EP4263335A2 - Trottinette pliable, et ensemble de multiples modules de batterie rechargeable - Google Patents

Trottinette pliable, et ensemble de multiples modules de batterie rechargeable

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EP4263335A2
EP4263335A2 EP21839154.8A EP21839154A EP4263335A2 EP 4263335 A2 EP4263335 A2 EP 4263335A2 EP 21839154 A EP21839154 A EP 21839154A EP 4263335 A2 EP4263335 A2 EP 4263335A2
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scooter
rear wheel
folding
accumulator
section
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Klaus Pavel
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Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
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Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
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Priority claimed from DE102020134963.7A external-priority patent/DE102020134963A1/de
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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
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00—Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/10—Arrangements of batteries for propulsion
    • B62J43/13—Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on rider-propelled cycles with additional electric propulsion
    • 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
    • B62K15/008—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable foldable about 2 or more axes

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  • the invention relates to a foldable scooter with a front wheel and a rear wheel and a footboard, the footboard having a folding hinge.
  • the invention relates to a combination of several individually manageable accumulator modules for an electrically operated device, the accumulator modules being electrically interconnected and included in the device.
  • Scooter of the type in question are mostly used for fast movement on relatively short routes. Other means of transport are often used for further sections of a total route, so that the scooter is often carried along in these other means of transport.
  • Such a scooter is known, for example, from EP 3 103 712 B1.
  • a folding hinge is provided which allows the scooter to be folded up to a size that is easy to handle.
  • the chosen folding mechanism allows for a noticeable reduction in the length of the scooter.
  • assign several individually manageable accumulator modules to electrically operated devices. The device is powered electrically by means of the accumulator modules.
  • the object of the invention is to design a scooter of the type in question that is further improved in terms of handling.
  • the invention is also concerned with the task of specifying an improved combination of a number of accumulator modules that can be handled individually.
  • a possible solution to the problem is given according to a first idea of the invention in a scooter in which it is intended that a first folding section of the running board assigned to the rear wheel overlaps the rear wheel in a vertical direction when folded up extends, with an axis of rotation of the rear wheel being oriented transversely to the vertical direction, and that a second folding section in the folded state is also in overlap with the rear wheel.
  • This is a scooter is specified with a folding mechanism that allows an advantageous nesting of the corresponding multi-part running board, especially with regard to a favorable handling of the scooter when it is not used as a means of locomotion.
  • a folded position can also provide an advantageous transport option.
  • the multi-part running board can be arranged essentially above the rear wheel in the said folded position. In this way, the footboard as a whole, but also one, two or each folding section of the Running board, with reference to a projection in the said vertical direction, can be arranged in partial or complete overlap with the rear wheel.
  • a partial section of the second folding section can optionally completely cover the first folding section of the running board.
  • this first folding section can also be sandwiched in a vertical direction in the orientation considered between the second folding section or a partial section of this second folding section and the rear wheel.
  • a possible solution to the problem according to a further inventive idea can be given by the charged capacity of one (number word) accumulator module of this plurality of accumulator modules being sufficient, that To operate the device via this one accumulator module and that the other ones of the several accumulator modules can be switched individually one after the other to operate the device.
  • the configuration is also preferably made in such a way that the device can also only be operated with one accumulator tor module can be operated without the need for one or more additional accumulator modules in the space provided for this purpose, however, in which the accumulator modules can also be electrically connected to the circuit, are present.
  • the combination according to the invention is accordingly preferably designed in such a way that the operation of the electrical device can (initially) be achieved solely via an individual accumulator module which has a sufficient capacity.
  • the accumulator modules provided in the combination can more preferably be switched on or off one after the other and individually for operating the electrical device, with the accumulator modules being discharged one after the other. This control can take place, for example, using power transistors.
  • the accumulator modules are accordingly preferably activated or deactivated individually and one after the other.
  • Voltage converters which the individual accumulator modules usually have in the known combinations, generally lead to greater power losses, combined with an increased cooling capacity, and are preferably not provided in the proposed combination. In a further advantageous manner, this can result in a comparatively small installation space compared to accumulator modules with voltage converters.
  • the first folding section can have a first folding hinge associated with the rear wheel and a second folding hinge for connection to the second folding section.
  • first folding hinge associated with the rear wheel
  • second folding hinge for connection to the second folding section.
  • the geometric folding axes of the folding hinges preferably run parallel to one another, this axis orientation preferably being transverse to a normal travel direction of the scooter.
