TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE DISABLED.

Description

DESCRIPTION Attached to a patent application for an INDUSTRIAL INVENTION having by title “Transport system for the disabled” ******* The present invention relates to a transport system for disabled people. In other words, the present invention falls within the technical field of means of transport for people with motor disabilities. The present invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such 5 system. In more detail, the system according to the present invention finds specific use in the preparation of vehicles suitable for the transport of disabled people, and more in detail in vehicles equipped with a compartment or a portion of the passenger compartment of sufficient size to accommodate a disabled person while sitting on it 10 a wheelchair suitable for transporting the disabled person himself. Nowadays there are vehicles specially adapted for the transport of disabled people, who have structural characteristics, such as the body and internal structures of the passenger compartment, different from other vehicles traditional type. 15 In other words, traditional vehicles are known, suitable for the transport of people without motor disabilities that determine the need for a wheelchair wheelchairs, and vehicles specially adapted for the transport of disabled people who require a wheelchair. Therefore, nowadays the family of a disabled person is forced 20 upon purchase of a vehicle specially adapted for the transport of disabled people. Disadvantageously, this type of vehicle has a higher cost compared to the cost of a traditional vehicle. In order to save money, it would be possible to use a vehicle 25 traditional equipped with a compartment (or a portion of the passenger compartment) of dimensions sufficient to accommodate a disabled person while sitting on a wheelchair, such as a minivan, by modifying its structure inside the compartment (or passenger compartment) to make it suitable for transporting the disabled. However, this solution is disadvantageously difficult to implement, 5 since the regulations currently in force define the unavoidable need to carry out, following the modifications, a new vehicle approval, the outcome of which cannot be defined a priori. Furthermore, as is known, an approval procedure is affected from the inconvenience of the long time it takes to obtain it. 10 The above-mentioned drawbacks are reflected in a notable difficulty in access the taxi transport service for a disabled person. First, a disabled person who needs a taxi ride must specify their condition, requesting a suitable vehicle for the its transport. 15 Secondly, since a taxi rank receives calls from non-disabled people (who do not need a wheelchair to be able to walking) in significantly greater quantities than calls from disabled people (who need a wheelchair to be able to walking), nowadays taxi ranks are not equipped with vehicles adapted for 20 the transport of disabled people. In other words, a disabled person is subject to waiting times for the arrival of a taxi, extremely long. The technical task of the present invention is therefore to provide a transport system for disabled people that is capable 25 to overcome the drawbacks that have emerged from the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a system of transport for disabled people that is able to allow, in the same traditional vehicle, both the transport of disabled people and the transport of non-disabled people. 30 An object of the present invention is to provide a system transport for disabled people that allows you to change the configuration of a traditional vehicle depending on the presence or absence of a person disabled person to be transported. The specified technical task and the specified purposes are essentially reached by a system for the transport of disabled people including the 5 technical features set out in one or more of the attached claims 1 to 10 and from a vehicle including the technical characteristics set out in one or more of the attached claims 11 to 14. Dependent claims correspond to possible forms of realization of the invention. 10 Further features and advantages of the present invention will appear clearer from the indicative, and therefore non-limiting, description of an embodiment of a system for the transport of disabled people and of a vehicle for the transport of disabled people. This description will be presented below with reference to the united 15 drawings, provided for indicative purposes only and therefore not limiting, in which: - Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a system for the transport of disabled people mounted within the compartment of a vehicle and in a unused configuration; - Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the system in Figure 20 1 in a usage configuration; - figure 3 shows a schematic view of a detail of figure 2; - Figure 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a component of the system for transporting disabled people mounted within the compartment of a vehicle; - Figures 4A and 4B show a schematic view of respective details of the 25 figure 4. With reference to the attached figures, with the numerical reference 1 it is indicated a system for the transport of disabled people as a whole which, in the context of this description, it will be referred to for simplicity as “system 1”. 30 The system 1 can be housed within a compartment “V” of a vehicle 100, such as for example a minivan. The “V” compartment can be, for example, a portion of the vehicle's passenger compartment 100, or may be defined by the trunk space of the vehicle 100. In detail, system 1 comprises a fixed platform 2 stably connectable to a floor 101 of the vehicle 100 delimiting at least 5 partially the “V” compartment. The platform 101 is therefore a component of the vehicle 100 with development substantially horizontal configured to support internal components of the vehicle 100 itself such as, for example, passenger seats 201. The fixed platform 2 is configured to receive a wheelchair as support. 