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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention consists of a propulsion system for carriages (1) and manual wheelchairs, which, by means of two control arms (31, 32), attach a hoverboard electric scooter (2) at its rear . Said scooter, or hoverboard, in addition to giving thrust and speed control to the car, is also a means of transport for the car driver, who can operate with the car in the same way as when used in its natural state, that is, by doing use of the handlebar of the car to turn, but also to make wheelies, in order to overcome small obstacles, and also being able to use the car's own brake; and to drive it, it is not necessary to know how to use the hoverboard or have the ability that its natural use requires, since the control arms give stability and control of the direction to the hoverboard. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2737728A1
    申请号:ES201830676
    申请日:2018-07-05
    公开日:2020-01-15
    发明作者:Vergara Pablo Carrasco；Romero Maria Del Carmen Garcia；Vecino Manuel Antonio Macias
    申请人:Aidwheels Sl；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001]
    [0002] The present invention is applicable to those push cars, trolleys and in particular wheelchairs, which are driven by the person pushing it, and describes an articulated structure as a device for attaching hoverboard type electric scooters to the back of the same, allowing them to be propelled by electric power, so that person, who is the companion in the case of wheelchairs, can drive the car effortlessly using any hoverboard, not only without having to push it, but also himself It is also transported, its configuration is such that it allows the steering to be controlled by the car's own handlebars, such as when it is on foot, and to drive it it is not necessary to know how to use the hoverboard or have the ability that its natural use requires .
    [0003]
    [0004] STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE
    [0005]
    [0006] When it is a manual wheelchair, a baby carriage, or a delivery car or similar to be pushed by the physical strength of a carrier user, if its rear wheels revolve around the same geometric axis, The same operation applies. Since in the wheelchairs a weight that can become large is pushed, and sometimes an older person or with limited forces has to do it, we will focus on them the state of the art in terms of electrical assistance systems car push.
    [0007]
    [0008] At present there are numerous motorized wheelchair systems to solve specific problems that improve the quality of life regarding the mobility of the users of these chairs and / or the companions. Most are conducted by the patient himself, but there are also cases in which they are controlled by a companion or assistant. There are also some alternatives to incorporate an auxiliary element equipped with an electric motor to a manual wheelchair, however, they are usually solutions to convert them into autonomous chairs, where the driver is usually the patient himself and do not need someone to push them as in the case at hand, assisted manual wheelchairs.
    [0009]
    [0010] It happens many times that caregivers of an elderly or dependent person is someone of advanced age, such as the couple, parents or grandparents; or even people with knee, back or hip ailments. This limits Many times a dependent person can be taken for long walks, go to visit relatives, enjoy the outside life or just go to the park.
    [0011]
    [0012] For them, there is for example an auxiliary electric motor solution attachable to wheelchairs: Powerpack of the company TGA ELECTRIC LEISURE LTD, with patent application GB247860. This however is a solution that is not exactly cheap or simple to attach, but more importantly, where the maneuverability is compromised since it pushes in the direction of advance of the rear wheels of the car, so that an effort is needed extra physical to make each change of direction, making it especially difficult to maneuver in enclosed spaces such as at home, or for example in access to elevators. In addition, it does not serve to transport the assistant, who has to accompany walking to the car, which in addition to limiting the speed in the displacements, causes some discomfort due to the possibility of tripping, since it occupies part of the space allocated to the assistant's feet when Walk directing the car.
    [0013]
    [0014] In recent times, electric scooters of the hoverboard type, such as those described in US8738278B2 and US9745013B2, have become widespread, either as a toy or as a means of movement, and with this the purchase prices of these devices have dropped a lot, having become in very affordable and being present in many homes. It works by a rechargeable battery. Thanks to it, this electric scooter can travel at a speed exceeding ten kilometers per hour with sufficient autonomy. Given its availability and low price, it seems logical to use it to move a car, and in particular a wheelchair.
    [0015]
    [0016] We will understand as an electric scooter of the hoverboard type, or simply hoverboard: an electric vehicle, in the form of a board in which to stand up, arranged mostly along a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to its direction of advancement, and which has two motorized wheels at its ends permanently aligned in the direction of said longitudinal axis. It is usually also known as a two-wheel self-balancing table, since when tilting along said axis forwards or backwards, the motors exert a torque to oppose said inclination.
