Bicycle lamp that is suitable for quick attachment to a saddle

Abstract

Bicycle light with: a first adhesive layer (20a) having an outer adhesive surface (21a) arranged on a first surface thereof and designed to be glued to a bicycle saddle (90); a coupling module (30a) which is bonded to a second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a) opposite the first surface, wherein the coupling module (30a) has a support base (34a) which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a), the support base (34a) having an upper section (341a), a first side section (342a) and a second side section (343a), wherein the upper section (341a) is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a), wherein the first side section (342a) and the second side section (343a) are each connected to two opposite sides of the upper section (341a), wherein a first sliding flange (344a) projects from an inner surface of the first side section (342a),wherein a second sliding flange (345a) projects from an inner surface of the second side section (343a) and wherein the first side section (342a) connects a flexible toggle switch (346a) to an engagement flange (347a); and , a lighting body (40a) that is connectable to the coupling module (30a), wherein the lighting body (40a) is configured to be fixed to or detached from the bicycle saddle (90) by the coupling module (30a), wherein the lighting body (40a) is slidably connected to or detached from the support base (34a), wherein a first sliding groove (41a) is formed in a first side of the lighting body (40a) and a second sliding groove (42a) is formed in a second side of the lighting body (40a), wherein the first sliding flange (344a) is in sliding engagement with the first sliding groove (41a), wherein the second sliding flange (345a) is in sliding engagement with the second sliding groove (42a), and wherein an engagement recess is provided in the first side of the lighting body (40a). (43a) is designed, wherein the flexible toggle switch (346a) is elastically deformable,so that the engagement flange (347a) engages with or disengages from the engagement recess (43a), and wherein the lighting fixture (40a) cannot be detached from the support base (34a) when the engagement flange (347a) is engaged with the engagement recess (43a).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a lamp for a bicycle and in particular a bicycle lamp which is suitable for being quickly attached to a bicycle saddle.

[0002] TWI 718974 B describes a coupling device for bicycle saddle accessories, comprising a body, a first accessory, a second accessory, and a positioning unit. The body has a mounting section connected to a bicycle saddle, a first connecting section, and a second connecting section located between the mounting section and the first connecting section. The first accessory has a first guide section and a first coupling section detachably connected to the first connecting section. The second accessory has a second guide section and a second coupling section detachably connected to the second connecting section. The positioning unit is located on the body and detachably connected to the first and second coupling sections. Therefore, the first and second accessories can be indirectly attached to the bicycle saddle via the body.

[0003] However, the coupling device for bicycle saddle accessories is attached to the bicycle saddle by clamping its mounting section onto the rails of the saddle, with a clamping mechanism of the mounting section being secured by screws, so that the coupling device for bicycle saddle accessories requires a screwdriver to tighten the screws at regular intervals and ensure the strength of the clamping mechanism.

[0004] US 2010 / 0 182 772 A1 describes a system that may include a portable power source that provides electrical current to activate OLED material and thus produce light.

[0005] US 2017 / 0183050A1 describes a bicycle saddle provided with an alarm light assembly mounted on a circumferential rim of the saddle, wherein the alarm light assembly comprises at least one lighting unit mounted on a circuit carrier plate.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a new type of bicycle light that mitigates and / or eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0007] The invention is defined by the features of the independent claims.

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a bicycle lamp comprising a first adhesive layer, a coupling module, and a light source. The first adhesive layer is provided with an outer adhesive surface arranged on a first surface thereof and suitable for being adhered to a bicycle saddle. The coupling module is adhered to a second surface of the first adhesive layer opposite the first surface. The light source is connectable to the coupling module and configured to be attached to or detached from the bicycle saddle by the coupling module. Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a bicycle lamp according to an embodiment not in accordance with the invention; Fig. Figure 2 shows a perspective exploded view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 1; Fig. Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 1; Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a bicycle lamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 5 shows a perspective exploded view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 4; Fig. Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 4; Fig. Figure 7 shows another cross-sectional view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 4; Fig. Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a bicycle lamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 9 shows a perspective exploded view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 8; Fig. Figure 10 shows a cross-sectional view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 8; and Fig. Figure 11 shows another cross-sectional view of the bicycle lamp from Fig. 8.

