Modular mounting system for electric vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular mounting system for electric vehicles comprising a first connecting element with a recess for receiving a square tube arranged on an electric vehicle, wherein the first connecting element furthermore has one or more means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular mounting system for electric vehicles, an electric vehicle comprising the modular mounting system, and the use of the modular mounting system for attachment to an electric vehicle.

[0002] For many people who have limited mobility and who, due to their age or illness, are no longer sufficiently mobile to run errands independently, get some fresh air, or attend appointments, an electric mobility scooter significantly contributes to their independence and considerably improves the quality of life of the people affected.

[0003] Electric mobility scooters and their accessories are well-known from the prior art. Typically, electric mobility scooters have a mounting point for a square tube at the rear, i.e., behind or under the seat, extending horizontally backwards in the opposite direction of travel. Any accessory with its own square tube can be attached to this mounting point. Popular accessories include a cane holder, a cup holder, a storage container, or a warning sign holder. The latter is necessary if the electric mobility scooter can reach a maximum speed of more than 6 km / h, as in these cases, the attachment of a warning sign to the rear of the vehicle is legally required.

[0004] Current electric mobility devices either have a single mounting point for a square tube for attaching an accessory, or a double mounting point for two square tubes, which is also only suitable for attaching one accessory and is used when the accessory has a double square tube for attachment to the electric mobility device. Whether an electric mobility device has a single mounting point for a square tube or a mounting point for a double square tube depends on the manufacturer.

[0005] Since current electric mobility scooters only have the capacity to mount one accessory at a time, the user must regularly decide which accessory to carry. This is particularly problematic for people with limited mobility who can still manage short distances with the aid of a walking stick or rollator, as no additional accessory can be transported besides the necessary walking aid. The situation is even more problematic for vehicles that require a warning sign due to a maximum speed exceeding 6 km / h, as this sign already occupies the only mounting point for an accessory. Object of the invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide an alternative solution for attaching accessories to electric vehicles, which overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages known from the prior art and is characterized in particular by manufacturer-independent usability and the possibility of selecting accessories according to individual needs. General description of the invention

[0007] The invention solves this problem with the features of the claims and in particular with a modular mounting system for electric vehicles, comprising a first connecting element with a recess for receiving a square tube arranged or to be arranged on an electric vehicle, wherein the first connecting element furthermore has one or more means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle.

[0008] The recess for receiving a square tube arranged or to be arranged on an electric vehicle preferably has a square base and a square cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the recess, so that a square tube arranged on an electric vehicle can be inserted into the recess in the first connecting element and optionally fastened in it by means of suitable fastening means.

[0009] Optionally, the recess in the first connecting element is a perforation in the first connecting element, so that a square tube arranged or to be arranged on an electric vehicle can not only be inserted into the recess in the first connecting element, but can also be passed through it.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment of the mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, at least one means or means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle are selected independently of one another from the group comprising recesses or openings for receiving or passing through a square tube and bores or openings for receiving a connecting element. Preferred connecting elements within the meaning of the present invention are, for example, screws, connecting pins, straps, hooks, and hook-and-loop fastener strips.

[0011] In the event that the means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements include recesses or openings for receiving a square tube, the first connecting element of the mounting system according to the invention has a total of at least two recesses or openings for receiving a square tube. However, the first connecting element can also have three, four, five, or more recesses or openings for receiving a square tube. The first recess is in each case provided for receiving the square tube arranged or to be arranged on the electric vehicle, while the remaining recesses can either directly receive accessories for electric vehicles or serve for connection with one or more second connecting elements.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting system according to the invention comprises, in addition to the first connecting element, one or more second connecting elements, which may be identical or different. Each second connecting element has, in particular, at least one recess for receiving a square tube and, optionally, means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle. The means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle can be selected independently of one another from the group comprising recesses or openings for receiving or passing through a square tube and bores or openings for receiving a connecting element.

[0013] In the event that the means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements include recesses or openings for receiving a square tube, each second connecting element of the mounting system according to the invention has a total of at least two recesses or openings for receiving a square tube. However, the second connecting element can also have three, four, five, or more recesses or openings for receiving a square tube. The first of these recesses is in each case provided for receiving a square tube running between and connecting the first and second connecting elements, while the remaining recesses can either directly receive accessories for electric vehicles or serve for connection with one or more further second connecting elements.

[0014] Preferably, accessories for electric vehicles within the scope of the present invention are selected from the group consisting of a base plate, a transport container with or without a lid, a warning sign holder, a cane holder, a rollator holder, an oxygen cylinder holder, a license plate holder, an umbrella holder, a drink holder, a telephone holder, a dog leash holder, a safety flag, a light holder, an animal transport box, a trolley holder and a trailer holder.

[0015] Preferably, the mounting system according to the invention also includes any number of the aforementioned accessories.

