Foldable child carrier

Abstract

To provide a foldable child carrier.SOLUTION: In a foldable child carrier (200), a lateral support (204) is connected to a lower plate (203) and an upper frame (202), and positioned therebetween. The lateral support includes a first support element, and a second support element movably connected to the first support element. The lateral support is folded or unfolded by relative motion of the first support element and the second support element. A folding mechanism includes a driven element, a rocking element and a driving element. The driving element is connected to the driven element, drives the driven element and connects it with the rocking element, and thereby enables relative motion between the first support element and the second support element, or cancels the connection with the rocking element, and thereby limits the relative motion between the first support element and the second support element.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a foldable child carrier according to the preamble of claim 1 . [Background technology]

[0002] With the progress of society, the development of economy and the improvement of technology, in order to improve people's quality of life, various consumer products exist in the market to improve the material living conditions. Child carriers are one of the various consumer products. In order to reduce the burden when going out, parents with children may use various child carriers such as child bassinets, child baskets, child cradles, and child strollers to carry their children instead of holding them with their own hands according to various requirements.

[0003] Currently, in order to ensure the safety of using child carriers, most child carriers, especially child bassinets or child baskets, have a fixed support structure that cannot be removed or folded. However, such child carriers are too bulky to carry and store. Child carriers not only need to meet the requirements of comfort and safety, but also need to achieve the purpose of easy transportation and storage. Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved foldable child carrier that solves the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT In view of this, it is an object of the present invention to provide a foldable child carrier. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This is achieved by a foldable child carrier according to claim 1. The dependent claims relate to corresponding further developments and improvements.

[0006] As will become more clearly apparent from the following detailed description, the claimed foldable child carrier includes lateral supports, an upper frame, a lower plate, and a folding mechanism. The lateral supports are connected to and located between the lower plate and the upper frame. The lateral supports include a first support component and a second support component movably connected to the first support component. The lateral supports are folded or unfolded by relative motion of the first support component and the second support component. The folding mechanism includes a driven component, a locking component, and an operating component. The locking component is configured to engage or disengage with the driven component. The operating component is coupled to the driven component. The operating component drives the driven component to engage the locking component to allow relative motion between the first support component and the second support component, or drives the driven component to disengage the locking component to limit relative motion between the first support component and the second support component.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driven component and the operating component are movably attached to the connection between the first support component and the second support component, and the locking component is fixed to the connection between the first support component and the second support component.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the invention, the driven component and the operating component are movably mounted to one of the first and second support components. The locking component is fixed to the other of the first and second support components. One end of the driven component is fixedly connected to the operating component and the other end of the driven component is for removably engaging with the locking component.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the operating component and the driven component move along a longitudinal direction of said one of the first and second support components.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the driven component has a plate-shaped structure.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driven component includes a fixed portion and a limiting portion disposed along a longitudinal direction of the driven component and located at two opposite ends of the driven component, the fixed portion being fixedly connected to the operating component and the limiting portion being for releasably engaging with the locking component.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed portion is at least one connecting hole at an upper end of the driven component, and the limiting portion is at least one insert block at a lower end of the driven component.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the operating component is a plug-shaped structure.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the operating component includes an insertion portion and an operating portion, the insertion portion and the operating portion being arranged along a transverse direction of the operating component and located on two opposite sides of the operating component, the insertion portion passing through the driven component and slidably engaging with an insertion hole on the first support component, and the operating portion slidably abutting against and protruding from an outer wall of the first support component.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the operating portion is a push block slidably disposed on the outer wall of the first support component, and the insert portion is at least one insert cylinder protruding away from the push block from a side of the push block attached to the first support component.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, the insertion hole is a slot passing through two opposing side walls of the first support component.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the folding mechanism further includes an elastic component connected to and disposed between the operating component and one of the first and second support components, or connected to and disposed between the driven component and one of the first and second support components, to drive the driven component to move towards and engage with the locking component.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking component is a limiting slot.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the limit slot includes an arc-shaped guide surface.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first support component is rotatably or slidably connected to the second support component.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first support component includes a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first support component. The driven component is inserted into the receiving chamber by a loose fit. A part of the operating component extends from one side of the first support component along the transverse direction of the first support component and passes through the driven component to slidably engage with an insertion hole in the other side of the first support component, and the locking component is arranged at the upper end of the second support component for releasably engaging with the driven component.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first support component includes a first connecting portion and a first pivot portion. The second support component includes a second connecting portion and a second pivot portion. The first connecting portion is rotatably connected to the upper frame. The first pivot portion is pivotally connected to the second pivot portion by a first pivot shaft, and the second connecting portion is rotatably connected to the lower plate.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first support component includes a receiving chamber disposed along the longitudinal direction of the first support component and between the first connecting portion and the first pivot portion, the driven component is inserted into the receiving chamber by a loose fit, and a part of the operating component extends from one side of the first support component along the transverse direction of the first support component and passes through the driven component to slidably engage with an insertion hole on the other side of the first support component.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lateral support further includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component. One end of the first connecting component is rotatably fitted to the upper frame. The other end of the first connecting component is fixedly connected to the first connecting part. One end of the second connecting component is fixedly connected to the lower plate, and the other end of the second connecting component is pivotally connected to the second connecting part by a second pivot shaft.

