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Side view system for vehicles, in particular trucks

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DE29818214U1
DE29818214U1 DE29818214U DE29818214U DE29818214U1 DE 29818214 U1 DE29818214 U1 DE 29818214U1 DE 29818214 U DE29818214 U DE 29818214U DE 29818214 U DE29818214 U DE 29818214U DE 29818214 U1 DE29818214 U1 DE 29818214U1
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Die Erfindung betrifft Seitensichtanlagen für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere Lastkraftwagen. The invention relates to side vision systems for vehicles, in particular trucks.

Jährlich verunglücken mehr als hundert Verkehrsteilnehmer, insbesondere Fußgänger und Radfahrer (nach offiziellen Mitteilungen des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums des Innern mehr als 175) tödlich oder mit zum Teil schweren Verletzungen beim Abbiegen von überlangen Lastkraftwagen mit Anhängern bzw. Sattelaufliegern. Every year, more than a hundred road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists (according to official reports from the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, more than 175) are killed or seriously injured when turning while driving in oversized trucks with trailers or semi-trailers.

Den Bereich neben dem Fahrzeug, insbesondere bei schweren Fahrzeugen mit hoch angeordnetem Fahrerhaus, kann der Fahrer derzeit trotz der vorgeschriebenen Rückspiegel nur begrenzt einsehen. Noch kritischer wird die Situation für den Fahrer beim Rechtsabbiegen in eine Vorfahrtsstraße. Dabei muß der Fahrer auf den von links kommenden Verkehr achten, und gleichzeitig den rechts am Fahrzeug aufkommenden Verkehr (PKWs, Radfahrer und evtl. Fußgänger) im Auge behalten. Dies wird für den Fahrer jedoch immer schwieriger, da sich der über die Spiegel einsehbare Winkel mit der einschlagenden Zugmaschine zur Bordwand des Anhängers hin verkleinert, und sich somit der nicht einsehbare Bereich gefährlich vergrößert (Skizze Fig.5) In eingeschränktem Maße gilt dies auch für die linke Fahrzeugseite beim Linksabbiegen, wobei hier der direkte Sichtbereich durch einen Blick aus dem Seitenfenster vergrößert werden kann.Despite the mandatory rear-view mirrors, the driver currently has only a limited view of the area next to the vehicle, particularly in heavy vehicles with a high-mounted driver's cab. The situation becomes even more critical for the driver when turning right onto a priority road. The driver must watch out for traffic coming from the left, while at the same time keeping an eye on traffic coming up to the right of the vehicle (cars, cyclists and possibly pedestrians). This is becoming increasingly difficult for the driver, however, as the angle that can be seen through the mirrors decreases as the tractor unit turns towards the side of the trailer, and the area that cannot be seen therefore dangerously increases (Sketch Fig. 5). To a limited extent, this also applies to the left-hand side of the vehicle when turning left, although here the direct field of vision can be increased by looking out of the side window.

Da die Außenspiegel jeweils starr mit dem Zugfahrzeug verbunden sind, bleibt der Sichtwinkel des Fahrers im Bezug auf das abbiegende Fahrzeug zwar erhalten, verändert sich jedoch bezüglich des nachlaufenden Fahreugteils zunehmend mit dem Abbiegewinkel des Zugfahrzeugs nach innen, weg vom parallelverlaufenden Verkehr.Since the exterior mirrors are each rigidly connected to the towing vehicle, the driver's viewing angle in relation to the turning vehicle remains the same, but changes with respect to the trailing vehicle increasingly inwards as the towing vehicle turns, away from the parallel traffic.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, die Nachteile des Standes der Technik zu vermeiden.It is therefore an object of the invention to avoid the disadvantages of the prior art.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Seitensichtanlage mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.The object is achieved according to the invention by a side-view system having the features of patent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Advantageous further developments arise from the subclaims.

Abhilfe schafft hier also eine - bspw. an der Halterung des jeweiligen Außenspiegels angebrachte - Videokamera (18). Diese kann sich bspw. bei Betätigung des Richtungsblinkers automatisch einschalten. Die um 90° gedrehte Videokamera (18) ermöglicht einen Sichtwinkel horizontal von über 60°, vertikal von über 80°. Wie die Skizze in Fig. 6 zeigt, ist somit der gesamte Bereich neben Fahrzeug ohne "toten Winkel" abgedeckt, der auf einem Monitor im Führerhaus sichtbar gemacht wird.A solution to this problem is a video camera (18) - for example, attached to the bracket of the respective exterior mirror. This can switch on automatically, for example, when the direction indicator is activated. The video camera (18) rotated by 90° enables a viewing angle of over 60° horizontally and over 80° vertically. As the sketch in Fig. 6 shows, the entire area next to the vehicle is covered without a "blind spot", which is made visible on a monitor in the driver's cab.

