Child carrier

Abstract

Child carrier device (200), comprising: a standing frame (201); and a child carrying arrangement (100) which is supported on the standing frame (201) and is designed to accommodate a child, wherein the child carrier arrangement (100) comprises a front seat section (10), a rear seat section (20) and a backrest frame (203), wherein the rear seat section (20) is pivotably connected to the front seat section (10) and the backrest frame (203), wherein the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) can be folded towards each other; wherein the child carrier arrangement (100) further comprises a cushioning section (40) extending along the underside of the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20), and wherein the suspension section (40) provides a bearing support for the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20), which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction (V) of the child carrying device (200).

Description

STATE OF THE ART Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a child carrying device. Description of the state of the art

[0002] Strollers can be used to comfortably transport babies and children for outdoor activities. Typical design requirements for a stroller include a seat that provides adequate support for a child and a frame structure that is easy and safe to fold and unfold, while maintaining a compact size when folded. However, the seat of most strollers on the market cannot be reduced in size, which can limit how tightly the stroller can be folded.

[0003] For example, publication WO 2017 / 160150 A1 discloses a device for transporting a child, equipped with a foldable seat. The seat is connected to the first arms, which extend diagonally upwards, by means of connecting arms that can be slid away from the base frame in the first arms. This sliding movement occurs automatically after the second arms have rotated sufficiently downwards.

[0004] The publication EP 3 345 805 A1 further discloses a child support device comprising a standing frame and a child support device mounted on the standing frame, wherein the child support device has a left and a right side and includes an elastic wire extending between the left and right sides. The elastic wire forms a supporting structure for a child, which can be elastically deformed along the upward and downward direction of the child support device.

[0005] Furthermore, German patent application DE 296 10 392 U1 discloses a child sports stroller including a wheeled child sports stroller frame with a handle unit for pushing the child sports stroller frame, and with a seat unit mounted on the child sports stroller frame. The child sports stroller frame is provided with a pair of horizontal connecting plates on two sides of the seat unit. A shock absorber device includes a frame unit that is arranged between the connecting plates and is pivotally mounted on the connecting plates. The frame unit is movable relative to the connecting plates in a first direction, in which the frame unit pivots forward and downward, and in a second direction, in which the frame unit pivots backward and upward. A spring unit is provided which connects the frame unit and the connecting plates and preloads the frame unit in the second direction.The seat element has a seat part with an underside that is provided with a mounting unit for mounting the seat element onto the frame unit of the shock absorber device.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for an improved design that can provide a comfortable environment for accommodating a child during use and that can at least address the aforementioned problems. SUMMARY

[0007] The present application describes a child carrying device that can provide more comfortable support for a child.According to one embodiment, the child carrier has a standing frame and a child carrier assembly which is supported on the standing frame and is designed to hold a child, wherein the child carrier assembly has a front seat section, a rear seat section and a backrest frame, wherein the rear seat section is pivotably connected to the front seat section and the backrest frame, wherein the front seat section and the rear seat section are foldable relative to each other, wherein the child carrier assembly further has a spring section which extends on an underside of the front seat section and the rear seat section, and wherein the spring section provides a bearing support for the front seat section and the rear seat section which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction of the child carrier.

