WO2008090309A1 - Improved scooter - Google Patents

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WO2008090309A1
WO2008090309A1 PCT/GB2008/000090 GB2008000090W WO2008090309A1 WO 2008090309 A1 WO2008090309 A1 WO 2008090309A1 GB 2008000090 W GB2008000090 W GB 2008000090W WO 2008090309 A1 WO2008090309 A1 WO 2008090309A1
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Martin Grossman
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H Grossman Limited
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Priority to AT08701773T priority Critical patent/ATE502841T1/en
Priority to EP08701773A priority patent/EP2109564B1/en
Priority to DE602008005710T priority patent/DE602008005710D1/en
Publication of WO2008090309A1 publication Critical patent/WO2008090309A1/en
Priority to HK10102396.4A priority patent/HK1135944A1/en

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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
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/18—Safety devices; Monitoring
    • B60T17/22—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J15/00—Mud-guards for wheels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/01—Electric circuits
    • B62J6/015—Electric circuits using electrical power not supplied by the cycle motor generator, e.g. using batteries or piezo elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/04—Rear lights
    • B62J6/045—Rear lights indicating braking
    • 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
    • B62K15/00—Collapsible or foldable cycles
    • B62K15/006—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62L—BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES
    • B62L1/00—Brakes; Arrangements thereof
    • B62L1/02—Brakes; Arrangements thereof in which cycle wheels are engaged by brake elements
    • B62L1/04—Brakes; Arrangements thereof in which cycle wheels are engaged by brake elements the tyre surfaces being engaged

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  • the present invention relates to an improved scooter or similar type self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle or transport means.
  • the invention particularly, though not exclusively, relates to a scooter or other self- propelled or foot-propelled vehicle incorporating a novelty illumination or lighting effect.
  • Scooters have undergone an upsurge in popularity in recent years because of innovations such as folding scooters and so-called "micro-scooters". It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to provide an improved scooter or the like.
  • the scooter or the like may be more desirable to a user.
  • Such provision may assist in making the user and his/her intentions (e.g. braking) more visible to others. This may contribute to improved safety for the user and others .
  • a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle such as a scooter, comprising at least one brake light or illumination means.
  • the vehicle is a scooter, such as a collapsible scooter or microscooter .
  • the vehicle may comprise at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel.
  • the vehicle preferably comprises a single front wheel and a single rear wheel.
  • the vehicle may comprise a single front wheel and a pair of rear wheels which are coaxially disposed relative to one another.
  • the vehicle may also comprise a foot plate or platform, preferably, at least in use, provided between the at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, and preferably not extending rearward of the rear wheel, and preferably not extending forward of the front wheel .
  • the scooter has a brake member, preferably a rear brake member .
  • the brake member may be biased by biasing means to a non-braking position.
  • the brake member comprises a wheel arch or guard.
  • a gap between the member and a rear wheel of the vehicle or scooter Preferably in a non-braking position or state there is a gap between the member and a rear wheel of the vehicle or scooter, while in a braking position or state the brake member frictionally contacts the rear wheel .
  • the brake member may, in use, be depressed into a braking position by a user applying their foot to the brake member. Removal of the user's foot from the brake member may cause the brake member to return to the non- braking position.
  • Movement of the brake member to the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member at the braking position may cause the at least one light to switch on or illuminate.
  • Movement of the brake member from the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member at the non-braking position may cause the at least one light to switch off or not illuminate.
  • the at least one light may comprise at least one electrically powered means such as a light emitting diodes (LED(s)).
  • the light(s) may be of any colour - preferably red.
  • the at least one light may be mounted to be rear facing on the vehicle.
  • the at least one light may be provided on a rear portion of a/the platform of the vehicle/scooter.
  • the rear portion may comprise a rear facing surface(s) of the vehicle, e.g. of the platform.
  • the rear portion may be provided forward of the at least one rear -wheel .
  • the rear portion may be provided between the rear wheel and the front wheel .
  • the rear portion may be provided adjacent the rear wheel, e.g. adjacent side(s) of the rear wheel.
