Child carrier
The child carrier addresses complex control issues in children's tricycles by introducing a simplified, rotatable front wheel assembly and electrical features, improving steering and entertainment value.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025528806
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-05-19
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-07
AI Technical Summary
Children's pedal tricycles have complex control structures and lack entertainment value, with fixed head and wheel assemblies that hinder independent steering and offer limited functionality.
A child carrier with a simplified construction and enhanced steering control, featuring a rotatably connected front wheel assembly, a push rod for independent wheel control, and additional components like a towing assembly, backrest, and electrical features such as a power generation system and light-emitting devices.
Improves steering control and adds entertainment value through simplified steering mechanisms and integrated electrical functions, enhancing user experience and functionality.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to the field of child carriers, and in particular to child carriers and wheel assemblies, footrest devices, and pedal devices thereof. [Background technology]
[0002] Currently, children's pedal tricycles are becoming increasingly popular, and such tricycles generally include push rods for controlling the head assembly and front wheel assembly for steering. However, the control structure of such tricycles is generally complicated, and the head assembly and wheel assembly are fixed together for synchronous steering, which is not conducive to control by the child.
[0003] In addition, commercially available children's pedal tricycles only have one function and lack entertainment value. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]
[0004] In one aspect, the present disclosure contemplates providing a child carrier with simplified construction and enhanced user steering control, and in another aspect, the present disclosure contemplates providing a child carrier with enhanced functionality regarding electrical performance.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier including a frame body, a leading assembly, a front wheel assembly, a rear wheel assembly, a push rod, and a towing assembly. The leading assembly is rotatably connected to the frame body. The front wheel assembly has a front wheel and a front fork. The front fork is coaxially connected to the leading assembly and is configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly. The rear wheel assembly is connected to the frame body. The push rod is rotatably disposed at a rear end of the frame body. The towing assembly is connected between the front fork and the push rod such that rotation of the push rod controls the rotational direction of the front wheel assembly.
[0006] In one embodiment, the front fork further includes a pair of fork arms and a rotating base. Each pair of fork arms is configured to be coupled to two opposite sides of the front wheels. The rotating base is connected between the pair of fork arms and is selectively rotatably or fixedly connected to the leading assembly. The traction assembly is connected between the rotating base and a push rod, and the push rod drives the rotating base to rotate via the traction assembly.
[0007] In one embodiment, the traction assembly further includes a two-way traction cable connected between the rotating base and the push rod, with end coupling protrusions disposed at two ends of the two-way traction cable and an intermediate coupling protrusion disposed on a central section of the two-way traction cable, one of the end coupling protrusion and the intermediate coupling protrusion being fixed to the push rod and the other of the end coupling protrusion and the intermediate coupling protrusion being attached to the rotating base.
[0008] In one embodiment, one of the rotating base and the push rod includes a first positioning structure, and the other of the rotating base and the push rod includes a second positioning structure, the first positioning structure adapted to secure an end coupling protrusion of the two-way traction cable, and the second positioning structure adapted to secure an intermediate coupling protrusion of the two-way traction cable.
[0009] In one embodiment, the rotating base further comprises a mounting groove and end engagement grooves located at two ends of the mounting groove. The mounting groove is adapted to mount a two-way traction cable, and the end engagement grooves are adapted to engage with the end coupling protrusions. The depth of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the depth of the mounting groove and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the width of the mounting groove.
[0010] In one embodiment, the rotating base further comprises an annular mounting groove and an intermediate engagement groove located within the annular mounting groove. The annular mounting groove is adapted to mount the two-way traction cable, and the intermediate engagement groove is adapted to engage with the intermediate coupling protrusion. The depth of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove and / or the width of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove.
[0011] In one embodiment, the push rod further comprises a mounting groove and end engagement grooves located at two ends of the mounting groove, the mounting groove adapted to mount a two-way traction cable, and the end engagement grooves adapted to engage with the end coupling protrusions, the depth of each of the end engagement grooves being greater than the depth of the mounting groove and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves being greater than the width of the mounting groove.
[0012] In one embodiment, the push rod further comprises an annular mounting groove and an intermediate engagement groove located within the annular mounting groove. The annular mounting groove is adapted to mount the two-way traction cable, and the intermediate engagement groove is adapted to engage the intermediate coupling protrusion. The depth of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove and / or the width of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove.
[0013] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes an unlocking assembly disposed between the leading assembly and the front fork, the unlocking assembly having a locked position and an unlocked position, in which the leading assembly and the front wheel assembly are circumferentially locked and rotate synchronously, and in which the leading assembly and the front wheel assembly are rotatably connected and rotate independently of each other.
[0014] In one embodiment, the front fork further includes a pair of fork arms and a rotating base connected between the pair of fork arms. The unlocking assembly includes a locking member. The locking member is slidably disposed on the leading assembly and has a locking pin and an operating portion disposed on the locking pin. In the locked position, the locking pin is inserted vertically into a pin hole formed in the rotating base, and in the unlocked position, the locking pin is disengaged from the pin hole.
[0015] In one embodiment, the unlocking assembly further includes an elastic member and a support protrusion. The elastic member is configured to include a first fixed end, a second fixed end, and a bent elastic body located between the first fixed end and the second fixed end. The support protrusion is disposed adjacent to the locking member on the lead assembly. The first fixed end and the second fixed end are each fixed to the locking member. The elastic body includes a first portion and a second portion. When the locking member is in the locked position, the support protrusion supports the first portion to apply a downward elastic force to the locking member, and when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the support protrusion supports the second portion to apply an upward elastic force to the locking member.
[0016] In one embodiment, the leading assembly includes a handlebar assembly and a connection assembly. The handlebar assembly has a handlebar and a connection portion extending downward from a central portion of the handlebar. The connection assembly is configured to support the unlocking assembly and is fixedly connected to the connection portion of the handlebar assembly and rotatably connected to the rotating base. The connection assembly includes a support frame having a support protrusion and a gland detachably connected to the support frame. The unlocking assembly is slidably disposed between the gland and the support frame, and the operating portion is exposed through an opening in the gland.
[0017] In one embodiment, the support frame includes a connecting tube located at the bottom of the support frame, a lamp support located at the top of the support frame, a locking member support located in the center of the support frame, and a hollow connecting shaft located in the center of the connecting tube. The locking member support has a support protrusion and is connected to the ground and the connecting portion.
[0018] In one embodiment, the front fork further includes a stepped connecting hole, a rotary peg, and a fastening assembly. The stepped connecting hole is disposed at the center of the rotating base, and the connecting shaft is inserted into the stepped connecting hole. The rotary peg is inserted into the central hole of the connecting shaft and the stepped connecting hole to rotatably and axially connect the front fork and the leading assembly.
[0019] In one embodiment, the connecting tube further includes a pair of stop ribs, and the rotating base further includes a limiting protrusion disposed adjacent to the pin hole such that the rotating base is rotatable between the pair of stop ribs when the unlocking assembly is in the unlocked position.
[0020] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a cover plate. The first connecting member is configured to rotatably connect the leading assembly and the front wheel assembly to the frame body. The second connecting member is configured to connect the frame body and the push rod. The cover plate is configured to cover the bottom side of the frame body and / or the bottom end surface of the push rod. The first connecting member includes a tubular connecting portion and at least one connecting rib. The tubular connecting portion rotatably connects the leading assembly and the rotating base of the front fork. The at least one connecting rib is connected between the tubular connecting portion and the frame body.
[0021] In one embodiment, the towing assembly includes a two-way towing cable, a sheath, and at least one protective clamp. The two-way towing cable is connected between the front fork and the push rod. The sheath encases a portion of the two-way towing cable other than the portion connected to the push rod and the front fork. At least one protective clamp is disposed on an end of the sheath and clamped within the first connecting member and / or the second connecting member.
[0022] In one embodiment, the second connecting member has a through hole for receiving the push rod, and a pair of spaced apart snap protrusions are disposed at the bottom end of the through hole for restraining the bottom end of the push rod.
[0023] In one of the embodiments, the front wheel assembly further includes pedal assemblies attached to two ends of the front axle of the front wheel, respectively.
[0024] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a backrest assembly connected to the frame body, the top end of the backrest assembly including the sunshade assembly.
[0025] In one embodiment, the backrest assembly is connected to the frame body via a connecting bracket. The backrest assembly further includes an armrest frame connected to the connecting bracket.
[0026] In one embodiment, the towing assembly further includes a two-way towing cable connected between the front wheel assembly and the push rod. End coupling protrusions are disposed at two ends of the two-way towing cable, and an intermediate coupling protrusion is disposed on a central section of the two-way towing cable. The end coupling protrusions engage with one of the push rod and the front fork, and the intermediate coupling protrusion engages with the other of the push rod and the front fork, and the two-way towing cable is attached around the other of the push rod and the front fork.
[0027] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes at least one of a light-emitting device, an electronic sound-generating module, a battery, and a USB interface.
[0028] In one embodiment, the light emitting device and the switch for the light emitting device are located on the front and rear sides of the head assembly, respectively.The child carrier further includes a reflective sheet that reflects light from the light emitting device.
[0029] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes at least one power generating assembly mounted within at least one of the front and rear wheel assemblies.
[0030] In one embodiment, the power generation assembly is mounted within the front wheel and includes a support member, a generator assembly, a drive gear, and a transfer gear. The support member is mounted on the front axle of the front wheel and has an extended end extending from the front wheel along the extension of the front axle. The extended end is fixed and supported by the lower end of the front fork. The generator assembly is mounted on the support member and has an input shaft. The drive gear is mounted on the input shaft. The transfer gear is mounted on the front axle and configured to rotate with rotation of the front axle to rotate the drive gear and generate electricity.
[0031] In one embodiment, the power generation assembly is mounted within a rear wheel of the rear wheel assembly and includes a support member, a generator assembly, a drive gear, and a transmission gear. The support member is mounted on the rear axle of the rear wheel and has an extended end extending from the rear wheel along the extension direction of the rear axle. The extended end is fixed and supported by a lower end of the rear wheel stand of the rear wheel assembly. The generator assembly is mounted on the support member and has an input shaft. The drive gear is mounted on the input shaft. The transmission gear is mounted on the rear axle and configured to rotate with rotation of the rear axle to rotate the drive gear and generate electricity.
[0032] In one embodiment, the power generation assembly includes a generator assembly and a rectifier electrically connected to the generator assembly for outputting direct current.
[0033] In one embodiment, the rectifier is located in the leading assembly, the front fork, the rear wheel stand of the rear wheel assembly, or in the frame body.
[0034] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes at least one power generating assembly mounted within at least one wheel of the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly, the power generating assembly having a rectifier and transmitting power generated by the power generating assembly through the rectifier to at least one of the light-emitting device, the electronic sound generating module, the battery, and the USB interface.
[0035] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a wheel assembly including an axle, a wheel, a generator assembly, a first drive component, and a first operating member. The wheel has a rim and a hub mounted on the axle to support the rim. The generator assembly is mounted within the wheel, rotatably supported by the axle, and configured to selectively receive torque from the axle. The first drive component is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The first operating member is connected to the first drive component and moves between a first position and a second position to slide the first drive component along the axle. The first drive component is configured to allow the generator assembly to receive torque generated by rotation of the axle when the first operating member is in the first position, and to prevent the generator assembly from receiving torque generated by rotation of the axle when the first operating member is in the second position.
[0036] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a fork, a support member, and a transfer gear. The forks each have at least a first fork arm and a second fork arm connected to two sides of the wheel and connected to each other. The support member supports the generator assembly and is configured to be fixed relative to the first fork arm and rotatably supported by the axle. The transfer gear is slidably mounted on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The hub includes a first hub and a second hub connected to each other, and the generator assembly includes an input shaft and a drive gear selectively engaging the transfer gear. At least a portion of a first drive component is disposed between the support member and the transfer gear, and the first drive component is configured to drive the transfer gear to slide and disengage from the drive gear.
[0037] In one embodiment, the first operating member is vertically disposed within the first fork arm and is slidable up and down relative to the first fork arm, and is configured to clamp the extended end of the support member to prevent rotation of the support member and / or to push the first drive component to slide along the axle to disengage the transfer gear from the drive gear.
[0038] In one embodiment, the first drive component includes at least one rod-shaped portion extending along the axle. The at least one rod-shaped portion is configured to pass through the support member and contact the first operating member. A distal end of the at least one rod-shaped portion is configured to be pushed by a lower end of the first operating member to push the transfer gear along the axle and disengage it from the drive gear. The distal end of the at least one rod-shaped portion and / or the lower end of the first operating member are formed as an inclined slope or a curved surface.
[0039] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a first axle sleeve and a first elastic member. The first axle sleeve is fixed to the axle, rotatably supports the second hub, and axially abuts the second hub. The first elastic member is disposed between the transmission gear and the first axle sleeve to apply an elastic force to the transmission gear.
[0040] In one embodiment, the first fork arm includes a first fork arm body and a first fork arm housing to form a space within the first fork arm for accommodating at least a first operating member. A first opening is formed in the first fork arm housing, and the first operating member includes a first body portion, a first operating button, and a first positioning assembly. The first body portion extends vertically and has a lower end that clamps the extended end of the support member. The first operating button is disposed on the first body portion and exposed through the first opening. The first positioning assembly is movably disposed between the first body portion and the first fork arm body to position the first operating member. One of the first body portion and the first fork arm body includes a first positioning recess and a second positioning recess to accommodate a portion of the first positioning assembly. The first positioning recess corresponds to one of the first position and the second position, and the second positioning recess corresponds to the other of the first position and the second position.
[0041] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a second drive component and a second operating member. The second drive component is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The second operating member contacts the second drive component and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component along the axle. The second drive component is configured to engage with the second hub to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the third position and to disengage from the second hub to not transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the fourth position.
[0042] In one embodiment, the second operating member is vertically disposed within the second fork arm and is slidable up and down relative to the second fork arm. The second operating member is configured to push the second drive component to slide along the axle and disengage from the second hub. At least one contact surface between the second drive component and the second operating member is shaped as a slope or curved surface.
[0043] In one embodiment, the second fork arm includes a second fork arm body and a second fork arm housing to form a space within the second fork arm for accommodating at least a second operating member. A second opening is formed in the second fork arm housing, and the second operating member includes a second body portion, a second operating button, and a second positioning assembly. The second body portion extends vertically and has a lower end that slidably contacts the second drive component. The second operating button is disposed on the second body portion and exposed through the second opening. The second positioning assembly is movably disposed between the second body portion and the second fork arm body to position the second operating member. One of the second body portion and the second fork arm body includes a third positioning recess and a fourth positioning recess to accommodate a portion of the second positioning assembly. The third positioning indentation corresponds to one of the third position and the fourth position, and the fourth positioning indentation corresponds to the other of the third position and the fourth position.
[0044] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a second axle sleeve, the second axle sleeve being fixed to the axle, rotatably supporting the second hub, and a second elastic member being axially abutting the second hub, and the second elastic member being disposed between the second drive component and the second axle sleeve to apply an elastic force to the second drive component.
[0045] In one embodiment, the fork further includes a rotating base configured to connect to a corresponding connection portion of the child carrier, the rotating base being disposed between the first fork arm and the second fork arm.
[0046] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a rectifier connected to the generator assembly via an electrical wire, the rectifier being mounted within an interior space formed at a lower end of the rotating base, the electrical wire passing through the support member and the first fork arm and connected to the rectifier.
[0047] In one embodiment, the electrical wire passes around the axle and the first operating member within the first fork arm and extends upward to an interior space in which the rectifier is mounted.
[0048] In one embodiment, the axle includes a cylindrical section and a non-cylindrical section, and the support member or both the first drive component and the support member are mounted on the cylindrical section so as to be rotatably supported by the axle.
[0049] In one embodiment, a limiting rib is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the support member and abuts against the inside of the first hub.
[0050] In one embodiment, the second drive component includes a frusto-conical body portion and at least one engagement portion protruding axially and / or radially from the body portion, and the second hub has at least one slot that engages the at least one engagement portion, or the second drive component includes a frusto-conical body portion and at least one slot formed on the body portion and recessed axially and / or radially, and the second hub has at least one engagement portion that engages the at least one slot.
[0051] In one embodiment, the second hub has a central recessed portion for accommodating a second drive component disengaged from the second hub. The second hub is rotatably supported by the axle.
[0052] In one embodiment, the second hub has a central recessed portion for receiving the second drive component disengaged from the second hub.portion The inner periphery of the second axle sleeve is rotatably supported by the axle, and the second axle sleeve abuts against the inner side of the second hub in the axial direction, and the second axle sleeve abuts against the outer side of the second hub in the axial direction.
[0053] In one embodiment, the generator assembly includes a micromotor and a reducer.
[0054] In one of the embodiments, the wheel assembly further includes a pair of pedal devices attached to the outer sides of the first fork arm and the second fork arm, respectively, and connected to the two ends of the axle.
[0055] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a wheel assembly including an axle, a wheel, a second drive component, and a second operating member. The wheel has a rim and first and second hubs mounted on the axle to support the rim. The second drive component is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The second operating member contacts the second drive component and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component along the axle. The second drive component is configured to engage with the second hub to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the third position, and to disengage from the second hub to not transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the fourth position.
[0056] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a fork connected to two sides of the wheel, and a generator assembly disposed within the wheel and fixed relative to the fork, the generator assembly configured to selectively receive torque from the axle.
[0057] In one of the embodiments, the wheel assembly further includes a pair of pedal devices respectively mounted on the outside of the fork and connected to two ends of the axle.
[0058] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier including the wheel assembly described above, wherein the wheel assembly is a rear wheel assembly.
[0059] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier including the wheel assembly described above, wherein the wheel assembly is a front wheel assembly.
[0060] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a frame body, a leading assembly connected to the frame body, a seat, and a rear wheel assembly, the leading assembly being fixedly or rotatably connected to the wheel assembly.
[0061] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a first connecting member, wherein the leading assembly and the wheel assembly are connected to the frame body via the first connecting member.
[0062] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a push rod disposed behind the seat and a traction assembly connected between the push rod and the front wheel assembly for controlling steering of the front wheel assembly by rotating the push rod.
[0063] In one embodiment, the child carrier further includes a second connecting member, wherein the push rod is connected to the frame body or to both the frame body and the rear wheel assembly via the second connecting member.
[0064] In one embodiment, the rear wheel assembly includes a rear wheel and a rear wheel stand connected to the frame body. The rear wheel is connected to the rear wheel stand.
[0065] In one embodiment, the rear wheel assembly has the same structure as the wheel assembly described above.
[0066] In one embodiment, the child carrier further comprises at least one of a rechargeable battery, a light emitting module, a sound generating module, and a USB interface.
[0067] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a pedal device including a pedal assembly, a pedal base, and a second disassembly mechanism. The pedal base is connected to a wheel assembly. The pedal assembly is detachably connected to the pedal base via the second disassembly mechanism.
[0068] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a pedal device including a pedal base, a pedal assembly, and a second disassembly mechanism. The pedal assembly is removably connected to the pedal base. The pedal assembly is removably connected to the pedal base via the second disassembly mechanism.
[0069] In one embodiment, the pedal assembly includes a second locking groove. The second disassembly mechanism includes a second locking member movably disposed on the pedal base. The second locking member has a first movable position and a second movable position. When the second locking member is in the first movable position, the second locking member can be inserted into the second locking groove so that the pedal assembly is fixedly connected to the pedal base. When the second locking member is in the second movable position, the second locking member is disengaged from the second locking groove, allowing the pedal assembly to be detached from the pedal base.
[0070] In one embodiment, the pedal assembly includes a pedal body and a second pin shaft connected to each other. The second pin shaft includes a second locking groove, and the second disassembly mechanism includes a second locking member movably disposed on the pedal base. The second locking member has a second locking hole. The radial dimension of the second locking hole is larger than the radial dimension of the second pin shaft. The second pin shaft passes through the second locking hole. The position of the second locking groove corresponds to the second locking hole. The second locking member has a first movable position and a second movable position. When the second locking member is in the first movable position, a portion of the hole wall of the second locking hole is inserted into the second locking groove, and when the second locking member is in the second movable position, the hole wall of the second locking hole is disengaged from the second locking groove.
[0071] In one embodiment, the disassembly mechanism further includes an operating member and an operation reset member. The operating member is fixedly connected to the second locking member. The operating member is operated to move the second locking member from the first movable position to the second movable position. The operation reset member is disposed between the operating member and the pedal base. The operation reset member biases the operating member such that the operating member drives the second locking member to move to the first movable position.
[0072] In one embodiment, the pedal base includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is connected to the wheel assembly. The first housing includes a housing groove and a housing boss. The housing boss includes a housing cavity extending through the housing boss. A first groove wall of the housing groove includes an insertion hole. The housing groove communicates with the housing cavity through the insertion hole. The second housing has an operating hole and a mounting hole arranged at a distance from each other. The first housing and the second housing are coupled to form a mounting cavity. The housing groove and the housing boss are located within the mounting cavity. The housing boss passes through the mounting hole and protrudes from an outer surface of the second housing. At least a portion of the second pin shaft is inserted into the housing cavity. The second locking member and at least a portion of the operating member are movably arranged within the mounting cavity. At least a portion of the second locking member is inserted into the accommodating cavity through the insertion hole so as to engage or disengage with the second locking groove of the second pin shaft, and at least a portion of the operating member extends from the mounting cavity through the operating hole.
[0073] In one embodiment, the two ends of the operation reset member abut against the second groove wall of the operating member and the accommodating groove, respectively, and the second groove wall is disposed opposite the first groove wall.
