Means of transport

Abstract

Means of transport, in particular motorised and / or driven means of transport (1), with a supporting structure (S) for stabilisation against external and / or internal forces and with a control device (2) for controlling, in particular for accelerating and / or changing the direction of, the supporting structure (S), wherein the control device (2) is adjustable from a sitting state, in which a user operates the control device (2) in a sitting position, to a standing state, in which the user operates the control device (2) in a standing position.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a means of transport, in particular a motorized and / or driven means of transport, with a supporting structure for stabilization against external and / or internal forces and with a control device for controlling, in particular for accelerating and / or changing direction, the supporting structure and a control device.

[0002] It's common practice to control vehicles while sitting. For example, motor vehicles, airplanes, and spaceships are controlled while sitting for safety reasons. In conjunction with seatbelts, the driver can be safely held in the seat in the event of an accident.

[0003] During long journeys using such means of transport, users often find the sitting position uncomfortable or stressful for the human musculoskeletal system. This constant posture also causes fatigue. Furthermore, prolonged sedentary activities can cause health problems for the musculoskeletal system.

[0004] Against the background outlined above, the object of the present invention was to provide a means of transport that offers a high level of comfort for the controlling user and reduces or prevents user fatigue and impairments of the musculoskeletal system. This object is achieved by a means of transport according to claim 1 and by a control device according to claim 35. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0005] The means of transport is particularly designed for powered or motorized locomotion. It can particularly advantageously be an actively and / or passively powered means of transport. An actively powered means of transport can be a self-propelled means of transport. A passively powered means of transport can be a means of transport with an external drive.

[0006] A means of transport according to the invention can be, for example, a motor vehicle, aircraft, spaceship, rail vehicle or watercraft.

[0007] Such a means of transport has a supporting structure for stabilization against external and / or internal forces. The supporting structure ensures the overall stability of the means of transport. Furthermore, the means of transport has a control device for controlling the supporting structure. In particular, the control device can be used to accelerate the supporting structure and / or initiate changes in the direction of the means of transport.

[0008] Such a control device is adjustable from a sitting state in which a user operates the control device in a sitting position to a standing state in which the user operates the control device in a standing position.

[0009] Thanks to the inventive design of the means of transport, the position of the user operating the control device and / or controlling the supporting structure can be easily changed between a standing and a sitting posture or position. It is then possible to choose between a standing and a sitting posture or position. In this way, overloading of the musculoskeletal system caused by one-sided sitting or standing strain can be reduced or prevented. If a user finds the sitting posture or position uncomfortable, they can change to a standing posture or position, which places strain on other muscles and body parts. Such a change in posture or position can have a relieving and / or stimulating effect when fatigue begins to set in.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment of the means of transport, the control device can have a foot area with a foot surface, wherein the foot surface can be moved from a sitting position, in which the foot area forms a seamless transition to the rest of the foot area, to a standing position, in which the foot surface is adjusted downwards in a vertical direction relative to the sitting position, in particular in the direction of gravity. In the standing position, the foot surface then forms the standing surface for the user. By adjusting the foot surface, the clear height in the user's area can be increased and / or adapted to the user in order to allow the user to stand.

[0011] Preferably, the footrest is vertically spring-loaded, at least in the standing position. This allows for cushioning of the vehicle, in addition to any possible spring-loading of the vehicle, impact loads acting on the user, particularly in the vertical direction.

[0012] In a further preferred manner, the footrest is manually and / or motorically adjustable from the standing position to the sitting position, which enables an easy adjustment.

[0013] According to a further preferred embodiment, the control device can comprise a steering element for steering the supporting structure, in particular a steering wheel, control horn, or the like. The steering element can be vertically adjustable in height and / or horizontally adjustable in angle, in particular from 0° and / or up to 90°. In this way, the steering element can be quickly and easily adapted to the user's sitting and / or standing position.

[0014] In a further preferred embodiment, the steering element can be manually and / or motor-adjustable. Furthermore, the steering element can be adjusted by a motor-driven automatic adjustment system with individually programmable positions for the steering element.

[0015] According to a further preferred embodiment, the steering element can be designed for manually regulating the speed, in particular for regulating the acceleration. In particular, the steering element is preferably movable in and / or counter to the main direction of movement and is designed such that acceleration of the supporting structure occurs by moving the steering element counter to the main direction of movement. Thus, a user can cause acceleration by pulling the steering element towards it. Acceleration of the supporting structure can thus be initiated in a particularly simple manner via the steering element. Deceleration / braking, on the other hand, can be brought about by pressing or sliding the steering element in the main direction of movement and away from the user.According to an alternative configuration, the acceleration and deceleration / braking of the supporting structure can also be effected by opposite directions, the other way around than described above.

[0016] The term “main direction of movement” means the direction in which the means of transport and / or the supporting structure predominantly moves during normal use.

[0017] Furthermore, the steering element can preferably be adjustable in and / or against the main direction of movement of the vehicle or the supporting structure of the vehicle, in particular independently of acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle. This allows a comfortable basic position of the steering element to be established, tailored to the user, even in a standing position.

[0018] According to a further preferred embodiment, the vehicle can have at least one transmission, in particular an automatic transmission, for adjusting the transmission ratio of the drive. Clutching or shifting gears is not required. A selector instrument for selecting the automatic gear can be arranged on the steering element or elsewhere.