10 wheels on which the disabled person to be transported sits. In detail, the fixed platform 2 defines a respective surface of support “A”, configured to receive the wheelchair as support, and a respective base surface, opposite and preferably parallel to the support surface “A”, connectable to the platform 101. 15 In order to allow safe transportation of the disabled person, the system 1 comprises a reception region 3 to which the following can be constrained: rear attachment means for a wheelchair, fixed to the platform fixed 2. Rear attachment means include traditional hooks and straps 20 suitable for permanently connecting a wheelchair to the fixed platform 2. System 1 comprises a mobile platform 4, connected to the fixed platform 2. In detail, the fixed platform 2 extends between a first side 2a, connected to the movable portion 4, and a second side 2b, opposite to the first 25 side 2a and preferably parallel to the first side 2a. The mobile platform 4 is more movable than the fixed platform 2 between an extended position, in which it is placed next to the fixed platform 2 for define an extension of the fixed platform 2 itself, and a closed position, in which it is at least partially overlapped by the 30 fixed platform 2. In other words, the mobile platform 4 defines a respective surface mobile 4a which, in the extended position, is arranged as an extension of the support surface “A”. Advantageously, when system 1 is in an unused condition (schematically illustrated in figure 1), that is when the platform 5 mobile 4 is in the closed position, system 1 is space-saving, allowing greater usability of the spaces within the “V” compartment for further passengers. A user can therefore move system 1 between a unused configuration (schematically illustrated in figure 1), 10 placing the mobile platform 4 in the closed position, and a usage configuration, (schematically illustrated in figure 2), placing the mobile platform 4 in the extended position according to the needs of the passengers to be transported. For example, in accordance with an embodiment not illustrated in the 15 united figures, the fixed platform 2 can be equipped with a cavity suitable for receive the mobile platform in sliding insertion and removal 4, which is therefore extracted from the fixed platform 2 in the extended and retracted configuration within the fixed platform 2 in the closed configuration. 20 With reference to figure 3, the mobile platform 4 is hinged to the fixed platform 2 along a rotation axis “R”. Therefore, the mobile platform 4 is rotatable with respect to the fixed platform 2 around the rotation axis “R” between the closed position and the position extended. 25 In detail the mobile platform 4, when in the closed position, is folded onto the fixed platform 2 as shown in figure 1. In other words, in the closed position the movable surface 4a of the mobile platform 4 is at least partially in contact with the surface of support “A” of the fixed platform 2. 30 Advantageously, system 1 allows an operator a easy movement of the mobile platform 4 between the position extended and closed position, and vice versa. Preferably, the mobile platform 4 is rotatable about the axis of rotation “R” by an angle of at least 180°. Preferably, the mobile platform 4 defines with the fixed platform 2 5 an angle between 0° and 5° when in the closed position and a angle between 175° and 180° when in the extended position. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the fixed platform 2 It has a substantially sheet-like shape that extends along a respective prevailing development plan. 10 By “substantially sheet-like conformation” we mean that the fixed platform 2 has a prevalent width and length with respect to a thickness and is equipped with faces with superficial extension greater (defining the support surface “A” and the base) between them parallels. 15 In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the mobile platform 4 has a substantially sheet-like shape that extends along a respective prevailing development plan. Preferably, the fixed platform 2 has a first extension surface and the mobile platform 4 has a second extension 20 superficial, lower than the first superficial extension. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, with reference to the figure 3, system 1 comprises at least one support element 5, connected to the fixed platform 2, which can be placed on a platform 101 of a vehicle 100 or connectable to the same. 25 In detail, the support element 5 connected to the base surface (opposite to the support surface “A”) of the fixed platform 2 and is placed between the first and second side 2a, 2b. The support element 5 has an extension, measured along the plane of prevalent development of the fixed platform 2, lower by an extension 30 of the fixed platform 2 measured along the prevailing development plane same. More preferably, the support element 5 has an extension, measured along the prevailing development plane of fixed platform 2, less than half of an extension of the fixed platform 2 measured along the prevailing development plan itself. 5 Therefore, the support element 5 in cooperation with the second side 2b of the fixed platform 2 defines a support base of the platform fixed 2 capable of supporting the fixed platform 2 in an inclined position with respect to the support base itself. Preferably, the support element 5 has a conformation 10 substantially elongated and is arranged parallel to the first side 2a and / or to the second side 2b of the fixed platform 2. Preferably, the support element 5 has an extension, measured parallel to the first side 2a, substantially equal to a extension of the first side 2a itself. 