  • the rear portion may be provided below a level of a top surface or foot plate of the platform.
  • the rear portion may comprise at least part of a rear side of the platform. This arrangement provides particular advantage in simplicity of construction and robustness, in use.
  • the at least one light may comprise at least one illumination means on a left hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform and at least one illumination means on a right hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform.
  • the left and right hand side rear portions may be provided on or adjacent to either side of the rear wheel.
  • the vehicle may comprise electronic means activated by movement of the brake member.
  • the electronic means may comprise a switch means having a switch member biased into contact with the brake member .
  • the switch member when the brake member is in the non-braking position, the switch member is in a first or retracted position, and the switch means is in an "off" state, while when the brake member is in the braking position the switch member is in a second or extended position, and the switch means is in an "on” state.
  • the electronic means may comprise circuit means, including, for example, one or more batteries, and the at least one light.
  • the batteries may be provided in a compartment below the platform of the scooter, e.g. within an elongate slot therein.
  • the electronic means/compartment may include an on/off switch for the electronic means.
  • the at least one brake light may be provided forward of a rearmost portion of the rear wheel (s). Most preferably the at least one brake light may be provided forward of a foremost portion of the rear wheel (s) .
  • the platform may be made from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium, which may be extruded.
  • a scooter such as a microscooter comprising a foot operated rear brake and at least one brake light operable by operation of the rear brake.
  • a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle such as a scooter, comprising a platform or deck and at least one light or illumination means, wherein the at least one light is provided on a rear facing portion or at the end of the platform.
  • the at least one light is provided forward of a rearmost edge of a rear wheel of the vehicle, and most preferably forward of a foremost edge of the rear wheel.
  • the at least one light may comprise a brake light.
  • a platform adapted for use in a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle according to the first to third aspects of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 a side view of a scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention in a first (collapsed) state;
  • Figure 2 a side view of the scooter of Figure
  • FIG. 3 a side view of the scooter of Figure
  • Figure 4 a close up side view of the rear of the scooter of Figure 1 with a rear brake deployed and rear brake light thereof illuminated;
  • Figure 5 a partial rear view of the scooter of
  • Figure 6 a view from below of the scooter of Figure 1;
  • Figure 7 a close up view from the other side of the scooter of Figure 1 with the rear brake deployed and rear brake light illuminated; and Figure 8 a circuit diagram of circuitry of the scooter of Figure 1.
  • a self- propelled or foot-propelled vehicle generally designated 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the vehicle 5 comprises at least one brake light or illumination means 11 as will be described hereinafter in greater detail.
  • the vehicle 5 is a scooter 10, particularly a collapsible scooter or so-called “microscooter” .
  • the scooter 10 has first and second (front and rear) wheels 15,20, steering column 25, handlebars 30, and a brake member 35, as well as hingeable locking mechanism 40 including lever 50.
  • the disclosed embodiment comprises a two wheeled scooter.
  • a front wheel 15 and a pair of rear wheels 20 coaxially disposed relative to one another.
  • the vehicle 5 also comprises a foot plate or platform 70, at least in use, provided between the front wheel 15 rear wheels 20.
  • the scooter 10 has brake member 35, comprising a rear brake member 55.
  • the brake member 35 is biased by biasing means (not shown) , such as a spring, to a non- braking position.
  • the brake member 35 comprises a wheel arch or guard.
  • the brake member 35 in use, is depressed into a braking position by a user normally by applying their foot to the brake member 35. Removal of the user's foot from the brake member 35 causes the brake member 35 to return to the non-braking position.
  • Movement of the rear brake 55 to the braking position and/or maintenance of the rear brake 55 at the braking position causes the at least one brake light 11 to illuminate.
  • Movement of the brake member 35 from the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member 35 at the non-braking position causes the at least one brake light 11 to not illuminate.
  • the at least one brake light comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) , and in this embodiment a pair of LEDs 55,60.
  • the at least one brake light 11 is mounted to be rear facing on the vehicle 5. In this embodiment the at least one brake light 11 is provided on a rear facing portion 65 of the platform 70 of the scooter 10.
