Child carrier device

Abstract

The invention relates to a child carrier device (100), wherein the child carrier device (100) comprises a hip belt (120), a receiving portion (170), and at least one shoulder strap (150), wherein the receiving portion (170) has a left-hand portion (171) and a right-hand portion (172) which are spaced apart from one another at least in sections in a first direction (201), wherein in each case a lower end of the left-hand portion (171) and of the right-hand portion (172) is connected to the hip belt (120), wherein the receiving portion (170) has a middle portion (173), at least part of which is arranged between the left-hand portion (171) and the right-hand portion (172).

Description

[0001] Child carrier

[0002] Description

[0003] Child carriers have long been available and known, for example from EP 2907413 Al, to allow parents or other people to carry babies and children. A major advantage of child carriers is that the wearer has their hands and arms free to do other things while carrying the child.

[0004] Most child carriers have adjustable features to adapt them to the size or weight of the child being carried, such as width adjustment. However, incorrect adjustments can easily occur, resulting in the child not sitting in the carrier in an ergonomically optimal position. Other child carriers, while lacking adjustable features, may not offer good overall ergonomics for children of different sizes or weights, or they may only be designed for children within specific age groups. Another issue is that child carriers are often difficult to transport compactly and conveniently when not in use, especially if a backpack or similar storage solution isn't readily available.

[0005] There are no universally accepted, let alone binding, standards for the ergonomics of child carriers. However, it is generally accepted that children should always be carried in such a way that their legs form an "M" shape, meaning that their knees are higher than their buttocks, and that their back (at least partially) forms a "C" shape, meaning that at least the lumbar spine (as opposed to a hollow back) is curved backward, i.e., away from the child's chest.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to address at least one of the aforementioned problems. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a safe and cost-effective child carrier. It is also a particular object of the invention to provide an ergonomic child carrier.

[0007] The problem is solved in particular by a child carrying device comprising a waist belt, a receiving section, and at least one shoulder strap. The receiving section has a left section and a right section, which are spaced apart from each other at least partially in a first direction, with a lower end of each of the left and right sections being connected to the waist belt. The receiving section has a middle section, which is arranged at least partially between the left and right sections.

[0008] A "lower" end preferably refers to the top-down direction, which is defined by the wearer and / or the child during use. "Lower" in this context can therefore mean "closer to the wearer's hip" when the child carrier is in use (i.e., a child is placed in it).

[0009] Thus, preferably the first direction from the top view when using the child recording device defines a left-right direction, while the second direction corresponds to the top-bottom direction and a third direction defines the front-back direction.

[0010] The middle section exhibits (at least partially) a different, preferably lower, elasticity in the first direction than in a second direction perpendicular to the first. Additionally or alternatively, a left, lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt in such a way that a left Z-shape is formed in a first cross-section of the receiving section along the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction, and a right, lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt section in such a way that a right Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section. This allows for improved ergonomics for the child, as the middle section is more compliant with the weight force exerted by the child than with a lateral force. This enables the child's hips to sink downwards, thus achieving the desired M-shape.At the same time, lower lateral elasticity prevents the child from slipping sideways.

[0011] The task is also accomplished by a child carrier comprising a hip belt, a carrying section, and at least one shoulder strap. The child carrier is suitable for ergonomically carrying, without adjustment, either a newborn child (or a child weighing, for example, 4 kg), a one-year-old child (or a child weighing, for example, 10 kg), or a three-year-old child (or a child weighing, for example, 14 kg).

[0012] The problem is also solved by a child carrier device comprising a waist belt, a receiving section, and at least one shoulder strap. The waist belt has a first receiving section, in which a second receiving section is attached. The second receiving section can optionally be received within the first receiving section or protrude from the first receiving section (preferably in a tongue-like manner), and the second receiving section is suitable for receiving the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap when it protrudes from the first receiving section.

[0013] Preferably, the length of the hip belt is adjustable to adapt the child carrier to the needs of the wearer. This can be achieved, for example, using a known mechanism with a three-bar link. Preferably, the hip belt is also releasable, for example, with a buckle mechanism. The hip belt can be padded, at least in sections, to increase the wearer's comfort.

[0014] The length of at least one shoulder strap is preferably adjustable to adapt the child carrier to the needs of the wearer. A three-bar mechanism can be used for this purpose. It is also preferably possible to detachably attach a free end of the at least one shoulder strap to the waist belt; alternatively or additionally, the free end of the at least one shoulder strap can be detachably attached to the attachment point. A buckle mechanism, for example, can be used for this detachable attachment.

[0015] At least one shoulder strap may be padded.

