Foldable carry cot

Abstract

To provide a foldable carry cot.SOLUTION: A foldable carry cot (100) has a foldable frame allowing the carry cot (100) to fold. The frame comprises: an upper frame (200); a lower frame (300); at least one hinge (700) disposed between the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), the at least one hinge (700) being foldable to fold the frame; and at least one cushion (600) disposed on the at least one hinge (700).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to infant carriers, and more particularly to a foldable carry cot with a cushion and a foldable frame. [Background technology]

[0002] Portable carry cots provide a convenient way to transport an infant or baby. Traditional portable carry cots are constructed using a one-piece plastic shell.

[0003] Unfortunately, when the bassinet is not in use, the plastic shell is inconvenient to store and takes up space in the home or car.

[0004] A further drawback of conventional carrycots is that the cushioning within the plastic shell is insufficient to adequately protect a occupant of the carrycot from accidental physical impact, the occupant being particularly vulnerable near the head position of the carrycot.

[0005] Therefore, to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, there is a need for a foldable carry cot that can minimize the size of the carry cot when not in use, thereby enhancing convenience of storage and saving space, and at the same time, is equipped with a cushion to enhance protection against accidental impacts and improve the safety of occupants. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cushioned, foldable infant carrycot. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides a carrycot having a foldable frame with at least one cushion. The cushion is arranged inside the carrycot, for example near the head of an occupant of the carrycot. Alternatively, for example, the carrycot comprises two cushions arranged respectively on two insides of the carrycot on either side of the occupant of the carrycot. The cushions can be shock absorbing components that absorb impacts from either side of the carrycot. As a result, the head of the occupant of the carrycot can be protected by the cushions.

[0008] The cushion may be, for example, an elastic body or an elastic body covered with a material or fabric. The elastic body may be any material that absorbs shock and / or has a soft texture. In one embodiment, the elastic body includes expanded polystyrene, expandable polypropylene (EPP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), expandable polyolefin (EPO), polyethylene (PE) board with foam, or PE board with rubber.

[0009] In one embodiment of the invention the cushion is removably attached to the inside of the carrycot by magnets, buttons, snaps, clips or hook and loop fasteners, in this embodiment the cushion and the inside of the carrycot are provided with mating fastening elements such that the cushion can be removably attached to the sidewalls.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion is a separate piece and the carrycot further comprises a pouch or side pocket for accommodating the cushion, the cushion being placed within the pouch while the pouch holds the cushion in place.

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion is an extension of or attached to the top side rail or upper frame of the carrycot. The user can flip the cushion over to face down before placing the occupant in the carrycot. The cushion is attached to the top side rail or upper frame by joints, clips, fabric, hinges, fabric hinges, hooks or clasps. The caregiver can removably attach the cushion to the appropriate position on the top side rail or upper frame according to the need at the time.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion is an extension of or is attached to the bottom side rail or lower frame of the carrycot. The user can flip the cushion upside down before placing the occupant in the carrycot. The cushion is attached to the bottom side rail or lower frame by joints, clips, fabric, hinges, fabric hinges, hooks or clasps. The caregiver can removably attach the cushion to the appropriate position on the bottom side rail or lower frame according to the need at the time.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion forms a pouch or pocket between the cushion and the side wall of the carrycot, allowing the caregiver to use the pouch or pocket as a portable storage area and to place additional cushions within the pouch if required.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushions include a variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, materials, fabrics, or colors.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cushions include a variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, materials, textures, or color combinations.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cushion is provided with a variety of fastener combinations that are removably attachable.

[0017] The present invention further provides a carrycot with a foldable frame, which allows the carrycot to be folded or collapsed, so that the size of the carrycot can be minimised when not in use or when the carrycot is stored.

[0018] An advantage of the present invention is that the carrycot can be folded or collapsed when the infant is not in it, thereby significantly reducing the size of the carrycot and allowing the carrycot to be easily stored in the trunk or back of a vehicle, in a closet or on a shelf, whilst saving storage space.

[0019] The foldable frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a flexible sidewall, a carry handle, and a number of hinges.

[0020] The flexible sidewall is attached or connected to and disposed between the upper and lower frames.

[0021] A plurality of hinges are attached or connected to and disposed between the upper and lower frames.

