Mobility

Abstract

To provide a mobility capable of facilitating movement when not in use.SOLUTION: A mobility includes a steering column having a handle, a first footrest member provided rotatably with respect to the steering column, and a second footrest member rotatably connected to the first footrest member through a connection part. The mobility includes a first wheel disposed on a front side in a traveling direction with respect to the connection part, and a second wheel disposed on a rear side in the traveling direction with respect to the connection part. The mobility vehicle is capable of selectively forming a deployed form in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are deployed so as to be aligned in a front and back advancing direction, and a folded form in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are folded so that the connection part is positioned above the deployed form. The mobility is provided with a towing handle at an upper portion of the steering column.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to mobility. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose foldable kick scooters. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-042958 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2021 / 063433 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Such kick scooters are generally folded and carried on the back when traveling, which requires effort to transport.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has an object to provide a mobility device that can be easily moved when not in use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobility device comprising: a steering column having a handle; a first footrest member rotatably mounted relative to the steering column; a second footrest member rotatably connected to the first footrest member via a connecting portion; a first wheel positioned forward in the direction of travel from the connecting portion; and a second wheel positioned rearward in the direction of travel from the connecting portion; the mobility device can be selectively formed into an unfolded configuration in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are aligned in the fore-and-aft direction of travel; and a folded configuration in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are folded so that the connecting portion is positioned higher than in the unfolded configuration; and a towing handle is provided on the upper part of the steering column. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, in the folded configuration in which the connection between the first footrest member and the second footrest member is positioned upward, the mobility can be towed while rolling the wheels by using the towing handle provided on the steering column.

[0008] Therefore, the mobility can be easily moved when not in use compared to when it has to be carried on one's back. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a mobility according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the mobility according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how the towing handle is used. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the state in which the mobility according to this embodiment is folded. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a side view showing the folded state of the mobility according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the flap portion of the mobility according to this embodiment in an expanded and unfolded state. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the mobility according to this embodiment in a storage mode. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view showing the mobility according to this embodiment in a storage mode. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobility according to this embodiment is placed at an entrance. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a mobility according to the first modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a side view showing a mobility according to the second modified example. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a side view showing a mobility according to the third modified example. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side view showing a mobility according to the fourth modified example. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view showing a mobility according to the fifth modified example. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a side view showing a mobility according to the sixth modified example. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a side view showing a mobility according to the seventh modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] <Embodiment> Hereinafter, a mobility 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a mobility 10 according to this embodiment. The symbol "S" in the figure indicates the direction of travel when in the unfolded form D. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the mobility 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage form of the towing handle 40. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the mobility 10 according to this embodiment is folded. FIG. 5 is a side view showing the folded form F of the mobility 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which the flap portion 110 of the mobility 10 according to this embodiment is expanded and unfolded. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which the mobility 10 according to this embodiment is in the storage mode M30. FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which the mobility 10 according to this embodiment is in the storage mode M30. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobility 10 according to this embodiment is placed at an entrance 120.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1 to 9, the mobility 10 of this embodiment is a kick scooter developed with the concept of "going out together" and is configured so that it can be used as a carry cart for purposes other than riding.

[0013] (Steering column) The mobility 10 is equipped with a steering column 30 having a handle 20. The steering column 30 is formed of, for example, a cylindrical member. The handle 20 is provided at one end of the steering column 30. The handle 20 is configured to be extendable and retractable.

[0014] (handle) Specifically, the handle 20 is composed of a left grip portion 22 and a right grip portion 24 that protrude laterally from the steering column 30 (see FIG. 2). Each of the grip portions 22, 24 is composed of a small-diameter cylindrical portion 26A, a medium-diameter cylindrical portion 26B, and a large-diameter cylindrical portion 26C.

[0015] Each of the gripping portions 22, 24 has a small diameter cylindrical portion 26A fixed to the steering column 30. A medium diameter cylindrical portion 26B is slidably fitted onto the small diameter cylindrical portion 26A. A large diameter cylindrical portion 26C is slidably fitted onto the medium diameter cylindrical portion 26B.

