Vehicle and stand for vehicle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle and a stand of the vehicle capable of easily loading a cargo without impairing convenience of the vehicle.SOLUTION: The kickboard type vehicle 1 is provided with a front wheel 11, a rear wheel 12, and a handle shaft 14 provided with a handle 15 on one end side and connected to the front wheel 11 on the other end side, and is provided with a stand 20 having a rotation support part 21 rotatable around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12 between a traveling position and a support position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle and a stand for the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Kick scooters, which are mounted by standing on a footboard and propelled by kicking the ground with one's feet, have been known for some time. In recent years, the use of electric kick scooters, which are equipped with a battery and a motor and can be propelled electrically, has also become widespread. Stands that allow vehicles, such as these kick scooter-type vehicles (hereinafter referred to as kick scooter-type vehicles), to be parked in an upright position have been known for some time. For example, Patent Document 1 describes several types of stands. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3074119 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, for example, conventional scooter-type vehicles have not taken into consideration the carrying of luggage. Therefore, when driving a conventional scooter-type vehicle, it is not possible to safely carry luggage unless the luggage can be secured to the person's body, such as in a backpack. On the other hand, if luggage could be carried in the form of a bicycle carrier, there is a risk that the convenience of scooter-type vehicles, such as their small size, light weight, and portability, would be lost.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle and a vehicle stand that are easy to load luggage onto without compromising the convenience of the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means: For ease of understanding, the following description will be given with reference numerals corresponding to the embodiments of the present disclosure, but the present disclosure is not limited to these.

[0007] The first disclosure is a vehicle (1) having a front wheel (11), a rear wheel (12), and a handle shaft (14) to one end of which the front wheel (11) is connected and to the other end of which a handle (15) is provided, and the vehicle (1) is provided with a stand (20) having a rotation support part (21) that can rotate around the outer periphery of the rear wheel (12) between a traveling position and a support position, the stand (20) being in contact with the ground to support the vehicle (1) when in the support position, and the stand (20) being provided with a loading platform part (23) that can carry items at least in the traveling position.

[0008] The second disclosure is a vehicle (1) described in the first disclosure, characterized in that the stand (20) has a first ground contact portion (24) that comes into contact with the ground to support the vehicle (1) with at least the front wheel (11) in contact with the ground when the stand (20) is in the support position.

[0009] The third disclosure is a vehicle (1) described in the second disclosure, characterized in that the first ground contact portion (24) has at least two ground contact points that can be grounded to a flat surface at a distance apart in a direction along the rotation center, at positions radially spaced apart from the rotation center of the rotation support portion (21) in the rotational movement.

[0010] A fourth disclosure is a vehicle (1) according to any one of the first to third disclosures, characterized in that at least a portion of the handle shaft (14) is foldable so as to approach the rear wheel (12), and the stand (20) has a second ground contact portion (23) that folds at least a portion of the handle shaft (14) in the support position and comes into contact with the ground to support the vehicle (1) with the front wheel (11) and the rear wheel (12) separated from the ground.

[0011] The fifth disclosure is a vehicle (1) described in the fourth disclosure, characterized in that the second ground contact portion (23) has at least three ground contact points that can be grounded to a flat surface at a distance from each other, at positions radially spaced apart from the center of rotation of the rotation support portion (21) in the rotational movement.

[0012] The sixth disclosure is a vehicle (1) characterized in that, in the vehicle (1) described in the fourth disclosure or the fifth disclosure, the second ground contact portion (23) is the cargo bed portion (23).

[0013] The seventh disclosure is a vehicle (1) according to any one of the first to sixth disclosures, characterized in that the vehicle (1) has a locking portion (30) that restricts rotation of the stand (20) at least at the support position.

[0014] The eighth disclosure is a stand (20) for a vehicle (1), comprising a rotation support part (21) attached to the vehicle (1) so as to be rotatable around the outer periphery of a rear wheel (12) of the vehicle (1) between a running position and a support position, the stand (20) being in contact with the ground to support the vehicle (1) when in the support position, and the stand (20) comprising a loading platform part (23) on which articles can be loaded at least when in the running position.

