Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340475000 | Turn signal | 54 |
20090153318 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ALERT SAFETY HELMET ASSEMBLY - A multi-functional alert safety helmet assembly, comprises a safety helmet having a base plate, the base plate being installed with a wireless receiving module and a control unit; the safety helmet further installed with a display panel and indication lamps which are at the base plate; and the display panel is formed by light emitting elements; two sides of the display panel having the indication lamps; the light emitting elements flashing sequentially to present textures or patterns. The base plate is connected to the display panel and indication lamps for displaying signals from the wireless transmitting module; the flash of the indication lamps are controlled by the control unit; and display of the light emitting lights of the display panel; when turning right, right indication lamps will flash and when turning left, the left indication lamps will flash. | 06-18-2009 |
20090167519 | VEHICLE SIGNAL SYSTEM WITH AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL AND METHOD - An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced. | 07-02-2009 |
20090189756 | AUTOMATIC SIGNALING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An automatic signaling system for a vehicle having a turn signal light, includes a sensor configured for sensing at least a portion of a lane, and a processor coupled to the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to activate the turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on a signal received from the sensor. A method for activating a turn signal light of a vehicle includes sensing at least a portion of a lane in which the vehicle is traveling, and automatically activating a turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on the sensed portion of the lane. | 07-30-2009 |
20090195378 | Solar Powered Third Brake Light - An apparatus is disclosed where a third brake light assembly contains solar cell panel and battery where the solar cell panel charges the battery, driving light and brake light wherein the driving light draws electricity from the battery, a radio frequency receiver that activates the driving light; a radio frequency transmitter that is coupled to a vehicle driving light switch, where the radio frequency transmitter receives instruction from the driving light switch and transmits instruction to the radio frequency receiver. Likewise, a method to add driving light to a vehicle's third brake light assembly is disclosed which includes providing solar cell panel, battery, and driving light where the solar cell panel charges the battery and the battery supplies power to the driving light, and providing radio frequency transmitter that is coupled to a vehicle driving light switch and it receives instruction from the driving light switch and transmits instruction to the radio frequency receiver. | 08-06-2009 |
20100134272 | Helmet Providing Driving Instructional Signals - A helmet adapted for use with motorized non-enclosed vehicles and particularly motorcycles, and which helmet is capable of providing signal indicating lights, such as a braking light or left or right turn signal lights contemporaneously with the generating of such lights on the vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the helmet may be electrically connected to the wiring harness of the vehicle or generating the braking lights or left or right turn signal lights in relationship to those of the motorcycle. In another embodiment, the lights on the helmet may be operated through a transceiver arrangement contemporaneously with those on the motorcycle or similar vehicle. | 06-03-2010 |
20100207758 | COMMUNICATIONS ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A HELMET - A communications assembly is adapted for use with a helmet worn by a person riding a vehicle with a light indication system. The communication assembly includes a control circuit fixedly secured to the helmet. An illumination display is operatively connected to the control circuit and fixedly secured to a back surface of the helmet. The illumination display emits light rearward of the helmet. A transmitter is electrically connected to the light indication system of the vehicle for transmitting signals as a function of a status of the light indication system. A receiver is electrically connected to the control circuit for receiving the signals transmitted by the transmitter. The receiver forwards the signals onto the control circuit such that the control circuit operates the illumination display in concert with the light indication system of the vehicle. The communication assembly also includes an indicator electrically connected to the control circuit to indicate to the person of the operation of the illumination display. | 08-19-2010 |
20100253500 | DOOR MIRROR - A door mirror includes a turn signal lamp for indicating a traveling direction; a foot lamp; and a housing that houses the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp, wherein the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp are provided in the housing such that the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp are provided with outer lenses lying adjacent to each other such that light based on a turning on of one lamp is guided to an outer lens of the other lamp. | 10-07-2010 |