15 Preferably, the support element 5 has an extension, measured parallel to the second side 2b, substantially equal to a extension of the second side 2b itself. Advantageously, thanks to the positioning and extension of the support element 5 it is possible to support the weight of a chair 20 wheels in an improved way. In order to provide greater resistance to stresses of the system 1, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, and with Referring to figure 3, system 1 comprises a plurality of elements of support 5 arranged in succession along the fixed platform 2. 25 Advantageously, the support elements 5 allow to ensure a support base with increased stability for the fixed platform 2 and support the weight of a wheelchair, placed on the fixed platform 2, in a further improved manner. Preferably, the support elements 5 have an extension, 30 measured across the platform's main development plan fixed 2, increasing along the sequence. In other words, the 5 support elements (preferably in cooperation with the second side 2b) define a support base of system 1 in able to support the fixed platform 2 in an inclined position with respect to to the support base itself and, therefore, to the floor 101 of a vehicle 100. 5 In detail, an extension, measured transversely to the plane of prevalent development of the fixed platform 2, of a support element 5 preceding and proximal to the first side 2a, is greater than an extension, measured transversally to the prevailing development plan, of an element of support 5 next and distal to the first side 2a. 10 With reference to figures 1 and 2, system 1 can be inserted into the compartment “V” of a vehicle 100 can be placed on a platform 101 of the vehicle 100 itself thanks to the support element 5. The vehicle 100 comprises at least one seat 201, connected to the floor 101, comprising a seat 201a, connected to the platform 101, and a 15 backrest 201b, hinged to the seat 201a and moveable between a operational position, in which it is transversal to the 201st seat, and a tipped position, in which it is folded and rests on the seat 201a. In detail, when the backrest 201b is in the folded position it is possible place the mobile platform 4 in the extended position so that the 20 mobile platform 4 overlaps, and is at least partially in contact with, the backrest 201b. In more detail, when the backrest 201b is in the folded position is raised above the 101 platform and, thanks to the elements of support 5, it is possible to place and / or connect system 1 within compartment “V” 25 so that the fixed platform 2 is positioned flush with the backrest 201b in tilted position. In other words, thanks to the support elements 5 it is possible to rest and / or connect the fixed platform 2 to the floor 101 of a vehicle 100 so that at least the first side 2a of the same (which is connected to the 30 mobile platform 4) is raised above the platform 101 and flush with the backrest 201b of a seat 201 in the folded position. It follows that, thanks to the support elements 5, it is possible to have the system 1 within the compartment “V” so that the mobile platform 4, when in the extended position, defines a discontinuity-free extension of the fixed platform 2. 5 In other words, when the mobile platform 4 is in the extended position, the movable surface 4a is arranged as an extension of the surface of support “A” so as to define with the support surface itself “A” a flat corner. With reference to figure 4, in order to allow a connection 10 stable for a wheelchair placed on the fixed platform 2, the system comprises a coupling bar 6 to which means of fastening are attached or attachable front attachments for a wheelchair. Preferably the front attachment means are of a known type, for example Examples include hooks and straps. 15 The attachment bar 6 can be mounted in a removable manner inside the compartment “V” of a 100 vehicle, advantageously allowing for greater usability of compartment “V” when system 1 is in an unused configuration. In detail, the hook bar 6 can be connected to a pair of walls 102 of the vehicle 100 opposite each other, transverse to the floor 101, and 20 at least partially delimiting the “V” space. In order to enable such connection, system 1 comprises means of connection “M”, connectable a pair of walls 102 of the vehicle 100 between their opposite, transversal to the floor 101 of the vehicle 100 and delimiting at least partially the “V. 25 The “M” connecting means are connected or connectable in a manner reversible with respective ends 6a, 6b of the hook bar 6. In detail, the “M” connecting means include elements of attachment 8, 9, each applicable to a respective wall 102 and connected or removably connectable to a respective end 6a, 6b of the 30 hook bar 6. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, each element of attack 8, 9 is equipped with a respective cavity configured to receive in Inserting and removing one end of the hook bar 6. Preferably, with reference to figure 4A, the connecting means “M” comprise an attachment element 8 having a shape 5 at least partially tubular, defining a cavity suitable for accommodating a ends 6a, 6b of the hook bar 6. Preferably, with reference to figure 4B, the connecting means “M” comprise an attachment element 9 equipped with an open aperture towards the respective cavity, and the cavity and the opening are adapted to receive in 10 insertion and removal of one end 6a, 6b, more preferably, the at least one attachment element 9 has a conformation substantially “U” or “L” shaped. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the means of “M” connection comprises a first attachment element 8 a 15 tubular conformation, configured to connect in a removable manner a first end 6a of the attachment bar 6 to a respective wall 102, and a second attachment element 9 with a shape substantially “U” or “L” shaped, configured to connect in a manner removable a second end 6b of the attachment bar 6 to a 20 respective wall 102. Preferably, the coupling element 9 has a shape substantially “U” or “L” shaped, it includes a 9' pin that can be applied to walls of the same delimiting the respective opening so as to constrain the bar of hooking 6 within the respective cavity. 