    [0017]
    [0018] The original, which corresponds to US8738278B2, basically consists of two platforms for the feet, aligned along said longitudinal axis with respect to which a certain range can rotate with respect to each other, but always forming a structure type board, where each platform has a flat surface or pedal where the user steps on placing the corresponding foot. Inside it incorporates angular sensors that allow you to know the pitch angle, the forward inclination with respect to the horizontal plane, of each platform and serve to drive it. The user can maintain the balance while driving, since, for example, by throwing the weight forward, with the feet increases the pitch angle of both platforms, which results in an increase in torque and consequent acceleration, such that counteract the non-verticality of the weight to provide balance to the man-machine system. The direction is controlled by the movement of the feet, conferring different pitch angles to each platform, so that the steeper advances further. If a platform adopts a negative pitch angle, leaning back, its corresponding wheel will move in reverse. This achieves great maneuverability in enclosed spaces. It incorporates weight sensors, so that when it is turned on, when the user goes up to the table it activates its operation, and when it is lowered it is deactivated.
    [0019]
    [0020] There are other electric scooters of the hoverboard type that greatly copy the previous operation. For example, in the case of US9745013B2, both platforms that make up the table are in solidarity, so instead of using to turn the value of the relative pitch between both platforms as in the previous case, they measure the torque that the user submits to said table. This results in a really similar scooter, if not at the level of industrial property, but at the level of use. Some may use accelerometers, other gyroscopes, strain gauges, optical and other sensors, or combinations of them, but all of them are included in the family of self-balancing boards, self-balanced boards, hoverboard type electric scooters, or just hoverboard
    [0021]
    [0022] On the internet you can find different solutions to make use of hoverboard electric scooters to push a wheelchair driven by the passenger, as in the case of "http://www.wheelpower.sg." This uses an auxiliary structure to couple a hoverboard behind a wheelchair, but also to load with the wheelchair, since, to provide direction to the whole system, you need to lift it so that the rear wheels of the chair are not in contact with the ground. It involves several drawbacks:
    [0023] • disables the natural brake system of the wheelchairs, usually located on the rear wheels, making it necessary to install an alternative brake system so that when the hoverboard is idle, the chair does not pose a danger;
    [0024] • overload to the hoverboard which, being designed to support the weight of only one person, now has to carry two;
    [0025] • It greatly complicates the raising and lowering of curbs, small steps and sidewalks, and in general any irregularity in the pavement can lead to a stumble; • it needs a strong and therefore relatively heavy structure to load the weight of the patient and the chair, so it is necessary to manipulate the extra weight corresponding to this structure, for example, every time the chair is raised to a car, and in general, every time the carriage system needs to be coupled or uncoupled;
    [0026] • for the operation of coupling the chair to this structure, the back of the chair must be lifted to place it on the platform, which entails either lifting the chair with its own weight plus that of the seated person, or that the chair user must get off during assembly to release weight;
    [0027] • steering control is not performed naturally with the hands on the handlebar of the chair, but is done with manual levers, which operate the hoverboard steering system, making it less intuitive and forcing the driver assistant not to carry your hands attached to the chair, which means an unnatural and dangerous situation for safety during the walk.
    [0028]
    [0029] A solution similar to the previous one, with which it shares many of its disadvantages, is the case of the home-made and customized solution for individual chairs, designed by Mr. Antonio Gonzalez Fuentes, and that can be seen on YouTube.
    [0030]
    [0031] Finally, it is worth mentioning the US9688340B1 patent for being an accessory for hoverboard scooters with anchors on their platforms, which gives a new application to the scooter, because in this case it makes it a kind of Kart.
    [0032]
    [0033] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    [0034]
    [0035] The present invention consists of a propulsion system for cars and manual wheelchairs, which, by means of an articulated structure, couple an electric scooter of the hoverboard type at its rear. Said scooter, to which we will refer by Hoverboard, in addition to giving thrust and speed control to the car, is also a means of transport for the car driver. This can operate with the car in the same way as when used in its natural state, that is, using the handlebar of the car to turn, but also to make wheelies, rearing up the chair, in order to overcome ups and downs of curbs or small obstacles - and also being able to make use of the car's own brake or wheelchair. To drive it, it is not necessary to know how to use the hoverboard or have the ability that its natural use requires, since two control arms give stability and control of the hoverboard's direction.
