DE102004023735B4 - Non-motorized conveyance e.g. kickboard, has drive formed as catch propeller or ratchet propeller by steering rod, where drive can be tilted for impulsion of front wheel and/or rear wheel in driving direction - Google Patents

Abstract

The conveyance has a footboard (10), and a rear wheel that is connected by a rear axle rod. A steering rod (40) is connected with a front wheel (32) by a frontal axle rod. A drive is formed as a catch propeller or a ratchet propeller by the steering rod. The drive can be tilted for the impulsion of the front wheel and/or the rear wheel in a driving direction or in a direction away from the footboard. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a non-motorized conveyance e.g. roller or kickboard.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a non-motorized means of locomotion, in particular a scooter or a kickboard, according to the preamble of claim 1 (see DE 201 18 481 U1 ).

Basically it acts a scooter or a kickboard is a vehicle, on which a user, especially a child, stands with one foot and that is driven by the other foot in the course of a regular repulsion movement pressed against the ground becomes.

at Such a non-motorized means of transportation conventional It proves to be disadvantageous that only then is pressed forward, if a foot the Ground touched, so that the conventional Roller is driven intermittently and is relatively low Speed moved forward.

Of Another is the safety of these known scooters or Kickboards insufficient, because the user must from time to time move one foot down to the Touch ground, and lift it off the ground again, leaving it for the user, in particular for a Child, the balance on the scooter or kickboard is difficult to keep.

For this reason, in the prior art, for example in the document DE 101 02 149 A1 or in the publication DE 102 10 172 A1 , proposed various scooters with drive device. Common to these known scooters, however, the problem that the user of such a scooter is not fixed and therefore not sure on the running board (= on the footboard).

Various drives in which the front wheel is driven non-motor by forward and backward movement of the handlebar with the interposition of a gear transmission or a ratchet mechanism or over a freewheel the opposite direction of the handlebar can be taken, are in the publications DE 201 18 481 U1 . DE 201 16 347 U1 . DE 201 05 648 U1 and US 1 309 855 disclosed.

When disadvantageous is considered here that these known drives are very complex and that the respective gear transmission or ratchet gear is exposed and thus not damaged or protected from contamination. So can Impurities, for example, from the roadway swirling leaves, get into the gear or ratchet gear, causing the Drive and consequently blocks the driven by the drive wheel and the scooter suddenly is slowed down. This represents for the user a not insignificant security risk.

Presentation of the invention: Task, solution, advantages

outgoing from the disadvantages and shortcomings set out above as well as in appreciation of the prior art is the present invention the task is based on a non-motorized means of transportation according to the beginning educated way so that on the one hand the user firm and therefore safe on the running board or on the footboard stands and on the other hand in aspired simple construction a perfect Operation of the ratchet or ratchet drive guaranteed is.

These Object is achieved by a means of transport with the in claim 1 solved characteristics. Advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the present Invention are in the subclaims characterized.

• – zum Antreiben des Vorderrads und/oder des Hinterrads in eine erste Richtung, insbesondere in Fahrtrichtung bzw. nach vorne in Richtung vom Trittbrett weg, und
• – im Freilauf in eine zur ersten Richtung entgegengesetzt orientierte zweite Richtung, insbesondere entgegen der Fahrtrichtung bzw. nach hinten in Richtung zum Trittbrett hin,

geschwenkt wird.According to the teaching of the present invention, at least one ratchet drive or at least one ratchet drive is provided as a drive of the non-motorized means of transport, by means of which the handlebar

• - For driving the front wheel and / or the rear wheel in a first direction, in particular in the direction of travel or forward in the direction away from the footboard, and
• - Freewheel in a direction opposite to the first direction oriented second direction, especially against the direction of travel or towards the rear towards the footboard,

is pivoted.

therefore has the means of transportation according to the present invention across from the proposals From the prior art has the advantage that the user of the Means of transport firmly and therefore safely on the tread plate (= on the running board) and the propulsion through the pivoting movements of the handlebar can generate.

