FR2744690A1 - Electronic turn and stopping indicators for bicycle - Google Patents

Electronic turn and stopping indicators for bicycle Download PDF

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FR2744690A1
FR2744690A1 FR9601905A FR9601905A FR2744690A1 FR 2744690 A1 FR2744690 A1 FR 2744690A1 FR 9601905 A FR9601905 A FR 9601905A FR 9601905 A FR9601905 A FR 9601905A FR 2744690 A1 FR2744690 A1 FR 2744690A1
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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
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The indicator system has a central box (1) containing the electronic circuit board, a battery (6), the direction indicators and the stop indicator. This box is fitted to the bicycle where the indicators will be visible to motorists. A generator (2), an indicator selector switch (3) and a microswitch (10) for the stop indicator are mounted separately on the bicycle. The generator is driven when the bicycle is in motion and charges the battery. The selector switch is mounted in an easily accessible position, and the microswitch is mounted on the braking system. The central box is mounted so that it is easily removed to prevent theft when the bicycle is parked.

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Préambule : Les déplacements par cycle en milieu urbain présentent de nombreux avantages, mais aussi d'incontestables risques d'accrochages et de chutes lors des changements de directions ou des arrêts, pour diverses raisons: densité du trafic selon l'heure de la journée, les intempéries, la charge, I'allure, les vitesses Il n'est pas toujours aisé pour le cycliste de faire connaître aux autres usagers, ses intentions de s'arrêter ou de changer de trajectoire. (hormis tendre le bras)
Dans la pratique, je n'en ai pas trouvé de système ou de matériel satisfaisant permettant cette signalisation: pour des raisons de visibilité des signaux lumineux le jour, de durée des piles, de fiabilité ou de garanties contre le vol
Principe: Système simple d'indicateur de directions et d'arrêts pour cycles.DESCRIPTION
Preamble: Traveling by cycle in an urban environment has many advantages, but also indisputable risks of snagging and falling when changing directions or stops, for various reasons: traffic density by time of day, bad weather, load, speed, speeds It is not always easy for cyclists to make other users aware of their intentions to stop or change course. (apart from reaching out)
In practice, I have not found a satisfactory system or equipment allowing this signaling: for reasons of visibility of light signals during the day, duration of batteries, reliability or guarantees against theft
Principle: Simple system of directions and stops indicator for cycles.

utilisable aussi bien à l'arrêt qu'en marche, ce qui en fait l'originalité!
L'équipement se compose de trois éléments principaux fixés sur le cadre du cycle chacun a sa place, reliés entre-eux électriquement. Un élément séparé des autres, en cas de vol, devient inutilisable. Fig. 1
Description: 3 éléments, Le boîtier central(3, le générateur(2), le commutateur(3). can be used both when stopped and when running, which makes it original!
The equipment consists of three main elements fixed to the frame of the cycle each has its place, electrically interconnected. A separate item from the others, in the event of theft, becomes unusable. Fig. 1
Description: 3 elements, The central box (3, the generator (2), the switch (3).

-Le boîtier centrale amovible, installé sous la selle par clips aux passants d'acces soires ou sérré sur sa potence par une sangle Velcros, contient a l'intérieur: la plati- ne électroniqueO Les accumulateurs O6 branchés en série. Fixées à l'extérieur, les deux antennesOs souples des clignotants0). Les branchements(D"entrée et sorties des accessoires". Le feu stopO9. -The removable central box, installed under the saddle by clips with passers-by in the evening or tightened on its stem by a Velcros strap, contains inside: the electronic board O The O6 accumulators connected in series. Attached to the outside, the two flexible Os of the turn signals0). The connections (D "accessory inlet and outlet". The stop light O9.

