GB2522187A

GB2522187A - Walking scooting running cycling while sitting devise

Info

Publication number: GB2522187A
Application number: GB1400404.8A
Authority: GB
Inventors: John Wakefield-Smith
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-01-10
Filing date: 2014-01-10
Publication date: 2015-07-22
Anticipated expiration: 2034-01-10
Also published as: GB2522187B; GB201400404D0

Abstract

A device convertible between a walking/running aid and a cycle. In one example the device consists of one wheel 12 between the feet of a user, two "A" frames 9, a seat 5 and a swivel wheel 14 behind. A handlebar support column 3 can be pivoted down to contact the ground, providing stability for static seated use. A user can walk or run while sitting on the seat. With pedals (17, figure 2) attached, the user can cycle, steering and balance is with the upper body leaning from side to side. In a variant of the design (figure 6), two main wheels and two swivel wheels are used, placed to either side of the user.

Description

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WALKING SCOOTING RUNN]NG CYCLING WHILE SIlTING DEVISE

FIELD OF INVENTION

A wheeled walking, scooting, running, cycling while sitting devise

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

For people who wish to walk run scoot cycle fonvards and backwards while sitting babies who want to lean to walk, sifting while walking children who want the challenge of cycling using their upper body for steering children who can scoot with both legs people who can go everywhere walking and cycling on roads pavements shops and around the home people with leg injuries, an aide to recovery solders recovering from their injuries enabling them to become independent and enjoy a better quality of life.

postmen with pannier bags going most places where they can walk taking the weight off their legs persons using Zimmer frames may find they can get around much better and safer with little or no weight on their legs with the two front wheel version of thr devise leaving their hands free For people who use crutches would find the devise faster safer leaving their hands free commuters in packed trains and buses can sit with their hand break on, glide through the traffic and hang the devise on a coat hook at the office fig! I solders in action travelling long distances with heavy pacts finally people confined to wheel chairs who have some use in their legs so they can walk while sitting, regaining their independence and getting healthy exercise.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFEPED EMBODIMENT

1. A walking and running while sitting and cycling-frame, comprising two A-*tranes, a seat, a wheel, cross bar with hand grips, two cross bar support columns quick release retaining strap, swivel wheel and two quick release pedal shafts with detachable peddles, wherein the sear is attached at the top of the frames and handle bar support colurmis are attached to the frame and locate tile seat and hand grips above the frame, the support columns being pivorally attached to the frames, the wheel is attached to the front bottom iii between The frames and positioned between the users legs, the wheel touches the ground between the driver's feet, the retaining strap is fixed to de seat in line with the body on either side, the quick release buckle is at the front of the user, the swivel wheel is attached to the bottom of the frames at the back, the shafts with detachable peddles are attached to the front wheel, characterized by the device having three modes, walking running while sitting mode, cycling mode and the sitting mode, in wailing running mode the user sits on the seat and holds onto the hand grips and propels themselves and steers with their feet, in sitting mode the user pivots tile cross bar support columns down se that the cross bar contacts the ground and acts as a stand to stabilize the devce, in the cycling mode the shafts and peddles are attached to the front wheel, propulsion is by peddling forwards or backwards, steering is by' using the upper body weight, leaning to the left or the right.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG.1 is the side elevation of the basic model in walking running mode with arm supports Meccano type construction it can be adjusted to fit most sizes. FIG 1.1 the front cross brace and hand grips pivoted down to the floor with small swivel wheels attached FIG.2 is the side elevation of the frame in cycling mode with adjustable saddle height the front cross brace and hand grips removed,hands grips and cross brace are attached to the frame beneath the saddle FIG.3 is the front elevation of fig 2 in cycling mode 3.1 is with pedals detached where you are doing both walking and cycling 3.2 is where walking and running mode FIG..4 is the plan of fig 3.2 in walking and running mode.

FIG.5 is as fig 1 with child chair attached ridding in tandem.

FIG 6 is the side elevation of the 2 front wheel and 2 swivel wheel version of the walking and running frame (to get some people out of wheel chairs and walking again) FIG 6.1 is the plan id fig 6 FIG 7 is the front elevation of fig 6 FIG S is the side elevation with braces, hand grips removed in walking /running mode, leaving your hands free.

FIG 9 is the side elevation in use where in the wheels are on either side of the body, the seat is raised in the walking while sitting mode FIG 10 is the side elevation in use as in fig 9 the seat is lowered in to the sitting mode FIG 11.1 is the hands free version as if fig 8 wherein the front wheel is reduced is size the cross member is hinged for compacting and storage the materials used could be similar to light weight cycle technology and hand brake this particular unit was designed for the London commuter in mind not taking up much room sitting while in the standing position and ease of storage FIG 12 is the front elevation of the one wheel version in the sitting position with front cross brace and hand grips.

FIG 13 is the side elevation of hands free version with adjustable saddle height and triangular frame in walking running mode fig 13.1 is the plan fig 13.2 front elevation fig 13,3 is the rear elevation fig 13.4 is the frame in use.

