WO1995023726A1 - Reflector mounted on a bicycle wheel spoke for reflecting light waves - Google Patents

Reflector mounted on a bicycle wheel spoke for reflecting light waves Download PDF

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WO1995023726A1
WO1995023726A1 PCT/CH1994/000105 CH9400105W WO9523726A1 WO 1995023726 A1 WO1995023726 A1 WO 1995023726A1 CH 9400105 W CH9400105 W CH 9400105W WO 9523726 A1 WO9523726 A1 WO 9523726A1
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Astrid Mercier
Giuseppe Asciutto
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Art Swiss Technology
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/20—Arrangement of reflectors, e.g. on the wheel spokes ; Lighting devices mounted on wheel spokes

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  • the invention relates to a reflector arranged to be fixedly placed on a cycle wheel spoke, according to claim 1.
  • FIG. 16 represents a cycle wheel carrying 4 reflectors
  • FIG. 17 shows an enlargement of a radius R of the wheel carrying, for example, the reflector A.
  • This reflector is intended for optical and preventive signaling of the presence of a cycle carrying this type of reflector, stopped or moving in the dark.
  • These reflectors can be, for example, made of synthetic material and covered with a retroreflective film.
  • the reflector can also be designed in a retroreflective material or coated with a retroreflective material. Signaling is effective as soon as beams of headlights from a motor vehicle hit the reflector, fixed on a radius R.
  • the reflector is designed to be fixed on a radius R of the cycle wheel, at a rate of four per wheel, so symmetrical on both sides of the cycle wheel.
  • the inside diameter F of the groove i of the device for fixing the reflector is of dimension substantially equal to or less than the outside diameter of the radius R of the wheel, for maintaining the reflector.
  • the positioning of the reflector A is carried out by applying it obliquely through the slot H at one of its ends against one of the spokes R, by applying pressure with the fingers. successive, from end to end, until the reflector is fully engaged.
  • the reflector A fixing system allows it to be removed at any time.
  • the installation of the reflector B, described in FIGS. 4 to 6, is carried out by assembling the parts (at least two) which constitute it around one of the spokes R.
  • the fixing hooks K allow the reflector B to be fixed only once around a radius R and to no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector B.
  • the positioning of the reflector C is carried out by applying it in parallel through the slot H against one of the spokes R, by applying successive pressures and a rotation, until when the reflector C is fully fitted.
  • the transverse stop tab L allows the reflector C to be fixed only once around a radius R and to no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector C.
  • the tongue L also allows the fixed retention of the reflector C around a radius R.
  • the installation of the reflector D, described in FIGS. 10 to 12, is carried out before the assembly of the cycle wheel, by sliding it around a radius R by one of the ends.
  • the internal profile M of the reflector D is flexible enough to allow it to be fixedly maintained on any type of radius R
  • the reflector D can no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector D.
  • the installation of the reflector E is carried out by applying it by the slot H against one of the spokes R, by applying successive pressures with the fingers, until the fitting total of reflector E.
  • the reflector E mounting system allows it to be removed at any time.
  • All the reflectors described in FIGS. 1 to 15 can be provided with one of the fixing examples described in FIGS. 1 to 15.

Abstract

Reflectors (A, B, C, D, E) designed to reflect light waves from motor vehicle headlights in all directions from a stationary or moving bicycle in the dark, are disclosed. One reflector (A) may have a hexagonal tubular shape and be coated with a retro-reflective film. The reflector (A) is provided with a slot (H) extending as far as a channel (i) so that it can be mounted on and removed from a bicycle wheel spoke. Another reflector (B) comprises at least two portions that are mutually engageable by means of a fastening assembly (K) whereby it can be fitted only once to a wheel spoke. A further reflector (C) is provided with a tab (L) whereby it can be fitted only once to a wheel spoke. Still another reflector (D) is provided with a self-tightening device (M) whereby it can only be fitted to the bicycle wheel spoke before the wheel is assembled.

