JP3196434U - Bicycle warning light - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a light that is installed on a bicycle to warn and notify pedestrians and vehicles ahead and behind when turning left and right, decelerating, or temporarily stopping. A bicycle warning light includes a substrate, a light-emitting diode member 31 is installed on the substrate, the light-emitting diode member includes at least one light-emitting diode, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes of the light-emitting diode member. A controller 20 for controlling lighting and extinction of the light emitting diode, a power supply module 10 electrically connected to the light emitting module and the controller, and at least one signal to the controller. And an operation interface 40 for controlling a light emitting diode member by a controller and displaying a desired pattern such as blinking and left and right folding arrows having different light emission intensities. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention particularly relates to a light that is installed on a bicycle and urges warnings and cautions to pedestrians and vehicles ahead and behind.

  Bicycles are a frequently used traffic tool for modern people, but they are inferior in safety and have many bicycle traffic accidents. Stop can be controlled, increasing safety. In addition, in order to improve safety and practicality, existing bicycles use higher-quality frame materials and lighting equipment. For example, the bicycles are made of high-hardness frames and lightweight materials, and The safety of existing bicycles has been improved by attaching a reflective sticker and attaching a light to the steering wheel to provide a warning effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the bicycle lighting equipment described in Taiwanese utility model No. M485192 has a switch 61 attached to the case 60, and the light emitting unit 62 is turned on / off / flashed by switching the switch 61. Etc. can be controlled.

Taiwan Utility Model No. M485192

  However, the existing bicycle lighting equipment has only a lighting mode and a flashing mode, that is, there are few means for notifying surrounding pedestrians and other vehicles, and it is not possible to notify the right or left turn, and the brake is applied. Since the notification cannot be made even when the vehicle decelerates, there is a risk that the reaction time of other vehicles or pedestrians will be delayed, causing an accident such as a rear-end collision. Therefore, it is necessary to notify other vehicles or pedestrians by warning lights when the bicycle is turned left and right, decelerated, temporarily stopped, etc., and it is necessary to improve existing bicycle lighting equipment.

In the bicycle warning light according to the present invention,
A light-emitting diode member is provided on the substrate, and the light-emitting diode member includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes; and
A controller that is electrically connected to the plurality of light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode member, and controls lighting and extinction of the light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode member;
A power supply module electrically connected to the light emitting module and the controller;
And an operation interface that is electrically connected to the controller, transmits at least one signal to the controller, and controls a light emitting diode member by the controller to display a desired pattern.

In such a bicycle warning light,
The controller includes a light emitting diode member that indicates a lighting state and a light extinguishing state, and the light emitting diode member has a first light emitting state or a second light emitting state, and the light emitting diode member in the first light emitting state Is lower than the current value of the light emitting diode member in the second light emitting state, and the brightness of the first light emitting state is preferably weaker than the brightness of the second light emitting state.

In such a bicycle warning light,
It is preferable to have a light emitting diode member that blinks while being in the first light emission state or the second light emission state by the controller.

In such a bicycle warning light,
A V-shaped display portion is formed by a plurality of light-emitting diodes on the right side and the left side of the light-emitting diode member, and the V-shaped display portion serves as a right-left turn arrow signal. It is preferable that at least one straight line by the light emitting diodes is arranged.

In such a bicycle warning light,
The power supply module is preferably made of an alkaline battery or a lithium ion battery.

In such a bicycle warning light,
The operating interface preferably comprises a double switch, two push buttons, and at least one brake detector for sending a signal to the controller.

In such a bicycle warning light,
Of the two push buttons, one push button is preferably an emergency or temporary stop button, and the other push button is preferably a light button.

  It is preferable that the light emitting diode member is lit in the shape of an arrow that turns right or left.

In such a bicycle warning light,
It is preferable that the light emitting diode member is lit in a circular shape for use in nighttime lights or brake lamps.

In such a bicycle warning light,
In order to notify that the vehicle is in an emergency or temporarily stopped state, it is preferable that the light emitting diode member is a hazard lamp, that is, the direction indication arrows on both sides blink simultaneously.

  According to the bicycle warning light according to the present invention, a signal is transmitted to the controller via the operation interface, and the light emitting diode member of the light emitting module is controlled by the controller to be turned on / off / flashed. For example, a right or left turn arrow, a circular pattern in the second light emitting state that informs the stop, a simultaneous blinking of direction arrows on both sides in an emergency, that is, a hazard flashing, in the first light emitting state Since a circular pattern that is continuously lit can be expressed, messages such as notifications, warnings, and cautions can be transmitted to pedestrians and vehicles around the bicycle, so that traffic safety can be further enhanced.

