Reading and table lighting for vehicles that transport passengers

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to reading and table lighting systems in buses. The invention particularly relates to a reading and table lighting lamp in buses, which ensures that the tables on the backs of the passenger seats are illuminated by the LED lights integrated into the handles on the backs of the passenger seats in buses and can simultaneously be used as a reading lamp. Description of the state of the art

[0002] Although the reading lights on the ceiling of the buses are considered separate for each seat, in use they illuminate not only the user but also the surroundings.

[0003] This situation causes discomfort for the passengers sitting in the seats around the light.

[0004] Since the lighting comes from the ceiling, the light reflected from the windshield affects the driver, especially during night driving, and negatively impacts driving comfort and safety.

[0005] Since the light intensity cannot be adjusted, the passengers' eyes are disturbed by reflection.

[0006] The lighting from the ceiling negatively affects driving comfort and safety due to reflections on the windshield during night driving.

[0007] At the same time, the light reflected from the side windows affects the comfort of other passengers.

[0008] New technical solutions are needed to eliminate this situation.

[0009] With ceiling lighting, the light intensity cannot be adjusted, and the passenger using the reading lamp and the passengers around him cannot travel comfortably because of the light.

[0010] In current systems, access to the controls of the ceiling reading lights poses a problem, especially for disabled passengers and for small passengers such as children.

[0011] In existing systems, due to the installation on the air duct, different applications within the ceiling must be implemented at varying intervals depending on the seating arrangement. There is a need for new technical developments that simplify installation and preparation, and that facilitate straightforward failure and replacement processes.

[0012] Chinese patent application CN104315402 describes a multifunctional table lamp. The lamp comprises a base, a lamp post, and a lamp body attached to the base. A technically distinct structure is described for use on a table at home.

[0013] JP H08 230 540 A describes the setting of a handle's light position under working conditions and its storage under non-working conditions.

[0014] US 2007 076 415 A1 describes a lighting device.

[0015] JP 2017 007 503 A describes the provision of an auxiliary handle with which the interior of a motor vehicle can be illuminated and the direction of the lighting changed.

[0016] US 2007 035 955 A1 reveals a light for a passenger seat.

[0017] CN 108 839 804 A reveals a multifunctional aircraft seat.

[0018] DE 20 2006 004307 U1 discloses a seating device.

[0019] DE 10 2008 003 148 A1 describes a joint for a reading lamp.

[0020] FR 2 987 797 A1 a storage device for a lighting device for illuminating the passenger compartment of a vehicle, e.g. a motor vehicle, with a reproduction device for reproducing energy from the light entry area to the light exit area in the form of light rays.

[0021] EP 2 578 442 A1 describes a seat for passenger transport vehicles and vehicles with such a seat. Description of the object of the invention

[0022] The object of the invention is to develop, starting from the known prior art, a table lamp and reading lamp in which the disadvantages of existing structures are eliminated and which is formed by the integrated LED lamps on the handles on the backrests of passenger seats in buses.

[0023] Another objective of the invention is to eliminate reflections from the front and side windows by placing the reading / lighting lamp on the handles on the backrest.

[0024] Another object of the invention is to create a reading lamp whose light intensity can be adjusted.

[0025] Another objective of the invention is to create lighting in the backrest handle that is easily accessible and controllable.

[0026] Another objective of the invention is to facilitate possible maintenance and replacement by mounting it directly on the backrest.

[0027] To achieve these tasks, table lamps and reading lamps have been developed for use in buses. Description of the characters

[0028] Figure 1 shows a general view of a representative application of the invention on the backrest. Figure 2 shows a detailed view of the handle in a representative application of the invention. Figure 3 shows its use on the seats in a representative application of the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0029] The object of the invention is achieved by a reading and table lighting system with the features of claim 1. In buses according to the invention, the reading lamp system consists of LED lamps as reading / lighting lamps (3) located on the handles (2) integrated into the backrests (1). The reading / lighting lamp (3) is controlled by a button (5) located on the handle (2). The energy required for the operation of the system is transmitted through the side walls or through the seat connecting rail to the seat frames and from the seat frames to the backrests (1) and to the handles (2).