[0074] In one embodiment, the first groove wall forms a first limiting portion, and the operating member includes a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion abuts against the second limiting portion when the second locking member is in the first movable position.
[0075] In one embodiment, at least two pedal devices are provided, each of the at least two pedal devices drivingly connected to two sides of the wheel assembly.
[0076] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier including a frame and the pedal device described above.
[0077] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of particular embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0078] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a child carrier according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, with the unlocking assembly in an unlocked position; [Figure 2] 2 is another schematic perspective view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 1 with the unlocking assembly in the locked position. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic bottom view of a child carrier according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure with the cover plate removed to show the towing assembly; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a child carrier according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, with a first connecting member and a cover plate removed; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a child carrier according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure with the seat removed and the unlocking assembly in an unlocked position; [Figure 7] 7 is a schematic perspective view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 6 in another state. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic, partially exploded perspective view of a child carrier according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, with the leading assembly in a partially disassembled state and the first connecting member removed. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion C in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 9 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 8 with the leading assembly in the assembled state and the unlocking assembly in the locked position. [Figure 11]9 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 8 with the leading assembly in the assembled state and the unlocking assembly in the unlocked position. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a portion E in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by D in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a front fork according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, with the housings of the fork arms of the front fork removed; [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a towing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a portion B in FIG. [Figure 18] 10 is a schematic perspective view of a child carrier according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 19] 19 is another schematic perspective view of the child carrier in the embodiment shown in FIG. 18 with the push rod removed. [Figure 20] 19 is yet another schematic perspective view of the child carrier in the embodiment shown in FIG. 18 with the push rod removed. [Figure 21] 19 is yet another schematic perspective view of the child carrier in the embodiment shown in FIG. 18 with the push rod removed. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a schematic perspective view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 21. [Figure 23] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a pedal device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a power generation assembly and a rectifier according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is another schematic perspective view of the power generation assembly and rectifier shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a child carrier according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a schematic partial three-dimensional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 26, showing the first operating member. [Figure 28] FIG. 27 is another schematic partial three-dimensional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 26, showing the second operating member. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a three-dimensional exploded view of a front wheel assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is another three-dimensional exploded view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 29. [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a front wheel assembly according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrating engagement between a second hub and a second drive component. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 31. [Figure 33] 27 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 26 taken along the centerline of the front axle, with the first operating member and the second operating member in a first position and a third position, respectively. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 is another longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 33, with the front fork omitted. [Figure 35] FIG. 34 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 33 taken along the centerline of the rod-shaped portion of the first drive component, with the front fork omitted. [Figure 36] 27 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 26 taken along the centerline of the front axle, with the first operating member and the second operating member in the second position and the third position, respectively. [Figure 37] FIG. 37 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 36 taken along the centerline of the rod-shaped portion of the first drive component, with the front fork omitted. [Figure 38] 27 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front wheel assembly shown in FIG. 26 taken along the centerline of the front axle, with the first operating member and the second operating member in the first position and the fourth position, respectively. [Figure 39]FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a child carrier according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, with a footrest device in a use state. [Figure 40] FIG. 40 is a schematic structural diagram of the footrest device of the child carrier shown in FIG. 39 when it is in an unused state. [Figure 41] FIG. 40 is a schematic structural diagram of the child carrier shown in FIG. 39, seen from another perspective. [Figure 42] FIG. 42 is an enlarged view of F in FIG. 41. [Figure 43] FIG. 40 is a schematic structural diagram of a footrest device of the child carrier shown in FIG. 39. [Figure 44] FIG. 44 is a schematic structural diagram of the footrest device shown in FIG. 43 in a semi-folded state. [Figure 45] FIG. 44 is a schematic structural diagram of the footrest device shown in FIG. 43 in a folded state. [Figure 46] 44 is a cross-sectional view of the footrest device shown in FIG. 43 taken along line GG. [Figure 47] 45 is a cross-sectional view of the footrest device shown in FIG. 44 taken along line HH. [Figure 48] FIG. 44 is a schematic structural diagram of a support member in the footrest device shown in FIG. 43. [Figure 49] FIG. 40 is a schematic structural diagram of the front wheel assembly and pedal device shown in FIG. 39. [Figure 50] This is a schematic structural diagram of the front wheel assembly and pedal device shown in Figure 49 when the pedal assembly and pedal base are in a disassembled and detached state. [Figure 51] FIG. 50 is a schematic structural diagram of the pedal device shown in FIG. 49. [Figure 52] FIG. 52 is an exploded view of the pedal device shown in FIG. 51. [Figure 53] 52 is a cross-sectional view of the pedal device shown in FIG. 51 taken along line KK, with the second locking member in the first movable position. [Figure 54] 52 is another cross-sectional view of the pedal device shown in FIG. 51 taken along line KK, with the second locking member in a second movable position. [Figure 55] FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a child carrier according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, with a footrest device in a use state. [Figure 56] FIG. 56 is a schematic structural view of the footrest device of the child carrier shown in FIG. 55 when it is in an unused state, with the support member in a second rotation position. [Figure 57] FIG. 56 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a footrest device of the child carrier shown in FIG. 55. [Figure 58] 58 is a cross-sectional view of the footrest device shown in FIG. 57 taken along line II, with the first locking member in the first locking position. [Figure 59] 58 is a cross-sectional view of the footrest device shown in FIG. 57 taken along line II, with the first locking member in the first unlocked position. [Figure 60] FIG. 59 is a schematic structural diagram of the footrest assembly and support member of the footrest device shown in FIG. 58 in a disassembled state. [Figure 61] 57 is another schematic structural view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 56, with the support member in a first rotational position. FIG. [Figure 62] FIG. 57 is yet another schematic structural view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 56, with the support member between the first and second rotational positions. [Figure 63] 57 is a schematic structural view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 56 from another perspective, with the support member in a second rotational position. [Figure 64] This is an enlarged view of J in Figure 63. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0079] It should be understood that throughout the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like components, parts and structures.
[0080] The contents of the detailed structure and assembly defined in this specification are merely intended to help comprehensively understand the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Therefore, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
[0081] The present disclosure is intended to improve the steering control performance of a child carrier and / or enhance various electrical functions of the child carrier. In various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a child tricycle is used as an example of a child carrier for illustrative purposes, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The child carrier involved in the present disclosure may be various strollers having wheels for pushing and / or pedaling.
[0082] A child carrier 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0083] 1 to 4 schematically show a child carrier 100 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The child carrier 100 includes a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20 directly and / or indirectly connected to the frame body 10, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, and a seat 50.
[0084] The leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 are rotatably connected to a first connecting member 11 that is fixedly connected to the frame body 10. Thus, the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 are connected to the frame body 10 via the first connecting member 11 in a synchronously or separately rotatable manner. When the front wheel assembly 30 is moved forward or rearward by pushing or pedaling the child carrier 100, the first connecting member 11 drives the frame body 10 and the rear wheel assembly 40 to move forward or rearward together. The rear wheel assembly 40 may be directly and fixedly connected to the frame body 10. The seat 50 may be fixedly or detachably disposed on the frame body 10.
[0085] 1 and 2, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the first connecting member 11 is configured to rotatably connect the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 to the frame main body 10. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front wheel assembly 30 has a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32, which is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20, and the first connecting member 11 includes a tubular connecting portion 111 and at least one connecting rib 112, which is rotatably connected to the rotating bases 322 (see FIG. 8) of the leading assembly 20 and the front fork 32, and the at least one connecting rib 112 is connected between the tubular connecting portion 111 and the frame main body 10. In addition, the child carrier 100 may further include a push rod 60 rotatably arranged at the rear end of the frame body 10, a towing assembly 70 (see FIG. 4) connected between the push rod 60 and the front wheel assembly 30, an unlocking assembly 80 arranged between the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30, and a backrest assembly 90 arranged on the rear side of the seat 50.
[0086] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the backrest assembly 90 is connected to the frame body 10 via a connecting bracket 91. Additionally, the backrest assembly 90 includes an armrest frame 92 connected to the connecting bracket 91. The top end of the backrest assembly 90 includes a foldable sunshade assembly 95. The sunshade assembly 95 includes a foldable sunshade frame connected to the top end of the backrest assembly 90. A sunshade cloth may cover the sunshade frame.
[0087] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the rear wheel assembly 40 includes a rear wheel 41 and a rear wheel stand 42, and the rear wheel stand 42 is fixedly connected to the frame body 10. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the child carrier 100 includes a front wheel assembly 30 and two rear wheel assemblies 40. In addition, the two rear wheel stands 42 may be fixedly connected to the frame body 10, respectively, or may be integrally formed and fixedly connected to the frame body 10. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the rear wheel assembly 40 may have a structure similar to the front wheel assembly and may be connected to the frame body 10 via an additional rear wheel stand. The number of front wheel assemblies 30 and rear wheel assemblies 40 may be changed according to specific design requirements of the child carrier and is not limited to one front wheel assembly and two rear wheel assemblies.
[0088] 3 and 4 are bottom views of a child carrier 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The child carrier 100 shown in Fig. 3 includes a cover plate 13 on the bottom that covers the towing assembly 70 to prevent the towing assembly 70 from accidentally falling. The cover plate 13 is removed from the bottom of the child carrier 100 shown in Fig. 4, thereby exposing the towing assembly 70.
[0089] As shown in FIG. 4 , in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the traction assembly 70 is disposed on the bottom side of the frame body 10 and includes a two-way traction member located between the pair of rear wheel assemblies 40. The two-way traction member may be, for example, a two-way traction cable 71 (see FIGS. 12 and 13 ). The two-way traction cable 71 may be a traction member having a specific flexibility, such as a steel wire rope, a chain, a metal chain, a metal wire, or a rope with a low elastic modulus. Herein, the two-way traction member may drive the front wheel assembly 30 to pivot in different rotational directions (clockwise or counterclockwise) relative to the frame body 10 about an axis that passes vertically through the rim of the front wheel 31. In this manner, the front wheel assembly 30 may be pivoted left and right by using the push rod 60 to control the forward direction of the child carrier 100.
[0090] 3 and 17, the cover plate 13 may include a first cover plate 131 and a second cover plate 132. The second cover plate 132 covers the bottom side of the frame body 10, and the first cover plate 131 covers only the bottom end surface of the push rod 60 or only the bottom side of the second connecting member 12. The first cover plate 131 and the second cover plate 132 may be arranged separately or may be integrally formed.
[0091] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the child carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the first connecting member 11 and the cover plate 13 have been removed, and the connection relationship between the front wheel assembly 30 and the leading assembly 20 is shown. FIG. 6 schematically shows a perspective view of the child carrier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the seat 50 has been removed and the unlocking assembly 80 is in the unlocked position. In this case, the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 each correspond to a different orientation. FIG. 7 schematically shows a perspective view of the child carrier 100 shown in FIG. 6 in another state, in which the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 each correspond to the same orientation.
[0092] In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the push rod 60 is connected to the frame body 10 via the second connecting member 12. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 , the second connecting member 12 is connected to the frame body 10, and the lower portion of the push rod 60 is rotatably inserted into the second connecting member 12 and connected to the traction assembly 70 to control the steering of the nose wheel assembly 30 or both the nose wheel assembly 30 and the leading assembly 20.
[0093] In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, due to the structural characteristics of the frame body 10 and the rear wheel assembly 40, one portion of the second connecting member 12 is connected to the pair of rear wheel stands 42, and the other portion is connected to the frame body 10. That is, the second connecting member 12 may be configured to connect the push rod 60 to the frame body 10 and the rear wheel assembly 40 (specifically, the rear wheel stands 42).
[0094] 5, the front fork 32 further includes a pair of fork arms 321 and a rotating base 322 connected between the pair of fork arms 321. Each pair of fork arms 321 is configured to be coupled to two opposite sides of the front wheel 31. The rotating base 322 is connected between the pair of fork arms 321 and is selectively rotatably or fixedly connected to the leading assembly 20. The pair of fork arms 321 may be formed separately or integrally.
[0095] 8-9, more specifically, the rotating base 322 is selectively rotatably or fixedly connected to the lower end of the leading assembly 20 via the unlocking assembly 80. Figure 8 is a schematic, partially exploded perspective view of a child carrier according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the leading assembly is in a partially exploded state and the first connecting member has been removed. Figure 9 is a partial enlarged view of C in Figure 8.
[0096] 8 and 9, it should be noted that leading assembly 20 includes handlebar assembly 21 having handlebar 211 and connection portion 212 extending downward from a central portion of handlebar 211, and connection assembly 22 configured to support unlocking assembly 80, fixedly connected to connection portion 212 of handlebar assembly 21 and rotatably connected to rotating base 322. Connection assembly 22 includes support frame 221 and gland 231. Gland 231 may be detachably connected to support frame 221 or fixedly connected to support frame 221. Unlocking assembly 80 is slidably disposed between gland 231 and support frame 221.
[0097] 8 and 9, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the support frame 221 includes a connecting pipe 223 located at the bottom of the support frame 221, a lamp support portion 225 located at the top of the support frame 221, a locking member support portion 224 located at the center of the support frame 221, and a hollow connecting shaft 222 located at the center of the connecting pipe 223. The locking member support portion 224 includes a support protrusion 201 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) and is connected to the ground 231 and the connecting portion 212. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
[0098] 7 to 9, the upper end and / or the lower end of the tubular connecting portion 111 of the first connecting member 11 may be connected to the upper end of the connecting pipe 223 and the lower end of the rotating base 322 via a connecting ring 241, respectively. In some embodiments according to the present disclosure, the connecting ring 241 may be an annular member having a screw thread. In some embodiments according to the present disclosure, the connecting ring 241 may alternatively be a seal ring for achieving the dual functions of shock absorption and sealing.
[0099] 10-14, the specific structures of the unlocking assembly 80, the leading assembly 20, and the front fork 32, as well as the locking and unlocking principles of the unlocking assembly 80, will be described in more detail. FIG. 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 8, where the leading assembly 20 is in an assembled state and the unlocking assembly 80 is in a locked position. FIG. 11 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the child carrier shown in FIG. 8, where the leading assembly 20 is in an assembled state and the unlocking assembly 80 is in an unlocked position. FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged view of E in FIG. 10. FIG. 13 is a partial enlarged view of D in FIG. 11. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a front fork according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, where the housing of the fork arm 321 of the front fork 32 has been removed.
[0100] The unlocking assembly 80 has a locked position P1 (see FIG. 12) and an unlocked position P2 (see FIG. 13). In the locked position P1, the leading assembly 20 and the nose wheel assembly 30 are locked in the circumferential direction and rotate synchronously. In the unlocked position P2, the leading assembly 20 and the nose wheel assembly 30 are rotatably connected, thereby allowing the leading assembly 20 and the nose wheel assembly 30 to rotate independently.
[0101] More specifically, when the unlocking assembly 80 is in the unlocked position P2, the rotating base 322 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the leading assembly 20, such that the leading assembly 20 no longer controls the steering of the nose wheel assembly 30, and the steering of the nose wheel assembly 30 can be controlled only by the push rod 60 via the traction assembly 70 (two-way traction cable 71). When the unlocking assembly 80 is in the locked position P1, the rotating base 322 and the lower end of the leading assembly 20 are locked in the circumferential direction and rotate synchronously, such that both the leading assembly 20 and the push rod 60 can control the steering of the nose wheel assembly 30.
[0102] 8 shows child carrier 100 with unlocking assembly 80 in locked position P1. In this case, lead assembly 20 and front wheel assembly 30 can rotate synchronously. In this case, both the child pedaling child carrier 100 and the child caretaker pushing child carrier 100 can control the direction of front wheel assembly 30, with the direction of rotation of front wheel assembly 30 ultimately determined by the party applying the greater force.
[0103] FIG. 6 shows the child carrier 100 with the unlocking assembly 80 in the unlocked position P2. In this case, the lead assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 may rotate asynchronously. That is, when the unlocking assembly 80 is in the unlocked position P2, the lead assembly 20 can no longer control the steering of the front wheel assembly 30; the rotation direction of the front wheel assembly 30 can only be changed by controlling the push rod 60. In this case, the user can change the forward direction of the front wheel assembly 30 by rotating the push rod 60, while the child can continue to operate the lead assembly 20, without affecting each other. As shown in FIG. 6, the direction of the lead assembly 20 and the direction of the front wheel assembly 30 are not consistent. The lead assembly 20 may be controlled by the child pedaling the child carrier 100, and the front wheel assembly 30 may be controlled by the person caring for the child pushing the child carrier 100.
[0104] 12 and 13, the unlocking assembly 80 includes a locking member 81, which is slidably disposed on the support frame 221 of the leading assembly 20, and has a locking pin 82 and an operating portion 83 disposed on the locking pin 82. The operating portion 83 is exposed through an opening 232 (for example, FIG. 9) in the gland 231 for user operation.
[0105] The unlocking assembly 80 further includes an elastic member 84. The elastic member 84 is configured to include a first fixed end 85 and a second fixed end 86 fixed to the upper and lower ends of the operating portion 83, respectively, and a bent elastic body 87 located between the first fixed end 85 and the second fixed end 86. The elastic body 87 includes a first portion 88 and a second portion 89, and a support protrusion 201 is provided on the support frame 221 of the leading assembly 20 at a position corresponding to the elastic body 87.
[0106] 12, when the locking member 81 is in the locked position P1, the support protrusion 201 abuts against the first portion 88 and applies a downward elastic force to the locking member 81. As shown in FIG. 13, when the locking member 81 is in the unlocked position P2, the support protrusion 201 abuts against the second portion 89 and applies an upward elastic force to the locking member 81. Because the locking member 81 receives the elastic force of the elastic member 84 in both the locked position P1 and the unlocked position P2, the unlocking assembly 80 can be maintained in the locked position P1 or the unlocked position P2 without being automatically reset.
[0107] In this manner, by operating the operating unit 83 to slide the locking member 81 downward against the elastic force of the elastic member 84, the unlocking assembly 80 can be moved from the unlocked position P2 to the locked position P1. As shown in FIG. 12 , when the unlocking assembly 80 is in the locked position P1, the locking pin 82 is inserted vertically into the pin hole 325 formed in the rotating base 322, thereby locking the lead assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 in the circumferential direction and causing them to rotate synchronously. By operating the operating unit 83 to slide the locking member 81 upward against the elastic force of the elastic member 84, the unlocking assembly 80 can be moved from the locked position P1 to the unlocked position P2. At the unlocked position P2, the locking pin 82 is disengaged from the pin hole 325, thereby releasing the circumferential lock between the lead assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30. In this manner, the lead assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 are rotatably connected to each other so that they can rotate independently of each other. That is, rotating the lead assembly 20 no longer drives the front wheel assembly 30 to rotate.
[0108] In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the elastic member 84 may be a spring plate having a curved shape and is pressed between the support protrusion 201 and the locking member 81. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, one side of the support protrusion 201 is configured to support the first portion 88 and apply a downward elastic force to the locking member 81, and the other side of the support protrusion 201 is configured to support the second portion 89 and apply an upward elastic force to the locking member 81.
[0109] 12-14 , in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the front fork 32 further includes a stepped connecting hole 326 disposed at the center of the rotating base 322, and the connecting shaft 222 is inserted into the stepped connecting hole 326. The front fork 32 further includes a rotary peg 328 and a fastening assembly 329, and the rotary peg 328 is inserted into the stepped connecting hole 326 through the central hole 228 of the connecting shaft 222, thereby rotatably and axially connecting the front fork 32 and the leading assembly 20. Thus, the front wheel assembly 30 and the leading assembly 20 can be axially connected to eliminate or reduce axial movement of the leading assembly 20.
[0110] Additionally, as shown in FIG. 14 , the rotating base 322 further includes a limiting protrusion 327 disposed adjacent to the pin hole 325. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the limiting protrusion 327 is located between the pin hole 325 and the stepped connecting hole 326. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 , a pair of stop ribs 229 spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction is also provided in the connecting tube 223. The pair of stop ribs 229 is connected between the connecting tube 223 and the connecting shaft 222, and the circumferential angle between the pair of stop ribs 229 corresponds to the rotation range of the leading assembly 20. That is, when the unlocking assembly 80 is in the unlocked position P2, the pair of stop ribs 229 respectively define a left stop point for left rotation and a right stop point for right rotation of the nose wheel assembly 30 relative to the leading assembly 20. In some embodiments according to the present disclosure, when the unlocking assembly 80 is in the locked position P1, the rotation angles of the nose wheel assembly 30 and the leading assembly 20 can be limited via the first connecting member 11.
[0111] The detailed structure of the traction assembly 70 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to FIGS.
[0112] As described above, the traction assembly 70 includes a two-way traction cable 71 connected between the rotating base 322 and the push rod 60. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 15 , the traction assembly 70 further includes end coupling protrusions 72 and 74 disposed at the two ends of the bi-directional traction cable 71 and an intermediate coupling protrusion 73 disposed on a central section of the bi-directional traction cable 71. The end coupling protrusions 72 and 74 engage with one of the push rod 60 and the front fork 32 (specifically, the rotating base 322), and the intermediate coupling protrusion 73 engages with the other of the push rod 60 and the front fork 32 (specifically, the rotating base 322), around which the bi-directional traction cable 71 is attached. One of the rotating base 322 and the push rod 60 has a first positioning structure, and the other has a second positioning structure, the first positioning structure adapted to fix the end coupling protrusions 72 and 74 of the two-way traction cable 71, and the second positioning structure adapted to fix the middle coupling protrusion 73 of the two-way traction cable 71.
