KR20080000890U - Bicycle of an electric generator and turn signal - Google Patents

Abstract

The current generated through the self-generator installed on the front wheel hub of the bicycle lights up the left or right turn indicators during the change of direction while driving and sends signals to people walking in front of the vehicle. By sending a signal in the rear, you can safely drive on roads (including bicycle lanes) at night.

Bicycles with a self-generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the self-generator is installed on the hub of the front wheel of the bicycle, including a rotor and stator driven in accordance with the rotation of the wheel to generate a current while driving ,

A storage battery installed in the frame under the handle and storing current from the self-generator and capable of discharging the stored current when the self-generator is not driven;

A stop switch which is installed at the left and right sides of the steering wheel and operated when the direction change switch and the brake lever are operated according to the driver's operation,

It is formed at the end of the fixed pole which is installed on the front hub shaft and the rear wheel rotation shaft, respectively, and the front and rear and left and right turn indicators that are selectively turned on by the current from the battery when operating the direction change switch,

An emergency switch installed at the center of the upper surface of the handle and operated according to the driver's operation to flash the front, rear, left and right turn indicators,

A stop light which is installed on the frame to irradiate the rear side and is lit by a current from the battery when the brake lever is operated;

It is mounted to the frame so as to irradiate the front, and includes a headlamp that is turned on by the current from the battery when running.

Generator, direction indicator, stop indicator, safety

Description

Bike with an electric generator and turn signal

1 is a schematic view of a bicycle according to the prior art,

2 is a perspective view of a bicycle with a self-powered generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention,

3 is a side view of a bicycle with a self-powered generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention,

Figure 4 is a state diagram of the use of the self-powered generator and the direction indicator is attached to the bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols used in the main part of the drawing

11; Front wheel hub 12; Generator

13; Handle 14; frame

15; Accumulators 16,17; Direction switch

18; Brake lever 19; Stop switch

20; Rear wheel shaft 21,22; Fixed pole

23,24,25,26; Turn indicator 27; Emergency switch

28; Headlight 29; Stop light

The present invention relates to a bicycle with a self-generator and a direction indicator light to turn on the turn signal and the stop light by the current generated by the self-generator installed on the hub shaft of the bike.

More specifically, it is possible to send a signal to a person or vehicle walking in front of the vehicle by turning on the headlights when driving, turning on the left or right turning indicators when turning, and sending a signal to the rear by turning on the stop indicator when stopping. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a bicycle having a self-generator and a direction indicator to safely drive a road (including a bicycle-only road) at night.

As shown in Figure 1, the bicycle with a self-powered generator according to the prior art, Utility Model Registration Application No. 1999-16129 (prescribed by the applicant) (designated name; self-power generator and direction change display and stop of the bicycle) Self-generator 1 installed on the front wheel of the bicycle,

A storage battery (2) and a relay (3) installed in the frame and storing current from the self-generator (1) generated during traveling;

Front and rear and left and right turn indicators (4, 5) (6, 7) respectively installed in front and rear of the frame and selectively lit when the turn switch (9) attached to the handle is operated;

And a stop light (8) which is provided in a frame below the seat so as to irradiate the rear side, and which is turned on when the stop switch (10) installed in the brake lever is operated.

The bicycle structure of the prior art is a sulfuric acid solution or gas leaking from the storage battery 2, since the storage battery 2 installed under the seat includes sulfuric acid when the user rides in a state of wearing shorts as in the summer season Is directly in contact with the skin may face a very dangerous state has a problem of lack of safety.

In addition, when the above-mentioned front and rear and left and right turn indicators (4, 5) (6, 7) is fixed to the frame, a separate bracket is used, so that the cost cost is increased due to the increase in the number of parts, which lowers the price competitiveness. Has

In addition, the above-mentioned front turn indicators 4 and 6 may not perform smoothly the function of the headlamp for irradiating the front because the intensity of the light is weak. As a result, the driver's visibility is low when driving on a road at night, and safety is reduced. When the vehicle stops at a traffic light or a crosswalk while driving, it cannot reliably transmit a signal to a moving object (for example, a bicycle or a car) in front of it. As far as safety is concerned, there is a problem.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a moving object is illuminated at night as a headlight is turned on when driving, a left or right turn indicator is turned on when turning, and a stop light is turned on when it stops, and a signal is sent to the front or the rear. And a bicycle with a self-powered generator and a direction indicator to prevent traffic accidents caused by contact or collision with the vehicle.