  • the rear facing portion 65 comprises a rear facing surface(s) of the vehicle 5, e.g. of the platform 70.
  • the rear facing portion 65 is provided forward of the at least one rear wheel 20.
  • the rear facing portion 65 is provided between the rear wheel 20 and the front wheel 15.
  • the rear facing portion 65 is provided adjacent the rear wheel, e.g. adjacent side(s) of the rear wheel 20.
  • the rear facing portion 65 is provided below, i.e. extending downwardly from a top surface or foot plate of the platform 70.
  • the rear facing portion 65 comprises at least part of a rear side of the platform 70.
  • the at least one brake light 11 comprises at least one illumination means on a left hand side rear portion of the platform 70 and at least one illumination means on a right hand side rear portion of the platform 70.
  • the left and right hand side rear portions are provided on or adjacent to either side of the rear wheel 20 and rearward of an axle thereof.
  • the vehicle 5 comprises electronic means 75 activated by movement of the brake member 35.
  • the electronic means 75 comprise a switch means 80 having a switch member 85 biased into contact with the brake member 35.
  • the electronic means 75 comprises circuit means, including, for example, one or more batteries 76, and the at least one brake light 11.
  • the batteries are provided in a compartment 90 below the platform 20 of the scooter 10, e.g. within an elongate slot therein.
  • the compartment 90 includes an on/off switch (not shown) for the electronic means .
  • the platform 70 is typically made from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium, which is advantageously lightweight and extrudable.
  • the platform 70 may extend on one or both sides of the rear wheel 20 such that the rear facing portion (s) 65 is/are provided rearward of a foremost portion of the rear wheel and forward (or alternatively rearward) of a rearmost portion of the rear wheel . Further, when the brake member is applied, the brake light (s) may be caused to illuminate constantly/statically or intermittently/ flash.
  • Further illumination may be provided on the vehicle, e.g. on the wheels thereof.
  • the wheels may be at least part transparent or translucent.
  • the wheels may be semi white in finish.

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Abstract

A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle (5) comprising a scooter ( 'microscooter ' ) (10), comprising at least one brake light (11). The brake lights (11) are provided on a rear facing portion (65) of a platform (70) below a top surface of the platform (70) and to one or both sides of rear wheel (20). The brake lights (11) are controlled by a foot operated brake member (35) comprising a spring biased rear brake (55) provided moveably adjacent rear wheel (20).

Description

IMPROVED SCOOTER
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to an improved scooter or similar type self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle or transport means. The invention particularly, though not exclusively, relates to a scooter or other self- propelled or foot-propelled vehicle incorporating a novelty illumination or lighting effect.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Scooters have undergone an upsurge in popularity in recent years because of innovations such as folding scooters and so-called "micro-scooters". It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to provide an improved scooter or the like.
It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to obviate and/or mitigate one or more disadvantages in the prior art.
It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to provide a scooter or the like having a novel or novelty light effect. By such provision, the scooter or the like may be more desirable to a user. Such provision may assist in making the user and his/her intentions (e.g. braking) more visible to others. This may contribute to improved safety for the user and others .
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle, such as a scooter, comprising at least one brake light or illumination means.
Preferably the vehicle is a scooter, such as a collapsible scooter or microscooter . The vehicle may comprise at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel.
The vehicle preferably comprises a single front wheel and a single rear wheel.
Alternatively the vehicle may comprise a single front wheel and a pair of rear wheels which are coaxially disposed relative to one another.
The vehicle may also comprise a foot plate or platform, preferably, at least in use, provided between the at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, and preferably not extending rearward of the rear wheel, and preferably not extending forward of the front wheel .
Preferably the scooter has a brake member, preferably a rear brake member .
The brake member may be biased by biasing means to a non-braking position.
Preferably the brake member comprises a wheel arch or guard.
Preferably in a non-braking position or state there is a gap between the member and a rear wheel of the vehicle or scooter, while in a braking position or state the brake member frictionally contacts the rear wheel .
