WO2004037632A1

WO2004037632A1 - Vehicle

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Publication number: WO2004037632A1
Application number: PCT/PL2003/000110
Authority: WO
Inventors: Janusz Karpinski
Original assignee: Janusz Karpinski
Priority date: 2002-10-22
Filing date: 2003-10-21
Publication date: 2004-05-06
Also published as: PL356789A1; AU2003276788A1

Abstract

Vehicle according to invention equipped is in frame bearing (1), seat (2) with support (3), chassis with circular or caterpillar points of support, manual drive (5), driving mechanical team (6) with batteries (7) and with driver (8). Its chassis possesses three carriageable arrangements. They are constructed by three shoulders (9) joint together and settled by rotary motion on axis (19). So came into being triangle can turn round freely or with drive, possesses however possibility to stop of movement by latch (10). On ends of shoulders are settled by rotary motion wheels (11) without drive, with possibility of periodic or solid blocking of movement of each wheel across turning cams (21) which propels pushers (20). Pushers after insertion of ends to depressions of cog-wheel (11) block turn of these wheels, and simultaneously in conditions of further work of drive cause turning of all carriageable arrangement (of triangle). Around of wheels (11) is wounded toothed belt (12) acting as caterpillar.

Description

Vehicle

The sphere of technique

The object of invention is a vehicle intended to transport people, animals, plants, and different objects, performing researches and realizing other assignments e.g. sports and recreation, especially as a wheel chair - a vehicle to transport handicapped persons.

The state of technique Well-known are wheeled vehicles, caterpillar tread, mixed (cateφillar treaded - wheeled) intended to drive on rails, roads and pathless tracts. Some vehicles (especially caterpillar treaded) possess large ability to conquering hindrances. Well-known are wheelchairs four -, three - and five iBOT 3000 - wheeled also equipped with the caterpillar treaded system. They have the manual drive; crank transferred on to the front wheel or direct - manual on additional rims at the back wheels. Also used is an electric drive in a form of the only source of drive (heavy carts) or as an additional drive to manual drive. The wheels in carts have the constant position (usually the back wheels) or set are by a rotating motion (on a drawn rocker), some carts (especially heavy) possess controlled wheels. The wheels possess tires pneumatic or solid. Most of carts possess ability to be folded partially or completely for transportation purpose for example. Possibility of diminution of dimensions of a cart to transportation is limited not only by the technical design, but also foremost with sizes of large drive cogs. On the other hand ability to deal with obstacles (e.g. curbs) calls for use of large in diameter wheels-.

These carts come true while riding on hard and flat surface and equal basis and possess ability to overcome of perpendicular hindrances about heights to 8 - 10 cm high. Cart iBOT 3000 has considerable mobility; however, it is large and heavy. Essence of invention