[0025] In summary, in the present invention, the operating component drives the driven component to disengage with the locking component to allow relative movement between the first support component and the second support component, or drives the driven component to engage with the locking component to restrict relative movement between the first support component and the second support component. Thus, when the operating component is operated to drive the driven component to disengage with the locking component, the relative movement between the first support component and the second support component can fold the side support, and the entire child carrier can be folded, reducing the space occupied by the entire foldable child carrier for easy transportation and storage. Furthermore, the relative movement between the first support component and the second support component can be restricted by engaging the driven component and the locking component to prevent accidental folding movement of the foldable child carrier, which improves safety in use. In addition, the present invention has a simple structure and easy operation.

[0026] These and other objectives of the present invention will no doubt become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art after reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment that is illustrated in the various figures and drawings.

[0027] In the following the invention will be further illustrated, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 2 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier in an unfolded state from another perspective, according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 1A-1D are schematic diagrams of a foldable child carrier in a state between a folded state and an unfolded state, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 1 is a partial exploded view of a foldable child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 6 is a close-up view of portion A of the foldable child carrier shown in FIG. 5 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a foldable child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0029] In order to explain the technical specifications and structural features of the present invention, as well as the objectives and results achieved, relevant embodiments and figures are described as follows.

[0030] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part of the preferred embodiments, in which are shown by way of example specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear" and the like are used with reference to the orientation of the depicted figures. The components of the invention may be arranged in a number of different orientations. Thus, the directional terms are used for illustration and are in no way limiting. Thus, the drawings and description shall be regarded as illustrative in nature and not limiting. Furthermore, the terms "connect" or "couple" are intended to mean an indirect or direct mechanical connection. Thus, when a first device is connected or coupled to a second device, the connection may be by a direct mechanical connection or by an indirect mechanical connection via other devices and connections.

[0031] Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier 200 in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier 200 in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier 200 in an unfolded state in another perspective according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a foldable child carrier 200 in a state between a folded state and an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the foldable child carrier 200 can be a child bassinet. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the foldable child carrier can be a child basket, a child cradle, a child crib, or a child stroller. The foldable child carrier 200 includes a handle 201, an upper frame 202, a lower plate 203, two side supports 204, and two folding mechanisms 100. The handle 201 is pivotally connected to the upper frame 202. Two lateral supports 204 are located between and connected to the upper frame 202 and the lower plate 203. Each of the two folding mechanisms 100 is disposed on the corresponding lateral support 204 and enables a folding action of the corresponding lateral support 204 to switch the foldable child carrier 200 from an unfolded state to a folded state, i.e., to lower the height of the foldable child carrier 200 for easy transportation and storage.