[0008] According to another embodiment, the child carrier device comprises a standing frame and a child carrier assembly supported on the standing frame and designed to receive a child, wherein the child carrier assembly has a front seat section and a rear seat section pivotably connected to each other and a spring section extending along an underside of the front seat section and the rear seat section, wherein the rear seat section is rotatable relative to the front seat section and the spring section between an unfolded state and a folded state, and wherein the spring section provides a bearing support for the front seat section and the rear seat section in the unfolded state, which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction of the child carrier device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a child carrying device; Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the child carrier of Fig. 1 illustrated from a different perspective; Fig. 3 is a side view, which shows the Fig. 1. Child carrier device shown illustrates; Fig. Figure 4 is a side view showing the child carrier of Fig. 1 illustrated in a folded state; Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating a child carrying arrangement provided in the child carrying device; Fig. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the child carrier arrangement of Fig. 5 illustrated from a different perspective; Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the in Fig. Section A shown in section 6; and Fig. Figures 8-10 are perspective views illustrating an exemplary folding process of the child carrier device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0009] The present application describes a child carrier device comprising a standing frame and a child carrier assembly supported on the standing frame. The child carrier assembly has a front seat section, a rear seat section, and a backrest frame, the rear seat section being pivotably connected to the front seat section and the backrest frame. The front and rear seat sections can be folded together and unfolded for use. The front and rear seat sections can thus provide a larger seating area for a child, which can be folded for compact storage.Furthermore, the child carrier described herein has a spring section extending along the underside of the front and rear seat sections, wherein the rear seat section is rotatable relative to the front seat section and the spring section between an unfolded and a folded state, and wherein the spring section provides a bearing support for the front and rear seat sections in the unfolded state, which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction of the child carrier. Accordingly, comfortable support can be provided for a child sitting on the front and rear seat sections. Embodiments of the child carrier described herein include stroller attachments.However, it is understood that the features of the child carrying arrangement described herein can be designed in any type of child carrying device, which includes, without limitation, stroller devices, child movement devices such as toddler swings or rockers, and the like.

[0010] Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows two perspective views illustrating a child carrier 200, designed as an embodiment of a stroller device. Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows two side views, each illustrating the child carrier device 200 in an unfolded and a folded state, and Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 shows two perspective views illustrating a child carrier arrangement 100 provided in the child carrier device 200. Referring to the Fig. 1-6 the child carrying device 200 can have a standing frame 201, a handle frame 2013 connected to the standing frame 201 and a child carrying arrangement 100 which is supported on the standing frame 201 and is designed to accommodate a child in a seated position.

[0011] The upright frame 201 can have two leg frames 2011 and 2012 connected by two side connecting parts 2081, wherein leg frame 2011 is, by way of example, a front leg frame and leg frame 2012 is, by way of example, a rear leg frame. Each leg frame 2011 and 2012 can each have two side segments arranged symmetrically on a left and a right side of the upright frame 201, e.g. B. two side segments 2011A for the leg frame 2011 and two side segments 2012A for the leg frame 2012. On each of the left and right sides, the side segment 2011A of the leg frame 2011 and the side segment 2012A of the leg frame 2012 can be pivotably coupled to a side connecting part 2081, so that the side connecting parts 2081 and the leg frames 2011 and 2012 can rotate relative to each other when folding and unfolding the child carrier device 200.According to one example of the design, the side segment 2011A of the leg frame 2011 and the side segment 2012A of the leg frame 2012 can each be pivotally coupled to the side connecting part 2081 about a common axis of rotation on each of the left and right sides. According to another example of the design, the side segment 2011A of the leg frame 2011 and the side segment 2012A of the leg frame 2012 can each be pivotally coupled to the side connecting part 2081 about two different axes of rotation on each of the left and right sides. Furthermore, the two leg frames 2011 and 2012 can each have wheel assemblies 204 and 205 to facilitate the movement of the child carrier 200 on a floor surface.

[0012] With renewed reference to the Fig. 1-3 The handle frame 2013 can be pivotally coupled to the upright frame 201 via two connecting rods 2083. According to an example of the construction, the handle frame 2013 can have two side sections 2013A, arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides, and a handle section 2013B, which is connected to the two side sections 2013A. On each of the left and right sides, the side section 2013A of the handle frame 2013 can be coupled to the side segment 2012A of the leg frame 2012 via the connecting rod 2083, with two opposite ends of the connecting rod 2083 being pivotally coupled to the side section 2013A of the handle frame 2013 via a pivot connection P5 and to the side segment 2012A of the leg frame 2012 via a pivot connection P6.

