Traveling device with a control rod

Abstract

A child's ride-on toy comprising a tread (1), at least one front wheel pivotally supported in the front region of the tread (1) via a front ride-on toy support (4), and at least one rear wheel (7) pivotally supported in the rear region of the tread (1) via a rear ride-on toy support (5), wherein the ride-on toy is moved in a direction of travel (30), the rear ride-on toy support (4) and the front ride-on toy support (5) are connected by a ride frame (8), a housing (9) for housing a rod as a control rod (10) is positioned near the rear region of the tread (1), the free end (11) of the rod as a control rod (10) is positioned higher than the tread (1) and / or behind or above the rear wheel (7) when viewed from above, thereby allowing the ride-on to be controlled by a person at the rear of the ride-on toy via the rod as a control rod (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a traveling device described in the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] The present invention is a traveling device for children, a tread surface, at least one front wheel pivotally supported via a front traveling device support in the front region of the tread surface, and at least one rear wheel pivotally supported via a rear traveling device support in the rear region of the tread surface, the traveling device is moved in the traveling direction, and at least one rear traveling device support and at least one front traveling device support are connected by a traveling frame, relates to a traveling device.

Background Art

[0003] Particularly, in the case of an integral configuration of at least two members including a tread surface, a traveling device support, a traveling frame, a housing device, and a brake, in a kick scooter based on the prior art or in the object of the present invention, each of the above members is fluid, that is, it is not possible for a person skilled in the art to draw a clear line.

[0004] The traveling device may be, for example, a kickboard or a scooter. The tread surface may be configured as a traveling frame, and the traveling frame establishes a static connection between the respective traveling device supports. The exact configuration of the tread surface and the traveling frame does not affect the invention disclosed herein.

[0005] Such a traveling device is known, for example, from International Publication No. 2017 / 045002.

[0006] The tread surface may be configured, for example, as a plate or in other geometric shapes. Such a traveling device having a riding surface, that is, a tread surface configured as a plate, is described, for example, in Patent Application PCT / EP2023 / 062146.

[0007] Prior art has shown that kick scooters have a seating device, and the seating device is equipped with a control rod for controlling the kick scooter by a person sitting behind it. For example, European Patent Application Publication No. 2996928 describes such a kick scooter.

[0008] In particular, Figure 1 of the Chinese Utility Model Specification No. 209719703 discloses a kick scooter in which a rod serving as a steering rod for a person walking behind the kick scooter is located at the front end of the chassis via a separate console.

[0009] French Patent Application Publication No. 3018260 describes a kick scooter having a seat attached to a steering rod. The steering rod is positioned at the free end of the seat.

[0010] In particular, Figure 1 of Chinese Utility Model No. 207045546 and Figure 8 of Chinese Utility Model No. 217260472 disclose a kick scooter having a seat attached to a steering rod. The steering rod is attached to this seat.

[0011] International Publication No. 2017 / 193166, Chinese Utility Model No. 205524404, Chinese Utility Model No. 209454926, German Utility Model No. 202011051444, Italian Patent Application Publication No. 20155519, US Patent Application Publication No. 2005 / 057012, Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 105539669, Chinese Patent No. 103895683, and French Patent Application Publication No. 3018260 all describe running gear having a housing device configured as a raised portion on the tread surface. These documents do not suggest an integrated configuration of the housing device and the rear wheel brake. In the aforementioned International Publication No. 2017 / 193166, Chinese Utility Model No. 205524404, Chinese Utility Model No. 209454926, German Utility Model No. 202011051444, Italian Patent Application Publication No. 20155519, US Patent Application Publication No. 2005 / 057012, Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 105539669, Chinese Patent No. 103895683, and French Patent Application Publication No. 3018260, the control rod is coupled to the tread and to the seating device or other component, thereby establishing two-point support (the tread and the seating device or other component).

[0012] The fact that the control rod is connected to the tread or running frame and to other components of the running gear, such as the seating system, has the disadvantage that the control rod is limited to the use of the other components, such as the seating system.

[0013] From a static standpoint, the control rod attached to the seat of a kick scooter has the disadvantage of being a protruding component. Furthermore, the rod, which will be explained later, can only be used as a control rod insofar as the kick scooter includes a seat. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0014] The problem to be solved by the invention disclosed herein is to attach a steering rod to a vehicle so that the vehicle can be adapted to the child's abilities and the assistance required accordingly. This problem setting includes the ability to position the steering rod not only for a child who is standing and holding onto a holding rod, but also for a child who is seated in a seating device on the vehicle, with respect to the arrangement of the components of the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] According to the present invention, this problem is solved by claim 1 (first solution), claim 2 (second solution), or claim 3 (third solution). The other claims relate to preferred embodiments.

[0016] The first solution involves arranging a notch near the rear region of the tread surface as a housing device for accommodating the rod, which serves as the steering rod. The joint end of the control rod is connected to the housing device. The control rod extends outwards from the housing device, The free end of the rod, which serves as a steering rod housed by the housing device, is positioned higher than the foot surface and / or behind or above the rear wheel when viewed in a top-down projection. This design allows a person positioned behind the vehicle to control the vehicle via a rod acting as a control rod.

[0017] The second solution involves arranging a housing device for accommodating the rod as a steering rod near the tread and / or the rear region of the travel frame. The running frame and / or tread surface have notches through which the housing extends. The free end of the rod, as a steering rod (10) housed by the housing device, is positioned higher than the tread surface and / or behind or above the rear wheel when viewed in a top-down projection. This design allows a person positioned behind the vehicle to control the vehicle via a rod acting as a control rod.

[0018] The first solution relies on the basic idea that a notch for arranging a storage device is formed in the tread surface and / or the running frame. This solution includes that the storage device is constituted by the notch in the tread surface and / or the running frame, and no other workpiece for constituting the storage device is arranged in the notch.

[0019] By the notch in the tread surface, when the control rod is removed, it is realized that the whole tread surface can be utilized as the tread surface. The notch for accommodating the storage device or for constituting the notch of the storage device can be formed small enough so as not to be in the way. In particular, the notch can be manufactured small enough that a child's body part cannot get into the notch and become immovable.

[0020] By the notch in the running frame, it is realized that the control rod is inserted into the support member of the running device, and this support member is designed as a standard member with sufficient strength or can be designed, and thus, the support member can receive the force introduced through the control rod.

[0021] The first solution has the technical effect that the storage device is configured flatly together with the upper surface of the tread surface or together with the upper surface of the running frame. The storage device does not form a raised portion with respect to the tread surface or the running frame.

[0022] The running frame extends particularly between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. The tread surface can extend substantially over the corresponding portion of the running frame and can have a notch. Alternatively, the tread surface can leave the rear side portion of the running frame open and has no notch.

