AU9707801A

AU9707801A - Remote control system for motor cycle helmet visor/shield

Info

Publication number: AU9707801A
Application number: AU97078/01A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Lee Xvereb
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-12-06
Filing date: 2001-12-06
Publication date: 2003-06-12

Description

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AUSTRALIA

Patents act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT 1 0 0 000.

REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MOTOR CYCLE HELMET VISOR SHIELD The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me: Mr. LEE XUEREB (Name of applicant) Page I Wednesday, 5 December 2001 (Date) J 6., REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MOTOR CYCLE ]HELMET VISOR SHIELD 1 This system for opening and closing a helmet visor/shield was designed primarily as a safer way rather than for convenience, since both hands are required to be at the controls on the handlebars of the motorcycle whilst moving from a stationary position, changing gears or stopping. Although during testing proved to be an extremely useful apparatus since most motorcyclists use thick leather gloves that make it awkward to manipulate the visor/shield quickly.

2. The receiver and servo motor modules may be incorporated entirely into the helmet in such a way that only the ovenride controls are accessible from the external helmet. thus not detracting from the outwardly surface finish and/or graphics on the said helmet appearance. The later being of significant importance to the potential user of this device when choosing a new helmet from the array available. With the two 9V DC batteries accessible from within under the lining.

If N94 3. The first part of the system comprises of radio frequency transmitter (two Button) fitted to the handle bar of the motor cycle by the user, to the left or right side as required and in a position as such to be accessible by his/her thumb, and be no larger than a matchbox or key ring remote used commonly for today's cars. The said transmitter would ideally be 00 0 water tight and be self contained with battery and totally separate of the motor cycle's electrics system, thus requiring no specialty installation by a qualified automotive technician.

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4. The second part of the system comprises of radio frequency receiver, also self contained :and power by it's own exclusive battery that is mounted into the helmet shroud, This part 0 ~of the system becomes active as soon as the user puts their head into the helmet thus 0: activating a pressure sensitive switch in the crown of the said helmet to power the receiver circuitry. Once active the receiver awaits a signal from the transmitter The third part of the system comprises of a servo motor that also uses it own exclusive battery is directly connected to the receiver circuit via wiring and once activated by means of the correct DC polarity drives the mechanism to open the visor/shield and hence retracts the said visor/shield to the closed position when a reversed DC polarity is applied by the receiver 6. Two override buttons located at a convenient position at the front of the helmet are included for the purpose of cleaning and changing the visor/shield when the helmet is not been worn thus the receiver circuit not active. Secondary the override buttons are used in the event that the transmitter or receiver should fail or the batteries become weak or discharged. The servo battery would be sufficient in the latter situation.

Mr. LEE XUEREB Wednesday, 5 December 2001 (Name of applicant) (Date) Page 2

Claims

1. A full remote visor/shield operation consisting of a 2 button radio transmitter a receiver and servo motor to open and close the said visor/shield on a motorcycle helmet. Making it a complete wireless product.

2. A full remote system that does not adversely affect the outwardly appearance of a helmet by means of structure or finish or graphical design.

3. A full remote system that can be integrated into most full face motorcycle helmets with minor manufacturers amendments to the initial standard design.

4. A full remote system that can be used in simular type helmets that are currently being used in other areas other than motorcycling, wether it be commercial, sporting or private recreational.

5. A full remote system that may provide a safer way to open and close a helmet visor without the operator required to take their hands from the controls of a motorcycle.

6. A full remote system that does not require specialized fitting by automotive technician to a motorcycle.

7. A full remote system that becomes active upon wearing the said helmet and cannot be left switched on or off inadvertently by the wearer.

8. A full remote system with a transmitter that can be fitted to the motorcycle within minutes to either left or right side as required, with override provision via two buttons on the helmet. S S Mr. LEE XUEREB (Name of applicant) Page 3 Wednesday, 5 December 2001 (Date)