[0015] The ninth disclosure is a stand (20) for a vehicle (1) described in the eighth disclosure 8, characterized in that the stand (20) is provided with a first grounding portion (24) having at least two grounding points spaced apart in a direction along the rotation center at a position spaced apart in the radial direction of the rotational movement from the rotation center of the rotation support portion (21).

[0016] The tenth disclosure is a stand (20) for a vehicle (1) described in the eighth or ninth disclosure, characterized in that it is provided with a second grounding portion (23) having at least three grounding points spaced apart from one another at a position radially spaced apart from the center of rotation of the rotation support portion (21) in the rotational movement.

[0017] The eleventh disclosure is a stand (20) for a vehicle (1) described in the tenth disclosure, characterized in that the second ground contact portion (23) is the loading platform portion (23).

[0018] The twelfth disclosure is a stand (20) for a vehicle (1) described in any one of the eighth to eleventh disclosures, characterized in that it has a locking portion (30) that restricts rotation of the stand (20) at least at the support position. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a vehicle and a vehicle stand that are easy to load luggage onto without compromising the convenience of the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a kick scooter type vehicle and a stand for the kick scooter type vehicle according to the present disclosure in a riding state. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the stand 20 as seen obliquely from behind. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the kickboard type vehicle 1 is supported in a first supporting state. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a simplified configuration of a locking section. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the kickboard type vehicle 1 is supported in a second supporting state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] (Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a kick scooter-type vehicle and a kick scooter-type vehicle stand according to the present disclosure in a riding state. Here, the riding state refers to a state in which a driver (not shown) is riding on the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 and is able to drive it, with the front wheel 11 and rear wheel 12 in contact with the ground G. Note that the figures shown below, including FIG. 1, are schematic diagrams, and the size and shape of each part are exaggerated or omitted as appropriate for ease of understanding. In the following explanation, specific numerical values, shapes, materials, etc. are used for explanation, but these can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the direction in which the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 is moving (the right side of the paper in FIG. 1) is referred to as the front, and the opposite side (the left side of the paper in FIG. 1) is referred to as the rear.

[0023] In this embodiment, an electric kick scooter equipped with a battery and a motor (not shown) is exemplified as an example of a kick scooter-type vehicle. The configuration of the stand of the present disclosure can be similarly applied to a foot-operated kick scooter that does not have a drive source and is propelled by human power. Furthermore, the vehicle and vehicle stand of the present disclosure are not limited to the kick scooter-type vehicle exemplified in the embodiment, but can be applied to various vehicles. For example, the vehicle and vehicle stand of the present disclosure can be used in the same manner as the embodiment with various vehicles such as motorized bicycles, personal mobility vehicles, bicycles, and scooter-type vehicles.

[0024] The kickboard-type vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 10 and a stand 20. The vehicle body 10 is an electric kickboard equipped with a battery and a motor (not shown), and includes a front wheel 11, a rear wheel 12, a footboard 13, a handle shaft 14, and a handle 15.

[0025] The front wheel 11 is attached to the lower end of the handle shaft 14 so as to be able to rotate for travel. The front wheel 11 can also rotate left and right together with the rotation of the handle shaft 14 in order to change direction of the kick scooter type vehicle 1, maintain balance, etc.

[0026] The rear wheel 12 is provided on the rear end side of the tread 13 and can be rotated by the driving force of a motor (not shown). Although the front wheel 11 and the rear wheel 12 are generally provided with one wheel each, at least one of the front wheel 11 and the rear wheel 12 may be provided with more wheels, such as two or three wheels.

[0027] The footboard 13 is disposed between the front wheel 11 and the rear wheel 12. The footboard 13 has a generally plate-shaped portion on which the driver places their feet when riding the kick scooter type vehicle 1. Note that although the footboard 13 is shown in a simplified form in the drawing, the footboard 13 is actually made up of a combination of multiple parts.

[0028] One end of the handle shaft 14 (the lower end when the bicycle is in motion) is connected to the front wheel 11, and the other end (the upper end when the bicycle is in motion) is provided with a handle. The handle shaft 14 is formed in a roughly rod shape and is attached to the front end of the footboard 13 so as to be rotatable around the central axis of the rod. The handle shaft 14 is divided into an upper part 14a and a lower part 14b, which are connected by a connecting part 14c provided near the attachment position to the footboard 13. The connecting part 14c is provided with a hinge and a fastening structure (not shown), and the connection between the upper part 14a and the lower part 14b can be switched between a fastened state and a released state by operating the fastening structure. When the fastening structure is in the released state, the hinge allows the upper part 14a to fold toward the rear wheel 12.