[0023] The running device according to the present invention can be characterized in that the rod as the control rod is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tread surface as seen in the projection from above and / or inclines so as to rise from the end joined to the storage device as seen in the side view.

[0024] The free end of the control rod is preferably at a height such that a person accompanying the running device according to the invention can comfortably hold this free end.

[0025] The arrangement of the receiving device in the rear region of the tread surface or the running frame can be understood to mean that the receiving device is arranged in the rear half of the tread surface and / or the running frame, or in the rearmost third, or in the rearmost tenth.

[0026] The running device can include a rear wheel brake, as shown in some of the drawings. Since the receiving device is sufficiently spaced from the rear wheel brake, a person can operate the rear wheel brake with their foot when the control rod is inserted into the receiving device.

[0027] In these solutions, the control rod is connected to the tread surface or the running frame via the receiving device only with the joining end. The control rod extends so as to protrude from the receiving device and is not connected to any other member of the running device. This enables the use of the control rod regardless of whether the running device is provided with a holding rod or a seat device.

[0028] The running device according to the invention is also characterized in that the receiving device is arranged at a distance adjacent to the rear wheel axle of the rear wheel.

[0029] In a running device according to the invention not disclosed, the center point of the receiving device is spaced 5.0 cm from the rear wheel axle. The pressure on the control rod causes the lifting of at least one front wheel.

[0030] The running device according to the invention can be characterized in that the receiving device and the running frame and / or the tread surface and / or the rear running device support are integrally formed.

[0031] The housing device and the running frame and / or tread and / or rear running device support can be manufactured from plastic by injection molding, preferably in a single method step. In this case, each of the aforementioned components can be manufactured in a single method step.

[0032] The running device according to the present invention may be characterized in that the housing device is mechanically detachably coupled to the running frame and / or the tread and / or the rear running device support.

[0033] The diagram illustrates an embodiment of the housing device. The control rod is inserted into the notch of the housing device.

[0034] The control rod may be immovably supported within the notch via a removable locking device.

[0035] The joint end of the control rod, or an adapter positioned therein, may include a male thread, which is screwed into a notched female thread. The aforementioned thread may be a metric thread or other thread having a number of turns that is comfortable for the user.

[0036] The control rod can also be screwed into the notch via a bayonet joint.

[0037] The control rod can be inserted into the notch under the application of initial stress.

[0038] The inner surface of the notch, and / or the joint end of the control rod or adapter, is made of deformable plastic, which is subjected to initial stress, for example, by screwing in the control rod or adapter.

[0039] The control rod or adapter and / or notch may include a spring which is subjected to initial stress when the control rod or adapter is inserted into the notch.

[0040] The joint end of the control rod may have a tapered shape, and the notch may have a tapered shape to match it.

[0041] The housing device may be coupled to the tread and / or the travel frame such that it clamps the tread and / or the travel frame with a clamping surface. Preferably, this clamping surface extends in the direction of travel to transmit moment forces.

[0042] The running device according to the present invention may be characterized in that the control rod is connected to the housing device via a removable mechanical coupling.

[0043] The travel device according to the present invention may be characterized in that the rod includes a holding grip at its free end.

[0044] The running device according to the present invention includes a mechanical coupling that includes at least one operating member for disengaging the mechanical coupling. At least one operating member may be positioned on the housing and / or control rod.

[0045] The running device according to the present invention includes another housing device for housing the rod as a retaining rod in a position perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the front region of the tread surface, A feature that allows a child standing on the stepping surface to grasp onto the holding rod can be added.

[0046] The present invention intends that a control rod, which is attached to the rear end of a vehicle and operated by a person accompanying the vehicle in its configuration, can also be placed at the front end of the vehicle. The control rod that can be placed at the front end of the vehicle is operated by a person riding in the vehicle, particularly a child. The control rod at the front end of the vehicle can be positioned in conjunction with a retaining rod.

[0047] The running device according to the present invention is characterized in that a rod inserted as a holding rod in another housing device serves as a steering operating member of the steering mechanism of the running device.

[0048] The traveling device according to the present invention is configured such that the housing device accommodates the shape of the rod end, Another housing device is configured to accommodate a different rod end shape. The rod end shape and the other rod end shape may be configured to be identical or different.

[0049] One end of the control rod may have one rod end shape, and the other end of the control rod may have another rod end shape.

[0050] The running device according to the present invention is configured such that a housing device and / or another housing device are configured to house at least one adapter detachably or permanently. At least one adapter may be positioned between the rod and the housing device or another housing device.

[0051] The aforementioned adapters can bridge different rod end shapes.

[0052] The travel device according to the present invention may be characterized in that at least one adapter is manufactured in multiple parts.

[0053] The running device according to the present invention is characterized in that the running device includes a retaining rod, or a retaining rod having a seat device, and / or a seat / retaining member, wherein the seat / retaining member is movable from a first position as a seat device to a second position as a retaining member.

[0054] The vehicle having a retaining rod may be, for example, a scooter or a kick scooter.

[0055] A running device having a retaining rod and a seating device is disclosed, for example, in European Patent Application Publication No. 2476607 and in the prior art documents of European Patent Application No. 2476607.

[0056] Running devices having seats / holding members are described, for example, in European Patent No. 3240723 and in the documents cited as prior art in European Patent No. 3240723.

[0057] The running device according to the present invention may be characterized in that the running device is steerable by rotary steering or weight-shift steering, or by rotary weight-shift steering.

[0058] Possible examples of running gear are given above. Such running gear can be steered as known from the prior art by rotary steering, weight-shift steering, or rotational weight-shift steering. If the running gear described above does not include such steering, a person skilled in the art can add such steering.

[0059] The present invention also relates to a control rod, or a housing device, or a combination of a control rod and a housing device, wherein the control rod or housing device, or the control rod in a combination with a housing device, is configured for placement in a vehicle, and this placement satisfies the constituent requirements of the above description and / or claims 1 to 14.

[0060] The present invention also relates to a footrest for placement on the running gear described above, namely a running gear having a tread surface, at least one front wheel pivotally supported in the front region of the tread surface via a front running gear support, and at least one rear wheel pivotally supported in the rear region of the tread surface via a rear running gear support. The at least one rear running gear support and the at least one front running gear support are connected by a running frame.

[0061] The running gear moves in the direction of travel. The running gear may include a steering mechanism for changing the direction of travel.

[0062] The running device according to the present invention includes a running frame that includes at least one running frame notch, The notch in the running frame extends from the top surface of the running frame to the bottom surface of the running frame. The upper footrest mounting member and the lower footrest mounting member are inserted into the notch of the running frame via the upper surface of the running frame, up to the stopper. The footrest mounting members are connected by mechanical coupling means. The footrest can be positioned on the lower footrest mounting member.