[0032] However, the invention is not limited to this embodiment. In another embodiment, a folding mechanism can be located on the lower plate or upper frame to reduce the length or width of the lower plate or the length or width of the upper frame to reduce the overall length or width of the foldable child carrier for ease of transport and storage.

[0033] Specifically, the upper frame 202 is located on the lower plate 203, and the upper frame 202 and the lower plate 203 are arranged parallel to and spaced apart from each other. The two side supports 204 respectively connect two opposing sides of the upper frame 202 to two opposing sides of the lower plate 203, so that the upper frame 202, the lower plate 203, and the two side supports 204 enclose a support space for accommodating a child. In another embodiment, the foldable child carrier may further include at least one clothing component or at least one cushion on at least one of the upper frame, the lower plate, and the two side supports to improve the comfort of the child. The two folding mechanisms 100 are respectively arranged symmetrically to each other on the two side supports 204 so as to fold or unfold the two side supports 204 simultaneously to stably fold or unfold the entire foldable child carrier 200. Because foldable child carrier 200 has a symmetrical structure on two sides, for simplicity, a detailed description of the structure of foldable child carrier 200 on one side is provided as follows.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the lateral support 204 includes a first support component 2041 and a second support component 2042 movably connected to the first support component 2041. In this embodiment, the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042 can be rotatably connected to each other, and the lateral support 204 can be folded or unfolded by the relative rotational movement of the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the first support component and the second support component can be slidably connected to each other, and the lateral support can be folded or unfolded by the relative sliding movement of the first support component and the second support component.

[0035] The folding mechanism 100 further includes a driven component 10, an operating component 20, and a locking component 30, which are disposed at the connection between the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042. The driven component 10 is coupled to the operating component 20 and can be driven to move by the operating component 20. The driven component 10 is configured to releasably engage with the locking component 30. The operating component 20 can drive the driven component 10 to engage or disengage with the locking component 30 when the operating component 20 is manipulated. The driven component 10 engages with the locking component 30 to limit the relative movement between the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042. The driven component 10 disengages from the locking component 30 to allow the relative movement between the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042 can be two plate-shaped structures pivotally connected to each other, and the occupied space of the lateral support 204 can be changed by the relative rotational movement of the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the first support component and the second support component can be two cylindrical structures slidably fitted to each other, and the lateral support can be folded or unfolded by the relative sliding movement of the first support component and the second support component.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first support component 2041 includes a first connecting portion 2043 and a first pivot portion 2044. The second support component 2042 includes a second connecting portion 2045 and a second pivot portion 2046. The first connecting portion 2043 is rotatably connected to the upper frame 202. The first pivot portion 2044 and the second pivot portion 2046 are pivotally connected to each other by a first pivot shaft 2047. The second connecting portion 2045 is rotatably connected to the lower plate 203.

[0038] More specifically, the first support component 2041 includes a receiving chamber 204b located between a first connecting portion 2043 and a first pivot portion 2044 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first support component 2041. The driven component 10 is inserted into the receiving chamber 204b by a loose fit. A part of the operating component 20 extends from one side of the first support component 2041 along the transverse direction of the first support component 2041, passes through the driven component 10, and slidably engages with an insertion hole 204a on the other side of the first support component 2041. The locking component 30 is arranged at the upper end of the second support component 2042 and is for removably engaging with the driven component 10.

[0039] To connect the lateral support 204 to the upper frame 202 and the lower plate 203, the lateral support 204 further includes a first connecting component 2048 and a second connecting component 2049. One end of the first connecting component 2048 is rotatably mated with the upper frame 202. The other end of the first connecting component 2048 is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion 2043. One end of the second connecting component 2049 is fixedly connected to the lower plate 203. The other end of the second connecting component 2049 is pivotally connected to the second connecting portion 2045 by a second pivot shaft 2050.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 5 to 7. Figure 5 is a partial exploded view of the foldable child carrier 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a close-up view of part A of the foldable child carrier 200 shown in Figure 5 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the foldable child carrier 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 5 to 7, in this embodiment, the driven component 10 and the operating component 20 can be movably attached to the connection between the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042. The locking component 30 is fixed to the connection between the first support component 2041 and the second support component 2042.

