Hood and child transport unit having such a hood

Abstract

The invention relates to a hood (2), in particular for a perambulator (4), which hood is mounted above a child-receiving unit (6) and comprises a cover (8) and a connection assembly (10), wherein the connection assembly (10) is designed to releasably fasten first connection partners (12) to one another in order to produce a first connection and to releasably fasten second connection partners (14) to one another in order to produce a second connection, wherein the cover (8) forms an at least substantially closed pocket in which the second connection partners (14) are received when the first connection partners (12) are fastened to one another, and / or wherein the second connection partners are covered, in particular by the first connection partners, when the first connection partners (12) are fastened to one another.

Description

[0001] CYBEX GmbH September 1, 2025 M / CUU-399-PC

[0002] Canopy and child transport unit with such a

[0003] Description

[0004] The present invention relates to a canopy, in particular for a stroller, which is attached over a child intake unit and comprises a connecting arrangement.

[0005] Canopies for child carriers are generally known in the prior art. These canopies serve as protective devices for the child sitting in the carrier or stroller from sun, wind, or rain. There are canopy designs where the shielding area is variable, e.g., by means of a bellows-like opening and closing mechanism.

[0006] Especially in summer, or when the sun shines directly on the canopy, it can get very hot for the child in the stroller, as heat builds up underneath. Adequate ventilation inside the stroller is therefore necessary. However, it's important to note that this ventilation isn't needed or desired all the time, as the canopy is meant to protect against wind in bad weather.

[0007] Known systems have the disadvantage of being complex in design or cumbersome to operate, and adjusting the ventilation is difficult.

[0008] The object of the invention is therefore to provide a canopy, in particular for a stroller, which is easy to use and provides the necessary protection but also sufficient ventilation when required.

[0009] This problem is solved in particular by the features according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims.

[0010] According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a canopy, in particular for a stroller, which is arranged or attached over a child restraint unit, and which includes a cover and a MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0012] The connection arrangement comprises a connection designed to detachably fasten first connection partners to one another for the purpose of establishing a first connection and to detachably fasten second connection partners to one another for the purpose of establishing a second connection. The cover forms a pocket, preferably at least substantially closed, in which the second connection partners are received when the first connection partners are fastened to one another. Alternatively or additionally, the second connection partners can be covered, in particular by the first connection partners, when the first connection partners are fastened to one another.

[0013] The advantage of such a convertible top is that it is easy to construct and handle, and has a clean and tidy appearance.

[0014] When the first connecting parts are attached to each other, part of the canopy is preferably folded. This folded part, together with the first connecting parts, forms the at least substantially closed bag.

[0015] The cover can be foldable and flexible.

[0016] In general, the canopy can have a U-shaped or arc-shaped cross-section with a left end and a right end (opposite the left end). Preferably, the left and right end are the ends of the canopy that are located on the child restraint unit.

[0017] Preferably, the second connecting partners are configured to create a continuous connection of a predetermined length. The predetermined length can extend over the entire length of the connection arrangement.

[0018] Preferably, the connection arrangement and / or the predetermined length extends over the entire width of the cover, in particular from the left end area to the right end area (or, for example, over at least 60% or at least 80% of the length of the cross-section).

[0019] The predetermined length is preferably at least 40 cm and / or at most 100 cm. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0021] In one embodiment, the first connecting partners can be arranged at the end sections of a foldable cover section, wherein the cover section can preferably be unfolded when the first connecting partners are not attached to each other, and / or wherein the first connecting partners can be attached to each other when the cover section is folded. When the first connecting partners are attached to each other, the cover section preferably cannot be unfolded.

[0022] The foldable cover section forms the at least substantially closed bag when the first connecting partners are attached to each other and thus the cover section is folded together.

[0023] Preferably, the end sections of the foldable cover section are arranged perpendicular to the folding direction of the cover section. The end sections of the foldable cover section can extend across the width of the cover, in particular from the left end region to the right end region (for example, over at least 60% or at least 80% of the length of the cross-section).

[0024] By unfolding the cover section, the size of the canopy can be increased (or maximized), providing greater protection from sun, wind, and / or rain for a child in the infant carrier. When maximized, the canopy can extend further forward and / or downward toward the infant carrier.

