CN117279822A

CN117279822A - Travel system with child carrier and travel organizer coupled thereto

Info

Publication number: CN117279822A
Application number: CN202180092433.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 丹尼尔·A·萨克; 帕特里克·J·G·鲍尔斯; 柯堤斯·M·哈尔斯汀; 安德鲁·J·霍斯特; 柯林·F·埃格特·克罗; 兰斯·J·克莱默
Original assignee: China Wonderland Nurserygoods Co Ltd
Current assignee: China Wonderland Nurserygoods Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-12-21
Filing date: 2021-12-20
Publication date: 2023-12-22
Also published as: CN117279821A; CN116848034A; CN117355454A; CN117479866A

Abstract

In one example, the organizer is removably coupled to a handle of the child carrier. The organizer has a tray, a storage container, and a flexible material. The tray has an opening that extends into an upper end of the tray toward a lower end of the tray and can receive items for storage. The storage container is disposed below the tray and has an open upper end and a closed bottom end. The flexible material is coupled to the tray and the storage container. The organizer transitions between an expanded configuration in which the flexible material defines sides of the organizer between the trays and the storage containers, and a compact configuration in which the trays and storage containers are positioned closer to one another. In another example, the child carrier has a handle that expands and contracts and prevents installation of the organizer when the handle is expanded.

Description

Travel system with child carrier and travel organizer coupled thereto

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/128,441, filed on 12 months 21, 2020, 4 months 14, 2021, and U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/174,843, and U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/237,443, filed on 8 months 26, 2021, the disclosures of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety herein.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to wheeled frames for carrying children.

Background

Strollers are commonly used to carry infants, such as infants in infant car seats when the infant car seat is removed from the vehicle. Most strollers include a collapsible frame so that the stroller can be stored in a car trunk or other storage location. For some time, it has been a goal of the child industry to reduce the folded size of strollers. Despite improvements in this regard, there remains a desire in the industry to reduce the folded size of strollers.

Disclosure of Invention

In one example, a system includes a child carrier and a travel organizer. The child carrier includes a handle to be grasped by a caregiver, the handle having a first side bar and a second side bar, the first and second side bars being spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween. The travel organizer is configured to be attached to the handle in a space between the first side bar and the second side bar. The travel organizer includes a tray having a tray upper end and a tray lower end spaced apart from the tray upper end in a vertical direction. The tray defines at least one tray opening extending into the tray upper end toward the tray lower end, wherein the at least one tray opening is configured to receive items for storage. The travel organizer has a storage container disposed below a tray. The storage container has a container upper end and a container lower end spaced apart from the container upper end in a vertical direction. The container upper end defines at least one container opening extending therein and terminating before the container lower end such that a bottom of the at least one container opening is closed. The travel organizer includes a flexible material having upper and lower ends that are offset from one another along a vertical direction. The flexible material defines a receiving space extending between an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is coupled to the tray and the lower end is coupled to the storage container. The travel organizer is configured to transition between an expanded configuration and a compact configuration. In the deployed configuration, the tray and the storage container are offset from each other by a first distance, and the flexible material defines a side of the organizer between the tray and the storage container. In a compact configuration, the tray and storage container are offset from one another by a second distance that is less than the first distance.

In another example, a system includes a child carrier and a organizer. The child carrier includes a handle to be grasped by a caregiver. The handle has a first side bar and a second side bar spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween. The handle has a grab bar extending between a first side bar and a second side bar. The handle is configured to transition between a retracted position and an extended position. The organizer is configured to be removably coupled to the handle between the first side bar and the second side bar. The organizer has an upper end and a lower end spaced apart from the upper end in a vertical direction. The organizer defines at least one opening extending into the upper end toward the lower end, wherein the at least one opening is configured to receive articles therein. The child carrier is configured such that the organizer can be installed only when the handle is in the extended position.

Drawings

The following description of the illustrative embodiments may be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that possible embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods are not limited to the depicted embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a travel system including a stroller frame, a child carrier, and a organizer according to one example;

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the travel system of FIG. 1 with the child carrier uncoupled from the stroller frame;

FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of the stroller frame of FIG. 1 according to one example;

FIG. 4 shows a rear perspective view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5A shows a side view of an inboard side of a link of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in an expanded configuration;

FIG. 5B shows a side view of the inside of the link of FIG. 5A with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 5C shows a perspective view of the link of FIG. 5A with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of the linkage of FIG. 5A with a portion of one link cut away to show the latch housing with the stroller frame in an unfolded, folded configuration;

FIG. 6B shows a perspective view of the linkage of FIG. 6A with a portion of one link cut away to show the latch housing with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 6C shows a perspective view of the linkage of FIG. 6A with the stroller frame in a second folded configuration;

FIG. 7A shows a cross-sectional top view of a portion of the linkage and handle of FIG. 5A to illustrate the folding latch and actuator in a latched position;

FIG. 7B shows a cross-sectional top view of a portion of the linkage and handle of FIG. 5A to illustrate the folding latch and actuator in an unlocked position;

FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 8B shows a front view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 8C shows a side view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 9A shows a front view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in a second folded configuration;

