Folding locking assembly and baby crib with same

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of infant products, and discloses a folding locking assembly and an infant bed with the folding locking assembly. The folding locking assembly comprises a locking installation piece, a locking piece is rotationally installed on the locking installation piece, at least one locking groove is formed in the locking piece, the depth direction of the locking groove is parallel to the rotating shaft direction of the locking piece, the locking groove rotates relative to the locking installation piece along with the locking piece, and the locking piece has an initial position and an unlocking position; the bottom supporting piece is rotationally mounted on the locking mounting piece; one end of the biasing piece is mounted on the locking piece, and the other end of the biasing piece is mounted on the locking mounting piece. In the locking and unlocking processes of the folding locking assembly, only the locking piece needs to move relative to the bottom supporting piece under the action of the bias pressing piece, only rotating actions exist in the unlocking and locking processes, the number of the whole parts is small, the structure is simple, actions are concise, and the reliability and safety of the folding locking assembly in the long-term use process can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of infant and toddler products technology, specifically to a folding locking component and a crib having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Folding cribs are a popular choice for many families as an infant and toddler product. A folding crib consists of a base frame, guardrails, and support legs. The base frame, as the supporting foundation of the overall structure, typically uses a modular design, with the long and short sides connected by hinges for smooth folding and unfolding. The foldable guardrail system includes front and side guardrails, which are connected to the base frame via rotating connectors. This allows for quick folding and locking while ensuring safety, adapting to different usage and storage needs. The support legs also feature a foldable design, ensuring stable support while facilitating easy folding and storage.

[0003] Folding cribs require securing their folding structure after unfolding. This is typically achieved through locking mechanisms on the base frame, guardrails, or support legs. While existing locking mechanisms offer some stability in the unfolded state, their complex design and the potential for wear and loosening due to frequent opening and closing operations over extended use can diminish their effectiveness and pose safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a folding locking component and a crib having the same, to solve the problem that the locking structure of existing folding cribs is complex and poses safety hazards with long-term use.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a folding locking assembly, comprising:

[0006] A locking mounting component has a locking element rotatably mounted on it. The locking element has a locking groove, the depth of which is parallel to the rotation axis of the locking element. The locking element rotates relative to the locking mounting component and has an initial position and an unlocked position.

[0007] A bottom support is rotatably mounted on a locking mount. One end of the bottom support is adapted to engage with a locking groove to lock the bottom support parallel to the locking mount when the locking mount is in the initial position, and to rotate out of the locking groove when the locking mount is in the unlocked position so that the bottom support is angled to the locking mount.

[0008] A biasing element, one end of which is mounted on a locking element and the other end of which is mounted on a locking mounting element, is adapted to apply a biasing force to the locking element to restore it to its initial position when the locking element is rotated to a position other than its initial position.

