Compartment locking mechanism

Abstract

A bed frame locking mechanism for locking a bed in a use position and unlocking to allow the bed to be converted to a collapsed position. The locking mechanism has a housing, a top cover secured to the housing, and a button slidingly connected to the housing. A cam member is adjacent to the handle housing and a locking pin interacts with the cam member. When the button is actuated, an extension engages the cam member to move the cam member longitudinally from a first position to a second position. A cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to axially remove the locking pin from a receiver in the slider member, allowing the slider member to be linearly moved on the bed frame to collapse the frame.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 596,391, filed November 6, 2023, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference and is a part thereof. Technical Field

[0002] This subject matter relates to a locking mechanism, and more specifically to a locking mechanism for a carriage to lock the carriage in its use and storage positions. Background Technology

[0003] In the art, carriages and locking mechanisms for carriages are known. While such products according to the prior art offer many advantages, they still have certain limitations. This disclosure seeks to overcome some of those limitations and other disadvantages of the prior art and to provide new features that are not yet available. A full discussion of the features and advantages of this disclosure is deferred to the following detailed description section, in which it is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to certain aspects of this disclosure, the disclosed subject matter relates to a locking mechanism for a carriage that assists in locking the carriage in a use position and in unlocking the carriage for movement to a storage position.

[0005] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism comprising: a handle housing having a first end and a second end; a first top frame member pivotally connected to the first end of the handle housing; a second top frame member pivotally connected to the second end of the handle housing; a lower support member having a first end and a second end; and a central frame member of the car body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member being connected to the bottom of the handle housing, and the second end of the central frame member being connected to... Attached to the top of the lower support member, the central frame member has a hole; a slider member slidably connected to the central frame member, the slider member having a first end, a second end, a central hole, and a receiver, the central frame member extending through the central hole; a first bottom frame member pivotally connected to the first end of the lower support member; a second bottom frame member pivotally connected to the second end of the lower support member; and a first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member pivotally connected to the slider member. The first link member has a first end, and the second end of the first link member is pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member; a second link member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member is pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member is pivotally connected to the second bottom frame member; a bracket is fixedly positioned within a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity; a cam member is positioned within the cavity in the bracket, the cam member having a first end, a second end, and a connecting link between the first end and the second end. The structure includes a structural member and an opening through the connecting structural member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member can be converted substantially linearly within the cavity in the bracket; a button slidably connected to the housing, the button having an extension that engages the first end of the cam member; and a locking pin partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket and extending through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, entering the receiver of the slider member at a use position to secure the slider member at a first position on the central frame member;Furthermore, when the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to shift the cam member within the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position. When the cam member shifts from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the member engages the locking pin to axially move the locking pin to an open position. The locking pin is then removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow linear movement of the slider member on the central frame member, thereby allowing the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

[0006] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism comprising: a handle housing having a first end and a second end; a central frame member of the car body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member being connected to the bottom of the handle housing, the central frame member having a hole; a slider member slidably connected to the central frame member, the slider member having a first end, a second end, a central hole, and a receiver, the central frame member extending through the central hole; a cam member positioned within the central frame member, the cam member having a cam surface, wherein the cam member can be converted substantially linearly within the central frame member; and a button slidably connected to the housing, the button having: an extension... The extension engages the first end of the cam member; a locking pin extends partially through an opening in the cam member and a hole in the central frame member, and enters the receiver of the slider member in a use position to secure the slider member to a first position on the central frame member; and wherein, when the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to change the cam member from the first position to a second position, wherein, when the cam member changes from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein, the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member, the slider member being adapted to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

[0007] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car frame, the car frame locking mechanism comprising: a slider member slidably connected to the car frame, the slider member having a receiver; a housing for the locking mechanism; a top cover fixed to the housing; a button slidably connected to the housing, the button being movable from a first position to a second position, the button having an extension; a biasing member biasing the button toward the first position; a cam member adjacent to the handle housing, the extension of the button engaging the cam member to cause the cam member to move axially; and a locking pin having a first end positioned in the receiver of the slider member to... The slider member is fixed to the carriage frame in the use position. When the cam member is moved longitudinally by the button, the locking pin engages the cam member, which moves linearly and laterally to the longitudinal movement of the cam member. When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member from a first position to a second position. When the cam member switches from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move axially to an open position. The locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the carriage frame member, allowing the frame to collapse into a folded state.