[0113] More specifically, one of the end coupling projections 72 and 74 and the intermediate coupling projection 73 may engage with the bottom end surface or outer peripheral surface of the push rod 60, and the other of the end coupling projections 72 and 74 and the intermediate coupling projection 73 may be attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating base 322.
[0114] 14 , the first positioning structure is provided on a surface (e.g., a side surface) of the rotating base 322, and the first positioning structure may be a mounting groove 323 and end engagement grooves 324 located at two ends of the mounting groove 323. The mounting groove 323 is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable 71, and the end engagement grooves 324 are adapted to engage with the end coupling protrusions 72 and 74. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the depth of each of the end engagement grooves 324 is greater than the depth of the mounting groove 323 and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves 324 is greater than the width of the mounting groove 323.
[0115] 16 , accordingly, the push rod 60 (e.g., on the bottom end surface or side surface) further includes a second positioning structure. The second positioning structure is, for example, an annular mounting groove 64 and an intermediate engagement groove 65 located within the annular mounting groove 64. The annular mounting groove 64 is adapted to mount a two-way traction cable 71, and the intermediate engagement groove 65 is adapted to engage with an intermediate coupling protrusion 73. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the depth of the intermediate engagement groove 65 is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove 64 and / or the width of the intermediate engagement groove 65 is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove 64.
[0116] However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above. For example, alternatively, the two-way pull cable 71 may be mounted in the opposite direction. That is, the push rod 60 further includes a mounting groove 323 and end engagement grooves 324 located at two ends of the mounting groove 323. The mounting groove 323 is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable 71, and the end engagement grooves 324 are adapted to engage with the end coupling protrusions 72 and 74. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the depth of each of the end engagement grooves 324 is greater than the depth of the mounting groove 323 and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves 324 is greater than the width of the mounting groove 323.
[0117] Accordingly, the rotating base 322 further includes an annular mounting groove 64 and an intermediate engagement groove 65 located within the annular mounting groove 64. The annular mounting groove 64 is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable 71, and the intermediate engagement groove 65 is adapted to engage the intermediate coupling protrusion 73. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the depth of each of the intermediate engagement grooves 65 is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove 64 and / or the width of each of the intermediate engagement grooves 65 is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove 64.
[0118] In the above embodiment, the method of connecting the two-way traction cable 71 to the front fork 32 and the push rod 60 has been described using an engagement structure, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the two-way traction cable 71 may be connected to the front fork 32 and the push rod 60 in a variety of other fixed or detachable connection methods, such as threaded connection, welding, riveting, and dovetail connection, as long as the connection can ensure that when the push rod 60 rotates, steering of the front wheel assembly 30 can be driven via the two-way traction cable 71. All of these may be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0119] Because the two-way traction cable 71 of the traction assembly 70 may apply stress to components that contact the two-way traction cable 71 during a traction operation, to eliminate such stress, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the traction assembly 70 may further include a sheath 75 and at least one protective clamp 76, as shown in FIGS. 15-17 . The sheath 75 encases portions of the two-way traction cable 71 other than the portions connected to the push rod 60 and the front fork 32. The at least one protective clamp 76 is disposed on an end of the sheath and is clamped within the first connecting member 11 and / or the second connecting member 12.
[0120] 16 , the second connecting member 12 has a through hole 121 for accommodating the push rod 60, and a pair of spaced apart snap protrusions 122 are disposed at the bottom end of the through hole 121 to restrain the bottom end of the push rod 60 and particularly prevent the two-way pull cable 71, the middle coupling protrusion 73, or the end coupling protrusions 72 and 74 from accidentally detaching from the push rod 60. The above-mentioned first cover plate 131 and second cover plate 132 can further prevent the two-way pull cable 71 from accidentally dropping off.
[0121] Additionally, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the fork arm 321 of the front fork 32 may include a main body portion (shown in FIG. 14 ) and a housing coupled to the main body portion (the housing is removed in FIG. 14 ). Thus, a space for accommodating electrical-related devices such as the electrical wires 501, rectifier 530, USB interface, switch device, battery, and charging port, which will be described in detail below, may be defined between the main body portion of the fork arm 321 and the housing. Additionally, if necessary, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, alternatively or in addition, a cavity for accommodating the electrical wires 501, rectifier 530, USB interface, switch device, battery, and charging port, etc., which will be described in detail below, may be formed in the bottom of the rotating base 322.
[0122] As shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 , the child carrier 100 includes a light-emitting device 140. The light-emitting device 140 can be used as a lighting lamp for the child carrier 100 to provide illumination for children playing at night. The light-emitting device 140 and a switch 141 for the light-emitting device 140 (see FIGS. 19 and 20 ) are located on the front and rear sides of the front assembly 20, respectively. More specifically, the light-emitting device 140 and the switch 141 can be disposed at the intersection of the two handlebars 211 of the front assembly 20. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 , a reflective sheet 142 that reflects light from the light-emitting device 140 can be disposed around the light-emitting device 140. The light-emitting device 140 can be, for example, an LED lamp. The reflective sheet 142 can be, for example, a chrome-plated reflective sheet.
[0123] Additionally, child carrier 100 may further include an electronic sound-generating module (not shown) and / or a rechargeable battery (not shown). Accordingly, child carrier 100 may further include a switch (not shown) that controls the electronic sound-generating module and a charging port (not shown) connected to the rechargeable battery. Optionally, child carrier 100 may further include a primary battery (not shown) instead of a rechargeable battery, or may include both a primary battery and a rechargeable battery. Lighting device 140 and electronic sound-generating module may be electrically connected to the primary battery and / or the rechargeable battery to add lighting and sound functions to child carrier 100, thereby enhancing the functionality and entertainment of child carrier 100.
[0124] Additionally, referring to FIG. 21 , in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the child carrier 100 may further include a USB interface 130. The USB interface 130 may be electrically connected to a primary battery and / or a rechargeable battery. As an example, the USB interface 130 may be disposed on the bottom side of the frame body 10. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 21 , the USB interface 130 may include an openable sealing cover to prevent contamination of the USB interface 130 by dust, rainwater, etc.
[0125] As shown in FIGS. 24-25 , in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the child carrier 100 may further include at least one power generating assembly 500 mounted within at least one of the front wheel 31 and the rear wheel 41. The power generating assembly 500 generates power through the rotation of the wheel. The power may be converted to direct current by a rectifier 530 (see FIGS. 24 and 25 ) to power at least one of the above-mentioned light-emitting device 140, the electronic sound generating module, the rechargeable battery, and the USB interface 130. The power generating assembly 500 and the child carrier 100 having the power generating assembly according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure are described in detail below.
[0126] In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the child carrier 100 further includes at least one power generating assembly 500 mounted within at least one of the front wheel 31 and the rear wheel 41. The power generating assembly 500 may have a rectifier 530, and transmits power generated by the power generating assembly 500 to at least one of the above-mentioned light device 140, electronic sound generating module, rechargeable battery, and USB interface 130 via the rectifier 530. When there are multiple power generating assemblies 500, two or more power generating assemblies 500 may share one rectifier or may have their own rectifier. The rectifier 530 rectifies and filters the AC current generated by the power generating assembly 500 to form a stable DC current that is supplied to loads such as the light device 140, electronic sound generating module, and USB interface 130. In addition to converting AC to DC, rectifier 530 may also be configured to route power generated by power generation assembly 500 to a rechargeable battery and provide a stable charging voltage for the rechargeable battery, thereby acting as a charger. Rectifier 530 may assist in detecting wireless signals, etc. For example, rectifier 530 may assist in receiving remote control signals to control the light-emitting and sound-generating modules of child carrier 100.
[0127] 24 and 25 , the power generation assembly 500 may be mounted within the front wheel 31 and may include a support member 510. The support member 510 is mounted on the front axle 33 of the front wheel 31 and has an extension end 511 extending from the front wheel 31 along the extension direction of the front axle 33. The extension end 511 is fixed to a lower end of the front fork 32. The power generation assembly 500 includes a generator assembly 520, a drive gear 522, and a transmission gear 512. The generator assembly 520 is mounted on the support member 510 and has an input shaft 521. In one embodiment, the generator assembly 520 may include a generator and a reducer. The generator may be a micro-generator, and the reducer is axially connected to the micro-generator. Through transmission cooperation between the drive gear 522 and the reducer, the micro-generator is driven to rotate and generate power. Specifically, the drive gear 522 is mounted on the input shaft 521, and the transfer gear 512 is mounted on the front axle 33 and is configured to rotate with the rotation of the front axle 33 to rotate the drive gear 522 and generate power.
[0128] Similarly, the power generation assembly 500 may alternatively be mounted within the rear wheel 41 and may include a support member 510. The support member 510 is mounted on the rear axle 43 of the rear wheel 41 and has an extended end 511 extending from the rear wheel 41 along the extension direction of the rear axle 43. The extended end 511 is fixed and supported by a lower end of the rear wheel stand 42. The power generation assembly 500 further includes a generator assembly 520, a drive gear 522, and a transmission gear 512. The generator assembly 520 is mounted on the support member 510 and has an input shaft 521. The drive gear 522 is mounted on the input shaft 521, and the transmission gear 512 is mounted on the rear axle 43 and configured to rotate with rotation of the rear axle 43 to rotate the drive gear 522 and generate electricity.
[0129] In this embodiment, the drive gear 522 and the transfer gear 512 are engaged with each other. The transmission ratio between the transfer gear 512 and the drive gear 522 may be 1:1. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Depending on the size of the interior space of the wheel to which the power generating assembly 500 is attached and / or the specifications of the power generating assembly 500, the transmission ratio between the transfer gear 512 and the drive gear 522 may alternatively be greater than or less than 1:1.
[0130] The rectifier 530 is electrically connected to the generator assembly 520 via electric wires 501 to output direct current. The rectifier 530 may be disposed within the wheel, or within a corresponding cavity defined in the leading assembly 20, the front fork 32, or the rear wheel stand 42, to reduce vibration and facilitate transmission of power generated by the power generating assembly 500 via the rectifier 530 to at least one of the above-mentioned light-emitting device 140, the electronic sound generating module, the battery (e.g., a rechargeable battery), and the USB interface 130. In addition, the electrical-related device may alternatively be mounted within the frame body 10. For example, the electrical-related device may be supported and / or covered by the above-mentioned first connecting member 11 or other similar connecting member.
[0131] As shown in FIGS. 1-9 and 18-25, the front wheel assembly 30 may have a pedal device 34. When the power generating assembly 500 is disposed in the front wheel 31, when a child pedals the child carrier using the pedal device 34, the front axle 33 and the front wheel 31 may be driven to rotate. In this case, the generator assembly 520 may generate electricity under the drive of the transmission gear 512 and the drive gear 522. In addition, when a person caring for a child pushes the child carrier 100 by pushing the push rod 60, and the front wheel 31 rotates, the front axle 33 may also be driven to rotate such that the generator assembly 520 generates electricity.
[0132] Similarly, power can alternatively be generated in place by manually turning the pedal device 34, rotating the wheels in which the power-generating assemblies are mounted, or pushing the child carrier 100. If necessary, the power-generating assembly 500 can also include a corresponding control switch or clutch to stop unnecessary power generation or supply. In addition, the generator assembly 520 is mounted within the front and / or rear wheels, so that the addition of the power-generating assembly 500 does not affect the overall appearance of the child carrier 100, and most of the sound generated when the power-generating assembly 500 is operating is blocked or absorbed, resulting in reduced noise pollution.
[0133] The child carrier according to the embodiment of the present disclosure has a simple towing structure and enhances the control flexibility of the leading assembly 20. When the unlocking assembly is in the unlocked position, the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 can rotate separately, which helps the user save the effort of pushing the child carrier and improves the child's experience of operating the child carrier.
[0134] In addition, according to the child carrier provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the wheels are equipped with power generating assemblies, so that whether the child carrier is pushed by a user or a child pedals the child carrier, or in some cases, the wheels are rotated by pedaling or manually turning on the spot, self-powered power generation can be achieved by the rotation of the wheels, and the generated power can be used for lighting, battery charging, USB charging, electronic sound generation, etc., thereby extending the functionality of the child carrier. Because the main noise-generating device of the power generating assembly (i.e., the generator assembly) is mounted in the wheel, the child carrier including the power generating assembly according to the present disclosure has low power-generating noise and is more suitable for use by children.
[0135] 26 to 29 schematically show a child carrier 100 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. The child carrier 100 in this embodiment includes a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a seat 50, a push rod 60, and a power generating assembly 500. The frame body 10, the leading assembly 20, the rear wheel assembly 40, the seat 50, and the push rod 60 in this embodiment all have the same structures and connection relationships as the frame body 10, the leading assembly 20, the rear wheel assembly 40, the seat 50, and the push rod 60 in the first embodiment, with the main difference being the specific structures of the front wheel assembly 30 and the power generating assembly 500.
[0136] As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 , the front wheel assembly 30 includes a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32. In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the front fork 32 is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and is configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20. The leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 are rotatably connected to a first connecting member 11 that is fixedly connected to the frame main body 10. Thus, the leading assembly 20 and the front wheel assembly 30 are connected to the frame main body 10 via the first connecting member 11 so as to rotate synchronously or separately. When the front wheel assembly 30 is pushed or pedaled forward or backward, the first connecting member 11 drives the frame main body 10 and the rear wheel assembly 40 to move forward or backward together.
[0137] As shown in FIGS. 27 to 30 , the front fork 32 further includes a pair of fork arms 321 and a rotating base 322 connected between the pair of fork arms 321. The pair of fork arms 321, i.e., the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212, are configured to be coupled to two opposite sides of the front wheel 31, respectively. The rotating base 322 is located between the pair of fork arms 321 and is configured to be selectively rotatably connected or fixedly connected to the leading assembly 20. The pair of fork arms 321 may be formed separately or integrally.
[0138] 29 and 33 , in one embodiment, an internal space 320 is formed in each of the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212. For example, the first fork arm 3211 includes a first fork arm body and a first fork arm housing, forming the internal space 320 between the first fork arm body and the first fork arm housing. The second fork arm 3212 includes a second fork arm body and a second fork arm housing, forming the internal space 320 between the second fork arm body and the second fork arm housing. The first fork arm body and the second fork arm body may be formed separately and connected to each other, or may be integrally formed as the fork arm body 3210. Similarly, the first and second fork arm housings may also be formed separately and connected to the fork arm body 3210, or may be connected to the first and second fork arm bodies, respectively, to form the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212. Alternatively, the first and second fork arm housings may be integrally formed and connected to the fork arm body 3210 to simultaneously form the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212.
[0139] 33, the rotating base 322 is disposed between the pair of fork arms 321, and an internal space 320 is further formed at the bottom of the rotating base 322. The internal space 320 may or may not be in communication with the internal spaces 320 formed in the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212.
[0140] 29 and 30, the internal spaces 320 formed within the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212 are configured to accommodate the first operating member 540 and the second operating member 550, respectively, which will be described in detail below. The first fork arm housing and the second fork arm housing, configured to form the aforementioned internal spaces 320, each include a first opening 3216 and a second opening 3215, thereby exposing the first operating button 541 of the first operating member 540 and the second operating button 551 of the second operating member 550 for user operation.
[0141] 29 and 30 , the first operating member 540 includes a first body portion 542 that extends vertically, and a lower end portion 543 of the first body portion 542 that is configured to clamp the support member 510. The support member 510, which is configured to support the generator assembly 520, will be described in more detail below. The first operating button 541 is disposed on the first body portion 542 and is exposed through the first opening 3216. In this embodiment, the first operating button 541 may protrude from the outer surface of the first fork arm 3211. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 30 , the second operating member 550 includes a second body portion 552 that extends vertically, and a lower end portion 553 of the second body portion 552 that is configured to contact and push the second drive component 570. The second drive component 570 will be described in more detail below. The second operating button 551 is disposed on the second body portion 552 and is exposed through the second opening 3215. In this embodiment, the second operating button 551 protrudes from the outer surface of the second fork arm 3212 through the second opening 3215.
[0142] The first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212 face each other and include a first axle hole 3217 and a second axle hole 3218 used for inserting the front axle 33. More specifically, the lower end of the first fork arm body and the lower end of the second fork arm body may include a first clamp groove 330 and a second clamp groove 340, respectively. Additionally, the first fork arm housing may include a first upper housing coupled to a portion of the first fork arm body above the first axle hole 3217, and a first lower housing 3213 coupled to a portion of the first fork arm body below the first axle hole 3217. Similarly, the second fork arm housing may include a second upper housing coupled to an upper portion of the second axle hole 3218 in the second fork arm body, and a second lower housing 3214 coupled to a lower portion of the second axle hole 3218 in the second fork arm body.
[0143] When the first lower housing 3213 and the second lower housing 3214 are not assembled, the two sides of the front axle 33 can be coupled to the first axle hole 3217 and the second axle hole 3218, respectively, or can be disassembled from the first axle hole 3217 and the second axle hole 3218 via the first clamping groove 330 and the second clamping groove 340. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the two sides of the front axle 33 can be machined to have opposing flat surfaces, whereby the minimum radial dimension of the flat surfaces can be smaller or slightly smaller than the width of the first clamping groove 330 and the second clamping groove 340. After installing the front axle 33 in the first axle hole 3217 and the second axle hole 3218, installation of the front fork 32 and front wheel 31 can be completed by attaching the first lower housing 3213 and the second lower housing 3214 to the first fork arm body and the second fork arm body, respectively.
[0144] Additionally, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the front wheel assembly 30 includes pedals attached to the outside of the first and second fork arms 3211 and 3212, respectively, and firmly connected to the two ends of the front axle 33. device When a child sitting on the child carrier 100 pushes the pair of pedal devices 34 with both feet, the front axle 33 and the pedal devices 34 rotate synchronously.
[0145] In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the generator assembly 520 of the power generation assembly 500 is mounted within the front wheel assembly 30. However, in other embodiments, the generator assembly 520 of the power generation assembly 500 may alternatively be mounted within the rear wheel assembly 40. With reference to Figures 29-32, the front wheel assembly 30 having the generator assembly 520 will now be described in detail.
[0146] As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 , the front wheel 31 has a rim 310 and a hub mounted on the front axle 33 to support the rim 310. In this embodiment, the hubs may include a first hub 311 and a second hub 312 connected to each other. The generator assembly 520 and its support member 510 are mounted within the front wheel 31 and are rotatably supported by the front axle 33 and configured to selectively receive torque from the front axle 33. The support member 510 fixedly supports the generator assembly 520 and is configured to be fixedly supported relative to the first fork arm 3211 and rotatably supported relative to the front axle 33. In this disclosure, "rotatably supported" means that the supported member rotates asynchronously with the support member or cannot be driven to rotate by the support member while the support member rotates.
[0147] 29 , the support member 510 has a support body portion 513 and a generator mounting portion 514 extending radially from the support body portion 513. The generator assembly 520 is mounted on the generator mounting portion 514. The support body portion 513 is mounted on the front axle 33 and abuts the inside of the first hub 311. The support member 510 further includes an extended end portion 511 connected to the support body portion 513. The extended end portion 511 of the support member 510 can extend from the first hub 311 and can be clamped by a first operating member 540 to prevent rotation of the support member 510. The extended end portion 511 is machined to have a flat surface or a pair of flat surfaces that are parallel to each other, allowing it to be clamped by a lower end portion 543 of the first operating member 540 mounted within the first fork arm 3211.
[0148] 32, more specifically, a limiting rib 519 protruding in the radial direction is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the support body portion 513. The limiting rib 519 abuts the inside of the first hub 311. Therefore, the support member 510 is fixed relatively to the first fork arm 3211, and the generator assembly 520 can be fixed to the front fork 32 and will not rotate with the rotation of the front wheel 31 and front axle 33. To achieve the above-mentioned "rotatably supported," the front axle 33 and the support member 510 are configured to have a loose fit, and the first hub 311 and the support member 510 are also configured to have a loose fit.
[0149] 29-32 , the front wheel assembly 30 further includes a transfer gear 512 slidably mounted on the front axle 33 and rotating synchronously therewith. Correspondingly, the generator assembly 520 further includes an input shaft 521 and a drive gear 522 selectively engaged with the transfer gear 512. The drive gear 522 may be mounted on the input shaft 521 and configured to selectively receive torque from the transfer gear 512 and the front axle 33. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the generator assembly 520 includes a generator and a reducer. The generator may be a micro-generator, and the reducer is axially connected to the micro-generator. Through the transmission cooperation between the drive gear 522 and the reducer, the micro-generator is driven to rotate and generate power.
[0150] To this end, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 32 , in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the front wheel assembly 30 further includes a first drive component 560 and the aforementioned first operating member 540 that is directly or indirectly connected to or in contact with the first drive component 560. The first drive component 560 is slidably disposed on the front axle 33 and rotates synchronously therewith. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, one portion of the first drive component 560 is disposed between the support member 510 and the transfer gear 512, and the other portion of the first drive component 560 is formed as a rod-shaped portion 562 that can pass through the support member 510 and contact the first operating member 540. The first drive component 560 is configured to be disengaged from the drive gear 522 by driving and sliding the transfer gear 512. More specifically, the extension end 511 of the support member 510 has a pair of parallel flat surfaces or is machined to have a flat surface. The rod-shaped portion 562 passes through the support body portion 513 of the support member 510 and extends along the flat surface of the extension end 511, with the end of the rod-shaped portion 562 formed as a slope. The lower end 543 of the vertically disposed first operating member 540 is also formed as a slope. When the first operating member 540 slides downward relative to the first fork arm 3211 by operating the first operating button 541 on the first operating member 540, the resistance between the slopes pushes the first drive component 560, pushing the transfer gear 512 and disengaging it from the drive gear 522. In this way, the generator assembly 520 no longer receives torque from the rotating front axle 33, thereby disabling the power generation function of the generator assembly 520.