[0041] Specifically, the driven component 10 and the operating component 20 are slidably mounted to the first support component 2041 along the longitudinal direction of the first support component 2041. The locking component 30 is fixed to the second support component 2042. One end of the driven component 10 is fixedly connected to the operating component 20. The other end of the driven component 10 is for releasably engaging with the locking component 30.

[0042] However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the driven component and the operating component can be slidably mounted on the second support component along the longitudinal direction of the second support component, and the locking component is fixed to the first support component. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the driven component and the operating component can be mounted on one of the first support component and the second support component in any other movable manner, such as, for example, in a rotatable manner, and the locking component is fixed to the other of the first support component and the second support component.

[0043] More specifically, the driven component 10 can be a plate-shaped structure. The operating component 20 can be a plug-shaped structure. The locking component 30 can be a limiting slot. Furthermore, the opening structure of the limiting slot can include an arc-shaped guide surface, and the engagement end of the driven component 10 for releasably engaging with the locking component 30 can include another arc-shaped guide surface. The two arc-shaped guide surfaces can cooperate with each other to drive the driven component 10 away from the locking component 30 to prevent any interference caused by the driven component 10 during the unfolding operation of the foldable child carrier 200.

[0044] In addition, the driven component 10 includes a fixed portion 11 and a limiting portion 12 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the driven component 10 and located at two opposite ends of the driven component 10. The fixed portion 11 is fixedly connected to the operating component 20. The limiting portion 12 is for removably engaging with the locking component 30 located at the upper end of the second supporting component 2042. The fixed portion 11 can be at least one connecting hole at the upper end of the driven component 10. The limiting portion 12 can be at least one insert block at the lower end of the driven component 10. The shape of the limiting portion 12 can be compatible with the shape of the locking component 30. When the limiting portion 12 is inserted into the locking component 30, the first supporting component 2041 and the second supporting component 2042 are arranged to cooperate to form a straight structure and provide support for the upper frame 202 and the lower plate 203. When the limiting portion 12 is disengaged from the locking component 30, the first support component 2041 is permitted to rotate or pivot relative to the second support component 2042 about the first pivot shaft 2047 to fold the foldable child carrier 200.

[0045] Furthermore, the operating component 20 includes an insert part 21 and an operating part 22 arranged along the transverse direction of the operating component 20 and located on two opposite sides of the operating component 20. The insert part 21 passes through the fixed part 11 and slidably engages with the insert hole 204a of the first support component 2041. The operating part 22 slidably abuts against the outer wall of the first support component 2041 and protrudes from the outer wall of the first support component 2041. The operating part 22 can be a push block slidably arranged on the outer wall of the first support component 2041. The insert part 21 can be at least one insert cylinder protruding away from the push block from the side of the push block mounted on the first support component 2041. The at least one insert cylinder cooperates with the insert hole 204a. The insertion hole 204a may be a slot that penetrates two opposing side walls of the first support component 2041. The upper and lower walls of the insertion hole 204a may provide stops for the sliding movement of the insert portion 21.

[0046] In addition, the folding mechanism 100 further includes an elastic component 40. The elastic component 40 is connected and located between the first support component 2041 and the driven component 10 to drive the driven component 10 to engage with the locking component 30. The elastic component 40 can be a compression spring. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the elastic component can be connected and located between the operating component and one of the first support component and the second support component to which the driven component and the operating component are attached to drive the operating component to drive the driven component and engage with the locking component.

[0047] When it is desired to fold the foldable child carrier 200, the operating component 20 can be pushed upward to drive the driven component 10, causing it to slide upward to disengage the locking component 30 and compress the resilient component 40, so that the first support component 2041 can rotate or pivot relative to the second support component 2042 to fold the foldable child carrier 200. When it is desired to unfold the foldable child carrier 200, the operating component 20 can be pushed upward to drive the driven component 10, causing it to slide upward to block any interference caused by the driven component 10, and then the first support component 2041 can be rotated or pivoted relative to the second support component 2042 to unfold the foldable child carrier 200. When the foldable child carrier 200 is fully unfolded, the operating component 20 can be released to allow the elastic component 40 to drive the driven component 10 to slide downward and engage the locking component 30 to position the foldable child carrier 200 in the unfolded state.