[0008] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, comprising: a first top frame member pivotally connected to a first end of the handle housing; a second top frame member pivotally connected to a second end of the handle housing; and a lower support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the central frame member is connected to the top of the lower support member.

[0009] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism including a first bottom frame member and a second bottom frame member, the first bottom frame member being pivotally connected to a first end of the lower support member, and the second bottom frame member being pivotally connected to a second end of the lower support member.

[0010] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism comprising a first link member and a second link member, the first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first end of the slider member, and the second end of the first link member being pivotally connected to a first bottom frame member; the second link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member being pivotally connected to a second bottom frame member.

[0011] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism including a bracket fixedly positioned within a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity, and a cam member positioned within the cavity in the bracket.

[0012] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the cam member has a first end, a second end, a connecting member connecting the first end and the second end, and an opening through the connecting member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member can be converted substantially linearly within the cavity in the bracket.

[0013] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the locking pin is partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket and extends through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, and extends into the receiver of the slider member in the use position to secure the slider member to a first position on the central frame member.

[0014] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein, when the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member in the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position, wherein, when the cam member is switched from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein, the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the car body to collapse into a folded state.

[0015] The disclosed technology also relates to a car body frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car body frame locking mechanism comprising: a first top frame member pivotally connected to a first end of the housing; a second top frame member pivotally connected to a second end of the housing; a lower support member having a first end and a second end; a central frame member of the car body frame having a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member being connected to the bottom of the housing, and the second end of the central frame member being connected to the top of the lower support member, the central frame member having a hole.

[0016] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the slider member is slidably connected to the central frame member.

[0017] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the slider member has a first end, a second end, and a central hole, and the central frame member extends through the central hole.

[0018] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism including a first bottom frame member and a second bottom frame member, the first bottom frame member being pivotally connected to a first end of the lower support member, and the second bottom frame member being pivotally connected to a second end of the lower support member.

[0019] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism further comprising a first link member and a second link member, the first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first end of the slider member, and the second end of the first link member being pivotally connected to a first bottom frame member; the second link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member being pivotally connected to a second bottom frame member.

[0020] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, the car frame locking mechanism including a central frame member of the car body frame, a bracket fixedly positioned in a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity, and a cam member positioned in the cavity in the bracket.

[0021] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the cam member has a first end, a second end, a connecting member connecting the first end and the second end, and an opening through the connecting member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member can be converted substantially linearly within the cavity in the bracket.

[0022] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein the locking pin is partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket and extends through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, and extends into the receiver of the slider member in the use position to secure the slider member to a first position on the central frame member.

[0023] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism for a car body, wherein, when the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member in the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position, wherein, when the cam member is switched from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein, the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the car body to collapse into a folded state.

[0024] The disclosed technology also relates to a car frame locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism unlocks the slider member from the central frame member.

[0025] The disclosed technology also relates to a convertible pad, which further includes a first support member and a second support member, the first support member being adjacent to the first insertion panel and within the first cavity, and the second support member being adjacent to the second insertion panel and within the second cavity.

[0026] It should be understood that other embodiments and configurations of the present subject matter will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, in which various configurations of the present subject matter are shown and described by way of illustration. As will be appreciated, the present subject matter can have other configurations and different configurations, and can be modified in various other respects several details, all without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. Therefore, the accompanying drawings and detailed description should be considered illustrative in nature rather than restrictive. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To understand this disclosure, it will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the disclosure are illustrated and are incorporated in and form part of this specification, together with the following description, and serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 The image is a front-view top perspective view of the folding carriage according to this disclosure, wherein the locking mechanism locks the carriage in the use mode.

[0029] Figure 2 Based on this disclosure Figure 1 The image shows a rear-view perspective view of the folding carriage, where a locking mechanism locks the carriage in use mode.

[0030] Figure 3 Based on this disclosure Figure 1 A side view of the folding carriage, where a locking mechanism locks the carriage in use mode.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a top-down exploded front view of the locking mechanism for a folding carriage mode according to the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a rear-view exploded view of the locking mechanism for a folding carriage mode according to the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a mid-section view of the locking mechanism in the unacted position according to the present disclosure, wherein the section passes through the center of the slider.

