ES1296394U - Telescopic bar assembly with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, which refers to a device intended for mounting on VMP scooters so that the user of the vehicle can circulate more safely, characterized by consist of a telescopic bar (8), with a signal module (9), a control module (12) and a reinforcement piece (15) holding the telescopic bar (8) in the fender (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Set of telescopic bar with lights. reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles

Technical object of the invention

The present invention refers to a kit made up of a telescopic bar with lights, a mounting reinforcement and a control module intended for mounting in any personal mobility vehicle so that the user of the vehicle can circulate more safely when issue signals to the other drivers of VMP, bicycles, skates, segways and others, so that they can see in advance the user's intention to make right and left turns and normal or emergency braking, that is, that the intentions of the driver of the VMP can "be seen" by others, sufficiently in advance to avoid possible accidents.

Technical field to which the invention relates

The invention that is presented affects the Section of Ordinary Necessities of Life, in its section on Health, Protection, Entertainment, paragraph on Sports, Games, Distractions of the International Patent Classification (CIP), affecting, from the point of view industrial, in the manufacture of accessories for vehicles currently known as VMP vehicles.

Background of the invention

Vehicles known as scooters have been around for a long time. They basically consist of two-wheeled platforms with a substantially vertical front bar, at the top of which is attached a horizontal bar that acts as a handlebar. They are propelled by one of the user's feet which occasionally applies force against the ground.

The same family can include three or four wheeled platforms, widely used in the Basque Country, known as goitiberas, with the difference that they only work by gravity, on relatively steep slopes where it is easy to lose control, due to which are usually used in closed circuits.

We can also mention normal four-wheel skates forming a rectangle or four wheels in line.

All of them are very topical, as a result of the rise in the cost of living and today they can be seen intermingled in large cities to such an extent that local authorities have had to intervene by establishing specific traffic regulations.

Also, lately, electric scooters powered by battery power have emerged, which are having a success that probably nobody expected. By being able to circulate at speeds of up to 25 km/h, they have increased the circulatory risk and must respect a large part of the general traffic regulations.

There are multiple records of all these vehicles and especially those mentioned last, which are the ones that are proliferating exponentially, so we are not going to cite any of them. But the main reason for not dwelling on the possible close antecedents is that what the inventor proposes in this document is a totally new solution, non-existent. in the current State of the Technique, for which reason he considers that it will be widely accepted, also contributing to traffic safety.

Summary description of the invention

As previously indicated, the invention refers to a kit made up of a telescopic bar with lights, a mounting reinforcement and a control module intended for mounting in any personal mobility vehicle so that the user of the vehicle You can circulate more safely by issuing signals to other drivers of similar vehicles. The telescopic bar with its lights is designed to be mounted on the rear fender of the scooter to transmit the light signals to the vehicles that come from behind.

Bearing in mind that the usual fenders are made of soft plastic, mounted on a cantilever or cantilever, and considering that the bar of the invention is mounted in the upper part of the fender, where it is easily deformable, the first thing to do is to secure the end of the fender into the frame of the scooter to prevent unwanted movement of the bar that would otherwise be constantly swinging.

As for the bar itself. The inventor conceives two embodiments that will be explained in detail in the description. The simplest way is the direct coupling of the bar to the fender following any of the procedures known in the state of the art, such as threading, the sleeve clamped with a flange, "click" type immobilization or any other. The bar is tubular with several telescopic sections so that the user can adjust it to the desired height, with a group of lights in the highest part that can give indications similar to those of vehicles that circulate on urban roads, namely, flashing to the right, flashing to the left, warning and brake light.

In a second, more complex embodiment, the bar is mounted on a sliding plate that moves in the longitudinal direction, only backwards up to a maximum of 20 cm. which allows greater freedom of movement for the driver of the scooter, especially when said driver is very large.

Lastly, the control module mounts to the handlebars or any other highly accessible location. This module has a button panel that allows the commands desired by the driver to be generated.

The power supply for the set is made from the scooter's battery and the intercommunication between the control module and the group of lights is done by cable, bluetooth, radio or any other. All the pieces are waterproof and the light indications can be complemented with audible beeps.

The following sections include sufficient information for an understanding of the invention, without prejudice to the fact that the inventor may introduce small changes that do not alter its essence.

Brief description of the drawings

Five figures are included, which are considered sufficient for the correct interpretation of the invention.

