stroller stand

Abstract

To provide a baby car stand allowing movement of a baby car received therein to be limited.SOLUTION: A baby car stand A10 is provided with a first beam member 21 extending in a first direction X and two of support members 10 positioned at both sides in the first direction of the first beam member 21 and connected with the first beam member 21, respectively. Two first beam members 21 have first edges 11 extending in a height direction Z. The first beam member 21 is positioned apart from the first edge 11 in a second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is positioned between a first upper end 11A of the first edge 11 and a first lower end 11B in the height direction Z.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stroller stand for storing a stroller. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a stroller. The stroller is foldable. The stroller is equipped with a pair of shoulder straps on the left and right. This allows the user to carry the stroller on their back using the shoulder straps, allowing them to carry the stroller in a more stable state when not carrying a baby.

[0003] However, stroller users sometimes want to be able to temporarily store their strollers rather than carrying them with them all the time. Therefore, one way to meet this need is to install stroller stands that can accommodate strollers. However, the stroller stands must also be equipped with a means to restrict the movement of the stroller so that it does not move away from the stroller stand. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-264531 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a stroller stand that can restrict the movement of a stroller stored therein. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The stroller stand provided by the present invention comprises a first beam member extending in a first direction perpendicular to a height direction, and two support members located on both sides of the first beam member in the first direction and connected to the first beam member, wherein the two support members have first edges extending in the height direction, the first beam member is located away from the first edge in a second direction perpendicular to the height direction and the first direction, and the first beam member is located between the upper end of the first edge and the lower end of the first edge in the height direction.

[0007] In implementing the present invention, preferably, the two support members have a second edge located away from the first edge in the second direction, the first beam member is located closer to the second edge than the first edge, the second edge has a first section extending in the height direction and a second section located on the opposite side of the first section in the height direction relative to the first beam member, and the second section protrudes in the second direction relative to the first section.

[0008] In carrying out the present invention, preferably, the second section is located between the lower end of the first edge and the first beam member in the height direction.

[0009] In implementing the present invention, preferably, the two support members have a third edge connecting the upper end of the first edge and the upper end of the second edge, and further include a locking portion located between the two support members, the locking portion being located closer to the third edge in the height direction than the first beam member, and the locking portion being located between the first edge and the second edge in the second direction.

[0010] Preferably, in implementing the present invention, the device further includes a second beam member extending in the first direction, the two support members are connected on both sides of the second beam member in the first direction, the second beam member is positioned closer to the third edge than the first beam member, and the locking portion is supported by the second beam member.

[0011] In carrying out the present invention, it is preferable that the apparatus further comprises a plurality of casters attached to the lower ends of the two support members. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the stroller stand of the present invention, it is possible to restrict the movement of a stroller stored therein.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a stroller stand according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the stroller stand shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the stroller stand shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the stroller stand shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating the stroller stand shown in FIG. 1 in use. [Figure 7] 7 is a front view illustrating a different state of use from that illustrated in FIG. 6, among the states of use of the stroller stand illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a right side view of a stroller stand according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a right side view of a stroller stand according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] [First embodiment] A stroller stand A10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. The stroller stand A10 includes two support members 10, a first beam member 21, a second beam member 22, a third beam member 23, a fourth beam member 24, two fifth beam members 25, a plurality of locking units 31, a cover 32, a plurality of casters 40, and a guide sign 50.

[0017] In describing the stroller stand A10, the direction in which the two support members 10 stand is referred to as the "height direction Z." The direction perpendicular to the height direction Z is referred to as the "first direction X." The direction perpendicular to both the height direction Z and the first direction X is referred to as the "second direction Y."