[0025] In another embodiment, if the first connecting partners and the second connecting partners are not each attached to one another, the cover section can be unfolded and / or a cover layer of the cover section can be hinged.

[0026] Beneath the cover layer, there may be a breathable material, preferably a mesh fabric, netting, and / or a flexible window. This breathable material can improve ventilation of the child's entry unit. Thus, by opening the cover layer, the ventilation of the child's entry unit can be regulated.

[0027] The first and second connection partners allow, in particular, the cover section to be stowed in the convertible top of the MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC.

[0028] 4. It can be removed when not needed, and secondly, the breathable material within this cover section can be exposed or concealed as required.

[0029] This allows the ventilation inside the child carrier to be regulated. In sunny but cold weather, the canopy can be used to its maximum size without any gaps through which cold air can enter the child carrier.

[0030] The covering layer can extend over the entire covering section (or at least over 50% or 90% of its area).

[0031] The unfolded cover layer can be attached to the cover, preferably via a snap fastener.

[0032] The cover layer can extend over at least 50% or at least 80%, preferably 50%, of the cover section, preferably in the longitudinal direction of the cover section. The length of the cover section extends perpendicular to the direction of extension of the connection arrangement. The unfolded cover layer can be attached to the cover section, preferably by means of a snap fastener.

[0033] The covering layer can extend over the entire width of the covering section and / or the cover, in particular from the left end area to the right end area (or, for example, over at least 60% or at least 80% of the length of the cross-section).

[0034] In one embodiment, the second connecting partners can be attached to and detached from each other if the first connecting partners are not attached to each other.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first connecting partners can be attached to and detached from each other, regardless of whether the second connecting partners are attached to each other.

[0036] Preferably, a cover layer (especially the one above) can be fixed by connecting the second connecting partners.

[0037] Preferably, the cover layer of the cover section is in a closed state when the second connecting partners MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

[0038] 5 are attached to each other. This allows the cover layer to be neatly stowed away when the cover section is folded back, without further wrinkling.

[0039] In another embodiment, the cover can be foldable and extendable and comprise at least two, preferably at least or exactly three pivotable brackets, wherein the pivotable brackets are attached to two opposite ends (or sides) of the child intake unit.

[0040] Preferably, the cover includes a fabric panel positioned between the swiveling arms and the child restraint unit. The panel can be made of fabric, preferably outdoor-grade fabric that is impervious to sunlight and wind. The fabric can be waterproof or water-repellent. Examples of fabric types include cotton, pure polyester, acrylic / polyethylene blends, and / or polyester / polyethylene blends, and may optionally be coated.

[0041] By pivoting at least the outermost and / or uppermost bracket upwards and / or forwards, the cover can preferably be opened or folded down by pivoting it back.

[0042] In another embodiment, the foldable cover, which can be folded and unfolded, can be arranged between pivoting brackets and a frame of the stroller, the pivoting brackets preferably being attached to the frame of a stroller.

[0043] Preferably, the swiveling brackets are swiveling about a horizontal axis, preferably via two joints, attached to the child intake unit or to the frame of the stroller.

[0044] The cover can be detachably attached to the child carrier unit or the stroller frame. The cover fabric can be detachably attached to the child carrier unit and / or the stroller frame using a hook-and-loop fastener or a zipper. The swivel brackets can be detached from the child carrier unit or the child carrier unit frame via the joints. The joints can accommodate a MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC mount.

[0045] 6, which is configured so that the mount can accommodate the frame of the stroller.

[0046] This has the advantage that the entire cover can be removed from the child intake unit or the stroller.

[0047] The width of the convertible top preferably extends from one joint to the other, preferably along the pivoting bars.

[0048] In another embodiment, the first connecting partners are designed to form a continuous connection along a predetermined length. Furthermore, it can be provided that the first and second connecting partners each interlock to form a connection.

[0049] Preferably, the connection arrangement comprises a zipper arrangement with zipper partners forming the connection partners and at least one slider, preferably two sliders.

