JP2021138352A

JP2021138352A - Vehicle approach notification machine

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Publication number: JP2021138352A
Application number: JP2020051831A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 延弘荒井; Nobuhiro Arai
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-03-04
Filing date: 2020-03-04
Publication date: 2021-09-16

Abstract

To provide a vehicle approach notification machine which notifies an approach of a vehicle by emitting a sound by the rotation of wheels of the vehicle, and can notify of the approach of the vehicle by a reflection material.SOLUTION: In a vehicle approach machine, an echo plate 1 is arranged at one end of a long-length cylindrical member 2, an attachment portion 4 is arranged at an end of an opposite side, a hard spherical body 5 is rollingly arranged in the cylindrical member 2, and an impact absorption lid 3 is arranged at the attachment portion 4, and attached to a hub of a wheel of a vehicle. The spherical body 5 rolls up and down by the rotation of the wheel of the vehicle, and a sound is emitted by the abutment of the spherical body 5 on the echo plate 1, thus notifying a pedestrian or the like of an approach of the vehicle. The sound can be stopped by sucking the spherical body 5 with a lever 7 and a magnet 8 arranged. Also, by arranging a reflection plate 9, people around can easily perceive the traveling of the vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

本発明は、自転車等も車両であり、自動車のエンジン音のように、音を発して走行することで、歩行者等に車両の接近を知らせることができる。また、反射材によって車両の接近を知らせることができる、事故防止に関するものである。 In the present invention, a bicycle or the like is also a vehicle, and it is possible to notify a pedestrian or the like of the approaching vehicle by making a sound like the engine sound of an automobile. It also relates to accident prevention, which can notify the approach of a vehicle by a reflective material.

従来、車両の危険防止には、ペダルアームに取り付けるものがあるが、ペダルを回転させないと音を発生することができない。また、ベルを付けることが義務付けられているが、やたらに鳴らすことはできない。鳴らす側も躊躇することがあり、車両の事故件数の割合は高水準で推移している。風のように通り過ぎて行く車両には、気づくのが遅れて事故になる。視覚障害者には、車両が間近に来る前に車両の動静が必要だ。特に歩道上の歩行者との接触は、車両側に非常に高い割合で責任が求められている。 Conventionally, there is a vehicle attachment to the pedal arm to prevent danger, but sound cannot be generated unless the pedal is rotated. Also, although it is obligatory to attach a bell, it cannot be ringed indiscriminately. The ringing side may also hesitate, and the ratio of vehicle accidents remains at a high level. Vehicles passing by like the wind are delayed in noticing and cause an accident. Visually impaired people need to move the vehicle before it comes close. In particular, contact with pedestrians on the sidewalk requires a very high rate of responsibility on the vehicle side.

特開２０１６−２２２２２２号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-222222

以上に述べた従来の車両の危険防止には、ペダルアームに取り付けるものがあるが、ペダルを回転させないと音を発生することができない。また、ベルを付けることが義務付けられているが、やたらに鳴らすことができない。鳴らす側も躊躇することがあり、車両の事故件数の割合は高水準で推移している。風のように通り過ぎて行く車両には、気づくのが遅れて事故になる。視覚障害者には、車両が間近に来る前に車両の動静が必要だ。特に歩道上の歩行者との接触は、車両側に非常に高い割合で責任が求められる可能性がある。なので車両の事故を減らしたい。 Some of the conventional vehicle hazard prevention described above are attached to the pedal arm, but no sound can be generated unless the pedal is rotated. Also, although it is obligatory to attach a bell, it cannot be ringed indiscriminately. The ringing side may also hesitate, and the ratio of vehicle accidents remains at a high level. Vehicles passing by like the wind are delayed in noticing and cause an accident. Visually impaired people need to move the vehicle before it comes close. In particular, contact with pedestrians on the sidewalk can be held at a very high rate on the vehicle side. So I want to reduce vehicle accidents.

