KR20160083542A - Combination lock and directional signal for bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a locking device used as a directional signal for a bicycle and, more specifically, relates to a locking device used as a directional signal for a bicycle, capable of being used as a directional signal for a bicycle and also used as a locking device when the bicycle is parked. To this end, the present invention includes: a remote controller including a transmitting unit receiving a directional command from a driver to transmit the command through a wireless signal; a body assembly including a display unit receiving the wireless signal from the transmitting unit to indicate a movement direction; a shackle hinged with both sides of the body assembly, and formed to surround and lock an object from both sides; and a pair of clamps formed to fix the object to both free ends of the shackle, and including a tightening yoke protruding from a side and including a fixing hole.

Description

{COMBINATION LOCK AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL FOR BICYCLE}

More particularly, the present invention relates to a locking device for a turn signal lamp, and more particularly, to a lock device for locking a turn signal lamp, which is mounted on a moving and transporting means such as a bicycle and used as a turn signal lamp, And more particularly to a locking device for a turn signal lamp for a bicycle.

Recently, bicycle use population is increasing due to the expansion of infrastructures such as roads for bicycles, environmental pollution, leisure and sports activities, and health and fitness.

These bicycles are often lightweight and easy to move, and are susceptible to theft. Therefore, they often carry various kinds of theft-preventing locks such as wire-type locks separately and use them to store them in a bicycle rack or a storage rack.

However, most of the time when driving a bicycle, these locks are hanged on a bicycle handle or a frame, so that it is difficult to interfere with the driving and the operation of the bicycle.

On the other hand, in a typical bicycle, there is no apparatus that allows the driver to pre-inform the driver of the transportation and transportation means such as another bicycle following the direction from the rear during driving, Safety accidents due to collisions or collisions often occur.

Accordingly, a turn signal lamp has been proposed, which allows the driver to predict the turning direction of the bicycle while driving the bicycle, and to appropriately respond to the driver of the vehicle or other transportation means such as another bicycle in the rear side.

For example, a bicycle travel assistance device disclosed in Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2010-0008298, a safety device for a bicycle disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2005-0052068, and a Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1105551 Is mounted on the seat (saddle) of a bicycle or on a fender of a load carrier or a rear wheel, and the left and right blinking lights are blinked in an arrow shape according to the driver's choice, The driver of the vehicle can be informed of the direction change in advance.

However, such a conventional turn signal lamp for bicycle can be used only for the purpose of notifying the driver of the transportation and transportation means such as another bicycle following from behind in advance, and there is no other function in addition, .

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1163947 (July 6, 2012) Korean Patent No. 10-1253911 (Apr. Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0132845 (2012.12.10) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0037813 (April 17, 2013) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1105551 (2012.01.05) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0136195 (December 28, 2010) Korean Patent No. 10-0910402 (2009.08.04) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0052068 (June 22, 2005) Korea's public utility model 20-2010-0008298 (Aug. 20, 2010)

Accordingly, the present inventor has focused on solving the above-mentioned problems and solving the problems, and can use it as a turn signal light by attaching to a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle according to user's choice and need, The inventor of the present invention invented the present invention as a result of intensive efforts to develop a new type and structure lock-and-turn locking device which can be used as a lock device for preventing theft.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a locking device for a turn signal lamp which can be used both as a turning indicator and a locking device.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wireless communication system including a remote controller provided with a transmission unit for receiving a direction instruction command from a driver and transmitting the wireless signal, A shackle which is connected to both sides of the body assembly by hinged connection and which is formed so as to enclose and restrain the object on both sides, and a pair of opposite free ends And a clamping yoke formed on one side of the clamping yoke so as to be fixed to the object, and a pair of clamps each having a fixing hole formed in the clamping yoke, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention can be used as a locking device for preventing the direction indicator of the moving and transportation means, the movement thereof, and the transportation means from being stolen, according to the user's selection or need, .

