LED strip and vehicle tires

Abstract

LED strip for increasing road safety, designed for mounting on a vehicle, comprising: an LED lighting element segment that has a lighting surface with LEDs; and a reflector segment having a reflective functional surface, wherein the reflective functional surface is a reflective safety surface which is retained as a safety reserve in the event of a failure of the LED lighting element segment, the LED strip is a reversible strip and further includes: an actuator designed to rotate the reversing strip in order to align the LED lighting segment and / or the reflector segment so that the vehicle is more visible to other road users.

Description

[0001] For the present invention, DE 199 02 967 A1, DE 10 2018 215 461 A1, DE 10 2005 013 197 U1, and DE 20 2019 106 303 U1 are relevant. Furthermore, universal vehicle lighting systems, for example those from Hella, are known. In addition, solar-powered vehicles, such as those from Sono Motors, are known. 1. This electronically controlled hybrid reversing belt is characterized by its electronically controlled reversing function, e.g., based on a pulse-width modulated signal (square wave signal; function and name confirmed by phone with Hella®). This allows users to decide whether to utilize the function examples or the manufacturer's pre-installed settings. An app function enables the activation and / or deactivation of the reversing function and / or the lighting function. Alternatively, the segments of their function, pre-stored by the vehicle manufacturer and / or other manufacturers, are saved via the corresponding lighting function memory, e.g., in the main control unit. Dimensions range from 2 mm to 2000 mm, depending on the application. This electronically controlled hybrid reversing belt can also be used as a lighting device, e.g.,...This electronically controlled hybrid turning belt, which can be mounted and put into operation as a front headlight and / or rear light and / or front, rear and / or side direction indicator / turn signal and / or fog light, should also be available as a retrofit option for all vehicle types and brands, including non-European vehicle brands and types. a) Characterized by combining the functions of an LED lighting element segment with reflective surfaces and / or energy-producing segments in full and / or partial surfaces (see Fig. 1 / 6 to 6 / 6) Use between, whereby the daytime running light functions in the vehicle exterior area, i.e., in the vehicle front and / or vehicle rear and / or in the vehicle side areas, take on a safety-relevant supporting role, e.g. glitter reflectors and / or reflective film with E1 approval and / or reflective paint and / or fluorescent paints (these are coated with resin or other protective measures, e.g., armored film and / or plastics and / or suitable adhesives, and preferably flexible and / or inflexible (a variant without protective measures would also be possible). b) Characterized by the fact that this hybrid reversible LED strip (e.g., single, double, and / or multi-colored) and / or carrier strip should, in a further variant (use in the tire tread and / or tread grooves of any type of tire), be stimulated to illuminate automatically by the rotation of the vehicle tire; a variant that does not require this rotation of the vehicle tire would also be possible, in which case a conventional type of reflection is used that does not require rotation, by means of the resulting centrifugal force (a variant in the tire tread and / or tread groove without centrifugal force is also possible), in longitudinal grooves and / or transverse grooves and / or diagonal grooves and / or horizontally arranged grooves; for this, it would preferably be necessary that these LED strips are already integrated and thus taken into account by the tire manufacturer during the production steps; subsequent application would also be possible. c) Characterized by the fact that energy storage devices (e.g., mobile phone batteries and / or any type of battery, state of the art) are preferably placed on the back of the lighting housing; these are charged by the alternator, etc., as soon as they are snapped back into the lighting housing and fixed at the top with a corresponding locking mechanism; afterwards, the usual use takes place, e.g., as a vehicle front and / or vehicle rear and / or side lighting device. d) Characterized by the fact that, in lighting systems used in vehicle construction, the large reflective surface remains available as a safety reserve even if the LED technology fails. The technical advantage of this reflective safety surface is self-evident. This ensures that the object remains visible even if the entire system fails or is damaged, for example, in an accident. Fluorescent colors, light-emitting colors, light-storing colors, and / or day and / or night luminescent colors are also used to improve vehicle safety. e) Characterized by the fact that the electronically controlled hybrid reversing strip can be used / mounted for edge lighting indoors and / or outdoors, e.g. for lighting of and / or in traffic guidance systems, e.g., traffic lights and / or traffic light poles and / or traffic guide post edge lighting (sidewalk edge), footpath and / or roadside lighting area, i.e., the roadside lighting extends the white edge of the roadway (drawn line in white) with the traffic guide post by means of an illuminated flexible plastic component (any type of plastic can be used) in transparent and / or non-transparent design, which is screwed to the roadway and the traffic guide post, preferably at the bottom of the traffic guide post, by means of a stable connection construction. f) Characterized by the following, daytime running light system (for cars, trucks, trailers of all kinds, tractors, agricultural vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, e-bikes, official vehicles, emergency vehicles) means the following: front daytime running lights (preferably white, other colors would also be conceivable, depending on the approval of the registration authority) and / or rear daytime running lights (preferably red, other colors would also be conceivable, depending on the approval of the registration authority), i.e., roof spoiler (preferably the edge of the roof spoiler and / or entire and / or partial surfaces of the roof spoiler) and / or taillights and / or all 4 illuminated brake calipers and / or side skirts and / or side lighting devices = daytime running light system (daylight driving system), during braking all components used illuminate in accordance with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVZO) at the prescribed intensity. g) Characterized by the fact that the energy supply belt can have a similar function to, for example, an ordinary PV system and / or solar system and / or be fully and / or partially equipped with solar cells to generate the respective required energy. h) Characterized by the fact that the device carrier component has a function similar to a ballpoint pen with an internal AC motor (or similar), wherein the hybrid reversing belt segments are each individually arranged on the outer and / or inner housing part (a compact design would be preferred), the electric motor can be mounted centrally inside and / or on the left outer and / or on the right outer and / or on both the left and right outer sides. Likewise, the electric motor can be mounted centrally inside and / or on the left inner and / or on the right inner and / or on both the left and right inner sides.The power supply for this component is ensured as is standard practice in vehicle construction; preferably, a fiber optic cable can be used for power supply via an intermediate connector between the lighting device and the control unit with the required cable length (similar to an extension cable). This connector has a type of plug commonly used in vehicle construction at both ends. This plug variant must be designed to ensure 100% reliable power and signal transmission. Furthermore, the intermediate connection cable to the lighting device and control unit must be securely connected to prevent any loose connections. Additional sheathing is required to protect against rodents, etc. No figure is attached. Fiber optics as the transmission medium is preferred based on our own experience.In my previous vehicle, I had fiber optic cables installed from the car radio to the amplifier and then to the rear shelf speakers in the dashboard. Signal loss was reduced by 95%, and the sound was better than with copper cables. However, standard copper cables can also be used. i) Characterized by its function, similar to that of a ballpoint pen, it works as follows: The pulse-width modulated signal rotates, for example, the respective hybrid reversing strip segment into the required position to either generate current and / or align the reflective surface and / or align the LEDs. The correct position is either facing the sun for the solar cells so they can function, and / or, in the case of the LEDs or the reflective film, facing other road users to ensure visibility. j) Characterized by the fact that such an electronically controlled hybrid turning loop could be useful in twilight and / or in the event of a complete failure of the vehicle's technology, such emergency function systems allow the respective road user to be driven safely home by the respective driver in the event of a breakdown, in a clearly visible manner for all road users, because this emergency function system takes over the functions of the headlights and taillights with all functions according to the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVZO). This system should be supplied with power externally, which is stored in a separate energy storage device and / or supplied by the functioning alternator. k) Characterized by the fact that various sizes of the hybrid turning belt (from at least 2 mm to a maximum of 2000 mm) are conceivable, other sizes and various shapes are also conceivable, the preferred colors would be red, white, yellow, or, depending on TÜV approval, the colors approved by the respective competent approval authorities such as the public order office, etc. l) Characterized by its use in the exterior and / or interior areas of vehicle construction, e.g., side skirts of the respective vehicle, in the lighting of buildings, bridges and bridge railings, through installation in road markings (stripes), in the area of ​​traffic management and / or traffic control systems where an independent power supply may be required. Exterior area:

[0002] In the headlight and / or rear headlight area (also and / or with daytime running light function), in the sill area, door trim area, front and / or rear aprons, roof spoilers, rims in general, in the tire tread and / or tire sidewall and / or tire grooves, tire tread grooves on tires of all types, on cars, trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors, bicycles and / or motorcycles on the frame and / or motorcycle tire tread, front and / or rear and / or side windows, trailers and their side wall surfaces for better safety, e.g., at nighttime motorway construction sites by flashing the side walls. Interior area:

[0003] The entire interior of a vehicle, including all vehicle trim components, headrests, interior door handles, and the door leaf of vehicle doors. and the following examples are possible, Example 1 - Figure 1 / 6: Reversible belt with lighting segment & energy belt segment:

[0004] Characterized by the fact that item A functions as a power-generating housing component and this segment ensures the power supply and functioning of the lighting element segments item C, item B is to be regarded as current-carrying connections. Example 2 - Figure 2 / 6: Reversing belt segment with reflectors at the bottom & top + current-generating housing component:

[0005] Characterized by the fact that position A has the function of a current-producing component that produces the current this segment needs to perform its function even without energy from the vehicle electrical system, in addition to the current-carrying connections C1 & C2 (+ / -) on the outer sides. Example 3 - Figure 3 / 6: Reversible belt segment with reflector in the middle & current-producing housing component:

[0006] Characterized by the fact that item A is to be regarded as a current-generating housing component, which produces the required current for the turning belt,

[0007] Position B is centrally located and features a mounted reflector surface with high reflection intensity for better visibility to others; in addition, there are the current-carrying connections Positions C1 & C2 on the outer sides. Example 4 - Figure 4 / 6: Reversible conveyor belt with all three functional segments:

[0008] Characterized by the fact that position A shows the arranged reflector segments with high reflector intensity, in addition position B is added as a lighting element segment (positions A & B are to be considered as illuminating surfaces, the black lines can also be used as illuminating surfaces, other shapes are also possible, position A can also be used as a lighting element).