-Le générateur(2), est une dynamo qui fourni la tension de charge des accumula tueurs) intégrés dans le boîtier centralO auquel il est reliée par un câble électrique mono-conducteur, branché par une fiche. Le négatif est à la masse. (I1 peut être fait usage de celui(2) préinstallé sur le cycle
-Le commutateur(3) fixé sur le guidon(B, est manipulé avec le pouce vers la gauche ou la droite de sa position centrale de repos.Lors de la mise en fonction, une
DELt1 témoin, (diode électroluminescente) clignote en alternance avec le feu cli gnotantO4 arrière pour le côté sollicité. fi est relié par un câble électrique gainé, connecté au boîtier électroniqueO par unjackG8. Fig. 5 & 6
-Le clignotantW proprement dit, (un par côté) est une lampe sphérique, vissée à l'extrémité d'une courte antenne Os gainée flexible (4 à 5 cm) et sertie de chaque côté à l'extérieur du boîtier centrale. L'éclairage est assuré par une ampoule ou une
DEL de brillance suffisante pour être visible de jour dans la majorité des cas. Fig. 2
L'INDICATEUR D'ARRETS ou "FEU STOP"
Principe. Un signal lumineux de freinage est intégré au boîtier central(). Sa mise en fonction s'effectue lors de l'utilisation du frein arrière. Fig. 2
Fonctionnement : Une lentille de Fresnel(g) convexe, rouge-orangé, est collée sur
la face extérieure du boîtier centralOl. Formant couvercle, elle protège l'ampoule12
visée sur le circuit imprimés7, alimentée en direct par VaccumulateurO6. -The generator (2), is a dynamo which supplies the charging voltage of the accumulators) integrated in the central boxO to which it is connected by a single-conductor electric cable, connected by a plug. The negative is grounded. (I1 can be used with the one (2) preinstalled on the cycle
-The switch (3) fixed on the handlebars (B, is manipulated with the thumb to the left or the right from its central rest position.
DELt1 indicator, (light-emitting diode) flashes alternately with the rear flashing light O4 for the requested side. fi is connected by a sheathed electrical cable, connected to the electronic unit O by a jackG8. Fig. 5 & 6
-The flashing W itself (one per side) is a spherical lamp, screwed to the end of a short flexible sheathed bone antenna (4 to 5 cm) and set on each side outside the central box. Lighting is provided by a bulb or a
LED of sufficient brightness to be visible by day in most cases. Fig. 2
THE STOP INDICATOR or "STOP LIGHT"
Principle. A brake light signal is integrated into the central unit (). It is activated when the rear brake is used. Fig. 2
Operation: A convex, orange-red Fresnel lens (g) is stuck on
the outer face of the central box Ol. Forming a cover, it protects the bulb12
aimed on the printed circuit 7, supplied directly by Vaccumulator O6.

