Electronic bicycle bell integrated into the handlebars with side operation and sound emission via the handlebar end area

Abstract

(Main claim): Electronic bicycle bell for arrangement inside a bicycle handlebar (1) with an electronic assembly (4) with control unit (5) and power supply (6), an actuator / sensor (8) that can be operated laterally on the handlebar, and at least one sound outlet (9) in the area of ​​a handlebar end plug (10), wherein an acoustic signal can be generated by actuating the actuator / sensor (8), which is emitted via the handlebar end area.

Description

General structure

[0001] A handlebar has a cavity (2) and handlebar ends (3L, 3R). At least one electronic assembly (4) is arranged within the cavity, comprising a control unit (5), power supply (6), buzzer / speaker (7), and actuator / sensor (8). Sound is emitted via outlet openings (9) on a handlebar end plug (10), preferably with a decoupling / sealing element (11). Variant A - One-sided technique

[0002] Electronic assembly (4) including buzzer (7) on one side of the handlebar (e.g., left handlebar end 3L). The sound exits through outlet openings (9) of the opposite handlebar end plug (10). The sound is guided through the handlebar cavity (2). Option B - Separate buzzer

[0003] Electronic assembly (4) on one side of the handlebar; the buzzer (7) is positioned in the opposite handlebar end (3R) immediately behind the exhaust ports (9). Connection is wired (12) or wireless. Variant C - Buttons separate and electronics, buzzer or speaker on the other side

[0004] Button (4) on one side of the handlebar; the buzzer (7) and electronics assembly are positioned in the opposite handlebar end (3R) immediately behind the exhaust openings (9). Connection is wired (12) or wireless. activity

[0005] The lateral actuation (8) is located in the handlebar end area and is flush or minimally recessed. Variants: mechanical push button, capacitive or piezoelectric sensor, rocker / slide switch. Acoustics & Mechanics

[0006] Sound outlet geometry: axial bores, radial slots, annular openings; optional membrane (IP protection). Decoupling (11) for reducing structure-borne noise. Housing / support: press-fit / expansion sleeve, spreading mechanism, clamping rings. For improved sound dissipation, the openings can also be oriented in the direction of travel. Electrical & Control Systems

[0007] Power: Battery or rechargeable battery (optional 6A charging socket). Control: Microcontroller (or integrated control) for generating tone patterns and / or volume levels.

[0008] Optional: Auto-sleep, motion detection, LED status compatibility

[0009] Suitable for straight / swept handlebars (e.g., Ø 22.2 mm) with adapter sleeves. For MTB / flat bars and road bikes with adapted end cap / grip zone. Description of the drawings Fig. 1: Longitudinal section of the handlebar with variant A (one-sided technology, sound exit opposite). Fig. 2: Longitudinal section of the handlebars with variant B (buzzer opposite). Fig. 3: Example of a handlebar end plug with sound outlet openings. Reference symbol list

[0010] 1 Handlebar; 2 Cavity; 3L / 3R Handlebar ends; 4 Electronic assembly; 5 Control unit; 6 Power supply; Charging socket; 7 Buzzer / Speaker; 8 Actuator / Sensor; 9 Sound outlets; 10 Handlebar end plugs; 11 Decoupling / Sealing element; 12 Cable connection; Wireless connection.

Claims

[1] (Main claim): Electronic bicycle bell for arrangement inside a bicycle handlebar (1) with an electronic assembly (4) with control unit (5) and power supply (6), an actuator / sensor (8) that can be operated laterally on the handlebar, and at least one sound outlet (9) in the area of ​​a handlebar end plug (10), wherein an acoustic signal can be generated by actuating the actuator / sensor (8), which is emitted via the handlebar end area. [2] Bell according to claim 1, wherein the electronic assembly (4) and the buzzer (7) are arranged on one side of the handlebar (3L) and the sound outlet (9) is located at the opposite end of the handlebar (3R) (variant A). [3] Bell according to claim 1, wherein the electronic assembly (4) is arranged on one side of the handlebar (3L) and the buzzer (7) is arranged on the opposite side of the handlebar (3R) (variant B). [4] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator / sensor (8) is designed as a mechanical push button, capacitive, piezoelectric or Hall sensor and is arranged flush or recessed in the handlebar end area. [5] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, with a decoupling (11) of the buzzer (7) for reducing structure-borne noise into the handlebar (1). [6] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handlebar end plug (10) has axial and / or radial sound outlet openings (9) and optionally a water-repellent membrane. [7] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, with microcontroller control (5) for generating different tone patterns and / or volume levels. [8] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, with power supply (6) as a battery or rechargeable battery, preferably with charging socket (6a) in the handlebar end area. [9] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the buzzer (7) is coupled to the control unit (5) via a wired (12) or wireless connection. [10] Bell according to one of the preceding claims, with mounting sleeve or spreading mechanism for tool-free attachment in the handlebar cavity (2).

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