[0029] The handlebars 15 are attached to the upper end of the handlebar shaft 14 when the vehicle is in motion, and allow the driver to grip them to operate the front wheels 11.

[0030] The configuration of the vehicle body 10 described above is the same as that of a conventionally known kick scooter-type vehicle. Furthermore, the configuration of the vehicle body 10 described above can be appropriately replaced with another conventionally known configuration.

[0031] The stand 20 is attached to the footboard 13 so as to be rotatable coaxially with the rotational axis O of the rear wheel 12. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the stand 20 as seen obliquely from the rear. The stand 20 includes a rotation support portion 21, an arm portion 22, a loading platform portion 23, a ground-contacting protrusion portion 24, and a fastener 25. In the example of FIG. 2, most of the components of the stand 20 are structured by combining rod-shaped portions having a substantially rectangular cross section. This structure may be fabricated, for example, by combining metal materials such as metal square pipes or metal plates, by metal casting, or by resin molding. The stand 20 may also be constructed by combining round rods or round pipes having a round cross section, or by pressing a flat plate; the specific materials and shape may be changed as appropriate.

[0032] The rotation support part 21 rotatably supports the stand 20 at the rear end of the footboard 13, coaxially with the center of rotation of the rear wheel 12. Therefore, the stand 20 is rotatable around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12. In this embodiment, the rotation support part 21 supports the stand 20 coaxially with the center of rotation of the rear wheel 12, but the stand 20 may be rotatably supported at a position away from the center of rotation of the rear wheel 12 as long as the stand 20 is rotatable around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12. In addition, the rotation support part 21 supports the stand 20 on both the left and right sides of the rear wheel 12.

[0033] The stand 20 can rotate around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12, using the rotation support part 21 as a fulcrum, thereby being able to move rotationally between a traveling position and a support position. When the kick scooter type vehicle 1 is in the traveling state shown in FIG. 1, the stand 20 is in a position where the loading platform part 23 is oriented approximately parallel to the ground G, and this position of the stand 20 is called the traveling position. In addition, the stand 20 can rotate rearward around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12, using the rotation support part 21 as a fulcrum, to move to the support position (see FIGS. 3 and 5).

[0034] The arms 22 connect the rotation support part 21 and the carrier part 23 on both the left and right sides of the rear wheel 12, and extend rearward and diagonally upward from the rotation support part 21 in the riding state shown in FIG.

[0035] The loading platform portion (second ground contact portion) 23 is configured integrally with the arm portion 22 and forms a loading surface 23a on which items can be loaded when the stand 20 is in the traveling position. When the stand 20 is in the traveling position, the loading surface 23a, which is the upper surface of the loading platform portion 23, is approximately parallel to a line connecting the ground contact surfaces of the front wheel 11 and the rear wheel 12. In other words, when the kick scooter type vehicle 1 is on a horizontal ground G, the loading surface 23a of the loading platform portion 23 is approximately parallel to the ground G. When the stand 20 is in the traveling position, it is desirable that the loading surface 23a be approximately parallel to the line connecting the ground contact surfaces of the front wheel 11 and the rear wheel 12, but a slight inclination is also acceptable. When the stand 20 is in the traveling position, the loading platform portion 23 of this embodiment has an approximately trapezoidal shape when viewed from above, but this shape can be modified as appropriate.

[0036] The ground contact protrusion (first ground contact portion) 24 protrudes rearward when the stand 20 is in the traveling position so as to come into contact with the ground G when the stand 20 is in the support position. The ground contact protrusion 24 in this embodiment is provided as an angular portion at the intersection of the arm portion 22 and a portion extending diagonally from the rear of the loading platform portion 23. The ground contact protrusion 24 may also be configured as a rod-like portion that protrudes more clearly.

