Compact vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compact vehicle designed to provide stability, manoueverability and comfort to the user. The vehicle comprises a chassis, two front wheels and two rear wheels, with at least two of the wheels being drive wheels, and includes a flat platform for supporting the user, thereby facilitating access and use. The vehicle includes a system for adapting to and / or absorbing irregularities in the ground, which improves comfort and safety when travelling on irregular surfaces. The vehicle also has a locking system that allows the absorption system to be set or deactivated according to driving requirements. An electrical system is configured to transmit, directly or indirectly, power to the drive wheels, providing efficient and controlled traction. This structural configuration makes the vehicle ideal for urban and recreational environments, ensuring versatility, safety and optimised performance.

Description

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[0002] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to a compact vehicle that allows for the convenient performance of manual tasks, such as agricultural inspection and monitoring work from the vehicle itself, solving the problem of the great dedication that these tasks entail, especially during the control of woody crops, in addition to allowing the user to maintain an upright position while driving, giving greater visibility and maneuverability.

[0004] Furthermore, the compact agricultural vehicle of the present invention allows it to be stopped and stabilized in undulating or non-flat areas, with the user remaining on top of the vehicle at all times to be able to carry out the tasks normally.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] There are many electric vehicles that facilitate mobility, especially in cities, but there are also all-terrain solutions mainly for leisure, military and agricultural purposes.

[0007] On certain occasions, walking around a farm, such as agricultural estates, to perform manual tasks such as pruning, preventive pest control, crop monitoring, and also the management of the field notebook, among many others, as well as the actual visits to the crops, can be highly inefficient, since these tasks are normally carried out by traveling by car, truck, or tractor to the farm where the agricultural production is located, and once there, the farm is walked around with the time consumption that this entails.

[0008] In other cases, small, compact agricultural vehicles, such as ATVs, are available, allowing the user to travel to and from their workplace, such as a farm. However, once at the desired location, these vehicles require the user to dismount to perform the aforementioned tasks, resulting in a loss of time and reduced ergonomics.

[0009] Furthermore, these compact vehicles generally do not leave enough space for the user to perform tasks due to space limitations, as can happen when carrying out agricultural work when the space is limited by rows of crops.

[0010] The compact vehicle of the present invention solves all the aforementioned problems.

[0011] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a compact vehicle characterized in that it comprises:

[0013] - a chassis;

[0014] - two front wheels and two rear wheels, where at least two of them are drive wheels;

[0015] - a flat user support platform;

[0016] - a system for adapting to and / or absorbing irregularities in the terrain;

[0017] - a system for locking the system for adapting and / or absorbing irregularities in the terrain;

[0018] - an electrical system configured to transmit, directly or indirectly, energy to at least two drive wheels.

[0019] Configured in this way, the compact vehicle allows for the comfortable performance of manual tasks, inspections, and monitoring from within the vehicle itself. This solves the problem of the significant time commitment required for these tasks, especially in agriculture, such as crop monitoring, particularly of woody crops. Furthermore, it allows the user to maintain an upright driving position, improving visibility and ergonomics. Optionally, the rear wheels are positioned a short distance apart, where the flat platform is equal to or wider than this initial distance. This makes it possible to stop the vehicle on uneven or uneven terrain, allowing the user to remain on the flat platform and perform tasks with ease.

[0020] Optionally, the compact vehicle includes a system for adapting / absorbing irregularities of the terrain and a locking system that gives stability to the vehicle while manual work is being carried out on it.

[0021] Optionally, the compact vehicle includes an electronic task monitoring device configured to monitor agricultural tasks for crop supervision and control.

[0022] The compact vehicle has a propulsion system based on electric energy, as this plays a role in transmitting power to the wheels. This definition encompasses 100% electric and hybrid propulsion systems, among others.

[0023] Optionally, the compact vehicle includes an electrical power outlet that allows the use / charging of power tools.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the compact vehicle of the present invention incorporates elements, in the form of retractable footrests, which are deployed as needed by the user from the main plane of the platform, on one side thereof, in order to provide a raised surface intended to support a user on it, and thereby allow the performance of specific tasks at height; either in agricultural or similar applications.

[0025] Preferably, the compact vehicle of the present invention comprises a seating element for the user, supported by a substantially vertical support, which can be folded down relative to the main plane of the user support platform. Alternatively, the compact vehicle of the present invention incorporates a tow ball-like element at the rear of the flat platform, enabling it to support and pull a trailer and allow the subsequent movement of the load it may carry, simultaneously with the movement of the compact vehicle itself.

[0026] DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] To complement the description being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of said description, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

[0028] Figure 1 shows an elevation view of the compact agricultural vehicle of the present invention with a user positioned on its flat platform.

[0029] Figure 2 shows a front view of the compact vehicle of the present invention. Figure 3 shows a bottom view of the compact vehicle of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4.- Shows a lower view of a preferred embodiment of the compact vehicle of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5.- Shows an elevation view of a preferred embodiment of the compact vehicle of the present invention, with a user positioned on the flat platform thereof.