In this case, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to adapt the size of the pivoting movement to the individual movement and performance of the user, because they are both equally big sweeping movements as well as small short movements possible.

Instead of the known steering rod, in a camp of the frame is rotatably mounted and serves to control the front wheel is a handlebar provided, the fork-like in its lower part is formed and to the extended thru axle the front tire attacks.

On this way the connection can over the Ratchets or ratchets done so that by pivoting movements the handlebars forward the front wheel is driven and then it possible is the handlebar over the freewheel of the ratchet or ratchet gear back to back to draw.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the present invention is at least for the rear wheels one Dual tires provided, through which a safe ride is possible. If the brake design zweckmäßi sarily in the form of a double brake corresponding to the double tire selected so the braking distance can be shortened Be sure to put the brake through at least one connecting rod easier to operate becomes.

In Advantageously, the pivoting of the handlebar remains as well the collapsibility of the continuously forward driven scooter or Get kickboards.

According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention can be at least a latching system can be installed through which the ratchet or Ratchet steering can be turned off. This way exists the possibility, with regard to the operating mode between the inventively driven Scooter and a conventional Scooter to decide.

The Finally, the present invention relates to the use of at least a ratchet or ratchet drive in a non-motorized Means according to the above set forth.

Short description of drawings

As already discussed above, there are various possibilities for embodying and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, reference is made on the one hand to the claims subordinate to claim 1, on the other hand, further embodiments, features and advantages of the present invention hereinafter with reference to the by 1 to 7B illustrated embodiments explained in more detail.

It shows:

1A in perspective side view an embodiment of a non-motorized means of transport in the form of a scooter according to the present invention, which can be driven in accordance with the present invention;

1B in front view the scooter 1A ;

2 in perspective side view of the scooter 1A and 1B , but without handlebar and without front wheel;

3A in perspective side view of the scooter 2 but without control bearing and without support for the control bearing;

3B in supervision the rear part of the scooter off 3A , but without first rear wheel and with separately represented second rear wheel;

4A in perspective side view of the scooter 3A , but without braking device for the two rear wheels;

4B in bottom view the back of the scooter 4A ;

4C in perspective side view of an embodiment of the braking device for the two rear wheels of the scooter 1 to 4B ;

5A in a perspective exploded view of a first embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive, by means of which the scooter 1 to 4C can be driven according to the present invention;

5B in cross-section of the ratchet or ratchet drive 5A ;

6 in a perspective exploded view of a second embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive, by means of which the scooter 1 to 4C can be driven according to the present invention;

7A in a perspective exploded view, a third embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive, by means of which the scooter 1 to 4C can be driven according to the present invention; and

7B in cross-section of the ratchet or ratchet drive 7A ,

The same or similar embodiments, elements or features are in the 1 to 7B provided with identical reference numerals.

best way for execution the invention

The 1 to 4B show an embodiment of a non-motorized vehicle in the form of a scooter (also in separate and / or partial views, to better recognize details) 100 according to the present invention, which can be driven according to the present invention.

In addition to a ratchet or ratchet drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' , which further below based on the 5A and 5B or based on 6 or on the basis of 7A and 7B is explained, the scooter points 100 a running board or a footboard 10 not least for reasons of weight made of aluminum and should be so wide that the user, for example, a child or a teenager, with both feet side by side on this aluminum plate 10 can stand.

As the representation of 1A . 2 . 3A . 3B . 4A and 4B is removable, is the footboard 10 from an aluminum frame 16 edged.

At the rear, that is opposite to the movement or travel direction R1 located end of the footboard 10 are symmetrically two tire openings in the form of one recess 12 respectively. 14 for receiving the means of a wheel or tire holder 50 guided or held rear wheel 22 respectively. 24 intended; accordingly, in these two tire openings 12 respectively. 14 one each of the two rear tires 22 respectively. 24 integrated and by means of the wheel or tire holder 50 managed or held.

Each of the rear wheels 22 . 24 stands with the running board 10 via a respective rear axle running through the rear axle 20 in connection; accordingly goes from the bottom view according to 4B that the tires 22 . 24 with one pole each 20 on the aluminum plate 10 are attached.

