baby carrier

Abstract

To provide a baby carrier which can be used as a chair for a baby to sit on and improves convenience when worn by a user. [Solution] Baby carrier 1 holds infant B in an embraced position, and has a backrest 2, a seating section 5, and a support section 8. When backrest 2 and seating section 5 are placed on a platform S and infant B is seated on seating section 5, support section 8 switches between a first position P1 where it is deployed from backrest 2 or seating section 5 toward the other surface, which is the back of one side of backrest 2, so that the backrest 2 and seating section 5 are inclined relative to platform S, and a second position P2 where it is stored in a storage position adjacent to seating section 5 or backrest 2 so that the other surface of backrest 2 faces platform S.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a baby carrier. [Background technology]

[0002] When carrying an infant, a baby carrier is used, which allows the infant to be held close to the user's body. Compared to strollers, baby carriers are easier to handle and have fewer restrictions on movement, making them suitable for a variety of situations. There are two ways to wear a baby carrier: one is to wear it on the user's body while holding the infant, and the other is to place the baby in a baby carrier on a platform such as a bed, and then wear the baby carrier on the user's body while the infant lies on the carrier.

[0003] The method of attaching the baby carrier to the caregiver's body while the user is holding the infant is cumbersome and time-consuming, as the user must hold the infant placed in the baby carrier with one hand while attaching a belt or the like to the body with the other. On the other hand, the method of attaching the baby carrier to the user's body while the infant is lying on a platform is easy to attach because it does not require the user to hold the infant with one hand, but it requires securing space to lay the infant, so the locations where it can be attached are limited. Therefore, baby carriers that can be attached while the infant is sitting are known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2024-108721 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The baby carrier described in Patent Document 1 has a seating section on which an infant sits, a backrest section that supports the infant's torso, a first support belt and shoulder belts for attaching the carrier to a user's body, and a lifting section that can stand on a floor, bench, table, or the like. The seating section is attached to the upper surface of the lifting section. Therefore, by placing the lifting section on a table or the like, the baby carrier stands upright in a position that allows the infant to sit on the seating section. The baby carrier can be worn with the infant seated on the seating section. The baby carrier is also configured so that the seating section and backrest can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction by the lifting section.

[0006] The lifting section of the baby carrier described in Patent Document 1 has a shape and rigidity that allows it to support the seat and the backrest so that the baby will not tip over when seated on the seat while the baby is placed on a table or the like. Furthermore, the lifting section is always positioned below the seat. Therefore, the baby carrier is larger in volume than baby carriers that do not have the lifting section, which poses a problem of reduced convenience when worn.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a baby carrier that can be used as a chair for a baby to sit on and that improves the convenience of the user when wearing it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present inventors have been studying a baby carrier that is easy to wear when worn by a user while preventing a decrease in convenience when worn by a user. As a result of intensive study, the present inventors have come up with the following configuration.

[0009] A baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention is a baby carrier worn by a user and holding an infant in its arms. The baby carrier has a backrest that supports the back of the infant on one side, a seat that is connected to the backrest while protruding from the one side of the backrest and on which the infant is seated, and a support that is connected to the backrest or the seat and supports the backrest or the seat so that the infant can sit on the seat when the baby carrier is placed on a platform. When the backrest and seating portion are placed on the stand and the infant is seated on the seating portion, the support portion switches between a first position in which the support portion is extended from the backrest or seating portion toward the other surface, which is the back of one surface of the backrest, so that the seating portion and the backrest are inclined relative to the stand, and a second position in which the support portion is stored in a storage position close to the seating portion or the backrest portion so that the other surface of the backrest faces the stand.

[0010] In the above-described configuration, the backrest or the seating portion is supported by the support portion so that the infant can sit on the seating portion on the platform. The support portion is switched from a second position, in which it is stored in a position close to the backrest or the seating portion, to a first position, in which it moves toward the other surface opposite to one surface of the backrest, thereby supporting the backrest and the seating portion from the other surface of the backrest. The backrest is supported by the support portion with the one surface tilted upward. A user of the baby carrier places an infant on the seating portion and backrest on the platform. The infant is held in a seated position by the seating portion and backrest. Therefore, the baby carrier can be used as a chair for the infant to sit on.