[0022] Each of the plurality of hinges includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, and a pivot pin that holds a bottom of the upper bracket and a top of the lower bracket together while allowing the upper and lower brackets to rotate about the pivot pin and thus rotatably move away from or towards each other.

[0023] The top of the upper bracket is rotatably connected to the upper frame. The bottom of the lower bracket is rotatably connected to the lower frame. When the hinges are folded and the carrycot is folded (upper bracket and lower bracket move towards each other), the top of the upper bracket rotates around the upper frame in a first direction. At the same time, the bottom of the lower bracket rotates around the lower frame in a second direction. When the hinges are opened and the carrycot is unfolded (upper bracket and lower bracket move away from each other), the top of the upper bracket rotates around the upper frame in a second direction. At the same time, the bottom of the lower bracket rotates around the lower frame in a first direction.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the hinges are located on the exterior of the flexible sidewall.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, a number of hinges are disposed on the interior side of the flexible sidewall.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible sidewall is multi-ply and multiple hinges are disposed between the outer and inner walls of the flexible sidewall.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of hinges is two hinges.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of hinges is three hinges.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of hinges is four hinges.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of hinges is greater than four hinges.

[0031] In one embodiment of the invention, one of the hinges is located at the end of the carrycot closest to the occupant's head position.

[0032] In one embodiment of the invention, one of the hinges is located at the end of the carrycot closest to the occupant's feet.

[0033] In one embodiment of the invention, two of the hinges are located on either side of the carrycot closest to the occupant's head position.

[0034] In one embodiment of the invention, the hinges further comprise locking elements which allow the hinges to be locked in place when the carrycot frame is extended or unfolded, preventing the upper frame and the flexible side wall from collapsing.

[0035] Locking elements include, for example, a latch, a latch handle, a spring, and a locking shaft. When the carrycot is fully extended or unfolded, the spring presses the locking shaft into a recess, slot or hole, locking the hinge in the open (unfolded) position. When the hinge is locked, it prevents the upper frame from collapsing onto the lower frame.

[0036] When a user wishes to fold or collapse the carrycot, they pull or push the latch handle, which causes the latch to move the locking shaft out of the recess, slot or hole and unlock the hinge. Once the hinge is unlocked, the upper frame folds down towards the lower frame and the carrycot folds up.

[0037] When a user wants to unfold the carrycot, the user grasps the carry handle and lifts the carrycot. The weight of the lower frame or the weight of the occupant pulls the lower frame of the carrycot away from the upper frame until a spring forces the locking shaft into a recess, slot or hole to lock the hinge in the open (unfolded) position. The user does not need to operate the locking element to unfold and lock the carrycot in the extended position. When the hinge is locked, the upper frame is prevented from collapsing towards the lower frame and the user can transport the carrycot and the occupant conveniently.

[0038] In one embodiment of the invention, the lower frame further comprises a baseboard which serves as a floor for the carrycot.

[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the upper frame and / or the lower frame comprise an integral hoop / ring structure.

[0040] In one embodiment of the invention, the upper frame and / or the lower frame comprises multiple pieces that fit together to form a hoop / ring structure.

[0041] In one embodiment of the invention, the upper frame and / or the lower frame comprise a hollow or solid metal or plastic material.

[0042] In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible sidewall is removable from the upper and lower frames, for example, the flexible sidewall includes mating fastening elements that connect to retain a top of the flexible sidewall to the upper frame and a bottom of the flexible sidewall to the lower frame or baseboard.

[0043] In one embodiment of the invention the carrycot further comprises a retractable canopy which can be pushed back or tilted down to expose the interior of the carrycot for a passenger to board and pulled forward or up to cover the area above the passenger's head to protect the passenger from excessive sun, wind or rain.