[0016] This allows each gripping portion 22, 24 to be selectively formed into an extended state in which each cylindrical portion 26A, 26B, 26C is slid and extended to a predetermined length (see Figure 2), or a contracted state in which each cylindrical portion 26A, 26B, 26C is slid and overlapped (see Figures 6 and 7).

[0017] (Towing handle) A towing handle 40 is provided at the upper end, which serves as one end of the steering column 30, for towing when the mobility 10 is in the folded configuration F, which will be described later. The towing handle 40 protrudes from the steering column 30 in the same direction as the forward direction S (forward traveling direction TF) when the mobility 10 is traveling in the unfolded configuration D, which will be described later. The towing handle 40 also protrudes in the towing direction K when towing when the mobility 10 is in the folded configuration F, which will be described later.

[0018] The towing handle 40 is configured to include a rod-shaped member bent into a U-shape (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The handle portion of the towing handle 40 has a first extending portion 40A and a second extending portion 40B that are spaced apart from each other, and a connecting portion 40C that connects one end of the first extending portion 40A to one end of the second extending portion 40B.

[0019] 3, the towing handle 40 has the other end of the first extending portion 40A and the other end of the second extending portion 40B that make up the handle portion fixed to the steering column 30. As a result, the towing handle 40 is fixed to the steering column 30, and therefore has superior durability compared to, for example, a towing handle 40 that is provided so that it can be pulled out from the steering column 30.

[0020] The towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44 that surrounds the U-shaped handle portion and the inner space of the steering column 30 to which the handle portion is fixed. This makes it possible to restrain the mobility 10 to a fixed location, for example, by passing a wire lock 46 through the ring-shaped portion 44 and fixing the wire lock 46 to the fixed location.

[0021] In this embodiment, the ring-shaped portion 44 is formed on the towing handle 40 by fixing the U-shaped handle portion to the steering column 30, but the mobility 10 is not limited to this configuration.

[0022] For example, the mobility 10 may be configured such that the towing handle 40 is made of a ring-shaped member, so that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44. The mobility 10 may also be configured such that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped ring portion, so that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44.

[0023] (Cup holder) 1 and 5, a cup holder 32 that protrudes rearward (TR) in the direction of travel is provided on the steering column 30 at the bottom of the handlebars 20. The cup holder 32 can hold a plastic bottle, a canned bottle, or a tumbler 32A. The cup holder 32 constitutes a luggage holding member that can hold luggage.

[0024] The holding space H for the cup holder 32 to hold luggage such as a tumbler 32A and the towing handle 40 protrude in opposite directions in the forward / rearward direction TFR of the mobility 10.

[0025] (hook) As shown in FIG. 1, a hook 34 protruding rearward in the traveling direction TR is provided on the steering column 30 at the bottom of the cup holder 32. Luggage N or the like can be hung on the hook 34. The hook 34 constitutes a luggage holding member capable of holding the luggage N.

[0026] The holding space H for the luggage N by the hook 34 and the towing handle 40 protrude in opposite directions in the forward / rearward direction TFR of the mobility 10.

[0027] (first axle) 1 and 2, a first wheel 50 is rotatably mounted on the other end of the steering column 30 via a suspension device (not shown). The first wheel 50 is a free-rotating wheel that can rotate freely relative to the suspension device. The first wheel 50 is composed of a left-side first wheel 50A mounted on one end of an axle (not shown) that passes through the suspension device, and a right-side first wheel 50B mounted on the other end (see FIG. 2).

[0028] (First footrest member) The suspension device has a first footrest member 60 made of a long plate material pivotally supported by a support shaft (not shown) extending along the axle of the first wheel 50. As a result, the first footrest member 60 is connected to the steering column 30 via the suspension device, and the first footrest member 60 is provided rotatably with respect to the steering column 30.

[0029] The first footrest member 60 rotates around a pivot point formed by the support shaft so that its rear end moves vertically in an arc. The first footrest member 60 rotates within a range of approximately 90 degrees relative to the steering column 30 (see FIGS. 1, 4, and 5). This allows the first footrest member 60 to be positioned in two states: one in which it extends rearward from the steering column 30 in the traveling direction (TR) (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the other in which it extends along the steering column 30 (see FIGS. 5 to 8).

