DE29610975U1 - Means of transport for transporting people and / or goods on foot - Google Patents

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2 Description

4 Means of transport for the transport of persons and/or goods on foot

7 The invention relates to a means of transport for a passenger and/or

&bgr; Transport of goods on foot, in particular a scooter in accordance with the

9 Preamble of claim 1. (DE-G-92 10 082.1)

11 Scooters have long been used as a means of transport, especially as a toy

12 and sports equipment for children and young people. This is

13 generally a single-track, two-wheeled vehicle, which has no µ seat, but only a platform as a standing area for the user

is intended. In terms of environmental friendliness and

16 Traffic problems have recently made this mode of transport increasingly

17 more interest, with modern technology taking into account the changing is customer requirements.

20 In the case of the German utility model G 92 mentioned above,

21 10 082.1 known scooter is a longitudinal displacement of the steering head

22 on the steering column in conjunction with a one-piece driving bridge,

23 whereby a transverse linkage allows the moving walkway to be folded

24. Only low stability is to be expected here.

26 The design proposed in DE 94 03 582 U1 can be used for transport

27 or storage purposes. A

28 Folding mechanism similar to an umbrella. The

29 The longitudinal member is hinged to the axle of the front wheel, which leads to good stability but also to a complex construction.

31 In theory, the pivot point is far outward, which

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&igr; size and thus the stability of the joint triangle is increased. This leads

2, however, again leads to a structural complication, whereby the articulated triangle

3 becomes unstable.

s From the German utility model G 93 02 169.0 a scooter

6, in which a longitudinally adjustable

7 hinged carriers the rear wheels are attached. The front wheel and

8 Rear wheel units are additionally connected to each other via a foldable walkway

9. This scooter is in the folded state according to type

10 a sack barrow, whereby the transport of goods in a

11 transport containers are possible.

is In the German utility model 94 03 583 U1 a scooter

μ, in which folding is achieved by a scissor-like

is a foldable travelator. The attachment of the travelator to the

The steering column has a fixed steering head.

ie From DE-AS 1 084 159 a collapsible bicycle is known, in which

19 the frame is foldable. The steering head, in which the steering column is guided

20 is movable lengthways along it. The steering column is in all folding positions

21 is only connected to the frame at one point, which means that only a small

22 Stability is given.

24 The invention is based on the object of providing a means of transport of the type

25, which uses a much simplified

26 Construction a safe driving with high stability and high driving comfort

27 is possible.

29 The solution of the problem is achieved according to the invention with a means of transport

according to the features of claim 1. The new means of transport has

si has a high stability of its frame compared to the state of the art in

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1 both operating positions. This is particularly evident in the umbrella-like

2 Mechanics achieved, which with the joint triangle a torsion-free

3 Frame with a reliable folding function. Jamming when folding is avoided. The longitudinal beam is preferably attached in a central area of the support frame.

7 It is advantageous if the steering column is covered by a cover in the sense of a

β steering head, where the guide sleeve is longitudinally

9. The entire frame structure thus has a particularly stable

10 character, whereby the steering column is supported by the sleeve-like guide and the

11 The enlarged cross-section provides additional stability.

12 In this way, a stable "backbone" is formed for the scooter.

14 The cladding may have a round or at least approximately square

15 cross-section, which meets structural and design requirements

ie accommodates. Additional profiling is also possible, whereby

17 the stability can be further improved. Furthermore, the cross-section in the

Within the framework of these two basic shapes, its cross-section can be changed as desired.

19 Preferably, a T-shaped profile is used.

21 Preferably, the cladding has at least one groove in the longitudinal direction on the outside,

22 preferably has two opposite grooves into which the guide sleeve

23 engages longitudinally. This ensures a stable connection between these

24 both elements that ensure the stability of the means of transport, in particular

25 when folded, significantly improved. The guide sleeve

26 preferably encloses at least part of the cladding in a C-like manner.

