Armrests and child carriers

The armrest design with divided covers and secure attachment features addresses shape limitations and wrinkling issues, providing efficient and comfortable armrest solutions for child carriers.

JP2025534800APending Publication Date: 2025-10-17WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
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Application Number
JP2025522768
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-10-19
Filing Date
2023-10-19
Publication Date
2025-10-17

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Technical Problem

Existing armrests for child carriers, such as strollers and high chairs, face challenges in accommodating diverse shapes due to the labor-intensive and time-consuming process of fitting a tubular cover member, which can lead to wrinkling and uneven adhesion, affecting appearance and comfort.

Method used

The armrest is divided into two parts, a first and second cover, with a first cover member that covers one part, allowing for varied shapes and ergonomic design, and includes features like flanges, cavities, and resilient arms to secure the cover in place, preventing wrinkling and improving adhesion.

Benefits of technology

This design allows for efficient attachment of cover members to armrests of varying shapes, reducing labor and time, enhancing appearance and comfort by avoiding wrinkles and ensuring secure fit.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an armrest and a child carrier. The armrest includes a first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member. The first armrest cover and the second armrest cover are attached to each other, and at least a portion of the outer surface of the first armrest cover is covered by the first cover member.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an armrest and a child carrier. [Background technology]

[0002] Considering the safety of child seats, child carriers such as strollers and child high chairs (or child dining chairs) are usually equipped with armrests. The armrests extend laterally on the seat to allow the child to lean forward, while preventing the child from falling forward. To improve the comfort of the armrest, the armrest usually includes an armrest body and a cover member. Generally, the armrest body is made of a tubular product, and a leather cover member is arranged around the armrest body. Existing methods for covering the armrest body with a cover member are as follows:

[0003] First, the cover member is sewn to form a tubular shape, and an adhesive layer is pre-applied on the inner surface of the tubular cover member and on the outer surface of the armrest body. The tubular cover member is then fitted onto the armrest body, and after the adhesive hardens, the cover member is firmly adhered to the armrest body. Because the tubular cover member must be fitted onto the armrest body, the armrest body generally must be made of a tubular product with a uniform diameter, which cannot meet consumer demand for diverse armrest shapes. Furthermore, to ensure the flatness of the tubular cover member, the diameter of the hole in the tubular cover member is usually smaller than the diameter of the armrest body. As a result, fitting the tubular cover member onto the armrest body is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Furthermore, due to uneven adhesive or uneven forces during the fitting process, the tubular cover member is prone to wrinkling, which affects the appearance and feel of the armrest. Summary of the Invention

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an armrest that has a variety of shapes and allows a cover member to be provided on the armrest body.

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention provides an armrest including a first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member, the first and second armrest covers being attached to one another, and at least a portion of the outer surface of the first armrest cover being covered by the first cover member.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first cover member includes a first flange, the first flange being sandwiched between the first armrest cover and the second armrest cover.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first armrest cover includes a first cavity including two opposing side walls. The first cover member includes two first flanges. The two first flanges extend into the first cavity, one for each of the two side walls. The second armrest cover includes two opposing pressure members, each of which is inserted into the first cavity and corresponds to one of the two first flanges. A first portion of each of the two first flanges is sandwiched between the corresponding side wall and the corresponding pressure member.

[0008] In one embodiment, the second portion of each of the two first flanges is sandwiched between the bottom wall of the first cavity and the corresponding pressure portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second armrest cover includes a base disposed between two pressure members that cooperate with the base to define a second cavity, the opening of the second cavity facing the bottom wall of the first cavity.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first armrest cover is engaged with the second armrest cover.

[0011] In one embodiment, at least one resilient arm is disposed on one of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, and at least one engaging portion is disposed on the other of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, the resilient arm and the engaging portion being configured to be engaged with each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, the engagement portion includes a connection body and an engagement plate. An end of the connection body is connected to one of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, and the engagement plate is disposed at the other end of the connection body. The elastic arm includes a body and a finger portion. An end of the arm body is connected to the other of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover. The finger portion is disposed at the other end of the arm body. The engagement plate and the finger portion are configured to be engaged with each other.

