JP2009508762A - Phosphorescent charging system for wheeled vehicles with phosphorescent wheels - Google Patents

Abstract

  Various phosphorescent charging systems are provided to charge the phosphorescent wheel. The wheels (20) are attached to a vehicle frame (12) that is capable of operating at night or in low light. The phosphorescent charging system emits electromagnetic waves such as ultraviolet light (70) to the phosphorescent portion of the wheel, and subsequently causes phosphorescent emission.

Description

  The present invention relates to the safety of a wheeled vehicle at night or under low lighting conditions, and more particularly to an ultraviolet light emitting structure that excites phosphorescent components of the wheel structure where the wheel emits visible light.

  Wheeled vehicles often do not have sufficient lighting structures on the sides. Side lighting is very important for vehicle driver safety at night, especially powerful lighting systems available for bicycles, bicycle trailers, mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, jogging strollers, strollers, wheelchairs, and cars This is important in the case of other vehicles that do not normally provide.

  There are a variety of fixed point illumination systems available to solve this problem, but there are a series of drawbacks. Many systems provide an area that produces very little light in the area of a few millimeters to a few inches, so it is quite inadequate to draw the attention of a car driver. In the case of a safety structure such as a tire fly or reflector attached to a rotating wheel, the product movement creates an illusion called `` cycloidal motion '' when turning, and the vehicle is a person with respect to the actual motion. It may seem to have a speed and course that tricks you. Thus, there is a need for an alternative safe lighting approach, an advantageous alternative approach that optionally resolves one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an artificial light source that charges phosphorescence instead of the sunlight normally required to create the shine of a phosphorescent wheel. The artificial light source is placed in the immediate vicinity of the wheel phosphorescent surface, charges the surface with electromagnetic waves directed toward the phosphorescent surface, and subsequently generates phosphorescence.

  In one embodiment, a wheeled vehicle has a frame, phosphorescent first and second sides, attached to the frame, at least one rotatable wheel attached to the frame, A phosphorescent charging system adapted to charge the first and second sides emitting phosphor by emitting electromagnetic waves to the first and second sides emitting phosphor. The phosphorescent charging system is adapted to charge the phosphorescent first and second sides, respectively, by emitting electromagnetic waves directed to be incident on the phosphorescent first and second sides. There may be first and second emitters and means for supplying power to the phosphorescent charging system. The phosphorescent charging system may further comprise means for supplying the power and a switch disposed in electrical connection between the first and second emitters. The wheel may have a tire, a rim, and a hub. The emitter may be a light emitting diode or a fluorescent tube or other form. The power for the emitter can be a battery and / or a known power source such as a generator. The wheeled vehicle may be a bicycle, stroller, or motorcycle in some embodiments. The vehicle may further include a plurality of outwardly radiating structures directed away from the wheels, which may optionally be powered by a common power source with the phosphorescent charging system. In this embodiment, the phosphorescent charging system charges both sides (left, right) of a single phosphorescent wheel. If desired, the phosphorescent charging system can also charge the rotating surface of the wheel.

  In another embodiment, the wheeled vehicle has a frame and at least one phosphorescent side each facing substantially the same direction, and the first and second rotations attached to the frame. And a phosphorescent charging system connected to the frame and including first and second emitters, the first emitter emitting electromagnetic waves on the phosphorescent side of the first wheel. The second wheel is arranged to charge the phosphorescent side of the second wheel by radiating, and the second emitter emits electromagnetic waves to the phosphorescent side of the second wheel to emit the electromagnetic wave. It is arranged to charge the phosphorescent side of the two wheels. The phosphorescent charging system further comprises a switch disposed in electrical connection between the means for supplying power to the phosphorescent charging system and the emitter. The first and second emitters take the form of a plurality of light emitting diodes, preferably having a peak wavelength in the range of 100 to 405 nm. When the wheel rotates and the phosphorescent side is charged by the phosphorescent charging system, the phosphorescent sides of the first and second wheels form a visible ring.

