DE4327058A1 - Acoustic warning for vehicle without IC engine - is activated during vehicle motion with modulated tones - Google Patents

Acoustic warning for vehicle without IC engine - is activated during vehicle motion with modulated tones

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DE4327058A1
DE4327058A1 DE4327058A DE4327058A DE4327058A1 DE 4327058 A1 DE4327058 A1 DE 4327058A1 DE 4327058 A DE4327058 A DE 4327058A DE 4327058 A DE4327058 A DE 4327058A DE 4327058 A1 DE4327058 A1 DE 4327058A1
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Johannes Hegedues
Christoph Goegler
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J3/00Acoustic signal devices; Arrangement of such devices on cycles
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Abstract

The vehicle is fitted with an acoustic tone generator to warn other road users, e.g. pedestrians, of the approach of the vehicle. The tone can be modulated to relate to the change in speed of the vehicle and is automatically switched off when the vehicle stops. The acoustic signal can be generated mechanically through the movement of the heel of the user. . A simple version, e.g. for a bicycle, has a striker on spokes of a wheel to brush against a bell, or other sounding device. USE/ADVANTAGE - Esp. for bicycle. Improved road safety. Vehicle approach warning even from blind spot.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine an Fahrzeugen ohne Verbrennungsmo­ tor montierte akustische Signalvorrichtung.The invention relates to a vehicle without a combustion engine Door-mounted acoustic signal device.

Fahrzeuge mit Verbrennungsmotor können von Verkehrsteilnehmern, darunter insbesondere von Fußgängern, aufgrund ihres Motorenge­ räusches meist schon aus größerer Entfernung wahrgenommen wer­ den. Dies erlaubt es den betroffenen Verkehrsteilnehmern, sich rechtzeitig auf das herannahende Motorfahrzeug einzustellen. Fahrzeuge ohne Verbrennungsmotor - darunter insbesondere Fahr­ räder - haben hingegen die Eigenschaft, sich zwar nahezu laut­ los, aber dennoch meist mit relativ hoher Geschwindigkeit fort­ bewegen zu können. Rasch herannahende Fahrräder werden daher von anderen Verkehrsteilnehmern wie z. B. Fußgängern insbeson­ dere dann nicht rechtzeitig wahrgenommen, wenn sich das Fahrrad von hinten nähert oder wenn der betreffende Fußgänger nur über eine verminderte Sehkraft verfügt. Diese Umstände führen vor allem auf Radwegen, die unmittelbar neben Gehwegen verlaufen, immer wieder zu gefährlichen Situationen - etwa durch einen un­ vorhergesehenen Schritt eines Fußgängers vom Gehweg auf einen parallel verlaufenden Radweg.Vehicles with internal combustion engines can be used by road users, including pedestrians in particular, due to their narrow engine size noises are usually perceived from a distance the. This allows the affected road users to themselves adjust in time to the approaching motor vehicle. Vehicles without an internal combustion engine - including driving in particular wheels - on the other hand, have the property of being almost noisy going on, but still mostly at a relatively high speed to be able to move. Bicycles are approaching quickly from other road users such as B. pedestrians in particular then not noticed in time when the bike approaching from behind or if the pedestrian in question is just over has reduced eyesight. These circumstances show off especially on bike paths that run right next to sidewalks, again and again to dangerous situations - for example by an un Foreseen step of a pedestrian from the sidewalk onto one parallel bike path.

Nach dem Stand der Technik werden für Fahrzeuge ohne Verbren­ nungsmotor - insbesondere für Fahrräder - akustische Signalvor­ richtungen verwendet, die in einer Gefahrensituation vom Fahrer erst eigens betätigt werden müssen. Zu nennen sind hier Klin­ geln, Hupen o.ä.According to the state of the art for vehicles without burning voltage motor - especially for bicycles - acoustic signal directions used in a dangerous situation by the driver first have to be actuated. Clin geln, horns or similar

Für die Betätigung einer Klingel, Hupe oder eines ähnlichen, erst nach einer gewissen Reaktionszeit eigens zu aktivierenden akustischen Signals, ist es in einer oben geschilderten Situa­ tion jedoch häufig schon zu spät. So bleibt nicht selten nur die Möglichkeit einer abrupten Lenkbewegung, die sowohl den Fahrer wie auch andere Verkehrsteilnehmer u. U. erheblich ge­ fährden kann. Unfälle sind oft nicht vermeidbar. For the operation of a bell, horn or similar, only to be activated after a certain reaction time acoustic signal, it is in a situation described above tion is often too late. It is not uncommon to stay that way the possibility of an abrupt steering movement that both the Driver as well as other road users U. significantly ge can endanger. Accidents are often unavoidable.  

