JP2013154866A - Turn indicator "winker bell" for bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve problem that, although a bicycle has been determined to be a vehicle according to Road Traffic Act, it is very dangerous that a vehicle without a turn indicator travels on a road-way, therefore a turn indicator that can be furnished to both of a new vehicle and an existing vehicle is indispensable, and to furnish the turn indicator is urgently needed.SOLUTION: Solar cells are furnished on right and left handlebars of the bicycle and are made power sources, LED bulbs are used and lit at distal ends (grips) of both handlebars, and the grips are covered by reflectors and clear covers to reflect the light. Also, in both grips, speakers emitting the sound are provided, and ON/OFF switches turning on/off of the speakers and the bulbs are provided. A part of the bulbs are always lit during traveling to facilitate confirmation of the vehicle width and that the vehicle is traveling, and are turned off during parking. Further, all the bulbs on the turning side are lit and give a signal of the turning direction with the sound in turning to the right/left, and are turned off after turning. By indicating the signal, the bicycle that can be easily noticed by automobiles and pedestrians, which serves to prevention of accidents.

Description

  The present invention relates to a blinker that uses a solar battery as a power source to indicate that a bicycle is running with light and to indicate a direction and warn with light and sound when turning left and right.

  The main power source for bicycle lights was a traveling battery. Also, blinkers (direction indicators) are currently not equipped on most bicycles. Bells are common for sound notifications.

Challenges to be solved

Under the Road Traffic Law, bicycles must run on the roadway, which is very dangerous for both bicycles and cars. If a bicycle is to be treated like a car, the bicycle must be equipped with the same equipment as the car. there,
-Make it easier for cars and pedestrians to check that the bicycle is running.-Inform the direction of the turn when the bicycle turns right or left. (It is also a duty to signal and wait for the pedestrian to go straight ahead).

Means for solving the problem

  A bicycle has a handle, a grip at the left and right ends of the handle of the bicycle, a crystal cover inserted at the top of the grip, a reflector on the crystal cover, and solar cells, speakers, An ON / OFF switch is attached, and a plurality of LED bulbs are attached to the tip of the grip.

Effect of the invention

  By always turning on the light while the bicycle is running, it is easy to check the width and running of the bicycle. In addition, when turning right or left, by showing the direction of turning with light and sound, it is possible to clearly show the direction of the bicycle and to make it easier to understand for cars and pedestrians.

Plan view of the winker “winker bell” of the present invention Detailed view of FIG. 1. The detailed assembly perspective view of the partial cross section storage battery inside a handle | steering-wheel.

The power source attaches solar batteries to the left and right handles of the bicycle.
The LED light bulb is turned on at the tip of the handle, and the light is reflected by the reflector and crystal to make the handle shine brighter. A switch that always lights up, and an ON / OFF switch that turns on only the side to bend when turning left and right, and returns to the original state when the turn is completed.
There is also a speaker that makes sound when turning. A storage battery is provided in the handle to store electricity for nighttime use.

Effects of the embodiment

Because it uses sunlight as its power source, there is no worry of running out of batteries. With a storage battery, it can be lit at night. By using an LED bulb, light emission, durability and power saving effect are increased.
By attaching it to both the left and right handles, you can also recognize the width of the bicycle.

1 Bicycle handle 2 Grip 3 Crystal cover 4 Reflector 5 Solar cell 6 Speaker 7 ON / OFF switch 8 LED bulb 9 Storage battery 10 Storage battery socket 11 Power cord 12 Brake handle

Claims (3)

  A bicycle handle 1 is provided, a grip 2 is inserted at the left and right ends of the bicycle handle 1, a crystal cover 3 is inserted above the grip 2, a reflector 4 is provided on the crystal cover 3, and solar power is supplied. A turn signal “winker bell” for a bicycle, wherein a solar cell 5, a speaker 6, an ON / OFF switch 7 are attached, and a plurality of LED bulbs 8 are attached to the tip of the grip 2.   2. The turn signal “winker” for a bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the LED light bulb is attached to the grip at the tip of the left and right handles, the tip of the grip is covered with a reflector and a clear cover, and the light when the light bulb is lit is reflected. bell".   The left and right handles are equipped with an ON / OFF switch that always turns on when riding a bicycle and stops when parking, an ON switch that turns on the side to turn when turning right or left, and a switch that turns off after turning. The turn signal "winker bell" for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein a storage battery 9 and a speaker using sunlight as a power source are attached to the upper part of the handle grip to produce sound.

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