ES2619375A1 - Acoustic signal emitter system adaptable to inline skates (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Acoustic signal emitter system adaptable to inline skates. Device whose main objective is to provide security to the skater and his environment allowing to warn of his presence by acoustic signal. Allows to be coupled to a variety of inline skates, regardless of size, shape or model, incorporating a skate in the chassis, a component that is similar to inline skates of different characteristics. For its use, the user will lift the toe of the foot until a transfer ball (11) makes contact with the ground. Once it touches the ground, it will transmit the vertical movement through an axis, inside a cover (10); said axis will ascend, taking with it a helicoid (15) that will rotate a blade (5). With the turn, some washers (6) coupled in the blade (5) will hit the grooves of a bell (3), emitting sound in each hit similar to that of a traditional bicycle bell. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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DESCRIPTION

Acoustic signal emitter system adaptable to inline skates.

Technical sector to which the invention refers

The present invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification, refers to a device whose main objective is to provide security to the skater and its environment allowing to warn of the presence of the same, both the pedestrian and other athletes, by means of a seal ! acoustics.

The system allows to be coupled to a wide variety of inline skates, regardless of their size, shape or model, being incorporated into the skid chassis, a component that keeps similarity between inline skates of different characteristics.

State of the art

It has been detected that, when it comes to rollerblading, the bike lanes that are used for bicycles tend to be used. Not only do bicycles circulate on these lanes, but they are also used by distracted people who have not realized that these lanes are not suitable for pedestrians.

There is a solution focused on solving this problem, but focused directly on cyclists (the bicycle bell). Very few contributions have been found, or of little success, directed to skaters.

An invention related to the proposal is a Powerslide security bell aimed at skaters who want to warn of their presence on the road. The product fulfills its function. It is placed as a ring on the index finger to be easily operated with the thumb, being adaptable to left and right handed people.

Despite its advantages, the bell marketed by Powerslide, requires to use and keep a hand occupied, in addition to not being able to issue a notice of high sound intensity due to producing only a hammer golde. Being an object external to the skate, the user can forget it or find it annoying, with the inconvenience that this entails.

The following are the main advantages over existing products related to the problem that is intended to be solved with the invention:

• It is of universal format and adaptable to skates in line fitness and freestyle.

• It is resistant to external solicitations.

• It is easy to use.

• Light.

• Keep the skater's hands free.

• Does not accumulate dirt.

• It is not easily forgotten by accident by the skater before going out to practice.

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• Does not sound without being consciously actuated.

• The system is safe for the skater.

• Utilization with simple learning.

• Serves to communicate and draw the attention of pedestrians.

• Does not emit an annoying sound to the user or pedestrians.

Brief explanation of the invention

The system of the invention is based on the execution of a movement to which the skaters are accustomed, the movement to apply the brake. In this way, it is not necessary for the skater to learn new movements and generate risk actions or possible broths.

Studying this movement, it can be seen that the rotation occurs on the axle of the rear wheel, touching the brake shoe on the ground and exerting a friction that reduces speed and stops the skater.

The way to use the system once the board is installed is very easy for the user. Simply, you should lift the toe (in the same way you do to brake with the opposite foot) until the transfer ball makes contact with the ground. Once it touches the ground, it will transmit the vertical movement to the helicoid through the shaft, which will rotate the blade due to the shape of both pieces, designed to achieve the effect. With the turn, the washers attached to the blade will hit the clefts of the bell, emitting sound at each hit.

Brief description of the figures

Figure 1. Shows a cross section of the assembly assembled and ready for use. The references are as follows:

• 1.- Support

• 2.- Body

• 3.- Bell

• 4.- Bell stand

• 5.- Blade

• 6.- Washer

• 7.- Hexagonal nut

• 8.- Countersunk head screw

• 9.- Cap

• 10.- Cover

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• 11.- Transfer ball

• 12.- Threaded insert

• 13.- Compression cylindrical helical spring

• 14.- Axis

• 15.- Helicoid

Figure 2. Shows an exploding perspective of the parts of the device, where the assembly of the invention is exposed. The references are as follows:

• 1.- Support

• 2.- Body

• 3.- Bell

• 4.- Bell stand

• 5.- Blade

• 6.- Flat washer

• 7.- Hexagonal nut

• 8.- Countersunk head screw

• 9.- Cap

• 10.- Cover

• 11.- Transfer ball

• 12.- Threaded insert

• 13.- Compression cylindrical helical spring

• 14.- Axis

• 15.- Helicoid

Figure 3. Shows an isometric perspective of the complete assembly assembled.