25 Advantageously, thanks to the “M” connection means, a easy connection of the hook bar 6 to the walls 102. In detail, an operator: - in order to connect the hook bar 6 to the walls 102 you must insert a first end 6a of the hook bar 6 in the cavity of the element 30 of attack 8 with tubular shape and, subsequently, insert a second end 6b of the hook bar 6 in the opening and in the cavity of the coupling element 9 with a substantially “U” or “U” shape "THE"; - in order to disconnect the hook bar 6 from the walls 102 it must disconnect the second end 6b of the hook bar 6 from the opening 5 and from the cavity of the coupling element 9 with a shape substantially in a “U” or “L” shape and, subsequently, disengage the first end 6a of the coupling bar 6 in the cavity of the attachment element 8 tubular in shape. The present invention provides a vehicle 100 10 including system 1. In detail, the vehicle 100 comprises an “S” body, delimiting the compartment “V” within which system 1 can be housed. The “S” body comprises the platform 101 and at least one pair of walls 102 transverse to the floor 102. 15 The vehicle 100 comprises a transport assembly 200, configured for welcome the passengers of vehicle 100. The transport group 200 comprises the system 1 and at least one seat 201, placed between the pair of walls 102 and connected to the platform 101. The seat 201 comprises a seat 201a, connected to the platform 101, and a 20 backrest 201b, hinged to the seat 201a and moveable between a operational position, in which it is transversal to the 201st seat, and a tipped position, in which it is folded and rests on the seat 201a. The fixed platform 2 is fixed to the platform 101 at the rear with respect to the seat 201, therefore when seat 201 is in the operating position it 25 backrest 201b is placed between seat 201a and fixed platform 2. Preferably, the fixed platform 2 is fixed to the floor 101 by means of the support element 5. In detail, the support element 5 is fixed in a stable manner, example welded or glued, to the 101 floor. 30 The transport group 200 can be moved between: - a first configuration, in which the mobile platform 4 is in position closed and seat 201 is in the operating position; - a second configuration, in which the mobile platform 4 is in position extended and the seat 201 is in the folded position, and in which the platform mobile 4 is in contact with the backrest 201b and overlaps the backrest 5 201b same. Advantageously, the vehicle 100 is therefore usable for both the transport of non-disabled persons, when transport group 200 is in the first configuration, both for the transport of disabled people, when the transport group 200 is in the second configuration. 10 Preferably, the transport assembly 200 comprises a plurality of seats 201 placed side by side, and each seat 201 is movable individually between the operating position and the tilted position. In other words, each seat 201 can be moved independently from others between the operational and reversed positions. 15 Preferably, in the first configuration all seats 201 are in operational position. In order to allow the transport of both disabled and non-disabled persons disabled, in the second configuration at least one seat 201 is in position operational and at least one other seat 201 is in the folded position, furthermore, the 20 mobile platform 4 is in the extended position, arranged in contact with the backrest 201b of the at least one seat 201 in the folded position. Therefore, the fixed platform 2 presents a first extension, preferably substantially equal to an extension of the platform 101, and the mobile platform 4 has a second extension, lower than the 25 first extension and such as to surmount the backrest 201b of the at least one seat 201 in folded position. Advantageously, it is therefore possible to transport simultaneously be a non-disabled person, sitting on seat 201 in the operating position, either a disabled person, sitting in a wheelchair arranged 30 fixed platform 2. Preferably, the fixed platform 2 is inclined with respect to the platform 101, more preferably, the fixed platform 2 defines with the floor 101 a acute angle, preferably such inclination is obtained thanks to a plurality of support elements 5. Thanks to this inclination, the fixed platform 2 is positioned flush with the 5 backrest 201b in the folded position, advantageously allowing that the mobile platform 4, when in the extended position, defines a seamless extension of the fixed platform 2. Preferably, the “M” connecting means are fixed in a removable to the walls 102. 10 Preferably, the hook bar 6 is disconnected from the walls 102 in the first configuration, advantageously allowing for greater usability of compartment “V” when system 1 is not in use, while in second configuration the hook bar is connected by the walls 102 using the “M” connection means. 15 Preferably, with reference to figure 4 the hook bar 6 comprises a locking element 6' which, in the second configuration, it is arranged to rest on the backrest 201b in position flipped over, allowing the backrest 201b to be advantageously stabilized in the overturned position avoiding unwanted movements of the 20 same, for example occurring when vehicle 100 is driving on bumpy roads. Advantageously, the present invention is able to overcome the drawbacks emerging from the prior art. Advantageously, system 1 allows the transport of non-occupant persons. 25 disabled people and / or disabled persons in the same vehicle 100. Additionally, advantageously, system 1 is applicable to 100 vehicles of traditional type like a minivan, allowing for economic savings for families of a disabled person and allowing the local taxi service to manage calls from more efficiently 30 people confined to wheelchairs. THE AGENCY Eng. Aldo Paparo