FIG. 9B shows a top view of the stroller frame of FIG. 3, with the stroller frame in a second folded configuration;

FIG. 10 shows a front perspective view of the child carrier stroller frame of FIG. 1 according to one example;

FIG. 11 shows a rear perspective view of the child carrier of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12A shows a side view of the child carrier of FIG. 10 with the child carrier having a handle in a retracted position;

FIG. 12B shows a side view of the child carrier of FIG. 10 with the child carrier having a handle in an extended position;

FIG. 13A shows a perspective view of the child carrier of FIG. 10 coupled to a car seat base;

FIG. 13B shows a perspective view of the car seat base of FIG. 13A;

FIG. 14 shows a plurality of side views of the child carrier of FIG. 10 with the handle in various rotational positions;

FIG. 15 shows an outside view of a portion of the child carrier of FIG. 10 including a portion of a handle and a hub attaching the handle to a body of the child carrier, with a portion of the hub removed to show a rotational lock;

FIG. 16 shows an outboard view of the hub of FIG. 15 with the rotary lock in a locked position;

FIG. 17 shows an outboard view of the hub of FIG. 15 with the rotary lock in an unlocked position;

FIG. 18 shows an outboard view of the hub of FIG. 15 with the rotational stop in a released position to allow the rotational lock to move to an unlocked position;

FIG. 19 shows an outboard view of the hub of FIG. 15 with the child carrier having a rotational stop in a blocking position to prevent movement of the rotational lock to an unlocked position;

FIG. 20 shows an inboard view of the hub of FIG. 15 with a portion of the hub removed to show the handle extension stop;

FIG. 21 shows an outside view of the hub of FIG. 15 with a portion of the hub removed to show the handle extension stop with the handle extension stop in a released position;

FIG. 22 shows an outside view of the hub of FIG. 15 with a portion of the hub removed to show the handle extension stop with the handle extension stop in a blocking position to prevent extension of the handle;

FIG. 23 shows an outside cross-sectional view of a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10 including a handle extension lock configured to selectively lock the handle in extended and retracted positions, according to one example;

FIG. 24 shows a top cross-sectional view of a portion of the handle of the child car seat of FIG. 10, the portion including a handle extension lock and an actuator configured to actuate the handle extension lock;

FIG. 25 shows an outside cross-sectional side view of a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10, the portion having a handle extension lock;

FIG. 26 shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10, including the organizer latch in a blocking position;

FIG. 27 shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10, including the organizer latch in an unobstructed position;

FIG. 28 shows a perspective view of a portion of the organizer and a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10, wherein a cross section of a portion of the handle is shown;

FIG. 29 shows a perspective view of a portion of the travel system of FIG. 1 including a organizer and a portion of the handle of the child carrier of FIG. 10;

FIG. 30 shows a perspective view of a portion of the travel system of FIG. 1 including a organizer and a portion of the handles of the child carrier of FIG. 10, wherein the organizer is exploded;

FIG. 31 shows a top view of a tray of the organizer of the travel system of FIG. 1 according to one example;

FIG. 32 shows a perspective view of a first side of a tray of the organizer of the travel system of FIG. 1 with the tray having a coupler for attachment to a child carrier handle, the coupler shown in an extended position, according to one example;

FIG. 33 shows a perspective view of a first side of a tray of the organizer of the travel system of FIG. 1 with the couplers shown in a contracted position;

FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of the organizer of FIG. 1 according to another example, wherein the organizer is in a compact configuration;

FIG. 35 shows a perspective view of the organizer of FIG. 34, wherein the organizer is in an expanded configuration;

FIG. 36A shows a perspective view of a travel system including the stroller frame of FIGS. 3 and 4 and a child seat having a textile seat shown in phantom;

FIG. 36B shows a perspective view of the travel system of FIG. 36A without the textile seat;

FIG. 37A shows a side view of the travel system of FIGS. 36A and 36B with the frame and child seat in an extended configuration;

FIG. 37B shows a side view of the travel system of FIGS. 36A and 36B with the frame and child seat in a folded configuration;

FIG. 38 shows a partial cross-sectional side view of the encircled area of the handle of the child seat in FIG. 36B illustrating the handle extension lock of the child seat;

FIG. 39A shows an exploded view of the folding hub of the child seat of FIGS. 36A and 36B with the outer cover of the folding hub hidden;

FIG. 39B shows a side view of the folding hub of FIG. 39A with the outer cover of the folding hub hidden and the child seat in an unfolded configuration;

FIG. 39C shows a side view of the folding hub of FIG. 39A with the outer cover of the folding hub hidden and the child seat in a folded configuration;

FIG. 40A shows a side view of a portion of the child seat of FIGS. 36A and 36B including a folding hub, a first coupler, and a second coupler, wherein the portion is divided below the folding hub, and the second coupler is in an unlocked configuration;

FIG. 40B shows a side view of a portion of the child seat of FIGS. 36A and 36B including a folding hub, a first coupler, and a second coupler, wherein the portion is split below the folding hub, and the second coupler is in a latched configuration;

