WO2010079008A1 - Scooter with sound generating system - Google Patents

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WO2010079008A1
WO2010079008A1 PCT/EP2009/066008 EP2009066008W WO2010079008A1 WO 2010079008 A1 WO2010079008 A1 WO 2010079008A1 EP 2009066008 W EP2009066008 W EP 2009066008W WO 2010079008 A1 WO2010079008 A1 WO 2010079008A1
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scooter
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foot propelled
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Simon Pickavance
Nathaniel Eastment
Saawan Shah
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Hy-Pro International Ltd
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Priority to AU2009336771A priority patent/AU2009336771A1/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
    • 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
    • B62J3/00—Acoustic signal devices; Arrangement of such devices on cycles
    • B62J3/10—Electrical 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
    • B62J43/00—Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/30—Arrangements of batteries for providing power to equipment other than for propulsion
    • 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
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/10—Arrangement of audio equipment; Supports therefor
    • 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
    • B62J50/00—Arrangements specially adapted for use on cycles not provided for in main groups B62J1/00 - B62J45/00
    • B62J50/40—Ornaments or toys
    • 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
    • B62J6/02—Headlights
    • B62J6/028—Headlights specially adapted for rider-propelled cycles with or without additional source of power
    • 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
    • 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
    • B62J6/16—Arrangement of switches
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to an improved foot propelled scooter primarily for use as a toy having the added advantage of sound effects which resemble the noises of an internal combustion engine.
  • the invention relates to an improved foot propelled toy scooter for use by children and adults having the added advantage of an integral liquid dispensing mechanism for discharging pressurised water away from the rider.
  • the present invention is directed to an improved scooter having the added benefit of sound effects which simulate the noises generated by an internal combustion engine and/or having the added benefit of an integral liquid dispensing mechanism for squirting liquid under pressure away from the rider.
  • the invention allows the user to ride the scooter and optionally to safely engage in water fights without removing their hands from the handlebars thus remaining in complete control of the scooter.
  • the invention in another aspect relates to a foot propelled scooter comprising an integral sound generating system.
  • the invention in another aspect relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system is activated by a slot and key arrangement.
  • the invention in another aspect relates to a foot propelled wherein the sound generating system generates a multiplicity of different sounds. In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system generates a first sound when the key is turned in the slot, a second sound when the key is released, and a third sound when the brake is applied.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles a sound produced by an engine.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles the sound produced by tyres during braking.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the first sound resembles an engine starting the second sound resembles an engine idling or revving and the third sound resembles tyres screeching during braking.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter further comprising one or more lights.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter further comprising a platform on which the user places at least one foot, wherein one or more of the lights are activated by a foot switch located on the platform.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system and/or the lights can be inactivated by one or more switches which override the lock and key arrangement and/or the foot switch.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more switch is located on the underside of the platform. In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein activation of the foot switch causes the number, arrangement, and colours of the lights which are illuminated to change according to a preset mode.
  • the invention in another aspect relates to a toy foot propelled scooter with an integral liquid dispensing mechanism comprising: a liquid reservoir; means for pressurising the liquid, and means for dispensing the pressurised liquid and directing it away from the rider
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the means for pressurising the liquid comprises a piston actuated by the movement of the rear wheel of the scooter.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the piston is linked to the rear wheel of the scooter by a camshaft which drives the piston backwards and forwards as the scooter is ridden and pressurises the liquid.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the camshaft is linked to the rear wheel through one or more gears.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the liquid reservoir is located in or on the riding platform.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the liquid reservoir can be removed from the scooter for easy filling and emptying.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter further comprising means for conveying the pressurised water from the reservoir to one or more outlet through which the pressurised liquid is dispensed.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more outlet is located on the stem of the scooter.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more outlet is located on the handlebars of the scooter.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the direction of the dispensed water is controlled by a control means located on the handlebars of the scooter.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the control means controls the direction and the amount of water dispensed.
  • the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter further comprising one or more LED lights.