[0013] With renewed reference to the Fig. 1-6 The upright frame 201 can be provided with a support frame section 202 for attaching the child carrier 100. The support frame section 202 can have two side rail sections 2021, one on the left and one on the right side of the child carrier 100, and one or more crossbars 2022, which are rigidly connected to the two side rail sections 2021. The crossbar 2022 can contribute to providing more stability and strength to the support frame section 202. Each side rail section 2021 can be pivotally coupled to the upright frame 201 and to the support bar 2082. For example, a pivot joint P7 can couple one end of the side rail section 2021 to the corresponding side segment 2011A of the leg frame 2011 at a mid-position between the upper and lower ends of the side segment 2011A.Furthermore, the side panel section 2021 can be pivotally coupled to the support rod 2082 via the same rotary joint P5 that pivotally couples the side panel section 2013A of the handle frame 2013 to the connecting rod 2083. For example, the rotary joint P5 can pivotally couple the side panel section 2013A of the handle frame 2013, the connecting rod 2083, the support rod 2082, and the side panel section 2021, which are arranged adjacent to each other in this order from an inside to an outside of the upright frame 201. Accordingly, the side section 2013A of the handle frame 2013, the connecting rod 2083, the support rod 2082 and the side strip section 2021 can be pivotally connected to each other about a common axis of rotation defined by the rotary connection P5 on each of the left and right sides of the child carrying device 200.The support rod 2082 can also be pivotally coupled to the side connecting part 2081 via a rotary connection P8 at a position remote from the rotary connection P5.

[0014] In the frame construction described above, the side connecting part 2081, the support rod 2082, and the connecting rod 2083, provided on each of the left and right sides, can form a connecting structure 208 that is coupled to the upright frame 201, the handle frame 2013, and the support frame section 202 to facilitate folding and unfolding the child carrier 200. Furthermore, the handle frame 2013 can be adjusted between two different positions for pushing the child carrier 200 in different directions with the child facing forward or backward. For example, the handle frame 2013 is in the Fig. Figures 1-3 show the child carrier 200 in a position for sliding it in one direction with the child facing forward. In this position, the handle frame 2013 can be locked to the support bar 2082 at a position away from the pivot point P5, e.g., via a locking section 2018 provided on the side part 2013A of the handle frame 2013.

[0015] In connection with the Fig. 1-3, Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 illustrates two perspective views of the child carrier arrangement 100, and Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the in Fig. Section A, shown in section 6. With reference to the Fig. In sections 1-3 and 5-7, the child carrier assembly 100 is supported on the upright frame 201 and attached to the support frame section 202. The child carrier assembly 100 can have a shock-absorbing section 40, a front seat section 10, a rear seat section 20, a backrest frame 203, two side guards 206, and a head guard 207.

[0016] With reference to the Fig. In sections 1-3, 5, and 6, the spring section 40 extends along the underside of the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20, providing a bearing support for the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20, which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction V of the child carrier 200. According to one example of the design, the spring section 40 can comprise an elastic wire 41. Examples of materials for the elastic wire 41 include, without limitation, steel, metal alloys, plastic, or any other suitable material capable of elastic deformation. The elastic wire 41 can extend between the left and right sides of the child carrier 100, with two opposite ends 41A of the elastic wire 41 each firmly connected to the two side rail sections 2021 of the support frame section 202 via two connecting parts 42.Each connecting part 42 can be attached or welded to the side strip section 2021, for example, and the corresponding end 41A of the elastic wire 41 can be attached to the connecting part 42.

[0017] The front seat section 10 can be rigidly connected to the elastic wire 41 and pivotally connected to the rear seat section 20 via a pivot joint 30. The pivot joint 30 can, for example, comprise one or more pivot joint mounts 11 provided on the front seat section 10 adjacent to a rear end thereof, one or more pivot joint mounts 21 provided on the rear seat section 20 adjacent to a front end thereof, and a shaft section 31 extending through the pivot joint mounts 11 and 21, thereby defining an axis of rotation extending transversely relative to the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20. The pivot joint mounts 11 and 21 are arranged alternately along the axis of rotation defined by the shaft section 31.

