TWM534713U - Rear detection device - Google Patents

Description

Rear detection device

The present invention relates to a detecting device, and more particularly to a rear detecting device for a bicycle.

With the popularity of public bicycles, riding bicycles has become a trend. For the domestic public bicycles alone, China’s Transportation Bureau said that the average daily usage is over 70,000 times and the turnover rate is 12 times. Many people use this service for commuting or sports.

But with the increasing popularity of bicycles, accidents have emerged endlessly. According to the traffic accident data of the Taipei Municipal Government Transportation Bureau in the first half of the year of 103, there are 519 casualties caused by bicycle accidents, with an average age of 50-59 years old and people over 65 years old. The number of injured people in locomotives and bicycles has increased year by year.

Thanks to the abundant electric power of the car, the car-based surrounding detection technology is becoming more and more mature, so that the driving of the car can be obtained by setting the detection instrument on the vehicle to obtain the condition of the vehicle outside the blind spot of the car driving sight. Accidents caused by blind spots of sight.

Generally speaking, bicycles are not commonly equipped with rearview mirrors, and it is impossible to confirm the condition of the rear vehicle. If a lane change or a turn is to be made, the bicycle must turn the head to confirm the rear vehicle condition, but the head of the human body rotates. The angle is limited and the rear of the bicycle cannot be fully confirmed. Therefore, the blind area of the bicycle is outside the angle of the head of the driving, which is about the rear of the bicycle. However, the mechanism for protecting the bicycle cannot be as high as that of the car, but the danger of driving the bicycle is far Higher than the car, it is very important to effectively reduce the risk of driving a bicycle.

Refer to Figure 1, which is a ring of Taiwan Patent No. M436622. The environment monitoring and the near-vehicle warning device comprises a bicycle 1, a distance detecting module 23 disposed behind the bicycle 1, and a first warning module 25 electrically connected to the distance detecting module 23. The distance detecting module 23 detects the rear of the rider. When the distance detecting module 23 detects that the rear of the rider is too close, the distance detecting signal is generated. After receiving the distance data signal and the warning signal, the first warning module 25 displays a distance data and a voice prompt sound.

However, the first distance warning module 25 issues an external warning as long as the vehicle distance detecting module 23 detects the rear vehicle, and the first warning module 25 remains for the bicycle that is often in the vehicle array and goes straight. The warning state will cause the bicycle to be numb to warning, and it is impossible to judge whether the vehicle from the rear of the bicycle is dangerous.

As can be seen from the above description, the near-vehicle warning device currently used has the following disadvantages:

First, unable to control the action

At present, the detection device installed at the rear of the bicycle continuously detects the rear of the bicycle, and the bicycle driving cannot control the operation of the detecting device.

Second, increase the use of electricity

As described above, the detection device installed at the rear of the bicycle continuously detects the rear of the bicycle and continues to use the power continuously, resulting in an increase in the amount of electricity used.

Third, can not be alerted to the rear

The rear detection device cannot warn the rear, so that other vehicles located behind the bicycle cannot obtain the moving line of the bicycle, which will increase the risk of riding the bicycle.

Therefore, how to detect the vehicle behind the bicycle at the right time and issue warning information to the rear of the bicycle is more effective in saving power usage, which is an urgent need for the relevant technical personnel.

In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a rear detecting device suitable for use on a bicycle, and includes a detecting module, a micro control module, a switch module, and a warning module.

The detection module is disposed on the bicycle and includes a left rear detector and a right rear detector. The left rear detector is configured to detect whether there is an object on the left rear of the bicycle, and the right rear detection The device is used to detect whether there is an object on the right rear side of the bicycle.

The micro control module includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the left rear detector and the right rear detector, and the microcontroller can obtain sensing information of the left rear detector and the right rear detector. .

The switch module includes a left turn control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller, and a right turn control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller, the left turn control switch is configured to control the left rear detector to operate, The right turn control switch is used to control the right rear detector to operate.