28 The guide sleeve is position-specific on the steering column, especially in the

29 Folding and in the driving position, lockable, which in every operating position a

30 safe handling is possible. The guide sleeve is

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1 advantageously provided with a releasable locking device, which

2 Determining the position of the guide sleeve on the steering column. 3

4 It is advantageous to provide a transport container which is attached to the moving walkway

5 facing away from the panel. The preferred option is

6 Transport container is foldable and has a base element which

7 is arranged at least in a supporting manner on the panel. This means that on the one hand a

&bgr; lightweight accessory integrated, which on the other hand provides the necessary stability for recording

9 of goods. The unfolded transport container can be easily attached to

10 can be attached to the panel using a suspension.

12 The transport container is made of a flexible material, preferably a

13 waterproof material, which ensures that even after frequent

µ use its utility value is retained. The transport container is in

15 folded state can be stored in a box element, whereby a

is the container part of the box element forms the bottom element and the lid of the

17 box element serves to close the transport element. This enables a

18 Multifunctionality, which increases the durability of the transport container and

19 also includes a design element. An additional transport container

20 can also be arranged on the moving walkway, for example. 21

22 A grip element can be attached to the stem or handlebar, which

23 is used for one-handed handling of the means of transport. This is

24 Use as a sack barrow in the folded position. If necessary, the

25 stem serve.

27 The front wheel can be moved from a driving position corresponding to the normal

28 Roller operation must be able to be swivelled by 90° into a transport position in which the

29 front wheel can be locked. This provides an additional fastening option for

30 transport goods at the front. This concerns an application in the

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&igr; Folding position like a sack barrow. The front wheel is then preferably a

2 Holding device provided for transporting the goods.

4 The handlebar can also be adjusted from the driving position according to the

5 normal scooter operation swiveled 180° into a transport position and

&bgr; locked, which ensures good handling in hand-pushing operation

7 is possible. The holding device can be designed like a scoop on a sack barrow

&bgr; designed to grip underneath the goods. Alternatively or additionally, the

9 Holding device also in the form of a clamping device for grasping and

10 Holding the goods firmly is a prerequisite for safe transport

11 possible.

13 The travel bridge can advantageously be designed at least partially on the steering column side in the manner of a

μm open hollow profile and in the folded position the steering column

is at least partially surrounded and, where appropriate, the longitudinal member is protected.

is This protects the mechanical part of the frame.

Preferably two rear wheels are provided, which are connected to each other by an axle

19, which is steerable. This ensures safe driving - even in

20 stand - which allows it to be used for a wide variety of tasks.

21 The axle preferably has a steering element in the manner of a skateboard axle.

22 Such axles are available as standard products, which means a cost-effective

23 structure is achievable. Of course, a front or rear wheel can be

24 Motor can optionally be arranged as drive.

28 Further advantageous embodiments are specified in the remaining claims.

27 The new means of transport or the new scooter impresses with its simple,

28 umbrella-like folding mechanism, which is particularly useful in the covered

29 version combines high stability with good design.

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Embodiments of the invention, further advantages and details are explained in more detail below using the drawings. They show:

4 Fig. 1 and 2 A schematic representation of the means of transport in the

5 both operating positions,

β Fig. 3 to 6 a first embodiment of the transport means in the

7 both operating positions and in various

&bgr; views,

9 Fig. 7 to 10 a second embodiment of the transport means in

10 different operating positions and views,

11 Fig. 11 a cross section through the cladding of the

12 means of transport according to Fig. 7,

Fig. 12 is a cross-section through the guide sleeve of the

μ transport means according to Fig. 7 and

Fig. 13 to 16 shows the means of transport according to Fig. 7 with additional details ie for the transport of goods.

ie In the figures described below, identical or similarly acting

is Details with the same reference numerals, possibly by different

20 indices are distinguished. If necessary, it is simultaneously

21 reference is made to several figures

23 Fig. 1 and 2 show the means of transport, hereinafter referred to as roller 1a, in

24 a schematic diagram, where Fig. 1 shows the unfolded state for the

25 driving position and Fig. 2 the folding position, which allows space-saving storage of the

