JP2004306644A - High-concentrated oxygen air supplying device for bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a high-concentrated oxygen air supplying device for a bicycle, capable of continuously supplying high-concentrated oxygen air during riding the bicycle. <P>SOLUTION: In the inside of a main body 5, a gas separating membrane, an electric pump, a high-concentrated oxygen transporting hose, a blower for supplying air to the gas separating membrane, are provided. The body 5 is attached to a carriage 15 of the bicycle 14, thereby supplying the high-concentrated oxygen air. Therefore, the high-concentrated oxygen air supplying device for the bicycle capable of continuously sucking the high-concentrated oxygen air can be supplied, during a bicycle ride. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a high-concentration oxygen for bicycles capable of supplying high-concentration oxygen air having an oxygen concentration higher than that of surrounding air by processing the surrounding air, which is intended to be used while riding a bicycle. The present invention relates to an air supply device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There is a device that supplies oxygen while using an oxygen cylinder filled with compressed oxygen while adjusting the discharge amount from the oxygen cylinder with a solenoid valve (for example, see Patent Document 1). FIG. 14 shows a conventional oxygen supply device described in Patent Document 1.
[0003]
In FIG. 14, reference numeral 1 denotes a housing, which has an oxygen cylinder 2, a control device 3 and the like inside, and is configured to output oxygen from the discharge port 4 to the outside.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 06-159715
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-mentioned conventional oxygen supply device, the supply amount is limited by the capacity of the oxygen cylinder, which causes a situation in which supply is not possible when required, and if oxygen is to be supplied for a long time, a huge oxygen cylinder is required. There is a problem that the configuration is not realistic when used while riding a bicycle.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and is an apparatus for supplying high-concentration oxygen air that can be mounted on a bicycle in a state where high-concentration oxygen air can be continuously supplied using a lightweight gas separation membrane. It is intended to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve this problem, the present invention comprises a gas separation membrane, an electric pump, a high-concentration oxygen air transport hose, and the like, and is mounted on a bicycle to concentrate high-concentration oxygen air while enriching oxygen from surrounding air. Supply.
[0008]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main body having an oxygen-enriched membrane that is a functional membrane for separating oxygen from ambient air at a high concentration, an electric pump, a high-concentration oxygen-air transport hose, and a blower that sends air to the oxygen-enriched membrane. And a storage battery that supplies power to the electric pump and the blower, and a discharge tool that discharges high-concentration oxygen air from the pneumatic transport hose toward the user, and a configuration that can fix the main body and the storage battery to the bicycle body. It has a form.
[0009]
This makes it possible to supply high-concentration oxygen air to the occupant via the high-concentration oxygen air transport hose while riding the bicycle.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 2 provides an oxygen-enriched membrane that is a functional membrane that separates oxygen from ambient air to a high concentration, an electric pump, a main body having a high-concentration oxygen-air transport hose, and an electric pump or a blower. It is composed of a storage battery to be supplied and a discharge tool for discharging high-concentration oxygen air from a pneumatic transport hose toward a user, and has a configuration in which the main body and the storage battery can be fixed to a bicycle body.
[0011]
As a result, while the bicycle is running, the wind generated by the running is supplied to the oxygen-enriched membrane, and high-concentration oxygen is generated from the air, and the high-concentration oxygen air is supplied via the high-concentration oxygen air transport hose during riding. It is possible to supply to people.
[0012]
The invention according to claim 3 has an oxygen-enriched membrane that is a functional membrane that separates oxygen from ambient air to a high concentration, an electric pump, a high-concentration oxygen-air transport hose, and a blower that sends air to the oxygen-enriched membrane. It consists of a main body and a discharge tool that discharges high-concentration oxygen air from the pneumatic transport hose toward the user. Power is supplied to the main body from the power supply mounted on the bicycle, and the main body is fixed to the bicycle main body. Is in the form.
[0013]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an oxygen-enriched membrane that is a functional membrane that separates oxygen from ambient air to a high concentration, an electric pump, a main body having a high-concentration oxygen air transport hose, and It is composed of a discharge tool that discharges concentrated oxygen air to the user, and the power supply to the main body is performed from a power supply mounted on the bicycle, and the main body is fixed to the bicycle main body.
