专利摘要:
System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, which allows the fairing to be released from the chassis quickly and without effort by the mechanic; comprising at least two electromagnets located on both sides of the motorcycle; at least two elements for fixing the fairing, one for each electromagnet, and comprising a container that is fixed to the chassis and houses the body of the electromagnet, and a tab that is fixed to the fairing that is in contact with an actuator; some actuators that are pieces that when the electromagnet is activated or manually unhook the tab from the fixing element, and therefore, unhook the fairing from the chassis; transistors for activating the electromagnets; a Bluetooth module and an RFID sensor that allows the activation of the electromagnets; and a microcontroller for managing and controlling the operation of the system. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
公开号:ES2800071A1
申请号:ES201930569
申请日:2019-06-21
公开日:2020-12-23
发明作者:Garrido Juan Carlos Fortes;Gutierrez Juan Rios;Garcia Carlos Albarran;Caro Alicia Falcon
申请人:Universidad de Huelva;
IPC主号:
专利说明:

[0002] SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING THE FAIRING TO THE CHASSIS OF A MOTORCYCLE
[0004] Field of the invention
[0006] The present invention consists of an anchoring system for the motorcycle fairing that comprises at least two anchors located on the chassis or fairing of a motorcycle that are activated either manually or by means of mechanical electromagnets that are remotely connected, thereby speeding up the disassembly of the assembly.
[0008] The field of application of the present invention is related to the field of means and equipment for the repair and assembly of fairings on the structure of vehicles, preferably of the motorcycle type.
[0010] State of the art
[0012] As is known, the motorcycle fairing is the external coating made with light and resistant materials, such as duralumin or carbon fiber, which is fixed on the chassis of a motorcycle, or another type of vehicle.
[0014] The conventional way of fixing said lining to the chassis is by means of a plurality of steel bolts and nuts, and also of so-called staples, all of which are static means that allow said fixing.
[0016] The main problem with these conventional fixing systems is that, in the event of a need to replace the motorcycle fairing, because they are static elements, this action requires a high manual effort on the part of the mechanic and also requires a long time. handling.
[0018] What is disclosed in document ES0288116 is known, which describes a means of fixing the fairing for motorcycles, said means being established at points of contact with the static and immovable plane of the frame-chassis of the motorcycle, maintaining correct independence with respect to tilting. horizontal and vertical postponement of all the mobile elements of the vehicle, however, said contact points are fixed by means of screws and through connecting elements.
[0020] In this sense, for example, what is disclosed in document ES1022434U is known, where a new type of fairing for mopeds is defined that comprises a group of parts and parts that can be considered as a removable kit; however, this detachable kit also requires to be screwed onto the moped frame.
[0022] Therefore, taking into account the background known in the state of the art, the existence of solutions for quick anchoring of the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle is not known, therefore, there is the technical problem of being able to disassemble the fairing quickly. and with little effort on the part of the mechanic. Taking this aspect into account, the present invention develops a quick anchoring system that does not require screws, but is based on the use of electromagnets, which have the disadvantage that they require a certain energy consumption, something that with the means conventional is a non-existent problem, however, this energy problem is also solved in the present invention. In addition, the present invention allows the electromagnets to be operated remotely and without the need to exert physical force, which is also a clear technical advance that solves problems such as having to have different tools and avoids problems or injuries by a mechanic.
[0024] Description of the invention
[0026] The present invention consists of an automatic actuation system of the fastening anchors of the fairing of a motorcycle, with which it is possible to reduce the time and effort in the maintenance and repair of the motorcycle fairing, and which, for example, has a utility very direct in the world of motorcycle racing, since it reduces the pit stop time of a competition motorcycle.
[0028] The system is based on locating at least two automatic anchoring points between the fairing and the chassis, the system being comprised of said anchors that are made of polycarbonate and nylon and that are activated either manually or by means of mechanical stem electromagnets; a Bluetooth module for connection to the system by remote control; an RFID sensor, which allows the activation of the system by passing a valid “Smart tag” to it; and two circuits control with transistors, which allow transforming the signal received by the microcontroller to activate the electromagnets. In addition, it also has an LCD screen, which shows relevant information for the user regarding the status of the system; a microcontroller which allows to control the system by programming; and an external battery, which allows to power the microprocessor; and a second lithium battery that powers the two electromagnets housed in the two anchors of the system.