[0016] The mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention is a modular mounting system with which the driver of an electric vehicle can equip their vehicle entirely according to their individual needs. Following the principles of a modular system, the driver selects the first and second connecting elements required to attach the necessary number and type of individually desired accessories using the mounting system according to the invention, which is arranged on the square tube already or to be arranged on the electric vehicle. The selected arrangement of accessories on the electric vehicle can be easily changed, dismantled, or expanded at any time.

[0017] Since the individual components of the mounting system according to the invention for electric vehicles are assembled using a plug-in system, the packaging dimensions for shipping as well as the space required for storage in stores are small, which is very advantageous.

[0018] The invention also relates to an electric vehicle equipped with a modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, as described above. A receptacle for a square tube is arranged on the electric vehicle, wherein a first connecting element belonging to the mounting system is arranged with a recess on a square tube, which is arranged in the receptacle for a square tube on the electric vehicle, and wherein the first connecting element is also connected by means of a force-fit and / or form-fit connection to one or more second connecting elements or to one or more accessories for an electric vehicle.

[0019] In the electric vehicle according to the invention, which is equipped with the first connecting element, one or more second connecting elements, or one or more accessories for an electric vehicle, the first connecting element, the second connecting element(s), and the accessory(s) for an electric vehicle have the same features as described above with regard to the mounting system according to the invention as such. The description of the components of the mounting system according to the invention should therefore also be able to be used to further characterize these components in combination with the electric vehicle according to the invention.

[0020] Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of a modular mounting system comprising a first connecting element with a recess for receiving a square tube arranged or to be arranged on an electric vehicle, wherein the first connecting element furthermore has one or more means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle, for attachment to an electric vehicle.

[0021] Preferably, in the use according to the invention, one or more means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle are selected independently of one another from the group comprising recesses for receiving a square tube and bores or openings for receiving a connecting means.

[0022] The modular mounting system used according to the invention preferably comprises one or more second connecting elements, each of which has at least one recess for receiving a square tube and optionally means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements or with one or more accessories for an electric vehicle, wherein the first connecting element is connected to the square tube arranged on the electric vehicle and at least one second connecting element is connected to the first connecting element.

[0023] Furthermore, the modular mounting system used according to the invention preferably comprises one or more accessories selected from the group consisting of a base plate, a transport container with or without a lid, a warning sign holder, a walking stick holder, a rollator holder, an oxygen cylinder holder, a license plate holder, an umbrella holder, a drink holder, a telephone holder, a dog leash holder, a safety flag, a lighting holder, an animal transport box, a trolley holder and a trailer holder, wherein the first connecting element is connected to the one arranged on the electric vehicle.in the receptacle for a square tube located on the electric vehicle, a square tube is connected, optionally a second connecting element is connected to the first connecting element, and further optionally another second connecting element is connected to the second connecting element connected to the first connecting element, and one or more of the accessories are connected independently to the first connecting element or to one of the second connecting elements.

[0024] In general, the components of the modular mounting system used according to the invention, in particular the first connecting element, the second connecting element(s), and the accessory(s) for an electric vehicle, preferably have the same features as described above with regard to the mounting system according to the invention as such. The description of the components of the mounting system according to the invention should therefore also be able to be used to further characterize these components when the mounting system is used according to the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0025] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments and the figures, which are schematically illustrated. - in the Fig. 1. Show an electric vehicle known from the state of the art, - in the Fig. 2. Show a seat plate of an electric vehicle known from the state of the art, - in the Fig. 3. Show another seat plate of an electric vehicle known from the state of the art, - in the Fig. 4. Show an electric vehicle known from the prior art with a mounted warning sign as an accessory, - in the Fig. Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. Figure 6 shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 7 Accessories of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention are shown, - in the Fig. Figure 8 shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. Figure 9 shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 10 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 11 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 12 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 13 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 14 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, - in the Fig. 15 show a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, and - in the Fig. 16 show an electric vehicle according to the invention.

[0026] The Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows an electric mobility scooter 1 known from the prior art. This scooter has a receptacle 12 on its rear side below the seat for a square tube 4 (not shown), to which an accessory (not shown) can be mounted. The receptacle 12 is generally attached below or to a plate supporting the seat of the electric mobility scooter 1. Two different seat plates known from the prior art are shown in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 shown. In the Fig. In the seat plate shown in section 2, a receptacle 12 is arranged centrally below the seat plate, whereas in the Fig. In the seat plate shown in Figure 3, two receptacles 12 are arranged on the plate or on a square tube connected to it, which is intended for the mounting of armrests on both sides. In both of the receptacles shown in the Fig. 2 and Fig. In the embodiments shown in 3, the receptacles 12 have means for connection with an accessory in the area of ​​their ends facing away from the seat plate, which may in particular be recesses or openings through which a fastening means, such as a screw, can contact and hold in place a square tube 4 arranged in the receptacle 12 or an accessory arranged in the receptacle 12.