[0011] Furthermore, the user puts on the baby carrier by bringing their body close to the baby carrier and the infant on the platform. At this time, the user does not need to hold the baby carrier and the infant close to their body with one hand, and can put on the baby carrier using both hands. Also, because the baby carrier holds the infant in an inclined position, the combined center of gravity of the infant and the baby carrier is low. Therefore, the baby carrier is less likely to tip over due to the infant's movements or the work involved in putting it on. This improves the ease of putting it on for the user.

[0012] The support part is stored in a storage position adjacent to the seat part or the backrest part when worn by the user. The support part is stored, for example, in close contact with the seat part or the backrest part. The amount of protrusion of the support part from the other side of the backrest part is reduced by switching the support part to the second position. In other words, the baby carrier has the same external dimensions as a baby carrier without the support part. The user wearing the baby carrier recognizes the area up to the other side of the backrest part as the area occupied by the baby carrier. Therefore, the user can handle the baby carrier without being aware of the presence of the support part. This allows the baby carrier to be used as a chair for the infant and improves convenience when worn by the user.

[0013] From another perspective, it is preferable that the baby carrier of the present invention includes the following configuration: the backrest portion has a backrest cushion portion that comes into contact with the infant and a backrest frame portion that maintains the shape of the backrest cushion portion; the seating portion has a seating cushion portion that comes into contact with the infant and a seating frame portion that is connected to the backrest frame portion and maintains the shape of the seating cushion portion; and the support portion is connected to the backrest frame portion or the seating frame portion so as to be movable between the first position and the second position.

[0014] In the above-described configuration, the backrest and seating portions are maintained in shape by the backrest frame and seating frame. Therefore, the backrest and seating portions can support the infant in an inclined position by the soft backrest cushion and seating cushion. Therefore, the backrest cushion and seating cushion stabilize the infant's seated position on the platform and the infant's position when worn by the user, while the backrest frame and seating frame prevent the baby carrier from losing its shape when worn by the user. This improves the ease of wearing the baby carrier on the user.

[0015] The backrest frame portion also functions as a protective member that protects the infant from external obstacles while preventing the backrest cushion portion from losing its shape when worn by the user. The backrest frame portion and the seating frame portion of the baby carrier also prevent the infant from changing their posture and wearing condition due to deformation. Therefore, the baby carrier reduces fatigue felt by the user due to the infant's posture and wearing condition being affected. This allows the baby carrier to be used as a chair for the infant to sit on, while also improving convenience when worn by the user.

[0016] From another aspect, the baby carrier of the present invention preferably includes the following configuration: the backrest frame is configured to be detachable from the backrest; the seating frame is configured to be detachable from the seating portion; and the support portion is detachable from the backrest together with the backrest frame, or from the seating portion together with the seating frame.

[0017] According to the above-described configuration, the baby carrier can be easily washed, stored, and the like by removing the backrest frame, seating frame, and support portion. Furthermore, the backrest frame, seating frame, and support portion are connected to one another and configured as a single unit. Therefore, the backrest frame, seating frame, and support portion can be easily attached to the backrest cushion and seating cushion. This improves the convenience of the baby carrier.

[0018] From another viewpoint, the baby carrier of the present invention preferably includes the following configuration: an infant fixing part provided on at least one of the backrest part or the seat part, for fixing the infant to at least one of the backrest part or the seat part;

[0019] In the above-described configuration, the baby carrier uses the infant securing parts to secure the infant to the backrest and seating part, which are supported in an inclined position by the support parts. Therefore, when the baby carrier is worn by the user, the baby, who is held in a seated position by the backrest and seating part, is prevented from slipping off. Furthermore, when the baby carrier is worn by the user, the baby carrier is prevented from slipping off the backrest and seating part. This improves ease of wearing the baby carrier when worn by the user and improves convenience when worn by the user.

