Airbag for pedal-type vehicle

Abstract

A pedal type vehicle is described. The pedal type vehicle includes a main component having a front portion and a rear portion, where a free space is provided between the rear portion and the front portion, and at least one footrest is provided between the front portion and the rear portion. The steering arrangement is supported on the forward portion and the rearward portion includes a seat. In order to protect the rider during a frontal impact, the front portion comprises a protection device having an inflator and an inflatable bladder (21) in fluid communication with the inflator and configured to deploy towards the rider of the riding vehicle from an initial state to a deployed state when inflated by the inflator. The protection device further comprises a guide member (28) configured to guide the deployed airbag (21) towards the upper body of the rider in a substantially upward direction (d) such that improved deployment behavior and positioning of the inflatable airbag are achieved.

Description

Detailed Implementation

[0001] This invention relates to a pedal-type vehicle according to claim 1 and a protective device according to claim 20.

[0002] Equipping passenger vehicles with protective devices to enhance passenger safety during vehicle use is common and widespread. For example, protective devices including inflatable airbags are known to form a protective barrier and restraint elements for passengers in the event of an emergency (e.g., an accident). Over time, protective devices have been optimized for several vehicle types to adapt them to specific vehicle characteristics and particular passenger preferences within the vehicle. For instance, special protective devices have been developed for motorcycles to provide improved airbag protection for motorcyclists.

[0003] However, this technology still offers potential for optimization for specific vehicle types, such as scooter-type vehicles as scooter motorcycles. While protective devices with inflatable airbags have been proposed for general scooter-type vehicles, there is further potential to improve the effectiveness and performance of these protective devices. Scooter-type vehicles typically include a main component with a step-type design, such that the main component comprises a front section and a rear section, with free space provided between the front and rear sections. The main component typically includes a rigid main frame, such that the front section includes a front frame section, the rear section includes a rear frame section, and the front and rear frame sections are connected by a middle frame section below the free space. At least one footrest is supported by this middle frame section. The rear section includes a seat, and the front section supports a steering arrangement that supports at least one front wheel. Due to the free space between the rear and front sections, scooter vehicles have a different frame form compared to motorcycles, and therefore a different rider geometry, for example, with the rider's legs generally positioned in front of the rider, between the seat and the front section.

[0004] It is known that a protective device with a folding airbag is provided in the front part of a scooter, such that the airbag deploys towards the rider when inflated. Depending on the rider's seat position, there is a risk that the airbag may become lodged in the rider's knees and / or lower legs, leaving the upper part of the rider's body essentially unprotected.

[0005] In EP 1354791 A2, it was proposed to store the airbag in its folded state within the vehicle seat in front of the rider. A drawback of this placement of the protective device is that the overall geometry must ensure that the rider's knees are spaced apart so that the airbag can deploy between the knees.

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sophisticated protection technology for pedal-operated vehicles, with particular focus on improving the performance and reliability of protection devices for vehicles of the described type.

[0007] The above-mentioned objectives are achieved by a pedal-type vehicle as described in claim 1 and by a protective device as described in claim 11. Advantageous embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims, the specification, and the drawings.

[0008] According to the present invention, a scooter-type vehicle is provided, comprising: a main component including a front portion and a rear portion having a seat; and at least one footrest located between the front portion and a frame portion, wherein free space is provided between the rear portion and the front portion, wherein the front portion supports a steering arrangement, and wherein the front portion includes a protective device having an inflatable airbag configured to deploy in the direction in which the rider is riding the vehicle upon inflation, wherein the protective device includes a guide member configured to guide the deployed airbag toward the rider's upper body in a generally upward direction.

[0009] In other words, a scooter-type vehicle is proposed, which includes a protective device with a guide component designed to ensure that the airbag deploys properly in front of the rider's upper body. The guide component prevents the deployed airbag from being accidentally blocked by vehicle components or the rider's lower body parts (e.g., legs or knees) positioned next to the protective device. Thus, a scooter-type vehicle with a highly reliable and high-performance protective device is provided.

[0010] A scooter can generally refer to any motorized bicycle with a stepping frame or similar frame. A scooter is conceptually distinct from a pedal-powered scooter or electric scooter that typically does not include a seat. For example, a scooter can be a motorcycle with limited power (e.g., up to 11 kW or up to 56 kW) or limited speed (e.g., up to 25 km / h or up to 45 km / h). A stepping frame, also known as an open frame, sunken frame, or low-stepping frame, is a bicycle frame with a low frame section that allows a rider to step between the front and rear frame sections. This provides free space between the rear and front sections, typically used to place the rider's legs behind the front section when the rider is seated on the seat in the rear section. At least one footrest can be a generally flat platform between the front and rear sections for the rider's feet, but it is also conceivable to provide structurally separate footrests for each foot between the front and frame sections.

