WO2008087430A1 - Scooters améliorés - Google Patents

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WO2008087430A1
WO2008087430A1 PCT/GB2008/000173 GB2008000173W WO2008087430A1 WO 2008087430 A1 WO2008087430 A1 WO 2008087430A1 GB 2008000173 W GB2008000173 W GB 2008000173W WO 2008087430 A1 WO2008087430 A1 WO 2008087430A1
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  • This invention concerns improvements in and relating to vehicles, for example, self-propelled vehicles or foot-propelled vehicles, particularly scooters, micro-scooters, and collapsible scooters, but also tricycles and bicycles.
  • vehicle for example, self-propelled vehicles or foot-propelled vehicles, particularly scooters, micro-scooters, and collapsible scooters, but also tricycles and bicycles.
  • the invention particularly, though not exclusively, relates to vehicles having handlebars.
  • the invention particularly, though not exclusively, relates to such vehicles adapted for use by children or infants.
  • Self-propelled vehicles such as scooters, and pedal vehicles such as tricycles are popular, particularly, though not exclusively, with children and infants, as recreational or play articles.
  • self-propelled is meant propelled by the user.
  • audio electronic equipment such as digital (audio) file player, MP3 player, MP4 player, radio, telephone or the like.
  • self-propelled is meant propelled by the user.
  • a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle such as a scooter, comprising at least one audio device.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise a digital audio file player, e.g. having at least one digital audio file in an audio encoded form or a compressed format.
  • the digital audio file player may be a compressed digital audio file player.
  • the vehicle may comprise handlebars.
  • the self-propelled vehicle may comprise a scooter, e.g. a collapsible scooter or "microscooter”, such as for use by children or infants.
  • a scooter e.g. a collapsible scooter or "microscooter”, such as for use by children or infants.
  • the self-propelled vehicle may comprise a tricycle or alternatively, a bicycle.
  • the at least one audio device may advantageously comprise an MP3 player.
  • the at least one audio device may be capable of playing one or more audio encoded formats, e.g. compressed formats, such as:
  • MP3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (or MP3)
  • MPEG-2 MP3 and MP4 which are known standard formats
  • AACv2 IFF, RIFF, BWF, RA;
  • Aiff which is an Apple Mac version
  • M4P which is an i-tune standard
  • PCM which is a CD standard or the like.
  • the at least one audio device may be capable of storing and playing one of a plurality of audio files, e.g. songs or music audio files.
  • the at least one audio device may also or alternatively comprise a radio receiver and/or a CD player and/or a mini disc player and/or a tape player.
  • the audio device may comprise a telecommunication device such as a mobile phone.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise a first body, which may provide a memory or storage means.
  • the first body may provide a first loudspeaker.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise a second body, which may provide a second loudspeaker.
  • the first and/or second bodies may comprise means for attaching, preferably means for removably attaching, the first and/or second bodies to the vehicle.
  • The/each removable attachment means may comprise quick release and quick connection means, e.g. manually operable quick release and quick connection means.
  • the first and/or second bodies may be attached to and preferably removably attachable to the handlebars of the vehicle.
  • the first body may be attached to and preferably removably attachable to one end of handlebars of the vehicle.
  • the second body may be attached to and preferably removably attachable to another end of handlebars of the vehicle.
  • the first body may be attached to and preferably removably attachable to another part of the handlebars of the vehicle, e.g. at the front and/or substantially centrally.
  • the vehicle may be provided with a cradle adapted to receive the first body and/or an audio device and/or to which the first body and/or audio device may be removably attached.
  • the second body e.g. second loudspeaker
  • the first body e.g. by wiring provided in or running through the handlebars.
  • the at least one audio device may be powered by one or more battery(ies), e.g. provided within the first body and the second body.
  • the battery may, for example, be a lithium battery.
  • the audio device may be provided on handlebars of the vehicle.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise means (such as a socket) for connecting earphones/earpiece/headphones thereto.
  • an audio signal may be transmitted from the memory means thereto, rather than to the loudspeaker(s).
  • the at least one audio device may comprise means for connecting the device to a computer apparatus, e.g. so as to store/transfer audio files (digital audio files), e.g. compressed digital audio files from the computer apparatus to the at least one audio device.