[0050] In another embodiment, the at least one slider is permanently connected to the zipper components. Alternatively, the zipper assembly can be separable or detachable.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the canopy is water-repellent and / or waterproof.

[0052] In a further embodiment, a first zipper partner can be assigned to a first end section of a cover section, a second zipper partner can be assigned to a free edge section of the cover layer, and a third and fourth zipper partner can be assigned to a second end section of the cover section. One of the sliders can be configured to engage or disengage the first and fourth zipper partners. Alternatively or additionally, the other slider can be configured to engage or disengage the second and third zipper partners.

[0053] Preferably, the first zipper partner and the fourth form

[0054] Zipper partners, the first connection partners and / or the second MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0056] The zipper partners and the third zipper partner form the second connecting partners.

[0057] In one embodiment, the first and fourth zipper partners as well as the second and third zipper partners are opened and closed in the same direction by their respective sliders, or the first and fourth zipper partners as well as the second and third zipper partners are opened and closed in different directions by their respective sliders.

[0058] In another embodiment, the connecting partners can be formed by connecting partners of a magnetic connection or a hook and loop connection (for example, a Velcro connection).

[0059] In another embodiment, the convertible top can include a front protective cap. The front protective cap can be folded outwards and upwards to further enlarge the convertible top. The front protective cap can also be folded inwards (into an interior space of the convertible top or onto the underside of the cover).

[0060] In another embodiment, the child restraint unit can include a harness system. Preferably, the harness system is a 3-point or 5-point harness system. The harness system can serve to prevent / protect the child sitting in the child restraint unit from falling out.

[0061] In another embodiment, the child restraint unit can include a harness system. The harness system allows the backrest of the child restraint unit to be adjusted to a sitting or lying position (backrest extending further downwards towards the floor) for the child.

[0062] In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a child transport unit comprising a frame arrangement with wheels, a child receiving unit and a canopy as described above, wherein the canopy is attachable or fixed to the child transport unit.

[0063] The child recording unit can be permanently attached to a stroller frame. The child recording unit can be used as part of the MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC.

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[0065] The child restraint unit can be attached to a stroller frame.

[0066] This has the advantage that the child intake unit can be used separately, e.g. on the back seat of a vehicle either as a child bed or child seat.

[0067] Preferably, the second connection partners cannot be actuated (connected or disconnected from each other) when the first connection partners are (fully) connected to each other.

[0068] Preferably, a (zipper) slider (or a control element thereof) that is assigned to the second connection partners is not accessible when the first connection partners are (fully) connected to each other.

[0069] It should be noted that some of the figures may reveal aesthetic components in addition to technical aspects.

[0070] The invention is described below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail with reference to the figures. These show:

[0071] Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of a pram with a canopy according to the invention;

[0072] Fig. 2 shows a schematic, partially side view of a pram with a canopy according to the invention in a partially extended state;

[0073] Fig. 3 shows a schematic, partially side view of a stroller with a canopy according to the invention in the completely folded state;

[0074] Fig. 4 shows a section of a schematic side view of a pram with a canopy according to the invention in a partially extended state;

[0075] Fig. 5 shows a section of a schematic side view of a pram with a canopy according to the invention in the fully extended state;

[0076] Fig. 6 shows an enlargement of the connection arrangement of the convertible top according to the invention; MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0078] Fig. 7 shows a schematic side view of a pram with a canopy according to the invention in the fully extended state and with the cover layer unfolded;

[0079] Fig. 8 shows a cross-section of a side view of a convertible top according to the invention in a partially extended state;

[0080] Fig. 9 shows a cross-section of a rear top view of a child recording unit with a cover according to the invention.

[0081] In the following description, the same reference numbers are used for identical and equivalent parts.

[0082] Figure 1 shows a stroller 4 with the canopy 2 according to the invention, which is partially extended. The stroller 4 has three wheels, a frame 26 with a handle and a handbrake, and a child carrier 6. The child carrier 6 may include a harness system. The canopy 2 is mounted over the child carrier 6 and comprises a cover 8 and a connecting arrangement 10. The connecting arrangement 10 is designed to detachably attach first connecting partners (not shown in Fig. 1) to establish a first connection and to detachably attach second connecting partners (not shown in Fig. 1) to establish a second connection, wherein the cover 8 forms a substantially closed pocket in which the second connecting partners are received when the first connecting partners are attached to each other.The connecting arrangement 10 is located at one end of the canopy 8, which faces the frame 26 of the stroller. The connecting arrangement 10 can extend almost across the entire width of the canopy 2.

