EP1551685A1 - Child's pushchair comprising steering wheel-locking means - Google Patents

Child's pushchair comprising steering wheel-locking means

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EP1551685A1
EP1551685A1 EP03752848A EP03752848A EP1551685A1 EP 1551685 A1 EP1551685 A1 EP 1551685A1 EP 03752848 A EP03752848 A EP 03752848A EP 03752848 A EP03752848 A EP 03752848A EP 1551685 A1 EP1551685 A1 EP 1551685A1
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stroller
fixed part
stroller according
wheel
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Damiano Marella
Vincent Truong
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Dorel France SAS
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B9/00Accessories or details specially adapted for children's carriages or perambulators
    • B62B9/18Resilient suspensions of bodies
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B7/00Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators
    • B62B7/04Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators having more than one wheel axis; Steering devices therefor
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2301/00Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension
    • B62B2301/04Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension comprising a wheel pivotable about a substantially vertical axis, e.g. swivelling castors
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2301/00Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension
    • B62B2301/04Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension comprising a wheel pivotable about a substantially vertical axis, e.g. swivelling castors
    • B62B2301/046Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension comprising a wheel pivotable about a substantially vertical axis, e.g. swivelling castors with means restricting the rotation about that axis
    • B62B2301/0465Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension comprising a wheel pivotable about a substantially vertical axis, e.g. swivelling castors with means restricting the rotation about that axis by urging the wheel into a position, e.g. into a straight forward position
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2301/00Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension
    • B62B2301/20Resilient wheel suspension using springs
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B7/00Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators
    • B62B7/04Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators having more than one wheel axis; Steering devices therefor
    • B62B7/044Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators having more than one wheel axis; Steering devices therefor three wheeled

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  • Baby stroller fitted with directional wheel locking means Baby stroller fitted with directional wheel locking means.
  • the field of the invention is that of childcare, and more specifically baby cars (hereinafter called "strollers", this term encompassing here all childcare devices provided with wheels and allowing the transport of one or more children). More precisely still, the invention relates to the implementation of efficient rolling means on strollers.
  • Strollers most often have four wheels, or wheel blocks, mounted respectively at the end of legs of the stroller chassis, or at the ends of a transverse axis mounted to rotate freely on the chassis, depending in particular on the folding mode selected.
  • front wheels which are mounted to rotate freely on a vertical axis, so that they are pivotable and thus facilitate changes of direction.
  • these mechanisms are not always effective, and means are provided for locking each wheel in a fixed position.
  • the implementation of these means is not easy, since it is necessary to bend down in front of each front wheel, and the latter are generally dirty ...
  • Three-wheeled strollers have also been developed, having a single front wheel, mounted in the central position, on a fork of the chassis. In this case, it seems a priori not possible to mount the free front wheel in pivoting, for obvious reasons of efficiency and safety (the wheel can for example be put at right angles and block the stroller). Three-wheeled strollers have therefore always a non-directional front wheel.
  • the invention particularly aims to overcome these drawbacks of the state of the art.
  • an objective of the invention is to provide a stroller for children equipped with efficient directional wheels and easy to implement.
  • the invention aims to provide such a stroller, having good qualities of stability, steering control, rolling ...
  • a particular objective of the invention is to provide such a stroller, having a front wheel (or, according to the invention, a block of wheels) mounted in the central position.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide such a stroller, having good qualities of comfort and ergonomics, both for the child transported and for the person pushing the stroller.
  • a particular objective of the invention is also to provide such a stroller, which is adapted and / or adaptable to different types of terrain and situation (steps, reverse %), in a simple and effective manner.
  • Yet another objective of the invention is to provide such a stroller, allowing a simple, effective and ergonomic action on the directional wheels.
  • a stroller for children comprising according to the invention at least one directional front assembly, comprising a fixed part, integral with the chassis of said stroller , and a part movable in rotation relative to said fixed part, along a first substantially vertical axis of rotation, and carrying at least one wheel, and at least one rigid element mounted on said fixed part, movable substantially vertically and cooperating with a housing provided for this purpose in said movable part, forming means for locking / unlocking the rotation of said movable part, provided for securing the latter with said fixed part in a middle position, in which said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of rolling said stroller, thereby obtaining a stroller efficient, when driving and changing direction, and comfortable, based on a completely new approach to the front axle.
  • said fixed part is suspended at the forward-facing end of at least one extension of said chassis, and said wheel or wheels are carried by an element integral with said movable part extending along a second axis substantially horizontal, offset towards the rear of said stroller relative to said first axis.
  • said fixed part and said movable part are secured to one another using an axial fixing means extending along said first axis of rotation.
  • It can for example be a shouldered screw, or a pin.
  • the stroller comprises suspension means mounted between said chassis and said fixed part.
  • suspension means can in particular comprise at least one spring mounted so that said fixed part, said spring or springs and the end of said chassis carrying said fixed part define a suspension triangle.
  • the stroller comprises means for locking / unlocking the rotation of said movable part, securing the latter with said fixed part in a middle position, in which said wheel or wheels are parallel to the rolling axis of said stroller.
  • Said locking / unlocking means can thus advantageously comprise a rigid element (for example a pin, or plunger) mounted on said fixed part and cooperating with a housing provided for this purpose in said movable part.
  • a rigid element for example a pin, or plunger
  • said rigid element has a conical or frustoconical shape. This makes it easier to guide and / or take up play in the rigid element.
  • said rigid element cooperates with a spring of compression tending to bring it into its locked position, when the locked position is selected.
  • said locking / unlocking means are controlled remotely, using control means.
  • said control means comprise a lever or a control button mounted on the handlebars of said stroller.
  • Said control lever can in particular be mounted on a control block also comprising a brake control.
  • said locking / unlocking means are actuated by cable.
  • said rigid element is mounted at the end of said cable, and in that said compression spring is mounted on said cable, between said rigid element and a stop.
  • said control means can act on the distance between said stop and the distal end of said rigid element.
  • said movable part is movable in rotation relative to said fixed part over a predetermined angular range relative to the axis of travel of said stroller.
  • Said angular range is preferably symmetrical with respect to the rolling axis, and for example of the order of 20 to 35 ° on each side of said rolling axis.
  • said front axle comprises return means tending to bring said movable part back to a middle position, in which the said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of travel of said stroller.
  • said return means comprise a torsion spring mounted on said fixed part.
  • said front axle comprises means intended to facilitate the movement of said movable part with respect to said fixed part.
  • Said means intended to facilitate movement can in particular comprise at least one ball.
  • said means intended to facilitate movement comprise at least three balls, giving a planar support.
  • each of said balls is housed in a barrel with a spherical base formed in said fixed part (respectively said mobile part) and circulates in a ball path of hemispherical section in said mobile part (respectively said fixed part).
  • said front assembly forms a suspended front axle.
  • said stroller comprises two wheels or wheel blocks extending respectively in the extension of two front stretchers, and each provided with said locking means.
  • the stroller comprises a single wheel or block of front wheels, mounted in the extension of a first directional fork.
  • said wheel or said wheel block is preferably mounted on a second fork, movable in rotation about a horizontal axis with respect to said first fork, and in that it has suspension means between said first and second forks .
