WO2024099986A1 - Dispositif de roulement pour un dispositif pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif le long d'une surface - Google Patents

Dispositif de roulement pour un dispositif pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif le long d'une surface Download PDF

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WO2024099986A1
WO2024099986A1 PCT/EP2023/080879 EP2023080879W WO2024099986A1 WO 2024099986 A1 WO2024099986 A1 WO 2024099986A1 EP 2023080879 W EP2023080879 W EP 2023080879W WO 2024099986 A1 WO2024099986 A1 WO 2024099986A1
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wheel
support frame
rolling device
wheel support
housing
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Andreas BLOM-BAKKE
Rolf Libakken
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Wheel.Me As
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/0047—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors characterised by details of the rolling axle
    • B60B33/0049—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors characterised by details of the rolling axle the rolling axle being horizontal
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/0028—Construction of wheels; methods of assembling on axle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/0036—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors characterised by type of wheels
    • B60B33/0039—Single wheels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/006—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors characterised by details of the swivel mechanism
    • B60B33/0063—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors characterised by details of the swivel mechanism no swivelling action, i.e. no real caster
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/04—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors adjustable, e.g. in height; linearly shifting castors
    • B60B33/045—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors adjustable, e.g. in height; linearly shifting castors mounted resiliently, by means of dampers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B33/00—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors
    • B60B33/04—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors adjustable, e.g. in height; linearly shifting castors
    • B60B33/06—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors adjustable, e.g. in height; linearly shifting castors mounted retractably
    • B60B33/066—Castors in general; Anti-clogging castors adjustable, e.g. in height; linearly shifting castors mounted retractably by use of a hinge and lever mechanism to swing wheel upwards relative to wheel mount
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B2900/00—Purpose of invention
    • B60B2900/50—Improvement of
    • B60B2900/531—User-friendliness

