A collision switch for a mobility scooter comprising a bumper member 12 having an outwardly facing contact surface 14, first and second electrical contacts 10, 20 that break a circuit 40 when separated, and an immobiliser. Upon compression of the bumper member, the contacts touch and activate the immobiliser. The device may also include a support member 2, with the first contacts being located on an outer surface of the support member, and the second contacts being located on an inner surface of the bumper member. A biasing member 36 may also be present to bias the bumper member from the support member. The bumper member may slide along a guide member 24. The bumper member and support member may comprise electrically conductive cores and insulating layers 18, with electrically conductive projections connected to the core. A charging socket may also be incorporated.
A COLLISION SWITCH FOR A MOBILITY SCOOTER
KOLLISIONSSCHALTER FÜR EINEN MOBILITÄTSROLLER
COMMUTATEUR DE COLLISION POUR UNE TROTTINETTE DE MOBILITÉ
2021-10-20
Patent
Electronic Resource
English