FIG. 41A shows a cross-sectional end view of the folding hub and first coupling of FIG. 40A with the first coupling in an unlocked configuration;

FIG. 41B shows a cross-sectional end view of the folding hub and first coupler of FIG. 40B with the first coupler in a latched configuration;

FIG. 42 shows a perspective view of an actuator and movable latch of the first coupler for the first and second couplers of FIGS. 40A-41B;

FIG. 43 shows a perspective view of the stroller frame of FIGS. 3 and 4 with a basket;

FIG. 44 shows a side view of the stroller frame of FIG. 43 in a first folded configuration;

FIG. 45 shows an end view of the stroller frame of FIG. 43 in a second folded configuration;

FIG. 46 shows a perspective view of the stroller frame of FIGS. 3 and 4 with another basket;

FIG. 47 shows a side view of the stroller frame of FIG. 46 in a first folded configuration; and is also provided with

Fig. 48 shows an end view of the stroller frame of fig. 47 in a second folded configuration.

Detailed Description

Turning to fig. 1 and 2, a travel system 10 according to one example is shown that includes a stroller frame 100 and at least one removable child carrier. In general, the at least one removable child carrier may include a baby car seat 200 as shown in fig. 1 and 2, a child seat 400 as shown in fig. 36A, a bassinet (not shown), or a hand-held crib (not shown). In some examples, the travel system 10 may include a baby car seat 200, a toddler seat 400, a bassinet or a hand-held crib, or any combination thereof. The stroller frame 100 includes: a frame 102 configured to support a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) above a running surface; and a plurality of wheels 104 attached to the frame 102 and configured to translate the stroller frame 100 and the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) along a travel surface. The child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) and the stroller frame 100 are configured to be removably coupled to one another. When not in use, the stroller frame 100 can be compactly folded for storage in an overhead stowage bin or other storage location of a vehicle, aircraft. As will be discussed in further detail below, the stroller frame 100 can be configured to fold from an unfolded configuration to a first folded configuration (e.g., fig. 8A-8C), and can optionally be configured to fold from the first folded configuration to a second folded configuration (e.g., fig. 9A, 9B), wherein the stroller frame 100 occupies a smaller volume in the second folded configuration than in the first folded configuration.

Unlike conventional strollers, the stroller frame 100 does not have a push handle for pushing a child. In other words, the stroller frame 100 does not have a handle that extends above the child carrier that would be accessible to an adult to push the stroller frame 100 when the adult is upright. In particular, the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) includes a handle (e.g., 226 in fig. 10, 404 in fig. 36A) that a caregiver can use to push the stroller frame 100 and the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) along a travel surface when the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) is coupled to the stroller frame 100. In some examples, the same handle (e.g., 226) may be used to carry the child carrier (e.g., 200) when the child carrier (e.g., 200) is disengaged from the stroller frame 100. The child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) is configured such that removal of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) from the stroller frame 100 results in removal of the handle (e.g., 226, 404) from the stroller frame 100 along with the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). Thus, the stroller frame 100 can achieve a more compact folded volume than a comparable conventional stroller that includes a push handle. In some examples, the travel system 10 may include a travel organizer 300 that may be configured to hold at least one item, such as a beverage container, a mobile device, or other item of a caretaker. The travel organizer 300 may be configured to be removably coupled to a handle (e.g., 226, 404) of a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400).

Baby carriage frame

More specifically, turning now to fig. 2-4, the frame 102 of the stroller frame 100 includes an upper end 102a and a lower end 102b that are offset from one another along a vertical direction V. The frame 102 includes a front end 102c and a rear end 102d that are offset from each other along a longitudinal direction L perpendicular to the vertical direction V. The frame includes a first side 102e and a second side 102f that are offset from each other along a lateral direction a that is perpendicular to both the vertical direction V and the longitudinal direction L.

The stroller frame 100 includes a plurality of wheels 104 disposed at a lower end 102b of the frame 102. The upper end 102a of the frame 102 is configured to be removably coupled to a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) so as to space the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) above the running surface. As will be described in further detail below, the upper end 102a of the frame 102 includes at least one seat coupler configured to removably couple a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to the stroller frame 100 such that movement of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) relative to the stroller frame 100 is restricted along at least one of the vertical direction V, the longitudinal direction L, and the lateral direction a. In some examples, the at least one seat coupler is configured to removably couple the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to the stroller frame 100 such that movement of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) relative to the stroller frame 100 is restricted along at least two of the vertical direction V, the longitudinal direction L, and the lateral direction a, for example along all three of the vertical direction V, the longitudinal direction L, and the lateral direction a. For example, the at least one seat coupler may be configured to removably couple the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to the frame 100 so as to prevent removal of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) in an upward direction. The at least one seat coupler may be configured to be removably coupled to a rigid portion of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400), such as to a rigid body (e.g., 202 of fig. 10) of the child carrier (e.g., 200) or to a rigid frame (e.g., 402 of fig. 36A) of the shell or child carrier (e.g., 400).