    [0036]
    [0037] In general, we will call the driver of the car user, which in the case of wheelchairs is the companion. It preferably applies to cars whose rear wheels revolve around the same geometric axis, but are not limited only to them.
    [0038]
    [0039] This invention comprises two fixings at both ends of the hoverboard, each of them integral with one of the two platforms comprising the hoverboard, and two control arms connected each, by means of a first joint, with one of said fixings for pushing and pull the car structure. Each of these fixings has at least one connection point for said first joint, preferably located above the plane to step on, that is, the plane of its corresponding platform where each foot of the user steps. Said first joint must always be positioned above the longitudinal axis of the hoverboard, so that when the control bars push and pull their fixings to the hoverboard, they force on both respective platforms pitching moments that will advance one wheel more than the other, so that it is the control arms that control the direction of the hoverboard so that it follows the path taken by the car. The fixings are preferably located near the wheels, to respect the greatest possible space for the user's feet.
    [0040]
    [0041] Each of the control arms, disposes at each of its ends of at least one connection element to form a joint, the first connection element connected with its corresponding fixation by means of said first joint, the second connection element to connect to the car. For this, the carriage must be provided with one or several anchor points capable of forming a second joint with two second connection elements. They can be anchor points already existing in the car, such as drills made in its structure, or anchor points specifically coupled for this application, such as coupled with flanges to elements of its structure, or integrated into a new member that is added to its structure. These second joints must be located sufficiently centered with respect to the wheels of the car so that both control arms converge geometrically from both ends of the hoverboard towards the car.
    [0042]
    [0043] In a preferred embodiment, said anchor points will be located in a transverse member formed by a transverse arm attachable to the carriage structure. Thus, this attachable transverse arm can have multiple options of anchor points, and it can also adopt different lengths, in a sufficient range, so that it can be coupled to different carriage structures, and for this purpose it must be provided with appropriate fastening means. Depending on the structure to which it will be attached, said transverse arm, as appropriate, may be located behind the axle of the rear wheels of the car, for example, to respect the space that may eventually need access to a car. brake pedal already existing in the car.
    [0044]
    [0045] To achieve proper operation, the car, in stationary, must be able to turn both sides in the ground plane without dragging the hoverboard, ideal operation, or at least minimizing this effect, to ensure that the direction of the chair is sufficiently decoupled from the hoverboard thrust. To achieve this, using two control arms, the hoverboard must be able to pivot with respect to the car or chair, as close as possible to its center of rotation when stopped, than in the case of cars whose rear wheels rotate around the same geometric axis, corresponds to the vertical over the midpoint between its rear wheels, and, for example, in the case of a crazy wheel cart, such as that of supermarkets, corresponds to the vertical over its functional mass center, When carrying cargo. In this case of a crazy wheel cart, since there are no steering wheels, it would dominate the direction of the hoverboard.
    [0046]
    [0047] Putting it into practice implies that for an ideal operation both control arms have to be convergent pointing to the vertical on said center of rotation in stop of the car, thus providing the system with a pivot center around said vertical. This is achieved well with a real pivot center, ideally having a single anchor point, located vertically on the center of the car's stationary rotation, in which both second joints coincide, or with a virtual pivot center , when both control arms converge by connecting their corresponding connection elements with those anchor points of the carriage that allow its pointing to the position of said center of rotation when the car is stationary.
    [0048] Thus, for example, in the case of cars whose rear wheels rotate around the same geometric axis, and also a delayed transverse member is used with respect to said axis, when it moves in a straight line, the longitudinal axis of the hoverboard, said transverse member and both control arms will form a trapezoid, said arms being preferably pointing vertically on the midpoint between the rear wheels of the carriage.
    [0049]
    [0050] In this case, when the car is running, the geometric axis on which the rear wheels of the carriage rotate and the longitudinal axis of the hoverboard are no longer parallel. Thanks to the fact that said control arms are articulated to the hoverboard above their corresponding platform, the curves can be maneuvered in a stable and smooth way during the carriage: according to the pivot center, corresponding to the midpoint between the wheels of the car, it moves laterally following the path chosen by the driver, the control arms will be subjected to asymmetric stresses, so that the arm that at that time goes outside the curve will have less compression, or greater traction, than the arm of the interior of the same, generating in both platforms respective pitching moments that will advance one wheel more than the other, thus accelerating the side of the hoverboard that goes outside with respect to the other so that it follows the trajectory of the car, thus adapting to each new position of said pivot center in its path. And once the driver determines to advance in a straight line, the efforts are leveled on both control arms and both ends of the hoverboard equalize their speed while the hoverboard is oriented in the same direction as the car.