Vehicle according to invention is equipped in the bearing frame 1, seat 2 with support 3, chassis with circular or caterpillar points of support, manual drive 5, driving aggregate mechanical 6 with batteries 7 and with steering element 8. His chassis possesses all or at least one carriageable system (profitably three), from which at least one is self- adjusting or steered. At least one from them is constructed from three shoulders 9 joint together and settled by rotary motion on axis 19. So created triangle can turn round freely or with drive, but possesses possibility to stop of movement with latch 10. On ends of shoulders are settled by rotary motion wheels 11 without drive, with possibility of periodic or solid blocking of movement of each wheel across turning cams 21 which propels pushers 20. Pushers after insertion of ends to depressions of cog -wheel 11 block turn of these wheels, and simultaneously in conditions of further work of drive cause turning oneself of all carriageable system (triangle). Around of wheels 11 is wound toothed belt 12 working as caterpillar. Additionally belt winds oneself also around wheel 13, which can be equipped in drive e.g. mechanical 17, latch 14, brake 15 and sensors. Wheel 13 is secured to frames 1 by rocker equipped with spring, thanks to what creates tensor of caterpillar. Profitably front, single carriageable system is created in form of classical caterpillar, settled by rotary motion on perpendicular or near to vertical axis put profitably asymmetrically with possibility of controlled self-adjusting direction, possessing possibility of blocking in any or definite direction of drive, whereas caterpillar possesses possibility of forced inclining down and up around perpendicular axis to direction of drive by means of strings, pushers, servo-motors, springs, engines or in mixed manner. It makes possible then, extortion of inclination of caterpillar back and up in situation of riding downhill from stairs and inclination her down and forward during entering on stairs (with back facing forward). Frame of vehicle 1 and support 3 possesses joints, hinges and sliding elements making possible folding and arrangement, shortening and lengthening of each elements, what makes possible enlarging and diminishing heights (profitably at utilization of gas- springs 18), and also thanks to lowering back parts of frame and extension her frontal part, makes possible inclination of vehicle to back. This in turn permits to hold perpendicular position of trunk of user during driving on stairs up and down. Manual drive can practically be used as only or auxiliary and is constituted from lever mainspring settled on axis and of strings and/or pushers attached constantly or periodically to caterpillar in friction manner- or indented. Drive, regulation and inspection of movement of all supervisory elements, regulating; rotatory or mobile and speeds, parameters and direction of movement, and of drive takes place by hand, mechanically and electrically. Vehicle according to invention possesses a number of constructional solutions, especially carriageable system, which make possible drive on flat ground, inclined, on sand, on snow, on stairs - up and down, and also permit enlargement of his height and entering frontal part of vehicle through doors to interiors of usual passenger car, and also to put inside user and taking him off from swimming pool. Composition and arrangement of vehicle is also possible, which in composite state can possibly take oblong form - becoming easy to transportation package.