  • the invention in a further aspect relates to a foot propelled scooter having a speedometer which displays the speed of travel.
  • the invention in a further aspect relates to a foot propelled scooter having a speedometer which displays the total distance travelled.
  • the invention in a further aspect relates to a speedometer for a foot propelled scooter which displays the speed of travel.
  • the invention relates to a speedometer for a foot propelled scooter which displays the total distance travelled.
  • the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the scooter is a folding scooter.
  • Figure Ia Shows an overview of a scooter of a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure Ib Shows a second overview of a scooter of the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 Shows the switch arrangement on the underside of the platform of the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 Shows the panel 15 in detail.
  • Figure 4 Shows the rear wheel brake and one set of rear lights in a preferred embodiment.
  • Figure 5 Shows both sets of rear lights in a preferred embodiment.
  • Figure 6 Shows both sets of front lights in a preferred embodiment.
  • Figure 7 Shows an overview of a second embodiment of a scooter of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 Shows the piston linked to the rear wheel for pressurising the liquid in the second embodiment.
  • Figure 9 Shows how the reservoir can be located in the riding platform in the second embodiment.
  • Figure 10 Shows the handle bars in detail which in the second embodiment include one or more outlet for dispensing liquid and control means for directing said dispensing.
  • Figure 11 Shows the detail of a preferred control means in the second embodiment.
  • Figure 12 Shows the detail of the second embodiment in which the reservoir is located in or on the riding platform.
  • Figure 13 Shows the detail of the second embodiment having an outlet on the handlebars.
  • Figure 14 Shows the second embodiment in which a gear arrangement alters the speed with which the shaft acts on the reservoir.
  • the invention relates to a conventional, foldable foot operated micro-scooter having two or more wheels.
  • the wheels are solid or semi-solid.
  • each wheel is formed as a single unit from the same material so as to simplify manufacture and minimise production costs. This construction avoids the use of spoked wheels which have the disadvantage that clothing, or other items such as a child's fingers can readily become trapped in them.
  • the specifics of the folding, steering and braking mechanisms are well known to those skilled in the art, as are the preferred materials and modes of manufacture.
  • the scooter is provided with a conventional rear wheel brake which slows the scooter when it is depressing against the rear wheel by the rider.
  • the scooter is provided with one or more batteries or cells which are used to power a sound generating device.
  • the batteries or cells are preferably located on the underside of the platform.
  • the sound generating device is operated by an on/off switch 5 see figure 2 preferably the switch 5 is located on the underside of the riding platform. Prior to use the rider moves the switch 5 to the on position thus activating the sound generating device but not actually generating any sound. Optionally moving the switch 5 to the on position lights a light 13 see figure 3. Preferably the light is located on a panel 15 see figure Ia so that the rider can easily see that the sound generating system is switched on.
  • the scooter is provided with a slot 8 and key 9 arrangement which resembles an ignition key see figure 3.
  • the sound simulating device When the key is placed in the slot 8 and rotated the sound simulating device generates a first sound.
  • the first sound resembles the sound of an internal combustion engine starting.
  • the sound generating system When the key is released whether or not it is retained in the slot 8, the sound generating system generates a second sound.
  • the second sound resembles the sound of an internal combustion engine idling, revving and/or accelerating.
  • the sound simulating device When the brake is applied the sound simulating device generates a third sound.
  • the third sound resembles the sound generated by tyres screeching during braking.
  • a speaker 13 is located on the front of part 15 as shown in figure Ib.
  • the key 9 is attached to the scooter by a length of flexible material 10 to prevent loss.
  • the rider moves the switch 5 to the off position thus extinguishing the light 13 and disabling the sound generating system.
  • the scooter can be ridden with the switch 5 in the off position so that the sound simulating device is not activated.
  • the scooter is provided with a speedometer 12 which displays the speed of the rider during transit and/or records the total distance travelled.
  • the speedometer can be integral to the scooter or may be attached to the scooter during use and then removed for safekeeping or for use on another scooter.
  • the scooter is provided with one or more front lights 1 and one or more rear lights 2.