Bei noch ungünstigeren konstruktionsbedingten Sichtverhältnissen am Fahrzeug, kann die Videokamera (18) durch eine Nachführautomatik ergänzt werden. Dieses System bewegt die Videokamera (18) proportional mit dem Lenkeinschlag nach außen, und behält somit den Sichtwinkel bezüglich des nachlaufenden Fahrzeugteils bei.If visibility conditions on the vehicle are even more unfavorable due to the design, the video camera (18) can be supplemented by an automatic tracking system. This system moves the video camera (18) outwards in proportion to the steering angle, thus maintaining the viewing angle with respect to the trailing part of the vehicle.

Für Sonderfahrzeuge (Linienbusse, Schulbusse etc.), bei denen ein noch weiterer Bereich neben dem Fahrzeug einsehbar sein muß, bietet sich der Einsatz von Weitwinkelobjektiven an, die mit Sichtwinkeln von horizontal bis über 120° und vertikal bis über 90° auch diesen Bereich abdecken können. In besonderen Fällen ist auch eine elektronische Anpassung der Brennweite (Digitales Zoomen) an die gegebenen Verhältnisse denkbar. Bei Spezialfahrzeugen (z.B. sochen mit Nachlenkachsen) können zusätzliche Videokameras bei Spezialfahrzeugen oder solchen mit ungewöhnlichen Ladungen zur besseren Manövrierfähigkeit vorgesehen sein, wobei auch die drahtlose Video-Übertragung vom Anhänger od. Dgl. (Auflieger) zum Monitor beim Fahrer möglich ist.For special vehicles (public buses, school buses, etc.) where a wider area next to the vehicle must be visible, the use of wide-angle lenses is recommended. These can cover this area with viewing angles of up to 120° horizontally and up to 90° vertically. In special cases, electronic adjustment of the focal length (digital zoom) to the given conditions is also conceivable. In special vehicles (e.g. those with self-steering axles), additional video cameras can be provided for special vehicles or those with unusual loads to improve maneuverability, whereby wireless video transmission from the trailer or similar (semi-trailer) to the driver's monitor is also possible.

Bei ungünstigen Lichtverhältnissen sorgt ein kleiner - ggf. auch automatisch zuschaltbarer - Infrarot-Scheinwerfer für genügend Ausleuchtung, ohne den nachfolgenden Verkehr zu blenden.In poor lighting conditions, a small infrared headlight - which can also be switched on automatically if necessary - provides sufficient illumination without dazzling following traffic.

Fig. 1 Sichtfelder herkömmlicher Seitensichtanlagen (Rückspiegel)Fig. 1 Fields of view of conventional side view systems (rear view mirrors)

Fig. 2 Sichtfelder großwinkliger RückspiegelFig. 2 Fields of view of wide-angle rearview mirrors

Fig. 3 Sichtfeld des AnfahrspiegelsFig. 3 Field of view of the approach mirror

Fig. 4 Sichtfelder über Anfahr- und GroßwinkelspiegelFig. 4 Fields of view via approach and wide angle mirrors

Fig. 5 Sichtbereich beim RechtsabbiegenFig. 5 Visibility when turning right

Fig. 6 Sichtbereich über erfindungsgemäße Videokamera (18) mit NormalobjektivFig. 6 Field of view via video camera (18) according to the invention with normal lens

Fig. 7 Sichtbereich beim Abbiegen mit Videokamera (18) ohne NachführungFig. 7 Field of view when turning with video camera (18) without tracking

Fig. 8 Horizontaler Sichtbereich beim Abbiegen mit Videokamera (18) mit und ohne NachführenFig. 8 Horizontal field of view when turning with video camera (18) with and without tracking

Fig. 9 Sichtbereich über Videokamera (18) mit Spezial-WeitwinkelobjektivFig. 9 Field of view via video camera (18) with special wide-angle lens

Wie aus Fig. 1, 2 und 3 ersichtlich, verbleiben bei den herkömmlichen Seitenspiegeln stets nicht überwachbare Bereiche. Falls großwinkelige Außenspiegel (12, 13) eingesetzt werden, verbessert sich der Sichtbereich, wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich. Aus Fig. 3 ergibt sich das Sichtfeld des üblichen Anfahrspiegels. In Fig. 4 sind nun nochmals die Sichtbereiche, die durch großwinkelige Außenspiegel und Anfahrspiegel bestrichen werden können, ersichtlich. Beim Abbiegen wird, wie aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich, für den Fahrer 16 der Sichtbereich verändert - es verbleibt aber immer noch ein nicht zu vernachlässigender, unerwünscht großer „Toter Raum", in dem Fahrradfahrer, Motorradfahrer, kleine Fahrzeuge und Kinder etc. erheblich gefährdet sind.As can be seen from Fig. 1, 2 and 3, there are always areas that cannot be monitored with conventional side mirrors. If wide-angle exterior mirrors (12, 13) are used, the field of vision improves, as can be seen from Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows the field of vision of the usual approach mirror. Fig. 4 again shows the fields of vision that can be covered by wide-angle exterior mirrors and approach mirrors. When turning, as can be seen from Fig. 7, the field of vision for the driver 16 is changed - but there still remains a not insignificant, undesirably large "dead space" in which cyclists, motorcyclists, small vehicles and children etc. are at considerable risk.