[0030] With this system, as already explained previously, the aim is to be able to disassemble and assemble the motorcycle's fairing quickly and comfortably; and improve the motorcycle fairing attachment systems that exist today.
[0032] This new fixing system consists, as has already been explained, in securing the fairing by using at least two locking / releasing elements actuated both manually and by mechanical stem electromagnets, one on each side of the motorcycle. In these elements, the stem of the electromagnets is all the time extended, blocking the fairing, so that it only contracts, releasing the fairing at the moment in which the current is applied to it and forms its magnetic field, which attracts the stem. releasing the fairing or manually acting on the stem by means of the actuator. Besides, the system includes the elements previously indicated.
[0034] Going into detail, the system includes:
[0036] - At least two electro-magnets or mechanical stem solenoids.
[0037] Each of these electromagnets are housed in an independent container whose design is made of Polycarbonate, which allows better adhesion to the chassis. This container element consists of two parts, one that is attached to the fairing and the other that is attached to the chassis. The force with which the electromagnet operates is not enough to launch the fairing, however, it is enough to release it instantly.
[0038] The two electromagnets in this system have been connected to the circuit in parallel, so that, with only one control signal from the microcontroller, both electromagnets can be controlled at the same time. These two electromagnets are powered by a single battery, preferably a 12V 2200mA Li-Po battery, which is preferably placed at the front of the motorcycle, near its fork. The use of this type of batteries is due to the great power they can supply from continuous shape, long life and relatively compact size. However, when working with this type of battery, certain care must be taken since they are somewhat volatile batteries, although it has been analyzed that it is the best solution to provide the necessary energy to the electromagnets.
[0040] - At least two automatic fastening elements of the fairing.
[0041] This system consists of at least two fixing elements, which are each located on one side of the motorcycle, holding the fairing to the chassis, and are anchored to the chassis.
[0042] These elements consist of two parts, which consist of a tab and a container. The container houses the electromagnet, is made of polycarbonate and is the part that is fixed to the chassis; while the tongue is the part that is hooked and unhooked from the container, it is made of Nylon and is fixed to the fairing.
[0043] As for the container, it has a square-shaped hole that is where the body of the electromagnet is located, being fixed to the chassis. The stem fits into a smaller and deeper hole in contact with the actuator, thus allowing the reed to be ejected and thus, the fairing to be released.
[0045] - Some actuators.
[0046] It is a piece that works like a button, since, when pressed, it allows the release of the tab, which is the part that is attached to the fairing, allowing the fairing to be released.
[0047] If you look at the figure of the fixing element, you can see a small rectangular-shaped slot, which is where this mechanical part is fitted.
[0048] Therefore, these parts are the ones that allow the tab to remain hooked on the electromagnet's container element and are also the ones that allow the tab to be released when the electromagnet is activated, thus releasing the motorcycle's fairing.
[0050] - Some transistors.
[0051] N-channel transistors are used to enable and disable electromagnets. Since the electromagnets work at a voltage of 12 volts and the voltage offered by the digital ports of the microcontroller is 5 volts, the activation of the electromagnets is carried out by means of a transistor that offers a voltage at the gate (Gate) of 5 volts and a saturation voltage of 25 volts.
[0052] In a preferred embodiment, a Mosfet type transistor (metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect) is used due to the low gate current required for its excitation.
[0053] Since there are two electromagnets, the system comprises two circuits for their control, which are activated with a single signal that reaches both in parallel. These two elements have been placed together with the rest of the system connections at the front of the motorcycle, inside the screen.
[0055] - Bluetooth module.
[0056] The system comprises a Bluetooth module that allows the activation of the anchors to be activated remotely by means of a computer application. To do this, from the application a signal is sent in ASCII code that is recognized by the microcontroller and allows them to be switched.
[0057] This module is housed in a box that has been prepared to contain the microcontroller and the PCB that has been designed for this system, which will be explained later. This box has been placed in the area of the dome.