  • the second folding hinge can also be arranged behind the first folding hinge in the folded state--and with reference to a normal travel direction of the scooter, in particular in the unfolded state--and in the unfolded state in front of the first folding hinge. This results, more preferably in the course of an unfolding process for normal use of the scooter, in a movement, in particular a pivoting movement, of the second folding hinge around and over the first folding hinge, so that the first folding section formed between these two folding hinges reaches its functional position supplementing the running board .
  • the first folding hinge can be positioned approximately in the middle of an imaginary line connecting the axes of rotation of the front wheel and the rear wheel when the scooter is in the folded state. never be arranged, while more preferably the second folding hinge can be arranged behind the geometric axis of rotation of the rear wheel when the scooter is set up and folded over the wheels on a surface, for example a sidewalk surface, and with reference to a vertical projection made on the surface.
  • the second folding section in the folded state, can form an area that rises to the rear—correspondingly viewed from the front wheel in the direction of the rear wheel and possibly beyond the rear wheel.
  • This rising area of the second folding section can enclose an obtuse angle to an adjoining area forwards in the direction of the front wheel, for example, with respect to a side view towards the scooter, in which side view the geometric axes of rotation of the wheels are punctiform an angle of about 100 to 150 degrees, more for example about 120 to 140 degrees.
  • the first folding section can also run essentially parallel to the above-described area of the second folding section, which rises to the rear.
  • the area of the second folding section which rises to the rear can form a receiving trough in cooperation with the area adjoining the front in the folded state.
  • This receiving trough which is preferably seen in the side view, has a deepest trough area, preferably only when the scooter is folded up, from which both the rearwardly rising area and the rearward area extend on both sides area of the second folding section adjoining the front when the scooter is supported over its wheels on a preferably horizontal surface, for example a sidewalk surface, each including an acute angle of, for example, about 10 to 45 degrees, further, for example, about 20 to 35 degrees.
  • this receiving trough can be used, for example, to transport objects, for example a drinks crate. In this way, the advantageous possibility of transport in the folded state mentioned above is given.
  • such a receiving trough results only in the folded state.
  • the previously described area of the folding section which rises backwards in the folded state, preferably extends together with the first folding section in an orientation corresponding to the surface on which the scooter is supported via the wheels. In the usual position of use, the result is an approximately horizontal orientation.
  • the second folding section can run with further formation of the area adjoining the front in the direction of the front wheel and thus angled in its longitudinal extent.
  • the scooter can form a receiving space in the area of the first and/or the second folding section of the running board.
  • at least one folding section of the running board can form a cavity, in particular below the standing surface, which is more preferably accessible from the outside, for example after opening a flap or the like.
  • Such accessibility can also be provided from the side surfaces of the running board viewed in the usual direction of travel of the scooter be.
  • Such an accommodation space can also be designed, for example, to accommodate accumulator modules and/or to accommodate items of luggage.
  • Such a receiving space can also be designed for the protected carrying of objects.
  • the first folding section can be designed with an accommodation space for accommodating luggage items, while the second folding section can have an accommodation space in which one or more accumulator modules can be arranged or can be arranged.
  • the scooter can be designed for the usual drive via muscle power.
  • the scooter can also be driven by an electric motor, for which purpose it can have an electrically driven hub motor, for example in the area of the front wheel, but alternatively also in the area of the rear wheel.
  • an electric motor for example a hub motor, can be used to recover energy (recuperation) during overrun or when using the motor brake.
  • the scooter is preferably only ready to drive when it is pushed by muscle power.
  • One, both or more folding sections can be clip-mountable to one another or to the front wheel or the rear wheel.
  • the clip assembly can preferably be carried out without tools, so that the user can optionally undo or bring about such a clipping even without the addition of a tool.
  • Such a clip assembly can also be used to convert the scooter from a single rear wheel to a multiple rear wheel. This conversion can also be carried out without tools, as is also preferred. Accordingly, the scooter as a whole can be converted into a tricycle, for example, correspondingly having a twin rear wheel, for example.
  • the part of the scooter that has the rear wheel can be replaced by a part that has two preferably identically designed rear wheels.
  • the running board can be lengthened to increase the standing area, for example by arranging an extended first folding section or by arranging a further, for example a third folding section, between the first folding section and the rear wheel or between the first and the second folding section.
  • a foot-actuated brake acting on the rear wheel can be provided.
  • the foot actuation of this brake can act, for example, on a cover spanning the rear wheel in the manner of a fender, or on a partial section of this cover.
  • the brake can be designed as a disc brake, preferably hydraulic Disc brake, be provided and as a further braking system training the brake with the tire or the rim of the rear wheel directly acting friction brake.
  • the disc brake can be triggered indirectly by foot actuation, for example as a result of pressure build-up in a hydraulic system, via which one or more brake pads are pressed against the disc brake in a frictionally engaged manner.