[0020] From another viewpoint, it is preferable that the baby carrier of the present invention includes the following configuration: a shoulder attachment section provided on the backrest section and attached to the shoulders of the user, and a waist attachment section provided on the seat section and attached to the waist of the user. The shoulder attachment section and the waist attachment section are configured to be switchable between a first attachment position in which the user attaches the baby carrier with one surface of the backrest facing the user, and a second attachment position in which the user attaches the baby carrier with the other surface of the backrest facing the user.

[0021] In the above configuration, the baby carrier can be switched between a first wearing position in which the user wears the baby carrier facing the infant, and a second wearing position in which the user wears the baby carrier facing the infant's direction of travel, based on the infant's condition, the usage environment, the usage state, etc. Furthermore, because the baby carrier is fixed to the backrest and the seat by the infant fixing parts, it can be easily worn in the second wearing position while placed on the platform. This improves the ease of wearing the baby carrier when worn by a user and improves convenience when worn by a user.

[0022] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of defining particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0023] As used herein, the use of "including," "comprising," or "having" and variations thereof identify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or equivalents thereof, but may include one or more of the steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0024] As used herein, the terms "attached," "connected," "coupled," and / or their equivalents are used broadly to encompass both "direct and indirect" attachments, connections, and couplings. Furthermore, "connected" and "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but may include direct or indirect electrical connections or couplings. Additionally, as used herein, "rotate" means to rotate in at least one direction within a predetermined angular range.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a baby carrier includes a backrest that supports the back of the infant on one side, a seating section that protrudes from the backrest and is connected to the backrest, supporting the infant, and a support section that is connected to the seating section or the backrest and supports the backrest or the seating section when the baby carrier is placed on a platform so that the infant can sit on the seating section. The support section is switchable between a first position in which it extends from the backrest or the seating section toward the other side of the backrest so that the backrest and the seating section are inclined relative to the platform, and a second position in which it is stored in a storage position adjacent to the seating section or the backrest so that the other side of the backrest faces the platform. This improves both ease of wearing the baby carrier and convenience when the baby carrier is worn by a user. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the baby carrier according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a back frame, a seat frame and a support part of the baby carrier in the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a baby is placed on the baby carrier according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which an infant is placed on the baby carrier in the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the baby carrier according to the embodiment of the present invention is worn by a user in a first wearing position. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the baby carrier according to the embodiment of the present invention is worn by a user in the second wearing position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] A baby carrier 1, which is an embodiment of the baby carrier according to the present invention, will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and the description of those same parts will not be repeated. The dimensions of the components in each drawing do not faithfully represent the actual dimensions of the components and the dimensional ratios of the components.

[0029] <Overall structure> A baby carrier 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the baby carrier 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a side view of the baby carrier 1. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the back frame 4, seating frame 7, and support section 8 of the baby carrier 1. In the following embodiment, the left-right direction of baby B placed on the baby carrier 1 is referred to as the left-right direction of the baby carrier 1, the up-down direction of user U when the baby carrier 1 is worn by the user U is referred to as the up-down direction of the baby carrier 1, and the direction in which baby B is positioned relative to the back 2 of the baby carrier is referred to as the forward direction, which is referred to as the front-to-rear direction of the baby carrier 1.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, baby carrier 1 is a baby carrier (baby sling) for infant B (see Figure 4) aged 1 to 24 months. Baby carrier 1 holds infant B in its arms. Baby carrier 1 has a backrest 2, a seating section 5, a support section 8, an infant fixing section 9, a shoulder attachment section 10, and a waist attachment section 11.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the backrest 2 is a portion on which the upper body of the baby B is placed. The backrest 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular plate-like member that is long in the vertical direction. The backrest 2 has a backrest cushion 3 and a backrest frame 4.

[0032] The backrest cushion 3 is a cushion member that comes into contact with the infant B. The backrest cushion 3 is located on the front surface, which is one side of the backrest 2. The backrest cushion 3 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape. The backrest cushion 3 is made of a highly flexible material, such as highly breathable polyethylene foam or polyurethane foam, covered with mesh fabric. The front surface of the backrest cushion 3, which is the front surface of the backrest 2, is configured as the surface that comes into contact with the infant B.