The frame 102 may include a first leg assembly 106 (1) and a second leg assembly 106 (2) offset from each other along a lateral direction a. The first leg assembly 106 (1) may be adjacent to the first side 102e and the second leg assembly 106 (2) may be adjacent to the second side 102f. The first leg assembly 106 (1) may include a first front leg 108 (1) and a first rear leg 110 (1) offset from each other along a longitudinal direction L perpendicular to the lateral direction a. The first leg assembly 106 (1) may include a first hinge 112 (1) pivotally connecting the first front leg 108 (1) and the first rear leg 110 (1) to one another. For example, the first hinge 112 (1) may pivotably couple an upper end of the first front leg 108 (1) to an upper end of the first rear leg 110 (1). The first hinge 112 (1) may define a pivot axis AP1 extending along the lateral direction a. The first front leg 108 (1) and the first rear leg 110 (1) may be configured to pivot about the pivot axis AP1 such that a lower end of the first front leg 108 (1) and a lower end of the first rear leg 110 (1) move toward each other along the longitudinal direction L to a first folded configuration and away from each other along the longitudinal direction L to a deployed configuration.

The second leg assembly 106 (2) may include a second front leg 108 (2) and a second rear leg 110 (2) offset from each other along the longitudinal direction L. The second leg assembly 106 (2) may include a second hinge 112 (2) pivotally connecting the second front leg 108 (2) and the second rear leg 110 (2) to each other. For example, the second hinge 112 (2) may pivotably couple an upper end of the second front leg 108 (2) to an upper end of the second rear leg 110 (2). The second hinge 112 (2) may define a pivot axis AP1 extending along the lateral direction a. The second front leg 108 (2) and the second rear leg 110 (2) may be configured to pivot about the pivot axis AP1 such that a lower end of the second front leg 108 (2) and a lower end of the second rear leg 110 (2) move toward each other along the longitudinal direction L to a first folded configuration and away from each other along the longitudinal direction L to a deployed configuration.

The frame 102 may include at least one crossbar 114 (1), 114 (2) extending between the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2) to space the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2) from one another along the lateral direction a. Each crossbar may be shaped as a bar, a tube, or may have any other suitable shape. At least one of the crossbars 114 (1), 114 (2) may include a first crossbar 114 (1) that extends from the front leg 108 (1) to the front leg 108 (2). The first crossbar 114 (1) may have a first end attached to the first front leg 108 (1) and a second end attached to the second front leg 108 (2). The at least one cross bar 114 (1), 114 (2) may include a second cross bar 114 (2) extending from the first rear leg 110 (1) to the second rear leg 110 (2). The second crossbar 114 (2) may have a first end attached to the first rear leg 110 (2) and a second end attached to the second rear leg 110 (2). In some examples, the frame 102 may include a third rail 114 (3) extending between the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2). The third rail 114 (2) may be disposed at a position higher than the first rail 114 (1) and the second rail 114 (2) with respect to the vertical direction V. The third rail 114 (2) may be disposed at a position between the first rail 114 (1) and the second rail 114 (2) relative to the longitudinal direction L when the stroller frame 100 is in the deployed configuration. The third rail 114 (3) may define a handle 122. The handle 122 may be configured to provide for carrying the stroller frame 100 when the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) is disengaged from the stroller frame 100.

The plurality of wheels 104 may include at least three wheels 104, and in some examples, may include four wheels 104. For example, the plurality of wheels 104 may include a first pair of wheels 104 disposed at the rear end 102d of the frame 102. A first wheel 104 of the first pair of wheels may be coupled to a lower end of a first rear leg 110 (1) of the first leg assembly 106 (1), and a second wheel 104 of the first pair of wheels may be coupled to a lower end of a second rear leg 110 (2) of the second leg assembly 106 (2). The plurality of wheels 104 may include at least one wheel 104 disposed at the front end 102e of the frame 102. For example, the plurality of wheels 104 may include a second pair of wheels 104 disposed at the front end 102e of the frame 102. A first wheel 104 of the second pair of wheels may be coupled to a lower end of a first front leg 108 (1) of the first leg assembly 106 (1), and a second wheel 104 of the second pair of wheels may be coupled to a lower end of a second front leg 108 (2) of the second leg assembly 106 (2). Alternatively, the plurality of wheels may include a single wheel 104 (not shown) disposed at the front end 102e of the frame. A single wheel 104 may be coupled to the lower end of the frame 102 at a location between the front legs 108 (1) and 108 (2), or the frame 102 may include a single front leg with the wheel 104 attached thereto.

As discussed above, the stroller frame 100 can include at least one coupler configured to couple a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to the stroller frame 100. Fig. 2-4 show one particular example of a coupler that may be used to couple a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to the stroller frame 100; however, it should be appreciated that the child carriers (e.g., 200, 400) may be coupled to the stroller frame 100 using another suitable coupler. In some examples, as shown in fig. 2-4, at least one coupler may include a first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2). A first coupler 116 (1) of the first pair of couplers may be disposed at the first side 102e of the frame 102. The first coupler 116 (1) may be attached to the first leg assembly 106 (1). The first coupler 116 (1) may be configured to be coupled to a first lateral side (e.g., 202e of fig. 10 and 11) of a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). The second coupler 116 (2) of the first pair of couplers may be disposed at the second side 102f of the frame 102. The second coupler 116 (2) may be configured to be coupled to a second lateral side (e.g., 202f of fig. 10 and 11) of a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). The second coupler 116 (2) may be attached to the second leg assembly 106 (2). In some examples, each of the first coupling 116 (1) and the second coupling 116 (2) may define a bayonet 117 as shown, but examples of the disclosure are not so limited.