The brake member may, in use, be depressed into a braking position by a user applying their foot to the brake member. Removal of the user's foot from the brake member may cause the brake member to return to the non- braking position.
Movement of the brake member to the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member at the braking position may cause the at least one light to switch on or illuminate.
Movement of the brake member from the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member at the non-braking position may cause the at least one light to switch off or not illuminate.
The at least one light may comprise at least one electrically powered means such as a light emitting diodes (LED(s)). The light(s) may be of any colour - preferably red.
The at least one light may be mounted to be rear facing on the vehicle. For example (particularly where the vehicle is a scooter, e.g. microscooter) , the at least one light may be provided on a rear portion of a/the platform of the vehicle/scooter.
The rear portion may comprise a rear facing surface(s) of the vehicle, e.g. of the platform.
The rear portion may be provided forward of the at least one rear -wheel . The rear portion may be provided between the rear wheel and the front wheel .
The rear portion may be provided adjacent the rear wheel, e.g. adjacent side(s) of the rear wheel.
The rear portion may be provided below a level of a top surface or foot plate of the platform.
The rear portion may comprise at least part of a rear side of the platform. This arrangement provides particular advantage in simplicity of construction and robustness, in use. The at least one light may comprise at least one illumination means on a left hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform and at least one illumination means on a right hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform. The left and right hand side rear portions may be provided on or adjacent to either side of the rear wheel.
The vehicle may comprise electronic means activated by movement of the brake member. The electronic means may comprise a switch means having a switch member biased into contact with the brake member .
Preferably by this arrangement when the brake member is in the non-braking position, the switch member is in a first or retracted position, and the switch means is in an "off" state, while when the brake member is in the braking position the switch member is in a second or extended position, and the switch means is in an "on" state. The electronic means may comprise circuit means, including, for example, one or more batteries, and the at least one light.
The batteries may be provided in a compartment below the platform of the scooter, e.g. within an elongate slot therein.
The electronic means/compartment may include an on/off switch for the electronic means.
The at least one brake light may be provided forward of a rearmost portion of the rear wheel (s). Most preferably the at least one brake light may be provided forward of a foremost portion of the rear wheel (s) . The platform may be made from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium, which may be extruded.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a scooter such as a microscooter comprising a foot operated rear brake and at least one brake light operable by operation of the rear brake. According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle, such as a scooter, comprising a platform or deck and at least one light or illumination means, wherein the at least one light is provided on a rear facing portion or at the end of the platform.
Preferably the at least one light is provided forward of a rearmost edge of a rear wheel of the vehicle, and most preferably forward of a foremost edge of the rear wheel.
The at least one light may comprise a brake light.
Other optional features of the third aspect may be found in the optional features of the first aspect, and for reasons of conciseness are not repeated herein. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a platform adapted for use in a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle according to the first to third aspects of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
An embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are:
Figure 1 a side view of a scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention in a first (collapsed) state; Figure 2 a side view of the scooter of Figure
1 in a second (erected) state;
Figure 3 a side view of the scooter of Figure
1 in an erected state with a rear brake thereof deployed and a rear brake light thereof illuminated;
Figure 4 a close up side view of the rear of the scooter of Figure 1 with a rear brake deployed and rear brake light thereof illuminated;
Figure 5 a partial rear view of the scooter of
Figure 1 ;
Figure 6 a view from below of the scooter of Figure 1;
Figure 7 a close up view from the other side of the scooter of Figure 1 with the rear brake deployed and rear brake light illuminated; and Figure 8 a circuit diagram of circuitry of the scooter of Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Referring to Figures 1 to 7 there is shown a self- propelled or foot-propelled vehicle, generally designated 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 5 comprises at least one brake light or illumination means 11 as will be described hereinafter in greater detail. In this embodiment the vehicle 5 is a scooter 10, particularly a collapsible scooter or so-called "microscooter" . The scooter 10 has first and second (front and rear) wheels 15,20, steering column 25, handlebars 30, and a brake member 35, as well as hingeable locking mechanism 40 including lever 50.
