Turn signal assembly with tactile feedback
First Claim
1. A turn signal assembly for use in a first vehicle having a vehicle proximity sensor system for detecting the proximity of a second vehicle, said turn signal assembly comprising:
- a handle movable between a first position, an intermediate position, and a second position;
a turn signal actuation device connected to said handle and operable to actuate a light in response to said handle moving to one of said first and second positions from said intermediate position; and
a tactile feedback mechanism mounted on said handle, said tactile feedback mechanism adapted to provide a tactile response upon detection of a signal from the vehicle proximity sensor system of the presence of a second vehicle.
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Abstract
A turn signal assembly for use in a first vehicle having a vehicle proximity sensor system for detecting the proximity of a second vehicle. The turn signal assembly includes a stalk or handle movable between a first position, an intermediate position, and a second position. The assembly further includes a turn signal actuation device connected to the handle. The device is operable to actuate a light in response to the handle moving to one of the first and second positions from the intermediate position. A tactile feedback mechanism is mounted on the handle. The tactile feedback mechanism is adapted to provide a tactile response upon detection of a signal from the vehicle proximity sensor system of the presence of a second vehicle.
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17 Claims
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1. A turn signal assembly for use in a first vehicle having a vehicle proximity sensor system for detecting the proximity of a second vehicle, said turn signal assembly comprising:
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a handle movable between a first position, an intermediate position, and a second position;
a turn signal actuation device connected to said handle and operable to actuate a light in response to said handle moving to one of said first and second positions from said intermediate position; and
a tactile feedback mechanism mounted on said handle, said tactile feedback mechanism adapted to provide a tactile response upon detection of a signal from the vehicle proximity sensor system of the presence of a second vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for use in a first vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle proximity sensor system for detecting the proximity of a second vehicle relative to the first vehicle, said proximity sensor system including;
at least one sensor for emitting a signal responsive to the proximity of the second vehicle relative to the first vehicle; and
a controller for receiving the signal from said sensor; and
a turn signal assembly including;
a handle movable between a first position, an intermediate position, and a second position;
a turn signal actuation device connected to said handle and operable to actuate a light in response to said handle moving to one of said first and second positions from said intermediate position; and
a tactile feedback mechanism mounted on said handle, wherein said controller actuates said tactile feedback mechanism to provide a tactile response upon detection of a signal from the vehicle proximity sensor system of the presence of a second vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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