thus also the braking distance in a matter of seconds compared to the following much shorter.

Dieser Nachteil für die nachfolgenden Fahrzeuge wird durch die Geschwindigkeitsverringerungswarnleuchte be­ seitigt. This disadvantage for the following vehicles will through the speed reduction warning light be sides.  

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, mit deren Hilfe den nachfolgenden Fahrzeugen rechtzeitig durch zusätzliche Warnleuchten angezeigt wird, daß das voranfahrende Fahrzeug seine Geschwindigkeit ver­ ringert, ohne dabei die Bremse zu betätigen. Diese Auf­ gabe wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst.The object of the invention is to provide a device create, with the help of the following vehicles is indicated in good time by additional warning lights, that the vehicle in front is ver speed wrestles without applying the brake. This on surrender is by those listed in claim 1 Features resolved.

Weitere Ansprüche der Erfindung gehen aus nachfolgender Beschreibung hervor:Further claims of the invention follow from the following Description out:

Die Erfindung wird in einem Ausführungsbeispiel anhand einer Zeichnung erläutert. Fig. 1 ist ein Stromlauf­ bild, aus dem der Einsatz einer erfindungsgemäßen Schal­ tung und Vorrichtung hervorgeht. Wird der Zündschalter des Fahrzeuges in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt, ein­ geschaltet, so fließt Strom von einem Akkumulator über den Endschalter 1, dargestellt in Fig. 2, zu den Warn­ leuchten 2 u. 3 sowie einer gegebenenfalls am Amaturen­ brett des Fahrzeuges zum Zweck der Anzeige für das Funktionieren der Lampen 2 u. 3 vorgesehenen Lampe 4.The invention is explained in an exemplary embodiment with reference to a drawing. Fig. 1 is a circuit diagram from which the use of a scarf device and device emerges. If the ignition switch of the vehicle is not shown in the drawing, switched on, current flows from an accumulator via the limit switch 1 , shown in FIG. 2, to the warning lights 2 and 2 . 3 and a possibly on the dashboard of the vehicle for the purpose of displaying the functioning of the lamps 2 u. 3 provided lamp 4 .

Durch diesen Vorgang wird allen sich hinter diesem Fahrzeug befindlichen Verkehrsteilnehmern angezeigt, daß dieses Fahrzeug aktiv an dem Verkehr teilnehmen wird.Through this process everyone becomes behind this Road users present in the vehicle, that this vehicle actively participate in traffic becomes.

Beim Betätigen des Gaspedals zum Zwecke der Anfahrt wird der durch 11 (Fig. 2) genau eingestellter End­ schalter 1 (Fig. 2) dadurch geöffnet, in dem sich die Druckfeder 9 (Fig. 2) ausdehnt und die Kontakt­ brücke 8 (Fig. 2) von den Festkontakten 7 (Fig. 2) löst und somit den Stromkreis unterbricht. Dadurch erlöschen die Lampen 1 u. 2 sowie die eventuell angebrachte Kontrollampe 4.Upon actuation of the accelerator pedal for the purpose of Driving of the switches 11 (Fig. 2) precisely set End 1 (Fig. 2) is thereby opened, in which the compression spring expands 9 (Fig. 2) and the contact bridge 8 (Fig. 2) from the fixed contacts 7 ( Fig. 2) and thus interrupts the circuit. This will extinguish the lamps 1 u. 2 as well as the possibly attached control lamp 4 .

Dieser Vorgang wiederholt sich während der Fahrt, gleichgültig, ob das Fahrzeug mit geringer oder einer hohen Geschwindigkeit gefahren wird.This process is repeated while driving, regardless of whether the vehicle is low or one is driven at high speed.

In Fig. 3 wird das Gaspedal dargestellt. Es zeigt eine der vielen Möglichkeiten auf, den Warnlicht- Endschalter 1 (Fig. 3) einzubauen, so daß seine Funktion gewährleistet ist.In Fig. 3, the accelerator pedal is shown. It shows one of the many ways to install the warning light limit switch 1 ( Fig. 3) so that its function is guaranteed.

In Ruhestellung (gestrichelte Linie) ist der Kon­ takt im Schalter 1 geschlossen und die Warnlicht­ anlage ist in Betrieb, die Lampen leuchten auf. Bei Betätigung des Gaspedals öffnet sich der Kon­ takt im Schalter 1, der Stromkreis wird unterbrochen und die Warnlichter gehen aus, die Anlage ist abge­ schaltet.In the rest position (dashed line), the contact in switch 1 is closed and the warning light system is in operation, the lamps light up. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, the contact in switch 1 opens, the circuit is interrupted and the warning lights go out, the system is switched off.

Claims (4)

1. Vorrichtung und Schaltung zur Anzeige einer Ge­ schwindigkeitsverringerung eines Fahrzeuges bei Wegnahme der Treibstoff- bzw. Energiezufuhr zur Antriebsmaschine, die durch Schließen eines elek­ trischen Kontaktes bewirkt, daß am Heck des Fahr­ zeuges Warnleuchten aufleuchten.1. Device and circuit for displaying a Ge reducing the speed of a vehicle Removal of the fuel or energy supply for Driving machine by closing an elec trical contact causes the rear of the vehicle witness warning lights come on. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, daß der Schalter bei Betätigen des Bremspedals geöffnet wird und sich in Ruhestellung des Bremspedals wieder schließt.2. Device according to claim 1, that the switch is opened when the brake pedal is pressed and closes again when the brake pedal is at rest. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 u. 2 dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß eine Kontroll-Lampe, die zur Überwachung der Stromkreisschließung und der Funktion der Warn­ leuchten (vorausgesetzt, daß diese in Ordnung sind) dient, aufleuchtet.3. Device according to claim 1 u. 2 characterized net that a control lamp used for monitoring the circuit closure and the function of the warning light up (provided that they are OK) serves, lights up. 4. Elektrischer Endschalter insbesondere für Kraftfahr­ zeuge.4. Electrical limit switch, especially for motor vehicles witness.
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DE29619060U1 (en) * 1996-11-02 1998-03-05 Stein, Wolfgang, 63776 Mömbris Device for increasing traffic safety in the flowing traffic of motor vehicles
DE10041963A1 (en) * 2000-08-25 2002-03-14 Zschernitz Guenter Warning light for motor vehicle is mounted on the rear of the vehicle and illuminates as soon as the driver removes his foot from the accelerator pedal in order to cease accelerating

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DE3728319A1 (en) * 1987-08-25 1988-04-28 Ralf Schnellbuegel Travel status indicator in motor vehicles for traffic travelling behind
DE8800236U1 (en) * 1988-01-12 1988-03-31 Schuster, Bernd, 5431 Salz Vehicle with signal light to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions by signalling the driver's behaviour with regard to actuation of the fuel supply
DE3935001A1 (en) * 1989-10-20 1991-04-25 Christian Schliebs Instantaneous motive power flow indication on motor vehicle - alerts following driver to closure of throttle with change of aspect in advance of actual braking

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE29619060U1 (en) * 1996-11-02 1998-03-05 Stein, Wolfgang, 63776 Mömbris Device for increasing traffic safety in the flowing traffic of motor vehicles
DE10041963A1 (en) * 2000-08-25 2002-03-14 Zschernitz Guenter Warning light for motor vehicle is mounted on the rear of the vehicle and illuminates as soon as the driver removes his foot from the accelerator pedal in order to cease accelerating

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