[0019] It may also be advantageous if the steering element has at least one shifting element and / or a clutch element, in particular a shift rocker and / or clutch rocker, for shifting the transmission. This allows the user's hands to remain comfortably within the area of ​​the steering element, even when engaging the clutch. This is particularly advantageous for vehicles without automatic transmission.

[0020] In a further advantageous manner, the steering element can be designed as a steering wheel or rudder. The steering element then has a shape that is familiar and controllable to the user.

[0021] According to a further preferred embodiment, the clutch element and / or the switching element can be arranged within the steering wheel or rudder. Thus, the clutch element and / or the switching element can be designed as the inner ring of a steering wheel, as a rocker switch, or the like. The term "within the steering wheel" preferably means that less than 50% of the element, here the clutch element and / or the switching element, protrudes radially outward beyond the steering wheel or rudder. This achieves a particularly compact design of the control device and ease of operation.

[0022] According to a further preferred embodiment, an acceleration element for accelerating the supporting structure can be arranged within the steering wheel or rudder. The acceleration element can be designed such that actuation of the acceleration element causes an acceleration of the supporting structure, wherein the acceleration element is preferably movable relative to the steering wheel or rudder along the steering axis of the steering wheel or rudder. In this way, a particularly high level of functionality of the steering wheel can be achieved.

[0023] According to a further preferred embodiment, the vehicle can have an automatic throttle hold or throttle fixation system, with which the position and / or attitude and / or position of the acceleration element can be maintained even without manual intervention - or without manual holding and / or fixing. An automatic throttle hold or throttle fixation system can thus maintain or keep the driving force of the vehicle constant without a user having to actively hold the respective acceleration element or steering element or operate it by touch. The activation and deactivation of the automatic throttle hold system can be arranged inside or outside the steering wheel. An automatic throttle hold or throttle fixation system differs from a cruise control in that the engine speed, not the speed, is kept constant.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment, the control device can comprise a holding device for holding and / or supporting the body, wherein the holding device comprises a back region for supporting at least a portion of the user's back and / or a support region for sitting and / or supporting the user's buttocks. The holding device thus serves to support and ensure the safety of the user.

[0025] According to a further preferred embodiment, the support area can be adjusted from a sitting position, in which the support area provides an at least substantially horizontal seating surface for sitting and / or supporting the user's buttocks, to a standing position, in which the seating surface is arranged at least substantially vertically. The support area provides the seating surface to the user in the sitting position. In the standing position, the seating surface or the support area can rest against the user's legs and / or support the legs or a region of the legs. In this way, the user can be safely supported by the support area in both the standing and sitting positions.

[0026] Preferably, the support area can be manually and / or motorically adjustable from the sitting position to the standing position, whereby the adjustment can be carried out in a particularly simple manner.

[0027] In a further preferred manner, the holding device, in particular the back area and / or the support area, can be adjustable in and / or against the main direction of movement. In this way, the support and freedom of movement of the user in the standing position can be improved by the holding device. The user can then stand close to the steering element, thereby achieving a particularly good overview for the user. The holding device can preferably be manually and / or motorically adjustable.

[0028] Furthermore, the restraint system can be adjusted using a motorized automatic adjustment system with individually programmable positions for the restraint system. This can further improve user comfort.

[0029] Particularly preferably, the control device can be brought into an intermediate state between the sitting state and the standing state, in which the user operates the control device in a semi-sitting and / or semi-standing position. A "semi-sitting and / or semi-standing position" is understood here to mean that the user carries a portion, in particular between 20% and 70%, of their body weight via their feet and the other portion of their body weight is supported, in particular via the holding device. In this way, the user can choose between three positions in order to avoid and / or reduce overloading of the user's musculoskeletal system. User comfort can thus be further increased.

[0030] Finally, it is also possible for the support area to be brought into an intermediate position in which the user's body weight is or will be held or supported partly by the support area and partly by the user's feet.

[0031] In a further preferred manner, the transfer of the control device from the sitting state to the standing state and / or the intermediate state, or vice versa, can be possible while the supporting structure is moving or simply while stationary. This allows for safe adjustment of the control device to the three states.

[0032] It is possible for the transfer to be possible at a speed of the supporting structure of no more than 120 km / h, preferably no more than 90 km / h, more preferably no more than 70 km / h, more preferably no more than 50 km / h, more preferably no more than 30 km / h, more preferably only at walking pace or when stationary. In this way, the transfer of the control device to its states at high speeds can be prevented in order to increase safety for the user. Such a design can be particularly advantageous for commercial vehicles.

[0033] In the case of rail vehicles, the transfer may be possible at a speed of the supporting structure of not more than 120 km / h, preferably not more than 90 km / h, more preferably not more than 70 km / h, more preferably not more than 50 km / h, more preferably not more than 30 km / h, more preferably only at walking pace or at standstill.

[0034] In the case of aircraft, the transfer may be possible at a speed of the supporting structure of at least 300 km / h, preferably at least 500 km / h, more preferably after the take-off and / or landing phase and / or after reaching cruising speed, more preferably only at walking pace or complete standstill.

[0035] Further preferably, the control device can have an armrest for supporting an arm of the user, whereby the comfort for the user can be further increased.

[0036] It may be advantageous if the armrest is adjustable, in particular vertically and / or horizontally and / or in and / or against the main direction of movement and / or in the width direction of the supporting structure and / or pivotable about a pivot axis running in the width direction of the vehicle or the supporting structure. In this way, the armrest can be adapted to the user's needs, further increasing user comfort.

