Platform element and scooter

Abstract

A platform element for a scooter, comprising a connecting mechanism to which a transport module is or can be detachably fastened, the connecting mechanism having two connecting regions which are located offset with respect to one another along a longitudinal axis of the platform element and between which a cutout for a rear wheel of a scooter is formed.

Description

[0001] Floor element and scooter

[0002] The present invention relates to a floor element for a scooter and a scooter.

[0003] Kick scooters are small vehicles with a low-level footboard on which a person can stand. They are usually human-powered, but can also be electric (e-scooters). Due to their compact dimensions, they typically offer little storage space. In this context, ES 1297851 U proposes the placement or attachment of a small transport container above the rear wheel of a kick scooter. However, the storage space is limited and not very flexible. Furthermore, the vehicle's center of gravity is negatively affected.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a floor element for a scooter and a scooter, wherein a stable and variable transport solution is to be provided.

[0005] This object is achieved by a floor element according to claim 1 and by a scooter according to claim 11. Further advantages and features emerge from the subclaims as well as the description and the attached figures.

[0006] According to the invention, a floor element for a T retroller comprises a connection mechanism to which a transport module is or can be detachably attached, wherein the connection mechanism has two connection areas arranged offset from one another along a longitudinal axis of the floor element, between which a recess for a rear wheel of a kick scooter is formed. The T retroller can be a muscle-powered T retroller, which is propelled by pushing off with one leg. However, it is particularly preferably an electrically powered kick scooter, often called an e-scooter, electric kick scooter, or e-scooter. Kick scooters of the type in question are typically two-wheeled vehicles, i.e., they have a front wheel and a rear wheel, although it is also possible, for example, to provide several rear wheels on the rear axle. Kick scooters of the type in question can therefore also be multi-track.According to a preferred embodiment, the floor element is the footboard of the scooter, i.e. the component on which the rider stands. Alternatively, the floor element can also be an element that is attached to the footboard in a suitable manner or even forms or shapes only a small part of the footboard. In this case, the connection mechanism for the transport module is expediently formed directly or immediately in the floor element. This ensures a direct and immediate connection of the transport module to the floor element. This not only ensures a good, because low, center of gravity, but also the connection or fastening itself is very stable, since a separate frame or rods (compare, for example, bicycle luggage racks) are not required. Expediently, the floor element extends beyond the rear wheel in the opposite direction of travel.The floor element advantageously features a recess for the rear wheel. Distributing the attachment mechanism in the areas in front of and behind the rear wheel enables a wide and reliable connection of the transport module.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, a first connection area is designed for a form-fitting arrangement and a second connection area is designed for a form-fitting and friction-fitting arrangement. The transport module can expediently be assembled and disassembled again without tools. The connection areas are expediently designed to ensure that the transport module is secured in the x, y, and z directions. The x direction denotes the direction of travel of the scooter, the z direction the vertical direction, and the y direction the direction perpendicular to the x and z directions (x, y, and z form a Cartesian coordinate system). The frictional connection can advantageously ensure that the transport module is locked in the connection areas, while the positive connection ensures positioning.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the first, in particular front, connection area is designed as an opening in the floor element, wherein the second, in particular rear, connection area is designed as a preferably L-shaped holding element. According to one embodiment, the opening is, for example, round, in particular circular, and has a diameter of, for example, approximately 1 to 3 cm. According to a preferred embodiment, the first connection area is designed in front of the rear wheel, while the second connection area is designed behind the rear wheel. The arrangement can, however, also be exactly the opposite. The holding element is expediently designed to ensure securing in the z-direction via a positive connection. For this purpose, the holding element preferably forms, for example, an undercut.According to a preferred embodiment, the holding element is expediently L-shaped, for example, as an L-shaped mount or rail extending transversely to the direction of travel of the scooter or to the aforementioned longitudinal axis. The holding element preferably includes lateral stops, which also enable securing in the y-direction.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the transport module has a contact mechanism for interacting with the connection mechanism, wherein the contact mechanism has a first engagement element, in particular a pin-like one, and a second engagement element, in particular a rail-like one. The first engagement element is expediently designed to interact with the first connection area, and the second engagement element is designed to interact with the second connection area.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the first connection area is designed as a hole with a circumferential groove. The second connection area is preferably designed as an L-shaped rail with a lateral end, so that securing in the z-direction, in the direction of travel and in the y-direction can be ensured. The second engagement element is designed to correspond to the L-shaped rail. According to one embodiment, the first engagement element is designed as a tenon with a spring-loaded pin, which is designed to snap into the hole with the groove. To attach, the transport module must be pushed onto the floor element from behind and the tenon then snaps into the floor element. Using a defined force, the pin can be released and the transport module removed again.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the transport module comprises a base module, wherein the base module comprises the contact mechanism, and wherein the base module preferably has or forms a recess aligned with the recess for accommodating the rear wheel. The base module is expediently the module that has the contact mechanism.