[0018] The elastic wire 41 can provide a bearing support for the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20, which is elastically deformable along the upward-downward direction V of the child carrier 200. According to one example of the construction, the underside of the front seat section 10 can have retaining sections 43, and the elastic wire 41 can be attached to the front seat section 10 by being inserted into and engaging with the retaining sections 43. The elastic wire 41 can extend from the underside of the front seat section 10 to the underside of the rear seat section 20 behind the pivot joint 30 and can have a plurality of curved sections between the two opposite ends 41A, each forming a plurality of joints that allow elastic deflection of the elastic wire 41 along the upward-downward direction V.For example, the elastic wire 41 can bend upwards from the two side sill sections 2021, have two sections extending longitudinally from the underside of the front seat section 10 to the underside of the rear seat section 20, and have a transverse section extending along a width direction of the rear seat section 20. Although the elastic wire 41 in . Fig. Figure 6 shows a special shape; it is understood that other shapes may be suitable to allow elastic deflection of the elastic wire 41 along the upward-downward direction V.

[0019] With the aforementioned construction, the rear seat section 20 can rotate relative to the front seat section 10 and the spring section 40 between an unfolded and a folded state. More precisely, the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20 can extend essentially along the same plane and can each be supported in contact with the spring section 40 in the unfolded state, and the rear seat section 20 can be rotated away from a rear section of the spring section 40 relative to the front seat section 10 in the folded state. For example, the rear seat section 20 can rest in contact with a rear section 41B of the elastic wire 41, which is located behind the pivot joint 30 in the unfolded state, and can be rotated away from the rear section 41B of the elastic wire 41 in the folded state.

[0020] With reference to the Fig. 5-7 The pivot joint 30 can further comprise one or a plurality of springs 32, which are configured to provide a preload force to facilitate the opening of the rear seat section 20 relative to the front seat section 10. For example, the spring 32 can be a torsion spring arranged around the shaft section 31 and connected to the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20, respectively.

[0021] According to one example of the construction, the shaft section 31 can be arranged by two swivel brackets 11 provided on the front seat section 10, and a swivel bracket 21 provided on the rear seat section 20 between the two swivel brackets 11, and the spring 32 can be wound around the shaft section 31 on two sides of the swivel bracket 21. The spring 32 can have two end pieces 321, each attached to two anchor sections 33, each of which is attached to the front seat section 10, and an intermediate lug section 322 between the two end pieces 321, which is attached to the anchor section 34, which is attached to the rear seat section 20.For example, each end piece 321 can be hooked onto the corresponding anchor section 33, which may have a hook shape comprising two curved, interconnected sections 331 and 332, wherein the curved section 331 projects substantially perpendicularly from a surface of the underside of the front seat section 10, and the curved section 332 forms an angle substantially perpendicular or inclined to the curved section 331. Similarly, the intermediate tab section 322 can be hooked onto the anchor section 34, which may have a hook shape comprising two curved, interconnected sections 341 and 342, wherein the curved section 341 projects substantially parallel to a surface of the underside of the rear seat section 20 from the pivot bracket 21, and the curved section 342 forms an angle substantially perpendicular or inclined to the curved section 341.

[0022] With reference to the Fig. In 1-6, the backrest frame 203 is pivotally connected to the rear seat section 20, allowing the backrest frame 203 to rotate relative to the rear seat section 20. For example, the backrest frame 203 can have two side sections 203A and one transverse section 203B connected to each other, and each of the two side sections 203A can be pivotally connected to the rear seat section 20 via a pivot connection P4. The two side guards 206 can extend along the two side sections 203A of the backrest frame 203, and the head guard 207 can extend transversely along the transverse section 203B of the backrest frame 203. Each side guard 206 can be pivotally connected to the corresponding support rod 2082 via a pivot connection P1 and to the head guard 207 via the pivot connection P2.In addition, the head guard 207 can be pivotally connected to the transverse section 203B of the backrest frame 203 via a rotary connection P3.