[0030] During the assembly of the handles (2), it is plugged into the electrical cable. By pressing the button (5) on the handle (2), the low-intensity LED lamp, which serves as a reading / lighting lamp (3), is activated and the reading / lighting area (4) is illuminated.

[0031] A second press of button (5) increases the light intensity and provides brighter illumination. A third press of button (5) turns off the reading / lighting lamp (3).

[0032] When the table (6) is used on the backrest (1), the reading / lighting area (4) is focused to illuminate the surface of the table (6), and when the table (6) is not used, it is focused to illuminate the reading area.

[0033] The entire system features an on / off control with a switch in the driver's area, so that it can be completely deactivated if necessary.

[0034] The system can be used not only in buses, but also in all vehicles such as trains, trams, etc., that transport passengers. The system can be integrated into the center grab handles, the side grab handles (2) mounted on the seatbacks (1), and also into the grab handles on the corridor or side wall.

[0035] The setting of the light color of the system and / or the changing of the light color adapted to control the light intensity through several stages can be ensured by means of a control unit (7).

[0036] The table lighting systems according to the invention in vehicles, in buses, are characterized in that they comprise the reading / lighting lamps (3) for reading and illumination in the reading / lighting areas (4) integrated into the backrests (1) in order to create a reading / lighting system in which, when the table (6) is used on the backrest (1), the reading / lighting area is focused so that it illuminates the surface of the table (6), and when the table (6) is not used, it is focused so that it illuminates the reading area.

[0037] The reading / lighting lamp (3) on the handles (2) integrated into the backrests (1) each contains an LED lamp.

[0038] It includes at least one button (5) which is connected to the power cable during the assembly of the handles (2), which, with a single press, will activate the low-intensity LED lamp serving as a reading / lighting lamp (3), which provides illumination of the reading / lighting area (4), which increases the light intensity with a second press and provides stronger illumination.

[0039] It contains a control unit (7) that controls the switching on and off with a key in the driver's area, so that it can be completely deactivated if necessary.

[0040] It includes reading / lighting lamps (3) which are integrated into the middle handles as well as into the handles (2) in the corridor and side walls, in addition to the side handles (2) which are integrated into the backrests (1) in vehicles such as buses, trains, trams that carry passengers.

[0041] It includes a control unit (7) by means of which the setting of the light color of the system and / or the changing of the light color adapted to control the light intensity by several stages is ensured. Reference number list

[0042] 1 seat back 5 key 2 handles 6 Table 3 Reading / lighting lamps 7 Control unit 4 Reading / Lighting area

Claims

1. A reading and table lighting system for passenger-carrying vehicles such as busses, trains and trams, the system comprising a reading / lighting lamp (3) that is configured to be integrated in a backrest (1) that comprises a table (6), the reading / lighting lamp (3) illuminating a surface of a table (6) when the table (6) is in use, and the reading / lighting lamp (3) illuminating a reading area when the table (6) is not in use, characterised in that the system comprises a control device (7) that controls the switching-on and switching-off function by means of a key in the driver's area such that the function can be fully deactivated if required, and in that the light colour of the system can be set and / or modified in a plurality of stages in line with the control of the light intensity by means of the control device (7).

2. A reading and table lighting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the reading / lighting lamp (3) comprises an LED bulb that may be located in a grab handle (2) that is integrated in the backrest (1).

3. A reading and table lighting system according to claim 2, characterised in that the system comprises at least one button (5) that is connected to a power cable during the assembly of the grab handle (2), the low-intensity LED bulb serving as the reading / lighting lamp (3) being activated by a single press of the button (5), and a second press of the button (5) increasing the light intensity and providing stronger lighting.

4. A reading and table lighting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the reading and lighting lamp (3) may be integrated not only in a lateral grab handle (2) integrated in the backrest (1), but also in a central grab handle or in a grab handle (2) in an aisle or side wall.