[0058] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the Bluetooth model HC-05 has been chosen since the mobile device with which the system is to be linked is a device with an Android-type operating system.
[0060] - RFID sensor:
[0061] The system comprises an RFID sensor, which is a radio frequency sensor, together with a set of cards previously programmed to be able to interact with said RFID. This sensor is used to activate the anchoring system in the same way that the Bluetooth module is used.
[0062] This sensor is located on the dome of the motorcycle, since it has been considered the most suitable area for mounting as it is close to the microcontroller. When placed in the screen, it presents the problem that, when wanting to disassemble the complete fairing, which includes the screen, the RFID sensor remains in the screen, but connected to the microcontroller and, therefore, to the motorcycle by the cables that are they use for their communication. To solve this problem, cables with quick-connect connectors have been used, which allow connecting and disconnecting these cables quickly and efficiently.
[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the invention a sensor of the type RC522 RF S50 is used, since it is considered that this sensor for the reading of the cards is the most effective and economic in short distances.
[0065] - An LCD screen.
[0066] The screen is located in the area of the dome so that it is comfortably visible to the pilot. In a preferred embodiment of the invention an LCD screen is used with a module that uses the I2C protocol.
[0067] This screen shows the system information, where it is very important to be able to verify what is happening in the system and if an error is occurring without the need to connect a laptop to the microcontroller. In this way, the screen shows whether or not a valid Smart Tag has approached the sensor and if a device has been connected via Bluetooth. In addition, it warns when the electromagnets have been activated.
[0069] - A microcontroller:
[0070] A microcontroller has been used that is programmable, which allows the control of the system object of the present invention and that is in connection with the rest of the elements previously indicated.
[0071] In a preferred embodiment, a microcontroller of the Arduino Mega 2560 R3 type is used; and for the power supply of the microcontroller, a portable external Li-Ion battery has been used and not a Li-Po one as for the power supply of the electromagnets since it is more suitable.
[0072] In addition, for the microcontroller you can use an external battery since it can be more convenient and faster since it already comes with a USB port to which you can easily connect a cable that powers the Arduino.
[0073] This microcontroller, together with a PCB that contains the resistors, other necessary components and connections that allow the correct operation of the system, are housed in a box or compartment with minimum dimensions but sufficient to contain both elements. This box is placed in the dome.
[0074] On the other hand, the external battery that powers the microcontroller is preferably placed under the pilot's seat.
[0075] The box containing the microcontroller and the PCB includes the Bluetooth module attached to it. The use of this box provides better protection for the system connection.
[0076] The system allows activating the anchors at all times, as long as this action is enabled by means of an enabling signal that the system has, this signal could be associated with a security system that would prevent the activation of the anchors with the motorcycle in operation, in which case, this system is abolished.
[0078] To activate the anchors, two types of actuation have been designed: activation with an RFID sensor and its corresponding card; and activation by remote control through a mobile application that connects to the system via Bluetooth connection.
[0080] The activation of the system by RFID card consists of having an RFID sensor placed on the dome of the motorcycle. When approaching a smart card (“Smart tag”) by the same, if the code of said card is registered as a valid card, the LCD screen displays a message advising that the card is valid and that the anchors have been activated and The microcontroller sends a signal, the duration of which can be varied by programming, to the anchors, which are activated and retracted and, after a few seconds, the electromagnets return to their original position, again stretched, which allows to be able to return to hook the fairings. This waiting time between the retraction and the extension of the electromagnets has been set at two seconds, although this value is adjustable. In the event that an invalid card approaches, the LCD screen will display a message indicating that the card is invalid and the system will do nothing.
[0082] On the other hand, Bluetooth activation consists of the design of a mobile application for Android OS. Once the application is installed on the mobile, it is necessary to link the Bluetooth of the anchoring system to the device, which is done from within the application itself. After the devices are paired, the LCD will show that it has been accessed via Bluetooth. The mobile application consists of a button, which, when pressed, sends a signal to the microcontroller, which detects it as if a button had been pressed. Upon receiving the signal, as in the previous case, the LCD screen displays a message warning that the anchors have been activated and the microcontroller sends a signal, whose duration can be varied by programming, to the anchors, which are activated and they retract and, after two seconds, which is a time adjustable by software, the electromagnets return to their original position, stretched again, allowing the fairings to be reattached. In this way, thanks to the application, the programming of a virtual button is achieved, which would save space by not having to place another element. This form, In addition, it allows the activation of the system from a distance, which presents a great advantage for the system.