Each bayonet 117 may be an upwardly extending protrusion. Each bayonet 117 may be generally elongated along the vertical direction V. Each bayonet 117 may have a thickness along the transverse direction a, a height along the vertical direction V, and a width along the longitudinal direction L. The height may be greater than the thickness and/or width. In some examples, the width may be greater than the thickness.

Each of the first and second couplers 116 (1, 116 (2) may define a protrusion or opening 118 configured to engage the other of the protrusion and opening (e.g., 216 of fig. 10, 11 or 446 of fig. 40A, 40B) of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). Fig. 2-4 show one example in which each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) defines an opening 118 on an inner surface thereof configured to receive a protrusion (e.g., 216 of fig. 10, 11) of a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). Each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may engage a different lateral side of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) in order to limit movement of the child carrier in the lateral direction a. The protrusion or recess 118 of each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may be configured to engage the other of the protrusion and the opening (e.g., 216 of fig. 10, 11) of the child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) to limit movement of the child carrier in the vertical direction V (e.g., in at least one of the upward and downward directions) and/or the longitudinal direction L.

The at least one coupler may include at least one other coupler, such as a pair of infant car seat couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) configured to be removably coupled to the infant car seat 200. The at least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) can be configured to engage a movable latch 220 (see fig. 10) of the infant car seat 200, which in turn secures the infant car seat 200 to the car seat base 500 (see fig. 13A, 13B). Each of the at least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) can define an engagement surface configured to engage with the movable latch 220 of the infant car seat 200 to limit movement of the infant car seat in at least one of the vertical direction V and the longitudinal direction L.

Each of the at least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) can be offset from the first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) along the longitudinal direction L. For example, each of the at least one infant car seat couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) can be disposed forward or rearward of the first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) with respect to the longitudinal direction L. At least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) couples the infant car seat 200 to the frame 100 to limit the moment applied to a pair of seat couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) when a force is applied to a handle 226 (see fig. 10) of the infant car seat 200. In fig. 2-4, each infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) includes a cylindrical pin having an outer curved surface defining an engagement surface. Each cylindrical pin may be oriented such that a central axis of the cylindrical pin extends along a lateral direction a. It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, each engagement surface may be defined by a shape other than a cylindrical pin, or the cylindrical pins may be oriented in another manner.

The at least one coupler may include at least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) configured to be removably coupled to the child seat 400. The at least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) may be identical to the at least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) or may be another coupler separate from the at least one infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2). In some examples, the at least one coupler may include a pair of child seat couplers 132 (1), 132 (2), each configured to be removably coupled to the child seat 400. At least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) may be configured to engage a movable latch 456 of the child seat 400 (see fig. 40A, 40B). Each of the at least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) may define an engagement surface configured to engage with a movable latch 456 of the child seat 400 so as to limit movement of the child seat 400 in at least one of the vertical direction V and the longitudinal direction L. Each of the at least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) may be offset from the first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) along the longitudinal direction L. For example, each of the at least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) may be disposed forward or rearward of the first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) with respect to the longitudinal direction L. In one example, each infant car seat coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) can be disposed rearward of the first pair of couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) and each child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) can be disposed forward of the first pair of couplers 116 (1), 116 (2). At least one child seat coupler 132 (1), 132 (2) couples the child seat 400 to the frame 100 to limit the moment applied to a pair of seat couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) when a force is applied to a handle 404 (see fig. 36A) of the child seat 400.

The stroller frame 100 can include at least one folding latch (e.g., 125 of fig. 6A-7B, described further below) configured to releasably lock the stroller frame 100 in the deployed position. The stroller frame 100 can include an actuator (e.g., 127 of fig. 6A discussed further below) configured to actuate the at least one folding latch to move the at least one folding latch between an unlocked position in which the stroller frame 100 is permitted to fold and a locked position in which the stroller frame 100 is prevented from folding. The actuator may include a third crossbar 114 (3) defining a handle 122 configured to be grasped by a caregiver to move the at least one lock to the unlocked position. In some examples, the handle 122 may extend between the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2). For example, the handle 122 may be elongated along the lateral direction a. In the example of fig. 2-4, the handle 122 is shaped as a rod; however, it should be understood that in other examples, the handle 122 may have other suitable shapes. For example, the handle 122 may alternatively include a fabric webbing or cord (not shown) that extends between the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2) that unlocks the folding latch when the webbing or cord is pulled.