本発明は、以上のような欠点を無くす為に、問題を解決しようとするものであり、車両の車輪の回転によって音を発して、車両の接近を知らせる。また、反射材によって車両の接近を知らせることを目的とするものである。 The present invention is intended to solve the problem in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and emits a sound by the rotation of the wheels of the vehicle to notify the approach of the vehicle. Further, the purpose is to notify the approach of the vehicle by the reflective material.

そして、第１の本発明は上記目的を達成するために、長さのある中空筒状部材を設け、中空筒状部材の一端に響板を設け、中空筒状部材の内部に硬い球体をころがし設け、中空筒状部材の片方の端に取付け部分を設け、響板部材と中空筒状部材に反射材を設け、車両の車輪のハブに取付けることを特徴とするものである。 In the first aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, a long hollow cylindrical member is provided, a soundboard is provided at one end of the hollow cylindrical member, and a hard sphere is rolled inside the hollow tubular member. It is characterized in that a mounting portion is provided at one end of the hollow cylindrical member, a reflective material is provided on the soundboard member and the hollow tubular member, and the hollow tubular member is mounted on the hub of the wheel of the vehicle.

また、第２の本発明の課題解決手段は、取付け部分に近い所の中空筒状部材の内部に、球体を一時止めることができる溜め段差を設けた、球体は車両の車輪の回転によって上下動する、上下動するときに、溜め段差によって球体が一時止まることにより、溜め段差から一気に球体が落ちるので、球体の勢いが増すので大きな音になる。 Further, the second problem-solving means of the present invention is to provide a reservoir step in which the sphere can be temporarily stopped inside the hollow cylindrical member near the mounting portion, and the sphere moves up and down by the rotation of the wheels of the vehicle. When moving up and down, the sphere temporarily stops due to the step in the reservoir, causing the sphere to drop from the step in the reservoir at once, and the momentum of the sphere increases, resulting in a loud noise.

また、第３の本発明の課題解決手段は、本発明の車両接近お知らせ器を、車両の車輪のハブに取付けた場合、球体が上下動して車両の車輪のハブに直接当たることにより、衝撃と衝撃音がでるので、衝撃と衝撃音を防止するために、衝撃吸収蓋を設けた。また、中空筒状部材の端において、取付け部分に穴が開いているため穴を塞ぐために衝撃吸収蓋を設けたものである。 Further, the third problem-solving means of the present invention is that when the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention is attached to the hub of the wheel of the vehicle, the sphere moves up and down and directly hits the hub of the wheel of the vehicle, resulting in an impact. Since an impact sound is produced, a shock absorbing lid is provided to prevent the impact and the impact sound. Further, since a hole is formed in the mounting portion at the end of the hollow cylindrical member, a shock absorbing lid is provided to close the hole.

また、第４の本発明の課題解決手段は、車椅子等で室内を走行する場合、音を止めたい場合があるので、左右に動くレバーを設け、レバーの一端に磁石を設け、中空筒状部材の中の硬い球体を吸引することで、音を止めることができるものである。 Further, the fourth problem-solving means of the present invention is that when traveling indoors in a wheelchair or the like, it may be desired to stop the sound. Therefore, a lever that moves left and right is provided, a magnet is provided at one end of the lever, and a hollow tubular member is provided. The sound can be stopped by sucking the hard sphere inside.

また、第５の本発明の課題解決手段は、車椅子等で室内を走行する場合、音を止めたい場合があるので、左右に動くレバーを設け、レバーの一端に鉄板を設け、中空筒状部材の中に磁石をころがし設け、磁石が鉄板に吸引することで、音を止めることができるものである。 Further, the fifth problem-solving means of the present invention is that when traveling indoors in a wheelchair or the like, it may be desired to stop the sound. Therefore, a lever that moves left and right is provided, an iron plate is provided at one end of the lever, and a hollow tubular member is provided. The sound can be stopped by rolling a magnet inside and attracting the magnet to the iron plate.

また、第６の本発明の課題解決手段は、自転車の走行を周囲に気付きやすくするために、響板部材と中空筒状部材に反射材を設けたものである。 Further, the sixth problem-solving means of the present invention is to provide a reflective material on the soundboard member and the hollow cylindrical member in order to make it easier for the bicycle to be noticed in the surroundings.

