DE29820704U1 - Portable protection device with lighting - Google Patents

Description

Protective device with lighting for pedestrians and recreational athletes

The invention relates to a portable protective device (Fig. 2) whose housing (single- or double-walled) is made of a suitable material (e.g. elastic, shatter-proof plastic, etc.).

This is intended to protect the user from injuries to the stomach or back in the event of a collision with other road users or falls.

The inside of the case can be padded with foam or another suitable material.

In addition to protection against injuries, this also provides additional protection for the user’s organs that are sensitive to the weather (e.g. the kidneys).

A light source (No. 9, Figure 6) is built into the protective device housing, the components and functioning of which are similar to those of a conventional flashlight.

The power supply elements are housed in the housing of the front protective device (Fig. 2).

The current for the lighting of the rear protective device (Fig. 3) is then conducted to its light source (No. 19, Fig. 9) using an appropriate elastic cable (No. 4, Fig. 9).

Depending on the implementation of the invention, the power supply elements can also be housed in the rear protective device (Fig. 3) and led with the appropriate cable to the front protective device (Fig. 2) and its light source (No. 9, Figure 6). It is also possible for each protective device to have its own power supply elements.

The power supply elements consist of either batteries or rechargeable batteries, which can be replaced through a lockable opening on the inside of the respective protective device (No. 5, Figure 5).

The use of alternative energy sources (e.g. solar energy, etc.) is also possible.

The light sources are switched on and off using a switch located on the protection device, which also houses the power supply elements (No. 7, Figure 5).

In the light exit direction of the rear protective device (Fig. 3), the light source (No. 19, Figure 9) is covered with a red plastic disc, which can be partially fitted with a reflector and from which an even light distribution is ensured.

In the light exit direction of the front protective device (Fig. 2), the light source, which here can be a low-voltage halogen lamp arranged in a reflector, is covered with a colorless, structured plastic disc that distributes the light exit in such a way that the user of the invention has sufficient visibility at dark times of the day, and also does not dazzle any oncoming traffic or other road users.

The protective devices are worn on the front or back of the body above the hips (Figure 13).

There are openings in the protective devices (No. 6, Figure 5) with which they can be attached to a strap or belt (Figure 1, Fig. 1).

This strap or belt, which is made of a suitable, durable material (e.g. nylon, leather, rubber, etc.), is closed at the side with a conventional fastener (e.g. Velcro, buckle, etc./ No. 2, Image 1).

It must be individually adjustable for the user.

Loops are attached to its upper or lower edge (No. 3, Figure 1) through which the power cable for the power supply of the relevant light source (No. 4, Figure 9) can be passed.

is passed through.

A compact design in which the front protective device (Fig. 2) and the rear protective device (Fig. 3) are combined into one component using an adjustable strap or belt (No. 1, Fig. 11) is also possible (Fig. 11).

Especially for roller skaters and cyclists whose racing bikes do not have lighting, the protective devices for pedestrians and joggers (Fig. 2 and 3) are equipped with some additional features:

-Both the front and rear guards (Fig. 4 and 5) have flashing lights (see Fig. 3).

-The rear guard (Fig. 5) may contain an additional light source that can be used as a stop light (No. 20, Figure 10).

-The flashing lights of the rear and front guards (Fig. 4 and 5), as well as the possible stop light in the rear guard (No. 20, Fig. 10), are operated using a cable remote control (Fig. 6, Fig. 3 and 4). With the cable remote control, the elastic connecting cable to the guard (No. 10, Fig. 3 and 4) is attached to the upper arm and forearm with appropriate holders (e.g. Velcro, etc. /No. 12, Fig. 3).

The cable remote control itself is pulled onto the left hand like a glove and is thus secured (Figure 4). The use of a radio remote control is also possible. The button on the cable remote control for the left turn signal (No. 13, Figure 4) is operated with the left index finger, the button for the stop light (if present) (No. 14, Figure 4) is operated with the left middle finger and the button for the right turn signal (No. 15, Figure 4) is operated with the left ring finger.

The connecting cable (No. 10, Figures 3 and 4) is plugged into the socket of the corresponding protective device (No. 11, Figure 7).

-The light heads (No. 25, Figure 16) of the front guard (Fig. 4) and the rear guard (Fig. 5) can be mounted on a movable axis (No. 24, Figure 16) so that the light sources emit light evenly even when the user bends forward, for example to gain momentum or to improve his aerodynamics when rolling down a slope.

A small spiral spring (No. 26, Figure 16) on the movable axis (No. 24, Figure 16) is intended to ensure that the lamp heads (No. 25, Figure 16) do not constantly swing during rhythmic, dynamic movements, thus impairing the effectiveness of the invention.

To nuance this effect, small weights can be attached to the underside of the lamp heads.

To ensure that the lamp heads have sufficient freedom of movement, the housings of the front and rear protective devices must contain appropriate cavities (No. 27, Figure 16).

The protective devices for roller skaters and cyclists (Fig. 4 and 5) can be manufactured in a compact design, as can the protective devices for pedestrians and joggers (Fig. 2 and 3) (Fig. 12).

Justification of the invention

The basic idea behind this invention is to enable people to safely carry out certain activities during dark or cloudy times of the day. Recreational athletes, such as inline skaters or roller skaters, have the disadvantage of only being able to practice their fascinating sport during daylight hours.