One embodiment of the present invention, the bicycle is equipped with a self-power generator and a direction indicator to mount the battery in a position far from the seat to prevent the skin contact of the sulfuric acid solution or gas discharged from the battery with the occupant Related.

One embodiment of the present invention is related to a bicycle with a self-generator and a direction indicator light so that anybody, young and old, can ride, without interfering with the rotation of the bicycle wheels when the self-generator is installed on the front wheel hub shaft.

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a bicycle with a self-powered generator and a direction indicator light so as to secure safety by exposing the bicycles by lighting the lights installed at the front, rear, left and right sides respectively when driving on the road at night.

Bicycle with a self-generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention,

A self-generator which is installed on the front wheel hub of the bicycle and generates electric current while driving, including a rotor and a stator driven according to the rotation of the wheel,

A storage battery installed in the frame under the handle and storing current from the self-generator and capable of discharging the stored current when the self-generator is not driven;

A stop switch which is installed at the left and right sides of the steering wheel and operated when the direction change switch and the brake lever are operated according to the driver's operation,

It is formed at the end of the fixed pole which is installed on the front hub shaft and the rear wheel rotation shaft, respectively, and the front and rear and left and right turn indicators that are selectively turned on by the current from the battery when operating the direction change switch,

An emergency switch installed at the center of the upper surface of the handle and operated according to the driver's operation to flash the front, rear, left and right turn indicators,

A stop lamp which is installed on the frame to irradiate the rear side and is lit by a current from the battery when the brake lever is operated;

It is mounted to the frame so as to irradiate the front, and includes a headlamp that is turned on by the current from the battery when running.

At this time, preferably, further includes a fluorescent material or a reflector formed on the outer surface of the fixing pole so that the above-mentioned front and rear and left and right turn indicators can be easily identified at night.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be described in detail so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the present invention. It does not mean that the technical spirit and scope of the present invention is limited.

As shown in Figure 2 to 4, the bicycle with a self-power generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, is installed on the front wheel hub axle 11 of the bicycle, driven by the rotation of the wheel A self-generator 12 for generating current while driving, including the illustrated rotor and stator,

It is installed in the frame 14 below the handle 13 and connected to the self-generator 12 through a power cable not shown, and stores the current from the self-generator 12, and the self-generator 12 is not driven. If the storage battery 15 can discharge the stored current,

Directional switches 16 and 17 installed on the left and right sides of the handle 13 and operated according to a driver's operation (for example, a tack switch that connects power at the first press and cuts off the power at the second press) are provided. Stop switch 19 which is activated when the brake lever 18 and the brake lever 18 are operated;

It is formed at the ends of the fixed poles 21 and 22 installed on the front wheel hub shaft 11 and the rear wheel rotation shaft 20, respectively, and selectively turns on by the current from the battery 15 when the direction change switches 16 and 17 are operated. The front, rear, left and right turn indicators (23, 24, 25, 26) (for example, a yellow lamp (for example, a light emitting diode (LED) can be used)) or wrap the lamp to protect it from external impact Yellow transparent material may be used as the cover),

If the emergency situation (for example, a traffic accident has occurred due to a traffic accident that can no longer be driven) occurs in the front of the steering wheel 13 at the center of the upper surface of the steering wheel 13, the steering wheel 13 is operated according to the driver's operation. An emergency switch 27 for blinking the turn indicators 23, 24, 25, and 26;

A stop light 29 installed in the frame 14 so as to irradiate the rear side and lit by a current from the storage battery 15 when the brake lever 18 is operated by the driver;

It is provided in the frame 14 so as to irradiate the front, and includes a headlamp 28 that is turned on by the current from the storage battery 15 when running.

At this time, the front, rear, left and right turn indicators (23, 24, 25, 26) can be easily identified at night by coating molding or adhesive attached to the outer surface of the fixed pole (21, 22) The illustrated fluorescent substance, or reflector (for example, a fluorescent substance (or phosphor)), a luminescent paint (or luminous paint, etc. may be used) may be further included.

In the drawings, reference numeral 30 denotes a fixed seat whose height in the vertical direction is variable or may not be variably adjusted according to the physical condition or preference of the occupant.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an example of the use of a bicycle with a self-power generator and a direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 4, when driving on a road (including a bicycle-only road) by riding the seat 30 at night, even when a street lamp or the like is not installed in the vicinity of the self-generator 12. By driving the current generated by the front can be safely driven.