[0011] The protective device includes an inflatable airbag. The airbag inflates and deploys upon activation of the device's inflator. The airbag may be made of textile or other flexible materials to allow for folding and deployment. The protective device may also include a sensing component, such as an acceleration sensor. The sensing component is configured to activate the inflator by triggering the inflator upon detecting a predetermined acceleration equal to or greater than a defined threshold based on signals from the acceleration sensor. The inflator may be a pyrotechnic device and / or a compressed gas device that releases inflatable gas at a high volumetric flow rate, causing the airbag to inflate rapidly. The protective device is configured to release the deployed airbag in the direction the rider is riding the vehicle, thereby allowing the airbag to perform shielding and restraint functions for the rider in the event of an emergency.

[0012] According to the invention, the protective device includes a guide member configured to guide the airbag toward the rider's upper body in a generally upward direction after unfolding. In this case, the generally upward direction of the airbag can be understood as the unfolding movement of the airbag, where its upward component is greater than its horizontal component. In other words, the guide member is configured to limit the horizontal unfolding of the airbag to a predetermined extent. For vehicle components of a scooter-type vehicle, "generally upward" can be defined as the opposite direction to a generally downward direction toward at least one footrest. The unfolded airbag may include a fairly strictly vertical extension, or alternatively, an inclined portion toward the rider's upper body. The unfolded airbag may cover an airbag area in front of the rider, which is predominantly located in front of the upper body compared to the lower body (e.g., the rider's legs). For example, the unfolded airbag may include at least 60% or at least 70% of the airbag volume disposed in front of the upper body.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment, the steering arrangement includes handlebars, and the protective device is positioned at the front portion between the handlebars and at least one footrest. This provides a suitable location for the protective device, allowing the deployed airbag to be securely guided towards the rider's upper body by a guide component. Furthermore, due to the chosen location of the protective device and the advantageous guide component, accidental collisions between the deployed airbag and vehicle components or the rider's lower body can be avoided. Preferably, the protective device is positioned closer to the handlebars than the footrest. For example, the protective device may be positioned below the handlebars, adjacent to them.

[0014] In most cases, the protective device includes a receiving unit, typically in the form of a housing. This receiving unit defines a receiving space. The receiving unit includes a door configured to open or be removed after the airbag inflates. The receiving unit may include a base opposite the door, to which the airbag and guiding components can be mounted. After the protective device is activated, the door needs to be at least partially removed to allow the deployed airbag to extend toward the rider. In one embodiment, the door is connected to the remaining receiving unit by means of at least one hinge and at least one dividing line, as is commonly known from front-section airbag units in passenger vehicles. The hinge and dividing line are typically recesses in a plastic material that form part of the receiving unit.

[0015] According to the first embodiment, the guide component is in the form of a guide element made of a flexible material (e.g., fabric). This flexible guide element is in its initial folded state. Therefore, the flexible guide element can be stored in a compact state within the protective device. Furthermore, the guide element being made of textile material can advantageously provide a lightweight protective device.

[0016] Of course, the deployment of the airbag should not be slowed down by the guide element. For this reason, the inner cross-section of the guide element should not be too small. Therefore, it is preferable that at least a portion of the deployed guide element is located outside the receiving space.

[0017] To ensure that the flexible guide element unfolds together with the deployed airbag, it is preferable that at least a portion of the folded guide element is located between the folded airbag and the door of the receiving unit.

[0018] Therefore, it is particularly preferred that the protective device includes a housing in which the flexible guide element and the airbag are stored in an initial folded state when the airbag is not deployed. Thus, both the guide element and the airbag are configured to fold for compact storage in the standby state of the protective device, and both the guide element and the airbag unfold upon activation of the protective device. By folding and storing the guide element and the airbag in the housing, a compact arrangement can be provided that offers beneficial protection for the airbag and the guide element against environmental impacts.

