DE10124622B4 - Inclusion of high beam headlamps in the direction indicator in motor vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

inclusion the high beam headlight in the direction indicator in motor vehicles, by characterized in that the high beam headlamps individually via relays additionally be involved in the flashing of the motor vehicle, wherein the additional one Blink effect by the high beam headlights by pressing the usual Light switch or by light sensors automatically depending on the brightness is switched off or switched on.

Description

The The invention is based on an extended flashing light system on the front of motor vehicles.

Of the Current state of the art is that on the motor vehicles in Size and color different indicators are arranged.

The DE-PS 975 362 discloses, inter alia, in motor vehicles in addition the serving for indicating direction indicator means a relay also the high beam of a vehicle side to use flashing.

Of the DE 297 00 652 U1 It can be seen, in an airbag triggering not only the hazard warning lights of a vehicle, but via an interval switch, for example, to activate the headlights.

to Improvement of the direction indicator on motor vehicles is proposed to include the high beam headlamps in the display.

The solution This object is achieved by the features of the claim. By The inclusion of the two high beam headlights in the flashing light system of the motor vehicle is a much better visibility of the Change of direction for reached the oncoming vehicles. In addition, by the blinking a headlight achieves a uniform view.

• – bei 4 Scheinwerfern die Abblend-Scheinwerfer nicht beeinflusst werden,
• – bei 2 Scheinwerfern die Fernlicht-Faden der Zweifaden-Glühlampen nur ca. zweimal in der Sekunde abgeschaltet werden.

A limitation of the illumination of the field of view in front of the motor vehicle does not occur since

• - with 4 headlamps the dipped headlights are not affected,
• - With 2 headlamps the high beam thread of the two-filament bulbs are switched off only about twice a second.

In modern motor vehicles is the realization of the plant with low technical effort achievable. The existing headlights are relayed connected. To switch these individually, the use of a additional relay and a wiring between the flashing light and the driving light relay required.

There this additional Blinking effect to be used only in daylight; let yourself by operation of the conventional Light switch interrupt this circuit and only takes over the normal flashing light the direction of travel change indication. In recent years, however, will more frequently for the Road safety recommended switching on the light during the daytime. This makes sense and is already mandatory in some countries. That's why the flashing light system over Sensors are controlled, thus automatically depending on the brightness the system is switched off or switched on. For a quick change between light and dark, z. B. during thunderstorms, tunnel passages, etc., is an automatic control makes more sense.

The new flashing light system requires a change in the circuit of the high beam headlights. Both Headlights need be separately switchable. These include the installation of a second high beam relay and a wiring between flashing light system, high beam relay right and high beam relay left necessary. An embodiment of the circuit diagram is shown in the figure.

The Invention has no effect on the newer motor vehicles built-in twilight sensors for controlling the dipped headlights.

All previously used in motor vehicles bulbs reach to Information from the manufacturer immediately the light levels required for the roadway illumination and are therefore for the legislator specified flash frequency suitable.

• – Bessere Erkennbarkeit der Fahrtrichtungsanzeige am Tage, bei Blendung durch die Sonne, bei schlechten Sichtverhältnissen (ähnlich der dritten Bremsleuchte) und bei Verschmutzung durch die größere Blinkfläche.
• – Wesentliche bessere Erkennbarkeit eines Fahrtrichtungswechsels und Überholvorganges für den entgegenkommenden sowie für den zu überholenden Verkehr durch die größeren und helleren Leuchtflächen des Scheinwerfers.
• – Durch die einheitliche Ausführung ist ein schnelleres Erkennen und Reagieren auf Verkehrssituationen möglich.
• – Wesentliche Erhöhung der Verkehrssicherheit, wie durch die Nebelschlussleuchte oder die hochgestellten Bremsleuchten.

The advantages achieved by the invention are in particular:

• - Better visibility of the direction indicator during the day, glare from the sun, in poor visibility conditions (similar to the third brake light) and pollution by the larger flashing area.
• - Significantly better recognizability of a change of direction and passing process for the oncoming and for the overtaking traffic through the larger and brighter lighting surfaces of the headlamp.
• - The uniform execution of a faster detection and response to traffic situations is possible.
• - Significant increase in traffic safety, such as the rear fog lamp or superscript brake lights.

Claims (1)

Including the high beam headlamps in the direction indicator in motor vehicles, characterized in that the high beam headlamps are also individually integrated via relays in the flashing of the motor vehicle, the additional Blink effect by the high beam headlights by operating the conventional Light switch or automatically switched off by light sensors depending on the brightness.