JP3531100B2 - Travel sensor device for safety switch circuit in remote-controlled automatic lock for bicycles - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a travel sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote control type automatic lock for a bicycle, which is absolutely safe without locking or unlocking during traveling.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional bicycle lock is a mechanical type lock that is locked or unlocked by a human hand touching the lock.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In a place where many bicycles are stored, such as a bicycle parking lot, each bicycle is placed as close as possible in order to make use of the space. It is not easy to do this, and it is difficult to operate the lock or unlock by touching the lock.

Since the remote control type automatic lock can be locked and unlocked separately from the position of the lock, it is not necessary to enter between the bicycles in a narrow place, and when both hands cannot be used for luggage, it is dark. This is very convenient when the keyhole is difficult to see. However, when the bicycle is running, for example, in the pocket, the transmitter suddenly emits a lock signal, or strong radio waves enter from other sources, causing the receiver to malfunction and locking the lock. When actuated, the steering wheel or wheels are locked, which is very dangerous.

The present invention eliminates the danger that occurs with such a remote-controlled automatic lock, and provides a remote-controlled automatic lock for a bicycle that does not cause locking or unlocking during traveling and that does not cause danger during traveling. , Devised a travel sensor device for the safety switch circuit.

[0006]

A remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiver for receiving signal radio waves issued from a transmitter to instruct a locking direction or an unlocking direction and operates to lock or unlock a locking rod. In (1), the traveling sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the locking rod driving unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is the front hawk or the rear hawk or the light emitter and the light receiver attached to the vehicle body. And a light sensor traveling sensor device for detecting light in the spoke portion by a reflector attached to the spokes of the front wheels or rear wheels, which is a traveling sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a bicycle remote control auto lock.

A traveling sensor device of a safety switch circuit connected to a locking rod driving unit for operating the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is provided with a light emitting device and a light receiving device mounted on a front hawk or a rear hawk or a vehicle body. It is also possible to use a photodetector consisting of a container and a traveling sensor device for detecting the reflected light of a tire portion by means of a reflecting portion provided on one circumferential surface of the front or rear tire.

A travel sensor device of a safety switch circuit for connecting a lock rod to a lock rod drive portion for operating the lock rod in a locking direction and an opposite unlocking direction is provided with a magnetic body portion on one side of a tire.
A magnetic force sensor is attached to one foot of the front hawk or the rear hawk or one side of the vehicle body to face the magnetic body portion,
It may be used as a running sensor device for detecting magnetism in the tire portion.

A travel sensor device of a safety switch circuit, which is connected to a locking rod driving unit for operating the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction, is disposed on the upper portion of the seat post and is a switch for detecting the riding weight of the saddle. The saddle weight detecting traveling sensor device in the seat post by

A travel sensor device of a safety switch circuit connected to a locking rod driving portion for operating the locking rod in a locking direction and an opposite opening direction is a lock gear that is attached to a handle stem and is rotatable together with the handle. It may be a magnetic sensor device which is mounted on a vehicle body such as a head pipe or a lock portion fixedly linked to the vehicle body so as to correspond to a fixed position.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In a remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiving unit for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter, and which locks or unlocks a locking rod, The travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the locking rod drive unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is a photodetector consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver attached to the front fork. , A traveling sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote control type automatic lock for a bicycle, which is a traveling sensor device for detecting light in a spoke portion by a reflector attached to a spoke of a front wheel.

[0012] A remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiving portion for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter and locks or unlocks the locking rod, locks the locking rod. Direction and the opposite direction to the unlocking direction, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the locking rod drive part is equipped with a photodetector consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver attached to the front fork, and a front wheel tire. A travel sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote-controlled automatic lock for a bicycle, which is a travel sensor device for detecting light reflected by a tire portion by a reflecting portion provided on one side peripheral surface.

A remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiving portion for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter and locks or unlocks the locking rod, locks the locking rod. Direction and the opposite direction to the unlocking direction, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the lock rod drive part has a magnetic body part on one side of the tire and attaches the magnetic force sensor to one foot of the front fork A traveling sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote-controlled automatic lock for a bicycle, which is a traveling sensor device for detecting a magnetism in a tire portion facing the magnetic body portion.

