DE19701457A1 - Solar energy generator, with control and storage for bicycle and similar multi-wheel vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The generator is combined with a control, storage and consumer appliances. It has a solar module (2) which generates electricity and a controller, switch (4), accumulator, and lamp. The solar modules, accumulator, and headlamp (10) are contained in a casing. The generator installation may be releasably fitted to the bicycle (1). Other consumer appliances may be added and installed in a common container. The installation may be fitted to any suitable bicycle component.

Description

The invention relates to devices for alternative power generation and their storage for Bicycles or similar multi-wheel vehicles for lighting and other purposes Energy consumers.

Known power generation plants for bicycles and similar multi-wheel vehicles get their Energy for lighting from batteries or from dynamos, but due to their mechanical Parts are prone to use up some of the drive energy of vehicles, noise and Cause contamination.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a solar power device construct that no drive energy is used for power generation, the mechanical and thus, repair-prone energy producers are replaced and by the elimination of fast weary batteries contribute to the preservation of our environment. It is one To design a device that can possibly perform several tasks simultaneously and is environmentally friendly.

The object is achieved in that at least one solar module on the vehicle is attached that sufficient energy is ready for the nightly lighting of the vehicle poses. The voltage generated by the solar modules can be regulated and in an energy store be cached. A discharge of the energy store during the day can be done by photodiodes as / and / or Switches are prevented. At night, the energy can be switched via switches as required Lighting can be removed from the energy storage without reducing the mileage. At the the next day the energy storage can be recharged via the solar modules.

Fig. 1 shows the side view of a possible multi-wheeled vehicle ( 1 ), which is preferably shown with several attachment options of solar module ( 2 ) and a container for the energy storage with controller and switches ( 4 ). In addition, a solar module lighting unit ( 3 ) is shown.

Fig. 2 shows the side view of a solar module lighting unit ( 3 ), which has solar modules ( 8 ) on the outer sides, can accommodate energy storage with regulator and switch ( 7 ) inside, and in which a lamp is installed at the same time, which in this case is a rear light ( 5 ). All elements are fastened in or on a common shell ( 6 ).

Fig. 3 shows a section through a solar module lighting unit within a closed shell ( 6 ), with on the outside the solar modules ( 8 ), inside the energy storage device with controller and switch ( 7 ), and on the back a lamp, in this If a rear light ( 5 ) is shown.

Figs. 1 to 3 show several preferred embodiments of solar energy devices that can integrate into the vehicle firmly and / or detachably, by way of example as a retrofit kit which can be connected to the vehicle. Possible housing shapes are also shown, combined with controllers, lamps and / or lights that are wired to solar modules and switches. The basic structure of all systems is the same.

The energy is generated via solar modules ( 8 ). They are wired with energy storage, photodiodes and controllers ( 7 ). The lighting ( 5 ) and other consumers can be switched on and off using switches.

The energy generation systems with and / or integrated consumers can be manufactured as individual components or as combined devices and offered depending on the customer's requirements. Front headlights ( 10 ) and / or solar module and / or controller ( 8 ) and / or energy store ( 7 ) and / or rear light ( 5 ) can thus be installed together in a suitable casing or in several casings in the desired combination.

The attachment of the power generation system can be done by detachable connections, but better because of the theft protection by non-detachable connections. The latter variant results in a further preferred embodiment. The device becomes an integral part of the frame and can therefore be tamper-proofed with an identification number ( 9 ) protected against forgery.

Claims (5)

1. Device for generating and / or regulating and / or storing and / or consuming energy on bicycles or multi-wheel built bicycle-like vehicles with at least one solar module ( 2 ) for the purpose of energy generation and / or at least one controller and / or at least one switch and / or at least one energy store ( 4 , 7 ) and / or at least one lighting device ( 5 , 10 ). 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that solar modules ( 2 , 8 ), and / or energy storage ( 4 , 7 ), and / or headlights ( 10 ) and / or lighting device ( 5 ) in at least one envelope ( 6 ) are. 3. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that they are detachably and / or non-detachably connected to the vehicle and each device can contain, for example, a milled identification number ( 9 ). 4. Device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, for example, further consumers of electrical energy, such as electrical or electronic immobilizers and / or radios, and / or radio systems, and / or Workman, and / or other devices in a common container ( 6 ) installed and fixed in or on the vehicle ( 1 ). 5. Device according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the said Devices on, or in the frame and / or on or in at least one wheel, and / or on Handlebar, and / or on the saddle, and / or on a special device such as an example Sun or weather roof can be attached.