20100253501 | SYNCHRONIZED LUMINATED SAFETY APPAREL - A safety synchronized illuminated system includes wearing apparels worn on a person. A plurality of light strips is secured to the wearing apparels. The wearing apparels include jacket, helmet and a pair of gloves. A power source, CPU chip for timing, sequencer for time sequential selection and turn signal box activates the plurality of light strips in four items: jacket, helmet, a pair of boots and a pair of gloves in a one-by-one time sequential manner, and synchronized rolling fashion in light patterns and following the traffic color codes via wire or wireless link. Each of items of the apparel can be also activated individually, independently and separately. When the light strips are activated by switch and a power source, the wearing apparels worn on the person is more visible to others especially at night. | 10-07-2010 |
20110057785 | INTEGRATED VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - The present provides a system which integrates motor vehicle turn signal operation into actuators located in the rim of a motor vehicle steering wheel. The actuators of the system of the present invention, one for controlling the right-hand turn signal and one for controlling the left-hand turn signal, are located in an arc segment of the steering wheel defined by the three o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the right-hand actuator and the nine o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the left-hand actuator. The actuators may operate in parallel with a conventional stalk switch and only turn on the respective turn signal lights when activated and subsequently depressed. The turn signal lights turn off when the actuators are released. The integrated turn signal system of the present invention further provides for turn signal operation which does not require a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel. | 03-10-2011 |
20110128141 | Vehicle turn signaling apparatus that projects a low divergence line onto an adjacent driving lane - A vehicle turn signaling apparatus includes a light source that is powered by a turn signal circuit of the vehicle. The light source is configured to project a low divergence visible line onto a driving lane adjacent to the vehicle in response to activation of the turn signal circuit to visibly warn other drivers where a driver of the vehicle may intend to move the vehicle. | 06-02-2011 |
20110128142 | VEHICLE MIRROR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING TRAVELING INFORMATION - Provided is a vehicle minor apparatus operated in conjunction with left/right mirrors of a vehicle. The vehicle mirror apparatus may include a traveling information collection unit to detect a peripheral vehicle located in lateral and rear sides of the vehicle, and to collect traveling information corresponding to the detected peripheral vehicle, and a first display unit to display the collected traveling information using a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a matrix type. | 06-02-2011 |
20110279257 | AUTOMATIC SIGNALING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An automatic signaling system for a vehicle having a turn signal light, includes a sensor configured for sensing at least a portion of a lane, and a processor coupled to the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to activate the turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on a signal received from the sensor. A method for activating a turn signal light of a vehicle includes sensing at least a portion of a lane in which the vehicle is traveling, and automatically activating a turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on the sensed portion of the lane. | 11-17-2011 |
20120092151 | Electronic Control Circuit for Lamps of a Vehicle - An electronic control circuit controls a vehicle's lamp to selectively operate as a turning signal, emergency signal, or vehicle running lamp. Notably, the circuit permits the lamp to operate as an emergency signal lamp even when the vehicle is off. The circuit includes a supply circuit, a control circuit, and a disrupt circuit. The supply circuit supplies voltage to the lamp if either or both of a vehicle running signal and a flash signal have a first input value. Meanwhile, the control circuit generates a control signal having a first control value if the vehicle running signal and the flash signal have different values, and a second control value if the signals have the same value. The disrupt circuit then connects the lamp to ground if the control signal has the first control value, but disrupts that connection if the control signal has the second control value. | 04-19-2012 |
20120154137 | Traffic Warning Method - A traffic warning method comprises: a, preparing a light-emitting apparatus which is provided with plural warning lights arranged in rows, and the number of the warning lights in a middle row is greater than that of the respective rows at both sides thereof in such a manner that the number of the warning lights gradually decreases from the middle row toward those at both sides; b, designating the warning lights in a first row with sequential numbers and connecting the warning lights of the first row to the warning lights in other rows by broken line to form a plurality of groups of warning lights; c, turning on and off the warning lights one group by one group and the corresponding warning lights in the middle row can present a traffic sign—an arrow which gradually moves in a left or right direction. | 06-21-2012 |