[0009] Folding locking assemblies are used in folding beds, folding chairs, and folding tables to lock the moving structures of these devices when they are unfolded or folded. During installation, the base support is positioned as the moving structure of the folding device. In the locked state, the end of the base support is embedded in the locking groove. A biasing force applied to the locking member by a biasing component keeps the locking member stably in its initial position or tends to move it towards the initial position, thus securing the base support within the locking groove and maintaining the overall locked state of the folding locking assembly. When unlocking the folding locking assembly, external force overcomes the biasing force applied to the locking member or applies another biasing force away from the locked position, causing the locking member to rotate towards the unlocked position until the locking groove abutting the base support completely separates from the base support. At this point, the base support swings and retracts around the locking mounting. After the base support is completely separated from the locking member, the external force is removed, allowing the locking member to return to its initial position under the biasing force applied by the biasing component, completing the unlocking process. During the locking and unlocking process, the folding locking assembly only requires the locking component to move relative to the bottom support component under the action of the biasing component. The unlocking and locking process only involves rotation. The overall number of parts is small, the structure is simple, and the operation is concise, which can greatly improve the reliability and safety of the folding locking assembly during long-term use.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the locking member is provided with a positioning part, and the locking mounting member is provided with a mating part. When the locking member is in the initial position, the positioning part and the mating part abut against each other. By the mating of the positioning part and the mating part, the initial position of the locking member is limited, thereby improving the stability of the locking member and the locking mounting member in positioning and ensuring that the positioning part and the mating part can still be stably positioned during long-term use.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the mating part and the biasing member are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the locking member to improve the stability of the mating part and the positioning part in positioning. The mating part can also be disposed on the left and right sides of the locking member along its rotation direction, or disposed at the bottom of the locking member, and the position of the positioning part on the locking member corresponds to the position of the mating part, as long as the positioning part and the mating part can fit together and abut.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the locking member is provided with a mounting portion, which is angled to the positioning portion, and the mounting portion rotatably engages with the locking mounting member. By connecting the mounting portion and the positioning portion to form a bent structure, space along the length of the locking mounting member is saved. Simultaneously, by connecting the mounting portion with the locking mounting member, the mounting portion is concealed within the locking mounting member by the positioning portion, making the locking member more stable and compact. This significantly enhances the overall concealment and aesthetics of the locking member, reduces external protrusions, and lowers the risk of damage from accidental impacts.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the locking groove is located on the inner side of the corner between the mounting part and the positioning part. This arrangement, with the locking groove close to the mounting part, ensures that the force application points of the base support and the locking groove, as well as the positioning part, are located on opposite sides of the mounting part relative to the pivot axis of the locking mounting member. This prevents the locking member from rotating due to the pressure of the base support when it is in the locked position, thus improving the stability of the locking mechanism between the locking member and the base support in the locked state.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, a guide portion is provided on the side of the mounting portion of the locking member facing away from the locking groove, and the side of the guide portion facing away from the mounting portion is provided as a guide slope, which is inclined toward the positioning portion. By providing the guide slope, space is made for the end of the bottom support member to swing into the locking groove, and at the same time, when the bottom support member swings to the position of the guide slope, it can slide smoothly into the locking groove.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, a pair of locking slots are provided, one on each side of the locking member, and a pair of bottom support members are provided, with each bottom support member corresponding to one of the locking slots. By providing a pair of bottom support members that correspond one-to-one with the pair of locking slots, the stability of the locking device in the locked state is increased.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, the biasing component is either an elastic reset component or a power drive component. The elastic reset component can be a spring or torsion spring, etc., which applies elastic pressure or elastic tension to the locking component after it deviates from its initial position. The power drive component can be a drive cylinder, drive motor, etc., which actively drives the locking component to move between its initial and unlocked positions.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, the locking mounting component is a locking mounting chassis with a mounting slot, within which the locking component moves. By mounting the locking component, biasing component, and base support component all within the locking mounting chassis, the stability of the movement of multiple moving components is improved. The locking mounting component can also be a frame structure, with members forming the frame at the mounting and positioning limit positions of the locking component, biasing component, and base support component, thereby reducing the overall weight of the folding locking assembly and facilitating operation.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model also provides a crib with the folding locking component described in this utility model. Since the crib includes the folding locking component and has the same effect as the folding locking component, it will not be described again here. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folding locking component in the locked state provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding locking component provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the locking component is rotated to the unlock position.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding locking component after unlocking, as provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mounting component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the locking member provided in an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle.

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a crib provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Locking mounting part; 2. Locking part; 201. Positioning part; 202. Mounting part; 203. Locking groove; 204. Guide part; 205. Guide slope; 3. Bottom support part; 4. Biasing part; 5. Mating part; 6. Limiting part; 7. Auxiliary support rod; 8. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 7 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] According to an embodiment of this utility model, a folding locking assembly is provided, comprising a locking mounting member 1, a locking member 2, a bottom support member 3, and an biasing member 4. The folding locking assembly can be installed on folding beds, folding chairs, and folding tables to lock the movable structures of these foldable devices when they are unfolded or folded. In the application of the folding locking assembly on foldable devices, the bottom support member 3 acts as a movable part of the folding device. In this embodiment, taking a folding crib as an example, the bottom support member 3 is installed on the crib as a bottom support rod.

