Locking device, locking structure, child carrier and child carrier seat

The locking device for child carriers simplifies the unlocking process by using elastic members to maintain the locking member in the unlocked state, enabling easy detachment of the seat from the frame without constant manual operation.

JP2026071314APending Publication Date: 2026-04-28WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
Filing Date
2026-02-04
Publication Date
2026-04-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing child carrier locking devices require cumbersome unlocking operations, making it inconvenient to detach the seat from the frame.

Method used

A locking device with a housing containing an unlock button, locking member, and elastic members, allowing for a simple unlocking mechanism where the unlock button can be released without constant pressing, and the locking member is automatically returned to the locked state.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy attachment and detachment of the seat from the frame by allowing the unlock button to return to its initial position automatically, enhancing user convenience and reducing the complexity of the unlocking process.

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Abstract

Locking device, locking structure, child carrier and child carrier seat Provided. [Solution] The locking device comprises a housing, a lock release button, a locking member, and a first It includes an elastic member, a retaining member, and a second elastic member. The locking member is located in the locking hole of the connector. It is configured to lock and fit into the locking member. The first elastic member locks the locking member. It is configured to remain locked. The unlock button, when pressed, locks the locking member. Driven to the unlocked state. The retaining member is engageable with the unlock button, and unlocks The button is held in the pressed position where the locking member is released, and the second elastic member is the holding member It is configured to hold the retaining member in an engagement position that engages with the unlock button.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a locking device, a locking structure, a child carrier, and a seat of a child carrier.

Background Art

[0002] Using a child carrier such as a stroller makes it easy to carry a small child and engage in outdoor activities. To facilitate storage and transportation, child carriers are generally designed to be foldable. To further reduce the volume of the folded child carrier, some child carriers have a removable frame and seat structure. When the child carrier is worn, the seat is inserted into the mounting part of the frame, and the seat and the frame are locked via a locking device, thereby preventing relative movement between the seat and the frame and stably supporting the seat on the frame. When removing the child carrier, the user needs to press the unlocking button of the locking device with one hand to keep the locking device in the unlocked state, and at the same time, pull up the seat with the other hand to remove the seat from the frame. Therefore, removing the seat from the frame is cumbersome and inconvenient, which affects the user experience.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a locking device with a simple unlocking operation so that the locking device and the connector can be easily removed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking device, a child carrier, and a seat of a child carrier. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a locking device comprising: a housing and The housing includes an unlock button, a locking member, and a first elastic member. The locking member is configured to lock and engage with the locking hole of the connector, and the first The elastic member is configured to maintain the locking member in the locked state, and the unlock button is, When pressed, it drives the locking member to the unlocked position. Here, the locking device is housing The system further includes a retaining member and a second elastic member positioned on the ring, the retaining member being a locking member The release button is engaged with the release button in order to hold the release button in the pressed position where it is unlocked. The second elastic member is configured to engage with the retaining member and the release button. It is configured to hold the retaining member in place.

[0005] In the locking device according to the present invention, the lock is released by the engagement of the retaining member and the lock release button. Since the release button is held in the pressed position, the locking member connected to the connector is in the unlocked position. It is held in this state. In this way, the user can release the lock on the connector by the locking device. When unlocking, it is not always necessary to keep the unlock button pressed; the locking device and connector... It allows for easy attachment and detachment of the device.

[0006] Furthermore, the housing includes a mounting channel that mates with the connector, and the retaining member is mounted It has an abutting portion extending into the channel, and is used for mounting the locking device and the connector. When attaching or removing, the contact part is pressed by the connector, and the retaining member is released. It can be detached, and the unlock button can return to its initial position. The retaining member is the connector The retaining part has a contact portion that is fitted to be pressed by the connector during disassembly. The material can be released from the unlock button and returned to its initial position, thereby the locking member It won't influence the next rock song.

[0007] Furthermore, the direction of movement of the unlock button is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the retaining member. This allows for a more compact locking mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting channel includes a first chute, and the first chute is on the connector. It is configured to fit into a slide rail, and the contact portion extends into the first chute, It can be fitted into the positioning recess of the first slide rail, and the locking device to the connector During attachment or removal from the connector, the contact portion is made by the first slide rail of the connector. By pressing it, the retaining member can be detached from the unlock button. This eliminates the need for the user to directly operate the unlock button, and the unlock button is the first The elastic component allows it to automatically return to its initial position.