[0048] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the driven component 10 and the locking component 30 each include a corresponding arc-shaped guide surface. Thus, the driven component 10 can be driven to move away from the locking component 30 and compress the elastic component 40 with the cooperation of the corresponding arc-shaped guide surface to prevent any interference during the unfolding operation of the foldable child carrier 200. Then, the elastic component 40 can drive the driven component 10 to engage with the locking component 30, and position the foldable child carrier 200 in the unfolded state after the driven component 10 is aligned with the locking component 30. In other words, the operation of the operating component 20 is not necessarily required during the unfolding operation of the foldable child carrier 200. Therefore, the present invention is convenient to use.

[0049] In contrast to the prior art, in the present invention, the operating component can drive the driven component to disengage from the locking component to allow the relative motion between the first and second support components, or drive the driven component to engage with the locking component to restrict the relative motion between the first and second support components. Thus, the lateral supports can be folded by the relative motion between the first and second support components when the driven component is driven to disengage from the locking component, to fold the entire foldable child carrier, and reduce the occupied space of the entire foldable child carrier for ease of transportation and storage. Furthermore, the relative motion between the first and second support components can be restricted by engaging the driven component and the locking component to prevent accidental folding motion of the foldable child carrier, which improves safety in use. In addition, the present invention has a simple structure and easy operation.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that numerous modifications and variations of the present devices and methods may be made while retaining the teachings of the present invention. Accordingly, the above disclosure should be construed as limited only by the metes and bounds of the appended claims. [Additional note 1] A foldable child carrier (200) comprising: a lateral support (204), an upper frame (202), a lower plate (203), and a folding mechanism (100), said lateral support (204) being connected to and located between said lower plate (203) and said upper frame (202), said lateral support (204) comprising a first support component (2041) and a second support component (2042) movably connected to said first support component (2041), said lateral support (204) being folded or unfolded by relative movement between said first support component (2041) and said second support component (2042); The folding mechanism (100) A driven component (10); a locking component (30) configured to engage or disengage the driven component (10); an operating component (20) coupled to the driven component (10), the operating component (20) driving the driven component (10) into engagement with the locking component (30) to allow relative motion between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), or driving the driven component (10) into disengagement from the locking component (30) to limit relative motion between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); A foldable child carrier (200), comprising: [Additional note 2] The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the driven component (10) and the operating component (20) are movably attached to the connection between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), and the locking component (30) is fixed to the connection between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042). [Additional note 3] The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 2, characterized in that the driven component (10) and the operating component (20) are movably mounted to one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), and the locking component (30) is fixed to the other of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), one end of the driven component (10) is fixedly connected to the operating component (20) and the other end of the driven component (10) is for releasably engaging with the locking component (30). [Additional note 4] The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 3, characterized in that the operating component (20) and the driven component (10) move along the longitudinal direction of the one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042). [Additional note 5] 4. The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3, wherein the driven component (10) is a plate-shaped structure. [Additional note 6] 4. The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3, characterized in that the driven component (10) comprises a fixed portion (11) and a limiting portion (12), the fixed portion (11) and the limiting portion (12) being arranged along a longitudinal direction of the driven component (10) and located at two opposite ends of the driven component (10), the fixed portion (11) being fixedly connected to the operating component (20), and the limiting portion (12) being for releasably engaging with the locking component (30). [Additional note 7] The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 6, characterized in that the fixing portion (11) is at least one connection hole at an upper end of the driven component (10) and the limiting portion (12) is at least one insertion block at a lower end of the driven component (10). [Additional note 8] 4. The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3, wherein the operating component (20) has a plug-shaped structure. [Additional note 