[0033] The rear surface of the backrest 2, which is the opposite surface to one surface of the backrest cushion 3, has a bag-shaped storage pocket 3a for storing the backrest frame 4. The storage pocket 3a is a pocket that extends in the vertical direction. The upper end of the storage pocket 3a has an opening for storing the backrest frame 4. The lower end of the storage pocket 3a is connected to the opening of a storage pocket 6a of the seat cushion 6, which will be described later. In other words, the storage pocket 3a is configured integrally with the storage pocket 6a.

[0034] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the backrest frame 4 is a frame that maintains the shape of the backrest cushion 3. The backrest frame 4 has higher rigidity than the backrest cushion 3. The backrest frame 4 is made of, for example, a metal such as an aluminum alloy or a resin such as polyamide. The backrest frame 4 is formed in a rectangular shape that is smaller than the outer shape of the backrest cushion 3. In this embodiment, the backrest frame 4 is made of a bent rod-shaped aluminum alloy. The backrest frame 4 is stored in the storage pocket 3a of the backrest cushion 3. Therefore, the backrest frame 4 maintains the shape of the backrest cushion 3 as a core material.

[0035] The seating portion 5 is a portion on which the buttocks of infant B are placed. The seating portion 5 is connected to the lower end of the backrest portion 2. The seating portion 5 extends forward from the lower end of the backrest portion 2. The seating portion 5 is configured as a substantially rectangular plate-like member that is narrower than the left-right width of the backrest portion 2 and is longer in the left-right direction than in the front-to-back direction. The seating portion 5 has a seating cushion portion 6 and a seating frame portion 7.

[0036] The seating cushion 6 is a cushion member that comes into contact with the infant B. The seating cushion 6 is located on the top surface, which is one of the faces of the seating portion 5. The seating cushion 6 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The seating cushion 6 is made of a highly flexible and soft material, such as highly breathable polyethylene foam or polyurethane foam, covered with mesh fabric. The top surface of the seating cushion 6, which is the top surface of the seating portion 5, is configured as the surface that comes into contact with the infant B.

[0037] The underside of the seating portion 5, which is the opposite surface of the seat cushion portion 6, has a bag-shaped storage pocket 6a for storing the seat frame portion 7. The storage pocket 6a is a pocket that extends in the front-to-rear direction. The rear end of the storage pocket 6a has an opening for storing the seat frame portion 7. The rear end of the storage pocket 6a is connected to the lower end of the storage pocket 3a of the backrest cushion portion 3. In other words, the opening of the storage pocket 6a is connected to the lower end of the storage pocket 3a of the backrest cushion portion 3. In other words, the storage pocket 6a is configured integrally with the storage pocket 3a.

[0038] The seating frame 7 is a frame that maintains the shape of the seating cushion 6. The seating frame 7 has higher rigidity than the seating cushion 6. The seating frame 7 is made of, for example, a metal such as an aluminum alloy, or a resin such as polyamide. The seating frame 7 is formed to have an outer shape that is smaller than the outer shape of the seating cushion 6. In this embodiment, the seating frame 7 is made of a resin plate that is bent into a rectangular shape. The seating frame 7 is connected to the lower end of the backrest frame 4. The seating frame 7 is stored in the storage pocket 6a of the seating cushion 6. Therefore, the seating frame 7 maintains the shape of the seating cushion 6 as a core material.

[0039] The support part 8 is a member that supports the backrest part 2. The support part 8 has the same rigidity as the backrest frame part 4. The support part 8 is made of, for example, a metal such as an aluminum alloy, or a resin such as polyamide. The support part 8 includes a lower side extending in the left-right direction and left and right side parts extending in the up-down direction. The left end of the lower side is connected to the left side. The right end of the lower side is connected to the right side. In this embodiment, the support part 8 is made of a rod-shaped aluminum alloy with both ends bent. The upper end of the left side and the upper end of the right side are connected to the backrest frame part 4.