[0016] In one embodiment, the child carrier comprises a left shoulder strap and a right shoulder strap, the left shoulder strap being designed to be placed over the left shoulder of the wearer (and then optionally attached to the right and / or left section of the receiving section or to a right and / or left hip belt section). Similarly, the right shoulder strap is designed to be placed over the right shoulder of the wearer (and then optionally attached to the left and / or right section of the receiving section or to a left and / or right hip belt section, preferably such that the right and left shoulder straps cross, preferably at the back of the wearer).

[0017] In one embodiment, the child carrier comprises a left shoulder strap and a right shoulder strap, further comprising connecting means to detachably connect the right and left shoulder straps in their respective middle sections (i.e., between the attachment point and the free end). In particular, the connecting means may include a buckle mechanism and / or, for example, a (short) webbing strap.

[0018] In further training, one or more of the aforementioned buckle mechanisms, or all buckle mechanisms of the child carrier, can be designed magnetically, i.e., in such a way that a male part of the buckle mechanism and a female part of the buckle mechanism are designed so that they attract each other magnetically (in a non-connected state) to facilitate a connection between the male and female parts.

[0019] To determine the first and second directions, the child carrier can be laid out as flat as possible. It may be that the child carrier cannot be laid out completely flat.

[0020] Preferably, the first direction corresponds to the main extension direction of the waist belt, while the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction in the plane in which the child carrier is deployed. When the child carrier is in use, the first direction is at least substantially horizontal and the second direction is at least substantially vertical.

[0021] In one embodiment, the left section and the right section, and / or the middle section, are connected to the respective lower end over the entire width (or at least 50% or 80% of the width) of the respective lower end to the hip belt (as opposed to, for example, a connection at only points), preferably sewn.

[0022] When the (relative) extensibility of certain areas is mentioned above and below, this refers specifically to (relative) elastic elongation. Tensile tests (in a dry state, especially at a relative humidity of 50% RH and 20°C) can be used to measure (relative) extensibility. For example, the area in question can be divided into squares with a side length of 1.0 cm.The respective requirement shall be considered fulfilled in particular if it is fulfilled for at least one of the squares and / or at least 50% of the squares and / or at least 90% of the squares and / or all squares, whereby the extension of the squares (in the respective direction), preferably their edge length, is compared during the extension (whereby two opposite edges of the respective square are clamped and one of the two edges is subjected to a force of 10 N perpendicular to the edge and in the plane of the square, while the other edge is held).

[0023] When the term "Z-shape" is used above and below, it refers to the shape of the capital letter "Z" (without the crossbar), and also to its mirrored form. Preferably, the right and left Z-shapes are mirror images of each other. In any case, the exact shape is not important; rather, it is the function of the Z-shape that matters. This will be explained in more detail below. Ultimately, the important thing is that the recording section forms a fold near the hip belt, which decreases in size as one moves further away from the hip belt within the recording section and eventually disappears, in particular to allow for a pouch-like shape of the recording section.When it is stated above and below that a child can be picked up ergonomically, this means in particular that children, at least in the mentioned age groups, can be picked up in such a way that their knees are higher than their buttocks and their lumbar spine is curved backwards. When referring to children, suitable training mannequins appropriate to their size, age, and / or weight can be used, for example, mannequins from Erler Zimmer, especially those with the designations LM26M, LM26G, and R17710 (https: / / erler-zimmer.de / , especially the version dated May 9, 2024), or dummies known from child car seat development, especially those from Humanetics, for example, dummies from the Q series such as the Q0, Q1, Q15, or Q3, where the number after the Q corresponds to the approximate age of a child of comparable size and weight.Depending on the requirements, the expert will select the appropriate doll or dummy.

[0024] In some versions, the child carrier is suitable for ergonomically correct carrying of either a one-year-old child or a three-year-old child without adjusting the child carrier.

[0025] In some models, the child carrier does not have an adjustment mechanism to adapt to the child's size or weight. An adjustment mechanism is understood to be, in particular, a device that—preferably regardless of whether a child is in the carrier—modifies certain dimensions (such as lengths or widths) and / or strengths and / or positions of sections or elements of the child carrier so that it is suitable for a child of a specific size. Specifically excluded are adjustment mechanisms that adapt the child carrier to the wearer, for example, their height. Also excluded is the proper positioning of a child within the carrier, such as the positioning of the child's buttocks in a specific area of ​​the carrier.

[0026] In some versions, the left lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt and the left section in such a way that the left Z-shape is created in the first cross-section, and the right lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt and the right section in such a way that the right Z-shape is created in the first cross-section.

