Portable motor-driven transportation means

Abstract

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).

Claims

1. A portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device comprising: a framework including a horizontal frame (5), with a vertical frame welded to it at about 90° (6), the vertical frame including a duct (11); a backpack, handbag or bag (01) supported on the framework; a telescopic handle (2) attached to the vertical frame; a retractable/foldable board (8) having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one wheel being mounted to the lower surface, with guide pins (9) and (10) on opposite lateral sides of the board (8) slidingly and rotatably received within the duct (11); at a base of the retractable/foldable board (8) such that the board is adjustable between a horizontal position, wherein the board serves as a base to support a person with feet on the upper surface board, to a storage position wherein the board is generally vertically oriented and contained within the vertical frame with the guide pins (9) and (10) proximate an upper portion of the duct (7); at least a second wheel attached to a lower part of the horizontal frame; an electric motor (15) connected to at least one of the wheels controlled by a receiver board (17); and wherein the retractable/foldable board (8) is configured to be stored within the backpack, handbag or bag (01) when in the storage position.

2. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a remote control (23) configured to transmit a signal to the receiver board (17) for controlling the electric motor (15).

3. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claims 1 or 2, wherein transformation to a transport mode is evidenced by mechanical movement of the board (8), with the user climbing on the board (8); in the horizontal position, it serves as a support base for the person who, with feet on the board, steers the movements of a personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT).

4. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device in accordance with claims 1 or 2, wherein the retractable/foldable board (8), folded on the side of the backpack and/or on the sides, enabling a bigger retractable/foldable board (8); the backpack can be positioned between the user's legs.

5. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, wherein a hand grip (25) on a top of the telescopic handle (2), which functions as handle bars, increases the personal Portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT) drivability; the hand grip (25) being provided as a single piece of a quadruple piece, receiving an extension (26) between them.

6. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a control button (27) for activating the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT).

7. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, further comprising an electric motor activation system (15) using two batteries (18 and (19), which are easily rechargeable in any electric outlet.

8. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claims 1 or 6, further comprising a pedal button (28) for activating the portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), on the retractable/foldable board (8).

9. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, wherein activation of the electric motor, as well as data obtained for speed, battery charge level, route, GPS, time, etc., uses wireless technology in transmission of contacts, and including the receiver board (17) for these additional processing and logic functions.

10. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, wherein the transport (PMT) can go in any direction.

11. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 1, wherein when the transport (PMT) is in the storage position the at least one wheel is retracted within the horizontal frame.

12. A portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device comprising: a framework including a horizontal frame (5), with a vertical frame welded to it at about 90° (6), the vertical frame including a duct (11); a backpack, handbag or bag (01) supported on the framework; a telescopic handle (2) attached to the vertical frame; a retractable/foldable board (8) having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one wheel being mounted to the lower surface, with guide pins (9) and (10) on opposite lateral sides of the board (8) slidingly and rotatably received within the duct (11) at a base of the retractable/foldable board (8) such that the board is adjustable between a horizontal position, wherein the board serves as a base to support a person with feet on the upper surface board, to a storage position wherein the board is generally vertically oriented and contained within the vertical frame with the guide pins (9) and (10) proximate an upper portion of the duct (7); at least a second wheel attached to a lower part of the horizontal frame; a remote control (23) configured to transmit a signal to a receiver board (17), said receiver board (17) operatively connected to an electric motor; wherein the electric motor (15) is connected to at least one of the wheels and is controlled by the receiver board (17); and wherein the retractable/foldable board (8) is configured to be stored within the backpack, handbag or bag (01) when in the storage position.

13. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, wherein the retractable/foldable board (8) further comprises an extension (8′) that is extendable toward the rear of the portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device.

14. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, further comprising a control button (27) for activating the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT).

15. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, further comprising an electric motor activation system (15) using two batteries (18) and (19), which are easily rechargeable in any electric outlet.

16. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, further comprising a pedal button (28) for activating the portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), on the retractable/foldable board (8).

17. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, wherein activation of the electric motor, as well as data obtained for speed, battery charge level, route, GPS, time, etc., uses wireless technology in transmission of contacts, and including the receiver board (17) for these additional processing and logic functions.

18. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, wherein the transport (PMT) can go in any direction.

19. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, wherein when the transport (PMT) is in the storage position the at least one wheel is retracted within the horizontal frame.

20. The portable motor-driven backpack-transporting device, in accordance with claim 12, wherein the retractable/foldable board (8) is configured to be rotated from a generally horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation and the retractable/foldable board (8) is then slid in a generally upward direction within the vertical frame when adjusting the retractable/foldable board (8) between the horizontal position and the storage position.

Description

(1) Below, the functional, aesthetic and structural particularities of the invention are explained, with reference to the attached drawings, in which they are represented in an illustrative but not limited manner:

(2) FIG. 1: Perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, stowed in the stowage compartment, highlighting the telescopic handle and the hand grip;

(3) FIG. 2: Perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, with the telescopic handle and hand grip, ready for use, highlighting the retractable/foldable board with the extender;

(4) FIG. 3: Exploded perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing preferential execution;

(5) FIG. 4: Exploded perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing a first construction variation of the rolling wheel assembly;

(6) FIG. 5: Exploded perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing a second construction variation of the rolling wheel assembly;

(7) FIG. 6: Exploded perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing a third construction variation of the positioning of the backpack at the center of the retractable/foldable board;

(8) FIG. 7: Cross-sectional perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing preferential execution;

(9) FIG. 8: Lower schematic perspective of the portable motor-driven transportation means, showing the preferential execution of the rolling wheel assembly and the retractable/foldable board;

(10) FIG. 9: Perspective view without the stowage compartment, in preferential execution, showing the main components of the portable motor-driven transportation means;

(11) FIG. 10: Sequential perspective view of the portable motor-driven transportation means, in preferential execution, preparing it for use.

