JPS5876356A - Alarm for a car with its parking brake not in service - Google Patents

Alarm for a car with its parking brake not in service

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Publication number
JPS5876356A
JPS5876356A JP17357281A JP17357281A JPS5876356A JP S5876356 A JPS5876356 A JP S5876356A JP 17357281 A JP17357281 A JP 17357281A JP 17357281 A JP17357281 A JP 17357281A JP S5876356 A JPS5876356 A JP S5876356A
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signal
alarm
parking brake
driver
seat
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Hiromi Aoyama
青山 博美
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Aisin Chemical Co Ltd
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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
    • B60Q9/00Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling

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  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Valves And Accessory Devices For Braking Systems (AREA)

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a car from being left with its parking brake out of service by such an arrangement that an alarm is emitted if the driver leave his seat while the parking brake is in released condition. CONSTITUTION:In a control circuit 30 into which are fed a signal a from a sensing means 10 for the operating condition of parking brake and a signal b from a sensing means 20 for the driver's having left his seat, a specific signal shall be given by a delayed actuating means 33 when a signal from an AND circuit 32 fed with the signals a and b, which have undergone a processing in a comparator 31, has lasted for a certain specified period of time to actuate an alarm 40.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 本発明は、自動車の駐車用ブレーキ掛は忘れ警報装置に
関するものである。          −5従来、此
種装置としては駐車用ブレーキを操作する操作杆に附設
したスイッチによ、す、駐車ブレーキを掛けた場合に計
器5盤上の表示灯が一点灯するものであっ乞。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a warning device for forgetting to apply the parking brake of an automobile. -5 Conventionally, this type of device used a switch attached to the operating rod for operating the parking brake, and when the parking brake was applied, an indicator light on the instrument panel 5 would turn on.

このため、運転者が駐車ブレーキを掛は忘れたまま電動
車を離れる−ことが屡々であ、す、時として、自動車が
動き出し事故を起すことも多々発生し、安8全の点で十
分なものでなかった。、′ 本発明は、上記不具合・を解消することを目的とするも
のであり、自動車の駐車用ブレーキの作動状態を検出す
る作動検出手段と運転者が運転席から離れた状態を感知
する感知手段とこの感知手段からの信号と作動検出手段
からの信号を受は少くとも駐車用ブレーキが解放状態に
あり、且つ運転者が運転席を離れた状態にあるとき信号
を出力する制御回路とこの制御回路がらの信号により警
報を発する警報器を備えた構成としたことにより、駐車
用ブレーキの掛合忘れを防止出来るものである。
For this reason, drivers often leave the electric vehicle without applying the parking brake. Occasionally, the vehicle starts moving and causes an accident, and there is insufficient safety in terms of safety. It was nothing. ,' The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and includes an operation detection means for detecting the operation state of the parking brake of an automobile, and a sensing means for sensing the state when the driver is away from the driver's seat. and a control circuit that receives the signal from the sensing means and the signal from the operation detection means and outputs a signal at least when the parking brake is in a released state and the driver is away from the driver's seat. By having the structure equipped with an alarm device that issues an alarm using a signal from the circuit, it is possible to prevent forgetting to apply the parking brake.

本発明を実施する際には以下の如くするのが好ましい0
  ′ (1)運転者が運転席から離れiコ状”態を感知する感
知手段として、座席の中に設けた荷重に応答した信号を
出力する荷重応答装置とする□。    ゛(2)  
上記(l)の−に加にて、所定時間以上信号が1続して
あった場合にのみ警報器を作動なす信号を出力する遅延
作動手段を設ける。
When carrying out the present invention, it is preferable to carry out the following.
(1) As a sensing means to detect when the driver is away from the driver's seat, a load response device that outputs a signal in response to the load installed inside the seat is used. (2)
In addition to (l) above, a delay activation means is provided for outputting a signal for activating the alarm only when the signal continues for a predetermined period of time or more.

(3)上記(2)の項に加えて、自動車が動いている状
態を検出する手段を設け、これからの動きに応答した信
号により警報器の警報発生度合を変化させる手段を設け
る。
(3) In addition to the above item (2), a means for detecting the state in which the automobile is moving is provided, and a means for changing the degree of alarm generation of the alarm device based on a signal in response to future movement is provided.