[0044] In one embodiment of the invention the carrycot further comprises attachment elements on the baseboard or lower frame which allow the carrycot to be removably attached to a stroller. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0045] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates a foldable carrycot with a removably attached cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2A illustrates a foldable carrycot with a removably attached cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2B illustrates a cushioned carrycot according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2C] FIG. 2C illustrates a carrycot with a downward rotating cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2D] FIG. 2D illustrates a carrycot with a rotating-up cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2E] FIG. 2E illustrates a carrycot with a stowable cushion, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2F] FIG. 2F illustrates a carrycot with a removable and retractable cushion, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges and a removably attached cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 illustrates a foldable carry cot with multiple hinges and a removably attached cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 illustrates a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 illustrates a multi-hinged foldable carrycot in a folded position according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0046] In order to facilitate the understanding of the objectives, features and effects of the present invention, embodiments for describing the present invention in detail are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0047] Reference is made to Figures 1 and 2A to 2F, which are drawings illustrating a foldable carrycot with a removably attached, foldable and / or retractable cushion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] The present invention provides a carrycot 100 comprising at least one cushion 600. The cushion 600 is arranged inside the carrycot 100, for example near the head of an occupant of the carrycot 100. Alternatively, for example, the carrycot 100 comprises two cushions 600 arranged respectively on two insides of the carrycot 100 on either side of the occupant of the carrycot. The cushion 600 may be a shock absorbing component that absorbs a shock coming from either of the sides of the carrycot 100. As a result, the head of the occupant of the carrycot can be protected by the cushion 600.

[0049] The cushion 600 may be, for example, an elastic body or an elastic body covered with a material or fabric. The elastic body may be any material that absorbs shock and / or has a soft texture. In one embodiment, the elastic body includes expanded polystyrene, expandable polypropylene (EPP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), expandable polyolefin (EPO), polyethylene (PE) board with foam, or PE board with rubber.

[0050] In one embodiment of the invention the cushion 600 is removably attached to the inside of the carrycot 100 by a removably attachable fastener 610, such as for example a magnet, button, snap, clip or hook and loop fastener. In this embodiment the cushion 600 and the inside of the carrycot 100 are provided with mating fastening elements such that the cushion 600 can be removably attached to the sidewall.

[0051] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion 600 is a separate piece and the carrycot 100 further comprises a pouch or side pocket for accommodating the cushion 600; The cushion 600 is then placed into the pouch, with the pouch holding the cushion 600 in place.

[0052] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion 600 is an extension of or is attached to the top side rail or upper frame 200 of the carrycot 100. The user can invert the cushion 600 downwards before the occupant is accommodated in the carrycot 100. The cushion 600 is attached to the top side rail or upper frame 200 by joints, clips, fabric, hinges, fabric hinges, hooks or clasps, zippers, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro®. The caregiver can removably attach the cushion 600 to the top side rail or upper frame 200 at a suitable position according to the need at the time.

[0053] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion 600 is an extension of or is attached to the bottom side rail or lower frame 300 of the carrycot 100. The user can flip the cushion 600 upwards before the occupant is accommodated in the carrycot 100. The cushion 600 is attached to the bottom side rail or lower frame 300 by joints, clips, fabric, hinges, fabric hinges, hooks or clasps, zippers, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro®. The caregiver can removably attach the cushion 600 to the bottom side rail or lower frame 300 at a suitable location according to the need at the time.

[0054] In one embodiment of the invention, the cushion 600 forms a pouch or pocket between the cushion 600 and the side wall of the carrycot 100. This allows the caregiver to use the pouch or pocket as a portable storage area and to place additional cushions within the pouch if required.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, cushion 600 includes a variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, materials, fabrics, or colors.

[0056] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cushion 600 includes a variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, materials, fabrics, or color combinations.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cushion 600 includes a combination of various removably attachable fasteners 610 .

[0058] Please refer to Figures 3 to 10, which show a foldable carrycot with multiple hinges according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] The present invention further provides a carrycot 100 with a foldable frame, which allows the carrycot 100 to be folded or collapsed, so that the size of the carrycot 100 can be minimised when not in use or when the carrycot 100 is stored.

[0060] An advantage of the present invention is that the carrycot can be folded or collapsed when the infant is not in it, thereby significantly reducing the size of the carrycot and allowing the carrycot to be easily stored in the trunk or back of a vehicle, in a closet or on a shelf, whilst saving storage space.

[0061] The foldable frame includes an upper frame 200, a lower frame 300, a flexible sidewall 400, a carry handle 500, and a number of hinges 700.

[0062] Carry handle 500 is rotatably attached to upper frame 200 by a rotating handle hinge 550 (FIG. 1).

