baby carriage

Abstract

To provide a baby carriage provided with a folding mechanism which is easy to operate and which employs a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A baby carriage according to the present invention includes a fastening member and a seat. The seat includes: a support base connected to the fastening member; a backrest connected to the support base; a footrest connected to the support base so as to be pivotable; and a lock member which is placed between the support base and the footrest, and which locks the footrest at an expanding position relative to the backrest. When the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest actuates the lock member so as to cancel the locking.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a stroller, and more particularly to a stroller having a folding mechanism that is easy to operate and simple in structure. [Background technology]

[0002] A stroller is a tool used by parents when they go shopping with their babies or children. Currently, there are various foldable strollers available for easy storage and transportation. However, the folding mechanism of conventional strollers is not only cumbersome to operate but also complicated. Therefore, operation and maintenance are inconvenient and the manufacturing cost of the stroller is also increased. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a stroller with a folding mechanism that is easy to operate and has a simple structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a stroller includes a handle, a first fixed member, a second fixed member, rear legs, front legs, an unlocking member, a first locking member, a rotating member, and a tensioning member. The first fixed member is connected to an end of the handle. The first fixed member has a first inclined driving surface. The second fixed member is pivotally connected to the first fixed member. The rear legs are connected to the second fixed member. The front legs are pivotally connected to the second fixed member. The unlocking member is disposed on the handle. The first locking member is disposed between the first fixed member and the second fixed member. The first locking member engages with the first fixed member and the second fixed member to lock the handle, rear legs, and front legs in a first unfolded position. The rotating member is disposed on the first fixed member and abuts the first locking member. The tensioning member is connected to the unlocking member and the rotating member. When the unlocking member pulls the tensioning member, the tensioning member rotationally drives the rotating member, the first inclined drive surface pushes the rotating member toward the first locking member, and the rotating member pushes the first locking member toward the second fixed member, disengaging the first locking member from the first fixed member.

[0005] Preferably, the stroller further includes a first elastic member in contact with the first fixed member and the rotating member, and when the tension member rotates the rotating member, the rotating member compresses the first elastic member.

[0006] Preferably, the first fixed member has a protrusion, the rotating member has a slot, the protrusion and the first elastic member are disposed in the slot, one end of the first elastic member abuts the protrusion, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts a side wall of the slot.

[0007] Preferably, the stroller further includes a second elastic member disposed between the first locking member and the second fixing member, and when the rotating member presses the first locking member toward the second fixing member, the first locking member compresses the second elastic member.

[0008] Preferably, the first fixing member has a first engagement recess, the second fixing member has a second engagement recess, and the first locking member has a first engagement portion, which engages with the first engagement recess and the second engagement recess.

[0009] Preferably, the first securing member has an inclined stop surface that stops the first locking member when the handle, rear legs, and front legs are in the first folded position, and the inclined stop surface pushes the first locking member away from the first securing member when the handle is rotated toward the first extended position.

[0010] Preferably, the first fixed member has a first pivot portion, the second fixed member has a second pivot portion, the first locking member has a first through hole, the rotating member has a second through hole, and the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are pivotally connected to each other through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0011] Preferably, the stroller further comprises a bottom tube, a linking member, and a basket tube, wherein the bottom tube, linking member, and basket tube are pivotally connected to each other, the bottom tube is pivotally connected to the front legs, the linking member is pivotally connected to the first fixing member, and the basket tube is pivotally connected to the rear legs.

[0012] Preferably, the stroller further includes a seat. The seat includes a support base, a backrest, a footrest, and a second locking member. The support base is connected to the first fixing member. The backrest is connected to the support base. The footrest is pivotally connected to the support base. The second locking member is disposed between the support base and the footrest. The second locking member locks the footrest in the second extended position relative to the backrest. When the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest drives the second locking member to release the lock.

[0013] Preferably, the seat further includes a third elastic member disposed between the footrest and the second locking member, and when the footrest drives the second locking member to release the lock, the second locking member compresses the third elastic member.

[0014] Preferably, the support base includes a third pivot portion, the footrest includes a fourth pivot portion, the third pivot portion is inserted into the fourth pivot portion, and the footrest is pivotally connected to the support base.

[0015] Preferably, the footrest includes a receiving recess, and the second locking member is movably disposed within the receiving recess. The second locking member is configured to rotate together with the footrest.