Furthermore, from the 1 to 4C seen that the rear wheels 12 respectively. 14 one arched fender each 80 respectively. 82 assigned to the in the direction R1 of the scooter 100 front side of the recess 12 respectively. 14 by means of a feedthrough pin 84 (see. 3B ), that is, this feedthrough pin 84 is at the front tire opening 12 respectively. 14 attached.

The first, in the R1 direction of the scooter 100 seen left rear wheel 22 assigned first fender 80 is with the second, in the direction R1 of the scooter 100 seen right rear wheel 24 associated second fender 82 over a connecting rod 86 connected. Both fenders 80 . 82 So are with the connecting rod 86 connected in order to realize in this way an apron with integrated foot brake:
By moving, namely by stepping down, the connecting rod 86 in the direction of the running board 10 can be the first fender 80 and the second fender 82 in the direction of the first rear wheel 22 and the second rear wheel 24 be moved so that to brake the scooter 100 the respective fender 80 respectively. 82 on the respective rear wheel 22 respectively. 24 is pressed.

This means that by operating the connecting rod 86 with the foot both fenders 80 respectively. 82 down on the two tires 22 respectively. 24 be pressed (-> brakes).

• – das eine Ende der Spiralfeder 90 am der vorderen Seite der jeweiligen Aussparung 12, 14 zugewandten Bereich des Trittbretts 10 und
• – das andere Ende der Spiralfeder 90 am der vorderen Seite der jeweiligen Aussparung 12, 14 zugewandten Bereich des Schutzblechs 80, 82 derart angeordnet ist, dass das Schutzblech 80, 82 durch das elastische Element 90 nach dem Bremsen vom Hinterrad 22, 24 wieder weggezogen wird. Dies bedeutet, dass beim Lösen der Verbindungsstange 86 der alte Zustand wiederhergestellt wird.

Furthermore, the detailed representation according to 3B to be taken that the fender 80 . 82 by means of a respective elastic element 90 in the form of a spiral spring with the footboard 10 communicates with

• - The one end of the coil spring 90 on the front side of the respective recess 12 . 14 facing area of the footboard 10 and
• - the other end of the coil spring 90 on the front side of the respective recess 12 . 14 facing area of the mudguard 80 . 82 arranged such that the fender 80 . 82 through the elastic element 90 after braking from the rear wheel 22 . 24 is pulled away again. This means that when loosening the connecting rod 86 the old state is restored.

Consequently, according to the structural design 3B the spiral spring 90 and the fender 80 . 82 at the implementation site 84 pushed through. The spiral spring 90 is attached as follows: The one spiral end is located on the aluminum plate 10 , and the other end of the coil is located by counterpressure on the inside of the mudguard 80 . 82 ,

By the above-described double tires 22 . 24 will be a safe ride on the scooter 100 permits; by the above also set out, the double tires 22 . 24 assigned brake design in the form of a double brake the braking distance is shortened, the brake through the rod 86 is easier to operate than is the case in the prior art.

Like that 1A and 1B Removable, points the scooter 100 an adjustable and rotatable about its own axis steering or elevator rod 40 whose amount can be adjusted in accordance with the individual needs of the user, be it an adult or a child. The handlebar 40 is at her the front wheel 32 facing the end 42 . 44 forked and stands with this front wheel 32 via a front axle running through the front axle 30 in connection.

In this context, to describe the steering function (to the left and to the right) from the representation of 1B and 2 that proves a tax warehouse 60 over a bracket 70 with the running board 10 communicates by the bracket 70 firmly on the aluminum plate 10 is appropriate. The tax warehouse 60 is through the bracket 70 pushed through.

The tax warehouse 60 is rotatable about its own axis, namely by means of ball bearings (as in a bicycle) to the left and to the right movable, and has two the front wheel 32 fork-shaped enclosing side surfaces 64 . 66 on, about the tax warehouse 60 with the front axle rod 30 communicating in such a way that the front axle 30 in each case a recess of each of the side surfaces 64 respectively. 66 is received rotatably.

