Off-road rolling film vision system

Abstract

Disclosed is an Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System comprising a Controller Module (200), a Takeup Module (300), and a Rollout Module (400). The Controller Module (200) comprises a Command Input (205), a Controller Process Module (210), a Command Transmitter (215), and a Power Supply (220). The Controller Module (200) is configured to remotely control a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300). The Command Input (205) comprises at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump for controlling a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) when the Controller Module (200) is attached to a handlebar of an off-road vehicle. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal index finger joint. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal thumb joint. The Takeup Module (300) comprises a Motor Compartment (305), a Takeup Spool Compartment (310), a Takeup Spool Gear Compartment (315), a Takeup Film Window (320), a Motor (325), a Motor Gearbox (330), and at least one Takeup Spool Gear (340). The Takeup Module (300) may further comprise a Takeup Spool Window (350) configured to provide a view of a Takeup Spool (345) within the Takeup Module (300). Also disclosed is a Takeup Spool (500) comprising a Spool Alignment Tab Wheel (505), a Spool Ribbed Shaft (510), a Rib Quarter Section Cutout (515), a Spool Alignment Slot Wheel (525), a Spool Alignment Tab (530), a Spool Alignment Slot (535), a Plurality of Wheel Cutouts (540), and a Plurality of Wheel Slots (545). Also disclosed is a method for maintaining clear vision with goggles comprising receiving a command input via a knuckle bump, transmitting a designated signal to a module comprising a Motor and a Takeup Spool, activating the Motor to cause the Takeup Spool to rotate, and winding a Transparent Film a designated distance over goggles.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14 / 543,794 filed Nov. 17, 2014 titled OFF-ROAD ROLLING FILM VISION SYSTEM, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 907,532 filed Nov. 22, 2013 and titled “AUTO ROLLING FILM SYSTEM,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference. This application is related to four design patent applications filed Nov. 17, 2014 and by the same inventor and titled “SPOOL FOR OFF-ROAD ROLLING FILM VISION SYSTEM”, “TAKEUP MODULE for OFF-ROAD ROLLING FILM VISION SYSTEM”, “ROLLOUT MODULE FOR OFF-ROAD ROLLING FILM VISION SYSTEM” and “CONTROLLER FOR OFF-ROAD ROLLING FILM VISION SYSTEM.”STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of Invention[0004]The invention relates generally to the field of protective hardware for off-road riding and racing and other of...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system that helps off-road riders keep their goggles or face shield clean by using a transparent film that moves across them to collect and remove dust, mud and other debris. This system provides a hands-free solution for keeping these protective devices clean and offers riders a better view while riding.

Problems solved by technology

During the run, the vehicles cast up dirt and mud.

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