[0012] The transport module preferably comprises a plurality of sub-modules, which are particularly stackable. This allows the transport volume to be increased if the transport module is designed as a luggage compartment or the like. The sub-modules can preferably provide different functionalities: transport box, climate box (e.g., heating / cooling box), connectivity box (e.g., Bluetooth mobile box), energy storage box (e.g., range extender battery). Different functionalities can also be combined in a single sub-module. The base module is a sub-module that includes the contact mechanism.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the transport module, in particular the sub-module, comprises sprung, lateral support elements. These advantageously have support wheels at their ends. The support elements are expediently designed as longitudinal control arm elements, which are spring-mounted, preferably on the correspondingly designed sub-module. The suspension makes the support wheels resilient and maintains constant contact with the road surface. They offer a parking option for the scooter without an additional stand and enable safe riding, even with a heavy load. This makes the T retroller also suitable for less confident riders. The support elements are preferably mounted on the base module.

[0014] When using multiple stackable modules, a base module equipped with the contact mechanism is always required. This means that only one base module is needed to connect to the scooter. All other (sub-)modules have a separate coupling mechanism that allows them to be arranged next to each other. Assembly / disassembly is advantageously done without tools. This mechanism is preferably always designed the same, regardless of the functionality of the respective sub-module.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the coupling mechanism is based on the connection mechanism and the contact mechanism, so that each sub-module can also be connected directly to the floor element.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the floor element comprises fastening openings for the positive and / or non-positive arrangement of the floor element on a scooter. These are preferably designed as holes or recesses. The floor element can be directly incorporated into the development of a scooter. In this case, the footboard of the scooter is designed accordingly. Alternatively, the floor element can be attached to an existing scooter. The invention also relates to a scooter comprising a floor element according to the invention. The scooter comprises a rear wheel that extends through the recess of the floor element.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the scooter has a frame to which the floor element is positively and non-positively attached via at least one retaining bracket. The aforementioned fastening openings are expediently designed, for example, as elongated holes, which allow for the installation of a corresponding retaining or fastening bracket. The retaining bracket can be conveniently installed and removed without tools.

[0018] Further advantages and features will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment of a scooter according to the invention and of a floor element with reference to the attached figures.

[0019] They show:

[0020] Fig. 1: a schematic view of an embodiment of a scooter according to the invention;

[0021] Fig. 2: a further schematic partial view of an embodiment of a scooter according to the invention;

[0022] Fig. 3: a plan view of an embodiment of an inventive

[0023] floor element.

[0024] Fig. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a kick scooter 1 according to the invention, comprising a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3 and a frame 4 to which a handlebar 6 is attached. A floor element or footboard 10 is arranged on the frame 4. The frame 4 extends along a longitudinal direction L or along a direction of travel F. A transport module 20 is arranged on the floor element 10. Since it is designed to be arranged or attached to the floor element 10, this is designed as a base module 22. In the embodiment shown here, the transport module 20 or the base module 22 comprises laterally arranged support elements 40 which have support wheels 42 at the ends and which are spring-mounted on the transport module 20 or the base module 22 via spring elements 44. This can significantly increase the stability of the entire vehicle, so that even heavy loads can be transported safely, even by inexperienced riders.In addition, the scooter 1 remains reliably stationary when stopped.