  • the direct frictional connection can be achieved by the direct action, for example of the cover spanning the rear wheel in the manner of a fender, on the tire tread.
  • a further braking system can be given in the case of a scooter with an electric motor, as preferably considered here, in that the electric motor acts as a motor brake on one of the wheels with which it interacts in overrun mode.
  • actuating force more preferably by foot actuation, whether one or both of the brake systems, disc brake and friction brake, come into effect.
  • the disc brake can preferably come into effect and with a stronger actuation force, ie possibly stronger foot actuation, for example in an emergency, the directly acting friction brake can also be used.
  • the disc brake alone is preferably used.
  • both rear wheels can each have a disc brake that can be actuated at the same time.
  • accumulator management with a combination of several individually manageable accumulator modules (for example NiCd, NiFe, NiMH, Li-Ion, Li-Ion-Poly, LiPo, LSD -NiMH- or also LiFePO- accumulator modules) it is further preferably provided that a switchover from a first accumulator module to a further accumulator module takes place when the first accumulator module used for operating the device Module falls below a specified minimum capacity.
  • the capacity of the currently connected accumulator module is constantly monitored using the control program. If this capacity value falls below or reaches a minimum value, the control program switches to the next accumulator module that has a sufficient capacity.
  • This additional accumulator module preferably has a maximum possible capacity immediately after it has been connected to drive the device, which capacity is usually reached after the accumulator module has been charged.
  • the accumulator modules can be charged individually, one after the other, but alternatively, if necessary, also in a parallel connection of the modules.
  • the state of charge can be detected, for example, via a voltage divider or directly by means of communication with the respective accumulator module. If necessary, the voltage divider can also be designed so that it can be switched on via a transistor or a relay, in order to reduce the quiescent current in this way.
  • the individual accumulator modules can be switched on via power transistors, with MOSFETs in particular being able to be used in the low-voltage range. At higher voltages, the use of IGBTs can prove advantageous.
  • Gate control of the power semiconductors can be designed using gate drivers, photodiode output optocouplers or other circuit elements.
  • galvanic isolation is required.
  • an isolated DC/DC converter can also be provided in order to achieve a voltage at the source or emitter level.
  • the logic for connecting the individual accumulator modules can be implemented using logic elements of any type, for example by using a microcontroller or an FPGA.
  • An auxiliary voltage supply is usually required to supply the logic elements. This can be generated from a diode for each accumulator module, for example. The logic elements are then always supplied with voltage from the accumulator module with the currently highest capacity.
  • DC/DC converters can also be provided for the voltage supply.
  • the characterizing features of claim 1 can alternatively also be given by the fact that, independently of a folding connection of sections of the running board, which can also be plug-connected, for example, only in the longitudinal direction, that an angled running section of the running board in a possible configuration, for example latching or plug-in configuration, in that it is attached to a part holding the rear wheel, namely rising to the rear, that there is a receiving trough for an object to be transported, in combination with a front area of the running board, which connects to a handlebar .
  • the scooter has a folding hinge, it merely needs to have a folding, plug-in or snap-in interface with respect to the running board.
  • the footboard is also designed as storage space, with the storage space being accessible either after disassembling parts of the footboard in the longitudinal direction of the footboard, or one or more individual compartments are provided which are accessible transversely to a longitudinal extension of the running board.
  • these compartments can be closed with flaps.
  • drawers are provided.
  • the drawers are preferably only borders pull out.
  • a (luggage) item to be transported can be inserted, but preferably also a rechargeable battery.
  • the drawer is then preferably also provided with corresponding mating contacts for contacts on the accumulator.
  • the contacts on the drawer can come into an electrically conductive connection with those on the accumulator. Either there is already an electrically conductive connection to the control and/or to the electric motor. Alternatively, this connection can only be established when the drawer is closed, which is preferred, through further contacts on the drawer and in the frame component of the scooter.
  • the subject matter of the application is not just a scooter, preferably a foldable scooter, which can be converted from one rear wheel to two rear wheels with regard to the rear wheel. Rather, it is also a scooter, which is designed immediately and only with two rear wheels, in further detail in one of the designs described here.
  • a plug-in axle which in the latched state has a spring-loaded latching projection that can be moved into a retracted position by an externally accessible push button, so that this axle can be removed by hand from the combined axle openings of two running board parts.
  • a plug-in axle which in the latched state has a spring-loaded latching projection that can be moved into a retracted position by an externally accessible push button, so that this axle can be removed by hand from the combined axle openings of two running board parts.