上述したように、本発明の車両接近お知らせ器は、車両が走行したときに、車両の車輪が回転し球体が上下動して、響板に球体が当たって音を発する、音は響板によって大きな音が出る。また、中空筒状部材の長さを調整することで、音が出る走行スピードを調整できる。音は溜め段差によって、球体が勢いよく一気に落ちるので、大きな音が出ることにより、車両の接近（存在感）を知らせることができ、歩行者等との接触事故を防ぐことができる。また、取付け位置が、車両の車輪のハブに取付けるので、車輪のスポークに守られて、転倒した場合や外からの衝撃にも影響が少ないので壊れにくい。中空筒状部材は密閉状態であり、中空筒状部材の中に水等入ることはないので、寒い季節でも凍って動かなくなることはない。響板の音色は、球体の大きさ、素材（金属、プラスチック等）、響板の型によって変えられる。また、走行スピードによる車輪の回転の遠心力によって、音を出したり消したりすることができるので、走行スピードに配慮してある。
また、車椅子等で室内を走行する場合は、音を止めることができる。また、響板部材と中空筒状部材に反射材を設け、視覚と聴覚で周囲に気付きやすくした、車両接近お知らせ器を提供できる。As described above, in the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention, when the vehicle travels, the wheels of the vehicle rotate and the sphere moves up and down, and the sphere hits the soundboard to make a sound. There is a loud noise. Further, by adjusting the length of the hollow cylindrical member, the traveling speed at which sound is produced can be adjusted. Since the sphere drops vigorously at once due to the accumulated step, it is possible to notify the approach (presence) of the vehicle by making a loud sound, and it is possible to prevent a contact accident with a pedestrian or the like. Further, since the mounting position is mounted on the hub of the wheel of the vehicle, it is protected by the spokes of the wheel, and it is not easily broken because it is less affected by a fall or an impact from the outside. Since the hollow cylindrical member is in a sealed state and water or the like does not enter the hollow tubular member, it does not freeze and become immobile even in the cold season. The tone of the soundboard can be changed by the size of the sphere, the material (metal, plastic, etc.), and the type of the soundboard. In addition, the running speed is taken into consideration because the sound can be turned on and off by the centrifugal force of the wheel rotation due to the running speed.
In addition, when traveling indoors in a wheelchair or the like, the sound can be stopped. Further, it is possible to provide a vehicle approach notification device in which a reflective material is provided on the soundboard member and the hollow cylindrical member so that the surroundings can be easily noticed visually and audibly.

本発明の車両接近お知らせ器の斜視図 Perspective view of the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention 本発明の車両接近お知らせ器の断面図 Cross-sectional view of the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention 本発明の車両接近お知らせ器を車輪のハブに取付けた例を示す使用状態図 Usage diagram showing an example in which the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention is attached to a wheel hub. 本発明の車両接近お知らせ器を車輪のハブに取付けた斜視図 Perspective view of the vehicle approaching notification device of the present invention attached to a wheel hub. 本発明のワンタッチ取付け金具の斜視図 Perspective view of the one-touch mounting bracket of the present invention 本発明のワンタッチ取付け金具で車輪のハブに取付けた斜視図 Perspective view of the wheel hub mounted with the one-touch mounting bracket of the present invention.