[0037] According to a further preferred embodiment, the control device can have a joystick as an additional control element, in particular for operating the control device in the stationary state and / or in the intermediate state. Furthermore, a plurality of such joysticks can also be provided as additional control elements. Joysticks are particularly easy and intuitive to operate, thereby achieving a particularly high level of user comfort.

[0038] Finally, it is also possible for the joystick to be connected to the armrest, which creates a particularly ergonomic arrangement.

[0039] The control device may include a safety belt for holding the user, which may increase the user's safety.

[0040] The control device can further preferably comprise a holding board, wherein the holding board is arranged in front of the user in the main direction of movement when the user is standing, wherein the holding board is designed to hold the user in the main direction of movement. The holding board is preferably arranged with its flat side transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the main direction of movement of the supporting structure. The holding board holds the user in the main direction of movement, whereby safety for the user can be increased. In the use state, the holding board preferably rests against the front of the user, in particular in a chest, stomach and / or hip area. The holding board can have a recess for the breasts and / or stomach. The holding board can be pivoted or folded away when the user is in a sitting posture or position and can thus be positioned at a distance from or out of contact with the user.

[0041] Even more preferably, the control device can have a shoulder support for supporting the user in a shoulder area, thereby increasing safety for the user. In particular, a shoulder support, preferably in conjunction with a support board, can replace a seat belt.

[0042] In particular, the control device can have a brake pedal that is designed and / or adjustable, in particular displaceable, in such a way that the brake pedal can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the sitting state and in the standing state, in particular also in the intermediate state. In this way, the brake pedal can be actuated in a particularly comfortable manner in the sitting state, the standing state, and the intermediate state.

[0043] Further preferably, the control device can have two brake pedals, one brake pedal being designed for braking in the seated position and the other brake pedal being designed for braking in the stationary position, and preferably in the intermediate position. In this way, an alternative, advantageous design of the brake pedal can be achieved.

[0044] According to a further preferred embodiment, the brake pedal for braking in a standing position can be inaccessible to the user in the seated position, thereby particularly reliably preventing accidental actuation of the brake pedal in the seated position. The brake pedal can be concealed and / or covered by the foot area in the seated position.

[0045] Further preferably, the brake pedal can be designed as a brake block, whereby an advantageous design of the brake pedal can be achieved.

[0046] According to a further preferred embodiment, the control device can have an accelerator pedal that is designed and adjustable, in particular displaceable, in such a way that the accelerator pedal can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the seated state and in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. The user can then actuate the accelerator pedal easily and comfortably, regardless of the state of the control device.

[0047] Even more preferably, the control device can have two accelerator pedals, one accelerator pedal being designed for acceleration in the seated state and the other accelerator pedal being designed for acceleration in the stationary state, and preferably in the intermediate state. In this way, an alternative, advantageous design of the accelerator pedal can be achieved.

[0048] Preferably, the control device can have two accelerator pedals for accelerating in the stationary state, and preferably in the intermediate state, wherein the accelerator pedals are arranged such that one accelerator pedal is assigned to the right foot and the other accelerator pedal to the left foot, whereby a high degree of operating freedom by the user can be ensured.

[0049] In an even more preferred manner, accelerator pedals for the standing position in the sitting position can be recessed into a foot plate or floor plate or into a floor of the footwell in order to prevent confusion.

[0050] Further preferably, the brake pedal, in particular a brake pedal for the stationary position, can be arranged between the two accelerator pedals. The brake pedal can then be operated, particularly when stationary, with either the left or right foot, and one of the two accelerator pedals with the other foot, thereby achieving a particularly high level of user comfort.

[0051] In a further preferred manner, a setting position of the control device and / or the foot surface and / or the steering element and / or the holding device and / or the support area and / or the armrest can be pre-programmed and / or pre-programmable as a target setting configuration, in particular for an individual user and / or a plurality of individual users.

[0052] Even more preferably, after selecting a user-specific and / or pre-programmed target setting configuration, an automated adjustment of the control device and / or the foot surface and / or the steering element and / or the holding device and / or the support area and / or the armrest can take place from an actual setting configuration to the target setting configuration.

[0053] Advantageously, a driver can achieve an overall configuration with minimal effort during the adjustment process, particularly without having to operate multiple individual control elements. Instead, for example, the overall position of several device components to be adjusted can be changed at the push of a button. Furthermore, an overall position of the control device that is perceived as comfortable can be saved for a specific user and recalled at any time by selecting it.

[0054] Furthermore, a control device for a proposed means of transport is proposed. Reference may be made to all versions of the proposed means of transport. In particular, identical or similar advantages are achieved.

[0055] Further embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the combination of the features disclosed in the claims, the description, and the figures. The present invention will be explained below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0056] They show: Fig. 1 a means of transport according to an embodiment of the present invention in a schematic side view with a control device in a seated state. Fig. 2 a means of transport according to an embodiment of the present invention in a schematic side view with a control device in a stationary state. Fig. 3 a means of transport according to an embodiment of the present invention in a schematic side view with a control device in an intermediate state. Fig. 4 a control element according to an embodiment of the present invention in a schematic plan view. Fig. 5 an arrangement of an accelerator pedal in the form of an accelerator pedal block and a brake pedal in the form of a brake block, in particular for the stationary state, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a schematic plan view.

[0057] Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each show a side view of a means of transport 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] The means of transport 1 is designed in particular as a driven and / or motorized means of transport 1. The means of transport 1 has a supporting structure S and a control device 2 for controlling the supporting structure S. In the context of the present invention, the term "control" is preferably understood to mean the targeted acceleration and / or deceleration and / or inducing changes in direction of the supporting structure S.