  In another embodiment, a wheeled vehicle has a frame and at least a first phosphorescent side and is operably connected to the frame and at least one rotatable wheel attached to the frame. A brake assembly, wherein the brake assembly is movable with respect to a wheel and operable to retard rotation of the wheel, and the first phosphorescent side surface. An emitter arranged to direct the electromagnetic wave emitted therefrom to the first phosphorescence of the wheel for charging and subsequently generating phosphorescence; and means for supplying power to the emitter . The brake assembly further includes a brake booster element, and the emitter is disposed in the brake booster element. Alternatively, the brake assembly further includes a brake pad post disposed outwardly with respect to the wheel, and the emitter is supported by the brake pad post. The emitter may move with the brake pad.

  In another embodiment, a wheeled vehicle has a frame, at least a first phosphorescent side, at least one rotatable wheel attached to the frame, and the frame proximate to the wheel. A fender assembly connected to the first fender assembly, wherein the fender assembly charges the first phosphorescent side and subsequently generates phosphorescence to emit the emitted electromagnetic waves to the first of the wheels. And an emitter arranged to face the phosphorescent side, thereby entering the first phosphorescent side of the wheel, and means for supplying power to the emitter. Said emitter comprises a light emitting diode and advantageously has a peak wavelength in the range of 100 to 405 nm. Means for supplying power to the emitter, such as one or more batteries, are supported by the fender assembly. An optical sensor is included, and the optical sensor is operable to control the connection between the emitter and the means for supplying power to the emitter.

Detailed Description of the Invention
A solution to overcome the two drawbacks of inadequately lit lighting and cycloidal motion in side lighting is to use wheels that themselves create light. Wheels with this capability are not only enough to draw attention more efficiently over long distances, as well as in situations involving roads that can be very distracting, such as busy places with lots of light sources. You will have a region that generates a large amount of light.

  One approach to producing light producing wheels is a phosphorescent wheel (especially a tire), in particular a tire. Such tires may contain or be coated with a phosphorescent pigment on the outer surface. Usually, the pigments that make these tires glow need to be exposed to ultraviolet light in order to be charged before they become active and produce light. At the same time, these pigments do not retain a strong charge for several seconds to more than a few minutes from the time they are exposed to the charge. Therefore, when sunlight is used as a power source, the energy stored in the phosphorescent pigment is sufficiently dissipated by the time it is dark enough outside and the product is in the most needed environment. Will. Consequently, the resulting safety lighting effect is greatly reduced. Thus, the present invention uses an artificial phosphorescent power source such as an ultraviolet light emitting diode (LED) to direct its emitted electromagnetic energy (e.g., ultraviolet and near ultraviolet light) onto a phosphorescent wheel. It is intended to charge them and subsequently emit phosphorescence. For simplicity, the following is generally described in the context of a bicycle. However, various embodiments may be used in other non-automobile wheeled vehicles such as jogging strollers, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, bicycle trailers and the like.

  FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a bicycle 10 includes a phosphorescent charging system 50 that emits ultraviolet light on both side surfaces 20a and 20b of a wheel 20 that selectively emits phosphorescence. In general, the bicycle 10 includes a frame that includes a main frame 11, a fork 12, a head pipe 13, a handle 14, an optional one or more fenders 16, and an optional brake assembly 30. The main frame 11 is typically in the form of a joined tubular member and typically provides a location for rotatably mounting the rear wheel 20. The fork 12 is rotatably attached to the main frame 11 via a head pipe 13, and a handle 14 is attached to the tip of the fork structure. The front wheel 20 is rotatably attached to the fork 12. The fender 30 is located above the wheel 20 and is attached to the main frame 11 or fork 12 via a suitable mounting boss 17 or other means known in the art. The brake assembly 30 typically includes a caliper 32 that moves in and out laterally from the wheel 20. The caliper 32 may be of a center tension type or a side tension type as desired. The brake pad 36 is then mounted on the caliper 32 for movement, typically via a suitable mounting post 38.