[0019] According to a preferred example of the first embodiment, the deployable guide element has a partially shell shape. The guide element with a partially shell shape provides smooth and reliable guidance for the deployable airbag. The partially shell shape includes an open cross-section, wherein the opening of the half-shell points upward. The partially shell shape may include a hammock-like shape, thereby providing a spherical segment that can have a smaller circumference than a hemispherical shape. Utilizing the hammock-like shape, effective guidance can be provided using a compact and angled guide element shape.

[0020] According to another preferred example of the first embodiment, the guide element includes a semi-conical segment or a semi-cylindrical segment. The guide element having a semi-conical or semi-cylindrical segment provides smooth and reliable guidance for the deployed airbag, which has a generally regular guide shape. The cross-section of the semi-conical or semi-cylindrical segment may continuously widen toward the upward-pointing opening of the guide element. By means of the widened cross-section, the deployed airbag is smoothly guided and spreads toward the rider's upper body.

[0021] According to an alternative example of the first embodiment, the guide element comprises a tubular shape. The tubular guide element provides a guide channel with a closed cross-section, and thus can advantageously prevent the deployed airbag from interfering with vehicle components (e.g., with the front portion or housing of the protective device).

[0022] The aforementioned shape of the guide element (such as a semi-shell shape, a semi-conical section, a semi-cylindrical section, or a tubular shape) can generally refer to the unfolded state of the guide element.

[0023] According to the second embodiment, the guiding component includes a substantially rigid component and a connecting component that connects the substantially rigid component to the receiving unit, such that the substantially rigid component can also move to a certain extent when the airbag deploys, particularly in such a way that at least a portion of the substantially rigid component is located outside the receiving unit when the airbag deploys. Similar to the first embodiment, this allows for a compact design of the protective device while still providing sufficient space for the deployed airbag. The rigid component can be, for example, a sheet-like plastic component.

[0024] The connecting components may include hinges that connect a substantially rigid component to the housing unit. In this case, the substantially rigid component may be integral with the housing, and the hinge may be in the form of a recess, as known from hinges that connect the door of the housing unit to the rest of the housing.

[0025] To ensure that the substantially rigid component has a defined position for guiding the airbag, the guiding component may additionally include a pivoting limiting component that limits the pivoting angle between the substantially rigid component and the housing unit. This pivoting limiting component may, for example, include at least one tether strap.

[0026] According to the third embodiment, the guide component is embodied in the form of a substantially rigid component rigidly connected to or integral with the receiving unit. This construction has the advantage of being a very simple and therefore cost-effective design, and can be particularly chosen if the space available for the receiving unit is not severely limited.

[0027] According to the fourth embodiment, the door forms at least part of the guiding component. This has the advantage that no additional components are required or very few are required, and a compact design is possible. Similar to the second embodiment, the door can be connected to the rest of the receiving unit by means of hinges. Also as in the second embodiment, a pivoting limiting component, for example in the form of a tether, can be provided to limit the pivoting angle between the door and the rest of the receiving unit.

[0028] The present invention also relates to a protective device configured to be mounted on the front portion of a scooter-type vehicle, wherein the protective device comprises:

[0029] -Inflator

[0030] -Accommodation unit,

[0031] - An inflatable airbag configured to deploy when filled with gas by an inflator.

[0032] - A flexible guide component configured to guide the unfolding airbag in a substantially upward direction.

[0033] Therefore, a protective device for scooter-type vehicles can be provided that ensures proper deployment of the inflatable airbag. A guiding element prevents the deployed airbag from being accidentally obstructed by vehicle components or the rider's lower body parts (e.g., legs or knees) positioned next to the protective device. By providing a defined guiding function to the deployed airbag, the proposed protective device is highly reliable and allows for smooth and clearly defined airbag deployment.

[0034] Preferably, the guide element is made primarily of a textile material (e.g., an airbag-type fabric), making the guide element lightweight and robust.

[0035] The invention is described below with the aid of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying schematic diagrams. Functionally similar elements illustrated in the drawings are represented by the same or similar reference numerals, and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0036] The attached diagram shows:

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic side view of a pedal-type vehicle with a protective device according to the first embodiment in standby mode.

[0038] Figure 2 A pedal-operated vehicle in which the protective device is activated, causing its airbags to deploy.

[0039] Figure 3 In Figure 1 A schematic cross-section representing the standby state. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The safety device for pedal-operated vehicles, wherein the airbag of the safety device is in its initial state.

[0040] Figure 4 After its inflator has been triggered, causing the airbag to deploy. Figure 3 Protective devices,

[0041] Figure 5 Figure 4 The one shown is from Figure 4 The part observed in direction R, and

[0042] Figure 6 A very schematic representation of the components of another example of the first embodiment, namely the deployed airbag and the tubular guide element.

