Driver's hand signaling aid display cover

Abstract

To improve visibility when drivers use hand signals to communicate with pedestrians and other drivers. [Solution] The display cover of this invention comprises a strip-shaped sheet body 2 that covers the surface of the driver's hand while driving a vehicle, the surface of the sheet body 2 being a display surface 5 having a highly visible appearance from the perspective of passersby outside the vehicle or other drivers, consisting of color, hues, patterns, reflective function, fluorescent emission, or a combination thereof, and the sheet body 2 being provided with fixing means for fixing the sheet body 2 in a state where it is attached to the driver's hand, the fixing means being provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body and consisting of insertion parts into which the driver inserts their fingers to lock and attach the sheet body 2, or the sheet body 2 being made of an elastic material and the fixing means being formed in a cylindrical shape with a closed outer cross-section.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a display cover for assisting a driver's hand signals, which covers the surface of the hand to facilitate visual recognition of hand signals made by the driver during vehicle operation for ensuring traffic safety with respect to other pedestrians and drivers.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as signals for a driver to convey his intention to pedestrians and other drivers during motor vehicle operation for ensuring safety, it is common to use the flashing of direction indicators, headlights, taillights, etc. On the other hand, when it is necessary to change lanes or cut in, or to prompt other vehicles to give priority, Patent Documents 1 to 3 and others have been proposed as auxiliary means of communication for clearly conveying to following motorcycles, etc. that a vehicle is yielding its lane to other vehicles.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, all of the devices for transmitting the intention of a driver of a vehicle running as described above transmit the intention by operating a display device installed in the vehicle inside the vehicle, and in this respect, they are extensions of devices such as direction indicators and flashing lights.

[0005] On the other hand, there are cases where the driver's intentions while driving cannot be fully conveyed by the devices mentioned above. For example, at crosswalks, intersections, construction sites, or other dangerous locations, when urging priority passage for the safety of pedestrians or other drivers, or when guiding traffic to a path that can only be done from the driver's position and field of vision, there are many cases where the driver themselves communicates their intentions through hand signals from the driver's seat.

[0006] The ability of a driver to communicate intentions to people outside a vehicle through hand signals from the driver's seat presents challenges, as these signals are often obscured by glass, and visibility from the outside is poor due to weather, time of day, and surrounding lighting conditions, often resulting in insufficient communication.

[0007] This invention aims to improve upon the above-mentioned problems by providing a highly visible hand signal assist display cover that attaches to the surface of a driver's hand, making it easier to confirm the driver's signaling hand movements from the outside. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention, which solves the above problems, is characterized in that, firstly, it comprises a strip-shaped sheet body 2 that is attached to cover the surface of the driver's hand while driving a vehicle, the surface of the sheet body 2 is a display surface 5 that has a highly visible appearance to passersby outside the vehicle or other drivers, consisting of color, hue, pattern, reflective function, fluorescent emission, or a combination thereof, and the sheet body 2 is provided with fixing means for fixing the sheet body 2 in a state where it is attached to the driver's hand.

[0009] Secondly, the fixing means are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the seat body and are characterized by being composed of insertion parts into which the driver inserts their fingers to lock and secure the seat body 2.

[0010] Thirdly, the sheet body 2 is long enough to wrap around the hand so as to cover the back and palm of the hand, and the sheet body 2 is characterized by having finger holes 3 that are drilled in the sheet body 2 so that the insertion part overlaps with the thumb and is inserted through to wrap around the sheet body 2 in a loop and secure it.

[0011] Fourth, the insertion portion is characterized by a finger hole 3 through which a finger is inserted, which is drilled in the sheet body 2.

[0012] Fifth, it is characterized by the use of fluorescent or reflective material on the display surface 5.

[0013] Sixth, the sheet is characterized by having a tape-shaped display material 4 that constitutes the display surface 5 fixed to the surface of the sheet body 2.

[0014] Seventh, the sheet itself is characterized by having a surface that constitutes the display surface 5.

[0015] Eighth, the sheet body 2 is characterized by being made of a material that is elastic.

[0016] Ninth, the sheet body 2 is formed from an elastic material, and the fixing means is formed in a cylindrical shape with a closed outer cross-section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] As described above, the driver's hand signal assist display cover of the present invention has the effect of more accurately conveying the driver's intentions when the driver uses hand signals to promote or guide pedestrians or other drivers for safe passage, such as at intersections, crosswalks, construction sites, and other dangerous routes, by covering the surface of the driver's hand with a display cover having a highly visible display surface. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a plan view showing an example of the display cover of the present invention in an unfolded state. [Figure 2]This is a drawing of the palm side with the display cover of the present invention attached. [Figure 3] This is a drawing of the back of the hand with the display cover of the present invention attached. [Figure 4] This is a front perspective view showing another embodiment of the display cover of the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] FIG. 1 is a development view of the front side of a display cover 1 showing one embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the vertical width corresponds approximately (covers) to the vertical width of the palm or the back of an ordinary adult's hand, and the horizontal length is formed into a length that can be wound around the surface of the hand (palm and back) and the two ends can be overlapped at the thumb position. A belt-like sheet body 2 made of a fabric or the like constitutes the overall shape.

[0020] It is desirable that this sheet body 2 has elasticity so that it adheres in a somewhat stretched state to the surface of the hand when wound (attached) and fixed as described later. Also, it does not necessarily have to be cloth, and it may be made of a synthetic resin film, non-woven fabric, or mesh material.