  • a computer apparatus e.g. so as to store/transfer audio files (digital audio files), e.g. compressed digital audio files from the computer apparatus to the at least one audio device.
  • the means for connecting the device to earphones/earpiece/headphones and the means for connecting the device to a computer apparatus may comprise a single socket.
  • the means for removably attaching the first/second body from the vehicle may comprise at least one male portion or end on one of the vehicle or first/second body, and at least one corresponding female portion or skirt on the other of the first/second body or the vehicle.
  • the male portion or end may be received within the female portion in a pushfit or interference fit.
  • the first body may be electrically connected to the wiring via a pin or socket on the first body and a corresponding socket or pin on the handlebars.
  • the second body may be electrically connectable to the wiring via a pin or socket on the second body and a corresponding socket or pin on the handlebars.
  • the means for removably attaching may also comprise a release button, e.g. on the first/second body, which may be spring biased.
  • the at least one audio device may be adapted to be used/usable when removed from the vehicle.
  • the at least one body may be used with or without the second body to play the audio file(s) via the loudspeaker(s)/earphones/earpiece(s).
  • the first/second body may include at least one and preferably a plurality of lights, e.g. light emitting diodes (LEDs), which, in use, may flash/illuminate in time with music played by the audio device.
  • the LEDs may be disposed around an outer facing end of the first/second body, e.g. behind a translucent/transparent end face.
  • the first and/or second body may each comprise a cylindrical body.
  • the first/second loudspeaker may be provided at one end of the respective first/second cylindrical body. Another end of the/each cylindrical body may be detachably attachable to the vehicle, e.g. the handlebars, e.g. a respective end of the handlebars.
  • the first body may be provided with control switches for the audio device, e.g. selected from play, pause, stop, forward and reverse.
  • the first body may be provided with an on/off switch for the audio device.
  • the control switches may be provided on an upper facing surface of the first cylindrical body.
  • the on/off switch may be provided on a lower facing surface of the cylindrical body.
  • an audio device such as a digital audio file player or MP3 player, for use in, or when used in a self-propelled vehicle or foot-propelled vehicle according to the first aspect of the present invention.
  • a combination of at least one audio device such as a digital audio file player or MP3 player, and a self-propelled vehicle or foot-propelled vehicle, such as a scooter, e.g. a collapsible microscooter.
  • a digital audio file player or MP3 player such as a digital audio file player or MP3 player
  • a self-propelled vehicle or foot-propelled vehicle such as a scooter, e.g. a collapsible microscooter.
  • a self-propelled vehicle or foot-propelled vehicle such as a scooter, having an audio device or digital audio file player or MP3 player detachably attached thereto.
  • a foot-propelled vehicle comprising a scooter comprising at least one audio device comprising a digital audio file player, the device comprising a first body providing a loudspeaker, the first body comprising means for removably attaching or receiving the first body to the vehicle.
  • the scooter may comprise a collapsible scooter or "microscooter”, such as for use by children or infants.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise an MP3 and/or WMA player or capable of sharing/playing other formats hereinbefore mentioned.
  • the at least one audio device may also comprise a radio receiver.
  • the audio device may also comprise a telecommunication device such as a mobile phone.
  • the first body may provide a memory or storage means.
  • the at least one audio device may comprise a second body which provides a second loudspeaker.
  • the second body may comprise means for attaching, and preferably means for removably attaching, the first and/or second bodies to the vehicle.
  • the first and/or second bodies may be attached and preferably removably attached to handlebars of the vehicle.
  • the first/second body may include at least one and preferably a plurality of lights, e.g. LEDs, which, in use, may flash/illuminate, e.g. in time with music played by the audio device.
  • the lights may be disposed around an outer facing end of the first/second body, e.g. behind a translucent/transparent end face.
  • the first and/or second body may each comprise a cylindrical body.
  • the first/second loudspeaker may be provided at one end of the respective first/second cylindrical body.
  • Another end of the/each cylindrical body may be attached and preferably detachably attachable to the vehicle, e.g. the handlebars, e.g. a respective end of the handlebars.