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the two support members 10 stand upright in the height direction Z and are spaced apart from each other in the first direction X. The two support members 10 are frame-shaped. Each of the two support members 10 is made of a plurality of circular steel pipes joined by welding. Alternatively, the two support members 10 may be plate-shaped. In this case, the two support members 10 are made of, for example, wooden plywood.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4 , the two support members 10 have a first edge 11, a second edge 12, a third edge 13, and a fourth edge 14. The first edge 11, the second edge 12, the third edge 13, and the fourth edge 14 refer to the peripheral edges of each of the two support members 10 when viewed in the first direction X. The first edge 11 extends in the height direction Z. The first edge 11 corresponds to the front end of the stroller stand A10. The first edge 11 includes a first upper end 11A and a first lower end 11B that are spaced apart from each other in the height direction Z. The second edge 12 is spaced apart from the first edge 11 in the second direction Y. The second edge 12 corresponds to the rear end of the stroller stand A10. The second edge 12 includes a second upper end 12A and a second lower end 12B that are spaced apart from each other in the height direction Z. The second upper end 12A is located between the first upper end 11A and the first lower end 11B in the height direction Z. In the height direction Z, the position of the second lower end 12B is equal to the position of the first lower end 11B.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 4, the third edge 13 connects the first upper end 11A of the first edge 11 and the second upper end 12A of the second edge 12. The third edge 13 slopes diagonally downward from the first upper end 11A to the second upper end 12A. The fourth edge 14 connects the vicinity of the first lower end 11B of the first edge 11 and the vicinity of the second lower end 12B of the second edge 12. The fourth edge 14 extends in the second direction Y.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first beam member 21 extends in a first direction X. Both sides of the first beam member 21 in the first direction X are connected to the two support members 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the first beam member 21 is located away from first edges 11 of the two support members 10 in the second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is located closer to second edges 12 of the two support members 10 than to the first edges 11. The first beam member 21 is located between a first upper end 11A of the first edges 11 and a first lower end 11B of the first edges 11 in the height direction Z.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the stroller stand A10, a storage space S for a stroller 80 (described later) is defined by two support members 10. The storage space S is open at first edges 11 of the two support members 10. The stroller 80 can be inserted into the storage space S through this opening.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 4 , the second edge 12 of each of the two support members 10 includes a first section 121 and a second section 122. The first section 121 extends in the height direction Z. The second section 122 is located on the opposite side of the first section 121 in the height direction Z with the first beam member 21 as the reference. The second section 122 protrudes in the second direction Y relative to the first section 121. In the stroller stand A10, the second section 122 is located between the first lower end 11B of the first edge 11 of each of the two support members 10 and the first beam member 21 in the height direction Z. As a result, in each of the two support members 10, the distance L1 between the first lower end 11B and the second lower end 12B of the second edge 12 is set longer than the distance L2 between the first upper end 11A of the first edge 11 and the second upper end 12A of the second edge 12.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the second beam member 22 extends in the first direction X. Both sides of the second beam member 22 in the first direction X are connected to the two support members 10. The second beam member 22 is located closer to the third edges 13 of the two support members 10 than the first beam member 21. The second beam member 22 is located between the first upper ends 11A of the first edges 11 of the two support members 10 and the second upper ends 12A of the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 in the second direction Y.

[0025] 1 and 3, the third beam member 23 extends in the first direction X. Both sides of the third beam member 23 in the first direction X are connected to the two support members 10. The third beam member 23 is located between the second beam member 22 and the second upper ends 12A of the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 in the second direction Y.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the fourth beam member 24 extends in the first direction X. Both sides of the fourth beam member 24 in the first direction X are connected to the two support members 10. The fourth beam member 24 is located on the opposite side of the second beam member 22 in the second direction Y with the third beam member 23 as the reference. The fourth beam member 24 is located between the first beam member 21 and the second upper ends 12A of the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 in the height direction Z. When viewed in the height direction Z, the fourth beam member 24 overlaps the first beam member 21.