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REFLECTEUR PLACE SUR UN RAYON DE ROUE DE CYCLE, REFLETTANT DES ONDES LUMINEUSES. REFLECTOR PLACED ON A RADIUS OF CYCLE WHEEL, REFLECTING LIGHT WAVE.
L'invention concerne un réflecteur agencé pour être placé fixement sur un rayon de roue de cycle, selon la revendication 1.The invention relates to a reflector arranged to be fixedly placed on a cycle wheel spoke, according to claim 1.
La description suivante sera mieux comprise en regard aux dessins sur lesquels on trouve des exemples de réflecteurs :The following description will be better understood with reference to the drawings in which there are examples of reflectors:
ExemplesExamples
- Figures 1 et 2 représentent le réflecteur A, en longueur et en coupe,- Figures 1 and 2 show the reflector A, in length and in section,
- Figure 3 représente le réflecteur A, en perspective,- Figure 3 shows the reflector A, in perspective,
- Figure 16 représente une roue de cycle portant 4 réflecteurs,FIG. 16 represents a cycle wheel carrying 4 reflectors,
- Figure 17 représente un agrandissement d'un rayon R de la roue portant, par exemple, le réflecteur A.- Figure 17 shows an enlargement of a radius R of the wheel carrying, for example, the reflector A.
- Figures 4 et 5 représentent le réflecteur B, en longueur et en coupe,- Figures 4 and 5 show the reflector B, in length and in section,
- Figure 6 représente le réflecteur B, en perspective,- Figure 6 shows the reflector B, in perspective,
- Figures 7 et 8 représentent le réflecteur C, en longueur et en coupe,- Figures 7 and 8 show the reflector C, in length and in section,
- Figure 9 représente le réflecteur C, en perspective,- Figure 9 shows the reflector C, in perspective,
- Figure 10 et 11 représentent le réflecteur D, en longueur et en coupe,- Figure 10 and 11 represent the reflector D, in length and in section,
- Figure 12 représente le réflecteur D, en perspective,- Figure 12 shows the reflector D, in perspective,
- Figure 13 et 14 représente le réflecteur E, en longueur et en coupe,- Figure 13 and 14 shows the reflector E, in length and in section,
- Figure 15 représente le réflecteur E, en perspective.- Figure 15 shows the reflector E, in perspective.
La conception de ce réflecteur est prévue pour la signalisation optique et préventive de la présence d'un cycle portant ce type de réflecteur, à l'arrêt ou en mouvement dans l'obscurité.The design of this reflector is intended for optical and preventive signaling of the presence of a cycle carrying this type of reflector, stopped or moving in the dark.
Ces réflecteurs peuvent être, par exemple, en matière synthétique et recouverts d'une pellicule rétrorefléchissante.These reflectors can be, for example, made of synthetic material and covered with a retroreflective film.
Ils peuvent aussi être conçus dans un matériau rétroreflechissant ou enduits d'un matériau rétroreflechissant. La signalisation est effective dès que des faisceaux de phares d'un véhicule automobile frappent le réflecteur, fixé sur un rayon R. Le réflecteur est conçu pour être fixé sur un rayon R de roue de cycle, à raison de quatre par roue, de manière symétrique et de part et d'autre de la roue du cycle. Le diamètre F intérieur de la gorge i du dispositif de fixation du réflecteur est de dimension sensiblement égale ou inférieure au diamètre extérieur du rayon R de la roue, pour le maintien du réflecteur.They can also be designed in a retroreflective material or coated with a retroreflective material. Signaling is effective as soon as beams of headlights from a motor vehicle hit the reflector, fixed on a radius R. The reflector is designed to be fixed on a radius R of the cycle wheel, at a rate of four per wheel, so symmetrical on both sides of the cycle wheel. The inside diameter F of the groove i of the device for fixing the reflector is of dimension substantially equal to or less than the outside diameter of the radius R of the wheel, for maintaining the reflector.
La mise en place du réflecteur A, décrit dans les figures 1 à 3, s'effectue en l'appliquant obliquement par la fente H de l'une de ses extrémités contre l'un des rayons R, en exerçant avec les doigts des pressions successives, de bout en bout, jusqu'à l'emboîtement total du réflecteur. Le système de fixation du réflecteur A, lui permet d'être retiré en tout temps.The positioning of the reflector A, described in FIGS. 1 to 3, is carried out by applying it obliquely through the slot H at one of its ends against one of the spokes R, by applying pressure with the fingers. successive, from end to end, until the reflector is fully engaged. The reflector A fixing system allows it to be removed at any time.
La mise en place du réflecteur B, décrit dans les figures 4 à 6, s'effectue en assemblant les parties (au moins deux) qui le constituent autour de l'un des rayons R.The installation of the reflector B, described in FIGS. 4 to 6, is carried out by assembling the parts (at least two) which constitute it around one of the spokes R.
Les crochets de fixation K permettent au réflecteur B d'être fixé une seule fois autour d'un rayon R et de ne plus être retiré sans causer la détérioration du réflecteur B.The fixing hooks K allow the reflector B to be fixed only once around a radius R and to no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector B.
La mise en place du réflecteur C, décrit dans les figures 7 à 9, s'effectue en l'appliquant parallèlement par la fente H contre l'un des rayons R, en exerçant avec les doigts des pressions et une rotation successives, jusqu'à l'emboîtement total du réflecteur C.The positioning of the reflector C, described in FIGS. 7 to 9, is carried out by applying it in parallel through the slot H against one of the spokes R, by applying successive pressures and a rotation, until when the reflector C is fully fitted.
La languette d'arrêt transversale L permet au réflecteur C d'être fixé une seule fois autour d'un rayon R et de ne plus être retiré sans causer la détérioration du réflecteur C.The transverse stop tab L allows the reflector C to be fixed only once around a radius R and to no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector C.
La languette L permet également le maintien fixe du réflecteur C autour d'un rayon R. La mise en place du réflecteur D, décrit dans les figures 10 à 12, s'effectue avant l'assemblage de la roue du cycle, en le glissant autour d'un rayon R par l'une des extrémités.The tongue L also allows the fixed retention of the reflector C around a radius R. The installation of the reflector D, described in FIGS. 10 to 12, is carried out before the assembly of the cycle wheel, by sliding it around a radius R by one of the ends.
Le profilé intérieur M du réflecteur D est suffisamment souple pour lui permettre d'être maintenu fixement sur tout type de rayon RThe internal profile M of the reflector D is flexible enough to allow it to be fixedly maintained on any type of radius R
De ce fait, après l'assemblage de la roue, le réflecteur D ne peut plus être retiré sans causer la détérioration du réflecteur D.Therefore, after assembly of the wheel, the reflector D can no longer be removed without causing deterioration of the reflector D.
La mise en place du réflecteur E, décrit dans les figures 13 à 15, s'effecute en l'appliquant par la fente H contre l'un des rayons R, en exerçant avec le doigts des pressions successives, jusqu'à l'emboîtement total du réflecteur E.The installation of the reflector E, described in FIGS. 13 to 15, is carried out by applying it by the slot H against one of the spokes R, by applying successive pressures with the fingers, until the fitting total of reflector E.
Le système de fixation du réflecteur E lui permet dêtre retiré en tout temps.The reflector E mounting system allows it to be removed at any time.
Tous les réflecteurs décrits dans les figures 1 à 15 peuvent être munis de l'un des exemples de fixation décrits dans les figures 1 à 15. All the reflectors described in FIGS. 1 to 15 can be provided with one of the fixing examples described in FIGS. 1 to 15.