This means that the tax warehouse 60 on both sides 64 respectively. 66 one additional opening for the rod 30 of the front tire 32 having, said rod 30 on the front tire 32 firmly anchored. When turning the rod 30 the front tire turns 32 also with, be it forward or backward.

At both ends of the front axle 30 each one cavity is provided. These two cavities at the two ends of the rod 30 serve to the drive device 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' firmly in the form of a ratchet or ratchet. The scooter 100 according to the 1A to 4C is characterized by a drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' made in the form of a ratchet or ratchet drive.

• – zum Antreiben des Vorderrads 32 in Fahrtrichtung R1, das heißt nach vorne in Richtung vom Trittbrett 10 weg, und
• – im Freilauf in die zur Fahrtrichtung R1 entgegengesetzt orientierte Rückrichtung R2, das heißt nach hinten in Richtung zum Trittbrett 10 hin,

geschwenkt werden.By means of this ratchet or ratchet drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' , which is based on three embodiments in the 5A and 5B or in 6 or in the 7A and 7B is illustrated, the handlebar 40 alternately

• - to drive the front wheel 32 in the direction R1, that is, forward in the direction of the footboard 10 away, and
• - In the freewheel in the direction of travel R1 opposite oriented return R2, that is, towards the rear towards the running board 10 out

be panned.

So is the ratchet or ratchet steering 40 pulled back, so is the drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' in idle state (no locomotion). Will, however, the ratchet or ratchet steering 40 pushed forward, it creates a resistance in the ratchet or ratchet gear element (= ratchet bearing 214 ), causing the front tire 32 is moved forward.

The width of the pivoting movement of the handlebar 40 can be adjusted or adjusted in accordance with the individual needs of the user, be it an adult or a child.

For this purpose, the handlebar engages 40 at her split, the front wheel 32 depending on the end facing 42 . 44 at the front axle bar 30 such that the operative connection between the handlebar 40 and the front axle bar 30 by means of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' he follows.

Below are three embodiments of such a ratchet or ratchet drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' shown, which is both easy to manufacture and easy to install and transmits a large torque.

• – sowohl auf das erste Ausführungsbeispiel des Knarren- oder Ratschenantriebs 200 gemäß den 5A und 5B
• – als auch auf das zweite Ausführungsbeispiel des Knarren- oder Ratschenantriebs 200' gemäß 6
• – als auch auf das dritte Ausführungsbeispiel des Knarren- oder Ratschenantriebs 200'' gemäß den 7A und 7B.

To avoid unnecessary repetition, the following explanations relate to the embodiments, features and advantages of the present ratchet or ratchet drive 200 respectively. 200 ' respectively. 200 '' (unless stated to the contrary)

• - On both the first embodiment of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 according to the 5A and 5B
• - As well as the second embodiment of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' according to 6
• - As well as the third embodiment of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 '' according to the 7A and 7B ,

In the 5A and 5B is a first embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive 200 shown at the front wheel 32 facing, forked branched end 42 the handlebar 40 is arranged. The so-called ratchet gear, that is the (ratchet or ratchet) gear element 214 the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 is in a drive approach (= ratchet drive approach or ratchet drive approach 210 ) securely fastened, namely by a fastener in the form of a snap ring 216 ,

In the drive approach 210 is a recess in the form of an arcuate cavity 212 formed, for example by means of a milling cutter. In the bow för migen cavity 212 and in the end 42 the handlebar 40 is for holding a ratchet block or ratchet block 220 associated elastic element 224 an opening 226 arranged; Accordingly, a coil spring (= elastic element 224 ) in the opening 226 used (see. 5B ).

If now the handlebar 40 for driving the front wheel 32 in the direction R1, that is, forward in the direction of the footboard 10 is actuated away, so lies or pushes the ratchet mechanism 214 at the ratchet or ratchet block 220 and engages with this. Here, the ratchet or ratchet block contacted 220 the arcuate cavity 212 so (cf. 5B ) that a corresponding supporting force and thus driving force and the scooter 100 is moved in the forward direction R1.