Examples of realization of invention

Vehicle according to invention is equipped in frame bearing 1 , seat 2 with support 3, chassis with circular or caterpillar points of support, manual drive 5, driving team mechanical 6 with batteries 7 and with driver 8. His chassis possesses all or at least one carriageable arrangement (profitably three), from of which at least one is self-adjusting or steered. At least one from them is constructed from three shoulders 9 joint together and settled by rotary motion on axis 19. So came into being triangle, can turn around freely or with drive, however possesses ability of stop movement by latch 10. On ends of shoulders, are settled by rotary motion wheels 11 without drive, with possibility of periodic or solid blocking of movement of each wheel across turning cams 21 which propels pushers 20. Pushers after insertion of ends to depressions of cog -wheel 11 block turn of these wheels, and simultaneously in conditions of further work of drive cause turning oneself of all carriageable arrangement (triangle). Around of wheels 11 is wound -toothed belt 12 working as caterpillar. Additionally belt winds itself around wheel 13, which can be equipped in drive e.g. mechanical 17, latch 14, brake 15 and sensors. Wheel 13 is secured to frames 1 by the rocker equipped in spring, thanks to what it creates tensor of caterpillar. Profitably front, single carriageable arrangement is built in form of classical caterpillar settled by rotary motion on perpendicular or nearing to vertical axis put profitably asymmetrically with possibility of control or self-adjusting direction; having possibility of blocking in any or definite direction of drive, whereas caterpillar possesses possibility of forced inclining down and up around axis perpendicular to direction of drive by strings, pushers, servo-motors, springs, engines or in mixed manner. This makes possible extortion of inclination of caterpillar to back and up in situation of riding downhill from stairs and inclination it down and forward during entering on stairs (with back facing forward). Frame of vehicle 1 have joints, hinges and sliding elements making possible folding and arrangement, shortening and lengthening of each elements, what makes possible enlarging and diminishing heights (profitably at utilization of gas- springs 18), and also thanks to lowering back parts of frame and extension her frontal parts, inclination of vehicle to back is possible. This in turn permits to hold perpendicular position of trunk of user during driving on stairs up and down. Manual drive can practically work as only or helping and is constructed from lever mainspring settled on axis and strings and/or pushers attached constantly or periodically to caterpillar in friction manner or indented. Vehicle possesses at least one mechanical sensor 23, laser, sound or other placed on wheel or on frame, to steering with blocking or with applying off the brake 11 in situation of entering of the cart on stairs. It is indispensable to give signal or immediate blocking of turning of wheels 11 and this oneself making possible of turning oneself of shoulders 9. To seats 2 are attached movably elements profitably piped 24 with fastened stools, to which profitably movably are secured other elements 25, which after advancing create lever mainspring, which pull off causes elevation of lower limbs of user, possible to locking with belts 26. This makes possible then, comfortable elevation of limbs up, during getting to car. To frontal parts of frame are attached movably on constant or periodically profitably two piped elements 27, joint in upper parts with juncture element profitably in form of hammock 28, to which piped elements are attached driving elements in form of lines 29 or servomotors- making possible lift down of user to and taking him up from swimming pool. To seats, movably are attached elements profitably piped 24 joint profitably periodically e.g. with tape, with turnips, with fastened profitably folding stools, to which profitably movably are secured other elements 25, which after advancing create lever mainspring, which pull causes elevation of lower limbs of user, possible to blocking profitably belts 26. To seats, are attached during use of vehicle at swimming pool elements profitably piped 24, to which is secured separately cross-beam with arrangement of blocks and of lines 30 running to tops of elements 3, in close of which are reels 31 to wind lines or pulleys directing lines to engines or servo-motors, at what shortening or lengthening of lines causes inclining of standing vertically elements 24 to horizontal level and back, and lowering and lifting of user e.g. to swimming pool. To elements profitably 3 or 31 attached are pull rods 32 in form of profitably joint lines profitably lying cross-beam on the ground behind vehicle, on of which can stand up person serving, determining counterweight e.g. for person lowered to swimming pool. Then, this protects vehicle before overthrowing oneself forward (to swimming pool). Elements profitably piped 24 or other practical additionally through its elongation in lonesome position lean on basis determining additional stabilization e.g. during lowering user to swimming pool. Other version of device making possible lowering and elevation of user are attached movably on constants or periodically to frontal part of elements of seat profitably two piped elements 27, joint in upper parts with juncture element in form profitably of hammock 28, to which piped elements are attached driving elements in form of lines 29 profitably in cuirasses or servo-motors making possible lowering user to, and taking him off from swimming pool. Carriageable wheels 33 possess arrangement of profitably radially seated solid or of profitably moving axially pins 34 being close by wheels or profitably passing through wheel and tire, and advanced during e.g. drive on ice across profitably turn of cam 35, pneumatically or otherwise. Carriageable wheels 33 possess profitably horizontal arrangement, parallel to axis of circle of rods joint 36 with one ends with wheel or with his tire, and with second ring 37 or with next tire, at what arrangement of rods creates gear rack for toothed belt 12, and space among rods and with ring and with wheel serves to carry away of sand and snow.

One or several of front carriageable arrangements in form of caterpillar 22 single or several of caterpillars, wheel or of many wheels, which can be inclined up and down through profitably pull rods 38 or servo-motor passed through axis of fork 40, is blocked angularly in suitable position latch 39 slowed down after getting down to work pull rods 38, and also in extreme inclinations of caterpillar 22 blocking of rotatory movement of fork 40 in profitably straight arrangement across profitably blocking gear racks 41 with latch 42.