而して、荷重の設定を適宜設定することにより、運転者
が席を離れたことを適切に感知出来る。又、運転席に腰
を掛けた状態で姿勢を直したりする場合に体をずら°す
際などには警報が発せられないようにも出来る。
By appropriately setting the load, it is possible to appropriately detect that the driver has left the seat. It is also possible to prevent the alarm from being issued when the driver shifts his or her body while correcting his or her posture while sitting in the driver's seat.

更には、自動車が動き出した場合には、動く度合(速度
)に応じて警報発生度合を変化させ、危険を知らせるよ
うに出来る。これにより上記効果をより一層発揮し得る
ものである。
Furthermore, when the car starts moving, the degree of alarm generation can be changed depending on the degree of movement (speed), so that danger can be notified. This makes it possible to further exhibit the above effects.

以下本発明を実施例を示す図面に従って説明する。The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings showing embodiments.

第1図に於°て10は、自動車の駐車用ブレーキの作動
状態を検出する作動検出手段であり、例えばブレーキ操
作用の操作杆の動きに応答して信号aを出力する。
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes an operation detecting means for detecting the operating state of the parking brake of an automobile, and outputs a signal a in response to, for example, movement of an operating lever for operating the brake.

この検出手段は変位計であっても良く、リミットスイッ
チの如きものでも良い。尚、駐車ブレーキ操作が液圧的
に行われるものにあっては、液圧感知装置でも良い。
This detection means may be a displacement meter or a limit switch. Note that if the parking brake is operated hydraulically, a hydraulic pressure sensing device may be used.

セ0は運転者が運転席から離れた状態を感知する感知手
段であり、運転席のシート21内に設けられた荷重に応
答した信号すを出力する。感知手段としては、0N−O
ff式でも良い。
SE0 is a sensing means for sensing when the driver is away from the driver's seat, and outputs a signal in response to the load provided in the seat 21 of the driver's seat. As a sensing means, 0N-O
ff type may also be used.

30は制御回路であり、感知手段20からの荷重に対応
した信号すが、例えば10乃至801’以上の荷重に対
応した信号の時ハイレベルの信号を出力する比較器31
、この比較器81からの信号と検出手段からの駐車ブレ
ーキ解放状態に対応した信号とを受は両信号が共に入力
されたときにのみ信号を出力するAND回路32、この
回路82からの信号が所定時間(例えば5乃至10秒間
)継続して入力された時、警報器40を作動する信号を
出力する遅延作動手段となる回路88、及び自動車の動
いている状態を検出する′手段50(具体的には車速等
を検出するスピード検出器、或は停動検出器)も)らの
動きに応答した信号ce受は警報器40の警報発生度合
を変化すべく駆動する可変回路34を具有している。
30 is a control circuit, and a comparator 31 outputs a high level signal when the signal corresponding to the load from the sensing means 20 is, for example, a signal corresponding to a load of 10 to 801' or more.
An AND circuit 32 receives the signal from the comparator 81 and the signal corresponding to the parking brake release state from the detection means and outputs a signal only when both signals are input. A circuit 88 serves as a delay activation means for outputting a signal for activating the alarm 40 when input continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 to 10 seconds), and a means 50 for detecting the moving state of the vehicle (specifically, The signal CE receiver in response to the movement of a speed detector for detecting vehicle speed, etc., or a stoppage detector) has a variable circuit 34 that drives the alarm 40 to change the degree of alarm generation. ing.

可変回路84は、信号レベルを高低に変化させたり、断
続サイクルを変化させたりするものである。
The variable circuit 84 changes the signal level high or low or changes the intermittent cycle.

40は警報器であり、例えばボンネット中に設けられた
ブザーとして代表され、可変回路34からの駆動信号d
によって作動し警報を発する。
Reference numeral 40 denotes an alarm device, typically a buzzer installed in the hood, which receives a drive signal d from the variable circuit 34.
is activated and issues an alarm.