Road safety can be significantly increased if as many road users as possible have their own, clearly visible light sources, especially after darkness has fallen.

It is often the weaker road users, such as joggers or pedestrians, who are involved in accidents with motor vehicles in the dark due to their inadequate visual identification.

Here, even fluorescent stripes on clothing do not offer optimal protection because drivers who are blinded by oncoming traffic only see these stripes very late.

In many cases too late.

Inline skates can reach very high speeds.

They are often used on sidewalks, in pedestrian zones or on cycle paths.

An inline skater equipped with the invention can be recognized early by other road users, and collisions can be avoided.

Cyclists can also benefit from this invention.

A modern racing bike is equipped with all the technical refinements, but you will look in vain for vital lighting on these sports machines. A cyclist who plans a long ride on such a racing bike and is unable to stick to his schedule due to unexpected stops will very quickly find himself in the dangerous situation of riding into the dark without lighting.

These situations and the fact that road traffic is continuously increasing in parallel with the number of recreational athletes show the need for this invention.

Depending on how it is implemented, the invention can have some pleasant side effects.

For example, women who often have to cross unlit areas in the dark due to their place of work or their leisure activities will

feel safer when using the invention.

On cold days, a sensitive person who moves quickly can cause damage to his kidneys due to the icy wind.

Here the invention can act like a protective kidney belt.

The invention can also be used in mining, security, fire services and the police.

So anywhere where you need sufficient lighting even when you have your hands full.

Reference symbol list

1. Adjustable strap or belt

2. Closure

3. Loops

4. Power cable

5. Opening for replacing the power supply elements

6. Openings for attaching the protective device to a strap or belt

7. On/off switch

8. Socket for power cable

9. Lighting in front guard

10. Connection cable

11. Socket for connecting cable

12. Mounting (e.g. Velcro, etc.)

13. Button for left turn signal

14. Stop light button

15. Button for right indicator

16. Front right indicator light (Fig. 4)

17. Front left indicator light (Fig. 4)

18. Plug of power cable

19. Lighting in rear guard

20. Stop light (Fig. 5)

21. Rear right indicator light (Fig. 5)

22. Adjustment option

23. Light bulb

24. movable axis

25. Lamp head

26. Spiral spring

27. Cavity

Claims (13)

Sayings I. Portable protective device with lighting (Fig.2), consisting of a housing containing power supply elements, a lamp head (25) connected to the housing by a cable, in which a light source and a reflector are arranged, and an adjustable band (1), strap or belt (Fig. 1) for fastening to the body, characterized in that the material from which the housing is made is elastic and shatterproof. The lighting is comparable in its function to a conventional flashlight. 2. Portable protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that the inside of the housing of the protective device is padded with a suitable material. 3. Portable protective device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the light exit direction the light source, which can be a low-voltage halogen lamp, is covered with a structured plastic disc which distributes the light exit in such a way that the user of the invention has sufficient visibility at dark times of the day and does not dazzle any oncoming traffic or other road users. 4. Portable protective device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the protective device does not have its own power supply elements, but derives the required power for the lighting from the protective device into which the power supply elements are built by means of an elastic (spirally wound) power cable (4) and a plug attached to it. 5. Portable protective device according to claim 1, 2 or 4, characterized in that the light source is covered in the light exit direction with a red plastic disc, which can be partially provided with a reflector and from which a uniform light distribution is ensured (Fig. 3). This protective device is worn on the back above the buttocks. The light source does not have to be arranged in a reflector. 6. Portable protective device according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that on the upper or lower edge of the elastic strap, belt or band there are loops (3) through which a power cable can be guided and thus fastened. 7. Portable protective device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, characterized in that in addition to the lighting, additional flashing lights (16, 17, 21) are installed. 8. Portable protective device according to claim 7, characterized in that a second light source is integrated into the lamp head, which can be used as a stop light (20). 9. Portable protective device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that it has a socket (8) for the plug according to claim 4. 10. Portable protective device according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that a socket for a cable remote control (11) for operating the functional elements (indicator left/right and stop light) is built into the protective device. 50 I1. Portable protective device according to claim 7, 8 or 10, characterized in that the light head (25) is attached to a movable axis (24). The dynamics of the mobility of the lamp head can be nuanced by a spiral spring (26) on the axis, as well as with small weights on different sides of the lamp head. The housing of the protective device must then have a sufficient cavity (27) for the movement dynamics of the lamp head. 12. A cable remote control (Fig.6) that is pulled onto the hand like a glove and whose buttons for the left indicator (13), the stop light (14) if present, and the right indicator (15) are operated with the corresponding fingers on the inside of the hand (Fig. 4). The cable (10) of the cable remote control is elastic (spiral-shaped) and is
attached to the upper arm and forearm with appropriate brackets (12).
The cable is plugged into the socket of the protective device described in claim 10, thus establishing the connection between the remote control and the functional elements (left/right indicators, stop light). 13. A radio remote control that is put on the hand like a glove, characterized in that a transmitter is built into the radio remote control and a receiver is integrated into the protective device according to claim 8 or 9 and is connected to the functional elements (indicator I/r, stop light). The operation of the radio remote control is identical to the cable remote control, which
as described in claim 12. In addition to radio waves, commands can also be transmitted using UV light signals.