FI111063B - Electric motor vehicle - Google Patents

Description

111063 Electric motor-powered vehicle

The present invention relates to a device which enables easy transition from one location to another. More specifically, it is an electric motor-driven folding vehicle 5.

Prior art means of transport closest to the invention are e.g. electric cars and similar covered 4-wheel equipment, electric bicycles, electric scooters and similar 2 and 3 wheel equipment, and other electric mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and wheelchairs. On the other hand, vehicles without 10 motor drives are known, such as a folding bicycle, scooters and various rollators. The above solutions have also been implemented in internal combustion engine versions.

In addition, it is known technology to make a device that can be folded when not in use, for example for transportation or storage. Such solutions include e.g. the aforementioned folding bicycle and various folding scooters and 15 scooters. One known solution for a folding electric motor-driven scooter is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,848,660. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,874,055 and 5,749,424 again disclose electric golf carts.

Known solutions require the use of muscle force to change the device from storage to operating position and vice versa. In addition, folding requires worship 20 and may not succeed, for example, in older persons. Folded devices are difficult to transport due to their size and weight.

The means of transport according to the present invention enables easy and uncontaminated movement without muscle force in congested areas. It combines effortless operation, low space requirements when folded, lightweight, versatile, and advanced user-friendly services achieved with today's 25 electronics. The means of transport is easy and hassle-free, and it is easy to fold from the operating position to the storage position or vice versa. Advantages over the prior art presented above include e.g. easy maneuverability of the device when folded (movement can be assisted by an electric motor if needed), low volume export of the device while (30 folded), stand upright independently without external support in operating position, storage position and during folding (open or closed), the need for the user to bend over, easily changing the modular transport level of the device • · · The purpose of the device can be easily and quickly changed according to the particular need, it is possible to store different user profiles (eg acceleration, deceleration and maximum speeds) for users and uses (another inexpensive option is to read the User Profile on the Access Key) and the space on your device for your personal navigator and PDA.

Very advantageously, the present invention is suitable for use in, for example, airports, exhibition areas, art exhibitions, shopping centers and other short-distance indoor or outdoor travel. The user groups can be, for example, thanks to the modularity of the device and the variability provided by the user profiles. all ages. All movements within the car-free area are covered by the legislation of the 10 localities in question. With the equipment provided in the device, e.g. user guidance from one place to another, getting more information in your own language, such as at a fair, exhibition or city trip. This is done by utilizing existing technology (GPS, PDA, Bluetooth). Guidance can be either visual or audio information directly to the user's earwax 15.

The device preferably has at least 2 wheels. The device is moved by a prior art electric hub motor connected to the front wheel. Power is provided by rechargeable batteries. All the charging automation and charging equipment, including the cable, is always carried with the device. This allows you to easily connect your device to a standard outlet. On uneven surfaces, such as cobblestone or tiling, a preferred embodiment is a rear wheel bogie assembly located at the rear of the vehicle, which effectively dampens unevenness of the chassis. The bogie construction is a modular solution and is easy to replace when needed.

«· 25 Advantageously, the folding of the device from the storage position into the operating position and vice versa is carried out electrically or alternatively manually (eg when the battery is completely discharged). The device automatically takes all the necessary action at the touch of a button and the user does not have to bend over while folding. When assembled, the device has a handle from which its electric motor can be used to facilitate movement of the device. When assembled, the machine's automation ensures that the machine's maximum speed remains very quiet. When folded, the device can be transported indoors, for example to be stored in a closet, or to be lifted into the trunk of a passenger car, thanks to its light weight and small size. When stored in an upright position, the machine only occupies approximately A4 sheets of floor space.

: 35 The device is equipped with an authentication device to identify different users and verify access. In this way, its automation can be pre-programmed with various user profiles for different types of users. The identification may be performed, for example, by an electronic, magnetic or mechanical key, either wirelessly or by touch. For example, the maximum values of accelerations and decelerations or peak speeds can be programmed into the user profiles. older users 5, so that the device does not make sudden starts and does not stop too suddenly. However, the device * has a mechanical emergency brake that stops the device in the event of technical malfunctions (eg loss of electrical power for any reason) or incidents.

The device has an easily replaceable modular transport platform, which makes it easy to change the device for different uses / users. Various inexpensive alternatives for the transport plane structure are e.g. a scooter-like narrow level, a wider uniform level, or a fork-like level where you can progress between walking at a slower pace and, if necessary, standing on your feet at a higher speed. Typically, this is an Older user, whereby motor assisted walking can be used to help maintain muscle function. In addition, the fork-15 transport level makes the machine extremely stable.

According to a preferred embodiment, the device has a seat portion which folds into the device if desired when using the device, whereby the device can be driven more agile while standing on the transport plane and in the storage position without taking up more space. In addition, the device can advantageously accommodate a shopping cart or the like, and has seats for e.g. hanging shopping bags and other small goods.