[0027] Advantageously, the receiving section, preferably at least the respective lower ends of the left and right sections, can be sewn to the waist belt, preferably to an upper end of the waist belt. However, other fastening methods (alternatively or additionally) are also conceivable, such as gluing. It can also be provided that, for example, the receiving section is partially wrapped around sections of the waist belt and sewn to itself.

[0028] Advantageously, the at least one shoulder strap can be configured as a left shoulder strap and a right shoulder strap, with the left shoulder strap continuing the left section and the right shoulder strap continuing the right section. Alternatively or additionally, the left section can be formed at least partially by the left shoulder strap and the right section at least partially by the right shoulder strap. Sections of the left section and the left shoulder strap can be formed integrally, and sections of the right section and the right shoulder strap can be formed integrally.

[0029] In some embodiments, the left and right sections each exhibit greater bending stiffness than the middle section, and / or the left and right sections are each thicker than the middle section. In particular, the left and right sections may be more dimensionally stable than the middle section. The thickness refers specifically to the dimension in the third direction, perpendicular to the first and second directions.

[0030] In some embodiments, the central section is at least twice as stretchable, preferably at least three times as stretchable, or five times as stretchable in the second direction as in the first direction (the focus is particularly on the elongation itself, i.e., the delta before and after the application of the force; at least with at least one predetermined force of, for example, 10 N or 50 N, applied accordingly, for example, to one of the squares above). It may be provided that the central section is barely stretchable in the first direction (e.g., less than 1 cm) under forces occurring during normal use of the child carrier, but noticeably stretchable in the second direction (e.g., more than 2 cm).

[0031] Advantageously, the first cross-section is located in a lower region of the receiving section, particularly less than 10 cm, preferably less than 5 cm, and especially less than 2 cm from the waist belt in the second direction. In some embodiments, the first cross-section may be located in the region of the receiving section that is directly adjacent to the waist belt. It is possible that further cross-sections (e.g., located higher up and / or further away from the waist belt) may also form more or less pronounced Z-shapes.

[0032] In some embodiments, the overlap defined by the left Z-shape between the middle section and the left section, or within the middle section itself, in the first direction is at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 1 cm. Alternatively or additionally, the overlap can be at most 7 cm, preferably at most 4 cm. Likewise, the overlap defined by the right Z-shape between the middle section and the right section, or within the middle section itself, in the first direction can be at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 1 cm. Alternatively or additionally, the overlap can be at most 7 cm, preferably at most 4 cm. If the respective value is not constant along the vertical direction (second direction), the respective specification should apply to at least one specific height, in particular to at least one section that comprises half the vertical extent.

[0033] Advantageously, the left Z-shape and the right Z-shape are at least essentially mirror-symmetrical to each other.

[0034] Advantageously, the left Z-shape and the right Z-shape each comprise an inner leg, a middle leg, and an outer leg, at least the outer leg of which is formed by the middle section. Preferably, at least the middle leg and the outer leg are formed by the middle section, while the inner leg can be formed by the right or left section, or also by the middle section. The inner leg is the leg of the Z-shape that lies closer to the wearer (i.e., inside) during use of the child carrier, while the outer leg is located further away from the wearer (i.e., outside) during use of the child carrier.

[0035] In some versions, the inner leg of the left Z-shape and the inner leg of the right Z-shape are less than 5 cm apart. In particular, they may be less than 2 cm or less than 1 cm apart, or even touching each other, the above distances being especially relevant in a situation where a child is admitted to the child reception facility.

[0036] The right and left sections may each have a lower air permeability than the middle section. Air permeability can be measured by applying a specific air pressure to a defined area of ​​each section and measuring the pressure change over time.

[0037] The greater air permeability of the middle section creates a better climate with better ventilation for the child when admitted to the child reception facility, without affecting the load-bearing capacity of the left and right sections.

[0038] The receiving section, preferably the middle section, may be perforated. In some designs, individual components of the child carrier, such as the waist belt and / or the shoulder straps, and / or the receiving section, may be made, at least partially, from textile materials such as woven or knitted fabrics. In such designs, the receiving section may have holes, for example, in the form of wide meshes and / or areas left open between several meshes.

[0039] Advantageously, a second cross-section of the receiving section is located parallel to and above the first cross-section. When the child carrier is in use, this second cross-section forms a left S-shape and a right S-shape. This can occur because the back and buttocks of a child in the carrier can bulge the receiving section outwards. Thus, when considering a series of cross-sections from the first cross-section through one or more intermediate cross-sections to the second cross-section, the Z-shape becomes progressively softer, for example, because the legs become shorter, forming more of an S-shape than a Z-shape, and potentially dissolving completely above the second cross-section. In this way, the receiving section can be designed in a simple, pouch-like manner.Here too, the exact shape is less important than the function - the S-shape can therefore be very similar to the Z-shape, for example, but smaller, preferably in its extent in the first direction.