[0043] Figure 7 according to Figure 3 The second embodiment of the protective device in the representation,

[0044] Figure 8 In the unfolded state (according to) Figure 4 (representation of) Figure 7 Protective devices,

[0045] Figure 9 according to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The third embodiment of the protection device in the representation,

[0046] Figure 10 In the unfolded state (according to) Figure 4 and Figure 8 (representation of) Figure 9 Protective devices,

[0047] Figure 11 according to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 The fourth embodiment of the protection device in the representation, and

[0048] Figure 12 In the unfolded state Figure 11 The protective device.

[0049] Figure 1 and Figure 2A scooter-type vehicle 10 according to the invention is schematically illustrated, wherein a rider R rides the scooter-type vehicle 10. The scooter-type vehicle 10 includes a step-type main component 11 having a front portion 12 and a rear portion 13. The rear portion 13 includes a seat 14 on which, according to the illustration, a rider 30 sits. The front portion 12 supports a steering arrangement 17 having handlebars 18 configured for use by the rider 30 to steer the front wheel of the scooter-type vehicle 10. The front portion includes a front frame portion that is generally at least partially covered. For this reason, a front panel 19 facing the rider can be provided. The front panel 19 can be made of, for example, a plastic material and can include, for example, a glove portion. Because the main component 11 is constructed in a step-type design, a free space 16 is provided between the rear portion 13 and the front portion 12. The free space 16 can be used by the rider 10 to comfortably step onto and off the pedal vehicle 10, and when the rider 30 is riding the pedal vehicle 10, at least a portion of the rider 30's lower body 32 (e.g., legs or knees) is placed in front of the seat 14. Therefore, when using the pedal vehicle 10, at least a portion of the rider's lower body 32 can be placed between the front portion 12 and the rear portion 13. Furthermore, the pedal vehicle 10 includes at least one footrest 15 on which the rider 30 can rest his feet. In the depicted embodiment, the footrest is divided into a section for the left foot and a section for the right foot, but in an alternative embodiment, a generally flat platform for the rider 30's feet may be provided.

[0050] Furthermore, the scooter 10, specifically its front portion 12, includes a protective device 20. The protective device 20 includes an inflatable airbag 21 configured to deploy upon inflation in a generally upward direction d relative to the rider 30. Figure 1 The image depicts the standby state of the protective device 20, with the airbag 21 stored in its initially folded state within the housing 23 of the protective device 20. Figure 2 The image depicts the activated state of the protective device 20, with the airbag 21 deployed in front of the rider 30. In the activated state, the airbag 21 forms a protective barrier and a restraint element for the rider 30. The protective device 20 is typically activated upon detection of a critical event, such as an accident. For this purpose, the protective device 20 may include a sensing component (not shown) configured to monitor the acceleration or comparable indication parameters of the scooter-type vehicle 10 and trigger the inflation of the airbag 21 upon detection of a critical acceleration value.

[0051] According to the invention, the protective device 10 includes a guide member configured to guide the airbag 21 toward the rider's upper body 31 in a generally upward direction d, such as... Figure 2As shown. The guiding component of this embodiment includes a guiding element 28 that restricts the horizontal deployment direction d of the airbag 21 and ensures that the main components of the deployed airbag 21 are positioned in front of the rider's upper body 31 and do not get stuck on the rider's knees or calves, thereby improving the body protection of the rider 30. Thus, a scooter-type vehicle 10 with a very reliable and high-performance protective device 20 is provided.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As illustrated, the protective device 20 may be located at or within the front panel 19, which is attached to the front frame portion directly below the handlebars 18 in a position between the handlebars 18 and at least one footrest 15, thereby providing a favorable position for guiding the airbag 21 toward the rider's upper body 31 in direction d. The protective device includes a housing unit, here in the form of a housing 23. This housing may be a separate component, or it may be integral with the front panel 19.

[0053] Now go to Figures 3 to 5 The protective device 20 is shown in more detail. Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional representation, and Figure 5 From Figure 4 The view of direction R in the middle shows Figure 4 Some components. Figure 3 The protective device 20 in standby mode is depicted, and Figure 4 and Figure 5 The protection device 20 is depicted in the activated state.