[0059] The control device 2 is in a Fig. 1, in which a user operates the control device 2 in a sitting position. In the seated state of the control device 2, the user operating the control device 2 is therefore sitting.

[0060] Based on the Fig. 1, the control device 2 is advantageously in a seated position shown in Fig. 2, in which the user operates the control device 2 in a standing position. The user can thus control the supporting structure S while standing in the standing state of the control device 2.

[0061] The control device 2 can be adjusted from the standing state to the sitting state.

[0062] In particular, the control device 2 is designed to be adjusted as frequently as desired from the sitting state to the standing state and vice versa.

[0063] The adjustment of the control device 2 from the sitting position to the standing position and vice versa can be done manually and / or motorically.

[0064] This allows the user to conveniently choose between a seated and a standing steering position. This allows the user to switch to the other position if one position becomes too uncomfortable. It is also possible to switch to the standing position for complicated maneuvers, such as parking or maneuvering, as visibility is improved due to the elevated head position and positioning further forward in the main direction of movement (H).

[0065] How Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the control device 2 preferably has a foot area 3 with a foot surface 4. The foot surface 4 can be Fig. 1 shown sitting position, in which the foot area 4 forms a stepless and / or continuous transition to the foot area 3, into a Fig. 2, in which the footrest 4 is adjusted downwards in the vertical direction relative to the sitting position, particularly in the direction of gravity. In this way, the space available to the user can be increased, particularly vertically, and adapted to a standing position of the user.

[0066] The foot surface 4 is preferably vertically sprung, at least in the standing position. This allows shock loads acting on the standing user to be reduced, dampened, and / or cushioned, thereby increasing comfort.

[0067] Advantageously, the footrest 4 can be manually and / or motor-driven adjustable from a standing position to a sitting position. For example, the footrest 4 can be height-adjustable by means of a lifting drive, in particular a scissor-type lifting drive.

[0068] The foot surface 4 can in particular be continuously adjustable and thus adaptable to the size of the user.

[0069] How Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 further shows, the control device 2 can have a steering element 5 for steering the supporting structure S. The steering element 5 can be designed as a steering wheel 8, control horn, ship's steering wheel, rudder or the like. The steering element 5 is preferably height-adjustable in the vertical direction and / or angle-adjustable to the horizontal. In particular, the steering element 5 can be adjustable within an angular range of 0° and / or up to 90° to the horizontal. In this way, the steering element 5 can be optimally arranged relative to the user, regardless of the position of the control device. Likewise, the steering element 5 can be arranged and / or configured to be adjustably in the main direction of movement H.

[0070] How Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the steering element 5 can be positioned lower in the vertical direction in the sitting position of the control device 2 than in the standing position. Furthermore, the steering element 5 can have a larger angle to a horizontal plane and / or a vertical plane in the standing position of the control device 2—the main direction of movement can run through such a horizontal plane and / or a vertical plane—than in the sitting position. This enables particularly ergonomic control.

[0071] The steering element 5 is preferably manually and / or motorically adjustable.

[0072] The steering element 5 can preferably be pivotable about a steering axis L. In particular, a change in direction of the supporting structure S can be brought about by pivoting the steering element 5 about the steering axis L.

[0073] The steering element 5 is preferably designed for manual regulation of the speed, in particular for regulation of the acceleration. The steering element 5 can be movable at least substantially counter to the main direction of movement H and / or along the steering axis L and / or can be designed such that acceleration of the supporting structure S occurs by moving the steering element 5 counter to the main direction of movement H. Thus, acceleration of the supporting structure S can be generated by the user moving, in particular pulling, the steering element 5 in the direction of the user. When the steering element 5 is released, the speed can be maintained or switched to idle or idling mode.

[0074] It is also possible for the supporting structure S to be braked by a movement of the steering element 5 in the main direction of movement H and / or along the steering axis L. Thus, the user can brake the supporting structure S by pushing the steering element 5 away from him.

[0075] Likewise, a configuration may be advantageous in which acceleration and braking are initiated upon movements of the steering element 5 contrary to the above description.

[0076] The means of transport 1 can have a transmission, in particular an automatic transmission, for adjusting a transmission ratio of the drive. The steering element 5 can have at least one switching element 6 and / or a clutch element 7, in particular a rocker switch and / or a rocker clutch switch, for switching the transmission, as shown in Fig. 4. It is then possible to shift the transmission and / or engage the clutch by means of the steering element 5, whereby the shifting and / or engaging can be carried out by the user in a particularly simple manner, in particular manually.

[0077] The steering element 5 is preferably designed as a steering wheel 8, as in Fig. 4. Another design of the steering element 5 is also possible, for example, as a ship's steering wheel, control horn, rudder, or the like.

[0078] How Fig. As further shown in Figure 4, the clutch element 7 and / or the switching element 6 is / are arranged within the steering element 5, thereby achieving a particularly compact design and good and intuitive operation. Fig. 4, the clutch element 7 and / or the switching element 6 is designed as an inner ring of the steering element 5.

[0079] For example, the user can use the coupling element 7 to couple the vehicle. Fig. 4, the inner clutch ring, can be pressed or pulled to engage the clutch. The switching element 6 can be designed and / or operable in a manner similar to the clutch element 7. The clutch element 7 and / or the switching element 6 can be actuated particularly easily by hand and / or by means of a finger.