Figure 4. Shows an isometric perspective of the complete assembly assembled on a standard line slide. The references are as follows:

• A.- Acoustic serial emitter system adaptable to inline skates

• B.- Standard line skate

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Detailed description of the invention

In order to achieve the objectives, the invention proposes an acoustic signal emitter system adaptable to roller skates. Regardless of the model of roller skates, the system can be installed in them in a simple way.

The system, independently of the skates in line, is assembled on the support (1) that serves as the main structure to assemble the whole assembly. The body (2) is fixed to the support by 3 countersunk head screws (8) and 3 nuts (7). The body is one of the fundamental parts, as it serves as a framework for its interior parts and allows the mechanism to work. To facilitate the sliding of the shaft (14), a bushing (9) is provided, inserted by pressure. In this way an optimal sliding of the shaft (14) is achieved along the bore of the body (2). On the back, an insert is placed so that it allows threading the transfer ball (11) that makes contact with the pavement. In this way, in case of breakdown or deterioration, the transfer ball can be replaced by a new one.

Separately and at the top of the system, on the blade, 3 flat washers (6) are placed. They will be responsible for hitting the bell (3) at each rotation, emitting the sound.

The compression helical spring (13) and the cover (10) are installed along the shaft (14), the spring will return the mechanism to the initial position in each movement, while the cover will protect all types of dirt from spring and shaft, preventing system deterioration. The helicoid (15), is inserted under pressure in the groove that has been provided in the upper part of the shaft. Said helicoid will rotate the blade (5) at each rise and fall that is made.

A fundamental part of the whole is the bell (3). Said bell is held in the bell support (4), so that it hangs over the assembly. It is responsible for emitting sound or acoustic signal in each tap. The aforementioned bell support is fastened by screw and nut to the body, leaving it sufficiently rigid to withstand the blows of the washers (6) placed on the blade (5).

The system (FIGURE 3) (A) allows to be coupled to the rear of the skates in line (B) through the pins that serve as axles for the four bearings incorporated inside the wheels.

Using the two rear pins, the device is installed and is fixed so that the skater, through a slight movement of the foot, manages to emit a sound similar to that of a bell to warn of its presence on the public highway.

The movement exerted by the skater turns out to be similar to that executed when braking with a typical brake shoe, that is, lifting the toe of the patm and exerting pressure to achieve system contact with the pavement.

Once the system makes contact with the pavement, the transfer ball (11) rolls on itself, dislodging all kinds of forces in directions other than longitudinal to the axis (14). This is necessary to prevent breakage of any of the parts in the use of the device.

Upon receiving the pressure exerted by the skater's heel, the compressive helical spring (13) is compressed, allowing the shaft (14) to rise, transmitting this upward movement to the helical (15).

The ascending movement of the helicoid (15) causes the blade (5) to rotate on itself, getting the washers (6) to move accordingly, hitting the bell (3) and emitting the desired sound.

5 After emitting the sound and reaching the axis (14) to its maximum travel, the compression coil spring (13) is stretched, returning the system to its original position, repeating the turning process of the blade (5) in reverse and producing the sound again.

With all this, the invention is characterized by being able to emit a sound loud enough to warn of the presence of the skater on the public highway.

Claims (2)

1. Acoustic signal emitter system adaptable to inline skates, characterized in that it comprises a support (1) that serves as a support for the complete set and anchors to 5 a line skate. A body (2) is attached to said support (1) thanks to 3 countersunk head screws (8) and 3 hexagonal nuts (7). A bell is mounted on the body (2) by means of a bell support (4), a countersunk head screw (8) and a hexagonal nut (7). Through the body, an axis (14) is inserted, where a threaded insert (12) is located, on which a transfer ball (11) is threaded. A bushing 10 (9) serves as a glutton for the shaft (14) as it travels through the body (2). At outer diameter of the shaft a compression spring (13) is inserted. To said axis that ascends and compresses the spring (13), thanks to the insert (12) and the transfer ball (11) on contact with the ground, a helicoid is attached in a groove provided for this purpose which passes through the slot of a rotating blade that incorporates 3 metal washers (6) that 15 hit the bell (3). 2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the system is installed at the rear of the inline skates. 20 3. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the metal support (1) It has holes to introduce pins that fix the system to the slide.