[0016] Preferably, the support base includes a second inclined drive surface that, when the footrest rotates relative to the backrest from the second extended position, pushes the second locking member toward the footrest and drives the second locking member to unlock it.

[0017] Preferably, the support base further comprises a stop at an end of the second inclined drive surface, which stops the second locking member so that the footrest is held in the second extended position.

[0018] Preferably, the seat further includes an arm bar pivotally connected to the footrest, the footrest including a guide groove, the arm bar including a guide pillar, and the guide pillar being inserted into the guide groove, such that when the footrest is folded or unfolded relative to the backrest, an end of the guide groove pushes against the guide pillar, causing the arm bar to fold or unfold relative to the backrest.

[0019] Preferably, the armbar is removably connected to the footrest.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a stroller includes a handle, a first fixed member, a second fixed member, rear legs, front legs, a bottom tube, a connecting member, and a basket tube. The first fixed member is connected to an end of the handle. The second fixed member is pivotally connected to the first fixed member. The rear legs are connected to the second fixed member. The front legs are pivotally connected to the second fixed member. The bottom tube is pivotally connected to the front legs. The connecting member is pivotally connected to the first fixed member. The basket tube is pivotally connected to the rear legs. The bottom tube, connecting member, and basket tube are pivotally connected to each other. When the handle is rotated to fold or unfold the stroller, the handle drives the rear legs, front legs, bottom tube, connecting member, and basket tube to pivot to fold or unfold.

[0021] Preferably, the stroller further includes a seat. The seat includes a support base, a backrest, a footrest, and a second locking member. The support base is connected to the first fixing member. The backrest is connected to the support base. The footrest is pivotally connected to the support base. The second locking member is disposed between the support base and the footrest. The second locking member locks the footrest in the second extended position relative to the backrest. When the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest drives the second locking member to release the lock.

[0022] Preferably, the seat further includes a third elastic member disposed between the footrest and the second locking member, and when the footrest drives the second locking member to release the lock, the second locking member compresses the third elastic member.

[0023] Preferably, the support base includes a third pivot portion, the footrest includes a fourth pivot portion, the third pivot portion is inserted into the fourth pivot portion, and the footrest is pivotally connected to the support base.

[0024] Preferably, the footrest includes a receiving recess, and the second locking member is movably disposed within the receiving recess. The second locking member is configured to rotate together with the footrest.

[0025] Preferably, the support base includes a second inclined drive surface that, when the footrest rotates relative to the backrest from the second extended position, pushes the second locking member toward the footrest and drives the second locking member to unlock it.

[0026] Preferably, the support base further comprises a stop at an end of the second inclined drive surface, which stops the second locking member so that the footrest is held in the second extended position.

[0027] Preferably, the seat further includes an arm bar pivotally connected to the footrest, the footrest including a guide groove, the arm bar including a guide pillar, and the guide pillar being inserted into the guide groove, such that when the footrest is folded or unfolded relative to the backrest, an end of the guide groove pushes against the guide pillar, causing the arm bar to fold or unfold relative to the backrest.

[0028] Preferably, the armbar is removably connected to the footrest.

[0029] As described above, as long as the user pulls the unlocking member, the tensioning member drives the rotating member to rotate, pushing the first locking member toward the second locking member and disengaging the first locking member from the first locking member. At this time, the handle, rear legs, and front legs can rotate relative to each other and fold. The present disclosure utilizes the unlocking member, first locking member, rotating member, and tensioning member to form a stroller folding mechanism that is not only simple in structure but also convenient to operate, thereby further reducing the manufacturing costs of the stroller. Furthermore, as long as the user rotates the footrest, the seat folds or unfolds accordingly. Due to the cooperation between the second locking member and the second inclined drive surface of the support base, the seat of the present disclosure can be quickly folded by rotating the footrest, which is not only simple in structure but also easy to operate. The seat of the present disclosure does not require a separate folding mechanism, further reducing the manufacturing costs of the seat and stroller.