[0009] The Fig. Figures 1 to 3 show a bicycle lamp 10 according to an embodiment not according to the invention. The bicycle lamp 10 comprises a first adhesive layer 20, a coupling module 30 and a lighting element 40.

[0010] The first adhesive layer 20 has an outer adhesive surface 21 arranged on a first surface thereof, and the outer adhesive surface 21 is designed to be glued to a bicycle saddle 90.

[0011] The coupling module 30 is glued to a second surface of the first adhesive layer 20 opposite the first surface.

[0012] The lighting body 40 can be connected to the coupling module 30 and is configured to be fixed to or detached from the bicycle saddle 90 via the coupling module 30.

[0013] In this embodiment, the coupling module 30 comprises a first hook-and-loop fastener 31, a second hook-and-loop fastener 32, and a second adhesive layer 33. The first hook-and-loop fastener 31 is adhered to the second surface of the first adhesive layer 20. A first surface of the second adhesive layer 33 is adhered to the lighting body 40, and a second surface of the second adhesive layer 33 is adhered to the second hook-and-loop fastener 32. The second hook-and-loop fastener 32 is detachably engaged with the first hook-and-loop fastener 31. The lighting body 40 is fixed to the bicycle saddle 90 when the second hook-and-loop fastener 32 is engaged with the first hook-and-loop fastener 31. The lighting body 40 is detached from the bicycle saddle 90 when the second Velcro fastening element 32 is detached from the first Velcro fastening element 31.

[0014] Therefore, the bicycle lamp 10 can provide a quick-release structure for attaching to the bicycle saddle, and the bicycle lamp 10 does not require any screws or tools for attaching to the bicycle saddle.

[0015] The Fig. Figures 4 to 7 show a bicycle lamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is essentially the same as the first embodiment. The main differences are that the coupling module 30a additionally has a support base 34a, which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer 20a opposite the outer adhesive surface 21a. The lighting element 40a is slidably connected to or detached from the support base 34a.

[0016] The support base 34a has an upper section 341a, a first side section 342a, and a second side section 343a. The upper section 341a is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer 20a. The first side section 342a and the second side section 343a are each connected to two opposite sides of the upper section 341a. A first sliding flange 344a projects from an inner surface of the first side section 342a, and a second sliding flange 345a projects from an inner surface of the second side section 343a. A first sliding groove 41a is formed in a first side of the lighting body 40a, and a second sliding groove 42a is formed in a second side of the lighting body 40a. Therefore, the first sliding flange 344a is in sliding engagement with the first sliding groove 41a and the second sliding flange 345a is in sliding engagement with the second sliding groove 42a.

[0017] Furthermore, the first side section 342a connects a flexible toggle switch 346a to an engagement flange 347a adjacent to the second side section 343a. An engagement recess 43a is formed in the first side of the lighting fixture 40a. The flexible toggle switch 346a is elastically deformable, so that the engagement flange 347a is alternately engaged with or disengaged from the engagement recess 43a. Therefore, the lighting fixture 40a cannot be detached from the support base 34a when the engagement flange 347a is engaged with the engagement recess 43a.

[0018] The Fig.Figures 8 to 11 show a bicycle lamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment is essentially the same as the first embodiment. The main difference is that the coupling module 30b additionally has a support base 35b which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer 20b. The lighting element 40b can be slidably connected to or detached from the support base 35b.

[0019] The support base 35b has an upper section 351b which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer 20b opposite the outer adhesive surface 21b. A sliding flange 352b projects from one surface of the upper section 351b opposite the first adhesive layer 20b, and a sliding groove 44b is formed in one side of the lighting body 40b, which engages in sliding engagement with the sliding flange 352b.