[0030] (Second foot rest member) A second footrest member 70 made of a long plate material is rotatably connected to the first footrest member 60 via a connecting portion 80 .

[0031] The connection part 80 includes a support shaft (not shown) that supports the second footrest member 70 on the first footrest member 60. This support shaft extends in the width direction of each footrest member 60, 70, and the second footrest member 70 rotates around the support shaft such that its front end moves in an arc in the vertical direction as the first footrest member 60 rotates (see FIGS. 1, 4, and 5).

[0032] The mobility 10 can form an unfolded form D in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are unfolded so that they are aligned in the longitudinal direction TFR, with the second footrest member 70 arranged in the longitudinal direction of the first footrest member 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The mobility 10 can also form a folded form F in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are folded so that the connection portion 80 is positioned higher than in the unfolded form D (see FIGS. 5 to 8). This allows the mobility 10 to selectively form either the unfolded form D or the folded form F.

[0033] The connecting part 80 has a rubber plate (not shown) that applies a biasing force to the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 to maintain the unfolded form D. The connecting part 80 also has a locking structure (not shown) that prevents the connecting part 80 from being displaced downward in the unfolded form D.

[0034] (second wheel) A second wheel 90 is provided on the end of the second footrest member 70 opposite the connection part 80. As a result, the mobility 10 is provided with the first wheel 50 arranged on the forward TF side of the connection part 80 in the direction of travel, and the second wheel 90 arranged on the rear TR side of the connection part 80 in the direction of travel.

[0035] The second wheel 90 can be a free-rotating wheel that can rotate freely relative to the second footrest member 70. The second wheel 90 can also be a drive wheel that is driven by a drive source (not shown). The second wheel 90 of the mobility 10 of this embodiment constitutes a drive wheel that is driven by a drive source.

[0036] A motor is used as the driving source. A battery that supplies power to the motor can be attached to the bottom of the second footrest member 70 or placed inside the cylindrical steering column 30. By providing a battery (not shown) in this way, it is possible to provide a charging port 102 for charging the mobile terminal 100, for example, at one end of the steering column 30 (see FIG. 5).

[0037] The second wheel 90 and the first wheel 50 have different diameters. The second outer diameter dimension 90D of the second wheel 90 is smaller than the first outer diameter dimension 50D of the first wheel 50. As a result, the first wheel 50 arranged in the towing direction K has a larger diameter than the second wheel 90, making it easier to climb over steps when towing.

[0038] (flap part) The mobility 10 has a flap portion 110 as a luggage holding member that unfolds toward one side in the forward-rearward direction TFR when in the folded configuration F (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

[0039] More specifically, a flap portion 110 is provided on one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70. As a result, the flap portion 110 is disposed on the side of the second footrest member 70, which is a member having the second wheel 90, which is the wheel with the smaller diameter between the first wheel 50 and the second wheel 90.

[0040] One surface 70A of the second footrest member 70 on which the flap portion 110 is provided faces upward in the unfolded form D (see FIG. 1). Also, one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70 on which the flap portion 110 is provided faces rearward in the traveling direction TR, which is opposite to the pulling direction K in the folded form F (see FIG. 5).

[0041] The flap portion 110 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. In the unfolded form D, the edge of the flap portion 110 on the rear TR side in the traveling direction is supported by one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70 via a flap hinge 110A.

[0042] The flap hinge 110A forms a closed state (see FIGS. 1 and 2) in which the flap portion 110 extends along one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70. The flap hinge 110A also forms an open state (see FIGS. 5 and 6) in which the flap portion 110 extends in a direction intersecting the one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70. This allows the flap hinge 110A to selectively form a closed state or an open state. In the folded form F, the flap portion 110 is maintained in the open state in which it extends in a direction intersecting the one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70 due to its own weight.

[0043] In the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 are arranged on opposite sides of each other in the forward / rearward direction TFR.