In Fig. 6 ist nun dargestellt, wie eine - bevorzugt in einem wasserdichten Gehäuse auf dem Seitenspiegel angebrachte Videokamera (18) das Sichtfeld in überraschender Weise verbessert. Im Gehäuse befindet sich auch ein entsprechenderFig. 6 shows how a video camera (18) - preferably mounted in a waterproof housing on the side mirror - improves the field of vision in a surprising way. The housing also contains a corresponding

In Fig. 6 ist nun dargestellt, wie eine - bevorzugt in einem wasserdichten Gehäuse auf dem Seitenspiegel angebrachte Videokamera (18) das Sichtfeld in überraschender Weise verbessert. Im Gehäuse befindet sich auch ein entsprechender Spannungswandler für das Videokameramodul. Bei Bedarf findet darin auch die Servoeinheit für die Nachführung Platz. Über einen wasserdichten SpezialStecker wird die Verbindung zum Steuergerät und Monitor im Führerhaus hergestellt. Im Falle einer Nachführautomatik überträgt ein Drehgeber, der in an sich bekannter Weise an den Lenkmechanismus des jeweiligen Fahrzeugtyps angepaßt wird, ein dem Lenkausschlag proportionales Signal an das Steuergerät, das über die Einstelleinrichtung mit einem Servogerät im Videokameragehäuse die Videokamera (18) entsprechend nachführt.Fig. 6 shows how a video camera (18) - preferably mounted in a waterproof housing on the side mirror - improves the field of vision in a surprising way. The housing also contains a corresponding voltage converter for the video camera module. If required, the servo unit for tracking can also be accommodated there. The connection to the control unit and monitor in the driver's cab is made via a special waterproof plug. In the case of automatic tracking, a rotary encoder, which is adapted in a known manner to the steering mechanism of the respective vehicle type, transmits a signal proportional to the steering deflection to the control unit, which then tracks the video camera (18) accordingly via the adjustment device with a servo device in the video camera housing.

Das Videosignal wird auf einen Monitor übertragen, der im günstigen Sichtbereich des Fahrzeugführers angebracht ist. Als Monitor eignet sich jeder Färb- oder Schwarz/Weiß-Monitor mit Videoeingang, (wobei bereits vorhandene Geräte verwendet werden können). Besonders empfehlenswert ist der Einsatz von LCD-Flachbildmonitoren wegen der kompakten Abmessungen und vor allen Dingen der geringen Verletzungsgefahr im Falle eines Unfalls. Als Verbindung zur Außenvideokamera (18)/Servoeinheit dient ein Kabel, das die notwendigen Versorgungsspannungen für die Videokamera (18) und den Servomotor sowie das Video-Signal und das Servo-Steuersignal überträgt. Ein verschraubter wasserdichter Spezialstecker an der Videokameraeinheit kann diese abnehmbar und verwendbar für andere Fahrzeuge (z.B. bei Fahrzeugwechsel) auslegen.The video signal is transmitted to a monitor that is installed in the best possible field of vision for the driver. Any color or black and white monitor with a video input is suitable as a monitor (although existing devices can be used). The use of LCD flat screen monitors is particularly recommended due to their compact dimensions and, above all, the low risk of injury in the event of an accident. A cable is used to connect to the external video camera (18)/servo unit, which transmits the necessary supply voltages for the video camera (18) and the servo motor as well as the video signal and the servo control signal. A screwed-on waterproof special plug on the video camera unit means that it can be removed and used in other vehicles (e.g. when changing vehicles).

Da jedes Modul (Videokamera (18), Servoeinheit, Steuergerät und LCD-Monitor) seinen eigenen Spannungswandler enthält, ist die Versorgungspannung standardmäßig in einem Bereich von 15Vdc bis 30Vdc unkritisch. Selbstverständlich kann die Anlage auch an jeden anderen Spannungsbereich angepaßt werden.Since each module (video camera (18), servo unit, control unit and LCD monitor) contains its own voltage converter, the supply voltage is standardly uncritical in a range of 15Vdc to 30Vdc. Of course, the system can also be adapted to any other voltage range.

