Yasuhisa Yoshino

Rear obstacle detecting system for automotive vehicles

A rear obstacle detecting system for automotive vehicles includes an ultrasonic transmitter/receiver unit, distance detecting unit and an indicator for measuring distance to an obstacle while a vehicle is in backward movement. The ultrasonic transmitter/receiver unit having a ultrasonic vibrator is always energized as long as the vehicle is in an operating condition irrespective of whether the vehicle is in a backward movement or not, in order to maintain the ultrasonic vibrator being vibrated to achieve a self-cleaning function. The indicator is energized only when the vehicle is in backward movement.