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a first embodiment of a stroller implementing a front axle according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates in more detail the front axle and the front end of the stroller of Figure 1;
  • - Figure 3 is a view of the movable part of the front axle of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a view of the fixed part of the front axle of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the control handle of the pin of Figure 5 and the braking means
  • FIG. 8 shows a second embodiment of a stroller according to the invention, having 4 wheels;
  • FIG. 9 is a simplified sectional view of the locking means for each front wheel of the stroller of Figure 8;
  • FIG. 10 shows the front part of a 3-wheeled stroller, according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the connecting means of the wheel and the chassis of Figure 10;
  • FIG. 12 shows, in section, the locking means of the stroller of Figure 10.
  • the invention therefore relates to a new approach to locking the (or the) wheel (s) before a stroller.
  • Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a first embodiment of such a stroller, implementing a suspended front axle (this diagram being deliberately simplified, and not to scale, the suspended axle, in particular, being of size enlarged compared to the rest of the stroller), conventionally comprising a foldable frame 11, carrying a hammock 12 (or if necessary another device which can receive one or more children).
  • the chassis 11 receives two rear wheels 13, mounted on an axle 14.
  • the chassis 11 has a fork 15 (or a single element, corresponding to the junction of the two branches of the fork).
  • a front axle 16 is mounted suspended from the end of this fork 15.
  • This front axle 16, illustrated in more detail in FIG. 2, is formed of two parts: a fixed part 21 secured to the chassis 11, and a movable part 22, relative to the fixed part 21.
  • the fixed parts 21 and mobile 22 form a whole (the front axle).
  • the mobility of the mobile part 22 takes place with respect to a substantially vertical axis 23, so that the front wheel (s) can pivot, relative to the chassis 11.
  • fixed applied to the fixed part 21 relates to this rotation relative to the axis 23.
  • This fixed part 21 remains however slightly mobile relative to the chassis, to ensure a suspension function.
  • the fixed part 21 is therefore suspended from the fork 15 by a horizontal axis
  • the movable part 22 is mounted in pivot connection with the fixed part 21, using a shouldered screw controlling the tightening of the two parts. In the case of a single wheel, this can be mounted directly on the mobile part 22.
  • this has a vertical axis offset from another horizontal axis on which the wheels are mounted.
  • the vertical axis is housed, to be secured there, in a housing 26 provided for this purpose in the movable part 22.
  • the distance projected between these two axes improves driving comfort, by centering the two front wheels. in the direction of travel.
  • FIG. 5 A pin 51 is mounted at the end of a cable, circulating in a sheath 52, with a compression spring 53. This assembly is assembled on the fixed part 21. The sheath 52 abuts against a ring 54, against which the spring 53 also rests.
  • the remote control makes it possible to vary the length of the cable and therefore the length L of the pin (depending on whether the spring 53 is or is not compressed).
  • the housing is positioned so that the wheels are straight (parallel to the rear wheels). If the pin 51 is not opposite this housing (that is to say if the wheels are not straight) during locking, the compression spring 53 acts on the pin so that it ensures the locking as soon as the train passes into its upright position.
  • the return means described below facilitate this operation.
  • FIG. 6 An embodiment of the control of these locking means is illustrated in FIG. 6.
  • a single control block 61 groups together a braking control 62 (known per se) and the locking control 63, which can take two stable positions PI and P2 , corresponding to the two positions of the pin 51.
  • the lever 63 acts on the cable 64, via reduction means 65 pulling or releasing the cable 64.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the mobile part 22.
  • means 31 and 32 for receiving the axis of the wheels are provided (it could also be suspended).
  • the ball paths 35 to 37 already mentioned make it possible not to mark the mobile part 22 with the imprint of the balls. It is noted that these paths are limited, so that the rotation is limited over a determined range on either side of the rest position (straight wheels), for example 25 ° on each side.
  • the fixed part 21 carries a torsion spring 49, tending to return the mobile part 22 to its upright position (front wheel (s) in the same direction as the rear wheels).
  • the front axle returns to the upright position as soon as it is relieved (the front wheels no longer touching the ground), for example, to climb a sidewalk, or back up. This also facilitates the locking operations described above.
  • FIGS. 7A to 7C schematically illustrate different mounting variants of the wheels 71 and of the connection of the front axle 72 with the chassis 73.
  • the invention can be implemented on a stroller provided with 4 wheels, or wheel blocks, and having two front stretchers at the end of which are provided directional wheels (wheel blocks).
  • Figure 8 is an example of such a stroller, viewed from the side.
  • a stretcher 81 On each side extends a stretcher 81, on which a pusher 82 can slide, during folding.
  • a wheel 83 At the lower end of the stretcher is mounted a wheel 83 which is directional.
  • a fixed part 91 integral with the stretcher 81, and a part movable in rotation 92 relative to this fixed part 84.
  • the wheel 83 is mounted on this movable part 92.
  • the fixed part carries a pin 93, movable in translation vertically.
  • the pin 93 fits into a housing 94 provided for this purpose in the mobile part 92.
  • the fixed and mobile parts are then secured, and the wheel is no longer directional.
  • the movable part 92 can on the other hand freely rotate around the axis 95 connecting the two parts.
  • the control of the pin 93 is preferably remote, and actuated by cable 97, for example from the pusher.
  • Return means 96 act on the pin, tending to return it to the locked position, when the actuating cable is relaxed.
  • symmetrical means must be provided on each side.
  • a specific actuation can be provided for each side, for example in the form of two sliding buttons provided on each of the pushers. It is also possible to carry out centralized control, actuating the two locking means simultaneously.
  • FIG. 10 which is a view of the front part of a three-wheeled stroller, there is shown a third embodiment of the invention.
  • the single front wheel 101 is carried by a first fork 102, itself integral with a second fork 103 mounted on the chassis of the stroller, and extending substantially vertically. It is this second fork which is capable of rotation, so that the wheel is directional.
  • the first fork 102 is connected to the second fork 103 by horizontal axes, on each side, allowing travel of the first fork.
  • Suspension means formed by a spring 104, controls this travel, so as to improve the comfort of the stroller.
  • axis 105 of rotation of the wheel is offset rearward, relative to the vertical axis of the second fork 103.
  • FIG. 11 shows, in section, the connection between the chassis and the second fork 103. It comprises a fixed part 111 formed at the end of the chassis, and a mobile part 112, which can rotate around a vertical axis relative to the fixed part 111. This mobile part comprises means 113 for securing the second fork, and means 114 for receiving the suspension spring 104.
  • a movable locking pin in the zone 115 can join the fixed 111 and mobile 112. parts. This aspect is more precisely illustrated in FIG. 12.
  • a spring 123 is provided, tending to bring the pin back into a locked position, in which the pin 121 enters the housing 124 defined in the movable part.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a child's pushchair consisting of: at least one front steering assembly (16) comprising a fixed part which is solidly connected to the frame (15) of the pushchair and a mobile part which can rotate in relation to said fixed part along a first essentially vertical axis of rotation, said assembly bearing at least one wheel; and at least one rigid element which is mounted to the aforementioned fixed part, which moves in an essentially vertical manner and which co-operates with a housing provided for said purpose in the above-mentioned mobile part. In this way, means for locking/unlocking the rotation of the mobile part are formed in order to secure the mobile part with the fixed part in a central position in which the wheel or wheels are parallel to the rolling axis of the pushchair.