  • one on the one footboard part hinged latching tongue can be provided, which can be pivoted into a latching grip on the other footboard part, wherein the latching grip can be manually displaceable into a release position against spring force.
  • the footboard parts and thus the associated parts of the scooter as a whole, can be completely separated from one another.
  • one part can only include the handlebar with the front wheel
  • another part can include one or more parts of the running board
  • another part can include the rear wheel with a corresponding fork mount.
  • FIG. 1 shows a scooter of the type in question in a perspective representation obliquely from the front
  • FIG. 2 shows the scooter in a further perspective representation obliquely from behind
  • 3 shows the top view of the scooter; 4 shows the scooter in a side view with the handlebar folded into a non-use position;
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view according to FIG. 4 with a footboard of the scooter folded up and the handlebar remaining in the use position;
  • FIG. 6 shows a further side view according to FIG. 4, but relating to the fully folded position of the scooter
  • FIG. 7 shows the folded position of the scooter according to FIG. 6 in a partial longitudinal section
  • FIG. 8 shows a perspective cut-out view of a second folding section of the running board
  • FIG. 9 shows a further perspective detail illustration with a view of a side area of the running board with access to a receiving space
  • FIG. 10 shows a perspective, partially sectioned detail representation of a partial area of the running board
  • FIG. 11 shows a perspective detail illustration similar to FIG. 8, but relating to an alternative embodiment with a transport support frame
  • FIG. 12 shows a perspective representation of the scooter, relating to an alternative embodiment with a multiple rear wheel; 13 shows a further perspective illustration of the scooter in a further embodiment;
  • FIG. 15 shows a schematic circuit arrangement corresponding to FIG. 14, but relating to a further accumulator module connection position.
  • the scooter 1 has a normal use position, as shown for example in FIGS. 1 and 2, and can be brought into a folded non-use position, for example as shown in FIG .
  • the running board 4 has a longitudinal extent L and a width extent viewed transversely thereto.
  • the longitudinal extent L points in the direction of a usual direction of travel r of the scooter 1, in which usual direction of travel r the rear wheel 3 is arranged lagging behind the front wheel 2.
  • the geometric axis of rotation x of the rear wheel 3 is transverse to the longitudinal extension L of the footboard 4.
  • the rear wheel 3 can, as well shown, be rotatably mounted between two mounting legs 7 of a rocker-like section 8 formed at the end of the running board 4 .
  • the rear wheel 3 like in principle the front wheel 2, consists of a rim 9 and a tire 10, preferably formed as a pneumatic tire or also from solid material.
  • a brake disc 11 can be provided on one side of the rear wheel 3 so as to be non-rotatable with the rear wheel 3 , in particular the rim 9 . As shown by way of example in FIG. 2, such a brake disc 11 can be provided on the right side of the rear wheel 3 viewed in the direction of the usual travel direction r, but alternatively also, for example according to the illustration in FIG. 11, on the left side.
  • the brake caliper 12 acting on the brake disc 11 to decelerate the scooter 1 can be arranged on the associated mounting leg 7 of the rocker-like section 8 .
  • the brake disc 11 and the brake caliper 12 together form a conventional disc brake 13, which can be triggered by foot actuation by corresponding pressure loading of a protective section 14 spanning the tire 10 of the rear wheel 3 like a fender.
  • a manually operable lever can be provided on the handle bar 5 in the usual way to actuate the disk brake 13 .
  • the fender-like protective section 14 is preferably mounted on the swing-arm-like section 8 so that it can pivot to a limited extent about a pivot axis y that is preferably directed parallel to the axis of rotation x of the rear wheel 3, starting from an unloaded basic position, such as that in the figures, for example 1 and 2, the protective section 14 can be displaced in the direction of the tread of the tire 10 as a result of foot actuation against a restoring spring force. In the course of this shift, a preferably mechanical/hydraulic actuation of the disc brake 13 takes place.
  • stronger foot actuation of the protective section 14, optionally in addition to the function of the disc brake 13, can cause a friction brake acting directly on the running surface of the rear wheel 3 to take effect.
  • the braking system can be controlled to determine whether only one--preferably the disk brake 13--or both braking systems--the disk brake 13 and the friction-locking brake--come into action.
  • a rear light 15 can be provided on the protective section 14, optionally also a reflection element and/or a license plate holder.
  • an electronic camera 16 can be arranged, for example on a mounting leg 7, in particular opposite to the usual direction of travel r and correspondingly to the rear.
  • a trailer hitch which preferably projects beyond the area of the rear wheel 3 to the rear, can also be provided, for example on the swing-arm-like section 8 .
