This specification relates to portable conveyances, and in particular to a dual-function apparatus that functions as a rack in a first attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in an unfolded position, and that functions as a stand in a second attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in a folded position.

A scooter includes a front fork, a folding sleeve, a folding core, a folding seat, a folding lock and a folding pin. The folding seat is fixed on the front fork, a lower portion of the folding core is rotatably connected into the folding seat by means of the folding pin in a folding manner, the folding sleeve is arranged outside the folding seat in a sheath manner, a sliding rail is arranged in the folding sleeve, a lock catch assembly is arranged on a middle portion of the folding core, a folding fastener matching the lock catch assembly is arranged on a front portion of a footboard, the folding lock is arranged on an upper portion of the folding core in a sheath manner, and the folding lock is provided with a sliding shaft.

In an aspect, a compactable bicycle is provided, comprising a base frame portion and a steering structure, at least one of which has a first and a second frame element. Each frame element has a locking surface, an end, and an aperture. The frame elements are positionable in a first position wherein the first and second apertures are aligned and the locking surfaces face away from one another, and in a second position in which the apertures are unaligned. A plunger has first and second plunger locking surfaces and is movable to a clamping position where it extends in both the first and second apertures and engages the first frame element locking surfaces, and a release position wherein the plunger retracts from the second aperture sufficiently to permit the first and second ends to be separated from one another.

A personal mobility apparatus includes: a support platform having a pair of footplates and a cavity; two drive wheels disposed on both sides of the support platform, respectively; and a steering wheel connected to the support platform to be received in the cavity. The steering wheel is connected through a telescopic tube to be received in the cavity of the support platform and the telescopic tube includes a first tube and a second tube moving telescopically with respect to the first tube.

A personal mobility apparatus includes: a support platform having a pair of footplates and a cavity; two drive wheels disposed on both sides of the support platform, respectively; and a steering wheel connected to the support platform to be received in the cavity. The steering wheel is connected through a telescopic tube to be received in the cavity of the support platform and the telescopic tube includes a first tube and a second tube moving telescopically with respect to the first tube.

Portable motor-driven transportation means consists essentially of a personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), with a telescopic handle on the upper part (2), a hand grip (25), where stowage is preferably done with a backpack (1), which offers protection and which is easily carried or slung over one's back, in a simple, practical and fast manner when arriving at one's destination or when it can no longer be used. The board is retractable and/or foldable (8), offering an additional extension (8′), proving to be extremely practical in its use. This additional space (8′) can receive any object, adding a seat, or even another person. In the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), the driver and rolling wheel assemblies, such as the drive shaft (12) with a free wheel (13) and a pulled wheel (14); with a free axle (3) with free wheels (4); simple axle (3′) with free wheel (4), considering several traction combinations, with simultaneous or partial operation, varying between 4×4, 4×2, 2×1, front or rear, with the aid of an electric motor activation system (15) in the traction, guaranteeing a multifunctional and ecologically correct personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT).

The invention relates to a foldable bicycle (10) with a first part of the frame (1) that carries a first wheel (11) and a crank-drive and a second part of a frame (2) that carries a crank-drive driven second wheel (12), wherein the first part of the frame (1) and the second part (2) are connected to each other by a swivel connection (4) through which the second wheel (12) that is fastened to the second part of the frame (2) is swiveled by a swivel movement in the direction of the first wheel (11) in the same direction as the pedal axle (A), including the fender (3) belonging to the second wheel (12). In order to also be able to roll the bicycle in a folded state, the fender (3) consists of a first fender part (3a) and a second fender part (3b), wherein the first fender part (3a) is attached to the second part of the frame (2) and the second fender part (3b) is movably mounted relative to the first fender part (3a).

The invention is based on a wheeled kick-scooter vehicle, comprising: a platform of elongate shape, which is at its rear end provided with a wheel, and which a user may rest at least one foot upon; a steering rod capable of pivoting about a first axis, which is transversal with respect to the forward-motion direction of the vehicle, wherein the rod comprises a first distal end which is provided with a steering device, e.g. a handlebar or a knob, and comprises a second proximal end which is connected to a front wheel via the intermediary of at least one fork straddling the front wheel; wherein the platform is mounted in such a way that it pivots with respect to a second axis that is transversal to the first axis, the platform being thus movable between two extreme positions, namely an active rolling position, in which it is substantially perpendicular to the rod, and a folded-up position in parallel to the rod and close to the latter; wherein the vehicle further comprises a compression mechanism, e.g. a spring, which has an elongate shape and a first end of which is connected to said platform at a distance unequal to zero from the second axis, and a second end of which is connected to said rod for the purpose of exerting a lifting force onto the platform, inducing a torque about the second pivot axis of the platform. It is proposed that the platform is connected to the rod via a bracket which is shaped like an inverted U and spans the fork while permitting the rotation of the latter, wherein the U-shaped bracket features two spaced-apart parallel arms and the second pivot axis is arranged at the free ends of the parallel arms of the bracket.

Some embodiments are directed to a foldable vehicle for use as a vehicle if being unfolded, and for use as a trolley if being folded. The vehicle in its folded configuration may also be placed in an upright parking position. The vehicle includes a first side frame coupled to a first wheel, a second side frame coupled to a second wheel and a coupling frame. The coupling frame includes a hinge joint between a first end and a second end of the coupling frame. The first end is hinged to the first side frame and the second end is hinged to the second side frame. When the first wheel translates towards the second wheel, the hinge joint moves from one side of the second wheel to the other side of the second wheel.

Some embodiments are directed to a foldable vehicle for use as a vehicle if being unfolded, and for use as a trolley if being folded. The vehicle in its folded configuration may also be placed in an upright parking position. The vehicle includes a first side frame coupled to a first wheel, a second side frame coupled to a second wheel and a coupling frame. The coupling frame includes a hinge joint between a first end and a second end of the coupling frame. The first end is hinged to the first side frame and the second end is hinged to the second side frame. When the first wheel translates towards the second wheel, the hinge joint moves from one side of the second wheel to the other side of the second wheel.