[0080] It is also possible that an acceleration element 9 for accelerating the supporting structure S is arranged within the steering element 5. The acceleration element 9 can be designed such that an actuation of the acceleration element 9 causes an acceleration of the supporting structure S, wherein preferably the acceleration element 9 is movable relative to the steering element 5 along the main direction of movement H and / or relative to the steering axis L. Thus, the steering element 5 can, for example, be designed as Fig. 4, wherein pressing and / or actuating the push button, lever or the like causes an acceleration of the supporting structure S. The acceleration element 9 can also be designed as an inner acceleration ring of the steering element 5.

[0081] The control device 2 preferably has a holding device 10 for holding and / or supporting the user's body. The holding device 10 has, in particular, a back region 11 for supporting at least a portion of the user's back and / or a support region 12 for sitting and / or supporting the user's buttocks.

[0082] The support area 12 can be Fig. 1, in which the support area 12 provides an at least substantially horizontal seat surface 13 for sitting and / or supporting the buttocks of the user, into a Fig. 2, in which the seat surface 13 is arranged at least substantially vertically, and / or vice versa. The holding device 10 can thus provide a seat for the user in the seated state of the control device 2 and allows the user to stand in the standing state of the control device 2.

[0083] In particular, the support area 12 can be pivotable relative to the back element 11.

[0084] In Fig. 1, the support area 12 is shown in the sitting position. The user then preferably sits on the support area 12, with the back resting against the back area 11 and / or supported by it.

[0085] In the Fig. In the standing position of the support area 12 shown in Figure 2, it can support a portion of the user's buttocks and / or legs opposite to the main direction of movement H. In particular, the user can rest, particularly with the back, against the back area 11 and / or the support area 12 and / or be supported by the back area 11 and / or the support area 12. In this way, the user can be held in a particularly secure standing position opposite to the main direction of movement H.

[0086] The support area 12 is preferably manually and / or motorically adjustable from the sitting position to the standing position and vice versa, in particular continuously.

[0087] The holding device 10, in particular the back area 11 and / or the support area 12, are preferably adjustable in and / or counter to the main direction of movement H, in particular manually and / or by motor. In this way, the sitting and / or standing position can be adapted to the user in a particularly simple manner.

[0088] The control device 2 can advantageously be integrated into a Fig. 3. In the intermediate state, the user can operate the control device 2 in a semi-seated and / or semi-standing position. In this way, a third position can be created for the user in which the control device 2 can be operated. User comfort can thus be further increased.

[0089] How Fig. 3 further shows, the support area 12 can be brought into an intermediate position in which the body weight of the user is or will be held partly by the support area 12 and partly by the feet of the user.

[0090] Preferably, the intermediate position is between the standing position and the sitting position of the support area 12.

[0091] Alternatively, the holding device 10 can also have a, in particular separate and / or additional, support roller for supporting the user in the intermediate state of the control device 2, against which the user leans, in particular with a region of the buttocks. The support area 12 can then have no contact with the user or remain contact-free from the user in the intermediate state of the control device 2.

[0092] Advantageously, the transfer of the control device 2 from the sitting state to the standing state and / or the intermediate state or vice versa can be possible during the movement of the supporting structure S. Alternatively, the transfer can only be possible when the supporting structure S is stationary.

[0093] The transfer of the control device 2 from one state to the other can be possible at a speed of the supporting structure S of no more than 120 km / h, preferably no more than 90 km / h, more preferably no more than 70 km / h, more preferably no more than 50 km / h, more preferably no more than 30 km / h, more preferably only at walking pace. In this way, safety can be increased.

[0094] The control device 2 can be an example shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 for supporting an arm of the user in order to enable an ergonomic posture of the user.

[0095] In addition, the armrest 14 can be designed to hold and / or support the user transversely to the main direction of movement H and / or to absorb lateral forces and / or centrifugal forces.

[0096] The armrest 14 is preferably adjustable, in particular in the vertical and / or horizontal direction and / or in and / or opposite to the main direction of movement H and / or foldable or pivotable about a pivot axis. In this way, the armrest 14 can be adapted to the size and position of the user.

[0097] The user can rest at least one arm on the armrest 14 when operating the control device 2.

[0098] In particular, two armrests 14 can be provided, one armrest 14 being provided for each arm of the user.

[0099] When operating the control device 2, the steering element 5 can be held by the user in a particularly ergonomic manner, while the user's arms rest on the armrests 14. In particular, when the steering element 5 is configured as an acceleration element for the standing position, the user can place their arms on the armrests 14 and maintain the position of the steering element 5 with little or no effort.

[0100] The control device 2 can have a joystick 15 as an additional control element 5, in particular for operating the control device 2 in the stationary state, and / or preferably in the intermediate state.

[0101] The joystick 15 is preferably connected to or arranged on the armrest 14. The joystick 15 can be adjustable relative to the armrest 14. For example, when the control device 2 is in the seated position, the joystick 15 can be arranged in the armrest 14 in such a way that the joystick 15 is not accessible to the user and / or is surrounded by the armrest 14.

[0102] The control device 2 can have two armrests 14, each associated with the same arm of the user. One armrest 14 can have the joystick 15. The other armrest 14 can be configured without a joystick 15 or without a joystick 15.

[0103] When the control device 2 is in the standing position, the user can use the armrest 14 with the joystick 15. The other armrest 14 can then be folded away. When the control device 2 is in the sitting position, the user can use the armrest 14 without the joystick 15, whereby the other armrest 14 can be folded away.

