Obstacle detection system for vehicles moving in reverse

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1995-06-30

1996-11-12

Hofsass, Jeffery

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Of relative distance from an obstacle

340436, 340903, 340904, 364460, 180271, 180275, 367 96, 367112, 367909, B60Q 100

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ABSTRACT:
An electronic obstacle detection system for guiding and warning a motorist of obstacles in the detection area while backing-up. The main components of the system include a pair of sensor clusters to be affixed to the rear of the vehicle, a pair of exterior visual indicators, and an audio-visual indicator located in the vehicle. Each of the sensor clusters are encased in a housing having angled, stepped portions configured to provide complete area coverage of transmitted and received signals.

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