ACCIDENT PREVENTION SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE INCLUDING THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for preventing a reversing accident where a vehicle that is reversing a low speed collides with a person in the path of travel of the vehicle, the method comprising:
- sensing an object in the path of travel by means of a sensor arrangement that generates an object recognition signal when the sensor arrangement senses an object satisfying a predetermined condition;
sending the object recognition signal to a controller that is operatively coupled to the sensor arrangement;
sending an accident prevention response signal from the controller to a brake applicator on receiving the object recognition signal which then applies the brake of the vehicle whereby to resist movement of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A vehicle with an accident prevention system is disclosed. The vehicle also has a foot brake for stopping the vehicle. The system includes a sensor arrangement for sensing an object behind a rear end of the vehicle that generates an object recognition signal when it senses an object within range behind the vehicle. The sensor arrangement includes passive IR sensors or reflected pulse sensors such as sonar or radar sensors on the rear end. A controller generates an accident prevention response signal on receiving an object recognition signal from the sensor arrangement. A brake applicator is operatively coupled to the brake to stop the vehicle when the controller generates a response signal. Conveniently the system includes an alarm for sounding an alarm signal. A method for preventing an accident where a vehicle which is reversing at low speed collides with a person is also disclosed.
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32 Claims
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1. A method for preventing a reversing accident where a vehicle that is reversing a low speed collides with a person in the path of travel of the vehicle, the method comprising:
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sensing an object in the path of travel by means of a sensor arrangement that generates an object recognition signal when the sensor arrangement senses an object satisfying a predetermined condition; sending the object recognition signal to a controller that is operatively coupled to the sensor arrangement; sending an accident prevention response signal from the controller to a brake applicator on receiving the object recognition signal which then applies the brake of the vehicle whereby to resist movement of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 31)
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10. A method for preventing a reversing accident where a vehicle that is reversing a low speed collides with a person in the vehicle'"'"'s path of travel, the method comprising:
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sensing an object rearward of a rear end of the vehicle and generating an object recognition signal when an object is sensed that meets a predetermined condition; and generating an accident prevention response signal on receiving an object recognition signal from the sensor arrangement, the accident prevention response signal response comprises applying the brakes of the vehicle to either bring the vehicle to a halt if it is reversing or to stop the vehicle from reversing if the vehicle is stationary. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 32)
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13. An accident prevention system for use on a vehicle comprising a front end and a rear end, the accident prevention system comprising:
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a sensor arrangement for mounting on the vehicle for sensing an object rearward of the rear end of the vehicle, and that generates an object recognition signal when the sensor arrangement senses an object satisfying a predetermined condition; a controller that is operatively coupled to the sensor arrangement and that generates an accident prevention response signal on receiving an object recognition signal from the sensor arrangement; and a brake applicator that is operatively coupled to a brake of the vehicle in use, the brake applicator is operatively connected to the controller and applies the brake of the vehicle when the controller generates a the accident prevention response signal whereby to resist movement of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A vehicle comprising an accident prevention system installed thereon, comprising:
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a vehicle body comprising a front end and a rear end mounted on ground engaging formations that permit the vehicle body to travel across a surface, the vehicle comprising at least one brake for stopping the vehicle; a sensor arrangement mounted on the vehicle for sensing an object rearward of the rear end of the vehicle, and that generates an object recognition signal when the sensor arrangement senses an object satisfying a predetermined condition; a controller that is operatively coupled to the sensor arrangement and that generates an accident prevention response signal on receiving an object recognition signal from the sensor arrangement; and a brake applicator that is operatively coupled to a brake, and the brake applicator is operatively connected to the controller and applies the brake when the controller generates a the accident prevention response signal whereby to resist movement of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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