[0104] A configuration is also possible in which each arm has an armrest with a joystick. This allows one joystick to be used for steering and the other for acceleration and braking.

[0105] It is also possible to configure the control device so that only the joystick(s) are available as a control element when stationary. In this case, the steering element 5 or steering wheel 8 would be inoperative and could optionally be folded forward to increase the range of motion. The foot pedals 19a, 19b, 20a, 20b would be inoperative and / or retracted into the foot area.

[0106] The control device 2 may have a safety belt 16 for holding the user, such as Fig. 1 shows an example.

[0107] The control device 2 can have a holding board 17, wherein the holding board 17 is arranged in front of the user in the main movement direction H when the control device 2 is in the stationary state. The holding board 17 is preferably designed and / or arranged to hold the user in the main movement direction H.

[0108] The holding board 17 can in particular be designed as a front support board.

[0109] The standing user can rest his front side against the holding board 17, whereby the user is held in the main direction of movement H by the holding board 17 and in the opposite direction by the holding device 10.

[0110] The holding board 17 can be divided into two parts transversely to the main direction of movement H and / or have a first holding element, in particular on the left from the perspective of the controlling user, and a second holding element, in particular on the right from the perspective of the controlling user. The holding board 17 and / or the holding elements can be adjustable, in particular laterally displaceable, foldable, and / or pivotable, in order to facilitate the user's entry and to be adapted to the user's size.

[0111] When the control device is in the seated position, the holding board can be folded away, swung away and / or stowed in the dashboard, seat, floor area or overhead area or automatically lowered.

[0112] Alternatively or additionally, the control device 2 can have a shoulder support 18 for supporting the user in a shoulder area. The shoulder support 18 can hold or support the user in a vertical upward direction and / or hold or support the user in and / or against the main direction of movement H.

[0113] The shoulder rest 18 can be displaceable, particularly vertically, preferably from above, to allow it to be guided against the user's shoulder area. Alternatively or additionally, the shoulder rest 18 can also be pivotable. In this way, the shoulder rest 18 can be optimally adapted to the user.

[0114] How Fig. 1 shows by way of example, the control device 2 can be a brake pedal 19a - in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 arranged concealed - which is designed and / or adjustable, in particular displaceable, such that the brake pedal 19a can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the sitting state and in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. Thus, the brake pedal 19a can be adjustable, for example, along the main direction of movement H in order to be adaptable to the different positions of the user in the standing state, in the sitting state, and / or in the intermediate state. Thus, the brake pedal 19a can be arranged further forward in the main direction of movement H in the sitting state of the control device 2 compared to the intermediate state and / or the sitting state.

[0115] The control device 2 can further comprise two brake pedals 19a and 19b, one brake pedal 19a being designed for braking in the seated position and the other brake pedal 19b being designed for braking in the stationary position, and preferably in the intermediate position. In this way, the brake pedals 19a and 19b can be arranged in a fixed position.

[0116] Preferably, the brake pedal 19b is not accessible to the user for braking in the standing position when the vehicle is in the seated position. The brake pedal 19b can be concealed and / or covered by the foot area 3 and / or the foot surface 4 when the vehicle is in the seated position. In particular, the brake pedal 19b can be retracted into the foot surface 4 such that the brake pedal 19b is not accessible when the vehicle is in the seated position.

[0117] In the Fig. 1 and Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the brake pedal 19b is preferably designed as a brake block.

[0118] The brake block can be felt with the foot and thus easily located by the user. By using a brake block, the user's heel can remain in contact with the foot area 3 and / or the sole 4 at all times. This allows for balanced standing at all times. The same applies to the gas block(s) 20b.

[0119] A brake pedal 19b designed as a brake block is particularly advantageous because it prevents objects from becoming trapped beneath a pressure surface. The same applies to the gas block(s) 20b.

[0120] The brake block can be designed such that the brake block can also be stepped into the foot area 3 and / or the foot surface 4 to generate the full braking force. The upper side of the brake block can then be below the surface of the foot area 3 or the foot surface 4.

[0121] The control device 2 can have at least one accelerator pedal 20a, which is designed and adjustable, in particular displaceable, such that the accelerator pedal 20a can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the sitting state and in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. The accelerator pedal 20a can be adjustable, for example, along the main direction of movement H in order to be adaptable to the different positions of the user in the standing state, the sitting state, and / or the intermediate state.

[0122] In particular, the control device 2 can have two accelerator pedals 20a and 20b, one accelerator pedal 20a being designed for acceleration in the seated state and the other accelerator pedal 20b being designed for acceleration in the stationary state, and preferably in the intermediate state. The accelerator pedals 20a and 20b can then be arranged in a fixed position, in particular in the main direction of movement.

[0123] Preferably, the accelerator pedal 20b is inaccessible to the user in the standing position and in the seated position. Such an accelerator pedal 20b can be concealed and / or covered by the foot area 3 and / or the foot surface 4 in the seated position. In particular, such an accelerator pedal 20b can be retracted into the foot surface 4 such that the accelerator pedal 20b is inaccessible in the seated position.

[0124] In Fig. Figure 5 shows a plan view of a pedal assembly 21 for the stationary state of the control device 2. Preferably, the pedal assembly 21 or the control device 2 has two accelerator pedals 20b for acceleration in the stationary state, and preferably in the intermediate state. The accelerator pedals 20b are preferably arranged such that one accelerator pedal 20b is assigned to the user's right foot and the other accelerator pedal 20b to the user's left foot. The user can then select an accelerator pedal 20b with which to specify the acceleration and / or speed of the supporting structure S.

