A position finding device (100, 100a, 100b, 100c) for a bicycle includes an operatable position finder unit (1, 1 a, 1 b), a key (5) and at least one indicator unit (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). The operatable position finder unit (1, 1a, 1 b) comprises a body (11, 11 a, 11 b), at least one operatable button (12) and a transmitter (13). The operatable button (12) is arranged on the body (11, 11 a, 11 b) to generate a positioning signal under the operation of a user.

The transmitter (13) is arranged in the body (11, 11 a, 11b) and is connected to the operatable button (12) to transmit the positioning signal generated by the operatable button (12). The key may be incorporated with the body (11, 11 a, 11 b) of the operatable position finder unit in a fixed, folded or other form. The indicator units (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) are mounted at selected locations on a bicycle, and perform corresponding operations after a receiver (21 a, 21 b, 21 c, 21 d, 21) receives the positioning signal transmitted by the transmitter (13).

A steering shaft (6) includes a lower end that penetrates through, and projects downwardly from a bracket (8) for supporting an upper end of a front fork tube (10). A steering angle sensor (16) for a flasher canceler is disposed at the lower end of the steering shaft (6). The steering angle sensor (16) is held in position by a holding plate (28) mounted to a lower surface of the bracket (8). A retainer (41) is secured to a stay (40) secured to a portion of a vehicle body frame (7). The retainer (41) is engaged with an engagement portion (32a) of a steering angle sensor shaft (32) of the steering angle sensor (16). Rotation of the steering shaft (6) results in the steering angle sensor (16) shaft of the steering angle sensor being rotated relative to a vehicle body, which detects a steering angle. A flasher canceler control unit (18) is incorporated in a meter unit (46).

A steering shaft (6) includes a lower end that penetrates through, and projects downwardly from a bracket (8) for supporting an upper end of a front fork tube (10). A steering angle sensor (16) for a flasher canceler is disposed at the lower end of the steering shaft (6). The steering angle sensor (16) is held in position by a holding plate (28) mounted to a lower surface of the bracket (8). A retainer (41) is secured to a stay (40) secured to a portion of a vehicle body frame (7). The retainer (41) is engaged with an engagement portion (32a) of a steering angle sensor shaft (32) of the steering angle sensor (16). Rotation of the steering shaft (6) results in the steering angle sensor (16) shaft of the steering angle sensor being rotated relative to a vehicle body, which detects a steering angle. A flasher canceler control unit (18) is incorporated in a meter unit (46).

A turn signal switch for a vehicle includes: a resiliently urging means (32) provided between a switch operating element (26) and a switch case (25) so as to urge the switch operating element (26) toward a neutral position and a returned position. The resiliently urging means (32) includes: a return plate (45) having a guide recess (48) which is provided at one end and against which abuts a first pin (47) provided on the switch operating element (26), the return plate (45) being slidably supported on the switch case (25); a pair of return springs (46) exhibiting spring forces for urging the return plate (45) in a direction to bring the pin (47) into abutment against the guide recess (48). The guide recess (48) is curved into a substantially triangular shape, and includes a valley (50) and return cam faces (51,52) on opposite sides of the valley (50). The return springs (46) are provided on opposite sides of the valley (50) and between the return plate (45) and the switch case (25). Thus, it is possible to reduce the length of the turn signal switch in the direction of push-in/return of the switch operating element.

The present invention relates to an LED lighting device system for a vehicle which prevents erroneous lighting of the LED lighting device due to leakage current at the operation switch. An LED lighting device system (80) for a vehicle is provided with an LED lighting device (X) having an LED light source (84), an operation switch (32) for lighting and extinguishing the LED light source (84), and a power source (66) that is connected to the input side of the operation switch (32) and feeds electrical current to the LED light source (84). The LED light device system (80) for a vehicle has a switching element (100) capable of blocking electrical current flowing to the LED light source (84) and a detection unit (104) that detects voltage on the output side of the operation switch (32) and causes the switching element (100) to block the electrical current.

The present invention relates to a turn signal lamp for a bicycle, which can be used such as fixedly or detachably installed on the end portion of a bicycle handlebar, and equipped with LEDs on the end portion of the handlebar so as to perform multi-functions such as a turn signaling, a head lighting or a brake signaling and additionally terminals installed so as to enable a removable storage to be attached and detached thereto and thus enable listening to music through a speaker using power of a battery when the removable storage is inserted.

An intelligent system for a bicycle is provided with a control assembly including a saddle control device, a sensor device, a digital camera, a lighting device, a warning device, and a power supply for supplying DC power to above components; and a display assembly including an LCD screen, a processing module, a communications module, and a power module for electrically interconnecting the LCD screen, the processing module, and the communications module. The saddle control device includes a microprocessor, a memory, and a wireless communications module. The sensor device includes an optical sensor, a thermometer, an acceleration sensor, a barometer, a gyroscope, an electronic compass, a radar, and a GPS. The digital camera includes a rear camera. The lighting device includes an auxiliary light, a rear light, directional lights, and decoration lights. The warning device includes a loudspeaker and a vibration module.