[0013] In one embodiment, the lateral movement of the finger portion is limited by the connecting body, and / or each of the at least one engaging portion corresponds to a pair of resilient arms, and the pair of resilient arms clamp the corresponding engaging portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, both ends of the first cavity are provided with first end walls, and both ends of the second armrest cover are provided with second end walls, with one of the adjacent first and second end walls provided with a protrusion and the other of the adjacent first and second end walls provided with a hole, and the protrusion is engaged with the hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first cover member is adhered to the first armrest cover, or a cushioning layer is disposed between the first cover member and the first armrest cover.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first armrest cover is riveted or welded to the second armrest cover, or connected to the second armrest cover with a pull rivet, or the first armrest cover is removably connected to the second armrest cover.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first cover member is leather, fabric, or a decorative film.

[0018] In another aspect, the present invention comprises a child carrier including an armrest as described above.

[0019] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes side armrest supports on each side, with the ends of the two armrests removably connected to the side armrest supports on each side.

[0020] In the armrest according to the embodiment of the present invention, the armrest body is divided into two separate parts, namely, a first armrest cover and a second armrest cover. The first cover member covers the first armrest cover rather than fitting it to the outside of the entire armrest body. Therefore, the shape of the armrest body is not limited to a uniform cylindrical shape. The first armrest cover and the second armrest cover may be designed to have appropriate shapes according to ergonomics and other requirements to meet consumer demands for various armrest shapes. The operation of attaching the first cover member to the first armrest cover saves time and labor. Furthermore, during the attachment process, the shape of the first cover member may be conveniently adjusted to effectively avoid undesirable wrinkles in the first cover member. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and the schematic embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to illustrate the present invention and do not constitute undue limitations of the present invention. [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a child carrier employing an armrest according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view schematically illustrating an armrest mounted on a side armrest support of a child carrier according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 3] 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2, showing a first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member according to one example. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional perspective view taken along line AA in FIG. 2, showing a first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member according to another example. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional perspective view taken along line AA in FIG. 2, showing a first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member according to yet another example. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view schematically showing an armrest according to an embodiment of the present application with a first cover member omitted for convenience of illustration. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view schematically showing an armrest according to an embodiment of the present application with a first cover member omitted for convenience of illustration. [Figure 8] 1 is an exploded top view schematically showing an armrest according to an embodiment of the present application with a first cover member omitted for convenience of illustration; [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an exploded bottom view schematically showing an armrest according to an embodiment of the present application with a first cover member omitted for convenience of illustration. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view schematically showing an armrest according to another embodiment of the present application, with the first cover member omitted for ease of illustration. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an exploded top view schematically showing an armrest according to another embodiment of the present application, with the first cover member omitted for ease of illustration. [Figure 12]FIG. 10 is an exploded bottom view schematically showing an armrest according to another embodiment of the present application, with the first cover member omitted for convenience of illustration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a child carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present application, employing an armrest 7 according to one embodiment of the present application. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the child carrier 100 is exemplarily illustrated, and the armrest 7 extends laterally across the seat. It should be understood that the type of child carrier 100 is not limited to a stroller, and may be, for example, a children's dining chair, a children's tricycle, or other carrier product for a child to sit on. The armrest 7 is not limited to the type shown in FIG. 1, and in some embodiments, the armrest 7 may be, for example, an armrest of a push handle of a child carrier such as a stroller. Furthermore, the armrest 7 according to an embodiment of the present application is not limited to being applied to the child carrier 100, and may be applied to any suitable product.

[0023] Continuing to refer to FIG. 1 , the main frame of child carrier 100 is generally symmetrical in the left-right direction and includes components such as a front foot frame 1, a rear foot frame 2, a push handle 3, a rear frame 4, a roof frame 5, a side armrest support 6, an armrest 7, and a seat support 8. The connection relationships between these components may refer to related art and will not be repeated here. In some embodiments, the main frame of child carrier 100 may be foldable so that child carrier 100 has a smaller volume when not in use. In an alternative embodiment, the main frame of child carrier 100 may not be foldable.

[0024] Continuing to refer to FIG. 1 , the seat support 8 is used to support, for example, a seat board (not shown). The seat board may be covered with a seat cloth to provide a comfortable seating experience for the child. The armrest 7 is disposed on the seat support 8 and extends laterally (i.e., extends left and right in FIG. 1 ). When the child is sitting in the stroller, the armrest 7 is disposed in front of the child. Two ends 71 ​​a of the armrest 7 are curved backward and may be connected to the side armrest supports 6 at both sides via a suitable connecting structure. In some embodiments, the two ends 71 ​​a of the armrest 7 may be detachably connected to the side armrest supports 6 at both sides, so that the armrest 7 can be separated from the side armrest supports 6 when necessary, thereby reducing the difficulty of removing the child from the seat position.