[0063] Each footrest mounting member may have a stopper, which restricts the insertion of each footrest mounting member into the notch in the running frame. The running frame notch may also include a stopper to restrict the insertion of the footrest mounting member.

[0064] At least one stopper allows the footrest mounting member to be clamped into the run frame notch by a coupling means.

[0065] The footrest mounting member preferably has a shape that fits into the notch of the running frame.

[0066] The footrest may be integrally formed with the lower footrest mounting member. The footrest may be positioned on the lower footrest mounting member in a manner that allows for removal via mechanical coupling means or adjustment via joints. The mechanical coupling means may be, for example, a screw inserted from below through the lower footrest mounting member. The upper footrest mounting member may include a nut.

[0067] The arrangement of the footrest on the running frame proposed herein is characterized in that the footrest mounting member does not affect the tread surface of the running device.

[0068] The running device according to the present invention has a running frame that is integrally formed with the upper footrest mounting member, The lower footrest mounting member is positioned adjacent to or in contact with the underside of the running frame. The lower footrest mounting member is connected to the upper footrest mounting member via a mechanical coupling mechanism. The footrest can be positioned on the lower footrest mounting member.

[0069] The running frame may include a running frame notch, which serves as a blind hole into which the lower footrest mounting member is inserted. The blind hole is separated at the top by the footrest mounting member, which also acts as a stopper.

[0070] The travel frame notches described herein and above preferably have a polygonal cross-sectional shape, which prevents the footrest mounting member from rotating. This can also be achieved by the configuration of mechanical coupling means, such as guide pins, for connecting the lower footrest mounting member to the upper footrest mounting member.

[0071] The present invention will be further described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0072] [Figure 1] A side view of an embodiment of the kick scooter according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 2] A side view of another embodiment of the kick scooter according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 3] An embodiment of a rod for use as a control rod in conjunction with the kick scooter according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 4] An embodiment of a rod for use as a control rod in conjunction with the kick scooter according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 5] Details of a possible embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention are partially shown in relation to the rod serving as the steering rod. [Figure 6] Details of a possible embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention are partially shown in relation to the rod serving as the steering rod. [Figure 7] Details of a possible embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention are partially shown in relation to the rod serving as the steering rod. [Figure 8] Another embodiment of the rod for use as a steering rod is shown together with the kick scooter according to the present invention. [Figure 9] Another embodiment of the rod for use as a steering rod is shown together with the kick scooter according to the present invention. [Figure 10] Details of possible embodiments of the housing device are shown in relation to the rod of the kick scooter according to the present invention. [Figure 11] In particular, another embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 12] In particular, another embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 13] In particular, another embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 14] In particular, another embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 15] In particular, another embodiment of the scooter housing device according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 16] This shows an embodiment of a running device having a footrest. [Figure 17] This shows an embodiment of a running device having a footrest. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0073] The embodiments shown in each drawing are merely illustrative of possible embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to these specifically illustrated embodiments. It should be noted that combinations of individual embodiments and combinations of the general description and embodiments described above are also possible.

[0074] The scope of patent protection is defined by the claims. However, the detailed description of the invention and the drawings are used in interpreting the claims. Each individual component of the illustrated and described embodiment, or a combination of components, can constitute an independent inventive solution in itself. The problem underlying an independent inventive solution can be inferred from the detailed description of the invention.

[0075] Explanation of symbols: In the drawings, each component is denoted by the corresponding symbol. However, to ensure readability, not all components in each drawing necessarily display a symbol. 1. Tread 2. Front end (of the tread) 3. Rear end (of the tread) 4 Front support for the traveling device 5 Rear travel device support 6 Front wheels 7 Rear wheel 8. Running frame 9. Containment device 10 control rods 11 (The free end of the rod) 12 (rod) joint end 13. Longitudinal axis (of the tread surface) 14 (Rod) Holding Grip 15 (Rod) Operating Member 16 (Operating member of the housing device) 17 Another containment device 18. Seats and retaining members 19 Retaining rod 20 Locking member 21 Inclined surface (of the locking member) 22 Locking notch 23. Notches in the tread and running frame 24. Sliding direction of the operating member 25 Brake 26 (Brake) Link Plate 27 rivets 28 Notches 29 Rear wheel axle 30 Direction of travel 31 Grip 32 screws 33 Rotating shaft of the operating member 34 Guide Member 35 Guide notch 36 Extruded member 37. Blind hole notch 38 adapters 39 Mounting area 40 Screw coupling of adapter 41 Another end 42 Fittings 43 Operating member protrusion 44 (none) 45 Hollow space 46 Closure component

[0076] Not all components in each drawing are assigned a reference numeral. To ensure clarity of the drawing, some components shown in the drawing may not have a reference numeral assigned to them.

[0077] Regarding Figure 1: Figure 1 shows a drawing of a possible embodiment of a kick scooter according to the present invention as a special form of the running device according to the present invention. The running device may include, for example, a kickboard known from the prior art, which includes a foot surface 1, running device supports 4, 5, and wheels 6, 7.

[0078] The running device according to the present invention includes two front wheels 6 pivotally supported on a front running device support 4 in the front region 2 of the tread surface 1, and a single rear wheel 7 pivotally supported on a rear running device support 5 in the rear region 3 of the tread surface 1. Other numbers of front wheels 6 and / or rear wheels 7 are also conceivable, as is known from the prior art for running devices other than kick scooters. The front region 2 and the rear region 3 may be the front end or the rear end of the tread surface 1.

[0079] Furthermore, the rear running gear support 4 and the front running gear support 5 are connected by an integrated running frame 8 without joints located on the running frame. The running frame 8 and the tread surface 1 may be constructed as an integrated unit or as separate components. The configuration of the tread surface 1 and the running frame 8 does not affect the invention disclosed herein. It is sufficient that a static connection is established between the running gear supports 4 and 5.

[0080] In a typical case, the kick scooter moves in the direction of travel 30. The kick scooter may include one rear wheel 7 and two front wheels 6. At least one front wheel 6 may be controllable via a steering mechanism. The front wheels 6 may be steerable via weight-shift steering or rotational steering or rotational weight-shift steering. The running device according to the present invention includes a housing device 9 in addition to the components of a typical kick scooter. The tread surface 1 and / or running frame 8 include a housing device 9 near the rear side region 3 for housing a rod as a steering rod 10. The steering rod 10 is coupled to the running device only via the housing device 9. The housing device 9 allows for a protruding coupling between the running frame and / or tread surface 1 and the steering rod 10.

