WO2007147951A1 - Powered scooter equipped with two hinged wheeled foot rests - Google Patents

Powered scooter equipped with two hinged wheeled foot rests Download PDF

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WO2007147951A1
WO2007147951A1 PCT/FR2006/001483 FR2006001483W WO2007147951A1 WO 2007147951 A1 WO2007147951 A1 WO 2007147951A1 FR 2006001483 W FR2006001483 W FR 2006001483W WO 2007147951 A1 WO2007147951 A1 WO 2007147951A1
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Jerome Levassor
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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
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H1/00—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles
    • B62H1/10—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride
    • B62H1/12—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride using additional wheels

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  • the present invention is a motorized scooter equipped with two oscillating footrests, each provided with a wheel.
  • the classic scooter is unstable, moreover it is difficult to control at high speed.
  • the maneuvers of avoidance and braking are delicate which induces many accidents.
  • the device of the invention generates greater stability and increased handling.
  • a classic motorized scooter thermal or electric
  • footrests equipped with a wheel are placed on each side of the frame, they are fixed by hinges located at the front of it.
  • This device allows a vertical oscillation of the footrests. Shocks at the hinges keep the footrests in the down position. Adjustable stops at the back of the frame limit the movement of the footrests downwards.
  • the load on the frame can be increased or decreased, the distribution of the load is flexible.
  • a high stop induces an elevation of the wheel of the footrest, the load will be greater on the wheels of the frame for better traction.
  • the stops are low the load moves to the wheels of the footrests for better stability.
  • This quadri-cycle will have a varied use depending on the modifications made to the frame or to the cycle part. From urban, recreational or professional (courier) use to sporty use by reinforcing frame and tire.
  • FIG. 1 represents the machine seen from the side.
  • Figure 2 shows the machine seen from above.
  • Figure 3 shows the machine seen from below.
  • Figure 4 shows the vehicle in a rear view bend.
  • the footrests (7d, 7g) equipped with wheels (8d, 8g) are connected to the frame (1) by hinges (9d, 9g) towards the front.
  • the view from below shows the stops (6d, 6g) on which the footrests are wedged (7d, 7g)

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Abstract

The invention relates to a quadricycle derived from the scooter with much improved stability and handling. This quadricycle is made up of a central frame (1) with the handle bar (2) and steered wheel (3) at the front, drive unit (5) and driving wheel (4) at the rear. At the front and on either side of the frame (1), two hinges (9d, 9g) form the fixing points for the foot rests (7d, 7g). At the rear and beneath the frame, the foot rests (7d, 7g) are supported by adjustable stops (6d, 6g). The rider stands on the foot rests, and the load is distributed between the four wheels (3, 4, 8d, 8g). The distribution of the load between the four wheels can be modified by varying the height of the stops (6d, 6g). The drive unit and brake controls are on the handle bar (2). The invention is particularly suitable for urban travel because of its stability and handling, qualities which will be found reassuring to everybody.