  • the lights are located on either side of the wheels 3 on the riding platform 4 as shown in figures 5 and 6.
  • the lights can be powered by one or more batteries or cells.
  • the sound simulating system and the lights are powered by the same or different batteries or cells.
  • the batteries or cells are located on the underside of the platform.
  • the lights are operated by an on/off switch 5b see figure 2 preferably located on the underside of the riding platform.
  • a single on/off switch 5 can activate both the sound simulating device and the lights as shown in figure 2.
  • the lights and the sound generating system can be activated independently of one another by two separately activated switches 5a and 5b.
  • the rider Prior to use the rider moves the switch 5b to the on position thus activating the one or more lights. At the end of use the rider moves the switch 5b to the off position to extinguish the lights and conserve the batteries or cells power.
  • a foot switch 6 see figure Ia is located on the riding platform and if desired during riding can be depressed by the rider's foot causing the number, arrangement, and/or colour of the lighted lights to change according to a preset mode.
  • switching the switch 5b causes some of the front and rear lights to flash briefly and then to operate continuously preferably these lights are red and indicate that the scooter is stationary.
  • the lights change colour preferably the front lights change to white and the rear lights change to green indicating that the scooter is moving.
  • the front and rear lights flash and change colour preferably to red and eventually the flashing is replaced by continuous red lights.
  • the number, location arrangement and colour of the lights which are activated when the switch 5b is operated and when the foot switch 6 is depressed and released can be varied according to one or more preset modes as will be clear to the skilled addressee. If desired the scooter can be ridden with the switch 5 in the off position so that the lights and/or the sound simulating device is not activated.
  • the scooter of the present invention has the added advantage of a liquid dispensing mechanism.
  • the liquid is contained in a reservoir 8 which in a preferred embodiment is located in or on the riding platform 3.
  • the reservoir has an inlet located on the top of the riding platform to enable it to be filled.
  • the reservoir 8 can be removed from the scooter to enable it to be easily filled with liquid.
  • a piston 9 acts on the liquid in the reservoir.
  • the piston is connected to the rear wheel 2 by camshaft 10 and as the scooter is ridden the piston is urged repeatedly against the reservoir so as to pressurise the liquid contained therein.
  • one or more gears 20 may be used to alter the speed with which the camshaft 10 acts on the reservoir.
  • the camshaft and gears are protected by a cover to prevent the rider's clothing or other items such as a child's fingers from becoming entangled in them.
  • the scooter is provided with means 15 for conveying the pressurised liquid from the reservoir 8 to one or more outlet 16.
  • the one or more outlet 16 is located on the stem 4 and/or the handlebars 5 of the scooter.
  • control means 11 located on the handlebars 5 enable the rider to dispense the liquid from the one or more outlets.
  • the rider is also able to direct the direction of the liquid which is dispensed using control means 11. More preferably the rider is also able to adjust the amount of liquid which is dispensed using control means 11.
  • control means may comprise one or more of a track ball, a joystick, a directional controller a cursor pad or any other switching mechanism which can be safely operated as the rider rides the scooter.

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A foot propelled scooter having: the added benefit of sound effects which simulates the noises generated by an internal combustion engine, when the scooter is started, ridden and during braking and/or the added benefit of an integral liquid dispensing mechanism for dispensing pressurized liquid and directing it away from the rider.

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Title: SCOOTER WITH SOUND GENERATING SYSTEM
The invention relates to an improved foot propelled scooter primarily for use as a toy having the added advantage of sound effects which resemble the noises of an internal combustion engine.
In another aspect the invention relates to an improved foot propelled toy scooter for use by children and adults having the added advantage of an integral liquid dispensing mechanism for discharging pressurised water away from the rider.
Foot propelled scooters for both children and adults have become commonplace. The present invention is directed to an improved scooter having the added benefit of sound effects which simulate the noises generated by an internal combustion engine and/or having the added benefit of an integral liquid dispensing mechanism for squirting liquid under pressure away from the rider.