[0037] The fasteners 25 protrude downward in a rod-like shape from the loading platform portion 23. In this embodiment, the fasteners 25 are provided in a total of four locations spaced apart on the front, rear, left, and right sides of the loading platform portion 23, but the number and locations can be changed as appropriate. The fasteners 25 can be used to engage elastic cords, vehicle nets, etc. when loading luggage or the like onto the loading platform portion 23.

[0038] The locking portion 30 restricts the rotation of the stand 20. The locking portion will be described in detail later.

[0039] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 is supported in a first support state. The stand 20 of this embodiment can support the kick scooter-type vehicle in two different forms: the first support state shown in FIG. 3, and a second support state shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later. Here, "supporting the kick scooter-type vehicle" refers to maintaining a free-standing state of the kick scooter-type vehicle without the driver having to place their hands on it or having to rest part of the kick scooter-type vehicle against a wall or the like. Note that, if the ground is significantly inclined, it may be difficult for the stand 20 of this embodiment to support the kick scooter-type vehicle 1, but in the following explanation, unless otherwise specified, the ground G will be described as being a horizontal plane.

[0040] The first support state shown in FIG. 3 is a state in which the stand 20 has been rotated to the support position and supports the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 with the upper portion 14a of the handle shaft 14 not folded (the handle shaft 14 is in the same position as when it is being driven). As shown in FIG. 3, when the stand 20 is rotated around the outer periphery of the rear wheel 12 and moved to the support position, the ground contact protrusions (first ground contact portions) 24 come into contact with the ground G. In this embodiment, in the first support state, the ground contact protrusions 24 move to a position where the rear wheel 12 is separated from the ground G. In other words, in the first support state, the ground contact protrusions 24 move below a line connecting the ground contact points of the front wheel 11 and the rear wheels. As a result, the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 comes into contact with the ground G at approximately three points: the front wheel 11 and the two ground contact protrusions 24, and the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 is stably supported. Here, the ground contact protrusions (first ground contact portions) 24 come into contact with the ground at approximately three points, including the front wheel 11, thereby achieving stable support. Therefore, it is desirable that the grounding protrusions (first grounding portions) 24 have at least two grounding points that can be grounded to a flat surface, spaced apart in a direction along the rotation center O (see FIG. 2) of the rotation support portion 21. Note that in this embodiment, the grounding protrusions 24 are arranged at two locations spaced apart, but each grounding protrusion 24 is essentially separated into two because a recess (see FIG. 2) is formed between them, so that a total of four grounding protrusions are provided.

[0041] Furthermore, rotation of the stand 20 is restricted by a locking unit 30. Fig. 4 is a simplified diagram illustrating the configuration of the locking unit. The locking unit 30 of this embodiment includes a locking unit 31 shown in Fig. 2, an operation button 32, a position restriction plate 33 shown in Fig. 4, a movable pin 34, and a biasing unit 35.

[0042] The locking unit 31 is configured with, for example, a cylinder lock, and can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state by inserting a key (not shown). When the locking unit 31 is in the locked state, the operation button 32, which will be described later, cannot be operated, and when the locking unit 31 is in the unlocked state, the operation button 32 can be operated.

[0043] The operation button 32 is a button that is operated to release the rotation restriction on the stand 20. When the operation button 32 is pressed, the operation button 32 causes a cam slope (not shown) to press the movable pin 34, which moves the movable pin 34 to the restriction release position shown in FIG. 4, and the rotation restriction on the stand 20 is released.

[0044] The position restriction plate 33 is a substantially fan-shaped plate-like member fixed to the tread 13. The position restriction plate 33 has recesses 33a and 33b formed on its outer periphery.

[0045] Movable pin 34 is attached to arm 22 so as to be movable along the extension direction of arm 22. Movable pin 34 restricts the rotation of stand 20 when its tip is inserted into recesses 33a and 33b. When the tip of movable pin 34 moves from recesses 33a and 33b to the restriction release position shown in Fig. 4, the rotation restriction on stand 20 is released, and stand 20 becomes rotatable.

[0046] The biasing portion 35 is a compression coil spring that biases the movable pin 34 toward the rotation center of the stand 20. Note that the biasing portion 35 is not limited to a compression coil spring, and may generate a biasing force in other forms.