26 Rollers 1 a or for use or transport in the manner of a

27 Sack truck is used.

29 The scooter 1a is used primarily for the transport of persons and/or goods,

so that the user can use the scooter 1a either as a means of transport on foot or

31 stands on itself for transport. The scooter 1 a has a front part 3,

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&igr; which has a steerable front wheel 5, which has a fork 7 and a

2 Steering column 9 is connected to a handlebar 11. If necessary,

3 a stem 13 is interposed. The front wheel 5 has a

4 standard size, for example approx. 30 cm.

s Furthermore, at least one rear wheel 15 is provided, which is connected via a travel

7 is connected to the steering column 9 at point A. The travel bridge 17 is

&bgr; Point A can be rotated around the steering column 9 and in the direction of the front wheel 5 to the

9 Steering column 9 can be swivelled in. In addition, a longitudinal member 19 is provided, which

10 with one end at point B on the steering column 9 and with its other

11 end is hinged to point C on the travel bridge 17. Point C is located approximately at the first

12 half or a middle area of the moving walkway 17. The moving walkway 17 is at

13 Point A on the steering column 9 is arranged so that it can be moved longitudinally, which allows three degrees of freedom (rotation, pivoting and displacement) for the &pgr; travel bridge 17

is opposite the steering column 9.

17 In this illustration it is clearly visible that a hinge triangle with the

18 corner points A, B and C. When folding the scooter 1a

is the point A moves towards the handlebar 11, whereby the joint triangle in

20 of its shape is changed. In the driving position, the articulating triangle should have a

21 minimum size as shown, which is conducive to high stability. The

The folding mechanism shown in Figure 22 is similar to an umbrella mechanism.

24 Fig. 2 shows the scooter 1a in the folding position. The front wheel 5 and the

25 rear wheel 15 are located in close proximity, whereby with a

26 staggered arrangement, overlapping is possible. Such an overlap

27 especially when the rear wheel 15 is designed as a double or twin wheel

28 is advantageous, whereby the front wheel 5 is then placed between the two tire parts of the

29 rear wheel 15 engages.

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&igr; Preferably, two rear wheels are provided, which are connected to one another by an axle

2, which is steerable. This allows good maneuverability of the

3 Rollers 1a, especially when cornering, due to the resulting

4 Steering effect is given. The axle can be a steering element or generally

5 have a structure similar to a skateboard axle. These are available in many different versions on the market.

8 As can be seen from Fig. 1 and 2, point B of the articulated triangle

9 if necessary, arranged offset outside the area of the steering column 9

10, whereby the inclination of the steering column 9 in the folding position is additionally

11 can be specified.

13 Fig. 3 to 6 show an embodiment 1b, wherein Fig. 3,5 and Fig. 4,6

14 show the scooter 1b in the driving position and in the folding position. Fig. 3 and

15 show the side view and Fig. 5 and 6 show the front view.

17 Based on the design already described above, the

18 Version 1b additionally has a cover 21 along the handlebar 9, which surrounds the steering column 9 like a sleeve over most of its length. The

20 Cover 21 surrounds the steering column 9 in the manner of a steering head at

21 a bicycle, whereby in a known manner in the upper and lower areas

22 of the fairing 21 an upper and a lower steering bearing 23 and 24 respectively with a

23 corresponding screw connection is provided. In this way, the

24 Handlebar 9 is mounted almost at the end, which ensures high stability of the

25 of the entire front part 3 is given.