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  • the present invention concerns a rolling device for mounting to or integration into a device for enabling the movement of device along a surface.
  • the device to be moved may be a piece of furniture, interior building element such as a wall or a door.
  • the device to be moved may also be located out of doors for instance euro pallet or may comprise other devices that are cumbersome to move.
  • the invention is suitable for moving all kind of devices that is to be moved between different locations outdoors and indoors, where the movement is to occur along a surface, for instance a floor.
  • Various devices and especially furniture are provided with wheels for facilitating the movement of devices from one location to another, for instance for regrouping devices or moving a device to get access to the space the device occupies or to the device itself.
  • the applicant has previously developed a rolling device capable of being integrated in devices, such as a piece of furniture, a movable wall etc., for moving the device along a surface, and which can be used by everyone regardless of physical condition and capacity to lift different devices in which the rolling device is integrated.
  • This device is described in Norwegian Patent NO 316760 B 1.
  • the rolling device of NO 316760 B 1 comprises a cylindrical sleeve device for mounting in, for example, the leg of a piece of furniture, and a piston that is movably arranged in the cylindrical sleeve device.
  • a ball -shaped or spherical wheel is arranged in the piston.
  • the piston is movable, with the aid of a click system comprising a spring, between an upper position and a lower position.
  • a click system comprising a spring
  • the applicant has further developed the concept and provided a rolling device with an automatic actuator system for moving a piston with a rolling element between an upper and lower position.
  • This concept is disclosed in EP 3102429.
  • the upper position is a passive stationary position where the wheel element is retracted in the rolling device, and the lower position is an active position for moving the rolling device along a surface.
  • the actuator can be wirelessly controlled.
  • the rolling device as described in the publications of the applicant as described above, comprises interacting mechanical components and electrical components.
  • the procedure for disengage and later engage the component in question involves the complexity of all interacting components .
  • the rolling element is moving and is exposed to wear and thus requires replacement from time to time. Consequently, a need has evoked for facilitating the replacement of one of the components of the rolling device, such as the roller element.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a rolling device capable of a simple and reliable arrangement for disassembly and assembly for replacement of the roller element. It is further an object of the invention to provide a solution that minimizes the costs for replacing the roller element, and also makes it possible for the customer or user of the roller device to replace the roller element, without the expertise of the skilled mechanic.
  • a rolling device for a device to enable moving the device along a surface comprises a housing arranged for attachment to the device, a wheel, and a wheel support frame for carrying the wheel.
  • the wheel and the wheel support frame comprise connecting means and a locking mechanism configured to lock the wheel to the wheel support frame.
  • the housing can have different configurations and shapes that are suitable for attachment to the device to be moved so that the rolling device can be connected to, attached to or integrated into a number of different objects, thus making the object itself movable.
  • the wheel can be any type of wheel, suitable for the purpose of moving the object.
  • the wheel is a mecanum wheel or other omnidirectional wheel, but ordinary wheels or other kinds of wheel can also be used.
  • the wheel support frame carries the wheel and represents the interface between the housing and the wheel.
  • the wheel support frame may have any suitable shape and has an open space for receiving the wheel.
  • the wheel support frame can be connected to the housing by hinged connection means.
  • the connecting means and the locking mechanism may have different configurations.
  • the connecting means of the wheel and the wheel support frame each comprises complimentary shaped parts that are configured to fit into each other.
  • the wheel may comprise a vertical elongated part that fits into a vertical elongated recess in the wheel support frame.
  • Other shapes and configurations are also possible.
  • the connecting means may also comprise elastic means, for example a spring, hydraulic or pneumatic damping means, or other kinds of shock absorber or suspension causing smoothing the movement on rough surfaces.
  • the locking mechanism comprises in one embodiment a lever arranged at one side face of the wheel and a recess arranged in the wheel support frame, where the recess is adapted to receive a locking section of the lever.
  • the lever and recess may be arranged horizontally, vertically or angled. In other embodiments, there may be employed other types of locking means forming a secure lock of the wheel to the wheel support frame.
  • the connecting means may comprise electrical connections between the wheel and the wheel support frame for transferring power and/or signals.
  • the housing comprises an electronic unit configured to comprise software for controlling the rolling device.
  • the wheel support frame can be connected to the housing by hinged connection means.
  • the wheel support frame is connected to the housing by hinged connection means at one end and by elastic connection means at a second, opposite end.
  • connection means may comprise a flexible flat cable, where one end is connected to an electronic unit in the housing and the other end is connected to the wheel support frame. In this way the hinged movement is not restricted by the electrical connection between the wheel and the wheel support frame.
  • Fig. l is a schematic side view of the rolling device in accordance with the invention with the wheel element before assembly.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the rolling device as shown in fig 1 during assembly.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of the rolling device as shown in fig 1 in the assembled state.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a rolling device.
  • a rolling device 10 that can be mounted or integrated into a device or object to be moved is illustrated in the figures.
  • the rolling device comprises a wheel 13 and can be configured to lift and lower the wheel 13 to different positions.
  • the wheel 13 can be retracted into a housing so that the housing rests on a surface, or the wheel can be projected at least partly out of a housing so that the rolling device 10 can be used to move the device/object.
  • Figures 1 to 3 shows the rolling device 10 in three different positions during assembly, where the situation before assembly is illustrated in figure 1 and the assembled/mounted situation is illustrated in figure 3.
  • the rolling device 10 comprises a housing 11 arranged for attachment to the device, a wheel 13, and a wheel support frame 12 for carrying the wheel 13, where the wheel and the wheel support frame comprises connecting means 14, 18 and a locking mechanism 19, 20 configured to lock the wheel to the wheel support frame.
  • the rolling device 10 comprises a wheel axle 15 carrying the wheel in the wheel support frame.
  • the wheel has two side faces 21 connected to the rim at each side of the wheel 13 and the distance between the side faces 21 defines the width of the wheel 13.
  • the wheel can be any kind of wheel, such as an ordinary wheel or a mecanum wheel with a series of rubberized external rollers obliquely attached to the whole circumference of its rim, but the invention is not limited to this.
  • the locking mechanism 19, 20 comprises a lever 19 arranged at one side face of the wheel and a recess 20 arranged in the wheel support frame, where the recess 20 is adapted to receive a locking section 16 of the lever 19.
  • the locking section 16 and the recess 20 have complimentary shape.
  • the locking section 16 and the corresponding recess 20 have a stadium shape, ie. an elongated rounded shape which rounded shape facilitates the insertion of the lever into the recess, and where the elongated form ensures secure locking.
  • Other shapes are also possible.
  • the wheel support frame 12 is in this embodiment connected to the housing by hinged connection means 24.
  • the hinged connection means 24 are arranged in one end and the second, opposite end comprises elastic connection means 22, such as a spring.
  • This arrangement functions as shock absorber and ensures smooth movement over even a bit rough surfaces.
  • other kinds of connections can be used, for example a vertical elongated part arranged at the wheels that fits into a vertical elongated recess in the wheel support frame, or other configurations.
  • the use of a spring or other kinds of suspensions can be adapted to the intended use of the rolling device and/or the configuration of the connection means, and spring or other elastic means can be arranged at both sides of the wheels, centrally placed, and at one or several locations.
  • the connecting means 14, 18 comprise electrical connections between the wheel and the wheel support frame, in order to supply electrical power and/or signals to the wheel from a power source such as a battery and/or from a control unit that provides signals for driving the wheel.
  • the upper connecting means 14 and the lower connecting means 18 are in this example configured as male/female connector parts so that the lower connecting means 18 can be inserted into the upper connecting means 14 to provide electrical connection.
  • other kinds of connectors are possible, such as inductive connectors, etc.
  • the electrical connections are further connected to electric wires/cables.
  • the electronic unit can be configured to comprise software for controlling the rolling device and/or send signals to the rolling device.
  • the rolling device is connected to an object 25.
  • the object can be any kind of object and illustrated here is a box-like object which comprises electrical components, for example a control unit for controlling the movement of the object, communication equipment, or other electronic devices.
  • the electric wires/cables leading from the electric connection means 14 comprises a flexible flat cable, where one end is connected to an electronic unit in the housing and the other end is connected to the wheel support frame.