[0151] 33-38, the front wheel assembly 30 further includes a first elastic member 580 disposed between the second hub 312 and the first drive component 560. FIGS. 33-35 show that the first operating member 540 is in a first position, in which the first elastic member 580 is in a normal state and the first drive component 560 allows the transfer gear 512 to transfer torque generated by rotation of the front axle 33 to the generator assembly 520. FIGS. 36 and 37 show that the first operating member 540 is in a second position, in which the first elastic member 580 is in a compressed state and the first drive component 560 does not engage the transfer gear 512 with the drive gear 522, and therefore cannot transfer torque generated by rotation of the front axle 33 to the generator assembly 520.
[0152] When the first operating member 540 moves from the second position to the first position, the compressed first elastic member 580 drives the first drive component 560 to move toward the first hub 311, thereby causing the transfer gear 512 to re-engage with the drive gear 522. As the front axle 33 rotates, the transfer gear 512 transfers torque generated by the rotation of the front axle 33 to the generator assembly 520 for power generation. The transmission ratio between the transfer gear 512 and the drive gear 522 may be 1:1. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Depending on the size of the internal space of the wheel to which the power generation assembly 500 is attached and / or the specifications of the power generation assembly 500, the transmission ratio between the transfer gear 512 and the drive gear 522 may be greater than or less than 1:1.
[0153] In the above embodiment, the clutch function of the generator is introduced by using the first drive component 560 having the rod-shaped portion 562 as an example. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the structure of the first drive component 560 is not limited thereto and may have other suitable structures. For example, the rod-shaped portion 562 may be formed separately from the first drive component 560. For example, the terminal end of the rod-shaped portion 562 may be formed as a curved surface. Correspondingly, the lower end 543 of the first operating member 540 may also be formed as a curved surface. That is, at least one of the terminal end of the rod-shaped portion 562 and the lower end 543 of the first operating member 540 is formed as an inclined slope or a curved surface, so that the lower end 543 of the first operating member 540 can push the first drive component 560 to push the transmission gear 512 along the front axle 33 and disengage it from the drive gear 522.
[0154] Additionally, although the first operating member 540 and the first drive component 560 are in direct contact with each other in the above-described embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the first operating member 540 can indirectly control the sliding of the first drive component 560 on the front axle 33 via a traction cable, a spring member, or the like. Additionally, although the torque generated by the front axle 33 is selectively transmitted to the generator assembly 520 by changing the axial position of the transfer gear 512 via the first drive component 560 in the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a drive component can be disposed between the generator assembly 520 and the support member 510 to change the axial and / or radial position of the drive gear 522 relative to the front axle 33, thereby selectively transmitting the torque generated by the front axle 33 to the generator assembly 520. That is, the generator assembly 520 may be slidably mounted on the generator mounting portion 514 and may be configured to be movable axially and / or radially relative to the front axle 33 to engage or disengage the drive gear 522 with the transfer gear 512. In the above description, the first resilient member 580 is described as being disposed between the second hub 312 and the first drive component 560, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
[0155] For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 to 38 , the front wheel assembly 30 may further include a first axle sleeve 596 that rotatably supports the second hub 312 and is fixed to the front axle 33 so as to abut the inside of the second hub 312 in the axial direction. A first elastic member 580 may be disposed between the transfer gear 512 and the first axle sleeve 596 to apply an elastic force to the transfer gear 512. The second hub 312 is rotatably supported by the first axle sleeve 596, which means that the second hub 312 cannot receive torque from the front axle 33 via the first axle sleeve 596.
[0156] A front wheel drive clutch mechanism in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Figures 28-38.
[0157] As shown in FIGS. 29-32 , the second hub 312 can be configured to selectively receive torque from the front axle 33 via the second operating member 550 and the second drive component 570 and transmit torque generated when the front wheel 31 rotates to the front axle 33. In at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, as shown in FIGS. 33-38 , the second drive component 570 is slidably disposed on the front axle 33 and rotates synchronously with the front axle 33. The lower end 553 of the second operating member 550 remains in contact with the second drive component 570 and moves between a third position and a fourth position to allow the second drive component 570 to slide along the front axle 33. When the second operating member 550 is in the third position, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 33-37 , the second drive component 570 engages with the second hub 312 to transmit torque between the front wheel 31 and the front axle 33. When the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position, as shown in FIG. 38, the second drive component 570 is disengaged from the second hub 312, and torque is no longer transmitted between the front wheel 31 (i.e., the second hub 312) and the front axle 33.
[0158] By selectively transmitting torque between the front wheel 31 and the front axle 33, a front-wheel drive clutch function is added to the front wheel assembly 30, enhancing the use modes and functionality of the child carrier having the front wheel assembly 30. When the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position, pushing the child carrier 100 rotates the front wheel 31 but not the front axle 33. This saves the user's pushing effort. In addition, when the child pedals the pedal device 34, torque can be applied only to the front axle 33. In this way, it is easy for the child to pedal without interfering with the user's pushing action. In addition, when the first operating member 540 is in the second position, the generator assembly 520 can generate power. Therefore, when the child pedals the pedal device 34, the drive gear 522 of the generator assembly 520 and the front axle 33 rotate synchronously to generate power.
[0159] As shown in FIGS. 30 to 33 , the second operating member 550 is vertically disposed within the second fork arm 3212 and can slide up and down relative to the second fork arm 3212. The second operating member 550 is configured to push the second drive component 570 to slide along the front axle 33 and disengage from the second hub 312. As shown in FIGS. 30 and 33 , the contact surface between the second drive component 570 and the second operating member 550 is formed as a slope. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the contact surface between the second drive component 570 and the second operating member 550 may alternatively be formed as a curved surface. Those skilled in the art will understand that the second operating member 550 can be moved from the third position to the fourth position as long as one contact surface between the second drive component 570 and the second operating member 550 is formed as a slope or curved surface. As a result, the second drive component 570 moves to a position where it is disengaged from the second hub 312 .
[0160] The particular structure of the second hub 312 and second drive component 570 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 31-33.
[0161] The second drive component 570 includes a frustoconical body portion 571 and a connecting hole 572 formed in the body portion 571. The body portion 571 is slidably connected to the front axle 33 through the connecting hole 572, thereby allowing the body portion 571 to rotate synchronously with the front axle 33. As shown in FIG. 32 , a hole wall of the connecting hole 572 includes a pair of opposing flat surfaces such that the second drive component 570 is slidable relative to the front axle 33. The second drive component 570 further includes a plurality of engagement portions 573 extending radially outward from the body portion 571.
[0162] The second hub 312 has a central recessed portion 3125 and a second central hole 3120 located in the center of the second hub 312. The second central hole 3120 can be inserted into and rotatably support a second axle sleeve 595 of the second hub 312, and the second axle sleeve 595 can be slidably connected to the front axle 33 or fixedly connected to rotate synchronously therewith. For this purpose, the second axle sleeve 595 is clearance-fitted into the second central hole 3120 of the second hub 312, whereby the second axle sleeve 595 rotatably supports the second hub 312.
[0163] In addition, the second axle sleeve 595 is disposed in the central recessed portion 3125 of the second hub 312 and is attached near one side of the second drive component 570. That is, the second axle sleeve 595 is configured to rotatably support the second hub 312 without transmitting torque from the second hub 312 to the front axle 33 or from the front axle 33 to the second hub. In addition, the second axle sleeve 595 is attached on the front axle 33 so as to contact the outer side of the second hub 312 in the axial direction, and faces the first axle sleeve 596. More specifically, the first axle sleeve 596 and the second axle sleeve 595 are attached so as to contact two sides of the central recessed portion 3125, respectively. The second axle sleeve 595 may slide relative to the front axle 33 or may be fixed to the front axle 33 by an interference fit. The second elastic member 590 is axially disposed between the second axle sleeve 595 and the second drive component 570, thereby providing an elastic force for the second drive component 570.
[0164] A plurality of engagement portions 3128 are formed on a circumferential sidewall of the central recessed portion 3125, and slots 3127 are formed between adjacent engagement portions 3128. When the second drive component 570 engages with the second hub 312, the plurality of engagement portions 573 are disposed between corresponding slots 3127, so that the second drive component 570 can transmit torque between the front axle 33 and the second hub 312, thereby transmitting torque from the front axle 33 to the front wheels 31 or transmitting torque from the front wheels 31 to the front axle 33.
[0165] 32 , the plurality of engagement portions 573 are axially spaced apart from the bottom side of the central recessed portion 3125 (i.e., the side closer to the second drive component 570), thereby forming an interval space 3129 for accommodating the second drive component 570. When the second operating button 551 is operated to move the second operating member 550 downward from the third position to the fourth position, the lower end portion 553 of the second operating member 550 pushes the second drive component 570 and moves it toward the first hub 311 into the interval space 3129, as shown in FIG. 38 , thereby disengaging the second drive component 570 from the second hub 312. In this case, the second drive component 570 can rotate synchronously with the front axle 33 but does not transmit torque between the second hub 312 (i.e., the front wheel 31) and the front axle 33.
[0166] When the second operating button 551 is operated to move the second operating member 550 upward from the fourth position to the third position, the elastic force of the second elastic member 590 pushes the second drive component 570, causing it to move toward the outside of the second hub 312 and again engage with the second hub 312. In this case, the second drive component 570 rotates in synchronization with the front axle 33, and at the same time, torque can be transmitted between the second hub 312 (i.e., the front wheel 31) and the front axle 33.
[0167] It is apparent from the above description that by operating the second operating member 550 to change the axial position of the second drive component 570, the second drive component 570 can selectively transmit torque between the front axle 33 and the front wheel 31. Thus, the front wheel assembly 30 realizes a front wheel drive clutch function via the second operating member 550 and the second drive component 570, thereby enhancing the use modes and functionality of the child carrier 100.
[0168] In the above embodiment, the second hub 312 and the second drive component 570 engage in the radial direction via multiple engagement portions, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the number and protruding directions of the engagement portions are not limited to the number and directions shown in the drawings of the present disclosure. That is, the second drive component 570 may have at least one engagement portion protruding in the axial and / or radial directions, and the second hub 312 may have at least one slot that engages with the at least one engagement portion. In some other embodiments, the second drive component 570 includes a frustoconical body portion 571 and at least one slot formed on the body portion and recessed in the axial and / or radial directions, and the second hub 312 may have at least one engagement portion that engages with the at least one slot.
[0169] As can be seen from the above description, the first operating member 540 and the first drive component 560 resist each other, and by moving the first operating member 540 between the first position and the second position and by the elastic force of the first elastic member 580, the first drive component 560 is moved along the front axle 33, thereby selectively transmitting torque generated by the front axle 33 to the generator assembly 520. To stably maintain the first operating member 540 at the first position or the second position, as shown in FIG. 34 , the first operating member 540 further includes a first positioning assembly movably disposed between the first body portion 542 and the first fork arm body to position the first operating member 540. In this embodiment, the first positioning assembly may include a first ball 546 and a first spring 545, and the first ball 546 and the first spring 545 are disposed within the first body portion 542. 33 , a corresponding first locating recess 3201 and a corresponding second locating recess 3202 are provided on the first fork arm body to receive a portion of the first ball 546. Alternatively, the first ball 546 and the first spring 545 may be disposed within the first fork arm body, and a corresponding first locating recess 3201 and a corresponding second locating recess 3202 are provided on the first body portion 542 to receive a portion of the first ball 546.
[0170] 33 , when the first ball 546 is received in the first positioning recess 3201, the first operating member 540 is located at a first position. When the first ball 546 is received in the second positioning recess 3202, the first operating member 540 is located at a second position. Depending on the specific positions of the first positioning recess 3201 and the second positioning recess 3202, when the first ball 546 is received in the first positioning recess 3201, the first operating member 540 may be located at the second position, and when the first ball 546 is received in the second positioning recess 3202, the first operating member 540 may be located at the first position.
[0171] Similarly, to stably maintain the second operating member 550 at the third or fourth position, as shown in FIG. 34 , the second operating member 550 further includes a second positioning assembly movably disposed between the second body portion 552 and the second fork arm body for positioning the second operating member 550. As shown in FIG. 33 , the second positioning assembly may include a second ball 556 and a second spring 555, where the second ball 556 and the second spring 555 are disposed within the second body portion 552. The second fork arm body includes a corresponding third positioning recess 3203 and a corresponding fourth positioning recess 3204 for accommodating a portion of the second ball 556. Alternatively, the second ball 556 and the second spring 555 may be disposed within the second fork arm body, with a corresponding third positioning recess 3203 and a corresponding fourth positioning recess 3204 being provided on the second body portion 552 to receive a portion of the second ball 556.
[0172] 33 , when the second ball 556 is received in the third positioning indentation 3203, the second operating member 550 is located in the third position. When the second ball 556 is received in the fourth positioning indentation 3204, the second operating member 550 is located in the fourth position. Depending on the specific positions of the third positioning indentation 3203 and the fourth positioning indentation 3204, the second operating member 550 may be located in the fourth position when the second ball 556 is received in the third positioning indentation 3203. When the second ball 556 is received in the fourth positioning indentation 3204, the second operating member 550 is located in the third position.
[0173] The detailed configuration of the power generating assembly 500 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 29-30, 33, 34, and 36. FIG.
[0174] In addition to the generator assembly described above, similar to the first embodiment, the power generation assembly 500 further includes an electric wire 501 and a rectifier 530. In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 30 and 34, the rectifier 530 may be mounted within the interior space 320, and more specifically, may be located at the bottom of the rotating base 322 of the front fork 32 in the interior space 320.
[0175] In addition, the support member 510 includes an axially extending threaded hole 518 (see FIG. 36 ). Referring to FIGS. 29 and 30 together, the electric wire 501 extending from the generator assembly 520 can extend through the threaded hole 518 into the first fork arm 3211 of the front fork 32. To prevent interference between the electric wire 501 and the first operating member 540, the electric wire 501 can be extended downward or upward to avoid the front axle 33, the first operating member 540, and other moving components extending to the rectifier 530. Because the support member 510 is fixed relative to the front fork 32, it is possible for the electric wire 501 to not cause interference when the front wheel 31 and / or the front axle rotate.
[0176] Similar to the first embodiment, the child carrier 100 may further include at least one of a rechargeable battery, a light-emitting module, a sound-generating module (not shown), and a USB interface (not shown), which are electrically connected to the power generating assembly 500. The power generated by the generator assembly may be stored in the rechargeable battery after being rectified by the rectifier 530, or may be used for lighting, music playback, and external power supply via the USB interface. The light-emitting module may be used as a lighting lamp on the child carrier 100 to provide light for children to play at night. For example, the light-emitting module may include a light-emitting device and a switch for the light-emitting device. The light-emitting device and the switch for the light-emitting device may be attached to the front and rear sides of the lead assembly, respectively. The sound-generating module may include a sound-generating device and a switch for the sound-generating device. The light-emitting module and the sound-generating module (not shown) may be electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (not shown). Optionally, the child carrier 100 may additionally include a primary battery (not shown), or alternatively, may include a primary battery without a rechargeable battery. The light-emitting module and sound-generating module may be electrically connected to the primary battery and / or the rechargeable battery, and the USB interface may also be electrically connected to the primary battery and / or the rechargeable battery. The light-emitting module and sound-generating module may add lighting and sound functions to the child carrier 100, thereby enhancing the functionality and entertainment value of the child carrier 100. The USB interface provides a power emergency solution for the child carrier 100. For example, the USB interface sends power generated by the primary battery, the rechargeable battery, or the power-generating assembly to a device that needs to be charged, such as a user's portable electronic product, such as a mobile phone, a game console, or a PAD. In addition, when the child carrier 100 includes a sound-generating module, the USB interface may also provide a data transmission function.
[0177] Additionally, in at least one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a generator assembly 520 may be disposed within at least one of the front wheel 31 and the rear wheel 41 of the child carrier 100. The generator assembly generates electric power through the rotation of the axles of the front wheel 31 and the rear wheel 41 (i.e., the front axle 33 and the rear axle 43). The electric power may be converted to direct current via one or more rectifiers 530 to power at least one of the light-emitting module, the sound-generating module, the rechargeable battery, and the USB interface, respectively or together. As an example, the USB interface may be disposed on the bottom side of the frame body 10. Additionally, the USB interface may include an openable sealing cover to prevent contamination of the USB interface by dust, rainwater, etc.
[0178] As mentioned above, when there are multiple power generation assemblies 500, two or more power generation assemblies 500 may share a rectifier or have their own rectifiers to rectify and filter the AC current generated by the power generation assemblies 500 to form a stable DC current supplied to loads such as the light generation module, sound generation module, and USB interface. Additionally, when there is no electrical load, the rectifier 530 may route the power generated by the power generation assemblies 500 to a rechargeable battery and provide a stable charging voltage for the rechargeable battery, thereby acting as a charger.
[0179] In the above embodiment, the power generating assembly 500 is mounted within the front wheel assembly 30. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, the generator assembly 520 and the electrical wiring 501 of the power generating assembly 500 may alternatively be mounted within the rear wheel 41. That is, in addition to the pedal assembly, the rear wheel assembly 40 may have the same structure and internal configuration as the front wheel assembly 30.
[0180] In the above description, the rectifier 530 is electrically connected to the generator assembly 520 via the electric wire 501 and configured to output direct current. The rectifier 530 may be disposed within a corresponding wheel, or within a corresponding cavity within the leading assembly 20, the front fork 32, or a cavity defined within the rear wheel stand 42, to reduce vibrations and facilitate transmission of power generated by the power generating assembly 500 via the rectifier 530 to at least one of the above-mentioned light-emitting module, the sound-generating module, the rechargeable battery, and the USB interface. In addition to the generator assembly 520, an electrical-related device may alternatively be mounted within the frame body 10. For example, the electrical-related device may be supported and / or covered by the above-mentioned first connecting member 11 or other similar connecting member.
[0181] According to the child carrier disclosed in the present disclosure, the front wheel assembly 30 may have a pedal device 34. A power generating assembly 500 is disposed in the front wheel 31, and when the first operating member 540 is in the first position and the second operating member 550 is in the third position, and a child uses the pedal device 34 to pedal the child carrier or a user pushes the child carrier 100, the front axle 33 may be driven to rotate together. In this case, the generator assembly 520 may generate electricity under the drive of the transmission gear 512 and the drive gear 522.
[0182] When the first operating member 540 is in the first position and the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position, power can alternatively be generated by manually pivoting the pedal device 34 in place or by pedaling the child carrier in place to rotate the axle of the wheel having the power generating assembly mounted therein. In this case, pushing the child carrier 100 cannot drive the axle to rotate and therefore cannot generate power.
[0183] When the first operating member 540 is in the second position and the second operating member 550 is in the third position, the power-generating function is disabled and the child carrier 100 can simply be pushed or can simply be pedaled by a child. When the first operating member 540 is in the second position and the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position, the power-generating function is disabled and pushing the child carrier and pedaling the child carrier can no longer interfere with each other.
[0184] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, because the generator assembly 520 is mounted within the front and / or rear wheels, the addition of the power generating assembly 500 may not affect the overall appearance of the child carrier 100, and most of the sound generated when the power generating assembly 500 is operating is blocked or absorbed, resulting in reduced noise pollution.
[0185] In addition, according to the child carrier provided in the present disclosure, since the wheels are equipped with power generating assemblies, whether the child carrier is pushed by a user or a child pedals the child carrier, or in some cases, the wheels are rotated by pedaling or manually turning on the spot, self-driving power generation can be achieved by the rotation of the wheel axles, and the generated power can be used for lighting, battery charging, USB charging, electronic sound generation, etc., thereby extending the functionality of the child carrier. Because the main noise-generating device of the power generating assembly (i.e., the generator assembly) is mounted in the wheel, the child carrier with the power generating assembly according to the present disclosure has low power-generating noise and is more suitable for use by children.
[0186] According to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, the child carrier includes a wheel assembly having a generator clutch function that allows the child carrier to switch between simple pedaling function and pedal-power generating function, or between simple push-and-pull function and push-and-power generating function, thereby meeting multiple functional requirements for the child carrier.
[0187] According to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, the child carrier includes a wheel assembly having a wheel drive clutch feature that allows only the front and / or rear wheels to rotate while pushing the child carrier without transmitting torque between the wheels and the wheel axles, thus allowing a user to push the child carrier with less effort, while at the same time preventing the pushing action from interfering with a child's ability to pedal the child carrier.
[0188] It should be noted that, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, the child carrier may alternatively include only wheel assemblies with generator clutch functionality, or only wheel assemblies with wheel drive clutch functionality.
[0189] According to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, the child carrier includes a wheel assembly having both a generator clutch function and a wheel drive clutch function, which can enable various operating modes such as power generation by pedaling on the spot, power generation by pedaling, pushing, simply pushing, simply pedaling, power generation by pushing and pedaling in parallel, power generation by pedaling while pushing, and power generation by manually pivoting the pedal assembly on the spot.
[0190] 39 to 60 schematically show a child carrier 100 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, which may be, for example, a child's tricycle, a child's bicycle, etc. The child carrier allows the child's legs to rest more fully, providing a better user experience.
[0191] 39 to 41, the child carrier 100 in this embodiment includes a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a seat 50, a push rod 60, and a footrest device 600. The frame body 10, the leading assembly 20, the rear wheel assembly 40, the seat 50, and the push rod 60 in this embodiment all have the same structures and connection relationships as the frame body 10, the leading assembly 20, the rear wheel assembly 40, the seat 50, and the push rod 60 in the first embodiment, with the main difference being the specific structures of the front wheel assembly 30 and the footrest device 600.