[0030] These and other objects of the present disclosure will no doubt become obvious to those skilled in the art after reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment that is illustrated in the various figures and drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a stroller according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the seat shown in FIG. 1 in a folded state. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the stroller shown in FIG. 2 in a folded state. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the stroller shown in FIG. 2 in a state where the seat is not present. [Figure 5] 5 is a perspective view showing the folding process of the stroller shown in FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the handle and the lock release member. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is an assembly diagram showing the first fixed member, the rotary member, and the first elastic member. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the second fixing member and the first locking member. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the first fixing member. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the second fixing member. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the inclined stop surface of the first fixing member that stops the first locking member. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a stroller according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the sheet shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the seat shown in FIG. 13 in a folded state. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an exploded view of the footrest and support base shown in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an assembly diagram of the footrest and the second locking member shown in FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the second inclined drive surface of the support base that presses against the second locking member. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing the second locking member in the locked position. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing the second locking member in the unlocked position. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the footrest and arm bar shown in FIG. 13 from another angle. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is an exploded view of the footrest and arm bar shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] 1 to 11, FIG. 1 is a side view of a stroller 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of the stroller 1 shown in FIG. 1 with the seat 26 folded, FIG. 3 is a side view of the stroller 1 shown in FIG. 2 with the seat 26 removed, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the stroller 1 shown in FIG. 2 without the seat 26, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the process of folding the stroller 1 shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the handle 10 and the unlocking member 28, FIG. 7 is an assembly view of the first fixing member 12, the rotating member 32, and the first elastic member 36, FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the second fixing member 14 and the first locking member 30, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first fixing member 12, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the second fixing member 14, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the inclined stop surface 128 of the first fixing member 12 that stops the first locking member 30.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the stroller 1 of the present disclosure includes a handle 10, a first fixing member 12, a second fixing member 14, rear legs 16, front legs 18, a bottom tube 20, a connecting member 22, a basket tube 24, and a seat 26. The stroller 1 may be a stroller or other device used for transporting babies and objects. It should be noted that the structure of the stroller 1 of the present disclosure is substantially symmetrical with respect to two sides, and the technical features of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the structure of one of the two sides.

[0034] 1 to 5, a first fixed member 12 is connected to the end of the handle 10, a second fixed member 14 is pivotally connected to the first fixed member 12, a rear leg 16 is connected to the second fixed member 14, and a front leg 18 is pivotally connected to the second fixed member 14. A bottom tube 20, a connecting member 22, and a basket tube 24 are pivotally connected to one another. The bottom tube 20 is pivotally connected to the front leg 18, the connecting member 22 is pivotally connected to the first fixed member 12, and the basket tube 24 is pivotally connected to the rear leg 16. In this embodiment, the connecting member 22 may have an L-shaped structure. 5, there is a first pivot point P1 between the bottom tube 20 and the front leg 18, a second pivot point P2 between the front leg 18 and the second fixed member 14, a third pivot point P3 between the connecting member 22 and the first fixed member 12, a fourth pivot point P4 between the second fixed member 14 and the handle 10, a fifth pivot point P5 between the basket tube 24 and the rear leg 16, and a sixth pivot point P6 between the bottom tube 20, the connecting member 22, and the basket tube 24. When a user wants to fold or unfold the stroller 1, the user can rotate the handle 10. When the handle 10 is rotated to fold or unfold the stroller 1, the handle 10 drives the rear legs 16, the front legs 18, the bottom tube 20, the connecting member 22, and the basket tube 24 to pivot about the first to sixth pivot points P1 to P6 to be folded or unfolded.

[0035] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the seat 26 is installed on the first fixed member 12. In this embodiment, the seat 26 may include a support base 260, a backrest 262, and a footrest 264. The support base 260 is connected to the first fixed member 12. Preferably, the support base 260 is removably connected to the first fixed member 12 so that the seat 26 can be removed from the stroller 1. The backrest 262 is connected to the support base 260, and the footrest 264 is pivotally connected to the support base 260. Therefore, the footrest 264 can be rotated relative to the backrest 262 to be folded or unfolded. When folding the stroller 1, a user can rotate the footrest 264 relative to the backrest 262 to first fold the seat 26, as shown in FIG. 2. Next, the user rotates the handle 10 downward to drive the rear legs 16, front legs 18, bottom tube 20, connecting member 22, and basket tube 24 to rotate relative to one another to the first folded position shown in FIG. 3 . In this embodiment, the backrest 262 and footrest 264 may be, but are not limited to, U-shaped tubes. In actual applications, the backrest 262 and footrest 264 may be covered with fabric to form a seat area for sitting. In another embodiment, the seat 26 may further include other support or reinforcing structures (e.g., a seat plate) depending on the actual application. Note that the structure of the seat 26 can be determined depending on the actual application, and therefore the present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