[0034] Figure 7 This is an offset cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism in the unacted position according to the present disclosure, wherein the section passes through the side of the bracket and the outer slider.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a mid-section view of the locking mechanism in the actuated position according to the present disclosure, wherein the section passes through the center of the slider.

[0036] Figure 9 This is an offset sectional view of the locking mechanism in the actuated position according to the present disclosure, wherein the section passes through the side of the bracket and the outer slider.

[0037] Figure 10 Based on this disclosure Figure 1 A side view of the folded carriage in its folded position.

[0038] In one or more embodiments, not all of the components depicted in each figure may be required, and one or more embodiments may include additional components not shown in the figures. Changes may be made to the arrangement and type of components without departing from the scope of this subject matter disclosure. Additional components, different components, or fewer components may be utilized within the scope of this subject matter disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] While this disclosure allows for embodiments in many different forms, preferred embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail herein. It should be understood that this disclosure is to be considered as an example of the principles of this disclosure and is not intended to limit the broad aspects of this disclosure to the illustrated embodiments. It should be noted that the features shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and features of one embodiment may be used in conjunction with features of other embodiments that will be recognized by those skilled in the art, even if not explicitly described herein. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments of this disclosure. The examples used herein are intended only to facilitate an understanding of how this disclosure can be practiced and to enable those skilled in the art to further practice the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the examples and embodiments herein should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure, which is defined only by the appended claims and applicable law.

[0040] In general, this disclosure describes a locking mechanism 10 for a folding carriage 12. The locking mechanism 10 operates to lock the folding carriage 12 in a use position, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, and the locking mechanism 10 can be operated to allow the folding carriage 12 to be switched to the folding position, as... Figure 10 As shown.

[0041] Now refer to the attached diagram, and first refer to... Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of a folding carriage 12 is shown. The folding carriage 12 has a front frame 14, two front wheels 16 connected to the front frame 14, a rear frame 18, two rear wheels 20 connected to the rear frame 18, a first side frame 22, and a second side frame 24. In one embodiment, the folding carriage 12 also has a pull handle 26 and a push handle 28, the pull handle 26 being pivotally attached to the front frame 14 and the push handle 28 being connected to the rear frame 18. A locking mechanism 10 is provided for each side frame 22, 24 to secure the carriage 12 in the use position.

[0042] In one embodiment, side frames 22 and 24 each include a first top frame member 30, a second top frame member 32, a first bottom frame member 34, a second bottom frame member 36, a center frame member 38, a first link member 40, a second link member 42, a lower support member 44, and a slider member 46. In one embodiment, the first top frame member 30 is pivotally connected at one end to the front frame 14 and at the opposite end to the locking mechanism 10; the second top frame member 32 is pivotally connected at one end to the rear frame 18 and at the opposite end to the locking mechanism 10; the first bottom frame member 34 is pivotally connected at one end to the front frame 14 and at the opposite end to the lower support member 44; and the second bottom frame member 36 is pivotally connected at one end to the rear frame 18 and at the opposite end to the lower support member 44. Furthermore, the slider member 46 is slidably connected to the center frame member 38.

[0043] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 10 operates to unlock the slider member 46 from the central frame member 38. When the slider member 46 is unlocked from the central frame member 38, the carriage 12 can be moved as follows by raising the locking mechanism 10, pivoting the first top frame member 30 and the second top frame member 32 relative to the locking mechanism 10, and pivoting the first bottom frame member 34 and the second bottom frame member 36 relative to the lower support member 44. Figure 10 The fold is shown. Because the first link member 40 and the second link member 42 are pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member 34 and the second bottom frame member 36, respectively, and pivotally connected to the slider member 46, the link members 40 and 42 will operate to pull the slider member 46 downward toward the support member 44 when the first bottom frame member 34 and the second bottom frame member 36 pivot.

[0044] As in Figures 3 to 5 As best shown in one embodiment, the locking mechanism 10 includes a housing 50, a button 52, a top cover 54, a biasing member 56 (which biases the button 52 away from the top cover 54), a bracket 58, a cam member 60, a locking pin 62, and a biasing member 64 (which is used to lock the pin 62).

