WO2014057485A1 - Gps controlled helmet windshield - Google Patents
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- WO2014057485A1 WO2014057485A1 PCT/IL2013/050780 IL2013050780W WO2014057485A1 WO 2014057485 A1 WO2014057485 A1 WO 2014057485A1 IL 2013050780 W IL2013050780 W IL 2013050780W WO 2014057485 A1 WO2014057485 A1 WO 2014057485A1
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- helmet
- windshield
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/18—Face protection devices
- A42B3/22—Visors
- A42B3/221—Attaching visors to helmet shells, e.g. on motorcycle helmets
- A42B3/224—Attaching visors to helmet shells, e.g. on motorcycle helmets with electrical actuation means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
- A42B3/0433—Detecting, signalling or lighting devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/18—Face protection devices
- A42B3/22—Visors
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- the invention is a mechanism that controls the helmet windshield according to the riding speed, detected by a GPS device mounted on the helmet.
- the invention is based on a mechanism adjusting the position of the helmet windshield so that it opens up and closes down automatically at certain speeds detected by the GPS device and predetermined by the rider.
- the invention is a self contained apparatus attached to the helmet and functions independently of the motorcycle or any other vehicle requiring the use of a helmet.
- a motorcycle helmet provides safety to the rider.
- Most helmets are equipped with a windshield.
- the helmet windshield protects the rider's face against flying debris, wind, rain, insects etc.
- a closed helmet can be uncomfortable for the rider, especially under certain weather conditions. Helmets can get extremely warm and suffocating during hot weather and foggy during cold weather.
- the rider manually opens the windshield at stopped periods and then manually closes the windshield before resuming his ride or sometime in the course of the ride itself. This sequence which is continually repeated during the ride is a source of considerable inconvenience and possibly also a safety hazard to the rider when removing his hand from steering in order to deal with the windshield.
- This invention comes to address the above problem, providing a simple, practical, convenient and safe solution.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the apparatus components:
- Power supply - battery of any kind can be LiPo, NIMH etc.
- Main Control Unit this is the brain of the system and contains various components: a. SBEC - DC to DC regulator which provides appropriate voltage and current to system b. Microcontroller chip, e.g. ATMEGA328P
- GPS receiver module e.g. Copernicus II
- Wireless Control Unit - Bluetooth or RF transceiver (optional for installing on the motorcycle handlebar)
- the battery is connected directly to the SBEC which regulates the voltage to a stable 5V - the voltage required for all the apparatus components.
- the microcontroller is the "brain" of the system and, as such, all the components are connected to it through the existing I/O Ports.
- the microcontroller also includes EPROM on which the software is stored and a CPU that runs the software.
- Figure 2 describes how the apparatus is incorporated in the helmet.
- the helmet should meet with the SNELL and DOT standards.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a suggested Operation mode' flow chart.
- the apparatus By pressing the button for the first time for the duration of three seconds, the apparatus is powered up and the windshield will go the initial state i.e. open.
- Figure 4 describes the set-up mode function of the apparatus.
- the figure is a menu tree that shows how to navigate through the various configurable settings and functions.
- the sub-menus will function under a RED colored LED indicator.
- threshold there are three pre-determined speeds which can be selected as threshold, e.g. 30/60/90 km/h.
- the user will choose between winter, summer or auto mode.
- the difference between these modes is the angle at which the windshield opens.
- summer mode the windshield will be fully opened, while in the winter mode the windshield opens only partially to keep the rider warm while allowing for fresh air and anti-fog function.
- the auto mode can distinguish automatically between winter and summer mode based on the Digital Temperature Sensor incorporated in the apparatus.
- the user can set the windshield angle for 'winter mode' which allows for more flexibility to open the windshield at varying angles in keeping with weather conditions.
- Figure 5 describes the various LED blink combinations for the available functions within the setup mode.
- Figure 6 describes a "Smart Switch”: an optional wireless control device for the apparatus.
- the device contains a push button and a LED that function as an extension of the push button and LED mounted on the helmet.
- the device is attached to the left side handlebar grip using a rubber band as shown in figure 6.
- a "Black Box” feature is disclosed.
- the present invention is a GPS based device, it is possible to log the rider's location and speed at any given time for a predetermined period, at the rider's preference.
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- Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
- User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
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EP13845466.5A EP2906063A4 (en) | 2012-10-10 | 2013-09-15 | Gps controlled helmet windshield |
AU2013328269A AU2013328269A1 (en) | 2012-10-10 | 2013-09-15 | GPS controlled helmet windshield |
CN201380062843.8A CN104902770A (en) | 2012-10-10 | 2013-09-15 | GPS controlled helmet windshield |
US14/418,391 US20150181972A1 (en) | 2012-10-10 | 2013-09-15 | Gps controlled helmet windshield |
JP2015536283A JP2015536387A (en) | 2012-10-10 | 2013-09-15 | GPS-controlled helmet / windshield |
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