  • the running board 4 has a free upper standing surface 17 which is suitable for the user to be able to move with the scooter 1 preferably with both feet standing on it.
  • the width of the standing surface 17 viewed transversely to the longitudinal extent L is further preferably selected such that the user can also stand on the running board 4 with both feet arranged next to one another.
  • the standing surface 17 is also preferably non-slip.
  • the running board 4 which is provided with the standing surface 17, which is essentially horizontal in normal use of the scooter 1, merges into a steering head section 18 that is bent upwards Steering head portion 18 extending and the front wheel 2 rotatably receiving steering fork 20 supported pivotably about a geometric steering axis u.
  • the front wheel 2 is held between the fork legs 21 of the steering fork 20 in such a way that when driving normally straight ahead in a travel direction r, the geometric axis of rotation z of the front wheel 2 is aligned essentially parallel to the geometric axis of rotation x des rear wheel 3.
  • a headlight 23 can be arranged on the front side of the fork head 22 connecting the fork legs 21, which due to the fact that the headlight 23 also completes the steering angle of the steering fork 20, always points favorably in the direction of travel taken - is aimed.
  • the steering rod 6, which preferably accommodates the geometric steering axis u centrally, can, as is also preferred, be arranged on the steering head sleeve 19 so that it can be folded down.
  • the steering rod 6 can have a fork-shaped mounting section 24 at the end associated with the steering head sleeve 19, which grips over the steering head sleeve 19 and passes through the steering head sleeve 19 in the area of elongated hole openings 25 aligned in the pivoting direction about the steering axis u, radially to the steering axis u aligned connecting pins 26 is rotatably connected to the mounted in the steering head sleeve 19 steering fork 20.
  • the usual usage position for example according to FIGS.
  • the steering rod 6 is locked in its extended alignment with the fork arm 21 .
  • the geometric steering axis u extends in the longitudinal extension of the steering rod 6 and the steering head sleeve 19 and the fork head 22 penetrating the center and, more preferably, intersecting the geometric axis of rotation z of the front wheel 2 .
  • the usual usage position is secured by a locking element 27 in the area of the fork-shaped mounting section 24 .
  • the steering rod 6 is after a corresponding actuation or displacement of the locking element 27 about the geometric pivot axis s given by the connecting pins 26 penetrating the elongated hole openings 25 to the rear in Can be swiveled in the direction of the rear wheel 3, so that the steering rod 6 extends substantially together with the handlebar 5 in a vertical overlap with the running board 4.
  • the steering rod 6 can, as is further preferred, be designed to be telescopic in the direction in which the steering axis u extends.
  • the handlebar 6 has a lower telescopic outer tube 28 connected to the steering head sleeve 19, as described above, and a telescopic inner tube 30 that can be displaced relative thereto along the steering axis u after a clamp 29 that fixes the telescopic length of the handlebar 6 is released which is directed transversely to the geometric steering axis u, the handlebar 5 is attached.
  • the handle 5 can be provided with plastic handles 31 on both ends in the usual way.
  • a signaling element 32 for example a bell, can be arranged on the handle bar 5 in the usual way.
  • Next can be arranged, for example, on the handle bar 5, a rearview mirror.
  • thumb-operated operating elements 33 and 34 are provided on the handle bar 5, for example, via which the drive motor 39 can be acted upon electrically.
  • the operating element 33 can be used to activate the drive motor 39 and thus to drive the scooter 1 and, for example, the operating element 34 can also be used to actuate or trigger an engine brake.
  • the drive motor 39 can, as is also preferred, be designed as an electric hub motor, which can more preferably be arranged in the front wheel 2 . Energy recovery (recuperation) is also advantageously possible via such an electric hub motor, particularly when coasting, so that, for example when driving downhill, the accumulator module 38 used to drive the drive motor 39 can be charged.
  • a display 35 can be arranged on the handle bar 5, for example to display the charging capacity of any accumulator modules 38 provided and/or to display the range and/or the current speed, etc Display 35, for example, the image of the camera 16 are reproduced.
  • the electrical connection, for example, of the operating elements 33 and 34 and the more preferably provided display 35 with a control device 36 more preferably accommodated in the running board 4, in particular in the area of the cranked steering head section 18, is provided by a preferably through the steering rod 6 guided, foot side in the area of the mounting portion 24 to the outside and introduced into the cranked steering head portion 18 of the running board 4 electrical cable 37.
  • a fold-out side stand in the area of the running board 4.
  • a center stand 40 can be provided on the underside of the running board 4, which can be pivoted out preferably parallel to the geometric axis of rotation x of the rear wheel 3, as shown schematically in dot-dash lines in FIG.
