ES1090156U - Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles, characterized in that its placement is carried out by means of semicircular tubes (1) anchored to the seat base of the bicycle (2). This part of the device is extended with 2 bars backwards, occupying the length of the saddle until it protrudes through the rear part of the saddle (3), leading to the telescopic rod (4) which is perpendicular to the bars (3). This telescopic rod (4) is foldable and unfolding, having at its left end a device with a red flashing light (5) that is activated with a button that is in the same device. when we deploy the telescopic rod (4), together with the light device (5) we get a distance of 1 meter. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles.

Technical sector

The present description refers to a signaling and road safety apparatus, in particular, for bicycles that are running.

State of the art

The known antecedent is an "adjustable bicycle safety spacer" patented by Mr. Diego Benítez Manzano.

Explanation of the invention.

The present invention has the task of presenting an apparatus that allows establishing a safety strip between the side (left) of the cyclist and the vehicle that is carrying out the overtaking maneuver and most importantly, makes it possible to distinguish the cyclist from a sufficient distance so that the driver of the vehicle that is going to carry out the overtaking has time to either slow down or carry out the overtaking with the necessary distance to ensure the cyclist's safety.

Said apparatus consists of a telescopic rod that is deployed laterally (to the left) and allows to set a minimum safety distance to be advanced by another vehicle. At first, the device is anchored to the base of the bicycle saddle. Being in this state, this device has a length of 20 cm. The deployment for signaling can be done at any time, that is, before starting or even once the cyclist is already circulating, without stopping. It is done quickly, conveniently and safely. To do this, the cyclist only has to direct his left hand towards the rear of the saddle, he will easily and comfortably locate the left end of said device consisting of a device with a red flashing light that turns on by pressing an easy-access button , with a simple pull of said device to the left it manages to deploy the rod. At the moment of the pull, the above-mentioned button is activated. Once this action is over, the cyclist will be seen and distinguished, both day and night, from a distance of 300 meters and also allows to set a separation distance from 0 to 1 meter. Its location does not hinder to maneuver.

It is an easy device to install on any bicycle, for this it consists of two semicircular tubes that must be fitted in the lower part of the saddle and anchored by means of flanges or a clamp.

The material of this device can be both carbon fiber and aluminum. Both materials have sufficient strength to remain horizontal to the ground during the ride and, in turn, thanks to their malleability, have sufficient flexibility so that in case of impact, they do not cause damage to the cyclist or the vehicle involved.

The advantageous aspects of the prior art are a better maneuverability to fold and unfold the telescopic rod, lower weight and most importantly, a device with an intermittent red light at its left end, which guarantees the visibility of the cyclist at 300 meters and mark the vehicle that performs the overtaking maneuver the appropriate distance to perform it without endangering the cyclist.

Today we can see how other types of vehicles already use a flashing light to warn of the danger of approaching to perform an overtaking maneuver. As an example we can see some trucks or tractors. This light makes it possible to distinguish these vehicles from a distance far enough to be able to act properly, so with their use on bicycles, the number of accidents in which hundreds of cyclists are injured or killed in each year will be reduced roads.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view from above of a bicycle saddle with the present invention (folded) already anchored in its base.

Figure 2 consists of two perspective views, one from the rear of the saddle without the distance device, only shows the two semicircular tubes of the device and where they should be anchored in the saddle of the bicycle. The next view is from the left side of the saddle and in this case you can see the entire distance device anchored to the saddle.

Figure 3 is a perspective view from above, with the spacer apparatus deployed, being able to see how the rod would be in such a state and also the flashing red light device can be observed on its left end.

Detailed statement of an embodiment of the invention

The anchoring means of the apparatus consist of two semicircular tubes that fit in two bars that the bicycle saddle has in its lower rear part, this anchoring can be carried out by means of flanges or an adjustable clamp (with screw and nut). Both forms are easy enough to place to be able to do so without the need for any specific knowledge. That is, the placement is fast, simple and comfortable. In figure 2, in the side view you can see in detail how this anchor is. The number 1 indicates the tubes mentioned above and you can see how they fit into the bars of the saddle base (number 2). The number 3 are bars that protrude from the saddle backwards, ending perpendicularly with the folding rod. This detail can be seen better with the side view of Figure 2, where we can see the grip detailed above and these bars that protrude from the saddle backwards ending at the rod.

In figure 3 we can see how the device would be once fully deployed, the folded telescopic rod (number 4) measures 20 cm and its length is fully deployed is 96 cm. On the far left, the device with the flashing light (number 5) is 4 cm long. So the total length of this deployed rod would be 1 meter.

As stated above, the materials with which this device can be manufactured can be carbon fiber or aluminum. The companies, specialized in both materials, which have been consulted, make their manufacturing feasible and possible.

Claims (4)

one.

 Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles, characterized in that its placement is carried out by means of semicircular tubes (1) anchored to the saddle base of the bicycle (2). This part of the apparatus extends with 2 bars backwards occupying the length of the saddle until it protrudes from the rear part of the same (3) leading to the telescopic rod (4) that is perpendicular to the bars (3). This telescopic rod (4) is foldable and deployable, having at its left end a device with a red flashing light (5) that is activated with a button that is on the same device.

When we deploy the telescopic rod (4), together with the light device (5) we get a distance of 1 meter.

2.

 Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles according to claim 1, characterized by having an intermittent red light device (5) on its left end. May carry reflective elements.

3.

 Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles according to claims 1 and 2 characterized by the placement of the apparatus (1) at the base of the saddle (2) by means of flanges or with clamps, the anchor may be fixed or temporary.

Four.

 Telescopic safety spacer for bicycles according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized by its resistant but flexible and malleable material.

The materials may be made of carbon fiber, aluminum or any other alloy that has the same qualities.