WO2024061420A1 - Système de marches pour un véhicule et véhicule - Google Patents

Système de marches pour un véhicule et véhicule Download PDF

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WO2024061420A1
WO2024061420A1 PCT/DE2023/200180 DE2023200180W WO2024061420A1 WO 2024061420 A1 WO2024061420 A1 WO 2024061420A1 DE 2023200180 W DE2023200180 W DE 2023200180W WO 2024061420 A1 WO2024061420 A1 WO 2024061420A1
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step system
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Koorosh Ali Shojaei
Vasile Chis
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Quantron Ag
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R3/00—Arrangements of steps or ladders facilitating access to or on the vehicle, e.g. running-boards
    • B60R3/02—Retractable steps or ladders, e.g. movable under shock

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  • the present invention relates to a step system for a vehicle and a vehicle.
  • the present patent application relates generally to vehicles, with the vehicle belonging to the group of commercial vehicles, special vehicles and mobile work machines.
  • the present invention is based on the object of providing an improvement or an alternative to the prior art.
  • the proposed step system is intended to improve the aerodynamics of a truck while driving.
  • protruding parts that could be dangerous while driving or even when the truck is stationary should be avoided.
  • the object solved is a step system for a truck, wherein the step system is arranged on one side of the truck to enable climbing into an area behind the driver's cab of the truck.
  • the step system comprises at least one step which protrudes from the side of the truck in use, the step system comprising a mechanism for translation and/or rotation of the at least one step in order to move the at least one step into the at rest state Retract the side of the truck in such a way that the at least one step lies essentially in a plane with the side of the truck.
  • this includes Step system at least one step, which is designed as a recess in the side of the truck, the step system comprising a mechanism for a translation and / or a rotation of at least one cover for covering the at least one step in the rest state, so that the cover is also substantially in is level with the side of the truck.
  • truck Insofar as a “truck” is referred to below for the sake of the shorter wording, this should always be understood as a “vehicle from the group of commercial vehicles or special vehicles or mobile work machines, in particular cab-overs, especially cab-over tractor units”.
  • a stage system is preferably to be understood as an arrangement which comprises at least one stage and also has technical devices, such as means for translation and/or rotation of said stage or alternatively means for translation and/or rotation of means for covering the at least one step.
  • Said technical devices include, in particular, the mechanism which is designed for the translation and/or rotation of the at least one stage or the at least one cover of the stage.
  • driver's cab describes in particular the cabin in which a The driver and, if necessary, a passenger of the truck can sit. Behind said driver's cab, for example, the king pin of the truck is arranged on a platform, which is used to connect to trailers.
  • the phrase “in use” in relation to the at least one step is preferably intended to express that a user of the step system climbs or can climb the at least one step or that the step is in an open state.
  • the term “idle state” refers to the step system, which should not be available for use while the truck is in motion, i.e. for example climbing the steps, or that the step is in a closed state.
  • the resting state of the step system is preferably always present when the at least one step is in a folded or covered state.
  • the wording “that the at least one step is essentially flush or in a plane with the side of the truck” is intended, in other words, to express in particular that the step neither protrudes from the side of the truck nor substantially into the side of the truck protrudes when the step is retracted.
  • the same idea preferably also applies to the cover in the second alternative, so that in the retracted state, ie while the truck is moving, it neither protrudes from the side of the truck nor protrudes significantly into the side of the truck.
  • the side of the truck in the area of the step system preferably forms a substantially flat surface with the surrounding areas of the side of the truck while the truck is traveling.
  • a locking of the at least one step or the at least one cover can be provided, for which the step system preferably also has locking means, such as movable hook elements.
  • the step system is preferably arranged on a side of the truck, which corresponds to a driver's side of the truck. Accordingly, the step system in a right-hand drive truck would be arranged on the same, ie the right side of the truck.
  • the mechanism has a manual, electric and/or a hydraulic drive in order to use the drive to drive the translation and/or the rotation of the at least one stage or the at least one cover.
  • the drive includes, for example, a piston, pressure cylinder or gas cylinder with which the stage is moved.
  • the drive can include an electric motor and movement elements connected to it in order to move the step or the cover.
  • at least one spring can be provided in the sense of a mechanical drive.
  • the at least one step or the at least one cover can also be folded down purely by the weight of the at least one step or the at least one cover.
  • the mechanism comprises a trigger mechanism, in particular a handle or a button, in order to trigger and/or reverse the translation and/or rotation of the at least one stage or the at least one cover.