[0009] Furthermore, the first chute has a first end which is an open end and a second end which is a closed end. The locking member has a tongue portion configured to fit into the locking hole of the connector. It has a tongue portion, and the tongue portion cooperates with the second end of the first chute to the first chute. The movement of the first slide rail of the corresponding connector is restricted and is mounted together with the locking device. Ensure that the connected connectors do not slide relative to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting channel further includes a second chute parallel to the first chute, and the second chute is configured to fit into a second slide rail on the connector, and the locking member is disposed between the first chute and the second chute. By doing so, the assembly of the locking device and the connector becomes more stable and the reliability is enhanced.

[0011] Furthermore, the second chute has a first end which is an open end and a second end which is a closed end, and the locking member has a tongue portion configured to fit into a locking hole of the connector, and the tongue portion cooperates with the second end of the second chute to limit the movement of the second slide rail of the connector with respect to the second chute, so that the connector attached together with the locking device does not slide relative to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the abutting portion includes a protruding top extending into the first chute, a first pressing slope facing the pull-out direction of the first slide rail, and a second pressing slope facing the insertion direction of the first slide rail, or the abutting portion is arc-shaped. In this way, even when the first slide rail is inserted into the first chute or pulled out from the first chute, the abutting portion can be pushed to easily escape from the first chute, so that the holding member can be removed from the unlocking button without affecting the movement of the first slide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing has an inner cavity, and the second The first end is the force-receiving end, and the second end of the unlock button is positioned in the inner cavity. The retaining member is located in the inner cavity, and one of the lock release button and the retaining member is slotted. It has a slot and the other has an engaging projection, and the slot and the engaging projection engage with each other to unlock the button. The button is held in the pressed position. In this way, the lock release button and the retaining member have a simple engagement structure. It will be provided.

[0014] Furthermore, while the unlock button is pressed, the slot engages with the engaging projection. Before that, the release button is disposed on at least one of the release button and the retaining member. The retaining member is pressed through the inclined pressing surface and exits the movement path of the unlock button. In this way, the retaining member does not obstruct the downward movement of the unlock button.

[0015] Furthermore, the retaining member includes a bottom, a first extension portion, and a second extension portion. The first part and the second extension part extend from the bottom and face each other, and the first chute is It passes between the first extension and the second extension. The contact portion is located in the first extension. The engaging projection is located on the second extension and deviates from the engaging projection, thus maintaining a simple structure. We can provide the components.

[0016] Furthermore, the second elastic member is a spring, and a mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the retaining member, and the second The first end of the elastic member is housed in the mounting groove, and the second end of the second elastic member is locked into the release bolt. It extends away from the tongue. At least a portion of the second elastic member is housed in the mounting groove. This contributes to making the locking device more compact.

[0017] Furthermore, the first end of the locking member is operable to an unlock button located in the inner cavity. The second end of the locking member is connected to the inner cavity and is fitted to extend from the inner cavity. The inner cavity has a first guide structure, a second guide structure, and a third guide structure. It is equipped with the following: The unlock button slides into the first guide structure, The locking member slides into the second guide structure, and the retaining member slides into the third guide structure. The movement directions of the unlock button, locking member, and retaining member are perpendicular to each other. Such a layout contributes to making the locking device more compact.

[0018] Furthermore, the unlock button includes a pressing part, a first arm and a second arm, and the first The first arm and the second arm extend from the pressing portion and face each other, and the locking member is the first It is located between the arm and the second arm. The first arm is close to the holding member, and the slot is It is provided. In this way, a simple unlock button is offered.

[0019] Furthermore, each of the first arm and the second arm has a third arm for contacting the locking member. The inclined surface and / or the locking member comprises the first arm and the second arm and Each has a fourth inclined surface for contact. The first elastic member is a spring, and the first elastic member It contacts the locking member. In this way, the unlock button and the locking member are connected with a simple structure. An operable connection mode is provided.