In detail, the rotor (with a magnet made of NS pole (permanent magnet is used)) and a stator (coil) of the self-generator 12 installed on the front wheel hub shaft 11 during driving are provided. A current may be generated by a magnetic force generated between the winding bobbin and a yoke installed close to the bobbin to assist in forming a magnetic pole. The generated current may be generated by the handle 13. It is stored in the storage battery 15 provided in the lower frame 14.

At this time, since the current generated by the self-generator 12 according to the rotation of the bicycle wheel and stored in the storage battery 15 is a description used in the art, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of riding on the pedal 30 while riding on the seat 30, the bicycle is driven when the electric current from the battery 15 is supplied to the headlamp 28 installed under the handle 13 by sensing a sensor not shown. The front can be irradiated to prevent a collision due to contact with a moving object (eg, a pedestrian, a motorcycle or a bicycle, etc.) at night.

On the other hand, even in the case of a change in the direction of traffic lights or pedestrian crossing while driving along the road, it is possible to ensure safety by sending a signal as a light to the vehicle located in front, rear, left and right. When operating the direction change switches 16 and 17 installed on the left and right sides of the handle 13 by the occupant, the front and rear and left and right turn indicators 23, 24, 25 and 26 are turned on by the current from the battery 15. Each light up.

That is, the front left and right turn indicators 23 and 24 formed on the fixed pole 21 of the front wheel hub shaft 11 are turned on, and the rear left formed on the fixed pole 22 of the rear wheel shaft 20. Turn right turn indicators 25 and 26 on. This ensures safety by sending a signal to a vehicle in front of the vehicle while driving.

On the other hand, even if you stop while driving, you can send a signal as a light in the rear. The stop switch 19, which is operated by operating the brake lever 18 by the occupant, supplies the current from the battery 15 to the stop light 29 provided in the frame 14 under the seat 30. Can light up. As a result, a stop signal may be sent to a bicycle or a car following the rear to prevent a contact accident.

On the other hand, when an emergency situation (for example, a traffic accident or the like) occurs in the front while driving and no longer traveling, the emergency switch 27 installed on the upper surface of the handle 13 is pressed, By the electric current from the battery 15, the front, rear, left and right turn indicators 23, 24, 25, and 26 may be flashed to signal a driver of a bicycle or a vehicle following an emergency in the rear.

As described above, the bicycle with the self-generator and the direction indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.

When driving, turn on the headlights, turn left or right turn indicators, turn stop lights turn on and send signals to the front or the rear. The loss can be prevented.

In addition, by mounting the battery in a position far from the seat, it is possible to prevent the contact of the sulfuric acid solution or gas discharged from the battery with the skin of the occupant to ensure safety and reliability.

In addition, by installing the self-generator on the front wheel hub shaft does not interfere with the rotation of the bicycle wheels when driving, anyone of all ages can conveniently use to contribute to the improvement of national health.

In addition, when driving on the road at night, the lights installed on the front, rear, left and right sides are respectively lighted to easily expose the bicycle to ensure safety.

Claims (2)

On bicycles with self-generators and direction indicators: A self-generator which is installed on the front wheel hub of the bicycle and generates a current while driving, including a rotor and a stator driven according to the rotation of the wheel; A storage battery installed in the frame under the handle, storing current from the self-generator, and capable of discharging the stored current when the self-generator is not driven; A stop switch installed at left and right sides of the handle and operated at the time of a direction change switch and a brake lever operated according to a driver's operation; Front and rear and left and right turn indicators formed at end portions of the fixed poles respectively provided on the front wheel hub shaft and the rear wheel rotation shaft and selectively lit by a current from the battery when the direction change switch is operated; An emergency switch installed at the center of the upper surface of the handle and operated according to a driver's operation to flash the front, rear, left and right turn indicators; A stop light provided on the frame to irradiate the rear side and lit by current from the storage battery when the brake lever is operated; And A bicycle having a self-powered generator and a direction indicator, which is mounted to the frame to irradiate the front side and includes a headlamp that is turned on by a current from the battery when driving. The self-power generator and direction indicators of claim 1, further comprising a fluorescent material or a reflector formed on an outer surface of the fixed pole so that the front, rear, left and right turn indicators can be easily identified at night. bicycle.

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