The warning module includes a driving warning device electrically connected to the microcontroller for externally issuing a warning.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the driving warning device has an audible alarm unit, and the audible alarm unit emits an audible alarm when the left rear detector or the right rear detector detects an object.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned driving warning device further has a left rear warning unit for displaying the detected object on the left rear side of the bicycle, and a display object for displaying the right rear side of the bicycle. The right rear warning unit.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the driving warning device has a distance warning unit for displaying the distance between the bicycle and the detected object.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the left turn control switch is disposed beside the left handle of the bicycle, and the right turn control switch is disposed beside the right handle of the bicycle.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the detection module further includes a front and rear detector electrically connected to the microcontroller for detecting whether there is an object directly behind the bicycle.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the switch module further includes a brake control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller for controlling the operation of the front and rear detectors.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the brake control switch is connected to the brake device of the bicycle to sense the braking action of the bicycle, and the driving warning device has a function for displaying the rear of the bicycle. The warning unit behind the object is measured.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the driving warning device further has a left-turn display unit for displaying the left-turn control switch, and a right-turn display unit for displaying the right-turn control switch.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the warning module further includes a left side alarm electrically connected to the micro controller, a right side alarm electrically connected to the micro controller, and a microcontroller The rear side warning device is electrically connected to respectively alert the left side, the right side, and the rear side of the bicycle.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the left rear detector and the right rear detector respectively have items for detecting the left rear and the right rear of the bicycle, and the left rear detector and the right rear detector can be respectively received The driving control of the bicycle activates the left rear detector when turning left, and activates the right rear detector when turning right, so that the bicycle can effectively avoid the rear vehicle when turning.

3‧‧‧Bicycle

4‧‧‧Detection module

41‧‧‧Left rear detector

42‧‧‧Right rear detector

43‧‧‧Back detector

5‧‧‧Micro Control Module

51‧‧‧Microcontroller

6‧‧‧Switch Module

61‧‧‧Left turn control switch

62‧‧‧right turn control switch

63‧‧‧ brake control switch

7‧‧‧Warning module

71‧‧‧Driving warning device

711‧‧‧Sound alarm unit

712‧‧‧Left rear warning unit

713‧‧‧right rear warning unit

714‧‧‧Back warning unit

715‧‧‧ distance warning unit

716‧‧‧Left turn display unit

717‧‧‧right turn display unit

72‧‧‧left warning device

73‧‧‧right warning device

74‧‧‧Backside warning device

1 is a schematic view of a device, illustrating an environmental monitoring and near-vehicle warning device of Taiwan Patent No. M436622; FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a device illustrating one of the rear detecting devices of the present invention 3 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship of the preferred embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a device for illustrating a setting of a switch module of the preferred embodiment; FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a device for explaining a rear side warning device of the preferred embodiment; and FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the device; A driving warning device of one of the preferred embodiments will be described.

The details of the related patents and the technical contents of the present invention will be clearly shown in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a preferred embodiment of the rear detecting device of the present invention is applicable to a bicycle 3, and includes a detecting module 4, a micro control module 5, and a switch module 6. And a warning module 7.

The detection module 4 is disposed on the bicycle 3 and includes a left rear detector 41, a right rear detector 42 and a front rear detector 43. The left rear detector 41 is configured to detect Is there an object or a vehicle at the left rear of the bicycle 3, and the right rear detector 42 is configured to detect whether there is an object or a vehicle at the right rear of the bicycle 3. The front rear detector 43 is used to detect the bicycle 3 Is there an object or vehicle behind?

Preferably, the left rear detector 41, the right rear detector 42 and the front rear detector 43 use a microwave sensor with a fixed detection angle to effectively detect items in a fixed angle. The distance from the item may be used in the actual implementation, and the sensor of the detectable item such as an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor or an image sensor may be used, and should not be limited thereto.

The micro control module 5 includes a left rear detector 41. The right rear detector 42 and the micro-controller 51 electrically connected to the rear detector 43, the micro-controller 51 can obtain the left rear detector 41, the right rear detector 42, and The sensing information of the front and rear detectors 43 is used to calculate the acquired sensing information, so that the warning module 7 sends out warning information.

The switch module 6 includes a left turn control switch 61 electrically connected to the microcontroller 51, a right turn control switch 62 electrically connected to the microcontroller 51, and a brake electrically connected to the microcontroller 51. The left turn control switch 61 is configured to control the left rear detector 41 to operate, and the right turn control switch 62 is configured to control the right rear detector 42 to operate. The brake control switch 63 is used to control the positive switch. The rear detector 43 is actuated.

In the preferred embodiment, the left turn control switch 61 and the right turn control switch 62 are each a touch switch, and the left turn control switch 61 is disposed beside the left handle of the bicycle 3, the right turn control switch 62 is disposed beside the right side handle of the bicycle 3, so that when the bicycle 3 is driven to ride the bicycle 3, the hands do not need to leave the handle of the bicycle 3, and the left hand can be touched when the bicycle 3 turns left. Touching the left turn control switch 61, and touching the right turn control switch 62 with the thumb of the right hand when the bicycle 3 turns right, the bicycle 3 drives the two hands to actually control the bicycle 3, effectively stabilizing the moving line of the bicycle 3. To avoid danger.

