EP0669149A2 - Child vehicle with integrated audio reproducing device - Google Patents

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EP0669149A2
EP0669149A2 EP95101132A EP95101132A EP0669149A2 EP 0669149 A2 EP0669149 A2 EP 0669149A2 EP 95101132 A EP95101132 A EP 95101132A EP 95101132 A EP95101132 A EP 95101132A EP 0669149 A2 EP0669149 A2 EP 0669149A2
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Ulrich Ewringmann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention relates generally to a child's vehicle, which can be, for example, a child's pedal vehicle, a motor-driven child's vehicle, or even an unpowered vehicle which is moved by a child on the ground by being pushed off.
  • the invention relates to a steering wheel designed in a special way for a children's vehicle.
  • the present invention has for its object to develop a children's vehicle so that its play value is increased.
  • the children's vehicle according to the invention contains an audio playback device which is integrated in the children's vehicle.
  • this audio playback device can be installed at any suitable location in the child's vehicle, for example at a suitable location in the body.
  • the audio playback device is arranged on the steering wheel or is integrated into the steering wheel, or on a steering rod if such is arranged on the children's vehicle instead of a steering wheel.
  • the audio playback device After pressing a push button or the like, the audio playback device preferably reproduces electronic noises, for example motor noises, so that, for example, the impression can arise that the children's vehicle is driven by a motor and is in busy traffic. Pressing the actuation button again turns the audio playback device off again. Through this background noise to be initiated by the child, playing with the vehicle can become considerably more attractive.
  • electronic noises for example motor noises
  • the audio playback device is arranged in a housing which is arranged approximately centrally in the steering wheel and is fastened to the steering wheel spokes.
  • the housing expediently has a removable cover so that, for example, a battery housed therein can be replaced.
  • the housing has the shape of a hexagon in plan with alternating shorter and longer sides, with three wheel spokes attached to the shorter sides.
  • the shorter and the longer sides of the housing each have approximately the same length, and the corners of the hexagon should be slightly rounded in order to avoid the risk of injury.
  • the audio playback device can contain a circuit board with electronic signals recorded thereon, a power source in the form of batteries or a rechargeable battery and a loudspeaker, which are electrically connected to one another and are preferably permanently installed in the housing.
  • the circuit board is designed in such a way that it continuously reproduces the sounds until it is switched off.
  • a different type of audio playback device for example a cassette player, which can be permanently installed in the housing.
  • a cassette player which can be permanently installed in the housing.
  • Such a player is considerably more expensive than the electronic player mentioned above, but has the advantage that the child can enter and play different tapes.
  • a miniature cassette player can be easily integrated into the steering wheel according to the invention.
  • any suitable audio playback device can be used.
  • the actuation button for the playback device or the playback device is expediently located on the cover of the housing, wherein an actuation button or an actuation button for a horn can additionally be arranged here.
  • the figures show a steering wheel 1 of a child's vehicle, not shown, which is connected via three spokes 2 to a sleeve-shaped section 3, which comprises a handlebar 4 of the child's vehicle and is non-rotatably connected thereto.
  • a housing 5 is fastened centrally within the steering wheel 1 and has a cylindrical section 6 that is open at the bottom and an overlying receiving space 8, closed by a removable cover 7, for an electronic audio playback device.
  • the cover 7 is in a lower position than the steering wheel 1 and preferably closes the receiving space 8 in a watertight manner.
  • the electronic audio reproduction device shown in FIG. 1 contains a circuit board 9 with the audio signals, batteries 10 with an associated holder 11 and a loudspeaker 12, these components being connected to one another by electrical lines 14.
  • the cover 7 which, like the associated housing 5, has the shape of a hexagon with alternately long sides 14 and short sides 15 in plan view, contains an actuation button 16 with which the playback device is started and switched off again, and a further push button 17, when they are pressed, a lifting sound is heard as long as this button is depressed. Both actuation buttons 16 and 17 are connected to the circuit board 9 by means of lines 18.
  • all components of the audio playback device are accommodated in a further housing 18, which has essentially the same shape as the receiving space 8, into which the housing 18 is inserted. Accordingly, this housing also has the hexagonal outline shape described above and is closed on all sides with the exception of holes in the base plate for the passage of the audio signals, a separate lateral receiving chamber 19 for the batteries having openings for exchanging them.
  • the two operating buttons 16 and 17 protrude from the top of the housing.
  • the operating buttons are made of a rubber-like material and pass through the holes in the above-mentioned cover 7 so that they sit in a light press fit therein, whereby the cover is held on the housing.
  • the cover 7 overlaps the edge of the receiving space 8 and thereby encloses the housing with the audio playback device in a watertight manner.
  • the housing with the audio playback device can be easily removed for the purpose of replacing the batteries by lifting off the cover with the housing held thereon.
  • the battery storage chamber is accessible by removing the cover.
  • the housing 18 is seated in a slight press fit in the receiving space 8.