[0027] 1 and 3, the two fifth beam members 25 extend in the second direction Y and are spaced apart from each other in the first direction X. The two fifth beam members 25 connect the second beam member 22 and the third beam member 23.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the multiple locking units 31 are located between the two support members 10 and are arranged along the first direction X. The multiple locking units 31 are located closer to the third edges 13 of the two support members 10 than the first beam member 21 in the height direction Z. The multiple locking units 31 are located between the first edges 11 of the two support members 10 and the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 in the second direction Y. In the stroller stand A10, the multiple locking units 31 are adjacent to the second beam member 22.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cover 32 extends in the first direction X. The cover 32 is supported by the second beam member 22. A plurality of locking units 31 are attached to the cover 32. Therefore, the plurality of locking units 31 are supported by the second beam member 22 via the cover 32.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 5 , the multiple locking units 31 include a lock 311, a hook 312, a chain 313, a ring 314, and a key 315. The lock 311, the hook 312, and the chain 313 are attached to the cover 32. A portion of each of the lock 311 and the hook 312 is exposed to the outside through the cover 32. The lock 311 has a keyhole (not shown) into which a key 315 is inserted and a hole 311A ​​that penetrates in the second direction Y. When the key 315 is inserted into the keyhole, the lock 311 can rotate in the second direction Y. The hook 312 is located next to the lock 311 in the first direction X. The hook 312 is attached to the cover 32 and has a first portion 312A that extends in the first direction X and a second portion 312B that extends obliquely upward from the first portion 312A toward the lock 311. When the lock 311 is rotated in the second direction Y via the key 315, the second part 312B is inserted into the hole 311A ​​and the lock 311 comes into contact with the hook 312.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, the chain 313 hangs down from the cover 32. The chain 313 is in the form of a coil that is stretchable in the axial direction. A ring 314 is attached to the end of the chain 313. After fastening the chain 313 to the stroller 80 (described later) (see Figures 6 and 7) and inserting the ring 314 into the hook 312, the lock 311 can be rotated using the key 315 and the second part 312B of the hook 312 into the hole 311A ​​of the lock 311, thereby locking the stroller 80 in the storage space S.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the plurality of casters 40 are individually attached to the first lower end 11B of the first edge 11 and the second lower end 12B of the second edge 12 of each of the two support members 10.

[0033] 1 and 3, the guide sign 50 is attached to the fourth beam member 24. The guide sign 50 can display instructions for the user, such as how to use the stroller stand A10.

[0034] Next, the use state of the stroller stand A10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0035] FIG. 6 shows a state in which a stroller 80 is stored in the storage space S of the stroller stand A10. In this usage state, multiple strollers 80 are stored in the storage space S. However, the number of strollers 80 stored in the storage space S may be single. As shown in FIG. 4, the stroller 80 enters the storage space S from the opening of the storage space S in the second direction Y. In this usage state, three strollers 80 can be lined up in the storage space S along the first direction X. Each of the three strollers 80 can be locked to the storage space S using one of the multiple locking units 31 located nearby. In this usage state, as shown in FIG. 4, a portion of the front guard 81, the handle 82, and a portion of each of the multiple wheels 83 of each of the three strollers 80 protrudes from the storage space S when viewed in the first direction X.

[0036] FIG. 7 shows a state in which a folded stroller 80 is stored in the storage space S of the stroller stand A10. In this usage state, five strollers 80 can be lined up in the storage space S along the first direction X. In this case, the axes of the wheels 83 of each of the five strollers 80 are aligned in the second direction Y. Each of the five strollers 80 can be locked to the storage space S using one of the locking units 31 located nearby.

[0037] Next, the effects of the stroller stand A10 will be described.

[0038] The stroller stand A10 includes a first beam member 21 extending in a first direction X and two support members 10 located on both sides of the first beam member 21 in the first direction X and connected to the first beam member 21. The two support members 10 have first edges 11 extending in a height direction Z. The first beam member 21 is located away from the first edge 11 in the second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is located between an upper end (first upper end 11A) of the first edge 11 and a lower end (first lower end 11B) of the first edge 11 in the height direction Z. With this configuration, a storage space S for a stroller 80 is defined by the two support members 10. The storage space S is open between the first edges 11 of the two support members 10. When the stroller 80 enters the storage space S through the opening and attempts to move in the second direction Y, the stroller 80 comes into contact with the first beam member 21, restricting its movement (see FIG. 4 ). Therefore, the stroller stand A10 can restrict the movement of the stroller 80 accommodated therein.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 4, the first beam member 21 is located in the height direction Z between the front guard 81 of the stroller 80 and the second upper ends 12A of the second edges 12 of the two support members 10. This configuration prevents the front guard 81 of the stroller 80 from being restricted by the first beam member 21. This makes it possible to minimize the portion of the stroller 80 that protrudes from the storage space S.