[0192] As shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 , the footrest device 600 is connected to the underside of the frame main body 10 and is located between the front wheel assembly 30 and the seat 50. The footrest device 600 has an in-use state (shown in FIG. 39 ) and an out-of-use state (shown in FIG. 40 ) relative to the frame main body 10. While the child carrier is traveling, the footrest device 600 can be maintained in the in-use state relative to the frame main body 10. In this case, the footrest device 600 can be configured to hold a child's feet, thereby allowing the child to rest their feet on the footrest device 600 and not easily get tired due to their feet being in the air or pedaling for a long period of time. In addition, in this embodiment, the pedal device 34 is configured to drive the front wheel assembly 30. Therefore, the front wheel assembly 30 can be rotated by stepping on the pedal device 34, thereby moving the child carrier forward as a whole.
[0193] Specifically, the footrest device 600 may be in a variety of forms. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 41 and 42, the footrest device 600 includes a footrest assembly 630, a support member 610, and a connecting member 620. When the footrest device 600 is in an in-use state, the support member 610 is in a first rotated position, and the footrest assembly 630 is in an unfolded state. When the footrest device 600 is in an out-of-use state, the support member 610 is in a second rotated position, and the footrest assembly 630 is in a folded state.
[0194] In this embodiment, two footrest assemblies 630 are provided, namely, a first footrest 631 and a second footrest 632. The first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 are pivotally connected to one end of a support member 610 via a first pivot shaft 641 and a second pivot shaft 642, respectively, and the other end of the support member 610 is pivotally connected to a connecting member 620 via a rotating shaft 643, and one end of the connecting member 620 remote from the support member 610 is fixed to the frame body 10.
[0195] 43 to 45, the support member 610 includes a support member 616, and the support member 616 has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped structure. The rectangular parallelepiped structure has a first end face 611 and a second end face 612 located at two ends. face 612. The first end surface 611 has two first connecting portions 613 and two second connecting portions 614 in a convex shape. The first footrest 631 is pivotally connected to the two first connecting portions 613 via a first pivot shaft 641, and the second footrest 632 is pivotally connected to the two second connecting portions 614 via a second pivot shaft 642. Both the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 have an unfolded state and a folded state relative to the support member 610. When in the unfolded state, the first footrest 631 or the second footrest 632 can be configured to support a child's feet, as shown in FIG. 43. When in the folded state, the first footrest 631 or the second footrest 632 is folded near the support member 610, as shown in FIG. 44.
[0196] 43 and 44, the footrest device 600 further includes a fixing assembly 650. In this embodiment, the fixing assembly 650 is provided between the first footrest 631 and the support member 610 and between the second footrest 632 and the support member 610. The first footrest 631 (or the second footrest 632) can be fixed to the corresponding side of the support member 610 via the fixing assembly 650 when in the folded state.
[0197] Taking the fixing assembly 650 between the first footrest 631 and the support member 610 as an example, as shown in FIGS. 43, 46, and 47, the fixing assembly 650 includes a first magnetic portion 651 disposed on the first footrest 631 and a second magnetic portion 652 disposed on the support member 610. When the footrest 631 is in the folded state, the first magnetic portion 651 and the second magnetic portion 652 can be attracted to each other. In this embodiment, the first magnetic portion 651 can be a permanent magnet embedded in the first footrest 631. The second magnetic portion 652 can be integrally formed with the rotating shaft 643. Specifically, the rotating shaft 643 can be made of a ferromagnetic material such as iron, cobalt, or nickel, and two ends of the rotating shaft 643 protrude from two sides of the support member 610 to form two second magnetic portions 652. 47, when the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 are in the folded state, the first magnetic portions 651 of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 can be attracted to and engaged with the two second magnetic portions 652, respectively, thereby fixing both the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 in the folded state. As shown in FIG. 46, when it is necessary to switch the first footrest 631 (or the second footrest 632) from the folded state to the unfolded state, it is only necessary to apply an external force to the first footrest 631 (or the second footrest 632) to overcome the magnetic force between the first magnetic portion 651 and the second magnetic portion 652. In this way, the rotating shaft 643 serves to pivotally connect the support member 610 and the connecting member 620, and at the same time serves to attract and fix the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 to each other. There is no need to additionally arrange the second magnetic portion 652, which can simplify the installation process of the footrest device 600. Of course, in other embodiments, the second magnetic portion 652 may alternatively be additionally arranged on the support member 610 and have a structure that has ferromagnetic properties or a magnetic property opposite to that of the first magnetic portion 651.
[0198] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 , a synchronization mechanism 660 is further disposed between the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632. The synchronization mechanism 660 can realize synchronous rotation between the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632. In this embodiment, the synchronization mechanism 660 includes a first drive member 661 and a second drive member 662. Specifically, one end of the first footrest 631 and the first drive member 661 are pivotally connected to the first connection portion 613 via a first pivot shaft 641, and both the one end of the first footrest 631 and the first drive member 661 are fixed to the first pivot shaft 641. As shown in FIG. 43 , the first pivot shaft 641 is rotatably connected to the first connection portion 613. Similarly, one end of the second footrest 632 and the second driving member 662 are also pivotally connected to the second connecting portion 614 via a second pivot shaft 642, and both the one end of the second footrest 632 and the second driving member 662 are fixed to the second pivot shaft 642. As shown in FIG. 43 , the second pivot shaft 642 is rotatably connected to the second connecting portion 614.
[0199] 46 and 47, in this embodiment, the first driving member 661 has a first wheel toothing 661a, and the second driving member 662 has a second wheel toothing 662a. The first wheel toothing 661a and the second wheel toothing 662a are engaged with each other. In this manner, when one of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 (for example, the first footrest 631) rotates relative to the support member 610 through the engagement between the first wheel toothing 661a and the second wheel toothing 662a, the other of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 (for example, the second footrest 632) is driven to rotate synchronously, so that it is convenient for the user to unfold or fold the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 simultaneously. That is, by operating the first driving member 661 and the second driving member 662, the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 can be driven to rotate synchronously in opposite directions.
[0200] In this embodiment, both the first drive member 661 and the second drive member 662 are quarter gears. In this way, the rotation angle of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 relative to the support member 610 can be limited, so that the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 always pivot between the unfolded state and the folded state. Of course, in other embodiments, the first drive member 661 and the second drive member 662 can alternatively be third gears, fifth gears, etc., as needed. This is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0201] Of course, in other embodiments, the first drive member 661 and the second drive member 662 may alternatively be fixed directly to one end of the first footrest 631 and one end of the second footrest 632, respectively. Thus, the first pivot shaft 641 may alternatively be rotatably connected to one end of the first footrest 631 and fixedly connected to the first connection portion 613, and the second pivot shaft 642 may alternatively be rotatably connected to one end of the second footrest 632 and fixedly connected to the second connection portion 614.
[0202] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, the connecting member 620 includes a fixed portion 621 and a second pivot portion 622 connected to each other. The fixed portion 621 has a substantially U-shaped structure, and two ends of the fixed portion 621 are fixedly connected to two sides of the frame body 10 via fasteners 680 (shown in FIG. 42). The fasteners 680 may be rivets, screws, or the like. The second pivot portion 622 has a substantially cylindrical structure and is pivotally connected to the support member 610 via a rotation shaft 643.
[0203] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 46 to 48 , two opposite sides of the first end surface 611 of the support 616 are raised to form two first pivot portions 615. Each of the two first pivot portions 615 has two pivot holes 615a. The rotation shaft 643 passes through the pivot hole 615a on one side, the second pivot portion 622, and the pivot hole 615a on the other side in sequence, thereby realizing a rotatable connection between the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. In this embodiment, the rotation shaft 643 is fixedly connected to the two first pivot portions 615, and the second pivot portion 622 is rotatable relative to the rotation shaft 643. Of course, in other embodiments, the rotation shaft 643 may alternatively be fixedly connected to the second pivot portion 622, and the two first pivot portions 615 are rotatable relative to the rotation shaft 643. In this embodiment, both the first pivot shaft 641 and the second pivot shaft 642 are perpendicular to the rotation shaft 643. Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the first pivot shaft 641 and the rotation shaft 643 and the angle between the second pivot shaft 642 and the rotation shaft 643 may alternatively be greater than or less than 90°. In other words, the extension directions of the first pivot shaft 641 (or the second pivot shaft 642) and the rotation shaft 643 are not parallel to each other.
[0204] 46 and 48, the footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. The positioning mechanism 670 is disposed between the support member 610 and the connecting member 620, and is configured to fix the support member 610 relative to the connecting member 620 in the first rotational position shown in FIG. 39 or the second rotational position shown in FIG. 40. In this embodiment, two positioning mechanisms 670 are provided, each configured to achieve positioning and fixation between two sides of the second pivot portion 622 and the two first pivot portions 615, respectively, so that the support member 610 can be better positioned relative to the connecting member 620 and is not easily displaced. Of course, in other embodiments, the positioning mechanism 670 may alternatively be disposed only between one side of the second pivot portion 622 and the corresponding first pivot portion 615.
[0205] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 46 to 48, taking one positioning mechanism 670 as an example, the positioning mechanism 670 includes a first positioning recess 671, a second positioning recess 672, a positioning protrusion 673, and a positioning reset member 674. The first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672 are spaced apart on the first side surface 615b of the first pivot portion 615, and the first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672 are spaced apart around the pivot hole 615a. The positioning protrusion 673 is movably disposed on the second pivot portion 622, and can move to protrude from the second side surface 622b of the second pivot portion 622. The first side surface 615b abuts against the second side surface 622b. As shown in FIG. 47 , the positioning protrusion 673 is movably disposed within the second pivot portion 622 and is spaced apart from the rotation shaft 643. In this embodiment, the positioning protrusion 673 can move in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation shaft 643. The positioning protrusion 673 has a first movement position and a second movement position. A plane of symmetry is present between the two first pivot portions 615, and the two first pivot portions 615 are mirror-symmetric with respect to the plane of symmetry. The positioning protrusion 673 in the first movement position is farther from the plane of symmetry than the positioning protrusion 673 in the second movement position. When the positioning protrusion 673 is in the first movement position, the positioning protrusion 673 can engage with the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672. When the positioning protrusion 673 is in the second movement position, the positioning protrusion 673 can disengage from the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672 and abut against the first side surface 615b. In this embodiment, the positioning protrusion 673 is a ball, and the first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672 are first and second positioning grooves that can align with the positioning protrusion 673. In this embodiment, both the first and second positioning grooves are partially spherical grooves.By utilizing the smooth rolling characteristics of the ball, the ball can move more smoothly between the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove when the support member 610 rotates around the connecting member 620. Of course, in other embodiments, the positioning protrusion 673 can alternatively be a pin-like structure, a tapered structure, or the like.
[0206] 46 to 48, the positioning reset member 674 is disposed between the positioning protrusion 673 and the support member 610, and the positioning reset member 674 urges the positioning protrusion 673 to move it toward the first movement position. Specifically, an attachment groove 622a extending in a direction parallel to the rotation shaft 643 may be disposed in the second pivot portion 622, and at least a portion of the positioning reset member 674 and the positioning protrusion 673 are disposed in the attachment groove 622a, and the two ends of the positioning reset member 674 abut against the groove bottom of the attachment groove 622a and the positioning protrusion 673. When the support member 610 is rotated to the first or second rotational position relative to the connecting member 620, the positioning reset member 674 can push at least a portion of the positioning protrusion 673 out of the mounting groove 622a through a notch in the mounting groove 622a that engages with the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672, thereby realizing the function of fixing the support member 610 in the first or second rotational position via the connecting member 620. Optionally, the positioning reset member 674 is a spring.
[0207] Of course, in other embodiments, the positioning mechanism 670 may alternatively have other forms. For example, the first and second positioning portions may be disposed on the connecting member 620, the third positioning portion may be disposed on the support member 610, and the magnetic properties of the first and second positioning portions may be the inverse of the magnetic properties of the third positioning portion. In this way, when the support member 610 is in the first rotational position, the third positioning portion is magnetically locked to the first positioning portion, and when the support member 610 is in the second rotational position, the third positioning portion is magnetically locked to the second positioning portion. In short, the form of the positioning mechanism 670 is not limited as long as it can achieve positioning between the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. In addition, the first and second positioning portions may alternatively be disposed on the support member 610, and the third positioning portion may be disposed on the connecting member 620, or similarly for other cases.
[0208] 43, the footrest device 600 is in the unfolded state. When the footrest device 600 is not needed or when the child carrier needs to be folded as a whole, the first footrest 631 (or the second footrest 632) in the unfolded state can be rotated closer to the support member 610 to be in the folded state. In this process, the mutual engagement between the first drive member 661 and the second drive member 662 drives the end portion of the second footrest 632 (or the first footrest 631) in the unfolded state (i.e., the end portion of the second footrest 632 that is not connected to the support member 610) to be rotated closer to the support member 610 and synchronously to be in the folded state.
[0209] 47, the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 can be fixed to two sides of the support member 610 via a fixing assembly 650 (such as an adhesive coupling between the first magnetic portion 651 and the second magnetic portion 652). In addition, as shown in FIG. 45, the support member 610 in the first rotation position can be rotated around the rotation shaft 643 to a second rotation position, thereby switching the footrest device 600 to a folded state.
[0210] 46-48 , during rotation of the support member 610, the positioning protrusion 673, which is originally engaged with the first positioning recess 671, moves out of the first positioning recess 671 as the support member 610 rotates and moves to a first side surface 615b (shown in FIG. 48 ) of the first pivot portion 615 between the first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672. The first side surface 615b presses against the positioning protrusion 673, causing the positioning protrusion 673 to move from the first movement position to the second movement position and compress the positioning reset member 674. As the support member 610 continues to rotate to the second rotation position, the positioning protrusion 673 faces the second positioning recess 672. In this case, the positioning protrusion 673 loses the pressing force of the first side surface 615b, and moves again to the first movement position under the elastic restoring force of the positioning reset member 674, and engages with the second positioning recess 672. In this way, the folding of the footrest device 600 is completed.
[0211] Of course, during folding of the footrest device 600, the support member 610 may first rotate to the second rotation position relative to the connecting member 620, and then the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 may rotate to the folded state relative to the support member 610. Alternatively, depending on the user's personal requirements, the support member 610 may only rotate to the second rotation position relative to the connecting member 620, or the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 may only rotate to the folded state relative to the support member 610, etc. This is not limited in the present disclosure. The unfolding process of the footrest device 600 is the reverse of the folding process described above, and will not be described in detail here.
[0212] 49 and 50 , the pedal device 34 includes a pedal assembly 341, a pedal base 342, and a second disassembly mechanism 343. In this embodiment, the pedal base 342 is configured to drive the front wheel assembly 30, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The pedal assembly 341 is detachably connected to the pedal base 342 via the second disassembly mechanism 343. In other embodiments, the pedal device 34 may alternatively be disposed directly on the frame body 10.
[0213] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 , the pedal assembly 341 includes a pedal body 3411 and a second pin shaft 3412. The pedal body 3411 can be stepped on by a child pedaling it and has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped structure. The approximate axis position of the pedal body 3411 includes a second insertion groove 3411a (see FIGS. 53 and 54 ) along its axial direction. The second pin shaft 3412 is partially inserted into the second insertion groove 3411a, thereby allowing the pedal body 3411 to rotate around the second pin shaft 3412 to facilitate the child's adjustment of pedaling direction.
[0214] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the pedal base 342 includes a first housing 3421 and a second housing 3422. The first housing 3421 and the second housing 3422 engage with each other to form an attachment cavity for attaching a second disassembly mechanism 343 (not shown). The side of the first housing 3421 facing away from the second housing 3422 is connected to the front fork 32. The side of the first housing 3421 facing the second housing 3422 includes an accommodating groove 3421a and an accommodating boss 3421b. The accommodating boss 3421b has a cylindrical structure and includes an accommodating cavity 3421c disposed through the axial direction of the second pin shaft 3412. The first groove wall 3421f of the storage groove 3421a includes a strip insertion hole 3421d, and the storage groove 3421a communicates with the storage cavity 3421c through the insertion hole 3421d. The second housing 3422 has spaced-apart operation holes 3422a and mounting holes 3422b. When the second housing 3422 engages with the first housing 3421, the storage boss 3421b passes through the mounting hole 3422b and protrudes from the outer surface of the second housing 3422, so that the second housing 3422, the second groove wall 3421g of the storage groove 3421a, and the cavity wall of the storage cavity 3421c together define the mounting cavity. The second groove wall 3421g is positioned opposite the first groove wall 3421f.
[0215] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the second disassembly mechanism 343 includes a second locking member 3434, an operation member 3431, and an operation reset member 3432.
[0216] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 52 to 54, the portion of the second pin shaft 3412 outside the second insertion groove 3411a is surrounded by the second lock groove 3412a. The second lock member 3434 is movably disposed on the pedal base 342. In this embodiment, the second lock member 3434 has a generally strip-shaped sheet structure. The second lock member 3434 includes a second lock hole 3434a. The radial dimension of the second lock hole 3434a is larger than the radial dimension of the second pin shaft 3412.
[0217] The operating member 3431 is a quick-release button. One end of the operating member 3431 is fixedly connected to the second locking member 3434, and the other end of the operating member 3431 includes an operating portion 3431a. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the operating member 3431 and the second locking member 3434 is movably disposed within the mounting cavity. Specifically, at least a portion of the operating member 3431 is movably disposed within the accommodating groove 3421a. One end of the second locking member 3434 is connected to the operating member 3431, and the other end is inserted into the accommodating cavity 3421c through the insertion hole 3421d. The operating portion 3431a protrudes from the outer surface of the second housing 3422 through the insertion hole 3422a, facilitating user operation. The operation reset member 3432 is also disposed in the receiving groove 3421a, with one end of the operation reset member 3432 connected to or abutting the operation member 3431 and the other end abutting a second groove wall 3421g of the receiving groove 3421a. In this embodiment, the operation reset member 3432 is located on a side of the operation member 3431 away from the second lock member 3434. Optionally, the operation reset member 3432 is a spring.
[0218] Furthermore, the second locking member 3434 is operable to move between a first movable position (shown in FIG. 53) and a second movable position (shown in FIG. 54). In this embodiment, the second movable position is located in the F1 direction of the first movable position. That is, the second movable position is located above the first movable position. One end of the second pin shaft 3412, which has the second locking groove 3412a, extends into the accommodation cavity 3421c, i.e., the mounting cavity, and simultaneously passes through the second locking hole 3434a. When the pedal assembly 341 is mounted in place, the hole wall of the second locking hole 3434a closely faces the second locking groove 3412a on the second pin shaft 3412.
[0219] 53 , when the second locking member 3434 is in the first movable position, the upper side of the hole wall of the second locking hole 3434a is inserted into the second locking groove 3412a, and the operation reset member 3432 biases the operating member 3431, thereby driving the operating member 3431 to move the second locking member 3434 toward the first movable position. In this manner, the second locking member 3434 is maintained in the first movable position, and the pedal assembly 341 is connected to the pedal base 342. When it is necessary to disassemble the pedal assembly 341 from the pedal base 342, the operating portion 3431a can be pushed along the F1 direction, thereby driving the operating member 3431 to move the second locking member 3434 together along the F1 direction to the second movable position, compressing the operation reset member 3432 and disengaging the hole wall of the second locking hole 3434a from the second locking groove 3412a. In this manner, the pedal assembly 341 and the pedal base 342 are unlocked, and the pedal assembly 341 is disassembled from the pedal base 342. Note that the radial dimension of the second locking hole 3434a is larger than the radial dimension of the second pin shaft 3412, so the underside of the hole wall of the second locking hole 3434a does not engage with the second locking groove 3412a. The process of installing the pedal assembly 341 on the pedal base 342 is the reverse of the above disassembly process, and therefore will not be described in detail again.
[0220] 52, the mounting cavity includes a first limiting portion 3421e, and the operating member 3431 includes a second limiting portion 3431b, and the first limiting portion 3421e abuts against the second limiting portion 3431b when the second locking member 3434 is in the first movable position. In this embodiment, the first groove wall 3421f of the accommodating groove 3421a forms the first limiting portion 3421e, and the second limiting portion 3431b is the lower end surface of the operating member 3431. The configuration of the first limiting portion 3421e and the second limiting portion 3431b can limit the movement stroke of the second locking member 3434, thereby preventing the second locking member 3434 from moving excessively in the direction opposite to F1. At the same time, by setting the size of the operating hole 3422a on the second housing 3422, the movement stroke of the operating member 3431 and the second locking member 3434 in the F1 direction and the direction opposite to F1 can also be limited, thereby limiting the movement of the second locking member 3434 between the first movable position and the second movable position and preventing excessive movement of the second locking member 3434.
[0221] In this embodiment, two pedal devices 34 are provided, one for each front fork. 32 , making it easy for children to place their feet on the pedal bodies 3411 of the pedal devices 34 on the two sides to pedal. Of course, in other embodiments, more than two pedal devices 34 may alternatively be provided. For example, two pedal assemblies 341 having different heights and sizes may be provided on the two sides of the front wheel assembly 30 to make it easier for children of various ages or builds to ride.
[0222] In this embodiment of the child carrier, the pedal assembly 341 and the footrest assembly 630 are two separate components.
[0223] 55 to 64 schematically show a child carrier 100 according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. The child carrier 100 may be, for example, a child's tricycle, a child's bicycle, etc. The child carrier allows the child's legs to rest more completely, providing a better user experience.
