JPS6311401A - Vehicle equipped with wheel lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the installation of each contact point and prevent the electric conduction disorder by forming a pair of contact points for connecting and disconnecting a wheel lamp by utilizing the rotary body and standstill body of a brake device installed onto a tire wheel. CONSTITUTION:A brake drum 3 is fixed onto a tire wheel, having an axle 1 as center, and a back panel 2 is fixed closely to the brake drum 3. In this case, an electric insulator is applied in annular form, and an electric conductive plate 4 is installed in annular form onto the outer periphery of the brake drum 3. On the other hand, a stay 5 is fixed onto the back panel 2, and the top edge of the stay 5 is extended towards the electric conductive plate 4, and an electric conductive brush 6 is installed at the top edge, and press-attached onto the electric conductive plate 4 by a spring 7. The electric conductive brush 6 is connected with a battery or a power generator through a lead wire 10, and the electric conductive plate 4 is connected with an illuminating lamp 9 fixed onto the tire wheel 8 through the lead wire 10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a vehicle with a wheel lamp.

More specifically, this invention is an invention that aims to prevent traffic accidents caused by vehicles by attaching illuminated lamps to wheels, such as tire wheels or wheel covers, to clarify the location of vehicles at night. be.

(Prior Art) Attempts are already known to attach lighting lamps to tire wheels to illuminate the area around the wheels at night. The point that requires the most ingenuity when implementing such an attempt is that the lighting lamp is fixed to a rotating body called a tire wheel.
The question is how to conduct electricity from a stationary body on the side of the vehicle to such a rotating body. In other words, the problem is how to configure the contact points on the rotating body and the contact points on the stationary body.

Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 58-168902 discloses a method in which a conductive ring having a U-shaped cross section is fixed to the inner circumference of the tire wheel to form a contact point on the rotating body, and a brush shaft is fixed to the suspension device of the axle. However, it is proposed that an electric brush be attached to the tip of the brush shaft to form a fixed contact point. According to this proposal, the contact point on the rotating body is a conductive ring, and since the conductive ring is fixed to the inner circumference of the tire wheel, the lower end of the conductive ring is located below near the ground. It was easy to be immersed in muddy water, etc., and there was a risk that the contacts would become dirty and no longer conduct electricity. In addition, using a conductive ring with a U-shaped cross section not only requires a lot of effort to manufacture, but also requires a lot of effort to fix it to the inner circumference of the tire wheel. The disadvantage was that it was not easy to install. Furthermore, the conductive ring attached in this manner may come off from the tire wheel and cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, it was necessary to further improve this.

(Node to be Solved by the Invention) The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and to easily connect contacts between rotating bodies and stationary bodies by simply preparing a simple instrument. The object of the present invention is to make it possible to provide contact points on the wheels, thus making it easier to illuminate the lamps on the wheels.

(Means for Solving the Problem) The inventor proposed that a brake device already attached to a tire wheel has a rotating body that rotates together with the tire wheel.
Noting that it is composed of a stationary body, I came up with the idea of using this as a point of contact.

Therefore, in this invention, an annular conductive plate is attached to the rotating body in the brake device to serve as a contact point between the rotating body, a stay is fixed to the stationary body in the brake device, and the tip of the stay is rotated. The main idea is to extend it toward the contact point on the body, attach a conductive brush to the tip of the stay to serve as the contact point on the stationary body, and press the conductive brush against the conductive plate to conduct electricity.

That is, in the present invention, in a brake device, a conductive plate is fixed annularly around an axis via an electrical insulator on a rotary body that is fixed to a tire wheel and rotates, and is fixed on a tire wheel or a wheel cover. Connect the illuminated lamp and the conductive plate with a lead wire, fix the stay on the stationary body of the same brake device, extend the tip of the stay toward the conductive plate, fix the conductive brush to the tip, and connect the conductive brush to the conductive brush. The present invention relates to a vehicle with a foil lamp, in which a conductive brush is pressed into contact with a conductive plate, and a conductive brush is connected to a storage battery or a generator by a lead wire.

(Embodiment) In the present invention, the rotating body that rotates together with the tire wheel in the brake device is, for example, a hub, a brake drum, or a disc plate. Further, the stationary bodies in the brake device are, for example, a brake back panel, a disc caliper and their mounting bolts, or a tie rod mounting portion. For example, a carbon brush is used as the conductive brush.

