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1. WO2005062026 - DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT

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Publication Number WO/2005/062026
Publication Date 07.07.2005
International Application No. PCT/EP2004/012610
International Filing Date 08.11.2004
IPC
B60Q 1/00 2006.01
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
1Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60S 1/08 2006.01
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
04Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
06characterised by the drive
08electrically driven
B60S 1/48 2006.01
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
46using liquid; Windscreen washers
48Liquid supply therefor
B60S 1/60 2006.01
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
56specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
60for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
G01N 21/55 2006.01
GPHYSICS
01MEASURING; TESTING
NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
21Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using infra-red, visible or ultra-violet light
17Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
55Specular reflectivity
CPC
B60Q 1/0005
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
1Arrangements or adaptations of optical signalling or lighting devices
0005Devices preventing the lights from becoming dirty or damaged
B60Q 1/0023
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
1Arrangements or adaptations of optical signalling or lighting devices
0017Devices integrating an element dedicated to another function
0023the element being a sensor, e.g. distance sensor, camera
B60S 1/0822
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
04Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
06characterised by the drive
08electrically driven
0818including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
0822characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
B60S 1/0837
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
04Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
06characterised by the drive
08electrically driven
0818including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
0822characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
0833Optical rain sensor
0837with a particular arrangement of the optical elements
B60S 1/485
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
46using liquid; Windscreen washers
48Liquid supply therefor
481the operation of at least part of the liquid supply being controlled by electric means
482combined with the operation of windscreen wipers
485including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
B60S 1/603
BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
SSERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
1Cleaning of vehicles
02Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
56specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
60for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
603the operation of at least a part of the cleaning means being controlled by electric means
Applicants
  • LEONI AG [DE]/[DE] (AllExceptUS)
  • KODL, Georg [DE]/[DE] (UsOnly)
  • REICHINGER, Gerhard [DE]/[DE] (UsOnly)
Inventors
  • KODL, Georg
  • REICHINGER, Gerhard
Agents
  • TERGAU & POHL
Priority Data
103 58 199.512.12.2003DE
Publication Language German (DE)
Filing Language German (DE)
Designated States
Title
(DE) VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR DETEKTION EINER VERUNREINIGUNG AUF EINER OBERFLÄCHE EINES GEGENSTANDS
(EN) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT
(FR) DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE POUR LA DETECTION D'UNE CONTAMINATION SUR LA SURFACE D'UN OBJET
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Abstract
(DE)
Zur Ausbildung eines Verschmutzungssensors ist vorgesehen, in die Oberfläche eines Gegenstands (12) eine optische Faser (2) zu integrieren, die in unmittelbarem Kontakt zur Umgebung steht. Die Wirkung als Verschmutzungssensor beruht auf einer Intensitätsschwächung des durch die optische Faser (2) geleiteten Lichts, sobald ein Schmutzpartikel auf die optische Faser (2) auftrifft und damit das im Aussenraum (8) der optischen Faser (2) bestehende Evanescent-Feld stört. Ein derartiger Verschmutzungssensor wird insbesondere im Kraftfahrzeugbereich, beispielsweise für Scheinwerferabdeckungen eingesetzt.
(EN)
An optical fibre (2) that is directly in contact with the environment is integrated into the surface of an object (12) in order to create a dirt sensor. The action of said dirt sensor is based on a weakening of the intensity of the light guided through the optical fibre (2), as soon as a dirt particle lands on the optical fibre (2), disturbing the evanescent field in the outer region (8) surrounding the optical fibre (2). One such dirt sensor is used especially in the field of motor vehicles, for example for headlight covers.
(FR)
Selon l'invention, il est prévu, pour la constitution d'un capteur de contamination, d'intégrer, dans la surface d'un objet (12), une fibre optique (2) qui est directement en contact avec l'environnement. Le fonctionnement de ce capteur de contamination est fondé sur un affaiblissement de l'intensité de la lumière conduite par la fibre optique (2) dès qu'une particule de saleté vient frapper la fibre optique (2) et perturbe ainsi le champ évanescent existant dans l'espace extérieur (8) entourant la fibre optique (2). Un tel capteur de contamination est utilisé, en particulier, dans le domaine des véhicules automobiles, par exemple pour les recouvrements de phares.
Also published as
DE000010358199
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