SAFETY SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS AND SIMILAR

摘要

The invention relates to a safety system for motorcycles, mopeds and similar. The invention comprises two components, namely one component which is installed in the helmet and another component which is installed in the motorcycle. According to the invention, both of said components are equipped with microcontrollers (5-10) which can communicate with one another by means of respective transmitters/receivers. The invention also comprises means (8-9) for checking that the helmet is fitted correctly, means (13-13') for recording the number of vehicle occupants and a visible and/or audible signal system (15-16) which, when the appropriate signal is not received from the helmet safety system, warns the driver and, where applicable, the passenger that a helmet has not been positioned and fitted correctly. For said purpose, in the absence of the appropriate signal, the inventive safety system acts on the engine power circuit (18) such that the vehicle can be started, but cannot travel at speeds above a pre-determined threshold.