[0047] In the first support state shown in FIG. 3 , the ground contact protrusions 24 come into contact with the ground G, and so if the kick scooter type vehicle 1 tries to move in this state, the ground contact protrusions 24 will be dragged, making it impossible to move using the normal wheels (front wheel 11 and rear wheel 12). Furthermore, if the stand 20 is locked in the support position by the locking unit 31, the stand 20 cannot be moved to the traveling position. Therefore, the kick scooter type vehicle 1 of this embodiment equipped with the stand 20 can achieve the effect of preventing theft. Note that in the first support state, it is desirable for the kick scooter type vehicle 1 to come into contact with the ground at three points as described above, but it may also be possible, for example, to install the rear wheel 12 and have four points of contact.

[0048] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 supported in the second support state. In the second support state shown in FIG. 5, the stand 20 is in the same support position as in the first support state of FIG. 3. In the second support state, the upper portion 14a of the handle shaft 14 is folded. In this state, by placing the carrier portion 23 on the ground G, the footboard 13 of the folded kick scooter-type vehicle 1 can be supported so that it is oriented substantially along the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. 5. That is, in the second support state, the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 can be supported in an upright position with its longitudinal direction oriented substantially along the vertical direction. In this second support state, the occupied area is smaller than in the first support state, which improves space utilization efficiency when storing, etc.

[0049] In order to stably support the kick scooter type vehicle 1 in the second support state, the loading platform section (second ground contact section) 23 desirably has at least three ground contact points that are spaced apart from one another and can come into contact with a flat surface. In this embodiment, the loading platform section 23 has a loading surface 23a that is made up of multiple flat surfaces on the same plane, and in effect has more than three ground contact points that are spaced apart from one another.

[0050] In this embodiment, the stand 20 is configured to rotate 90° between the traveling position and the support position. However, this angle can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, in this embodiment, rotation of the stand 20 is restricted at the support position, but a plurality of such support positions may be provided. For example, the rotation angle of the stand 20 from the traveling position to the support position may be restricted at a plurality of support positions, such as 80°, 90°, and 100°. This makes it possible to select a support position that can support the kick scooter type vehicle 1 more stably, for example, when supporting the kick scooter type vehicle 1 in the second support state on ground G, which is an inclined slope.

[0051] As described above, the kickboard type vehicle 1 and stand 20 of this embodiment can provide the following excellent effects.

[0052] (Effect 1) According to this embodiment, since the loading platform portion 23 is provided, it is possible to provide a kick scooter type vehicle and a kick scooter type vehicle stand that are easy to load luggage onto without compromising the convenience of the kick scooter type vehicle.

[0053] (Effect 2) According to this embodiment, the kick scooter type vehicle 1 can be supported with the ground-contacting protrusions 24 in contact with the ground, allowing for three-point support and stable support. Furthermore, because the ground-contacting protrusions 24 are in contact with the ground, the vehicle cannot be pushed and moved, which is highly effective in preventing theft. In particular, by providing the locking unit 31 to the lock unit 30, the anti-theft effect can be further enhanced.

[0054] (Effect 3) According to this embodiment, the loading platform 23 serves as the second installation section, and can support the kick scooter type vehicle 1 upright with the upper portion 14a of the handle shaft 14 folded. This improves the space utilization efficiency when storing the scooter type vehicle.

[0055] (Variations) The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible, and these are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0056] (1) In the embodiment, specific configuration examples of the locking unit 30 have been described as examples, but the configuration for restricting the rotation of the stand 20 in the locking unit 30 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the movable pin is not limited to moving in the radial direction of the rotational movement of the stand, but may also move in a direction along the rotation center line of the rotational movement of the stand, i.e., in the depth direction of the paper in Figure 4. In this case, the position restricting plate 33 is not limited to being provided with a recess, but may also be provided with a hole into which the movable pin can be inserted.

[0057] (2) Furthermore, the locking unit 30 is not limited to a form using a movable pin, and may also use, for example, a toggle spring structure in which the spring force biases the position of the stand 20 in different directions at two positions, and the biasing direction changes between the traveling position and the support position.

[0058] (3) In the embodiment, the loading platform portion 23 also serves as the second ground contact portion. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the second ground contact portion may be provided as a separate component from the loading platform portion. In other words, in the second support state, the loading platform portion may not be in contact with the ground, and a second ground contact portion that contacts another component may be provided.