警報器としてはこのほかに、通常切規スイッチ61に応
答して前方の補助灯62R162L及び後尾灯68R1
68Lを点滅駆動する回路60に可変回路34からの信
号d1を入力し、点滅する光として警報を発するように
しても良い。又、自動車を後進状態にした時に変速機の
レバー等に応答するスイッチ71に応動して、ブザー7
2を断続的に駆動し、及び或は後進用の補助灯78B、
 78Lを点灯したりする回路70に可変回路84から
の信号d2を入力し、断続的なブザー音及び又は点灯す
る光にて警報を発するようにしても良い。更に、ステア
リングハンドル81等に設けられたスイッチ82..8
2bに応答してホーン82を制御する回路80に可変回
路34からの信号d8を入力し、ホーン82を鳴らして
警報を発するようにしても良い。尚、信号d1、d2、
d8は夫々各回路60.70.80に適した信号として
入力されることは云うまでもないが、基本的には信号d
と同じ性質のものである。
In addition to this, the alarm also includes front auxiliary lights 62R162L and rear lights 68R1 in response to the normal cutoff switch 61.
The signal d1 from the variable circuit 34 may be input to the circuit 60 that drives the 68L to blink, and the alarm may be issued as a blinking light. Also, when the automobile is put into reverse, the buzzer 7 is activated in response to the switch 71 that responds to the lever of the transmission, etc.
An auxiliary light 78B for intermittently driving 2 or for reversing;
The signal d2 from the variable circuit 84 may be input to the circuit 70 that lights up the light 78L, and an alarm may be issued with an intermittent buzzer sound and/or a light that lights up. Furthermore, a switch 82 provided on the steering handle 81, etc. .. 8
The signal d8 from the variable circuit 34 may be inputted to the circuit 80 that controls the horn 82 in response to the signal d8 to sound the horn 82 to issue an alarm. Furthermore, the signals d1, d2,
It goes without saying that d8 is input as a signal suitable for each circuit 60, 70, 80, but basically the signal d8
It is of the same nature.

PLは計器盤上に配設された表示灯であり、一般的には
、検出手段lOからの信号を受は回路90により駆動さ
れ、駐車ブレーキを掛けた場合に点灯するものである。
PL is an indicator light disposed on the instrument panel, which is generally driven by a circuit 90 that receives a signal from the detection means 1O, and lights up when the parking brake is applied.

自動車が動き出した場合には更に加えて、ブザー或はホ
ーンなどの音色が変ったり、断続度合が変化したり、補
助灯、尾灯などの点滅速度が変化したりして危険を知ら
せる。
In addition, when the car starts moving, the tone of the buzzer or horn changes, the degree of intermittence changes, and the flashing speed of auxiliary lights and tail lights changes to warn of danger.

第2図は、本発明の他の実施例を示すものであり、10
は、作動検出手段であり、獣車ブレーキが解放されたこ
とに応答して閉じるリミットスイッチである。20は感
知手段であり、運転席のシート内に設けられ、荷重に応
答して所定以上の荷重が作用した時に閉じるリミットス
イッチである。80は制御回路、83は遅延用タイマー
、Aは電源、SWは主スィッチである。
FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the present invention, with 10
is an operation detection means, which is a limit switch that closes in response to the release of the beast vehicle brake. 20 is a sensing means, which is a limit switch that is provided in the driver's seat and closes when a predetermined load or more is applied in response to the load. 80 is a control circuit, 83 is a delay timer, A is a power supply, and SW is a main switch.

この実施例に於ても前述と同様に警報を発するものであ
る。
In this embodiment as well, an alarm is issued in the same manner as described above.

