GB2397640A - Light string for bicycle frame - Google Patents

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GB2397640A
GB2397640A GB0301520A GB0301520A GB2397640A GB 2397640 A GB2397640 A GB 2397640A GB 0301520 A GB0301520 A GB 0301520A GB 0301520 A GB0301520 A GB 0301520A GB 2397640 A GB2397640 A GB 2397640A
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Shaun Davey
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/20—Arrangement of reflectors, e.g. on the wheel spokes ; Lighting devices mounted on wheel spokes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J11/00—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
    • B62J11/10—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides
    • B62J11/19—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for electric wires

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Abstract

A light string that is attached to a bicycle frame to make cyclists visible from the side comprises a string of LED's 5 in a silicone moulding 6 powered by a rechargeable battery 1 in holder 2 attached to the frame by bracket 4. A front 8 and rear light 9 may also be powered by the battery and may be connected to the string by connector plugs 7. The system is activated by switch 3 operated by the cyclist.

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BICYCLE SAFETY
The idea is for bicycle safety by the way of illumination of the bicycle frame, so that the sides of the bicycle may be instantly recognisable to other road users approaching from the sides.
This is an addition to the normal safety lights we now use, that only protect us from the front and back. The light source will be of a constant nature as flashing lights tend to distract rather than inform other road users.
This idea also has the advantage of being adaptable in so much as it is in kit form and can be transferred from bike to bike.
This is an advancement on the idea that I filed a patent for in October 2001 and have since cancelled as the technology has moved on.
The illumination of the frame is accomplished by attaching a string of L. E.D's. 5 Encapsulated in a waterproof protecting silicon moulding 6 around the bike frame, which is attached by adhesive tape, the L.E.D.'s 5 will be powered by a rechargeable power pack, ( 1, Fig 3) containing 6 batteries giving off a 9 volt charge that can be detached for recharging from its power pack holder (2, Fig 3) which is held to the down bar of the frame by a universal bracket fastened by one screw (4, Fig 3).
An on/off switch (3, Fig 3) on the power pack holder (2, Fig 3) allows the user to decide when the device should be activated.
Page 2 At the handle bar side of the string of L.E.D.'s 5 connector plugs 7 are located, these connect the front light 8 to the frame L.E.D.'s 5 to form a complete bicycle lighting system Fig 1. There are 4 connecting plugs (7, Fig 2) where the string of L.E.D.'s 5 connect to and then distribute over both sides of the frame as the front light (8, Fig 2) also acts as a distribution centre, the same connector plugs 7 are used to connect the tail light 9 to the L.E.D.'s 5 at the rear. IRE 3

Claims (9)

1. Additional Lighting System for the safety of cyclist
2. A device that illuminates bicycle frames
3. Waterproof
4. Constant illumination rather than a flashing distracting light
5. Self applied kit fixed to the bike by purchaser
6. Transferable from bike to bike
7. Line of L.E.D.'s powered by batteries
8. No heat given off so safe for the cyclist to use
9. Rechargeable power pack which reduces the purchase of batteries
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2460669A (en) * 2008-06-04 2009-12-09 Nigel Davies A lighting unit for light-weight air vehicles
ES2619405A1 (en) * 2015-12-23 2017-06-26 Universidad De Valladolid Complete lighting system fully integrated in bicycle frame (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
FR3069207A1 (en) * 2017-07-24 2019-01-25 Psa Automobiles Sa ILLUMINATING DEVICE HAVING A TRANSPARENT MATERIAL INTEGRATING LIGHTING MEANS PROVIDING A PHOTOMETRIC FUNCTION
WO2021005350A1 (en) * 2019-07-05 2021-01-14 Gerez Cycles Limited Improved bicycle

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4819135A (en) * 1988-03-16 1989-04-04 Edward Padilla Bicycle lighting device
US6158881A (en) * 1998-12-19 2000-12-12 Carne; Steven Andrew Seat post
DE20115780U1 (en) * 2001-09-26 2002-03-07 Merlaku, Kastriot, 80807 München Bicycle with side lights

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4819135A (en) * 1988-03-16 1989-04-04 Edward Padilla Bicycle lighting device
US6158881A (en) * 1998-12-19 2000-12-12 Carne; Steven Andrew Seat post
DE20115780U1 (en) * 2001-09-26 2002-03-07 Merlaku, Kastriot, 80807 München Bicycle with side lights

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2460669A (en) * 2008-06-04 2009-12-09 Nigel Davies A lighting unit for light-weight air vehicles
ES2619405A1 (en) * 2015-12-23 2017-06-26 Universidad De Valladolid Complete lighting system fully integrated in bicycle frame (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
FR3069207A1 (en) * 2017-07-24 2019-01-25 Psa Automobiles Sa ILLUMINATING DEVICE HAVING A TRANSPARENT MATERIAL INTEGRATING LIGHTING MEANS PROVIDING A PHOTOMETRIC FUNCTION
WO2021005350A1 (en) * 2019-07-05 2021-01-14 Gerez Cycles Limited Improved bicycle

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