[0020] In another embodiment, the present invention further includes the above-described locking device and a mechanism that fits into the locking device. A locking structure is provided that includes a connector configured therein, and the connector is the locking part of the locking device. It is equipped with a locking hole that fits into the material.

[0021] In yet another embodiment, the present application includes a seat, a frame, and the aforementioned locking structure. Further child carriers are offered. A locking device is installed on either the seat or the frame. The seat and the other side of the frame are attached, and connectors are attached to them.

[0022] In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a seat of a child carrier including the aforementioned locking device. To offer even more. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0023] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a child carrier seat according to one embodiment of the present invention, equipped with a locking device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the frame of a child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention, which includes a connector configured to engage with a locking device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a child carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the locking device and connector are interconnected and the unlock button is in the initial position. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic side view of a child carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the unlock button is in the pressed position. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a locking device in a child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic front view showing some components of a child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view showing some components of a child carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one direction, with the locking device and connector located on the side of the child carrier shown in exploded view. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view showing some components of a child carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention from a different direction, with the locking device and connector located on one side of the child carrier shown in exploded view. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view showing the unlock button in a locking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a schematic perspective view showing a locking member in a locking device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic perspective view showing a retaining member in a locking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] Figure 1 shows the seat 8 of the child carrier 200 (see Figure 3) according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the structure. Sheet 8 is provided with a locking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows the structure of the frame 9 of the child carrier 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the structure. Frame 9 has a locking device 100 and a lockable connector. A 7 is provided and fitted into the locking device 100. Figures 3 to 8 show the sheet. This shows the structure of the child carrier 200 assembled from parts 8 and frame 9. As can be seen from the figure, the child carrier 200 in the embodiment of the present invention is a baby It is illustrated as a car. The Child Carrier 200 type is limited to strollers. It will be understood that this is not the case. For example, in other embodiments, the child carrier 200 is This could be a high chair, a baby hammock, etc. Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention The scope of application of the locking device 100 is not limited to the child carrier 200. 00 can also be applied to any suitable product.

[0025] Referring together to Figures 1 and 7, the locking device 100 is located in the housing 1 and the housing A lock release button 2, a locking member 3, a first elastic member 4, and a retaining member are attached to the 1. 5 and a second elastic member 6 may be included.

[0026] Referring together to Figures 7 and 8, in some embodiments, the housing 1 is inside The first housing portion 1a and the second housing portion 1b define the cavity 10. It may include. The housing 1 may also have a first opening 101 and a second opening 102. Good. The first opening 101 is, for example, between the side wall of the first housing portion 1a and the second housing The second opening 102 is jointly defined by the side wall of the 1b section. It is positioned on the end wall of the second housing portion 1b facing the cubicle 7. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 together. Upon inspection, the housing 1 further comprises a mounting channel 120 fitted into the connector 7. In some embodiments, the mounting channels 120 may be arranged, for example, in parallel. It may include a first chute 11 and a second chute 12. Second opening 102 It may be positioned between the first chute 11 and the second chute 12. Connector 7 is The first chute 11 and the first slide rail 71 which slide freely into place, and the second chute The system may also include a second slide rail 72 that slides freely into the cut 12. The connector 7 further includes a locking hole 70 facing the second opening 102. 0 is positioned correspondingly between the first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72. It is.

[0027] Referring to Figure 3, the first end 201 of the unlock button 2 is the end that receives force. When the unlock button 2 is in its initial position (the position where the unlock button is not pressed) The first end 201 of the unlock button 2 is located, for example, on the outside of the housing 1. The second end 202 of the unlock button 2 passes through the first opening 101 into the inner cavity It extends within 10.

[0028] Referring to Figure 6, the first end 31 of the locking member 3 is the lock in the inner cavity 10. The second end 32 of the locking member 3 is operablely connected to the release button 2, and the second end 32 of the locking member 3 is connected to the second opening 1 It extends from 02 and can be locked and mated into the lock hole 70 of connector 7. Material 3 is in a locked state in which its second end 32 extends from the second opening 102, and the second end It can be understood that the lock has an unlocked state in which it retracts from the second opening 102. When component 3 is in the locked state, the connector 7 and the locking device 100 are locked. The device 100 is locked to prevent relative movement.