[0040] The two support members 10 have second edges 12 that are located away from the first edges 11 in the second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is located closer to the second edges 12 than the first edges 11. The second edge 12 has a first section 121 that extends in the height direction Z, and a second section 122 that is located on the opposite side of the first section 121 in the height direction Z with the first beam member 21 as the reference. The second section 122 protrudes in the second direction Y relative to the first section 121. This configuration further expands the range of the storage space S that overlaps with the stroller 80 when viewed in the first direction X.

[0041] In the above case, the second section 122 of the second edge 12 is located between the lower end of the first edge 11 and the first beam member 21 in the height direction Z. By adopting this configuration, the range of the storage space S that overlaps with the stroller 80 is further expanded when viewed in the first direction X. Furthermore, the center of gravity of each of the two support members 10 having this configuration is closer to the lower end of the first edge 11 in the height direction Z. This makes the stroller stand A10 more stable against loads in a direction perpendicular to the height direction Z, such as wind loads.

[0042] The stroller stand A10 further includes a locking unit 31 located between the two support members 10. The locking unit 31 is located closer to the third edges 13 of the two support members 10 than the first beam member 21 in the height direction Z. The locking unit 31 is located between the first edges 11 and second edges 12 of the two support members 10 in the second direction Y. With this configuration, the stroller 80 can be locked and secured to the storage space S. Furthermore, since the locking unit 31 can be stored in the storage space S, the stroller stand A10 can be made more compact.

[0043] The stroller stand A10 further includes a second beam member 22 that extends in the first direction X and is connected on both sides in the first direction X to the two support members 10. The second beam member 22 is located closer to the third edges 13 of the two support members 10 than the first beam member 21. The locking unit 31 is supported by the second beam member 22. This configuration makes the stroller stand A10 more stable against loads in a direction perpendicular to the height direction Z, and allows the locking unit 31 to be stored in the storage space S by utilizing the second beam member 22.

[0044] The stroller stand A10 further includes a third beam member 23 extending in the first direction X and connected to the two support members 10 on both sides in the first direction X, and a fifth beam member 25 extending in the second direction Y and connecting the second beam member 22 and the third beam member 23. This configuration makes the stroller stand A10 more stable against loads in a direction perpendicular to the height direction Z, and allows the load acting on the second beam member 22 to be shared by the third beam member 23. Furthermore, a beam member connecting the two support members 10 in the height direction Z between the lower ends of the first edges 11 of the two support members 10 and the first beam member 21 is not needed. This makes it possible to further expand the storage space S.

[0045] The stroller stand A10 further includes a plurality of casters 40 attached to the lower ends of the two support members 10. This configuration makes it easy to transport the stroller stand A10.

[0046] Second Embodiment A stroller stand A20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8. In these figures, elements that are the same as or similar to those in the stroller stand A10 described above are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0047] In the stroller stand A20, the configuration of the two support members 10 differs from that of the stroller stand A10.

[0048] 8, the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 extend in the height direction Z from the second upper end 12A to the second lower end 12B. Therefore, the two support members 10 are rectangular when viewed in the first direction X. In each of the two support members 10, the distance L1 between the first lower end 11B and the second lower end 12B of the second edge 12 is equal to the distance L2 between the first upper end 11A of the first edge 11 and the second upper end 12A of the second edge 12.

[0049] Next, the effects of the stroller stand A20 will be described.