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Poussette pour enfant équipée de moyens de verrouillage de roues directionnelles. Baby stroller fitted with directional wheel locking means.
Le domaine de l'invention est celui de la puériculture, et plus précisément des voitures d'enfant (appelées par la suite « poussettes », ce terme englobant ici tous les dispositifs de puériculture munis de roues et permettant le transport d'un ou plusieurs enfants). Plus précisément encore, l'invention concerne la mise en œuvre de moyens de roulage efficaces sur des poussettes.The field of the invention is that of childcare, and more specifically baby cars (hereinafter called "strollers", this term encompassing here all childcare devices provided with wheels and allowing the transport of one or more children). More precisely still, the invention relates to the implementation of efficient rolling means on strollers.
Les poussettes ont, le plus souvent, quatre roues, ou blocs de roues, montés respectivement à l'extrémité de piètements du châssis de la poussette, ou aux extrémités d'un axe transversal monté libre en rotation sur le châssis, en fonction notamment du mode de pliage retenu.Strollers most often have four wheels, or wheel blocks, mounted respectively at the end of legs of the stroller chassis, or at the ends of a transverse axis mounted to rotate freely on the chassis, depending in particular on the folding mode selected.
Pour améliorer le confort d'utilisation, on a proposé des roues avant montées libres en rotation sur un axe vertical, de façon qu'elles soient pivotantes et facilitent ainsi les changements de direction. Dans la pratique, ces mécanismes ne sont pas toujours efficaces, et on prévoit des moyens de verrouillage de chaque roue en position fixe. La mise en œuvre de ces moyens est peu aisée, puisqu'il faut se baisser devant chaque roue avant, et que ces dernières sont généralement sales...To improve the comfort of use, front wheels have been proposed which are mounted to rotate freely on a vertical axis, so that they are pivotable and thus facilitate changes of direction. In practice, these mechanisms are not always effective, and means are provided for locking each wheel in a fixed position. The implementation of these means is not easy, since it is necessary to bend down in front of each front wheel, and the latter are generally dirty ...
En conséquence, les utilisateurs laissent les roues en permanence en position fixe (ou en position libre), et ne profitent pas des avantages offerts par le choix entre les deux positions, selon les terrains.Consequently, users leave the wheels permanently in a fixed position (or in a free position), and do not take advantage of the advantages offered by the choice between the two positions, depending on the terrain.
On notera par ailleurs que la position libre, si elle est agréable sur un terrain régulier, pose des problèmes dès que l'on veut monter une marche ou un trottoir, ou faire une marche arrière. Elles ont alors tendance à se mettre de travers et à bloquer la progression de la poussette.It will also be noted that the free position, if it is pleasant on regular ground, poses problems as soon as one wants to climb a step or a sidewalk, or make a reverse. They then tend to go awry and block the progress of the stroller.
On a également développé des poussettes à trois roues, présentant une roue avant unique, montée en position centrale, sur une fourche du châssis. Dans ce cas, il ne semble a priori pas possible de monter la roue avant libre en pivotement, pour des raisons évidentes d'efficacité et de sécurité (la roue pouvant par exemple se mettre à angle droit et bloquer la poussette). Les poussettes à trois roues ont donc systématiquement une roue avant non directionnelle.Three-wheeled strollers have also been developed, having a single front wheel, mounted in the central position, on a fork of the chassis. In this case, it seems a priori not possible to mount the free front wheel in pivoting, for obvious reasons of efficiency and safety (the wheel can for example be put at right angles and block the stroller). Three-wheeled strollers have therefore always a non-directional front wheel.
L'invention a notamment pour objectif de pallier ces inconvénients de l'état de la technique.The invention particularly aims to overcome these drawbacks of the state of the art.
Plus précisément, un objectif de l'invention est de fournir une poussette pour enfant équipée de roues directionnelles efficaces et faciles à mettre en œuvre.More specifically, an objective of the invention is to provide a stroller for children equipped with efficient directional wheels and easy to implement.
Notamment, l'invention a pour objectif de fournir une telle poussette, présentant de bonnes qualités de stabilité, de contrôle de la direction, de roulage...In particular, the invention aims to provide such a stroller, having good qualities of stability, steering control, rolling ...
Un objectif particulier de l'invention est de fournir une telle poussette, présentant une roue avant (ou, selon l'invention, un bloc de roues) montée en position centrale.A particular objective of the invention is to provide such a stroller, having a front wheel (or, according to the invention, a block of wheels) mounted in the central position.
Un autre objectif de l'invention est de fournir une telle poussette, présentant de bonnes qualités de confort et d'ergonomie, tant pour l'enfant transporté que pour la personne poussant la poussette.Another object of the invention is to provide such a stroller, having good qualities of comfort and ergonomics, both for the child transported and for the person pushing the stroller.
Un objectif particulier de l'invention est encore de fournir une telle poussette, qui soit adaptée et/ou adaptable à différents types de terrains et de situation (marches, marche arrière...), de façon simple et efficace.A particular objective of the invention is also to provide such a stroller, which is adapted and / or adaptable to different types of terrain and situation (steps, reverse ...), in a simple and effective manner.
Encore un autre objectif de l'invention est de fournir une telle poussette, permettant une action simple, efficace et ergonomique sur les roues directionnelles. Ces objectifs, ainsi que d'autres qui apparaîtront par la suite, sont atteints à l'aide d'une poussette pour enfant, comprenant selon l'invention au moins un ensemble avant directionnel, comprenant une partie fixe, solidaire du châssis de ladite poussette, et une partie mobile en rotation par rapport à ladite partie fixe, selon un premier axe de rotation sensiblement vertical, et portant au moins une roue, et au moins un élément rigide monté sur ladite partie fixe, mobile sensiblement verticalement et coopérant avec un logement prévu à cet effet dans ladite partie mobile, formant des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage de la rotation de ladite partie mobile, prévus pour solidariser cette dernière avec ladite partie fixe dans une position médiane, dans laquelle la ou lesdites roues sont parallèles à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.On obtient ainsi une poussette efficace, en roulage et en changement de direction, et confortable, basée sur une approche tout à fait nouvelle du train avant.Yet another objective of the invention is to provide such a stroller, allowing a simple, effective and ergonomic action on the directional wheels. These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved using a stroller for children, comprising according to the invention at least one directional front assembly, comprising a fixed part, integral with the chassis of said stroller , and a part movable in rotation relative to said fixed part, along a first substantially vertical axis of rotation, and carrying at least one wheel, and at least one rigid element mounted on said fixed part, movable substantially vertically and cooperating with a housing provided for this purpose in said movable part, forming means for locking / unlocking the rotation of said movable part, provided for securing the latter with said fixed part in a middle position, in which said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of rolling said stroller, thereby obtaining a stroller efficient, when driving and changing direction, and comfortable, based on a completely new approach to the front axle.