Further, a preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a lock body and a lock pin for maintaining or releasing a locked state between the clamps through the fixing hole of the clamp, thereby making it easier and easier to move and / It can be fixed to the transportation means and also can be prevented from being stolen even when used as a turn signal lamp.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lock lever further includes a release lever coupled to the lock pin by a hinge to adjust an interval between the fastening yokes in accordance with a rotation operation of the hinge, And can be mounted on a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lock body is formed of a key cylinder system in which a locked state is released by a key operation, or a dial system in which a locked state and a locked state are released in a combination of numbers, Can be effectively prevented.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmitting unit includes a switching unit for outputting first and second signals in accordance with a rightward / leftward positional change or an operation, and a signal for transmitting the first and second signals of the switching unit to the display unit And a transmitting unit.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the display unit includes first and second light emitting portions symmetrically disposed on both sides of the outer surface of the body assembly and blinking at a specific pattern and speed, And a blinking control unit for controlling operations of the first and second light emitting units according to a signal received by the signal receiving unit.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmitting unit further comprises first and second lamp units symmetrically arranged on both sides of the remote controller and blinking according to an output signal of the switching unit, It is possible to quickly and easily confirm the blinking state and the direction of the turn signal lamp.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmitting unit and the display unit can transmit and receive a radio signal in any of Bluetooth, ZigBee, and RF modes.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connection groove and a connection protrusion are formed on opposite sides of the clamps, which are connected to each other on one side near the body assembly.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, elastic pads elastically adhered to the object around the opposite inner side surfaces of the clamps are attached to the object such as a seat post, a seat stay, a chain stay, a tube, a fork, And the bonding force can be greatly increased while being in close contact with each other, so that a more stable and rigid mounting state can be maintained.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the remote controller further includes attachment means for attaching to an object, so that the remote controller can be easily attached to a handlebar, a handle, a headset, and the like of the bicycle.

The present invention having the means and configuration for solving the technical problem as described above can be used as a turn signal lamp when the function and the function of the turn signal lamp and the lock device are integrally combined and juxtaposed to be mounted on a frame of a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle When the moving and transportation means are stored, it can be used as a locking device for restricting movement by being mounted in a form of surrounding a wheel or a frame.

Therefore, since the two articles can be used simultaneously as one article and can be used and extinguished simultaneously, the convenience and usability of the apparatus can be greatly increased. In addition, unlike the prior art, a lock device is separately provided, It is possible to solve the inconvenience of use that must be carried or stored separately during traveling.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a lock of a lock device with a turn signal lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention in a locked state. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where a clamp of a lock device with a turn signal lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention is locked. FIG.
FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are perspective views showing a state in which the lock device with a turn signal lamp according to the embodiment of the present invention is unclamped.
5 is a block diagram schematically showing a transmission unit and a display unit among constituent elements of a lock device with a turn signal lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a locking device combined with a turn signal lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a bicycle.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, the following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and they are to be construed to mean concepts that are consistent with the technical idea of the present invention and interpretations that are commonly or commonly understood in the technical field of the present invention.

In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

It is to be understood that the term " unit, " " unit, " or " unit, " The meaning of a term means a unit or module type that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

1 to 4, a locking device for a turn signal lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a remote controller 10, a body assembly 200, a shackle 220, a clamp 230, a lock body 240 , A lock pin (250), and a release lever (260).

The remote controller 10 is provided with a transmission unit 110 for receiving a direction instruction command from a driver of a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, a wheelchair, a hand truck, etc., and transmitting the received signal to a wireless signal, The attachment means 120 is provided so as to be easily attached to an object such as a handlebar, a step, a headset, or the like.

Here, the attaching means 120 is made of a material that is elastically deformed in response to an external force so as to facilitate attachment and detachment to an object such as a handle, a handle bar, a step, a headset, etc. of a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, But it is not particularly limited as long as it can be easily and stably attached to an object such as a handle of a bicycle, a handlebars, a stem, a headset, etc., such as a band-shaped band or a belt.

In addition, a pad (not shown) attached to the inner surface of the attachment means 120 for enhancing the bonding force by being elastically brought into close contact with an object such as a handle of a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, a handle bar, a stem, desirable.

5, the transmitting unit 110 includes a switching unit 111 for outputting first and second signals having different calling frequencies and the like according to the driver's right / left position change or operation, and the switching unit 111, And a signal transmission unit 112 for transmitting the first and second signals of the body assembly 200 to the display unit 210 of the body assembly 200.

In particular, the switching unit 111 may adopt a structure in which the outputs of the first and second signals are controlled and the power is supplied or cut off by changing the position in accordance with the sliding movement operation in the left-right direction. That is, the power of the display unit 210 is turned on / off according to the selected position of the switching unit 111, and the blinking mode can be switched to operate the blinking function.

The transmission unit 110 is symmetrically disposed on both sides of the remote controller 100 and is connected to the first and second light emitting units 211 The first and second lamp units 113 and 114 are turned on simultaneously with the first and second light emitting units 211 and 212 so that the driver can output the output signal of the switching unit 111 and the first and second light emitting units 211 and 212 It is possible to confirm the state and the direction of the instruction quickly and easily.