[0031] A locking element 2 is rotatably mounted on the locking mounting component 1. The locking element 2 has a locking groove 203, the depth of which is parallel to the rotation axis of the locking element 2. As the locking element 2 rotates relative to the locking mounting component 1, it can switch between an initial position and an unlocked position. A base support 3 is also rotatably mounted on the locking mounting component 1. The rotation direction of the base support 3 is parallel to its length direction, meaning its rotation axis is perpendicular to its length. The base support 3 swings along the edge of the locking mounting component 1. When the locking element 2 is in the initial position, one end of the base support 3 engages with the locking groove 203, and the base support 3 is parallel to the locking mounting component 1. When the locking element 2 is switched to the unlocked position, this end can be smoothly released from the locking groove 203 and rotated away, at which point the base support 3 and the locking mounting component 1 form a preset angle. A biasing element 4, as a key driving component, has one end mounted on the locking element 2 and the other end securely mounted on the locking mounting component 1. The function of the biasing element 4 is to apply a restorative biasing force when the locking element 2 deviates from its initial position, causing the locking element 2 to tend to return to its initial state, thus ensuring the effective maintenance of the locking mechanism.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, when the folding locking assembly is in the locked state, the end of the bottom support 3 is firmly embedded in the locking groove 203. The biasing force provided by the biasing member 4 not only consolidates the initial position stability of the locking member 2, but also ensures the stable positioning of the bottom support 3 within the locking groove 203, thereby maintaining the stability of the entire folding locking assembly. Figure 2 As shown, during the unlocking process, an external force overcomes the biasing force of the biasing member 4 or applies a reverse torque, driving the locking member 2 to rotate towards the unlocked position until the locking groove 203 and the bottom support member 3 are completely separated. At this time, the bottom support member 3 can swing freely around the locking mounting member 1 and fold up. Once the bottom support member 3 and the locking member 2 are completely separated, after the external force is removed, the biasing member 4 immediately takes effect, driving the locking member 2 to return to its initial position, and the unlocking action ends. Figure 3As shown. In the locking and unlocking process, the folding locking assembly only requires the locking part 2 to rotate with the bottom support part 3 with the assistance of the biasing part 4. The entire mechanism has a simplified number of parts, a compact and efficient structure, and a clear and straightforward operation process, which significantly improves the reliability and safety performance of the folding locking assembly under long-term service conditions.

[0033] In one embodiment, the biasing element 4 is either an elastic reset element or a power drive element to adapt to different application requirements. When the biasing element 4 is set as an elastic reset element, an energy storage reset element such as a spring or torsion spring can be selected. These elements can instantly release the stored elastic potential energy after the locking element 2 deviates from its preset initial position, and the elastic pressure or tension applied to the locking element 2 ensures that it can stably return to the initial state. For scenarios requiring higher precision control or automated operation, a power drive element can be selected as the biasing element 4. The power drive element can be a precision actuator such as a drive cylinder or drive motor, which actively outputs power to directly drive the locking element 2 to achieve controllable active movement between the initial position and the unlocked position. This not only improves the response speed and control accuracy of the folding locking assembly, but also provides a strong guarantee for its stable operation in complex or dynamic environments. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the overall structure of the folding locking assembly and reduce manufacturing costs, the biasing element 4 is selected as a spring, with one end of the spring fixedly connected to the tail of the locking element 2 and the other end fixedly connected to the locking mounting element 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the locking mounting component 1 is configured as a locking mounting chassis, with a mounting slot 8 on its top surface. This slot provides a stable and limited-range movement environment for the locking component 2. To limit the swing amplitude of the bottom support component 3 within the locking mounting chassis, a limiting part 6 is provided within the mounting slot 8. This ensures that when the bottom support component 3 is locked and limited by the locking component 2, its end abuts against the limiting part 6 to maintain a horizontal state. By integrating the locking component 2, the biasing component 4, and the bottom support component 3 into the internal space of this locking mounting chassis, the stability and coordination of each moving component during movement are significantly enhanced. In some other embodiments, the locking mounting component 1 can also employ a lighter frame structure. The frame structure is composed of rods, with necessary structural supports only provided at the installation, positioning, and limiting points required for the locking component 2, the biasing component 4, and the bottom support component 3. This effectively reduces the overall weight of the folding locking assembly and improves operational convenience and flexibility.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the locking component 2 is provided with a positioning part 201, and the locking mounting component 1 is correspondingly provided with a mating part 5. The mating part 5 is located in the mounting slot 8 of the locking mounting chassis. When the locking component 2 is in its initial position, the positioning part 201 and the mating part 5 precisely abut against each other. This mating mechanism greatly improves the stability of the positioning between the locking component 2 and the locking mounting component 1, ensuring that the mating between the two can remain accurate even after long-term use.