De façon avantageuse, ladite partie fixe est suspendue à l'extrémité dirigée vers l'avant d'au moins un prolongement dudit châssis, et la ou lesdites roues sont portées par un élément solidaire de ladite partie mobile s 'étendant selon un deuxième axe sensiblement horizontal, décalé vers l'arrière de ladite poussette par rapport audit premier axe.Advantageously, said fixed part is suspended at the forward-facing end of at least one extension of said chassis, and said wheel or wheels are carried by an element integral with said movable part extending along a second axis substantially horizontal, offset towards the rear of said stroller relative to said first axis.
En marche avant, la distance projetée entre ces deux axe améliore le confort de roulage. Préférentiellement, ladite partie fixe et ladite partie mobile sont solidarisées l'une à l'autre à l'aide d'un moyen de fixation axial s'étendant selon ledit premier axe de rotation.In forward travel, the distance projected between these two axes improves driving comfort. Preferably, said fixed part and said movable part are secured to one another using an axial fixing means extending along said first axis of rotation.
Il peut par exemple s'agir d'une vis épaulée, ou d'une goupille.It can for example be a shouldered screw, or a pin.
Avantageusement, la poussette comprend des moyens de suspension montés entre ledit châssis et ladite partie fixe. Ces moyens de suspension peuvent notamment comprendre au moins un ressort monté de façon que ladite partie fixe, le ou lesdits ressorts et l'extrémité dudit châssis portant ladite partie fixe définissent un triangle de suspension.Advantageously, the stroller comprises suspension means mounted between said chassis and said fixed part. These suspension means can in particular comprise at least one spring mounted so that said fixed part, said spring or springs and the end of said chassis carrying said fixed part define a suspension triangle.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, la poussette comprend des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage de la rotation de ladite partie mobile, solidarisant cette dernière avec ladite partie fixe dans une position médiane, dans laquelle la ou lesdites roues sont parallèles à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the stroller comprises means for locking / unlocking the rotation of said movable part, securing the latter with said fixed part in a middle position, in which said wheel or wheels are parallel to the rolling axis of said stroller.
Lesdits moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage peuvent ainsi comprendre avantageusement un élément rigide (par exemple un pion, ou plongeur) monté sur ladite partie fixe et coopérant avec un logement prévu à cet effet dans ladite partie mobile.Said locking / unlocking means can thus advantageously comprise a rigid element (for example a pin, or plunger) mounted on said fixed part and cooperating with a housing provided for this purpose in said movable part.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, ledit élément rigide présente une forme conique ou tronconique. Ceci permet de faciliter le guidage et/ou le rattrapage de jeu de l'élément rigide. Préférentiellement, ledit élément rigide coopère avec un ressort de compression tendant à l'amener dans sa position de verrouillage, lorsque la position verrouillée est sélectionnée.According to an advantageous characteristic, said rigid element has a conical or frustoconical shape. This makes it easier to guide and / or take up play in the rigid element. Preferably, said rigid element cooperates with a spring of compression tending to bring it into its locked position, when the locked position is selected.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, lesdits moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont commandés de façon déportée, à l'aide de moyens de commande.According to an advantageous characteristic, said locking / unlocking means are controlled remotely, using control means.
Préférentiellement, lesdits moyens de commande comprennent un levier ou un bouton de commande monté sur le guidon de ladite poussette. Ledit levier de commande peut notamment être monté sur un bloc de commande comprenant également une commande de frein. De façon avantageuse, lesdits moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont actionnés par câble.Preferably, said control means comprise a lever or a control button mounted on the handlebars of said stroller. Said control lever can in particular be mounted on a control block also comprising a brake control. Advantageously, said locking / unlocking means are actuated by cable.
Dans ce cas, préférentiellement, ledit élément rigide est monté à l'extrémité dudit câble, et en ce que ledit ressort de compression est monté sur ledit câble, entre ledit élément rigide et une butée. Notamment, lesdits moyens de commande peuvent agir sur la distance entre ladite butée et l'extrémité distale dudit élément rigide.In this case, preferably, said rigid element is mounted at the end of said cable, and in that said compression spring is mounted on said cable, between said rigid element and a stop. In particular, said control means can act on the distance between said stop and the distal end of said rigid element.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention,ladite partie mobile est mobile en rotation par rapport à ladite partie fixe sur une plage angulaire prédéterminée par rapport à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette. Ladite plage angulaire est préférentiellement symétrique par rapport à l'axe de roulage, et par exemple de l'ordre de 20 à 35° de chaque côté dudit axe de roulage.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, said movable part is movable in rotation relative to said fixed part over a predetermined angular range relative to the axis of travel of said stroller. Said angular range is preferably symmetrical with respect to the rolling axis, and for example of the order of 20 to 35 ° on each side of said rolling axis.
Selon encore un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, ledit train avant comprend des moyens de rappel tendant à ramener ladite partie mobile dans une position médiane, dans laquelle la ou lesdites roues sont parallèles à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.According to yet another advantageous aspect of the invention, said front axle comprises return means tending to bring said movable part back to a middle position, in which the said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of travel of said stroller.
De façon avantageuse, lesdits moyens de rappel comprennent un ressort de torsion monté sur ladite partie fixe.Advantageously, said return means comprise a torsion spring mounted on said fixed part.
Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, ledit train avant comprend des moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement de ladite partie mobile par rapport à ladite partie fixe. Lesdits moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement peuvent notamment comprendre au moins une bille.According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, said front axle comprises means intended to facilitate the movement of said movable part with respect to said fixed part. Said means intended to facilitate movement can in particular comprise at least one ball.
Avantageusement, lesdits moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement comprennent au moins trois billes, donnant un appui plan. De façon préférentielle, chacune desdites billes est logée dans un fût à embase sphérique ménagée dans ladite partie fixe (respectivement ladite partie mobile) et circule dans un chemin de bille de section hémisphérique dans ladite partie mobile (respectivement ladite partie fixe).Advantageously, said means intended to facilitate movement comprise at least three balls, giving a planar support. Preferably, each of said balls is housed in a barrel with a spherical base formed in said fixed part (respectively said mobile part) and circulates in a ball path of hemispherical section in said mobile part (respectively said fixed part).
Selon un premier mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, ledit ensemble avant forme un train avant suspendu.According to a first advantageous embodiment of the invention, said front assembly forms a suspended front axle.
Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, ladite poussette comprend deux roues ou blocs de roues s'étendant respectivement dans le prolongement de deux brancards avant, et munis chacun desdits moyens de verrouillage. Selon un troisième mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, la poussette comprend une roue ou un bloc de roues avant unique, monté dans le prolongement d'une première fourche directionnelle.According to a second advantageous embodiment of the invention, said stroller comprises two wheels or wheel blocks extending respectively in the extension of two front stretchers, and each provided with said locking means. According to a third advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stroller comprises a single wheel or block of front wheels, mounted in the extension of a first directional fork.
Dans ce cas, ladite roue ou ledit bloc de roues est préférentiellement monté sur une seconde fourche, mobile en rotation selon un axe horizontal par rapport à ladite première fourche, et en ce qu'elle présente des moyens de suspension entre lesdites première et seconde fourches.In this case, said wheel or said wheel block is preferably mounted on a second fork, movable in rotation about a horizontal axis with respect to said first fork, and in that it has suspension means between said first and second forks .