27 The cladding 21 is designed in a circular cross-section, which leads to

28 a particularly simple and inexpensive construction. To mount the

29 of the travel bridge 17 on the steering column 9, a guide sleeve 25 is provided, to which the travel bridge 17 is hinged via the bearing 27. The

si guide sleeve 25 encloses in this example the cover 21

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&igr; completely. The front part 3 thus has the steering column 9, the panel

2 and the guide sleeve 25 form a three-layer, coaxially constructed

3 pipe structure. The guide sleeve 25 encloses the casing 21 so firmly that on the one hand a slight longitudinal movement on the casing 21 and

5 On the other hand, a wobble-free driving operation is possible.

7 The longitudinal beam 19 is connected by means of a linkage 29 according to point B and

8 of a bracket 31 at the end of the fairing facing the fork 7

9 is fixed - i.e. not longitudinally movable. As can be seen from Fig. 3 and 4

10, the folding mechanism used works similarly to a

11 Umbrella. The guide sleeve 25 is attached to the steering column 9, in particular

12 on the panel 21, position-specific, especially in the folding and

13 Driving position, lockable. It has a button-release

μgr; locking mechanism 33, in which a locking pin (not shown in detail) can be

15 position engages in a locking opening 35 or 37.

17 Of course, for the safe operation of the means of transport, a

A braking device is provided. This can optionally act on the

19 front wheel 5 or the rear wheels 15. In the shown

20 figures, a handbrake handle 36 is provided purely as an example, which has a

21 Bowden cable 38 acts on a rim brake 39. Alternatively, a

22 foot-operated braking device shall be provided, which is preferably used to act on

23 the rear wheels 15. The entire braking system can

24 can of course also be designed hydraulically.

2&bgr; The travel bridge 17 and the longitudinal beam 19 are made of

27 a tube or rod-like profile material in several parts, whereby a

28 simple scaffold-like structure (two parts with parallel sides) is given.

29 To accommodate a person, a running board 41 is provided on the travel platform 17

arranged in this way. The travel bridge 17 is angled in its longitudinal extension

31, whereby the footboard in the driving position has an approximately parallel position

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&igr; to the ground or to the horizontal. The steering rod 9 assigned

2 Part of the travel bridge 17 rises approximately from the height of the rear wheels 15 or.

3 of the footboard 41 to its articulation point 27 on the guide sleeve

4 25. The rear wheels 15 shown in this embodiment have a

5 bearing 43 of its axle 45, which preferably comprises a steering mechanism &bgr; in the manner of skateboard wheels.

8 Fig. 7 to 10 show a further embodiment 1c of a scooter, which is characterized by

9 is characterized by a special design and a stable construction. Fig. 7, 8 and 9 show the scooter 1c in the driving position, an intermediate position and in

11 of the folding position. Fig. 10 shows the scooter 1c in a perspective

12 Illustration showing the running board 41 from behind.

13 In this version, the aspects of robustness and design are combined in a µfavourable way. The panel 21 is made of a

15 profile material with at least partially approximately square cross-section,

ie which gives the front part 3 a high stability. Fig. 11 shows this purely

&igr;? shows an example of a possible structure of the profile in a cross section.

19 First, a round interior space 47 is provided, in which the unspecified

20 is guided. In relation to the direction of travel, the profile 21

21 has a contour with a widened front part 49, on which a

22 narrower rear part 51. The two parts are connected by lateral

23 longitudinal grooves 53 separated from each other. Additionally or alternatively, the profile can be

24 have a front area with a longitudinal groove 55, which in the present case

25 is designed like a dovetail. This longitudinal groove 55 will be used in the later

26 Text still received. The profile shown resembles a compressed "T".

27 For weight reasons, the profile shown can be equipped with additional

28 longitudinal openings 57, which is beneficial for weight reduction.

30 The outer profile of the cover 21 is the inner profile of the guide sleeve

31 sheared 25. A cross section through the guide sleeve 25 is shown in

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&igr; Fig. 12. It can be seen that the guide sleeve 25 has an approximately

2 has a C-like profile. The ends 59 engage in the grooves 53 (Fig. 11).

3 This engagement connection is in the installed state separated from the protruding

4 wide front part 49 is covered so that soiling of this area from s the direction of travel is avoided.