[0036] Furthermore, the locking component 2 is also provided with a mounting portion 202, which is set at a certain angle to the positioning portion 201 and forms a rotational engagement with the locking mounting component 1. This design cleverly utilizes the internal space of the locking mounting component 1, reducing the space occupied by the locking component 2 in the length direction. Moreover, by placing the mounting portion 202 deep inside the locking mounting component 1 and shielding it with the positioning portion 201, the overall structure of the locking component 2 is more compact and stable. This layout not only improves the concealment and aesthetics of the locking component 2, but also effectively reduces external protrusions, significantly reducing the risk of damage to the locking component 2 due to accidental collisions.

[0037] Preferably, the locking groove 203 is located inside the corner of the mounting part 202 and the positioning part 201. This design ensures that the locking groove 203 is close to the mounting part 202, thereby ensuring that the force application points of the bottom support 3 and the locking groove 203, and the positioning part 201, are located on both sides of the mounting part 202 relative to the rotation axis of the locking mounting part 1. When the locking part 2 is in the locked position, it can effectively resist the pressure generated by the rotation of the bottom support 3, preventing the locking part 2 from rotating accidentally, thereby significantly improving the stability of the locking between the locking part 2 and the bottom support 3 in the locked state.

[0038] In one embodiment, the mating part 5 and the biasing member 4 are distributed at opposite ends of the locking member 2, further enhancing the stability of the engagement between the positioning part 201 and the mating part 5. It is worth noting that the position of the mating part 5 is flexible and can be located on the left or right sides of the locking member 2 in the direction of rotation, or at the bottom of the locking member 2. The positioning part 201 is configured accordingly based on the specific position of the mating part 5 to ensure that the two can abut and engage.

[0039] In one embodiment, the mounting portion 202 of the locking member 2 has a guide portion 204 on the side facing away from the locking groove 203, and the side of the guide portion 204 facing away from the mounting portion 20 is a guide slope 205, which is inclined towards the positioning portion 201. The guide slope 205 not only provides the necessary space for the end of the bottom support member 3 to enter the locking groove 203 during swinging, but also guides the bottom support member 3 to smoothly slide into the locking groove 203 when it swings to a specific position where it meets the guide slope 205, without the need for additional external force. This improves the efficiency and smoothness of the cooperation between the locking member 2 and the bottom support member 3, while also ensuring the accuracy and stability of the folding locking assembly during the locking process. In this embodiment, one guide ramp 205 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the guide portion 204. The width of the guide portion 204 is wider than the width of the positioning portion 201. When the locking member 2 is in the initial position, the lower side of the guide portion 204 abuts and limits the bottom support member 3. When unlocking, only a small rotation of the locking member 2 is needed to separate the guide portion 204 from the bottom support member 3, allowing the bottom support member 3 to swing out from the left and right sides of the positioning portion 201. In this embodiment, the locking member 2 is an integrally molded component, that is, the positioning portion 201, the mounting portion 202, and the guide portion 204 are injection molded into an integral structure.

