Safety warning device for scooter for old people

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of safety warning devices, and particularly relates to a safety warning device for a scooter for old people. Technologies include a controller; a sliding groove is horizontally formed, an opening of the sliding groove is forward, a fixing block in left-right sliding fit with the sliding groove is installed in the sliding groove, a threaded opening is formed in the bottom of the fixing block, a limiting bolt in threaded fit with the threaded opening is installed in the threaded hole, and a plurality of through holes communicating inside and outside are sequentially formed in the lower groove wall of the sliding groove from left to right. The fixing end of the limiting bolt penetrates through the through hole, a first distance measuring sensor and a second distance measuring sensor are installed on the front side wall of the fixing block, the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor are electrically connected with a controller, and the controller is electrically connected with a warning assembly. According to the utility model, the distance between vehicles or people coming behind and obliquely behind can be monitored; the positions of the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor can be adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of safety warning devices, in particular to a safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of society, in order to make it more convenient for the elderly to travel, there are mobility scooters for the elderly. The performance of mobility scooters for the elderly is relatively stable, the speed is slow, and it uses electricity without refueling, so it is also called environmentally friendly mobility scooters for the elderly.

[0003] As existing mobility scooters for the elderly do not require license plates and driver's licenses, the drivers of mobility scooters for the elderly basically have no road safety awareness. Therefore, these drivers are not used to looking at the rearview mirror. In order to prevent the door from being opened, resulting in a collision between the non-motor vehicles behind the vehicle and no reaction time, a safety warning device for reminding the driver has emerged.

[0004] When the existing safety warning device is in use, a distance measuring component such as a rangefinder or a distance measuring sensor for monitoring the distance is installed on the rearview mirror. The rangefinder or the distance measuring sensor is used to monitor whether there is a close vehicle or person coming from the rear. When there is a close vehicle or person coming, a warning sound is issued to remind the driver.

[0005] The above-mentioned existing safety warning device has the following problems: the existing safety warning device can only monitor vehicles and people coming from the rear, and the vehicles or people coming from the oblique rear are the most likely to collide with the open door. At the same time, the distance measuring components such as the rangefinder or the distance measuring sensor used to monitor the distance are fixed on the rearview mirror, so the position of the distance measuring components such as the rangefinder or the distance measuring sensor cannot be adjusted. When the distance measuring components such as the rangefinder or the distance measuring sensor are blocked, they can only be disassembled and reinstalled. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly, which can monitor the distance of vehicles or people coming from the rear and oblique rear, and the position of the distance measuring sensor can be adjusted.

[0007] The safety warning device for the elderly mobility scooter comprises a controller; a slide slot which is arranged horizontally and opens forward, a fixed block which slides with the slide slot to the left and right is installed in the slide slot, a threaded opening is provided at the bottom of the fixed block, a limit bolt which threads with the slide slot is installed in the threaded hole, a plurality of through holes which communicate with each other inside and outside are provided in sequence from left to right on the lower slot wall of the slide slot, the through holes are used for the fixed end of the limit bolt to pass through, a first distance measuring sensor for monitoring the distance between people and vehicles coming from behind the mobility scooter, and a second distance measuring sensor for monitoring the distance between people and vehicles coming from obliquely behind the mobility scooter are installed on the front side wall of the fixed block, the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor are electrically connected to the controller respectively, the controller is electrically connected to a warning component for reminding the driver, and the controller is used to receive and process information transmitted by the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor, and to control the opening and closing of the warning component.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a box body, the controller is installed inside the box body, a memory for storing data is installed inside the box body, and the controller and the memory are electrically connected.

[0009] Furthermore, the warning component includes a speaker and a warning light installed on the top of the box body, the speaker and the warning light are electrically connected to the controller respectively, and the controller is used to control the opening and closing of the speaker and the warning light.

[0010] Furthermore, the controller is electrically connected to a camera for monitoring the exterior of the mobility scooter.

[0011] Furthermore, a wireless module for transmitting information is installed in the box body, and the wireless module is electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Furthermore, a heat dissipation opening is provided on the side wall of the box body.