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A toy road vehicle suitable for being driven by a child has a built-in sound system that provides realistic engine noise. The vehicle can be motor or manually powered. The centre of the steering wheel is formed with a compartment (6) that contains the audio signal generator (9), battery (10) and loudspeaker (12). A cover plate has push-button inputs to operate the playback system.

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Die Erfindung betrifft allgemein ein Kinderfahrzeug, wobei es sich beispielsweise um ein Kindertretfahrzeug, ein motorgetriebenes Kinderfahrzeug oder auch um ein antriebsloses Fahrzeug handeln kann, welches von einem Kind durch Abstoßen am Boden bewegt wird. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung ein in besonderer Weise ausgestaltetes Lenkrad für ein Kinderfahrzeug.The invention relates generally to a child's vehicle, which can be, for example, a child's pedal vehicle, a motor-driven child's vehicle, or even an unpowered vehicle which is moved by a child on the ground by being pushed off. In particular, the invention relates to a steering wheel designed in a special way for a children's vehicle.

Es sind Kinderfahrzeuge bekannt, deren Lenkrad entsprechend den richtigen Kraftfahrzeugen mit einer Hupe versehen ist, so daß ein auf dem Kinderfahrzeug sitzendes oder mit diesem fahrendes Kind Warnsignale erzeugen kann, um beispielsweise Straßenverkehrssituationen nachzuspielen.There are known children's vehicles, the steering wheel of which is provided with a horn in accordance with the correct motor vehicles, so that a child sitting on or driving with the child's vehicle can generate warning signals, for example to re-enact road traffic situations.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Kinderfahrzeug so weiter zu entwikkeln, daß sein Spielwert erhöht ist.The present invention has for its object to develop a children's vehicle so that its play value is increased.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Kennzeichen des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen gekennzeichnet.Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

Das erfindungsgemäße Kinderfahrzeug enthält eine Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung, die in das Kinderfahrzeug integriert ist. Grundsätzlich kann diese Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung an jeder geeigneten Stelle in das Kinderfahrzeug eingebaut sein, beispielsweise an geeigneter Stelle in dessen Karosserie. Bevorzugt ist jedoch, daß die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung an dem Lenkrad angeordnet oder in dieses integriert ist, oder an einer Lenkstange, wenn eine solche anstelle eines Lenkrades an dem Kinderfahrzeug angeordnet ist.The children's vehicle according to the invention contains an audio playback device which is integrated in the children's vehicle. In principle, this audio playback device can be installed at any suitable location in the child's vehicle, for example at a suitable location in the body. However, it is preferred that the audio playback device is arranged on the steering wheel or is integrated into the steering wheel, or on a steering rod if such is arranged on the children's vehicle instead of a steering wheel.

Die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung gibt nach Betätigung eines Druckknopfes oder dergleichen bevorzugt elektronische Geräusche wieder, beispielsweise Motorgeräusche, so daß beispielsweise der Eindruck entstehen kann, daß das Kinderfahrzeug von einem Motor angetrieben wird und sich in einem lebhaften Straßenverkehr befindet. Ein erneuter Druck auf den Betätigungsknopf stellt die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung wieder ab. Durch diese von dem Kind zu initiierende Geräuschkulisse kann das Spiel mit dem Fahrzeug erheblich an Reiz gewinnen.After pressing a push button or the like, the audio playback device preferably reproduces electronic noises, for example motor noises, so that, for example, the impression can arise that the children's vehicle is driven by a motor and is in busy traffic. Pressing the actuation button again turns the audio playback device off again. Through this background noise to be initiated by the child, playing with the vehicle can become considerably more attractive.