[0081] The control rod 10 includes a connecting end 12 and a free end 11, the connecting end 12 being connected to the housing 9. The free end 11 of the rod as the control rod 10 is higher than the tread surface 1 and, in a top-down projection—when viewed in the direction of travel—is positioned behind the rear wheel 7. This arrangement of the control rod 10, and especially the free end 11 of the control rod 10, with respect to the vehicle, and in particular to the rear wheel 7 and the tread surface 1, makes it possible for a person standing behind the vehicle to control the vehicle through the rod as the control rod 10. The person can, for example, walk behind or beside the vehicle and grasp the control rod 10 with at least one hand. In this way, the person can control the vehicle.

[0082] Seats and containers are not placed on the rod.

[0083] In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the control rod 10 is configured as a rod-shaped, i.e., linearly extending member. The rod, as the control rod 10, extends parallel to the longitudinal axis 13 of the tread surface 1, particularly when viewed from above. The rod, as the control rod 10, is inclined to rise from the connecting end 12 to the housing device. Thus, the free end 11 of the rod is higher than the connecting end 12 and positioned behind it when viewed in the direction of travel.

[0084] The rod may be configured to be retractable. The rod configured as the control rod 10 may have an arch shape or other shape equivalent to the linear shape of the control rod 10 shown in Figure 1, but such shapes are not shown in Figure 1.

[0085] In order to control the direction and speed of the running gear through the control rod 10, it is preferable that the housing device 9 be positioned adjacent to and spaced apart from the rear axle of the rear wheel 7.

[0086] Figure 1 illustrates an example embodiment in which the housing device 9 is spaced apart from the rear wheel axle of the rear wheel 7 in the travel direction 30.

[0087] Basically, there are two possible embodiments of the configuration of the housing device 9 relative to the travel frame 8. The housing device 9 and the travel frame 8 may be manufactured, for example, from a single cast part, i.e., integrally. The housing device 9 may be mechanically coupled to the travel frame 8. Such a mechanical coupling may be achieved, for example, through pin-shaped coupling means such as screws or rivets, or through locking couplings. In both embodiments, the tread surface 1 extending upward from the travel frame 8 preferably has an inclined notch 23, through which the housing device 9 or the control rod 10 or the adapter described below preferably extends.

[0088] The rod may include a retaining grip 14 at its free end 11. Figure 1 shows an example configuration of the retaining grip 14 as a horizontal bar, but other shapes are also possible, such as an elliptical or circular shape of the retaining grip. The shape of the retaining grip 14 does not have any direct influence or technical effect on the connection of the rod as a steering rod 10 to the running frame 8.

[0089] The rod, as the control rod 10, is preferably connected to the housing 9 via a removable mechanical coupling. In this way, the user can place the control rod 10 on or remove it from the running gear, depending on the use and needs of the running gear. The mechanical coupling preferably includes operating members 15, 16 for disengaging the mechanical coupling. In principle, the rod may include such an operating member 15, and / or the housing 9 may include such an operating member 16. Disengaging the mechanical coupling requires the operation of at least one operating member 15, 16, or possibly both operating members 15, 16. Both operating members 15, 16 are illustrated as examples in Figure 1.

[0090] Children's running equipment can be characterized by being adapted to the child's needs, particularly to their motor skills. The embodiment shown in Figure 1 also enables such adaptation.

[0091] Figure 1 shows a vehicle having a seat / retaining member 18 known from the prior art, which is joined via another housing device 17. The seat / retaining member 18 provides assistance to a person to remain in the vehicle according to the present invention. The seat / retaining member 18 is not directly functionally related to the housing device 9 or to the control rod 10 inserted into the housing device 9.

[0092] The seat / holding member 18, including the retaining grip, or the foot surface 1 may serve as an operating member for weight-shift steering or rotational weight-shift steering. In either weight-shift steering or rotational weight-shift steering, the vehicle is tilted, thereby achieving steering of the front wheels 6. Such a tilted position around the pivot axis of the vehicle can be achieved by operating the steering rod.

[0093] The running gear preferably includes another housing device 17 in the area of ​​the front end 2 of the tread surface 1, which is suitable for housing, for example, a retaining rod 19 or a rod as a steering rod, in a vertical or approximately vertical position. A child standing on the tread surface 1 can grasp onto the retaining rod.

[0094] Regarding Figure 2: Figure 2 shows a traveling device having a rod as a retaining rod 19, inserted into another housing device 17.

[0095] The running gear may include, for example, a rotary steering system, a weight-shifting steering system, or a rotary-weight-shifting steering system as its steering mechanism. A rod inserted as a retaining rod in another housing device 17 can serve as a steering operating member of the running gear's steering mechanism.

[0096] The steering rod 10 inserted into the housing device 9 can also function as an operating member of the steering mechanism of the running gear. In this way, a person standing behind the running gear can steer it. The embodiment shown in Figure 2 includes the housing device 9 at the rear end 3 of the tread surface, so the embodiment shown in Figure 2 is novel compared to known prior art.

[0097] The kick scooter shown in Figures 1 and 2, as a running device according to the present invention, is characterized in that a rod can be inserted into a housing device 9 as a steering rod 10, or into another housing device 17 as a retaining rod 19. The rod as the steering rod 10 (see Figure 1) is removed from the housing device 9 for this purpose and inserted into another housing device 17 (see Figure 2). The housing device 9 into which the steering rod 10 is not inserted preferably does not have a raised portion on the tread surface 1, as shown in Figure 2, so that the entire surface of the tread surface 1 can be used. An empty housing device 9 can have a notch formed on the tread surface 1, and this notch may be manufactured to be able to be closed.

[0098] A conventional kick scooter includes a separate storage device 17.

[0099] If the joint end 12 of the rod cannot be inserted into the housing 9 and another housing 17, those skilled in the art can provide the joint end 12 of the rod with one or more adapters 38 for insertion into the other housing 17 or housing 9. Figures 1 and 2 show a special case in which the rod, as a steering rod 10, is inserted into the housing 9 by a first adapter, or as a retaining rod 19 without an adapter, or into another housing 17 by a second adapter. The reverse solution is also possible.

[0100] Regarding Figures 3 and 4: Figure 3 shows a drawing of a possible embodiment of the rod joint end 12. Figure 3 shows a possible embodiment of the rod joint end 12 without a removable adapter.

[0101] The rod shown in Figure 3 can be used as a control rod 10 and / or a retaining rod 19. As already mentioned above, the rod as the control rod 10 may be coupled to the housing device 9 via a mechanical coupling means. One possible embodiment of such a removable mechanical coupling means is shown in Figure 3.