[0014]
In claim 5, the power supply is a lamp generator, and in claim 6, the power supply is a storage battery of a driving assistance motor.
[0015]
As a result, while the bicycle is running, wind generated by the running is supplied to the oxygen-enriched membrane, and high-concentration oxygen air is generated from the air. It is possible to supply to passengers.
[0016]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or third aspect, a running sensor is provided on the bicycle.
[0017]
Thereby, when the traveling sensor detects the traveling of the bicycle, the operation of the blower is stopped and air can be supplied to the oxygen-enriched membrane by the flow of the wind due to traveling, and high-concentration oxygen air is produced from the air, The high-concentration oxygen air can be supplied to the occupant via the high-concentration oxygen air transport hose during the ride.
[0018]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the main body is fixed to the bicycle body, and only the storage battery is detachable from the bicycle body.
[0019]
This makes it possible to easily replace the storage battery with a spare when the storage battery is removed and used when not in use, or when the power supply capacity of the storage battery is reduced during use. And a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for bicycles.
[0020]
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the form of the main body or the power supply according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the discharge port of the high-concentration oxygen air is directed to the rider substantially near the center of the steering wheel. The outlet is provided with a discharge port.
[0021]
As a result, the user can suck high-concentration oxygen air while in the riding posture while riding.
[0022]
The invention according to claim 10 has a form in which, in addition to the form described in claim 1, a carrying tool that can be carried together with the storage battery when detached from the bicycle is provided.
[0023]
This makes it possible to provide a high-concentration oxygen air supply device capable of sucking high-concentration oxygen air not only during running on a bicycle but also when walking off a bicycle.
[0024]
【Example】
(Example 1)
One embodiment according to the first aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a high-concentration air supply device. Inside a main body 5, a gas separation membrane 6 that allows more oxygen to pass from supplied air, an electric pump 7 that sucks air from the gas separation membrane 6, It is configured to have a concentration oxygen air transport hose 8 and a blower 9 for supplying air to the gas separation membrane 6. Here, an oxygen-enriched membrane is used as a specific example of the gas separation membrane 6 (the same applies to the following embodiments).
[0025]
FIG. 2 shows a body fixture for blowing high-concentration oxygen air discharged from the main body of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device through the transport hose 8 to a user, and includes a fixing part 11 and a discharge part 12, and includes a discharge part. The end 13 of 12 is connected to the transport hose 8.
[0026]
FIG. 3 shows a configuration in which the high-concentration air supply device described above is fixed to a carrier 15 on a bicycle 14, and a storage battery 16 is also fixed in addition to the main body 5.
[0027]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. When the electric pump 7 and the blower 9 operate by the power supply from the storage battery 16, air is supplied from the blower 9 to the gas separation membrane 6, and the gas separation membrane 6 separates more oxygen from the air, thereby increasing the concentration of oxygen. Oxygen air is generated, and the high concentration oxygen air is supplied to the user by the discharge part 12 through the transport hose 8. Although not shown here, the user fixes the fixing portion 11 to the neck or head of the body, connects the transport hose 8 to the end portion 12, and sucks high-concentration oxygen air from the discharge portion 12. Become.
[0028]
As described above, by using the high-concentration air supply device as shown in the above-described embodiment according to the present invention while riding or stopping, effects such as refreshing the mood of the driver with high-concentration oxygen air can be obtained. Can be obtained.
[0029]
In addition, here, the bicycle is shown as a bicycle that actually travels outdoors, but it is not necessarily for outdoor traveling, but for example, a bicycle similar to a bicycle that trains while stepping on a pedal indoors may be used. , Of course. The same applies to the following embodiments.
[0030]
(Example 2)
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 2. FIG. FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a high-concentration air supply device. Inside a main body 17, a gas separation membrane 18 that allows more oxygen to permeate the supplied air, an electric pump 19 that sucks air from the gas separation membrane 18, and a transportation The hose 20 and the external air introduction window 21 are provided.
[0031]
FIG. 5 shows a structure in which the high-concentration air supply device is fixed to the carrier 23 on the bicycle 22. In addition to the main body 17, a storage battery 24 is also fixed.