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Abstract

Un dispositif de roulement (10) pour un dispositif pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif le long d'une surface comprend un boîtier (11) conçu pour être fixé au dispositif, une roue (13) et un bâti de support de roue (12) pour porter la roue (13). La roue et le bâti de support de roue comprennent des moyens de liaison mécanique et électrique (14, 18) et un mécanisme de verrouillage (19, 20) conçu pour verrouiller la roue au bâti de support de roue.
PCT/EP2023/080879 2022-11-08 2023-11-06 Dispositif de roulement pour un dispositif pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif le long d'une surface WO2024099986A1 (fr)

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5365635A (en) * 1993-08-04 1994-11-22 Jang Shis Wen Retractable caster assembly
NO316760B1 (no) 2002-07-30 2004-04-26 Rolf Libakken Rulle-/fotanordning
EP3102429A1 (fr) 2014-02-06 2016-12-14 Wheel.me AS Dispositif de roulement, meuble comprenant un dispositif de roulement et utilisation du dispositif de roulement
EP3355148A1 (fr) * 2017-01-27 2018-08-01 Wheel.me AS Agencement de roulement, procédé et système de repositionnement automatiquede dispositifs attachés à l'agencement de roulement
WO2020260551A1 (fr) 2019-06-27 2020-12-30 Wheel.Me As Vis sans fin servant au déplacement de roue
US20210138835A1 (en) * 2019-11-13 2021-05-13 Superior Tire and Rubber Corp. Caster assembly
WO2022200100A1 (fr) * 2021-03-22 2022-09-29 Wheel.Me As Dispositif de roulement à mécanisme de libération

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5365635A (en) * 1993-08-04 1994-11-22 Jang Shis Wen Retractable caster assembly
NO316760B1 (no) 2002-07-30 2004-04-26 Rolf Libakken Rulle-/fotanordning
EP3102429A1 (fr) 2014-02-06 2016-12-14 Wheel.me AS Dispositif de roulement, meuble comprenant un dispositif de roulement et utilisation du dispositif de roulement
EP3355148A1 (fr) * 2017-01-27 2018-08-01 Wheel.me AS Agencement de roulement, procédé et système de repositionnement automatiquede dispositifs attachés à l'agencement de roulement
WO2020260551A1 (fr) 2019-06-27 2020-12-30 Wheel.Me As Vis sans fin servant au déplacement de roue
US20210138835A1 (en) * 2019-11-13 2021-05-13 Superior Tire and Rubber Corp. Caster assembly
WO2022200100A1 (fr) * 2021-03-22 2022-09-29 Wheel.Me As Dispositif de roulement à mécanisme de libération

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