WO2013088107A1 - Support de roue pivotante pour trottinette - Google Patents

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WO2013088107A1
WO2013088107A1 PCT/GB2012/000902 GB2012000902W WO2013088107A1 WO 2013088107 A1 WO2013088107 A1 WO 2013088107A1 GB 2012000902 W GB2012000902 W GB 2012000902W WO 2013088107 A1 WO2013088107 A1 WO 2013088107A1
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  • the present invention relates to a wheel mounting, more particularly a wheel mounting for scooters.
  • Scooters and so-called mini and micro-scooters are popular forms of transport, especially favoured by children and young people.
  • scooters are a common form of transport and activity for many children and adults.
  • these scooters have a rear wheel and a steerable front wheel on a length defining a handle.
  • the handle is foldable for ease of stowage, transport and for performing tricks or stunts.
  • the scooter can be easy to use for smaller children, but for older children potential for tricks and stunt riding is increasingly important. However, a fixed rear wheel can inhibit the performance and ease of stunts and tricks significantly.
  • YAMABE discloses a two- wheel skater with a handle.
  • the skater comprises: a boarding part elastically twistable about a longitudinal axis; a rear wheel including a swivel caster that is attached to an underside of a rear part of the boarding part with a swivelling axis inclined in a traveling direction of the skater; and a handle for steering a front wheel.
  • a scooter comprising: a platform having a front end, a rear end, a bottom in the form of a longitudinal axis parallel to the ground and extending through the front end and the rear end of the platform.
  • the front end comprises a front foot portion and the rear end comprises a rear foot portion.
  • a post is connected to the front end of the platform and extends generally upwards from the front end of the platform.
  • a front wheel is connected to the post such that at least a portion of the front wheel extends below the bottom of the platform.
  • An inclined caster is fitted to the rear end of the platform with at least a portion of the inclined caster extending below the bottom of the platform. The inclined caster is configured so that the scooter is capable of being propelled forward generally along the longitudinal axis by the application of a force to the rear foot portion.
  • VAN ARDENNE discloses a two-axle vehicle such as a scooter, comprising a frame having a platform section, connected at the front to a steering column in which a front wheel is arranged on a steering rod.
  • the frame behind the platform section, has a back section or tailpiece on which a back wheel is arranged, the back wheel has an axle which is supported by a shaped part which can pivot freely with respect to the tailpiece about the pivot axis which is directed downwards at an acute angle with respect to a support surface ("the road”) for the two wheels.
  • the back section or tailpiece projects behind the back wheel area and said axis is directed forwards with respect to said support surface.
  • the back wheel axle is situated in front of the said pivot axis.
  • a scooter of the type comprising: a frame having substantially horizontal development, provided with footboard; a shaft operatively associated with a front end of the frame and free to rotate about its own longitudinal axis; a steering handle and a front wheel associated to the shaft at opposite sides.
  • the scooter further includes: a support element located in correspondence with a rear end of the frame which is free to oscillate about a first axis of rotation substantially parallel to the footboard; at least two rear wheels are pivotally engaged to the support element at opposite sides, relative to the first axis of rotation and stably defining at least two bearing points on the same plane, regardless of the position of the front wheel and of the relative rotation of the frame and of the support element.
  • United Kingdom Patent GB 2 369 807 discloses a scooter comprising a foot platform, a rear wheel, a front wheel and a handle bar arrangement which steers the front wheel and which stands upright from the foot platform in order to provide support for a person riding the scooter.
  • the rear wheel is such that it is pivotally mounted for rotation about a vertical axis whereby the rear wheel is able to be caused to run in a straight line, or at an angle, in order to enable the person riding the scooter to perform manoeuvres or stunts not attainable with scooter having a rear wheel incapable of rotating about a vertical axis.
  • United States Patent US 4 799 702 discloses a scooter comprising, a frame having a longitudinal foot board and a steering assembly including an upright handle extending in front of said foot board; a front wheel operably connected to said steering assembly; a rear wheel; a flexible attachment means including a longitudinal horizontal rod secured to a bottom side of a rear portion of the foot board.