[0125] This double-brace design increases comfort when riding while standing, as the rider's position can be adjusted almost seamlessly. The accelerator can be activated with one foot at a time (right or left). The brake pad in the center can be located or felt with the other foot, as it always remains in the same position.

[0126] How Fig. As Figure 5 further shows, the brake pedal 19b is preferably arranged between the two accelerator pedals 20b. The user can then press one of the two accelerator pedals 20b with one foot and the brake pedal 19b with the other foot. In this way, the brake pedal 19b can be operated with both feet.

[0127] The brake pedal 19b can be designed as a brake block and / or at least one of the accelerator pedals 20b and / or the accelerator pedals 20b can be designed as an accelerator pedal block. In the pedal arrangement 21 according to Fig. 5, the accelerator pedals 20b and the brake pedal 19b may be designed and / or arranged for the standing state, and in the sitting state, the accelerator pedals 20b and / or the brake pedal 19b may be recessed and / or inoperative in a footplate and / or in a floor or a floor of a footwell.

[0128] As far as adjustability is mentioned above, it can particularly advantageously be a continuous adjustability. List of reference symbols 1 means of transport 2 Control device 3 Foot area 4 Foot area 5 Steering element 6 Switching element 7 Coupling element 8 Steering wheel 9 Acceleration element 10 Holding device 11 Back area 12 support area 13 Seat 14 Armrest 15 Joystick 16 Seat belt 17 Holding board 18 Shoulder rest 19 Brake pedal 20 Accelerator pedal 21 Pedal arrangement H Main direction of movement L steering axle S structure