[0029] In some embodiments, the relative movement of the connector 7 and the locking device 100 is controlled by the locking member 3 and It can only be blocked by cooperation with the lock hole 70. In some other embodiments, Figure 1, Referring to Figures 6 and 7, even if the first end 111 of the first chute 11 is an open end Often, the second end 112 of the first chute 11 may be a closed end. The first end 121 of 12 may be an open end, and the second end 12 of the second chute 12 2 may be the closed end. The second end 32 of the locking member 3 has a tongue-shaped portion. In one embodiment, the tongue portion has a wedge-shaped surface. It will be understood. When the locking device 100 is attached to the connector 7, the first slider of the connector 7 The first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72 are each from the first end 111 to the first It is inserted into chute 11 and then inserted into second chute 12 from the first end 121. The first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72 are the first slide rail 72 of the first chute 11 When it moves so that it comes into contact with the end 112 of the second chute 12, The tongue portion of the locking member 3 extends into the locking hole 70 of the connector 7. In this case, the first shoe The second end 112 of the 11 and the second end 122 of the second chute 12 cooperate with the tongue portion. The first of the connector 7 prevents relative movement between the connector 7 and the locking device 100. Slide rail 71 and second slide rail 72, first chute 11 and second chute Movement relative to Root 12 is restricted.

[0030] In this embodiment, the mounting channel 120 is connected to the first chute 11 and the second chute Note that 12 may be included. In some embodiments, the mounting channel 120 is the The rational arrangement of the positions of the first chute 11, the second opening 102, and the locking member 3 Therefore, it can be understood that the second chute 12 does not need to be provided. Thus, connector 7 It does not need to have a second slide rail 72. Furthermore, the first chute 11 The second end 112 and the second end 122 of the second chute 12 do not have to be closed ends. For example, in some embodiments, the position limiting projection is the second of the first chute 11 They may be positioned near the end 112 and the second end 122 of the second chute 12, respectively. i. The movement of the first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72 is such that It is stopped via a limiting projection.

[0031] Referring to Figure 6, the first elastic member 4 maintains the locking member 3 in the locked state. The configuration is such that when the unlock button 2 is pressed, it applies an unlocking force to the locking member 3. Therefore, the locking member 3 overcomes the force of the first elastic member 4 and opens the second opening 102. The lock can be retracted, and the second end 32 of the locking member 3 can be released from the locking hole 70. Until it moves to the released state, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 disengages from the locking hole 70. This releases the lock on the connector 7 by the locking device 100.

[0032] In order to be able to understand it in combination with related technologies, the unlock button 2 is unlock Assuming that the following relationship is satisfied between the release button 2 and the locking member 3, any suitable structure can be created. It can be operably connected to the locking member 3 via the lock release button 2. When it is in the initial position where it is not pressed, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 is the connector 7 The second end 32 of the locking member 3 extends into and engages with the lock hole 70. If it is necessary to detach it from the hole 70, the unlock button 2 will move in the direction indicated by arrow P in Figure 3. It is pressed along the line, and the release button 2 moves while biasing the locking member 3, locking part The second end 32 of material 3 can be detached from the locking hole 70 of connector 7. In this embodiment, the direction of movement of the unlock button 2 is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the locking member 3. It is direct. For example, referring to Figures 3 and 4, in this embodiment, the unlock button 2 The direction of movement of the first part is radial, and the direction of movement of the locking member 3 is axial. According to the device, when the user stops pressing the unlock button 2, the locking member 3 directly locks the device. The lock returns to its locked state, and the unlock button 2 is directly returned to its initial position by the action of the first elastic member 4. ru.

