EP0964815A1 - Individual moving vehicle - Google Patents

Individual moving vehicle

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EP0964815A1
EP0964815A1 EP98913834A EP98913834A EP0964815A1 EP 0964815 A1 EP0964815 A1 EP 0964815A1 EP 98913834 A EP98913834 A EP 98913834A EP 98913834 A EP98913834 A EP 98913834A EP 0964815 A1 EP0964815 A1 EP 0964815A1
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individual displacement
machine according
displacement machine
handlebar
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J. Christophe Louveau
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K15/00—Collapsible or foldable cycles
    • B62K15/006—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K3/00—Bicycles
    • B62K3/002—Bicycles without a seat, i.e. the rider operating the vehicle in a standing position, e.g. non-motorized scooters; non-motorized scooters with skis or runners

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  • the present invention relates to an individual displacement machine of the "scooter” type, intended not only for children but also for adults in urban areas.
  • Scooters known in the prior art are usually formed by an elongated board provided with two wheels and a handlebar.
  • the steering control device is intended for an open-frame vehicle provided with a footrest, such as a scooter or a scooter. It consists of a handlebar consisting of a lower hanger, an upper hanger and two spacers. The lower handlebar has three bearings that can be used to alternately fix the handlebar in three positions.
  • Another French patent filed under number FR8318453 concerns a series of devices transforming the classic scooter into a sport and competition machine. These devices essentially consist in mounting a simplified and lowered frame, in mounting 700mm wheels, and in mounting a steering system by silent block working at torsion.
  • the object of the invention is to improve these machines by proposing, according to a first variant, a machine of the type constituted by an elongated plate provided with two rollers aligned longitudinally, the front wheel being orientable by means of a handlebar, characterized in what the plate comprises at its front part an element for the setting of a foot.
  • This wedging element improves the transmission of forces, the stability of the machine and the control of the machine.
  • This wedging element can be made in the form of an arch.
  • the foot wedging element is formed by a profiled shell having a front opening.
  • the handlebars are connected to the front caster by means of a telescopic connecting tube.
  • the handlebar is formed of a foldable transverse element.
  • the handlebar is composed of a median element symmetrical with respect to the tube connecting to the caster extended laterally by curved elements.
  • the rollers are mounted on bearings and have a diameter of less than 100 millimeters.
  • the rear wheel is steerable and is possibly connected to the front caster.
  • connection tube is articulated at its base so as to allow folding of the handlebars and / or disassembly.
  • the tube for connecting the handlebar to the caster is articulated between a rolling position and a position in which it serves as a carrying handle for the machine.
  • the shell is self-supporting.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a non-limiting example of the machine according to the invention, in the rolling position;
  • FIG. 2 represents a front view of said machine;
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the folded machine.
  • FIG. 1 represents an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • the machine is constituted by a chassis supporting a shell (1) of thermoformed plastic.
  • This shell (1) has a bearing surface forming a plate (2).
  • This plate (2) is extended at its front part by a toe clip (3 / formed by a curved part of the shell (1) opening by a front opening (4).
  • This front opening (4) has a section and a depth determined so as to allow positioning of the front of the shoe and ensuring the holding of the machine with the foot of one user.
  • the chassis supports the front and rear of the rollers (5, 6) with a diameter of the order of 80 millimeters mounted on ball bearings.
  • the front caster (5) is orientable using a handlebar formed by a tube (7) articulated relative to the chassis by a ball bearing, extended at its upper part by a telescopic tube (9, 10) provided with its upper part of the handles (11).
  • the connection between the lower tube (8) and the telescopic tube (9, 10) is made by a hinge lockable by a sleeve (13).
  • the extension of the telescopic tube (9, 10) is adjustable by more or less significant engagement of the two sleeves (10) and (9) and by locking using a locking means (12) or by a pawl.
  • the handles are constituted as shown in FIG. 2 by an extended central section (16) laterally by two curved sections (14, 15) foldable to reduce the lateral dimensions outside periods of use.
  • Figure 3 shows a view of the machine in the folded position.
  • the hinge allows tilting of the upper part of the handlebar, the telescopic tube (9, 10) of which forms a carrying handle.
  • the rear caster is directional and is connected to the front caster by a system of cables or rods to pivot either in the same direction or in the opposite direction.