[0063] The flexible sidewall 400 is attached or connected between the upper frame 200 and the lower frame 300 .

[0064] A plurality of hinges 700 are attached or connected to and disposed between the upper frame 200 and the lower frame 300 .

[0065] Each of the multiple hinges 700 includes an upper bracket 710, a lower bracket 720, and a pivot pin 730. The pivot pin holds the bottom of the upper bracket 710 and the top of the lower bracket 720 together while allowing the upper bracket 710 and the lower bracket 720 to rotatably move away from or towards each other by rotating about the pivot pin 730.

[0066] The top of the upper bracket 710 is rotatably connected to the upper frame 200. The bottom of the lower bracket 720 is rotatably connected to the lower frame 300. When the hinge 700 is folded and the carrycot 100 is folded (when the upper bracket 710 and the lower bracket 720 approach each other), the top of the upper bracket 710 rotates in a first direction around the upper frame 200. At the same time, the bottom of the lower bracket 720 rotates in a second direction around the lower frame 300. When the hinge 700 is opened and the carrycot 100 is unfolded (when the upper bracket 710 and the lower bracket 720 move away from each other), the top of the upper bracket 710 rotates in a second direction around the upper frame 200. At the same time, the bottom of the lower bracket 720 rotates in a first direction around the lower frame 300.

[0067] In one embodiment of the invention, the hinges 700 are disposed on the exterior of the flexible sidewall 400. In one embodiment of the invention, the hinges 700 are disposed on the interior of the flexible sidewall 400. In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible sidewall 400 is multiple and the hinges 700 are disposed between the exterior and interior walls of the flexible sidewall 400.

[0068] In one embodiment of the invention, the number of hinges 700 is two hinges. In one embodiment of the invention, the number of hinges 700 is three hinges. In one embodiment of the invention, the number of hinges 700 is four hinges. In one embodiment of the invention, the number of hinges 700 is more than four hinges.

[0069] In one embodiment of the invention, one of the hinges 700 is located at the end of the carrycot 100 closest to the occupant's head position. In one embodiment of the invention, one of the hinges 700 is located at the end of the carrycot 100 closest to the occupant's feet position. In one embodiment of the invention, two of the hinges 700 are located on either side of the carrycot 100 closest to the occupant's head position.

[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, multiple cushions 600 are arranged on the hinges 700. For example, one cushion 600 is arranged on each of the upper brackets 710 and one cushion 600 is arranged on each of the lower brackets 720. In one embodiment, when the carrycot 100 is folded (confined) or unfolded (expanded), the multiple cushions 600 push against the flexible side wall 400 and prevent the flexible side wall 400 from getting caught on the hinges 700. Furthermore, the multiple cushions 600 protect the occupant in the carrycot 100 from the rigid hinges 700.

[0071] In one embodiment, the plurality of cushions 600 include, for example, expanded polystyrene, expandable polypropylene (EPP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), expandable polyolefin (EPO), polyethylene (PE) board with foam, or PE board with rubber. In one embodiment, the cushions 600 are permanently attached to the hinge 700.

[0072] In one embodiment of the invention, the plurality of cushions 600 are removably attached to the hinge by removably attachable fasteners such as magnets, buttons, snaps, clips, or hook-and-loop fasteners, for example. In this embodiment, the plurality of cushions 600 and the hinge 700 include mating fastening elements such that the plurality of cushions 600 are removably attached to the hinge 700.

[0073] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of cushions 600 include various shapes, sizes, thicknesses, materials, textures, or colors.

[0074] In one embodiment of the invention, the plurality of hinges 700 further comprise locking elements which enable the hinges 700 to be locked in place when the carrycot frame is extended or unfolded, preventing the upper frame 200 and the flexible side wall 400 from collapsing.

[0075] The locking elements include, for example, a latch, a latch handle, a spring, and a locking shaft. When the carrycot 100 is fully extended or unfolded, the spring presses the locking shaft into a recess, slot, or hole, locking the hinge 700 in the open (unfolded) position. When the hinge 700 is locked, the upper frame 200 is prevented from collapsing onto the lower frame 300.

[0076] When a user wishes to fold or collapse the carrycot 100, the latch handle is pulled or pushed and the latch disengages the locking shaft from the recess, slot or hole, unlocking the hinge 700. Once the hinge 700 is unlocked, the upper frame 200 folds towards the lower frame 300 and the carrycot 100 is folded.