In some examples, the handle 122 may include a movable actuator body (e.g., 129 in fig. 6A discussed below), such as a movable button, configured to be engaged by a caregiver to move at least one lock (e.g., 125 of fig. 6A-7B) to an unlocked position when the movable actuator body is moved (e.g., when the movable button is pressed). The stroller frame 100 can be configured such that the frame 100 can be transitioned from the deployed configuration to the first folded configuration by pulling the actuation handle 122 upward in a vertical direction. In some examples, this may be performed after moving the movable actuator body. In other examples (e.g., when the handle comprises webbing or rope), movement of the actuator handle 122 itself may transition the at least one lock from the locked position to the unlocked position, and then further movement of the actuator handle 122 may transition the stroller frame 100 from the deployed configuration to the first folded configuration.

The stroller frame 100 can include at least one linkage 124 (1), 124 (2). Fig. 3 and 4 show the following examples: wherein the stroller frame 100 includes a first linkage 124 (1) attached to a first side 102e of the frame 102 and a second linkage 124 (2) attached to a second side 102f of the frame 102. In some examples, each link 124 (1), 124 (2) may be configured to drive one of the front legs 108 (1), 108 (2) and one of the rear legs 110 (1), 110 (2) toward each other when the stroller frame 100 is transitioned to the first folded configuration, and to drive the above away from each other when the stroller frame 100 is transitioned to the unfolded configuration. Each of the at least one links 124 (1), 124 (2) may include at least one seat coupler. For example, each of the at least one linkage 124 (1), 124 (2) may include one of the infant car seat couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) and/or one of the child seat couplers 132 (1), 132 (2). In some examples, each of the at least one links 124 (1), 124 (2) may include a support surface configured to support a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400) thereon. Each of the at least one links 124 (1), 124 (2) may include a fold lock 125 (described in further detail below) that limits movement of the links when the fold lock 125 is in the locked position, thereby preventing the stroller frame 100 from transitioning from the deployed configuration to the first folded configuration.

Referring specifically to fig. 5A-5C, each link 124 (1), 124 (2) may include a first link 124a and a second link 124b. The first and second links 124a, 124b may have inner ends that are pivotally connected to one another at a first hinge 124 c. The first link 124a may be further pivotably coupled to one of the front legs 108 (1), 108 (2) and the second link 124b may be further pivotably coupled to one of the rear legs 110 (1), 110 (2). The first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) may each be shaped as a rod or plate, or may have any other suitable shape. The first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) may define corresponding support surfaces 124c and 124d, respectively, that are aligned with each other when the stroller frame 100 is in the deployed configuration. When the child carrier (e.g., 200) is coupled to the frame 102, the support surfaces 124c and 124d may support the bottom surface of the child carrier (e.g., 200) such that the bottom surface rests on the support surfaces 124c and 124 d. This prevents downward movement of the child carrier relative to the frame 102.

The third rail 114 (3) may be coupled to at least one link. For example, the third rail 114 (3) may be coupled to the first link 124 (1), such as to one of the first link 124a and the second link 124b of the first link 124 (1). The third rail 114 (3) may also be coupled to the second link 124 (2), such as to one of the first link 124a and the second link 124b of the second link. The third rail 114 (3) is configured such that when the third rail 114 (3) moves upward relative to the first and second leg assemblies 106 (1, 106 (2), the inner ends of the first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) pivot relative to each other and move upward. This in turn causes the outer ends of the first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) to move toward each other, thereby pulling the front and rear legs 108 (1, 108 (2), 110 (1, 110) (2) toward each other toward the first folded configuration. Further, each of the connectors 120 (1) and 120 (2) contracts when the front and rear legs are moved toward each other. Thus, it can be said that the stroller frame 100 comprises at least one linkage that causes the at least one connector to collapse when the stroller frame 100 is transitioned to the first folded configuration.

Conversely, when the third rail 114 (3) moves downward relative to the first and second leg assemblies 106 (1, 106 (2), the inner ends of the first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) pivot relative to each other and move downward. This in turn causes the outer ends of the first and second links 124a, 124b of each link 124 (1, 124 (2) to move away from each other, thereby moving the front and rear legs 108 (1, 108 (2), 110 (1, 110) (2) away from each other toward the deployed configuration. Further, each of the connectors 120 (1) and 120 (2) stretches as the front and rear legs move away from each other. Thus, it can be said that the stroller frame 100 comprises at least one linkage that extends at least one connector when the stroller frame 100 is transitioned to the deployed configuration. It should be appreciated that in an alternative example, the third rail 114 (3) need not be coupled to at least one link. For example, the third rail 114 (3) may alternatively be coupled to one of the frame legs 108 (1), 108 (2), 110 (1), 110 (2) or to the hinges 112 (1), 112 (2).

