A bicycle including a handlebar attached to a frame at substantially a midpoint and a seat post, a plurality of light sources normally disposed to project light in either of a first, second or third forward direction, said plurality of light sources controlled by a microcomputer which employs a sensor to monitor the immediate position of either the handlebar with respect to the frame or the orientation of the bicycle with respect to the horizontal, and which selects the appropriate light source to be illuminated to project light in the most preferred direction to illuminate the anticipated path of the bicycle to improve visibility and safety during operation, particularly under low ambient light conditions, and wherein the microcomputer activates one or more front or rear turn signals, and brake lights in response to movement of the bicycle, handlebars or a manual signal.
ADAPTABLE HANDLEBAR LIGHTS WITH TURN ACTUATION
2023-02-02
Patent
Electronic Resource
English