[0040] It may be designed so that the extent of the recording section in the first direction is less at the level of the first cross-section than at the level of the second cross-section. In other words, the recording section may be narrower at a point close to or directly at the waist belt than at another point further away from the waist belt (for example, by half the extent of the recording section in the second direction).

[0041] Advantageously, the second receiving device can be attached to the first receiving device with a proximal end, particularly along the first direction, preferably by sewing. In this way, the second receiving device can optionally be arranged entirely within the first receiving device, or – with a distal end – extend out of the first receiving device to protrude completely or partially (preferably tongue-like) from it. This allows the second receiving device to be conveniently used without having to be completely separated from the other sections of the child carrier.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first receiving device is designed as a pocket. The first receiving device can be equipped with first fastening means, preferably those suitable for closing the first receiving device when the second receiving device does not protrude from it. The first fastening means can be designed as a zipper and / or a hook-and-loop fastener, and / or snap fasteners, and / or buckles, and / or a magnetic closure. Advantageously, the second receiving device is suitable for being guided around the hip belt to accommodate at least the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap when the second receiving device protrudes from the first receiving device.

[0043] The second receiving device may be equipped with second fastening means. Preferably, these second fastening means are designed to be closed when the second receiving device projects from the first receiving device, is guided around the waist belt, and has received the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap. The second fastening means may comprise a proximal fastening element and a distal fastening element, spaced apart from each other on the second receiving device. The proximal and distal fastening elements preferably extend along the first direction. Additionally or alternatively, the proximal and distal fastening elements may each form a zipper section and / or a hook-and-loop fastener section, and / or snap fasteners and / or buckles and / or magnetic closures.The second closure means are preferably capable of being brought together, i.e., without or at least without significant further stretching of the surrounding material.

[0044] It may be provided that the proximal locking part and the distal locking part can be brought together to be closed when the second receiving device protrudes from the first receiving device and is guided around the waist belt.

[0045] Advantageously, the second receiving device is designed to (simultaneously) receive the receiving section, the at least one shoulder strap (preferably the right and left shoulder straps), and sections of the waist belt, with any unreceived sections of the waist belt protruding from the second receiving device, particularly laterally. The receiving space of the second receiving device may only become available through its appropriate positioning, for example, as described above. The second receiving device is preferably wrapped around the receiving section in a sheet-like fashion, or the receiving section is rolled up within it. In some embodiments, the second receiving device may include fastening means and / or securing means and / or stowing means to better secure, fix, or stow the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap.These could include, for example, webbing straps and / or pocket-like sections.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the child carrier can be worn like a belt around the waist or like a sash around the upper body, provided that the receiving section, which includes at least one shoulder strap and sections of the waist belt, is accommodated in the second receiving device. This provides a simple way to conveniently transport the child carrier when it is not in use. Preferably, the width of the resulting sash or belt is (significantly) smaller than the length corresponding to the extent along the waist belt, preferably at least three times smaller, and more preferably at least five times smaller.

[0047] In some models, a headrest may be arranged or attached in the upper part of the recording section. This may, for example, be designed as a hood and may be detachably attached to at least one shoulder strap.

[0048] The child carrier may be designed to be used as a front carrier (with the child on the front of the wearer) and / or as a back carrier (with the child carried on the wearer's back). Additionally or alternatively, the child carrier may be designed so that a child in the carrier faces the wearer or faces away from the wearer (provided the child's head is not turned).

[0049] Preferred embodiments are explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic figures. These show:

[0050] Fig. 1 shows a child carrying device according to the invention in a front view. Fig. 2 shows a highly schematic cross-section of a child carrying device according to the invention (section by section).

[0051] Fig. 3 shows a highly schematic cross-section of a child carrying device according to the invention (section by section)

[0052] Fig. 4 shows a highly schematic cross-section of a child carrying device according to the invention (section by section)

[0053] Fig. 5 shows a highly schematic section of a child carrying device according to the invention.

[0054] Fig. 6 shows a person carrying a child carrier according to the invention and a child held therein in a side view.

[0055] Fig. 7 shows a person carrying a child carrier according to the invention and a child carried therein in a front view.

[0056] Fig. 8 shows a highly schematic cross-section of a child carrying device according to the invention (section by section).

[0057] Fig. 9 shows a highly schematic section of a child carrying device according to the invention.

[0058] Fig. 10 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention

[0059] Fig. 11 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention

[0060] Fig. 12 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention

[0061] Fig. 13 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention

[0062] Fig. 14 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention

[0063] Fig. 15 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention. Fig. 16 Section of a child carrying device according to the invention.