[0040] The support portion 8 is configured to be rotatable around a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction relative to the backrest frame portion 4. The support portion 8 is configured to be held in a first position P1, which is an arbitrary angle of deployment, by rotating in a direction away from the backrest frame portion 4. The support portion 8 is also configured to be held in a second position P2, which is a storage position where the support portion 8 is approximately parallel to the backrest frame portion 4, by rotating in a direction approaching the backrest frame portion 4. Therefore, the support portion 8 positioned in the second position P2 keeps the backrest portion 2 parallel without tilting it. In this way, the support portion 8 is configured to be switchable between the first position P1 and the second position P2. The support portion 8 is covered by a cover.

[0041] The support part 8 may be configured so that the angle relative to the backrest 2 when deployed to the first position P1 can be adjusted as desired. For example, the support part 8 can be adjusted to any angle by holding its position relative to the backrest 2 with a length-adjustable belt or the like. The support part 8 can also be adjusted to any angle by incorporating an angle-adjusting rack and pinion or the like into the connection part with the backrest 2.

[0042] The backrest frame 4 constructed in this manner is removable from the storage pocket 3a of the backrest 2. The seating frame 7 is removable from the storage pocket 6a of the seating 5. The support section 8 is removable from the backrest 2 together with the backrest frame 4. The baby carrier 1 can be easily washed, stored, etc. by removing the backrest frame 4, seating frame 7, and support section 8. In addition, the backrest frame 4, seating frame 7, and support section 8 are connected to one another and constructed as an integrated member, so they can be easily attached to the backrest cushion 3 and seating cushion 6.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 1 , the infant securing unit 9 secures infant B to the backrest 2 and the seat 5. In this embodiment, the infant securing unit 9 is configured as a five-point harness. The infant securing unit 9 includes an upper left belt 9a having one end secured to the left portion of the upper end of the backrest 2, an upper right belt 9b having one end secured to the right portion of the upper end of the backrest 2, a left belt 9c having one end secured to the left end of the backrest 2, a right belt 9d having one end secured to the right end of the backrest 2, and a lower belt 9e having one end secured to the center of the lower end of the backrest 2. The other end of the upper left belt 9a, the other end of the upper right belt 9b, the other end of the left belt 9c, the other end of the right belt 9d, and the other end of the lower belt 9e are configured to be connectable to one another. The upper left belt 9a, the upper right belt 9b, the left belt 9c, and the right belt 9d are made of a non-stretchable belt-like material, and the lower belt 9e is made of a cushioning material.

[0044] The shoulder attachment part 10 is an attachment device for attaching the baby carrier 1 to a user U (see Figure 5). The shoulder attachment part 10 includes a left shoulder belt 10a and a right shoulder belt 10b. One end of the left shoulder belt 10a is fixed to the upper end of the backrest 2, to the left of the upper left belt 9a. The other end of the left shoulder belt 10a is fixed to the left end below the backrest 2. The other end of the right shoulder belt 10b is fixed to the right end below the backrest 2. The left shoulder belt 10a forms a loop at the left end of the backrest 2 through which the user U's left arm is passed. The right shoulder belt 10b forms a loop at the right end of the backrest 2 through which the user U's right arm is passed. The left shoulder belt 10a is attached to the left shoulder of the user U. The right shoulder belt 10b is attached to the right shoulder of the user U.

[0045] The left shoulder belt 10a and the right shoulder belt 10b are configured to be switchable between a first wearing position A1 in which the loops for the user U's arms are located on the front side of the backrest portion 2 so that the belts can be worn by the user U with the front side of the backrest portion 2 facing the user U, and a second wearing position A2 in which the loops for the user U's arms are located on the back side of the backrest portion 2 so that the belts can be worn by the user U with the back side of the backrest portion 2 facing the user U.

[0046] The waist attachment part 11 is an attachment device for attaching the baby carrier 1 to the user U. The waist attachment part 11 includes a left waist belt 11a and a right waist belt 11b. One end of the left waist belt 11a is fixed to the left end of the seating part 5. A connector is provided at the other end of the left waist belt 11a. One end of the right waist belt 11b is fixed to the right end of the seating part 5. A connector is provided at the other end of the right waist belt 11b. The left waist belt 11a and the right waist belt 11b are configured to be connectable by the connector. The left waist belt 11a and the right waist belt 11b are attached around the waist of the user U.