In one aspect the invention allows the user to ride the scooter and optionally to safely engage in water fights without removing their hands from the handlebars thus remaining in complete control of the scooter.
In another aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter comprising an integral sound generating system.
In another aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system is activated by a slot and key arrangement.
In another aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled wherein the sound generating system generates a multiplicity of different sounds. In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system generates a first sound when the key is turned in the slot, a second sound when the key is released, and a third sound when the brake is applied.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles a sound produced by an engine.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles the sound produced by tyres during braking.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the first sound resembles an engine starting the second sound resembles an engine idling or revving and the third sound resembles tyres screeching during braking.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter further comprising one or more lights.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter further comprising a platform on which the user places at least one foot, wherein one or more of the lights are activated by a foot switch located on the platform.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the sound generating system and/or the lights can be inactivated by one or more switches which override the lock and key arrangement and/or the foot switch.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more switch is located on the underside of the platform. In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein activation of the foot switch causes the number, arrangement, and colours of the lights which are illuminated to change according to a preset mode.
In another aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter with an integral liquid dispensing mechanism comprising: a liquid reservoir; means for pressurising the liquid, and means for dispensing the pressurised liquid and directing it away from the rider
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the means for pressurising the liquid comprises a piston actuated by the movement of the rear wheel of the scooter.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the piston is linked to the rear wheel of the scooter by a camshaft which drives the piston backwards and forwards as the scooter is ridden and pressurises the liquid.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the camshaft is linked to the rear wheel through one or more gears.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the liquid reservoir is located in or on the riding platform.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the liquid reservoir can be removed from the scooter for easy filling and emptying.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter further comprising means for conveying the pressurised water from the reservoir to one or more outlet through which the pressurised liquid is dispensed. In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more outlet is located on the stem of the scooter.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the one or more outlet is located on the handlebars of the scooter.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the direction of the dispensed water is controlled by a control means located on the handlebars of the scooter.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter wherein the control means controls the direction and the amount of water dispensed.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a toy foot propelled scooter further comprising one or more LED lights.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter having a speedometer which displays the speed of travel.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter having a speedometer which displays the total distance travelled.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a speedometer for a foot propelled scooter which displays the speed of travel.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a speedometer for a foot propelled scooter which displays the total distance travelled.
In a further aspect the invention relates to a foot propelled scooter wherein the scooter is a folding scooter. Description of the drawings:
Figure Ia: Shows an overview of a scooter of a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure Ib: Shows a second overview of a scooter of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2: Shows the switch arrangement on the underside of the platform of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3: Shows the panel 15 in detail.
Figure 4: Shows the rear wheel brake and one set of rear lights in a preferred embodiment.
Figure 5: Shows both sets of rear lights in a preferred embodiment.
Figure 6: Shows both sets of front lights in a preferred embodiment.
Figure 7: Shows an overview of a second embodiment of a scooter of the present invention.
Figure 8: Shows the piston linked to the rear wheel for pressurising the liquid in the second embodiment.
Figure 9: Shows how the reservoir can be located in the riding platform in the second embodiment.
Figure 10: Shows the handle bars in detail which in the second embodiment include one or more outlet for dispensing liquid and control means for directing said dispensing.
Figure 11 : Shows the detail of a preferred control means in the second embodiment.
Figure 12: Shows the detail of the second embodiment in which the reservoir is located in or on the riding platform.
Figure 13: Shows the detail of the second embodiment having an outlet on the handlebars.
Figure 14: Shows the second embodiment in which a gear arrangement alters the speed with which the shaft acts on the reservoir. The invention relates to a conventional, foldable foot operated micro-scooter having two or more wheels.
Preferably the wheels are solid or semi-solid. Preferably each wheel is formed as a single unit from the same material so as to simplify manufacture and minimise production costs. This construction avoids the use of spoked wheels which have the disadvantage that clothing, or other items such as a child's fingers can readily become trapped in them. The specifics of the folding, steering and braking mechanisms are well known to those skilled in the art, as are the preferred materials and modes of manufacture.