[0013] Furthermore, a filter is installed in the heat dissipation port.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model can monitor the distance of vehicles and people coming from behind the mobility scooter through the first distance measuring sensor, and monitor the distance of vehicles and people coming from obliquely behind the mobility scooter through the second distance measuring sensor, thereby monitoring the distance of vehicles or people coming from the rear and obliquely behind the mobility scooter; by removing the limit bolt and then sliding the fixing block along the slide groove, the positions of the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor can be adjusted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure from a bird's-eye view;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure on the front side;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a flowchart of the utility model;

[0020] The names of the components in the figure are: 1. slide 2. first distance measuring sensor 3. second distance measuring sensor 4. fixing block 5. limit bolt 6. camera 7. controller 8. memory 9. filter 10. speaker 11. warning light 12. wireless module 13. box body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention is further described below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly described in this embodiment includes a controller 7; a horizontally arranged chute 1 that opens forward, and a fixed block 4 that slides leftward and rightward is installed in the chute 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown; in actual application, the side wall of the fixed block 4 fits with the inner groove wall of the chute 1;

[0024] In actual application, human body 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the slide slot 1 has no left and right slots. After removing the limit bolt 5, the fixing block 4 can be slid out of the slide slot 1, so as to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the first distance measuring sensor 2 and the second distance measuring sensor 3 installed on the fixing block 4;

[0025] The bottom of the fixing block 4 is provided with a threaded opening, and a limiting bolt 5 threadedly matched therewith is installed in the threaded hole. A plurality of through holes communicating with each other are provided in sequence from left to right on the lower groove wall of the slide groove 1, and the through holes are used for the fixing end of the limiting bolt 5 to pass through. Figure 1 As shown; in actual application, by removing the limit bolt 5, the fixing block 4 is moved left and right along the slide slot 1 to adjust the position of the fixing block 4. After adjustment, the fixed end of the limit bolt 5 is passed through the through hole and tightened into the threaded hole to fix the position of the fixing block 4; in actual application, the end of the limit bolt 5 without a head is the fixed end;

[0026] A first distance measuring sensor 2 for monitoring the distance between the person and vehicle coming from behind the vehicle and a second distance measuring sensor 3 for monitoring the distance between the person and vehicle coming from behind the vehicle are installed on the front side wall of the fixed block 4. The first distance measuring sensor 2 and the second distance measuring sensor 3 are electrically connected to the controller 7 respectively. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown; in actual application, Figure 2 As shown, the second distance measuring sensor 3 is obliquely installed on the front side wall of the fixed block 4, so that the second distance measuring sensor 3 can monitor the distance between the vehicle or person coming from the rear of the scooter; in actual application, the first distance measuring sensor 2 and the second distance measuring sensor 3 are respectively connected to the controller 7 through wires;

[0027] In actual application, the distance measuring sensor is an existing technology, and the distance measuring sensor is mainly divided into: ultrasonic distance measuring sensor, laser distance measuring sensor, infrared distance measuring sensor, 24GHZ radar sensor; in actual application, the ultrasonic distance measuring sensor is preferred, which will not affect the oncoming vehicles or people while measuring the distance;

[0028] Further explanation: Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a box body 13, the controller 7 is installed inside the box body 13, a memory 8 for storing data is installed inside the box body 13, and the controller 7 and the memory 8 are electrically connected; in actual application, the controller 7 and the memory 8 are connected by a wire; in actual application, all monitored data are stored by the controller 7, which is convenient for later reading and viewing;

[0029] Further instructions, such as Figure 1 ,、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a speaker 10 and a warning light 11 are installed on the top of the box body 13, and the speaker 10 and the warning light 11 are electrically connected to the controller 7 respectively, and the controller 7 is used to control the opening and closing of the speaker 10 and the warning light 11; wherein the speaker 10 and the warning light 11 constitute a warning component for reminding the driver

[0030] In practical application, the warning component can also be an alarm with sound and light alarm functions; in practical application, the speaker 10 and the warning light 11 are connected to the controller 7 through wires respectively;

[0031] The controller 7 is used to receive and process the information transmitted by the first distance measuring sensor 2 and the second distance measuring sensor 3, and to control the opening and closing of the warning component; in actual application, the controller 7 is a single chip microcomputer or a PLC controller.