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the housing 50 has a first end 64 and a second end 66. In one embodiment, a first top frame member 30 is pivotally connected to the first end 64 of the housing 50, and a second top frame member 32 is pivotally connected to the second end 66 of the housing 50. The housing 50 also has a lower opening 68. A first end 70 of a central frame member 38 is secured within the lower opening 68 of the housing 50. A second end 72 of the central frame member 38 is connected to a lower support member 44.

[0046] like Figure 3 and Figures 6 to 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the slider member 46 has a first end 74, a second end 76, and a central hole 78 through which the central frame member 38 extends. In one embodiment, the slider member 46 also has a receiver 80. In one embodiment, the first link member 40 has a first end 82 and a second end 84, and the second link member 42 has a first end 86 and a second end 88. The first end 82 of the first link member 40 is pivotally connected to the first end 74 of the slider member 46, and the second end 84 of the first link member 40 is pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member 34. Similarly, the first end 86 of the second link member 42 is pivotally connected to the second end 76 of the slider member 46, and the second end 88 of the second link member 42 is pivotally connected to the second bottom frame member 36.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the lower support member 44 has a first end 90 and a second end 92. A first bottom frame member 34 is pivotally connected to the first end 90 of the lower support member 44, and a second bottom frame member 36 is pivotally connected to the second end 92 of the lower support member 44. As explained above, the second end 72 of the center frame member 38 is connected to the lower support member 44.

[0048] Return to reference locking mechanism 10, such as Figures 4 to 9 As shown, a top cover 54 is fixed to a housing 50, and a button 52 is held therein and is capable of linear movement therein. A biasing member 56 biases the button 52 away from the top cover 54. The top cover 54 has a plurality of posts 96 and a push bottom 52, the plurality of posts 96 extending into the housing 50, and the push bottom having a plurality of mating openings 98. The posts 96 pass through the openings 98 in the button 52 to allow the button 52 to be linearly positioned across the posts 96.

[0049] like Figures 6 to 9As shown, in one embodiment, the central frame member 38 has a hole 100, and the bracket 58 is fixedly positioned within the hole 100 of the central frame member 38. In one embodiment, the bracket 58 has a first end 102 and a second end 104. A lip 106 is provided at the first end 102 of the bracket 58, and the lip 106 is located on top of the central frame member 38. The bracket 58 has a cavity 108 between the first end 102 and the second end 104 to slidably receive the cam member 60. The bracket 58 also has an opening 110 for receiving a locking pin 62, and has a biasing member 94 for biasing the locking pin 62 through the hole 112 in the cam member 60 and the central frame member 38. Furthermore, the biasing member 94 applies a downward force on the cam member 60. For assembly purposes, when the cam member 60, locking pin 62, biasing member 94, and biasing member 64 are in the appropriate positions within the bracket 58, the bracket 58 is inserted into the hole 100 at the first end 70 of the center frame member 38. The first end 70 of the center frame member 38 then fits into the lower opening 68 of the housing 50. Fasteners 114 (such as rivets) are used, for example, to secure the center frame member 38 (which has the bracket 58 and cam member 60) to the housing 50, as... Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown.

[0050] In one embodiment, the cam member 60 has a first end 120, a second end 122, a connecting member 124 connecting the first end 120 and the second end 122, a first opening 126 through the connecting member 124, and a second opening 128 adjacent to the second end 122. The first opening 126 is preferably a slot that allows a fastener 114 to extend through the cam member 60, but allows the cam member 60 to be linearly transverse within the cavity 108 of the bracket 58. In one embodiment, the second end 122 of the cam member 60 has a cam surface 130, such as an angled surface, that engages a locking pin 62. The second opening 128 allows the locking pin 62 to extend through the cam member 60 and through a hole 112 in the central frame member 38 to engage the slider member 46.

[0051] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking pin 62 has a first end 132, a second end 134, and two protrusions 136 extending from the locking pin 62 between the first end 132 and the second end 134. The protrusions 136 engage the cam surface 130 of the cam member 60. The first end 132 of the locking pin 62 has an inclined surface 138. The second end 134 of the locking pin 62 engages the opening 110 of the bracket 58 and the biasing member 64 to bias the locking pin 62 toward the hole 112 in the central frame member 38.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the button component 52 has an extension 140 that engages the first end 120 of the cam component 60 through an opening 142 in the housing 50 (see Figure 1). Figure 4 ).

