Air deflector for bicycles

Abstract

An air deflector for bicycles, having a handlebar clamp mechanically fastened to the handlebars of a bicycle. A base plate mechanically fastened to the at least one handlebar clamp. A pivot bracket comprised by the base plate. A deflector connector that is rotationally connected to the pivot bracket. A deflector member that is mechanically fastened to the deflector connector in such a way as to make the deflector member rotationally adjustable. The deflector member comprising an LED strip to create a built-in headlight. A set of uprights, comprised by the base plate, that act as retainers for holding a cell phone.

Claims

1. An air deflector for bicycles, comprising: a) at least one handlebar clamp mechanically fastened to the handlebars of a bicycle; b) a base plate mechanically fastened to the at least one handlebar clamp; c) a pivot bracket comprised by the base plate; d) a deflector connector that is rotationally connected to the pivot bracket; e) a deflector member that is mechanically fastened to the deflector connector in such a way as to make the deflector member rotationally adjustable; f) the deflector member comprising an LED strip to create a built-in headlight; and g) a set of uprights, comprised by the base plate, that act as retainers for holding a cell phone.

2. The air deflector of claim 1, further comprising a pair of handlebar clamps mechanically fastened to the handlebars of a bicycle.

3. The air deflector of claim 1, wherein the base plate is further comprised of a set of uprights that act as retainers for holding a cell phone.

4. The air deflector of claim 3, wherein the set of uprights further comprises an adjustable clamp for securing the cell phone in place.

5. The air deflector of claim 1, wherein the deflector member further comprises a set of vanes to direct airflow away from the rider.

6. The air deflector of claim 5, wherein the set of vanes are adjustable to allow for optimal deflection of airflow.

7. The air deflector of claim 1, further comprising a power source that is connected to the LED strip, wherein the power source is the cell phone held in the set of uprights.

8. The air deflector of claim 1, further comprising a battery pack that is connected to the LED strip, wherein the battery pack is held in the set of uprights.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent when the following detailed description is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] FIG. 1 Exploded view, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0036] FIG. 2 Partially assembled isometric view, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 3 Side view of the invention installed on a bicycle, according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0038] The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the general principles of the present invention have been defined herein.

[0039] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The terms “a” or “an,” as used herein, are defined as to mean “at least one”. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as two or more. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled,” as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, not necessarily mechanically, and not permanent. The term “providing” is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at once or over a period of time. As used herein, the terms “about”, “generally”, or “approximately” apply to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider near the stated amount by about 0%, 5%, or 10%, including increments therein. In many instances these terms may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure.

[0040] Referring now to FIG. 1, according to a first embodiment, there is provided an air deflector for bicycles 10 comprised of at least one but preferably a pair of handlebar clamps 12 that are mechanically fastened to handlebars 14 of a bicycle 16, as well as mechanically fastened to a base plate 18, which is itself further comprised of a pivot bracket 20 which allows for a deflector connector 22 to be rotationally connected to the base plate 18. The deflector connector 22 is mechanically fastened to a deflector member 24 by way of mechanical fasteners 26 in such a way as to make the deflector member 24 rotationally adjustable.

[0041] The deflector member 24 is comprised of an LED strip 28 to create a built-in headlight.

[0042] The base plate 18 has a set of uprights 30 which act as retainers for holding a cell phone (not shown). The cellphone can also act as a power source for the LED strip 28.

[0043] Although the invention has been described in considerable detail in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features are disclosed as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimed invention. Stated otherwise, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Therefore, while exemplary illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternate embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0044] It should further be noted that throughout the entire disclosure, the labels such as left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, counter clockwise, up, down, or other similar terms such as upper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, oblique, proximal, distal, parallel, perpendicular, transverse, longitudinal, etc. have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction or orientation. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/or directions/orientations between various portions of an object.

[0045] In addition, reference to “first,” “second,” “third,” and etc. members throughout the disclosure (and in particular, claims) are not used to show a serial or numerical limitation but instead are used to distinguish or identify the various members of the group.