[0047] The left waist belt 11a and the right waist belt 11b are configured to be switchable between a first wearing position A1 in which the left waist belt 11a and the right waist belt 11b are connected on the surface side of the backrest portion 2 so that the backrest portion 2 is worn by the user U with the surface of the backrest portion 2 facing the user U, and a second wearing position A2 in which the left waist belt 11a and the right waist belt 11b are connected on the back side of the backrest portion 2 so that the backrest portion 2 is worn by the user U with the back side of the backrest portion 2 facing the user U.

[0048] <How to wear> A method of attaching the baby carrier 1 to a user U will be described using Figures 4 to 6. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which infant B is placed on the baby carrier 1. Figure 5 is a side view showing a state in which infant B is placed on the baby carrier 1. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the baby carrier 1 is attached to a user U in a first attachment position A1. In this embodiment, the baby carrier 1 is attached to a user U in the first attachment position A1. The support part 8 of the baby carrier 1 is located at a second position P2. The baby carrier 1 is placed on the platform S with the backrest cushion part 3, which is the surface of the backrest part 2, facing upward on the platform S. At this time, the backrest part 2 is held approximately parallel to the platform S.

[0049] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the support part 8 is deployed from the second position P2 (see Figure 2) toward the first position P1. The support part 8 is rotated in a direction away from the rear surface of the backrest 2. The support part 8 is held in the first position P1. The baby carrier 1 is supported on the platform S by the lower end of the backrest 2 and the lower end of the support part 8. The upper end of the backrest 2 is raised upward on the platform S by the support part 8. The upper end of the backrest 2 is positioned higher on the platform S than the lower end of the backrest 2. Therefore, the backrest 2 and the seat part 5 are held in an inclined state relative to the platform S, with the lower end of the backrest 2 as a fulcrum. At this time, the backrest cushion part 3 on which the infant B is placed is inclined so as to be positioned upward from the lower end to the upper end.

[0050] Next, infant B is placed on the inclined backrest cushion 3. The baby carrier 1 receives infant B with the backrest cushion 3 and seat cushion 6. Furthermore, infant B is held (secured) by the infant securing part 9 so that he or she does not slip off the backrest 2 and seat 5. The infant securing part 9 secures infant B's shoulders and waist to the backrest 2 and seat 5 with respective belts. This allows the baby carrier 1 to hold infant B in a seated position. With the support part 8 moved to the first position P1, the baby carrier 1 can seat infant B, who is unable to sit up on a platform S such as a table or bench. In this way, the baby carrier 1 can be used as a chair for infant B.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 6, the baby carrier 1 placed on the platform S together with the infant B is put on by the user U. First, the left shoulder belt 10a and right shoulder belt 10b are put on the left and right shoulders of the user U. At this time, the baby carrier 1 is placed on the platform S. Therefore, the user U is not holding the baby carrier 1. Therefore, the user U can use both hands to put on the left shoulder belt 10a and right shoulder belt 10b. Furthermore, because the infant B is placed on the platform S and secured to the backrest 2 and seat 5 by the infant securing parts 9, the infant B will not slip off the backrest 2 and seat 5 when the left shoulder belt 10a and right shoulder belt 10b are put on.

[0052] Next, the baby carrier 1, with the left shoulder belt 10a and right shoulder belt 10b attached to the user U, is lifted from the platform S by the user U. The support parts 8, which are located in the first position P1, are moved to the second position P2 by the user U and stored in the storage position. This reduces the space occupied in the front-to-rear direction by the unfolding of the support parts 8 in the baby carrier 1. This makes the baby carrier 1 easier to handle when worn.

[0053] Next, the left waist belt 11a and right waist belt 11b are fastened to the waist of the user U. At this time, the baby carrier 1 is fastened to the user U by the left shoulder belt 10a and right shoulder belt 10b. Therefore, the user U is not holding the baby carrier 1 with his or her hands. Therefore, the user U can fasten the left waist belt 11a and right waist belt 11b with both hands. Furthermore, since the baby B is secured to the backrest 2 and seat 5 by the baby securing parts 9, the baby B will not slip off the backrest 2 and seat 5 when fastening the left waist belt 11a and right waist belt 11b.