20120235811 | Independent Brake and Vinker Lights System for Vehicle - The system, subject of this invention, designed to issue a warning upon braking or turning on the Vinker lights of a motorcycle that includes sensors that detects when the motorcycle's brakes and vinker lights are working, a control unit including a processor and an illumination panel that can be attached to the motorcycle driver's helmet or clothing. | 09-20-2012 |
20120262288 | DIFFRACTIVE SIGNALING DEVICE FOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR WITH 2D/3D DISPLAY - Signaling device designed to be arranged on the reflective element forming a mirror of a rear-view device comprising at least an illumination unit and at least an optical device, characterized by the fact that the optical device includes a symbol generation unit which is provided with at least a diffraction grating designed to form an illuminated image corresponding to a first illuminated symbol, the symbol generation unit being generally transparent and the diffraction grating being formed on the surface of the symbol generation unit without affecting its transparency. | 10-18-2012 |
20120280807 | TRAILER SIGNAL CONVERTER - A signal converter and method of converting a signal are provided. The converter includes a power supply, microcontroller and current sensor. The microcontroller is connected to a power supply and is configured to receive inputs from a vehicle and output signals to loads of a second vehicle. The sensor is connected to the microcontroller to monitor current flow at the loads. The output channels are configured to stagger activity on the output signals. The microcontroller reduces the duty cycle of the output signals if the current flow rises above a first threshold and resumes the output signal to full strength once the current flow falls bellow a second threshold. The method includes receiving an input signal, sending an output signal, measuring current flow, measuring temperature, reducing the power of the output signal, and restoring the output signal. | 11-08-2012 |
20130069777 | TURN SIGNAL STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE RIDE-TYPE VEHICLE - The visibility of turn signal lamps in an oblique lateral view of a vehicle is improved in a structure including the vertical long turn signal lamps located at front portions of shrouds. A turn signal structure includes a left and right pair of front forks pivotally supporting a front wheel with a vehicle body frame including a head pipe steerably supporting upper portions of the front forks. A headlight is placed in front of the head pipe with turn signal units respectively placed in front portions of shrouds disposed on left and right sides of a vehicle body. Front faces of the left and right shrouds respectively extend to lateral sides of the left and right front forks, and the turn signal units are placed at the front faces of the shrouds. | 03-21-2013 |
20130093585 | MOTORCYCLE HELMET WITH ELECTRONIC SAFETY FEATURES - A system for enhancing the safety and functionality of a motorcycle or bicycle type helmet includes built-in turn and brake indicators, a transceiver for wireless communications with a corresponding transceiver mounted on a motorcycle, bicycle, or other vehicle, and a speaker and a microphone. The speaker and microphone permits two-way audio communications between the wearer of the helmet and others, either through a cellular network or through a wireless connection to the helmet of a passenger of the vehicle, and further permits such enhanced features as transmission of voice instructions to a navigation system and reception/playback of responsive navigation information, playback from a music system, and audio feedback that the turn signals are being operated, as well as anti-theft protection. | 04-18-2013 |
20130176121 | AUTOMOTIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - An automotive light assembly is revealed. The automotive light assembly includes a controller that is electrically connected to a daytime running light switch and a turn signal light switch of a vehicle. The controller is connected to each light source of a daytime running light set by at least one control cable. The controller is also connected to each light source of a turn signal light set by a plurality of control cables, allowing each light source emitting light in turn for indicating directions of vehicle movement. Thus not only the structure of the automotive light assembly is simplified and the production cost is dramatically reduced. By means of light from each light source of the turn signal light set, the direction the vehicle will be turned is indicated more precisely so as to achieve better warning effect and higher safety. | 07-11-2013 |