[0033] Referring to Figures 4, 7, and 8, the retaining member 5 can be housed within the inner cavity 10. When the unlock button 2 moves from its initial position to the pressed position, the retaining member 5 is unlocked. Since it can engage with button 2, the lock release button 2 releases the lock of the locking member 3. It is held in the released pressed position. In some embodiments, the release button 2 has a slot A slot 210 is provided, and the retaining member 5 may be provided with an engaging projection 521. The to 210 and the engaging projection 521 engage with each other when the unlock button 2 is in the pressed position. In other words, the lock release bolt engages with the slot 210 and the engaging projection 521. The tongue 2 is held in the pressed position. The retaining member 5 and the unlock button 2 are engaged with each other. It should be understood that the examples are not limited to those above. For example, in some embodiments, The release button 2 is provided with an engaging projection, and the retaining member 5 is provided with a slot that engages with the engaging projection. That's good too.

[0034] Referring to Figure 4, the second elastic member 6 engages with the lock release button 2 when the retaining member 5 engages with the lock release button 2. The locking device 1 is configured to hold the retaining member 5 in the engagement position. The lock on connector 7 by 00 is released, separating connector 7 from locking device 100. When necessary, the user does not necessarily need to constantly press the unlock button 2.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1 and 3, the retaining member 5 has a contact portion 51 that extends into the mounting channel 120. It has 1. When attaching the connector 7 to the locking device 100, or the locking device 100 When removing it, the locking member 5 overcomes the force of the second elastic member 6 and the lock release button 2 The contact portion 511 can be pushed by the connector 7 so that it can be detached. As a result, the user does not need to directly operate the unlock button 2, and the unlock button 2 The first elastic member 4 can automatically return to its initial position due to its action.

[0036] After the release button 2 returns to its initial position, the retaining member 5 moves to the second elastic member 6 (see Figure 3). Returning to the moving path of unlock button 2 under the action of ) is, This can be understood in combination with the above. When the unlock button 2 is pressed again, it moves downwards. Before rod 210 engages with the engaging projection 521, the release button 2 drives the retaining member 5. Thus, the retaining member 5 can overcome the force of the second elastic member 6 and retract. Then, the retaining member 5 moves out of the movement path of the unlock button 2 and below the unlock button 2 It will no longer obstruct movement to the next position. After the release button 2 reaches the pressed position, the retaining member 5 will The elastic member 6 is biased and extends, and through the engagement of the engaging projection 521 and the slot 210 It engages with the unlock button 2. Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, the unlock button The first inclined pressing surface 212 is positioned on the release button 2, and the second inclined pressing surface 5212 is positioned on the holding member 5. The following may be placed. While the unlock button 2 is pressed, the first inclined pressing surface 212 and the second inclined The pressing surfaces 5212 come into contact with each other, and the release button 2 pushes the holding member 5 to release the lock button You can exit through the movement path of Tan 2.

[0037] Referring together to Figures 1 to 3, in some embodiments, the contact portion 511 is a mounting chip It may extend into the first chute 11 of the channel 120. Furthermore, the first of the connector 7 The slide rail 71 may be provided with a positioning recess 710. Connector 7 and locking device 1 When 00 is installed together, it does not affect the engagement between the locking member 5 and the unlock button 2. The contact portion 511 is fitted into the positioning recess 710. Locking device 1 of connector 7 When attaching to 00 or removing from the locking device 100, the first slide rail 71 The first chute 11 moves relative to the first slide rail 71 and the contact portion 51 Press 1 to move, and the engaging projection 521 of the retaining member 5 into the slot 210 of the release button 2 It can sometimes deviate from that.

[0038] Referring to Figure 3, the contact portion 511 has a protruding top portion 5110 that extends into the first chute 11. (See Figure 11) and the first pressing slope 51 facing the pulling direction of the first slide rail 71. Including 11 and a second pressing slope 5112 facing the insertion direction of the first slide rail 71, It may be approximately trapezoidal. Therefore, the positioning recess 710 of the first slide rail 71 is The shape may be a trapezoid that matches the shape of the contact portion 511. In some embodiments, The contact portion 511 may, for example, be in the shape of an arc. In this case, the first slide rail The positioning recess 710 of 71 is also arc-shaped in a corresponding manner.