[0027] The Fig. Figure 4 schematically shows an electric vehicle 1 known from the prior art, in which a square tube 4 is arranged in the image 12, on which an accessory part, in the embodiment shown a warning sign, is arranged.

[0028] The Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows in its upper part a first embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles 1 according to the invention. This system comprises two identically designed first connecting elements 2 with a recess for receiving a square tube 4 to be arranged on an electric vehicle 1 in its receptacle 12 (not shown). According to the invention, the first connecting elements 2 also have means 5 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements 6 or with one or more accessories 7 for an electric vehicle 1. In the embodiment shown, the means 5 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements 6 or with one or more accessories 7 for an electric vehicle 1 are bores orOpenings 10 for receiving connecting elements 11 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with an accessory 7, namely a seat plate. In the lower part of the . Fig. Figure 5 shows the seat plate in the state mounted on the square tube 4.

[0029] The Fig. Figure 6 schematically shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles 1 according to the invention. This system comprises a first connecting element 2, which has a recess 3 for receiving a square tube 4 to be arranged on an electric vehicle 1. Additionally, the first connecting element 2 has means 5 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements 6 or with one or more accessories 7 for an electric vehicle 1, wherein, in the embodiment shown, this is a recess 8 for receiving another square tube 9. The modular mounting system further comprises six second connecting elements 6, two of which are identical to the first connecting element 2, such that these two connecting elements 6 also each have two recesses 8 for receiving square tubes 9.The remaining four second connecting elements 6 each have bores or openings 10 as means 5 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements 6 or with one or more accessories 7 for an electric vehicle 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting system also comprises two square tubes 4, 9 and an angle element, which includes two longitudinal elements connected at right angles to each other, with a square cross-section perpendicular to their longitudinal axis. Regardless of the number of angle elements, square tubes, first and second connecting elements 2, 6 shown in the figures, each embodiment of the modular mounting system according to the invention can include any number of the aforementioned components, even if fewer of these components are shown.

[0030] For the sake of completeness, it should be mentioned that the connecting element designated as "first connecting element 2" in this embodiment could also function as a second connecting element 6 if one of the connecting elements designated as "second connecting element 6" were to function as a first connecting element 2. Whether a connecting element is a first connecting element 2 or a second connecting element 6 depends solely on its arrangement on one of the square tubes 4 or 9. Accordingly, a first recess 3 can also function as a second recess 8, and a second recess 8 can function as a first recess 3.

[0031] The Fig. Figure 7 shows two different accessories 7 of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, namely a base plate, which is already shown in the Fig. Figure 5 shows a component that is attached to the square tube 4 by means of a first connecting element 2 (not visible, as it is below the plate), and a transport container. The latter can be attached to the base plate by means of suitable fasteners, in particular by screwing it to the base plate.

[0032] In the Fig. Figure 8 schematically shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, which includes a cane holder. The mounting system has a first connecting element 2, which has a recess 3 for receiving a square tube 4 to be arranged on an electric vehicle 1 in its receptacle 12 (not shown) for a square tube. Furthermore, the first connecting element 2 has an additional square recess in which a square tube 9 is arranged. The mounting system of this embodiment also includes a second connecting element 6 with two square recesses 8 for receiving a square tube 9, square tubes 9, angle elements, and the cane holder as an accessory 7.

[0033] The one in Fig. The embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles shown in Figure 9 comprises the same components as those shown in Figure 9. Fig. 8 embodiment shown, but additionally a base plate as accessory 7, a transport container with lid as a further accessory 7 which is attached to the base plate, and a warning sign as yet another accessory 7.

[0034] In the Fig. Figure 10 schematically shows another embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention. This system comprises two first connecting elements 2 and two second connecting elements 6, each having a recess for receiving a square tube. In the illustrated embodiment, there are two square tubes 4, which are to be arranged parallel to each other on an electric vehicle 1 (not shown) in its receptacle 12 (not shown). A first connecting element 2 and a second connecting element 6 are arranged on each square tube 4. The first connecting elements 2 each have a bore or opening 10 for receiving a connecting element 11, and the second connecting elements 6 have means 5 for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with an accessory 7 for an electric vehicle 1, which also each have a bore or opening 10.The opening 10 is for receiving a connecting element 11 in each of the second connecting elements 6.

[0035] In the Fig. Figure 11 shows a further embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, in which it functions as an adapter in the case that two receptacles 12 for square tubes 4 are provided on an electric vehicle, but only one mounting point is required for connection with an accessory 7 (not shown).