20130201014 | Method and Device for Indicating of the Turn-Intention of a Vehicle - Invention provides a more clear recognisable indicating of the maneuvering-intentions of a vehicle to improve the safety of traffic. More appropriate for human eyes way to recognise the turn- and stop-intention signals are provided. It makes it possible to estimate the current traffic situation certain and quickly, in spite of the usual technical obstacles to recognise the signal- and vehicle position (as, for example, in the darkness, a dazzling light of the head lamps of the vehicles which are moving in the opposite direction, or, in the day time, a bright surrounding under the shining sun, or a limited view from the driver seat, etc.). | 08-08-2013 |
20130265152 | AUTOMATIC SIGNALING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An automatic signaling system for a vehicle having a turn signal light, includes a sensor configured for sensing at least a portion of a lane, and a processor coupled to the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to activate the turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on a signal received from the sensor. A method for activating a turn signal light of a vehicle includes sensing at least a portion of a lane in which the vehicle is traveling, and automatically activating a turn signal light of the vehicle based at least on the sensed portion of the lane. | 10-10-2013 |
20140015665 | DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A directional indicator system includes a directional indicator that includes a plurality of LED series circuits each connected in parallel to another of the LED series circuits. Each LED series circuit includes LEDs connected in series. A driver is configured to control driving of the directional indicator. The driver includes LED drivers that are each configured to drive a corresponding one of the LED series circuits. The driver also includes a plurality of current detectors that are each configured to measure a value of a current in a corresponding one of the LED series circuits. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022070 | Integrated Vehicle Control System and Apparatus - The present invention provides a system which integrates motor vehicle component operation into actuators located in the rim of a motor vehicle steering wheel. The two actuators of the system of the present invention are located in an arc segment of the steering wheel defined by the three o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the right-hand actuator and the nine o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the left-hand actuator. The actuators may operate in parallel with a conventional stalk switch or controls associated with an on board computer and only operate a motor vehicle component when activated and subsequently depressed. The integrated vehicle control system and apparatus of the present invention further provides for vehicle component operation which does not require a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel. Furthermore, the integrated vehicle control system and apparatus of the present invention when integrated with steering wheel and vehicle position detection systems provides a means to disengage an activated turn signal depending on the position of the steering wheel and/or the vehicle. | 01-23-2014 |
20140085073 | DIRECTION INDICATOR CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLING A DIRECTION INDICATOR IN A VEHICLE - A direction indicator circuit for controlling a direction indicator in a vehicle is provided. The direction indicator circuit may include a first terminal for connecting to a supply voltage terminal; a second terminal for connecting to a lighting means of a direction indicator and to a direction indicator switch; and a third terminal for connecting to a capacitor; wherein the direction indicator circuit is configured to provide the direction indicator with a current during an on state and with no current during an off state, wherein the duration of the on state and the duration of the off state are determined by the size of the capacitor; wherein the capacitor is discharged essentially constantly during the on state, and wherein the capacitor is charged essentially constantly during the off state. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085074 | DIRECTION INDICATOR CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLING A DIRECTION INDICATOR IN A VEHICLE - A direction indicator circuit for controlling a direction indicator may include: a first terminal for connecting to a supply voltage terminal; a second terminal for connecting to a direction indicator switch and a lighting means; a third terminal for connecting to a capacitor; wherein the direction indicator circuit is designed to provide the lighting means with a current during an on state and with no current during an off state, wherein the duration of the on state and the duration of the off state are determined by a voltage at the capacitor; wherein the direction indicator circuit has a first and a second circuit, wherein the capacitor provides the supply voltage for the first and second circuits during the on state; wherein the current which flows through the first circuit has a negative temperature coefficient, and the current which flows through the second circuit has a positive temperature coefficient. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085075 | DIRECTION INDICATOR CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLING A DIRECTION INDICATOR IN A VEHICLE - In various embodiments, a direction indicator circuit for controlling a direction indicator in a vehicle is provided. The direction indicator circuit may include: a first terminal for connecting to a supply voltage; a second terminal for connecting to a direction indicator switch and a lighting means; a third terminal for connecting to a capacitor; and a switch for providing a current, wherein the switch is connected to the first terminal and to the second terminal; wherein the direction indicator circuit is designed to provide the lighting means with a current during an on state using the switch and with no current during an off state; wherein during the on state the direction indicator circuit checks the provided current at least once and goes into the off state if the check detects a current which is lower than a predefined current. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091920 | U-TURN SIGNALING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A U-turn signaling system and method. The U-turn signaling system signals an intent to orient a vehicle in a substantially opposite direction. The U-turn signal might have an inverted U shape. The signaling system also includes a control circuitry for controlling the U-turn output signal responsive to user actuation of a U-turn signal switch. | 04-03-2014 |
20140266666 | REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY - A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element having at least one glass substrate and a mirror reflector established at a surface of said at least one glass substrate. The mirror assembly includes a display element disposed at the rear of the mirror reflective element and operable to emit light that is viewable through the mirror reflective element. The display element includes a printable light emitting diode. The mirror assembly may include at least one of (a) a printable electrically conductive layer at a surface of the at least one glass substrate, (b) a printable heater pad established at a rear surface of the at least one glass substrate, (c) a printable touch sensor and (d) a moldable light emitting diode element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140333428 | Lighting System For Monitoring Light Emitting Devices - A lighting system is provided with a plurality of devices that are disposed within a lamp assembly and configured to emit light in response to receiving electrical power from a power source. The detector is coupled to the plurality of devices and is configured to monitor an electrical characteristic associated with the plurality of devices. The detector is also configured to generate an output signal that is indicative of a discontinuity within the plurality of devices in response to the electrical characteristic being less than a threshold value. The lighting system also includes a controller that is coupled to the detector. The controller is configured to receive input indicative of a turn signal status and a rear closure position and to enable the detector in response to the rear closure position being closed and the turn signal status being on. | 11-13-2014 |
20140368330 | MOBILE BODY COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND TRAVEL ASSISTANCE METHOD - A mobile communication device is provided in a mobile object, and is capable of providing turn collision prevention support, so as to prevent a collision with another mobile object at a risk of collision when the mobile object turns. The mobile communication device includes: a communication unit for receiving information that includes information indicating a signal indication of a traffic signal; and a control unit for determining a notification mode to provide a predetermined notification to draw an attention via a notification unit when turning. The control unit determines the notification mode regardless of whether or not the another mobile object is present when the signal indication of the traffic signal for the traveling direction of the mobile object is an advance-prohibited signal indication with turning-permitted signal indication. Thus the device achieves smooth traffic and preventing excessive support through turn collision prevention support depending on a signal indication. | 12-18-2014 |
20150070162 | Wearable Electronic Signaling Devices - This invention relates to electronic wearable articles such as clothing. The invention is an integrated wearable article (e.g. an electronic glove) that allows a user to signal to others the user intent for direction. The electronic glove includes a glove, a chevron-shaped light integrated with the glove that points away from the user when glove is on the hand of the user to indicate intended direction, and an electronic circuit including a switch mechanism with a first contact assembly on the thumb and a second contact assembly on the index finger of the glove, wherein the electronic circuit detects when the first contact assembly touches the second contact assembly to actuate the light, and a battery to power the electronic circuit. | 03-12-2015 |