  • the trigger mechanism can therefore be actuated by a user or driver of the truck in order to make the at least one step accessible.
  • the trigger mechanism can be triggered manually or electrically and initiate the mechanism for translation and/or rotation.
  • the step system has means for remotely controlling the translation and/or rotation of the at least one step or the at least one cover.
  • the remote control is carried out, for example, via a remote control, which represents a transmitter, and a corresponding receiver, which is arranged on the step system.
  • the remote control can be implemented, for example, via radio, Bluetooth, NFC (Near Field Communication) or comparable technologies.
  • the remote control can also be carried out via a cable connection, for example from the driver's cab of the truck. to the step system.
  • the remote control can be part of a vehicle key of the truck or can be arranged inside the driver's cab of the truck, so that in both cases at least one corresponding button is provided.
  • Automatic remote control is also conceivable, for example triggered when the driver's door is closed or when a driver is detected in a driver's seat.
  • the driver can be detected by a weight sensor.
  • the step system has at least one lighting means to illuminate an upper side and/or an area under the at least one step.
  • the lighting means is designed, for example, as LED lighting. Different positions are conceivable for the arrangement of the at least one lighting means, for example above the at least one step in order to illuminate a tread surface of the step.
  • the lighting means can be attached in or on a frame of the step system. Furthermore, said tread surface of the step itself can have a lighting device.
  • at least one lighting means can also be arranged below the at least one step in order to illuminate the area under the at least one step. It is also conceivable that a logo or the like is projected onto the area under the at least one step, for example with laser illumination.
  • the step system includes sensors, for example at least one sensor or the like, in order to determine a movement state of the truck or a state of the at least one step or the at least one cover, the mechanism being designed to be dependent on the determined Movement state to automatically trigger and / or reverse the translation or rotation or to inform in the driver's cab of the truck about the state of the at least one step or the at least one cover.
  • sensors for example at least one sensor or the like, in order to determine a movement state of the truck or a state of the at least one step or the at least one cover, the mechanism being designed to be dependent on the determined Movement state to automatically trigger and / or reverse the translation or rotation or to inform in the driver's cab of the truck about the state of the at least one step or the at least one cover.
  • the sensor system measures, for example, a wind or a movement of at least one wheel of the truck.
  • the sensor or the like can also be connected to the truck's speedometer to determine the motion status.
  • information about the state of the at least one step or the at least one cover can be provided, for example via a warning light or a display element.
  • the term “state” means that the step or cover is folded or unfolded or retracted or extended. Said condition information may provide the technical effect of preventing the truck from being accidentally driven with the step extended or uncovered. It is conceivable that starting the truck is blocked until the at least one step is folded in or covered with the at least one cover.
  • the step system is at least partially arranged in or on a tank or on a body of the truck.
  • the at least one step can have an anti-slip structure on a surface that is oriented upwards during use.
  • the upwardly oriented surface is to be understood in particular as a tread surface which is climbed on by a user or driver of the truck.
  • “oriented upwards” is, in particular, an orientation that opposes gravity.
  • the term “slip-resistant” preferably expresses that a foot of the user or driver of the truck slipping when climbing the step is prevented or reduced.
  • the anti-slip structure may be formed as a corrugation on the upwardly facing surface of the step.
  • a corrugation can be understood as a regular structure which has elevations or depressions at certain intervals in the upwardly oriented surface of the step.
  • the anti-slip structure may be formed as a plurality of protruding elements on the upwardly facing surface of the step.
  • the protruding elements can be tips, for example.
  • a large number of holes can be provided in the step in order to promote slip resistance when climbing the step and, if necessary, to drain liquid from the step.
  • the step system includes a hinge for the at least one step to permit rotation of the at least one step to and from rest about an axis of rotation of the hinge, the hinge being attached to the side of the truck.
  • the step system includes a hinge for the at least one cover to permit rotation of the at least one cover to and from the rest state about an axis of rotation of the hinge, the hinge being attached to the side of the truck.
  • the step system preferably comprises translational guide means for the at least one cover to carry out the translation of the at least one cover along the translational guide means to move the at least one cover to and from the rest state.
  • the axis of rotation of the hinge can run along a longitudinal axis of the truck.
  • the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is aligned in the direction of travel of the truck.
  • the axis of rotation of the hinge can run along a vertical axis of the truck.
