Signal light

Abstract

Signal light with several light sources, e.g. LEDs (1), in an X- or cross-shaped arrangement on an X- or cross-shaped support (2) with a transparent or translucent cover (3) on one side, the front side, whereby the support (2) including the cover (3) is arranged in a suitable x- or cross-shaped housing (4) which is open on one side, the front side, and consists of a soft-elastic natural or synthetic rubber material, e.g. a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE,TPV).

Claims

1. A signal light with several light sources, in an x- or cross-shaped arrangement on an x- or cross-shaped support with a transparent or translucent cover on a front side, wherein the x- or cross-shaped support including the cover is arranged in a suitable x- or cross-shaped housing which is open on the front side, and which is made of a soft-elastic natural or synthetic rubber material.

2. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the several light sources are LEDs and wherein the soft-elastic natural or synthetic rubber material is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE, TPV).

3. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the housing is connected with the support and/or the cover by a snap-fit connection.

4. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the housing overlaps the support and/or the cover with a frontal beaded edge at the edge.

5. The signal light according to claim 4, wherein the beaded edge is closed in itself.

6. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the material of the housing has as Shore A hardness of 50-80.

7. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the cover on the support is fixed by screwed, adhesive, or ultrasound welding connection.

8. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein the support has a central receiving part for an electronic unit, and wherein cross arms extend away from the central receiving part.

9. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a switching element which is accessible from a rear of the cover.

10. The signal light according to claim 9, wherein the switching element comprises one or several key switch(es), magnetic switch(es), or a membrane keyboard, which can be used to control functions of the electronic unit.

11. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a radio unit with at least one radio receiver.

12. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a radio unit with at least one radio transmitter.

13. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a GNSS unit.

14. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a BLUETOOTH unit.

15. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a booster and/or a dimming unit.

16. The signal light according to claim 8, wherein the electronic unit has a battery charge control unit.

17. The signal light according to claim 1, wherein an adapter for fixing the signal light to a rack, stand or similar supporting device is attached to the housing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In the drawing, the following show in detail:

(2) FIG. 1 a schematic illustration of the signal light in hand in the form of an exploded diagram;

(3) FIG. 2 a view of the support of this signal light;

(4) FIG. 3 a diagonal view of the rear side of the housing of the signal light;

(5) FIG. 4 a view of the front side of the housing of the signal light, illustrating the arrangement of an adapter;

(6) FIG. 5 a schematic illustration of the signal light during use on a passenger car;

(7) FIG. 6 in FIGS. 6a and 6b, two further schematic illustrations of the signal light during use on warning signs; and

(8) FIG. 7 a schematic illustration of the signal light during use on a dangerous goods vehicle;

(9) FIG. 8 shows a diagonal view of the front side of the housing of the signal light, illustrating the cover of a receiving device for a charging cable.

(10) FIG. 9 shows a schematic illustration of functions of the signal light.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(11) FIG. 1 shows an exemplary signal light S which has a support 2, a cover 3 and a housing 4. On the support 2, numerous LEDs 1 are arranged, which are covered by the cover 3 in the installed state. The unit comprising the support 2 and the cover 3 is fixed in the housing 4. A beaded edge 5 overlaps the cover 3 at the edge. The cover 3 is transparent or translucent to pass on the light signal of the LEDs 1 into the surroundings. The complete unit comprising the housing 4, the support 2 and the cover 3 is designed in an X- or cross shape.

(12) FIG. 2 shows a view of such a signal light S with open receiving part 6 in the support 2 and with cross arms 7 on the support 2. On or in the receiving part 6, there are a radio receiver 8, a radio transmitter 9, a GNSS unit 10a, a Bluetooth unit 10b, a booster 10c, a dimmer 10d and a charge control unit 10e.

(13) FIG. 3 shows the switching elements 12 at the rear of the housing 4, which switch on and off the functions of the signal light (e.g. GNSS 10a, Bluetooth 10b, booster 10c, dimmer 10d, charge control unit 10e, LED color).

(14) According to another preferred exemplary embodiment, FIG. 4 shows an adapter 13 on the underside of the housing 4 and a receiving part fixed on the adapter 13, in this exemplary embodiment a suction cup holder 14, which is provided as support for the signal light.

(15) FIG. 5 shows a possible use of the signal light S on a passenger car. There, the signal light S is positioned on the roof of the passenger car by means of a suction cup holder 14.

(16) FIG. 6 (FIG. 6a, 6b) shows the use of the signal light S on a folding, e.g. three-legged warning sign 15 (in FIG. 6a in folded-out position; in FIG. 6b with legs folded up).

(17) Finally, FIG. 7 shows a use of the signal light S on a dangerous goods vehicle. There, the signal light S is fixed at the rear of the dangerous goods vehicle 16 to be secured with a modified suction cup holder 14, for example.

(18) FIG. 8 shows a diagonal view of the signal light S, whereby a cover 17 for a plug connection is visible on one side arm. The plug connection serves to receive a charging cable for the charging of the accumulator.

(19) FIG. 9 shows the functional principle of the signal light S during a dangerous situation in road traffic. The signal light S transmits a signal to a satellite 18, which transmits the GNSS position of the signal light S to a central monitoring station 19, which again informs a blue light organization 20 about the dangerous situation. In particular, the GNSS data of the signal light S are transmitted to the central monitoring station 19 and the blue light organization 20 in the process. In addition, the satellite 18 transmits a signal with the GNSS data of the signal light S to receiving devices 21 of other traffic participants 22 to alert them to the dangerous situation. Preferably, the receiving device 21 is a mobile phone on which a suitable app (application software) is installed.