An intelligent system for a bicycle is provided with a control assembly including a seat bag control device, a sensor device, a digital camera, a lighting device, a warning device, and a power supply for supplying DC power to above components; and a display assembly including an LCD screen, a processing module, a communications module, and a power module for electrically interconnecting the LCD screen, the processing module, and the communications module. The seat bag control device includes a microprocessor, a memory, and a wireless communications module. The sensor device includes an optical sensor, a thermometer, an acceleration sensor, a barometer, a gyroscope, an electronic compass, a radar, and a GPS. The digital camera includes a rear camera. The lighting device includes an auxiliary light, a rear light, a directional light, and a decoration light. The warning device includes a loudspeaker and a vibration module.

An intelligent system for a bicycle is provided with a control assembly including a saddle control device, a sensor device, a digital camera, a lighting device, a warning device, and a power supply for supplying DC power to above components; and a display assembly including an LCD screen, a processing module, a communications module, and a power module for electrically interconnecting the LCD screen, the processing module, and the communications module. The saddle control device includes a microprocessor, a memory, and a wireless communications module. The sensor device includes an optical sensor, a thermometer, an acceleration sensor, a barometer, a gyroscope, an electronic compass, a radar, and a GPS. The digital camera includes front and rear cameras. The lighting device includes an auxiliary light, a rear light, a directional light, and a decoration light. The warning device includes a loudspeaker and a vibration module.

Bicycle control device (1) comprising a control member (4; 40; 140) and luminous indicator means (5), the luminous indicator means (5) comprising a light source (2; 20; 120), wherein the luminous indicator means (5) comprise a light guide (3; 30; 130) configured to guide the light, through the phenomenon of total internal reflection, from the light source (2; 20; 120) to at least one portion of the control member (4; 40; 140) that is substantially transparent.

A handle holder (27) is arranged on an upper bracket (18). A handle (28) is secured to the handle holder (27). At least a portion of a headlight unit (13) is arranged between a pair of front forks (17a,17b). A speedometer (29) is arranged above the headlight unit (13). A key switch (30) is arranged forward of the handle holder (27). The speedometer (29) is attached to the upper portion of the handle holder (27) via a stay (40). The speedometer (29) is arranged so that in a side view of the vehicle the speedometer (29) crosses an extension of a central axis of a head pipe (6). The speedometer (29) is located rearward of the key switch (30).

A bicycle light includes a body (10) and a fixture tool (20) for fixing the body (10) to a bicycle. The body (10) includes a light-emitting portion (14A), a substrate unit (14) having an electronic circuit controlling a light-emitting state of the light-emitting portion (14A), a lens (12) for obtaining desired light distribution from light received from the light-emitting portion (14A), a lens cover (11), a battery case (16) and a battery lid (18) forming a closed space for storing the light-emitting portion (14A) and the substrate unit (14), a bar switch (17) relatively movable with respect to the substrate unit (14) for varying the operational state of the electronic circuit by partially pressing the substrate unit (14) and a guide hole (16A) guiding movement of the bar switch (17). The fixture tool (20) includes a contact portion (21B) coming into contact with the bar switch (17) for moving the bar switch (17) and a flexible portion (21 C) for pivoting the body (10) on the fixture tool (20).

A mount (9) adapted for attaching a brake switch (8) to a brake control lever (14) of a vehicle, such as a bicycle (2).

The mount (9) and/or the switch (8) may comprise part of a vehicle lighting system. The vehicle lighting system may comprise a control unit (6) incorporating a wireless sender unit, which is electrically connected to the switch (8), a wireless receiver unit and a turn/direction and/or brake indicator light (16) electrically connected to the wireless receiver unit.

A riding toy (10) is provided that obviates the necessity of battery replacement and which can urge a rider to take exercise while preventing the rider from getting tired.

The riding toy (10) has one front wheel (12a) and two rear wheels (12b)provided rotatably on a body (11), a generating motor (33) linked with the rear wheels (12b) via a power transmission mechanism (31), a rectifier bridge circuit (35) that rectifies an output current from the generating motor (33), a storage unit (37) that stores a direct current from the rectifier bridge circuit (35), button switches provided on the body (11) or a handlebar (13), an output unit (44) provided on the handlebar and including a sound emitting device or a light emitting device and a control unit (39) that causes the output unit (44) to perform a predetermined operation in response to operation of the button switches based on a current supplied from the storage unit (37).