20150145668 | VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION LAMP - A vehicle tire pressure indicator and tire illumination assembly is provided. The assembly includes a light source located on the body of a vehicle near the wheel well and oriented to direct light onto a wheel assembly having a tire. A tire pressure indicator detects air inflation pressure of the tire. The light source illuminates the wheel assembly with a desired color to indicate a tire pressure status based on the detected tire pressure. In addition, the light source may be illuminated to provide puddle lamp and area lighting and turn signal indication. | 05-28-2015 |
20150329039 | BLINKER-ACTIVATED WARNING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A warning system for a vehicle includes an alarm sound generating unit connectable to a control circuit controlling side blinkers signals for the vehicle and which generates an alarm sound upon actuation by an operator of the vehicle. The alarm sound generating unit is also connectable to a brake signal control circuit controlling brake signals. Hence, the operator does not have to actively actuate the warning system as it is automatically activated upon actuating the blinkers. Therefore, no extra action with respect to the usual driving of the vehicle is required from the operator in order to activate this additional safety system, as the system simply gets activated through the use of the vehicle blinker system. In order to minimize and avoid alarm sounds when the vehicle is not moving, the alarm sound is muted through the brake signal control circuit upon receipt of a signal indicative of an absence of movement of the vehicle. | 11-19-2015 |
20160001698 | STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED INDICATOR SYSTEM - A steering wheel system for a vehicle having turn indicators has at least two sensing areas ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160031364 | U-TURN SIGNALING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - This inventive idea proposes a U-turn signaling system for motor vehicles using a grouped series of 2 or 3 rapid turn indicator flashes followed by an interval and repeated in a continuous manner, distinct from the regularly repeating single flash of current left or right turn signal indicators, to alert other vehicles and pedestrians of a vehicle's impending U-turn thus allowing for a safer and more unimpeded flow of traffic through intersections and on streets and roadways for all police, civilian, and emergency vehicles. | 02-04-2016 |
20160144773 | BICYCLE HELMET WITH AN ADAPTIVE LIGHT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - An adaptive light notification system and method for activating turn signals using sensors. In addition, the adaptive light notification system and associated methodology activate sidelights by detecting a head movement. The system increases the safety of bicyclists. | 05-26-2016 |
20160167569 | TURN SIGNAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TURN SIGNAL | 06-16-2016 |
340476000 | With automatic cancelling | 12 |
20090027186 | TURN SIGNAL SELF CANCELLATION SYSTEM - A motor vehicle turn signal cancelling device operated by a turn signal cancelling member projecting from the steering wheel includes a frame structure and a mounting member attached thereto. A fixture having a central portion positioned between oppositely extending first and second arms is pivotally mounted to the mounting member at the central portion to move the first and second arms into the path of movement of the cancelling member. The device further includes a turn signal activating lever pivotally mounted between its ends to the frame structure. A cancellation arm is pivotally mounted to the mounting member and defines a slot near its distal end. An engagement post associated with the lever is received in the slot defined in the cancellation arm. The engagement post and the slot are positioned between the pivotal axis of the turn signal activating lever and the pivotal axis of the cancellation arm. | 01-29-2009 |
20090045935 | Direction Indicator - If a turn signal switch is operated and a right-turn signal or a left-turn signal is input, a turn signal controller outputs a turn signal lamp lighting signal to a relay so as to make the turn signal lamp flash. Detection signals of an operating amount and an operating direction of a joy stick are input to a main controller, and the main controller detects a steering angle of the vehicle on the basis of the input detection signals, and outputs the steering angle to the turn signal controller. The turn signal controller determines that a course change is finished in case the input steering angle becomes smaller than a second steering angle after becoming larger than a first steering angle, and stops a turn signal lamp lighting signal on an output state so as to turn off a flashing turn signal lamp. | 02-19-2009 |