[0044] The flap portion 110 unfolds in the rearward direction of travel TR, which is opposite to the towing direction K in which the mobility 10 is towed when in the folded configuration F (see FIG. 5). In the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 protrudes in the towing direction K, so the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 protrude in opposite directions in the folded configuration F. Also, in the folded configuration F, the holding space H for luggage N provided by the flap portion 110 and the towing handle 40 protrude in opposite directions in the forward-backward direction TFR of the mobility 10.

[0045] 6, the flap portion 110 has a rectangular main flap 112A supported via a flap hinge 110A on one surface 70A of the second footrest member 70. The flap portion 110 has a rectangular left sub-flap 112C supported via a left hinge 112B on one side edge of the main flap 112A. The flap portion 110 has a rectangular right sub-flap 112E supported via a right hinge 112D on the other side edge of the main flap 112A.

[0046] The left hinge portion 112B can selectively form a closed state in which the left sub-flap 112C is arranged on the main flap 112A, or an open state in which the left sub-flap 112C is arranged on an extension of the main flap 112A. The right hinge portion 112D can selectively form a closed state in which the right sub-flap 112E is arranged on the main flap 112A, or an open state in which the right sub-flap 112E is arranged on an extension of the main flap 112A.

[0047] By opening the left sub-flap 112C and the right sub-flap 112E, the flap portion 110 can be expanded and deployed in a direction intersecting with the forward-rearward direction TFR. By closing the left sub-flap 112C and the right sub-flap 112E, the sub-flaps 112C and 112E are stacked on top of each other and overlaid on the main flap 112A.

[0048] In this embodiment, the flap portion 110 can be expanded and deployed by opening the left sub-flap 112C and the right sub-flap 112E, but the configuration of the flap portion 110 is not limited to this. For example, the flap portion 110 may be expanded and deployed by providing a retractable slide plate on the main flap 112A.

[0049] When the mobility 10 is in the unfolded form D, it enters a traveling mode M10 in which a user can move around by riding on each footrest member 60, 70 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). When the mobility 10 is in the folded form F (see FIGS. 5 and 6) by pulling up the connecting portion 80 (see FIG. 4), it enters a carry mode M20 in which a user can tow luggage N placed on the unfolded flap portion 110.

[0050] Furthermore, when the mobility 10 is in the folded form F, it can be placed in a compact storage mode M30 by closing the flap portion 110 and retracting the grip portions 22, 24 of the handle 20 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). In this state, the mobility 10 can be placed upright in the entranceway 120 with the first wheel 50 and the second wheel 90 on the ground (see FIGS. 8 and 9), so it does not get in the way when not in use and is easy to carry when in use.

[0051] (Fixing parts) As shown in FIG. 5, the mobility 10 includes a fixing belt 142 as a fixing member capable of fixing luggage N placed in the holding space H of the flap portion 110 when in the folded form F.

[0052] More specifically, a belt receiving opening 140 is provided on one side surface 70C of the second footrest member 70. A fastening belt 142 serving as a fastening member for fastening luggage N placed on the flap portion 110 is received inside the belt receiving opening 140 so as to be able to be pulled out.

[0053] The fixing belt 142 has, for example, a belt tongue (not shown) at its tip, which can be releasably engaged with an engaging portion (not shown) provided on the other side surface of the second footrest member 70.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fixing belt 142 is shown as a fixing member capable of fixing the luggage N in the folded form F, but the fixing member capable of fixing the luggage N is not limited to the fixing belt 142. The fixing member capable of fixing the luggage N may be configured as, for example, a hook for hooking the luggage N placed on the flap portion 110.

[0055] Modifications of the above-described embodiment will be described below. In each modification, the same or equivalent parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described again. Only the parts that differ from the above-described embodiment will be described. All modifications fall within the scope of the present invention, just like the above-described embodiment.

[0056] <First Modification> 10 is a side view showing the mobility 10 according to the first modified example. The mobility 10 according to the first modified example differs from the embodiment described above in the position where the flap portion 110 is provided.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 10, the flap portion 110 of the mobility 10 according to the first modification is provided on the steering column 30.

[0058] Specifically, the lower edge of the flap portion 110 is supported via a flap hinge 110A on the surface of the steering column 30 on the forward traveling direction TF side. As a result, the flap portion 110 is deployed toward the forward traveling direction TF side when in the folded form F.