[0040] In one embodiment, a pair of locking slots 203 are provided, with the pair of locking slots 203 respectively located on both sides of the locking member 2, forming a symmetrical and stable locking structure. Correspondingly, a pair of bottom support members 3 are provided, with each bottom support member 3 cooperating with one locking slot 203. The one-to-one pairing design can enhance the overall stability of the locking mounting member 1 in the locked state, and also effectively reduce the stress concentration borne by a single locking point by dispersing the locking force, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the entire folding locking assembly.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect provides a crib having the folding locking assembly provided by the present invention. For example... Figure 7As shown, the locking mounting component 1 in the folding locking assembly serves as the base and is positioned in the middle of the crib frame. The bottom support component 3 acts as a bottom support rod to support the bottom of the crib frame. Additionally, two bottom support rods of the crib are directly rotatably mounted on the side of the locking mounting component 1. To ensure the stability of the crib after unfolding, a pair of auxiliary support rods 7 are rotatably mounted on the locking mounting component 1. The auxiliary support rods 7 are L-shaped, with the longer end of the auxiliary support rod 7 rotatably mounted to the locking mounting component 1. After unfolding, the shorter end of the auxiliary support rod 7 supports the ground. By installing the folding locking assembly provided by this invention on the crib, the folding locking assembly is locked when the crib is unfolded. The end of the bottom support component 3 is embedded in the locking groove 203. The biasing force applied by the biasing component 4 to the locking component 2 keeps the locking component 2 stably in its initial position or causes it to tend to move towards its initial position. This allows the locking component 2 to stably limit the bottom support component 3 within the locking groove 203, maintaining the overall locked state of the folding locking assembly. When the crib is folded, the folding locking assembly unlocks. External force overcomes the biasing force applied to the locking member 2 by the biasing member 4, or applies another biasing force away from the locking position to the locking member 2, causing the locking member 2 to rotate towards the unlocked position until the locking groove 203, which abuts against the bottom support member 3, completely separates from the bottom support member 3. At this point, the bottom support member 3 swings around the locking mounting member 1 to close. After the bottom support member 3 is completely separated from the locking member 2, the external force is removed, allowing the locking member 2 to return to its initial position under the biasing force applied by the biasing member 4, completing the unlocking process. The crib frame can then rotate freely for folding and closing. During the locking and unlocking process, the folding locking assembly only requires relative movement between the locking member 2 and the bottom support member 3 under the action of the biasing member 4. The unlocking and locking process involves only rotational movements, resulting in fewer parts, a simpler structure, and more concise operation, significantly improving the reliability and safety of the folding locking assembly during long-term use.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A folding locking assembly, characterized in that, include: A locking mounting component (1) is rotatably mounted thereon, wherein the locking component (2) is provided with at least one locking groove (203), the depth direction of the locking groove (203) is parallel to the rotation axis direction of the locking component (2), and rotates with the locking component (2) relative to the locking mounting component (1), wherein the locking component (2) has an initial position and an unlocked position; A bottom support (3) is rotatably mounted on the locking mounting (1). One end of the bottom support (3) is adapted to engage with the locking groove (203) to lock the bottom support (3) parallel to the locking mounting (1) when the locking member (2) is in the initial position, and to rotate out of the locking groove (203) when the locking member (2) is in the unlocked position so that the bottom support (3) is set at an angle to the locking mounting (1). A biasing member (4), one end of which is mounted on the locking member (2) and the other end of which is mounted on the locking mounting member (1), the biasing member (4) being adapted to apply a biasing force to the locking member (2) to restore it to the initial position when the locking member (2) is rotated to a position away from the initial position.

2. The folding locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member (2) is provided with a positioning part (201), and the locking mounting member (1) is provided with a mating part (5). When the locking member (2) is in the initial position, the positioning part (201) abuts against the mating part (5).

3. The folding locking assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mating part (5) and the biasing member (4) are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the locking member (2).

4. The folding locking assembly according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The locking member (2) is provided with a mounting part (202), which is set at an angle to the positioning part (201), and the mounting part (202) is rotatably engaged with the locking mounting member (1).

5. The folding locking assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking groove (203) is located on the inside of the corner between the mounting part (202) and the positioning part (201).

6. The folding locking assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting part (202) has a guide part (204) on the side opposite to the locking groove (203), and the guide part (204) is provided with a guide slope (205) on the side opposite to the mounting part (202), and the guide slope (205) is inclined toward the positioning part (201).

7. The folding locking assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The locking groove (203) is provided in a pair, and the pair of locking grooves (203) are respectively provided on both sides of the locking member (2). The bottom support member (3) is provided in a pair, and the bottom support member (3) and the locking groove (203) are matched one-to-one.

8. The folding locking assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The biasing component (4) is an elastic reset component or a power drive component.

9. The folding locking assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The locking mounting component (1) is a locking mounting chassis, and the locking mounting chassis is provided with a mounting slot (8). The locking component (2) moves within the mounting slot (8).

10. A crib, characterized in that, It has a folding locking assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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