第8図は、本発明の要部をなす感知手段20の一実施例
であり、シート21内に設けられ弾撥手段22により□
所定の弾樗力で上方に付勢された可動子28、この可動
子23を滑動可能に支持する電導材から成る支持部材2
4を備えている。可動子28はシート21の座部218
に当接する絶縁材で形成された上部28.及び電導材で
形成された下部28bから成り、運転者が座を立った図
の状態では座部り8がばね21bにより上方に持上げら
れている為、可動子23は弾復手段22により図示の如
く上方位置にあり下部2f3bが支持部材24と接触し
ている為、通電状態となる。次に運転者が座に着くと座
部218が沈み、可動子23が弾撓手段22に抗して押
し下げられ、下部23bと支持部材24が非接触となり
通電が遮断された状態となる。
FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of the sensing means 20 which constitutes the main part of the present invention, and is provided in the sheet 21 and is activated by the elastic repelling means 22.
A movable element 28 biased upward with a predetermined elastic force, and a support member 2 made of a conductive material that slidably supports the movable element 23.
It is equipped with 4. The movable element 28 is the seat portion 218 of the seat 21
an upper portion 28. formed of an insulating material abutting the upper portion 28. and a lower part 28b made of an electrically conductive material, and when the driver stands up from the seat, the seat part 8 is lifted upward by the spring 21b, so the movable member 23 is moved by the resilient means 22 as shown in the figure. Since the lower part 2f3b is in the upper position and is in contact with the support member 24, it becomes energized. Next, when the driver takes a seat, the seat portion 218 sinks, the movable member 23 is pushed down against the elastic means 22, and the lower portion 23b and the support member 24 are not in contact with each other, so that the current supply is cut off.

以上詳細に説明した如く、本発明によれば駐車ブレーキ
の掛合忘れが防で出来るものである。
As explained in detail above, according to the present invention, forgetting to apply the parking brake can be prevented.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第゛1図は不発叫の一実施例を示す回路図、第2図は本
発明の他の実施例を示す回路図、及び第3図は本発明の
要部をなす感知手段の一実施例を示す断面図である0 図中、 10は作動検出手段 20は感知手段 30は制御回路 33は遅延作動手段 34は可変回路 40は警報器 50は状態検出手段 を夫々示す。 特旨t、居Fjk74’7/化エイ六′金才L1g1図 1!20 第3図
Fig. 1 is a circuit diagram showing one embodiment of the non-sounding sound, Fig. 2 is a circuit diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is an embodiment of the sensing means forming the main part of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 10 indicates an operation detection means 20, a sensing means 30, a control circuit 33, a delay operation means 34, a variable circuit 40, and an alarm 50, respectively. Special feature t, residence Fjk74'7/Kaei Roku'kinzai L1g1 Figure 1!20 Figure 3

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 自動車の駐車用ブレーキの作動状態を検出する作動検出
手段、運転者が運転席から離れた状態を感知する感知手
段、該感知手段からの信号と前記作動検出手段からの信
号を受は少くとも前記駐車用ブレーキが解放状態にあり
、且つ運転者が運転席を離れた状態にあるとき信号を出
力する制御回路、該制御回路からの信号により警報を発
する警報器を備えて成る自動車の駐車用ブレーキ掛は忘
れ警報装置。
an operation detecting means for detecting the operating state of a parking brake of an automobile; a sensing means for detecting a state in which the driver is away from the driver's seat; A parking brake for an automobile, comprising a control circuit that outputs a signal when the parking brake is in a released state and the driver has left the driver's seat, and an alarm that issues an alarm in response to the signal from the control circuit. The hook is a forgotten alarm device.
JP17357281A 1981-10-28 1981-10-28 Alarm for a car with its parking brake not in service Pending JPS5876356A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS60219155A (en) * 1984-04-16 1985-11-01 Akebono Brake Ind Co Ltd Slip-down warning device for vehicle upon parking
EP0952036A2 (en) 1998-04-21 1999-10-27 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Vehicle mounted with engine stopping/starting control system
EP0976628A3 (en) * 1998-07-29 2001-12-12 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Method and apparatus for operation of a motor vehicle brake system

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS60219155A (en) * 1984-04-16 1985-11-01 Akebono Brake Ind Co Ltd Slip-down warning device for vehicle upon parking
EP0952036A2 (en) 1998-04-21 1999-10-27 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Vehicle mounted with engine stopping/starting control system
EP0952036A3 (en) * 1998-04-21 2002-02-06 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Vehicle mounted with engine stopping/starting control system
EP0976628A3 (en) * 1998-07-29 2001-12-12 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Method and apparatus for operation of a motor vehicle brake system

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