It will be appreciated that the disclosed embodiment comprises a two wheeled scooter. However, in a modification there can be provided a front wheel 15 and a pair of rear wheels 20 coaxially disposed relative to one another. The vehicle 5 also comprises a foot plate or platform 70, at least in use, provided between the front wheel 15 rear wheels 20.
The scooter 10 has brake member 35, comprising a rear brake member 55. The brake member 35 is biased by biasing means (not shown) , such as a spring, to a non- braking position. The brake member 35 comprises a wheel arch or guard.
In a non-braking position or state there is a gap between the member 35 and a rear wheel 20 of the scooter 10, while in a braking position or state the brake member 35 frictionally contacts the rear wheel 20.
The brake member 35, in use, is depressed into a braking position by a user normally by applying their foot to the brake member 35. Removal of the user's foot from the brake member 35 causes the brake member 35 to return to the non-braking position.
Movement of the rear brake 55 to the braking position and/or maintenance of the rear brake 55 at the braking position causes the at least one brake light 11 to illuminate.
Movement of the brake member 35 from the braking position and/or maintenance of the brake member 35 at the non-braking position causes the at least one brake light 11 to not illuminate.
The at least one brake light comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) , and in this embodiment a pair of LEDs 55,60. The at least one brake light 11 is mounted to be rear facing on the vehicle 5. In this embodiment the at least one brake light 11 is provided on a rear facing portion 65 of the platform 70 of the scooter 10.
The rear facing portion 65 comprises a rear facing surface(s) of the vehicle 5, e.g. of the platform 70. The rear facing portion 65 is provided forward of the at least one rear wheel 20. The rear facing portion 65 is provided between the rear wheel 20 and the front wheel 15. The rear facing portion 65 is provided adjacent the rear wheel, e.g. adjacent side(s) of the rear wheel 20.
As can be seen from various of the Figures, the rear facing portion 65 is provided below, i.e. extending downwardly from a top surface or foot plate of the platform 70. The rear facing portion 65 comprises at least part of a rear side of the platform 70.
The at least one brake light 11 comprises at least one illumination means on a left hand side rear portion of the platform 70 and at least one illumination means on a right hand side rear portion of the platform 70. The left and right hand side rear portions are provided on or adjacent to either side of the rear wheel 20 and rearward of an axle thereof.
The vehicle 5 comprises electronic means 75 activated by movement of the brake member 35. The electronic means 75 comprise a switch means 80 having a switch member 85 biased into contact with the brake member 35.
By this arrangement when the brake member 35 is in the non-braking position, the switch member 85 is in a first or retracted position, and the switch means 80 is in an "off" state, while when the brake member 35 is in the braking position the switch member 85 is in a second or extended position, and the switch means 80 is in an "on" state.
The electronic means 75 comprises circuit means, including, for example, one or more batteries 76, and the at least one brake light 11. The batteries are provided in a compartment 90 below the platform 20 of the scooter 10, e.g. within an elongate slot therein. The compartment 90 includes an on/off switch (not shown) for the electronic means .
The platform 70 is typically made from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium, which is advantageously lightweight and extrudable.
It will be appreciated that the embodiment of the invention hereinbefore described is given by way of example only and is not meant to limit the scope thereof in any way. It will be appreciated that various modifications may be envisaged to the disclosed embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention.
For example, it may be envisaged that the platform 70 may extend on one or both sides of the rear wheel 20 such that the rear facing portion (s) 65 is/are provided rearward of a foremost portion of the rear wheel and forward (or alternatively rearward) of a rearmost portion of the rear wheel . Further, when the brake member is applied, the brake light (s) may be caused to illuminate constantly/statically or intermittently/ flash.
Further illumination may be provided on the vehicle, e.g. on the wheels thereof. The wheels may be at least part transparent or translucent. The wheels may be semi white in finish.

Claims

1. A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle, such as a scooter, comprising at least one brake light or illumination means.
