GB2290508A - Battery powered foldable scooter - Google Patents

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GB2290508A
GB2290508A GB9409191A GB9409191A GB2290508A GB 2290508 A GB2290508 A GB 2290508A GB 9409191 A GB9409191 A GB 9409191A GB 9409191 A GB9409191 A GB 9409191A GB 2290508 A GB2290508 A GB 2290508A
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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
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D51/00—Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
    • B62D51/02—Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver standing in the vehicle
    • 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
    • B62K11/00—Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
    • B62K11/02—Frames
    • B62K11/10—Frames characterised by the engine being over or beside driven rear wheel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M13/00—Transmissions characterised by use of friction rollers engaging the periphery of the ground wheel
    • 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
    • B62K2204/00—Adaptations for driving cycles by electric motor

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Abstract

A scooter with 2 or (3 wheels,) similar to that used by children as a toy is made large and substantial enough for use by children or adults. It is fitted with a rechargeable battery and power unit 1 which drives the rear wheel and is controlled by a variable switch. The handlebar 4 of the vehicle is capable of being folded to make the unit more compact. The foot platform 3 is also capable of being folded if required to make the unit more compact. The power unit may be charged in situ via mains extemal battery power or while in the free wheel mode or may be removed and replaced with a fully charged unit. The vehicle may be propelled by leg power or by electrical power. The vehicle is fitted with brakes 9. <IMAGE>

Description

This invention relates to a 2 (or 3) wheeled lightweight collapsible scooter that is powered by a removable and rechargeable battery and electric motor unit which also contains a facility to recharge the battery when freewheeling or being pushed by leg power.
2 (or 3) wheeled scooters are well known vehicles often used as toys by children and adults. They are light portable and compact and easy to use. By the addition of a rechargeable electric battery/ motor pack the vehicle may be used for adult and child transport on a daily basis and the battery may be charged overnight at home or recharged packs may be held by distributers for exchange.The unit may also be echarged in the overun mode while travelling downhill or by use of leg power. They are also ideal transport for use on large university campusses, factory sites or large miltary establishments. They are also ideal to put in the boot of the car or on board a boat or camper.They may also be recharged from a vehicle power supply.The vehicle costs very little to run and is environmentally very conservationist.
According to the present invention there is provided a lightweight scooter with 2( or 3) wheels. On the rear of the scooter and driving the rear wheel is a combined power/generator and battery unit which drives the rear wheel via a wheel and belt system with drive to the rear wheel. The vehicle is equiped with brakes front and rear to enable it to be stopped. The handlebar and stem control the steering in the conventional way but is hinged at a low point to allow it to be folded to make it compact and easily carried.The stem may be used as a handle.
A specific embodiment of the vehicle will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig 1 shows a side elevation and plan of the 2 wheeled vehicle showing the position of the wheels and the drive /battery/generator unit in the ready to use position.
Fig.2 shows the same unit in the folded, ready to transport position.
Refering to the drawing the scooter comprises of 2 or 3 wheels supported by a simple lightweight frame and bearing a platform on which to stand. The front wheel is controlled in a way similar to that on a bicycle.
At the rear is mounted the power /battery/generator unit over the rear wheel which it drives this unit also acts like a splash guard. the drive is controlled by a variable power switch mounted on the front handlebars.
The power/battery unit may be recharged in situ or removed and replaced with a replacement charged unit. It may also be removed for security.
The handlbar assembly shaft and the standing platform may be folded to reduce bulk to make the unit more compact.
The drive is through a simple belt system which is also part of the drive/power unit.
Kev to the drawings: 1 battery and motor unit 2 belt drive 3 platform (horizontal) 4 handlebars 5 lockable hinge 6 brake 7 forks 8 wheel and tyre 9 brake 10 platform (vertical) 11 clip

Claims (7)

CLAIMS.
1. A 2 (or 3) wheeled scooter which may be pushed in the conventional way but is equiped with a rechargeable battery and electric motor unit which drives the rear wheel. The vehicle is capable of being folded.
2.An electrically powered scooter as described in claim 1 which is made compact by folding back the handelbar shaft and by placing the foot platform in the vertical position
3. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 and 2 above, the battery and drive unit of which are capable of being removed and replaced easily by a recharged unit or which may be recharged in situ by mains power or by vehicle battery.
4. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 3 above which is fitted with brakes which enable it to be brought to a halt.
5. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 4 above constructed of lightweight materials which enable it to be transported with relative ease.
6. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 5 above which is fitted with a device which recharges the battery while in the free wheel mode by travelling downhill or by using leg power.
7. An electrically powered scooter as substantially descibed above with reference to Figures 1 to 2 of the accompanying drawings.
7. An electrically powered scooter as substantially described above with refeence to Figures 1 to 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A 2 (or 3) wheeled scooter which may be leg pushed in the conventional way but is equiped with a rechargeable battery and electric motor unit which drives the rear wheel. The vehicle handlebars and foot platform are capable of being folded.
2.An electrically powered scooter as described in claim 1 which is made compact by folding back the handelbar shaft and by placing the foot platform in the vertical position.
3. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 and 2 above,the battery and/or drive unit of which are capable of being removed and replaced easily by a recharged unit or which may be recharged in situ by mains power or by vehicle battery.
4. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 3 above which is fitted with brakes which enable it to be brought to a halt.
5. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 4 above constructed of lightweight materials which enable it to be transported with relative ease.
6. An electrically powered scooter as described in 1 to 5 above which is fitted with a device which recharges the battery while in the free wheel mode by travelling downhill or by using leg power.
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DE19652509A1 (en) * 1996-12-17 1998-06-18 Andreas Huber Portable scooter
DE29920367U1 (en) 1999-11-19 2000-01-05 Biria GmbH, 68535 Edingen-Neckarhausen Bicycle that can be scaled down for transport, especially scooter wheels
WO2000026059A2 (en) 1998-11-02 2000-05-11 Christoph Schuster Transport vehicle for a small motor vehicle
WO2000041925A1 (en) * 1999-01-10 2000-07-20 Michael Roydon Puzey Motorized scooter
DE10005960A1 (en) * 2000-02-09 2001-08-16 Abb Patent Gmbh Collapsible motorized two-wheel vehicle for fitting in a motor vehicle luggage boot or rear trunk is driven by an electric motor fed by an accumulator fastened on a the vehicle.
EP1232938A1 (en) * 2001-02-20 2002-08-21 Guilhem Reynaud Power kit for light vehicle and step scooter powered by such kit
US6619416B2 (en) * 2001-03-23 2003-09-16 Mey-Chu Lan Brake lever-controlled power scooter control system
US6866275B1 (en) 2002-12-05 2005-03-15 Michael Roydon Puzey Vehicle support assembly
EP1555201A1 (en) * 2004-01-19 2005-07-20 Uwe Meyer Electric motor scooter
DE102011111419A1 (en) 2010-10-16 2012-04-19 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Weight transferable controllable vehicle with two-part roadway
FR2978417A1 (en) * 2011-07-26 2013-02-01 Decathlon Sa Foldable vehicle i.e. scooter, has chassis connected to steering assembly, where steering assembly and chassis form closed loop by contact between portion of steering assembly and portion of chassis in folded configuration
CN103481991A (en) * 2012-06-11 2014-01-01 刘岗 Compact type electromobile

