Vehicle, for example of the scooter type, with folding system
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B62K-015/00
B62K-003/00
출원번호
US-0234645
(2012-07-24)
등록번호
US-9545970
(2017-01-17)
우선권정보
FR-11 56809 (2011-07-26)
국제출원번호
PCT/FR2012/051761
(2012-07-24)
§371/§102 date
20140124
(20140124)
국제공개번호
WO2013/014391
(2013-01-31)
발명자
/ 주소
Ferret, Patrick
출원인 / 주소
Decathlon
대리인 / 주소
Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
1인용 특허 :
3
초록▼
The invention relates to a vehicle with a folding system, and is applicable to the field of foldable scooter-type vehicles. The vehicle comprises a chassis (1) able to support a user and a steering assembly (2, 3, 4) comprising at least one steering column (2), the vehicle being able to assume a usa
The invention relates to a vehicle with a folding system, and is applicable to the field of foldable scooter-type vehicles. The vehicle comprises a chassis (1) able to support a user and a steering assembly (2, 3, 4) comprising at least one steering column (2), the vehicle being able to assume a usage configuration and a folded configuration. The chassis is connected to the steering assembly around at least one pivot axis (6), and has a first support (1a) intended to support the user that extends towards the steering assembly in a front portion beyond the pivot axis, so that pressing on the front portion makes it possible to go from the usage configuration to the folded configuration by pivoting around the pivot axis. The vehicle comprises also an unlocking means (7) able to cooperate with the steering assembly (2, 3, 4) to lock or unlock the pivoting, the unlocking means (7) being arranged at the front portion of the support part.
대표청구항▼
1. A vehicle comprising a chassis configured to directly or indirectly support a user, and a steering assembly comprising at least one steering column, said vehicle being configured to assume a usage configuration in which a front portion of the chassis forms a first non-zero angle with the steering
1. A vehicle comprising a chassis configured to directly or indirectly support a user, and a steering assembly comprising at least one steering column, said vehicle being configured to assume a usage configuration in which a front portion of the chassis forms a first non-zero angle with the steering column and a folded configuration in which the front portion of the chassis forms a second angle smaller than the first angle with the steering column, said chassis being connected to the steering assembly and pivoting around at least one pivot axis, wherein the chassis comprises a support part intended to directly or indirectly support the user and which extends towards the steering assembly at the front portion of the chassis which extends beyond the pivot axis so that application of a pressure on the front portion is configured to cause a pivoting of the chassis relative to the steering assembly about the pivot axis that results in the vehicle changing from the usage configuration to the folded configuration, the vehicle further comprising a locking device configured to block the pivoting of the chassis relative to the steering assembly around the pivot axis in the usage configuration, said locking device comprising an unlocking device configured to cooperate with the steering assembly to lock or unlock the pivoting, the unlocking device comprising at least an actuator located in an upper portion of the steering assembly. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front portion forms a non-zero and non-flat angle with the support part, the angle being between 110 degrees and 140 degrees. 3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front portion is substantially aligned with the support part. 4. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the chassis is connected to the steering assembly via a connecting element having a first end connected to the steering column and a second end pivotably connected to the chassis around the pivot axis. 5. The vehicle according to claim 4, wherein in the usage configuration, the front portion is arranged substantially parallel to the connecting element. 6. The vehicle according to claim 4, wherein in the folded configuration, the front portion forms a non-zero angle with the connecting element, the angle being between 60 degrees and 100 degrees. 7. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the angle is between 85 degrees and 95 degrees. 8. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the locking device is arranged to automatically allow blocking of the pivoting, when the usage configuration is reached and/or when the folded configuration is reached. 9. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front portion of the chassis constitutes, in the folded configuration, a support element on a support surface for the vehicle. 10. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the steering column supports, by one of its two ends, at least one moving part, such as a wheel or rolling skate, able to be in contact with a support surface and to allow the vehicle to move on said support surface when said vehicle is set in motion. 11. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the chassis supports by its end opposite the front portion, at least one moving part, such as a wheel or rolling skate, able to be in contact with a support surface and to allow the vehicle to move on said support surface when said vehicle is set in motion. 12. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front portion extends beyond the pivot axis in at least one intermediate position between the usage configuration and the folded configuration. 13. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the locking device is also designed to block the pivoting of the chassis relative to the steering assembly around the pivot axis when the vehicle is in the folded configuration. 14. A vehicle, comprising a chassis able to directly or indirectly support a user and a steering assembly comprising at least one steering column, said vehicle being configured to assume a usage configuration in which the chassis forms a first non-zero angle with the steering column and a folded configuration in which the chassis forms a second angle smaller than the first angle with the steering column, said chassis being connected to the steering assembly pivoting around at least one pivot axis, wherein the chassis has a support part intended to directly or indirectly support the user, which extends towards the steering assembly in a front portion which extends beyond the pivot axis, so that pressure on the front portion enables changing from the usage configuration to the folded configuration by pivoting around the pivot axis, the vehicle further comprising a locking device configured to block the pivoting of the chassis relative to the steering assembly around the pivot axis in the usage configuration, said locking device comprising an unlocking device configured to cooperate with the steering assembly to lock or unlock the pivoting, the unlocking device being arranged at the front portion of the support part, the chassis being connected to the steering assembly via a connecting element having a first end connected to the steering column and a second end pivotably connected to the chassis around the pivot axis, the unlocking device comprising a pedal arranged at the front portion of the support part and being able to be actuated by the user's foot so that an action of the user's foot on the pedal causes the chassis first to unlock, then to pivot. 15. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the locking device is arranged to automatically allow blocking of the pivoting when the usage configuration is reached and/or when the folded configuration is reached. 16. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the front portion of the chassis constitutes, in the folded configuration, a support element on a support surface for the vehicle. 17. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the front portion extends beyond the pivot axis in at least one intermediate position between the usage configuration and the folded configuration. 18. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the locking device is also designed to block the pivoting of the chassis relative to the steering assembly around the pivot axis when the vehicle is in the folded configuration. 19. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the front portion extends beyond the steering column, the pedal being arranged at the front of the portion of the chassis. 20. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the pedal is arranged laterally to said front portion.
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