Die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung ist in einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung in einem Gehäuse angeordnet, das etwa mittig in dem Lenkrad angeordnet und an den Lenkradspeichen befestigt ist. Das Gehäuse hat zweckmäßigerweise einen abnehmbaren Deckel, damit beispielsweise eine darin untergebrachte Batterie ausgetauscht werden kann.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the audio playback device is arranged in a housing which is arranged approximately centrally in the steering wheel and is fastened to the steering wheel spokes. The housing expediently has a removable cover so that, for example, a battery housed therein can be replaced.

In näherer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, daß das Gehäuse im Grundriß die Form eines Sechsecks hat mit alternierenden kürzeren und längeren Seiten, wobei drei Radspeichen an den jeweils kürzeren Seiten angesetzt sind. Bevorzugt haben die kürzeren und die längeren Seiten des Gehäuses jeweils etwa die gleiche Länge, und die Ecken des Sechsecks sollten leicht gerundet sein, um eine Verletzungsgefahr auszuschließen.In a more detailed embodiment of the invention it is proposed that the housing has the shape of a hexagon in plan with alternating shorter and longer sides, with three wheel spokes attached to the shorter sides. Preferably, the shorter and the longer sides of the housing each have approximately the same length, and the corners of the hexagon should be slightly rounded in order to avoid the risk of injury.

Die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung kann eine Platine mit darauf aufgezeichneten elektronischen Signalen, eine Stromquelle in Form von Batterien oder eines Akkumulators und einen Lautsprecher enthalten, die miteinander elektrisch verbunden sind und bevorzugt fest in das Gehäuse eingebaut sind. Die Platine ist so beschaffen, daß sie die Geräusche endlos wiedergibt, bis sie abgestellt wird. Es liegt aber auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, eine andersartige Audio-Wiedergabevorrichtung anzuordnen, beispielsweise ein Kassettenabspielgerät, welches fest in das Gehäuse eingebaut sein kann. Ein derartiges Abspielgerät ist zwar erheblich teurer als das oben erwähnte elektronische Wiedergabegerät, hat aber den Vorteil, daß das Kind verschiedene Kassetten eingeben und abspielen kann. Auf den Kassetten können außer den bereits erwähnten Verkehrsgeräuschen natürlich auch Märchen etc. aufgezeichnet sein, oder es können Musikkassetten abgespielt werden. Dabei ist ein Miniatur-Kassettenabspielgerät problemlos in das erfindungsgemäße Lenkrad zu integrieren.The audio playback device can contain a circuit board with electronic signals recorded thereon, a power source in the form of batteries or a rechargeable battery and a loudspeaker, which are electrically connected to one another and are preferably permanently installed in the housing. The circuit board is designed in such a way that it continuously reproduces the sounds until it is switched off. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to arrange a different type of audio playback device, for example a cassette player, which can be permanently installed in the housing. Such a player is considerably more expensive than the electronic player mentioned above, but has the advantage that the child can enter and play different tapes. In addition to the traffic noises already mentioned, fairytales etc. can of course also be recorded on the cassettes, or music cassettes can be played. A miniature cassette player can be easily integrated into the steering wheel according to the invention.

Es wird betont, daß jedes geeignete Audio-Wiedergabegerät zur Anwendung kommen kann.It is emphasized that any suitable audio playback device can be used.

Die Betätigungstaste für die Wiedergabeeinrichtung bzw. das Abspielgerät befindet sich zweckmäßigweise an dem Deckel des Gehäuses, wobei hier zusätzlich eine Betätigungstaste bzw. ein Betätigungsknopf für eine Hupe angeordnet sein kann.The actuation button for the playback device or the playback device is expediently located on the cover of the housing, wherein an actuation button or an actuation button for a horn can additionally be arranged here.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform mit Bezug auf die beigefügte Zeichnung näher beschrieben. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Aufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Lenkrad mit abgenommenen Dekkel;
  • Fig. 2 eine Aufsicht auf das Lenkrad gemäß Fig. 1 in dessen Gebrauchszustand,
  • Fig. 3 eine teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht des Lenkrads gemäß Fig. 2,
  • Fig. 4 ein zusätzliches Gehäuse für die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung.
The invention is described below with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show:
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a steering wheel according to the invention with the cover removed.
  • 2 is a plan view of the steering wheel of FIG. 1 in its state of use,
  • 3 is a partially sectioned side view of the steering wheel of FIG. 2,
  • Fig. 4 shows an additional housing for the audio playback device.