It is a block diagram which shows the state of the electrical connection of the warning light for bicycles concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which mounted | wore the bicycle with the warning light for bicycles concerning this invention. 1 is a perspective view of a light emitting module in a bicycle warning light according to the present invention. It is a top view which shows the state by lighting the light emitting diode in the warning light for bicycles concerning this invention. It is a partial expansion perspective view which shows the state which installed the operation interface in the warning light for bicycles concerning this invention in the bicycle. In the bicycle warning light according to the present invention, it is a plan view showing a left turn arrow by the light emitting module. In the bicycle warning light according to the present invention, it is a plan view showing a right turn arrow by the light emitting module. In the bicycle warning light according to the present invention, it is a plan view showing a circular pattern by a light emitting module. In the bicycle warning light according to the present invention, it is a plan view of a state in which the direction indication arrows on both sides are simultaneously blinked by the light emitting module. It is a perspective view which shows the existing bicycle lighting installation.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the following Example is only what showed the preferred embodiment of this invention, and the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the following Example itself at all.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the bicycle warning light according to the present invention includes a power supply module 10, a controller 20, at least one light emitting module 30, and an operation interface 40.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the light emitting module 30 includes a light emitting diode member 31 and a substrate 32, and the light emitting diode member 31 is installed on the substrate 32 so as to be electrically connected to the power supply module 10 and the controller 20. And a plurality of light emitting diodes, and a predetermined pattern or character can be displayed by the light emitting diodes.
The controller 20 is electrically connected to the operation interface 40 and the power supply module 10 and controls turning on and off of the light emitting diode member 31 of the light emitting module 30.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply module 10 is attached to the lower side of the saddle of the bicycle, may be composed of an alkaline battery or a lithium ion battery, and may be any one that can store and supply electric power.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the present embodiment has two light emitting modules 30, and one of the light emitting modules 30 is attached to the handle of the bicycle with the front facing forward, and the other light emitting module 30. The modules 30 are attached to the bicycle saddle tube with the front facing rearward, that is, the light emitting modules 30 are attached to the front and rear frames of the bicycle so that they can be seen from the front and the rear, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 6, and 7, a V-shaped display portion, that is, an arrow is formed by a plurality of light emitting diodes on the right side and the left side of the light emitting diode member 31, respectively (as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7). A single straight line formed by a plurality of light emitting diodes is arranged between the two V-shaped display portions, but any number of the straight lines may be arranged. When the straight lines and the V-shaped display portion are combined, an arrow A right / left turn can be announced. The V-shaped display portion and the straight line preferably use red or yellow light emitting diodes in order to improve the warning and notification effect. Alternatively, a desired pattern may be arranged by a plurality of white light emitting diodes.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5, the operation interface 40 in this embodiment is attached to a bicycle handle, and includes a double switch 41, two push buttons 43 and 44, and two brake detectors ( (Not shown), of which the both-side switch 41 and the push buttons 43 and 44 are fitted into the case 50 so as to be exposed to the outside, and are attached to the lower side of the handle of the bicycle. However, the one-handed switch 41 or the push button can be easily operated with one hand.
The brake detector is attached to the brake member 100 of the bicycle, and detects the state of the brake member 100 by pulling or releasing the brake lever 42. It is a switch for controlling, one push button is an emergency and temporary stop button 43, and the other push button is a light button 44.
Further, the controller 20 is installed in the case 50 in electrical connection with the double switch 41, two push buttons, and two brake detectors, that is, the controller 20 includes the double switch 41, The light emitting module 30 is controlled by receiving signals from the push button and the two brake detectors.

  When the bicycle warning light according to the present invention is used, the driver inputs a signal via the operation interface 40 and transmits the signal to the controller 20, and a part of the light emitting diode members 31 by the controller 20 is supplied to the power supply module 10. The light emitting diode member 31 can be expressed in the first light emitting state or the second light emitting state by the controller 20, and among them, the light emitting diode member 31 in the first light emitting state. Is lower than the current value of the light emitting diode member 31 in the second light emitting state, the brightness of the first light emitting state is weaker than the brightness of the second light emitting state. Since the power supply module 10 is not energized, it does not emit light. Therefore, a desired pattern can be displayed by the light emitting diode that emits light and the light emitting diode that does not emit light.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the driver tilts the both-side switch 41 to the left side, a signal is transmitted from the both-way switch 41 to the controller 20. While the light emitting diode member 31 is energized with the power supply module 10 and blinks in the second light emitting state, the other light emitting diode members 31 are disconnected from the power supply module 10 and are turned off. At this time, since a pedestrian or vehicle around the bicycle can only see an arrow indicating a left turn, it can be seen that the driver intends to turn left.