以下、本発明の実施の形態を図１〜図６に基づいて説明する。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

図においては、長さのある中空筒状部材２を設け、中空筒状部材２の一端に響板１を設け、中空筒状部材２の内部に硬い球体５をころがし設け、中空筒状部材２の片方の端に取付け部分４を設け、中空筒状部材２の内部に溜め段差６を設け、取付け部分４に衝撃吸収蓋３を設け、響板部分１にレバー７を設け、レバー７の一端に磁石８を設け、響板部分１と中空筒状部材２に反射材９を設け、車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に取付ける。素材は、金属、プラスチック等。 In the figure, a long hollow cylindrical member 2 is provided, a soundboard 1 is provided at one end of the hollow cylindrical member 2, a hard sphere 5 is rolled and provided inside the hollow tubular member 2, and the hollow tubular member 2 is provided. A mounting portion 4 is provided at one end of the above, a reservoir step 6 is provided inside the hollow cylindrical member 2, a shock absorbing lid 3 is provided at the mounting portion 4, a lever 7 is provided at the soundboard portion 1, and one end of the lever 7. A magnet 8 is provided in the above, a reflector 9 is provided in the soundboard portion 1 and the hollow cylindrical member 2, and the reflector 9 is attached to the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle. The material is metal, plastic, etc.

また、車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に取付けた、車両接近お知らせ器１２を設けた構成である。 Further, the vehicle approach notification device 12 is provided on the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle.

また、本発明の溜め段差６は、取付け部分４の近い所の中空筒状部材２の内部に設け、球体５が上下動するときに、一時球体５が落ちないようにした、球体５を一時止めることができる溜め段差６によって、一気に球体５が落ちるので、球体５の勢いが増すので大きな音になる。 Further, the reservoir step 6 of the present invention is provided inside the hollow tubular member 2 near the mounting portion 4, so that the sphere 5 is temporarily prevented from falling when the sphere 5 moves up and down. Since the sphere 5 drops at once due to the reservoir step 6 that can be stopped, the momentum of the sphere 5 increases, resulting in a loud noise.

また、本発明の衝撃吸収蓋３は、取付け部分４を車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に取付けた場合に、球体５が上下動して、車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に直接当たらないようにしたことにより、球体５の衝撃を吸収して、音の吸収と車両の車輪１０のハブ１１の衝撃をやわらげるものである。また、中空筒状部材２の端において、取付け部分４に穴が開いているため、穴を塞ぐために衝撃吸収蓋を設けたものである。素材は、ゴム、シリコーン等。 Further, the shock absorbing lid 3 of the present invention prevents the sphere 5 from moving up and down and directly hitting the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle when the mounting portion 4 is attached to the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle. As a result, the impact of the sphere 5 is absorbed, the sound is absorbed, and the impact of the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle is softened. Further, since a hole is formed in the mounting portion 4 at the end of the hollow cylindrical member 2, a shock absorbing lid is provided to close the hole. The material is rubber, silicone, etc.

また、本発明の球体５の動きは、中空筒状部材２の長さを調整することにより、遠心力の強弱が変わるので、車両の車輪１０の回転の遠心力によって、球体５の上下動を調整でき、走行スピードによって音を出したり消したりすることができる。素材は、硬い金属等。 Further, in the movement of the sphere 5 of the present invention, the strength of the centrifugal force changes by adjusting the length of the hollow tubular member 2, so that the centrifugal force of the rotation of the wheel 10 of the vehicle causes the sphere 5 to move up and down. It can be adjusted and the sound can be turned on and off depending on the running speed. The material is hard metal, etc.

また、本発明の響板１は、凹型の二枚の板で構成することにより、良く響くようにした。また、中空筒状部材２の両端にも取り付けられる構成である（両端に取り付けた場合は一回転で二回音が鳴る）。音色は、球体５の大きさ、素材（金属、プラスチック等）、響板１の型によって変えられる。 Further, the soundboard 1 of the present invention is made to sound well by being composed of two concave plates. Further, it is configured to be attached to both ends of the hollow cylindrical member 2 (when attached to both ends, a sound is emitted twice in one rotation). The timbre can be changed depending on the size of the sphere 5, the material (metal, plastic, etc.), and the type of the soundboard 1.

また、本発明のレバー７と磁石８は、車椅子等室内を走行する場合、音を止めたい時があるので、レバー７を左右に動かすことで、磁石８が球体５を吸引して音を止める（ＯＮ−ＯＦＦ）ことができる。 Further, since the lever 7 and the magnet 8 of the present invention may want to stop the sound when traveling in a room such as a wheelchair, by moving the lever 7 left and right, the magnet 8 attracts the sphere 5 to stop the sound. (ON-OFF) is possible.