Preferably the scooter is provided with a conventional rear wheel brake which slows the scooter when it is depressing against the rear wheel by the rider.
The scooter is provided with one or more batteries or cells which are used to power a sound generating device. The batteries or cells are preferably located on the underside of the platform.
The sound generating device is operated by an on/off switch 5 see figure 2 preferably the switch 5 is located on the underside of the riding platform. Prior to use the rider moves the switch 5 to the on position thus activating the sound generating device but not actually generating any sound. Optionally moving the switch 5 to the on position lights a light 13 see figure 3. Preferably the light is located on a panel 15 see figure Ia so that the rider can easily see that the sound generating system is switched on.
The scooter is provided with a slot 8 and key 9 arrangement which resembles an ignition key see figure 3. When the key is placed in the slot 8 and rotated the sound simulating device generates a first sound. Preferably the first sound resembles the sound of an internal combustion engine starting. When the key is released whether or not it is retained in the slot 8, the sound generating system generates a second sound. Preferably the second sound resembles the sound of an internal combustion engine idling, revving and/or accelerating.
When the brake is applied the sound simulating device generates a third sound. Preferably the third sound resembles the sound generated by tyres screeching during braking.
Optionally a speaker 13 is located on the front of part 15 as shown in figure Ib.
Optionally the key 9 is attached to the scooter by a length of flexible material 10 to prevent loss.
At the end of use the rider moves the switch 5 to the off position thus extinguishing the light 13 and disabling the sound generating system.
If desired the scooter can be ridden with the switch 5 in the off position so that the sound simulating device is not activated.
Optionally as shown in figure 3 the scooter is provided with a speedometer 12 which displays the speed of the rider during transit and/or records the total distance travelled.
The speedometer can be integral to the scooter or may be attached to the scooter during use and then removed for safekeeping or for use on another scooter.
In another aspect the scooter is provided with one or more front lights 1 and one or more rear lights 2. Preferably the lights are located on either side of the wheels 3 on the riding platform 4 as shown in figures 5 and 6.
The lights can be powered by one or more batteries or cells. Optionally the sound simulating system and the lights are powered by the same or different batteries or cells. Preferably the batteries or cells are located on the underside of the platform. The lights are operated by an on/off switch 5b see figure 2 preferably located on the underside of the riding platform.
Optionally a single on/off switch 5 can activate both the sound simulating device and the lights as shown in figure 2.
Alternatively the lights and the sound generating system can be activated independently of one another by two separately activated switches 5a and 5b.
Prior to use the rider moves the switch 5b to the on position thus activating the one or more lights. At the end of use the rider moves the switch 5b to the off position to extinguish the lights and conserve the batteries or cells power.
Optionally a foot switch 6 see figure Ia is located on the riding platform and if desired during riding can be depressed by the rider's foot causing the number, arrangement, and/or colour of the lighted lights to change according to a preset mode.
In a preferred embodiment switching the switch 5b causes some of the front and rear lights to flash briefly and then to operate continuously preferably these lights are red and indicate that the scooter is stationary. When the foot switch 6 is depressed the lights change colour preferably the front lights change to white and the rear lights change to green indicating that the scooter is moving. When the foot switch is released the front and rear lights flash and change colour preferably to red and eventually the flashing is replaced by continuous red lights.
The number, location arrangement and colour of the lights which are activated when the switch 5b is operated and when the foot switch 6 is depressed and released can be varied according to one or more preset modes as will be clear to the skilled addressee. If desired the scooter can be ridden with the switch 5 in the off position so that the lights and/or the sound simulating device is not activated.
In an alternative embodiment shown in figure 7 the scooter of the present invention has the added advantage of a liquid dispensing mechanism. The liquid is contained in a reservoir 8 which in a preferred embodiment is located in or on the riding platform 3.
As shown in figure 12 the reservoir has an inlet located on the top of the riding platform to enable it to be filled.
