WO2002085694A1 - Bicycle light - Google Patents

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WO2002085694A1
WO2002085694A1 PCT/GB2002/001767 GB0201767W WO02085694A1 WO 2002085694 A1 WO2002085694 A1 WO 2002085694A1 GB 0201767 W GB0201767 W GB 0201767W WO 02085694 A1 WO02085694 A1 WO 02085694A1
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Daniel John Beard
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Priority to EP02716940A priority patent/EP1379427A1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K21/00—Steering devices
    • B62K21/26—Handlebar grips
    • 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
    • B62J6/05—Direction indicators
    • B62J6/055—Electrical means, e.g. lamps

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  • This invention relates to bicycle lights.
  • a second aspect of the invention provides a bicycle light for a bicycle having a tubular handlebar end, the light comprising an attaching device which can be inserted into the tubular handlebar end and operated so as to grip the inner surface of the tubular handlebar end, a flexible stem projecting from the attaching device, and a light head connected or connectable to the distal end of the stem and operable to emit light.
  • Figure 3 is an end view in one direction of the bicycle light before fitting to the bicycle;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded side view of the bicycle light
  • Figure 10 is a sectioned side view of a second embodiment of bicycle light.
  • the circuitry is connected so that, from an off state, one press of the push-button 66 causes all three LEDs 60,62 to flash, another press of the push-button 66 causes all three LEDs 60,62 to emit a constant light, and a further press of the push-button 66 returns the circuitry to the off state.
  • the arrangement may be such that when the switch unit 68 is moved to one of the on positions, the yellow LEDs 78,80 in one of the light heads 18 flash, and when the switch unit 68 is moved to the other on position, the yellow LEDs 78,80 in the other light head 18 flash.
  • the second member 28 may be formed of flexible material so that the battery compartment 34 can bend to accommodate any curvature of the end of the handlebars 12.
  • the switching and/or flashing circuitry may alternatively be provided in the mounting assembly 16, rather than in the light head 18.
  • the mounting assembly 16 may additionally be provided with a parking slot into which the stem 20 can be placed when the light 10 is not in use, and the slot may alternatively be used as a mounting place for an optional rear-view mirror.
  • the slot is preferably designed so that the stem 20 or mirror releases from it on impact to reduce the risk of breakage.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Motorcycle And Bicycle Frame (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
PCT/GB2002/001767 2001-04-20 2002-04-17 Bicycle light Ceased WO2002085694A1 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2002583242A JP2004521011A (ja) 2001-04-20 2002-04-17 自転車用ライト
US10/475,248 US6805473B2 (en) 2001-04-20 2002-04-17 Bicycle light
EP02716940A EP1379427A1 (en) 2001-04-20 2002-04-17 Bicycle light

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GB0109724.5 2001-04-20
GB0109724A GB2374656A (en) 2001-04-20 2001-04-20 Bicycle light attached to the ends of the handlebars

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WO2002085694A1 true WO2002085694A1 (en) 2002-10-31

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EP (1) EP1379427A1 (https=)
JP (1) JP2004521011A (https=)
GB (1) GB2374656A (https=)
WO (1) WO2002085694A1 (https=)

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US6805473B2 (en) 2004-10-19
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EP1379427A1 (en) 2004-01-14
GB0109724D0 (en) 2001-06-13
JP2004521011A (ja) 2004-07-15

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