Auf Grund der bestehenden Vorschriften kann ein Seitensicht-System heute die vorgeschriebenen Außenspiegel nicht ersetzen. Da dieses System jedoch nicht nur Sicherheitsvorteile für andere Verkehrsteilnehmer bietet, sondern auch eigeneDue to existing regulations, a side view system cannot replace the mandatory exterior mirrors. However, since this system not only offers safety benefits for other road users, but also has its own

Schäden beim Rangieren und Einparken vermeiden hilft, wird sich die zusätzliche Ausrüstung von Fahrzeugen sicherlich bald amortisieren.If it helps to avoid damage when maneuvering and parking, the additional equipment of vehicles will certainly soon pay for itself.

In praktischen Versuchen ist zu prüfen, welche Größe von Monitor für den Fahrer (16) am günstigsten ist, wobei dem LCD-Flachbildmonitor wegen der vorher beschriebenen Vorteile (besonders der Verletzungsgefahr durch Implosion bei herkömmlichen CRT Monitoren) eindeutig der Vorzug gegeben werden muß.In practical tests, it is necessary to check which size of monitor is most suitable for the driver (16), whereby the LCD flat screen monitor must be given clear preference due to the advantages described above (especially the risk of injury due to implosion with conventional CRT monitors).

Später kann über eine Studie und die üblichen Änderungswege der nationalen und europaweiten Regelungen die Video-Seitensicht-Anlage alternativ zu den Rückspiegeln vorgeschrieben werden.Later, through a study and the usual amendments to national and European regulations, the video side view system can be made mandatory as an alternative to rear-view mirrors.

Obwohl die Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele beschrieben wurde, ist sie keineswegs darauf beschränkt, sondern umfaßt die dem Fachmann geläufigen und üblichen Abwandlungen, wie sie unter den Schutzbereich der Ansprüche fallen.Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, it is by no means limited thereto, but includes the modifications known and customary to those skilled in the art, as they fall within the scope of the claims.

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10 LKW 12 rechter Seitenspiegel 14 linker Seitenspiegel 16 Fahrer 18 Kamera 20 toter Bereich10 truck 12 right side mirror 14 left side mirror 16 driver 18 camera 20 blind spot

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1. Seitensichtanlage für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere Lastkraftwagen, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens eine am Fahrzeug befestigte, nach hinten gerichtete Videokamera (18), mindestens einen Bildschirm zur Wiedergabe der Signale der Videokamera im Sichtfeld des Fahrers (16), sowie eine Einstelleinrichtung für jede Kamera (18). 1. Side vision system for vehicles, in particular trucks, characterized by at least one rear-facing video camera ( 18 ) attached to the vehicle, at least one screen for displaying the signals from the video camera in the driver's field of vision ( 16 ), and an adjustment device for each camera ( 18 ). 2. Seitensichtanlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einstelleinrichtung einen elektrischen Antrieb umfaßt. 2. Side view system according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjusting device comprises an electric drive. 3. Seitensichtanlage nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kamera (18) ein Weitwinkelobjektiv aufweist. 3. Side view system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the camera ( 18 ) has a wide-angle lens. 4. Seitensichtanlage nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kamera (18) ein Zoom aufweist. 4. Side view system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the camera ( 18 ) has a zoom. 5. Seitensichtanlage nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Zoom ein digitales Zoom ist. 5. Side view system according to claim 4, characterized in that the zoom is a digital zoom. 6. Seitensichtanlage nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Nachführautomatik vorgesehen ist, die den Antrieb der Kamera (18) entsprechend dem Lenkeinschlag betätigt. 6. Side view system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an automatic tracking system is provided which actuates the drive of the camera ( 18 ) according to the steering angle. 7. Seitensichtanlage nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens ein Infrarot-Scheinwerfer, der mit der Kamera (18) ausgerichtet ist, vorgesehen ist, der ohne Blendung die Sicht verbessert. 7. Side vision system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one infrared headlight is provided which is aligned with the camera ( 18 ) and improves visibility without dazzling. 8. Seitensichtanlage nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens eine Kamera (18) an einer Seitenspiegelhalterung (14, 12) oder an anderen günstigen Stellen am Fahrzeug angeordnet ist. 8. Side view system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one camera ( 18 ) is arranged on a side mirror holder ( 14 , 12 ) or at other favorable locations on the vehicle. 9. Seitensichtanlage nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzliche Videokameras bei Spezialfahrzeugen (z. B. sochen mit Nachlenkachsen) oder solchen mit ungewöhnlichen Ladungen zur besseren Manövrierfähigkeit vorgesehen sind. 9. Side view system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that additional video cameras are provided on special vehicles (e.g. those with steering axles) or those with unusual loads for better maneuverability.
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