[0032] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0033] A preferred embodiment of the compact agricultural vehicle according to the present invention is described below with the help of figures.

[0034] The present invention relates to a compact agricultural vehicle comprising:

[0035] - a chassis (1);

[0036] - at least two drive wheels, preferably the two rear drive wheels (3) and more preferably four drive wheels.

[0037] - a flat user support platform (4); - a system for adapting and / or absorbing (12) irregularities in the terrain (12), preferably on the front wheels (2) and a locking system thereof;

[0038] - an electrical system configured to transmit, directly or indirectly, energy to at least two drive wheels.

[0039] Preferably, the rear wheels (3) are separated by a first distance (d1), where the flat platform (4) has a width equal to or greater than the first distance (d1), the width of the flat platform (4) being preferably greater than or equal to 300 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 450 mm and more preferably greater than or equal to 600 mm.

[0040] Preferably, the flat support platform (4) has a length equal to or greater than 300 mm, preferably at its longest point, preferably greater than or equal to 450 mm, and more preferably greater than or equal to 600 mm. In this way, the user can move on foot from one side of the flat platform (4) to the other without encountering any obstacles.

[0041] Preferably, the flat platform (4) is arranged on the chassis (1) at a height above the ground equal to or greater than 50 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 100 mm and more preferably greater than or equal to 150 mm.

[0042] Optionally, the front wheels (2) are separated by a second distance (d2).

[0043] Preferably, the first distance (d1) is greater than the second distance (d2).

[0044] Preferably, the compact vehicle comprises a handlebar (6) configured for steering, wherein the locking system (5) of the ground irregularity adaptation and / or absorption system (12) comprises a locking lever (7) arranged on the handlebar (6). Preferably, the compact agricultural vehicle comprises a task monitoring device (8) configured for monitoring the supervision and control of work and / or operations.

[0045] Ideally, a compact vehicle is a vehicle that uses electricity for its propulsion.

[0046] Preferably, the compact agricultural vehicle comprises an electrical power socket (9) that allows the use / charging of electric tools.

[0047] Preferably, the compact agricultural vehicle comprises a front support (10) and / or a rear support (11) configured to support packages and / or loads.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the compact vehicle of the present invention incorporates elements (15), in the form of retractable footrests, which are deployed as needed by the user from the main plane of the flat platform (4), on one side thereof, in order to provide a raised plane intended to support the user on it, and thereby allow the performance of specific work at height; either in agricultural or similar applications.

[0049] Preferably, the compact vehicle of the present invention comprises a seating element (13) for the user thereof, supported by a substantially vertical support (14), which can be folded down with respect to the main plane of the flat platform (4) for supporting and sustaining the user.

[0050] Alternatively, the compact vehicle of the present invention incorporates a tow ball element (16) in the rear section of the flat platform (4), in order to support and pull a complementary trailer, and allow the consequent movement of the load that it may hold, simultaneously with the movement of the compact vehicle of the invention itself.

Claims

1. Compact vehicle characterized in that it comprises: - a chassis (1); - two front wheels (2) and two rear wheels (3), where at least two of them are drive wheels, - a flat user support platform (4); - a system for adapting to and / or absorbing irregularities in the terrain; - a locking system (5) of the system for adapting and / or absorbing (12) the irregularities of the terrain; - an electrical system configured to transmit, directly or indirectly, energy to at least two drive wheels.

2. Compact vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear wheels (3) are separated by a first distance (d1), where the flat platform (4) has a width equal to or greater than the first distance (d1).

3. Compact vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the front wheels (2) are separated by a second distance (d2).

4. Compact vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the first distance (d1) is equal to or greater than the second distance (d2).

5. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width of the flat platform (4) is greater than or equal to 300 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 450 mm and more preferably greater than or equal to 600 mm.

6. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat support platform (4) has a length greater than or equal to 300 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 450 mm and more preferably greater than or equal to 600 mm.

7. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat support platform (4) is arranged on the chassis (1) at a height above the ground greater than or equal to 50 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 100 mm and more preferably greater than or equal to 150 mm.

8. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a handlebar (6) configured for driving the compact agricultural vehicle, wherein the locking system (5) of the irregularity adaptation and / or absorption system (12) is coupled to the front wheels (2) and more preferably to all wheels and comprises a locking lever (7) of the adaptation and / or absorption system (12) arranged, preferably, on the handlebar (6).

9. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a device that allows the monitoring (8) and control of tasks.

10. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an electrical power socket (9) that allows the use / charging of electrical tools.

11. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a front support (10) and / or a rear support (11) configured to support packages and / or loads.

12. Compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two driving wheels are the two rear driving wheels (3).

13. Compact vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that the at least two drive wheels are four drive wheels.

14. A compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one element (15), in the form of a retractable step, on at least one side of the flat platform (4).

15. A compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a seat element (13), supported by a substantially vertical support (14) mounted on the platform (4) and foldable with respect to it.

16. A compact vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a tow ball element (16) on the rear section of the flat platform (4).

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