[0032]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. In a state in which air flows into the main body 17 from the external air introduction window 21 due to the flow of wind during traveling and a large amount of air is supplied to the gas separation membrane 18, power is supplied from the storage battery 24 to By operating the pump 19, the gas separation membrane 6 separates more oxygen from the air, and high-concentration oxygen air is generated. The high-concentration oxygen air passes through the transport hose 20 and is supplied to the user by the discharge unit 12 shown in FIG. Although not shown here, the user fixes the fixing portion 11 to the neck or head of the body, connects the transport hose 8 to the end portion 12, and sucks high-concentration oxygen air from the discharge portion 12. Become.
[0033]
As described above, when the high-concentration air supply device as shown in the above-described embodiment according to the present invention is used during riding, the flow of traveling wind can be utilized, and the operation can be performed with high-concentration oxygen air in a simple configuration. It is possible to obtain effects such as refreshing the mood of the person.
[0034]
(Example 3)
Further, an embodiment according to claims 3, 5 and 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, the configuration of the main body 5 of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device is the same as that of FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, and therefore, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 6 are used. In FIG. 6, the main body 5 is fixed to the loading platform 26 of the bicycle 25, and at the same time, the storage battery 27 is also fixed, and a power line (not shown) is wired from the generator 29 for the lamp 28 to the main body 5.
[0035]
In FIG. 7, the main body 5 is fixed to the carrier 33 of the bicycle 32 on which the auxiliary traveling device 30 and the battery 31 for the auxiliary traveling device are mounted, and a power line (not shown) is supplied from the battery 31 for the auxiliary traveling device to the main body 5. This shows a wired configuration.
[0036]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. In FIG. 6, while the bicycle 25 is running, the main body 5 functions and the high-concentration oxygen air is supplied to the user by the power supply from the generator 29 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. When the generator 29 stops and the generator 29 does not work, power can be supplied from the storage battery 27. In addition, during traveling, the storage battery 27 can be charged by the electric power of the generator 29. Further, the storage battery 27 does not need to be installed if use during traveling is sufficient.
[0037]
In the configuration of FIG. 7, similarly to the first embodiment, the main body 5 functions to supply high-concentration oxygen air to the user by supplying power from the battery 31 for the auxiliary traveling device of the bicycle 32. You. In this case, high-concentration oxygen air can be supplied while the storage battery 31 has power supply capability, whether the vehicle is running or stopped.
[0038]
As described above, by using the high-concentration air supply device as shown in the above-described embodiment according to the present invention while riding or stopping, effects such as refreshing the mood of the driver with high-concentration oxygen air can be obtained. Can be obtained.
[0039]
Although FIG. 6 of this embodiment shows an example in which the storage battery 27 is mounted, the present invention does not necessarily require the storage battery 27.
[0040]
(Example 4)
An embodiment according to claims 4, 5, and 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, since the configuration of the main body 17 of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device is the same as that of FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are used. In FIG. 8, the main body 17 is fixed to the carrier 35 of the bicycle 34 and the storage battery 36 is also fixed, and a power line (not shown) is wired from the generator 38 for the lamp 37 to the main body 17.
[0041]
In FIG. 9, the main body 17 is fixed to the carrier 42 of the bicycle 41 on which the auxiliary traveling device 39 and the battery 40 for the auxiliary traveling device are mounted, and a power line (not shown) is wired from the battery 40 for the auxiliary traveling device to the main body 17. FIG.
[0042]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. In FIG. 8, while the bicycle 34 is running, the running wind flows into the main body 17, and the main body 17 functions and is directed to the user by the power supply from the generator 38, similarly to the second embodiment. High concentration oxygen air is supplied. It is also possible to charge the storage battery 36 with the power of the generator 38 during traveling, and when the power is insufficient due to simultaneous use with the lamp 37, the storage battery 36 may be operated using the power from the storage battery 36 together. It has a possible configuration.
[0043]
In the configuration of FIG. 9, while the bicycle 41 is traveling, the traveling wind flows into the interior of the main body 17, and the power of the auxiliary traveling device battery 40 supplies power to the main body 17 as in the second embodiment. Since it functions, high-concentration oxygen air is supplied to the user. In this case, high-concentration oxygen air can be supplied only while the storage battery 40 has a power supply capability during traveling.