Abstract

The invention concerns an individual moving vehicle consisting of an elongate footboard provided with two longitudinally aligned rollers, the front roller (5) being steerable with a handlebar, the footboard comprising in its front part an element for blocking one foot.

Description

ENGIN DE DEPLACEMENT INDIVIDUEL. INDIVIDUAL TRAVELING MACHINE.
La présente invention concerne un engin de déplacement individuel de type "trottinette", destiné non seulement aux enfants mais encore aux adultes en milieu urbain.The present invention relates to an individual displacement machine of the "scooter" type, intended not only for children but also for adults in urban areas.
Les trottinettes connues dans 1 ' état de la technique sont habituellement formées par une planchette allongée munie de deux roues et d'un guidon.Scooters known in the prior art are usually formed by an elongated board provided with two wheels and a handlebar.
On connaît en particulier le brevet français FR2731978 qui concerne un dispositif de commande de direction et un véhicule pourvu d'un tel dispositif. Le dispositif de commande de direction selon l'invention est destine a un véhicule à châssis ouvert pourvu d'un repose-pied, tel que scooter ou trottinette. Il consiste en un guidon constitué d'un cintre inférieur, d'un cintre supérieur et de deux entretoises. Le cintre inférieur comporte trois paliers pouvant être utilisés pour fixer alternativement le guidon selon trois positions . Un autre brevet français déposé sous le numéro FR8318453 concerne une série de dispositifs transformant la trottinette classique en un engin de sport et de compétition. Ces dispositifs consistent essentiellement dans le montage d'un cadre simplifie et surbaisse, dans le montage de roues de 700mm, et dans le montage d'un système de direction par silent-bloc travaillant a la torsion.We know in particular the French patent FR2731978 which relates to a steering control device and a vehicle provided with such a device. The steering control device according to the invention is intended for an open-frame vehicle provided with a footrest, such as a scooter or a scooter. It consists of a handlebar consisting of a lower hanger, an upper hanger and two spacers. The lower handlebar has three bearings that can be used to alternately fix the handlebar in three positions. Another French patent filed under number FR8318453 concerns a series of devices transforming the classic scooter into a sport and competition machine. These devices essentially consist in mounting a simplified and lowered frame, in mounting 700mm wheels, and in mounting a steering system by silent block working at torsion.
Ces engins sont adaptés aux loisirs, mais sont très encombrants pour des déplacements rapides en ville. Le but de l'invention est d'améliorer ces engins en proposant selon une première variante un engin du type constitué par un platine allongée muni de deux roulettes alignées longitudinalemen , la roulette avant étant orientable à l'aide d'un guidon, caractérisé en ce que la platine comporte à sa partie avant un élément pour le calage d'un pied. Cet élément de calage permet d'améliorer la transmission des efforts, la stabilité de l'engin et le contrôle de l'engin. Cet élément de calage peut être réalisé sous forme d'un arceau. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, l'élément de calage de pied est formé par une coque profilée présentant une ouverture frontale.These machines are suitable for leisure, but are very bulky for rapid movements in the city. The object of the invention is to improve these machines by proposing, according to a first variant, a machine of the type constituted by an elongated plate provided with two rollers aligned longitudinally, the front wheel being orientable by means of a handlebar, characterized in what the plate comprises at its front part an element for the setting of a foot. This wedging element improves the transmission of forces, the stability of the machine and the control of the machine. This wedging element can be made in the form of an arch. According to a preferred embodiment, the foot wedging element is formed by a profiled shell having a front opening.
Selon une variante avantageuse, le guidon est relié à la roulette avant par l'intermédiaire d'un tube de liaison télescopique .According to an advantageous variant, the handlebars are connected to the front caster by means of a telescopic connecting tube.
Avantageusement, le guidon est formé d'un élément transversal repliable.Advantageously, the handlebar is formed of a foldable transverse element.
De préférence, le guidon est composé d'un élément médian symétrique par rapport au tube de raccordement à la roulette prolongé latéralement par des éléments recourbés .Preferably, the handlebar is composed of a median element symmetrical with respect to the tube connecting to the caster extended laterally by curved elements.
Selon une autre variante, les roulettes sont montés sur des roulements et présentent un diamètre inférieur à 100 millimètres. Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, la roue arrière est orientable et est éventuellement reliée à la roulette avant.According to another variant, the rollers are mounted on bearings and have a diameter of less than 100 millimeters. According to a particular embodiment, the rear wheel is steerable and is possibly connected to the front caster.