[0102] The rod includes a locking member 20 at its joint end 12. The locking member 20 is movable between an extended position shown in Figure 3 and a retracted position shown in Figure 4. Preferably, a spring (not shown in Figure 3) provided inside the rod pushes the locking member 20 to the extended position shown in Figure 3, that is, into the locking notch 22 of the notch 23 of the tread surface 1 shown in Figure 6.

[0103] The embodiment shown in Figure 3 is one preferred form and includes a guide member 34. The guide member 34 is hereby configured as a projection, which is inserted into a corresponding guide notch 35 of the notch shown in Figure 6. The inserted guide member 34 can also prevent the rotation of the steering rod 10 about its long axis.

[0104] As an alternative to the guide member 34 inserted into the guide notch 35, those skilled in the art may also choose an elliptical cross-section of the rod and a notch 23 that conforms thereto to prevent the steering rod 10 from rotating about its long axis.

[0105] Thus, the rod is configured to be inserted into a suitable notch 23 of the housing device 9.

[0106] The locking member 20 preferably has an inclined or chamfered surface 21 on the end face closer to the joint end, which causes the rod to retract into the locking member 20 without any operation when the user inserts the rod into the notch 23 of the housing device 9 (not shown in Figure 3). The housing device 9 has a locking notch 22 into which the locking member 20 is inserted to secure the rod within the housing device 9.

[0107] The end shown in Figure 3 includes a grip 31. In one preferred embodiment, the grip 31 is configured as an operating member 15. In one preferred embodiment, the operating member 15 is linked to a locking member 20, so that sliding the operating member 15 in one of the directions 24 causes the locking member 20 to move from an extended position (see Figure 3) to a retracted position (see Figure 4), possibly against a spring force. For example, downward movement of the operating member 15 as seen in the drawings of Figures 3 and 4 can cause the locking member 20 to retract. In such embodiments, the grip 31 as the operating member 15 must move upward or downward to move the locking member 20 out of the locking notch 22, thereby allowing the joint end 12 to be released from the housing device 9.

[0108] As is clear from Figure 1, the control rod 10 is tilted towards the rear, so the retaining grip 14 is positioned behind and above the rear wheel 7 when viewed from above. A user attempting to remove the rod as the control rod 10 from the housing 9 should remove the control rod 10 in a direction parallel to its tilt. However, it is also foreseeable that a user may attempt to remove the control rod 10 vertically, i.e., deviating from the intended removal direction, which could lead to snagging or damage to the housing 9 and / or the joint end 12.

[0109] In a preferred embodiment, the rod includes an extrusion member 36 at its joint end 12, which is mechanically linked to the operating member 15. Figure 3 does not show the extrusion member 36 because it is in the retracted position. Figure 4 shows the extrusion member 36 in the unextended position. If the notch 23 of the housing device 9 is configured as a blind hole in at least a portion of its area, the extrusion member 36 is pressed against the blind hole, thereby lifting the rod inserted into the housing device 9 as the operating rod 10 by the height of the extrusion member 36 when it is in the unextended position. The height h of the extrusion member 36 in the unextended position can correspond to the depth t of the notch 23 configured as a blind hole (Figure 7).

[0110] Regarding Figure 5: Figure 5 shows a bottom view of the running device according to the present invention. Figure 5 shows a special configuration in which the housing device 9 is connected to a screw 32 on the underside of the running frame 8. Preferably, the screw 32 is the screw to which the brake 25 is attached in a conventional kick scooter to the tread surface 1 and / or running frame 8. A locking connection can also be considered as an alternative to the screw 32.

[0111] Figure 5 shows a partial view of the brake 25.

[0112] As an alternative to the mechanical mounting of such a housing device 9, an integrated configuration of the housing device 9 with the travel frame 8 and / or the rear travel support 5 is also conceivable.

[0113] The tread surface 1 and the running frame 8 include a notch 23, which is not shown in Figure 5, through which a rod serving as the steering rod 10 is inserted. Figure 6 shows a top view of the rear region 3, which is the rear end of the tread surface 1, and the notch 23 can be seen. The notch 23 is not visible in Figure 5 because the notch 23 is in a preferred form and is configured as a blind hole.

[0114] Figure 5 shows an operating member 16 positioned in the housing device 9 to push the locking member 20 out of the locking notch 22 of the housing device 9. The operating member 16 is preferably rotatably supported about the operating member shaft 33, so that the operating member 16 acts as a mechanical lever, and such a mechanical lever can move the locking member 20 against the spring force of the spring to the retracted position for the release of the rod (see also Figure 7).

[0115] Regarding Figure 6: Figure 6 shows a top view of the rear end of the embodiment of the kick scooter according to the present invention shown in Figure 5. The notches 23 in the tread surface 1 and the running frame 8 can be clearly seen, and the connecting end 12 of the rod is inserted into these notches 23. Figure 6 shows a special case in which the notches 23 are manufactured so that the housing device 9 passes through the bottom surface (see Figure 5) and extends to the top surface of the tread surface 1.

[0116] Furthermore, a locking notch 22 can be seen within the notch 23, which is fabricated as a hole in this example. When the connecting end 12 of the rod is inserted, the locking member 20 is inserted into this locking notch 22.

[0117] Furthermore, a guide notch 35 can be seen, which, as an example here, is positioned on the side opposite to the notch 23. Since the guide notch 35 has a cross-section that geometrically fits the guide member 34 shown in Figures 3 and 4, the guide member 34 can be inserted into the guide notch 35 for guiding the rod. As an example, the guide notch 35 and the guide member 34 have a rectangular cross-section.

[0118] Furthermore, Figure 6 shows how the notch 23 is configured as a blind hole having a blind hole notch 37. The blind hole notch 37 is located at the lowest point of the notch 23, ensuring the drainage of water accumulated in the notch 23.

[0119] The housing device 9 may be integrally configured with the travel frame 8. This is only one possible embodiment, so the reference numeral 8 for the travel frame 8 is not shown in Figure 6.

[0120] Regarding Figure 7: Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the rear end of the embodiment of the traveling device according to the present invention shown in Figures 5 and 6, particularly the rod end discussed above.

[0121] To detach the rod, which serves as the control rod 10, from the housing device 9, the operating member 16, which is rotatably supported around the operating rotation shaft 33, is pressed at its free end and thus rotates around the aforementioned operating rotation shaft 33. This motion causes the locking member 20 to slide out of the locking notch 22 of the housing device 9.

[0122] As a supplement to or alternative to the operation of operating member 16, the locking member 20 can also be moved from the extended position to the retracted position by operating operating member 15, as has already been explained above with reference to Figures 3 and 4. When in the retracted position, the joint end 12 is released.

[0123] In one preferred embodiment, the grip 31 also functions as the operating member 15 in Figure 7.