[0054] Baby carrier 1 is worn by user U with infant B facing user U. The positions of various parts of baby carrier 1 are adjusted to fit the physique of user U. This allows baby carrier 1 to bring infant B into close contact with user U.

[0055] In this way, user U puts on baby carrier 1 by bringing their body close to baby carrier 1 and infant B on platform S. At this time, user U does not need to hold baby carrier 1 and infant B close to their body with one hand, so they can put on baby carrier 1 using both hands. Also, because baby carrier 1 holds infant B in an inclined position, the combined center of gravity of infant B and baby carrier 1 is low. Therefore, baby carrier 1 is less likely to tip over due to infant B's movements or the work involved in putting on the baby carrier.

[0056] Furthermore, the baby carrier 1 stabilizes the posture of the infant B with the backrest cushion 3 and seat cushion 6, while the backrest frame 4 and seat frame 7 prevent the backrest cushion 3 and seat cushion 6 from losing their shape when worn by the user U. This improves the ease of wearing the carrier on the user U.

[0057] Additionally, the backrest frame 4 functions as a protective member that protects the infant B from external obstacles while preventing the backrest cushion 3 from losing its shape when worn by the user U. The backrest frame 4 and the seating frame 7 of the baby carrier 1 also prevent changes in the infant B's posture and wearing condition due to deformation. Therefore, the baby carrier 1 reduces fatigue in the user U caused by changes in the infant B's posture and wearing condition.

[0058] Furthermore, the amount by which the support part 8 protrudes from the underside of the backrest 2 of the baby carrier 1 is reduced by switching the support part 8 to the second position P2. In other words, the baby carrier 1 has the same external dimensions as a baby carrier that does not have the support part 8. A user U wearing the baby carrier 1 recognizes the area up to the underside of the backrest as the area occupied by the baby carrier 1. Therefore, the user U can handle the baby carrier 1 without being concerned about the presence of the support part 8. This improves convenience when the baby carrier 1 is worn by the user U.

[0059] <Other embodiments> In the above-described embodiment, the baby carrier 1 is worn by the user U with the support section 8 moved to the first position P1. However, the baby carrier 1 may also be worn by the user U with the support section 8 stored in the second position P2. In this case, the baby carrier 1 is placed on the platform S in an uninclined state. At this time, the underside of the backrest 2 is placed flat so as to face the platform surface of the platform S. An infant B lies on the backrest 2 in a substantially horizontal position and is secured by the infant securing section 9.

[0060] In the above-described embodiment, the support member 8 is configured to be switchable between the first position P1 and the second position P2 by a rotational movement relative to the backrest frame member 4. However, the support member may be configured to be switched between the first position and the second position by an extension / contraction movement (linear movement) relative to the backrest frame member or the seat frame member. Also, the support member may be connected to the backrest frame member or the seat frame member so as to be separable from the backrest frame member or the seat frame member.

[0061] In the above-described embodiment, the support portion 8 is configured to be able to be held at two positions, a first position P1 and a second position P2, relative to the backrest frame portion 4. However, the support portion may be configured to be able to be held at three or more positions relative to the backrest frame portion or the seat frame portion. Also, the support portion may be configured to be able to be held at any position relative to the backrest frame portion or the seat frame portion.

[0062] In the above-described embodiment, the backrest frame portion 4 is held by the storage pocket 3a, and the seat frame portion 7 is held by the storage pocket 6a. However, the backrest frame portion and the seat frame portion may be held to the backrest portion and the seat portion by stitching, tying with a string, bonding, or the like.

[0063] In the above-described embodiment, the baby carrier 1 is configured so that the tilt angle of the backrest 2 and the seat 5 relative to the base S can be changed by the support part 8. However, the baby carrier may be configured so that only the tilt angle of the backrest relative to the base S can be changed.

[0064] In the above-described embodiment, the backrest frame portion 4 and the seat frame portion 7 are formed in a substantially rectangular shape. However, the backrest frame and the seat frame may have any shape that can maintain the shape of the backrest portion and the seat portion.

