Electric bicycle and automobile interaction signal lamp

Abstract

An interactive signal lamp mounted on a handlebar of an electric bicycle comprises a cylindrical lamp body, two groups of lamp strips, three buttons, a rechargeable battery and a control box. Each group of lamp strips comprises an annular green lamp strip and a red lamp strip; the two groups of lamp strips are respectively positioned at the upper end and the lower end of the lamp body; when a rider wants to pass through an intersection before an automobile, the rider presses the red light button to enable the upper and lower groups of lamp strips to emit red light; at the moment, if an automobile driver accepts the intention of a rider, the bicycle can be parked to pass through the bicycle firstly; otherwise, the automobile driver can continuously flash the headlamp for multiple times and slowly pass through the intersection in advance. If a rider wants to pass the automobile first, the green light button is pressed, and an automobile driver can see the upper green light and the lower green light and drive the automobile to pass quickly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A traffic signal installed on the handlebar of an electric bicycle for communication between cyclists and motor vehicle drivers. Background Art

[0002] With the increase in urban vehicles, traffic signals have been installed at various intersections to allow vehicles and pedestrians in all directions to pass through the intersection in turns. This method has made urban traffic orderly. However, a large number of traffic lights have also extended the passing time. Therefore, at some intersections with less pedestrian traffic, traffic lights are not installed to reduce the waiting time for passing. But this has created another problem: it is often difficult for pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicle drivers to know who should pass first. So this situation commonly occurs: they either all wait for the other party to pass first, or they all try to rush through.

[0003] Some people have also realized this problem. The solution with the application number 201710660625 designs a flashlight. A spring arm extends from one end of the flashlight where the light does not emit, and the end of the spring arm holds up a simulated human hand; usually, the simulated human hand retracts to the end of the flashlight and is fixed by a thread; when a cyclist needs to pass through an intersection, the simulated human hand is twisted, its thread separates from the flashlight, and the spring arm extends to make the simulated human hand extend so that approaching motor vehicle drivers can see and understand their intention to cross the road. This solution is difficult to achieve good results. If the palm is made relatively small, or the extension distance is small, it is difficult for motor vehicle drivers to clearly see; if the palm is made relatively large, and the spring arm needs to extend a long distance, then the palm plus the spring arm is relatively heavy and will droop; to eliminate this situation, a thicker spring is required, and the elastic force needs to be very large, but in this case, it is very difficult or strenuous to retract the palm into the flashlight. Moreover, such frequent large-force and large-distance mechanical actions are also likely to cause components to be damaged or fail. Therefore, this way of simulating a human hand reaching out to signal is not an ideal solution. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In the following description, "electric bicycle", "electric vehicle", and "bicycle" are mutually interchangeable and refer to the same thing. "Interactive traffic signal for electric vehicles and motor vehicles", "interactive traffic signal", and "traffic signal" are also mutually interchangeable and refer to the same thing.

[0005] An interactive traffic signal for electric bicycles and motor vehicles, installed directly above the handlebar of an electric bicycle, includes a cylindrical lamp box 1, a circular green light strip 2, a circular red light strip 3, a red light button A, and a green light button B; the green light strip 2 and the red light strip 3 surround the outer periphery of the lamp box 1; the red light button A and the green light button B are arranged on the upper surface of the lamp box 1; when the red light button A is pressed, the red light strip 3 lights up, and when the green light button B is pressed, the green light strip 2 lights up.

[0006] The upper surface of the lamp box 1 also includes a lamp-off button C. Pressing it once will turn off the previously lit green lamp strip 2 or red lamp strip 3. Even without using the lamp-off button C, the previously lit green lamp strip 2 or red lamp strip 3 will naturally turn off after a set time.

[0007] The signal lamp also includes a rechargeable battery 6 and a control box 7 inside, which are used to provide power and control functions for the entire signal lamp.

[0008] When the power of the signal lamp is consumed to a certain extent, it will display information to remind the rider to charge the signal lamp. There is a charging port 4 on the side of the lamp box 1. There is also a Bluetooth communication module 9 inside the control box 7, and there is a screen 8 on the upper surface of the lamp box 1. The Bluetooth communication module 9 can communicate with the electric vehicle and project real-time information of the electric vehicle such as gear position, speed, power, etc. onto the screen 8.

