Patent ID: 6317036
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A bicycle-mounted voice alert system for projecting a plurality of different pre-established voice messages in front of a bicycle, said bicycle having a handlebar, said system comprising:(a) a switch assembly comprises a plurality of actuating buttons, each actuating button capable of producing an unique electronic triggering signal upon an actuation of said actuating button by an operator;(b) a voice playback system comprises a voice playback module, an amplifier, and a speaker; wherein said voice playback system is coupled to said switch assembly so as to receive said unique electronic triggering signal; a plurality of groups of pre-established voice messages are stored in the voice playback module, each group of pre-established voice messages corresponds to a respective actuating button; wherein said voice playback module is capable of randomly selecting and reproducing a particular pre-established voice message from a respective group of voice messages upon actuation of a respective actuating button which produces a respective unique electronic triggering signal;(c) a power supply is coupled to said voice playback module for supplying power to said alert system;(d) a first housing for housing said power supply and said voice playback system; and a second housing for housing said switch assembly;(e) a first attaching means for attaching said first housing to said bicycle handlebar such that said switch assembly is within easy reach of said operator; and a second attaching means for attaching said second housing to said bicycle such that said voice message is produced forwardly and loudly which could be heard by surrounding individuals;whereby said voice alert system is attached to said bicycle to project said pre-established message in a forward direction upon manual actuation of said actuating button, thereby providing a convenient means for the operator of said system to communicate said voice message to other individuals in front of said bicycle without the necessity of having to use the operator's voice for said communication.