Global Patent Index - EP 1134714 A1

EP 1134714 A1 20010919 - Traffic signal

Title (en)

Traffic signal

Title (de)

Verkehrssignal

Title (fr)

Dispositif de signalisation routière

Publication

EP 1134714 A1 20010919 (EN)

Application

EP 00115865 A 20000724

Priority

JP 2000060060 A 20000306

Abstract (en)

The disclosed traffic signal comprises a number of three-in-one type LEDs housed in a transparent or translucent cover, which are connected to a current controller. The current controller is connected to a power source via a timer so that predetermined working current is supplied to a group of LEDs in a timed intervals controlled by means of a switch controller in order for the group of LEDs to emit monochromic light. The LEDs are grouped according to the light colors they emit. The traffic light is, an one hand, compact and easy to install, easy to assemble, easy to maintain and cost-saving. On the other hand, it has a good visibility to oncoming drivers which contributes to orderly traffic flows. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

G08G 1/095

IPC 8 full level

G08G 1/095 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G08G 1/095 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1134714 A1 20010919; JP 2001250191 A 20010914

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00115865 A 20000724; JP 2000060060 A 20000306