[0036] 6 to 8, the stroller 1 of the present disclosure further includes an unlocking member 28, a first locking member 30, a rotating member 32, a tensioning member 34, a first elastic member 36, and a second elastic member 38. The unlocking member 28 is movably disposed relative to the handle 10, allowing a user to pull the unlocking member 28 to move it relative to the handle 10. In this embodiment, there are a pair of unlocking members 28 disposed on both sides of the handle 10, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, there may be one single unlocking member 28 disposed at the top end of the handle 10.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , the first locking member 30 is disposed between the first fixed member 12 and the second fixed member 14. The rotating member 32 is disposed on the first fixed member 12 and abuts against the first locking member 30. The tensioning member 34 is disposed within the handle 10 and connected to the unlocking member 28 and the rotating member 32. The first elastic member 36 abuts against the first fixed member 12 and the rotating member 32. As shown in FIG. 7 , in this embodiment, the first fixed member 12 may have a protrusion 120, and the rotating member 32 may have a slot 320. The protrusion 120 of the first fixed member 12 and the first elastic member 36 are disposed in the slot 320 of the rotating member 32, with one end of the first elastic member 36 abutting against the protrusion 120 of the first fixed member 12 and the other end of the first elastic member 36 abutting against the side wall of the slot 320 of the rotating member 32. 8, the second elastic member 38 is disposed between the first locking member 30 and the second fixing member 14. In this embodiment, the tension member 34 may be, but is not limited to, a steel wire, and the first elastic member 36 and the second elastic member 38 may be, but are not limited to, a spring.

[0038] 7 to 10 , the first fixed member 12 may have a first pivot portion 122, the second fixed member 14 may have a second pivot portion 140, the first locking member 30 may have a first through-hole 300, and the rotating member 32 may have a second through-hole 322. When assembling the first fixed member 12, the second fixed member 14, the first locking member 30, and the rotating member 32, the first pivot portion 122 of the first fixed member 12 and the second pivot portion 140 of the second fixed member 14 are pivotally connected to each other through the first through-hole 300 of the first locking member 30 and the second through-hole 322 of the rotating member 32, thereby forming a fourth pivot point P4 shown in FIG. 5 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the first locking member 30 is configured to engage with the first securing member 12 and the second securing member 14 to lock the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 in the first extended position shown in Figures 1, 2, and 4. As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the first securing member 12 may have a first engagement recess 124, the second securing member 14 may have a second engagement recess 142, and the first locking member 30 may have a first engagement portion 302. When the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 are in the first deployed position shown in Figures 1, 2, and 4, the first engagement recess 124 of the first fixing member 12 is aligned with the second engagement recess 142 of the second fixing member 14, and the first engagement portion 302 of the first locking member 30 engages with the first engagement recess 124 of the first fixing member, thereby locking the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 in the first deployed position.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 4, when a user folds the stroller 1, the user simply pulls the unlocking member 28 in the direction indicated by arrow A1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the unlocking member 28 pulls the tensioning member 34 in the direction of arrow A1. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the unlocking member 28 pulls the tensioning member 34 in the direction of arrow A1, the tensioning member 34 drives the rotating member 32 to rotate in the direction of arrow A2. In this embodiment, the first fixing member 12 has a first inclined drive surface 126 as shown in FIG. 9. Therefore, when the tensioning member 34 drives the rotating member 32 to rotate along the direction of arrow A2, the first inclined drive surface 126 of the first fixing member 12 pushes the rotating member 32 toward the first locking member 30 (as shown in FIG. 8), and the rotating member 32 compresses the first elastic member 36. At this time, the rotating member 32 pushes the first locking member 30 toward the second fixed member 14, disengaging the first engagement portion 302 of the first locking member 30 from the first engagement recess 124 of the first fixed member 12, thereby allowing the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 to rotate relative to one another to the first folded position shown in Figure 3. Furthermore, as the rotating member 32 pushes the first locking member 30 toward the second fixed member 14, the first locking member 30 compresses the second elastic member 38. When the unlocking member 28 is released, the first elastic member 36 drives the rotating member 32 to return.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 11 , the first fixing member 12 may have an inclined stop surface 128. When the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 are located in the first folded position shown in FIG. 3 , the inclined stop surface 128 stops the first locking member 30 and prevents the first locking member 30 from rotating. When a user wants to unfold the stroller 1, the user can rotate the handle 10 toward the first unfolded position shown in FIG. 2. When the handle 10 is rotated toward the first unfolded position, the inclined stop surface 128 of the first fixing member 12 pushes the first locking member 30 away from the first fixing member 12. When the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 are rotated relative to one another from the first folded position shown in FIG. 3 to the first extended position shown in FIG. 2, the second elastic member 38 drives the first locking member 30 to return, thereby locking the handle 10, rear legs 16, and front legs 18 in the first extended position.