[0064] Fig. 17 carrying person with a child carrying device according to the invention

[0065] Fig. 18 Child carrying device according to the invention in a rear view

[0066] Figure 1 shows a child carrying device 100 according to the invention, comprising a hip belt 120, shoulder straps 150, and a receiving area 170, which includes a left section 171, a right section 172, and a middle section 173. A lower section of the receiving area 170 adjoins an upper section of the hip belt 120; in particular, the lower ends of the left section 171 and the right section 172 are connected to the hip belt 120.

[0067] The shoulder straps 150 can continue the left section 171 and the right section 172 at an upper end of the receiving section 170.

[0068] At an upper end of the receiving section 170, a headrest 101, preferably designed as a hood, is arranged. A first direction 201, a second direction 202, and a third direction 203 are indicated with arrows for clarity and, unless one assumes a flat, spread-out child carrier 100, refer at least to an axis of symmetry of the child carrier shown in Figure 1 (which runs approximately along the line to reference numeral 173).

[0069] Figure 2 shows a first cross-section 191 of the receiving section 170 from Figure 1. A left section 171 and a right section 172 are (almost) directly adjacent to each other, while the middle section 173 lies above them in the form of a shallow triangle (although the downward-pointing apex shown in the figure is not formed). A left lower end 175 of the middle section 173 is connected to the left section 171, and a right lower end 174 is connected to the right section 172. The two corners of the triangle, shown laterally in the figure, are also connected to the left section 171 and the right section 172, respectively, via fixing means 176, whereby the gap between the lateral corners and the left section 171 and the right section 172, visible in the figure, is not necessary.The respective connections can be formed, for example, by sewing, and it can also be provided that the entire area between the lower left end 175 and the fixing means 176 assigned to the left side (in the figure, for the sake of clarity, only the fixing means assigned to the right side is provided with reference numerals) is fastened together, in particular sewn together, and that the entire area between the lower right end 174 and the fixing means 176 assigned to the right side is fastened together, in particular sewn together.

[0070] The rectangle drawn with dashed lines frames sections of right section 172 and middle section 173, which together form a (right) Z-shape 181. Similarly, a (left) Z-shape 181 is formed on the left side of the child carrier (left in the image). The (right or left) Z-shape is thus preferably formed by an overlap, viewed from the front (i.e., from the third direction 203), of the middle section 173, which runs at least substantially straight or transversely, and the right or left section 172, 171, respectively.

[0071] Figures 3 and 4, similar to Figure 2, show a cross-section of the receiving section 170. Figure 4 shows a second cross-section 192, which is generally located further away from the waist belt than the first cross-section, and thus preferably further up in the second direction 202. Figure 3 shows another cross-section, which may be located between the first cross-section 191 and the second cross-section 192. With an increasing distance from the waist belt 120, and thus also from the securing means 176, compared to the first cross-section 191, the Z-shape can gradually dissolve and, in Figure 4, has "softened" into an S-shape 182. In this case, the central section 173 preferably no longer runs at least substantially along straight lines.

[0072] In figures 2 to 4, the left section 171 and the right section 172 are each thicker than the middle section 173.

[0073] Figure 5 shows a top view of a child carrier 100 with a hip belt 120, a left shoulder strap 151, a right shoulder strap 152, a receiving section 170 with a left section 171, a right section 172, and a middle section 173. In the lower part of the receiving section 170, the middle section 173 partially overlaps the right section 172 and the left section 171. The obscured areas of the left section 171 and the right section 172 are indicated by a dashed line. Furthermore, a line Al-Bl is shown, along which the first cross-section 191 according to Figure 2 runs, and a line A2-B2, along which the second cross-section 192 according to Figure 4 runs.

[0074] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the ergonomic sitting position of a child in a child carrier. In Figure 6, the child's (C-shaped) spine is indicated by dashed lines. In Figure 7, a dashed frame indicates the M-shaped embrace of the child, which is achieved when the child is carried because their knees are positioned higher than their buttocks, while their lower legs dangle freely.

[0075] Figure 8 shows a first cross-section similar to Figure 2. However, here the left section 171, right section 172, and middle section 173 are each approximately the same thickness. The width of the overlap between the middle section 173 and the right section 172 is marked D. The Z-shape 181 comprises an outer leg 183, a middle leg 184, and an inner leg 185. The two inner legs 185 lie directly against each other, or preferably touch each other.

[0076] Figure 9 shows a top view of a child carrier 100 similar to Figure 5. The distance between the line Al-Bl and the hip belt 120 (and thus between the first cross-section and the hip belt 120) is labelled E, the distance between the line A2-B2 and the hip belt 120 (and thus between the second cross-section and the hip belt 120) is labelled F.