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante de modes de réalisation préférentiels de l'invention, donnés à titre de simples exemples illustratifs et non limitatifs, et des dessins annexés parmi lesquels :Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, given by way of simple illustrative and nonlimiting examples, and of the appended drawings among which:
- la figure 1 présente un schéma de principe d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une poussette mettant en œuvre un train avant selon l'invention ;- Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a first embodiment of a stroller implementing a front axle according to the invention;
- la figure 2 illustre de façon plus détaillée le train avant et l'extrémité avant de la poussette de la figure 1 ; - la figure 3 est une vue de la partie mobile du train avant de la figure 2 ;- Figure 2 illustrates in more detail the front axle and the front end of the stroller of Figure 1; - Figure 3 is a view of the movable part of the front axle of Figure 2;
- la figure 4 est une vue de la partie fixe du train avant de la figure 2 ;- Figure 4 is a view of the fixed part of the front axle of Figure 2;
- la figure 5 présente le pion de verrouillage du train avant de la figure 2 ;- Figure 5 shows the front axle locking pin of Figure 2;
- la figure 6 illustre la poignée de commande du pion de la figure 5 et des moyens de freinage ;- Figure 6 illustrates the control handle of the pin of Figure 5 and the braking means;
- les figures 7A à 7C illustrent schématiquement quelques variantes de mise en œuvre de l'invention ;- Figures 7A to 7C schematically illustrate some alternative embodiments of the invention;
- la figure 8 présente un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une poussette selon l'invention, présentant 4 roues ; - la figure 9 est une vue en coupe simplifiée des moyens de verrouillage pour chaque roue avant de la poussette de la figure 8 ;- Figure 8 shows a second embodiment of a stroller according to the invention, having 4 wheels; - Figure 9 is a simplified sectional view of the locking means for each front wheel of the stroller of Figure 8;
- la figure 10 présente la partie avant d'une poussette à 3 roues, selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention ;- Figure 10 shows the front part of a 3-wheeled stroller, according to another embodiment of the invention;
- la figure 11 est une vue en coupe des moyens de liaison de la roue et du châssis de la figure 10 ;- Figure 11 is a sectional view of the connecting means of the wheel and the chassis of Figure 10;
- la figure 12 présente, en coupe, les moyens de verrouillage de la poussette de la figure 10. L'invention concerne donc une nouvelle approche du verrouillage des (ou de la) roue(s) avant d'une poussette. La figure 1 présente un schéma de principe d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une telle poussette, mettant en œuvre un train avant suspendu (ce schéma étant volontairement simplifié, et non à l'échelle, le train suspendu, notamment, étant de taille grossie par rapport au reste de la poussette), comprenant classiquement un châssis 11 pliable, portant un hamac 12 (ou le cas échéant un autre dispositif pouvant recevoir un ou plusieurs enfants). Le châssis 11 reçoit deux roues arrières 13, montées sur un axe 14.- Figure 12 shows, in section, the locking means of the stroller of Figure 10. The invention therefore relates to a new approach to locking the (or the) wheel (s) before a stroller. Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a first embodiment of such a stroller, implementing a suspended front axle (this diagram being deliberately simplified, and not to scale, the suspended axle, in particular, being of size enlarged compared to the rest of the stroller), conventionally comprising a foldable frame 11, carrying a hammock 12 (or if necessary another device which can receive one or more children). The chassis 11 receives two rear wheels 13, mounted on an axle 14.
A l'avant, le châssis 11 présente une fourche 15 (ou un élément unique, correspondant à la jonction des deux branches de la fourche). Selon l'invention, un train avant 16 est monté suspendu à l'extrémité de cette fourche 15. Ce train avant 16, illustré plus en détail en figure 2, est formé de deux parties : une partie fixe 21 solidaire du châssis 11, et une partie mobile 22, par rapport à la partie fixe 21.At the front, the chassis 11 has a fork 15 (or a single element, corresponding to the junction of the two branches of the fork). According to the invention, a front axle 16 is mounted suspended from the end of this fork 15. This front axle 16, illustrated in more detail in FIG. 2, is formed of two parts: a fixed part 21 secured to the chassis 11, and a movable part 22, relative to the fixed part 21.
Les parties fixe 21 et mobile 22 forment un tout (le train avant). La mobilité de la partie mobile 22 se fait par rapport à un axe sensiblement vertical 23, de façon que la (ou les) roue avant puisse pivoter, par rapport au châssis 11.The fixed parts 21 and mobile 22 form a whole (the front axle). The mobility of the mobile part 22 takes place with respect to a substantially vertical axis 23, so that the front wheel (s) can pivot, relative to the chassis 11.
On notera que le terme « fixe » appliqué à la partie fixe 21 est relatif à cette rotation par rapport à l'axe 23. Cette partie fixe 21 reste cependant légèrement mobile par rapport au châssis, pour assurer une fonction de suspension. La partie fixe 21 est donc suspendue à la fourche 15 par un axe horizontalIt will be noted that the term "fixed" applied to the fixed part 21 relates to this rotation relative to the axis 23. This fixed part 21 remains however slightly mobile relative to the chassis, to ensure a suspension function. The fixed part 21 is therefore suspended from the fork 15 by a horizontal axis
24, de façon à former, avec un (ou plusieurs) élément de suspension tel qu'un ressort 25, un triangle de suspension.24, so as to form, with one (or more) suspension element such as a spring 25, a suspension triangle.
La partie mobile 22 est montée en liaison pivot avec la partie fixe 21, à l'aide d'une vis épaulée contrôlant le serrage des deux pièces. Dans le cas d'une roue unique, celle-ci peut être montée directement sur la partie mobile 22.The movable part 22 is mounted in pivot connection with the fixed part 21, using a shouldered screw controlling the tightening of the two parts. In the case of a single wheel, this can be mounted directly on the mobile part 22.
Dans le cas d'un bloc de deux roues, celui-ci présente un axe vertical décentré par rapport à un autre axe horizontal sur lequel les roues sont montées. L'axe vertical vient se loger, pour y être solidarisé, dans un logement 26 prévu à cet effet dans la partie mobile 22. En marche avant, la distance projetée entre ces deux axes améliore le confort de roulage, en centrant les deux roues avant dans le sens de la marche.In the case of a block of two wheels, this has a vertical axis offset from another horizontal axis on which the wheels are mounted. The vertical axis is housed, to be secured there, in a housing 26 provided for this purpose in the movable part 22. In forward travel, the distance projected between these two axes improves driving comfort, by centering the two front wheels. in the direction of travel.
En revanche, en marche arrière, cette distance détériore sensiblement le confort de conduite, les roues avant prenant une position quelconque, et/ou se bloquant dans une de leurs positions extrêmes (25° par rapport à la direction de roulage, comme cela apparaîtra plus clairement par la suite).On the other hand, in reverse, this distance appreciably deteriorates driving comfort, the front wheels taking any position, and / or locking in one of their extreme positions (25 ° relative to the direction of travel, as will appear more clearly thereafter).
Ce problème est résolu en prévoyant des moyens de verrouillage du train avant en position fixe.This problem is resolved by providing means for locking the front axle in a fixed position.