With continued reference to fig. 5A-5C, each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may be configured to be fixed relative to a corresponding one of the leg assemblies 106 (1), 106 (2) when the frame 100 is in the deployed configuration such that rotation of the couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) relative to the leg assemblies 106 (1), 106 (2) is prevented. In some examples, each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may be permitted to rotate when the frame 100 is transitioned to the first folded configuration. For example, each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may be configured to rotate forward toward the front end of the frame 100 when the frame 100 is transitioned to the first folded configuration to enable the child seat 400 to remain attached to the frame 100, as will be discussed further below with respect to fig. 37A and 37B. The frame 100 may include at least one stop for each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) configured to limit rotation of the couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) when the frame 100 is in the deployed configuration and permit rotation when the frame is in the first folded configuration. For example, the frame 100 may include a stop 119 for each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) configured to engage the coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) to limit downward rotation of the coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) toward the rear end 102d of the frame 102 when the frame 100 is in the deployed configuration. Each stop 119 may be attached to one of the rear legs 110 (1), 110 (2).

Each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may include at least one rotatable stop, such as a pair of rotatable stops 116a and 116b. Each rotatable stop 116a, 116b may engage a different side of the leg tube 108a of one of the front legs 108 (1), 108 (2). Each coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) may include a rotatable hub 116c attached to a bayonet 117 of the coupler 116 (1), 116 (2) that includes at least one rotatable stop 116a, 116b. The rotatable hub 116 may be rotationally fixed relative to the bayonet 117 such that rotation of the rotatable hub 116 causes rotation of the bayonet 117. When the frame 100 is in the deployed configuration (fig. 5A), the at least one rotatable stop 116a, 116b may be positioned to prevent the rotatable hub 116, and thus the at least one rotatable stop 116a, 116b and the bayonet 117, from rotating forward toward the front end 102c of the frame 102.

When the frame 100 is transitioned to the first folded configuration (fig. 5B), the leg tube 108a is rotated, thereby allowing the rotatable hub 116 and thus the at least one rotatable stop 116a, 116B and bayonet 117 to be rotated forward, as shown in fig. 5B. The at least one stop 116a, 116b engages the leg tube 108a to limit further forward rotation of the rotatable hub 116, the at least one stop 116a, 116b, and the bayonet 117. It should be noted that when the frame is in the first folded configuration in fig. 5B, the at least one rotatable stop 116a, 116B may be positioned so as to allow downward rotation of the couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) toward the rear end 102d of the frame 102.

Turning to fig. 6A-7B, the stroller frame 100 can include a folding latch 125 for each of at least one of the first and second links 124 (1, 124 (2). Each folding latch 125 may prevent links, such as first link 124a and second link 124b, of a respective one of links 124 (1), 124 (2) from pivoting relative to each other. Each folding latch 125 may include a movable protrusion 125a configured to transition between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the protrusion 125a may engage at least one of the first link 124a and the second link 124b to prevent the first and second links 124a from pivoting relative to one another about the hinge 124 c. At least one of the first link 124a and the second link 124b may include an engagement surface 124e configured to engage the protrusion 125a. In the unlocked position, the protrusion 125a may collapse such that the protrusion 125a disengages from at least one of the first and second links 124a, 124b, thereby permitting the first and second links 124a to pivot relative to one another about the hinge 124 c. In some examples, the protrusion 125a may be rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, as shown in fig. 7A and 7B.

Each folding latch 125 may include a latch housing 125b configured to receive a protrusion 125a. Note that in fig. 6A and 6B, a portion of link 124B is cut away so that latch housing 125B is visible. Each latch housing 125b may pivotally couple the third rail 114 (3) to a respective one of the first link 124a and the second link 124b about a pivot axis AP2 or AP 3. The frame 100 may be configured to fold about the pivot axis AP2 or AP3 to transition to the second folded configuration (fig. 6C). The frame 100 may be configured such that each latch housing 125B is disposed at least partially within a link of a respective one of the links 124 (1), 124 (2) when the frame 100 is in each of the deployed configuration (fig. 6A), the first folded configuration (fig. 6B), and the second folded configuration (fig. 6C). In this way, each latch housing 125b may occupy the space S between the end 114a of the third rail 114 (3) and a respective one of the first and second links 124 (1, 124 (2) in order to avoid any possible pinch points that would otherwise exist in the space S in the absence of the housing latch 125 b.

Turning briefly to fig. 7A and 7B, the actuator 127 can include a movable actuator body 129 configured to be engaged by a caregiver to move the folding latch 125 between the unlocked and locked positions. The movable actuator body 129 is movable relative to the handle 122. In one example, the movable actuator body 129 may be carried by the handle 122. For example, the movable actuator body 129 may define a button configured to retract into the handle 122 when pressed by a caregiver. The actuator 127 may include a link 131, such as a belt, wire, or cable, that is attached to the movable actuator body 129 and the folding latch 125 such that movement of the movable actuator body 129 translates into movement of the folding latch 125 between the locked and unlocked positions. For example, the actuator body 129 may have a ramped surface 129a that engages a ramped surface of the link 131 to translate the link 131 along the lateral direction a when the actuator body 129 is moved in a direction (e.g., a vertical or longitudinal direction) that is angularly offset from the lateral direction a. Movement of link 131 may cause latch protrusion 125a to rotate about pivot 125c between the locked and unlocked positions. The latch 125 and the actuator 127 may be implemented in another suitable manner.