  • the scooter 1 can, for example, in the area of the two ends of the handlebar 5, but optionally also on both sides of the one covering the rear wheel 3 Protective section 14, direction indicators (e.g. designed as LED indicators).
  • the running board 4 is preferably provided with two folding hinges 41 and 42, the folding hinge axes a and b of which are preferably aligned parallel to the axis of rotation x of the rear wheel 3 or transversely to the longitudinal extent L of the running board 4 in the usage position.
  • the rear first folding hinge 41 viewed in the usage position with reference to the usual direction of travel r forms the hinge Connection between the swingarm-like section 8 carrying the rear wheel 3 and a first folding section 43 of the running board 4, while the front second folding hinge 42 viewed in the normal use position in the direction of travel r is the hinge connection between this first folding section 43 and a front section, the steering head section 18 also having the second folding section 44 forms.
  • the usual position of use with a stretched position of the running board 4 can be secured in place with regard to the folding hinges.
  • a preferably non-detachable, pivotable lever can be mounted on one folding section, which reaches under the folding hinge and can be detachably latched on the other folding section.
  • a zig - Jagged folding of the scooter 1, in particular its footboard 4 can be achieved.
  • the essentially three sections of the running board 4 are pivoted in opposite pivoting directions about the respective folding hinge 41 and 42 .
  • the rocker-like section 8 can be pivoted with the rear wheel 3 about the folding hinge 41 with its folding hinge axis a in the pivoting direction c upward-pointing actuating surface 46 of the protective section 14 is pivoted in the direction of the base 17 of the first folding section 43 .
  • the actuating surface 46 can optionally be attached to the facing section of the standing surface 17 of the first folding section 43.
  • the two folding sections 43 and 44 can be pivoted relative to the folding hinge 42, with the pivoting direction d provided here being directed in the opposite direction to the previously described pivoting direction c in the area of the folding axis 41.
  • the lower surfaces of the folding sections 43 and 44 which point downwards in the normal usage position of the scooter 1, are pivotally displaced towards one another, preferably up to a position in which these lower surfaces 47 , 48 rest against one another at least in sections.
  • the length f viewed in the longitudinal extension L between the axes of rotation x and z of the wheels 2 and 3, which are preferably supported on a surface 49, can be reduced to approximately 0.25 to 0.5 -Fache, moreover about a third of the relevant length e in the position of use.
  • the standing surface 17 of the first folding section 43 is at an angle a of about 30 to this surface 49, if necessary to a horizontal plane up to 60 degrees, further including about 45 degrees.
  • this also results in a rearwardly rising orientation of this area 50 when the area 50 of the second folding section 44 forming the further standing area section is supported on the first folding section 43
  • the further area 51 of the second folding section 44 adjoining at the front and essentially forming the steering head section 18 is aligned essentially in a V-shape with respect to the area 50 described above, with reference to a side view.
  • this additional area 51 can enclose an angle ⁇ of approximately 120 to 150 degrees, further for example approximately 135 degrees, to the area 50 of the second folding section 44 that forms the standing area section.
  • the transition area 52 formed in the usual state of use in the transition from the footboard 4 having the standing surface 17 to the cranked rising steering head section 18 forms a bead-like deepest area through the areas 50 and 51 laterally limited receiving trough 53.
  • first folding hinge 41 is adjacent to the tread of the front wheel tire 10 in the folded position.
  • first folding hinge 41 is arranged behind the second folding hinge 42 when the scooter 1 is in the usual position of use, viewed in the usual travel direction r, this results in the folded position of the scooter 1 according to FIG this direction of travel r a reverse arrangement. Rather, the first folding hinge 41 is located here in the direction of travel r in front of the second folding hinge 42.
  • the scooter 1 can be used to transport objects.
  • a box-like object can be accommodated in the resulting receiving trough 53, which can then be transported by the scooter 1, preferably with the assistance of an electric motor.
  • the steering rod 6 can be pivoted in the direction of the footboard 4, as described above, and then, as shown in FIG - Ge 6 together with the handle bar 5 does not protrude beyond the rear wheel 3.
  • the folded position of the scooter 1 can be secured by a further locking of the locking lever 45 according to FIG.
  • the scooter 1 can be provided with a carrying strap 54 in the folded position for convenient transport.
  • a support frame 55 which can be removed preferably without tools, can be arranged, for example to offer a vertical position to the standing surface 17 offset support surface for pieces of luggage or alternatively to form a transport basket for objects.
  • the support frame 55 can be hung, for example, in existing openings in the area of the steering head section 18 for mounting. In this regard, it is also possible to clip the support frame 55.