On a vu que ce principe était connu en soi. Il est cependant peu pratique, sous sa forme connue. Selon un aspect particulier de l'invention, on prévoit donc une commande de ces moyens de verrouillage déportés sur le guidon. Les moyens de verrouillage sont illustrés en figure 5. Un pion 51 est monté à l'extrémité d'un câble, circulant dans une gaine 52, avec un ressort de compression 53. Cet ensemble est assemblé sur la partie fixe 21. La gaine 52 vient en butée contre une bague 54, contre laquelle s'appuie également le ressort 53. La commande déportée permet de faire varier la longueur du câble et donc la longueur L du pion (selon que le ressort 53 est ou non comprimé).We have seen that this principle was known in itself. However, it is impractical in its known form. According to a particular aspect of the invention, provision is therefore made for controlling these offset locking means on the handlebars. The locking means are illustrated in FIG. 5. A pin 51 is mounted at the end of a cable, circulating in a sheath 52, with a compression spring 53. This assembly is assembled on the fixed part 21. The sheath 52 abuts against a ring 54, against which the spring 53 also rests. The remote control makes it possible to vary the length of the cable and therefore the length L of the pin (depending on whether the spring 53 is or is not compressed).
Dans une première position, le pion 51 (ou plongeur), qui s'étend verticalement, n'agit pas (le ressort étant comprimé). Dans une seconde positionIn a first position, the pin 51 (or plunger), which extends vertically, does not act (the spring being compressed). In a second position
(le ressort repoussant le pion), celui-ci vient plonger dans un logement prévu à cet effet dans la partie mobile 22. Les parties fixe et mobile sont alors solidaires, et la direction est bloquée.(the spring pushing the pin back), the latter comes to plunge into a housing provided for this purpose in the mobile part 22. The fixed and mobile parts are then secured, and the steering is blocked.
Bien sûr, le logement est positionné de façon que les roues se trouvent droites (parallèles aux roues arrières). Si le pion 51 n'est pas en face de ce logement (c'est-à-dire si les roues ne sont pas droites) lors du verrouillage, le ressort de compression 53 agit sur le pion de façon qu'il assure le verrouillage dès que le train passe dans sa position droite. Les moyens de rappel décrits par la suite facilitent cette opération.Of course, the housing is positioned so that the wheels are straight (parallel to the rear wheels). If the pin 51 is not opposite this housing (that is to say if the wheels are not straight) during locking, the compression spring 53 acts on the pin so that it ensures the locking as soon as the train passes into its upright position. The return means described below facilitate this operation.
Un mode de réalisation de la commande de ces moyens de verrouillage est illustré en figure 6. Un bloc de commande unique 61 regroupe une commande de freinage 62 (connue en soi) et la commande de verrouillage 63, pouvant prendre deux positions stables PI et P2, correspondant aux deux positions du pion 51.An embodiment of the control of these locking means is illustrated in FIG. 6. A single control block 61 groups together a braking control 62 (known per se) and the locking control 63, which can take two stable positions PI and P2 , corresponding to the two positions of the pin 51.
La manette 63 agit sur le câble 64, via des moyens 65 de démultiplication tirant ou libérant le câble 64.The lever 63 acts on the cable 64, via reduction means 65 pulling or releasing the cable 64.
La figure 3 illustre la partie mobile 22. Dans ce mode de réalisation, des moyens 31 et 32 de réception de l'axe des roues sont prévus (il pourrait également être suspendu).FIG. 3 illustrates the mobile part 22. In this embodiment, means 31 and 32 for receiving the axis of the wheels are provided (it could also be suspended).
On note la présence du logement 33 prévu pour recevoir le plongeur 51, et d'un chemin 34 de guidage de celui-ci tant que les roues ne sont pas droites.Note the presence of the housing 33 provided to receive the plunger 51, and a path 34 for guiding the latter as long as the wheels are not straight.
On distingue également des chemins de billes 35, 36, et 37, de section hémisphérique, coopérant avec des billes montées dans la partie fixe 21. La figure 4 illustre cette partie fixe 21. Comme déjà mentionné, le train avant est pivotant par rapport à un axe vertical. Afin de limiter les efforts et les bruits dus aux frottements entre les platines, on prévoit 4 (par exemple) billes 41,There are also ball tracks 35, 36, and 37, of hemispherical section, cooperating with balls mounted in the fixed part 21. Figure 4 illustrates this fixed part 21. As already mentioned, the front axle is pivotable relative to a vertical axis. In order to limit the forces and the noises due to the friction between the plates, 4 (for example) balls 41 are provided,
42, 43, 44, logées dans des fûts 45, 46, 47, 48 à embase sphérique. On obtient ainsi un roulement sans glissement entre les deux platines.42, 43, 44, housed in drums 45, 46, 47, 48 with a spherical base. This gives a rolling without sliding between the two plates.
Ces quatre billes, qui ont, par exemple, un diamètre de 8 mm, vont donc agir comme quatre liaisons ponctuelles, donnant un appui plan (avec un degré d'hyperstatisme).These four balls, which have, for example, a diameter of 8 mm, will therefore act as four point connections, giving plane support (with a degree of hyperstatism).
Les chemins de billes 35 à 37 déjà mentionnés permettent de ne pas marquer la partie mobile 22 avec l'empreinte des billes. On note que ces chemins sont limités, de façon que la rotation soit limitée sur une plage déterminée de part et d'autre de la position de repos (roues droites), par exemple de 25° de chaque côté.The ball paths 35 to 37 already mentioned make it possible not to mark the mobile part 22 with the imprint of the balls. It is noted that these paths are limited, so that the rotation is limited over a determined range on either side of the rest position (straight wheels), for example 25 ° on each side.
Par ailleurs, la partie fixe 21 porte un ressort de torsion 49, tendant à ramener la partie mobile 22 dans sa position droite (roue(s) avant dans la même direction que les roues arrière).Furthermore, the fixed part 21 carries a torsion spring 49, tending to return the mobile part 22 to its upright position (front wheel (s) in the same direction as the rear wheels).
Les extrémités 491, 492 de ce ressort viennent pour ce faire en appui contre les butées 391, 392 (figure 3) prévues à cet effet.The ends 491, 492 of this spring come to bear against the stops 391, 392 (Figure 3) provided for this purpose.
Ainsi, sans manipulation du produit, le train avant se remet en position droite dès qu'il est délesté (les roues avant ne touchant plus le sol), par exemple, pour monter un trottoir, ou faire une marche arrière. Cela facilite également les opérations de verrouillage décrites précédemment.Thus, without handling the product, the front axle returns to the upright position as soon as it is relieved (the front wheels no longer touching the ground), for example, to climb a sidewalk, or back up. This also facilitates the locking operations described above.
L'invention peut bien sûr être mise en œuvre sous de nombreuses autres formes, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. A titre d'exemple, les figures 7A à 7C illustrent de façon schématique différentes variantes de montage des roues 71 et de la liaison du train avant 72 avec le châssis 73.The invention can of course be implemented in many other forms, without departing from the scope of the invention. By way of example, FIGS. 7A to 7C schematically illustrate different mounting variants of the wheels 71 and of the connection of the front axle 72 with the chassis 73.