[0054] The protective device 20 includes a receiving unit in the form of a housing 23, which includes a base 23c, sidewalls 23b, and a door 23a. In the initial state of the airbag, the door 23a is connected to the rest of the housing 23 by a hinge 24 and at least one dividing line 25 (typically a groove in a plastic component), as is commonly known from airbag units. For clarity, the hinge 24 is shown in the figure very schematically as a functional component (rather than typically as a groove).

[0055] The housing 23 houses the airbag 21, an inflator 26 configured to inflate the airbag 21, and a guide element 28. In the illustrated embodiment, the folded, undeployed airbag 21 is surrounded by a tearable wrapper 22. This is not mandatory, but it simplifies assembly and helps to clearly define the position of the folded airbag 21 relative to the guide element. In the illustrated embodiment, the inflator 26 is connected to the base 23c via a flange 27, which also connects the airbag 21 to the base, as is commonly known. The guide element 22 is mounted to the base 23c of the housing 23 via an attachment element 29, which here takes the form of an open ring.

[0056] like Figure 3 As best seen, the folded guide element 28 covers at least a portion of the airbag 21, such that the deployed airbag 21 unfolds the guide element 28 and pushes a portion of it out of the housing 23 (or more precisely, the remaining portion of the housing to which the door 23a is connected or was previously connected). Furthermore, the door 23a is opened by the deployed airbag 21. The unfolded guide element 28 has a “quarter-shell” shape, such that the unfolded guide element 28 and the base 23c of the housing 23 together form a half-shell with an opening at its upper end, thereby allowing smooth guidance of the airbag 21 in the upward direction d. The unfolded guide element individually forms a generally sloping groove or “hammock” ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 ).

[0057] Figure 6 A second example of the first embodiment is shown in an even more schematic representation. Here, only the base 23c of the housing 23 (or another base where the airbag 21, inflator 26, and guide element 28 are mounted) is shown. In this embodiment, the unfolded guide element 28 is in the form of a hose that completely surrounds a portion of the unfolded airbag 21, thus forming a complete "guide channel." With this measure, guidance can be even more precise in some configurations. To guide the airbag upwards, the end of the tubular guide element 28 attached to the base 23c is angled. The attachment element 29 is here in the form of a complete loop.

[0058] Therefore, a protective device 20 for a scooter 10 can be provided to ensure proper deployment of the inflatable airbag 21. With the aid of a guide element 28, the deployed airbag 21 can be prevented from being accidentally obstructed by vehicle components or the rider's lower body parts (e.g., legs or knees) positioned next to the protective device 20. By providing a defined guiding function to the deployed airbag 21, the proposed protective device 20 is highly reliable and allows for smooth and well-defined airbag deployment.

[0059] Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The representation shows a second embodiment of the protective device of the present invention, which means that Figure 7 The protective device is shown in a schematic cross-sectional view, in which the gas generator is not triggered, so the airbag does not deploy.

[0060] The receiving unit 23 of this second embodiment has a substantially the same structure as the receiving unit of the first embodiment, but the guide member is embodied in a different manner: here, the guide member includes a rigid member 30, which may be, for example, in the form of a plastic plate, connected to the receiving unit 23 by means of a hinge 32, particularly to its lower sidewall 23b'. Similar to a hinge 24 connecting a door 23a to the rest of the receiving unit 23, the hinge 32 is shown in a very schematic and functional manner. Similar to a hinge 24 connecting a door 23a to the rest of the receiving unit, the hinge 32 may be in the form of a wall section with a reduced thickness (e.g., in the form of a recess). This means that the rigid member 30 of the guide member can be integral with the receiving unit 32, particularly with its lower sidewall 23b'. The guide member of this embodiment also includes a pivoting restraint member, which here takes the form of a tether strap 35, connecting the rigid member 30 to a portion of the receiving unit 23, such as its base 23c. In the untriggered state, as Figure 7 As shown, the tether 35 is not tight, which allows the rigid member 30 to move.

[0061] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 The protective device is deployed as follows: the rigid member 30 pivots via the deployed airbag 21 until the tether strap 35 is tensioned, thus limiting the angle of the rigid member 30. Similar to the first embodiment, when the airbag is fully deployed, a portion of the guide member (i.e., a portion of the rigid member 30) is located outside the receiving unit 23. For this reason, the receiving unit 23 can also be quite compact, and the guide member still provides sufficient space for the deployed airbag to deploy.