  • both the first folding section 43 and the second folding section 44 each have at least one receiving space 56 .
  • a receiving space is provided in the area of the footboard 4, which is constructed in the manner of a hollow chamber, more particularly between the standing surface 17 pointing upwards and the lower surface 47, 48 pointing downwards of the respective folding section. It is also possible for only one of the receiving spaces to be provided.
  • the receiving spaces 56 can be accessible on both sides of the running board 4 with respect to the usual direction of travel r.
  • closure flaps 57 can be provided in the side surfaces of the flap sections 43 and 44 that can be opened without tools and that can be pivoted about a substantially vertical axis, for example, when the scooter 1 is in the usual position of use.
  • each folding section 43, 44 can be separated from one another, for example, by a wall 58 running in the longitudinal extent L of the running board 4 .
  • accommodation space 56 provided in the first (rear) folding section 43 can serve to accommodate objects/luggage items.
  • the receiving space 56 in the second (front) folding section 44 preferably serves to receive the accumulator modules 38 used to drive the drive motor 39 (compare in particular FIG. 8).
  • Each accumulator module 38 preferably four such modules, can be removed individually from the receiving space 56.
  • one or more drawers which can preferably also be pulled out to the side, can also be arranged in a receiving space 56. This is not shown in detail.
  • the drawers can be pulled out with a limited stop. In the pulled-out state, a piece of luggage that is possibly to be transported can then be inserted, but alternatively and preferably also an accumulator module, which is then more preferably electrically contacted at the same time as it is inserted into the drawer.
  • control device 36 in particular an accumulator management system, can also be accommodated in the area of the steering head section 18 rising from the standing surface 17 of the running board 4
  • a control module 59 for controlling the electronic functions of the scooter 1 as a whole is also preferred adjacent to the control device 36 .
  • the two folding sections 43 and 44 and more preferably also the section 8 carrying the rear wheel 3 in the manner of a swing arm can be folded under one another, particularly in the area of the folding hinges 41 and 42 , be clip mountable. This offers the possibility of preferably tool-free assembly and disassembly of sections of the scooter, for example the first folding section 43 from the second folding section 44 and/or the rocker-like section 8 from the first folding section 43.
  • the scooter 1 can be provided with a multiple rear wheel 60 instead of just one rear wheel 3, resulting in a three-wheel-like scooter 1 overall (compare FIGS. 12 and 13).
  • the folding section 43' can be T-shaped (compare FIG. 13) or triangular according to FIG.
  • two folding hinges 41 and 41' arranged along a common geometrical axis a can be provided in this broad area, via which a section 8 carrying a rear wheel is articulated in each case.
  • These wheels of the multiple rear wheel 60 preferably rotate about a common geometrical axis directed transversely to the longitudinal extent L.
  • the folding section 43' can be exchanged for the folding section 43 to form a conventional two-wheeled scooter, for example according to FIG. 1, as a result of clip removal and clip installation.
  • a folding section 43' can, in addition to the configuration with a multiple rear wheel 60, also serve to lengthen the standing area 17 overall, for example for using the scooter 1 in a two-person Operation.
  • Such an extension of the standing area also makes it possible to transport an object in front of or behind the person standing on the standing area 17 .
  • the proposed scooter 1 has, in particular in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 10, compact dimensions both in the usual position of use and in the folded state.
  • a total weight of the scooter 1 of about 8 to 15 kg, more preferably 8 to 10 kg, with a possible maximum load capacity of about 120 kg, for example, can be given with a given driving rigidity.
  • the scooter 1 consists entirely of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP, preferably about 80%), aluminum (preferably about 15%) and steel (preferably about 5%) or about 80% carbon fiber reinforced plastic and about 20% aluminum.
  • CFRP carbon fiber reinforced plastic
  • the scooter 1 Even if the scooter 1 has an electric motor drive, it is ready to drive in the usual way only after being pushed.
  • a modular battery system is provided.
  • Such a modular accumulator system can also be used in general for electrically operated devices G, such as bicycles, driving devices, aircraft, working devices, in the area of entertainment and for buffer storage.
  • electrically operated devices G such as bicycles, driving devices, aircraft, working devices, in the area of entertainment and for buffer storage.
  • the range can be adjusted according to the proposed system.
  • regulations can also be individually met as a result, e.g. B. the baggage allowance for airplanes.
  • the maximum permitted accumulator energy is limited when such an accumulator is transported in an airplane.
  • such an energy limit for accumulators is 100 Wh, it being possible for up to twenty such accumulators to be taken on board an aircraft per passenger.