[0059] In addition, in the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 are arranged in the same direction in the forward / rearward direction TFR, and the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 protrude forward in the forward direction TF.

[0060] <Second Modification> 11 is a side view showing the mobility 10 according to the second modified example. Compared to the first modified example described above, the mobility 10 according to the second modified example differs in the relationship between the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110, and in the relationship between the diameter of the first wheel 50 and the diameter of the second wheel 90.

[0061] As shown in Fig. 11, the mobility 10 according to the second modified example is provided with a towing handle 40 that protrudes from the steering column 30 toward the rearward traveling direction TR. In the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 are disposed on opposite sides of each other in the forward-rearward traveling direction TFR and protrude in opposite directions. As a result, in the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 protrudes in the forward-rearward traveling direction TFR in the opposite direction from the holding space H for luggage N provided by the flap portion 110 as a luggage holding member.

[0062] Additionally, the second outer diameter 90D of the second wheel 90 arranged on the rearward TR side in the traveling direction of the connecting portion 80 is larger than the first outer diameter 50D of the first wheel 50 arranged on the forward TF side in the traveling direction of the connecting portion 80. A flap portion 110 is arranged on the steering column 30 side having the first wheel 50 as the wheel with a smaller diameter.

[0063] <Third Modification> 12 is a side view showing a mobility 10 according to a third modified example. The mobility 10 according to the third modified example is different from the mobility 10 according to the second modified example described above in terms of the luggage holding member capable of holding luggage N (not shown in FIG. 12).

[0064] As shown in Figure 12, the mobility 10 according to the third modified example has a basket 230 as a luggage holding member capable of holding luggage N (not shown in Figure 12) provided on the surface of the steering column 30 on the forward TF side in the direction of travel.

[0065] The basket 230 is made of metal wire woven in a lattice pattern and has an open top, which allows the basket 230 to hold the luggage N while storing the luggage N in the holding space H from above.

[0066] In addition, in the folded form F, the towing handle 40 and the basket 230 are arranged in opposite directions in the forward-backward direction TFR, and the towing handle 40 protrudes in the forward-backward direction TFR in the opposite direction to the holding space H for the luggage N by the basket 230 as a luggage holding member.

[0067] <Fourth Modification> 13 is a side view showing a mobility 10 according to a fourth modified example. The mobility 10 according to the fourth modified example is different from the mobility 10 according to the third modified example in the luggage holding member capable of holding luggage N (not shown in FIG. 13).

[0068] As shown in FIG. 13, the mobility 10 according to the fourth modification has a band 234 provided on the steering column 30 as a luggage holding member capable of holding luggage N (not shown in FIG. 13).

[0069] One end of the band 234 is fixed to one side surface of the steering column 30, and the other end of the band 234 is fixed to the other side surface of the steering column 30. The band 234 is stretchable, for example, in the length direction, and can hold luggage N on the forward TF side of the steering column 30 in the traveling direction while holding the luggage N in a holding space H between the band 234 and the steering column 30.

[0070] In addition, in the folded form F, the towing handle 40 and the band 234 are arranged in opposite directions in the forward / backward direction TFR, and the towing handle 40 protrudes in the forward / backward direction TFR in the opposite direction to the holding space H for the luggage N by the band 234 as a luggage holding member.

[0071] <Fifth Modification> 14 is a side view showing a mobility 10 according to a fifth modified example. The mobility 10 according to the fifth modified example differs from the mobility 10 according to the fourth modified example in the luggage holding member. In addition, the mobility 10 according to the fifth modified example differs from the embodiment described above in the relationship between the towing handle 40 and the luggage holding member, and in the relationship between the diameter of the first wheel 50 and the diameter of the second wheel 90.

[0072] 14, the mobility 10 according to the fifth modified example is provided with a cup holder 32 as a luggage holding member capable of holding luggage such as a tumbler 32A. The cup holder 32 is provided on the surface of the steering column 30 on the rearward (TR) side in the traveling direction. As a result, the holding space H for the luggage such as the tumbler 32A provided by the cup holder 32 and the towing handle 40 protrude in the same direction in the forward-rearward direction (TFR) of the mobility 10.

