Patent classifications
B62J6/02
Removable Battery Powered Motorcycle Headlight And Lighting Kit With Same
A motorcycle lighting system including a headlamp adapted to be easily mounted upon, and easily removed from, a motorcycle without a headlamp, such as a motocross motorcycle. The headlamp is battery powered and may have removable batteries to allow for substitution during or between rides. The headlamp is mounted with resilient material to enhance vibration resistance. A lighting kit may include handlebar mounted pointable lights also coupled to the headlamp battery.
Lighting apparatus disposition structure for saddle riding vehicle
A lighting apparatus disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle by which a traveling performance can be improved is disclosed. A lighting apparatus includes a laser element, a first light guide member and a second light guide member, a front light emission unit and a rear light emission unit, and a driver unit. The laser element and the driver unit are integrated as a light source unit. The light source unit is disposed between a head pipe that includes a steering axis for a front wheel and a pivot shaft that supports a rear wheel through a swing arm.
Portable active lighting device or same installed on a bicycle
The active lighting device of a bicycle includes a first optical system with a first light source for long-distance illumination, controlled by a control unit, and a second optical system with a second light source for short-distance illumination, controlled by the control unit. It includes a light sensor for determining the light intensity of a location in which the bicycle is situated and allows the control unit to adapt the light intensity of the light sources, if they are activated and if the ambient light intensity is below a determined light threshold. Moreover, a speed sensor is provided for determining the speed of the bicycle in use on a path, so that the control unit controls the activation of the first light source from at least one determined speed threshold. An orientation detector is provided for orienting the light sources depending on a curve travelled by the bicycle in use.
AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
A headlight assembly for an automobile illuminates a path of the automobile while executing a turn. The assembly includes at least one primary light source, a means of determining an orientation of the automobile, the means being configured to generate a first signal when the orientation is varied, a means of determining an orientation of a steering device of the automobile, the means being configured to generate a second signal when the orientation of the steering device is varied, and a control unit configured to receive and condition the first and the second signal to produce a conditioned signal; and at least two secondary light sources, wherein at least one of the at least two secondary light sources is actuated by the conditioned signal transmitted from the control unit. The invention also describes a method for illuminating a path of the automobile while executing a turn.
INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD IMPLEMENTED IN VEHICLE AND INFORMATION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE
Provided is an information transmission method including: a type determination step of determining a type of information to be transmitted to a driver of a vehicle when the driver is driving the vehicle; a sound output step of outputting the information in the form of sound; and a display step of operating a display device to display an illumination pattern as a function of the determined type.
Environment sensor system in a two-wheeled vehicle
An environmental sensor system in a two-wheeled vehicle is capable of being coupled to the two-wheeled vehicle via a carrier unit, the carrier unit being realized so as to be pivotable about an axis of the two-wheeled vehicle and, when there is a deflection of the two-wheeled vehicle, being pivoted about the two-wheeled vehicle axis in a direction opposite to the deflection.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING DEVICE INTEGRATED WITH BICYCLE
The present invention relates to a multifunctional lighting apparatus for a bicycle, which includes: a lighting apparatus ascending/descending support unit detachably mounted on a steering unit of a bicycle; an ascending/descending movement body part vertically movably located in the lighting apparatus ascending/descending support unit; and a main lighting lamp unit located in the ascending/descending movement body part and irradiating light, and as a result, a lighting lamp unit can be located at a position desired by a driver by adjusting a height of the lighting lamp unit, thereby enhancing both satisfaction and safety in use.
INTERACTIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL RIDE-SHARING WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE
An interactive system and method for virtual ride-sharing with electric vehicle allows a vehicle operator to operate the electric vehicle, like an electric scooter, while simultaneously interacting with network users to share a riding experience through a social media site and the Internet directly from the electric vehicle. An in-vehicle camera captures vehicle data and posts vehicle data to a social media site. The vehicle operator performs social networking functions like: uploading content, downloading content, posting riding images, livestreaming content, and interacting with others on social media while operating electric vehicle. The electric vehicle comprises a step-through frame and is operable as a plug-in electric vehicle having electricity stored on board in a rechargeable battery to drive an electric motor. The vehicle has a slim aesthetic design, an aerodynamic manual brake fin, a mobile communication device holder, and an accelerator handle and a brake handle differentiated by color.
Bicycle controller and bicycle control system
A bicycle controller and a bicycle control system are provided that effectively supply power from one battery to a plurality of bicycle components. The bicycle controller includes an electronic control unit that controls power consumed by a plurality of bicycle components. The power is supplied from a common battery. The bicycle components include at least a first component and a second component. In a case where a charge amount of the battery is a first level, the electronic control unit reduces the power of the battery consumed by the first component. In a case where the charge amount of the battery is a second level that is lower than the first level, the electronic control unit reduces the power of the battery consumed by the second component.
Adaptive lighting system
A lighting system and method of operating the same for a vehicle having a vehicle structure includes a plurality of primary low beam elements and a plurality of secondary low beam elements. The system further includes a primary high beam element and a secondary high beam element. A lean angle sensor is coupled to the vehicle structure. A controller is coupled to the lean angle sensor controlling the primary low beam elements, the secondary low beam element and the secondary high beam element in response to the lean angle.