  The phosphorescent charging system 50 of FIG. 1 includes a power source 60, a control unit 52, an ultraviolet emitter 70, and an associated connecting wire 53. The power source 60 takes the form of a battery pack 62 housed in the control unit 52. The control unit 52 includes a switch 54 that controls the on / off state of the ultraviolet emitter 70, which is attached to the handle 14 in this embodiment. The ultraviolet emitter 70 takes the form of a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 in this embodiment. The light emitting diode 72 is arranged so that the left side light emitting diode 72 irradiates the left side 20a of the wheel 20 with the emitted light beam and the right side light emitting diode 72 irradiates the right side 20b with the emitted light beam. 12 on the inner surface. Advantageously, the light emitting diode 72 is mounted inside the fork 12 but projects slightly outward therefrom. Power is supplied to the light emitting diodes 72 via wires 56, and the wires pass from the internal structure of the fork 12 through the head pipe 13 of the cycle frame, through the handle shaft 15, and through appropriately graduated wire ports. 1 is shown in FIG. 1 as extending to the control unit 52. Various wires 56, control unit 52, and the like are attached using cable straps, twistable adjustable straps, adhesive and / or suitable straps 59 such as synthetic straps, rubber bands, etc. Can be fixed or fixed.

  The activation switch 54 allows current to flow from the battery pack 62 through the wire 56 to the light emitting diode 72. Next, the plurality of LEDs 72 emit ultraviolet light toward the respective side surfaces 20a, 20b of the wheel 20, thereby exciting the phosphorescent surfaces 20a, 20b of the wheel 20. Thus, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, phosphorescent charging system 50 directs ultraviolet light to both surfaces 20a, 20b of wheel 20 that phosphoresce. The excited region of the wheel 20 then emits visible light, advantageously forming a visible circle so that one of the visible circles is visible from each side of the bicycle 10 as the wheel 20 rotates.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the phosphorescent charging system 50 is integrated into two different housings 66, in each housing an ultraviolet emitter 70 (such as an LED 72), a power source (such as a battery 62), and a controller 52 (such as a battery). Switch 54). The housing 66 advantageously takes the form of a plastic or composite part housing attached to the fork 12 with an adjustable strap 59. There is at least one ultraviolet emitter that directs the emitted ultraviolet light onto the side of the wheel 20 for each side 20a, 20b of the wheel 20 that emits phosphorescence. Thus, as seen in FIG. 2, a one-part housing 66 is disposed on each fork 12 and both sides 20a of the wheels 20 that are phosphorescent to generate a phosphorescent glow visible from both sides of the bicycle 10. , 20b is directed to ultraviolet light.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the ultraviolet emitter 70 takes the form of a fluorescent tube 74 rather than a light emitting diode 72. In this embodiment, the fluorescent tube 74 has at least one fluorescent tube 74 disposed on each side 20a, 20b of the wheel 20 and is used to advantageously generate the necessary phosphorescent charge energy. In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the fluorescent tube 74 is attached to the back surface of the front fender 16. In addition, the control unit 52 portion of the phosphorescent charging system 50 of FIG. 3 includes a motion / light sensor 55 attached to the fender 16. The motion / light sensor 55 conceptually operates as a switch for controlling the on / off state of the fluorescent tube 74. Thus, when the bicycle 10 is moved in the dark or low light, the fender 16 activates the sensor 55 to complete the fluorescent tube 74 power circuit. By using the motion / light sensor 55 in contrast to traditional manual switches, the fluorescent tube can be limited to operate only at night or other low lighting conditions.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the emitter portion 70 of the phosphorescent charging system 50 is attached to a portion of the brake assembly 30. In FIG. 4, the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 are mounted in the brake caliper set 32 and are arranged to direct the ultraviolet light emitted therefrom toward the side surfaces 20 a and 20 b of the wheel 20 that emits phosphorescence. Thus, when the caliper 32 moves, the light emitting diode 72 moves toward and away from the wheel 20. The required power wire 56 can be routed to the caliper 32, partially through the interior or, if desired, through the exterior. As described above, the switch 54 selectively connects the light emitting diode 72 to the power source 60, which in this embodiment takes the form of a battery pack 62.