[0073] The second outer diameter 90D of the second wheel 90, which is arranged rearward TR from the connecting portion 80 in the direction of travel, is larger than the first outer diameter 50D of the first wheel 50, which is arranged forward TF from the connecting portion 80 in the direction of travel. A cup holder 32, which serves as a luggage holding member, is arranged on the side of the steering column 30 having the first wheel 50, which serves as a wheel with a smaller diameter.

[0074] <Sixth Modification> 15 is a side view showing the mobility 10 according to the sixth modified example. The mobility 10 according to the sixth modified example differs from the above-described embodiment in the configuration of the towing handle 40.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 15, the mobility 10 according to the sixth modified example is configured so that the towing handle 40 is extendable.

[0076] Specifically, the towing handle 40 has a U-shaped handle portion, for example, a first extension portion 40A (see Figure 2) and a second extension portion 40B, which are inserted into the top surface of the steering column 30 so as to be removable.

[0077] The towing handle 40 can be extended by grasping the connecting portion 40C of the handle portion and pulling it in the longitudinal direction of the steering column 30, causing the first extending portion 40A and the second extending portion 40B to extend from the steering column 30. The towing handle 40 can also be retracted by grasping the connecting portion 40C of the handle portion and pushing the first extending portion 40A and the second extending portion 40B into the steering column 30.

[0078] In this modified example, the towing handle 40 is extendable in the longitudinal direction of the steering column 30, but the towing handle 40 is not limited to this configuration. For example, in the embodiment (see FIG. 1) or the second modified example (see FIG. 11) in which the towing handle 40 protrudes in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the steering column 30, the extension direction of the towing handle 40 can be a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the steering column 30.

[0079] The towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44 that surrounds the U-shaped handle portion and the inner space of the steering column 30, by means of the handle portion and the steering column 30 on which the handle portion is supported.

[0080] In this modified example, the ring-shaped portion 44 is formed on the towing handle 40 by supporting the U-shaped handle portion on the steering column 30, but the mobility 10 is not limited to this configuration.

[0081] For example, the mobility 10 may be configured such that the towing handle 40 is made of a ring-shaped member, so that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44. The mobility 10 may also be configured such that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped ring portion, so that the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44.

[0082] <Seventh Modification> 16 is a side view showing a mobility 200 according to a seventh modified example. The mobility 200 according to the seventh modified example differs from the above-described embodiment in that it is configured with a footrest member 210 in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are integrated.

[0083] In the seventh modified example, the same or equivalent parts as those in the previously described embodiment are assumed to be configured in the same way as in the previous embodiment, and a description will be omitted, and only the parts that differ from the previously described embodiment will be described.

[0084] As shown in Fig. 16, a mobility 200 according to the seventh modification includes a steering column 30 having a handle 20. The configurations of the handle 20 and the steering column 30 are the same as those described above.

[0085] (Towing handle) A towing handle 40 is provided on the upper part of the steering column 30. The towing handle 40 protrudes in the same direction as the forward direction S when the vehicle is in the deployed mode D.

[0086] The handle portion of the towing handle 40 is formed in a U-shape, and the handle portion and the steering column 30 to which the handle portion is fixed form a ring-shaped portion 44 that surrounds the handle portion and the inner space of the steering column 30.

[0087] (Footrest component) The mobility 200 includes a plate-shaped footrest member 210 that is rotatably provided with respect to the steering column 30. The footrest member 210 is made of a long plate material.

[0088] The foot rest member 210 is pivotally supported by a suspension device (not shown) via a support shaft (not shown). The foot rest member 210 is rotatable around the pivot point of the support shaft so that the rear end portion moves in an arc in the vertical direction. The foot rest member 210 is rotatable within a range of approximately 90 degrees around the support shaft.

[0089] This allows the mobility 200 to selectively form an unfolded form D in which the footrest member 210 is arranged to extend from the steering column 30 side toward the rear TR side in the direction of travel, and a folded form F in which the footrest member 210 is arranged along the steering column 30.