[0042] 12 to 21, FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a stroller 1 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the seat 26 shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the seat 26 shown in FIG. 13 in a folded state, FIG. 15 is an exploded view showing the footrest 264 and support base 260 shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 16 is an assembly view of the footrest 264 and second locking member 266 shown in FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 is a view showing the second locking member 266. 13. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the second inclined drive surface 2602 of the support base 260 pressing the member 266, FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing the second locking member 266 in the unlocked position, FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the footrest 264 and arm bar 270 shown in FIG. 13 from a different angle, and FIG. 21 is an exploded view of the footrest 264 and arm bar 270 shown in FIG. 20.

[0043] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the seat 26 is unfolded. As shown in Figure 14, the seat 26 is folded. The stroller 1 can be folded and unfolded with the seat 26 attached. In another embodiment, the seat 26 may be removably arranged on the stroller 1. The seat 26 can be removed from the stroller 1 and folded and unfolded separately. The structures of the stroller 1 and seat 26 of the present invention are substantially symmetrical with respect to two sides, and the technical features of the present invention will be described below with reference to the structure of one of the two sides.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 12 to 16 , the seat 26 includes a support base 260, a backrest 262, a footrest 264, and a second locking member 266. The support base 260 is connected to the first fixing member 12 to position the seat 26 on the stroller 1. The backrest 262 is connected to the support base 260, and the footrest 264 is pivotally connected to the support base 260. In this embodiment, the backrest 262 and the footrest 264 may be, but are not limited to, U-shaped tubes. In practical applications, the backrest 262 and the footrest 264 may be covered with fabric to form a seat area for sitting. In other embodiments, the seat 26 may further include other support structures or reinforcing structures (e.g., a seat plate) depending on the practical application.

[0045] 15, 16, and 18, the support base 260 includes a third pivot portion 2600, and the footrest 264 includes a fourth pivot portion 2640. The third pivot portion 2600 is inserted into the fourth pivot portion 2640, and the third pivot portion 2600 and the fourth pivot portion 2640 have holes that receive pivots (not shown) so that the footrest 264 is pivotally connected to the support base 260.

[0046] 15, 16, and 18, the second locking member 266 is disposed between the support base 260 and the footrest 264. In this embodiment, the footrest 264 further includes an accommodation recess 2642 and two third engagement recesses 2644a, 2644b, where the two third engagement recesses 2644a, 2644b are disposed on both sides of the accommodation recess 2642, and the fourth pivot portion 2640 is located in the accommodation recess 2642. Furthermore, the second locking member 266 includes a third through-hole 2660 and two second engagement portions 2662a, 2662b, where the two second engagement portions 2662a, 2662b are disposed on both sides of the third through-hole 2660. As shown in FIG. 16 , the fourth pivot portion 2640 of the footrest 264 is inserted into the third through-hole 2660 of the second locking member 266, and the second locking member 266 is movably disposed in the receiving recess 2642 of the footrest 264. Therefore, the second locking member 266 is movable relative to the footrest 264 in the direction indicated by the double arrow A3 in FIG. 16 . Furthermore, the two second engagement portions 2662 a, 2662 b of the second locking member 266 are engaged with the two third engagement recesses 2644 a, 2644 b of the footrest 264, respectively. As a result, the second locking member 266 can rotate together with the footrest 264 in the direction indicated by the double arrow A4 in FIG. 16 . The direction of the double arrow A3 is parallel to the rotation axis of the second locking member 266.

[0047] 18, the seat 26 further includes a third elastic member 268 disposed between the footrest 264 and the second locking member 266. In this embodiment, the third elastic member 268 may be, but is not limited to, a spring. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, the support base 260 further includes a second inclined drive surface 2602 and a stop portion 2604. The height of the second inclined drive surface 2602 gradually increases from the second engagement portion 2662b to the second engagement portion 2662a. The stop portion 2604 is located at the end of the second inclined drive surface 2602 and corresponds to the second engagement portion 2662a.