[0014] A remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiving portion for receiving a signal radio wave for instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter and locks or unlocks the locking rod, locks the locking rod. Direction of the saddle weight inside the seatpost is detected by a switch that is installed on the upper part of the seatpost to detect the riding weight of the saddle. A travel sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote control auto lock for bicycles, which is a travel sensor.

A remote control lock for a bicycle, which has a receiving portion for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter, and locks or unlocks the locking rod, locks the locking rod. Direction and the opposite direction to the unlocking direction, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the lock lever drive part is locked to the handle stem and locked to the handle pipe and the lock gear that is rotatable and linked with the handle. A travel sensor device for safety switch circuits in remote-controlled automatic locks for bicycles, which is a corresponding magnetic sensor device installed in the unit.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A safety switch circuit running sensor device for a bicycle remote control auto lock according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the block system diagram shown in FIG. Although not shown, the lock rod 2 is mounted on the head portion of the frame, and the lock rod 2 is engaged with a lock groove linked to the handle to lock the handle non-rotatably with respect to the frame.

In the embodiment shown in the drawing of the bicycle remote control type automatic lock 1, the lock rod 2 is linked to the lock rod drive section 3,
The lock rod 2 is moved in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction. The power supply battery 5 is connected to the lock lever drive unit 3 by the switch circuit of the receiving unit 4, and the lock rod drive unit 3 reciprocates the lock rod 2 by decelerating rotation with a gear, for example, using a motor as a driving source. An electromagnetic solenoid may be used instead of the motor of the driving source.

The transmitter 6 transmits a locking or unlocking signal and causes the receiving section 4 of the bicycle remote control type automatic lock 1 to receive the signal. The signal emitted from the transmitter 6 can be selected from intermediary means such as infrared rays, radio waves, ultrasonic waves, and laser beams.

In the transmitter 6 of this embodiment, the mediating means is of infrared type. Further, it is provided with transmitting means for transmitting a specific operation signal set between the bicycle remote control type automatic lock 1 and the power source thereof.

The receiving section 4 of the bicycle remote control auto lock 1 is of infrared type compatible with the transmitter 6 of the embodiment, and stores a predetermined operation signal transmitted from the transmitter 6.
A storage unit (microcomputer) that compares the received operation signals, and a control unit (microcomputer) that performs a locking operation or an unlocking operation on the locking rod drive unit 3 when it is determined that the storage units match each other, and its power supply. It is equipped with.

In the bicycle remote control type automatic lock 1 according to the present invention, a safety switch circuit 8 having a bicycle traveling detection sensor device 7 as a release command source is connected to the receiving portion 4.
Then, under the control of the control unit, while the vehicle is traveling, the receiving unit 4 and the power source battery 5 are operated so as not to be opened or electrically connected, the operation of the locking rod driving unit 3 is stopped, and the locking rod 2 is locked. It should not be moved in the same direction or in the opposite unlocking direction.

First of the bicycle running detection sensor device 7
According to the invention, a photodetector 9 having a light emitter 9a and a light receiver 9b arranged on the front surface is attached to one foot 10a of a front fork 10 and the light emitted from the light emitter 9a is spoke 1 of the front wheel 11.
This is a spoke portion reflected light detecting traveling sensor device 7a which is reflected by the reflector 13 attached to the No. 2 and which detects the traveling state by detecting the reflected light by the light receiver 9b.

The spoke reflected light detecting traveling sensor device 7a can use an existing spoke reflecting mirror, can reliably detect the rotation of the wheel by efficient reflection, and can ensure safety.

Second of the bicycle running detection sensor device 7
According to the invention, a photodetector 9 having a light emitter 9a and a light receiver 9b arranged on the front surface is attached to one foot 10a of the front fork 10 and the light emitted from the light emitter 9a corresponds to the front wheel 1
A tire portion reflected light detection traveling sensor device 7c that detects reflected light by being reflected by the reflection portion 16 provided on the one side peripheral surface 15a of the first tire 15.

The reflection part 16 may be a coating reflection paint, a glass reflection material such as beads, or a transparent or colored transparent resin film / plate material having a minute concave-convex reflection surface formed on its back surface. The area may be intermittent in the part or continuous in the front surface, and the rotation of the tire must change the reflected light. The forming means may also be spray adhesion, adhesive bonding, heat mold bonding, pressure bonding, insert processing, or the like.