The present invention will be explained based on the drawings as follows. FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway rear view of a vehicle with a wheel lamp according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line ■--■ in FIG. FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway enlarged perspective view of another vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view of still another vehicle (two-wheeled vehicle) according to the present invention.

In Figures 1 and 2, 1 is the shaft of the car, 2 is the back panel in the brake system, 8 is the brake drum, 4 is the conductive plate, 5 is the stay, 6 is the conductive brush, 7 is the spring, and 8 is the tire. The foil, 9 is an illumination lamp, and 10 is a lead wire.

The wheel lamp axle shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is constructed as follows. Tire wheel 8 has its axis 1
The brake drum 3 is fixed around the center, and the brake drum 8 rotates together with the tire wheel 8. The back panel 2 is fixed coaxially close to the play kit tram 8, and the back panel 2 is stationary.

In a brake device, a frictional force acts between a brake drum or disk and a brake lining or brake pad to stop rotation. Such a structure is
It is commonly used in general automobiles and motorcycles.

In order to provide the electrical contact in the above-mentioned brake device, the present invention is performed as follows. First, an electrical insulator (not shown), such as an adhesive plastic film, is attached in a ring shape to the outer periphery of the brake drum 3. A conductive plate 4 is attached thereon in an annular manner. On the other hand, a stay 5 is fixed to a mounting bolt of the back plate 2, the tip of the stay 5 is extended toward the conductive plate 4, and a conductive brush 6 is attached to the tip. The conductive brush 6 is pressed against the conductive plate 4 by a spring 7. A lead wire 10 is connected to the conductive brush 6, and the other end of the lead wire 10 is connected to a storage battery or a generator (not shown). Further, a lead wire 10 is connected to the conductive plate 4, and the other end is connected to an illumination lamp 9 fixed on the tire wheel 8. In this way, even if the tire wheel 8 rotates, the conductive brush 6 and the conductive plate 4 are always in contact with each other, so that electricity from the storage battery or generator can be guided to the illumination lamp 9. In this way, the illumination lamp 9 is turned on.

In some vehicles, brake discs are used instead of brake drums for rotating bodies, and disc calipers are sometimes used for stationary bodies. In such a case, by fixing the conductive plate to the brake disc, and fixing the stay and conductive brush to the disc caliper's mounting bolt or tie rod fixing part, the same procedure as shown in Figures 1 and 2 can be made. The lamp can be turned on by guiding electricity to the lamp.

Various types of conductive plates can be used as the conductive plate to be fixed on the rotating body of the brake device.

Metal plates such as stainless steel, iron, copper, brass, and aluminum can be used. In addition to plastic, paper, rubber, etc. can be used as the electrical insulator.

When the rotating body is a brake drum, it is advantageous to use the arrangement shown in FIG. That is, a plastic tape 11 is pasted on the entire outer peripheral surface of the brake drum 8, and a stainless steel tape 4 is pasted thereon to serve as a contact point between the rotating bodies.

On the other hand, a stay 5 made of an electrical insulator is fixed on the back panel 2, a square tube 12 is fixed to a part of the stay 5, a carbon brush 6 is inserted into the tube 12, and a spring 7 is used to hold the carbon brush 6.
is pressed against the stainless steel tape 4, and this is used as a contact point on the stationary body.

In addition, if the rotating body is a brake disc, the fourth
It is convenient to do as shown in the figure.

That is, a plastic tape is pasted on the inner surface of the brake disc 18, and a stainless steel annular body 14 is pasted thereon to serve as a contact point between the rotating bodies. A carbon brush 6 is supported and pressed onto this by a stay (not shown).

Further, it is desirable to provide a fuse box near the stay 5 of the lead wire 10, and further provide removable connectors on the side of the tire wheel 8 and on the stationary side. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
It is desirable that the lead wire 10 be cut off when replacing the tire wheel so that it can be easily connected later. In addition, the lead wire 10 is the one that connects the positive side.
You can use only a book and ground the negative side, or
You can also use books.

The illuminating lamp 9 can be fixed to the tire wheel 8 or the wheel cover by using a hole provided in the tire wheel and using a bracket there, or by using a bolt or a rubber fixture.

It may also be fixed on the spokes.

In addition, for wheels that are not equipped with a brake device,
A brake device can be attached to the wheel to add the device of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to four-wheeled vehicles but also to two-wheeled vehicles and even bicycles.