  • the first body may be provided with control switches for the audio device, e.g. selected from play, pause, stop, forward and reverse.
  • the first body may be provided with an on/off switch for the audio device.
  • the control switches may be provided on an upper facing surface of the first cylindrical body.
  • the on/off switch may be provided on a lower facing surface of the cylindrical body.
  • an audio device comprising a digital audio file player, such as an MP3 player, adapted for use in a foot-propelled vehicle according to the first fifth of the present invention, the device comprising a first body providing a loudspeaker, the first body comprising means for removably attaching the first body to the vehicle.
  • a digital audio file player such as an MP3 player
  • a seventh aspect of the present invention there is provided a combination of at least one audio device comprising a digital audio file player according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, and a foot- propelled vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a scooter, such as a collapsible microscooter.
  • a scooter such as a collapsible microscooter.
  • a foot-propelled vehicle comprising a scooter, the vehicle having an audio device comprising a digital audio file player, such as an MP3 player detachably attached thereto.
  • Figure 1(a) a perspective view from the front and to one side of a self-propelled vehicle comprising an audio device according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 1(b) a side view of the vehicle of Figure 1 (a);
  • Figure 1(c) a front view of the vehicle of Figure 1 (a);
  • Figure 1(d) a top view of the vehicle of Figure 1 (a);
  • Figure 2 a detailed view of one end of a handlebar of the vehicle of Figure 1 (a) providing a first body of an audio device;
  • Figure 3 a detailed view of another end of the handlebar of the vehicle of Figure 1 (a) providing a second body of the audio device;
  • Figure 4 a detailed view of the first body of Figure 2 connectable to earphones
  • Figure 5 a detailed view of the first body of Figure 2 connectable to a USB cable itself connectable to a computer apparatus (not shown);
  • Figure 6 a circuit diagram of the audio device
  • Figure 7 a detailed view of a first body of an audio device provided on a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 a side view from above of a self-propelled vehicle comprising an audio device according to a third embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 9 a top view of a footplate of the vehicle of Figure 8;
  • Figure 10 a top view of a first body of the audio device of the vehicle of Figure 8;
  • Figure 11 a bottom view of the first body of the audio device of the vehicle of Figure 8.
  • FIG. 1 (a) to (d) and Figures 2 to 6, there is shown a vehicle comprising a scooter, generally designated 5, according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the scooter 5 comprises first and second wheels 10,15, footplate 20, height adjustable steering column 25, handlebars 30, brake 35, and hingable locking mechanism 40 for collapsing the scooter 5, and including lever 45.
  • the self-propelled vehicle 5 comprises at least one audio device 50.
  • the at least one audio device 50 comprises a digital audio file player, and advantageously a compressed digital audio file.
  • the at least one audio device 50 comprises an MP3 player 55.
  • the at least one audio device 50 may comprise a digital audio file player capable of playing one or more additional or alternative formats.
  • the at least one audio device may additionally or alternatively comprise a mobile/cellular telephone and/or radio receiver.
  • the at least one audio device 50 comprises a first body 60, which is provided with a memory or storage means (not shown).
  • the first body 60 is also provided with a first loudspeaker 65.
  • the at least one audio device 50 also comprises a second body 70 which provides a second loudspeaker 75.
  • the first and/or second bodies 60,70 each comprise means for removably attaching the first and/or second bodies 60,70 to the vehicle 5.
  • the first and/or bodies 60,70 are removably attachable to the handlebars 30 of the vehicle 5.
  • the first body 60 is removably attachable to one end of the handlebars 30.
  • the second body 70 is removably attachable to another end of the handlebars 30.
  • the means for removably attaching comprises quick release connection means, as will hereinafter be described in greater detail.
  • the first body 60 may be removably attachable to another part of the handlebars 30, e.g. at the front and/or substantially centrally.
  • the second body may optionally not be provided.
  • the vehicle 5 is provided with a cradle adapted to removably receive the audio device 50 and having connections for connecting the audio device 50 at least to the speakers 65,75.
  • the cradle may be secured to the handlebars 30, and may grip the audio device 50.
  • the cradle is typically similar to the type used in automobiles to hold telephones.