7 For good handling of the guide sleeve 25, it has a

β upper area has a projection 60 which allows the operator to pull up the

9 Guide sleeve 25 along the panel 21 facilitates slipping.

10 prevents the folding of the scooter 1c, and indeed all

11 other embodiments shown here, can be achieved by a simple

12 Two-handed operation, namely by holding the scooter in the area of the

13 handlebar 11 and by operating the guide sleeve 25, slightly &mgr; fold together.

ie The travel bridge 17 is particularly stable in this version. It is

17 preferably as a single structural unit - in contrast to the parallel struts

ie from Fig. 3 to 6. Reference is made in particular to Fig. 10.

µgr; The part of the travel bridge 17 visible there is fork-like on the steering column side

20 and grips the guide sleeve 25 on both sides. It is virtually

21 designed as a one-sided open profile, whereby in the driving position the

22 Longitudinal beam 19 is housed protectively in the interior of the travel platform 17

23 (see also Fig. 7 and 9 with dashed representation of the longitudinal member 19 ).

24 A moving walkway 17 designed in this way provides the means of transport with

25 elegant appearance also a high stability, whereby if necessary the

26 Users can also use the top of the travel bridge 17 for parking or supporting

27 of a foot. In principle, the footboard 41 can also be used in a

28 area to the steering column 9 - possibly in several parts.

30 The running board 41 is relatively wide and almost teardrop-shaped

si designed, which provides a wide base and a high driving comfort

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&igr; is. Combined with a wide axle, this design is very stable.This

2 Version could, for example, serve as a sports version, whereby

3 an application in the terrain or on sloping paths (down-hill scooting)

4 is conceivable. High-quality materials with possibly reinforced

5 Frame geometry or strongly developed tube cross-sections for application

6. Of course, the replacement of the rear wheels 15 with a

7 the front wheel 5 equivalent rear wheel possible, whereby generally

8 target group-specific accessories - as they are also available for bicycles -,

9 e.g. MTB handlebars, suspension forks, lighting, studded tires, etc., conceivable and

10 are possible.

12 The stem 13 shown here also has an adjustment device 54 for

is to specify its inclination and to swivel it by 180° (see also Fig 14).

14 A special equipment detail can of course also be a drive,

which is not shown in detail and can be arranged on the front wheel 1 or on the rear wheel 15.

is The preferred materials for the front part 3 and the travel bridge 17 are

17 metals, especially light metals, e.g. aluminium, are used. Alternatively

Of course, they are also plastics or glass fibre reinforced plastics, also for the

19 Running board 41, conceivable. For the running board 41, a

20 version in wood for use, whereby the tread of course

21 is designed to be slip-resistant, e.g. with a support. The handlebar 11 has

22 has handle elements 56 in a known manner.

24 The transport device is suitable in the folded position according to Fig. 2, 4, 6 and

25 on the one hand for parking or storage and on the other hand for a tilted

26 Transport in the form of a shopping cart or hand truck.

27 the handlebar 11 is tilted towards the two rear wheels 15 so that a

28 Pushing or pulling transport on the rear wheels 15 is possible.

29 If necessary, a handle element (not shown in detail) can also be provided for one-handed operation.

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&igr; Fig. 13 to 16 show the scooter 1c with additional equipment details,

2 making it particularly suitable for transporting goods, e.g. when shopping

3. Compared to the figures described so far, only the additional

4 Equipment details provided with reference symbols.

s First, on the side of the panel 21 facing away from the travel bridge 17, a

7 transport container 61 is provided. The transport container 61 is foldable

β, for which a flexible material, preferably a waterproof

9 material, e.g. a plastic-coated textile, can be used. The

10 Transport container 61 has a base element 63 which at least

11 can be attached to the panel 21 in a supporting manner. This is designed like a tub

12 or a box designed floor element 63 forms the lower part of a

13 box into which the transport container 61 can be stored in the folded state &eegr;.

ie The transport container 61 is in the unfolded state by means of a holder in the

&igr;? sense of a suspension part 65 on the panel 21 in the tensioned state

&kgr; can be suspended. The suspension part 65 is designed as a dovetail,

19 for which it can engage in the longitudinal groove 55 described above. It can

20 also like the guide sleeve 25 along the panel 21

21, which requires not shown in the position above

22 locking devices are provided for locking.

