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Light-emitting horn

US7681516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 2008
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J50/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A horn includes a base adapted to be mounted to a bar, and a sound-generating unit. The base includes a support member and an elastic connecting member. The support member has a bottom portion adapted to be placed adjacent to the bar, a top portion extending upwardly from the bottom portion, and a hook protruding from the bottom portion. The elastic connecting member has an annular portion fittingly sleeved over the bottom portion of the support member, and a clamping portion extending from the annular portion and adapted to wrap around the bar and be releasably hooked onto the hook. The sound-generating unit includes a hollow horn body sleeved on the top portion of the support member, and a reed member disposed in the horn body and having opposite ends in fluid communication respectively with the air inside and the air outside the horn body.

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