Die Figuren zeigen ein Lenkrad 1 eines nicht dargestellten Kinderfahrzeugs, welches über drei Speichen 2 mit einem hülsenförmigen Abschnitt 3 verbunden ist, der eine Lenkstange 4 des Kinderfahrzeugs umfaßt und drehfest mit dieser verbunden ist.The figures show a steering wheel 1 of a child's vehicle, not shown, which is connected via three spokes 2 to a sleeve-shaped section 3, which comprises a handlebar 4 of the child's vehicle and is non-rotatably connected thereto.

An den Lenkradspeichen 2 ist mittig innerhalb des Lenkrades 1 ein Gehäuse 5 befestigt, welches einen nach unten offenen zylindrischen Abschnitt 6 und einen darüberliegenden, durch einen abnehmbaren Deckel 7 geschlossenen Aufnahmeraum 8 für eine elektronische Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung enthält. Der Deckel 7 befindet sich in einer gegenüber dem Lenkrad 1 tiefer liegenden Position und verschließt den Aufnahmeraum 8 bevorzugt wasserdicht.On the steering wheel spokes 2, a housing 5 is fastened centrally within the steering wheel 1 and has a cylindrical section 6 that is open at the bottom and an overlying receiving space 8, closed by a removable cover 7, for an electronic audio playback device. The cover 7 is in a lower position than the steering wheel 1 and preferably closes the receiving space 8 in a watertight manner.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte elektronische Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung enthält eine Platine 9 mit den Audiosignalen, Batterien 10 mit einer zugehörigen Halterung 11 sowie einen Lautsprecher 12, wobei diese Bauteile durch elektrische Leitungen 14 miteinander verbunden sind.The electronic audio reproduction device shown in FIG. 1 contains a circuit board 9 with the audio signals, batteries 10 with an associated holder 11 and a loudspeaker 12, these components being connected to one another by electrical lines 14.

Der Deckel 7, der wie das zugehörige Gehäuse 5 in der Draufsicht die Form eines Sechsecks mit abwechselnd langen Seiten 14 und kurzen Seiten 15 hat, enthält eine Betätigungstaste 16, mit der die Wiedergabeeinrichtung in Betrieb gesetzt und wieder ausgeschaltet wird sowie eine weitere Drucktaste 17, bei deren Betätigung ein Hubgeräusch ertönt, solange diese Taste niedergedrückt ist. Beide Betätigungstasten 16 und 17 sind mittels Leitungen 18 mit der Platine 9 verbunden.The cover 7, which, like the associated housing 5, has the shape of a hexagon with alternately long sides 14 and short sides 15 in plan view, contains an actuation button 16 with which the playback device is started and switched off again, and a further push button 17, when they are pressed, a lifting sound is heard as long as this button is depressed. Both actuation buttons 16 and 17 are connected to the circuit board 9 by means of lines 18.

In einer alternativen, bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind alle Bestandteile der Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung in einem weiteren Gehäuse 18 untergebracht, das im wesentlichen dieselbe Form hat wie der Aufnahmeraum 8, in den das Gehäuse 18 eingesetzt wird. Dieses Gehäuse hat demnach auch die oben beschriebene sechseckige Grundrißform und ist allseitig geschlossen mit Ausnahme von Löchern in der Bodenplatte für den Durchtritt der Audiosignale, wobei eine getrennte seitliche Aufnahmekammer 19 für die Batterien Öffnungen zu deren Austausch hat. Von der Oberseite des Gehäuses stehen die beiden Betätigungsknöpfe 16 und 17 vor. Die Betätigungsknöpfe bestehen aus einem gummiartigen Material und durchgreifen die Löcher in dem oben erwähnten Deckel 7 so, daß sie in einem leichten Klemmsitz darin sitzen, wodurch der Deckel an dem Gehäuse gehalten ist.In an alternative, preferred embodiment, all components of the audio playback device are accommodated in a further housing 18, which has essentially the same shape as the receiving space 8, into which the housing 18 is inserted. Accordingly, this housing also has the hexagonal outline shape described above and is closed on all sides with the exception of holes in the base plate for the passage of the audio signals, a separate lateral receiving chamber 19 for the batteries having openings for exchanging them. The two operating buttons 16 and 17 protrude from the top of the housing. The operating buttons are made of a rubber-like material and pass through the holes in the above-mentioned cover 7 so that they sit in a light press fit therein, whereby the cover is held on the housing.