24 Furthermore, a lid 67 for closing the transport container 61

25, which at the same time in the folded state forms the lid for

26 forms the base element 63, so that the flexible part of the transport container 61

27 is stored safely in a box element. If necessary, the

28 Floor element 63 additionally in a manner not shown in detail

29 can be arranged pivotably on the panel 25 so that it can be folded in the direction of the panel 25. Alternatively, a transport container in the form of a basket or a transport box is of course also conceivable.

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2 This transport container 61 can be used to transport passengers and

3 Transport of goods, whereby the use of the scooter 1c in the

4 folded state according to Fig. 14 also in the manner of a

5 shopping cart is possible. In addition, for example, on the

6 Travelling platform 17 may be provided with an additional box element 71, which

7 has a hinged lid 73. This can be pivotably attached by means of an axis 75. Such a box 71 can be used, for example, to store tools

9, whereby a design adaptation of its exterior to that of the

10 Traveling bridge 17 is preferred.

12 For the transport of additional goods, an additional holding device 81

13 may be provided, which is attached here, for example, to the base element 63 or µ can also form a structural unit with it. To activate this

is holding device 81 is initially provided that the front wheel 5 consists of a

The driving position corresponds to the normal scooter operation by 90° compared to the

17 Handlebar 11 can be swivelled into a transport position and locked in this position. The

The handlebar 11 can also be swivelled by 180° if necessary, so

is that a position according to Fig. 14, 15 and 16 is given.

21 The holding device 81 is designed as a foldable frame, which

22 in the form of a clamping device for grasping and holding a product

23. In the present case, a drinks crate 83 is shown as an example.

24 As can be seen in Fig. 16, the roller 1c is used in this way

25 in the manner of a sack barrow. The holding device 81 has fold-out and

26 pivoting arms 85 in the form of booms, which provide additional

27 gripping ends 87a and 87b. If necessary, the lower

28 Gripping 87b can also be designed longer like a shovel, so that a

29 Function of grasping the goods underneath like a sack barrow.

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&igr; Of course, individual features of the present designs

2 can be combined with each other or with features from the state of the art, without

3 that the basic idea is abandoned. The essential basic idea of

4 The idea is that a simple umbrella-like folding scooter

5, which is characterized by special details, especially the paneling, in the

6 Area of the front part with a simple design a particularly high stability

7. The profile design with grooves gives the cladding a

&bgr; additional multifunctionality, so that a variety of mounting options with a

9 high driving safety. Version 1c is particularly impressive

10 due to its innovative appearance.

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Patent attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg 1b, 1c Scooters 39 ·:*::::.. : constant &igr; Front part 41 Front wheel 43 List of reference symbols Fork 45 Rim brake Steering column 47 Running board Handlebar 49 Axle bracket 1a, Stem 51 Rear wheel axle 3 Rear wheel/rear wheels 53 opening 5 Moving walkway 57 Front part 7 Longitudinal beam 54 Rear part 9 ,C Articulation points/ 55 Groove 11 Articulated triangle 56 openings 13 Cladding 59 Adjustment device 15 upper steering bearing 60 Longitudinal groove 17 lower steering bearing 61 Handle element 19 Guide sleeve 63 end up A ₁ B Linkage head Start Linkage 65 Transport container 21 bracket 67 Floor element / 23 Locking 71 Box element 24 Access opening 73 Bracket / suspension part 25 Brake lever / handbrake handle 75 Lid 27 Snap-in opening 81 container 29 Bowden cable 83 Cover element 31 85 Hinge/Bearing 33 87a, Holding device 35 Drinks crate 36 pivoting arms / booms 37 87b Gripping 38