9] The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3, characterized in that the operating component (20) comprises an insertion portion (21) and an operating portion (22), the insertion portion (21) and the operating portion (22) being arranged along a transverse direction of the operating component (20) and located on two opposite sides of the operating component (20), the insertion portion (21) passing through the driven component (10) and slidably engaging with an insertion hole (204a) on the first support component (2041), and the operating portion (22) slidably abutting against an outer wall of the first support component (2041) and protruding from the outer wall of the first support component (2041). [Additional Note 10] The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 9, characterized in that the operating portion (22) is a push block slidably positioned on the outer wall of the first support component (2041), and the insert portion (21) is at least one insert cylinder protruding away from the push block from a side of the push block attached to the first support component (2041). [Additional Note 11] A foldable child carrier (200) as described in claim 9, characterized in that the insertion hole (204a) is a long hole penetrating two opposing side walls of the first support component (2041). [Additional Note 12] The folding mechanism (100) further comprises a resilient element (40); The elastic element (40) comprises: to drive the driven component (10) toward and into engagement with the locking component (30); connected to and disposed between the operating component (20) and the one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); or a driven component (10) connected to and disposed between the driven component (10) and the one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); 4. A foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3. [Additional Note 13] 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein the locking component (30) is a limiting slot. [Additional Note 14] Item 14. The foldable child carrier (200) of item 13, wherein the opening structure of the limiting slot comprises an arc-shaped guide surface. [Additional Note 15] 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein the first support component (2041) is rotatably or slidably connected to the second support component (2042). [Additional Note 16] 2. The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first support component (2041) comprises a storage chamber (204b), the storage chamber (204b) is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the first support component (2041), the driven component (10) is inserted into the storage chamber (204b) by a loose fit, a portion of the operating component (20) extends from one side of the first support component (2041) along a transverse direction of the first support component (2041) and passes through the driven component (10) to slidably engage with an insertion hole (204a) on the other side of the first support component (2041), and the locking component (30) is arranged at an upper end of the second support component (2042) and is for releasably engaging with the driven component (10). [Additional Note 17] 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the first support component (2041) comprises a first connecting part (2043) and a first pivot part (2044), the second support component (2042) comprises a second connecting part (2045) and a second pivot part (2046), the first connecting part (2043) being rotatably connected to the upper frame (202), the first pivot part (2044) being pivotally connected to the second pivot part (2046) by a first pivot shaft (2047), and the second connecting part (2045) being rotatably connected to the lower plate (203). [Additional Note 18] 18. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 17, characterized in that the first support component (2041) comprises a storage chamber (204b), the storage chamber (204b) is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first support component (2041) and is located between the first connecting portion (2043) and the first pivot portion (2044), the driven component (10) is inserted into the storage chamber (204b) by a loose fit, and a portion of the operating component (20) extends from one side of the first support component (2041) along the transverse direction of the first support component (2041) and passes through the driven component (10) to slidably engage with an insertion hole (204a) on the other side of the first support component (2041). [Additional Note 19] 18. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 17, wherein the lateral support (204) further comprises a first connection component (2048) and a second connection component (2049), one end of the first connection component (2048) being rotatably fitted to the upper frame (202), the other end of the first connection component (2048) being fixedly connected to the first connection part (2043), one end of the second connection component (2049) being fixedly connected to the lower plate (203), and the other end of the second connection component (2049) being pivotally connected to the second connection part (2045) by a second pivot shaft (2050). [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 10 Driven Components 11 Fixed part 12 Restrictions 20 Operational Components 21 Insertion 22 Operation part 30 Locking Components 40 Elastic Components 100 Folding mechanism 200 Foldable Child Carrier 201 Handle 202 Upper Frame 203 Lower Plate 204 Lateral Support 204a Insertion hole 204b Containment chamber 2041 First Support Component 2042 Second Support Component 2043 First connecting part 2044 First pivot part 2045 Second connecting part 2046 Second pivot part 2047 First pivot shaft 2048 First Connection Component 2049 Second Connection Component 2050 Second pivot shaft