When the left turn control switch 61 and the right turn control switch 62 are actually implemented by two separate switch devices, the left turn control switch 61 and the right turn control switch 62 may be configured as a switch component and disposed on the switch component. One of the bicycles 3 is placed next to the handle, or a level is installed in the bicycle 3 for detecting the left and right tilting state of the bicycle 3. When the bicycle 3 is tilted left, the left turn control switch 61 is turned on, and when the bicycle 3 is tilted to the right Turning on the right turn control switch 62 should not be limited to the disclosure of the preferred embodiment.

The creators of this novel should emphasize that the rearview mirrors are not generally installed in bicycles, and it is impossible to confirm the rear vehicle condition and ride the self. When driving 3, it is necessary to focus on the road conditions ahead. Turning around or turning around to look around the bicycle 3 is a very dangerous action, but when the bicycle 3 changes the driving route or makes a turn, be sure to confirm the bicycle. Whether there is a vehicle in the left rear or right rear of 3, or there is a vehicle approaching, this will increase the risk of the bicycle 3 going forward. In addition, the bicycle 3 has a limited angle of driving the rotor, and the blind zone of the bicycle 3 is driving. The line of sight dead angle, that is, the angle range from the left rear to the right rear of the bicycle 3.

Therefore, the creator of the present invention distinguishes the left rear detector 41 that can detect whether there is an object on the left rear side of the bicycle 3, and can detect whether there is an object right rear detection on the right rear side of the bicycle 3. Detector 42. When the bicycle 3 is turned left, the left rear detector 41 is turned on. When the bicycle 3 is turned right, the right rear detector 42 is turned on to effectively avoid interference of objects or vehicles at other angles around the bicycle 3, thereby affecting the The judgment of bicycle 3 when driving a turn.

The brake control switch 63 is coupled to the brake of the bicycle 3 to sense the braking action of the bicycle 3. Preferably, when the bicycle 3 is braking, the front and rear detectors 43 are activated by the brake control switch 63 to sense whether there is a vehicle approaching directly behind the bicycle 3.

5, 6, and 7, the warning module 7 includes a driving warning 71 electrically connected to the microcontroller 51, a left warning device 72 electrically connected to the microcontroller 51, and a micro control The device 51 is electrically connected to the right side warning device 73, and is electrically connected to the rear side side warning device 74. The left warning device 72 is used to alert the left side of the bicycle 3. The right warning device 73 is used to alert the right side of the bicycle 3. The rear side warning device 74 is used to alert the rear side of the bicycle 3.

The left side warning device 72 is a left turn direction light disposed outside the left side handle of the bicycle 3 to emit a flashing light to the left handed person of the bicycle 3. The right side warning device 73 is a right turn disposed outside the right side handle of the bicycle 3. a directional light to emit a flashing light to the passerby on the right side of the bicycle 3, and the rear side warning device 74 can be disposed on the bicycle 3 seat cushion On the rear or rear fender, and the rear side warning device 74 has a left turn direction light, a right turn direction light, and a brake warning light to issue a warning light to the passerby on the rear side of the bicycle 3, in actual implementation The left side warning device 72, the right side warning device 73, and the rear side warning device 74 should be set according to actual conditions, and should not be limited thereto.

The driving warning device 71 is configured to issue an alert to the driving of the bicycle 3. The driving warning device 71 has an audible alarm unit 711 for externally emitting an audible alarm, and a left warning device for displaying the left rear of the bicycle 3. The left rear warning unit 712 of the object, the right rear warning unit 713 for displaying the detected object on the right rear side of the bicycle 3, and a rear rear warning unit 714 for displaying the detected object behind the bicycle 3, a distance warning unit 715 for displaying the distance between the bicycle 3 and the detected object, a left-turn display unit 716 for displaying the left-turn control switch 61, and a function for displaying the right-turn control switch 62 Turn right to display unit 717.