[0021] At both ends of the above-mentioned sheet body 2, finger holes 3 for inserting and hooking a person's thumb up to its base end are formed as insertion parts. This insertion part does not necessarily have to be a hole. For example, it may be a string or a belt-like thing attached in a loop shape to both ends of the sheet body 2, as long as it can hook the end of the sheet body 2 through the finger and fix it. In this example, the thumb (insertion part) 3 serves as a fixing means for fixing the sheet body 2 to the hand.

[0022] In the illustrated example, between the finger holes 3, 3 at both ends, a tape-like display material 4 as wide as possible is fixed or formed by adhesion, coating, sewing, etc. to constitute a display surface 5.

[0023] The display material 4 uses, for example, a reflective material made of paint or resin film containing glass beads, or a fluorescent material that fluoresces (or reflects) light upon receiving it, so that it can react to even slight light inside or outside the vehicle and improve visibility from a certain distance. It is desirable that the display material 4 is made of a material that is stretchable to conform to the seat body 2.

[0024] In addition to being formed in the shape of a tape as described above, the display material 4 can also be made into a spotted or striped pattern or other easily noticeable shape, pattern, color, or combination thereof to enhance visibility. Furthermore, it is possible to select materials or apply dyeing or surface treatment so that the surface of the sheet body 2 itself becomes the display material 4 that constitutes the display surface 5. In this case, the sheet body 2 may be manufactured from fluorescent or reflective material, or finished with primary colors or bright colors and materials to enhance visibility. Alternatively, the display material 4 may be formed in the shape of a border surrounding the outer edge of the sheet body 2.

[0025] Figures 2 and 3 show the palm and back of the hand when the display cover 1 shown in Figure 1 is attached and secured to the hand. In the illustrated example, the cover is wrapped around the palm and back of the hand in a left-right direction so that the display surface 5 (display material 4) is on the surface side.

[0026] At this time, the thumb is first inserted through the finger hole 3 on the inner side of the finger hole 3 at both ends and hooked in place, then the thumb is passed through the finger hole on the palm side, overlapping it, to form a loop, and both ends are hooked onto the thumb to secure the glove. Note that either finger hole 3 at both ends can be used first, and the glove can be worn on either the left or right hand, or on both hands.

[0027] In the illustrated example, the sheet body 2 is formed to a size that wraps around and covers both the back and palm of the hand. However, it is also possible to shorten its length by, for example, 1 / 2 to 2 / 3, and insert the thumb into one of the insertion parts 3 at both ends and the little finger into the other, creating a type that covers only one side of the hand, either the back or the palm.

[0028] As previously mentioned, when worn, the seat body 2 is in close contact with the surface of the hand, and each finger is exposed, so it does not interfere with the driver's driving or other vehicle operations or activities inside the vehicle, and it is easy to attach and detach.

[0029] As described above, when a driver attaches the display cover 1, the driver's hand movements in the driver's seat can be easily seen when the driver makes signals such as pointing to indicate priority to pedestrians or other drivers in their field of vision, allowing the driver's intentions for safe passage to be conveyed quickly and accurately.

[0030] Furthermore, the display cover of this invention is not limited to the one shown in Figure 1. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the sheet body 2 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with its outer circumference (circumferential wall cross-section) pre-closed using a stretchable fabric, and this itself may serve as the fixing means, with only one finger hole 3 for inserting the thumb formed in its circumferential wall. In this case, the display surface 5 will be formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical (or tubular) circumferential wall, and this example can be worn on either the left or right hand.

[0031] The structure shown in Figure 4 is substantially the same as the display cover 1 shown in Figures 2 and 3, and the degree of freedom of each fingertip is also ensured. In the example shown in Figure 4, the range of material selection for the sheet body 2 remains the same as in the previously mentioned example, and in addition to attaching the display material 4 separately, the outer surface of the sheet body 2 itself can be used as the display surface 5. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 1 Display cover 2 Seat Body 3. Finger hole or insertion part (fixing means) 4 Display material 5 Display surface

Claims

1. A driver's hand signal assist display cover comprising a strip-shaped sheet body (2) that is worn to cover the surface of a driver's hand while driving a vehicle, the surface of the sheet body (2) having a display surface (5) that has a highly visible appearance to passersby outside the vehicle or other drivers, consisting of color, hues, patterns, reflective function, fluorescent emission, or a combination thereof, and the sheet body (2) being provided with fixing means for fixing the sheet body (2) in a state where it is worn on the driver's hand.

2. The driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1, comprising fixing means provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the seat body, and an insertion part into which the driver inserts and locks their fingers to attach and fix the seat body (2).

3. The driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 2, wherein the sheet body (2) is long enough to wrap around the hand so as to cover the back and palm of the hand, and the sheet body (2) has finger holes (3) that are drilled in the sheet body (2) so that the sheet body (2) can be wrapped around and secured in a loop by inserting the insertion part over the thumb.

4. The driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion is a finger hole (3) drilled in the sheet body (2) through which a finger is inserted.

5. A driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1, wherein the display surface (5) is made of a fluorescent material or a reflective material.

6. A driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1 or 5, wherein a tape-shaped display material (4) constituting a display surface (5) is fixed to the surface of the sheet body (2).

7. A driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1, 2, or 5, wherein the surface of the sheet body (2) itself constitutes the display surface (5).

8. The driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1, 2, or 5, wherein the sheet body (2) is made of an elastic material.

9. A driver's hand signal assist display cover according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the sheet body (2) is formed of an elastic material and the fixing means is formed in a cylindrical shape with a closed outer cross-section.

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