[0059] (4) In the embodiment, the locking unit 30 is provided on both the left and right sides of the rear wheel 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the locking unit 30 may be provided only on the left side or only on the right side of the rear wheel.

[0060] (5) In the embodiment, the kick scooter-type vehicle 1 to which the stand 20 is attached has been described. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the stand 20 may be attached to an existing conventional kick scooter-type vehicle for use. In this case, the rotation center of the rotation support part of the stand 20 does not have to be coaxial with the rotation center of the rear wheel. If these were to be coaxial, the types of kick scooter-type vehicles to which the stand 20 can be attached would be limited. However, if they are not coaxial, the stand 20 of the present disclosure can be attached to a wider variety of kick scooter-type vehicles. When attaching the stand 20 to an existing kick scooter-type vehicle for use, it is recommended to provide an adapter or the like of an appropriate shape between the stand 20 and the existing kick scooter-type vehicle.

[0061] The embodiments and modifications may be used in combination as appropriate, but detailed description thereof will be omitted. The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1. Kickboard-type vehicle 10 Vehicle body 11 Front wheel 12 rear wheels 12a Rotational axis 13 Treadboard 14 Handle shaft 14a Upper 14b lower part 14c Connection 15 Handle 20 Stand 21 Rotation support part 22 Arm 23 Cargo area 23a Loading surface 24 Ground convex part 25 Fasteners 30 Rock Club 31 Locking section 32 Operation buttons 33 Position regulation plate 33a Recess 33b Recess 34 Movable pin 35 energizing section

Claims

1. The front wheel and The rear wheel and a handle shaft having one end connected to the front wheel and the other end provided with a handle; A vehicle equipped with a stand having a rotation support portion that is rotatable around the outer periphery of the rear wheel between a running position and a support position; the stand is in contact with the ground to support the vehicle when in the support position; The vehicle has a loading platform portion on which items can be loaded at least in the traveling position.

2. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, the stand includes a first ground contact portion that comes into contact with the ground to support the vehicle with at least the front wheel in contact with the ground when the stand is in the support position; A vehicle characterized by:

3. 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, the first grounding portion has at least two grounding points that are spaced apart in a radial direction of rotation from the rotation center of the rotation support portion and that can be grounded to a flat surface, the grounding points being spaced apart in a direction along the rotation center; A vehicle characterized by:

4. The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, At least a portion of the handle shaft is foldable so as to approach the rear wheel side, the stand includes a second ground contact portion that comes into contact with the ground to support the vehicle in a state where at least a part of the handle shaft is folded and the front wheels and the rear wheels are separated from the ground at the support position; A vehicle characterized by:

5. 5. The vehicle according to claim 4, the second grounding portion has at least three grounding points that are spaced apart from each other and can be grounded on a flat surface at positions spaced apart from the rotation center of the rotation support portion in a radial direction of the rotational movement; A vehicle characterized by:

6. 6. The vehicle according to claim 5, the second ground contact portion is the loading platform portion; A vehicle characterized by:

7. The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, a locking portion that restricts rotation of the stand at least at the support position; A vehicle characterized by:

8. A stand for a vehicle, a rotation support part attached to the vehicle so as to be rotatable around an outer periphery of a rear wheel of the vehicle between a running position and a support position; the stand is in contact with the ground to support the vehicle when in the support position; The stand is a stand for a vehicle, and includes a loading platform portion on which items can be loaded at least in the traveling position.

9. 9. The vehicle stand according to claim 8, the stand includes a first grounding portion having at least two grounding points spaced apart in a direction along the rotation center at a position spaced apart in a radial direction of rotational movement from the rotation center of the rotation support portion; A vehicle stand characterized by:

10. 10. The vehicle stand according to claim 8 or claim 9, a second grounding portion having at least three grounding points spaced apart from one another at positions spaced apart in the radial direction of the rotational movement from the rotation center of the rotation support portion; A vehicle stand characterized by:

11. 11. The vehicle stand according to claim 10, the second ground contact portion is the loading platform portion; A vehicle stand characterized by:

12. 10. The vehicle stand according to claim 8 or claim 9, a locking portion that restricts rotation of the stand at least at the support position; A vehicle stand characterized by:

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