Three-wheeled scooter, with electric motor, equipped in its front part with a transport basket or bag.

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-wheeled, electrically powered scooter comprising a chassis with a footrest platform and a drive wheel located at the rear. At the front of this chassis is a structure supporting two wheels, a steering column with handlebars, and a load-carrying platform equipped with a basket or bag. Figure 1 (for the abstract)

Description

Title of the invention: Three-wheeled electric scooter, equipped in its front part with a transport basket or bag. Prior art

[0001] There are currently hundreds of patents and utility certificates relating to two-wheeled electric scooters, but by comparison, very few for scooters with three wheels, two of which are located at the front. Sometimes, one of the front wheels is offset to the side to accommodate a wide loading platform, which makes riding difficult and results in a large overall size. Other three-wheeled scooters have a large loading platform either in front of the steering column or behind the rider's position, which in the first case leads to a significant width and, in the second case, in addition to this width, also to a considerable length; hence, difficulties in maneuvering and parking.

[0002] General statement of the invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a three-wheeled, electrically powered scooter comprising a chassis with a footrest platform, equipped at the rear with a drive wheel. At the front of this chassis is a structure supporting two wheels, a steering column with handlebars, and a load-bearing platform on which a transport basket or bag is located.

[0004] Detailed description of the invention

[0005] The present invention relates to a three-wheeled, electrically powered scooter comprising:

[0006] - a chassis attached to a footrest platform (1), carrying at the rear a drive wheel (2) and, at the front, a structure carrying a steering column (3), forks or tubes supporting two wheels (4), and the uprights of a load-carrying platform (5). The front wheels are equipped with disc brakes.

[0007] - a load-bearing platform (5) held by uprights on each side (6); it is equipped from a basket (7) or a carrier bag.

[0008] It is important to note that the width of the front part at the level of the platform, with the basket or the transport bag does not exceed the average width of a standard shopping trolley type "Caddy", i.e. of the order of 45 to 50 cm, hence the small lateral footprint of the scooter.

[0009] - a steering column (3) equipped with a handlebar (8) on which are located the Controls and indicator lights.

[0010] - an electric battery and its support.

[0011] - safety equipment: red light, turn signal, headlight, horn, lock with ignition key and steering lock. At the front of the load-carrying platform, a tube (9) held by springs is fitted with two switches which cut off the electrical supply to the motor when this tube touches a person or an obstacle.

[0012] - two folding support legs (not shown) located at the front of the door platform charge, prevent the scooter from becoming unbalanced when placing relatively heavy loads. Variants

[0013] VI - Equipped with a bag, the load-carrying platform and its uprights, but without a basket, can be folded back against the steering column.

[0014] V2 - The load-carrying platform, with its uprights, can rotate 180 degrees, backwards, around the steering column, so as to reduce the longitudinal footprint in parking mode; it is equipped with a lock in both positions, forward and backward.

[0015] V3 - The steering column folds partially; it is equipped with a locking device in both positions.

[0016] V4 - In the case of variant V3, a carrying handle is integrated on each side of the footrest platform, in line with the center of gravity of the scooter.

[0017] Important note

[0018] It must be understood that the preceding descriptions are given by way of example and that they in no way limit the scope of the invention, which would not be exceeded by replacing the assemblies and equipment described with other equivalents.

[0019] Use

[0020] The present invention allows, under good safety conditions, the effortless and compact transport of small loads, purchases, and packages over significant distances that would be difficult and tiring to cover on foot while pulling a shopping cart. This makes it possible to replace those cumbersome shopping carts, such as the "Caddy," which are quite bulky on sidewalks, in markets, and on public transportation. Another advantage is that this compact, three-wheeled scooter, in addition to its load-carrying function, offers greater stability and safety than two-wheeled scooters.

[0021] Statement of figures

[0022] Figure 1 shows a side view of the scooter with the transport basket in place on the platform.

[0023] Figure 2 shows a top view of a section by a horizontal plane HH located above the chassis

Claims

Demands

1. - Three-wheeled electric scooter comprising: a chassis attached to a footrest platform (1), equipped at the rear with a drive wheel (2) and at the front with a structure carrying a steering column (3) with handlebars, wheel supports (4), the uprights of a load-carrying platform (5) equipped with a basket (7) or a carrying bag.

2. 2 - Three-wheeled electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that the load-carrying platform (5), as well as its uprights, but without basket, is foldable towards the rear, against the steering column (3).

3. 3 - Three-wheeled electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that the load-bearing platform (5), as well as its uprights, can rotate 180 degrees backwards around the steering column.