Motorcycle helmet windshield control system and method

• US 7,086,096 B1
• Filed: 11/26/2003
• Issued: 08/08/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Fabián Montero
• Original Assignee: Fabián Montero
• Inventors: Montero, Fabián
• Primary Examiner(s): Lindsey, Rodney M.
• Application Number:
  US10/723,532
• Time in Patent Office: 986 Days
• Field of Search: 241/0, 242/4, 290/6, 2/66, 2/64, 2/65, 242/5, 2/63, 340/432
• US Class Current: 2/424
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/224 with electrical actuation means
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 2/906 Head covering or protector

Abstract

A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the receiver and filter circuit can receive signals emitted by an emitter installed on the motorcycle. The system also includes a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit, for performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting a position of the windshield when the Boolean operation generates a high logic level. The system can also include a manual override switch.

Claims

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a. a helmet;

b. a windshield coupled to the helmet; and

c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a speed of a vehicle crosses a predetermined threshold value.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the predetermined threshold value is in units of spark plug ignition.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the predetermined threshold value is in units of revolutions per minute (RPM).

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for automatically adjusting comprises a control circuit for performing a Boolean operation.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, further including a power supply coupled to the control circuit for supplying power to the means for automatically adjusting.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a manual override switch coupled to the helmet wherein the manual override switch overrides the means for automatically adjusting the position of the windshield so that a user can manually adjust the windshield to a desired position.

7. A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a speed of the motorcycle crosses a predetermined threshold value.

8. The mechanism of claim 7, wherein the threshold value is in units of spark plug ignition.

9. The mechanism of claim 7, wherein the threshold value is in units of revolutions per minute (rpm).

10. A motorcycle helmet windshield control system, comprising:

a. a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield configured to receive electromagnetic signals generated by a spark plug of a motorcycle and for generating electrical signals; and

b. a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit for receiving electrical signals to perform a Boolean operation, such that a position of the windshield is automatically adjusted in response to the Boolean operation.

11. The system of claim 10, further including a manual override switch coupled to the helmet so that a user can manually adjust the windshield to a desired position, wherein the manual override switch sends an override signal to the control circuit.

12. The system of claim 10, further including a position detection circuit coupled to the control circuit for detecting the position of the windshield and sending a detection signal to the control circuit.

13. A method, comprising the steps of:

a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;

b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet; and

c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when the speed of the motorcycle crosses a predetermined threshold value.

14. A method of automatically adjusting a position of a helmet windshield for use with a motorcycle, the method comprising the steps of:

a. receiving electromagnetic signals generated by a spark plug of the motorcycle; and

b. generating electrical signals to perform a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for automatically adjusting the position of the helmet windshield in response to the Boolean operation.

15. A system for controlling a motorcycle helmet windshield, comprising:

a. a helmet;

b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;

c. means for detecting a speed of a vehicle and for transmitting a signal when the speed of the vehicle crosses a predetermined threshold; and

c. means for receiving the signal and adjusting a position of the windshield in response to the signal.