また、本発明の反射材９は、自転車の走行を周囲に気付きやすくするため、響板部材１と中空筒状部材２に反射材９を設けたものである。 Further, the reflective material 9 of the present invention is provided with the reflective material 9 on the soundboard member 1 and the hollow cylindrical member 2 in order to make it easier for the bicycle to be noticed in the surroundings.

また、本発明の車両接近お知らせ器の取付けは、ビスで取付けるか、円の一端に開口部を設けた金具で取付けるか、円の一端に開口部を設けた金具を二つ合わせた金具で、ワンタッチ取付け金具１２を取付けるか、幾つかの方法がある。また、ワンタッチ取付け金具１２で取付ける場合は、取付け部分４に近い中空筒状部材２の端の左右に、少しずつ移動して取付けることができる（例えば、図６参照）。取付け部分４の位置で取付けた場合より、回転の遠心力が弱くなるので、音が消えるのが遅くなる構成であり、スピードに配慮してある。 Further, the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention can be attached by using screws, by using a metal fitting having an opening at one end of the circle, or by combining two metal fittings having an opening at one end of the circle. There are several ways to attach the one-touch mounting bracket 12. Further, when mounting with the one-touch mounting bracket 12, it can be mounted by gradually moving to the left and right of the end of the hollow cylindrical member 2 near the mounting portion 4 (see, for example, FIG. 6). Since the centrifugal force of rotation is weaker than when it is mounted at the position of the mounting portion 4, the sound disappears more slowly, and the speed is taken into consideration.

また、車両の運転者が手動、または、電気的な装置等を操作することなく、音と反射材で歩行者等に車両の接近を知らせることを目的とするものである。 Another object of the present invention is to notify a pedestrian or the like of the approach of the vehicle by sound and a reflective material without the driver of the vehicle manually or operating an electric device or the like.

また、本発明の車両接近お知らせ器の取付け位置は、車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に取付けるので、車輪１０のスポークに守られて、転倒した場合や外からの衝撃にも影響が少ないので壊れにくい。 Further, since the vehicle approach notification device of the present invention is attached to the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle, it is protected by the spokes of the wheel 10 and is not easily broken because it is less affected by a fall or an impact from the outside. ..

これを使用するには、車両の車輪１０のハブ１１に取付けて走行すればよい。 To use this, it may be attached to the hub 11 of the wheel 10 of the vehicle and traveled.

１響板
２中空筒状部材
３衝撃吸収蓋
４取付け部分
５球体
６溜め段差
７レバー
８磁石
９反射材
１０車輪
１１ハブ
１２ワンタッチ取付け金具
１３車輪のハブに取付けた車両接近お知らせ器1 Soundboard 2 Hollow tubular member 3 Shock absorbing lid 4 Mounting part 5 Sphere 6 Reservoir step 7 Lever 8 Magnet 9 Reflective material 10 Wheel 11 Hub 12 One-touch mounting bracket 13 Vehicle approach notification device mounted on the wheel hub

Claims

A long hollow cylindrical member is provided, a soundboard is provided at one end of the hollow cylindrical member, a hard sphere is rolled inside the hollow tubular member, and a mounting portion is provided at one end of the hollow tubular member. A vehicle approaching characterized in that a lever that moves left and right is provided in the center of the soundboard member, a magnet is provided at one end of the lever, a reflective material is provided on the soundboard member and the hollow cylindrical member, and the lever is attached to the hub of the wheel of the vehicle. Notification device.

The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein a reservoir step is provided inside the hollow cylindrical member.

The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a shock absorbing lid is provided on the mounting portion.

The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein a lever that moves left and right is provided in the center of the soundboard member, and a magnet is provided at one end of the lever.

The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein a lever that moves left and right is provided in the center of the soundboard member, and an iron plate is provided at one end of the lever.

The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein a reflective material is provided on the soundboard member and the hollow cylindrical member.