[0025] It should be noted that unless clearly specified and defined, terms indicating directions such as "front", "rear", "left" and "right" in the embodiments of the present application are based on the directions of the child seat of the child carrier, and in the drawings, arrows F and B are used to schematically indicate the directions of "front" and "rear", and arrows L and R are used to schematically indicate the directions of "left" and "right". These terms of direction are used only to make the description of the embodiments of the present application clearer, and are not used to unduly limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] 2 and 3, the armrest 7 according to an embodiment of the present application includes an armrest main body and a first cover member. The armrest main body includes a first armrest cover 71 and a second armrest cover 72. The first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 may be assembled together in any suitable manner. In some embodiments, the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are arranged vertically, with the second armrest cover 72 attached to the bottom of the first armrest cover 71. In some embodiments, the two ends of the first armrest cover 71 may be used as, for example, the two ends 71a of the armrest 7. The two ends of the first armrest cover 71 are detachably connected to the side armrest supports 6 at both sides. In an alternative embodiment, the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are arranged, for example, in the front-to-rear direction. The second armrest cover 72 is attached, for example, to the front side of the first armrest cover 71. When a child is sitting in the child carrier 100, the first armrest cover 71 is more susceptible to external forces than the second armrest cover 72. For example, the external forces may be the result of the child grasping, leaning on, or bumping into the first armrest cover 71. The first cover member 73 covers the outer surface of the first armrest cover 71. The first cover member 73 may be made of leather (including natural leather and artificial leather, for example, artificial leather including, but not limited to, ethylene vinyl acetate, also referred to as EVA), fabric (also called cloth), or other soft materials (such as decorative films). The first cover member 73 provides the armrest 7 with a more comfortable feel and acts as a shock absorber.

[0027] In the armrest 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the armrest body is divided into two parts: a first armrest cover 71 and a second armrest cover 72. The first cover member 73 is not attached to the outside of the entire armrest body, but covers the first armrest cover 71. Therefore, the shape of the armrest body is not limited to a uniform cylindrical shape. The first armrest cover 73 and the second armrest cover 72 may be designed to have appropriate shapes according to ergonomics and other requirements to meet consumer demands for various armrest shapes. Compared with the related art solution of attaching a cylindrical cover member to the armrest 7, the operation of attaching the first cover member 73 to the first armrest cover 71 according to the embodiment of the present invention saves time and effort. Furthermore, during the attachment process, the shape of the first cover member 73 can be conveniently adjusted to effectively avoid undesirable wrinkles in the first cover member 73.

[0028] 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the first cover member 73 may be cut out to a shape that matches the outer surface of the first armrest cover 71 and then attached to the first armrest cover 71. One edge of the first cover member 73 includes two end edges 73a and two side edges 73b between the two opposing end edges 73a. In some embodiments, after covering the first armrest cover 71, the first cover member 73 is adhered to the first armrest cover 71, with the two end edges 73a of the first cover member 73 adjacent to both ends of the first armrest cover 71 and the side edges 73b of the first cover member 73 facing the second armrest cover 72 attached to the bottom of the first armrest cover 71. The second armrest cover 72 covering the edge lines of the two side edges 73b may, on the one hand, prevent the side edges 73b of the first cover member 73 from being exposed and rotating outward, and on the other hand, contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the armrest 7.

[0029] 2 and 4 , in some embodiments, the two side edges 73b of the first cover member 73 each include a first flange 731. After the first cover member 73 covers the first armrest cover 71, for example, the first cover member 73 is adhered to the first armrest cover 71, and the two first flanges 731 are sandwiched between the bottom of the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72. In this way, the first cover member 73 may be more firmly attached to the first armrest cover 71 and maintained in a tensioned state to prevent the first cover member 73 from loosening or wrinkling due to deterioration of the adhesive after long-term use. In some embodiments, the first armrest cover 71 may be provided with a first cavity 710 extending laterally, and / or the second armrest cover 72 may be provided with a second cavity 720 extending laterally. The edge of the first flange 731 may be accommodated in the first cavity 710 and / or the second cavity 720. In this way, it is possible to prevent the edge of the first flange 731 from being compressed between the surfaces where the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are in contact with each other, and to avoid the phenomenon of expansion of the first cover member 73 due to poor adhesion.