    [0051]
    [0052] In the case where a hoverboard is used to push a car that incorporates its own steering system, for example on the front wheels, the latter will not normally be able to make idle turns other than if it gets pissed off, making the wheelie to lift the wheels ground guidelines, so that its center of rotation at standstill would again be vertical above the midpoint between its rear wheels.
    [0053]
    [0054] Thus, the hoverboard only replaces the physical effort of the driver or companion to move forward, backward or brake, but the steering control is maintained in the most natural way, in the hands of the passenger, which will rotate the car to the left or right, at the angle you need to drive it, just like when you push it on foot.
    [0055] To move forward and backward, the hoverboard pushes and pulls the car through the control arms, but also thanks to the grip of the driver's handlebar, since, if the driver pushes, for example, given that his other only points of support are your feet, exert a backward reaction force on the hoverboard while tilting your body towards the car, causing a pitching angle on the hoverboard platforms that will deliver power. That way, advancing in a straight line is very natural for someone who does not know the natural operation of the hoverboard, because to ride a wheelchair, for example, you just push the handlebar, even if it is now without work.
    [0056]
    [0057] By not needing to replace any of the wheels of the car or the wheelchair, which maintain their natural function, the driver can lift the front wheels during the ride, doing the horse, to be able to climb obstacles such as curbs, save small unevenness in the steely, etc.
    [0058]
    [0059] Said fixings can either be an integral part of each corresponding platform, or be anchored or tied to them, such as those corresponding to the aforementioned US9688340B1 patent, but they can also be formed by stirrups that, partially embracing each platform, either by stepping on them when fixation and platform really become solidarity.
    [0060]
    [0061] Since the function of each fixation is to provide your hoverboard platform with at least one connection point above it from which you can pull and push a control arm so that the hoverboard can follow the carriage, also an object of The present invention is a hoverboard electric scooter whose platforms, whether independent, as in the original hoverboard, or in solidarity, have at least one connection point incorporated, located near the end of the hoverboard and above the pedal floor, this it is, from the plane where the respective platform is pressed, to be able to couple two corresponding control arms, so that it can be used to push a car.
    [0062]
    [0063] In a broad sense, it is an object of the present invention: an electric vehicle, in the form of a board in which to stand up and which is arranged along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the direction of advance of said vehicle; that at each end it has at least one motorized wheel, the wheels being permanently oriented to rotate in the direction of said longitudinal axis; being also provided on both sides of the vehicle with a pedal, comprised on a platform, both being platforms which give the vehicle its board shape, which can be either independent, although aligned along said longitudinal axis, or in solidarity, with its pitch angle, either by displacement, speed, acceleration or effort, responsible for generating torque where each platform incorporates at least one connection point located near the end of the hoverboard and above the plane to step on, to be able to attach a control arm, so that said vehicle can be used to push and drive a car.
    [0064]
    [0065] In the event that both platforms are independent, while driving the car, the control arms will modify the relative pitch between both platforms, thereby causing different rotation speeds on both wheels, and thus the vehicle will follow the trajectory of the car. In the event that both platforms are in solidarity, in the different operating situations while driving the car, the control arms will apply tensile compression forces that will result in torsion between both platforms causing a difference in rotation speed between both wheels, so that said vehicle follows the trajectory of the car.
    [0066]
    [0067] Likewise, another object of the present invention is a carriage provided with anchor points whose purpose is to form two joints, or a double one, with two control arms for coupling a hoverboard electric scooter, said anchor points being positioned so such that from both sides on the outside of the feet of the driver of the car, two possible control arms would point approximately vertically on the center of the car's stationary rotation, which in the case of cars whose rear wheels rotate around a The same geometric axis is the midpoint between the rear wheels of the car.
    [0068]
    [0069] An important advantage of the present invention is that in order for it to be applied to a wheelchair, it does not need to be modified, at least not significantly. So we can attach a hoverboard to a chair now and then another. Therefore, it provides a simple and economical way to help people who have the hard task of walking or moving to people with reduced mobility, without having to significantly modify the chairs, nor have to acquire a new one. Being adaptable to many types of chairs and cars, it can be used by people who move several people in several chairs by their profession such as hospitals, special education schools, nursing homes, day centers, train stations or airports, etc.