[0224] 55-56, the child carrier 100 in this embodiment includes a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a seat 50, a push rod 60, and a footrest device 600. The frame body 10, leading assembly 20, front wheel assembly 30, rear wheel assembly 40, seat 50, and push rod 60 in this embodiment all have the same structures and connection relationships as the frame body 10, leading assembly 20, front wheel assembly 30, rear wheel assembly 40, seat 50, and push rod 60 in the third embodiment, with the main difference being the specific structure of the footrest device 600.
[0225] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 , the footrest device 600 includes a footrest assembly 630, a support member 610, and a connecting member 620. The structures of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 in this embodiment are substantially the same as those of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 in the third embodiment, with the main difference being the footrest assembly 630 and the method of connection between the footrest assembly 630 and the support member 610. In this embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 and the pedal assembly 341 of the pedal device 34 are actually the same component. The footrest assembly 630 is detachably connected to the support member 610. When the footrest device 600 is in an in-use state, the support member 610 is in a first rotational position, and the footrest assembly 630 is attached to the support member 610. When the footrest device 600 is not in an in-use state, the support member 610 is in a second rotational position, and the footrest assembly 630 is disassembled from the support member 610.
[0226] Specifically, when the footrest device 600 is in use, as shown in FIG. 55 , the footrest assembly 630 can be attached to the support member 610, with the support member 610 at a first rotational position. In this manner, a child can rest their feet on the footrest assembly 630. When the footrest device 600 is not in use, as shown in FIG. 56 , the footrest assembly 630 can be disassembled from the support member 610, with the support member 610 rotated to a second rotational position. The disassembled footrest assembly 630 can be attached to a pedal base 342 as a pedal assembly 341 for the child to pedal. In this embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 and the pedal assembly 341 are actually the same component. The footrest assembly 630 allows a child's feet to rest when in use and can be used as a pedal assembly 341 for pedaling when not in use, which has two usage modes, does not require an additional pedal assembly 341 (or footrest assembly 630), is easy to use, helps reduce the number of components of the child carrier, and reduces manufacturing costs.
[0227] 58 to 60, the footrest device 600 further includes a first disassembly mechanism 690. The footrest assembly 630 is detachably connected to the support member 610 via the first disassembly mechanism 690. In this embodiment, two footrest assemblies 630 and two first disassembly mechanisms 690 are provided. The two footrest assemblies 630 are detachably connected to the left and right sides of the support member 610 via the two first disassembly mechanisms 690. Using one footrest assembly 630 and the corresponding first disassembly mechanism 690 as an example, each structure and their associated connection relationships will be specifically described below.
[0228] FIG. 57 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting member 620, the support member 610, and one footrest assembly 630. FIGS. 58 and 59 are cross-sectional views of the structure shown in FIG. 57 along line DD. A first locking member 691 (described in detail below) of a first disassembly mechanism 690 in FIG. 58 is in a first locked position, and a first locking member 691 (described in detail below) of the first disassembly mechanism 690 in FIG. 59 is in a first unlocked position. Specifically, the footrest assembly 630 includes a footrest body 633 and a first pin shaft 634. The footrest body 633 is configured to hold a child's feet. The footrest body 633 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure. The approximate axial position of the footrest body 633 is provided with a first insertion groove 633a along its axial direction, and one end of the first locking member 691 is inserted into the first insertion groove 633a, thereby allowing the footrest body 633 to rotate around the first pin shaft 634, and allowing a child to easily adjust the pedaling direction when the footrest assembly 630 is used as the pedal assembly 341. A first locking groove 634a is disposed around a part of the first pin shaft 634 outside the first insertion groove 633a.
[0229] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 57 to 59 , the first disassembly mechanism 690 includes a first locking member 691 and a lock reset member 692. The first locking member 691 has a substantially sheet-like structure, and a first locking hole 691a is provided substantially in the center of the first locking member 691. The radial dimension of the first locking hole 691a is larger than the radial dimension of the first pin shaft 634. The first locking member 691 is movably disposed within the support member 610, and the first locking member 691 is switchable between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. Specifically, a first accommodating cavity 617a and a second accommodating cavity 617b are disposed within the support member 610. A cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity 617a includes a first perforation 618a and a second perforation 618b facing each other. The first accommodating cavity 617a and the second accommodating cavity 617b are in communication with each other through a first perforation 618a, and the second perforation 618b connects the first accommodating cavity 617a to the outside of the support member 610. The first locking member 691 has one end located within the second accommodating cavity 617b and the other end passing through the first perforation 618a and inserted into the first accommodating cavity 617a. In this embodiment, the other end of the first locking member 691 may pass through the second perforation 618b and be located outside the support member 610. Of course, in other embodiments, the other end of the first locking member 691 may not extend outward from the support member 610. The portion of the first locking member 691 having the first locking hole 691a is generally located within the first accommodating cavity 617a.
[0230] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the lock reset member 692 is disposed between the first lock member 691 and the support member 610, and is configured to bias the first lock member 691 to move it to the first lock position. Specifically, the lock reset member 692 is disposed in the second accommodating cavity 617b. One end of the lock reset member 692 abuts against the first lock member 691, and the other end abuts against a first cavity wall 619a of the second accommodating cavity 617b. The first cavity wall 619a is disposed to face the first perforation 618a.
[0231] As shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the end of the first pin shaft 634 having the first locking groove 634a can be inserted into the first accommodating cavity 617a in the support member 610, and the end of the first pin shaft 634 can pass through the first locking hole 691a. When the first locking member 691 is in the first lock position, the hole wall of the first locking hole 691a is inserted into the first locking groove 634a. In this embodiment, the support member 610 has an insertion port 617c communicating with the first accommodating cavity 617a. The end of the first pin shaft 634 having the first locking groove 634a is inserted into the first accommodating cavity 617a through the insertion port 617c and abuts against the second cavity wall 619b of the first accommodating cavity 617a. The second cavity wall 619b is positioned opposite the insertion port 617c. In this manner, the insertion position of the first pin shaft 634 within the support member 610 can be limited. After the first pin shaft 634 is inserted into a predetermined position, the first pin shaft 634 passes through the first lock hole 691a, and the position of the first lock groove 634a of the first pin shaft 634 corresponds to the first lock member 691. In this case, when the first lock member 691 is in the first lock position, as shown in FIG. 58, the hole wall of the first lock hole 691a is inserted into the first lock groove 634a, and the footrest assembly 630 is attached and fixed to the support member 610. When the first lock member 691 is in the first unlock position, as shown in FIG. 59, the hole wall of the first lock hole 691a is disengaged from the first lock groove 634a, and the footrest assembly 630 can be disassembled from the support member 610.
[0232] Furthermore, the other end of the first locking member 691 is located outside the support member 610. In this manner, the portion of the first locking member 691 extending from the support member 610 is operable to move from the first locked position to the first unlocked position. Alternatively, when the end of the first pin shaft 634 having the first lock groove 634a is inserted into the support member 610, the first pin shaft 634 can move the first locking member 691 such that the first locking member 691 overcomes the elastic force of the lock reset member 692 and moves from the first locked position to the first unlocked position.
[0233] Furthermore, the extension direction of the first pin shaft 634 intersects with the movement direction of the first locking member 691. That is, the extension direction of the first pin shaft 634 and the movement direction of the first locking member 691 are disposed to form an angle. In this embodiment, the extension direction of the first pin shaft 634 and the movement direction of the first locking member 691 are perpendicular to each other.
[0234] In this embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, two footrest assemblies 630 are detachably connected to two sides of the support member 610, so the support member 610 in this embodiment does not need to include the synchronization mechanism 600 and the fixing assembly 650, and the footrest device 600 does not need to include the first pivot shaft 641 and the second pivot shaft 642. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 61 to 64 , the structures of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 in this embodiment are the same as those of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 in the first embodiment. A positioning mechanism 670 is also used between the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 to fix the support member 610 between at least two rotational positions relative to the connecting member 620.
[0235] When the footrest device 600 in the third and fourth embodiments is in use, the support member 610 is rotated to a first rotation position (shown in FIG. 61 ) away from the frame body 10, and the footrest assembly 630 is unfolded or attached on the support member 610, so that a child can rest their feet on the footrest assembly 630 without excessive fatigue caused by having their feet in the air or pedaling for a long time. When the footrest device 600 is not in use, the support member 610 can be rotated to a second rotation position (shown in FIG. 63 ) close to the frame body 10, and at the same time, the footrest assembly 630 is folded or disassembled from the support member 610, so that the footrest assembly 630 will not interfere with the child's child carrier pedaling process, and the child carrier as a whole will have a neat and beautiful appearance.
[0236] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier 100 including a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a push rod 60, and a traction assembly 70. The leading assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the frame body 10. The front wheel assembly 30 has a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32. The front fork 32 is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and is configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20. The rear wheel assembly 40 is connected to the frame body 10. The push rod 60 is rotatably disposed at a rear end of the frame body 10. The traction assembly 70 is connected between the front fork and the push rod 60 such that rotation of the push rod 60 controls the rotational direction of the front wheel assembly 30.
[0237] In one embodiment, the front wheel assembly 30 includes an axle, a wheel, a generator assembly 520, a first drive component 560, and a first operating member 540. The wheel has a rim 310 and a hub mounted on the axle to support the rim 310. The generator assembly 520 is mounted within the wheel, rotatably supported by the axle, and configured to selectively receive torque from the axle. The first drive component 560 is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously therewith. The first operating member 540 is connected to the first drive component 560 and moves between a first position and a second position to slide the first drive component 560 along the axle. The first drive component 560 is configured to allow the generator assembly 520 to receive torque generated by axle rotation when the first operating member 540 is in a first position, and to prevent the generator assembly 520 from receiving torque generated by axle rotation when the first operating member 540 is in a second position.
[0238] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a fork, a support member 510, and a transfer gear 512. The forks have at least a first fork arm 3211 and a second fork arm 3212 connected to two sides of the wheel, respectively, and connected to each other. The support member 510 supports the generator assembly 520 and is configured to be fixed relative to the first fork arm 3211 and rotatably supported by the axle. The transfer gear 512 is slidably mounted on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The hub includes the first hub 311 and the second hub 312 connected to each other, and the generator assembly 520 includes an input shaft 521 and a drive gear 522 that selectively engages with the transfer gear 512. At least a portion of the first drive component 560 is disposed between the support member 510 and the transfer gear 512, and the first drive component 560 is configured to drive the transfer gear 512 to slide and disengage from the drive gear 522.
[0239] In one embodiment, the first operating member 540 is disposed vertically within the first fork arm 3211 and can slide up and down relative to the first fork arm 3211. The first operating member 540 is configured to clamp the extended end 511 of the support member 510 to prevent rotation of the support member 510 and / or to push the first drive component 560 to slide along the axle to disengage the transfer gear 512 from the drive gear 522.
[0240] In one embodiment, the first drive component 560 includes at least one rod-like portion 562 extending along the axle. The at least one rod-like portion 562 is configured to pass through the support member 510 and contact the first operating member 540. An end portion of the at least one rod-like portion 562 is configured to be pushed by a lower end portion 543 of the first operating member 540 to push the transfer gear 512 along the axle and disengage it from the drive gear 522. The end portion of the at least one rod-like portion 562 and / or the lower end portion 543 of the first operating member 540 is formed as an inclined slope or a curved surface.
[0241] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes a first axle sleeve 596 and a first elastic member 580. The first axle sleeve 596 is fixed to the axle, rotatably supports the second hub 312, and axially abuts the second hub 312. The first elastic member 580 is disposed between the transfer gear 512 and the first axle sleeve 596 to apply an elastic force to the transfer gear 512.
[0242] In one embodiment, the first fork arm 3211 includes a first fork arm body 3210 and a first fork arm housing to form a space within the first fork arm 3211 for accommodating at least a first operating member 540. A first opening 3216 is formed in the first fork arm housing, and the first operating member 540 includes a first body portion 542, a first operating button 541, and a first positioning assembly. The first body portion 542 extends vertically and has a lower end 543 that clamps the extended end 511 of the support member 510. The first operating button 541 is disposed on the first body portion 542 and exposed through the first opening 3216. The first positioning assembly is movably disposed between the first body portion 542 and the first fork arm body 3210 to position the first operating button 541. One of the first body portion 542 and the first fork arm body 3210 includes a first positioning recess 3201 and a second positioning recess 3202 for accommodating a portion of the first positioning assembly. The first positioning recess 3201 corresponds to one of the first position and the second position, and the second positioning recess 3202 corresponds to the other of the first position and the second position.
[0243] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes a second drive component 570 and a second operating member 550. The second drive component 570 is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The second operating member 550 is in contact with the second drive component 570 and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component 570 along the axle. The second drive component 570 is configured to engage with the second hub 312 to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member 550 is in the third position, and to disengage from the second hub 312 to not transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position.
[0244] In one embodiment, the second operating member 550 is disposed vertically within the second fork arm 3212 and can slide up and down relative to the second fork arm 3212. The second operating member 550 is configured to push the second drive component 570 to slide along the axle and disengage from the second hub 312. At least one contact surface between the second drive component 570 and the second operating member 550 is shaped as a slope or curved surface.
[0245] In one embodiment, the second fork arm 3212 includes a second fork arm body 3210 and a second fork arm housing to form a space within the second fork arm 3212 for accommodating at least a second operating member 550. A second opening 3215 is formed in the second fork arm housing, and the second operating member 550 includes a second body portion 552, a second operating button 551, and a second positioning assembly. The second body portion 552 extends vertically and has a lower end 543 that slidably contacts the second drive component 570. The second operating button 551 is disposed on the second body portion 552 and exposed through the second opening 3215. The second positioning assembly is movably disposed between the second body portion 552 and the second fork arm body 3210 to position the second operating button 551. One of the second body portion 552 and the second fork arm body 3210 includes a third locating recess and a fourth locating recess for accommodating a portion of the second positioning assembly, the third locating recess corresponding to one of the third position and the fourth position, and the fourth locating recess corresponding to the other of the third position and the fourth position.
[0246] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes a second axle sleeve 595 and a second elastic member 590. The second axle sleeve 595 is fixed to the axle, rotatably supports the second hub 312, and axially abuts the second hub 312. The second elastic member 590 is disposed between the second drive component 570 and the second axle sleeve 595 to apply an elastic force to the second drive component 570.
[0247] In one embodiment, the fork further includes a rotating base 322 configured to connect to a corresponding connection portion of the child carrier 100. The rotating base 322 is disposed between the first fork arm 3211 and the second fork arm 3212.
[0248] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a rectifier 530 connected to the generator assembly 520 via an electrical wire 501. The rectifier 530 is mounted within the interior space 320 formed in the lower end 543 of the rotating base 322, and the electrical wire 501 passes through the support member 510 and the first fork arm 3211 and is connected to the rectifier 530.
[0249] In one embodiment, the electrical wires 501 run around the axle and the first operating member 540 within the first fork arm 3211 and up to the interior space 320 in which the rectifier 530 is mounted.
[0250] In one embodiment, the axle includes a cylindrical section and a non-cylindrical section, and the support member 510 or both the first drive component 560 and the support member 510 are mounted on the cylindrical section and rotatably supported by the axle.
[0251] In one embodiment, a limiting rib 519 is formed on the outer periphery of the support member 510 to abut against the inside of the first hub 311 .
[0252] In one embodiment, the second drive component 570 includes a frusto-conical body portion 571 and at least one engagement portion 573 protruding axially and / or radially from the body portion 571. The second hub 312 has at least one slot 3127 that engages with the at least one engagement portion 573, or the second drive component 570 includes a frusto-conical body portion 571 and at least one slot 3127 formed on the body portion 571 and recessed axially and / or radially, and the second hub 312 has at least one engagement portion 3128 that engages with the at least one slot 3127.
[0253] In one embodiment, the second hub 312 includes a central recessed portion for receiving the second drive component 570 when disengaged from the second hub 312. 3125 The second hub 312 is rotatably supported by an axle.
[0254] In one embodiment, the second hub 312 includes a central recessed portion for receiving the second drive component 570 when disengaged from the second hub 312. 3125 It has.
[0255] Central depression portion The inner circumference of 3125 is rotatably supported by the axle, and the second axle sleeve 595 abuts against the inner side of the second hub 312 in the axial direction, and the second axle sleeve 595 abuts against the outer side of the second hub 312 in the axial direction.
[0256] In one embodiment, the generator assembly 520 includes a micromotor and a reducer.
[0257] In one of the embodiments, the wheel assembly further includes a pair of pedal devices 34, each attached to the outside of the first fork arm 3211 and the outside of the second fork arm 3212, and connected to two ends of the axle.
[0258] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes an axle, a wheel, a second drive component 570, and a second operating member 550. The wheel has a rim 310 and a first hub 311 and a second hub 312 mounted on the axle to support the rim 310. The second drive component 570 is slidably disposed on the axle and rotates synchronously with the axle. The second operating member 550 is in contact with the second drive component 570 and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component 570 along the axle. The second drive component 570 is configured to engage with the second hub 312 to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member 550 is in the third position, and to disengage from the second hub 312 to not transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member 550 is in the fourth position.
[0259] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly further includes a fork connected to two sides of the wheel, and a generator assembly 520 disposed within the wheel and fixed relative to the fork, the generator assembly 520 configured to selectively receive torque from the axle.
[0260] In one of the embodiments, the wheel assembly further includes a pair of pedal devices 34, each mounted on the outside of the fork and connected to two ends of the axle.
[0261] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly is a front wheel assembly 30 .
[0262] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 further includes a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20 connected to the frame body 10, a seat 50, and a rear wheel assembly 40. The leading assembly 20 is fixedly or rotatably connected to the wheel assembly.
[0263] In one of the embodiments, the child carrier 100 further includes a first connecting member 11. The leading assembly 20 and the wheel assembly are connected to the frame body 10 via the first connecting member 11.
[0264] In one embodiment, child carrier 100 further includes a push rod 60 and a traction assembly 70. Push rod 60 is disposed behind seat 50, and traction assembly 70 is connected between push rod 60 and front wheel assembly 30 for controlling steering of front wheel assembly 30 by rotating push rod 60.
[0265] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 further includes a second connecting member 12. The push rod 60 is connected to the frame body 10 or to both the frame body 10 and the rear wheel assembly 40 via the second connecting member 12.
[0266] In one embodiment, the rear wheel assembly 40 includes a rear wheel 41 and a rear wheel stand 42 connected to the frame body 10. The rear wheel 41 is connected to the rear wheel stand 42.
[0267] In one embodiment, the rear wheel assembly 40 has the same structure as the wheel assemblies previously described.
[0268] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 further comprises at least one of a rechargeable battery, a light emitting module, a sound generating module, and a USB interface 130 .
[0269] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a child carrier 100 including a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a push rod 60, and a traction assembly 70. The leading assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the frame body 10. The front wheel assembly 30 has a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32. The front fork 32 is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and is configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20. The rear wheel assembly 40 is connected to the frame body 10. The push rod 60 is rotatably disposed at a rear end of the frame body 10. The traction assembly 70 is connected between the front fork 32 and the push rod 60 such that rotation of the push rod 60 controls the rotational direction of the front wheel assembly 30.
[0270] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 further includes a footrest device 600 including a support member 610 and a footrest assembly 630. The support member 610 is configured to be connected to the frame body 10. The support member 610 is switchable between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. When the support member 610 is switched from the first rotational position to the second rotational position, the support member 610 is folded toward the frame body 10. The footrest assembly 630 is adapted to be pivotally or detachably connected to the support member 610. When the footrest assembly 630 is adapted to be pivotally connected to the support member 610, the footrest assembly 630 is switchable between an unfolded state and a folded state. When in the unfolded state, the footrest assembly 630 is adapted to support a child's feet. When in the folded state, the footrest assembly 630 is folded toward the frame body 10. The footrest device 600 has a use state and a non-use state. When the footrest device 600 is in an in-use state, the support member 610 is in a first rotated position and the footrest assembly 630 is in an unfolded state or attached on the support member 610. When the footrest device 600 is in a non-use state, the support member 610 is in a second rotated position and the footrest assembly 630 is in a folded state or detached from the support member 610.
[0271] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 can be connected to the pedal base 342 of the child carrier 100 and act as a pedal assembly 341 for a child to drive the child carrier 100 forward.
[0272] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 includes a footrest body 633 and a first pin shaft 634. The footrest body 633 is configured to hold a child's foot. The first pin shaft 634 is connected to the footrest body 633. An end of the first pin shaft 634 is surrounded by a first lock groove 634a. The footrest device 600 further includes a first disassembly mechanism 690, which includes a first lock member 691 and a lock reset member 692. The first lock member 691 is movably disposed on the support member 610. The first lock member 691 is switchable between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. The first lock member 691 has a first lock hole 691a, and the radial dimension of the first lock hole 691a is larger than the radial dimension of the first pin shaft 634. The lock reset member 692 is disposed between the first lock member 691 and the support member 610. The lock reset member 692 urges the first lock member 691 to move to the first lock position. An end of a first pin shaft 634 having a first lock groove 634a can be inserted into the support member 610, and this end can pass through the first lock hole 691a. When the first lock member 691 is in the first lock position, the hole wall of the first lock hole 691a is inserted into the first lock groove 634a.
[0273] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first locking member 691 extends from the support member 610, and the portion of the first locking member 691 extending from the support member 610 is operable to move from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. When an end of the first pin shaft 634 having the first locking groove 634a is inserted into the support member 610, the first pin shaft 634 can move the first locking member 691 such that the first locking member 691 moves from the first locked position to the first unlocked position.