Since the tire reflected light detecting traveling sensor device 7c is provided with the light reflecting portion on the side peripheral surface of the tire, the light reflecting portion can be provided at the same time when the tire is molded. It can be manufactured at low cost or slightly, and a reliable light reflecting portion can be configured.

Third of the bicycle traveling detection sensor device 7
In the invention, a magnetic body portion 17 is provided on one side peripheral surface 15a of the tire 15 in the same manner as the reflecting portion 16, and a magnetic force sensor 18 is provided.
Is attached to one foot 10a of the front hawk 10 to face the magnetic body portion 17, the running state of the tire 15 can be detected by the rotation of the tire 15 in the same manner as reflected light. is there.

Running sensor device 7 for detecting magnetism in the tire portion
Since d has the magnetic body portion 17 provided on the side peripheral surface of the tire, the rotation of the wheel can be reliably detected without being affected by dirt and the like.

The mounting positions of the photodetector 9 and the magnetic force sensor 18 are not limited to the front hawk 10, but may be a rear hawk or a vehicle body such as a chain stay, which is not shown.

Fourth of the bicycle running detection sensor device 7
In the invention, a limit switch 20 is arranged above the seat post 19, and the contact 21 of the limit switch 20 is connected to the lower surface of the base 22a of the saddle 22 via, for example, a spring 23 and a movable link 24. ,
When the coil spring 25 or the like bends due to the weight and the saddle 22 descends, the contact 21 of the limit switch 20 is pushed and the internal contact (not shown) contacts to turn on the electric circuit.
It is a seat post in-seat weight detection travel sensor device 7e for detecting a travel state.

Since the seat post in-seat weight detection traveling sensor device 7e of the fourth invention detects the load applied to the saddle, the traveling state can be detected even when the bicycle is stopped, and The maximum safety can be ensured.

Fifth of the bicycle running detection sensor device 7
According to another aspect of the invention, the magnetic sensor 26 is arranged at a fixed position of the lock casing 27, and the sensor surface 26a of the magnetic sensor 26 is engaged with the key groove 28a of the handle stem 28 so as to surround the lock gear 29 rotatable with the handle. The rotational movement of the lock gear 29, which partially faces the surface and operates together with the handle, causes the sensor surface 26 of the magnetic sensor 26 to move.
The handle rotation magnetic sensor device 7g changes the shape of the lock gear 29 facing a and converts the change into an electric signal by the magnetic sensor 26 to detect the traveling state.

This handle rotation magnetic sensor device 7g
Since the sensor source is the rotation of the handle, it is sufficient if there is relative movement. Therefore, the magnetic sensor 2
6 is the lock gear 29.
It is not limited to. That is, although not shown,
A magnetic sensor attached to a portion of the head pipe or the vehicle body, which pivotal movement the handle and co, e.g., available light mounting bracket, Nikago mounting bracket, and Nikago. Also, a rotating magnetic member may be newly attached.

The handle rotation magnetic sensor device 7g
Since it detects the movement of the steering wheel, it can detect the running state from the moment of starting and ensure the safety.Especially in relation to the steering wheel lock device, the member of the lock device can be used as it is. This can contribute to cost reduction.

[0035]

As described above, the travel sensor device for the safety switch circuit in the remote control type automatic lock for a bicycle according to the present invention is as described above. Therefore, the driving safety can be surely ensured without operating the lock rod drive unit.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block system structural diagram showing an example of an embodiment of a remote control type automatic lock for a bicycle equipped with a travel sensor for a safety switch circuit of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also a first invention of the travel sensor for a safety switch circuit of the present invention, which is a photodetector including a light emitter and a light receiver attached to one foot of a front fork and a spoke of a front wheel. It is an explanatory side view showing a traveling sensor device for detecting a reflected light of a spoke portion by an attached reflector.

FIG. 3 is likewise an enlarged explanatory front view of a main part of the first invention.

FIG. 4 is also an enlarged front view showing a light projecting surface and a light receiving surface of the photodetector of the first invention.