The device is advantageously designed for use in the rental business by adding a payment device to which the payment of rent can be made, for example by mobile phone, credit or debit card, burner or money. In this case, the rental point is preferably a terminal built for the devices, where it is possible to charge several devices at the same time. During the charging phase, the device takes up quite a bit of subscriber self-standing in an upright position. Charging automation takes care of the correct charge of the battery and notifies you when the battery is fully charged. The device has a charging light and / or an acoustic signal to alert you of the charge being charged and the need for charging well in advance of power failure. The device, 30, is preferably charged from a standard electrical outlet and all the necessary hardware, including the cable, is included in the device. The cable automatically rewinds when the charging is completed.

Preferably, the device has an anti-theft device and an electronic detector, by means of which, for example, GPS can locate the device in the event of a possible theft.

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The appearance of the device can be easily changed by replacing plastic covers in mobile phones and cars. This allows each device to be easily personalized to the user's liking.

The device is advantageously suitable for transportation in passenger cars, motorhomes, passenger cars, buses or other public transport. This is made possible by the lightness and small size of the device. In addition, recharging of the batteries can be arranged, if necessary, by connecting the device to the vehicle's energy and charging system.

The above-mentioned drawbacks of the known solutions are avoided and the said advantages are achieved by the solution according to the present invention.

The invention is characterized by what is stated in the claims below.

The invention will now be described in more detail by way of example with reference to the following drawings, in which: Fig. seen from the side when the vehicle is fully folded and, Figs. 4a and 4b show some preferred embodiments of the transport plane of the vehicle, viewed from above.

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a vehicle having a hub motor (not shown) front wheel 1, rear tire (s) 2, a folding narrow kickboard transport plane 21 with front 3 and rear 4, transport plane joints 5 and 6, 25 steering column 7, handlebar / wheel 8, seat bar 9 and seat 10, and seat: * joints 11 and 12. The device may also be implemented completely without seat members 9, 10, 11 and 12, whereby it is driven standing on transport plane 21.

The device may be equipped with a personal navigator and a PDA device, which is typically connected to the service provider through a wireless LAN or a wireless telephone network. For navigation, the device uses a general GPS satellite network or indoors local access point network, which can also be wireless LAN access points.

5 111063 For use, the device requires a license key, which may preferably be a mechanical key, card, or electronic media (e.g., mobile phone identification) that can communicate with the device wirelessly or by touch. In addition to the access, this key preferably includes information about the user profile 5 (e.g., shape and maximum speed of the acceleration and deceleration ramps). Informaatiopal-? in the case of toys, it typically has the legal right to use the services of a network service provider.

Figure 2 illustrates how the bar 9 and seat 10 of the seat portion snap into the rear portion 4 of the transport plane 21. Folding, which is preferably performed electrically, is made possible by the seat joints 11 and 12. Thus, the vehicle can be driven even in confined spaces of the stand. The rod 9 of the seat part with its seats 10 can also be implemented in other ways with regard to fastenings and the like. However, it is essential that the seat 10 folds into the device when it is not used for sitting or when the device is in the storage position.

Fig. 3 shows the means of transport folded. The device remains in balance throughout the refraction, which is preferably electrically driven, without external support. This way, the user does not have to bow while assembling the device for storage. The device is folded automatically using, for example, a switch (not shown) mounted on the handle 8 or the steering column 7. When folded, the control automatically switches to automatic control at low speed, allowing the unit to be carried at walking speed using an electric motor.

Figures 4a and 4b show two preferred alternatives for implementing the transport plane. The wide continuous plane 22 of Figure 4a is sturdy and well suited to the basic transport plane, while the fork 23 of Figure 4b allows, for example, a person with low mobility at low speed to use it as a walking support while maintaining mobility. However, if desired, one can stand up on the legs of the platform 23 and drive the vehicle while standing. It is also possible to incorporate a folding seat plane (not shown) that can be pivoted from the front when walking between the legs of the platform 23. Modular transport platforms 22 and 23 are quickly and easily interchangeable for a variety of applications. Their shape is not limited to these two examples, but may vary with different application needs.