[0090] The mobility 200 also includes a first wheel 50 arranged on the forward TF side of the footrest member 210 in the traveling direction, and a second wheel 90 arranged on the rear TR side of the first wheel 50 in the traveling direction of the footrest member 210. The first wheel 50 is supported by a suspension device (not shown), and the second wheel 90 is supported by the footrest member 210.

[0091] In the mobility 200 according to the seventh modification, the first outer diameter dimension 50D of the first wheel 50 and the second outer diameter dimension 90D of the second wheel 90 are the same.

[0092] The mobility 200 has a flap portion 110 that unfolds toward one side in the forward-rearward direction TFR when in the folded configuration F. The configuration of the flap portion 110 is the same as that described above.

[0093] More specifically, a flap portion 110 is provided on one surface 210A of the footrest member 210. The surface 210A of the footrest member 210 on which the flap portion 110 is provided faces downward in the unfolded form D. Furthermore, the surface 210A of the footrest member 210 on which the flap portion 110 is provided faces rearward in the traveling direction TR in the folded form F.

[0094] In the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 and the flap portion 110 are arranged on opposite sides of each other in the forward / rearward direction TFR.

[0095] The flap portion 110 unfolds in the opposite direction to the towing direction K in the folded configuration F. As a result, in the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 protrudes in the direction opposite to the holding space H for the luggage N formed by the flap portion 110 as a luggage holding member in the forward-rearward direction TFR.

[0096] (Action and effect) The main effects of the mobility 10, 200 configured as described above will now be summarized.

[0097] (1) The mobility 10 comprises a steering column 30 having a handle 20, a first footrest member 60 rotatably mounted on the steering column 30, and a second footrest member 70 rotatably connected to the first footrest member 60 via a connection part 80. The mobility 10 comprises a first wheel 50 disposed forward (TF) of the connection part 80 in the direction of travel, and a second wheel 90 disposed rearward (TR) of the connection part 80 in the direction of travel. The mobility 10 can selectively form an unfolded form D in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are unfolded so that they are aligned in the fore-aft direction (TFR), and a folded form F in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are folded so that the connection part 80 is positioned higher than in the unfolded form D. The mobility 10 is provided with a towing handle 40 on the upper part of the steering column 30.

[0098] According to this embodiment, in the folded configuration F in which the connection portion 80 of the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 is positioned upward, the mobility 10 can be towed while rolling the wheels (50, 90) by using the towing handle 40 of the steering column 30. Note that in the case of a mobility 200 in which the first footrest member 60 and the second footrest member 70 are configured as the footrest member 210, in the folded configuration F, the mobility 200 can be towed while rolling the first wheel 50 by using the towing handle 40 of the steering column 30.

[0099] This makes it easier to move the mobility 10, 200 when not in use, compared to when it must be carried on one's back in places where it is not possible to drive, etc. Therefore, this embodiment can provide the mobility 10, 200 based on the concept of "going out together."

[0100] (2) The mobility 10, 200 further includes a luggage holding member (32, 34, 110, 230, 234) capable of holding luggage N.

[0101] The mobility 10, 200 of this embodiment can move while holding luggage N by luggage holding members (32, 34, 110, 230, 234).

[0102] This allows the mobility 10, 200 to be used as a carry cart for carrying luggage N, making it possible to use it for purposes other than riding.

[0103] (3) When the mobility 10, 200 is in the folded configuration F, the towing handle 40 protrudes in the forward / rearward direction TFR, in the direction opposite to the holding space H for the luggage N provided by the luggage holding members (32, 34, 110, 230, 234).

[0104] In the mobility 10, 200 of the present embodiment, the luggage holding members (32, 34, 110, 230, 234) can be positioned on the upper side when the mobility 10, 200 is tilted during towing. This allows the mobility 10, 200 to improve its ability to hold and tow luggage N compared to when the luggage holding members (32, 34, 110, 230, 234) are positioned on the lower side when the mobility 10, 200 is tilted during towing.

[0105] (4) In the mobility 10, 200, the towing handle 40 protrudes in the same direction as the forward direction S when in the unfolded configuration D.