[0124] The housing device 9 is substantially flat together with the tread surface 1 of the running gear according to the present invention. The entire surface extending between the front wheel 6 and the rear wheel 7 can be used as the tread surface 1. The notch 23 can be made sufficiently small.

[0125] The embodiment of the housing device 9 shown in Figure 7 allows for the arrangement of the steering rod 10 protruding from the tread surface 1 and / or the travel frame.

[0126] Regarding Figures 8 and 9: Figures 8 and 9 show cross-sections and appearances of another embodiment of the joint end 12 of the rod. Unlike the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4, the joint end 12 is comprised of at least one adapter 38, which is removably or permanently coupled to the rod. The at least one adapter 38 may be coupled to the rod, for example, via a screw coupling 40 or a similar mechanical coupling.

[0127] The adapter 38 may include multiple parts.

[0128] At least one adapter is attached to the rod in order to use it as a control rod 10 and to insert the control rod 10 into the housing device 9. At least one adapter 38 is removed from the retaining rod 19 in order to use the rod as a retaining rod 19 and to insert the retaining rod 19 into another housing device 17. By removing at least one adapter 38, another end 41 of the rod is released, and this other end 41 can be inserted into the other housing device 17.

[0129] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view and appearance of the joint end 12 of the rod in a state suitable for insertion into the housing device 9. Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view and appearance of the free end 12 of the rod in a state suitable for removal from the housing device 9.

[0130] Similar to the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4, this embodiment also includes a locking member 20 that is initially stressed, preferably having an inclined surface 21. The rod includes an operating member 15 in one preferred embodiment. The locking member 20 moves from the extended position shown in Figure 8 to the retracted position shown in Figure 9 by a slide 24 parallel to the rod of the operating member 15, which is configured as a grip 31. The operating member 15 preferably moves under the initial stress of a spring when moving from the position shown in Figure 8 to the position shown in Figure 9.

[0131] In a running device according to the present invention, the rod includes an operating member 15 and / or the housing device 9 includes an operating member 16, the rod as the control rod 10 can be disengaged by the operating member 15 and / or the operating member 16. In a preferred embodiment, the locking member 20 is moved to a position where it protrudes from the end face of the free end 12 (see Figure 9), thereby moving the rod inserted into the housing device 9 out of the housing device 9. The above description relies on the idea that the housing device 9 is joined to the running frame 8 and / or the tread surface 1 and / or the rear running device support 5.

[0132] Similar to the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4, the embodiments shown in Figures 8 and 9 include an extruded member 36. The descriptions of the drawings above, particularly those relating to the extruded member 36, also apply to the descriptions of these drawings.

[0133] The extrusion member 36 has the advantage of being able to ensure that the rod, which acts as the control rod 10, is pushed out of the housing device 9 in the correct direction. In particular, the extrusion member 36 has the advantage of being able to ensure that the rod, which acts as the control rod 10, is not pulled out of the housing device 9 in the wrong direction.

[0134] The embodiments shown in Figures 8 and 9 include a joint end 12 configured as a tapered end. The tapered configuration of the joint end 12 creates a support area 39, which contacts, for example, the tread surface 1 or other members of the running gear when the rod is inserted into the housing device 9. This creates a favorable support for the rod as the steering rod 10.

[0135] Regarding Figure 10: Figures 5 and 6, which show a bottom view and a view from below of the running frame 8 or the tread surface 1, were described above in relation to a rod without an adapter. Figures 5 and 6 are applied to the embodiment shown in Figures 8 and 9 of a joint end 12 of a rod having at least one adapter 38.

[0136] Figure 10 shows a cross-sectional view of the rear portion of an embodiment of the kick scooter according to the present invention. A rod having at least one adapter 38 is inserted into the housing 9 as a control rod 10. The control rod 10 is positioned to protrude.

[0137] Here too, the storage device 9 is configured to be substantially flat together with the tread surface 1. The notch 23 is made small enough that it does not get in the way.

[0138] Regarding Figures 11 and 12: Figures 11 and 12 show a prototype of the running device according to the present invention. The constituent elements of the running device shown in Figures 11 and 12 can be uniquely and directly derived from the above description.

[0139] The running gear includes a tread surface 1. A running frame 8 is positioned beneath the tread surface 1. The tread surface 1 may be a component that covers or surrounds the running frame 8, or it may be integrally formed with the running frame 8. A front running gear support 2 is positioned at the front end of the tread surface 1 or the running frame 8, and a rear running gear support 3 is positioned at the rear end of the tread surface 1. The front running gear support 4 supports two front wheels 6, and the rear running gear support 5 supports one rear wheel 7.

[0140] It is preferable that the front wheels 6 are steerable by a steering system. The steering system may be weight-shift steering, rotational weight-shift steering, or rotational steering.

[0141] Furthermore, the running gear includes a seat / retaining member 18, which is known from common knowledge. Figure 11 shows it in the position as a retaining rod. Figure 12 shows it in the position as a seat member. The seat / retaining member 18 can act as an operating member for steering the front wheels 6.

[0142] Furthermore, the running gear includes a control rod 10, which is mechanically and detachably coupled to the tread surface 1 and the running frame 8, as described above. Figures 11 and 12 show the coupling without an adapter. The coupling can also be established via an adapter, as described above.

[0143] The control rod 10 is joined to the travel frame 8 and / or the tread surface 1 via the housing device 9. Preferably, there is sufficient space between the housing device 9 and the front end 2 of the tread surface 1 to allow a child to stand between the front end 2 of the tread surface 1 and the inserted control rod 10.

[0144] The control rod 10 includes a retaining grip 14 at its free end 11. The retaining grip 14 is shown here as a horizontal bar for illustrative purposes. Alternatively, a spherical end is also possible.

[0145] The steering rod 10 acts as an operating member for steering. A person accompanying the vehicle can use the steering rod 10 to tilt the vehicle, thereby causing steering of the front wheels 6 through weight-shift steering or rotational weight-shift steering. The person can also cause the vehicle to rotate around the rear wheels 7, thereby causing steering of the front wheels 6 through rotational steering or rotational weight-shift steering. A person skilled in the art can select an appropriate end of the steering rod 10 at the free end 11 so that the steering rod 10 can act as an operating member for steering.

[0146] The seat / retaining member 18 is not connected to the control rod 10 in any way. The seat / retaining member 18 does not come into contact with the control rod 10. The seat / retaining member 18 is always spaced apart from the control rod 10, regardless of its position.

[0147] Regarding Figure 13: Figure 13 shows a diagonal rear view (left side of Figure 13) and a diagonal front view (right side of Figure 13) of the running gear according to the present invention as defined in claim 1. Unlike the drawings in Figures 11 and 12, the running gear shown in Figure 13 does not include a seat / retaining member. As described above, the steering rod 2 can also be inserted into another housing device 17 located in the front region of the running gear.