[0084] This system can be connected with other systems that improve the performance of the motorcycle, for example, a security system that detects the presence of the rider's feet on the footrest and allows knowing if the rider is sitting in the seat of the motorcycle or not, with which it can share various elements such as the LCD screen, which shows relevant information for the user regarding the status of the system and a microcontroller, which allows controlling the system through programming.
[0086] In order to complete the description and to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of figures and drawings is presented where the following is shown for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:
[0088] Figure 1 represents a diagram of the system object of the present invention where the different elements that compose it are observed.
[0090] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a fairing fixing element, where the location of the tab, the actuator, the container and the electromagnet can be observed.
[0092] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the hooking of an electromagnet to the fixing element.
[0094] Figure 4 is a side elevation view of the hooking piece, according to the previous figure.
[0096] Figure 5 is a representation of the location of the anchoring system of the fairing to the chassis on a motorcycle.
[0098] Detailed description of the figures of the invention
[0100] As can be seen in said figures, mainly in Fig. 1, the system object of the present invention comprises:
[0101] - at least two electromagnets (1), located on both sides of the motorcycle, which are of the mechanical stem type solenoids, therefore, they comprise a magnet body and a protruding stem, the electromagnet (1) being housed in a container (3), and where the part of the magnet body is attached to the chassis (M) and the stem attached to the fairing (C); and where these electromagnets (1) are electrically powered by means of a battery (1B), preferably Li-Po 12V and 2200mA, which has preferably been placed at the front of the motorcycle and near the fork;
[0102] - at least two fixing elements (2) of the fairing; one for each electromagnet (1), which are located on both sides of the motorcycle holding the fairing to the chassis, which comprise two parts:
[0104] or a container (3), which is made of polycarbonate and is the part that is fixed to the chassis (M) and which houses the electromagnet (1);
[0106] or a tab (4), is the part that is hooked and unhooked from the container (3), made of nylon and which is fixed to the fairing (C);
[0107] and where the container (3) is fixed to the chassis (M); while the rod of the electromagnet fits into a through hole of the container (3) in contact with an actuator (5), which therefore allows to eject the tab (4), which, being attached to the fairing (C), allows the release the fairing;
[0108] - some actuators (5); that they are pieces or buttons that when pressed allow the manual release of the tab (4), these actuators being integrated in the fixing elements (2), which also houses the electromagnet (1);
[0109] - some transistors (6), which allow the electromagnets (1) to be activated and deactivated, which make up a circuit that allows to receive a single activation signal from a microcontroller (10); these elements being located in the front part of the motorcycle, inside the dome;
[0110] - a Bluetooth module (7), which allows remote activation of the electromagnets (1) by means of a computer application (A) from an electronic device; for which from the application (A) a signal is sent in ASCII code that is recognized by a microcontroller (10) and allows the activation of the electromagnets (1);
[0111] - An RFID sensor (8), which is a radio-frequency sensor, together with a set of smart cards type “smart tag previously programmed to interact with said RFID, and that when recognized by a microcontroller (10) allows the activation of the electromagnets (1), this sensor being located on the dome of the motorcycle;
[0112] - An LCD screen (9), which is located in the area of the dome of the motorcycle, which is in contact with a microcontroller (10), and which is a screen that allows viewing the system status; and
[0113] - a programmable microcontroller (10), which is in connection with the rest of the elements previously indicated; which is preferably the Arduino type; which is electrically powered by a battery (10B) preferably of the Li-Ion type; and where this microcontroller is complemented by a PCB (10A) that contains the resistors, component and connections that allow the correct operation of the system; the microcontroller (10) and its complementary board being housed in a box that is located in the dome; and where the Bluetooth module (7) is fixed in said box.