  On the other hand, when the driver tilts the both-side switch 41 to the right side, a signal is transmitted from the both-way switch 41 to the controller 20, and the right turn V-shaped display unit and the straight light emitting diode member 31 by the controller 20 are connected to the power supply module 10. And the other light emitting diode member 31 is disconnected from the power supply module 10 and is turned off. At this time, since a pedestrian and a vehicle around the bicycle can only see an arrow indicating a right turn, it is understood that the driver intends to make a right turn.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, when the driver pulls the brake lever 42, a signal is transmitted to the controller 20 by the brake detector. The diode member 31 is disconnected from the power supply module 10, and the other light emitting diode member 31 is energized with the power supply module 10 to display the second light emission state. At this time, since the pedestrian and the vehicle around the bicycle can only see the circular pattern made of the other light emitting diode members 31, it can be understood that the driver intends to decelerate or stop. The driver can keep safety in advance.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, when the driver presses the emergency and temporary stop button 43, a signal is transmitted from the emergency and temporary stop button 43 to the controller 20, and the controller 20 makes a right / left turn. The V-shaped display part and the linear light emitting diode member 31 are energized with the power supply module 10 to blink the display of the second light emitting state, and the other light emitting diode members 31 are shut off from the power supply module 10 and turned off. At this time, the arrows on both the left and right sides of the pedestrian and vehicle around the bicycle appear to blink simultaneously, indicating that the situation is an emergency or the vehicle is temporarily stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, when the driver presses the light button 44, a signal is transmitted from the light button 44 to the controller 20. 31 is cut off from the power supply module 10 and turned off, and the other light emitting diode members 31 are energized with the power supply module 10 to light the display of the first light emitting state. At this time, since the current value of the light emitting diode member 31 in the first light emitting state is lower than the current value of the light emitting diode member 31 in the second light emitting state, the brightness of the light emitting diode member 31 emitting light is in the second light emitting state. It is weaker than the brightness of the light-emitting diode member 31, and pedestrians and vehicles around the bicycle can see the other light-emitting diode members 31 continuously lighting in a circular pattern, and can check the bicycle even at night or in the dark, so it is always safe Accidents can be avoided while holding.

  The two-way switch 41, the brake lever 42, the emergency and temporary stop button 43, and the light button 44 may be activated separately, but any two or more of them may be operated simultaneously. Since various patterns can be displayed by the light emitting diode member 31, for example, the light emitting diode member 31 of the left turn arrow, the right turn arrow, or the right and left turn signal is circular continuously lit or in an emergency state. Alternatively, 31 may blink alternately. Therefore, the warning effect can be improved.

  If the bicycle warning light according to the present invention is used, the driver transmits a signal to the controller 20 through the operation interface 40, and the controller 20 controls the light emitting diode member 31 of the light emitting module 30 to be turned on and off. Many lighting patterns, for example, left turn arrow, right turn arrow, circular pattern of the second light emitting state to notify the stop, simultaneous lighting of both the left and right arrows to notify that it is an emergency state (hazard lamp), Since it is possible to express the continuous lighting of the circular pattern in the first light emitting state, it is possible to convey messages such as notifications, warnings, and cautions to pedestrians and vehicles around the bicycle, so traffic safety can be further enhanced .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Power supply module 100 Brake member 20 Controller 30 Light emitting module 31 Light emitting diode member 32 Board | substrate 40 Operation interface 41 Both-end switch 42 Brake lever 43 Emergency and temporary stop button 44 Light button 50 Case

Claims (10)

A light-emitting diode member is provided on the substrate, and the light-emitting diode member includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes; and
A controller that is electrically connected to the plurality of light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode member, and controls lighting and extinction of the light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode member;
A power supply module electrically connected to the light emitting module and the controller;
An operation interface electrically connected to the controller, transmitting at least one signal to the controller, and controlling a light emitting diode member by the controller to display a desired pattern. .   The controller includes a light emitting diode member that indicates a lighting state and a light extinguishing state, and the light emitting diode member has a first light emitting state or a second light emitting state, and the light emitting diode member in the first light emitting state 2. The bicycle warning according to claim 1, wherein the current value is lower than the current value of the light emitting diode member in the second light emitting state, and the brightness in the first light emitting state is weaker than the brightness in the second light emitting state. light.   The bicycle warning light according to claim 2, further comprising a light emitting diode member that blinks while the controller is in the first light emission state or the second light emission state.   A V-shaped display portion is formed by a plurality of light-emitting diodes on the right side and the left side of the light-emitting diode member, and the V-shaped display portion serves as a right-left turn arrow signal, and a plurality of V-shaped display portions are provided between the two V-shaped display portions. The bicycle warning light according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one straight line by the light emitting diodes is arranged.   The bicycle warning light according to claim 4, wherein the power supply module is made of an alkaline battery or a lithium ion battery.   The bicycle warning light according to claim 4, wherein the operation interface includes a double switch, two push buttons, and at least one brake detector for sending a signal to the controller.   7. The bicycle warning light according to claim 6, wherein one of the two push buttons is an emergency and temporary stop button, and the other push button is a light button.   7. The bicycle warning light according to claim 6, wherein the light emitting diode member is lit in the shape of an arrow turning right or left.   7. The bicycle warning light according to claim 6, wherein the light emitting diode member is lit in a circular shape for use in a night light or a brake lamp.   The bicycle warning light according to claim 6, wherein the light emitting diode member is a hazard lamp, that is, the direction indication arrows on both sides blink simultaneously to notify that the vehicle is in an emergency or temporarily stopped.

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