[0048] 12 and 13, the second locking member 266 is placed in the locked position shown in FIG. 18. At this time, the second locking member 266 locks the footrest 264 in the second extended position relative to the backrest 262. As shown in FIG. 15, when the second locking member 266 is in the locked position, the stop portion 2604 of the support base 260 stops the second engagement portion 2662a of the second locking member 266, preventing the footrest 264 from continuing to rotate in the direction of arrow A5. Therefore, the footrest 264 is held in the second extended position.

[0049] When a user desires to fold the seat 26, the user can rotate the footrest 264 shown in Figure 13 in the direction of arrow A6 relative to the backrest 262. As the footrest 264 rotates relative to the backrest 262, the footrest 264 drives and unlocks the second locking member 266, allowing the footrest 264 to rotate relative to the backrest 262 to the second folded position shown in Figure 14. For further explanation, when the footrest 264 rotates in the direction of arrow A6 relative to the backrest 262 from the second unfolded position shown in Figure 13, the second locking member 266 rotates together with the footrest 264 in the direction of arrow A6, as shown in Figure 17. At this time, the second inclined drive surface 2602 of the support base 260 presses the second engagement portion 2662b of the second locking member 266, causing the second locking member 266 to move toward the footrest 264 in the direction of the double arrow A3, driving the second locking member to unlock. The second locking member 266 then fully enters the accommodation recess 2642 of the footrest 264 and is positioned in the unlocked position shown in FIG. 19, allowing the footrest 264 to rotate relative to the backrest 262 to the second folding position shown in FIG. 14. Therefore, by rotating the footrest 264, the seat 26 can be quickly folded, which is not only simple in structure but also convenient in operation.

[0050] 19, when the footrest 264 rotates to drive the second locking member 266 to release the lock, the second locking member 266 moves toward the footrest 264 and compresses the third elastic member 268. When the user wishes to unfold the seat 26, the user simply rotates the footrest 264 relative to the backrest 262 in the direction of arrow A5 shown in FIG. 14. When the footrest 264 rotates relative to the backrest 262 from the second folded position shown in FIG. 14 to the second unfolded position shown in FIG. 13, the elastic force generated by the third elastic member 268 shown in FIG. 19 drives the second locking member 266 back toward the support base 260, locking the footrest 264 in the second unfolded position relative to the backrest 262.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 and 20 , the seat 26 may further include an arm bar 270 pivotally connected to the footrest 264. Thus, the arm bar 270 can also rotate to be folded or unfolded relative to the backrest 262. Preferably, the arm bar 270 is removably and pivotally connected to the footrest 264 so that the arm bar 270 can be removed from the seat 26 when not in use. As shown in FIG. 21 , the footrest 264 may include a guide groove 2646, and the arm bar 270 may include a guide pillar 2700. When the arm bar 270 is pivotally connected to the footrest 264, the guide pillar 2700 is inserted into the guide groove 2646. Therefore, when the footrest 264 rotates to be folded or unfolded relative to the backrest 262, the end of the guide groove 2646 of the footrest 264 presses against the guide pillar 2700 of the arm bar 270, driving the arm bar 270 to be folded or unfolded relative to the backrest 262.

[0052] As described above, as long as the user pulls the unlocking member, the tensioning member drives the rotating member to rotate, pushing the first locking member toward the second locking member and disengaging the first locking member from the first locking member. At this time, the handle, rear legs, and front legs can rotate relative to each other and fold. The present disclosure utilizes the unlocking member, first locking member, rotating member, and tensioning member to form a stroller folding mechanism that is not only simple in structure but also convenient to operate, thereby further reducing the manufacturing cost of the stroller. Furthermore, as long as the user rotates the footrest, the seat folds or unfolds accordingly. Due to the cooperation between the second locking member and the second inclined drive surface of the support base, the seat of the present disclosure can be quickly folded by rotating the footrest, which is not only simple in structure but also convenient to operate. Furthermore, if the seat is equipped with arm bars, the user can fold or unfold the arm bars synchronously by rotating the footrest. The seat of the present disclosure does not require a separate folding mechanism, further reducing the manufacturing costs of the seat and stroller.

[0053] This specification also discloses the following stroller invention.

[0054] (1) A stroller comprising a fixed member and a seat, the seat comprising a support base connected to the fixed member, a backrest connected to the support base, a footrest pivotally connected to the support base, and a locking member disposed between the support base and the footrest, the locking member locking the footrest in an extended position relative to the backrest, and when the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock.