Then the handlebar is 40 then in the direction of travel R1 opposite oriented return R2, that is, back towards the footboard 10 over the freewheel of the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 pulled back, and the next drive movement can begin.

In 6 is a second embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' shown an evolution of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 according to the first embodiment of the 5A and 5B is.

A deepening 212 is in the beginning 210 the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' introduced by a drill. One for picking up a ratchet block or ratchet block 220 associated elastic element 224 certain opening 226 is beyond that in the recess 212 introduced by drilling.

The elastic element 224 in the form of a spiral spring, the ratchet or ratchet block 220 and the ratchet or ratchet gear member 214 are each in the opening 226 in the depression 212 or in the beginning 210 arranged. Finally, one is the transmission element 214 associated outer cover 228 through a C-shaped component 216 (= so-called circlip) secured.

In accordance with the basis of the 5A and 5B For the first embodiment set forth structure, it is easier, the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' and the open pit 212 and the open well 212 makes it easier for the spring 224 and the ratchet or ratchet block 220 install.

It is necessary to form a receptacle with a relatively large diameter, namely on the upper side of the approach 210 to make the outer cover that way 228 to be able to record. For this reason, the strength of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' in comparison to the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 according to the 5A and 5B slightly reduced.

When the ratchet gear 214 with the ratchet or ratchet block 220 comes into engagement, so also enters an area of the recess 212 with the ratchet or ratchet block 220 in contact, whereby the supporting force and thus the driving force is provided.

In the 7A and 7B is a third embodiment of a ratchet or ratchet drive 200 '' shown, in turn, a further development of the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 ' according to the second embodiment 6 is.

That the front wheel 32 facing, forked branched end 42 the handlebar 40 is integral with the ratchet or ratchet approach 210 formed and has a cuboid depression 212 which is made by means of a very precise casting. The cuboid ratchet or ratchet block 220 Can be easily mounted, so that the production and assembly easier and thereby also the costs are reduced.

As the representation of 7A and 7B is removed, the opening of the cuboid depression lies 212 the creaking or ratcheting approach 210 across from. The ratchet or ratchet gear element 214 is in the beginning 210 by a fastener 216 held securely in the form of an elastic C-shaped plate.

The cuboid ratchet or ratchet block 220 is in the cuboid depression 212 added. How out 7B it can be seen is the ratchet or ratchet block 220 over the opening of the cuboid depression 212 before and can with the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 (Gear) engage.

One side of the bottom of the ratchet or ratchet block 220 is with a score 222 Mistake. A ratchet or ratchet block 220 associated elastic element in the form of a (spiral) spring 224 is between the lateral walls of the cuboid depression 212 and the score 222 the ratchet or ratchet block 220 arranged.

When assembled, the ratchet or ratchet block becomes 220 first turned over, leaving the notch 222 pointing upwards. Then the spring 224 in the notch 222 placed, and the ratchet or ratchet block 220 will be together with the spring 224 in the cuboid depression 212 inserted or inserted. Finally, the elastic plate locks 216 the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 in the beginning 210 to complete the assembly.

The approach 210 and the cuboid depression 212 have a simple cross-section, so that they can be produced in one piece during a very accurate casting process, without requiring a further, that is, the second process step.

For this reason, the cost of making the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 '' low according to the third embodiment. In addition, the cuboid ratchet or ratchet block 220 easily manufactured and processed and also easily assembled, so that the assembly of the entire structure is facilitated.

When using the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 '' becomes the ratchet or ratchet handlebar 40 first forward, that is pressed in the direction R1; Over at least one deflection joint is the end 42 the ratchet or ratchet handlebar 40 Turned clockwise, so that a resistance in the ratchet or ratchet gear element (= ratchet bearing 214 ) arises.

This resistance in the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 is formed by each of the underside and the right side surface of the ratchet or ratchet block 220 in each case against the bottom or the right side wall of the cuboid depression 212 Press so that the ratchet or ratchet block 220 with the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 engaged to drive this.