    [0070] In addition, in the case of more or less folding wheelchairs, which have to frequently raise and lower a car, it is possible to incorporate an electric assistance without damaging its ease of getting it in and out of the car.
    [0071]
    [0072] On the other hand, it is easy to find electric scooters hoverboards in almost every house or family. Therefore, this invention also allows these devices to be used for new uses for family members who cannot enjoy their advantages.
    [0073]
    [0074] The present invention can also be used to push cars in professional spaces such as factories and warehouses, or leisure or sports, such as delivery carts or even golf carts.
    [0075]
    [0076] As we have seen there are currently options for a person who can not walk have some techniques to give mobility to your chair. The main problem is that the aforementioned solutions to motorize chairs are usually very expensive, need a chair change, and are not interchangeable. With this invention, anyone who has a hoverboard can walk anyone who has a chair, even other people with different types of wheelchairs, and also baby carriages.
    [0077]
    [0078] Being an independent element of both the wheelchair and the hoverboard itself, and not requiring modifications to either of them, it also allows both devices to be used independently. You can for example install it to take a person in a wheelchair to leave it in a day center, later disassemble the hitch, and return home using the hoverboard as a means of personal transport.
    [0079]
    [0080] The application of the present invention can be improved if it is combined with an extension system of its autonomy, for example, using batteries external to those of the hoverboard, whether attached to the carriage or for example carried by a user in a backpack.
    [0081]
    [0082] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show respectively a perspective view and another plan view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention by coupling a hoverboard electric scooter (2) to a carriage (1) which in this case is a wheelchair, by means of a two-arm control (31, 32) that converge pointing to the midpoint between the wheels rear of the carriage (1), being connected to the carriage structure, by means of a transverse arm (10) coupled to it, at two anchor points (11) forming two joints (2131, 2132) distanced from each other and delayed with respect to of that midpoint.
    [0083]
    [0084] FIG. 3 shows in more detail the coupling between the hoverboard and the chair of FIG. 1, where it can be seen how both control arms (31, 32) are connected to respective fixings (21, 22) corresponding to each platform (201, 202) of the hoverboard, by means of two joints (1231, 1232) located above their respective pedals or surfaces where the user steps on each platform.
    [0085]
    [0086] FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the articulated structure corresponding to FIG. 1, showing the main elements that make up said embodiment.
    [0087]
    [0088] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of another preferred embodiment, in which both control arms (31, 32) are connected to a single anchor point (11) that is located just vertically on the midpoint between both wheels of the carriage (1), so that at that point the joints of both arms (2131 and 2132) coincide.
    [0089]
    [0090] FIG.6 schematically shows some of the various applications of the present invention.
    [0091]
    [0092] DETAILED EXHIBITION OF PREFERRED MODE OF EMBODIMENT
    [0093]
    [0094] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an articulated structure is proposed for coupling a hoverboard electric scooter (2) behind a carriage (1) or a wheelchair, to propel it by pushing it and at the same time transporting the driver user. In this preferred embodiment, the carriage to be pushed has two parallel rear wheels that rotate around the same geometric axis.
    [0095]
    [0096] This embodiment comprises two fixings (21, 22) to be coupled and to be in solidarity with each of the two platforms (201, 202) that make up the hoverboard (2). Said fixings will preferably have a sufficient flat surface, as a stirrup, for the user to step on it instead of directly on the pedal of the hoverboard platform, which will help give stability in its coupling. Also preferably, said fixings can be adjustable in length to be able to adapt to different sizes of hoverboards so that they always effectively embrace each platform, although they may also have straps or other mooring means.
    [0097] It also includes two control arms (31, 32), to push and pull the carriage structure (1) or wheelchair. As, ideally, this articulated structure has to be able to adapt to different cars, and it is always interesting that the user's driving position is as natural as possible, to ensure that the distance to the handlebar is correct, the appropriate length of said control arms ( 31, 32) it will be different from one car to another. Therefore, preferably control arms (31, 32) can be adjusted in length, or sets of arms of different lengths for different applications.