Bearing elements of back support 3 profitably piped are joint together by means of folding trestle 43, which bottom ends attached by articulation to bottom ends of elements 3, and upper ends of trestle are attached by articulation to element 45 having possibility of pushing along element 3 with possibility of automatic or manual blocking and unblocking in selected position. This assures then stability of side vehicle. Upper part of elements 1 profitably piped is joint by articulation profitably sphere joints with element 45, and bottom is joint immediately or across element lengthened profitably by articulation or pneumatic spring, which shortens across abbreviation of thin line 50 with fork 40, at what if vehicle possesses only one frontal carriageable arrangement (three points of support), then bottom connection of elements 1 is articulated with axis of turn placed profitably vertically. This part of construction makes possible fold of frontal part of vehicle in two surfaces simultaneously. Stabilizing of elements 1 in position of inclination is realized across elastic tension or of folding elements 46 fastened by articulation among bottom ends of elements 3 and with bottom parts of elements 1. This prevents then to overthrow forward oneself of vehicle. Stabilization of vehicle in version with four points of support is realized through additional spread trestle attached at one ends across articulations to elements 45 or 1 or forks 40, and at second end by articulations to elements movable on element 1. Elements bearing seats 2 are attached by articulations or flexible elements profitably tape to elements bearing supports 3 or to element 45, and limiting arrangements of seat is realized through tension of elastic or folding elements 47, bottom braces, locks or in mixed manner. At least one driving team together with carriageable arrangement is jointed movably with profitably piped bearing element 48 through bearing, which is placed close by or profitably inside of element 3, and these elements have possibility of mutual pushing through arrangement of thin lines profitably in cuirasses and of blocks or immediately by engines, servo-motors, springs, manual drives or in mixed manner equipped in resilient elements or resilient - suppressing. Steering of vehicle movement takes place profitably, by at ⁽east one versatile lever and/or remote steering. Battery fastened is to trestle 43 or placed under seat profitably in suitable pocket. Drive, regulation and control of movement of all supervisory elements, regulating, rotator or movable and speeds, parameters and of direction of movement, and of drive takes place by hand, mechanically and electrically. Through described construction of vehicle can move forward and back, on flat ground, unequal, sandy and on snow and by stairs up and down.

Claims

1. Vehicle according to invention is equipped in frame bearing 1 , seat 2 with support 3, chassis with circular or caterpillar 4 points of support, arrangement of steering and of regulation with brakes, manual drive 5, mechanical driving team 6 with batteries 7 and with driver 8 characteristic in this, that his chassis possesses all or at least one carriageable arrangement (profitably three), from of which at least one is self-adjusting or steered, from of which at least one consists of suitable quantities of shoulders 9 (profitably three) joint together in solid or movable manner, with possibility of shortening or of lengthening and joint by rotary motion with frame, with possibility of applying of the brake or of blocking of turn of shoulders in select position profitably latch 10, on which shoulders are settled in rotary manner wheels 11 with or without drive, with possibility of periodic or solid blocking or applying of the stop of movement of all or each wheel, round of which wound is profitably non-movably caterpillar „ without of end" 12 of suitable shapes and of dimensions, which winds itself also around at least one additional wheel 13 settled on bearing frame or rocker with possibility of movement, steering and drive, stretching caterpillar, possessing mechanism blocking profitably ratchet-and-pawl 14, brake 15 and manual drive with lever mainspring 16 and/or mechanical with belt 17, which vehicle possesses profitably one front carriageable arrangement in form of caterpillar 22, wheel or of many wheels, which can be inclined up and down and also turned, and frame 1 possesses joints, hinges and movable elements making possible folding and arrangement, shortening and lengthening of each elements, enlarging and diminishing heights (profitably at use of gas-springs 18), and all vehicle can move forward and back, after flat ground, unequal, sandy and snow and on stairs up and down, at what drive, regulation and management of movement of all control elements, regulatory, rotatory or movable and speeds, parameters and direction of movement, and also drive performs by hand, mechanically, electrically, electromagnetically, electronically, pneumatically, hydraulically, gravitationally, by computer, inertly (gyroscope), with internal-combustion engine or in mixed manner.

2. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that his chassis possesses suitable quantity of carriageable arrangements (profitably three), from of which at least one consists from at least of one shoulder 9 (profitably three) straight, recurvate or multi- element, placed symmetrically or asymmetrically, joint together in solid manner or movably, with possibility of shortening and lengthening, settled by rotary motion on common constant or moving e.g. off-centre or inclined axis of turn 19 or also joint with axis constantly with possibility of turn, stranding or inclining and of surrounding in place of fastening to bearing frames, with mechanism making possible applying of the brake or blocking of turn of shoulders of carriageable arrangement in selected position with latch 10, on which shoulders are placed single carriageable wheels 33 or numerous inside and/or outside of shoulders profitably joint from at least one wheel 11 toothed, belt, wedge-shaped, multi- wedge-shaped chain - with drive or without drive and with mechanism making possible periodic or constants blocking e.g. with method of distribution with pushers 20 and with cam 21 or stopping of movement of all or each wheel 11 on constants or in each phases of movement, around of which circles wounds profitably no movably at least one caterpillar „with no end" 12 any type, and in peculiarities in form of wedge-shaped belt (profitably with additional extending profile continuous or segmental, used constantly or periodically on external surface), toothed, flat, chain, tapes, pipes or rod about suitable section, plaiting, multi-wedge-shaped belt, multi-element wedge-shaped belt and toothed or other or caterpillar single or multielement, which also wound around at least one additional wheel 13 settled on bearing frame or additional rocker of longitudinal or angled movement, with constant or variable position, which axis of turn covers or does not with axis of carriageable arrangement and which pendulum or rotatory movement one can control, to steer and to propel, and which wheel 13 stretches caterpillar and possesses mechanism blocking profitably ratchet- and-pawl 14, brake 15 and manual drive with lever mainspring 16 and/or mechanical with belt 17 and sensors of movement and tensions, and also dampers, at what drive, regulation and control of movement of all movable elements and speed and direction of movement, and also of drive takes place by hand, mechanically, electrically, electromagnetically, electronically, pneumatically, hydraulically, with internal-combustion engine or in mixed manner.

3. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that profitably front elements carriageable chassis's are build from wheel or of set of wheels, and profitably in classical form, at least of one caterpillar 22, are settled by rotary motion on perpendicular or nearing to vertical axis put profitably asymmetrically with possibility of control or self-adjusting direction, possessing possibility of blocking in any or definite direction of drive, whereas caterpillar possesses possibility of passive or profitably forced inclining down or up around axis vertical to direction of drive by means of strings, pushers, servo-motors, springs, engines or in mixed manner, wheels of caterpillar possess profitably open-work construction and/or plow or brush 49 gathering e.g. snow from caterpillar.

4. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that manual drive used as only or helping consists of lever mainsprings 5 settled on axis and of strings and/or pushers attached constantly or periodically to caterpillar in friction or indented manner, and cateφillar carriageable arrangement is used interchangeably with carriageable wheels.

5. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that possesses at least one mechanical sensor 23, laser, sound or other placed on wheel or frame, designed to steering blocking or applying of the brake of wheel 11 or interchangeably wheel 33 during entering of cart on stairs and profitably second^'set of sensors 44 analyzing position of cart in relation to step during riding downhill.

6. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that to bearing elements of seat 2 among which undone is profitably textile seat and back support to elements 3 are movably attached profitably piped elements 24 connected profitably periodically e.g. with tape with turnips with fastened profitably folding stools, to of which profitably movably secured are other elements 25, which after advancing create lever mainspring, which pulling causes elevation of lower limbs of user, possible to blocking profitably with belts 26.

7. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that to seats are movably attached elements piped profitably 24, to which, if necessary, separately is secured cross-beam with arrangement of pulley and lines 30 running to tops of elements 3, close of which are placed cylinders 31 to winding of lines or pulley directing lines to engines or servo-motors, at what shortening or lengthening of lines causes inclining vertically positioned elements 24 to horizontal plane and back and lowering and lifting of user e.g. to swimming pool.

8. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that to elements profitably 3 or 31 are attached pull rods 32 in form of profitably joint lines profitably with cross-beam lying on the ground behind the vehicle on of which can stand up person serving, determining counterweight e.g. for persons lowered to swimming pool.

9. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that elements profitably piped 24 or other practical additionally across their extension in lonesome position lean for basis determining additional stabilization e.g. during lowering user to swimming pool.

10. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that to frontal part of elements of seat are attached movably on constant or periodically profitably two piped elements 27, joint in upper parts with juncture element in profitably form of hammock 28, to of which piped elements are attached driving elements in form of thin lines 29 profitably in cuirasses or servo-motors making possible lowering of user to and taking him from swimming pool.

11. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that carriageable wheel 33 possess arrangement profitably radially seated solid or of profitably axially moving pins 34 located close wheels or profitably passing through wheel and tire, and advanced during e.g. drive on ice across profitably turnover of cam 35, pneumatically or otherwise.

12. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that carriageable wheels 33 have profitably horizontal arrangement, parallel to axis of circle of rods 36 joint with one ends with wheel or with its tire, and with second end with ring 37 or with next tire, at what arrangement of rods creates gear rack for toothed belt 12, space among rods and with ring and with circle serves to remove sand or snow.

13. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that one or several of front carriageable arrangements in form of caterpillar 22 single or several of caterpillars, wheel or of many wheels, which can be inclined to up and down by activity profitably pull rods 38 or servo-motor passed through axis of fork 40, is blocked angularly in suitable positioned latch 39 slowed down after getting down to work pull rods 38, and also in extreme inclinations of caterpillar 22 blocking of rotatory movement of fork 40 in profitably arrangement „on straight" through profitably blocking gear racks 41 with latch 42.

14. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that bearing elements of back support 3 profitably piped, are jointed together by folding trestle 43, which bottom ends are attached by articulation to bottom ends of elements 3, and upper ends of trestle are attached by articulation to element 45 having possibility of pushing along element 3 with possibility of automatic or manual blocking and unblocking in selected position.

15. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that upper part of elements 1 profitably piped joints by articulation profitably sphere articulations with element 45, and bottom is joint directly or across profitably lengthened servo-motor or pneumatic spring, which shortens through shortening of line 50 with fork 40, at what if vehicle possesses only one frontal carriageable arrangement (three points of support), then bottom connection of elements 1 is articulated with axis of turn placed profitably vertically.

16. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that stabilizing of elements 1 in position of inclination is realized through tension of elastic or folding elements 46 fastened by articulation among bottom ends of elements 3 and with bottom parts of elements 1.

17. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that stabilization of vehicle in version with four points of support is realized through additional spread trestle attached with one ends by articulations to elements 45 or 1 or forks 40, and by second end by articulations to elements sliding on element 1.

18. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that bearing elements of seat 2 are attached by articulations or profitably by flexible tape elements to bearing elements of back support 3 or to element 45, and limiting arrangements of seat realized is through tension of elastic or folding elements 47, bottom braces, locks or in mixed manner.

19. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that at least one driving team together with carriageable arrangement is movably connected with profitably piped bearing element 48 across bearing, which is placed close by or profitably inside of element 3, and these elements have possibility of mutual sliding under influence of activity of arrangement lines profitably in cuirasses and of pulley or directly of engines, servo-motors, springs, manual drives or in mixed manner equipped in elements resilient or resilient-absorbable.

20. Vehicle according to reservations 1 , characteristic by this, that steering of vehicle movement takes place profitably by at least one versatile ignition lever and/or with remote steering.

21. Vehicle according to reservations 1, characteristic by this, that at least one battery is fastened to trestle 43 or placed under seat profitably in suitable pocket.

Description of drawing

1. schematic drawing of vehicle seen from one side in configuration to drives on flat ground,

2. view of vehicle from one side in configuration of enlargement of height,

3. view of vehicle from one side in configuration of riding downhill from stairs,

4. transverse section through vehicle in transport configuration(folded),

5. construction of carriageable wheel with open-work - gear rack and with anti-block system, drawing

6. view of vehicle from one side in phase lowering/lifting user to swimming pool, drawing

7. view from one side on frontal carriageable arrangement, drawing 8 - view from back on vehicle.

8. view from back on vehicle