[0030] 2 and 5, in some embodiments, the first cavity 710 is disposed at the bottom of the first armrest cover 71. The first cavity 710 extends laterally and includes two side walls 711 that are arranged opposite each other in the front-to-rear direction. After the first cover member 73 covers the first armrest cover 71, the side edges 73b of the first cover member 73 in the front-to-rear direction each include a first flange 731. The two first flanges 731 each extend beyond the bottom edge of the first armrest cover 71 and into the first cavity 710, and each of the two first flanges 731 corresponds to one of the two side walls 711. The second armrest cover 72 includes two pressure portions 721 that are arranged opposite each other in the front-to-rear direction. The two pressure portions 721 are inserted into the first cavity 710 and correspond to one of the two first flanges 731. In some embodiments, the first portion 7311 of each first flange 731 is sandwiched between the corresponding side wall 711 and the corresponding pressure portion 721 .

[0031] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 , a gap corresponding to the thickness of the first cover member 73 is reserved between each pressure portion 721 and the corresponding side wall 711. The gap may have a thickness of, for example, 1.2 mm, which is thinner than the thickness of the first flange 731 of the first cover member 73. During the process of inserting each pressure portion 721 of the second armrest cover 72 into the first cavity 710 and compressing each first flange 731, the first portion 7311 of each first flange 731 is driven by the pressure portion 721 to move inward along the side wall 711, which contributes to further tensioning the first cover member 73 relative to the first armrest cover 72 and effectively avoids an unaesthetic appearance of the first cover member 73. Furthermore, most of the second armrest cover 72 may be housed within the first cavity, which also contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the armrest 72.

[0032] 5 , in some embodiments, the second portion 7312 of each first flange 731 is sandwiched between the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710 and the corresponding pressure portion 721. As a result, each first flange 731 is less likely to move relative to the pressure portion 721 and the side wall 711 of the first cavity, further ensuring tension of the first cover member 73. Furthermore, as described above, the first cavity 710 of the first armrest cover 71 and / or the second cavity 720 of the second armrest cover 72 may accommodate the edge of the first flange 731. In this way, the edge of the first flange 731 is prevented from being compressed between the surfaces where the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are in contact with each other, making it possible to avoid the expansion phenomenon of the first cover member 73 due to poor adhesion. It should be noted that in an alternative embodiment, each first flange 731 may not include the second portion 7312 described above, but may include only the first portion 7311 described above.

[0033] 5 and 8 , in some embodiments, the second armrest cover 72 includes a base 722 disposed between two pressure portions 721. The two pressure portions 721 are curved relative to the base 722. More preferably, the two pressure portions 721 extend upward from the front and rear edges of the base 722, respectively. The two pressure portions 721 cooperate with the base 722 to define a second cavity 720 extending laterally. The opening of the second cavity 720 faces the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710. The second armrest cover 72 has a simple configuration, is easy to manufacture, and is low-cost.

[0034] 5 and 9, exemplary configurations of the connection between the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are shown. In some embodiments, a plurality of mounting bases 723 may be laterally disposed on the base 722 of the second armrest cover 72, and a plurality of fasteners 9 may be attached to the plurality of mounting bases 723, respectively, to connect the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 to each other. In some embodiments, the fasteners 9 may be pull nails or rivets, and as a result, the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 may be non-detachably connected by riveting. Furthermore, in some alternative embodiments, the fasteners 9 may not be provided, and the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 may be welded to each other.

[0035] In an alternative embodiment, the first armrest cover 71 is detachably connected to, for example, the second armrest cover 72, and as a result, the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 may be replaced separately. There are various methods for detachably connecting the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72. For example, the multiple fasteners 9 attached to the multiple mounting bases 723 described above may be replaced with bolts or screws. The first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are connected to each other with bolts or screws.

[0036] 5 , in some embodiments, after the two pressure portions 721 of the second armrest cover 72 are inserted into the first cavity 710 and before the fastener 9 is installed, there may be a certain gap between the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710 and the mounting base 723. When the fastener 9 is installed, the fastener 9 abuts the mounting base 723 against the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710, and the second armrest cover 72 is deformed by the external force, causing the two pressure portions 721 of the second armrest cover 72 to tend to widen, thus compressing the two first flanges 731 more strongly.