[0009] Item X is to be considered a current-generating housing component; this produces the required current for the turning belt. In addition, there are the current-carrying connections Items C1 & C2 on the outer sides. All three examples can be used and assembled as a complete emergency functional component. Example 5 - Figure 5 / 6: Powered rotary conveyor housing with electric motor:

[0010] Characterized by this, the driven rotary conveyor housing with internal electric motor Pos. X shows, for example, an AC motor; Pos. A & Pos. B show the two halves of the electric motor housing in which the drive motor is located, with the connecting beams Pos. a, b, c, d, e & f; in addition, Pos. 1, 2 & 3 serve as attachment connections for the electronically controlled hybrid rotary conveyor segments Pos. C to be mounted on them; these are pushed from the outside in and fixed with a screw. Example 6-Figure 6 / 6: Lighting element segment-Double Fly:

[0011] Characterized by this, a lighting element segment shows Double Fly with positions A & B; the black lines of the design can also be used as a lighting surface; this segment is to be seen as an example; it consists of curved & tapered ends on the left & right. Areas of application:

[0012] Vehicle tires in all areas of application, aircraft wings, rotary propulsion concepts for powered aircraft, cars, trucks, SUVs, motorsport, motorcycles, bicycles, trailers, truck trailers & semi-trailers etc., car trailers, brake caliper covers as digital brake light function illumination surfaces, interior areas of the front / rear window (window trim), completely new cockpit dashboard generations, novel side door trim generations, possibly for metal wheels of the German Federal Railway (DB), S-Bahn (suburban railway) and bicycles (year-round), preferably in blue reflective design for the following listed vehicles (year-round), e.g., vehicles for nighttime heavy transport companies, hazardous materials trucks, rescue vehicles and emergency vehicles such as police, emergency physician, ambulance (Sanka), fire department & THW (preferably only in red reflective), in motorsport (e.g.Formula 1, rally sport, motorcycle sport, truck racing (registered trademarks), aircraft industry (e.g., passenger jets and wide-body passenger aircraft, fighter jets), heavy transport trucks in nighttime operation, illuminated brake calipers, etc. in the tuning component sector, vehicle rim sector, two-wheelers, side skirts, roof spoilers, tailgate, apron, trailers of all classifications, aircraft, mechanical engineering, structural engineering (e.g., steel structures), safety-relevant components in general for vehicles, bridges, rotary drive concepts for powered aircraft, motorsport, trailers, helicopters and rotor blades in the civilian sector. Character description: Fig. 1 / 6: Reversible strip with lighting segment & energy strip segment Fig. 2 / 6: Reversible belt segment with reflectors at the bottom & top + current-generating housing component Fig. 3 / 6: Reversible belt segment with reflector in the middle & current-generating housing component Fig. 4 / 6: Reversible belt with all three functional segments Fig. 5 / 6: Powered rotary conveyor housing with electric motor Fig. 6 / 6: Lighting element segment - Double Fly

Claims

[1] LED strip for increasing road safety, designed for mounting on a vehicle, comprising: an LED lighting element segment that has a lighting surface with LEDs; and a reflector segment having a reflective functional surface, wherein the reflective functional surface is a reflective safety surface which is retained as a safety reserve in the event of a failure of the LED lighting element segment, the LED strip is a reversible strip and further includes: an actuator designed to rotate the reversing strip in order to align the LED lighting segment and / or the reflector segment so that the vehicle is more visible to other road users. [2] LED strip according to claim 1, wherein the reflector segment comprises a reflective film with E1 approval and / or a reflective paint. [3] LED strip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reflective functional surface surrounds the lighting surface. [4] LED strip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the LED strip combines a function of the illumination surface and a function of the reflective functional surface over its entire surface. [5] LED strip according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: an energy storage system designed to supply energy to the LED lighting segment. [6] LED strip according to claim 5, wherein the energy storage device is connectable to and chargeable by an alternator of the vehicle. [7] LED strip according to claim 5, further comprising: an energy supply belt designed to convert incoming sunlight into electrical energy and to supply the energy storage system with energy. [8] LED strip according to claim 1 and 7, wherein the actuator is configured to align the power supply strip with respect to the incident sunlight. [9] LED strip according to one of the preceding claims, configured to be installed in a groove of a tire of the vehicle. [10] LED strip according to any of the preceding claims, having a size of 2 mm to 2000 mm. [11] Vehicle tires with grooves, wherein an LED strip is installed in a groove of the vehicle tire to increase road safety, the LED strip comprising: an LED lighting element segment that has a lighting surface with LEDs; and a reflector segment having a reflective functional surface, wherein the reflective functional surface is a reflective safety surface which is retained as a safety reserve in the event of a failure of the LED lighting segment.

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