  In another embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the light emitting diode 72 is attached to another part of the brake assembly 30, in this embodiment the so-called brake booster 34. The brake booster 34 is typically a U-shaped part that helps stabilize the position of the pivot point for the caliper 32. Normally, the brake booster 34 is partially overlapped to brake the caliper 32 through the attached ports. Power is supplied and controlled as described above.

  In another embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the light emitting diode 72 is attached to another part of the brake assembly 30, in this embodiment the brake pad housing 35. The brake pad housings 35 are attached to the brake calipers 32 through the brake pad attachment posts 38 as in the related art. Power is supplied to the light emitting diode 72 from a corresponding battery 62 mounted in the brake pad housing 35 and can be controlled by a respective switch 54 located at the end of the brake pad mounting post 38.

  In another embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the light emitting diodes 72 are attached to another portion of the brake assembly 30, in this embodiment, to the brake pad post mounting clip 37. The brake pad post attachment clip 37 is attached to the brake pad attachment post 38. The brake pad mounting clip 37 is secured to move with the caliper 32 when the brake pad housing 35 is mounted in a conventional manner using the brake pad mounting post 38. Power is supplied and controlled as described above.

  FIG. 8 shows a phosphorescent charging system 50 that directs ultraviolet light to the same side of two different wheels 20. The phosphorescent charging system 50 of FIG. 8 includes a control unit 52 and at least two ultraviolet emitters 70. The ultraviolet emitters 70 take the form of ultraviolet light emitting fluorescent tubes 74 attached to the fork 12 and attached to the motorcycle main frame 11, respectively. As generally described above, a suitable wire 56 fixed and / or delivered to the main frame 11 and / or fork 12 is used to control the fluorescent tube 74 on / off state. 74 is connected to the control unit 52. As can be seen, the fluorescent tube 74 associated with the fork 12 irradiates the left side surface 20 a of the front wheel 20 with ultraviolet light, and the other fluorescent tube 74 irradiates the left side surface 20 of the rear wheel 20 with the ultraviolet light. To do. Thus, in FIG. 8, the phosphorescent charging system 50 including the fluorescent tube 74, the wire 56, and the switch 54 directs ultraviolet light to the same side (eg, left side) of two different wheels 20 of the bicycle 10. The excited areas on the wheels 20 then emit visible light that advantageously forms a visible circle as the wheels 20 rotate. If desired, a similar approach can be incorporated on the opposite side (eg, the right side) of the mainframe 11 / fork 12.

  FIG. 9 shows an arrangement with a corresponding unit 66 in which each wheel 20 houses two ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 to emit ultraviolet light onto the wheel 20. One unit 66 is attached to the main frame 11, and the other unit is attached to the fork 12. The two units 66 are then controlled by a control unit 52 attached to the handle 14. Each unit 66 includes a plastic housing for attachment to the fork 12 or the main frame 11, a battery 62, and a receiver switch 53. The control unit 52 further includes a transmitter (not shown), a battery, and a switch 54. The activation switch 54 generates a signal to be transmitted wirelessly from the control unit 52 to the unit 66, which signal is received by the receiver switch 53 and connected to the corresponding light emitting diode 72. Operate. Accordingly, the embodiment of FIG. 9 is conceptually a wireless version of the embodiment of FIG. 8 having light emitting diodes 72 rather than fluorescent tubes 74.

  FIG. 10 shows a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 attached to the fork 12 on one side of the front wheel 20 and a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 attached to the main frame 11 of the bicycle near the rear wheel 20. Yes. Power is supplied and controlled as described above. Thus, the embodiment of FIG. 10 is conceptually similar to the embodiment of FIG. 8, but has two sets of light emitting diodes 72 rather than fluorescent tubes 74.

  FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which the power source 60 is a dynamo 64 (sometimes referred to in the art as a “generator”) rather than a battery 62, and the light emitting diode 72 includes: It is contained in a plastic housing 66 attached to the fork 12. The generator 64 is moved in a magnetic field in a manner known in the art to generate power. Only the front part of the bicycle 10 is shown in FIG. 11 and it will be understood that a configuration similar to the concept of the embodiment can be used for the rear part. In some embodiments, both front and rear generators 64 may be present, but such a configuration is not cost effective.

  FIG. 12 shows the phosphorescent charging system 50 used for the stroller 80. In general, a stroller includes a front frame tube 82, a rear frame tube 84, and a lower frame tube 86, which together have a general triangular shape (typically a tricycle) that supports the front wheel 20 and the rear wheel 20. Formation). In this embodiment, the phosphorescent charging system 50 includes a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes 72 contained in a stroller fender 87 and a different set contained in a plastic housing 89 and connected to the lower frame tube 86 by brackets. The light emitting diode 72 is included. Switch 54 and battery pack 62 are attached to handle 88, and switch 54 optionally connects light emitting diode 74 to battery pack 62 as generally described above. The embodiment of FIG. 13 uses a similar approach, but uses a generator 64 instead of the battery pack 62 and a corresponding different wire routing.

  The embodiment discussed above uses various means of irradiating the phosphorescent wheel 20 with electromagnetic energy in the form of ultraviolet light. Such a wheel 20 includes a phosphorescent material on its side surfaces 20a, 20b, which is accompanied by excitation by ultraviolet light (or "charge"), in a non-reflective manner, It emits visible light with an intensity that fades over time. The phosphorescent substance can be integrally molded in the material facing the side of the wheel 20, in particular the tire sidewalls 20a, 20b, or coated on or affixed thereto via an adhesive sticker. obtain. Examples of phosphorescent substances include materials known in the art as “zinc sulfide” and “strontium aluminate”, which are phosphorescent or phosphorescent in their natural colors. Phosphorescence is emitted with a changed color using methods known in the art.

  The present invention is not limited to being charged by an emitter that emits only ultraviolet light such that the term is used in a strict scientific sense. Instead, emitter 70 may emit a broad spectrum of light that may include ultraviolet light and near ultraviolet (but visible) light. As used herein, the term ultraviolet light means having a wavelength from about 410 nm to about 10 nm. As used herein, the term ultraviolet emitter refers to an emitter (e.g., a light emitting diode, a fluorescent tube, a high intensity discharge lamp, a laser, etc.) that emits electromagnetic waves and a significant portion of the radiation is ultraviolet. means. As a non-limiting example, the ultraviolet emitter can be a light emitting diode with a peak wavelength in the range of 100-410 nm, preferably in the range of 315-405 nm.

  It should be noted that various aspects of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-13 can be combined as desired. For example, the embodiment of FIG. 1 may be modified to use a generator-based power source 60 rather than a battery pack 62, and include a light sensor controller 55, and the like. Other embodiments may be similarly modified to incorporate various techniques of various embodiments, alone or in combination. It should also be noted that the power supply 60 for the phosphorescent charging system 50 can be used to power other lights 100 on the vehicles 10,80. For example, the bicycle 10 may further include a visible light source 100 operated by the battery pack 62 that is directed to the side of the bicycle 10 or outside the front / rear. These visible light sources 100 may be of any suitable type such as incandescent bulbs, light emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, high intensity discharge lamps, and lasers.

  The exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 1-13 have been used in the context of a vehicle that is moved by a human (eg, bicycle 10, stroller, etc.). However, in some embodiments, the idea can be extended to an internally powered vehicle such as a motorcycle. With reference to FIG. 14, a motorcycle may include a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes contained within the surface of its fork. A wire running up the front of the motorcycle may connect a light emitting diode to a switch associated with the handle. In addition, a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes can be included in the surface of the rear swing arm of the motorcycle. A wire running along the swingarm and motorcycle body connects the light emitting diode to the switch. The switch is then connected to a motorcycle battery or other internal power system. The light emitting diodes emit their ultraviolet light onto the respective phosphorescent wheels 20. FIG. 15 shows a related embodiment in which the light emitting diodes are arranged in a bend inside a motorcycle fender.