[0039] Referring together to Figures 7 and 8, in some embodiments, the unlock button The direction of movement M1 of 2 is substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement M3 of the holding member 5. Preferably, The movement direction M1 of the release button 2, the movement direction M2 of the locking member 3, and the movement of the holding member 5 Direction M3 is approximately perpendicular to each other. This layout is the structure of the locking device 100. This contributes to miniaturization. For example, the inner cavity 10 of housing 1 is the first guide It can be equipped with a guide structure 103, a second guide structure 104, and a third guide structure 105. The unlock button 2 is in a sliding fit with the first guide structure 103. The locking member 3 slides into the second guide structure 104, and the retaining member 5 is the third guide It slides and fits with structure 105.

[0040] Referring together to Figures 7, 8, and 11, in this embodiment, the preferred holding member 5 An embodiment is shown. The retaining member 5 has a bottom portion 53, a first extension portion 51 and a second It may include an extended portion 52. The first extended portion 51 and the second extended portion 52 are bottom It extends from part 53 and faces each other. The first chute 11 is the first extended part 5 It passes between 1 and the second extension portion 52. The contact portion 511 is located on the first extension portion 51. The engaging projection 521 is located on the second extended portion 52 and deviates from the first chute 11. The second elastic member 6 may be a spring, and the bottom 53 of the retaining member 5 has a mounting groove 530. A mounting groove 530 may be provided, and the first end of the second elastic member 6 is housed in the mounting groove 530. The second end 62 of the elastic member 6 extends away from the unlock button 2. The second end 62 of the elastic member 6 abuts, for example, against the cavity wall of the inner cavity 10. do.

[0041] Referring together to Figures 7 to 10, in this embodiment, the unlock button 2 and the lock A preferred embodiment of the component 3 is further shown. The release button 2 has a pressing portion 23 This can include a first arm 21 and a second arm 22. The second arm 22 extends from the pressing part 23 and faces each other. The pressing part 23 is The first end 201 of the release button 2 is located, and the first arm 21 and the second arm 2 The tail end of 2 forms the second end 202 of the unlock button 2. The locking member 3 is the first It is positioned between the first arm 21 and the second arm 22. The first arm 21 is on the holding member 5. The second arm 22 is positioned in close proximity, has a slot 210, and is positioned away from the holding member 5. It may be placed in this position. Each of the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 is in contact with the locking member 3. The locking member 3 is provided with a third inclined surface 25 for the purpose of the first arm 21 and the second arm It is provided with a fourth inclined surface 36 for contact with each of the 22. In this embodiment, the third inclined surface 25 and the fourth inclined surface 36 are slidably fitted. In other embodiments, the third inclined surface 25 The fourth slope 36 may be arranged alternately, and this also allows the unlock button 2 and the lock It should be understood that an operable connection can be achieved between the first elastic member 4 and member 3. It may also be a spring. The first elastic member 4 is, for example, pressed at one end against the locking member 3. For example, the other end abuts against the cavity wall of the inner cavity 10.

[0042] Embodiments of the present invention further provide a locking device 100. This locking device is a how The locking device 100 includes a locking mechanism 1 and a lock release button 2 located on the housing 1. The connector 7 is further comprising a locking member 3 and a first elastic member 4. The locking member 3 locks the connector 7. It is configured to lock and fit into the hole 70. The first elastic member 4 is a locking member It is configured to keep 3 locked. When the unlock button 2 is pressed, The locking member 3 is driven to the unlocked state. The locking device 100 is located on the housing 1. It further includes a retaining member 5 and a second elastic member 6. The retaining member 5 is located at the locking member 3. The release button 2 is positioned to hold the release button 2 in the pressed position where the lock is released. The second elastic member 6 is configured to engage with the retaining member 5 and the release button 2. It is configured to hold the retaining member 5 in the engagement position.

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention further provide a locking structure. This locking structure is the same as described above The device includes a locking mechanism 100 and the connector 7 described above. The slide rail of the connector 7 (for example) (including the first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72) is a locking device 100 Inserted into the mounting groove 120 of (for example, including the first chute 11 and the second chute 12) After that, the locking member 3 of the locking device 100 is inserted into the locking hole 70 of the connector 7, The device 100 is securely connected to the connector 7.

[0044] Embodiments of the present invention further provide a child carrier 200. The rear 200 includes the seat 8 and frame 9, and the locking structure described above. A locking device 100 is attached to one side of the frame 9, and a connector 7 is attached to the other side. It can be attached.