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Réflecteur agencé pour être placé fixement sur un -rayon de roue de cycle, caractérisé par le fait qu'il rétrorefléchit des ondes lumineuses omnidirectionnelles.Reflector arranged to be fixedly placed on a cycle wheel pencil, characterized in that it retroreflects omni-directional light waves.
/ Réflecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est de forme tubulaire et de section transversale polygonale./ Reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that it is of tubular shape and of polygonal cross section.
/ Réflecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est de forme tubulaire et de section transversale circulaire./ Reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that it is of tubular shape and of circular cross section.
/ Réflecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est de forme polyédrique ou sphérique ou ovoïdale./ Reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that it is of polyhedral or spherical or ovoid shape.
/ Réflecteur selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est en matière synthétique./ Reflector according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that it is made of synthetic material.
/ Réflecteur selon les revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est muni d'un système d'autoserrage lui permettant d'être fixé en le glissant sur un rayon de roue de cycle par l'une de ses extrémités./ Reflector according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is provided with a self-tightening system allowing it to be fixed by sliding it over a radius of the cycle wheel by one of its ends.
/ Réflecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est fendu longitudinalement afin d'être emboîté sur un rayon de roue de cycle./ Reflector according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is split longitudinally so as to be fitted onto a radius of the cycle wheel.
/ Réflecteur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un dispositif de fixation lui permettant de n'être emboîté qu'une seule fois sur un rayon de roue de cycle./ Reflector according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises a fixing device allowing it to be fitted only once on a cycle wheel spoke.
/ Réflecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est au moins en deux parties destinées à s'emboîter qu'une seule fois l'une dans l'autre autour d'un rayon de roue de cycle, afin de maintenir le réflecteur fixement. / Réflecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est enrobé sur sa surface extérieure d'une pellicule rétrorefléchissante./ Reflector according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is at least in two parts intended to fit only once into each other around a wheel radius of cycle, to keep the reflector fixed. / Reflector according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is coated on its outer surface with a retroreflective film.
/ Réflecteur selon les revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est réalisé dans un matériau rétroreflechissant./ Reflector according to claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is made of a retroreflective material.
/ Réflecteur selon les revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est enduit par un matériau rétroreflechissant. / Reflector according to claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is coated with a retroreflective material.
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