As shown in figure 9 in an especially preferred embodiment the reservoir 8 can be removed from the scooter to enable it to be easily filled with liquid.
In a preferred embodiment a piston 9 acts on the liquid in the reservoir. The piston is connected to the rear wheel 2 by camshaft 10 and as the scooter is ridden the piston is urged repeatedly against the reservoir so as to pressurise the liquid contained therein.
As shown in figure 14 in a more preferred embodiment one or more gears 20 may be used to alter the speed with which the camshaft 10 acts on the reservoir. Preferably the camshaft and gears are protected by a cover to prevent the rider's clothing or other items such as a child's fingers from becoming entangled in them.
As shown in figure 10 the scooter is provided with means 15 for conveying the pressurised liquid from the reservoir 8 to one or more outlet 16. Preferably as shown in figure 13 the one or more outlet 16 is located on the stem 4 and/or the handlebars 5 of the scooter.
As shown in figure 11 control means 11 located on the handlebars 5 enable the rider to dispense the liquid from the one or more outlets. Preferably the rider is also able to direct the direction of the liquid which is dispensed using control means 11. More preferably the rider is also able to adjust the amount of liquid which is dispensed using control means 11.
By way of example only the control means may comprise one or more of a track ball, a joystick, a directional controller a cursor pad or any other switching mechanism which can be safely operated as the rider rides the scooter.

Claims

CLAIMS:
1. A foot propelled scooter comprising an integral sound generating system.
2. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the sound generating system is activated by a slot and key arrangement.
3. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the sound generating system generates a multiplicity of different sounds.
4. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the sound generating system generates a first sound when the key is turned in the slot, a second sound when the key is released, and a third sound when the brake is applied.
5. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles a sound produced by an engine.
6. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the sound generating system produces at least one sound which resembles the sound produced by tyres during braking.
7. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 6 wherein the first sound resembles an engine starting the second sound resembles an engine idling or revving and the third sound resembles tyres screeching during braking.
8. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim further comprising one or more lights.
9. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 8 further comprising a platform on which the user places at least one foot, wherein one or more of the lights are activated by a foot switch located on the platform.
10. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the sound generating system and/or the lights can be inactivated by one or more switches which override the lock and key arrangement and/or the foot switch.
11. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 10 wherein the one or more switch is located on the underside of the platform.
12. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein activation of the foot switch causes the number, arrangement, and colours of the lights which are illuminated to change according to a preset mode.
13. A toy foot propelled scooter with an integral liquid dispensing mechanism comprising: a liquid reservoir; means for pressurising the liquid; and means for dispensing the pressurized liquid and directing it away from the rider and optionally as claimed in any preceding claim.
14. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 13 wherein the means for pressurising the liquid comprises a piston actuated by the movement of the rear wheel of the scooter.
15. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 14 wherein the piston is linked to the rear wheel of the scooter by a camshaft which drives the piston backwards and forwards as the scooter is ridden and pressurises the liquid.
16. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 15 wherein the camshaft is linked to the rear wheel through one or more gears.
17. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 16 wherein the liquid reservoir is located in or on the riding platform.
18. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 17 wherein the liquid reservoir can be removed from the scooter for easy filling and emptying.
19. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 18 further comprising means for conveying the pressurised water from the reservoir to one or more outlet through which the pressurised liquid is dispensed.
20. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 19 wherein the one or more outlet is located on the stem of the scooter.
21. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in claim 19 or claim 20 wherein the one or more outlet is located on the handlebars of the scooter.
22. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 21 wherein the direction of the dispensed water is controlled by a control means located on the handlebars of the scooter.
23. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in 22 wherein the control means controls the direction and the amount of water dispensed.
24. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim further comprising one or more lights.
25. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim having a speedometer which displays the speed of travel.
26. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim having a speedometer which displays the speed of travel.
27. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim which displays the total distance travelled.
28. A speedometer for a foot propelled scooter which displays the speed of travel
29. A speedometer for a foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim which displays the total distance travelled.
30. A foot propelled scooter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the scooter is a folding scooter.
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