For example, when the driver pushes the switching unit 111 in the left direction while the driver is driving, the first lamp unit 113 and the first light emitting unit 211 blink at the same time, You can check it immediately.

The transmission unit 110 can perform short-range wireless communication with the display unit 210 of the body assembly 200 in Bluetooth, ZigBee, or RF to control the operation of the display unit 210. [

The body assembly 200 is provided with a display unit 210 for receiving a radio signal from the transmission unit 110 and indicating the direction of movement of the vehicle such as a bicycle.

5, the display unit 210 includes first and second light emitting portions 211 (see FIG. 5) disposed symmetrically on both sides of the outer surface of the body assembly 200 and blinking at a specific pattern and speed A signal receiving unit 213 for receiving first and second signals from the signal transmitting unit 112 of the transmitting unit and a first and a second light emitting unit 211 And a flickering control unit 214 for controlling the operation of the flashing unit 212.

In particular, the first and second light emitting units 211 and 212 may be flickered in various patterns and colors.

For example, the first light emitting portion 211 may be an arrow shape indicating the left direction and the light emitting element may be blinking in red. The second light emitting portion 212 may be an arrow shape indicating the right direction, As shown in FIG.

The body assembly 200 includes a power supply unit (not shown) for supplying operation power to the display unit 210 according to a user's switching operation, and a power supply unit A switch 215 is provided.

Here, the power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power to the display unit 210 adopts the form of a rechargeable battery pack (secondary battery), and the first and second light emitting units 211 and 212 adopt the LED module form The first and second light emitting portions 211 and 212 can be distinguished easily by naked eyes in a dark place or at night due to the dazzling and colorful light of the first and second light emitting portions 211 and 212 for a long period of time without inconveniences such as battery replacement can do.

The shackle 220 is formed so as to enclose and restrain the object on both sides thereof, and is connected to both sides of the body assembly 200 by a hinge H.

Here, the shackle 220 is preferably formed of a metal material that is not easily cut.

The clamp 230 has a pair of left and right pairs of fasteners 230 on opposite sides of the shackle 220 for fastening objects such as seat posts, seat stays, chain stays, tubes, forks, etc., And a tightening yoke 231 protrudes from the opposite ends of the opposite surfaces of the shackle 220 to the body assembly 200. The fastening yoke 231 231 are formed with fixing holes 232 for maintaining mutual locking.

A coupling groove 233 and a coupling protrusion 234 are formed on one side of the opposite sides of the clamps 230 that are close to the body assembly 200 and are coupled to each other.

Here, the clamps 230 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the state where the clamping yokes 231 are connected to each other by the coupling grooves 233 and the coupling protrusions 234, and the fixing holes 232 of the clamping yokes The lock body 250 is inserted into the lock body 240 through the lock pin 250.

The clamp lever 230 is coupled to the lock pin 250 and the release lever 260 is rotated with the hinge H as a rotational axis to adjust the distance between the clamping yokes 231, It is possible to reduce the inner diameter of the object and to be firmly in close contact with the outer surface of the object.

An elastic pad 235 that elastically adheres to an object such as a seat post, a seat stay, a chain stay, a tube, a fork, and the like of the moving and transporting means such as a bicycle, Respectively.

The lock body 240 and the lock pin 250 function and function to maintain or release the lock state between the clamps 230 through the fixing holes 232 of the clamps.

Here, the lock body 240 may be any of a key cylinder type in which the lock and unlock state is released by a key operation, and a dial type in which the lock and the lock state are released by a combination of numbers.

That is, in a state where the lock pin 250 is inserted into the lock body 240 through the fixing hole 232, since the lock pin 250 is not released from the lock body 240 unless the lock state is released by a separate key or number combination, It can be easily and easily mounted on a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, and is kept locked in a state of being mounted on a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, thereby preventing loss or theft.

The release lever 260 is coupled to one end of the lock pin 250 by a hinge H so as to adjust the spacing of the tightening yokes 231 in accordance with a rotation operation of the hinge H as a rotation axis.

6, when a pair of left and right clamps 230 are used as a turn signal lamp of a bicycle, an object such as a seat post of a bicycle is placed on both sides of the clamp 230, When the release lever 260 coupled to the lock body 250 through the hinge H is coupled to the lock body 250 through the hinge mechanism 250 and the hinge H is rotated around the release lever 260, The lock body 240 is pulled by the cam action (the turning radius of the release lever is eccentrically positioned by the hinge) on the lever and the eccentricity of the clamping jaws 260 to narrow the spacing of the tightening yokes 231, Tightening force is generated due to a natural narrowing of the inner diameter formed by the seat backs 230, so that it is possible to maintain a state of tightly adhering to the outer surface of the object such as a seat post of a bicycle.