[0274] In one embodiment, the first pin shaft 634 is partially inserted into the footrest assembly 630, and the end of the first pin shaft 634 having the first locking groove 634a extends from the footrest assembly 630, and the extension direction of the first pin shaft 634 intersects with the movement direction of the first locking member 691.
[0275] In one of the embodiments, the footrest device 600 further includes a connecting member 620. The connecting member 620 is fixedly connected to the frame body 10. The support member 610 is pivotally connected to the connecting member 620.
[0276] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. The positioning mechanism 670 includes a first positioning portion, a second positioning portion, and a third positioning portion. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are disposed on one of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. The third positioning portion is disposed on the other of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. When the support member 610 is in the first rotational position, the third positioning portion is locked to the first positioning portion, and when the support member 610 is in the second rotational position, the third positioning portion is locked to the second positioning portion.
[0277] In one of the embodiments, the footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. The positioning mechanism 670 includes a first positioning recess 671, a second positioning recess 672, and a positioning protrusion 673. The first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672 are disposed on one of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. The positioning protrusion 673 is movably disposed on the other of the support member 610 and the connecting member 620. The positioning protrusion 673 has a first movement position and a second movement position. When the positioning protrusion 673 is in the first movement position, it engages with the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672, and when the positioning protrusion 673 is in the second movement position, it disengages from the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672.
[0278] In one of the embodiments, the first and second locating recesses 671 and 672 are first and second locating grooves, respectively, and the locating protrusion 673 is a ball.
[0279] In one embodiment, the positioning mechanism 670 further includes a positioning reset member 674. The positioning reset member 674 is disposed between the positioning protrusion 673 and the support member 610, and the positioning reset member 674 biases the positioning protrusion 673 to move toward the first movement position.
[0280] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes a support 616 and a first pivot portion 615. The support 616 is configured to be connected to the footrest assembly 630. The first pivot portion 615 protrudes from the support 616. The first pivot portion 615 has a first side surface 615b. The first side surface 615b includes a first positioning recess 671 and a second positioning recess 672. The connecting member 620 includes a second pivot portion 622. The second pivot portion 622 is pivotally connected to the first pivot portion 615 via a rotation shaft 643. The second pivot portion 622 has a second side surface 622b opposite the first side surface 615b. The second side surface 622b includes a mounting groove 622a. The positioning protrusion 673 is movably disposed within the mounting groove 622a. When the positioning protrusion 673 is in the first movement position, at least a portion of the positioning protrusion 673 can extend from the mounting groove 622a and engage with the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672, and when the positioning protrusion 673 is in the second movement position, it can be retracted into the mounting groove 622a and disengaged from the first positioning recess 671 or the second positioning recess 672.
[0281] In one embodiment, the first positioning recess 671 and the second positioning recess 672 are arranged around the rotating shaft 643, and the extension direction of the mounting groove 622a is parallel to the length direction of the rotating shaft 643.
[0282] In one embodiment, the support member 610 includes two first pivot portions 615 arranged to face each other. Two sides of a second pivot portion 622 are pivotally connected to the two first pivot portions 615 via a rotation shaft 643. Two side surfaces of the second pivot portion 622 facing the two first pivot portions 615 each include a mounting groove 622a. Two positioning mechanisms 670 are provided and are respectively arranged between the second pivot portion 622 and the two first pivot portions 615.
[0283] In one embodiment, footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. Positioning mechanism 670 includes a first positioning portion, a second positioning portion, and a third positioning portion. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are disposed on one of support member 610 and connecting member 620. The third positioning portion is disposed on the other of support member 610 and connecting member 620, and the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are configured to magnetically lock to the third positioning portion.
[0284] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 includes at least a first footrest 631 and a second footrest 632. The first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 are pivotally connected to opposite sides of the support member 610, respectively.
[0285] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a synchronization mechanism 660, which includes a first drive member 661 connected to the first footrest 631 and a second drive member 662 connected to the second footrest 632. The first drive member 661 and the second drive member 662 are drivingly connected.
[0286] In one of the embodiments, the footrest device 600 further includes a synchronization mechanism 660, which includes a first drive member 661 connected to the first footrest 631 and a second drive member 662 connected to the second footrest 632. The first drive member 661 has a first wheel toothing 661 a, and the second drive member 662 has a second wheel toothing 662 a, where the first wheel toothing 661 a and the second wheel toothing 662 a are engaged with each other.
[0287] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a first pivot shaft 641 and a second pivot shaft 642. The first drive member 661 and the first footrest 631 are each fixedly connected to the first pivot shaft 641. The first pivot shaft 641 is rotatably connected to the support member 610. The second drive member 662 and the second footrest 632 are each fixedly connected to the first pivot shaft 641, and the second pivot shaft 642 is rotatably connected to the support member 610.
[0288] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 is pivotally connected to the support member 610, and the footrest device 600 further includes a fixing assembly 650 including a first magnetic portion 651 and a second magnetic portion 652. The first magnetic portion 651 is disposed on the footrest assembly 630. The second magnetic portion 652 is disposed on the support member 610. When the footrest body 633 is in a folded state, the first magnetic portion 651 and the second magnetic portion 652 can be attracted to each other.
[0289] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 is pivotally connected to the support member 610, and the footrest device 600 further includes a fixing assembly 650 including a permanent magnet and a rotating shaft 643. The permanent magnet is disposed on the footrest assembly 630. The support member 610 is pivotally connected to the frame body 10 by the rotating shaft 643 made of a ferromagnetic material. When the footrest body 633 is in a folded state, the permanent magnet can be attracted to the rotating shaft 643.
[0290] In one embodiment, the footrest assembly 630 and the support member 610 are pivotally connected to a first pivot shaft 641, and the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 are pivotally connected to a rotation shaft 643. The rotation shaft 643 is spaced apart from the first pivot shaft 641 and is not parallel to the first pivot shaft 641.
[0291] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 further includes a pedal device 34 including a pedal assembly 341, a pedal base 342, and a second disassembly mechanism 343. The pedal base 342 is connected to the wheel assembly. The pedal assembly 341 is detachably connected to the pedal base 342 by the second disassembly mechanism 343.
[0292] In one embodiment, the pedal assembly 341 is the same component as the footrest assembly 630 .
[0293] In one embodiment, the pedal assembly 341 includes a second locking groove 3412a. The second disassembly mechanism 343 includes a second locking member 3434 movably disposed on the pedal base 342. The second locking member 3434 has a first movable position and a second movable position. When the second locking member 3434 is in the first movable position, it can be inserted into the second locking groove 3412a so that the pedal assembly 341 is fixedly connected to the pedal base 342. When the second locking member 3434 is in the second movable position, it is disengaged from the second locking groove 3412a, allowing the pedal assembly 341 to be detached from the pedal base 342.
[0294] In one embodiment, the pedal assembly 341 includes a pedal body 3411 and a second pin shaft 34 connected to each other. 1 2. Second pin shaft 34 1The second disassembly mechanism 343 includes a second locking groove 3412a, and the second disassembly mechanism 343 includes a second locking member 3434 movably disposed on the pedal base 342. The second locking member 3434 has a second locking hole 3434a. The radial dimension of the second locking hole 3434a is equal to the radial dimension of the second pin shaft 34. 1 The radial dimension of the second pin shaft 34 is larger than that of the second pin shaft 34. 1 2 passes through the second lock hole 3434a. The position of the second lock groove 3412a corresponds to the second lock hole 3434a. The second lock member 3434 has a first movable position and a second movable position. When the second lock member 3434 is in the first movable position, a portion of the hole wall of the second lock hole 3434a is inserted into the second lock groove 3412a, and when the second lock member 3434 is in the second movable position, the hole wall of the second lock hole 3434a is disengaged from the second lock groove 3412a.
[0295] In one embodiment, the wheel assembly includes a second drive component 570 and a second operating member 550. The operating member 3431 is fixedly connected to the second locking member 3434. The operating member 3431 is operated to move the second locking member 3434 from the first movable position to the second movable position. The operating reset member 3432 is disposed between the operating member 3431 and the pedal base 342. The operating reset member 3432 biases the operating member 3431 such that the operating member 3431 drives the second locking member 3434 to move to the first movable position.
[0296] In one embodiment, the child carrier 100 includes a wheel assembly rotatably connected to the frame body 10, and the pedal base 342 includes a first housing 3421 and a second housing 3422. The first housing 3421 is connected to the wheel assembly. The first housing 3421 includes a storage groove 3421a and a storage boss 3421b. The storage boss 3421b includes a storage cavity 3421c extending through the storage boss 3421b. The first groove wall 3421f of the storage groove 3421a includes an insertion hole 3421d. The storage groove 3421a communicates with the storage cavity 3421c through the insertion hole 3421d. The second housing 3422 has an operation hole 3422a and an attachment hole 3422b arranged at intervals. The first housing 3421 and the second housing 3422 are coupled to form a mounting cavity. The receiving groove 3421a and the receiving boss 3421b are located within the mounting cavity. The receiving boss 3421b passes through the mounting hole 3422b and protrudes from the outer surface of the second housing 3422. The second pin shaft 34 1 At least a portion of the second locking member 3434 and the operating member 3431 are movably disposed within the mounting cavity 3421c. At least a portion of the second locking member 3434 is inserted into the receiving cavity 3421c. At least a portion of the second locking member 3434 and the operating member 3431 are movably disposed within the mounting cavity. At least a portion of the second locking member 3434 is inserted into the second pin shaft 34 1 The operating member 3431 is inserted into the receiving cavity 3421c through the insertion hole 3421d so as to be engaged or disengaged with the second locking groove 3412a of the second locking member 3412, and at least a portion of the operating member 3431 extends from the mounting cavity through the operating hole 3422a.
[0297] In one embodiment, the two ends of the operation reset member 3432 respectively abut against the operating member 3431 and the second groove wall 3421g of the accommodating groove 3421a, and the second groove wall 3421g is positioned opposite the first groove wall 3421f.
[0298] In one of the embodiments, the first groove wall 3421f forms a first limiting portion 3421e, and the operating member 3431 has a second limiting portion 3431b, and when the second locking member 3434 is in the first movable position, the first limiting portion 3421e abuts against the second limiting portion 3431b.
[0299] In one embodiment, there are at least two pedal devices 34. The at least two pedal devices 34 are drivingly connected to two sides of the wheel assembly, respectively.
[0300] In one embodiment, the pedal device 34 includes a pedal assembly 341, a pedal base 342, and a second disassembly mechanism 343. The pedal base 342 is connected to the wheel assembly. The pedal assembly 341 is detachably connected to the pedal base 342 by the second disassembly mechanism 343. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a child carrier 100 is provided, including a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a push rod 60, and a traction assembly 70. The leading assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the frame body 10, and the front wheel assembly 30 has a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32. The front fork 32 is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20. The rear wheel assembly 40 is connected to the frame body 10. The push rod 60 is rotatably disposed at a rear end of the frame body 10. A traction assembly 70 is connected between the front fork 32 and the push rod 60 such that rotation of the push rod 60 controls the direction of rotation of the front wheel assembly 30 .
[0301] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a child carrier 100 is provided, including a frame body 10, a leading assembly 20, a front wheel assembly 30, a rear wheel assembly 40, a push rod 60, and a traction assembly 70. The leading assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the frame body 10, and the front wheel assembly 30 has a front wheel 31 and a front fork 32. The front fork 32 is coaxially connected to the leading assembly 20 and is configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly 20. The rear wheel assembly 40 is connected to the frame body 10. The push rod 60 is rotatably disposed at a rear end of the frame body 10. The traction assembly 70 is connected between the front fork 32 and the push rod 60 such that rotation of the push rod 60 controls the rotational direction of the front wheel assembly 30.
[0302] In one embodiment, child carrier 100 includes a footrest device 600 including a footrest body 633. Footrest body 633 is connected to a frame and has an unfolded state and a folded state. When footrest body 633 is in the unfolded state, footrest body 633 is configured to support a child's feet.
[0303] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a support member 610. The support member 610 is configured to be connected to the frame. A footrest body 633 is rotatably connected to the support member 610. The footrest body 633 has an unfolded state and a folded state relative to the support member 610. The footrest body 633 is configured to support a child's feet when in the unfolded state. The footrest body 633 is folded near the support member 610 when in the folded state.
[0304] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a support member 610. The support member 610 is configured to be connected to the frame. The footrest body 633 includes at least a first footrest 631 and a second footrest 632. The first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the support member 610. Each of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 has an unfolded state and a folded state relative to the support member 610. The first footrest 631 or the second footrest 632 is configured to hold a child's feet when in the unfolded state, and the first footrest 631 or the second footrest 632 is folded near the support member 610 when in the folded state.
[0305] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a synchronization mechanism 660. The synchronization mechanism 660 is disposed between the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632 and configured to achieve synchronous rotation of the first footrest 631 and the second footrest 632.
[0306] In one embodiment, the footrest device 600 further includes a support member 610 and a connecting member 620. The support member 610 is configured to be connected to a frame. The footrest body 633 is rotatably connected to the support member 610. The connecting member 620 is configured to be connected to the frame. The support member 610 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 620, and the support member 610 has a first rotational position and a second rotational position relative to the connecting member 620. When the support member 610 is in the first rotational position and the footrest body 633 is in an unfolded state, the footrest body 633 is configured to hold a child's feet, and when the support member 610 is in the second rotational position, the footrest body 633 is folded toward the frame.
[0307] In one embodiment, the footrest body 633 and the support member 610 are pivotally connected to a first pivot shaft 641, and the support member 610 and the connecting member 620 are pivotally connected to a rotation shaft 643. The rotation shaft 643 is spaced apart from the first pivot shaft 641 and is not parallel to the first pivot shaft 641.
[0308] In one embodiment, the rotation shaft 643 is perpendicular to the first pivot shaft 641 .
[0309] In one embodiment, footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. Positioning mechanism 670 is disposed between support member 610 and connecting member 620 and configured to secure support member 610 in a first rotational position or a second rotational position relative to connecting member 620.
[0310] In one embodiment, footrest device 600 further includes a positioning mechanism 670. Positioning mechanism 670 includes a first positioning portion, a second positioning portion, and a third positioning portion. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are disposed on one of support member 610 and connecting member 620. The third positioning portion is disposed on the other of support member 610 and connecting member 620, and the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are configured to be magnetically locked to the third positioning portion.
[0311] In one of the embodiments, the footrest device 600 further includes a support member 610. The support member 610 is rotatably connected to the frame. The footrest body 633 is connected to the support member 610. The support member 610 has a first rotation position and a second rotation position. When the support member 610 is in the first rotation position and the footrest body 633 is in an unfolded state, the footrest body 633 is configured to hold a child's feet, and when the support member 610 is in the second rotation position, the support member 610 is folded toward the frame body 10. In one of the embodiments, the footrest device 600 further includes the support member 610 and a connecting member 620. The connecting member 620 is connected to the frame. The support member 610 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 620. The support member 610 has a first rotation position and a second rotation position relative to the connecting member 620. When the support member 610 is in the first rotation position, the footrest body 633 can hold the child's feet, and when the support member 610 is in the second rotation position, the footrest body 633 is folded in a direction closer to the frame.
[0312] In one embodiment, the second disassembly mechanism 343 includes a first locking portion disposed within one of the pedal assembly 341 and the pedal base 342, and a second locking portion movably disposed within the other of the pedal assembly 341 and the pedal base 342. When the first locking portion and the second locking portion are engaged, the pedal assembly 341 and the pedal base 342 are fixedly connected, and when the first locking portion and the second locking portion are disengaged, the pedal assembly 341 can be disassembled from the pedal base 342.
[0313] The technical features in the above embodiments can be combined randomly. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, all possible combinations of the technical features should be considered within the scope described herein unless they are mutually inconsistent.
[0314] The above embodiments only describe some implementation forms of the present disclosure, and the description is specific and detailed, but therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the patent scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art may make further modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present disclosure, and all of these are within the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the patent protection scope of the present disclosure should be subject to the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]
[0315] 100: Child Carrier 10: frame body, 11: first connecting member, 111: tubular connecting portion, 112: connecting rib, 12: second connecting member, 121: through hole, 122: snap protrusion, 13: cover plate, 130: USB interface, 131: first cover plate, 132: second cover plate, 140: light-emitting device, 141: switch 20: Leading assembly, 201: Support lug, 21: Handlebar assembly, 211: Handlebar, 212: Connection part, 22: Connection assembly, 221: Support frame, 222: Connection shaft, 228: Center hole, 223: Connection tube, 229: Stop rib, 224: Locking member support part, 225: Lamp support part, 231: Gland, 232: Opening, 241: Connection ring 30: Front wheel assembly, 31: Front wheel, 310: Rim, 311: First hub, 3110: First central hole, 312: Second hub, 3120: Second central hole, 3125: Central recess portion, 3127: slot, 3128: engagement portion, 3129: spacing space, 32: front fork, 320: internal space, 321: fork arm, 3210: fork arm body, 3201: first positioning recess, 3202: second positioning recess, 3211: first fork arm, 3212: second fork arm, 3213: first lower housing, 3214: second lower housing, 3215: second opening, 3216: first opening, 3217: first shaft hole, 3218: second shaft hole, 322: rotating base, 323: mounting groove, 324: end engagement groove, 325: pin hole, 326: connecting hole, 327: limiting protrusion, 328: rotating nail, 329: fastening assembly, 33: front axle, 330: First clamp groove, 340: Second clamp groove, 34: Pedal device, 341: Pedal assembly, 3411: Pedal body, 3411a: Second insertion groove, 34 1 2: second pin shaft, 3412a: second lock groove, 342: pedal base, 3421: first housing, 3421a: accommodation groove, 3421b: accommodation boss, 3421c: accommodation cavity, 3421d: insertion hole, 3421e: first limiting portion, 3421f: first groove wall, 3421g: second groove wall, 3422: second housing, 3422a: operation hole, 3422b: mounting hole, 343: second disassembly mechanism, 3431: operation member, 3431a: operation member, 3431b: second limiting portion, 3432: operation reset member, 3434: second lock member, 3434a: second lock hole 40: Rear wheel assembly, 41: Rear wheel, 42: Rear wheel stand, 43: Rear axle 50: Sheet 60: Push rod, 64: Annular mounting groove, 65: Intermediate engagement groove 70: Towing assembly, 71: Two-way towing cable, 72: End coupling lug, 74: End coupling lug, 73: Intermediate coupling lug, 75: Sheath, 76: Protective clamp 80: Unlock assembly, 81: Lock member, 82: Lock pin, 83: Operating portion, 84: Elastic member, 85: First fixed end, 86: Second fixed end, 87: Elastic body, 88: First portion, 89: Second portion 90: Backrest assembly, 91: Connecting bracket, 92: Armrest frame, 95: Sunshade assembly 500: Power generating assembly, 501: Electric wire, 510: Support member, 511: Extension end, 512: Transmission gear, 513: Support body portion , 514: generator mounting portion, 518: screw hole, 519: limiting rib, 520: generator assembly, 521: input shaft, 522: drive gear, 530: rectifier, 540: first operating member, 541: first operating button, 542: first body portion, 543: lower end portion, 545: first spring, 546: first ball, 550: second operating member, 551: second operating button, 552: second body portion, 553: Bottom end; 555: Second spring, 556: Second ball, 560: First drive component, 562: Rod-shaped portion, 570: Second drive component, 571: Main body portion, 572: Connecting hole, 573: Engagement portion, 580: First elastic member, 590: Second elastic member, 596: First axle sleeve, 595: Second axle sleeve 600: Footrest device, 610: Support member, 611: First end face, 612: Second end face, 613: First connecting portion, 614: Second connecting portion, 615: First pivot portion, 615a: Pivot hole, 615b: First side face, 616: Support, 617a: First receiving cavity, 617b: Second receiving cavity, 617c: Insertion port, 618a: First perforation, 618b: Second perforation, 619a: First cavity wall, 619b: Second cavity wall, 620: Connecting member, 621: Fixing portion, 622: Second pivot portion, 622a: Mounting groove, 622b: Second side face, 630: Footrest assembly, 631: First footrest, 632: Second footrest, 633: footrest body, 633a: first insertion groove, 634: first pin shaft, 634a: first locking groove, 641: first pivot shaft, 642: second pivot shaft, 643: rotating shaft, 650: fixing assembly, 651: first magnetic part, 652: second magnetic part, 660: synchronization mechanism, 661: first driving member, 661a: first wheel tooth part, 662: second driving member, 662a: second wheel tooth part, 670: positioning mechanism, 671: first positioning recess, 672: second positioning recess, 673: positioning protrusion, 674: positioning reset member, 680: fastener, 690: first disassembly mechanism, 691: first locking member, 691a: First lock hole, 692: lock reset member P1: Locked position, P2: Unlocked position
Claims
1. The frame body and a leading assembly rotatably connected to the frame body; a front wheel assembly having a front wheel and a front fork, the front fork being coaxially connected to the leading assembly and configured to be selectively fixedly or rotatably connected to the leading assembly; a rear wheel assembly connected to the frame body; a push rod rotatably disposed at the rear end of the frame body; a traction assembly connected between the front fork and the push rod such that rotation of the push rod controls the direction of rotation of the front wheel assembly; A child carrier equipped with:
2. The front fork is a pair of fork arms configured to be coupled to two opposite sides of the front wheels, respectively; a rotating base connected between the pair of fork arms and selectively rotatably or fixedly connected to the leading assembly; Furthermore, 10. The child carrier of claim 1, wherein the towing assembly is connected between the rotating base and the push rod, and the push rod drives the rotating base to rotate via the towing assembly.