[0025] Fig. 2 shows a partial view of an embodiment of a kick scooter according to the invention, with particular emphasis on the arrangement of a transport module 20 on a floor element 10. The floor element 10 is also arranged on a frame 4 of a kick scooter (not shown in detail). A rear wheel 3 of the kick scooter extends through the floor element 10. A first connection area 12 is formed in front of the rear wheel 3 in the direction of travel, and a second connection area 14 is formed behind the rear wheel 3. The first connection area 12 is designed, for example, as a hole or opening in the floor element 10, while the second connection area 14 is designed as an approximately L-shaped holding section. The two arrangement areas 12 and 14 form a connection mechanism to which a base module 22 can be arranged or fastened.For this purpose, it expediently has a contact mechanism, which in this case has a first engagement element 26 and a second engagement element 28. The second engagement element 28 is designed as a type of rail, while the first engagement element 26 is designed as a pin or stud, preferably spring-loaded. It can be seen that the transport module 20 expediently comprises several sub-modules 24, in this case in particular the base module 22 and a sub-module 24 attached thereto. This sub-module can expediently be attached to the base module 22 and removed again without the use of tools. The various sub-modules 24 can expediently fulfill a wide variety of tasks.

[0026] Fig. 3 shows a plan view of an embodiment of a floor element 10 according to the invention, wherein the floor element extends along a longitudinal axis L. A recess 16 for a rear wheel of a kick scooter can be seen, wherein a first connection area 12 is formed in front of the recess 16 in the direction of travel F and a second connection area 14 is formed behind it (see also Fig. 2). In the present case, the floor element 10 further comprises fastening openings 18, which are expediently designed as elongated holes. These serve, for example, to arrange a retaining bracket 50, as sketched in the right-hand half of the image. In addition, the floor element 10 can be arranged, for example, on a frame of a kick scooter (not shown in detail here).For this purpose, the retaining bracket 50 is guided through two opposite elongated holes 18 of the base element 10 and in a suitable manner through / under the frame, allowing a positive and force-fitting arrangement and attachment of the base element 10 to a scooter. Alternatively, the base element 10 or the footboard of the scooter can also be designed directly to encompass the connection mechanism, see the connection areas 12 and 14.

[0027] List of reference symbols

[0028] 1 scooter

[0029] 2 front wheel

[0030] 3 rear wheel

[0031] 4 frames

[0032] 6 handlebars

[0033] 10 Floor element, running board

[0034] 12 first connection area, opening

[0035] 14 second connection area, holding section

[0036] 16 recess

[0037] 18 Mounting hole

[0038] 20 Transport module

[0039] 22 Basic module

[0040] 24 sub-modules

[0041] 26 first engagement element

[0042] 28 second engagement element

[0043] 40 support element

[0044] 42 support wheel

[0045] 44 spring element

[0046] 50 support brackets

[0047] L Longitudinal axis

[0048] F Direction of travel

Claims

Claims 1. Floor element (10) for a kick scooter (1), comprising a connection mechanism to which a transport module (20) is or can be detachably fastened, and wherein the connection mechanism has two connection regions (12, 14) arranged offset from one another along a longitudinal axis (L) of the floor element (10), between which a recess (16) for a rear wheel (3) of a kick scooter (1) is formed.

2. Floor element (10) according to claim 1, wherein a first connection area (12) is designed for a form-fitting arrangement and a second connection area (14) is designed for a form-fitting and force-fitting arrangement.

3. Floor element (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first, in particular front, connection area (12) is designed as an opening in the floor element (10), and wherein the second, in particular rear, connection area (14) is designed as a, in particular L-shaped, holding element.

4. Floor element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transport module (20) has a contact mechanism for interacting with the connection mechanism, and wherein the contact mechanism has a first engagement element (26), in particular a pin-like one, and a second engagement element (28), in particular a rail-like one.

5. Floor element (10) according to claim 4, wherein the transport module (20) has a base module (22) which comprises the contact mechanism, and wherein the base module (22) has a recess aligned with the recess (16) for receiving the rear wheel (3).

6. Floor element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transport module (20) has a plurality of sub-modules (24) which can be stacked on top of one another.

7. Floor element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transport module (20), in particular a sub-module (24), has lateral, spring-loaded support elements (40).

8. Floor element (10) according to claim 7, wherein the support elements (40) have support wheels (42) at their ends.

9. Floor element (10) according to one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the support elements (40) are mounted on the base module (22).

10. Floor element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising fastening openings (18) for the positive and / or non-positive arrangement of the floor element (10) on a scooter (1).

11. Kick scooter (1) comprising a floor element (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

12. Kick scooter (1) according to claim 11, comprising a rear wheel (2) which projects through the recess (16) of the floor element (10).

13. Kick scooter (1) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the kick scooter (1) has a frame (4) to which the floor element (10) is fastened in a form-fitting and force-fitting manner via at least one retaining bracket (50).

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