[0115] In Fig. 2 you can see a fixing element (2) of the fairing, where the container (3) that houses the electromagnet (1) is distinguished, where said container body (3) is attached to the chassis (M) of the motorcycle; where there is an actuator (5) associated with the fixing element (2) that is in contact with the tab (4), which is fixed to the fairing (C) of the motorcycle, and where the actuator is in contact with the stem of the electromagnet (1); in such a way that when the electromagnet (1) activates, the actuator (5) disengages the tab (4) from the fixing element (2), and therefore, the fairing (C) is disengaged from the frame (M) of the motorcycle . Schematically, this can also be seen in Fig. 5. Additionally, the activation of the electromagnets (1) can be carried out indistinctly via Bluetooth or via RFID as previously indicated, everything being managed through the microcontroller (10).
[0117] Figures 3 and 4 allow a detailed view of the area of attachment of an electromagnet to a fixing element, specifically showing the front part of the container (3), which from its rear part (3A) allows a electromagnet, this part being the one that is fixed to the motorcycle chassis; while it has a through hole (3B) that allows the electromagnet stem to fit, pass and come into contact with the actuator, which in turn allows to eject the tongue, causing the release of the chassis fairing in a fast and effortless on the part of the mechanic, which is the technical advantage obtained in the present invention compared to the need to unscrew fixing elements between said fairing and chassis.
权利要求:
Claims (10)
[1]
1 System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, comprising:
- at least two electromagnets (1), located on both sides of the motorcycle, which are housed in fixing elements (2); where these electromagnets (1) are of the mechanical stem solenoid type; and where these electromagnets (1) are electrically powered by means of a battery (1B);
- at least two fixing elements (2) of the fairing; one for each electromagnet (1), which are located on both sides of the motorcycle and hold the fairing (C) to the chassis (M), which in turn comprise:
or a container (3), which is made of polycarbonate, which is fixed to the chassis (M), which houses the body of the electromagnet (1), and has a through hole (3B) where the stem of the electromagnet fits, which enters in contact with the actuator (5);
or a tab (4), made of nylon and which is fixed to the fairing (C); where the tab (4) is blocked or not by the effect of an actuator (5) fixed on the fixing element (2), and where the actuator (5) is in contact with the rod of the electromagnet (1);
- some actuators (5); which are button-type pieces that, when the electromagnet (1) is activated, allow the tab (4) to be unhooked from the fixing element (2) in the same way as if the electromagnet (1) were activated, allowing manual action on the system; - transistors (6) for activating the electromagnets (1), which make up a circuit that allows receiving a single activation signal from a microcontroller (10);
- a Bluetooth module (7), in connection with a microcontroller (10), which allows the remote activation of the electromagnets (1) from the sending of a signal from a computer application (A);
- a radio frequency RFID sensor (8), in connection with a microcontroller (10), which allow the activation of the electromagnets (1) from the recognition of a smart card type Smart Tag ; and
- A programmable microcontroller (10) for managing and controlling the operation of the system, in connection with all the elements of the system, comprising a PCB (10A) and which is electrically powered by a battery (10B).
[2]
2.- System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an LCD screen (9) for displaying the status of the system that is in connection with the microcontroller (10).
[3]
3. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromagnets (1) are activated indistinctly from the Bluetooth module (7), the RFID sensor (8) or manually by pressing the actuators (5).
[4]
4. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (3) comprises a hole (3B) through which the rod of the electromagnet (1) and this comes into contact with the actuator (5).
[5]
5. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the microcontroller (10) is of the Arduino type.
[6]
6. System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the transistors (6) are of the Mosfet type with metaloxide-semiconductor field effect.
[7]
7. - Anchoring system of the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the microcontroller (10) and the PCB (10A) are housed in a box that is located in the dome of the motorcycle , and the Bluetooth module (7) is fixed to said box.
[8]
8. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the RFID sensor (8) is located in the dome of the motorcycle.
[9]
9. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the battery (1B) that powers the electromagnets (1) is of the Li-Po type.
[10]
10. - System for anchoring the fairing to the chassis of a motorcycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that the battery (10B) that powers the microcontroller (1) is of the Li-Ion type.
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