[0077] When a user wants to unfold the carrycot 100, the user grasps the carry handle 500 and lifts the carrycot 100. The weight of the lower frame 300 or the weight of the occupant causes the spring to push the locking shaft into the recess, slot or hole, pulling the lower frame 300 of the carrycot 100 away from the upper frame 200 until the hinge 700 is locked in the open (unfolded) position. The user does not need to operate the locking elements to unfold the carrycot 100 and lock it in the extended position. When the hinge 700 is locked, the upper frame 200 is prevented from collapsing onto the lower frame 300 and the user can transport the carrycot 100 and the occupant conveniently.

[0078] In one embodiment of the invention, the lower frame 300 further comprises a baseboard 350 which serves as a floor for the carrycot 100 .

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper frame 200 and / or the lower frame 300 comprise a unitary hoop / ring structure.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper frame 200 and / or the lower frame 300 comprise multiple pieces that interlock together to form a hoop / ring structure.

[0081] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper frame 200 and / or the lower frame 300 comprise a hollow or solid metal or plastic material.

[0082] In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible sidewall 400 is removable from the upper and lower frames. For example, the flexible sidewall 400 includes mating fastening elements that connect to retain a top of the flexible sidewall 400 to the upper frame 200 and a bottom of the flexible sidewall 400 to the lower frame 300 or baseboard 350.

[0083] In one embodiment of the invention, the carrycot 100 further comprises a retractable canopy 800. The retractable canopy 800 can be pushed rearward / downward to expose the interior of the carrycot 100 for carrying a passenger, and can be pulled forward / upward to cover the area above the passenger's head position and protect the passenger from excessive sun, wind or rain.

[0084] In one embodiment of the invention, the carrycot 100 further comprises attachment elements 900 on the baseboard 350 or on the lower frame 300, which allow the carrycot 100 to be removably attached to a stroller.

[0085] This specification also discloses the following invention.

[0086] (1) A foldable carrycot (100), The carrycot (100) has a foldable frame that allows the carrycot (100) to be folded, the frame comprising: An upper frame (200); A lower frame (300); at least one hinge (700) disposed between the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), the at least one hinge (700) being foldable to fold the frames; and at least one cushion (600) disposed on said at least one hinge (700).

[0087] (2) The at least one hinge (700) an upper bracket (710) rotatably connected to the upper frame (200); a lower bracket (720) rotatably connected to the lower frame (300); a pivot pin (730); The upper bracket (710) is rotatably connected to the lower bracket (720) via the pivot pin (730), The foldable carrycot (100) according to (1), wherein the at least one cushion (600) is disposed on at least one of the upper bracket (710) or the lower bracket (720).

[0088] (3) the top of the upper bracket (710) is rotatably connected to the upper frame (200) and the bottom of the lower bracket (720) is rotatably connected to the lower frame (300); The pivot pin (730) rotatably connects the bottom of the upper bracket (710) to the top of the lower bracket (720); The foldable carrycot (100) according to (2), wherein when the hinge (700) is folded to fold the carrycot (100), the upper bracket (710) and the lower bracket (720) move closer to each other.

[0089] (4) The foldable carrycot (100) according to (2), wherein the frame further comprises a flexible side wall (400) arranged between the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), and wherein the at least one cushion (600) presses against the flexible side wall (400) when the carrycot (100) is folded.

[0090] (5) The foldable carrycot (100) according to (4), wherein the flexible side wall (400) is removably attached to the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300) and / or the at least one cushion (600) is removably attached to the at least one hinge (700).

[0091] (6) The foldable carrycot (100) according to (4), wherein the flexible sidewall (400) has a plurality of mating fastening elements, and the top and bottom of the flexible sidewall (400) are attached to the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), respectively, via the plurality of mating fastening elements.

[0092] (7) A foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the at least one cushion (600) is provided with an impact absorbing component adapted to absorb impacts from either side of the carrycot (100).

[0093] (8) The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the at least one cushion (600) is made of an elastic body or an elastic body covered with a material or cloth.