20100013624 | TURN SIGNAL DEVICE SELF CANCELLING FEATURE - A multi-function turn signal arrangement for an incorporating vehicle includes a user interface having a plurality of operator specifiable signaling modes including a right-direction-signal momentary blinking mode and a left-direction-signal momentary blinking mode. A controller is configured to receive input from the user interface indicative of an operator specified direction and mode and to initiate an automated signaling routine when one of the respective momentary blinking modes is specified and the controller determines that the incorporating vehicle is traveling at a speed within a predetermined speed range. The turn signal is maintained until a steering wheel of the incorporating vehicle is turned a predetermined amount in the signified direction and returned to the neutral, straight-ahead-driving position for a predetermined period of time and the vehicle remains in the predetermined speed range. | 01-21-2010 |
20100156621 | DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR - A directional indicator includes a momentary type turn signal lever supported to undergo a swing operation and automatically returning to a neutral position after the swing operation, a turn switch operated by the swing operation of the turn signal lever in a first zone for generating a turn signal for informing a driving direction of a vehicle and for setting an auto turn cancel mode for automatically canceling the turn signal, a manual switch operated by the swing operation of the turn signal lever in a second zone for setting a manual mode for manually canceling the turn signal, and a turn signal control section for controlling cancellation of the turn signal based on an operating state of the turn switch and the manual switch. | 06-24-2010 |
20140240119 | TURN SIGNAL CANCELING DEVICE FOR A LATERALLY TILTING VEHICLE - A turn signal canceling device for a motorcycle includes a straight-ahead travel or turn determining unit for determining whether the motorcycle is travelling straight ahead or is turning and a turn signal cancellation controller which automatically cancels turn signal operation. When a vehicle speed is not greater than a predetermined speed and a driving force is at least a predetermined driving force at a time the straight-ahead travel or turn determining unit determines that the motorcycle is turning, the turn signal cancellation controller enters a standby state. When the straight-ahead travel or turn determining unit determines that the motorcycle is travelling straight ahead during the standby state, the turn signal cancellation controller automatically deactivates a turn signal. When the driving force becomes smaller than the predetermined driving force or turn signal becomes manually deactivated during the standby state, the turn signal cancellation controller returns to the normal operating state. | 08-28-2014 |
20150035669 | TURN INDICATOR SWITCH WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC LATCHING DEVICE - A switch for activating the turn signals (blinkers) of a vehicle is actuated by a lever movable from a central position in opposite first and second directions to respective first and second switching positions. A first electromagnet is located such that movement of the lever to the first switching position brings a portion of the lever closer thereto. A second electromagnet is located such that movement of the lever to the second switching position brings the portion of the lever closer thereto. A control unit controls energization of the first and second electromagnets in a manner to attract and/or repel the lever to alternatively: a) hold the lever in the first switching position; b) hold the lever in the second switching position; and c) release the lever to return to the central position from the first switching position and from the second switching position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150137964 | VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DEVICE - A vehicle turn signal switch device whereby the production of knocking sounds by a cancellation pin when a steering wheel is turned in the direction of a turn signal is suppressed. A turn signal switch includes a fixed member and a movable plate. The cancellation pin, which is supported by the fixed member and the movable plate such that the cancellation pin can swing and move forward and backward relative to a cancellation cam, includes a sliding-contact surface that is in sliding contact with the fixed member. The cancellation pin is biased by a return spring in the direction of the cancellation cam and in the direction of the sliding contact of the sliding-contact surface with the fixed member. | 05-21-2015 |
20150336505 | VEHICLE TURN CANCEL SIGNAL OUTPUT DEVICE - The vehicle turn cancel signal output device is provided with a steering angle detector; a first cancel pulse generator that generates a first cancel pulse when reaching a steering angle to be detected as an edge indicating termination of turning of a vehicle based on the detected steering angle, a second cancel pulse generator that generates a second cancel pulse indicating a rotation direction of steering based on the detected steering angle; and signal output terminals. | 11-26-2015 |
20160016508 | TURN SIGNAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems are provided pertaining to a turn signal. AUTO CANCEL of a turn signal may be performed electrically, eliminating cancelling pawls and undesirable noise emanating from such pawls as they click against conventional structure in predominantly mechanical turn signal systems. An electromagnetic brake may dampen or prevent turn signal stalk movement if an object is in a blind spot of a vehicle. Such brake may be released or canceled electronically and quietly. | 01-21-2016 |