  • the stage system comprises translational guide means for the at least one stage to carry out the translation of the at least one stage along the translational guide means to bring the at least one stage into and out of the rest state.
  • the term “spend” can be understood as a shifting or sliding. If at least one cover is provided, a translation of the cover can run along the longitudinal axis of the truck or along a transverse axis of the truck. In the case of at least one step, this can be retracted into the side of the truck when at rest and moved outwards when in use in order to enable the at least one step to be climbed.
  • the translational guide means can be designed as a translation rail, with the at least one step being attached to the side of the truck via the translation rail.
  • the translation rail can be designed analogously to a rail such as that used in drawers, for example.
  • the stage system comprises at least two stages and the mechanism is designed to carry out the translation or rotation of the at least two stages or the at least one cover for covering the at least two stages synchronously for each of the at least two stages.
  • synchronous means in particular that the movement of the steps is triggered at the same time. It can also be provided that one of the steps or one of the covers, if several covers are provided, moves faster or earlier than the other. What is crucial for synchronicity is that the mechanism for translation or rotation is triggered for all stages and that translation or rotation is carried out for all stages or all covers. However, in one possibility it can also be provided that all steps or all covers move at the same time and at the same speed.
  • 1 is a perspective view of a truck with a step system according to the invention arranged on the body
  • 2 is a perspective view of a truck with a step system according to the invention arranged on a tank
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a step system in the closed state
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the first embodiment of a step system in the open state
  • FIG. 5 shows a frontal view of the first embodiment of a step system in the closed state
  • Fig. 6 shows a sectional view of the first embodiment of a step system in the closed state
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a step system in the closed state
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of a step system in the open state
  • Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of a step system in the closed state
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of a step system in the open state.
  • FIG. 1 a general design of a step system 10 according to the invention is explained, which clarifies the arrangement of the step system 10 according to the invention in a truck 1.
  • the step system 10 of Figures 1 and 2 corresponds to the design of the first embodiment described below.
  • the truck 1 in Fig. 1 essentially consists of a driver's cab 4, which is mounted on a body 6.
  • the truck 1 also has an area 3, which forms the bed of the truck 1 and is designed in particular to accommodate a king pin, not shown.
  • a step system 10 according to the invention can be attached to one side 2 of the body 6, in the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 on the left side 2 of the body 6 as seen in the direction of travel.
  • attachment to a right side of the body 6 is also possible and also to any other suitable location on the body 6, for example on the rear.
  • the step system 10 preferably comprises two steps 11. However, according to the invention, only a single step can be provided or the number of steps can be varied in accordance with the requirements, such as the height of the platform. For example, the number of stages can be three or four.
  • the steps 11 make it possible to climb the area 3, which is located behind the driver's cab 4 of the truck 1.
  • FIG. 1 A first embodiment of the step system 10 according to the invention is described with reference to Figures 3 to 6.
  • Figures 3 to 6 show an enlarged section with the step system 10, which can be attached both in the body 6 of Figure 1 and in the tank 5 of Figure 2. The same applies to all embodiments of the invention described below.
  • the steps 11 protrude from the side 2 of the truck 1 in the open state and in the side 2 of the truck 1 two corresponding receptacles 20 are designed and dimensioned such that the steps 11 in the closed state are completely in the side 2 ( namely in the Body 6 or in the tank 5) are recorded so that the steps 11 lie flush or in one plane with the body 6 or the tank 5.
  • the step system 10 can advantageously comprise a sensor system 16 which determines a state of motion of the truck 1 or a state of the two steps 11.
  • a sensor system 16 which determines a state of motion of the truck 1 or a state of the two steps 11.
  • the sensor system 16 can also be attached to another location on the truck 1. It is also possible to determine the state of motion of the truck 1 by other means, such as a head unit of the truck 1.
  • the step system 10 advantageously comprises at least one lighting 19 and further advantageously two lighting 19 (one lighting per step) for illuminating an upper side and/or an area below the two steps 11.
  • the step system 10 of the first embodiment includes a mechanism 13 for actuating the steps 11 from a closed to an open state and vice versa.
  • the closed state is also referred to as idle state.
  • the open state is also referred to as “in use”.
  • the mechanism 13 is advantageously designed mechanically as a push rod, which causes a rotational movement of the steps 11 about respective hinges 131 from a closed to an open state and vice versa. If the mechanism 13, as shown in Figures 3 to 6, is advantageously designed as a push rod, the simultaneous actuation of the stages 11 is guaranteed.