[0045] The following describes the child carrier 200 equipped with the lock structure according to this embodiment of the present invention. For details on the disassembly and assembly process of the seat 8 and frame 9, please refer to Figures 1 to 5. I will explain in detail.

[0046] During assembly, the seat 8 and frame 9 are aligned with each other, and the locking member 3 is inserted into the locking hole. Until inserted into 70, the first slide rail 71 and the second slide rail 72 are moved to the first Insert into chute 11 and second chute 12. Referring to Figure 3, in this case, lock The release button 2 is in its initial position, and the second end of the locking member 3 is inserted into the locking hole 70. The contact portion 511 extends into the positioning recess 710.

[0047] During disassembly, refer to Figure 4, and the release button 2 is pressed downwards. 2 pushes the locking member 3 in a retracted manner, so that the locking member 3 comes out of the locking hole 70. To do this, the release button 2 retracts by simultaneously pressing the retaining member 5. Release button When 2 moves to the pressing position where slot 210 and the engaging projection 521 of the retaining member 5 coincide, Due to the action of the second elastic member 6, the engaging projection 521 of the retaining member 5 is inserted into the slot 210. Therefore, the release button 2 is held in the pressed position, and the locking member 3 is released from the locking hole 70. It remains in the detached, unlocked state. In this case, by lifting seat 8, the seat Seat 8 can be removed from frame 9. During the removal of seat 8, the first slide As the rod 71 moves by pushing the first pressing slope 5111, the engaging projection 521 moves into slot 2 10 retracts and the engagement is released, and the release button 2 is initially activated by the action of the first elastic member 4. Return to position (In this case, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 is separated from the locking hole 70) After the release button 2 returns to its original position, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 protrudes outward again. Even if that were to happen, the second end portion 32 of the locking member 3 cannot engage with the locking hole 70. Therefore, this does not affect the removal of seat 8). After seat 8 is removed from frame 9, The unlock button 2 and the retaining member 5 return to the positions shown in Figure 8.

[0048] After seat 8 was removed from frame 9, the unlock button 2 was accidentally pressed, lock The lock member 3 may be held by the holding member 5 in the pressed position where the lock is released. However, when reattaching the seat 8 to the frame 9, the first slide to the first chute 11 When the slide rail 71 is inserted, the first slide rail 71 presses against the second pressing slope 5 of the retaining member 5. Driven 112 to move, the engaging projection 521 retracts from the slot 210 and the engagement is released. The unlock button 2 returns to its initial position, affecting the next press of the unlock button 2. It can be prevented from happening.

[0049] The technical features in the above embodiments may be combined randomly. Therefore, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. There is no such thing. However, all combinations of technical features are, insofar as they do not contradict each other, true It is considered to fall within the scope described in the detailed document.

[0050] The above embodiments merely describe some embodiments of the present invention, and the description is not specific. Although detailed, it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent for the present invention. No. A person skilled in the art could make further modifications or improvements without departing from the original idea. It should be noted that these can be done, and all of them fall within the scope of protection of this application. The scope of patent protection of this application shall be in accordance with the attached claims.

Claims

1. A housing, a release button, a locking member, and a third disposed on the housing A locking device comprising one elastic member, The locking member is configured to lock and fit into the locking hole of the connector, The first elastic member is configured to maintain the locking member in a locked state, and the lock When the release button is pressed, it drives the locking member to the unlocked state. The locking device further comprises a retaining member and a second elastic member arranged on the housing. Included in, The retaining member engages with the unlock button, thereby locking the unlock button. The second elastic member is configured to hold the lock member in a pressed position, and the second elastic member is configured The retaining member is held in an engagement position that engages with the unlock button. A locking device composed of the following components.

2. The housing has a mounting channel that fits into the connector, and the retaining member is Having a contact portion extending into the mounting channel, the locking device and the connector are mounted or During removal, the contact portion is pressed by the connector, locking the retaining member. This allows the release button to detach and return to its initial position. The locking device according to claim 1.

3. The direction of movement of the unlock button is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the retaining member. The locking device described in item 1.