[0032] In this embodiment, when actually used, the top of the slide slot 1 is installed at the bottom of the rearview mirror of the scooter, so that the first distance sensor 2 can monitor the distance of the vehicle or person coming from the rear of the scooter, and the second distance sensor 3 can monitor the distance of the vehicle or person coming from the diagonal rear of the scooter, thereby monitoring the distance of the vehicle or person coming from the rear and diagonally rear, and then the box body 13 is installed inside the scooter; when it is necessary to adjust the position of the first distance sensor 2 and the second distance sensor 3, remove the limit bolt 5, and then slide the fixing block 4 along the slide slot 1, so that the position of the first distance sensor 2 and the second distance sensor 3 can be adjusted; during use, the first distance sensor 2 and the second distance sensor 3 transmit the monitored information to the controller 7, and the controller 7 processes the information transmitted by the first distance sensor 2 and the second distance sensor 3. When the distance of the person or vehicle coming from the rear or diagonally rear of the scooter is close, the controller 7 starts the warning light 11 and the speaker 10 to sound and light alarm, thereby reminding the driver.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] This embodiment further illustrates the technology. The controller 7 is electrically connected to a camera 6 for monitoring the exterior of the vehicle. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown; in actual application, the camera 6 is connected to the controller 7 through a wire; in actual application, the camera 6 is installed above the rear license plate of the mobility scooter, and the controller 7 is connected to the vehicle-mounted host of the mobility scooter for communication. The camera 6 can take real-time photos of vehicles and people coming from behind the mobility scooter, and the camera 6 transmits the captured image information to the controller 7. After processing, the controller 7 transmits it to the vehicle-mounted host, and the display screen on the vehicle-mounted host plays the image captured by the camera 6, so that the driver can understand the actual situation behind and obliquely behind in real time, and can make more accurate judgments.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] This embodiment further illustrates the technology. A wireless module 12 for transmitting information is installed in the box body 13. The wireless module 12 is electrically connected to the controller 7. Figure 1 As shown; in actual application, the wireless module 12 is connected to the controller 7 through a wire; in actual application, the wireless module 12 can be a built-in antenna or a wireless communication module.

[0037] In this embodiment, in actual application, the information monitored by the first distance measuring sensor 2, the second distance measuring sensor 3 and the camera 6 is transmitted to the background through the wireless module 12 to form data.

[0038] Example 4

[0039] This embodiment further illustrates the technology. A heat dissipation port is provided on the side wall of the box body 13. Figure 1 As shown; in actual application, the heat dissipation port is used to dissipate heat inside the box body 13 to prevent the temperature inside the box body 13 from being too high;

[0040] Further explanation, such as Figure 1 As shown, a filter screen 9 is installed in the heat dissipation port; in actual application, the filter screen 9 prevents external dust and the like from entering the interior of the box body 13 through the heat dissipation port.

Claims

1. A safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly, comprising a controller (7); a horizontally arranged chute (1) opening forward, characterized in that: A fixing block (4) is installed in the slide groove (1) so as to slide with it in the left and right directions. A threaded opening is provided at the bottom of the fixing block (4). A limiting bolt (5) is installed in the threaded hole so as to threadably cooperate with it. A plurality of through holes which are connected to the inside and outside are sequentially provided on the lower groove wall of the slide groove (1) from left to right. The through holes are used for the fixed ends of the limiting bolts (5) to pass through. A first distance measuring sensor (2) for monitoring the distance between people and vehicles coming from the rear of the vehicle and a second distance measuring sensor (3) for monitoring the distance between people and vehicles coming from the oblique rear of the vehicle are installed on the front side wall of the fixing block (4). The first distance measuring sensor (2) and the second distance measuring sensor (3) are respectively electrically connected to a controller (7). The controller (7) is electrically connected to a warning component for reminding the driver. The controller (7) is used to receive and process information transmitted by the first distance measuring sensor (2) and the second distance measuring sensor (3), and to control the opening and closing of the warning component.

2. The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a box body (13), wherein the controller (7) is installed inside the box body (13), a memory (8) for storing data is installed inside the box body (13), and the controller (7) and the memory (8) are electrically connected.

3. The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The warning component comprises a speaker (10) and a warning light (11) mounted on the top of a box body (13); the speaker (10) and the warning light (11) are electrically connected to a controller (7) respectively; and the controller (7) is used to control the opening and closing of the speaker (10) and the warning light (11).

4. The safety warning device for the elderly mobility scooter according to claim 3 is characterized by: The controller (7) is electrically connected to a camera (6) for monitoring the exterior of the mobility scooter.

5. The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A wireless module (12) for transmitting information is installed in the box body (13), and the wireless module (12) is electrically connected to the controller (7).

6. The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heat dissipation opening is provided on the side wall of the box body (13).

7. The safety warning device for a mobility scooter for the elderly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A filter screen (9) is installed in the heat dissipation port.

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