[0094] (9) The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the at least one cushion (600) comprises polystyrene foam, expandable polypropylene (EPP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), expandable polyolefin (EPO), a polyethylene (PE) board with foam, or a PE board with rubber.

[0095] (10) The at least one hinge (700) further comprises: A foldable carrycot (100) according to any of (1) to (6), comprising a locking element for locking the hinge (700) in position and preventing the upper frame (200) and the flexible side wall (400) from collapsing when the carrycot (100) frame is unfolded.

[0096] (11) the at least one hinge (700) is located at one end of the carrycot (100) close to the head and / or foot position of the occupant; and / or A foldable carrycot (100) as described in any one of (1) to (6), wherein the at least one cushion (600) is arranged on a side of the at least one hinge (700) adjacent to the inner side of the carrycot (100).

[0097] (12) A foldable carrycot (100) as described in (2), wherein when the carrycot (100) is folded or folded up, the upper bracket (710) and the lower bracket (720) are folded up so that the side of the upper bracket (710) away from the at least one cushion (600) and the side of the lower bracket (720) away from the at least one cushion (600) face each other.

[0098] While the present disclosure has been described in terms of specific embodiments, those skilled in the art could make numerous modifications and variations without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure as set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A foldable carrycot (100), comprising: The carrycot (100) has a foldable frame that allows the carrycot (100) to be folded, the frame comprising: An upper frame (200); A lower frame (300); At least one hinge (700) disposed between the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), the at least one hinge (700) being foldable to fold the frames; and and at least one cushion (600) disposed on the at least one hinge (700). Foldable carrycot (100).

2. The at least one hinge (700) comprises: an upper bracket (710) rotatably connected to the upper frame (200); a lower bracket (720) rotatably connected to the lower frame (300); a pivot pin (730); The upper bracket (710) is rotatably connected to the lower bracket (720) via the pivot pin (730); The at least one cushion (600) is disposed on at least one of the upper bracket (710) or the lower bracket (720). The foldable carrycot (100) according to claim 1.

3. The top of the upper bracket (710) is rotatably connected to the upper frame (200) and the bottom of the lower bracket (720) is rotatably connected to the lower frame (300); The pivot pin (730) rotatably connects the bottom of the upper bracket (710) to the top of the lower bracket (720); When the hinge (700) is folded to fold the carrycot (100), the upper bracket (710) and the lower bracket (720) approach each other. A foldable carrycot (100) according to claim 2.

4. 3. The foldable carrycot (100) according to claim 2, wherein the frame further comprises a flexible side wall (400) arranged between the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), and wherein the at least one cushion (600) presses against the flexible side wall (400) when the carrycot (100) is folded.

5. said flexible sidewalls (400) are removably attached to said upper frame (200) and said lower frame (300); and / or the at least one cushion (600) being removably attached to the at least one hinge (700); A foldable carrycot (100) according to claim 4.

6. 5. The foldable carrycot (100) of claim 4, wherein the flexible sidewall (400) has a plurality of mating fastening elements, and the top and bottom of the flexible sidewall (400) are attached to the upper frame (200) and the lower frame (300), respectively, via the plurality of mating fastening elements.

7. 7. The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one cushion (600) comprises a shock absorbing component adapted to absorb shocks from either side of the carrycot (100).

8. The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one cushion (600) is made of elastic or elastic covered with a material or fabric.

9. 7. The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one cushion (600) comprises expanded polystyrene, expandable polypropylene (EPP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), expandable polyolefin (EPO), a polyethylene (PE) board with foam, or a PE board with rubber.

10. The at least one hinge (700) further comprises:

7. The foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a locking element for locking the hinge (700) in place and preventing the upper frame (200) and the flexible side wall (400) from collapsing when the carrycot (100) frame is unfolded.

11. the at least one hinge (700) is located at one end of the carrycot (100) close to the head and / or foot position of the occupant; and / or the at least one cushion (600) is arranged on a side of the at least one hinge (700) adjacent to an inner side of the carrycot (100); A foldable carrycot (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

12. 3. The foldable carrycot (100) according to claim 2, wherein when the carrycot (100) is folded or folded up, the upper bracket (710) and the lower bracket (720) are folded up such that a side of the upper bracket (710) away from the at least one cushion (600) and a side of the lower bracket (720) away from the at least one cushion (600) face each other.

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