AUTOMATED ANTI-SPLATTERING DEVICE FOR BICYCLES

Abstract

An automated anti-splattering device for bicycles, comprising a C-shaped frame 1 developed to be installed underneath carrier of a bicycle, plurality of suction units 6 are arranged on top portion of the frame 1 for adhering to the carrier, an imaging unit 5 integrated in the frame 1 to determine dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle, a pair of curved plates 2 arranged on ends of the frame 1 via a motorized hinge joint 4 for positioning the plates 2 around the fender, plurality of electromagnets 3 arranged on ends of the plates 2 for properly enclosing the plates 2, a speaker 8 integrated on the frame 1 for notifying the user, plurality of curved flaps 7 arranged underneath the frame 1 and integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links for deploying the curved flaps 7.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles that is capable of determining presence of water on the ground and accordingly cover over the fender with a sheet in view of preventing spattering of the water on an individual in an automated manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Bicycles are used for commute in short distances. The roads have waters all over during rainy season so bicycle splatters water over the surrounding individuals as well as on the bicycle rider. The carriers are mostly attached with bicycle that is used to carry small objects or things. However, the carriers are incapable of providing proper security to the objects that are present on the carrier.

[0003] Generally, mud guards are used in the bicycle to prevent the splattering of water in order to prevent the individual surrounding the bicycle as well as on the bicycle. However, these guards get damaged easily making them unreliable as well as ineffective. The objects that are present on the carrier are provided security by using manual methods that are not sufficient in securing the object.

[0004] CN2077834U discloses about an invention that provides a practical mud-proof bicycle which is a device ridden normally when the road with clay and thick mud is encountered. An automatic scraper is increased and arranged at the position where the mud enters by the utility model, the support of a mudguard plate is lengthened, a front and a back mudguard plates are respectively divided into two sections, the front and the back mudguard plates are not passed through the lower part of the bicycle fork any longer and are fixed on the front and the back bicycle forks, and the spacing distance between the front and the rear wheel and the mudguard plates is enhanced to or more than 4-6 centimeters from 2-3 centimeters of the primary height. The bicycle cannot be plugged and jammed by the mud, and the utility model can run normally no matter good or bad roads.

[0005] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of preventing spattering of the water on an individual. However, these devices are incapable of determining the presence of water on the ground. Additionally, these devices fail to provide any security to the object that is present on the carrier from damage.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of determining a dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle and accordingly cover over the fender with a sheet in view of preventing spattering of the water on individual in an automated manner. in addition, the proposed equipment is capable of providing damp to the carrier in order to reduce any vibrations as well as shocks experienced on the carrier thereby secured an object present on the carrier from damage.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of determining a dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle and accordingly cover over the fender with a sheet in view of preventing spattering of the water on individual in an automated manner.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of provide damping to the carrier, in order to reduce any vibrations and shocks experienced on the carrier, thereby secured an object present on the carrier from damage.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles that is capable of determining a dimension of rear fender of the bicycle to cover the fender with a sheet in view of preventing spattering of the water on individual. The proposed device is capable of providing damp to the carrier in order to reduce any vibrations as well as shocks experienced on the carrier.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles comprises of a C-shaped frame developed to be arranged underneath carrier of a bicycle, plurality of suction units are arranged on top portion of the frame for adhering to the carrier of the bicycle to secure the frame on the bicycle, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit integrated in the frame to determine dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle, a pair of curved plates arranged on ends of the frame each by means of a motorized hinge joint to provide converging or diverging movement to the plates for positioning the plates around the fender, plurality of electromagnets arranged on ends of the plates to get engaged for properly enclosing the plates around the fender in a secured manner, an ultrasonic sensor embedded in the frame for monitoring surroundings of rear portion of the bicycle to detect presence of an individual and a speaker integrated on the frame to produce audio signals for notifying the user to reduce speed of the bicycle.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded on the frame for determining presence of water on the ground surface, plurality of curved flaps arranged underneath the frame in a stacked manner integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links to extend or retract for deploying the curved flaps to form a covering over the fender in view of preventing spattering of the water on the detected individual, plurality of springs are integrated over the frame to provide damping to the carrier in view of reducing any vibrations as well as shocks experienced on the carrier and a battery is configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles that is capable of determining a dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle and accordingly cover over the fender with a sheet in view of preventing spattering of the water on individual in an automated manner. Additionally, the proposed device secures the object that are present on the carrier of the bicycle.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated anti-splattering device for bicycles is illustrated, comprising a C-shaped frame 1 developed to be installed underneath carrier of a bicycle, plurality of suction units 6 are arranged on top portion of the frame 1, an imaging unit 5 integrated in the frame 1, a pair of curved plates 2 arranged on ends of the frame 1 via a motorized hinge joint 4, plurality of electromagnets 3 arranged on ends of the plates 2, a speaker 8 integrated on the frame 1, plurality of curved flaps 7 arranged underneath the frame 1 and, plurality of springs 9 are integrated over said frame 1.

[0022] The present invention is comprises a C-shaped frame 1 developed to be installed underneath carrier of a bicycle. Further, plurality of suction units 6 are arranged on top portion of the frame 1 for adhering to the carrier of the bicycle to secure the frame 1 on the bicycle. The suction cups are consist of a circular disc which are made of a flexible material mostly rubber with a rounded edge, whenever the pressure is applied by the concerned person in the center of the disc, a concave shape is generated and when the cups is forced against surface of carrier of the bicycle a vacuum is created in the cups which causes the cups to stick strongly with the surface carrier of the bicycle to secure the frame 1 on the bicycle.

[0023] After then, the microcontroller activate an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 integrated in the frame 1 to determine dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle. The imaging unit 5 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in vicinity of the frame 1 and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 5 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 5 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle.