Claims

[1] Means of transport, in particular motorised and / or driven means of transport (1), with a supporting structure (S) for stabilisation against external and / or internal forces and with a control device (2) for controlling, in particular for accelerating and / or changing the direction of, the supporting structure (S), wherein the control device (2) is adjustable from a sitting state in which a user operates the control device (2) in a sitting position to a standing state in which the user operates the control device (2) in a standing position. [2] Means of transport according to claim 1, characterized byin that the control device (2) has a foot region (3) with a foot surface (4), wherein the foot surface (4) can be brought from a sitting position, in which the foot surface (4) otherwise forms a stepless transition to the foot region (3), into a standing position, in which the foot surface (4) is adjusted vertically downwards, in particular in the direction of gravity, relative to the sitting position. [3] Transport according to 2, characterized by that the foot surface (4) is sprung in the vertical direction at least in the standing position. [4] Means of transport according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by that the footrest (4) can be adjusted manually and / or motor-driven from the standing position to the sitting position. [5] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the control device (2) has a steering element (5) for steering the supporting structure (S), wherein the steering element (5) is height-adjustable in the vertical direction and / or angle-adjustable to the horizontal, in particular from 0 ° and / or up to 90 °, and / or adjustable in and / or against the main direction of movement. [6] Means of transport according to claim 5, characterized by that the steering element (5) is adjustable up to the stationary state of the control device (2) and / or that the steering element can assume different positions between the sitting state and the stationary state of the control device (2), in particular continuously adjustable positions, and / or that the steering element is still individually adjustable in the stationary state of the control device (2). [7] Means of transport according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by that the steering element (5) is manually and / or motorically adjustable. [8] Means of transport according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized bythat the steering element (5) is designed for manually regulating the speed, in particular for regulating the acceleration, wherein the steering element (5) is preferably designed to be movable counter to the main direction of movement (H) and / or along the steering axis (L). [9] Means of transport according to claim 8, characterized by that an acceleration of the supporting structure (S), in particular when standing, takes place by moving the steering element (5) against the main direction of movement (H) and / or along the steering axis (L) of the steering element (5). [10] Means of transport according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by that braking of the supporting structure (S) takes place by moving the steering element (5) in the main direction of movement (H) and / or along the steering axis (L) of the steering element (5). [11] Means of transport according to claim 8, characterized bythat an acceleration of the supporting structure (S) occurs by moving the steering element (5) in the main direction of movement (H) and / or along the steering axis (L) of the steering element (5). [12] Means of transport according to claim 8 or 11, characterized by that braking of the supporting structure (S) takes place by moving the steering element (5) against the main direction of movement (H) and / or along the steering axis (L) of the steering element (5). [13] Means of transport according to one of claims 5 to 12, characterized by at least one transmission, in particular an automatic transmission, for adjusting a transmission ratio of the drive, wherein the steering element (5) has at least one switching element (6) and / or a coupling element (7), in particular a switching rocker and / or coupling rocker, for switching and / or coupling the transmission. [14] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the steering element (5) is designed as a steering wheel (8), ship's steering wheel, control handle, rudder or the like. [15] Means of transport according to claim 8 and claim 13, characterized by that the coupling element (7) and / or the switching element (8) is arranged within the steering element (5). [16] Means of transport according to claim 14 or 15, characterized by that an acceleration element (9) for accelerating the supporting structure (S) is arranged within the steering element (5), wherein the acceleration element (9) is designed such that actuation of the acceleration element (9) causes acceleration of the supporting structure (S), wherein preferably the acceleration element (9) is movable relative to the steering element (5). [17] Means of transport according to claim 16, characterized byan automatic gas hold or gas fixation with which the position and / or attitude and / or position of the acceleration element can be maintained even without manual holding or fixing. [18] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has a holding device (10) for holding and / or supporting the body, wherein the holding device (10) has a back region (11) for supporting at least a portion of the back of a user and / or a support region (12) for sitting and / or supporting the buttocks of the user. [19] Means of transport according to claim 18, characterized bythat the support area (12) is adjustable from a sitting position, in which the support area (12) provides an at least substantially horizontal seat surface (13) for sitting and / or supporting the buttocks of the user, to a standing position in which the seat surface (13) is arranged at least substantially vertically. [20] Means of transport according to claim 18 or 19, characterized by that the support area (12) can be adjusted manually and / or motor-driven from the sitting position to the standing position. [21] Means of transport according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized by that the holding device (10), in particular the back area (11) and / or the support area (12), is adjustable in and / or counter to the main direction of movement (H), wherein preferably the holding device (10) is manually and / or motorically adjustable. [22] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the control device (2) can be brought into an intermediate state between the sitting state and the standing state, in which the user controls the control device (2) in a half-sitting and / or half-standing position. [23] Means of transport according to one of claims 18 to 22, characterized by that the support area (12) can be brought into an intermediate position in which the body weight of the user is or will be held partly by the support area (12) and partly by the foot surface (4) and / or the feet of the user. [24] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the transfer of the control device (2) from the sitting state to the standing state and / or the intermediate state or vice versa is possible during the movement of the supporting structure (S) or only when it is at a standstill. [25] Means of transport according to claim 24, characterized bythat the transfer is possible at a speed of the supporting structure (S) of at most 120 km / h, preferably of at most 90 km / h, more preferably of at most 70 km / h, more preferably of at most 50 km / h, more preferably of at most 30 km / h, more preferably only at walking speed. [26] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has an armrest (14) for supporting an arm of the user. [27] Means of transport according to claim 26, characterized by that the armrest (14) is adjustable, in particular in the vertical and / or horizontal direction and / or in and / or against the main direction of movement (H). [28] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the control device (2) has a joystick (15), in particular as an additional control element (5), for controlling, in particular in the stationary state, and / or preferably in the intermediate state. [29] Means of transport according to claims 26 and 28, characterized by that the joystick (15) is connected to the armrest (14). [30] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has a joystick (15) for a right-hand armrest (14) from the driver's perspective and a joystick for a left-hand armrest from the driver's perspective and / or that the control device (2) has a plurality of joysticks (15), in particular two joysticks (15), one of which is designed and / or configured for braking and / or accelerating and / or one of which is configured and / or configured for steering. [31] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has a safety belt (16) for holding the user. [32] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by in that the control device (2) has a holding board (17), wherein the holding board (17) is arranged in front of the user in the main direction of movement (H) in the standing state, wherein the holding board (17) is designed to hold the user in the main direction of movement (H). [33] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has a shoulder support (18) for holding the user in a shoulder area. [34] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has a brake pedal (19a) which is designed and / or adjustable, in particular displaceable, in such a way that the brake pedal (19a) can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the sitting state and in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. [35] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has two brake pedals (19a, 19b), one brake pedal (19a) being designed for braking in the sitting state and the other brake pedal (19b) being designed for braking in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. [36] Means of transport according to claim 35, characterized by that the brake pedal (19b) for braking in the standing position is not accessible to the user in the sitting position, wherein preferably the brake pedal (19b) is concealed and / or covered by the foot area (3) and / or the foot surface (4). [37] Means of transport according to one of claims 27 to 29, characterized by that the brake pedal (19b) is designed as a brake block. [38] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the control device (2) has an accelerator pedal (20a) which is designed and / or adjustable, in particular displaceable, in such a way that the accelerator pedal (20a) can be actuated by the user, in particular with a foot, in the sitting state and in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. [39] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control device (2) has two accelerator pedals (20a; 20b), one accelerator pedal (20a) being designed for acceleration in the sitting state and the other accelerator pedal (20b) being designed for acceleration in the standing state, and preferably in the intermediate state. [40] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the control device (2) has two accelerator pedals (20b) for accelerating in the stationary state, and preferably in the intermediate state, wherein the accelerator pedals (20b) are arranged such that one accelerator pedal (20b) is assigned to the right foot and the other accelerator pedal (20b) to the left foot of the user. [41] Means of transport according to any one of claims 34 to 37 and claim 40, characterized by that the brake pedal (19b) is arranged between the two accelerator pedals (20b). [42] Means of transport according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a setting position of the control device (2) and / or the foot surface (4) and / or the steering element (5) and / or the holding device (10) and / or the support area (12) and / or the armrest (14) is pre-programmed and / or can be pre-programmed as a target setting configuration, in particular for an individual user and / or a plurality of individual users. [43] Means of transport according to claim 42, characterized by that after selecting a user-specific and / or pre-programmed target setting configuration, an automated adjustment of the control device (2) and / or the foot surface (4) and / or the steering element (5) and / or the holding device (10) and / or the support area (12) and / or the armrest (14) from an actual setting configuration to the target setting configuration takes place. [44] Control device for a means of transport (1) according to one of the preceding claims. [45] Control device according to claim 44, characterized by an adjustment device for adjusting the control position for a user, in particular from a sitting state, in which operation is carried out by a user in a sitting position, to a standing state, in which operation is carried out by a user in a standing position. [46] Control device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the adjustment device is pre-programmed and / or pre-programmable, in particular for an individual user and / or a plurality of individual users. [47] Control device according to claim 46, characterized by that after selecting a user-specific and / or pre-programmed target setting configuration, an automated adjustment of the adjustment device takes place from an actual setting configuration to the target setting configuration.

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