[0077] Figures 10 and 11 show a waist belt 120 with a first receiving device 121 and a receiving section 170. The first receiving device 121 is equipped with first fastening means 131, which are shown closed in Figure 10. Figure 11 shows the first fastening means 131 open, as well as a second receiving device 122 projecting from the first receiving device 121. The second receiving device 122 comprises second fastening means 132, which are spaced apart from each other in Figure 11, preferably meaning that the second fastening means 132 are shown open.

[0078] Figures 12 to 16 show one way to convert the child carrier 100 from a state of use to a stowed state. For this purpose, the child carrier 100 has a hip belt 120 with a second receiving device 122, as well as a receiving section 170 and shoulder straps 150. The shoulder straps can be equipped with fastening means such as a buckle mechanism 102. First, as indicated in Figure 12, the shoulder straps 150 are folded, coiled, or otherwise arranged compactly and, as indicated in Figure 13, positioned in the upper area of ​​the receiving section 170. Then, as indicated in Figure 14, starting from the upper section of the receiving section 170, the receiving section 170 is also folded, coiled, or similarly folded.

[0079] The second receiving device 122 of the child carrier 100 shown in Figure 14 has a pocket 123 with an opening 124. When the receiving section 170 and shoulder straps 150 are folded together, the second receiving device 122 can be wrapped around the waist belt 120, as indicated by the arrow in Figure 14. When, as in Figure 15, the pocket 123 lies over the bundle of receiving section 170 and shoulder straps 150, these can be inserted into the pocket 123 through the opening 124. Then, as indicated by the arrow in Figure 15, the second receiving device 122 can be wrapped further around the waist belt 120. The pocket 123 is actually inside and therefore hidden in Figure 15, but is indicated by the dashed lines.

[0080] When, as shown in Figure 16, the second receiving device 122 is completely wrapped around the waist belt 120, the second fastening means 132 lie on top of and / or next to each other and can be connected (i.e., closed). The second receiving device 122 is then wrapped once (completely) around the waist belt 120, creating a receiving space in which the shoulder straps 150, the receiving section 170, and parts of the waist belt 120 are received. At the lateral ends of the second receiving device 122, the unreceived sections of the waist belt protrude from the receiving space. By means of the sections of the waist belt 120 protruding from the receiving space, the entire child carrier 100 can be worn like a sash, as shown in Figure 17, or like a belt (not shown).

[0081] Figure 18 shows a child carrier 100 from the rear. The child carrier 100 has a hip belt 120 with a buckle mechanism 102 for opening and closing, shoulder straps 150 with three-bar elements 103 for length adjustment, and a receiving section 170 with left section 171, right section 172, and middle section 173.

[0082] It should be noted that some of the figures may reveal aesthetic components in addition to technical aspects.

[0083] A first aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device, wherein the child carrying device comprises a waist belt, a receiving section and at least one shoulder strap, wherein the receiving section has a left section and a right section which are spaced apart from each other at least partially in a first direction, wherein a lower end of the left section and the right section is connected to the waist belt, wherein the receiving section has a middle section which is arranged at least partially between the left section and the right section, characterized in that the middle section has a different, preferably lower, elasticity in the first direction than in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, and / or that a left, lower end of the middle section is connected to the waist belt in such a way thatthat in a first cross-section of the receiving section, a left Z-shape is formed along the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction, and a right, lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt section in such a way that a right Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section. A second aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device, particularly according to the first aspect, wherein the child carrying device comprises a hip belt, a receiving section, and at least one shoulder strap, wherein the child carrying device is suitable for ergonomically correctly carrying either a newborn child or a one-year-old child without adjusting the child carrying device.

[0084] A third aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, comprising a hip belt, a receiving section and at least one shoulder strap, wherein the hip belt has a first receiving device, wherein a second receiving device is attached in the first receiving device, wherein the second receiving device can optionally be received in the first receiving device or can project out of the first receiving device, wherein the second receiving device is suitable to receive the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap when it projects out of the first receiving device.

[0085] A fourth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the child carrying device is suitable for ergonomically correctly accommodating a one-year-old child or a three-year-old child without (optionally) adjusting the child carrying device.

[0086] A fifth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the child carrying device does not have an adjustment device for adapting to the size or weight of the child.

[0087] A sixth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the left lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt and the left section in such a way that the left Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section, and the right lower end of the middle section is connected to the hip belt and the right section in such a way that the right Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section.

[0088] A seventh aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the receiving section, preferably at least the respective lower end of left section and right section, is sewn onto the hip belt, preferably onto an upper end of the hip belt.