    [0098]
    [0099] Each of the fixings (21, 22) has at least one hole as a connection point (211, 221) for a first joint (1231, 1232) per pivot, located above the plane of its corresponding hoverboard platform, and preferably near the hoverboard wheel, to respect as much space as possible for the user's feet. Said first joint (1231, 1232) pivotally connects each fastener (21, 22) with one of the control arms (31, 32). Each of the control arms (31, 32), has at each of its ends at least one hole as a connecting element (311, 321, 312, 322) to form a pivotal joint: each first connecting element ( 311, 321) for connecting with a connection point (221, 222) in its corresponding fixing (21, 22) by said first joint (1211, 1221); and each second connection element (312, 322) to connect to the carriage (1) also by pivot, either in two second joints (2131,2132) more or less close, or both connections coinciding then forming a double joint, such as in the case of FIG. 5.
    [0100]
    [0101] Thus, the carriage (1) must be provided with one or several anchor points (11), capable of forming a second joint (2131, 2132) with two second connecting elements (312, 322) corresponding to the arms of control (31.32). These anchor points must be positioned more or less centered between the rear wheels of the carriage, and will preferably be located in a transverse member, which, although it may be some element of the carriage structure, will preferably be formed by a transverse arm (10 ) attachable to the carriage structure, which has multiple holes as optional anchor points (11) per pivot, so that the control arms (31,32) can always converge, pointing as appropriate in each car where it will eventually go to to be used. Said transverse arm (10) can in turn pivot on its longitudinal axis, so that both control arms (31, 32) can rise and fall relative to the ground, not only to adopt the different necessary positions within the range of use of the car (1), such as giving freedom to reroute a wheelchair, but also to be able to be picked up as a folding of the structure when the hoverboard (2) is disengaged. Furthermore, preferably said transverse arm (10) may adopt different lengths to be coupled to different car structures.
    [0102]
    [0103] Said transverse arm (10) can be located within the vertical plane containing the geometric axis corresponding to the rear wheels of the carriage (1), as shown in FIG. 5, but said transverse arm (10), as appropriate, also it can be located outside said plane, for example behind the axle of the rear wheels of the carriage (1) as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, either for the ease of coupling to the structure of a car (1) in particular, to respect the space that may eventually need access to a brake pedal already existing in the car (1), or any other reason; and in that case, those anchor points (11) that allow both control arms (31, 32) to point vertically over the midpoint between their rear wheels, or in other words, than in the view in view, would preferably be used plant the projections of the longitudinal axes of said control arms (31,32) intersect as close as possible to the midpoint between the rear wheels.
    [0104]
    [0105] OTHER FORMS OF REALIZATION
    [0106]
    [0107] With respect to the previously described embodiment of the present invention, other modifications may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, that some of these joints, or all of them, were materialized by flexible joints ... also the size, shape, location or orientation of the various components can be varied. The components shown directly connected or in contact with each other may have intermediate structures arranged between them. The functions of an element can be performed by two, and vice versa. Therefore, the scope of the invention should not be limited by the specific embodiments described, but by the appended claims.
    [0108]
    [0109] The present invention applies not only to four-wheelers, but its dynamics is valid for any other configuration regardless of the number of wheels, so that it is even valid for moving, for example, single-wheelbarrows.
    [0110] It is also applicable to cars whose wheels rotate on fixed axles, so that they always advance in a straight line, such as lawnmowers, and so that the car can rotate it is recessed to lift the front wheels off the ground. In such a case and preferably, both control arms should point approximately vertically over the midpoint between their rear wheels.
    [0111]
    [0112] In the case of cars whose wheels are all crazy, both rear and front, such as those of purchase that exist in supermarkets, in addition to the case described above, one or more elements that restrict that freedom of the rear wheels could also be applied forcing them to rotate parallel around the same geometric axis.
    [0113]
    [0114] The present invention is also valid in the case that the driver does not stand on the hoverboard, but rather mounted on a chair or saddle accessory attached to it.
    [0115]
    [0116] Although everything described has referred to the coupling of a hoverboard electric scooter to propel a manual carriage, the present invention is also applicable if a hoverboard is connected to push an already motorized carriage, or for example to another hoverboard.