As a result, a large supporting force for the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 '' provided in this way a greater reaction torque of the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 to be able to resist. As a result, by this type of drive the Vorderradachsstange 30 and thus the front tire 32 moved forward, leaving the scooter 100 in the direction of travel R1.

Will then the ratchet or ratchet handlebar 40 again to the rear, that is pulled in the direction opposite to the direction of movement R1 reverse direction R2, so this movement over the deflecting joint in a rotation of the end 42 the handlebar 40 deflected in the counterclockwise direction.

Here, the left side surface of the ratchet or ratchet block 220 not against the left side wall of the cuboid depression 212 pressed down, leaving the ratchet or ratchet block 220 due to the reaction effect of the ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 is pressed to the left, with the ratchet or ratchet gear 214 the feather 224 compresses.

The ratchet or ratchet mechanism 214 then do not turn with the end 42 the ratchet or ratchet handlebar 40 with, but rather moves in the so-called freewheel. When the ratchet or ratchet gear 214 no more against the ratchet or ratchet block 220 presses, puts the spring 224 the ratchet or ratchet block 220 back to the starting position, and a new drive movement by means of the handlebar 40 in forward direction R1 can begin.

Finally, reference is made to a design essential to the invention, in which the ratchet or ratchet drive 200 deactivated by means of a latching device in case of need, in particular fixed, can be, so that the handlebar 40 neither in the first direction R1 nor in the second direction R2 is pivotable.

100

Non-motorized Means of locomotion, in particular

scooter or kickboard

10

running board or tread plate, in particular aluminum plate

12

recess in particular first recess, the running board or

the tread plate 10

14

second recess of the footboard or footboard 10

16

Frame, especially aluminum frames, the running board or the

footboard 10

20

Hinterradachsstange

22

rear in particular first rear wheel

24

second rear wheel

30

Vorderradachsstange

32

front

40

handlebars

42

the front wheel 32 facing end of the handlebar 40 , especially first the front wheel 32 facing end of the handlebar 40

44

second to the front wheel 32 facing end of the handlebar 40

50

Bike Mount or tire mount

60

tax warehouse

64

first side surface of the tax warehouse 60

66

second side surface of the tax warehouse 60

70

Holder for the control bearing 60

80

Apron, in particular first fender

82

second mudguard

84

Feedthrough pin

86

Connecting rod between the first fender 80 and the

second fender 82

90

the fender 80 associated elastic element, in particular the first fender 80 associated first coil spring

200

Drive, in particular ratchet drive or ratchet drive

(first embodiment; 5A and 5B )

200 '

Drive, in particular ratchet drive or ratchet drive

(second embodiment; 6 )

200 ''

Drive, in particular ratchet drive or ratchet drive

(third embodiment; 7A and 7B )

210

Drive approach especially

Ratchet drive approach or ratchet drive lug

212

Deepening of the drive attachment 210

214

Gear element especially

Ratchet gear element or ratchet gear element

216

Fastening element, in particular locking plate or retaining ring, of the transmission element 214

220

ratchet block or ratchet block

222

Notch of the ratchet block or ratchet block 220

224

the ratchet block or ratchet block 220 associated elastic element, in particular spiral spring

226

Opening of the end 42 . 44 the handlebar 40 to receive the

the ratchet block or ratchet block 220 associated elastic element 224

228

the transmission element 214 associated cover

R1

first Direction, especially in the direction of travel or forward from

running board 10 path

R2

second Direction, in particular against the direction of travel or

back to the footboard 10 down

Claims (8)