[0089] An eighth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the at least one shoulder strap is configured as a left shoulder strap and as a right shoulder strap, wherein the left shoulder strap continues the left section and the right shoulder strap continues the right section, and / or wherein the left section is formed at least partially by the left shoulder strap and the right section is formed at least partially by the right shoulder strap.

[0090] A ninth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the left section and the right section each have a greater bending stiffness than the middle section and / or wherein the left section and the right section each have a thicker thickness than the middle section.

[0091] A tenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the middle section is at least twice as stretchable, preferably at least three times as stretchable, in the second direction as in the first direction.

[0092] An eleventh aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first cross-section is located in a lower region of the receiving section, in particular in the second direction less than 10 cm, preferably less than 5 cm, in particular less than 2 cm from the hip belt.

[0093] A twelfth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein an overlap defined by the left Z-shape between the middle section and the left section, or within the middle section in the first direction, is at least 1 cm and / or at most 4 cm, preferably at least 2 cm and / or at most 3 cm. A thirteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein an overlap defined by the right Z-shape between the middle section and the right section, or within the middle section in the first direction, is at least 1 cm and / or at most 4 cm.

[0094] A fourteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the left Z-shape and the right Z-shape are essentially mirror-symmetrical to each other.

[0095] A fifteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the left Z-shape and the right Z-shape each comprise an inner leg, a middle leg and an outer leg, of which at least the outer leg, preferably at least the middle leg and the outer leg, are formed by the middle section.

[0096] A sixteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the inner leg of the left Z-shape and the inner leg of the right Z-shape are spaced less than 5 cm apart, preferably less than 2 cm apart, and in particular touch each other.

[0097] A seventeenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the right section and / or the left section each have a lower air permeability than the middle section.

[0098] An eighteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein a second cross-section of the receiving section is located parallel to and above the first cross-section, wherein a left S-shape and a right S-shape are formed in the second cross-section when the child carrying device is in use.

[0099] A nineteenth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the second receiving device is attached, preferably sewn, to the first receiving device at a proximal end along the first direction. A twentieth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first receiving device is designed as a pocket, wherein the first receiving device is preferably equipped with first closing means, wherein the first closing means are further preferably suitable for closing the first receiving device when the second receiving device does not protrude from the first receiving device.

[0100] A twenty-first aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first fastening means are designed as a zipper and / or as a hook and loop fastener.

[0101] A twenty-second aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the second receiving device is suitable for being guided around the hip belt in order to receive the receiving section and / or the at least one shoulder strap in the second receiving device when the second receiving device projects out from the first receiving device.

[0102] A twenty-third aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the second receiving device is equipped with second locking means, wherein preferably the second locking means are designed to lie side by side and / or be able to be brought together and / or be closed when the second receiving device projects out of the first receiving device and is guided around the hip belt.

[0103] A twenty-fourth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrying device according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the second locking means comprise a proximal locking part and a distal locking part, which are spaced apart from each other on the second receiving device.

[0104] A twenty-fifth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrier according to any of the preceding aspects, wherein the proximal closure part and the distal closure part each extend along the first direction and / or wherein the proximal closure part and the distal closure part each form a zipper section or a hook-and-loop fastener section. A twenty-sixth aspect of the invention relates to a child carrier according to any of the preceding aspects, wherein the proximal closure part and the distal closure part can be brought together to be closed when the second receiving element projects out of the first receiving element and is guided around the waist belt.

[0105] It should be further noted that all parts and features described above, individually—even without additional features described in the respective context, even if these have not been explicitly identified as optional features in the respective context, e.g., by using: in particular, preferably, for example, e.g., parentheses, etc.—or in combination or any sub-combination, are to be considered independent embodiments or further developments of the invention as defined in particular in the introduction and the claims. Deviations from this are possible. Specifically, it should be noted that the words "in particular" or parentheses are intended to explicitly denote non-essential features in the respective context. Embodiments of the described device are, of course, also to be considered disclosed for the use of the device.

[0106] Finally, it should be noted that the present application for intellectual property protection (in the event of registration or grant: the present intellectual property right) aims to provide the broadest possible protection for the invention. Readers are asked to bear this in mind, particularly with regard to (intermediate) generalizations of explicitly disclosed features or combinations of features.