  The present invention may, of course, be carried out in other specific ways than those set forth herein without departing from essential characteristics of the invention. Accordingly, the present embodiment should be considered as an example without limitation in all respects, and all changes included in the meaning and equivalent scope of the appended claims are included therein. Intended.

It is a front view of the bicycle fork including the radiation structure of ultraviolet light. It is a front view of the bicycle fork containing the radiation structure of the ultraviolet light containing a strap. It is a side view of the bicycle fender including the radiation structure of ultraviolet light. It is a front view of the bicycle brake caliper including the radiation structure of ultraviolet light. It is a front view of a bicycle brake booster including the radiation structure of ultraviolet light. It is a front view of the bicycle brake pad housing including the radiation structure of ultraviolet light. 1 is a front view of a bicycle brake post including an ultraviolet light emitting structure including a brake post housing port. FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of a bicycle including an ultraviolet light emitting structure on both front and rear wheels using external wiring. 1 is a side view of a bicycle including an ultraviolet light emitting structure including a wirelessly activated switch on both the front and rear wheels. FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of a bicycle including an ultraviolet light emitting structure on both front and rear wheels using internal wiring. It is a side view of the bicycle fork containing the radiation structure of the ultraviolet wave containing a dynamo generator. It is a side view of the baby stroller including an ultraviolet wave radiation structure. It is a side view of the baby stroller including the radiation structure of the ultraviolet wave including the dynamo type generator. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle including an ultraviolet wave radiation structure. FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle including a fender including an ultraviolet wave radiation structure. FIG.

Claims (35)