Avantageusement, le tube de raccordement est articulé à sa base de façon à permettre un repliement du guidon et/ou démontage.Advantageously, the connection tube is articulated at its base so as to allow folding of the handlebars and / or disassembly.
Selon une réalisation préférée, le tube de raccordement du guidon à la roulette est articulé entre une position de roulement et une position dans laquelle il sert de poignée de portage de l'engin. Selon une variante, la coque est autoportante .According to a preferred embodiment, the tube for connecting the handlebar to the caster is articulated between a rolling position and a position in which it serves as a carrying handle for the machine. According to a variant, the shell is self-supporting.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui suit, faisant référence aux dessins annexés où : - la figure 1 représente une vue de profil d'un exemple non limitatif de l'engin selon l'invention, en position de roulage ; la figure 2 représente une vue de face dudit engin ;The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, referring to the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 shows a side view of a non-limiting example of the machine according to the invention, in the rolling position; FIG. 2 represents a front view of said machine;
- la figure 3 représente une vue de profil de l'engin replie.- Figure 3 shows a side view of the folded machine.
La figure 1 représente un exemple de réalisation de l'invention. L'engin est constitue par un châssis supportant une coque (1) en plastique thermoformé. Cette coque (1) présente une surface d'appui formant une platine (2) . Cette platine (2) est prolongée a sa partie avant par un cale-pied (3/ forme par une partie recourbée de la coque (1) s ' ouvrant par une ouverture frontale (4) . Cette ouverture frontale (4) présente une section et une profondeur déterminée de façon à permettre le positionnement de l'avant de la chaussure et assurer la tenue de l'engin avec le pied de 1 'utilisateur . Le châssis supporte a l'avant et à l'arrière des roulettes (5, 6) d'un diamètre de l'ordre de 80 millimètres montées sur roulements a billes.FIG. 1 represents an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The machine is constituted by a chassis supporting a shell (1) of thermoformed plastic. This shell (1) has a bearing surface forming a plate (2). This plate (2) is extended at its front part by a toe clip (3 / formed by a curved part of the shell (1) opening by a front opening (4). This front opening (4) has a section and a depth determined so as to allow positioning of the front of the shoe and ensuring the holding of the machine with the foot of one user. The chassis supports the front and rear of the rollers (5, 6) with a diameter of the order of 80 millimeters mounted on ball bearings.
La roulette avant (5) est orientable a l'aide d'un guidon forme par un tube (7) articulé par rapport au châssis par un roulement a bille, prolonge à sa partie supérieure par un tube télescopique (9, 10) pourvu à sa partie supérieure de poignées (11) . La liaison entre le tube inférieur (8) et le tube télescopique (9, 10) est realise par une charnière verrouillable par un manchon (13) . L'extension du tube télescopique (9, 10) est réglable par engagement plus ou moins important des deux manchons (10) et (9) et par verrouillage à l'aide d'un moyen de blocage (12) ou par un cliquet. Les poignées sont constitues comme représenté en figure 2 par un tronçon central (16) prolongé latéralement par deux tronçons recourbés (14, 15) repliables pour réduire l'encombrement latéral en dehors des périodes d'utilisation.The front caster (5) is orientable using a handlebar formed by a tube (7) articulated relative to the chassis by a ball bearing, extended at its upper part by a telescopic tube (9, 10) provided with its upper part of the handles (11). The connection between the lower tube (8) and the telescopic tube (9, 10) is made by a hinge lockable by a sleeve (13). The extension of the telescopic tube (9, 10) is adjustable by more or less significant engagement of the two sleeves (10) and (9) and by locking using a locking means (12) or by a pawl. The handles are constituted as shown in FIG. 2 by an extended central section (16) laterally by two curved sections (14, 15) foldable to reduce the lateral dimensions outside periods of use.
La figure 3 représente une vue de l'engin en position repliée. La charnière permet le basculement de la partie supérieure du guidon dont le tube télescopique (9, 10) forme une poignée de portage.Figure 3 shows a view of the machine in the folded position. The hinge allows tilting of the upper part of the handlebar, the telescopic tube (9, 10) of which forms a carrying handle.
Selon une variante de réalisation, la roulette arrière est directionnelle et est reliée à la roulette avant par un système de câbles ou de biellettes pour pivoter soit dans le même sens, soit en sens opposé .According to an alternative embodiment, the rear caster is directional and is connected to the front caster by a system of cables or rods to pivot either in the same direction or in the opposite direction.
L'invention est décrite dans ce qui précède à titre d'exemple non limitatif. Il est bien évident que l'homme du métier pourra réaliser certaines variantes sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention. The invention is described in the foregoing by way of nonlimiting example. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art will be able to produce certain variants without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