[0053] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 6 ,as well as Figure 7 When the carriage 12 is in the unfolded or in use state, the slider member 46 is in its upward position. When the button 52 is not actuated, the biasing member 94 operates to push the button 52 away from the top cover 54. In this position, the cam member 60 is in its first or lowered position, and the locking pin 62 is in its biased position, such that the first end 132 of the locking pin 62 extends through the second opening 128 in the cam member 60, the hole 112 in the central frame member 38, and into the receiver 80 in the slider member 46 to lock the slider member 46 in place.

[0054] To allow the carriages to be folded 12-fold as follows Figure 10 The folding orientation shown actuates the button 52 by pressing it against the biasing force of the biasing member 94 toward the top cover 54. When the button 52 moves upward, the extension 140 of the button 52 engages the first end 120 of the cam member 60, causing the cam member 60 within the cavity 108 of the bracket 58 to change from a lowered position or a first position to an upper position or a second position, as shown. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown. When the cam member 60 changes from the first position to the second position, the cam surface 130 of the cam member 60 engages the protrusion 136 of the locking pin 62, causing the locking pin 62 to move axially toward the opening 110 in the bracket 58, so that the first end 132 of the locking pin 62 disengages from the receiver 80 of the slider member 46, thereby unlocking the slider member 46. At this time, the slider member 46 can move linearly on the central frame member 38 to allow the frame to collapse into a folded state.

[0055] The embodiments described in detail above can be combined, in whole or in part, with any of the alternative embodiments described.

[0056] Unless otherwise specified, references to singular elements are not intended to mean "one and only one," but rather "one or more." The term "some" refers to one or more. Underlined and / or italicized headings and subheadings are used merely for convenience and do not limit the subject matter, nor are they referred to in connection with the interpretation of the description of the subject matter. Relational terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between these entities or actions. By reference, all structural and functional equivalents of elements in various configurations described herein that are known or will be known hereafter by one of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein and are intended to be covered by the subject matter. Furthermore, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be offered to the public, whether or not such disclosure is expressly stated in the foregoing description.

[0057] In view of the foregoing description, many modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described herein, including best modes known to the inventors for carrying out this disclosure. It should be understood that the illustrated embodiments are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0058] Several alternative embodiments and examples have been described and illustrated herein. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the features of the various embodiments, as well as possible combinations and variations of components. Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that any embodiment can be provided in any combination with other embodiments disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” as used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments in any way. Additionally, the term “plural” as used herein refers to any number greater than one (separately or in combination as needed) up to an infinite value. Furthermore, the term “having” as used herein is used in an open-ended manner in this disclosure and claims.

[0059] As used herein, the phrase “at least one of…” preceding a list of items (separated by the terms “and” or “or”) modifies the entire list as a whole, not each member of the list (i.e., each item). The phrase “at least one of…” does not require the selection of at least one item; rather, it allows for the following meanings: at least one item from any of the items, and / or at least one combination of any combination of the items, and / or at least one of each of the items. For example, the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” respectively refer to: only A, only B, or only C; any combination of A, B, and C; and / or at least one of each of A, B, and C.

[0060] With regard to the use of terms such as “comprising” or “having” in the specification or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive (similar to the interpretation of the terms “comprising” or “including”), as “comprising” is interpreted as a transitional term in the claims. Phrases such as aspect, that aspect, on the other hand, some aspects, one or more aspects, embodiment, that embodiment, another embodiment, some embodiments, one or more embodiments, example, that embodiment, another embodiment, some embodiments, one or more embodiments, configuration, that configuration, another configuration, some configurations, one or more configurations, subject matter, disclosure, this disclosure, other variations, etc., are for convenience only, and such phrases do not imply that the disclosure associated with such phrase(s) is essential to the subject matter, or that such disclosure applies to all configurations of the subject matter. The disclosure associated with such phrase(s) may apply to all configurations or one or more configurations. The disclosure associated with such phrase(s) may provide one or more examples. Phrases such as “aspect” or “some aspects” may refer to one or more aspects, and vice versa, and similarly, this also applies to other foregoing phrases.

