GB2405539A - A motorcycle indicator warning device - Google Patents

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GB2405539A
GB2405539A GB0320001A GB0320001A GB2405539A GB 2405539 A GB2405539 A GB 2405539A GB 0320001 A GB0320001 A GB 0320001A GB 0320001 A GB0320001 A GB 0320001A GB 2405539 A GB2405539 A GB 2405539A
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Colin Laurence Springate
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q9/00—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/34—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
    • 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
    • B62J6/056—Electrical means, e.g. lamps characterised by control means
    • 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
    • B62K11/00—Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
    • B62K11/14—Handlebar constructions, or arrangements of controls thereon, specially adapted thereto
    • 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Steering Devices For Bicycles And Motorcycles (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

A motorcycle indicator warning device includes a vibrating unit 1 mounted within the handlebar grip 4 and made waterproof by a mechanical seal 7. The vibrating unit is controlled by a motorcycle indicator switch 2 and is connected by a cable 3 to the motorcycle battery via a fuse box.

Description

MOTORCYCLE INDICATOR WARNING DEVICE
This invention relates to a safety device that will provide warning to motorcyclists by way of physical sensation, that their indicators are in operation, therefore eliminating the need for motorcyclists to take their eyes from the road to view the instrument panel.
With no automatic cancelling mechanism available in respect to indicators on motorcycles, this Indicator Warning Device (Iwo) is designed to serve a warning against the potential danger to those riders who inadvertently forget to cancel the indicators following a signalled manoeuvre. Continuing to travel whilst still indicating may possibly give a false impression of intention to other road users.
The object of this invention is to provide adequate warning to motorcyclists via a vibrating unit within the grip of the motorcycle handlebar, that the indicators are in operation.
Accordingly, this invention comprises of a vibrating unit mounted within the motorcycle handlebar grip, working simultaneously with the indicators via the winker/indicator switch.
The Iwo is not independent and in order for it to operate, it must be wired into the motorcycle winker/indicator switch.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGURE 1 shows the motorcyclists' view from the riding position and indicates with a box, an undersized view of figure 2.
FIGURE 2 shows a close up of the Iwo, indicating its' position within the handlebar grip.
Figure outlines the instrument panel, the main controls to the motorcycle and the position of the Iwo in relation to these.
Figure 2 provides a close-up view of the Iwo i, which is positioned at the top of the handlebar grip 4, with a mechanical seal 7. The cable 3 providing the power supply from the battery for the unit, is controlled by the winker/indicator switch 2. Figure 2 also shows the motorcycle clutch control lever 6 and the handlebars.

Claims (7)

  1. CLAIMS: 1. The Iwo, which is powered by the motorcycle battery is
    permanent, is strategically positioned, is weatherproof and is wired into the motorcycle winker/indicator switch, in such a way that the same fuse protects both the Iwo and the indicators.
  2. 2. AS claimed in claim 1, the Iwo is a permanent fixture and therefore is an integral part of the machine.
  3. 3. As claimed in claim 1, the Iwo is powered from the motorcycle battery.
  4. 4. As claimed in claim 1, the Iwo is strategically positioned within the top-side of the grip, in order to maximise physical contact between the riders' hand and the device itself during operation.
  5. 5. As claimed in claim i, the Iwo is weatherproof by the provision of a mechanical seal, in order to prevent the ingress of any wetness.
  6. 6. As claimed in claim I, the Iwo is wired into the motorcycle winker/indicator switch in such a way that the winker/indicator switch operates and cancels simultaneously, both the Iwo and the indicators.
  7. 7. As claimed in claim i, from a safety aspect, so as one cannot operate separately from the other, the same fuse must protect both the Iwo and the actual indicators. )
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Cited By (3)

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GB2444087A (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-05-28 Modern Moulds Group Ltd Vehicle turn indicator alarm device
GB2462068A (en) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-27 David Lyall Tactile indicator warning device
NL1035844C2 (en) * 2008-08-19 2010-06-15 Carolus Wilhelmus Michel Van De Sande ASSISTANCE FOR HORRORED DRIVERS OF VEHICLES IN TRAFFIC.

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DE2931565A1 (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-02-19 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Alerting device for motorcycle direction indicators - gives rider tactile indication in handgrip that indicators are operating
GB2084413A (en) * 1980-09-12 1982-04-07 Proofland Ltd Vehicle indicator device
US4333071A (en) * 1980-08-07 1982-06-01 Hiroshi Kira Self-cancelling apparatus for vehicle turn indicators
DE4029657A1 (en) * 1990-09-19 1992-03-26 Schmitt Werner Dipl Ing Fh Direction indicator for motor vehicle - has vibrators in steering wheel and seats with time delay circuit
GB2305031A (en) * 1995-09-09 1997-03-26 Ian Hewerdine Auto-cancelling arrangement for motorcycle direction indicator lights
DE29821040U1 (en) * 1998-11-25 1999-05-12 Haerkötter, Johannes, 10713 Berlin Warning device for direction indicators on vehicles by vibrators
JP2001080415A (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-27 Yusuke Takei Method for preventing winker from being left winking and vehicular moving body using it
DE20109005U1 (en) * 2001-05-30 2001-08-23 Huber, Jakob, Dipl.-Ing., 82327 Tutzing Bicondylar knee endoprosthesis for knee replacement
DE20218933U1 (en) * 2002-12-06 2003-03-06 Schneider, Harald, 75180 Pforzheim Lane change indicator circuit for motor cycle, has vibration source in seat to warn of operation of direction indicators

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2931565A1 (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-02-19 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Alerting device for motorcycle direction indicators - gives rider tactile indication in handgrip that indicators are operating
US4333071A (en) * 1980-08-07 1982-06-01 Hiroshi Kira Self-cancelling apparatus for vehicle turn indicators
GB2084413A (en) * 1980-09-12 1982-04-07 Proofland Ltd Vehicle indicator device
DE4029657A1 (en) * 1990-09-19 1992-03-26 Schmitt Werner Dipl Ing Fh Direction indicator for motor vehicle - has vibrators in steering wheel and seats with time delay circuit
GB2305031A (en) * 1995-09-09 1997-03-26 Ian Hewerdine Auto-cancelling arrangement for motorcycle direction indicator lights
DE29821040U1 (en) * 1998-11-25 1999-05-12 Haerkötter, Johannes, 10713 Berlin Warning device for direction indicators on vehicles by vibrators
JP2001080415A (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-27 Yusuke Takei Method for preventing winker from being left winking and vehicular moving body using it
DE20109005U1 (en) * 2001-05-30 2001-08-23 Huber, Jakob, Dipl.-Ing., 82327 Tutzing Bicondylar knee endoprosthesis for knee replacement
DE20218933U1 (en) * 2002-12-06 2003-03-06 Schneider, Harald, 75180 Pforzheim Lane change indicator circuit for motor cycle, has vibration source in seat to warn of operation of direction indicators

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2444087A (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-05-28 Modern Moulds Group Ltd Vehicle turn indicator alarm device
GB2444087B (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-11-12 Modern Moulds Group Ltd Vehicle turn indicator warning alarm device
GB2462068A (en) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-27 David Lyall Tactile indicator warning device
NL1035844C2 (en) * 2008-08-19 2010-06-15 Carolus Wilhelmus Michel Van De Sande ASSISTANCE FOR HORRORED DRIVERS OF VEHICLES IN TRAFFIC.

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