[0036] The Fig. Figure 12 schematically shows another embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention. This comprises a first connecting element 2 and six second connecting elements 6, each having 1-2 recesses 8 for receiving a square tube 9. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the modular mounting system includes a base plate as an accessory 7, square tubes 9, a hook, an angle element, and a strap with a hook-and-loop fastener, with which accessories 7 can be attached, for example, to square tubes 9.

[0037] In the Fig. Figure 13 schematically shows another embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, in which it functions as a rollator holder. The mounting system comprises a first connecting element 2, two second connecting elements 6, two square tubes 9, two hooks, and two straps with Velcro fasteners for attaching a rollator.

[0038] In the Fig. Figure 14 schematically shows another embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, which, in addition to the first connecting element 2, the second connecting element 6 and a square tube 9 connecting them, includes a trolley coupling as an accessory 7.

[0039] The Fig. Figure 15 schematically shows another embodiment of the modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to the invention, which includes a trailer hitch as an accessory 7.

[0040] The Fig.Figure 16 shows an electric vehicle 1 according to the invention, in which a first connecting element 2 is arranged on a square tube 4 which is arranged on the electric vehicle 1 in its receptacle 12 for a square tube. A further square tube 9 is arranged perpendicular to the square tube 4 in a recess in the connecting element 2. A second connecting element 6 is arranged on the square tube 9 at a distance from the first connecting element 2 and is connected to a trolley holder as an accessory 7.

[0041] The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the examples and figures, and in the claims can be essential for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments, both individually and in any combination. Reference symbol list: 1 electric vehicle 2 first connecting element 3. Recess in first connecting element 4 square tubes on electric vehicle 5 means for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection 6 second connecting element 7 Accessories for electric vehicles 8 Exclusion 9 square tube 10. Drilling or breakthrough 11 Fasteners 12 Mounting points for a square tube

Claims

[1] Modular mounting system for electric vehicles (1) comprising a first connecting element (2) with a recess (3) for receiving a square tube (4) arranged on an electric vehicle (1), characterized by that the first connecting element (2) furthermore has one or more means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1). [2] Modular mounting system for electric vehicles (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the one or more means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1) are independently selected from the group comprising recesses (8) for receiving a square tube (9) and bores or openings (10) for receiving a connecting means (11). [3] Modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by , that this further comprises one or more second connecting elements (6), each having at least one recess (8) for receiving a square tube and optionally means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1). [4] Modular mounting system for electric vehicles (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that this further comprises one or more accessories (7) selected from the group consisting of a base plate, a transport container with or without a lid, a warning sign holder, a walking stick holder, a rollator holder, an oxygen cylinder holder, a license plate holder, an umbrella holder, a drink holder, a telephone holder, a dog leash holder, a safety flag, a light holder, an animal transport box, a trolley holder and a trailer holder. [5] Electric vehicle (1) equipped with a modular mounting system for electric vehicles according to one of claims 1 to 4. [6] Electric vehicle (1) according to claim 5, wherein a square tube (4) is arranged on the electric vehicle (1), characterized by, that a first connecting element (2) with a recess (3) is arranged on a square tube (4) arranged on the electric vehicle (1), wherein the first connecting element (2) is also connected by means of a force-fit and / or form-fit connection to one or more second connecting elements (6) or to one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1). [7] Use of a modular mounting system comprising a first connecting element (2) with a recess (3) for receiving a square tube (4) arranged on an electric vehicle (1), wherein the first connecting element (2) furthermore has one or more means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1), for attachment to an electric vehicle (1). [8] Use according to claim 7, characterized by, that the one or more means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1) are independently selected from the group comprising recesses (8) for receiving a square tube (9) and bores or openings (10) for receiving a connecting means (11). [9] Use according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized by, that the modular mounting system further comprises one or more second connecting elements (6), each having at least one recess (8) for receiving a square tube (9) and optional means (5) for a force-fit and / or form-fit connection with one or more further second connecting elements (6) or with one or more accessories (7) for an electric vehicle (1), wherein the first connecting element (2) is connected to the square tube (4) arranged on the electric vehicle (1) and at least one second connecting element (6) is connected to the first connecting element (2). [10] Use according to claim 9, characterized by, that the modular mounting system further comprises one or more accessories (7) selected from the group consisting of a base plate, a transport container with or without a lid, a warning sign holder, a cane holder, a rollator holder, an oxygen cylinder holder, a license plate holder, an umbrella holder, a drink holder, a telephone holder, a dog leash holder, a safety flag, a light holder, an animal transport box, a trolley holder and a trailer holder, wherein the first connecting element (2) is connected to the square tube (4) arranged on the electric vehicle (1), optionally a second connecting element (6) is connected to the first connecting element (2), and further optionally another second connecting element (6) is connected to the second connecting element (6) connected to the first connecting element (2),and one or more of the accessories (7) can be connected independently to the first connecting element (2) or to one of the second connecting elements (6).

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