  • control device 36 Using the control device 36, a high discharge capacity can now be provided in a comparatively small installation space.
  • accumulator modules 38 are provided, which are each designed with regard to their capacity, in particular when charged, that a device G, which according to the present illustrations can be an electric motor-driven scooter 1, solely via this one accumulator Module 38 is to be operated.
  • the control device 36 recognizes the state of charge of the respective accumulator module 38, uses the accumulator module 38 with the highest state of charge and uses this until a specific remaining state of charge with a predetermined minimum capacity is reached or fallen below.
  • the basic circuit for this is shown schematically in FIG.
  • the four accumulator modules 38, 38', 38" and 38"' are via the control Device 36 can be switched individually and consecutively as a function of the detected charging capacity K for supplying energy to the drive motor 39 or the device G.
  • FIG. 14 shows a situation in which the accumulator modules 38 and 38' have already reached their specified minimum capacity and the control device 36 automatically operates the drive motor 39 or the device G in it If the next accumulator module 38'' has switched. If this (here third) accumulator module 38'' also reaches the specified minimum capacity, the next switchover to the accumulator module 38''", which still has a maximum capacity, takes place.
  • Accumulator modules that have a lower state of charge or charge capacity than the default are only connected in parallel to the other accumulator modules when the remaining accumulator modules have also reached this state of charge of one accumulator module.
  • the accumulator modules can be charged separately or also together via the control device 36, it also being possible for the accumulator modules to be charged both in parallel and one after the other. Due to the design of the scooter 1 described above in connection with the accumulator modules 38 that require comparatively little installation space and the control device 36 described further above, the proposed scooter 1 in particular is also suitable as hand luggage in flight operations. The scooter 1 can reach a range of up to 40 km at a maximum speed of around 25 km/h.
  • a scooter characterized in that a first folding portion 43 of the footboard 4 associated with the rear wheel 3 in the folded state extends in a vertical direction in overlap with the rear wheel 3 with an alignment of a rotation axis x of the rear wheel 3 transversely to the vertical direction, and that a second folding portion 44 is also in overlap with the rear wheel 3 in the folded state
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the first folding section 43 has a first folding hinge 41 assigned to the rear wheel 3 and a second folding hinge 42 for connection to the second folding section 44.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the second folding hinge 42 is arranged behind the first folding hinge 41 in the folded state and in front of the first folding hinge 41 in the unfolded state.
  • a scooter characterized in that the second folding portion 44 forms a rearwardly rising portion 50 when folded.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the rearwardly rising area 50 of the second folding section 44 forms a receiving trough 53 in cooperation with the forwardly adjoining area 51 in the folded state.
  • a scooter characterized in that the second folding portion 44 is angled in its longitudinal extension.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the first and/or second folding section 43, 44 forms a receiving space 56.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the accommodation space 56 is designed to accommodate accumulator modules 38 and/or items of luggage.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the scooter 1 can be driven by an electric motor.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that one, both or more folding sections 43, 44 can be clip-mounted to one another or to the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the clip assembly can be carried out without tools.
  • a scooter characterized in that a foot-operated brake acting on the rear wheel 8 is provided.
  • a scooter which is characterized in that the brake is designed both as a disc brake 13 and as a friction brake acting directly on the tire 10 or the rim 9 of the rear wheel 3 and that can be controlled by foot actuation whether a or both braking systems come into effect.
  • a summary characterized in that the charged capacity of a battery module 38, 38', 38", 38"' is sufficient, the device G via this one battery module 38, 38', 38", 38"” and that the accumulator modules 38, 38', 38", 38"" can be switched individually in succession to operate the device G.

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L'invention concerne une trottinette pliable (1) qui comprend une roue avant (2), une roue arrière (3) et un repose-pied (4), ledit repose-pied (4) possédant une charnière pliable (41, 42). L'objectif de l'invention est d'améliorer davantage la maniabilité d'une trottinette de ce type. À cet effet, une première partie pliable (43) du repose-pied (4) associée à la roue arrière (3) s'étend dans une direction verticale, à l'état plié, afin de recouvrir la roue arrière (3) lorsque l'axe de rotation (x) de la roue arrière (3) est orienté perpendiculairement à la direction verticale ; et en ce qu'une deuxième partie pliable (44) recouvre également la roue arrière (3) à l'état plié. Cette invention concerne en outre un ensemble de plusieurs modules de batterie rechargeable pouvant être manipulés individuellement (38, 38', 38'', 38''') pour un appareil à fonctionnement électrique (G), lesdits modules de batterie rechargeable (38, 38', 38'', 38''') étant reçus dans l'appareil (G) par connexion électrique simultanée.
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