[0107] List of references

[0108] 100 - Child carrier

[0109] 101 - Headrest

[0110] 102 - Buckle mechanism

[0111] 103 - Three-rib element

[0112] 120 - Hip belt

[0113] 121 - first reception facility 122 - second reception facility

[0114] 123 - Bag

[0115] 124 - Entrance

[0116] 131 - first sealing devices

[0117] 132 - second sealing means

[0118] 150 - Shoulder strap

[0119] 151 - left shoulder strap

[0120] 152 - right shoulder strap

[0121] 170 - Recording section

[0122] 171 - left section

[0123] 172 - right section

[0124] 173 - middle section

[0125] 174 - lower left end

[0126] 175 - lower right end

[0127] 176 - Fixing agent

[0128] 181 - Z-shape

[0129] 182 - S-shape

[0130] 183 - outer thigh

[0131] 184 - medium thigh

[0132] 185 - inner thigh

[0133] 191 - first cross-section

[0134] 192 - second cross-section

[0135] 201 - first direction

[0136] 202 - second direction

[0137] 203 - third direction

Claims

Child carrier Claims 1. Child carrying device (100), wherein the child carrying device (100) comprises a hip belt (120), a receiving section (170) and at least one shoulder strap (150), wherein the receiving section (170) has a left section (171) and a right section (172) which are spaced apart from each other at least sectionally in a first direction (201), wherein a lower end of the left section (171) and of the right section (172) is connected to the hip belt (120), wherein the receiving section (170) has a middle section (173) which is arranged at least partially between the left section (171) and the right section (172), characterized by - the middle section in the first direction (201) has a different, preferably lower, extensibility than in a second direction (202) which is perpendicular to the first direction (201), and / or - that a left lower end (174) of the middle section (173) is connected to the hip belt (120) in such a way that a left Z-shape, preferably between the left section (171) and the middle section (173), is formed in a first cross-section of the receiving section (170) along the first direction (201) and perpendicular to the second direction (202), and a right lower end (175) of the middle section (173) is connected to the hip belt (120) section in such a way that a right Z-shape, preferably between the right section (172) and the middle section (173), is formed in the first cross-section.

2. Child carrying device (100), in particular according to claim 1, wherein the child carrying device (100) comprises a hip belt (120), a receiving section (170) and at least one shoulder strap (150), wherein the child carrying device (100) is suitable to ergonomically correctly accommodate a newborn child, a one-year-old child or a three-year-old child without adjustment of the child carrying device (100).

3. Child carrying device (100), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the child carrying device (100) comprises a hip belt (120), a receiving section (170) and at least one shoulder strap (150), wherein the hip belt (120) has a first receiving device (121), wherein a second receiving device (122) is attached in the first receiving device (121), wherein the second receiving device (122) can optionally be received in the first receiving device (121) or can project out of the first receiving device (121), wherein the second receiving device (122) is suitable to receive the receiving section (170) and / or the at least one shoulder strap (150) when it projects out of the first receiving device (121).

4. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the child carrying device (100) does not have an adjustment device for adapting to the size of the child and / or the weight of the child.

5. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the left, lower end of the middle (173) section is connected to the hip belt (120) and the left section in such a way that the left Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section, and the right, lower end of the middle (173) section is connected to the hip belt (120) and the right section in such a way that the right Z-shape is formed in the first cross-section.

6. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the left section (171) and the right section (172) each have a greater bending stiffness than the middle section (173) and / or wherein the left section (171) and the right section (172) are each thicker than the middle section (173).

7. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the middle section (173) is at least twice as stretchable, preferably at least three times as stretchable in the second direction (202) as in the first direction (201).

8. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first cross-section is located in a lower region of the receiving section (170), in particular in the second direction (202) less than 10 cm, preferably less than 5 cm, in particular less than 2 cm from the hip belt.

9. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an overlap defined by the left Z-shape between middle section (173) and left section (171) and / or within the middle section (173) in the first direction (201) is at least 1 cm and / or at most 4 cm, preferably at least 2 cm and / or at most 3 cm.

10. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the right section (172) and / or the left section (171) each has a lower air permeability than the middle section (173).

11. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a second cross-section of the receiving section (170) is located parallel to the first cross-section and above the first cross-section, wherein a left S-shape and a right S-shape are formed in the second cross-section when the child carrying device (100) is in use.

12. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second receiving device (122) is suitable for holding the hip belt (120) to be guided around in order to receive the receiving section (170) and / or the at least one shoulder strap (150) in the second receiving device when the second receiving device (122) protrudes from the first receiving device (121).

13. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second receiving device (122) is equipped with second locking means (132), wherein preferably the second locking means (132) are designed to lie side by side and / or be able to be brought together and / or be closed when the second receiving device (122) is removed from the first receiving device (121) protrudes and is guided around the hip belt (120).

14. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second locking means (132) comprise a proximal locking part and a distal locking part, which are spaced apart from each other on the second receiving device (122).

15. Child carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the proximal closure part and the distal closure part each extend along the first direction (201) and / or wherein the proximal closure part and the distal closure part each form a zipper section or a hook and loop fastener section.

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