[0065] In the above-described embodiment, the back frame portion 4 and the seat frame portion 7 are connected to each other. However, the back frame portion and the seat frame portion may also be connected in a separable manner.

[0066] In the above-described embodiment, the infant securing part 9 is a five-point harness type belt. However, the infant securing part may have any structure that can secure the infant to the baby carrier. The infant securing part may be, for example, a two-point type securing belt, a three-point type securing belt, a four-point type securing belt, etc.

[0067] In the above-described embodiment, the baby carrier 1 is worn by the user U in the first wearing position A1, in which the infant B and the user U face each other. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the baby carrier 1 may also be worn by the user U in the second wearing position A2, in which the baby B faces the direction of travel, based on the state of the infant B, the usage environment, the usage state, etc. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the state in which the baby carrier 1 is worn by the user U in the second wearing position A2. Because the baby carrier 1 is fixed to the backrest 2 and the seat 5 by the infant fixing parts 9, it can be easily worn in the second wearing position A2 while placed on the platform S. This improves the ease of wearing the baby carrier by the user U and improves convenience when the baby carrier is worn by the user U.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments are merely examples for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is possible to appropriately modify the above-described embodiments within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1. Baby carrier 2 Backrest 3 Backrest cushion 3a, 6a storage pockets 4 Backrest frame 5 Seating area 6 Seat cushion 7 Seat frame 8 Support part 9 Infant fixing part 9a Upper left belt 9b Upper right belt 9c left belt 9d Right Belt 9e Lower Belt 10 Shoulder attachment part 10a Left shoulder strap 10b Right shoulder belt 11 Waist attachment part 11a Left waist belt 11b Right waist belt P1 1st position P2 2nd position A1 First wearing position A2 2nd mounting position S Mounting stand U user B. Infants

Claims

1. A baby carrier that is worn by a user and holds an infant in its arms, a backrest portion that supports the back of the infant on one side; a seat portion that is connected to the backrest portion in a state of protruding from the one surface side of the backrest portion and allows the infant to sit on it; a support part connected to the seat part or the backrest part, and supporting the backrest part or the seat part so that the baby can sit on the seat part when placed on the stand, The support portion is When the backrest and the seat are placed on the stand and the baby is seated on the seat, a first position in which the backrest or the seating portion is deployed toward the other surface of the backrest, which is the back of the one surface of the backrest, so that the backrest and the seating portion are inclined relative to the stand; a second position in which the seat back is accommodated in a storage position adjacent to the seat portion or the backrest portion so that the other surface of the backrest portion faces the stand; Baby carrier.

2. 2. The baby carrier of claim 1, The backrest portion is a backrest cushion portion that comes into contact with the baby, and a backrest frame portion that maintains the shape of the backrest cushion portion; The seating portion is a seat cushion portion that comes into contact with the infant, and a seat frame portion that is connected to the backrest frame portion and maintains the shape of the seat cushion portion, The support portion is The seat back frame portion or the seat frame portion is movably connected to the first position and the second position. Baby carrier.

3. 3. The baby carrier of claim 2, The backrest frame portion is The seatback is configured to be removable from the backrest, The seating frame portion is It is configured to be removable from the seating portion, The support portion is The backrest frame portion is detached from the backrest portion, or the seat frame portion is detached from the seat portion. Baby carrier.

4. 3. The baby carrier according to claim 1, an infant fixing portion provided on at least one of the backrest portion or the seat portion for fixing the infant to at least one of the backrest portion or the seat portion; Baby carrier.

5. 5. The baby carrier of claim 4, a shoulder attachment portion provided on the backrest portion and attached to the shoulders of the user; a waist attachment portion provided on the seat portion and attached to the waist of the user, The shoulder attachment portion and the waist attachment portion are The seatback is configured to be switchable between a first wearing position in which the seatback is worn by the user with the one surface of the backrest portion positioned on the user side, and a second wearing position in which the seatback is worn by the user with the other surface of the backrest portion positioned on the user side. Baby carrier.

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