The left rear warning unit 712, the right rear warning unit 713, the front rear warning unit 714, the distance warning unit 715, the left rotation display unit 716, and the right rotation display unit 717 are LED light emitting elements, and are subjected to The micro-controller 51 controls, in actual implementation, the distance warning unit 715 can be combined with the left rear warning unit 712, the right rear warning unit 713, and the rear rear warning unit 714 to display the bicycle 3 in the form of a light bar. The position of the rear, right rear and rear vehicles shall not be limited to the technology disclosed in the present invention.

In the preferred embodiment, the driving warning device 71 is disposed at the faucet of the bicycle 3 so that the bicycle 3 can drive the remaining light of the eye line of sight, so that the driving of the bicycle 3 can focus attention on the bicycle 3. In the front, it is also possible to convey the situation of the vehicle behind the bicycle 3 to the bicycle 3, and to effectively improve the safety of riding the bicycle 3.

Before the bicycle 3 turns left, the bicycle 3 can hold the handle with both hands and touch the left turn control switch with the thumb of the left hand. 61. The microcontroller 51 activates the left rear detector 41 to operate, and the left turn display unit 716 emits a flashing light, and activates the left side warning device 72 and the rear side warning device 74 to the left side of the bicycle 3 and The rear side uses the passerby to issue a warning.

When the left rear detector 41 detects that there is a vehicle on the left rear of the bicycle 3, the microcontroller 51 controls the left rear warning unit 712 to emit a light, and displays the distance from the vehicle at the distance warning unit 715. And controlling the audible alarm unit 711 to emit an alert sound to improve the safety of the bicycle 3 when driving left. After the bicycle 3 has completed the left turn operation, the left thumb can be moved away from the left turn control switch 61, so that the microcontroller 51 turns off the left rear detector 41 and the warning module 7.

Before the bicycle 3 turns right, the bicycle 3 can hold the handle with both hands and touch the right turn control switch 62 with the right thumb. The microcontroller 51 activates the right rear detector 42 to act and turn right. The display unit 717 emits a flashing light, and activates the right side warning device 73 and the rear side warning device 74 to alert the passers-by on the right and rear sides of the bicycle 3.

When the right rear detector 42 detects that there is a vehicle on the right rear side of the bicycle 3, the microcontroller 51 controls the right rear warning unit 713 to emit a light, and displays the distance of the vehicle at the distance warning unit 715, and The sound alarm unit 711 is controlled to emit an alert sound to improve the safety of the bicycle 3 when driving right. After the bicycle 3 has completed the right turn operation, the right thumb can be moved away from the right turn control switch 62 to cause the microcontroller 51 to close the right rear detector 42 and the warning module 7.

When the bicycle 3 is driving the brake, the brake control switch 63 is turned on at the same time, and the rear controller 44 is activated by the microcontroller 51 to further control the rear side warning device 74 to the rear of the bicycle 3. When the front and rear detector 43 detects that there is a vehicle behind the bicycle 3, the microcontroller 51 controls the rear warning unit 714 to emit a light, and displays the light at the distance warning unit 715. The distance of the vehicle is shown, and the sound alarm unit 711 is controlled to emit an alert sound to provide the bicycle 3 driving attention. When the bicycle 3 is driving to release the brake, the microcontroller 51 turns off the front and rear detectors 43, and the warning module 7.

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention activates the left rear detector 41 when turning left, and activates the right rear detector 42 when turning right, and activates the front and rear detector 43 when braking, the bicycle 3 is in straight line. No need for power use, the most efficient use of electricity, to avoid unnecessary power loss.

In addition, when the bicycle 3 turns left, the area of the left rear of the bicycle 3 is detected, and when the bicycle 3 turns right, the area of the right rear of the bicycle 3 is detected, and when the bicycle 3 brakes, the area directly behind the bicycle 3 is detected to avoid other The vehicle information of the area disturbs the driving of the bicycle 3, so that the driving of the bicycle 3 can correctly obtain the vehicle information behind the bicycle 3 without turning the head, and the safety of the bicycle 3 when turning or braking can be improved.

It should be noted that the front and rear detectors 43 can provide the vehicle condition in the area directly behind the bicycle 3 when the bicycle 3 is in the vehicle, but the driving of the bicycle 3 may not be able to take the dodging action, so the actual implementation The detection module 4 selectively sets the front and rear detectors 43 according to actual conditions, and should not be limited to the technology disclosed in the preferred embodiment.

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention does have the following effects:

First, external warning

The left side warning device 72, the right side warning device 73, and the rear side warning device 74 of the warning module 7 can respectively issue warning lights to the left, right and rear side passers of the bicycle 3 to slow down other passers-by or Dodge to avoid collision accidents.