  • the mechanism 13 can be operated manually by a trigger mechanism 15 in the form of a single button or handle on one of the two stages 11 (for example the upper), whereby means not shown, such as spring means, can be provided to facilitate the unfolding of the steps.
  • a motorized drive 14 can be provided, which is acted upon and triggered by suitable means and which is operatively connected to the mechanism 13. Triggering the motorized drive 14 can be accomplished by a remote control or the like.
  • the drive 14 can be designed electrically and/or hydraulically and in the first embodiment, as explained, causes the steps 11 to rotate, with the steps 11 opening or closing at the same time.
  • the two steps 11 are, as mentioned, located in the receptacles 20 of the side 2 of the truck 1 and are substantially in the same plane or flush with the side 2 of the truck 1.
  • the two steps 11 are slightly indented from the plane of the side 2 of the truck 1 in order to completely avoid parts protruding from the side 2, such as buttons or handles.
  • the two steps 11 of the step system 10 according to the invention advantageously have an anti-slip structure 17 on a surface that is oriented upwards in use (i.e. in the open state), the anti-slip structure 17 advantageously being designed as a corrugation.
  • the anti-slip structure 17 may be formed as a plurality of protruding elements on the upwardly facing surface of the step 11.
  • a second embodiment of the step system 10 according to the invention is described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • the design of the second embodiment according to the invention corresponds to that of the first embodiment and therefore only the differences from the first embodiment will be explained below.
  • the design of the second embodiment according to the invention differs from that of the first embodiment according to the invention in that the step 11 or the steps 11 in the open state are not designed as parts protruding from the side 2, but as a recess or recesses 18 in the side 2.
  • the recesses 18 are closed by respective covers 12, which in this state lie essentially flush or in one plane with the body 6 or the tank 5.
  • the step system 10 of the second embodiment includes a mechanism 13 for actuating the covers 12 from a closed to an open state and vice versa, which is designed substantially similarly to the mechanism 13 of the first embodiment.
  • the second embodiment comprises respective guides 132, which initially allow a translational movement of the covers 12 from the open state shown in FIG. 8 until the rear part of the respective cover 12 reaches the respective hinge 131. The respective cover 12 then rotates around the hinge 131 into the closed state shown in FIG. 7.
  • the two covers 12 completely cover the two steps 11 and, as mentioned, lie essentially in one plane or flush with the side 2 of the truck 1.
  • the mechanism 13 of the second embodiment is manually, electrically and/or hydraulically operable as in the first.
  • the mechanism 13 can, as in the first embodiment, be designed as a push rod that is operated manually by the trigger mechanism 15 or by the motorized drive 14.
  • Sensors 16, lighting 19 and anti-slip structure 17 can also be designed as in the first embodiment.
  • a third embodiment of the step system 10 according to the invention is described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
  • the design of the third embodiment according to the invention corresponds to that of the first embodiment and therefore only the differences from the first embodiment are explained below.
  • the third embodiment differs from the first in that the steps 11 can be transferred from the closed to the open state by means of a translational movement along guide means 132.
  • the mechanism 13 for actuating the steps is specially designed.
  • the mechanism is advantageously designed as a pressure cylinder or gas cylinder. Training as an electric motor is also conceivable.
  • a trigger mechanism 15 for example by respective buttons or handles
  • Sensors 16, lighting 19 and anti-slip structure 17 can also be designed as in the first embodiment.
  • the steps 11 of the third embodiment are in the closed state or idle state essentially in a plane with the side 2 of the truck 1.
  • the steps 11 are located completely essentially in the correspondingly designed receptacles 20.

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L'invention concerne un système de marches (10) conçu pour un camion (1), ce système de marches (10) comprenant au moins une marche (11) qui, lors de l'utilisation, fait saillie depuis le côté (2) du camion (1), le système de marches (10) comprenant un mécanisme (13) permettant une translation et/ou une rotation de la ou des marches (11) pour faire rentrer la ou les marches (11) à l'état de repos dans le côté (2) du camion (1) de sorte que la ou les marches (11) se situent sensiblement dans un plan avec le côté (2) du camion (1); ou le système de marches (10) comprenant au moins une marche (11) qui se présente sous la forme d'un évidement (18) dans le côté (2) du camion (1), ce système de marches (10) comprenant un mécanisme (13) permettant une translation et/ou une rotation d'au moins un couvercle (12) pour recouvrir la ou les marches (11) à l'état de repos.
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