[0023] In connection with the Fig. 1-3 and 5-7, is the Fig. 4 a side view illustrating the child carrier 200 in a folded state, and Fig.Figures 8-10 are perspective views illustrating an exemplary folding process of the child carrier 200. When the child carrier 200 is unfolded for use, the front seat section 10 and the rear seat section 20 can be unfolded independently and generally extend along the same plane to accommodate a child in a sitting or lying position. Additionally, the side connecting piece 2081, the support bar 2082, and the connecting bar 2083 of the connecting structure 208 can be extended; the pivot point P5 is located above the pivot point P4, and the pivot point P6 is located below the pivot point P4.

[0024] When the Child Carrier 200 is to be folded, the Leg Frame 2011 and the Handle Frame 2013 can rotate and fold towards the Leg Frame 2012, which can cause the Carrying Frame Section 202 and the Backrest Frame 203 to fold towards the Leg Frame 2012 on two opposite sides of the Leg Frame 2012. As a result, the Front Seat Section 10 and the Rear Seat Section 20 can be forced to rotate and fold towards each other, while the P6 and P4 pivot points can move upwards relative to the P5 pivot point until the P6 pivot point reaches its highest position above and in front of the P5 pivot point, and the P4 pivot point is above and behind the P5 pivot point. This allows the folded Child Carrier 200 to have a compact size for convenient storage.

[0025] The advantages of the child carrier described herein include its ability to provide cushioning support and a larger seating area for a child, while also allowing it to be folded for compact storage. Accordingly, the child carrier can be more comfortable during use.

[0026] Implementations of the child carrier device have been described in connection with specific embodiments. These embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of protection of the inventions as defined in the following claims.