FIG. 5 is also a second invention, which is a photodetector including a light emitter and a light receiver attached to one foot of a front fork, and a reflecting portion provided on one circumferential surface of a front wheel tire. It is an explanatory side view showing a tire part reflected light detection running sensor device.

FIG. 6 is likewise an enlarged explanatory front view of a main part of the second invention.

FIG. 7 is a third aspect of the present invention, which is a magnetic sensor attached to one foot of a front fork, and a tire portion magnetism detection traveling sensor device including a magnetic body portion provided on one circumferential surface of a front wheel tire. It is an explanatory side view shown.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory side view showing a seat post in-saddle weight detection traveling sensor device for detecting a riding weight of a saddle by arranging a limit switch on an upper portion of the seat post according to a fourth aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of essential parts showing a handle rotation detection traveling sensor device according to a fifth invention, which is a handle sensor which is attached to a handle stem and corresponds to a lock gear rotatable at a fixed position together with the handle at a fixed position. .

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Remote control auto lock for bicycles 2 tablets 3 Lock rod drive 4 Receiver 5 power battery 6 transmitter 7 Bicycle running detection sensor device 7a Spoke reflection light detection traveling sensor device 7c Tire part reflected light detection traveling sensor device 7d Tire section magnetism detection running sensor device 7e Saddle weight detection running sensor device in seat post 7g Handle rotation magnetic sensor device 8 Safety switch circuit 9 Photodetector 9a light emitter 9b light receiver 10 front hawk 10a one leg 11 front wheels 12 spokes 13 reflector 15 tires 15a One side peripheral surface 16 Reflector 17 Magnetic part 18 Magnetic force sensor 19 seat post 20 limit switch 21 Contact 22 saddle 22a base 23 spring 24 Movable link 25 coil spring 26 Magnetic sensor 26a Sensor surface 27 Lock casing 28 handle stem 28a keyway 29 Lock gear

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A receiver for receiving signal radio waves for instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter,
In a remote control lock for bicycles that locks or unlocks the locking rod, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the locking rod drive unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is the front hawk. Or a photodetector consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver attached to the rear hawk or the vehicle body,
A travel sensor device for safety switch circuits in remote control type automatic locks for bicycles, which is a travel sensor device that detects reflected light from the spokes by reflectors attached to the front or rear wheel spokes. 2. A receiver for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter,
In a remote control lock for bicycles that locks or unlocks the locking rod, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit that connects to the locking rod drive unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is the front hawk. Or a photodetector consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver attached to the rear hawk or the vehicle body,
A travel sensor device for a safety switch circuit in a remote-controlled automatic lock for a bicycle, which is a travel sensor device for detecting light reflected from a tire portion by a reflecting portion provided on one circumferential surface of a tire of a front wheel or a rear wheel. 3. A receiver for receiving signal radio waves for instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter,
In the bicycle remote control lock that locks or unlocks the lock rod, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit connected to the lock rod drive unit that operates the lock rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is A bicycle remote controller, which is a tire magnetic detection traveling sensor device in which a magnetic body portion is provided on one side and a magnetic force sensor is attached to one foot of the front hawk or the rear hawk or one side of the vehicle body to face the magnetic body portion. Travel sensor device for safety switch circuit in automatic lock. 4. A receiving unit for receiving signal radio waves for instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter,
In a bicycle remote control lock that locks or unlocks the locking rod, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit that connects to the locking rod driving unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is the seat post. A travel sensor device for the safety switch circuit in the remote control type automatic lock for bicycles, which is a travel sensor device for detecting the saddle weight in the seat post by a switch that is placed on the top and detects the riding weight of the saddle. 5. A receiver is provided for receiving signal radio waves instructing a locking direction or an unlocking direction emitted from a transmitter,
In a bicycle remote control lock that locks or unlocks the locking rod, the travel sensor device of the safety switch circuit that connects to the locking rod drive unit that operates the locking rod in the locking direction and the opposite opening direction is the handle stem. The safety of a bicycle remote control automatic lock, which is a magnetic sensor device that is attached to the lock gear that can be rotated together with the handle and that can be fixed at a fixed position, such as a head pipe and a lock part that is fixedly linked to the car body. Travel sensor device for switch circuits.