  • the rod has a front end and a rear end.
  • a joint member has a front portion pivotally connected to the rear end of the longitudinal horizontal rod for turning about a vertical axis.
  • the front portion of the joint member has a restraining bar which is transverse to, and attached securely to, the front portion of the joint member.
  • the restraining bar has two opposite ends both terminating at a point away from the front portion of the joint member.
  • the joint member further has a rear portion and a substantially U-shaped wheel carrying member for holding the rear wheel.
  • a rear wheel carrying member has two arm members and an intermediate portion interconnects said arm members. The intermediate portion is connected to the rear portion of the joint member and a resilient means is connected to the front end of the longitudinal horizontal rod and is also connected to the ends of the restraining bar.
  • United Kingdom Patent Application GB-A-2 469 092 discloses a variable wheel configuration vehicle, comprising: a front wheel, a rear wheel means, and a body carrying the rear wheel means.
  • the rear wheel means comprises two wheel elements each carried on a respective member.
  • Each respective member is adapted to be inserted into and removed from a receiving part in the body and is engageable with locking means in the receiving part in two alternative positions.
  • the present invention provides an easy to fit adjustment to a scooter, that may be used to cost effectively increase the lifespan of a scooter and its usage potential.
  • a wheel mounting that has a wheel and is capable of being fitted to a scooter, wherein the wheel is mounted on a shaft and the wheel and shaft are supported by a rotatable means on the body of the wheel mounting.
  • wheel mounting in the form of an insert for a scooter body comprising: a wheel mounted on a rotatable seat and a lock means for connecting the mounting to the scooter body.
  • the mounting is in the form of an insert for a scooter body comprising: a wheel mounted on a rotatable seat and a lock means for connecting the mounting to the scooter body.
  • Use of the invention enables in particular riders who wish to 'drift' the rear wheel, or be able to adjust it to an oblique angle, for example to the direction of movement of the scooter, which has not previously been possible.
  • the mounting is detachable and mountable to a plurality of scooters.
  • the mounting is appropriate for mounting to a rear portion of the scooter, in replacement of the scooter rear wheel.
  • the rear wheel is secured to a plate which is insertable in a slot in the scooter body. This configuration allows easy part replacement and construction of scooters.
  • the mounting is inserted into and secured to the scooter body, ideally by way of bolts passing through lateral apertures, holes or lacunae formed in it.
  • the holes allow insertion of bolts for securing either directly into threads formed in the body of the scooter or to a lock means, such as a lock nut on an opposite face of the body.
  • a lock nut is recessed so that it lies flush with a surface of the scooter body.
  • the mounting may be secured to the scooter body through lateral holes in the scooter body.
  • the mounting ideally provides a castor wheel, with a seat that enables full rotation of the wheel.
  • a standard scooter may be simply and cost-effectively converted into a so-called drifting scooter, thereby allowing the scooter dual function and consequently saving money and space.
  • a lock may be included to prevent rotation of the wheel, in order for example to fix the wheel and prevent lateral drift when an ordinary scooter is desired.
  • the lock may be achieved by a resiliently deformable member, screw thread part or slidable tag.
  • said lock is easy to operate and may be acted upon to lock the wheel in a plurality of positions, at a plurality of angles with respect to the direction of travel of the scooter.
  • the mounting is adjustable in width and/or length.
  • This adjustable nature serves to allow the mounting to be fitted into a range of different slots by allowing the mounting to be expanded to fit into a variety of sized openings.
  • the mounting is dimensioned and shaped in such a way as to enable it to be inserted into or removed from the aperture defined in the scooter body, thereby enabling the overall length of the scooter to be adjustable.
  • the plate is secured to the body by the bolt that typically passes through the plate and acts to secure the plate to the scooter body.
  • the bolts are fitted with quick release closure, such as cam clips, or sprung nuts.
  • sprung connectors may be used to connect the wheel mounting to the scooter body.