[0037] 10 to 12, another exemplary configuration between the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 is shown. More specifically, the first armrest cover 71 is engaged with the second armrest cover 72. In some embodiments, the inner wall of the second armrest cover 72 (more specifically, see FIG. 11, the bottom wall 7201 of the second cavity 720) is provided with one or more resilient arms 91, and the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710 is provided with one or more engagement portions 92. The resilient arms 91 and the engagement portions 92 are configured to engage with each other so that the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are assembled together. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the positions of the resilient arms 91 on the bottom wall 7201 of the second cavity 720 and the positions of the engagement portions 92 on the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710 may be interchangeable.

[0038] 12 shows an exemplary configuration of the engagement portion 92 and the elastic arm 91. The engagement portion 92 includes a connection body 921 and an engagement plate 922. An end of the connection body 921 is connected to the bottom wall 712 of the first cavity 710, and the engagement plate 922 is disposed at the other end of the connection body 921. The elastic arm 91 includes an arm body 911 and a finger portion 912. An end of the arm body 911 is connected to the bottom wall 7201 of the second cavity 720, and the finger portion 912 is disposed at the other end of the arm body 911. When attaching the second armrest cover 72 to the first armrest cover 71, each pressure portion 721 is inserted into the first cavity 710, and then the first armrest cover 72 is pressed so that the finger portion 912 of the elastic arm 91 automatically engages with the engagement plate 922 in a hook-like manner.

[0039] 11 and 12 , in some embodiments, the lateral movement of the fingers 912 is limited by the connecting body 921 via a stop between the connecting body 921 and the fingers 912, preventing the second armrest cover 72 from vibrating left and right relative to the first armrest cover 71. When multiple engagement portions 92 are arranged as shown in FIG. 12 , the connecting body 921 of one engagement portion 92 may be used to limit the leftward movement of the corresponding finger 912, and the connecting body 921 of another engagement portion 92 may be used to limit the rightward movement of the corresponding finger 912. Of course, in an alternative embodiment, the connecting body 921 of some engagement portions 92 may simultaneously limit the rightward and leftward movement of the corresponding finger 912.

[0040] 11 and 12 , in some embodiments, each engagement portion 92 corresponds to a pair of elastic arms 91. The pair of elastic arms 91 are arranged to face each other in the longitudinal direction (also referred to as the front-to-rear direction). When the finger portions 912 of the pair of elastic arms 91 are engaged with the engagement plates 922 of the corresponding engagement portions 92, the engagement plates 922 of the engagement portions 92 are sandwiched between the arm bodies 911 of the pair of elastic arms 91. This helps to prevent the second armrest cover 72 from vibrating in the front-to-rear direction relative to the first armrest cover 71.

[0041] Continuing to refer to Figures 10 to 12, in some embodiments, both ends of the first cavity 710 are each provided with a first end wall 717, and both ends of the second armrest cover 72 are each provided with a second end wall 727. The two second end walls 727 are disposed between the two first end walls 717. One of the adjacent first end walls 717 and second end walls 727 is provided with a protrusion 93, and the other is provided with a hole 94. When the second armrest cover 72 is attached over the first armrest cover 71, the protrusion 93 is engaged in the hole 94, further improving the reliability of the connection between the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72.

[0042] In some embodiments (not shown), when the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72 are engaged with each other by the elastic arm 91 and the engagement portion 92, at least a portion of the outer surface of the second armrest cover 72 may be covered by the second cover member. The second cover member may have a second flange. The second flange and the first flange 731 are simultaneously sandwiched between the first armrest cover 71 and the second armrest cover 72.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first cover member 73 may be directly bonded to the first armrest cover 71. In some embodiments, a cushioning layer (not shown) may be disposed between the first cover member 73 and the first armrest cover 71. The cushioning layer may be, for example, a foam layer or a silicone layer. The cushioning layer may provide better shock absorption for the armrest 7. The cushioning layer may be sewn or glued onto the first cover member 73 and then glued to the first armrest cover 71. In some embodiments, the cushioning layer does not cover the two first flanges 731 of the first cover member 73.