  • the second body 70 e.g. second loudspeaker, is electrically connected to the first body 60, e.g. by wiring (not shown) running through the handlebars 30.
  • the at least one audio device 50 is powered by one or more batteries (not shown), e.g. provided within the first body 60 and/or the second body 70.
  • the battery may, for example, be a lithium battery.
  • the at least one audio device 50 comprises means 85 (such as a socket) for connecting earphones/earpiece/headphones 90 thereto.
  • means 85 such as a socket
  • the earphones/earpiece/headphones 90 are connected an audio signal is transmitted from the memory means thereto, rather than to the loudspeaker(s) 65,75.
  • the at least one audio device 50 also comprises means 91 (such as a socket) for connecting the audio device 50 to a computer apparatus (not shown), e.g. so as to transfer audio files from the computer apparatus to be stored on the memory means of the at least one audio device 50, e.g. via a USB cable 92.
  • the means 85 for connecting the audio device 50 to earphones/earpiece/headphones and the means 91 for connecting the device to a computer apparatus comprise a single socket 95. Alternatively, in a modified implementation there is provided a separate USB socket 96.
  • the means for removably attaching the first/second body 60/70 from the vehicle 5 comprise at least one male portion or pin 71 on one of the vehicle or first/second body 60/70, and at least one corresponding female portion or skirt 72 on the other of the first/second body 60/70 or the vehicle 5.
  • the male portion 71 receives the female portion 72 in a push fit or interference fit.
  • the means for removably attaching also comprises a release button 100, e.g. on the first/second body 60/70, which is typically spring biased.
  • the first body 60 is electrically connectable to the wiring via at least one pin 76 or socket 80 on the first body 60, and a corresponding socket 80 or pin 76 on the handlebars 30.
  • the second body 70 is similarly electrically connectable to the wiring via a pin or socket on the second body 70, and a corresponding socket or pin on the handlebars 30.
  • the release button 100 is typically spring biased and controls an engaging member (not shown), which engages with the handlebars so as to releasably secure the first/second body 60/70 to the vehicle 5. It will be appreciated that such means for removably attachment comprises quick release and quick connection means.
  • the at least one audio device 50 may be adapted to be used/usable when removed from the vehicle 5.
  • the first and/or second body 60,70 each comprise a cylindrical body.
  • the first/second loudspeaker 65,75 is provided at one end of the respective first/second cylindrical body 60,70.
  • Another end of the/each cylindrical body 60,70 is detachably attachable to the vehicle 5, e.g. the handlebars 30, e.g. a respective end of the handlebars as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • the first body 60 is provided with control switches 101 for the audio device, e.g. selected from play, pause, stop (not shown), for the audio device
  • the control switches 101 are conveniently provided on an upper facing surface of the first cylindrical body 60.
  • the on/off switch is conveniently provided on a lower facing surface of the cylindrical body 60.
  • FIG. 7 there is shown a vehicle comprising a scooter, generally designated 5a, according to a second embodiment of the present invention, like parts being designated by the same numerals as for scooter 5, but suffixed "a".
  • the scooter 5a is similar to the scooter 5 of the first embodiment.
  • the audio device 50a is provided on the other end of the handlebars 30a.
  • FIG. 8 to 11 there is shown a vehicle comprising a scooter, generally designated 5b, according to a third embodiment of the present invention, like parts being designated by the same numerals as for the scooter 5, but suffixed "b".
  • the first/second body 60b/70b includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of lights, e.g. LEDs 105b, which, in use, flash/illuminate in time with music played by the audio device 50b.
  • the LEDs 105b may be disposed around an end face of the/each first/second body 60b/70b, e.g. behind a translucent/transparent end face thereof.
  • Figure 11 is shown the on/off switch 102b of audio device 50b.
  • the bodies 60b,70b can be provided with controls 101 b.

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La présente invention concerne un véhicule (5b) autopropulsé amélioré. Le véhicule (5b) comprend un scooter du type microscooter repliable. Le véhicule (5, 5a, 5b) comprend au moins un dispositif audio (50b), comprenant un lecteur de fichiers audionumériques, notamment un lecteur MP3 (55b).
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