  • Such sprung members include a resilient tongue that snaps into a recess or groove or slot.
  • the sprung members may be formed on the wheel mounting and recesses or grooves or slots may be formed in the wheel mounting, or vice versa.
  • a brake means wherein for example a resiliently deformable guard, arranged above a rear wheel, may be depressed in use onto the wheel, to impede its rotation.
  • the brake may be fitted to the mounting in such a manner that it is able to rotate with the wheel, for example being fitted to a common axle.
  • the brake is connected to the scooter body and extends across the top of the wheel.
  • the guard is shaped and arranged to have a similar radius of curvature to the wheel in order to maximise its effectiveness when pressed against the wheel in order to slow it.
  • the wheel mounting includes a simple form of shock absorber, such as a rubber washer or similar impact absorbing material, whereby vertical movement of the wheel is absorbed, rather than transferring impact to the rider.
  • Another advantage of sprung movement of the wheel is for example wherein the wheel is mounted on a sprung seat, as this permits a user to depress the mounting in order to sense the nature of the surface over which the scooter is being ridden, so as to obtain some feedback. This facilitates braking or alteration of the way in which the scooter is being ridden.
  • the shock absorber therefore acts as suspension and may further provide new trick possibilities, such as standing on the wheel to apply a brake to it.
  • the mounting includes a deviated profile, wherein the wheel is supported by a surface which is at an angle to the scooter body.
  • said angle is oblique such that surface of the wheel mounting is angled higher than the body in use.
  • This angle allows the rider to turn from left to right whilst also allowing the wheel to naturally return to a central position.
  • Figure 1 shows an isometric view of a first preferred embodiment of a wheel mounting
  • Figure 2 shows a view from a side of the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 1 and illustrates an optional brake
  • Figures 3 show opposing end views of the embodiment
  • Figures 4 show views from above and below of the embodiment; and Figure 5 shows an exploded side view of an alternative embodiment of a wheel mounting.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown an isometric view of a preferred embodiment of a wheel mounting 1 on which a wheel 6 is supported.
  • a rear portion of a body 3 of a scooter (not depicted) is shown and comprises upper 4a and lower 4b body portions.
  • the wheel mounting 4 is connected to a scooter body (shown partly in Figure 2) by way of a quick release connector 2 which passes through the scooter body and the wheel mounting.
  • the wheel mounting 4 is a retrofit device and allows the rider (not shown) to ride the scooter in a particular manner - known as drifting.
  • the scooter to which the wheel mounting 4 is applied, connected or attached, can be modified and returned to its original state simply by removing the wheel mounting 4.
  • Wheel mounting 4 is optionally formed from a single body portion or is made up of two body portions - upper body portion 4a and lower body portion 4b. These body portions may be designed to attach to a scooter body or insert into a scooter body, as for example shown in greater detail in Figure 5.
  • Figures 3a and 3b are end views of an alternate wheel support 50 which comprises two forks 52 and 54 with an axle 56 supported therebetween.
  • An advantage of this arrangement is that wheel 6 can be set so that it inclines at an angle ⁇ to the vertical thereby ensuring the wheel 6 is always predisposed at an angel so aiding certain types of stunts.
  • the wheel 6 not only rotates on its axle, but is also able to rotate on the castor as well as be predisposed at an angle ⁇ to the vertical.
  • the two forks 52 and 54 may be replaced by a single fork, so that the wheel 6 is supported on a floating suspension.
  • the embodiment depicted in Figure 5 includes a castor 40 comprising an upper ball race 42a and a lower ball race 42b, enclosing bearing or rollers 41 in a sealed unit so as to prevent ingress of dirt, dust and moisture.
  • the castor 40 is supported by and sits on a spindle 43.
  • Spindle 43 passes through upper body portion 4a and lower body portion 4b and is locked in place by way of a threaded bolt 2a and lock ring 2b, washer arrangement 2c and lock nut 2d.
  • Wheel 6 is connected to the castor by way of a stiff arm or cantilever 25.