[0083] The convertible top 8 has a front protective cap 32. In Figure 1, the front protective cap 32 is shown in an extended position. The front protective cap 32 can be folded inwards (into the interior of the convertible top or onto the underside of the cover 8).

[0084] Furthermore, the child intake unit 6 has a belt device 34 (see Fig. 2) by means of which a backrest of the child intake unit 6 can be adjusted into a sitting or lying position MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0086] (Backrest extends further downwards towards the floor, see Fig 4) can be adjusted for the child.

[0087] Figures 2 and 3 show the pram 4 according to Figure 1. Figure 2 shows the canopy in a partially extended / unfolded state.

[0088] Figure 3 shows the canopy in a completely folded state. In the folded state, the canopy 8 lies close to the upper part of the frame 26 of the stroller 4.

[0089] Figures 4 and 5 show a side view of a baby carriage.

[0090] Figure 4 shows the canopy 2 in a partially extended state. Figure 5 shows the canopy 2 in a fully extended / unfolded state. In the fully unfolded state of the canopy 2, the foldable cover section 16 is unfolded and a cover layer 18 is exposed and can be folded away. Both the first connecting partners 12 and the second connecting partners 14 are not attached to each other, and a zipper assembly 28 (see Figure 6) is open. The canopy in Figure 5 extends further downwards towards the child intake unit 6.

[0091] Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of the connection arrangement 10. The connection arrangement 10 shows the first connection partners 12 and the second connection partners 14. When the first connection partners 12 are attached to each other, they lie over the second connection partner 14, and the second connection partner 14 is not visible. The first and second connection partners 12, 14 each comprise or consist of a zipper pair 28 and a slider 30. The first and second connection partners 12, 14 are opened and closed in the same direction by their respective sliders. When the first and second connection partners 12, 14 are closed, the two sliders lie one on top of the other.

[0092] Figure 7 shows the stroller from Figures 4 and 5. The canopy is fully extended / unfolded, and the cover layer 18 is folded away. In this state, the canopy has reached its maximum size. The backrest of the child seat unit 6 is adjusted to a reclining position for the child.

[0093] Figure 8 shows a side cross-section of the convertible top 2 according to the invention. The convertible top 2 is in a partially extended state. The MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

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[0095] The canopy comprises three pivotable brackets 20, 22, 24, which are pivotably attached about a horizontal axis via at least one joint, preferably two joints (38, only one joint shown) to the child carrier unit or to the frame of the stroller (not shown). The pivotable brackets can be detached from the child carrier unit or from the frame of the child carrier unit via the respective joint. The respective joint can have a receptacle configured to accommodate the frame of the stroller.

[0096] Furthermore, Figure 8 shows a pocket 36, at least substantially closed, formed by the cover 8, in which the second connecting partners 14 are received. The pocket 36 is formed by a folded part of the cover 8 together with the first connecting partners. The first connecting partners 12 are attached to each other. The second connecting partners 14 are also attached to each other. However, they do not necessarily have to be attached to each other in order to attach the second connecting partners 14 to each other.

[0097] Figure 9 shows a cross-section of the child restraint unit 6 from the rear top. The canopy 2 has a U-shaped cross-section with a left end region and a right end region (opposite the left end region). The canopy 2 is attached to the frame 38 of the child restraint unit 6 via two hinges 38. The left and right end regions are the end regions of the canopy that are arranged on the child restraint unit. The first connecting arrangement 12 and the second connecting arrangement 14 extend over at least 80% of the length of the cross-section of the canopy and / or over 60 to 95%, preferably (approximately) 80% of the total width of the canopy 2.