La mise en circuit est assurée au freinage par un micro-contacteur, clippé sur le
câble de frein AR, relié au boîtier centralO par un jacks Dès le début du freina
ge, à chaque sollicitation du frein, le contact s'établi et la lampe du feu stop9
s'allume. The circuit is ensured under braking by a micro-switch, clipped on the
rear brake cable, connected to the central box O by a jacks From the start of the brake
ge, each time the brake is applied, the contact is made and the brake light lamp9
lights up.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Systême indicateur de directions et d'arrêts pour cycles, caractérisés en ce qu'il comprend: Le boîtiercentralOi & ses fixations, contenant: la platine électronique ou C.I., les indicateurs de directions, les branchements), le feu stop () et installés séparément : le générateur de chargez, le commutateur 3 positions O3 et le microcontacteur10 du feu stop9, ces 3 appareils, ,O3 & , étant reliés électriquement au boîtier, par fiche & acks. Fig 11) Direction and stop indicator system for cycles, characterized in that it includes: The central Oi box & its fixings, containing: the electronic or CI board, direction indicators, connections), brake light () and installed separately: the load generator, the 3-position switch O3 and the microswitch10 of the brake light9, these 3 devices,, O3 &, being electrically connected to the housing, by plug & acks. Fig 1 2) Le systême indkateurOi selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bo; tirer centrale comprend à l'intérieur: la platine électronique ou circuit imprimé les accumulateurs en série6, les fiches de brancbementsO8 pour les accessoires 2 3 & 10.2) The indkateurOi system according to claim 1, characterized in that the bo; central pull includes inside: the electronic board or printed circuit accumulators in series6, O8 connection plugs for accessories 2 3 & 10. -Fixés à l'extérieur sur les côtés du boitier centrale, les indicateurs de directions 4 vissés aux extrémités de courtes antennes5 souples, gainées -Qu'il est amovible et qu'il s'installe à l'arrière du cycle selon deux modes. Soit suspendu aux passants pour accessoires de la selle, par 2 clips ressorts. Soit serré contre la potence de la selle, par une sangle Velcros. Fig. 1-2 & 3-Fixed outside on the sides of the central box, the direction indicators 4 screwed to the ends of short flexible antennas5, sheathed -That it is removable and that it is installed at the back of the cycle according to two modes. Or suspended from the loops for saddle accessories, by 2 spring clips. Is clamped against the stem of the saddle, by a Velcros strap. Fig. 1-2 & 3 3) Le systême indicateur(D selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le générateur (2) est une dynamo qui fourni la tension de charge à l'accumulateur6 dans le boîtier central1 par un câble électrique. Le négatif est relié à la masse.3) The indicator system (D according to claim 1, characterized in that the generator (2) is a dynamo which supplies the charging voltage to the accumulator6 in the central housing1 by an electric cable. The negative is connected to ground . 4) Le systême indicateurO selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le com mutateurs est installé sur le guidon 00, relié au boîtier centrals par un cable électrique multiconducteurs. Pour sa mise en fonction, il est manipulé vers la droite ou la gauche de sa position centrale. La DEL11 témoin, (diode électroluminescente) clignote en alternance avec le feu clignotant4 arrière. Fig. 1, 5 & 6.4) The indicator system according to claim 1, characterized in that the com muters is installed on the handlebars 00, connected to the central box by a multiconductor electric cable. To put it into operation, it is manipulated to the right or left of its central position. The indicator LED 11 (light-emitting diode) flashes alternately with the rear flashing light 4. Fig. 1, 5 & 6. 5) Le systême indkateurOi selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la pla- tine électronique est un circuit imprimés constitué par, la centrale clignotante à transistors le limiteur de charge, le buzzer répétiteur13 la lampe du stopO9. Fig 45) The indkateurOi system according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic circuit board is a printed circuit consisting of, the central flashing transistor, the load limiter, the repeater buzzer 13 and the stopO9 lamp. Fig 4 6) Le systême indicateurOÎ, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les indicateurs de directions sont une lampe ou DEL (1/ côté) de brillance suffisante pour être visible de jour dans la majorité des cas, fixée à l'extrémité de l'antenne souple5 qui sort de chaque coté extérieur, gauche et droit, du boitier1 Fig. 26) The indicator system OI, according to claim 1, characterized in that the direction indicators are a lamp or LED (1 / side) of sufficient brightness to be visible by day in most cases, fixed at the end of the 'flexible antenna5 which comes out on each outer side, left and right, of the case1 Fig. 2 7) Le systême indicateur(9 selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le feu stop est constitué par une lentille de Fresnel convexe9, rouge-orangé, intégrée par collage sur l'extérieur du boîtier centrale, formant couvercle pour protéger l'ampoule'2 vissée sur le circuit imprimés, alimentée en direct par l'aceumulateur6. La mise en circuit est assuré au freinage par le microcontacteur, fixé sur le cable du frein, relié au boitier1 par un cable électrique. Fig. 27) The indicator system (9 according to claim 1, characterized in that the brake light is constituted by a convex Fresnel lens 9, red-orange, integrated by gluing on the outside of the central housing, forming a cover to protect the bulb '2 screwed onto the printed circuit, powered directly by the aceumulator 6. The circuit is ensured under braking by the microswitch, fixed on the brake cable, connected to the housing 1 by an electric cable. A chaque sollicitation du frein, le contact s'établi et le feu stop9 s'allume. Each time the brake is activated, the contact is made and the brake light 9 comes on.
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GB2251297A (en) * 1990-11-22 1992-07-01 Graham John Bacon Pedal cycle indicators
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US4204191A (en) * 1977-04-07 1980-05-20 Daniels Travis J Lighting system for bicycles
DE2907649A1 (en) * 1979-02-27 1980-09-04 Geb Joppe Ursula Hoffmann Bicycle trafficator using battery power - is independent of bicycle movemenent and operated by handlebar mounted switch
FR2533179A1 (en) * 1982-09-21 1984-03-23 Prudhomme Francois Signalling device for vehicles clearly differentiating between the intention to overtake and the intention to turn
GB2251297A (en) * 1990-11-22 1992-07-01 Graham John Bacon Pedal cycle indicators
EP0505182A1 (en) * 1991-03-19 1992-09-23 Empyreal Enterprises Limited A vehicle signalling device
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