[0148] The control rod 10 is configured as a telescopic rod. The control rod 10 includes a holding grip 14 at its free end 11, which allows a person behind the vehicle to push or steer it. Figure 13 shows a horizontal bar as an example of a holding grip.

[0149] Regarding Figure 14: Figure 14, specifically as a supplement to Figure 10, shows a cross-sectional view of the control rod 10 inserted into the tread surface 1. Here, we will examine the constituent elements that differ from those in Figure 10.

[0150] The illustrated children's ride-on toy includes a tread surface 1, at least one front wheel (not shown in Figure 14) pivotally supported by a front ride-on toy support 4 in the front region of the tread surface 1, and at least one rear wheel 7 pivotally supported by a rear ride-on toy support 5 in the rear region of the tread surface 1, and the ride-on toy moves in the direction of travel 30. At least one rear ride-on toy support 5 and at least one front ride-on toy support 4 are connected by a ride frame 8.

[0151] A notch 23, which serves as a housing device 9 for accommodating a rod, which serves as a control rod 10, is located near the rear region of the tread surface 1, and the above specification applies to the interpretation of the concept of "nearby".

[0152] In the embodiment shown in Figure 14, the notch 23 is formed in the tread surface 1 and the running frame 8, but it is also conceivable to form the notch only in the cover member configured on the tread surface 1, or only in the running frame. From a functional standpoint, the notch 1 formed in the tread surface 1 and the running frame 8 is configured in the same way as the housing device 1 in the embodiment shown in Figure 1.

[0153] The joint end 12 of the control rod 10 is connected to the housing 9. The control rod 10 extends outward from the housing 9, and the free end 11 of the rod as the control rod 10 housed in the housing 9 is higher than the tread surface 1 and / or positioned behind or above the rear wheel 7 when viewed from above. In this way, the vehicle can be controlled by a person behind the vehicle through the rod as the control rod 10.

[0154] The control rod 10 is attached to the running gear only via the housing 9. The housing 9 is positioned adjacent to the rear axle of the rear wheel 7, and the interpretation of the concept of "in the vicinity" as described above is the same as the specification above.

[0155] In this preferred embodiment of the running device according to the present invention, the housing device 9, the running frame 8, the tread surface 1, and the rear running device support 5 are integrally configured.

[0156] The control rod 10 is connected to the housing device 9 via a removable mechanical coupling. A locking notch 22 is formed in the travel frame 8. The locking device 20, which is positioned on the control rod 10, can be removably inserted into the locking notch 22.

[0157] The running gear may include another housing device 17. The housing device 9 and / or the other housing device 17 may be configured for the removable or fixed housing of at least one adapter, which may be configured as a single unit or in multiple parts and may be positioned between the rod and the housing device 9 or the other housing device 17.

[0158] The running gear may be characterized by including a retaining rod, or a retaining rod having a seating device, and / or a seat / retaining member 18, wherein the seat / retaining member 18 is movable from a first position as a seating device to a second position as a retaining member.

[0159] The running gear may be steerable by rotary steering or weight-shift steering, or by rotary weight-shift steering.

[0160] The operating member 15 has an additional operating member projection 43, which is located in the rear region of the operating member 15. Other shapes of the operating member projection 43 are also possible, such as a shape that surrounds the operating member 15. The operating member projection 43 can enable the operating member 15 to be operated by the foot.

[0161] The control rod 10 has an inclined joint end 12, so that the joint end 12 ends up coplanar with the underside of the travel frame 8. The control rod 10 is joined so that it protrudes from the travel frame 8 and / or the tread surface 1.

[0162] A hollow space 45 is formed in front of the housing device 9 when viewed in the travel direction 44. The notch 23 of the housing device 9 can be closed by a closing component 46 (not shown in Figure 14, see Figure 13), which is preferably elastically configured. The closing component 46 may be fixed to the travel frame 8 and / or the tread surface 1 by the hollow space 45, and may preferably be pivotally supported by its elastic configuration.

[0163] Regarding Figure 15: Figure 15 shows several drawings of a running device according to the present invention. The housing device 9 is integrated into the running frame 8 and coupled thereto via screws. Furthermore, the housing device 9 includes an operating member 16. The operating member 12 of the control rod 10 and / or the operating member 13 of the housing device 9 can be operated to release the control rod 10.

[0164] The notch 23 extends through the running frame 8 and / or the tread surface 1.

[0165] The housing device 9 described in the disclosure of the present invention is characterized in that the control rod 10 is connected to the running gear only via this housing device 9.

[0166] Regarding Figure 16: Figure 16 shows a drawing of a running device according to the present invention with an added footrest. The footrest 47 described below may be included in a running device having a tread surface 1, at least one front wheel pivotally supported in the front region of the tread surface 1 via a front running device support 4, and at least one rear wheel 7 pivotally supported in the rear region of the tread surface 1 via a rear running device support 5, particularly in a running device for children. The at least one rear running device support 5 and the at least one front running device support 4 are connected by a running frame 8. The running device moves in a running direction 30 and includes steering based on well-known knowledge to change the running direction 30.

[0167] The embodiment shown in Figure 16 relates to an add-on module for positioning a footrest 47 on a running device, for example, a conventional kick scooter. Such a running device includes a running frame 8 in a skeletal structure. The running frame 8 includes a running frame notch 48, which extends from the upper surface 49 of the running frame to the lower surface 50 of the running frame. Figure 16 shows a special case in which the cross-sectional shape of the running frame notch 48 is constant. Other cross-sectional shapes of the running frame notch 48 that vary are also possible, not shown in Figure 16.

[0168] The upper footrest mounting member 51 is inserted into the notch 48 of the travel frame via the upper surface 49 of the travel frame. The upper footrest mounting member 51 has a shape that fits into the notch 48 of the travel frame. The upper footrest mounting member 51 can fill the notch 48 of the travel frame.

[0169] The lower footrest mounting member 52 is inserted into the notch 48 of the running frame via the lower surface 48 of the running frame. The lower footrest mounting member 52 has a shape that fits into the notch 48 of the running frame. The lower footrest mounting member 52 can fill the notch 48 of the running frame.

[0170] The footrest mounting members 52 and 53 each have stoppers 55 and 56, respectively, for limiting the insertion depth.

[0171] The footrest mounting members 51 and 52 are held immovable from one another in the position inserted into the travel frame notch 48 by coupling means and stoppers 55 and 56. The coupling means may be a coupling means for connecting the footrest mounting members 51 and 52, such as screws or snap couplings (not shown in Figure 16). It is also conceivable that the footrest mounting members 51 and 52 are coupled to each other via the travel frame 8 (not shown in Figure 16).