[0062] Figure 9 A third embodiment is shown, which is similar in some respects to the second embodiment just described. The difference lies in the provision of a fully rigid guide member 34 rigidly connected to the receiving unit 23, such that the fully rigid guide member 34 forms an immovable ramp. The contact surface 34a of this ramp-type fully rigid guide member 44 is inclined toward the vertical direction, for example, at an angle similar to that of the rigid member 30 of the second embodiment in its unfolded state. The fully rigid guide member 44 can be integral with the receiving unit 23, making this embodiment of the protective device very easy to manufacture. Generally, this embodiment is particularly useful if the available space is not too limited.

[0063] Figure 11 and Figure 12A fourth embodiment, similar to the second embodiment, is shown. Here, the door 23a itself serves as part of the guiding component, and its maximum pivot angle is limited by a limiting device, also in the form of a tether strap 35 as in the second embodiment. The number of components can be reduced compared to the second embodiment.

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Claims

1. A pedal-type vehicle (10), the pedal-type vehicle comprising - Main component (11), the main component having a front portion (12) and a rear portion (13), wherein a free space (16) is provided between the rear portion (13) and the front portion (12). - At least one footrest (15), said at least one footrest being located between the front portion (12) and the rear portion (13), and - Steering arrangement structure (17), said steering arrangement structure is supported on the front part (12), in -The rear portion (13) includes a seat (14), and - The front portion includes a protective device (20) having an inflator (26) and an inflatable airbag (21) in fluid communication with the inflator (26) and configured to deploy from an initial state to an deployed state toward the rider (30) riding the vehicle (10) when filled with gas by the inflator (26). Its features are, The protective device (20) includes a guide member configured to guide the deployed airbag (21) toward the rider’s upper body (31) in a generally upward direction (d).

2. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the main component (11) of the vehicle is defined as a stepping design.

3. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the front portion (12) includes a front panel (19), and the protective device (20) is disposed in or on the front panel (19).

4. The pedal-type vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the airbag (21) is surrounded in its initial state by a tearable covering (22).

5. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the protective device (20) includes a receiving unit (23) defining a receiving space in which the airbag (21) is stored in the receiving space in the initial state, the receiving unit (23) including a door (23a) configured to open or be removed when the airbag (21) is deployed.

6. The pedal-type vehicle of claim 5, wherein the guide member is located inside the receiving space at least when the airbag is in its initial state and the door is closed.

7. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein when the airbag (21) deploys, the guide member is at least partially located in a section outside the receiving space.

8. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The guiding component includes a guiding element (22), which is at least partially, preferably entirely, made of a flexible material, preferably a textile material, and The guiding element (22) is folded in the initial state of the airbag and unfolded when the airbag is deployed.

9. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to claim 8, wherein the spread-out guide element (22) has a partial shell shape.

10. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to claim 9, wherein the spread-out guide element (22) comprises a semi-conical section or a semi-cylindrical section.

11. The pedal-type vehicle (10) according to claim 8, wherein the spread-out guide element (22) has a tubular shape.

12. The pedal-type vehicle according to any one of claims 8 to 11, provided that, with reference to claim 6 or 7, the guide element (28) is connected to the receiving unit (23), preferably to the base (23c) of the receiving unit located substantially opposite the door (23a).

13. The pedal-type vehicle according to any one of claims 6 or 7, wherein the guiding member comprises a substantially rigid component (30) and a connecting component connecting the substantially rigid component (30) to the receiving unit (23).

14. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the guiding member includes a hinge (32) connecting the substantially rigid member (30) to the receiving unit (24).

15. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the guiding member further includes a pivoting limiting member that limits the pivoting angle between the substantially rigid member (30) and the receiving unit (23).

16. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the guide member is in the form of a substantially rigid component (34) rigidly connected to the receiving unit (23) or integral with the receiving unit (23).

17. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the door (23a) forms at least a portion of the guide member.

18. The pedal-type vehicle according to claim 17, wherein the door (23a) is connected to the remainder of the receiving unit (23) by means of a hinge (24).

19. The pedal-type vehicle of claim 18, wherein the guiding member further comprises a pivoting limiting member that limits the pivoting angle between the door (23a) and the remaining receiving unit (23).

20. A protective device (20) configured to be mounted on the front frame portion (12) of a scooter-type vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the protective device (20) comprises: -Inflator -Accommodation unit, - An inflatable airbag (21), the inflatable airbag being configured to deploy when filled with gas by the inflator, and -Guiding component), which is arranged to guide the deployed airbag in a substantially upward direction.

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