[0024] Upon determining the dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle, the microcontroller actuate a motorized hinge joint 4 configured with a pair of curved plates 2 that is installed on the platform to provide converging/diverging movement to the plates 2 for positioning the plates 2 around the fender. The motorized hinge joint 4 comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the plates 2. The leaf are connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge 4. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge 4 respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge 4 that in turn provides movement to the plates 2 for positioning the plates 2 around the fender.

[0025] Upon positioning the plates 2 around the fender, plurality of electromagnets 3 arranged on ends of the plates 2 to get engaged for properly enclosing the plates 2 around the fender in a secured manner. The electromagnet 3 is a specialized type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current wherein the electromagnet 3 consists of wire wound into a coil. When the current is passed through the wire, it creates a magnetic field which is concentrated in the hole in the center of the coil thus energizing the electromagnet 3 that enclose the plates 2 around the fender in a secured manner.

[0026] Upon enclosing the plates 2 around the fender, the microcontroller activate an ultrasonic sensor embedded in the frame 1 for monitoring surroundings of rear portion of the bicycle to detect presence of an individual. The ultrasonic sensor works by generating ultrasonic waves, wherein the waves hit the individual and are diffracted back. The diffracted waves are received by a receiver integrated within the sensor. The pattern of the received waves gets converted into an analog value which is further converted into an electrical signal, wherein the electrical signal is send to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes the received signal from the sensor, thus detecting presence of individual in accordance to which the microcontroller evaluates the presence of individual around the bicycle.

[0027] Upon detecting individual in surrounding of the bicycle, the microcontroller actuate a speaker 8 integrated on the frame 1 to produce audio signals for notifying the user to reduce speed of the bicycle. The speaker 8 works by receiving signals from the microcontroller, converting them into sound waves through a diaphragm's vibration, and producing audible sounds with the help of amplification and control circuitry in order to notify the user to reduce speed of the bicycle.

[0028] After then, the microcontroller activate a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded on the frame 1 for determining presence of water on the ground surface. The LiDAR sensor sends out rapid laser pulses in a sweeping motion towards water for determining presence of water on the ground surface. These pulses travel through the air and interact with the water on the ground surface. When the laser pulses encounter the water on the ground surface, the laser bounces off from the surface of the water. The LiDAR sensor precisely measures the time it takes for these laser pulses to travel to the surface of the water and back to the sensor and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine presence of water on the ground surface.

[0029] Upon determining the presence of the water on the ground surface, the microcontroller plurality of telescopically operated links integrated with plurality of curved flaps 7 that is arranged underneath the frame 1 in a stacked manner. The extension of the link is powered by a pneumatic unit associated with the device and includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consist of two main parts including a motor and a pump. The motor propels the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend which extends the links for deploying the curved flaps 7 to form a covering over the fender in view of preventing spattering of the water on the detected individual.

[0030] Further, the microcontroller actuate plurality of springs 9 are integrated over the frame 1 to provide damping to the carrier. The springs 9 used herein, are elastic element which deflects when the external load is applied on it and it also retains to the original shape if the applied load is removed the spring experiences a force due to which it expands and contract and provide damping to the carrier, in view of reducing any vibrations and shocks experienced on the carrier.

[0031] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0032] The present invention work well in the following invention, where the C-shaped frame 1 as disclosed in the invention is developed to be installed underneath carrier of the bicycle. Further, plurality of suction units 6 for adhering to the carrier of the bicycle to secure the frame 1 on the bicycle. Then, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 to determine dimensions of rear fender of the bicycle, followed by the motorized hinge joint 4 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to the plates 2 for positioning the plates 2 around the fender. Then, the plurality of electromagnets 3 to get engaged for properly enclosing the plates 2 around the fender in the secured manner, followed by the ultrasonic sensor for monitoring surroundings of rear portion of the bicycle to detect presence of an individual, based on which the microcontroller actuates the speaker 8 to produce audio signals for notifying the user to reduce speed of the bicycle LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded on the frame 1 for determining presence of water on the ground surface, followed by plurality of curved flaps 7 arranged underneath the frame 1 in the stacked manner and integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend/retract for deploying the curved flaps 7 to form the covering over the fender in view of preventing spattering of the water on the detected individual. Additionally, plurality of springs 9 are integrated over the frame 1 to provide damping to the carrier, in view of reducing any vibrations and shocks experienced on the carrier.

[0033] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An automated anti-splattering device for bicycles, comprising:

i) a C-shaped frame 1 developed to be installed underneath carrier of a bicycle, wherein plurality of suction units 6 are arranged on top portion of said frame 1 for adhering to said carrier of said bicycle to secure said frame 1 on said bicycle;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 integrated in said frame 1 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame 1, respectively to determine dimensions of rear fender of said bicycle, wherein a pair of curved plates 2 arranged on ends of said frame 1, each by means of a motorized hinge joint 4 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to said plates 2 for positioning said plates 2 around said fender;
iii) plurality of electromagnets 3 arranged on ends of said plates 2 to get engaged for properly enclosing said plates 2 around said fender in a secured manner, wherein an ultrasonic sensor embedded in said frame 1 for monitoring surroundings of rear portion of said bicycle to detect presence of an individual, based on which said microcontroller actuates a speaker 8 integrated on said frame 1 to produce audio signals for notifying said user to reduce speed of said bicycle; and
iv) a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded on said frame 1 for determining presence of water on said ground surface, wherein plurality of curved flaps 7 arranged underneath said frame 1 in a stacked manner and integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend/retract for deploying said curved flaps 7 to form a covering over said fender in view of preventing spattering of said water on said detected individual.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of springs 9 are integrated over said frame 1 to provide damping to said carrier, in view of reducing any vibrations and shocks experienced on said carrier.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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