[0009] There are multiple mounting feet 5 at the bottom of the signal lamp. Through the mounting feet 5, the signal lamp can be firmly mounted directly above the handlebar, so that drivers of cars in all directions can clearly see the signal light.

[0010] Usage method of the interactive signal lamp for electric bicycles and cars: At an intersection, when a cyclist believes that the car is still relatively far away from himself and he can pass through the intersection before the car, he presses the red button A on the signal lamp. At this time, the red lamp strip 3 lights up. The car driver sees the red light on the bicycle and knows that he cannot go forward, so he will stop and wait for the cyclist to pass first; conversely, if the cyclist believes that the car is already very close to the intersection and is moving at a high speed, he will press the green button B to let the car pass first, and the car driver also understands the cyclist's intention and passes quickly. In the former case, when the cyclist lights up the red light, if the car driver believes that he is already too close to the intersection and the vehicle speed is fast, and sudden braking will pose a danger to the following vehicle, he can flash the headlights several times to indicate disagreement with the cyclist's opinion. The cyclist sees the flashing signal of the car and also understands the car driver's intention, and will take the initiative to stop and wait for the car to pass first. There is also a situation where when cyclists and pedestrians continuously pass through the intersection, and the car has waited for a long time (such as more than 2 minutes), and there is still no sign of yielding from pedestrians and bicycles, then the car driver can also continuously flash the headlights and slowly drive through the intersection, and pedestrians and bicycles can only yield. In all these situations, the interactive signal lamp on the bicycle plays a role in communicating with the car driver, eliminates the dilemma of everyone being at a loss in the absence of a signal lamp, and also greatly eliminates the conflicts and resentments that are extremely likely to occur among pedestrians, cyclists and car drivers.

[0011] The design of the interactive signal light has the following advantages: 1) It is just a stationary box mounted on the handlebar without any moving mechanical parts, so it has extremely high reliability and is extremely durable; 2) It is designed in a cylindrical shape with a relatively large width and height, and the luminous light strip surrounds the periphery, so that drivers of cars in various positions and directions can easily and clearly see the light emitted by the signal light; 3) There are two red light strips and two green light strips, which are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the light box respectively, so that the luminous area of the entire signal light is very large and is easier to be seen by car drivers; 4) Three buttons are set on the upper surface of the light box, with a relatively large distance between them, and there are large characters beside each button indicating its function, which enables cyclists to quickly and accurately press the desired button under any circumstances; 5) It has an independent battery and charging system, as well as a Bluetooth communication module, and can be installed and used without making any changes to the original vehicle, having no adverse effects on the original vehicle and cycling. Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 Shows the interactive signal light installed on an electric bicycle.

[0013] Figure 2 Is the front bottom view of the interactive signal light.

[0014] Figure 3 Is the front top view of the interactive signal light.

[0015] Figure 4 Shows the inside of the interactive signal light.

[0016] Part number and name: 1 light box, 2 green light strip, 3 red light strip, 4 charging port, 5 mounting foot, 6 rechargeable battery, 7 control box, 8 screen, 9 Bluetooth communication module, A red light button, B green light button, C light-off button. Detailed Implementation Manner

[0017] The signal light will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0018] As Figure 1 , the interactive signal light for electric bicycles and cars is cylindrical and is installed directly above the handlebar of the electric bicycle. As Figure 2 , the signal light includes a light box 1, a green light strip 2, a red light strip 3, a red light button A, and a green light button B; the green light strip 2 and the red light strip 3 surround the periphery of the light box 1; the red light button A and the green light button B are arranged on the upper surface of the light box 1; when the red light button A is pressed, the red light strip 3 lights up, and when the green light button B is pressed, the green light strip 2 lights up.

[0019] Furthermore, as Figure 2, one green light strip 2 and one red light strip 3 form a group. An interactive signal lamp contains two groups of light strips, which are respectively located at the upper end and the lower end of the lamp box 1. The purpose of setting the upper and lower groups of light strips is to increase the light-emitting area of the signal lamp so that car drivers can more easily see the light.

[0020] Furthermore, as Figure 4 , the interactive signal lamp also contains a rechargeable battery 6, a controller 7, and a charging port 4; the rechargeable battery 6 can be charged through the charging port 4; the controller 7 controls the charging and power consumption of the rechargeable battery 6.