Claims

1. Transport system (1) for disabled people to be housed within a compartment (V) of a vehicle (100) comprising: - a fixed platform (2), stably connectable to a floor (101) of the vehicle (100) at least partially delimiting the compartment (V), in which the fixed platform (2) is configured to receive a wheelchair; - a receiving region (3) to which rear attachment means for a wheelchair are attached or attachable; - a mobile platform (4), connected to the fixed platform (2); in which the mobile platform (4) can be moved with respect to the fixed platform (2) between an extended position, in which it is placed alongside the fixed platform (2) to define an extension of the fixed platform (2), and a closed position, in which it is at least partially superimposed on the fixed platform (2).

2. System (1) according to claim 1, wherein the mobile platform (4) is hinged to the fixed platform (2) along a rotation axis (R) and is rotatable with respect to the fixed platform (2) around the rotation axis (R), in the closed position the mobile platform (4) overlapping the fixed platform (2).

3. System (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fixed platform (2) has a substantially plate-like shape that extends along a prevalent development plane, and wherein the system (1) comprises a support element (5) connected to the fixed platform (2), which can be placed on the floor (101) of a vehicle (100) or connected to the floor (101) of a vehicle (100), the support element (5) having an extension, measured along the prevalent development plane, which is less, preferably less than half, than an extension of the fixed platform (2) measured along the prevalent development plane itself.

4. System (1) according to claim 3, wherein the fixed platform (2) extends between a first side (2a), connected to the mobile portion (4), and a second side (2b), opposite to the first side (2a), wherein the support element (5) is placed between the first and the second side (2a, 2b), has a substantially elongated shape and is arranged parallel to the first side (2a) and / or to the second side (2b).

5. System (1) according to claim 4, wherein the support element (5) has an extension, measured parallel to the first side (2a), substantially equal to an extension of the first side (2a) itself and / or wherein the support element (5) has an extension, measured parallel to the second side (2b), substantially equal to an extension of the second side (2b) itself.

6. System (1) according to any of claims 3 and 5, comprising a plurality of support elements (5) arranged in succession along the fixed platform (2), wherein an extension, measured transversely to the prevailing development plane, of a previous support element (5) is greater than an extension, measured transversely to the prevailing development plane, of a subsequent support element (5).