Par ailleurs, les modes de montage, de fixation, de mise en œuvre des différents composants peuvent varier, en fonction des besoins et des solutions techniques disponibles. Enfin, les différents aspects améliorant le principe général de l'invention (ressort de rappel, commande déportée du plongeur, billes...) ne constituent bien sûr que des options avantageuses, mais non obligatoires.In addition, the methods of mounting, fixing and implementing the various components may vary, depending on the needs and the technical solutions available. Finally, the various aspects improving the general principle of the invention (return spring, remote control of the plunger, balls ...) are of course only advantageous options, but not compulsory.
Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, l'invention peut être mise en œuvre sur une poussette munie de 4 roues, ou blocs de roues, et présentant deux brancards avant à l'extrémité desquels sont prévues des roues (blocs de roues) directionnels.According to a second embodiment, the invention can be implemented on a stroller provided with 4 wheels, or wheel blocks, and having two front stretchers at the end of which are provided directional wheels (wheel blocks).
La figure 8 est un exemple d'une telle poussette, vue de côté. Sur chacun des côtés s'étend un brancard 81, sur lequel peut coulisser un poussoir 82, lors du pliage. A l'extrémité inférieure du brancard est montée une roue 83 qui est directionnelle.Figure 8 is an example of such a stroller, viewed from the side. On each side extends a stretcher 81, on which a pusher 82 can slide, during folding. At the lower end of the stretcher is mounted a wheel 83 which is directional.
Pour cela, on a prévu, comme illustré sur la vue en coupe de la figure 9, une partie fixe 91, solidaire du brancard 81, et une partie mobile en rotation 92 par rapport à cette partie fixe 84. La roue 83 est montée sur cette partie mobile 92.For this, there is provided, as illustrated in the sectional view of FIG. 9, a fixed part 91, integral with the stretcher 81, and a part movable in rotation 92 relative to this fixed part 84. The wheel 83 is mounted on this movable part 92.
Selon le même principe que décrit précédemment, la partie fixe porte un pion 93, mobile en translation verticalement. En position verrouillée, le pion 93 vient s'inscrire dans un logement 94 prévu à cet effet dans la partie mobile 92. Les parties fixe et mobile sont alors solidaires, et la roue n'est plus directionnelle.According to the same principle as described above, the fixed part carries a pin 93, movable in translation vertically. In the locked position, the pin 93 fits into a housing 94 provided for this purpose in the mobile part 92. The fixed and mobile parts are then secured, and the wheel is no longer directional.
Lorsque le pion 93 est remonté (position illustrée en figure 9), la partie mobile 92 peut en revanche tourner librement autour de l'axe 95 liant les deux parties.When the pin 93 is raised (position illustrated in FIG. 9), the movable part 92 can on the other hand freely rotate around the axis 95 connecting the two parts.
Selon la même approche que précédemment, la commande du pion 93 est préférentiellement déportée, et actionnée par câble 97, par exemple depuis le poussoir. Des moyens de rappel 96 agissent sur le pion, tendant à le ramener dans la position verrouillée, lorsque le câble d'actionnement est détendu. Bien sûr, dans le cas d'une telle poussette à 4 roues, des moyens symétriques doivent être prévus de chaque côté. On peut prévoir un actionnement spécifique pour chaque côté, par exemple sous la forme de deux boutons coulissants prévus sur chacun des poussoirs. Il est également possible de réaliser une commande centralisée, actionnant simultanément les deux moyens de verrouillage. Sur la figure 10, qui est une vue de la partie avant d'une poussette trois roues, on présente un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.According to the same approach as above, the control of the pin 93 is preferably remote, and actuated by cable 97, for example from the pusher. Return means 96 act on the pin, tending to return it to the locked position, when the actuating cable is relaxed. Of course, in the case of such a 4-wheeled stroller, symmetrical means must be provided on each side. A specific actuation can be provided for each side, for example in the form of two sliding buttons provided on each of the pushers. It is also possible to carry out centralized control, actuating the two locking means simultaneously. In FIG. 10, which is a view of the front part of a three-wheeled stroller, there is shown a third embodiment of the invention.
La roue avant unique 101 est portée par une première fourche 102, elle- même solidaire d'une seconde fourche 103 montée sur le châssis de la poussette, et s'étendant sensiblement verticalement. C'est cette seconde fourche qui est susceptible de rotation, pour que la roue soit directionnelle.The single front wheel 101 is carried by a first fork 102, itself integral with a second fork 103 mounted on the chassis of the stroller, and extending substantially vertically. It is this second fork which is capable of rotation, so that the wheel is directional.
La première fourche 102 est reliée à la seconde fourche 103 par des axes horizontaux, de chaque côté, permettant un débattement de la première fourche. Des moyens de suspension, formés d'un ressort 104, contrôle ce débattement, de façon à améliorer le confort de la poussette.The first fork 102 is connected to the second fork 103 by horizontal axes, on each side, allowing travel of the first fork. Suspension means, formed by a spring 104, controls this travel, so as to improve the comfort of the stroller.
On note que l'axe 105 de rotation de la roue est décalée vers l'arrière, par rapport à l'axe vertical de la seconde fourche 103.It is noted that the axis 105 of rotation of the wheel is offset rearward, relative to the vertical axis of the second fork 103.
La figure 11 présente, en coupe, la liaison entre le châssis et la seconde fourche 103. Elle comprend une partie fixe 111 formée à l'extrémité du châssis, et une partie mobile 112, pouvant tourner autour d'un axe vertical par rapport à la partie fixe 111. Cette partie mobile comprend des moyens de solidarisation 113 de la seconde fourche, et des moyens de réception 114 du ressort de suspension 104.FIG. 11 shows, in section, the connection between the chassis and the second fork 103. It comprises a fixed part 111 formed at the end of the chassis, and a mobile part 112, which can rotate around a vertical axis relative to the fixed part 111. This mobile part comprises means 113 for securing the second fork, and means 114 for receiving the suspension spring 104.
Selon le même principe que déjà mentionné, un pion de verrouillage mobile dans la zone 115 peut venir solidariser les parties fixe 111 et mobile 112. Cet aspect est plus précisément illustré en figure 12.According to the same principle as already mentioned, a movable locking pin in the zone 115 can join the fixed 111 and mobile 112. parts. This aspect is more precisely illustrated in FIG. 12.
Sur cette figure 12, on a représenté le pion 121, dont l'extrémité est ici tronconique. Son déplacement est contrôlé par un câble, circulant dans une gaineIn this figure 12, there is shown the pin 121, the end of which is here frustoconical. Its movement is controlled by a cable, circulating in a sheath
122. A nouveau, un ressort 123 est prévu, tendant à ramener le pion dans une position verrouillée, dans laquelle le pion 121 pénètre dans le logement 124 défini dans la partie mobile. 122. Again, a spring 123 is provided, tending to bring the pin back into a locked position, in which the pin 121 enters the housing 124 defined in the movable part.