A vehicle with wheels,
Frame,
At least one rotatable wheel having first and second phosphorescent sides attached to the frame;
A phosphorescent charging system connected to the frame and adapted to charge the first and second sides emitting phosphor by emitting electromagnetic waves to the first and second sides emitting phosphor;
A vehicle with wheels, characterized by having: The phosphorescent charging system includes:
First and second adapted to charge the phosphorescent first and second sides, respectively, by radiating electromagnetic waves directed to be incident on the phosphorescent first and second sides. An emitter,
Means for supplying power to the phosphorescent charging system;
The vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle has wheels.   The phosphorescent charging system further comprises means for supplying the power and a switch disposed in electrical connection between the first and second emitters. Vehicle with listed wheels.   The vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the wheels include a tire, a rim, and a hub.   The vehicle with wheels according to claim 4, wherein the tire has a phosphorescent material integrally formed in the tire.   The phosphorescent charging system includes a plurality of light emitting diodes connected to the frame such that electromagnetic radiation is directed to first and second sides emitting the phosphorescence, thereby causing electromagnetic waves on the first and second sides emitting the phosphorescence. 2. A vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the radiation is incident.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes mainly emit light in a range of 100 to 405 nm.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the means for supplying power includes at least one of a group consisting of a battery and a generator.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the phosphorescent charging system includes an emitter mounted on an element supported by the frame and movable relative to the wheel.   The vehicle with wheels according to claim 9, wherein the element is selected from the group consisting of a brake pad, a brake caliper, and a brake pad post.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the phosphorescent charging system includes an emitter attached to a portion of a brake assembly for the wheel.   12. The wheel attachment according to claim 11, wherein the part is selected from the group consisting of a brake pad, a brake caliper, a brake booster, a brake pad post, a brake pad housing, and a brake post. Rides.   The phosphorescent charging system includes an emitter attached to a wheeled vehicle component selected from the group consisting of a fender, a fork, a chain guard, a swing arm, and a shock. Item 12. A vehicle with wheels according to item 11.   The vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of outwardly radiating structures directed away from the wheels.   15. The wheeled vehicle of claim 14, wherein the exterior light emitting structure and the phosphorescent charging system are powered by a common power source.   2. A vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the frame is a bicycle frame.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the frame is a motorcycle frame.   The vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the frame is a frame of a stroller.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 1, wherein the phosphorescent side surface forms a visible wheel when the wheel rotates and the phosphorescent side surface is charged by the phosphorescent charging system. The phosphorescent charging system includes:
First and second ultraviolet emitters adapted to charge the phosphorescent first and second sides by radiating ultraviolet rays to the phosphorescent first and second sides, respectively;
A battery for supplying power to the phosphorescent charging system;
A switch disposed in electrical connection between the means for supplying power and the first and second emitters;
The vehicle with wheels according to claim 1, wherein the frame is a vehicle frame to which human power is supplied. A vehicle with wheels,
Frame,
First and second rotatable wheels each having at least one phosphorescent side facing in substantially the same direction and attached to the frame;
A phosphorescent charging system connected to the frame and including first and second emitters;
The first emitter is arranged to charge the phosphorescent side of the first wheel by radiating electromagnetic waves to the phosphorescent side of the first wheel;
The wheel is characterized in that the second emitter is arranged to charge the phosphorescent side surface of the second wheel by radiating electromagnetic waves to the phosphorescent side surface of the second wheel. Vehicle with The phosphorescent charging system further includes
Means for supplying power to the phosphorescent charging system;
The vehicle with wheels according to claim 21, further comprising a switch disposed in electrical connection between the first and second emitters.   The wheeled vehicle of claim 21, wherein the first and second emitters include a plurality of light emitting diodes.   24. The wheeled vehicle of claim 23, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes have a peak wavelength in a range of 100 to 405 nm.   22. The wheel of claim 21, wherein the phosphorescent side of the first and second wheels forms a visible ring when the wheel rotates and the phosphorescent side is charged by the phosphorescent charging system. Vehicle with wheels as described in. A vehicle with wheels,
Frame,
At least one rotatable wheel having at least a first phosphorescent side and attached to the frame;
A brake assembly operably connected to the frame;
The brake assembly comprises:
At least one brake pad movable relative to the wheel and operable to delay rotation of the wheel;
An emitter disposed such that the electromagnetic waves emitted therefrom are directed toward the first phosphorescent side of the wheel to charge the first phosphorescent side and subsequently generate phosphorescence; ,
Means for supplying electric power to the emitter.   27. The wheeled vehicle of claim 26, wherein the brake assembly further includes a brake booster element, and the emitter is disposed in the brake booster element.   27. A wheeled vehicle as claimed in claim 26, wherein the brake assembly further includes a brake pad post disposed outwardly with respect to the wheel, the emitter being supported by the brake pad post. vehicle.   27. The wheeled vehicle of claim 26, wherein the emitter moves with the brake pad.   30. A wheeled vehicle according to claim 29, wherein the emitter is disposed in the brake pad. A vehicle with wheels,
Frame,
At least one rotatable wheel having at least a first phosphorescent side and attached to the frame;
A fender assembly connected to the frame proximate to the wheel,
The fender assembly is
In order to charge the first phosphorescent side and subsequently generate phosphorescence, the emitted electromagnetic wave is directed to the first phosphorescent side of the wheel, thereby causing the first phosphor of the wheel. An emitter arranged to be incident on a phosphorescent side surface;
Means for supplying electric power to the emitter.   32. A vehicle with wheels according to claim 31, wherein the emitter comprises a light emitting diode.   24. A vehicle with wheels according to claim 23, wherein the light emitting diodes have a peak wavelength in the range of 100-405 nm.   32. A wheeled vehicle according to claim 31, wherein the means for supplying power to the emitter is supported by the fender assembly.   32. A wheeled vehicle according to claim 31, further comprising an operable light sensor for controlling the connection between the emitter and means for supplying power to the emitter.

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