[0021] Furthermore, as Figure 4 , the controller 7 also contains a Bluetooth communication module 9, and the upper surface of the signal lamp also contains a screen 8. The Bluetooth communication module 9 can communicate with the electric vehicle and display the real-time driving information on the screen 8.

[0022] Furthermore, as Figure 3 , there are multiple mounting feet 5 at the bottom of the lamp box 1, which are used to install the signal lamp on the handlebar.

[0023] Usage method of the electric vehicle and the vehicle interactive signal lamp: When an electric bicycle and a vehicle meet at an intersection without traffic lights, if the vehicle is already very close and has a high speed, the cyclist presses the green light button B to let the vehicle pass first; if the vehicle is far away and not very fast, the cyclist presses the red light button A and passes through the intersection first; if the cyclist presses the red light button A and the approaching vehicle flashes its lights several times, the cyclist stops and lets the vehicle pass first, and then the bicycle passes through the intersection.

[0024] It is also very easy for the public to accept this new way of crossing the road. The management department only needs to do simple work: 1) Allow or advocate for citizens to install this kind of signal lamp; 2) Formulate simple traffic rules such as a) Entrust the right of passage to the cyclist, who issues the passage signal; b) The car driver has the right to accept the cyclist's intention and also the right to object. If accepting, stop the car; if objecting, flash the lights several times and pass slowly first; c) In the case of an overly long waiting time (such as more than 2 minutes), the car driver can flash the lights several times and start passing, and the cyclist and passers-by need to give way.

[0025] If future electric vehicles are all equipped with the function of projecting headlights, the driver's intentions such as "pedestrians go first" and "pedestrians wait" can be projected onto the road surface, then the right of way can be given to the vehicle driver. However, it will still take a long time for most vehicles to have this function. Therefore, at present, a better solution to quickly achieve civilized traffic is to promote the use of the "Interactive Signal Lights for Electric Bicycles and Vehicles" described above. It is also possible to use both methods simultaneously. Whether it is a vehicle or an electric bicycle, it can send out its own intentions, and the ultimate decision-making power lies with the vehicle. In either case, the interactive signal lights on the electric bicycle play a role in constructing a communication channel and realizing the communication spiral. Therefore, this kind of interactive signal light still has the value of being promoted.

[0026] The names and terms used in this description are for the convenience of explaining the features of a solution, and they should not be considered as restrictive factors for the solution. The scope of the features of the solution should be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electric bicycle and car interactive signal light, installed just above the handlebar of the electric bicycle, comprising a light box 1, a green light strip 2, a red light strip 3, a red light button A, and a green light button B; the green light strip 2 and the red light strip 3 surround the outer periphery of the light box 1; the red light button A and the green light button B are arranged on the upper surface of the light box 1; when the red light button A is pressed, the red light strip 3 lights up, and when the green light button B is pressed, the green light strip 2 lights up.

2. It is further defined that according to claim (1), a green light strip 2 and a red light strip 3 form a group, and an interactive signal light comprises two groups of light strips, which are respectively located at the upper end and the lower end of the light box 1.

3. It is further defined that according to claim (1), the interactive signal light further comprises a rechargeable battery 6, a controller 7, and a charging port 4; the rechargeable battery 6 can be charged through the charging port 4; the controller 7 controls the charging of the rechargeable battery 6 and the lighting and extinguishing of the green light strip 2 and the red light strip 3.

4. It is further defined that according to claim (1), the upper surface of the interactive signal light also includes a light-off button C; when the light-off button C is pressed, the green light strip 2 and the red light strip 3 are both turned off.

5. It is further defined that according to claim (3), the controller 7 further comprises a Bluetooth communication module 9, and the upper surface of the signal light further comprises a screen 8, and the Bluetooth communication module 9 can communicate with the electric vehicle and display real-time driving information on the screen 8.

6. How to use the interactive signal lights for electric bicycles and cars. When an electric bicycle meets a car at an intersection without traffic lights, if the car is very close and moving at a fast speed, the cyclist presses the green light button B to let the car pass first; if the car is far away and moving at a slow speed, the cyclist presses the red light button A and passes through the intersection first; if the approaching car flashes its lights several times after the cyclist presses the red light button A, the cyclist stops and lets the car pass first, and then the bicycle passes through the intersection.

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