Figure 1

This figure shows the rear view of a typical scooter in which the device of the invention has been mounted. The signal module is in the lowest position. The following items are noted:

1. - Scooter

2. - Platform

3. - Fenders

4. - Handle bar

5. - Handlebar

6. - Normal brake light

7. - Mooring point

8. - Telescopic rod

9. - Signal module

10. - Flashing

11 - Third brake light

12. - Control module

Figure 2

It shows us the same view of the scooter in the previous figure with the difference that the signal module is now in its highest position.

Figure 3

This figure represents the scooter equipped with the device of the invention, according to another embodiment in which the telescopic bar is attached to a sliding plate that allows the bar and the signal module to be moved backwards. The mooring area is enlarged to better appreciate the detail.

13. - Guide plate

14 - Sliding plate

Figure 4

It is a side view of the rear part of the scooter according to the first embodiment_ The signal module is in the lowest position. Reinforcement is included.

15.- Reinforcement

Figure 5

It is a side view of the rear part of the scooter according to a second embodiment. The signal module is also in the lowest position but has been moved to the rearmost position and is represented by the dotted line.

Detailed explanation of embodiments of the invention

Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles (Figs. 1 to 5) that refers to a device intended for mounting on VMP scooters so that the user of the vehicle can circulate with greater safety by signaling to other drivers of similar vehicles.

According to an embodiment preferred by its inventor, the telescopic bar (8), with the signal module (9), is mounted in the upper part of the rear fender (3), of the scooter (1) to which it remains attached in the mooring point (7) by means of any of the known systems according to the current state of the art. In its upper part, the signal module (9) is placed, whose Height, with respect to the ground, can vary depending on the relative position of the sections of the telescopic tubular assembly.

Bearing in mind that the fender (3) of the scooter (1) is of the bracket type, made of soft material and therefore with a high degree of freedom at the end where the telescopic bar (8) is attached, a reinforcement (15) is mounted. ), as represented in (Figs.4 and 5). The reinforcement (15) is a fork-shaped plate that joins the ends of the rear wheel axle with the upper part of the fender (3).

As for the signal module (9), which is a fundamental part of the invention, it is shown as a capsule divided into three parts, which has flashing lights (10) at its ends. to right and left. In the center is the third brake light (11), which complements the normal brake light (6) that equips all scooters.

Finally, in the upper part of the handle bar (4) (Fig.1) the control module (12) is mounted, with its corresponding button panel, from where the turn signals and warning lights are given. The transmission of orders is done by cable, or by any other system such as bluetooth or radio.

A second embodiment conceived by the inventor is the one represented in (Figs. 3 and 5) in which the telescopic bar (8), instead of being coupled directly to the mooring point (7), is coupled to a plate slider (14) that moves along a guide plate (13). This allows the telescopic bar (8) to be moved away from the user's body, making it easier to move. Movement is done manually

The device of the invention, thus conceived, allows the signal module (9) to be adjusted to different heights, which is carried out by the VMP driver before starting to move. This adjustment can be done manually, in the simplest way, but it can also be ordered from the control module (12) in an automated way. The drive mechanism is similar to that used in the telescopic antennas of automobiles, although other systems can also be chosen, without ruling out the hydraulic drive.

Having made this description, it is easy to understand the important advantages of the invention, from the point of view of road safety, especially in these times when not only scooters, but also other personal mobility vehicles are proliferating. Just look at the importance given to it by the various local authorities that are being forced to regulate, with some urgency, these circulatory movements. The inventor also wishes to highlight that this proposal is a total novelty in the current state of the art.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that an expert in the field can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice its object. However, it must be understood that the invention has been described according to embodiments preferred by the inventor, which may be susceptible to modifications provided that this does not affect or imply any alteration of the foundation of said invention. In other words, the terms in which this description of the invention has been exposed must always be taken broadly and not limitingly.

Claims (5)

1.- Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, which refers to a device intended for mounting on VMP scooters so that the user of the vehicle can circulate more safely, characterized as it is made up of a telescopic bar (8), with a signal module (9), a control module (12) and a reinforcement piece {15), holding the telescopic bar (8) on the fender (3). 2.- Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, according to the first claim, characterized in that the telescopic bar (8) is attached to the rear fender (3), at the mooring point ( 7). 3. - Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, according to claim one, characterized in that the telescopic bar (8) is attached to the rear fender (3), in a sliding plate (14 ) that moves longitudinally along a guide plate (13), integral with the mooring point (7). 4. - Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, according to claim one, characterized in that the height adjustment of the signal module (9) is carried out manually. 5. - Set of telescopic bar with lights, reinforcement and control module for personal mobility vehicles, according to claim one, characterized in that the height adjustment of the signal module (9) is carried out automatically.