When installing it on a bicycle, a generator is used as the power source.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, in a brake device, a conductive plate is fixed in an annular shape on a rotating body that is fixed to a tire wheel and is used as a contact point on the side of the rotating body, so that the contact point is connected to the axis of the wheel. Therefore, there is less risk of poor conductivity due to immersion in dirty water. Further, since the electrically conductive plate only needs to be attached in a ring shape to a part of the existing brake device via an electrical insulator, no special equipment is required, and therefore, attachment is easy. Furthermore, since the stay was fixed on a stationary body in the same brake device, the tip of the stay was extended toward the conductive plate, and the conductive brush was fixed to the tip, the conductive brush was always installed near the conductive plate. Therefore, the conductive plate acts integrally with the conductive plate, and therefore, contact can be maintained reliably by pressure welding. Moreover, since such a device is simple and small, it does not cause any particular trouble even if it falls off. Thus, according to the present invention, the illumination lamp shines on the tire wheel at night, illuminating the area around the wheel, which helps prevent accidents. In particular, when applied to large four-wheeled vehicles, both drivers and pedestrians can clearly see the position of the wheels, which can prevent accidents caused by getting caught in the wheels. Furthermore, when getting on and off the vehicle, the footing is bright, making it safer. The present invention provides these various advantages.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway rear view of a vehicle with a wheel lamp according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line ■--■ in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway enlarged perspective view of another vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view of still another vehicle according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is the axis of the car, 2 is the back panel, 3 is the brake drum, 4 is the conductive plate, 5 is the stay, 6 is the conductive brush, 7 is the spring, 8 is the tire wheel, 9 is the illumination lamp, 10
is a lead wire, and 11 is an electrical insulator. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Z Fig. 4 Procedural amendments Director General of the Patent Office 2. Name of the invention Vehicle with foil lamp 108-1 Shinjo, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture Prisoner subject to amendment Scope of claims in the specification ( B) Column for detailed explanation of the invention in the specification (Q Column for brief explanation of drawings in the specification ■Drawings), contents of amendment (8) As per the appendix for amendment of the scope of claims (6) Details of the invention Amendment to the explanation (1) Insert "or on a stationary body near the above-mentioned conductive plate" between "on a stationary body" and "on a stationary body" on page 5, line 3 of the specification. (2) In page 11, line 4 of the specification, the phrase "also a bicycle" should be corrected to "also applicable to both front and rear wheels, and furthermore, a bicycle." (3) Insert the following paragraph between lines 5 and 6 on page 11 of the specification. 5 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to the front wheel of a two-wheeled vehicle. In other words, in FIG. Although not shown in Fig. 5, a stay support plate is separately attached to the axle shaft 18 and fixed to the side of the wheel, and the stay is extended from this support plate. A carbon brush is attached first, and the carbon brush is pressed against the annular body 14 to form a contact point on the stationary body.In this way, the present invention can be more easily applied to the case as shown in FIG. (C) After the statement ``This is a perspective view'' on page 13, line 1 of the amended specification of the brief explanation of the drawings, ``Figure 5 shows one of yet another vehicle according to the present invention.'' ``This is a partial cutaway side view.'' is added. CD) Add corrected figure 5 to the drawings. 7. Attached documents (+) Scope of claims 1
(2) Figure 5 One or More Claims In a brake device, a conductive plate is fixed in an annular manner around an axis via an electrical insulator on a rotating body that is fixed to a tire boil and rotates. Alternatively, connect the illuminated lamp fixed on the foil cover and the conductive plate with a lead wire, and fix the stay on a stationary body in the same brake device or on a stationary body close to the conductive plate, and connect the tip of the stay to the conductive plate. Stretch it out toward the board, fix a conductive brush to its tip,
A vehicle with a foil lamp, in which a conductive brush is pressed into contact with a conductive plate, and the conductive brush is connected to a storage battery or generator via a lead wire. Diagram

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a brake device, a conductive plate is fixed annularly around the shaft via an electrical insulator on a rotating body that is fixed to a tire wheel, and an illuminated lamp and a conductive plate fixed on the tire wheel or wheel cover. on the other hand, fix the stay on a stationary body in the same brake device, extend the tip of the stay toward the conductive plate, fix a conductive brush to the tip, press the conductive brush to the conductive plate, A vehicle with a foil lamp in which a conductive brush is connected to a storage battery or generator by a lead wire.