[0098] The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

[0099] It should also be noted that all parts and features described above are valid on their own – 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: MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

[0100] 12. In particular, preferably, for example, e.g., if applicable, parentheses, etc. – or in combination or any sub-combination – are to be regarded as independent embodiments or further developments of the invention, as defined in particular in the introductory description 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 as disclosed for the use of the device.

[0101] 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.

[0102] Reference sign

[0103] 2 Convertible top

[0104] 4 strollers

[0105] 6 Children's admission unit

[0106] 8 Cover

[0107] 10 Connection arrangement

[0108] 12 first contact partner

[0109] 14 second contact partner

[0110] 16 Cover section

[0111] 18 Cover layer

[0112] 20, 22, 24 swivel brackets

[0113] 26 frames

[0114] 28 zipper partners

[0115] 30 slides MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC

[0116] 13

[0117] 32 front protective cap

[0118] 34 belt system

[0119] 36 bags

[0120] 38 joint

Claims

CYBEX GmbH September 1, 2025 M / CUU-399-PC Canopy and child transport unit with such a Claims 1. Cover (2), in particular for a stroller (4), which is fitted over a child intake unit (6), and which comprises a cover (8) and a connection arrangement (10), wherein the connection arrangement (10) is configured to detachably attach first connection partners (12) to each other for the purpose of establishing a first connection and to detachably attach second connection partners (14) to each other for the purpose of establishing a second connection, wherein the cover (8) forms an at least substantially closed pocket in which the second connection partners (14) are received when the first connection partners (12) are attached to each other, and / or wherein the second connection partners are covered, in particular by the first connection partners, when the first connection partners (12) are attached to each other.

2. Cover according to claim 1, wherein the second connecting partners (14) are arranged to produce a continuous connection of predetermined length.

3. Cover according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first connecting partners (12) are arranged at end sections of a foldable cover section (16), wherein the cover section (16) is unfoldable when the first connecting partners (12) are not attached to each other, and wherein the first connecting partners (12) are attachable to each other when the cover section (16) is folded together. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC 2 4. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover section (16) is unfoldable when the first connecting partners (12) and the second connecting partners (14) are not each attached to one another and a cover layer (18) of the cover section (16) is foldable.

5. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second connecting partners (14) are attachable to and detachable from one another when the first connecting partners (12) are not attached to one another.

6. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting partners (12) are attachable to and detachable from one another, regardless of whether the second connecting partners (14) are attached to one another.

7. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover layer (18) of the cover section (16) is in a closed state when the second connecting partners (14) are attached to each other.

8. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (8) is foldable and can be extended and comprises at least two pivotable brackets (20, 22, 24), wherein the pivotable brackets (20, 22, 24) are attached to two opposite ends of the child intake unit (6).

9. Canopy according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the foldable cover (8), which is foldable and can be unfolded, is arranged between at least two pivotable brackets (20, 22, 24) and a frame (26) of the stroller (4), wherein the pivotable brackets (20, 22, 24) are attached to the frame of a stroller (4). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC 3 10. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting partners (12) are configured to form a continuous connection along a predetermined length; and / or wherein the connecting arrangement (10) is configured such that the first (12) and second connecting partners (14) interlock to form a connection.

11. Cover according to claim 10, wherein the connecting arrangement (10) comprises a zipper arrangement with zipper partners (28) forming the connecting partners (12, 14) and two sliders (30).

12. Cover according to claim 11, wherein the sliders (30) are permanently connected to the zipper partners (28) or wherein the zipper arrangement is separable or detachable, and / or wherein the cover is water-repellent and / or waterproof.

13. Cover according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein a first zipper partner (28) is associated with a first end section of a cover section (16), a second zipper partner is associated with a free edge section of the cover layer, and a third and fourth zipper partner are associated with a second end section of the cover section (16), wherein one of the sliders (30) is configured to engage with the first zipper partner and the fourth zipper partner, and wherein the other slider (30) is configured to engage with the second zipper partner and the third zipper partner. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-399-PC 4 14. Cover according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting partners are connecting partners of a magnetic connection or a hook and loop connection (for example, a Velcro connection).

15. Child transport unit including - a frame assembly with wheels, - a child transport unit and a canopy according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the canopy is attachable or fixed to the child transport unit.

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