[0061] Unless specifically stated otherwise, references to singular elements are not intended to mean "one and only one," but rather "one or more." The term "some" refers to one or more. Underlined and / or italicized headings and subheadings are used merely for convenience and do not limit the subject matter, nor are they referred to in connection with the interpretation of the description of the subject matter. Relational terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between these entities or actions. By reference, all structural and functional equivalents of elements in various configurations described herein that are known or will be known hereafter by one of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein and are intended to be covered by the subject matter. Furthermore, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be offered to the public, whether or not such disclosures are expressly stated in the foregoing description. Unless the element is explicitly stated using the phrase "unit for..." or, in the case of a method claim, the element is stated using the phrase "step for...", no claim element is to be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6 of 35 U.SC § 112.

[0062] While this specification includes numerous details, these details should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims, but rather as descriptions of specific embodiments of the subject matter. Some features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented as a combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or as any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments. Furthermore, while features may be described above as functioning in certain combinations and even initially claimed in this way, in some cases, one or more features from the claimed combination may be removed from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or a variation thereof.

[0063] Therefore, the title of the invention, background art, description of the drawings, abstract, and drawings are incorporated into this disclosure and are provided as illustrative examples of this disclosure, not as limiting descriptions. They are submitted with the understanding that they will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Furthermore, in the detailed description, it will be apparent that the description provides illustrative examples and that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of simplifying this disclosure. The approach of this disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed subject matter requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. On the contrary, as reflected in the claims, the inventive subject matter lies in fewer than all features in the configuration or operation of a single disclosure. Therefore, the claims are incorporated into the detailed description, wherein each claim is independently claimed as a separate subject matter.

[0064] It should be understood that this disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or central characteristics of this disclosure. Therefore, these examples and embodiments are to be considered illustrative rather than restrictive in all respects, and the claims are not limited to the details given herein. Thus, while specific embodiments have been shown and described, many modifications may be contemplated without obvious departure from the spirit of this disclosure, and the scope of protection is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

[0065] Furthermore, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects described herein, but rather to conform to the full scope consistent with the language claims and to cover all legal equivalents. Nevertheless, none of the claims are intended to include subject matter that does not meet the requirements of applicable patent law, nor should the claims be interpreted in this manner.

Claims

1. A car frame locking mechanism for a car body, comprising: A handle housing having a first end and a second end; A first top frame member, the first top frame member being pivotally connected to the first end of the handle housing; A second top frame member is pivotally connected to the second end of the handle housing; A lower support member having a first end and a second end; The central frame member of the carriage has a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member is connected to the bottom of the handle housing, and the second end of the central frame member is connected to the top of the lower support member, and the central frame member has holes. A slider member slidably connected to the central frame member, the slider member having a first end, a second end, a central hole, and a receiver, the central frame member extending through the central hole; A first bottom frame member, the first bottom frame member being pivotally connected to the first end of the lower support member; A second bottom frame member, which is pivotally connected to the second end of the lower support member; A first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first end of the slider member, and the second end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member; A second link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second bottom frame member; A bracket, which is fixedly positioned within a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity; A cam member positioned within the cavity of the bracket, the cam member having a first end, a second end, a connecting member connecting the first end and the second end, and an opening through the connecting member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member is capable of being converted substantially linearly within the cavity of the bracket; A button, slidably connected to the housing, the button having an extension that engages the first end of the cam member; A locking pin, partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket, extends through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, and extends in the use position into the receiver of the slider member to secure the slider member to a first position on the central frame member; and When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to move the cam member in the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position. When the cam member moves from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position. The locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

2. The carriage frame locking mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein, The locking mechanism unlocks the slider component from the central frame component.

3. A car frame locking mechanism for a car body, comprising: A handle housing having a first end and a second end; The central frame member of the carriage has a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member is connected to the bottom of the handle housing, and the central frame member has a hole; A slider member slidably connected to the central frame member, the slider member having a first end, a second end, a central hole, and a receiver, the central frame member extending through the central hole; A cam member, the cam member being positioned within the central frame member, the cam member having a cam surface, wherein the cam member is capable of substantially linear transformation within the central frame member; A button, slidably connected to the housing, the button having an extension that engages the first end of the cam member; A locking pin, extending partially through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the center frame member, and extending in the use position into the receiver of the slider member to secure the slider member to a first position on the center frame member; and When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member from a first position to a second position, wherein when the cam member switches from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member, the slider member being adapted to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

4. The carriage frame locking mechanism as described in claim 3, further comprising: A first top frame member, the first top frame member being pivotally connected to the first end of the handle housing; A second top frame member is pivotally connected to the second end of the handle housing; as well as A lower support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the central frame member is connected to the top of the lower support member.