When the lock device combined with the turn signal lamp according to the embodiment of the present invention is used as a turn signal lamp, a clamp 230 coupled with the body assembly 200 is placed on a seat post of a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle The lock body 240 and the lock pin 250 are fastened together and the clamp 230 is tightened at the same time as the lock, so that the fastened state can be maintained.

In addition, when storing a moving and transportation means such as a bicycle, the hinge H connecting the shackle 220 to the body assembly 200 is extended to the body assembly 200 on both sides of the body assembly 200, The shackle 200 and the clamp 230 may be screwed together with the hinge H as a center axis or a ground fixture such as a bicycle cradle or a storage cradle The shackle 200 and the clamp 230 are pinched with the hinge H as a central axis in a state in which a wheel or a tube (frame) of the transportation and transportation means is placed together with a wood, a guardrail, The lock pin 250 can be used as a locking device to prevent theft by locking the body 240 and the lock pin 250.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments or constructions. Various changes and substitutions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be widely applied to other embodiments.

Therefore, it is to be understood that modifications and variations of the features of the present invention are intended to be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: remote controller 110: transmitting unit
111: switching unit 112: signal transmission unit
120: attachment means 200: body assembly
210: display unit 211:
212: second light emitting portion 213: signal receiving portion
214: blinking control unit 215: power switch
220: shackle 230: clamp
231: Fastening yoke 232: Fixing hole
233: connection groove 234: connection projection
235: elastic pad 240: lock body
250: Lock pin 260: Release lever

Claims (11)

A remote controller (100) having a transmission unit (110) for receiving a direction instruction command from a driver and transmitting it as a wireless signal;
A body assembly (200) having a display unit (210) for receiving a radio signal from the transmission unit (110) and indicating a moving direction;
Shackles (220) connected to both sides of the body assembly (200) by hinges (H) and formed so as to surround and restrain the objects on both sides; And
A fastening yoke 231 is formed on one side of the shackle 220 for fixing the object to the opposite free ends of the shackle 220 and a fastening hole 232 is formed in the fastening yoke 231 A pair of clamps 230;
And a lock mechanism for locking the turn signal lamp.
The method according to claim 1,
A lock body 240 and a lock pin 250 for maintaining or releasing the lock state between the clamps 230 through the fixing holes 232 of the clamps;
Further comprising:
3. The method of claim 2,
A release lever 260 coupled to the lock pin 250 by a hinge to adjust an interval of the tightening yokes 231 in accordance with a rotation operation of the hinge to the rotation axis;
Further comprising:
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the lock body (240) comprises any one of a key cylinder type in which the lock and the lock state are released by the key operation, or a dial type in which the lock and the lock state are released by the number combination.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The transmission unit 110 includes a switching unit 111 for outputting first and second signals in accordance with a right / left position change or an operation; And
A signal transmission unit 112 for transmitting the first and second signals of the switching unit 111 to the display unit 210;
And a lock mechanism for locking the turn signal lamp.
6. The method of claim 5,
The display unit 210 includes first and second light emitting portions 211 and 212 that are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the outer surface of the body assembly 200 and flicker at a specific pattern and speed.
A signal receiving unit 213 for receiving first and second signals from the signal transmitting unit 112; And
A flickering control unit 214 for controlling the operation of the first and second light emitting units 211 and 212 according to a signal received by the signal receiving unit 213;
And a lock mechanism for locking the turn signal lamp.
The method according to claim 6,
The transmission unit 110 includes first and second lamp units 113 and 114 symmetrically disposed on both sides of the remote controller 100 and blinking according to an output signal of the switching unit 111;
Further comprising:
The method according to claim 6,
The transmitting unit (110) and the display unit (210) transmit and receive a radio signal in one of Bluetooth, ZigBee, and RF modes.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A coupling groove 233 and a coupling protrusion 234 are formed on opposite sides of the clamps 230 that are close to the body assembly 200 and are coupled to each other.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
And an elastic pad (235) elastically brought into close contact with an object around an inner surface of an opposite side of the clamps (230).
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
Wherein the remote controller (100) further comprises attachment means (120) so as to be attached to an object.

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