Wheeled chassis

• US 6,089,604 A
• Filed: 07/29/1998
• Issued: 07/18/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Anton Kahlbacher
• Original Assignee: Anton Kahlbacher
• Inventors: Kahlbacher, Anton
• Primary Examiner(s): Boehler, Anne Marie
• Assistant Examiner(s): YEAGLEY, DANIEL S
• Application Number:
  US09/124,138
• Time in Patent Office: 720 Days
• Field of Search: 180/904, 180/209, 180/15, 180/12, 180/13, 180/252, 280/43, 280/43.17, 280/43.23, 280/781, 244/50, 52/79.5, 52/143, 135/88.01, 135/88.02
• US Class Current: 280/781
• CPC Class Codes: B64F 1/30 for embarking or disembarking passengers

Abstract

A wheeled chassis including at least one traction bar pivotable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal, towing position, and two spaced from each other axle elements for supporting each pair of freely rotatable wheels, a driving wheel supported on the chassis, and a device for steering the driving wheel about an upright-extending axes, with the wheels supported by one of the two axle elements pivoting about vertical axes, with the pivotal wheels forming apexes of corners of an imaginary rectangular frame and with the driving wheel being located inside of the imaginary rectangular frame adjacent to a longitudinal side of the frame in an offset relationship with respect to a vertical longitudinal central plane of the chassis, while the pivotal freely rotatable wheels located in a trailing relationship with respect to the driving wheel in to a towing direction of the chassis.

Claims

1. A wheeled chassis, comprising:

at lease one traction bar pivotable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal towing position;

at least two spaced from each other axle means for supporting each a pair of freely rotatable wheels;

a driving wheel supported on the chassis; and

means for steering the driving wheel about an upright-extending axis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels supported by one of the two axle means pivot about vertical axes;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels form apexes of corners of an imaginary rectangular frame;

wherein the driving wheel is located inside of the imaginary rectangular frame adjacent to a longitudinal side thereof in an offset relationship with respect to a vertical longitudinal central plane of the chassis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels, which pivot about the vertical axes, are located in a trailing relationship with respect to the driving wheel in a towing direction of the chassis; and

wherein the chassis has one of a portal shape and a tunnel shape and is designed as a support for a shelter roof-forming cover.

2. A chassis as set forth in claim 1, wherein the driving wheel is located in vicinity of one of the pivotal freely rotatable wheels.

3. A chassis as set forth in claim 1, wherein the axle means supporting the pivotal freely rotatable wheels is located in vicinity of the traction bar.

4. A chassis as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a rocker for supporting the driving wheel and rotatable about a horizontal axis.

5. A chassis as set forth in claim 4, further comprising a lever mechanism connecting the rocker to a traction bar for pivoting the rocker about the pivotal axis thereof upon pivotal movement of the traction bar from the substantially vertical position to the substantially horizontal position.

6. A chassis as set forth in claim 5, wherein the lever mechanisms comprises a gas-filled spring which connects respective end regions of the rocker and the traction bar.

7. A chassis as set forth in claim 4, further comprising a motor for driving the driving wheel and supported on the rocker.

8. A chassis as set forth in claim 1, wherein the steering means are located adjacent the longitudinal side of the imaginary frame adjacent to which the driving wheel is located.

9. A chassis as set forth in claim 1, wherein the chassis serves as a carrier for a passenger trap.

10. A wheeled chassis, comprising:

at least one traction bar pivotable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal towing position;

at least two spaced from each other axle means for supporting each a pair of freely rotatable wheels;

a driving wheel supported on the chassis; and

means for steering the driving wheel about an upright-extending axis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels supported by one of the two axle means pivot about vertical axes;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels form apexes of corners of an imaginary rectangular frame;

wherein the driving wheel is located inside of the imaginary rectangular frame adjacent to a longitudinal side thereof in an offset relationship with respect to a vertical longitudinal central plane of the chassis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels, which pivot about the vertical axes, are located in a trailing relationship with respect to the driving wheel in a towing direction of the chassis;

wherein the steering means are located adjacent the longitudinal side of the imaginary frame adjacent to which the driving wheel is located; and

wherein the chassis further comprises an operator'"'"'s seat located between the steering means and the driving wheel.

11. A wheeled chassis, comprising:

at least one traction bar pivotable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal towing position;

at least two spaced from each other axle means for supporting each a pair of freely rotatable wheels;

a driving wheel supported on the chassis; and

means for steering the driving wheel about an upright-extending axis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels supported by one of the two axle means pivot about vertical axes;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels form apexes of comers of an imaginary rectangular frame;

wherein the driving wheel is located inside of the imaginary rectangular frame adjacent to a longitudinal side thereof in an offset relationship with respect to a vertical longitudinal central plane of the chassis;

wherein the freely rotatable wheels, which pivot about the vertical axes, are located in a trailing relationship with respect to the driving wheel in a towing direction of the chassis; and

wherein the steering means comprises an upright steering column and a steering wheel attached to the steering column.