FIG 14 is the cross section of the peddle shaft showing the spring and airtight piston and the air valve to restrict the air so the change in length of the shaft is slow enough so the shaft does not noticeable change in length in one peddle cycle, with fixed wheel the user peddles both backwards and forwards, generally gears are not suited for fixed wheel Drawing Reference numerals 1. Cross brace 2. sleeves for column supports 3. Cross brace support column 4. hand grips) 5. seat 6. arm braces 7. seat back 8. seat support column 9. A-frame 10. restraining strap and quick release buckle 11. wheel spindle 12. Front Wheel 13. not in use 14. Swivel wheel 15. U bracket 16. peddle shaft 17. peddles quick release 18. Front swivel wheels 19. rear seat and bracing plank 20. bracing wires 21. hand brake 22. hinge 23. peddle shaft inner 24. peddle shaft outer 25. spring 26. piston air tight 27. air valve 28.

Claims

Claims 1. A walking running scooting while sitting and cycling frame, comprising two A-frames, a seat, a wheel, cross bar with hand grips, two cross bar support columns quick release retaining strap, swi vei wheel and two quick release pedal shafts with detachable peddles, whe-ein the sent is attached at the top of tile frames and handle bar support cohirnns are attached to the horizontal member of the frame and locate the seat arid hand grips above the frame, the support columns being pivotafly attached to the fratries. the wheel is attached to the front bottom in between tile frames and postoned between the users legs, the wheel touches the around between the driver's Feet. the retaining strap is fixed to tile seat in line with the body on either side, the quick release buckle is at the front of the user, the swivel wheel is attached to the bottom of tile frames at the hack, the shafts with c1etch Sable peddles are attached to the front whjeel, characterized by the device having three modes, walking running while sitting mode, cycling mode and the sitting mode, in waiknig running mode the user sits on the seat and holds onto tile hand grips and propels themselves and steers with their feet, in sitting mode the user pivots the cross bar support columns down so that the cross har contacts tue ground and acts as a stand to stahilize the device, in the cycling mode the shafts arid peddles are attached to the front wheel. propulsion is by r't ddhng fon irds r bat kwerds sicer nc is i usmg tli. upt r both cighi iL aning to the I tt or the right.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seat height is adustable r&ative to the frame.
3. A device as claimed in ally of the preceding claims wherein the frame has a total weight of' between 2kg and 1 5 kg.
4. A device as claimed in any of the preceding claims with arm rests and hand grips and attached to the seat to allow gripping by the Liser and suppori of the arms.
5. A device as claimed in ally of the preceding claims wherein the seat includes a seat back which can support the back of the user. -
6. A devise as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the cross bar, hand grips and two cross bar support colutims are removed, 6.1 A devise as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein another cross bar is fixed to the frame beneath the seat with the hand grips located in front of the chair at about waist height on either side of the body 7 A devise as claimed in any proceeding claims wherein there are 2 A-frames and 2 front wheels and 2 swivel wheels where the frames are positioned either side of the users legs. the horizontal members of the A-frames extended at the back with 2 cross frames for bracing and I cross brace at the apex of the frames the wheels are fixed on the outside of the frames, the swivel wheels fixed in line with the frames the peddle shafts are attracted to the insides one to each wheel.8. A device as claimed in any preceeding claims, where in the front wheels touches the ground in line with the driver's feet enabling the user to turn the front wheel 360 degrees on one spot with the rear swivel wheels following in a circle.9 A devise as claimed in any preceeding claims where the A-frame and column support columns are built with Meccano flat type components drilled at regular intervals so that that the A-frames can be adjusted to most sizes of user, including U bracket at apex to connect frames and seat and V bracket connecting the swivel wheel and frames at the rear.A devise in any previous claims where the A-frames are omitted and replaced by triangular frames where the component parts are fixed to each corner of the frames 11 A devise as any previous claims where the user pivois the cross bar support ccilunins down so that the cross bar contacts the ound wilt 2 small swivel wheels are attached to the ends of the hand grips enabling the user to maneuver around in the situng mode or walking around in a stabilized mode 12 A devise as any previous claims where the user can operate in confined spaces and perform normal activities as you would standing on two legs without dismounting such as working in the kitchen and ablutions in the toilets, due to the compact nature and shape of the A-frame and short wheel base of the devise.13 A devise as any previous claims where the horizontal member of the A-frame is hinged in the middle so that the A-frame compacts for storage.14 A devise as any previous claims where the peddle shafts are telescopic with piston and air valve and sprung so that the shanks progressively extend with pressure applied by the user increasing the leverage and reduce with less pressure.16 A devise as any previous claims where the telescopic shafts are operated by electric motors the controls fitted adjacent to the hand grips the saddle could automatically raise and lower to suite the length of the peddle shafts with electric motors.17 A devise as any previous claims where the peddle shafts are removed to switch from cycling to walking and running mode 18 A devise as any previous claims where the user can quickly alternate between walking and running mode and cycling mode by removing and refixing the peddles 19 A devise as any previous claims where the use removes all hand grips with their supports and walks and runs in a hands free modeBA devise as any previous claims where in an electric motor is used linked to the front wheel to assist propelling the person against head winds and upward slopes,charging and assist with breaking on downward slopes