WARNING SYSTEM INDICATING CONCURRENT ACTUATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE CONTROLS

• US 3,821,700 A
• Filed: 07/26/1973
• Issued: 06/28/1974
• Est. Priority Date: 07/26/1973
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Russell E
• Original Assignee: Russell E
• Inventors: RUSSELL E
• Application Number:
  US05/382,970
• Time in Patent Office: 337 Days
• US Class Current: 340/439
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/44 for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/54 for indicating speed outside of the vehicle

Abstract

A warning system for a vehicle having an acceleration control means and a braking control means for providing indication of concurrent actuation of both of the means. A first switch closes in response to actuation of the brake control means while a second switch closes in response to actuation of the acceleration control means. Indicator means provide a warning signal when energized by a source of electrical power. An electrical circuit includes both of the switching means series-connected between the power source and the indicator means so that upon concurrent actuation of the brake control means and the acceleration control means a warning is provided by the indicator means.

Claims

1. A warning system for a vehicle having an acceleration control means and a braking control means and adapted to provide indication of concurrent actuation of both of said means comprising:

first switching means adapted to be actuated to a circuit-making mode in response to actuation of said brake control means;

second switching means adapted to be actuated to a circuitmaking mode in response to actuation of said acceleration control means;

a source of electrical power;

indicator means adapted to provide a warning signaL when electrically energized; and

an electrical circuit including both said switching means series-connecting between said power source and said indicator means whereby upon concurrent actuation of said brake control means and said acceleration control means a warning is provided by said indicator means.

2. The warning system as set forth in claim 1 in which said indicator means comprises a brake warning light and an audible alarm.

3. In an automotive vehicle having a brake warning light, a braking control means, an acceleration control means, a source of electric power, and a first switching means connected to said power source and adapted to be actuated to a circuit-making mode in response to actuation of said braking control means;

a warning system comprising;

a second switching means adapted to be actuated to a circuit-making mode in response to actuation of said acceleration control means;

an audible alarm adapted to provide a warning signal when electrically energized; and

an electrical circuit adapted to connect both said light and said alarm to the first switching means through the second switching means whereby upon concurrent actuation of said braking control means and said acceleration control means visual and audible warning signals are provided by said light and alarm to an operator of said vehicle.