    权利要求:
    Claims (7)
    [1]
    1. System of propulsion for cars by means of electric scooter of type hoverboard, so that said scooter, which we call hoverboard (2) and that is means of transport of the driver, is coupled behind a carriage (1) by means of two arms control (31, 32), to give thrust and speed control;
    which includes:
    - one or more anchor points (11) incorporated in the structure of said carriage (1);
    - two fixings (21, 22) on the sides of the hoverboard, each of them becoming integral with one of the two platforms (201, 202) for the feet that make up the hoverboard (2);
    where:
    - each of the fixings (21, 22) has at least one connection point (211,221) located above the plane to step on its corresponding platform (201,202) of the hoverboard (2);
    - each of the control arms (31, 32) has at least one first connecting element (311, 321) at one of its ends and at the other end it has at least one second connecting element (312, 322);
    - each control arm (31, 32) is connected with its corresponding fixation (21, 22) by means of a first joint (1231, 1232) where a connection point (211,221) is connected to a first connection element (311, 321 );
    - each control arm (31, 32) is connected to the carriage (1) by a second joint (2131,2132) in which they connect one of said anchor points (11) of the carriage (1) with a second element of connection (312, 322);
    characterized by:
    - that both first joints (1231, 1232) are located above the plane where to step on their corresponding platform (201, 202) of the hoverboard (2), and by:
    - that both second joints (2131, 2132), being able to coincide in a single anchor point (11), are positioned sufficiently centered with respect to the wheels of the carriage, so that both control arms (31, 32) converge geometrically from both sides of the hoverboard (2) in the direction of the car (1).
    [2]
    2. Car propulsion system according to claim 1, characterized in that both control arms (31, 32) converge pointing approximately midway between the rear wheels of the carriage (1).
    [3]
    3. Car propulsion system according to claim 1, wherein said anchor points (11) are comprised in a transverse arm (10) that is coupled to the carriage structure (1), and said transverse arm (10) incorporates multiple anchor points (11) in order to provide the car (1) with different options so that a hoverboard (2) can be attached, allowing both control arms to converge as appropriate.
    [4]
    4. Articulated structure for coupling a hoverboard (2) behind a carriage (1) by means of two control arms (31, 32), connectable to one or more anchor points (11) in the structure of said carriage (1), to push it and control its speed, and at the same time transport the driver; comprising two fixings (21, 22) attachable on the sides of the hoverboard, each of them to become integral with one of the two platforms (201,202) for the feet that make up the hoverboard (2); where:
    - each of the fixings (21, 22) has at least one connection point (211,221) located above the plane to step on its corresponding platform (201,202) of the hoverboard (2);
    - each of the control arms (31, 32) has at least one first connecting element (311, 321) at one of its ends and at the other end it has at least one second connecting element (312, 322);
    - each control arm (31, 32) is connected with its corresponding fixation (21, 22) by means of a first joint (1231, 1232), located above the plane to step on its corresponding platform (201, 202) of the hoverboard ( 2), where a connection point (211, 221) is connected to a first connection element (311, 321);
    - each control arm (31, 32) is connectable to the carriage (1) by means of a second joint (2131,2132) in which one of said anchor points (11) of the carriage (1) is connected to a second connection element (312, 322);
    [5]
    5. Articulated structure according to claim 4, wherein said anchor points (11) are comprised in a transverse arm (10) attachable to the carriage structure (1), and said transverse arm (10) incorporates multiple anchor points (11 ) in order to enable a hoverboard (2) to be attached to each carriage (1) and that both control arms converge from both sides of the hoverboard (2) in the direction of the carriage (1) as appropriate, so that both second joints (2131,2132), being able to coincide at a single anchor point (11), they are positioned sufficiently centered with respect to the wheels of the carriage (1).
    [6]
    6. Hoverboard electric scooter (2) characterized in that each platform (201, 202) incorporates at least one connection point located above the plane to step on and near its corresponding end of the hoverboard, to be able to attach a control arm (31,32), so that said electric hoverboard scooter (2) can be used to push a carriage (1) to which said control arms (31, 32) would be anchored by corresponding second articulations (2131, 2132) sufficiently centered on the wheels of the carriage (1), so that both control arms (31, 32) converge geometrically from both sides of the hoverboard (2) in the direction of the carriage (1).
    [7]
    7. Carriage (1) predisposed to incorporate a propulsion system for cars according to claim 1, provided with anchor points (11) sufficiently centered to form two joints (2131,2132), or a double joint, connecting with two arms control (31,32) with which to attach a hoverboard electric scooter (2), which converge geometrically from both sides of the hoverboard (2) in the direction of the carriage (1).
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