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Claims (13)

111063 1. Forward racket graphs for elliptical traction fortskaffiiingsmedel, som innefattar minst tva hjul (1, 2), en ramt et eller flera styrhandtag (8), blinking ram r leds (5, 6), att anordningen är uppburen av hjul (1, 2) och hälls hopfallbar och taringa vaivyta vid förvaring, kännetecknat av att anordningen har en modulär utbytbar 20 harrow platform (21, 22, 23) samt ytterhöljen, harrow harrow platform (21, 22, 23) utgörs av en smal platta (21) av sparkbrädesmodel, en bredare enhetlig plattform (22) eller en gaffelformig plattform (23), sav man kan promenera mellan den gaffelformiga plattformen (23) eller vid behov Stiga pa den och äka stäende pä anordningen. An electric motor-driven means of transport for short range motion, comprising at least two wheels (1,2), a frame and a control handle (s) (8), the frame of which is articulated (5, 6) with the device resting on the wheels (1, 2) foldable for low lat-5 storage space, characterized in that the device has a modular interchangeable transport platform (21, 22, 23) and outer casings, which transport platform (21, 22, 23) is a narrow scooter plane (21 ), a wider continuous plane (22) or a fork-like platform (23) between which the fork-like platform (23) can be walked or, if necessary, stepped on to drive the machine while standing. 2. Fortskaffiiingsmedel enligt patentkrav 1, kännetecknat av att anordningen har 25 en koppling, medelst flashing fortskaffningsmedlets hoppfällning och uppfällning sker electric. <* «« ^ 3. Fortskaffiiingsmedel enligt patentkrav 2, kännetecknat av att det för ihopupp- fällningen av anordningen firms även en manuellt fungerande ihop- och uppfällnings-anordning. Means of transport according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has a switch for manually folding and opening the means of transport. Means of transport according to claim 2, characterized in that, for folding the device, there is also a manually operated folding and opening device. Fortskaffiiingsmedel enligt patentkrav 3, a rotary encoder in the inertial memory of the leder (5, 6), the lighter den forer (6), the sammanbinder in the plattform (21,22,23), and the ledder (5). delar äkplattformen 111063 (21, 22, 23) The delar (3, 4) and the luminous led (5, 6) let da anordningen and drift the image of the structure. Transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that the device has at least two joints (5, 6), the first joint (6) connecting the transport plane (21, 22, 23) to the steering column and the second joint (5) dividing the transport plane (21, 22, 23) into two parts (3, 4) and which hinges (5, 6) are locked when the device is in the operating position to form a rigid, load-bearing structure. 5. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 4, kännetecknat av att anordningen är försedd med en kördator, stalk where fardigt innehäller olika användarprofiler, av 5 vilka man med kopplingen exterior self-profile deflator laser in a medier avarier pa maximal-hastighet, retardation och Acceleration och blinker kernel hannel en GPS-navigeringsutrustning, en tradlös Intemetanslutning till en mapserver och en server med annan information visell eller auditiv. Means of transport according to claim 4, characterized in that the device has 20 on-board computer with various user profiles pre-configured to select the desired profile from the switch or read from an access key defining values for maximum speeds, decelerations and * · 'accelerations. each trip computer may include GPS navigation equipment, a wireless Internet connection to a map server, and a server containing other information, which information may be visual or audio. 6. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 5, kännetecknat av att anordningen är försedd med en stöldskyddsanordning och en sändare för GPS positionsbestämning. Vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the device comprises an anti-theft device and a transmitter for GPS positioning. * • · I 1 7. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 6, kännetecknat av att anordningen hündbroms. Vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that the device has an emergency brake. 8. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 7, kännetecknat av att anordningen har 15 plats för en personlig Navigator och en PDA-anordning. A vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the device has a slot for a personal navigator and a PDA. Means of transport according to claim 8, characterized in that the device has an access control sensor and that the access control device 111063 is a mechanical key or a card, a magnetic key, an electronic key or the access is obtained by a handset via a telephone or local area network. Transport device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the device has a folding / removable seat (10) which folds electrically: 5 or manually and does not take up additional space when the device is assembled or when standing. 9. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 8, a telecommand, an attnording har an identifieringsanordning som controller controller an attangement till att controller controller mechanical mechanism for handles, magnets, electronic devices 20 you drop off unless you go local. 10. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 9, kännetecknat av att anordningen har ett hopfällbart / borttagningsbart sitsplan (10), som falls ihop antingen electriskt eller manuellt, och det inte upptar ytterligare plaer anordningen är hopfälld ellerär. 11. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 10, kännetecknat av att da anordningen business i hopfällbart och upprätt position störelektronik försatt i forwarder .. ddr drhjulets (1) hastighet lich och anordningen har ett handtag (8). med egna hjul (1,2) förflytta anordningen. Transport device according to Claim 10, characterized in that, when the device is folded upright, the control electronics of the trip computer are in a position where the drive wheel (1) is low and have a handle (8) for moving the device by electric motor on its own wheels (1). , 2). 12. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 11, kännetecknat av att anordningen har 30 medel för transport av varor. A vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that the device comprises means for transporting goods. Transport device according to Claim 12, characterized in that the device has an interface for transporting objects and persons to the stern and / or side carriage. 15 Patent Claims 13. Fortskaffningsmedel enligt patentkrav 12, kännetecknat av att anordningen har et anslutningsorgan för et släp- och / eller sidovagn för transport av föremäl och personer.