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1. Poussette pour enfant, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un ensemble avant directionnel, comprenant une partie fixe, solidaire du châssis de ladite poussette, et une partie mobile en rotation par rapport à ladite partie fixe, selon un premier axe de rotation sensiblement vertical, et portant au moins une roue, et au moins un élément rigide monté sur ladite partie fixe, mobile sensiblement verticalement et coopérant avec un logement prévu à cet effet dans ladite partie mobile, formant des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage de la rotation de ladite partie mobile, prévus pour solidariser cette dernière avec ladite partie fixe dans une position médiane, dans laquelle la ou lesdites roues sont parallèles à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.1. Stroller for children, characterized in that it comprises at least one directional front assembly, comprising a fixed part, integral with the chassis of said stroller, and a part movable in rotation relative to said fixed part, along a first axis of substantially vertical rotation, and carrying at least one wheel, and at least one rigid element mounted on said fixed part, mobile substantially vertically and cooperating with a housing provided for this purpose in said mobile part, forming means for locking / unlocking the rotation of said movable part, designed to secure the latter with said fixed part in a middle position, in which the said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of travel of said stroller.
2. Poussette selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ladite partie fixe est suspendue à l'extrémité dirigée vers l'avant d'au moins un prolongement dudit châssis, et en ce que la ou lesdites roues sont portées par un élément solidaire de ladite partie mobile s'étendant selon un deuxième axe sensiblement horizontal, décalé vers l'arrière de ladite poussette par rapport audit premier axe.2. Stroller according to claim 1, characterized in that said fixed part is suspended at the end directed towards the front by at least one extension of said chassis, and in that said wheel or wheels are carried by an element integral with said movable part extending along a second substantially horizontal axis, offset towards the rear of said stroller relative to said first axis.
3. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisée en ce que ladite partie fixe et ladite partie mobile sont solidarisées l'une à l'autre à l'aide d'un moyen de fixation axial s'étendant selon ledit premier axe de rotation.3. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said fixed part and said movable part are secured to each other by means of an axial fixing means extending according to said first axis of rotation.
4. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens de suspension montés entre ledit châssis et ladite partie fixe. 4. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises suspension means mounted between said chassis and said fixed part.
5 . Poussette selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de suspension comprennent au moins un ressort monté de façon que ladite partie fixe, le ou lesdits ressorts et l'extrémité dudit châssis portant ladite partie fixe définissent un triangle de suspension. 5. Stroller according to claim 4, characterized in that said suspension means comprise at least one spring mounted so that said fixed part, said spring or springs and the end of said chassis carrying said fixed part define a suspension triangle.
6. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément rigide présente une forme conique ou tronconique. 6. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said rigid element has a conical or frustoconical shape.
7. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément rigide coopère avec un ressort de compression tendant à l'amener dans sa position de verrouillage, lorsque la position verrouillée est sélectionnée. 7. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said rigid element cooperates with a compression spring tending to bring it into its locked position, when the locked position is selected.
8. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont commandés de façon déportée, à l'aide de moyens de commande.8. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said locking / unlocking means are controlled remotely, using control means.
9. Poussette selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de commande comprennent un levier ou un bouton de commande monté sur le guidon de ladite poussette.9. Stroller according to claim 8, characterized in that said control means comprise a lever or a control button mounted on the handlebars of said stroller.
10. Poussette selon la revendication 9, caractérisée en ce que ledit levier de commande est monté sur un bloc de commande comprenant également une commande de frein.10. Stroller according to claim 9, characterized in that said control lever is mounted on a control block also comprising a brake control.
11. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont actionnés par câble.11. Stroller according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that said locking / unlocking means are actuated by cable.
12. Poussette selon la revendication 11, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément rigide est monté à l'extrémité dudit câble, et en ce que ledit ressort de compression est monté sur ledit câble, entre ledit élément rigide et une butée.12. Stroller according to claim 11, characterized in that said rigid element is mounted at the end of said cable, and in that said compression spring is mounted on said cable, between said rigid element and a stop.
13. Poussette selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de commande agissent sur la distance entre ladite butée et l'extrémité distale dudit élément rigide.13. Stroller according to claim 12, characterized in that said control means act on the distance between said stop and the distal end of said rigid element.
14. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisée en ce que ladite partie mobile est mobile en rotation par rapport à ladite partie fixe sur une plage angulaire prédéterminée par rapport à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.14. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that said movable part is movable in rotation relative to said fixed part over a predetermined angular range relative to the axis of travel of said stroller.
15. Poussette selon la revendication 14, caractérisée en ce que ladite plage angulaire est de l'ordre de 20 à 35° de chaque côté dudit axe de roulage.15. Stroller according to claim 14, characterized in that said angular range is of the order of 20 to 35 ° on each side of said rolling axis.
16. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisée en ce que ledit train avant comprend des moyens de rappel tendant à ramener ladite partie mobile dans une position médiane, dans laquelle la ou lesdites roues sont parallèles à l'axe de roulage de ladite poussette.16. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that said front axle comprises return means tending to return said movable part to a middle position, in which the said wheel or wheels are parallel to the axis of travel of said stroller.
17. Poussette selon la revendication 16, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de rappel comprennent un ressort de torsion monté sur ladite partie fixe.17. Stroller according to claim 16, characterized in that said return means comprise a torsion spring mounted on said fixed part.
18. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisée en ce que ledit train avant comprend des moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement de ladite partie mobile par rapport à ladite partie fixe.18. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that said front axle comprises means intended to facilitate the movement of said movable part relative to said fixed part.
19. Poussette selon la revendication 18, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement comprennent au moins une bille.19. Stroller according to claim 18, characterized in that said means intended to facilitate movement comprise at least one ball.
20. Poussette selon la revendication 19, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens destinés à faciliter le mouvement comprennent au moins trois billes, donnant un appui plan.20. Stroller according to claim 19, characterized in that said means intended to facilitate movement comprise at least three balls, giving a plane support.
21. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 19 et 20, caractérisée en ce que chacune desdites billes est logée dans un fût à embase sphérique ménagée dans ladite partie fixe (respectivement ladite partie mobile) et circule dans un chemin de bille de section hémisphérique dans ladite partie mobile (respectivement ladite partie fixe).21. Stroller according to any one of claims 19 and 20, characterized in that each of said balls is housed in a spherical base drum formed in said fixed part (respectively said movable part) and circulates in a ball path of hemispherical section in said movable part (respectively said fixed part).
22. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisée en ce que ledit ensemble avant forme un train avant suspendu.22. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that said front assembly forms a suspended front axle.
23. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisée en ce que qu'elle comprend deux roues ou blocs de roues s'étendant respectivement dans le prolongement de deux brancards avant, et munis chacun desdits moyens de verrouillage.23. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that it comprises two wheels or wheel blocks extending respectively in the extension of two front stretchers, and each provided with said locking means.
24. Poussette selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une roue ou un bloc de roues avant unique, monté dans le prolongement d'une première fourche directionnelle.24. Stroller according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that it comprises a single front wheel or block of wheels, mounted in the extension of a first directional fork.
25. Poussette selon la revendication 24, caractérisée en ce que ladite roue ou ledit bloc de roues est monté sur une seconde fourche, mobile en rotation selon un axe horizontal par rapport à ladite première fourche, et en ce qu'elle présente des moyens de suspension entre lesdites première et seconde fourches. 25. A stroller according to claim 24, characterized in that said wheel or said wheel block is mounted on a second fork, movable in rotation about a horizontal axis relative to said first fork, and in that it has means for suspension between said first and second forks.
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