340477000 | By predetermined time interval or distance | 3 |
20100308988 | Turn Signal Illumination Controller - A turn signal illumination controller monitors the lateral movement distance of a vehicle from when a turn switch lever is operated so as to illuminate a turn signal indicator. When the lateral movement distance is greater than or equal to a threshold value indicating completion of lane changing, the turn signal illumination controller cancels the turn signal indicator. | 12-09-2010 |
20150022336 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A TURN SIGNAL - A system for controlling a turn signal for a motor vehicle is disclosed to detect lane changes of the motor vehicle. The system includes a control device which acquires information provided by an environment sensor, and controls the turn signal as a function of a lane change status. | 01-22-2015 |
20160059776 | Automatic Cancellation Means for Vehicle Turn Indicator Signals - A vehicle turn signal canceling system with means to recognize that a quantified turn has been made in order to deactivate the signaling condition. The system includes a microcontroller and an inertia sensor which measures the lateral or side force created when the vehicle turns left or right. The automatic function cancels the turn based on the side force as follows: at the time the turn signal is activated, the system records the referenced lateral or side force (the “reference point”); second, when the side force exceeds the reference point, plus a pre-determined side force, the unit accumulates exceedance time; and third, when the exceedance time reaches a pre-determined period of time, the turn signal status is then changed to “cancel” and the signaling condition is deactivated. | 03-03-2016 |
340478000 | With plural bulbs sequentially flashed | 4 |
20090051523 | LED SEQUENTIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD OF USE - Described is a sequential lighting system that is controlled by a control circuit. The sequential lighting system includes a series of LEDs, a housing having a plurality of compartments or devices with each compartment configured to contain one or more of said LEDs and a control circuit operable to illuminate said LEDs in a pre-determined sequence to signify a current state of said vehicle or an intended maneuver of said vehicle. Such a sequential lighting system provides a more noticeable and visible image than conventional lighting systems which comprise an on-off illumination of one or more LEDs forming the turn signal. An integrated light sensor also provides means for controlling the brightness of the LEDs when activated according to external lighting conditions. In an after market version, control means permits a flasher rate to be automatically determined upon installation of the lighting system. | 02-26-2009 |
20120025970 | AFTER MARKET SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNAL - A signal lamp control system for one rear side of a vehicle receives a signal or voltage from the vehicle (near side signal) originally intended to turn on all signal lamps on that side. Responsive to that signal, the signal lamp control system either turns on all signal lamps on that side or sequentially turns on the signal lamps on that side, depending on a status of a signal or voltage from the vehicle (far side signal) originally intended to control the signal lamps on the opposite rear side of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the signal lamp control system has knowledge of the state of the other side before the near side signal transitions on. This distinguishes between near-side signal activation (alone), brake activation, brake activation with near-side signal activation and hazard warning activation. | 02-02-2012 |
20130207799 | LIGHTED EXTERIOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A lighted exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing that houses a reflectance element. A turn signal indicator unit is disposed at a portion of the housing and has an enclosure and a light-transmitting cover joined with the enclosure. The turn signal indicator unit includes a plurality of light emitting diodes. At least some light emitting diodes of the plurality of light emitting diodes, when individually operating at about 25 degrees C. at a forward voltage of at least about 2 volts and at a forward current of at least about 20 mA, may individually emit light with a luminous intensity of at least about 500 mcd. When the plurality of light emitting diodes is powered, the pattern of light emitted by the turn signal indicator unit may be principally directed away from the side of the vehicle at which the lighted exterior mirror assembly is attached. | 08-15-2013 |
20160031365 | CONTROL APPARATUS OF DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR LAMP FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A system for controlling a directional indicator of a vehicle includes the directional indicator including a plurality of lamps turned on at different threshold voltages and indicating a turning direction of the vehicle. A controller is configured to change an input voltage that is supplied to the lamps to sequentially turn on/off the lamps. | 02-04-2016 |