Claims

1. A foldable child carrier (200) comprising: a lateral support (204), an upper frame (202), a lower plate (203), and a folding mechanism (100), said lateral support (204) being connected to and located between said lower plate (203) and said upper frame (202), said lateral support (204) comprising a first support component (2041) and a second support component (2042) movably connected to said first support component (2041), said lateral support (204) being folded or unfolded by relative movement between said first support component (2041) and said second support component (2042); The folding mechanism (100) A driven component (10); a locking component (30) configured to engage or disengage the driven component (10); an operating component (20) coupled to the driven component (10), the operating component (20) driving the driven component (10) to engage the locking component (30) to restrict relative motion between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), or driving the driven component (10) to disengage from the locking component (30) to allow relative motion between the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); Equipped with the driven component (10) and the operating component (20) are movably mounted to one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), the locking component (30) is fixed to the other of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042), one end of the driven component (10) is fixedly connected to the operating component (20) and the other end of the driven component (10) is for releasably engaging with the locking component (30); A foldable child carrier (200), characterized in that the operating component (20) and the driven component (10) move along the longitudinal direction of one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042).

2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the driven component (10) is a plate-shaped structure.

3. 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the driven component (10) comprises a fixed portion (11) and a limiting portion (12), the fixed portion (11) and the limiting portion (12) being arranged along a longitudinal direction of the driven component (10) and located at two opposite ends of the driven component (10), the fixed portion (11) being fixedly connected to the operating component (20), and the limiting portion (12) being for releasably engaging with the locking component (30).

4. The foldable child carrier (200) according to claim 3, characterized in that the fixing portion (11) is at least one connection hole at an upper end of the driven component (10) and the limiting portion (12) is at least one insertion block at a lower end of the driven component (10).

5. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein the operational component (20) is a plug-shaped structure.

6. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the operating component (20) comprises an insertion portion (21) and an operating portion (22), the insertion portion (21) and the operating portion (22) being arranged along a transverse direction of the operating component (20) and located on two opposite sides of the operating component (20), the insertion portion (21) passing through the driven component (10) and slidably engaging with an insertion hole (204a) on the first support component (2041), and the operating portion (22) slidably abutting against an outer wall of the first support component (2041) and protruding from the outer wall of the first support component (2041).

7. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 6, characterized in that the operating portion (22) is a push block slidably positioned on the outer wall of the first support component (2041), and the insert portion (21) is at least one insert cylinder protruding away from the push block from a side of the push block attached to the first support component (2041).

8. 7. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 6, wherein the insertion holes (204a) are elongated holes passing through two opposing side walls of the first support component (2041).

9. The folding mechanism (100) further comprises an elastic component (40); The elastic component (40) comprises: driving the driven component (10) towards and into engagement with the locking component (30); connected to and disposed between the operating component (20) and the one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); or connected to and disposed between the driven component (10) and one of the first support component (2041) and the second support component (2042); The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1 .

10. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein said locking component (30) is a slot.

11. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 10, wherein the slot opening structure comprises an arc-shaped guide surface.

12. 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein the first support component (2041) is rotatably or slidably connected to the second support component (2042).

13. 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, characterized in that the first support component (2041) comprises a storage chamber (204b), the storage chamber (204b) is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the first support component (2041), the driven component (10) is inserted into the storage chamber (204b) by a loose fit, a portion of the operating component (20) extends from one side of the first support component (2041) along a transverse direction of the first support component (2041) and passes through the driven component (10) to slidably engage with an insertion hole (204a) on the other side of the first support component (2041), and the locking component (30) is arranged at an upper end of the second support component (2042) and is for releasably engaging with the driven component (10).

14. 2. The foldable child carrier (200) of claim 1, wherein the first support component (2041) comprises a first connecting portion (2043) and a first pivoting portion (2044), the second support component (2042) comprises a second connecting portion (2045) and a second pivoting portion (2046), the first connecting portion (2043) being rotatably connected to the upper frame (202), the first pivoting portion (2044) being pivotally connected to the second pivoting portion (2046) by a first pivot shaft (2047), and the second connecting portion (2045) being rotatably connected to the lower plate (203).

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