Der Deckel 7 übergreift den Rand des Aufnahmeraums 8 und schließt dabei das Gehäuse mit der Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung wasserdicht ein. Das Gehäuse mit der Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung kann zum Zwecke des Austauschs der Batterien leicht entnommen werden, indem der Deckel mit dem daran gehaltenen Gehäuse abgehoben wird. Durch Abnahme des Deckels wird die Batterieaufnahmekammer zugänglich.The cover 7 overlaps the edge of the receiving space 8 and thereby encloses the housing with the audio playback device in a watertight manner. The housing with the audio playback device can be easily removed for the purpose of replacing the batteries by lifting off the cover with the housing held thereon. The battery storage chamber is accessible by removing the cover.

Das Gehäuse 18 sitzt in einem leichten Klemmsitz in dem Aufnahmeraum 8.The housing 18 is seated in a slight press fit in the receiving space 8.

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1. Kinderfahrzeug mit einer Lenkeinrichtung, gekennzeichnet durch eine integrierte Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung (9, 10, 11, 12, 13).1. Children's vehicle with a steering device, characterized by an integrated audio playback device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13). 2. Kinderfahrzeug nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) an der Lenkeinrichtung (1, 2, 3) angeordnet ist.2. Children's vehicle according to claim 1,
characterized in that the audio playback device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) is arranged on the steering device (1, 2, 3). 3. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) in einem Gehäuse (5) untergebracht ist.3. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 1 or 2,
characterized in that the audio playback device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) is housed in a housing (5). 4. Kinderfahrzeug nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (5) im wesentlichen mittig in dem Lenkrad (1) angeordnet und von Lenkradspeichen (2) gehalten ist.4. Children's vehicle according to claim 3,
characterized in that the housing (5) is arranged substantially centrally in the steering wheel (1) and is held by steering wheel spokes (2). 5. Kinderfahrzeug nach Anspruch 3 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (5) einen abnehmbaren Deckel (7) aufweist.5. Children's vehicle according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized in that the housing (5) has a removable cover (7). 6. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (5) im Grundriß die Form eines Sechsecks hat mit alternierenden kürzeren und längeren Seiten (15, 14), und daß drei Radspeichen (2) an den jeweils kürzeren Seiten (15) angesetzt sind.6. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 3 to 5,
characterized in that the housing (5) has the shape of a hexagon in plan with alternating shorter and longer sides (15, 14), and that three wheel spokes (2) are attached to the respectively shorter sides (15). 7. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung eine Audio-Signale aufweisende Platine (9), eine Stromquelle (10) und einen Lautsprecher (12) enthält.7. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that the audio playback device contains a circuit board (9) having audio signals, a power source (10) and a loudspeaker (12). 8. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1
bis 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß alle Bestandteile der Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung in einem weiteren, im wesentlichen allseitig geschlossenen Gehäuse angeordnet sind.8. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 1
to 7,
characterized in that all components of the audio playback device are arranged in a further, essentially all-round closed housing. 9. Kinderfahrzeug nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das weitere Gehäuse im Grundriß die Form eines Sechsecks hat mit alternierenden kürzeren und längeren Seiten, und daß das weitere Gehäuse im wesentlichen formschlüssig in den Aufnahmerraum (8) des Gehäuses (5) eingesetzt wird.9. Children's vehicle according to claim 8,
characterized in that the further housing has the shape of a hexagon in plan with alternating shorter and longer sides, and in that the further housing is inserted essentially positively into the receiving space (8) of the housing (5). 10. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1
bis 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf dem Deckel (7) eine Betätigungseinrichtung (16) für die Audio-Wiedergabeeinrichtung (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) angeordnet ist.10. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 1
till 9,
characterized in that an actuating device (16) for the audio playback device (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) is arranged on the cover (7). 11. Kinderfahrzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Betätigungseinrichtung (16) ein aus einem gummiartigen Material bestehender, von der Oberseite des weiteren Gehäuses vorstehender Betätigungsknopf ist, der ein Loch in dem Deckel (7) so durchgreift, daß er darin im leichten Klemmsitz sitzt.11. Children's vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized in that the actuating device (16) is an actuating button which is made of a rubber-like material and protrudes from the upper side of the further housing and which engages through a hole in the cover (7) in such a way that it sits in a light press fit.
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