4. The mounting channel includes a first chute, and the first chute is the connector It is configured to fit into the first slide rail, and the contact portion is inside the first chute. It extends and is fittable into the positioning recess of the first slide rail, When attaching or detaching the locking device and the connector, the locking member is used with the locking device. To detach from the release button, the locking member is the first slide rail of the connector It can be pressed by the lu. The locking device according to claim 2.

5. The first chute includes a first end which is an open end and a second end which is a closed end. 、 The locking member includes a tongue portion configured to fit into the locking hole of the connector. The tongue portion cooperates with the second end of the first chute to form the first slide of the connector. Restricting the movement of the idrail relative to the first chute, The locking device according to claim 4.

6. The mounting channel further includes a second chute parallel to the first chute, The second chute is configured to fit into the second slide rail on the connector. The locking member is positioned between the first chute and the second chute. The locking device according to claim 4.

7. The second chute has a first end which is an open end and a second end which is a closed end. 、 The locking member has a tongue portion configured to fit into the locking hole of the connector. The tongue portion cooperates with the second end of the second chute to form the second slide of the connector. Restricting the movement of the ball relative to the second shot, The locking device according to claim 6.

8. The contact portion comprises a protruding top portion extending into the first chute and the first slide rail A first pressing slope facing the withdrawal direction and the insertion direction of the first slide rail Including a second pressing slope, The contact portion is arc-shaped. The locking device according to claim 4.

9. The housing has an internal cavity, The first end of the unlock button is the end that receives force, and the unlock button The second end is located within the inner cavity. The retaining member is placed in the inner cavity, The unlock button and the retaining member are provided with a slot, and the other is provided with an engaging projection. The slot and the engaging projection engage with each other to hold the release button in the pressed position. do, A locking device according to any one of claims 2 to 8.

10. While the unlock button is pressed, the slot engages with the engaging projection. Before that, the release button and the retaining member The other side, via the inclined pressing surface, presses the holding member to release the lock button. A locking device according to claim 9, which causes the object to exit the movement path.

11. The holding member includes a bottom, a first extended portion and a second extended portion, and the first extended portion The portion and the second extended portion extend from the bottom and face each other, and the first sash The rod passes between the first extended portion and the second extended portion, The engaging projection is located on the first extended portion, and the engaging projection is located on the second extended portion Located in a portion and deviating from the engagement projection, The locking device according to claim 9.

12. The second elastic member is a spring, and a mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the retaining member. The first end of the second elastic member is housed in the mounting groove, and the second end of the second elastic member The locking device according to claim 11, wherein the end portion extends in a direction away from the unlock button.

13. The first end of the locking member is operable to the unlock button in the inner cavity. The second end of the locking member is connected to the inner cavity and fitted to extend from the inner cavity. And so, The inner cavity comprises a first guide structure, a second guide structure, and a third guide structure Equipped with a structure, The aforementioned unlock button slides into the first guide structure, and the locking member is front The second guide structure slides into place, and the retaining member slides into place with the third guide structure. death, The movement directions of the unlock button, the locking member, and the retaining member are perpendicular to each other. That is, The locking device according to claim 9.

14. The unlock button includes a pressing portion, a first arm, and a second arm, Arm 1 and Arm 2 extend from the pressing portion and face each other, and the locking portion The material is positioned between the first arm and the second arm, and the first arm is in front The locking device according to claim 9, which is positioned in close proximity to the retaining member and includes the slot.

15. Each of the first arm and the second arm is for contacting the locking member A third inclined surface is provided, and / or the locking member is the first arm and the The first elastic member is provided with a fourth inclined surface for contacting each of the two arms, and the first elastic member is The lock according to claim 14, wherein the first elastic member is a spring and abuts against the locking member. Device.

16. A locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, and a fitting that fits into the locking device The connector is configured such that it fits into the locking member of the locking device. A locking mechanism with a locking hole provided.

17. Child including a seat and frame, further including the locking structure described in claim 16 A carrier wherein the locking device is attached to either the seat or the frame. The connector is attached to the other of the seat and the frame, Lud carrier.

18. A child carrier comprising the locking device described in any one of claims 1 to 15. .