[0020] The support base 35b has a retaining section 353b extending from the upper section 351b. The retaining section 353b has a magnetic element 354b, and one end of the lighting body 40b has an attracted element 45b, which is magnetically attracted by the magnetic element 354b when the lighting body 40b is connected to the support base 35b. In this embodiment, the attracted element 45b can be an iron plate.

[0021] Furthermore, a positioning flange 355b projects from the holding section 353b and is located adjacent to the magnetic element 354b. A positioning recess 46b is formed at the end of the lighting body 40b and is located adjacent to the attracted element 45b. The positioning flange 355b engages with the positioning recess 46b when the lighting body 40b is connected to the support base 35b.

[0022] Although specific embodiments have been presented and described, numerous modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

[1] Bicycle light with: a first adhesive layer (20a) having an outer adhesive surface (21a) arranged on a first surface thereof and designed to be glued to a bicycle saddle (90); a coupling module (30a) which is bonded to a second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a) opposite the first surface, wherein the coupling module (30a) has a support base (34a) which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a), the support base (34a) having an upper section (341a), a first side section (342a) and a second side section (343a), wherein the upper section (341a) is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20a), wherein the first side section (342a) and the second side section (343a) are each connected to two opposite sides of the upper section (341a), wherein a first sliding flange (344a) projects from an inner surface of the first side section (342a),wherein a second sliding flange (345a) projects from an inner surface of the second side section (343a) and wherein the first side section (342a) connects a flexible toggle switch (346a) to an engagement flange (347a); and, a lighting body (40a) that is connectable to the coupling module (30a), wherein the lighting body (40a) is configured to be fixed to or detached from the bicycle saddle (90) by the coupling module (30a), wherein the lighting body (40a) is slidably connected to or detached from the support base (34a), wherein a first sliding groove (41a) is formed in a first side of the lighting body (40a) and a second sliding groove (42a) is formed in a second side of the lighting body (40a), wherein the first sliding flange (344a) is in sliding engagement with the first sliding groove (41a), wherein the second sliding flange (345a) is in sliding engagement with the second sliding groove (42a), wherein an engagement recess (43a) is provided in the first side of the lighting body (40a). is designed, wherein the flexible toggle switch (346a) is elastically deformable,so that the engagement flange (347a) engages with or disengages from the engagement recess (43a), and wherein the lighting fixture (40a) cannot be detached from the support base (34a) when the engagement flange (347a) is engaged with the engagement recess (43a). [2] Bicycle light with: a first adhesive layer (20b) having an outer adhesive surface (21b) arranged on a first surface thereof and designed to be glued to a bicycle saddle (90); a coupling module (30b) which is bonded to a second surface of the first adhesive layer (20b) opposite the first surface, wherein the coupling module (30b) has a support base (35b) which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20b), wherein the support base (35b) is provided with an upper section (351b) which is bonded to the second surface of the first adhesive layer (20b), wherein a surface of the upper section (351b) opposite the first adhesive layer (20b) has a sliding flange (352b) projecting therefrom, wherein the support base (35b) has a retaining section (353b) extending from the upper section (351b), wherein the retaining section (353b) has a magnetic element (354b), and a lighting body (40b) connectable to the coupling module (30b), wherein the lighting body (40b) is configured to be fixed to or detached from the bicycle saddle (90) by the coupling module (30b), wherein the lighting body (40b) can be slidably connected to or detached from the support base (35b), wherein one side of the lighting body (40b) has a sliding groove (44b) which slidably engages with the sliding flange (352b), and wherein an attracted element (45b) is provided at one end of the lighting body (40b) which is magnetically attracted by the magnetic element (354b) when the lighting body (40b) is connected to the support base (35b). [3] Bicycle lamp according to claim 2, wherein a positioning flange (355b) protrudes from the retaining section (353b) adjacent to the magnetic element (354b), wherein a positioning recess (46b) is formed at the end of the lighting body (40b) which is arranged adjacent to the attracted element (45b), and wherein the positioning flange (355b) engages with the positioning recess (46b) when the lighting body (40b) is connected to the support base (35b).

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