3. The traction assembly further comprises a two-way traction cable connected between the rotating base and the push rod, end coupling protrusions disposed on two ends of the two-way traction cable, and an intermediate coupling protrusion disposed on a central section of the two-way traction cable; 3. The child carrier of claim 2, wherein one of the end coupling protrusion and the intermediate coupling protrusion is fixed to the push rod, and the other of the end coupling protrusion and the intermediate coupling protrusion is attached to the rotating base.
4. 4. The child carrier of claim 3, wherein one of the rotating base and the push rod includes a first positioning structure, and the other of the rotating base and the push rod includes a second positioning structure, the first positioning structure adapted to secure the end coupling protrusion of the two-way traction cable, and the second positioning structure adapted to secure the middle coupling protrusion of the two-way traction cable.
5. The rotating base further includes a mounting groove and end engagement grooves located at two ends of the mounting groove; the mounting groove is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable, and the end engagement groove is adapted to engage the end coupling protrusion; 5. A child carrier according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the depth of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the depth of the mounting groove and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the width of the mounting groove.
6. the rotating base further comprises an annular mounting groove and an intermediate engagement groove located within the annular mounting groove, the annular mounting groove adapted to mount the two-way pull cable, and the intermediate engagement groove adapted to engage with the intermediate coupling protrusion; 6. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the depth of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove and / or the width of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove.
7. The push rod further includes a mounting groove and end engagement grooves located at two ends of the mounting groove; the mounting groove is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable, and the end engagement groove is adapted to engage the end coupling protrusion; 7. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the depth of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the depth of the mounting groove and / or the width of each of the end engagement grooves is greater than the width of the mounting groove.
8. The push rod further includes an annular mounting groove and an intermediate engagement groove located within the annular mounting groove; the annular mounting groove is adapted to mount the two-way pull cable, and the intermediate engagement groove is adapted to engage the intermediate coupling protrusion; 8. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the depth of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the depth of the annular mounting groove and / or the width of the intermediate engagement groove is greater than the width of the annular mounting groove.
9. 9. The child carrier of claim 1, further comprising an unlocking assembly disposed between the leading assembly and the front fork, the unlocking assembly having a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein in the locked position, the leading assembly and the front wheel assembly are locked in the circumferential direction and rotate synchronously, and in the unlocked position, the leading assembly and the front wheel assembly are rotatably connected and rotate independently of each other.
10. 10. The child carrier of claim 9, wherein the front fork further comprises a pair of fork arms and a rotating base connected between the pair of fork arms, and the unlocking assembly includes a locking member that is slidably disposed on the leading assembly and has a locking pin and an operating portion disposed on the locking pin, and in the locked position, the locking pin is inserted vertically into a pin hole formed in the rotating base, and in the unlocked position, the locking pin is disengaged from the pin hole.
11. The unlocking assembly includes: an elastic member configured to include a first fixed end, a second fixed end, and a bent elastic body located between the first fixed end and the second fixed end; a support protrusion disposed on the leading assembly adjacent to the locking member; Furthermore, 11. A child carrier as described in claim 10, wherein the first fixed end and the second fixed end are each fixed to the locking member, the elastic body has a first portion and a second portion, and when the locking member is in the locked position, the support protrusion supports the first portion and applies a downward elastic force to the locking member, and when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the support protrusion supports the second portion and applies an upward elastic force to the locking member.
12. The leading assembly includes: a handlebar assembly having a handlebar and a connecting portion extending downward from a central portion of the handlebar; a connection assembly configured to support the unlocking assembly, the connection assembly being fixedly connected to the connection portion of the handlebar assembly and rotatably connected to the rotating base; Equipped with 12. A child carrier as described in claim 10 or 11, wherein the connection assembly comprises a support frame having the support protrusion and a ground detachably connected to the support frame, the unlocking assembly being slidably disposed between the ground and the support frame, and the operating portion being exposed through an opening in the ground.
13. 13. The child carrier of claim 12, wherein the support frame comprises a connecting pipe located at the lower part of the support frame, a lamp support portion located at the upper part of the support frame, a locking member support portion located at the central part of the support frame, and a hollow connecting shaft located at the center of the connecting pipe, and the locking member support portion has the support protrusion and is connected to the ground and the connecting portion.
14. The front fork is a stepped connection hole disposed at the center of the rotating base, the connection shaft being inserted into the stepped connection hole; 14. The child carrier of claim 13, further comprising a rotary peg and a fastening assembly, wherein the rotary peg is inserted into the central hole of the connecting shaft and the stepped connecting hole to rotatably and axially connect the front fork and the leading assembly.
15. the connecting pipe further comprises a pair of stop ribs; 15. A child carrier as described in claim 13 or 14, wherein the rotating base further comprises a limiting protrusion arranged adjacent to the pin hole, and is configured such that the rotating base is rotatable between the pair of stop ribs when the unlocking assembly is in the unlocked position.
16. a first connecting member configured to rotatably connect the leading assembly and the nose wheel assembly to the frame body; a second connecting member configured to connect the frame body and the push rod; a cover plate configured to cover the bottom side of the frame body and / or the bottom end surface of the push rod; Furthermore, The first connecting member is a tubular connection portion rotatably connecting the leading assembly and the rotating base of the front fork; At least one connecting rib connected between the tubular connecting portion and the frame body; 16. A child carrier as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15, comprising:
17. The towing assembly includes: a two-way traction cable connected between the front fork and the push rod; a sheath encasing a portion of the two-way traction cable other than the portion connected to the push rod and the front fork; at least one protective clamp disposed on an end of the sheath and clamped within the first connecting member and / or the second connecting member; 17. The child carrier of claim 16, comprising:
18. 18. A child carrier as described in claim 16 or 17, wherein the second connecting member has a through hole for accommodating the push rod, and a pair of spaced apart snap protrusions are disposed at the bottom end of the through hole for restraining the bottom end of the push rod.
19. 19. The child carrier of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the front wheel assembly further comprises pedal assemblies attached to two ends of the front axle of the front wheel, respectively.
20. 20. The child carrier of any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the child carrier further comprises a backrest assembly connected to the frame body, a top end of the backrest assembly comprising a sunshade assembly.
21. 21. The child carrier of claim 20, wherein the backrest assembly is connected to the frame body via a connecting bracket, the backrest assembly further comprising an armrest frame connected to the connecting bracket.
22. the traction assembly further comprises a two-way traction cable connected between the nose wheel assembly and the push rod, end coupling protrusions disposed on two ends of the two-way traction cable, and an intermediate coupling protrusion disposed on a central section of the two-way traction cable; 22. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the end coupling projection engages with one of the push rod and the front fork, the intermediate coupling projection engages with the other of the push rod and the front fork, and the two-way traction cable is attached around the other of the push rod and the front fork.
23. 23. The child carrier of any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the child carrier further comprises at least one of a light emitting device, an electronic sound generating module, a battery, and a USB interface.
24. 24. The child carrier of claim 23, wherein the light-emitting device and a switch for the light-emitting device are located on the front and rear sides of the front assembly, respectively, and the child carrier further comprises a reflective sheet that reflects light from the light-emitting device.
25. 25. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the child carrier further comprises at least one power generating assembly, the at least one power generating assembly being mounted within a wheel of at least one of the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly.
26. the power generation assembly is mounted within the front wheel; a support member attached to the front axle of the front wheel and having an extension end extending from the front wheel along an extension direction of the front axle, the extension end being fixed and supported by a lower end of the front fork; a generator assembly mounted on the support member and having an input shaft; a drive gear mounted on the input shaft; a transmission gear mounted on the front axle and configured to rotate with rotation of the front axle to rotate the drive gear and generate electricity; 26. The child carrier of claim 25, comprising:
27. the power generation assembly is mounted within a rear wheel of the rear wheel assembly; a support member attached to a rear axle of the rear wheel and having an extension end extending from the rear wheel along an extension direction of the rear axle, the extension end being fixed and supported by a lower end of a rear wheel stand of the rear wheel assembly; a generator assembly mounted on the support member and having an input shaft; a drive gear mounted on the input shaft; a transmission gear mounted on the rear axle and configured to rotate with rotation of the rear axle to rotate the drive gear and generate electricity; 27. A child carrier as claimed in claim 25 or 26, comprising:
28. 28. The child carrier of any one of claims 25 to 27, wherein the power generation assembly comprises a generator assembly and a rectifier electrically connected to the generator assembly for outputting direct current.
29. 29. The child carrier of claim 28, wherein the rectifier is disposed in the leading assembly, the front fork, the rear wheel stand of the rear wheel assembly, or within the frame body.
30. 30. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein the child carrier further comprises at least one power generating assembly mounted within at least one wheel of the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly, the power generating assembly having a rectifier and transmitting power generated by the power generating assembly through the rectifier to at least one of a lighting device, an electronic sound generating module, a battery, and a USB interface.
31. Axles and a wheel having a rim and a hub mounted on the axle to support the rim; a generator assembly mounted within the wheel, rotatably supported by the axle, and configured to selectively receive torque from the axle; a first drive component slidably disposed on the axle and rotating synchronously with the axle; a first operating member connected to the first drive component and movable between a first position and a second position to slide the first drive component along the axle; Equipped with The first drive component is configured to allow the generator assembly to receive torque generated by rotation of the axle when the first operating member is in the first position, and to prevent the generator assembly from receiving torque generated by rotation of the axle when the first operating member is in the second position.
32. forks each having at least a first fork arm and a second fork arm connected to two sides of the wheel and connected to each other; a support member configured to support the generator assembly, the support member being fixed to the first fork arm, and being rotatably supported by the axle; a transmission gear slidably mounted on the axle and rotating in synchronization with the axle; Furthermore, the hub comprises a first hub and a second hub connected to each other, the generator assembly comprises an input shaft and a drive gear selectively engaging the transfer gear; 32. The wheel assembly of claim 31, wherein at least a portion of the first drive component is disposed between the support member and the transfer gear, and the first drive component is configured to drive the transfer gear to slide out of engagement with the drive gear.
33. 33. The wheel assembly of claim 32, wherein the first operating member is vertically disposed within the first fork arm and is slidable up and down relative to the first fork arm, the first operating member being configured to clamp an extended end of the support member to prevent rotation of the support member and / or to push the first drive component to slide along the axle to disengage the transfer gear from the drive gear.
34. the first drive component includes at least one rod-shaped portion extending along the axle, the at least one rod-shaped portion configured to pass through the support member and contact the first operating member; 34. A wheel assembly according to claim 32 or 33, wherein an end portion of the at least one rod-shaped portion is configured to be pushed by a lower end portion of the first operating member to push the transmission gear along the axle and disengage it from the drive gear, and wherein the end portion of the at least one rod-shaped portion and / or the lower end portion of the first operating member is formed as an inclined slope or a curved surface.
35. a first axle sleeve fixed to the axle, rotatably supporting the second hub, and abutting the second hub in an axial direction; a first elastic member disposed between the transfer gear and the first axle sleeve for applying an elastic force to the transfer gear; 35. The wheel assembly of any one of claims 32 to 34, further comprising:
36. The first fork arm includes a first fork arm body and a first fork arm housing to form a space in the first fork arm for accommodating at least the first operating member, and a first opening is formed in the first fork arm housing, and the first operating member is a first body portion extending vertically and having a lower end that clamps the extended end of the support member; a first operation button disposed on the first body portion and exposed through the first opening; a first positioning assembly movably disposed between the first body portion and the first fork arm body for positioning the first operating member; Equipped with 36. A wheel assembly according to any one of claims 32 to 35, wherein one of the first body portion and the first fork arm body includes a first positioning recess and a second positioning recess for accommodating a portion of the first positioning assembly, the first positioning recess corresponding to one of the first position and the second position, and the second positioning recess corresponding to the other of the first position and the second position.
37. a second drive component slidably disposed on the axle and rotating synchronously with the axle; a second operating member that contacts the second drive component and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component along the axle; Furthermore, 37. A wheel assembly according to any one of claims 32 to 36, wherein the second drive component is configured to engage the second hub to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the third position, and to disengage from the second hub so as not to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the fourth position.
38. 38. The wheel assembly of claim 37, wherein the second operating member is vertically disposed within the second fork arm and is slidable up and down relative to the second fork arm, the second operating member being configured to push the second drive component to slide along the axle and disengage from the second hub, and at least one contact surface between the second drive component and the second operating member is shaped as a slope or a curved surface.
39. The second fork arm includes a second fork arm body and a second fork arm housing to form a space in the second fork arm for accommodating at least the second operating member, and a second opening is formed in the second fork arm housing, and the second operating member is a second body portion extending vertically and having a lower end in slidable contact with the second drive component; a second operation button disposed on the second body portion and exposed through the second opening; a second positioning assembly movably disposed between the second body portion and the second fork arm body for positioning the second operating member; Equipped with 39. The wheel assembly of claim 37 or 38, wherein one of the second body portion and the second fork arm body includes a third positioning recess and a fourth positioning recess for accommodating a portion of the second positioning assembly, the third positioning recess corresponding to one of the third position and the fourth position, and the fourth positioning recess corresponding to the other of the third position and the fourth position.
40. a second axle sleeve fixed to the axle, rotatably supporting the second hub, and abutting the second hub in the axial direction; a second resilient member disposed between the second drive component and the second axle sleeve for applying a resilient force to the second drive component; 40. The wheel assembly of any one of claims 37 to 39, further comprising:
41. 41. The wheel assembly of any one of claims 32 to 40, wherein the fork further comprises a rotating base configured to connect to a corresponding connection portion of a child carrier, the rotating base being disposed between the first fork arm and the second fork arm.
42. 42. The wheel assembly of claim 41, further comprising a rectifier connected to the generator assembly via an electric wire, the rectifier mounted within an internal space formed in a lower end of the rotating base, the electric wire passing through the support member and the first fork arm and connected to the rectifier.
43. 43. The wheel assembly of claim 42, wherein the electrical wire passes around the axle and the first operating member within the first fork arm and extends upward to the interior space in which the rectifier is mounted.
44. 44. A wheel assembly according to any one of claims 32 to 43, wherein the axle comprises a cylindrical section and a non-cylindrical section, and the support member or both the first drive component and the support member are mounted on the cylindrical section so as to be rotatably supported by the axle.
45. 45. A wheel assembly according to any one of claims 32 to 44, wherein a limiting rib is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the support member and abuts the inside of the first hub.
46. 46. A wheel assembly according to claim 37, optionally in combination with any one of claims 38 to 45, wherein the second drive component comprises a frusto-conical body portion and at least one engagement portion protruding axially and / or radially from the body portion, the second hub having at least one slot that engages with the at least one engagement portion, or the second drive component comprises a frusto-conical body portion and at least one slot formed on the body portion and recessed axially and / or radially, the second hub having at least one engagement portion that engages with the at least one slot.
47. 47. The wheel assembly of claim 37, optionally in combination with any one of claims 38 to 46, wherein the second hub has a central recessed portion for accommodating the second drive component disengaged from the second hub, the second hub being rotatably supported by the axle.
48. 48. The wheel assembly of claim 40, optionally in combination with any one of claims 41 to 47, wherein the second hub has a central recessed portion for accommodating the second drive component disengaged from the second hub, an inner periphery of the central recessed portion being rotatably supported by the axle, the second axle sleeve abutting an inner side of the second hub in the axial direction, and the second axle sleeve abutting an outer side of the second hub in the axial direction.
49. 49. A wheel assembly according to any one of claims 31 to 48, wherein the generator assembly comprises a micromotor and a reducer.
50. 50. The wheel assembly of claim 32, optionally in combination with any one of claims 33 to 49, further comprising a pair of pedal devices attached to the outer sides of the first fork arm and the second fork arm, respectively, and connected to two ends of the axle.
51. Axles and a wheel having a rim and first and second hubs mounted on the axle to support the rim; a second drive component slidably disposed on the axle and rotating synchronously with the axle; a second operating member that contacts the second drive component and moves between a third position and a fourth position to slide the second drive component along the axle; Equipped with The second drive component is configured to engage with the second hub to transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the third position, and to disengage from the second hub to not transmit torque between the wheel and the axle when the second operating member is in the fourth position.
52. 52. The wheel assembly of claim 51, wherein the wheel assembly further comprises a fork connected to two sides of the wheel, and a generator assembly disposed within the wheel and fixed relative to the fork, the generator assembly configured to selectively receive torque from the axle.
53. 53. The wheel assembly of claim 52, further comprising a pair of pedal devices respectively mounted on the outside of said forks and connected to two ends of said axle.
54. 53. A child carrier comprising a wheel assembly according to any one of claims 31 to 49 and 51 and 52, wherein the wheel assembly is a rear wheel assembly.
55. 54. A child carrier comprising the wheel assembly of any one of claims 31 to 53, wherein the wheel assembly is a front wheel assembly.
56. 56. The child carrier of claim 55, further comprising a frame body, a leading assembly connected to the frame body, a seat, and a rear wheel assembly, the leading assembly being fixedly or rotatably connected to the wheel assembly.
57. 57. The child carrier of claim 56, wherein the child carrier further comprises a first connecting member, the leading assembly and the wheel assembly being connected to the frame body via the first connecting member.
58. 58. A child carrier as described in claim 56 or 57, wherein the child carrier further comprises a push rod and a towing assembly, the push rod being positioned rearward of the seat, and the towing assembly being connected between the push rod and the front wheel assembly to control steering of the front wheel assembly by rotating the push rod.
59. 59. The child carrier of claim 58, wherein the child carrier further comprises a second connecting member, and the push rod is connected to the frame body or to both the frame body and the rear wheel assembly via the second connecting member.
60. 60. A child carrier as described in any one of claims 56 to 59, wherein the rear wheel assembly comprises a rear wheel and a rear wheel stand connected to the frame body, the rear wheel being connected to the rear wheel stand.
61. 60. A child carrier as claimed in any one of claims 56 to 59, wherein the rear wheel assembly has the same structure as the wheel assemblies as claimed in any one of claims 31 to 49 and 51 and 52.
62. 62. The child carrier of any one of claims 55 to 61, wherein the child carrier further comprises at least one of a rechargeable battery, a light emitting module, a sound generating module, and a USB interface.
63. A pedal assembly; a pedal base connected to the wheel assembly; a second decomposition mechanism; and wherein the pedal assembly is detachably connected to the pedal base via the second disassembly mechanism.
64. Pedal base and a pedal assembly detachably connected to the pedal base; a second decomposition mechanism; and wherein the pedal assembly is detachably connected to the pedal base via the second disassembly mechanism.
65. 65. The pedal device of claim 64, wherein the pedal assembly includes a second locking groove, and the second disassembly mechanism includes a second locking member movably disposed on the pedal base, the second locking member having a first movable position and a second movable position, wherein when the second locking member is in the first movable position, the second locking member can be inserted into the second locking groove so that the pedal assembly is fixedly connected to the pedal base, and when the second locking member is in the second movable position, the second locking member is disengaged from the second locking groove, making the pedal assembly detachable from the pedal base.
66. 66. The pedal device of claim 64 or 65, wherein the pedal assembly comprises a pedal body and a second pin shaft connected to each other, the second pin shaft comprising a second locking groove, the second disassembly mechanism comprising a second locking member movably disposed on the pedal base, the second locking member having a second locking hole, a radial dimension of the second locking hole being larger than a radial dimension of the second pin shaft, the second pin shaft passing through the second locking hole, a position of the second locking groove corresponding to the second locking hole, the second locking member having a first movable position and a second movable position, when the second locking member is in the first movable position, a portion of a hole wall of the second locking hole is inserted into the second locking groove, and when the second locking member is in the second movable position, the hole wall of the second locking hole is disengaged from the second locking groove.
67. The decomposition mechanism is an operating member fixedly connected to the second locking member, the operating member being operated to move the second locking member from the first movable position to the second movable position; an operation reset member disposed between the operation member and the pedal base, the operation reset member biasing the operation member so that the operation member drives the second locking member to move to the first movable position; 67. The pedal device of claim 66, further comprising:
68. The pedal base is a first housing connected to a wheel assembly, the first housing including a receiving groove and a receiving boss, the receiving boss including a receiving cavity extending through the receiving boss, a first groove wall of the receiving groove including an insertion hole, the receiving groove communicating with the receiving cavity via the insertion hole; a second housing having spaced apart operating and mounting holes; 68. The pedal device of claim 67, wherein the first housing and the second housing are coupled to form a mounting cavity, the housing groove and the housing boss are positioned within the mounting cavity, the housing boss passes through the mounting hole and protrudes from an outer surface of the second housing, at least a portion of the second pin shaft is inserted into the mounting cavity, at least a portion of the second locking member and the operating member are movably disposed within the mounting cavity, at least a portion of the second locking member is inserted into the mounting cavity through the insertion hole so as to engage with or disengage from the second locking groove of the second pin shaft, and at least a portion of the operating member extends from the mounting cavity through the operating hole.
69. A pedal device as described in claim 68, wherein the two ends of the operation reset member respectively abut against the operation member and the second groove wall of the accommodating groove, and the second groove wall is positioned opposite the first groove wall.
70. A pedal device as described in claim 68 or 69, wherein the first groove wall forms a first limiting portion, the operating member has a second limiting portion, and when the second locking member is in the first movable position, the first limiting portion abuts against the second limiting portion.
71. 71. A pedal device according to any one of claims 64 to 70, wherein at least two pedal devices are provided, each of the at least two pedal devices drivingly connected to two sides of the wheel assembly.
72. 72. A child carrier comprising a frame and a pedal device according to any one of claims 64 to 71.
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