Claims

[1] Child carrying device (200), comprising: a standing frame (201); and a child carrying arrangement (100) which is supported on the standing frame (201) and is designed to accommodate a child, wherein the child carrier arrangement (100) comprises a front seat section (10), a rear seat section (20) and a backrest frame (203), wherein the rear seat section (20) is pivotably connected to the front seat section (10) and the backrest frame (203), wherein the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) can be folded towards each other; wherein the child carrier arrangement (100) further comprises a cushioning section (40) extending along the underside of the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20), and wherein the suspension section (40) provides a bearing support for the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20), which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction (V) of the child carrying device (200). [2] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 1, wherein the rear seat section (20) is rotatable relative to the front seat section (10) and the suspension section (40) between an unfolded state and a folded state, wherein the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) are each supported in contact with the suspension section (40) in the unfolded state and the rear seat section (20) is rotated away from a rear section of the suspension section (40) in the folded state. [3] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upright frame (201) is provided with a support frame section (202) for attaching the child carrying arrangement (100), wherein the support frame section (202) has two side rail sections (2021) which are each pivotably coupled to the upright frame (201), and wherein the spring section (40) has an elastic wire (41) with two opposite ends (41A) which are each fixedly connected to the two side rail sections (2021) of the support frame section (202), wherein the front seat section (10) is fixedly connected to the elastic wire (41). [4] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 3, wherein the elastic wire (41) has a plurality of curved sections between the two opposite ends (41A), each forming a plurality of joints that allow elastic deflection of the elastic wire (41) along the upward-downward direction (V). [5] Child carrying device (200) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the front seat section (10) is pivotably connected to the rear seat section (20) via a pivot joint (30), wherein the pivot joint (30) has a spring (32) which is configured to provide a preload force to facilitate the opening of the rear seat section (20) relative to the front seat section (10). [6] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the standing frame (201) is provided with a support frame section (202) for attaching the child carrying arrangement (100), wherein the support frame section (202) has a side rail section (2021) which is pivotably coupled to the standing frame (201). [7] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 6, further comprising a handle frame (2013) and a connecting structure (208) which is coupled to the upright frame (201), the handle frame (2013) and the support frame section (202), wherein the connecting structure (208) comprises a side connecting part (2081), a support rod (2082) and a connecting rod (2083), wherein the handle frame (2013), the connecting rod (2083), the support rod (2082) and the side rail section (2021) are pivotably coupled to one another. [8] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 7, wherein the handle frame (2013), the connecting rod (2083), the support rod (2082) and the side rail section (2021) are pivotably coupled about a common axis of rotation. [9] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the standing frame (201) has two leg frames (2011, 2012) which are connected to the side connecting part (2081), wherein the support rod (2082) is pivotably coupled to the side connecting part (2081), and the connecting rod (2083) is pivotably coupled to one of the two leg frames (2011, 2012). [10] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 7, 8 or 9, wherein the child carrying arrangement (100) further comprises a side guard (206) and a head guard (207), wherein the side guard (206) is pivotably connected to the support bar (2082) and the head guard (207), and the head guard (207) is pivotably connected to the backrest frame (203). [11] Child carrying device (200) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein it is designed as a stroller device. [12] Child carrying device (200), comprising: a standing frame (201); and A child carrier arrangement (100) supported on the standing frame (201) and designed to accommodate a child, the child carrier arrangement (100) comprising a front seat section (10) and a rear seat section (20) pivotably connected to each other, and a spring section (40) extending along an underside of the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20), the rear seat section (20) being rotatable relative to the front seat section (10) and the spring section (40) between an unfolded state and a folded state, and the spring section (40) providing a bearing support for the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) in the unfolded state, which is elastically deformable along an upward-downward direction (V) of the child carrier arrangement (200). [13] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) are each supported in contact with the suspension section (40) in the unfolded state and the rear seat section (20) is rotated away from a rear section of the suspension section (40) in the folded state. [14] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 13, wherein the cushioning section (40) has an elastic wire (41) which has a plurality of curved sections, each forming a plurality of joints which allow elastic deflection of the elastic wire (41) along the upward-downward direction (V), and the front seat section (10) is firmly connected to the elastic wire (41). [15] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 14, wherein the front seat section (10) and the rear seat section (20) are pivotably connected to each other via a pivot joint (30), wherein the rear seat section (20) rests in contact with a rear section (41B) of the elastic wire (41) which is arranged behind the pivot joint (30) in the unfolded state and is rotated away from the rear section (41B) of the elastic wire (41) in the folded state. [16] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the upright frame (201) is provided with a support frame section (202) for attaching the child carrying arrangement (100), wherein the support frame section (202) has two side rail sections (2021) which are each pivotably coupled to the upright frame (201), and wherein the elastic wire (41) has two opposite ends (41A) which are each firmly connected to the two side rail sections (2021) of the support frame section (202). [17] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the upright frame (201) is provided with a support frame section (202) for attaching the child carrying arrangement (100), wherein the support frame section (202) has a side rail section (2021) which is pivotably coupled to the upright frame (201), and wherein the spring section (40) is fixedly connected to the side rail section (2021). [18] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 17, further comprising a handle frame (2013) and a connecting structure (208) which is coupled to the upright frame (201), the handle frame (2013) and the support frame section (202), wherein the connecting structure (208) comprises a side connecting part (2081), a support rod (2082) and a connecting rod (2083), wherein the handle frame (2013), the connecting rod (2083), the support rod (2082) and the side rail section (2021) are pivotably coupled to one another. [19] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 18, wherein the handle frame (2013), the connecting rod (2083), the support rod (2082) and the side rail section (2021) are pivotably coupled to each other about a common axis of rotation. [20] Child carrying device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the front seat section (10) is pivotably connected to the rear seat section (20) via a pivot joint (30), wherein the pivot joint (30) has a spring (32) which is configured to provide a preload force to facilitate the opening of the rear seat section (20) relative to the front seat section (10).

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