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Claims (1)

Patent attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg .* .* . I &Igr;&Idigr;**.. * · · · · * *Page -| &igr; 96358-W/13 3 21 June 1996 &bgr; Protection claims 8 1. Means of transport (1 a, 1 b, 1 c) for the transport of persons and/or goods, 9 in particular a scooter, with: 10 - a front part (3) with a steerable front wheel (5) which is connected via a fork 11 (7) and a steering column (9) is connected to a handlebar (11), and 12 - at least one rear wheel (15) which is guided over a travel bridge (17) which is 13 a guide sleeve (25) is mounted on the steering column (9), with this 14 is connected, 15 whereby, in order to fold the travel bridge (17) towards the front part (3), this can be pivoted transversely to its longitudinal direction towards the front wheel (5), &igr;? wherein the guide sleeve (25) on the steering column (9) is longitudinally displaceable, 19 and wherein a steering-like position of the guide sleeve (25) 20 folding position and a position close to the fork forms the driving position, 21 characterised by the following features: 22 the travel bridge (17) is hinged to the guide sleeve (25), 23 a longitudinal beam (19) connects with its hinged ends the front part 24 (5) with the travel bridge (17) and forms a joint triangle (A,B ₁ C), 25 The longitudinal member (19) is attached to the front part (3) between the fork (7) and the 26 Handlebars (11) on the essentially straight steering column (9) in the longitudinal direction 27 fixed in place. (NAAN\96358.DOC) 21 June 1996 Patent attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg .* .* · &iacgr; ! &idigr;* · · ··· · jjeite · &igr; 2. Means of transport according to claim 1, 2 characterized by 3 that the steering column (9) is surrounded by a cover (21) in the sense of a steering head 4, on which the guide sleeve (25) is in the longitudinal direction of the 5 steering column (9). 7 3. Means of transport according to claim 2, &bgr; characterized by 9 that the cladding (21) has at least partially a round or 10 has at least an approximately square cross-section. 12 4. Means of transport according to claim 3 or 2, is characterized by µ that the cladding (21) has at least one groove in the longitudinal direction, is preferably two opposite grooves (53) into which the The guide sleeve (25) is longitudinally displaceable. 18 5. Means of transport according to claim 4, is characterized by 20 that the guide sleeve (25) has a cross-sectional profile with a 21 front part (49) and a rear part (51), which parts are separated from the grooves (53) 22 are separated from each other, the front part (49) being wider than the rear part 23 (51), so that a T-like profile is given. 25 6. Means of transport according to one of claims 2 to 5, 26 characterized by 27 that the guide sleeve (25) covers at least part of the casing (21) 28 encompasses. (N:WN19S3SS. DOC) 1 1 June 1996 Patent Attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg .* »*,&idigr;··**;* '"'"'Page 1 7. Means of transport according to claim 6, 2 characterized by 3 that the guide sleeve (25) surrounds the cover (21) in a C-shape. 4 5 8. Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 7, &bgr; characterized by 7 that the guide sleeve (25) on the steering column (9) is position-specific, &bgr; can be locked, particularly in the folding and driving positions. 10 9. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 11 characterized by 12 that the guide sleeve (25) is provided with a releasable locking device (33) 13, which serves to fix the position of the guide sleeve π (25) on the steering column (9). is 10. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 17 characterized by is that a transport container (61) is provided, which is attached to the travel 19 (17) facing away from the cover (21). 21 11. Means of transport according to claim 10, 22 characterized by 23 that the transport container (61) is foldable and a bottom element 24 (63) which at least supports the panel (21) 25 is arranged. 27 12. Means of transport according to one of claims 11 or 10, 28 characterized by 29 that the unfolded transport container (61) is secured by means of a holder (65) to the 30 panel (21) can be attached. (N:\AN\9S358.DOC) 21 June 1996 Patent attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg .* ·* . &idigr;&idigr;"*; · *··· j**Page 1 13. Means of transport according to one of claims 9 to 12, 2 characterized by 3 that the transport container (61) is made of a flexible material, preferably 4 a waterproof material. 5 6 14. Means of transport according to one of claims 9 to 13, 7 characterized by &bgr; that the transport container (61) in the folded state in a 9 box element can be accommodated, whereby a container part of the box element 10 forms the bottom (62) and the cover (67) of the box element to the 11 Used to close the transport container (61). 12 13 15. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 14 characterized by 15 that the handlebar (11) is attached to the steering column (9) via a stem (13). 17 16. Means of transport according to claim 15, ie characterized by 19 that a grip element is attached to the stem (13) or to the handlebar (13), 20 which allows one-handed handling of the means of transport. 21 22 17. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 23 characterized by 24 that the front wheel (5) is moved from a driving position corresponding to the normal 25 Scooter operation can be swivelled by 90° into a transport position in which the 2s front wheel (5) can be locked. (N.AAN\9e358.DOC) June 21, 1996 Patent attorneysTergau & Pohl, Nuremberg .* .* . &Idigr; j !**· ♦*..|j"^ _e ite 1 18. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 17, 2 characterized by 3 that the handlebar (11) is adjusted from the driving position according to the 4 normal scooter operation can be swivelled 180° into a transport position and 5 can be locked. 7 19. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims in combination with &bgr; Claim 17, 9 characterized by 10 that in the folding position in conjunction with the transport position a 11 Use as a transport cart. 12 13 20. Means of transport according to claim 17, 14 characterized by 15 that a holding device (81) for transporting goods is provided in the area of the front wheel. is 21. Means of transport according to claim 20, 19 characterized by 20 that the holding device (81) is designed like a shovel on a sack barrow for 21 Gripping under the goods is designed. 22 23 22. Means of transport according to claim 20, 24 characterized by 25 that the holding device (81) is designed in the manner of a clamping device for 26 Grasping and holding the goods. 28 23. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 29 characterized by so that the travel bridge (17) on the steering column side is at least partially designed in the manner of a 31 open hollow profile and in the folded position the steering column (9) (N.-MfJ\SS358.DOC) 21, June 1996 Patent Attorneys Tergau & Pohl, Nuremberg _t * .* . I IV* » **.I"*Page R &igr; at least partially and optionally protecting the longitudinal member (19) 2 surrounds. 4 24. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 5 characterized by βgr; that at least one braking device (39) is provided, which 7 acting on the front wheel (5) and/or the rear wheel (15), and by &bgr; an associated brake fitting can be actuated. 10 25. Means of transport according to claim 24, 11 characterized by 12 that the brake control is operated by a handbrake handle located on the handlebar 13 (35) or by a foot brake device arranged on the travel bridge (17) 14 is formed. ie 26. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 17 characterized by is that two rear wheels (15) are provided, which are connected by an axle (45) 19 are connected to each other, which is steerable. 21 27. Means of transport according to claim 26, 22 characterized by 23 that the axle (45) is a steering element in the manner of a skateboard axle 24 and preferably forms a structural unit with the axle holder (43). 26 28. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, 27 characterized by 28 that a motor can be arranged on the front wheel (5) or the rear wheel (15). (N:\AN\963S8.DOC) 21 June 19S6 Patent AttorneysTergau & Pohl, Nuremberg ,· .* . II &iacgr;**« * *.»ii**Page 29. Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized, that the guide bar (17) is designed like a fork on the steering column side and the guide sleeve (25) is attached to it on both sides. 30. Means of transport according to claim .29, characterized, that the fork-like space of the travel bridge (17) in the travel position at least partially accommodates the longitudinal member (19). (N.lAN\9e3Se.DOC) 21 June 1996