2. A vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the self- propelled vehicle is a scooter, such as a collapsible scooter or microscooter .
3. A vehicle as claimed in either of claims 1 or 2 , wherein the vehicle comprises a wheel and a rear wheel and a foot plate or platform, which is at least in use, provided between the front wheel and the rear wheel .
4. A self-propelled vehicle as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the scooter has a brake member, such as a rear brake member .
5. A self-propelled vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein the brake member is biased by biasing means to a non-braking position.
6. A self-propelled vehicle as claimed in either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the brake member comprises a wheel arch or guard.
7. A self-propelled vehicle as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6 when dependent upon claim 5, wherein in a non- braking position or state there is a gap between the member and a rear wheel of the vehicle/scooter, while in a braking position or state the brake member frictionally contacts the rear wheel .
8. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the brake member can, in use, be depressed into a braking position by a user applying their foot to the brake member, and removal of the user's foot from the brake member causes the brake member to return to the non-braking position.
9. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 4 to 8, wherein, in use, movement of the rear brake to the braking position and/or maintenance of the rear brake at the braking position causes the at least one brake light to illuminate.
10. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 4 to 9, wherein, in use, movement of the rear brake from the braking position and/or maintenance of the rear brake at the non-braking position causes the at least one brake light to not illuminate.
11. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one brake light comprises at least one LED.
12. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the brake light (s) are red in colour.
13. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one brake light is mounted to be rear facing on the vehicle.
14. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the vehicle is a scooter or microscooter, the at least one brake light is provided on a rear facing portion of a/the platform of the vehicle.
15. A vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the rear facing portion comprises a rear facing surface (s) of the vehicle, such as of the platform.
16. A vehicle as claimed in either of claims 14 or 15, wherein the rear facing portion is provided forward of the at least one rear vehicle, and/or the rear facing portion is provided between the rear wheel and the front wheel, and/or the rear facing portion is provided adjacent the rear wheel.
17. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 14 to 16, wherein the rear facing portion is provided below a level of a top surface or foot plate of the platform, and/or the rear facing portion comprises at least part of a rear side of the platform.
18. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one brake light comprises at least one illumination means on a left hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform and at least one illumination means on a right hand side rear portion of the vehicle/scooter/platform.
19. A vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the left and right hand side rear portions are provided on or adjacent to either side of a/the rear wheel.
20. A vehicle as claimed in claim 4 or any of claims 5 to 19 when dependent upon claim 4, wherein the vehicle comprises electronic means activated by movement of the brake member .
21. A vehicle as claimed in claim 20, wherein the electronic means comprises a switch means having a switch member biased into contact with the brake member.
22. A vehicle as claimed in claim 21, wherein, in use, when the brake member is in the non-braking position, the switch member is in a first or retracted position, and the switch means is in an "off" state, while when the brake member is in the braking position the switch member is in a second or extended position, and the switch means is in an "on" state.
23. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 20 to 22, wherein the electronic means comprise circuit means, optionally including one or more batteries and the at least one brake light.
24. A vehicle as claimed in claim 23, wherein the batteries is/are provided in a compartment below the platform of the scooter, such as within an elongate slot therein.
25. A vehicle as claimed in any of claims 20 to 24, wherein the electronic means/compartment include an on/off switch for the electronic means.
26. A vehicle as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one brake light is provided forward of a rearmost portion of the rear wheel (s), and/or the at least one brake light is provided forward of a foremost portion of the rear wheel (s).
27. A platform adapted for use in a self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle according to any of claims 1 to 26.
28. A scooter such as a microscooter comprising a foot operated rear brake and at least one brake light operable by operation of the rear brake.
29. A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle, such as a scooter, comprising a platform or deck and at least one light or illumination means, wherein the at least one light is provided on a rear facing portion or end of the platform.
30. A vehicle as claimed in claim 29, wherein the at least one light is provided forward of a rearmost edge of a rear wheel of the vehicle, or forward of a foremost edge of the rear wheel .
31. A vehicle as claimed in either of claims 29 or 30, wherein the at least one light comprises a brake light.
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