Non-motorized means of transport ( 100 ), in particular scooters or kickboards, comprising - at least one footboard ( 10 ), - at least one rear wheel ( 22 . 24 ), with the footboard ( 10 ) via at least one rear axle running through the rear axle ( 20 ), - at least one front wheel ( 32 ) and - at least one handlebar rotatable about its own axis ( 40 ), - at least one drive designed as at least one ratchet drive or at least one ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ), by means of which the handlebar ( 40 ) - to drive the front wheel ( 32 ) and / or the rear wheel ( 22 . 24 ) in a first direction (R1), in particular in the direction of travel or forward in the direction of the footboard ( 10 ), and - in the freewheel in a direction opposite to the first direction (R1) oriented second direction (R2), in particular against the direction of travel or towards the rear towards the running board ( 10 ), is pivotable, characterized in that the handlebar ( 40 ) - at her the front wheel ( 32 ) facing end ( 42 . 44 ) forked like a fork, - with the front wheel ( 32 ) via at least one front axle running through the front axle ( 30 ) and - at its front wheel ( 32 ) facing end ( 42 . 44 ) on the front axle ( 30 ), so that the connection between the handlebar ( 40 ) and the front axle ( 30 ) by means of the ratchet or ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ), wherein - the respective of the front axle ( 30 ) facing the end of the front wheel ( 32 ) facing ends ( 42 . 44 ) of the handlebar ( 40 ) integral with the drive lug ( 210 ) of the ratchet drive or ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ) is formed and - at both ends of the front axle ( 30 ) each have a cavity for insertion of a drive from the approach ( 210 ) received ratchet or ratchet transmission element ( 214 ) of the ratchet drive or ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ) is provided. Means of transport according to claim 1, characterized by at least one tax warehouse ( 60 ), - that via at least one bracket ( 70 ) with the footboard ( 10 ), which has at least one ball bearing, by means of which the control bearing ( 60 ) is rotatable about its own axis, and - the at least two the front wheel ( 32 ) bifurcated enclosing side surfaces ( 64 . 66 ), over which the tax warehouse ( 60 ) with the front axle ( 30 ) is in particular in communication, so that the front axle ( 30 ) in at least one recess of each of the side surfaces ( 64 respectively. 66 ) is rotatably received. Means according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that - the width of the pivoting movement of the handlebar ( 40 ) and / or - the height of the handlebar ( 40 ) is adjustable. Means according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by at least one latching device by means of which the ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ), in particular fixable, is, so that the handlebar ( 40 ) is pivotable neither in the first direction (R1) nor in the second direction (R2). Means of transport according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that - the footboard ( 10 ) each have a recess ( 12 respectively. 14 ) for receiving the rear wheel ( 22 respectively. 24 ) and - that the rear wheel ( 12 respectively. 14 ) each a fender ( 80 respectively. 82 ) is associated, in particular on the handlebar ( 40 ) facing the front side of the recess ( 12 or 14), for example by means of at least one feedthrough pin ( 84 ), attachable. Means of transport according to claim 5, characterized in that the mudguard ( 80 . 82 ) by means of at least one elastic element ( 90 ), in particular by means of at least one spiral spring, with the running board ( 10 ), in particular - the one end of the elastic element ( 90 ) on the front side of the recess ( 12 . 14 ) facing the footboard ( 10 ) and - the other end of the elastic element ( 90 ) on the front side of the recess ( 12 . 14 ) facing area of the mudguard ( 80 . 82 ) is arranged so that the fender ( 80 . 82 ) by the elastic element ( 90 ) from the rear wheel ( 22 . 24 ) is pulled away. Means of transport according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that - two rear wheels ( 22 . 24 ) are provided and - that the first rear wheel ( 22 ) associated first fender ( 80 ) with the second rear wheel ( 24 ) associated second fender ( 82 ) via at least one connecting rod ( 86 ), wherein by moving, in particular by pedaling, the connecting rod ( 86 ) in the direction of the footboard ( 10 ) the first fender ( 80 ) or the second fender ( 82 ) in the direction of the first rear wheel ( 22 ) or the second rear wheel ( 24 ) is movable, so that for braking the means of locomotion ( 100 ) the respective fender ( 80 respectively. 82 ) on the respective rear wheel ( 22 respectively. 24 ) is pressed. Use of at least one ratchet or ratchet drive ( 200 . 200 ' . 200 '' ) in a non-motorized means of transportation ( 100 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 7.