[0055] (2) The stroller described in (1) above, wherein the seat further includes an elastic member arranged between the footrest and the locking member, and when the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock, the locking member compresses the elastic member.

[0056] (3) A stroller as described in (1), wherein the support base includes a first pivot portion, the footrest includes a second pivot portion, the first pivot portion is inserted into the second pivot portion, and the footrest is pivotally connected to the support base.

[0057] (4) The stroller described in (1), wherein the footrest has a storage recess, the locking member is movably arranged within the storage recess, and the locking member is configured to rotate together with the footrest.

[0058] (5) The stroller described in (1) is provided with an inclined drive surface, and when the footrest rotates from the extended position relative to the backrest, the inclined drive surface pushes the locking member toward the footrest, driving the locking member to release the lock.

[0059] (6) The stroller described in (5) wherein the support base further includes a stop portion disposed at the end of the inclined drive surface, the stop portion stopping the locking member so that the footrest is retained in the extended position.

[0060] (7) The stroller described in (1), wherein the seat further includes an arm bar pivotally connected to the footrest, the footrest including a guide groove, the arm bar including a guide pillar inserted into the guide groove, and when the footrest is folded or unfolded relative to the backrest, an end of the guide groove pushes against the guide pillar to fold or unfold the arm bar relative to the backrest.

[0061] (8) The stroller described in (7), wherein the arm bar is removably and pivotally connected to the footrest.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that numerous modifications and variations of the apparatus and methods may be made while retaining the teachings of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the above disclosure should be construed as limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fixing member; a seat; The seat includes a support base connected to the fixing member; a backrest connected to the support base; a footrest pivotally connected to the support base; a locking member disposed between the support base and the footrest, the locking member locking the footrest in an extended position relative to the backrest; When the footrest rotates toward the backrest, the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock, allowing the footrest to rotate to a folded position relative to the backrest. baby carriage.

2. 2. The stroller of claim 1, wherein the seat further comprises an elastic member disposed between the footrest and the locking member, and when the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock, the locking member compresses the elastic member.

3. 2. The stroller of claim 1, wherein the support base includes a first pivot portion, the footrest includes a second pivot portion, the first pivot portion is inserted into the second pivot portion, and the footrest is pivotally connected to the support base.

4. 2. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein the footrest includes a receiving recess, the locking member is movably disposed within the receiving recess, and the locking member is configured to rotate together with the footrest.

5. 2. The stroller of claim 1, wherein the support base includes an inclined drive surface, and when the footrest rotates from the extended position relative to the backrest, the inclined drive surface pushes the locking member toward the footrest, driving the locking member to unlock.

6. 6. The stroller of claim 5, wherein the support base further comprises a stop portion disposed at an end of the inclined drive surface, the stop portion stopping the locking member so that the footrest is held in the extended position.

7. 2. The stroller of claim 1, wherein the seat further includes an arm bar pivotally connected to the footrest, the footrest including a guide groove, the arm bar including a guide pillar inserted into the guide groove, and when the footrest is folded or unfolded relative to the backrest, an end of the guide groove presses against the guide pillar to fold or unfold the arm bar relative to the backrest.

8. 8. The stroller of claim 7, wherein the arm bars are removably and pivotally connected to the footrests.

9. A fixing member; a seat; The seat includes a support base connected to the fixing member; a backrest connected to the support base; a footrest pivotally connected to the support base; a locking member disposed between the support base and the footrest, the locking member locking the footrest in an extended position relative to the backrest; When the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock; the support base includes an inclined drive surface, and when the footrest rotates relative to the backrest from the extended position, the inclined drive surface pushes the locking member toward the footrest to drive the locking member to release the lock. baby carriage.

10. A fixing member; a seat; The seat includes a support base connected to the fixing member; a backrest connected to the support base; a footrest pivotally connected to the support base; a locking member disposed between the support base and the footrest, the locking member locking the footrest in an extended position relative to the backrest; When the footrest rotates relative to the backrest, the footrest drives the locking member to release the lock; The seat further includes an arm bar pivotally connected to the footrest, the footrest including a guide groove, the arm bar including a guide pillar, the guide pillar being inserted into the guide groove, and when the footrest is folded or unfolded relative to the backrest, an end of the guide groove presses the guide pillar to fold or unfold the arm bar relative to the backrest. baby carriage.

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