[0050] The stroller stand A20 includes a first beam member 21 extending in a first direction X and two support members 10 located on both sides of the first beam member 21 in the first direction X and connected to the first beam member 21. The two support members 10 have first edges 11 extending in a height direction Z. The first beam member 21 is located away from the first edge 11 in the second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is located between an upper end (first upper end 11A) of the first edge 11 and a lower end (first lower end 11B) of the first edge 11 in the height direction Z. Therefore, the stroller stand A20 can also restrict movement of a stored stroller 80. Furthermore, by sharing a configuration in common with the stroller stand A10, the stroller stand A20 achieves the same effects as the stroller stand A10.

[0051] Third Embodiment A stroller stand A30 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 9. In these figures, elements that are the same as or similar to those in the stroller stand A10 described above are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0052] In the stroller stand A30, the configuration of the two support members 10 is different from that of the stroller stand A10.

[0053] 9, the second section 122 of each of the second edges 12 of the two support members 10 is located in the height direction Z between the first upper end 11A of the first edges 11 of the two support members 10 and the first beam member 21. As a result, in each of the two support members 10, the distance L1 between the first lower end 11B and the second lower end 12B of the second edge 12 is set shorter than the distance L2 between the first upper end 11A of the first edge 11 and the second upper end 12A of the second edge 12. The difference between the distance L2 and the distance L1 is greater than the difference between the distance L2 and the distance L1 of the stroller stand A20.

[0054] Next, the effects of the stroller stand A30 will be described.

[0055] The stroller stand A30 includes a first beam member 21 extending in a first direction X and two support members 10 located on both sides of the first beam member 21 in the first direction X and connected to the first beam member 21. The two support members 10 have first edges 11 extending in a height direction Z. The first beam member 21 is located away from the first edge 11 in the second direction Y. The first beam member 21 is located between an upper end (first upper end 11A) of the first edge 11 and a lower end (first lower end 11B) of the first edge 11 in the height direction Z. Therefore, the stroller stand A30 can also restrict movement of a stored stroller 80. Furthermore, by sharing a configuration in common with the stroller stand A10, the stroller stand A30 achieves the same effects as the stroller stand A10.

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the specific configuration of each part of the present invention can be freely designed and modified in various ways. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] A10, A20, A30: Stroller stand 10: Support member 11: First Edge 11A: 1st top end 11B: 1st bottom end 12: Second Edge 12A: 2nd upper end 12B: 2nd bottom end 121: First Section 122: Second Section 13: The third relationship 14: The Fourth Edge 21: First beam member 22: Second beam member 23: Third beam member 24: Fourth beam member 25: 5th beam member 31: Locking section 311: Rock 311A: Hole 312: Hook 312A: Part 1 312B: Part 2 313: Chain 314: Ring 32: Cover 40: Caster 50: Guide sign 80: Stroller 81: Front guard 82: Handle 83:Wheel

Claims

1. a first beam member extending in a first direction perpendicular to the height direction; two support members connected to both sides of the first beam member in the first direction, Each of the two support members has a first edge extending in the height direction, the first beam member is spaced from the first edge in the height direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first beam member is located between an upper end of the first edge and a lower end of the first edge in the height direction, each of the two support members has a second edge spaced apart from the first edge in the second direction; the first beam member is located closer to the second edge than to the first edge, The second edge includes a first section extending in the height direction and a second section located on the opposite side of the first section in the height direction with respect to the first beam member, The second section protrudes in the second direction relative to the first section.

2. A stroller stand as described in Claim 1, wherein the second section is located between the lower end of the first edge and the first beam member in the height direction.

3. Further comprising a locking section located between the two support members, each of the two support members has a third edge connected to an upper end of the first edge and an upper end of the second edge; the locking portion is located closer to the third edge than the first beam member in the height direction, The stroller stand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking portion is located between the first edge and the second edge in the second direction.

4. Further comprising a second beam member extending in the first direction; the two support members are connected to both sides of the second beam member in the first direction, the second beam member is located closer to the third edge than the first beam member; The stroller stand according to claim 3 , wherein the locking portion is supported by the second beam member.

5. A stroller stand as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a plurality of casters attached to the lower ends of each of the two support members.

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