(12) For better clarity and elucidation of this patent of invention, corroborated with the figures above, details of the patent are presented.

(13) The portable motor-driven transportation means, object of this application for a Patent of Invention, essentially consists of a personal portable motor-driven transportation means, (PMT), equipped with a backpack, handbag or bag (1), containing a telescopic handle on the upper part (2), on the lower part, a free axle (3) with free wheels (4); simple axle (3′) with free wheel (4), on the upper part of the front axle assembly with the wheels, there is a horizontal frame (5), with a 90° vertical frame welded to it (6), a lock (7) for the retractable/foldable board (8), with the guide pins (9) and (10) and an internal duct (11) on the sides. On the base of the retractable/foldable board (8), considering it in the horizontal position (transport mode), there is the drive shaft (12) with a free wheel (13) and a pulled wheel (14) by a belt of a chain (16), attached to an electric motor (15), controlled by a receiver board (17) and fed, for example, by two batteries (18) and (19) preferably 12 V.

(14) More specifically, in the portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), the board is retractable and/or foldable (8), offering an additional extension (8′), preferably in the rear; however, it may be added to the front, proving to be extremely practical in its use. This additional space (8′) can receive any object, adding a seat, or even another person. The transformation of the towed backup mode to the transport mode showing the mechanical movement of the retractable/foldable board (8), and in this mode, the invention can be used as a vehicle for transportation, with the user getting on the board (8). Observe that the retractable/foldable board (8), when in the horizontal position, serves as a base to support the person who, with feet on the same board, can steer the movements, controlling direction of the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT).

(15) In relation to the versatility in using the retractable/foldable board (8) enabling it to be folded along the side of the backpack (1) and/or on its sides, permitting a bigger board (8) and with the backpack (1) positioned between the user's legs.

(16) The guide pins (9) and (10) that serve for sliding the retractable/foldable board (8), on which they are affixed, move along the mentioned duct (11). On the side of the vertical frame (6) there is the lock (7) that serves to keep the retractable/foldable board (8) in the horizontal position at a 90° angle to the vertical frame (6) when in transport mode. In preferential execution, for the backpack or towed backpack modes (1), on one of the sides of the vertical frame (6) there is a pin with a spring (20) that serves to keep the retractable/foldable board (8) locked while closed in the frame (6). Attached to the front, central part of the vertical frame (6), there is a telescopic handle (2) that is affixed to the two handles (21) and (22).

(17) The insertion of a hand grip (25) in the top of the telescopic handle (2) is a positive aspect that besides serving as support for the hands, also functions as a handle bar, increasing the driveability of the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT). This handle (25) is provided as a single piece up to a quadruple piece, and in the latter case, receiving an extension (26) between them, during assembly. Together with the hand grip (25), there is a control button (27) for activating the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT) as an alternative to the remote control (23).

(18) The highlights of the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT) are thus the driver and rolling wheel assemblies, considering several combinations, with simultaneous or partial operation, able to vary from 4×4, 4×2, 2×1 front or rear, and also with the aid of electric motor activation (15) in traction, motorization is a differential that provides much more comfort, as well as speed in locomotion, and it is also a non-polluting option because it does not use combustion. The electric motor (15) uses, for example, two batteries (18) and (19), preferably 12 V, which are easily rechargeable in any electric outlet, thus permitting a non-polluting option, because it does not use combustion.

(19) Complementing the operation of the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), observe that the receiver board (17), in turn, receives signals from the remote control (23), which is preferably fed by the 9 V battery (24).

(20) In relation to the personal portable motor-driven transportation means acceleration and braking system, this is done by commands given in the remote control (23), while the steering movements are done by inclining the body on the retractable/foldable board (8), as well as using the hand grip (25) positioned in the telescopic handle (2).

(21) Also present in this patent document, a pedal button (28) for activating the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), however located on the retractable/foldable board (8), facilitating utilization by the user in accordance with need. Observe that utilization can be concomitant with the control button (27) present on the hand grip, described above, without jeopardizing functions.

(22) In relation to the activation of controls and their devices in the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), as well as the data obtained on speed, battery charge level, route, GPS, time, etc., they can be informed using wireless technology in contact transmission, increasing the receiver board (17) for these additional processing and logic functions.

(23) Therefore, having described and illustrated the best way to currently contemplate carrying out the patent of invention found in the personal portable motor-driven transportation means (PMT), making it easy to change direction of the equipment, able to go forward or backward, that is, the transport (PMT) can go in any direction.

(24) However, it must be understood that, this invention is not limited to the practical aspects of the currently preferred manner, described and illustrated, and that all such modifications and variations should be considered as being encompassed within the spirit and the scope of this patent for invention.