[0044]
As described above, during traveling, by using the high-concentration air supply device as shown in the above-described embodiment according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect such as refreshing the mood of the driver by high-concentration oxygen air. Becomes possible.
[0045]
Although FIG. 8 of this embodiment shows an example in which the storage battery 36 is mounted, the present invention does not necessarily require the storage battery 36.
[0046]
(Example 5)
An embodiment according to claim 7 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since the content of supplying high-concentration oxygen is the same as that of the first and third aspects, the symbols are used in common, and the main configuration is either the first aspect or the third aspect. Since the present invention is the same, the present embodiment is described as a representative of the first embodiment. In FIG. 10, a configuration is adopted in which a traveling sensor 45 is provided at an end of a loading platform 44 of a bicycle 43. This is the same configuration as.
[0047]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. While the travel sensor 45 is detecting travel, the operation of the blower 9 in FIG. 1 is stopped, and the wind resulting from travel is sent to the gas separation membrane 6 through the blower 9. The mechanism of the subsequent supply of high-concentration oxygen is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus will not be described here. The operation at the time of stoppage shown in the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment while the travel sensor 45 detects the stoppage.
[0048]
As a result, the power consumed by the blower 9 can be reduced, and a long-lasting power source such as a storage battery can be realized.
[0049]
(Example 6)
An embodiment according to claim 8 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since the basic configuration of the present embodiment is often the same as that of the first embodiment, common components will be described using the same reference numerals. That is, in FIG. 11, the main unit 5 of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device is fixed to the loading bed 47 of the bicycle 46, and the battery unit 49 provided with the attachment 48 is attached to the top tube 50 of the bicycle (wiring is performed). Not shown).
[0050]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. The mechanism for generating the high-concentration oxygen air and providing it to the user is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus is omitted in the present embodiment, and only the operation unique to the present embodiment will be described. That is, since the battery unit 49 is independent, the battery unit 49 is attached to the top tube 50 in FIG. 11, but it can be attached to a place that is easy to attach according to the situation of the bicycle. It can be attached to an appropriate place.
[0051]
This makes it possible to select a battery that can be attached according to the shape of the bicycle, attach it to a desired location, and suction high-concentration oxygen air.
[0052]
(Example 7)
An embodiment according to claim 9 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The installation of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device on a bicycle and the mechanism of high-concentration oxygen air generation are the same as those in the above-described embodiments. The typical contents are described. That is, the main body 5 of the high-concentration oxygen-air supply device is fixed to the carrier 52 of the bicycle 51, and the discharge port 54 is provided near the center of the handle 53 following the transport hose 8 (see FIG. 1).
[0053]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. The mechanism for generating the high-concentration oxygen air is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore is omitted in the present embodiment, and only the operation unique to the present embodiment will be described. That is, since the high-concentration oxygen air is discharged from the discharge port 54 near the center of the handle 53, the user inhales the high-concentration oxygen air in a natural body shape while traveling forward while cycling.
[0054]
This makes it possible to travel while sucking high-concentration oxygen air with a natural feeling without having a fixed feeling on the head or the like.
[0055]
(Example 8)
An embodiment according to claim 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since the configuration of the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, the common part is used in common with the drawing and the reference numeral, and the characteristic contents will be described here. That is, the main body 5 and the storage battery 16 are fixed to the carrier 15 of the bicycle 14, and the carrying tool 55 is provided so that the main body 5 and the storage battery 16 can be integrally removed.
[0056]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. The mechanism for generating the high-concentration oxygen air is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore is omitted in the present embodiment, and only the operation unique to the present embodiment will be described. That is, when it is necessary to suck high-concentration oxygen air when not riding a bicycle, the carrying device 55 can receive the supply of high-concentration oxygen air while carrying the main body 5 and the storage battery 16 integrally. Become.