[0172] Figure 16 shows a screw 53 and a nut 54 that forms the corresponding thread, and this nut 54 is inserted into the upper footrest mounting member 51. It is also conceivable that a tapping screw 53 be inserted into the upper footrest mounting member 51.

[0173] The lower footrest mounting member 52 can be removed from the upper footrest mounting member 51 and consequently from the running frame 8 by removing the screw 53.

[0174] Preferably, the footrest 47 is detachably, fixedly, or adjustablely mounted on the lower footrest mounting member 52. Figure 16 shows a special case in which the footrest 47 is fixedly mounted on the lower footrest mounting member 52, and the footrest 47 and the lower footrest mounting member 52 are integrally constructed. It is also conceivable that the footrest 47 is detachably mounted on the lower footrest mounting member 52 via mechanical coupling means, or adjustable via joints.

[0175] A footrest 1 is formed on the upper surface 49 of the running frame. The footrest 47 is located to the side of the footrest 1 and is an extension thereof. In this way, a child with lighter weight can operate the weight-shift steering through the footrest 47.

[0176] The tread surface 1 is not necessarily narrowed by the placement of the footrest 47 on the running frame 8.

[0177] The system shown in Figure 16, consisting of an upper footrest mounting member 51 and a lower footrest mounting member 52, allows for the subsequent placement of components such as the footrest 47 or other components onto the travel frame 8.

[0178] Figure 17 shows another embodiment for positioning the footrest 47 or other components on the running frame 8. The running frame 8 includes an upper footrest mounting member 51 which is manufactured integrally with the running frame 8. A lower footrest mounting member 52 is coupled to the upper footrest mounting member 52 via mechanical coupling means such as screws 53. In this way, the footrest 47 positioned on the lower footrest mounting member 52 is attached to the running frame 8 without altering the tread surface 1. The footrest 47 may be fixed, removable, or adjustable in its attachment to the lower footrest mounting member 52.

Claims

1. It is a ride-on toy for children, Tread surface (1) and At least one front wheel pivotally supported via a front running gear support (4) in the front region of the tread surface (1), The tread surface (1) includes at least one rear wheel (7) pivotally supported via a rear running gear support (5) in the rear region of the tread surface (1), The aforementioned traveling device is moved in the direction of travel (30), In a traveling device, at least one rear traveling device support (5) and at least one front traveling device support (4) are connected by a traveling frame (8), A notch (23) is provided near the rear region of the foot surface (1) as a housing device (9) for housing a rod, which is a control rod (10). The connecting end (12) of the control rod (10) is connected to the housing device (9), The control rod (10) extends from the housing device (9) so as to protrude, The free end (11) of the rod, which serves as the steering rod (10) housed by the housing device (9), is positioned higher than the tread surface (1) and / or behind or above the rear wheel (7) when viewed from above. This allows a person located behind the vehicle to control the vehicle via the rod, which acts as a control rod (10). A vehicle that features a driving device.

2. It is a ride-on toy for children, Tread surface (1) and At least one front wheel pivotally supported via a front running gear support (4) in the front region of the tread surface (1), The tread surface (1) includes at least one rear wheel (7) pivotally supported via a rear running gear support (5) in the rear region of the tread surface (1), The aforementioned traveling device is moved in the direction of travel (30), In a traveling device, at least one rear traveling device support (5) and at least one front traveling device support (4) are connected by a traveling frame (8), A housing device (9) for housing a rod, which serves as a control rod (10), is arranged near the rear region of the foot surface (1). The aforementioned travel frame (8) and / or the aforementioned tread surface (1) have a notch (23), and the housing device (9) extends through the notch (23), The free end (11) of the rod, which serves as the steering rod (10) housed by the housing device (9), is positioned higher than the tread surface (1) and / or behind or above the rear wheel (7) when viewed from above. This allows a person located behind the vehicle to control the vehicle via the rod, which acts as a control rod (10). A vehicle that features a driving device.

3. The running gear according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the housing device (9) is arranged adjacent to the rear wheel axle of the rear wheel (7) at a distance from it.

4. The housing device (9) and the travel frame (8) and / or the tread surface (1) and / or the rear travel device support (5) are integrally constructed, or The housing device (9) is mechanically coupled to the travel frame (8) and / or the tread surface (1) and / or the rear travel device support (5). A running device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that

5. The running device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the control rod (10) is connected to the housing device (9) via a removable mechanical coupling.

6. The running device includes another housing device (17) for housing the rod as a holding rod (19) in a position perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the front region of the tread surface (1). A child standing on the aforementioned step surface (1) can grasp onto the holding rod (19). A running device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that

7. The running device according to claim 6, characterized in that the rod inserted as a retaining rod (19) into the other housing device (17) serves as a steering operating member of the steering mechanism of the running device.

8. The aforementioned housing device (9) is configured to accommodate the shape of the rod end, and The aforementioned other housing device (17) is configured to accommodate a different rod end shape, The aforementioned rod end shape and the aforementioned other rod end shape may differ depending on the circumstances. A running device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that

9. The housing device (9) and / or the other housing device (17) are configured to house at least one adapter, either detachably or permanently. At least one of the adapters can be positioned between the rod and the housing device (9) or the other housing device (17). A running device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that

10. The travel device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least one of the adapters (38) is manufactured in multiple parts.

11. The aforementioned running device is Retaining rod, or A retaining rod having a seating device, and / or The system includes a seat / retaining member (18), the seat / retaining member (18) being able to move from a first position as a seating device to a second position as a retaining member. A running device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that

12. The running device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the running device is steerable by rotary steering, weight-shift steering, or rotary weight-shift steering.

13. A control rod configured for placement in a running device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. A footrest (47) configured to be placed in a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, The aforementioned travel frame (8) includes at least one travel frame notch (48), The aforementioned notch (48) in the running frame extends from the upper surface (49) of the running frame to the lower surface (49) of the running frame. The upper footrest mounting member (51) and the lower footrest mounting member (52) are inserted into the notch (48) of the travel frame via the upper surface (49) of the travel frame, up to the stopper. The footrest mounting members (51, 52) are connected by mechanical coupling means. The footrest (47) is positioned on the lower footrest mounting member (52). A footrest (47) characterized by the following features.

15. A footrest (47) configured to be placed in a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, The aforementioned travel frame (8) is integrally formed with the upper footrest mounting member (51), The lower footrest mounting member (52) is positioned adjacent to or in contact with the lower surface (51) of the travel frame. The lower footrest mounting member (52) is connected to the upper footrest mounting member (51) via a mechanical coupling means. The footrest (47) is positioned on the lower footrest mounting member (52). A footrest (47) characterized by the following features.

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