[0106] In the mobility 10, 200 of this embodiment, in the traveling mode M10 in which the user sits on each footrest member 60, 70, 210, it is possible to suppress interference of the user with the towing handle 40, compared to when the towing handle 40 protrudes toward the rear TR side in the direction of travel.

[0107] (5) In the mobility vehicles 10 and 200, the towing handle 40 is configured to be extendable and retractable.

[0108] The mobility 10, 200 of this embodiment can reduce storage space by shortening the towing handle 40 in the storage mode M30.

[0109] Furthermore, in the mobility 10, 200, by retracting the towing handle 40 in the running mode M10, interference with other objects is suppressed, making it possible to prevent unexpected damage to the towing handle 40.

[0110] (6) In the mobility devices 10 and 200, the towing handle 40 has a ring-shaped portion 44.

[0111] In the mobility 10, 200 of this embodiment, an anti-theft wire lock 46 can be attached to the ring-shaped portion 44 of the towing handle 40. This allows the mobility 10, 200 to add an anti-theft function to the towing handle 40, which is used as a handle when towing.

[0112] (7) The mobility 200 comprises a steering column 30 having a handle 20, and a footrest member 210 rotatably mounted relative to the steering column 30. The mobility 10 comprises a first wheel 50 arranged forward TF of the footrest member 210 in the direction of travel, and a second wheel 90 arranged rearward TR of the footrest member 210 in the direction of travel relative to the first wheel 50. The mobility 10 can selectively be formed into an unfolded form D in which the footrest member 210 is arranged to extend from the steering column 30 side toward the rear TR in the direction of travel, and a folded form F in which the footrest member 210 is arranged along the steering column 30. The mobility 10 has a towing handle 40 mounted on the top of the steering column 30.

[0113] As described above, the mobility 200 of this embodiment can be easily moved when not in use, compared to when it must be carried on one's back in places where it is not possible to drive, for example.

[0114] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above embodiments merely illustrate some of the application examples of the present invention, and it is not intended that the technical scope of the present invention be limited to the specific configurations of the above embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0115] 10 Mobility 20 Handle 30 Steering column 32 Cup holder 32A Tumbler 34 Hook 40 Towing handle 44 Ring-shaped part 46 Wire Lock 50 First wheel 60 First footrest member 70 Second footrest member 80 Connection 90 Second wheel 110 Flap section 200 Mobility 210 Footrest member 230 Basket 234 bands D Deployment form F Folded form H holding space N Luggage S Forward direction TF forward direction TFR forward and backward direction TR backward direction of travel

Claims

1. a steering column having a handle; a first footrest member rotatably provided with respect to the steering column; a second footrest member rotatably connected to the first footrest member via a connecting portion; a first wheel disposed forward of the connection portion in the traveling direction; A second wheel arranged rearward in the traveling direction from the connection portion; Equipped with a deployed form in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are deployed so as to be aligned in the front-rear direction of travel, and a folded form in which the first footrest member and the second footrest member are folded so that the connection portion is positioned higher than in the deployed form, A towing handle is provided on the top of the steering column. Mobility.

2. The mobility device according to claim 1, Further provided with a luggage holding member capable of holding luggage. Mobility.

3. The mobility device according to claim 2, In the folded state, the towing handle protrudes in the forward / rearward direction of travel and in a direction opposite to the luggage holding space formed by the luggage holding member. Mobility.

4. The mobility according to claim 3, The towing handle protrudes in the same direction as the forward movement direction in the deployed form. Mobility.

5. The mobility device according to claim 1, The towing handle is configured to be extendable. Mobility.

6. The mobility device according to claim 1, The towing handle has a ring-shaped portion. Mobility.

7. a steering column having a handle; a foot rest member rotatably provided with respect to the steering column; A first wheel arranged on the front side of the footrest member in the traveling direction; A second wheel arranged rearward of the first wheel in the direction of travel of the footrest member; Equipped with The footrest member can be selectively formed into an unfolded state in which the footrest member is disposed so as to extend from the steering column toward the rear side in the traveling direction, and a folded state in which the footrest member is disposed along the steering column, A towing handle is provided on the top of the steering column. Mobility.

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