[0057]
This makes it possible to easily carry and receive the supply of high-concentration oxygen air not only when the bicycle is running but also when leaving the bicycle with the same main body.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above embodiment, according to the first aspect of the present invention, by installing the main body of the high-concentration oxygen-air supply device according to the present invention and the storage battery on the bicycle, the bicycle can be operated while riding or stopped. The effect of refreshing the driver's mood and the like can be obtained by the concentration oxygen air.
[0059]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, by installing the main body of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device and the storage battery according to the present invention on the turning vehicle, the driver can feel high-concentration oxygen air while riding the vehicle. It is possible to obtain effects such as refreshing.
[0060]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a supply of high-concentration oxygen air using a generator, which is a power source for a bicycle, and a battery for an auxiliary traveling device.
[0061]
Furthermore, according to the invention as set forth in claim 4, it is possible to obtain a supply of high-concentration oxygen air during running of the bicycle by using a generator, which is a power source for a bicycle, and a battery for an auxiliary traveling device. Become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is a perspective view of a main body of a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a form of a discharge section of the high-concentration oxygen air for a bicycle; FIG. 4 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main body of the high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device. FIG. 6 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle powered by a generator according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle powered by a battery of an auxiliary traveling device. FIG. 8 is a high-concentration oxygen for a bicycle powered by a generator according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Exterior view of bicycle equipped with air supply device [Fig. 9] FIG. 10 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle using a battery as a power source. FIG. 11 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle including a storage battery according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an external view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for bicycles having a handle portion provided with a discharge port in a handle portion. FIG. 13: A main body and a battery described in Embodiment 8 of the present invention can be carried together. External view of a bicycle equipped with a high-concentration oxygen air supply device for bicycles [FIG. 14] Cross-sectional view of a conventional oxygen generator [Description of symbols]
5 Body 6 Oxygen-enriched membrane 7 Electric pump 8 Transport hose 9 Blower 14 Bicycle 16 Storage battery 37 Lamp 38 Generator 45 Running sensor 48 Mounting tool 54 Discharge port 55 Carrying tool

Claims (10)

A gas separation membrane that allows more oxygen to pass from the supplied air, an electric pump that sucks air from the gas separation membrane to discharge high-concentration oxygen air, a blower that blows air to the gas separation membrane, and a high-concentration oxygen A high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle, which is capable of supplying high-concentration oxygen by mounting a main body having a pneumatic transport hose and a storage battery integrated or separable on the main body to a bicycle. A main body having a gas separation membrane that allows oxygen to permeate more from the supplied air, an electric pump that sucks air from the gas separation membrane to discharge high-concentration oxygen air, and a high-concentration oxygen air transport hose; A high-concentration oxygen air supply device for bicycles, which is capable of supplying high-concentration oxygen by mounting a storage battery integrally or separably installed on a bicycle. A gas separation membrane that allows more oxygen to pass from the supplied air, an electric pump that sucks air from the gas separation membrane to discharge high-concentration oxygen air, a blower that blows air to the gas separation membrane, and a high-concentration oxygen A high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle having a pneumatic transport hose and having a main body supplied with power from a bicycle power supply mounted on the bicycle to supply high-concentration oxygen. A bicycle power supply having a gas separation membrane that allows more oxygen to pass from the supplied air, an electric pump that suctions air from the gas separation membrane to discharge high-concentration oxygen air, and a high-concentration oxygen air transport hose. A high-concentration oxygen air supply device for bicycles, which is capable of supplying high-concentration oxygen by mounting a main body supplied with electric power on a bicycle. The high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the power supply for the bicycle is a generator for a lamp. The high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the power supply for the bicycle is a storage battery for a drive assist motor. The high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to claim 1 or 3, further comprising a traveling sensor, wherein driving of the blower is stopped during traveling. The high-concentration oxygen air generation for bicycles according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body is fixed to the bicycle, and the storage battery is provided with a self-removable mounting tool, and only the storage battery is detachably mounted on the bicycle body. apparatus. The bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a discharge outlet of the high-concentration oxygen air from the high-concentration oxygen air transport hose is configured to open toward the occupant from near the center of the handle of the bicycle. For high concentration oxygen air supply device. 2. The high-concentration oxygen air supply device for a bicycle according to claim 1, further comprising a portable device that is detachable from a main body and a storage battery to make the device portable.

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