Second, reduce power consumption

The new type starts the left rear detector 41 when turning left, and turns right. The right rear detector 42 is activated to activate the front and rear detectors 43 when braking, and the bicycle 3 does not require power when traveling straight, and the power can be utilized most efficiently to avoid unnecessary power loss.

Third, increase security

When the bicycle 3 turns left, the area of the left rear of the bicycle 3 is detected. When the bicycle 3 turns right, the area of the right rear of the bicycle 3 is detected. When the bicycle 3 brakes, the area directly behind the bicycle 3 is detected to avoid other areas. The vehicle information disturbs the driving of the bicycle 3, so that the driving of the bicycle 3 can correctly obtain the vehicle information behind the bicycle 3 without turning the head, and the safety of the bicycle 3 when turning or braking can be improved.

In summary, the present invention divides the blind zone of the bicycle 3 (the dead angle of the driving line of sight) into three areas of the left rear, the right rear and the rear of the bicycle 3, and the left rear detector 41, the The right rear detector 42 and the front rear detector 43 are sensed to provide the bicycle 3 driving to understand the condition of the vehicle behind the bicycle 3, and the bicycle 3 only activates the left rear detector when the left turn 41. When the right turn is turned on, only the right rear detector 42 is activated, and only the front rear detector 43 is activated when the vehicle is driven, so that the bicycle 3 can effectively obtain the correct information, and the safety of the riding bicycle 3 can be improved. The electric power on the bicycle 3 can be optimally utilized, so that the purpose of the present invention can be achieved.

However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent change and modification made by the novel patent application scope and the novel description content, All remain within the scope of this new patent.

4‧‧‧Detection module

41‧‧‧Left rear detector

42‧‧‧Right rear detector

43‧‧‧Back detector

5‧‧‧Micro Control Module

51‧‧‧Microcontroller

6‧‧‧Switch Module

61‧‧‧Left turn control switch

62‧‧‧right turn control switch

63‧‧‧ brake control switch

Claims (10)

A rear detecting device is applicable to a bicycle and includes: a detecting module disposed on the bicycle, and including a left rear detector and a right rear detector, wherein the left rear detector is used Detecting whether there is an object on the left rear of the bicycle, the right rear detector is for detecting whether there is an object on the right rear side of the bicycle; a micro control module including a left rear detector and the right rear detection The microcontroller is electrically connected to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller can obtain sensing information of the left rear detector and the right rear detector; a switch module includes a left turn control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller And a right turn control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller, the left turn control switch is configured to control the left rear detector to operate, and the right turn control switch is configured to control the right rear detector to operate; and The warning module includes a driving warning device electrically connected to the microcontroller for external warning. According to the back-side detecting device of claim 1, wherein the driving warning device has an audible alarm unit, and the audible alarm unit is detected when the left rear detector or the right rear detector detects an object An external audible alarm is issued. According to the second aspect detection device of claim 2, the driving warning device further has a left rear warning unit for displaying the detected object on the left rear side of the bicycle, and a display unit for displaying the bicycle The right rear warning unit of the detected object on the right rear side. The rear-side detecting device according to the third aspect of the patent application, wherein the driving warning device further has a distance warning unit for displaying the distance between the bicycle and the detected object. The rear detecting device according to the fourth aspect of the patent application, wherein the left turn control switch is disposed beside the left side handle of the bicycle, and the right turn control switch is disposed beside the right side handle of the bicycle. According to the rear detection device of claim 5, the detection module further includes a front and rear detector electrically connected to the microcontroller for detecting whether the bicycle is directly behind the bicycle. object. The rear detection device according to the sixth aspect of the patent application, wherein the switch module further comprises a brake control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller for controlling the operation of the front and rear detectors. The rear detecting device according to claim 7 , wherein the braking control switch is connected to the bicycle brake device to sense the braking action of the bicycle, and the driving warning device further has a display The warning unit behind the object has been detected directly behind the bicycle. According to the back-side detecting device of claim 8, wherein the driving warning device further has a left-turning display unit for displaying the left-turning control switch, and a display for the right-turning control switch to actuate Turn right to the display unit. According to the back-side detecting device of claim 9, wherein the warning module further includes a left-side alerter electrically connected to the microcontroller, and a right-side alerter electrically connected to the microcontroller, and One with the micro The controller electrically connects the rear side warnings to alert the left, right, and rear sides of the bicycle, respectively.