[0044] The process of attaching the armrest 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

[0045] 1. An adhesive layer is previously placed on the inner surface of the first cover member 73, and the adhesive is applied onto the first armrest cover 71. Then, the first cover member 73 is stretched onto the first armrest cover 71, taking care to avoid wrinkles during stretching. Then, the two side edges 73b of the first cover member 73 are turned toward the inside of the first cavity 710 to form two first flanges 731.

[0046] 2. After the two pressure portions 721 of the second armrest cover 72 are inserted into the first cavities 710, the second armrest cover 72 is fixed to the first armrest cover 71, and the first flange 731 is firmly clamped between the first cavity and the pressure portions 721, resulting in the first cover member 73 being maintained in a tensioned state. The second armrest cover 72 may be fixed to the first armrest cover 71 using the above-mentioned fasteners 9, or may be engaged with the first armrest cover 71 using the above-mentioned elastic arms 91 and engaging portions 92.

[0047] The technical features of the embodiments described above may be combined as appropriate. For the sake of simplicity, the above embodiments do not describe all possible combinations of technical features. However, it should be understood that all combinations of technical features are within the scope of the present disclosure, as long as the combinations are not mutually contradictory.

[0048] The above-mentioned embodiments merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims of the present disclosure. It should be noted here that a person skilled in the art may make some further modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present disclosure, and such modifications and improvements shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be based on the appended claims.

Claims

1. A first armrest cover, a second armrest cover, and a first cover member are provided. An armrest, wherein the first armrest cover and the second armrest cover are attached to each other, and at least a portion of an outer surface of the first armrest cover is covered by the first cover member.

2. The armrest of claim 1 , wherein the first cover member includes a first flange, the first flange being sandwiched between the first armrest cover and the second armrest cover.

3. the first cover member includes a first cavity having two opposing side walls; the cover member includes two first flanges each extending into the first cavity and corresponding to one of the two side walls; the second armrest cover is inserted into the first cavity and has two opposing pressure portions, one for each of the two side walls; a first portion of each of the two first flanges being sandwiched between the corresponding side wall and the corresponding pressure portion; An armrest according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The armrest according to claim 3 , wherein the second portion of each of the two first flanges is sandwiched between a bottom wall of the first cavity and the corresponding pressure portion.

5. 5. An armrest according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the second armrest cover comprises a base disposed between the two pressure portions, the two pressure portions cooperating with the base to define a second cavity, the opening of the second cavity facing the bottom wall of the first cavity.

6. 6. An armrest according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first armrest cover is engaged with the second armrest cover.

7. 7. An armrest according to claim 3 or any combination of claim 3 and any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein at least one resilient arm is arranged on one of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, and at least one engaging portion is arranged on the other of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, and the resilient arm and the engaging portion are configured to engage with each other.

8. The engaging portion includes a connecting body and an engaging plate, an end of the connecting body is connected to one of the bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, and the engaging plate is disposed at the other end of the connecting body; 8. The armrest of claim 7, wherein the elastic arm has a body and a finger portion, an end of the arm body is connected to the other bottom wall of the first cavity and the inner wall of the second armrest cover, the finger portion is disposed at the other end of the arm body, and the engagement plate and the finger portion are configured to engage with each other.

9. the lateral movement of the fingers is limited by the connecting body; and / or The armrest according to claim 8 , wherein each of the at least one engaging portion corresponds to a pair of resilient arms, and the pair of resilient arms sandwich the corresponding engaging portion.

10. Both ends of the first cavity each include a first end wall, and both ends of the second armrest cover each include a second end wall; 10. An armrest according to claim 3 or any combination of claim 3 and any one of claims 4 to 9, wherein one of the adjacent first end wall and second end wall is provided with a protrusion, and the other of the adjacent first end wall and second end wall is provided with a hole, the protrusion being engaged with the hole.

11. The first cover member is adhered to the first armrest cover, or a cushioning layer disposed between the first cover member and the first armrest cover; An armrest according to any one of the preceding claims.

12. the first armrest cover is riveted or welded to the second armrest cover or connected to the second armrest cover with a pull rivet; or The first armrest cover is detachably connected to the second armrest cover. An armrest according to any one of the preceding claims.

13. The first cover member is leather, fabric, or decorative film. An armrest according to any one of the preceding claims.

14. A child carrier comprising the armrest according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. Equipped with side armrest supports on both sides, The two ends of the armrest are detachably connected to the side armrest supports on both sides.

15. The child carrier of claim 14.

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