R E V E N D I C A T I O N SR E V E N D I C A T I O N S
1 - Engin de déplacement individuel du type constitué par un platine allongée munie de deux roulettes alignées longitudinalement , la roulette avant (5) étant orientable à l'aide d'un guidon, caractérisé en ce que la platine comporte à sa partie avant un élément pour le calage d'un pied.1 - Individual displacement machine of the type constituted by an elongated plate provided with two rollers aligned longitudinally, the front wheel (5) being orientable by means of a handlebar, characterized in that the plate comprises at its front part an element for setting a foot.
2 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'élément de calage de pied est formé par une coque (1) profilée présentant une ouverture frontale (4) .2 - individual displacement machine according to claim 1 characterized in that the foot wedging element is formed by a shell (1) profiled having a front opening (4).
3 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'élément de calage de pied est formé par un arceau.3 - individual displacement machine according to claim 1 characterized in that the foot wedging element is formed by a hoop.
4 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon la revendication 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que le guidon est relié à la roulette avant (5) par l'intermédiaire d'un tube (9, 10) de liaison télescopique.4 - individual displacement machine according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the handlebar is connected to the front wheel (5) via a tube (9, 10) of telescopic connection.
5 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le guidon est formé d'un élément transversal repliable.5 - Individual displacement machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handlebar is formed of a foldable transverse element.
6 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le guidon est composé d'un élément médian symétrique par rapport au tube de raccordement à la roulette prolongé latéralement par des éléments recourbés .6 - Individual displacement machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handlebar is composed of a symmetrical median element with respect to the tube for connection to the caster extended laterally by curved elements.
7 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce les roulettes sont montés sur des roulements et présentent un diamètre inférieur à 100 millimètres .7 - Individual displacement vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the rollers are mounted on bearings and have a diameter of less than 100 millimeters.
8 Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la roue arrière est orientable et éventuellement reliée à la roulette avant (5) .8 individual displacement machine according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the rear wheel is steerable and optionally connected to the front caster (5).
9 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ce que le tube de raccordement est articulé à sa base de façon à permettre un repliement du guidon et/ou démontage.9 - Individual displacement machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection tube is articulated at its base so as to allow the handlebars to be folded up and / or dismantled.
10 - Engin de déplacement individuel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ce que le tube de raccordement du guidon à la roulette est articulé entre une position de roulement et une position dans laquelle il sert de poignée de portage de l'engin. 10 - Individual displacement machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tube connecting the handlebar to the caster is articulated between a rolling position and a position in which it serves as a carrying handle for the contraption.
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FR9702767A FR2760422B1 (en) 1997-03-07 1997-03-07 INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL
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PCT/FR1998/000434 WO1998040268A1 (en) 1997-03-07 1998-03-05 Individual moving vehicle

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