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GB1518432A (en) * 1976-05-06 1978-07-19 Selwyn R Scooter
US4186934A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-02-05 Collings Thomas J Scooter vehicle
US4874055A (en) * 1987-12-16 1989-10-17 Beer Robin F C Chariot type golf cart
EP0582254A1 (en) * 1992-08-04 1994-02-09 Hans-Peter Schnippering Electrically driven scooter with anti-theft device
GB2279921A (en) * 1993-07-13 1995-01-18 Thomas Wayne Richards Electrically powered foldable scooter
GB2282355A (en) * 1993-09-29 1995-04-05 Christopher Roy Fields Motorised personal transport vehicle

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GB1518432A (en) * 1976-05-06 1978-07-19 Selwyn R Scooter
US4186934A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-02-05 Collings Thomas J Scooter vehicle
US4874055A (en) * 1987-12-16 1989-10-17 Beer Robin F C Chariot type golf cart
EP0582254A1 (en) * 1992-08-04 1994-02-09 Hans-Peter Schnippering Electrically driven scooter with anti-theft device
GB2279921A (en) * 1993-07-13 1995-01-18 Thomas Wayne Richards Electrically powered foldable scooter
GB2282355A (en) * 1993-09-29 1995-04-05 Christopher Roy Fields Motorised personal transport vehicle

Cited By (17)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19652509A1 (en) * 1996-12-17 1998-06-18 Andreas Huber Portable scooter
DE19652509C2 (en) * 1996-12-17 2001-02-15 Andreas Huber Foldable scooter vehicle
WO2000026059A2 (en) 1998-11-02 2000-05-11 Christoph Schuster Transport vehicle for a small motor vehicle
WO2000041925A1 (en) * 1999-01-10 2000-07-20 Michael Roydon Puzey Motorized scooter
DE29920367U1 (en) 1999-11-19 2000-01-05 Biria GmbH, 68535 Edingen-Neckarhausen Bicycle that can be scaled down for transport, especially scooter wheels
DE10005960A1 (en) * 2000-02-09 2001-08-16 Abb Patent Gmbh Collapsible motorized two-wheel vehicle for fitting in a motor vehicle luggage boot or rear trunk is driven by an electric motor fed by an accumulator fastened on a the vehicle.
EP1232938A1 (en) * 2001-02-20 2002-08-21 Guilhem Reynaud Power kit for light vehicle and step scooter powered by such kit
FR2821052A1 (en) * 2001-02-20 2002-08-23 Guilhem Reynaud MOTORIZATION KIT FOR LIGHT VEHICLE AND SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A KIT
US6619416B2 (en) * 2001-03-23 2003-09-16 Mey-Chu Lan Brake lever-controlled power scooter control system
US6866275B1 (en) 2002-12-05 2005-03-15 Michael Roydon Puzey Vehicle support assembly
EP1555201A1 (en) * 2004-01-19 2005-07-20 Uwe Meyer Electric motor scooter
DE102011111419A1 (en) 2010-10-16 2012-04-19 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Weight transferable controllable vehicle with two-part roadway
WO2012048882A1 (en) 2010-10-16 2012-04-19 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Vehicle controllable by weight-transfer and having a split travel board
DE102011111419B4 (en) * 2010-10-16 2016-03-10 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Vehicle with a riding board for parking at least the feet of the driver of the vehicle
FR2978417A1 (en) * 2011-07-26 2013-02-01 Decathlon Sa Foldable vehicle i.e. scooter, has chassis connected to steering assembly, where steering assembly and chassis form closed loop by contact between portion of steering assembly and portion of chassis in folded configuration
CN103481991A (en) * 2012-06-11 2014-01-01 刘岗 Compact type electromobile
CN103481991B (en) * 2012-06-11 2016-12-14 刘岗 Compact-folded bull wheel footpath Segway Human Transporter

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