7. System (1) according to claim 6 when dependent on claim 4, wherein an extension, measured transversely to the prevailing development plane, of a previous support element (5), proximal to the first side (2a), is greater than an extension, measured transversely to the prevailing development plane, of a subsequent support element (5), distal to the first side (2a). E1.O0008.12.IT.20 Eng. Aldo Paparo (Registered no. 1281 BM) 8. System (1) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising: - a coupling bar (6), to which front coupling means for a wheelchair are connected or connectable; - connecting means (M), connectable to a pair of walls (102) of a vehicle (100) positioned opposite each other and at least partially delimiting the compartment (V) of the vehicle (100), in which the connecting means (M) are connected or connectable in a reversible manner with respective ends (6a, 6b) of the coupling bar (8).

9. System (1) according to claim 8, wherein the connecting means (M) comprise: - a first attachment element (8), applicable to a wall (102) of the pair of walls (102) and configured to removably connect a first end (6a) of the attachment bar (6) to said wall (102), wherein the first attachment element (8) is provided with a cavity configured to receive the first end (6a) during insertion and removal, the first attachment element (8) preferably having an at least partially tubular shape defining the cavity;- a second attachment element (9), applicable to the other wall (102) of the pair of walls (102) and configured to removably connect a second end (6b) of the attachment bar (6), opposite the first end (6a), to said wall (102), wherein the second attachment element (9) is provided with a cavity and an opening open towards the cavity, wherein the cavity and the opening are configured to receive the second end (6a) during insertion and removal, the second attachment element (9) preferably having a substantially “U” or “L” shape.; 10. System (1) according to any of the preceding claims, in E1.O0008.12.IT.20 Eng. Aldo Paparo (Register no. 1281 BM) where the fixed platform (2) has a substantially sheet-like conformation having a first surface extension, and wherein the mobile platform (4) has a substantially sheet-like conformation having a second surface extension smaller than the first surface extension.

11. Vehicle (100) comprising: - a body (S), delimiting a compartment (V), comprising a platform (101) and at least one pair of walls (102) transversal to the platform (102), the platform (101) and the walls (102) delimiting at least partially the compartment (V); - a transport unit (200) comprising: - at least one seat (201), placed between the pair of walls (102) and connected to the platform (101), comprising: a seat (201a), connected to the platform (101), and a backrest (201b), hinged to the seat (201a), in which the backrest (201b) can be moved between an operating position, in which it is transversal to the seat (201a), and a folded position, in which it is folded and rests on the seat (201a); - a system (1), housed in the compartment (V) and connected to the platform (101), in accordance with any of the previous claims;wherein the transport assembly (200) is movable between a first configuration, in which the mobile platform (4) is in the closed position and the seat (201) is in the operating position, and a second configuration, in which the mobile platform (4) is in the extended position and the seat (201) is in the folded position, in the second configuration the mobile platform (4) being in contact with the backrest (201b) and surmounting the backrest (201b).; 12. Vehicle (100) according to claim 11, comprising a plurality of seats (201) placed side by side, wherein each seat (201) can be moved individually between the operating position and the folded position, and wherein: E1.O0008.12.IT.20 Eng. Aldo Paparo (Registered Register No. 1281 BM) - the seats (201) of the plurality of seats (201) are in the operating position in the first configuration; - at least one seat (201) of the plurality of seats (201) is in the operating position and at least one other seat (201) of the plurality of seats (201) is in the folded position in the second configuration, in the second configuration the movable portion (4) being in contact with, and resting on, the backrest (201b) of the at least one seat (201) in the folded position.

13. Vehicle (100) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the fixed platform (2) is inclined with respect to the floor (101), the fixed platform (2) defining an acute angle with the floor (101).

14. Vehicle (100) according to any of claims 11 to 13 when dependent on claim 8, wherein the connecting means (M) are fixed to the walls (102) and wherein the coupling bar (6) is disconnected from the walls (102) of the pair of walls (102) in the first configuration, is connected from the walls (102) of the pair of walls (102) by means of the connecting means (M) in the second configuration.

15. Vehicle (100) according to claim 14 or according to any of claims 11 to 13 when dependent on claim 8, wherein the coupling bar (6) comprises a locking element (6') and wherein in the second configuration the locking element (6') is arranged to rest on the backrest (201b) of at least one seat (201) in the folded position.