Da ein Fahrzeuglenker im allg. erst dann Signal gibt, wenn eine Gefahrensituation möglich erscheint, hat ein eigens zu aktivie­ rendes Signal den zusätzlichen Nachteil, daß Fußgänger oft ge­ rade durch das Signal erschreckt werden und dadurch "falsch" reagieren. Das Signal kann damit anstelle einer Gefahrenreduk­ tion gerade das Gegenteil bewirken.Since a vehicle driver generally only gives a signal when one Dangerous situation appears possible, has a specially activated rendes signal the additional disadvantage that pedestrians often ge be scared by the signal and thereby "wrong" react. The signal can be used instead of a hazard reduction the opposite effect.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Umgebung eines in Bewegung befindlichen Fahrzeugs ohne Verbrennungsmotor ständig und ohne Zutun des Fahrers akustisch auf das Fahrzeug aufmerksam zu machen. Dieses Problem wird durch eine Signalvor­ richtung nach Anspruch 1 in einfacher Weise gelöst: Sofern ein derartiges Fahrzeug - insbesondere ein Fahrrad - durch die Ab­ gabe eines Dauer- oder Intervalltones ständig und ohne Zutun des Fahrers akustisch auf sich aufmerksam macht, kann es von anderen Verkehrsteilnehmern - wie z. B. Fußgängern - frühzeitig wahrgenommen werden, so daß sich diese rechtzeitig auf das he­ rannahende Fahrzeug einstellen und sich entsprechend verhalten können.The invention is therefore based on the object, the environment a moving vehicle without an internal combustion engine constantly and acoustically on the vehicle without the driver's intervention to draw attention. This problem is highlighted by a signal Direction according to claim 1 solved in a simple manner: if a such vehicle - especially a bicycle - through the Ab continuous or interval tone continuously and without action the driver's attention acoustically, it can be from other road users - such as B. Pedestrians - early are perceived, so that this affects the he Adjust the approaching vehicle and behave accordingly can.

Eine mechanische Version der Erfindung könnte für Fahrräder beispielsweise durch einen an einer Speiche festgeschraubten Stift realisiert werden, der bei jeder Radumdrehung an eine Glocke schlägt. Die gemäß Anspruch 2 vorgesehene Ein-/Aus­ schaltvorrichtung könnte in diesem Beispiel durch eine Montage der Glocke realisiert werden, die das Entfernen der Glocke aus der Kreisbahn des Stiftes ermöglicht.A mechanical version of the invention could be for bicycles for example by a screwed to a spoke Pin can be realized with each wheel rotation to one Bell strikes. The on / off provided according to claim 2 Switching device in this example could be an assembly The bell can be realized by removing the bell the circular path of the pin.

Claims (4)

1. An einem ohne Verbrennungsmotor angetriebenen Fahrzeug dau­ erhaft montierte akustische Signalvorrichtung, ge­ kennzeichnet durch einen gut hörbaren, in kurzen zeitlichen Intervallen automatisch, d. h. ohne Zutun des Fahrers abgegebenen Signalton, der auf mechani­ sche, elektronische oder auf sonstige Weise erzeugt wird, bzw. durch einen damit vergleichbaren Dauerton.1. Permanently mounted acoustic signaling device on a vehicle driven without an internal combustion engine, characterized by a clearly audible signal, which is emitted automatically at short time intervals, ie without the driver's intervention, which is generated in a mechanical, electronic or other manner, or through a comparable continuous tone. 2. Signalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, gekenn­ zeichnet durch eine Ein-/Ausschaltvor­ richtung.2. Signal device according to claim 1, marked characterized by an on / off switch direction. 3. Signalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, gekenn­ zeichnet durch automatische Aktivierung bei Fahrtantritt und automatische Deaktivierung nach Ende der Fahrt.3. Signal device according to claim 1 or 2, marked signs with automatic activation Start of the journey and automatic deactivation after the end of the Journey. 4. Signalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, ge­ kennzeichnet durch eine Veränderung des Signals bei Beschleunigung bzw. Verlangsamung der Fahrt in Bezug auf Tonhöhe und/oder Lautstärke bei der Dauertonvari­ ante und in Bezug auf Tonhöhe und/oder Lautstärke und/oder Intervalldauer bei der Intervalltonvariante.4. Signal device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, ge characterized by a change in Signal when accelerating or decelerating in Relation to pitch and / or volume in the continuous tone variant ante and in terms of pitch and / or volume and / or Interval duration for the interval tone variant.
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DE19925252A1 (en) * 1999-06-01 2000-12-07 Hans Roll Pedestrian warning device for cyclists and inline skaters, has loudspeaker, sound generator, is attached to cycle or person, and is actuated by pressing knob to produce noise of moving motor cycle

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