5. The carriage frame locking mechanism of claim 4, further comprising a first bottom frame member pivotally connected to the first end of the lower support member, and a second bottom frame member pivotally connected to the second end of the lower support member.

6. The carriage frame locking mechanism of claim 5, wherein the carriage frame locking mechanism comprises a first link member and a second link member, the first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first end of the slider member, and the second end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member, the second link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second bottom frame member.

7. The carriage locking mechanism of claim 3, further comprising a bracket fixedly positioned within a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity, and the cam member positioned within the cavity in the bracket.

8. The carriage locking mechanism as described in claim 3, wherein, The cam member has a first end, a second end, a connecting member connecting the first end and the second end, and an opening through the connecting member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member is capable of being converted substantially linearly within the cavity of the bracket.

9. The carriage locking member as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The locking pin is partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket and extends through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, and extends into the receiver of the slider member at the use position to secure the slider member at a first position on the central frame member.

10. The carriage locking member as claimed in claim 9, wherein, When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member in the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position, wherein, when the cam member switches from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

11. A car frame locking mechanism for a car frame, comprising: A slider member slidably connected to the carriage frame, the slider member having a receiver; A housing for use with the locking mechanism; Top cover, the top cover being fixed to the housing; A button, slidably connected to the housing, capable of moving from a first position to a second position, the button having an extension; A biasing member biases the button toward the first position; A cam member adjacent to the handle housing, wherein the extension of the button engages the cam member to allow axial movement of the cam member; A locking pin having a first end positioned in the receiver of the slider member to secure the slider member to the carriage frame in a use position, the locking pin engaging the cam member when the cam member is moved longitudinally by the button, the locking pin moving linearly and laterally to the longitudinal movement of the cam member; and When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to switch the cam member from a first position to a second position, and wherein, when the cam member switches from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, wherein the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the carriage frame member to allow the frame to collapse into a folded state.

12. The carriage frame locking mechanism as described in claim 11, further comprising: A first top frame member is pivotally connected to a first end of the housing; A second top frame member, and a second bottom frame member pivotally connected to a second end of the housing; A lower support member having a first end and a second end; The central frame member of the carriage frame has a first end and a second end, the first end of the central frame member is connected to the bottom of the housing, and the second end of the central frame member is connected to the top of the lower support member, and the central frame member has holes.

13. The carriage locking mechanism as described in claim 12, wherein, The slider component is slidably connected to the central frame component.

14. The carriage locking mechanism as described in claim 11, wherein, The slider member has a first end, a second end, and a central hole, and the central frame member extends through the central hole.

15. The carriage locking mechanism of claim 11, further comprising a first bottom frame member pivotally connected to the first end of the lower support member, and a second bottom frame member pivotally connected to the second end of the lower support member.

16. The carriage locking mechanism of claim 15, further comprising a first link member and a second link member, the first link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first end of the slider member, and the second end of the first link member being pivotally connected to the first bottom frame member, the second link member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second end of the slider member, and the second end of the second link member being pivotally connected to the second bottom frame member.

17. The carriage locking mechanism of claim 11, further comprising a central frame member of the carriage frame, a bracket fixedly positioned within a hole in the central frame member, the bracket having a cavity, and the cam member positioned within the cavity in the bracket.

18. The carriage locking mechanism as claimed in claim 17, wherein, The cam member has a first end, a second end, a connecting member connecting the first end and the second end, and an opening through the connecting member, wherein the second end of the cam member has a cam surface, and wherein the cam member is capable of being converted substantially linearly within the cavity of the bracket.

19. The carriage locking member as claimed in claim 17, wherein, The locking pin is partially positioned within the cavity of the bracket and extends through the opening in the cam member and the hole in the central frame member, and extends into the receiver of the slider member at the use position to secure the slider member at a first position on the central frame member.

20. The carriage locking member as claimed in claim 19, wherein, When the button is actuated, the extension engages the cam member to move the cam member in the cavity of the bracket from a first position to a second position, wherein, when the cam member moves from the first position to the second position, the cam surface of the cam member engages the locking pin to move the locking pin axially to an open position, and wherein the locking pin is removed from the receiver in the slider member to allow the slider member to move linearly on the central frame member to allow the carriage to collapse into a folded state.

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