Safety device in articulated vehicles for public transport

摘要

In an articulated bus, the driver can no longer view the rear right-hand door (38) forward and to the left from his driving position (24) via the right-hand rear mirror if the articulated bus bends to the right beyond a specific degree, i.e. the front part (10) of the vehicle is swivelled in the anti-clockwise direction. In order to avoid accidents, a sensor arrangement (44) which responds to such a bending movement and a locking device (46) which is controlled thereby are provided which then prevent this rear door from being opened from the driver's seat. <IMAGE>