Abstract:
A vehicular lamp used in a vehicle, includes: a light source for emitting light in accordance with a voltage given thereto; a light-source controlling transistor for controlling power supplied to the light source by repeatedly switching whether or not the power is supplied to the light source; a capacitor having one end grounded and another end at which a potential is changed like a saw-tooth by charging and discharging of the capacitor; a capacitor controlling transistor for controlling a timing at which the charging and discharging of the capacitor is switched; and a comparator for comparing the potential at the other end of the capacitor to a reference voltage given thereto and controlling a timing at which the light-source controlling transistor is turned on or off and a timing at which the capacitor controlling transistor is turned on or off in synchronization with each other based on the comparison result.
Abstract:
A plurality of lamps 21 to 28 inclusive are supplied with a voltage one after another in sequence. A time duration during which the voltage is supplied to each of the lamps 21 to 28 inclusive is controlled in PWM fashion to restrict an amount of voltage supplied thereto. A current detect circuit portion 36 solely detects all of the voltages supplied to the lamps 21 to 28 inclusive, respectively. Each of the voltages exceeds a threshold value, a dead band between two adjacent voltage supply durations. Thus, it is possible to restrict possible electromagnetic noises which are generated upon voltage supply to lamps 21 to 28 inclusive in a vehicular lamp control apparatus in which the lamps 21 to 28 inclusive are supplied with voltage from a high voltage battery 11.
Abstract:
A system for improving vehicle safety and reducing driver stress by signalling drivers of oncoming vehicles and vehicles behind a vehicle to dim or turn on their vehicle's headlights. The signalling system comprises a front signalling light, a rear signalling light and a control system. The signalling lights are focused and aimed in the direction of drivers of oncoming vehicles and vehicles behind a vehicle to gain their attention without disturbing other drivers. A series of flashing light beams are transmitted in a controlled manner to distinguish the lights from other vehicle and traffic lights. The signalling system is activated by a switch which is located adjacent to a driver's hand to reduce the time for activating the system. The system has two operating states, one state where the signalling lights are timed to flash "on" and "off" for a predetermined amount of time and another state where the signalling lights flash continuously "on" and "off". Several embodiments are disclosed to illustrate the broad scope of the invention.
Abstract:
A power supply circuit for automotive headlamps includes an electrical wire establishing communication between one of the headlamps and a power source at a first position of a combination switch, and a control unit selectively establishing communication between the other headlamp and the power source at the first position and between both of the headlamps and the power source in series at a second position of the combination switch.
Abstract:
A power supply circuit for two automotive headlamps includes a power source supplying electrical power to the headlamps via two fuses, an electrical switch for establishing communication between the headlamps and the power source, a control unit for selectively establishing communication between the headlamps and the power source in series through a single fuse and between the headlamps in parallel and the power source through respective separate fuses, and for blocking communcation between the headlamps and the power source when connected in series and either of the fuses is open.
Abstract:
A sequential control circuit capable of sequencing through a number of stable states in a predetermined order, starting from a predetermined stable state and sequencing in either of two opposite directions. A contact maker having two transient positions is connected to a timing circuit and to a logic circuit. In response to assumption by the contact maker of one of its transient positions, the timing circuit provides a timer signal delayed with respect to the interval of that transient position. The logic circuit sequences through a number of output conditions corresponding with the stable states in a direction determined by the particular transient position. The logic circuit includes circuitry for placing the circuit in a predetermined one of the output conditions upon initial start up.
Abstract:
Apparatus for controlling the energization of vehicle headlamps and parking lamps in response to the settings of a light switch, an ignition switch, and a door responsive switch. In a first embodiment the parking lights are energized when the light switch is momentarily closed and deenergized when it is held closed for a predetermined time. The headlamps are similarly energized and deenergized when the ignition switch is in a vehicle operative setting. Momentary closure of the light switch while the headlamps are energized alternately energizes bright and low beam headlamps. The parking lamps and headlamps are automatically extinguished when the vehicle door is opened after the ignition switch is placed in a vehicle inoperative setting. In a second embodiment additional time delay circuitry is provided for maintaining the vehicle lamps energized for a predetermined time after the operator has left the vehicle.
Abstract:
Electrical system for an automobile vehicle, comprising a plurality of apparatuses, such as direction-changing indicators, to be supplied with power. A main switch having an ''''on'''' contact is interposed between the apparatuses and the power source. A second switch is connected in series between the source and those of the apparatuses which are desired to operate in a cadenced manner. A cadenced signal generator is interposed between the ''''on'''' contact of the main switch and ground and is adapted to actuate the second switch in a cadenced manner.