  • the wheel mounting 4 can ideally be fitted onto any of the major brands of scooter quickly and easily, whenever or wherever needed.
  • separate spacers or packing (not shown) of various thicknesses, may be included to allow the wheel mounting to retrofit onto any of the major scooter brands.
  • alternate views of the wheel mounting are shown and alternate connecting or fixing hole 10 is shown in the body of the wheel mounting 4 in Figure 2, together with alternate holes 9a and 9b for the location of wheel 6 on cantilever arm 25.
  • An impact absorbing pad or rubber shock absorber 5 is shown sandwiched between the bearing and the body of the scooter.
  • Dotted line 60 indicates the location of a brake that may be fitted to the rear of the scooter body and which in use is depressed in order to apply resistance to the wheel 6 thereby slowing the scooter.
  • Spacers are ideally inserted into the scooter rear wheel plate slot, or a suitable aperture, in order to ensure the mounting may be fitted securely.
  • the wheel mounting 4 thereby allows for the conversion from park or road use to drifting without the need to buy a purpose built drifting scooter and so allows the user to drift and steer from the back of the scooter as well as at its front.
  • the wheel mounting is designed to enable a scooter to be customised with each part readily easy to change without the need for any complicated tools, other than perhaps a spanner.
  • an aluminium top insert has an upper body portion 4a which is typically between 5 and 15 mm thick and is ideally substantially 10mm thick. Ideally users can swap inserts or covers if they wish.
  • a lower body portion 4b is ideally between 5 and 10 mm thick.
  • the user removes a pre-existing wheel mounting or bearing (not shown) from the rear of the scooter and replaces this with the wheel mounting according to the present invention.
  • the wheel mounting 1 is fitted either adjacent to the surface so that holes line up or into an aperture defined in the scooter body.
  • a method of modifying a scooter comprising the steps of: removing an existing rear wheel; fitting a wheel mounting, optionally selecting one or more spacers; thereby fitting the wheel mounting on the scooter.
  • bolts or lock means or catches need to be replaced and tightened so as to securely attach the wheel mounting to the scooter.
  • the mounting may include lights and circuitry for emitting sounds.
  • Lights might include light emitting diodes (LEDs) activated by inertia or pressure switches, such as the act of braking, or remote switches, for example to mimic a flashing brake light of a racing car or motorbike or to trigger brake lights upon braking or on impact.
  • LEDs light emitting diodes
  • inertia or pressure switches such as the act of braking, or remote switches, for example to mimic a flashing brake light of a racing car or motorbike or to trigger brake lights upon braking or on impact.
  • sounds such as engine roars, brake squeals or other simulated racing sounds may be generated by a suitable integrated circuit and output via a loudspeaker or via a remote amplifier (not shown).
  • Suitable on-board peripheral require circuitry and it is optionally to provide means to control these features, such as an optional micro-processor, random access memory (RAM) and connections to external devices such computers, monitors and displays using a Bluetooth (Trade Mark) device or other similar wireless connection devices (not shown).
  • RAM random access memory
  • Bluetooth Wireless Mark
  • a battery housing (not shown) is also envisaged in order to operate the aforesaid
  • an imaging device may also be added to the wheel mounting, so as to provide live images via a camera or video connection.

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Abstract

Les trottinettes ont généralement une roue arrière fixe et une roue avant rotative sur une longueur formant un manche. De telles trottinettes ne sont pas toujours aptes à être utilisées pour effectuer des figures et des acrobaties car elles ont une roue arrière fixe qui peut les empêcher de les faire. En particulier, de nombreux enfants et adultes souhaitent dévier la roue arrière, ou la placer à un angle oblique par rapport à la direction de déplacement de la trottinette. La présente invention concerne un support de roues de trottinette apte à former, en utilisation, une trottinette à deux roues, la roue arrière étant située sur une base pivotante.
PCT/GB2012/000902 2011-12-13 2012-12-13 Support de roue pivotante pour trottinette WO2013088107A1 (fr)

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