Description

TROTΠNETTE MOTORISÉE ÉQUIPÉE DE DEUX REPOSE-PIEDS OSCILLANTS, POURVUS CHACUN D'UNE ROUE MOTORIZED TROTΠNETTE EQUIPPED WITH TWO OSCILLATING FOOTRESTS, ALL EQUIPPED WITH ONE WHEEL
La présente invention est une trottinette motorisée équipée de deux repose- pieds oscillants, pourvus chacun d'une roue.The present invention is a motorized scooter equipped with two oscillating footrests, each provided with a wheel.
La trottinette classique est peu stable, de plus elle est difficile à contrôler à grande vitesse. Les manœuvres d'évitement et de freinage sont délicates ce qui induit de nombreux accidents.The classic scooter is unstable, moreover it is difficult to control at high speed. The maneuvers of avoidance and braking are delicate which induces many accidents.
Le dispositif de l'invention génère une plus grande stabilité et une tenue de route accrue. Sur la base d'une trottinette classique motorisée (thermique ou électrique) des repose-pieds équipés d'une roue sont placés de chaque coté du cadre, ils y sont fixés par des charnières situées à l'avant de celui ci. Ce dispositif permet une oscillation verticale des repose-pieds. Des amortisseurs au niveau des charnières maintiennent les repose-pieds en position basse. Des butées réglables à l'arrière du cadre limitent le mouvement des repose-pieds vers le bas.The device of the invention generates greater stability and increased handling. On the basis of a classic motorized scooter (thermal or electric) footrests equipped with a wheel are placed on each side of the frame, they are fixed by hinges located at the front of it. This device allows a vertical oscillation of the footrests. Shocks at the hinges keep the footrests in the down position. Adjustable stops at the back of the frame limit the movement of the footrests downwards.
Sur ce quadri-cycle le pilote place ses pieds sur les repose-pieds, pas sur le cadre comme c'est le cas avec une trottinette.On this four-cycle the driver places his feet on the footrests, not on the frame as is the case with a scooter.
Au repos les repose-pieds sont calés dans les butées, leur roue est au contact avec le sol, le quadri-cycle est en équilibre sur ses quatre roues.At rest the footrests are wedged in the stops, their wheel is in contact with the ground, the four-cycle is balanced on its four wheels.
En virage, lors de l'inclinaison de l'engin la roue intérieure est au contact du sol, tandis que la roue extérieure est soulevée car le repose-pieds est soulevé par la butée lors de l'inclinaison du cadre.In bends, when tilting the machine, the inner wheel is in contact with the ground, while the outer wheel is lifted because the footrest is lifted by the abutment when tilting the frame.
Selon la hauteur des butées, la charge appliquée sur le cadre peut être augmentée ou diminuée, la répartition de la charge est modulable. Une butée haute induit une élévation de la roue du repose-pieds, la charge sera plus importante sur les roues du cadre pour une meilleur motricité. Inversement si les butées sont basses la charge se déplace vers les roues des repose-pieds pour une meilleur stabilité.Depending on the height of the stops, the load on the frame can be increased or decreased, the distribution of the load is flexible. A high stop induces an elevation of the wheel of the footrest, the load will be greater on the wheels of the frame for better traction. Conversely if the stops are low the load moves to the wheels of the footrests for better stability.
Ce quadri-cycle aura un usage varié selon les modifications apportées au cadre ou à la partie cycle. De l'usage urbain, de loisir ou professionnel (coursier) vers un usage sportif en renforçant cadre et pneumatique.This quadri-cycle will have a varied use depending on the modifications made to the frame or to the cycle part. From urban, recreational or professional (courier) use to sporty use by reinforcing frame and tire.
Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention : La figure 1 représente l'engin vue de coté. La figure 2 représente l'engin vue du dessus. La figure 3 représente l'engin vue du dessous. La figure 4 représente l'engin en virage vue arrière. En référence à ces dessins nous distinguons le cadre (1) avec le guidon (2), les roues directrice (3) et motrice (4). L'emplacement du moteur (5) et des butées droite (6d) et gauche (6g) à l'arrière du cadre (1).The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: FIG. 1 represents the machine seen from the side. Figure 2 shows the machine seen from above. Figure 3 shows the machine seen from below. Figure 4 shows the vehicle in a rear view bend. With reference to these drawings we distinguish the frame (1) with the handlebar (2), the steering wheel (3) and driving wheel (4). The location of the motor (5) and the right (6d) and left (6g) stops at the rear of the frame (1).
Les repose-pieds (7d,7g) équipés de roues (8d,8g) sont reliés au cadre (1) par des charnières (9d,9g) vers l'avant. La vue du dessous montre bien les butées (6d,6g) sur lesquelles sont calés les repose-pieds (7d,7g)The footrests (7d, 7g) equipped with wheels (8d, 8g) are connected to the frame (1) by hinges (9d, 9g) towards the front. The view from below shows the stops (6d, 6g) on which the footrests are wedged (7d, 7g)
Sur la figure 4 on voit bien le déplacement des repose-pieds (7d,7g) par rapport au cadre (1) lors de l'inclinaison de l'engin. La roue intérieure (8d) reste au contact du sol alors que la roue extérieure (8g) est soulevée. In Figure 4 we can see the displacement of the footrest (7d, 7g) relative to the frame (1) during the inclination of the machine. The inner wheel (8d) remains in contact with the ground while the outer wheel (8g) is raised.

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REVENDICATIONS
l)dispositif pour stabiliser un engin de type trottinette, caractérisé par deux repose-pieds latéraux (7d,7g) équipés chacun d'une roue (8d,8g). Le pilote place ses pieds de chaque coté du cadre (1) sur les repose-pieds (7d,7g).l) device for stabilizing a scooter type vehicle, characterized by two lateral footrests (7d, 7g) each equipped with a wheel (8d, 8g). The pilot places his feet on each side of the frame (1) on the footrests (7d, 7g).
2) le disposât selon la revendication (1) est constitué de deux charnières (9d,9g) à l'avant du cadre (1) permettant l'oscillation des repos-pieds(7dr7g) qui y sont fixés.2) the disposa according to claim (1) consists of two hinges (9d, 9g) at the front of the frame (1) for the oscillation of footrest (7d r 7g) attached thereto.
3) le dispositif selon la revendication (1) est constitué de deux butées(6d,6g) réglables en hauteur située sur le cadre qui limitent le mouvement des repose-pieds (7d,7g) vers le bas, et permettent un transfert de charge vers le cadre(l) et ses roues (3,4) . 3) the device according to claim (1) consists of two stops (6d, 6g) adjustable in height on the frame which limit the movement of the footrest (7d, 7g) downwards, and allow a load transfer towards the frame (1) and its wheels (3, 4).
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