It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, at least one link may be configured in ways other than those shown. For example, in some examples, at least one link may not define a support surface. In some examples, at least one link may not support either of connectors 120 (1) or 120 (2). In some examples, at least one link may have more than two links, and/or links may be configured in ways other than shown. In some examples, the at least one link may not engage the at least one folding latch 125, and the at least one folding latch 125 may be located elsewhere. For example, at least one folding latch 125 may be located in at least one of the hinges 112 (1), 112 (2) (fig. 3).

Turning to fig. 8A-9B, the stroller frame 100 can be folded from an unfolded configuration to a first folded configuration (fig. 8A-8C) by pivoting the front legs 108 (1), 108 (2) relative to the rear legs 110 (1), 110 (2) about a first pivot axis AP1 extending along the lateral direction a. In some examples, the stroller frame 100 can be folded from a first folded configuration (fig. 8A-8C) to a second folded configuration (fig. 9A, 9B) about at least one other pivot, such as about the pivot axes AP2, AP3, with each of the pivot axes AP2, AP3 angularly offset from the first pivot axis AP 1. For example, at least one other pivot axis AP2, AP3 may extend substantially along the vertical direction V. The stroller frame 100 can be folded from the first folded configuration (fig. 8A-8C) to the second folded configuration (fig. 9A, 9B) by rotating the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2) toward each other about at least one other pivot.

Each crossbar 114 (1), 114 (2), 114 (3) may include at least one hinge, such as a first hinge 114d and a second hinge 114e, that are offset from each other along the length of the crossbar (e.g., along the lateral direction a). The stroller frame 100 is configured such that when the frame 102 is transitioned to the first folded configuration, the first hinges 114b of the rails 114 (1), 114 (2), 114 (3) are aligned with each other along the second pivot axis AP2 and the second hinges 114b of the rails 114 (1), 114 (2), 114 (3) are aligned with each other along the third pivot axis AP 3. This alignment permits the first leg assembly 106 (1) to rotate about the second pivot axis AP2 toward the second leg assembly 106 (2) and permits the second leg assembly 106 (2) to rotate about the third pivot axis AP3 toward the first leg assembly 106 (1).

As can be seen in fig. 1 and 2, the stroller frame 100 does not have a push rod and push handle that extends upwardly from the leg assemblies 106 (1), 106 (2) above the child carrier (200, 400) when the child carrier is coupled to the stroller frame 100. Furthermore, as can be seen in fig. 3 and 4, the stroller frame 100 also does not have any frame structure that extends above the leg assemblies 106 (1), 106 (2) to support the fabric seat. In fact, the stroller frame 100 can be configured such that when the child carrier (200, 400) is coupled to the stroller frame 100, no portion of the stroller frame 100 extends above the child carrier (200, 400).

Bassinet frame basket

Referring to fig. 43-45, the stroller frame 100 is shown with a basket 126, according to one example. The basket 126 may be formed of at least one fabric. The basket 126 may be disposed between the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2). The basket 126 may include a front end 126a and a rear end 126b that are offset from each other along the longitudinal direction L. The front end 126a and the rear end 126b may be substantially closed. The basket 126 may include a first side 126c and a second side 126d that are offset from one another along the lateral direction a. The first side 126c may be attached to the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second side 126c may be attached to the second leg assembly 106 (2). The first side 126c and the second side 126d may extend from the front end 126a to the rear end 126b. The first side 126c and the second side 126d may be substantially closed. The front end 126a and the rear end 126b may extend from the first side 126c to the second side 126d.

The basket 126 may include an upper end 126e and a lower end 126f that are offset from each other along the vertical direction V. The upper end 126e and the lower end 126f may extend from the front end 126a to the rear end 126b and from the first side 126e to the second side 126d. At least a portion of the upper end 126e may be open up to all. The lower end 126e may be closed to prevent items stored therein from falling out of the basket 126. The basket 126 may define a recess therein between the front end 126a and the rear end 126b, between the first side 126c and the second side 126d, and between the upper end 126e and the lower end 126f.

The basket 126 may be attached to the first and second front legs 108 (1, 108 (2) and to the first and second rear legs 110 (1, 110 (2). The rear end 126b of the basket 126 may extend beyond at least a portion of each of the first and second rear legs 110 (1, 110 (2) along the longitudinal direction L. The rear end 126b may extend beyond the second (i.e., rearward) crossbar 114 (2) along the longitudinal direction L. The second cross bar 114 (2) may be disposed within the basket 126. The first side 126c, the second side 126d, the front end 126a, and the rear end 126b may extend above the second rail 114 (2) such that the second rail 114 (2) is between the front end 126 and the rear end 126b and between the first side 126c and the second side 126 d. In some examples, the second rail 124 (2) may be disposed closer to the lower end 126f than the upper end 126 e.

The rear end 126b may include a stiffener 128 therein. In one example, the stiffener 128 may have a "U" shape with a first end 128a and a second end 128b attached to the first leg assembly 106 (1) and the second leg assembly 106 (2), respectively. The stiffener 128 may be a piece of plastic or other flexible material. In some examples, the stiffener 128 may be a curved rod that is received in a tunnel (e.g., a fabric tunnel) of the basket 126. A stiffener 128 may be disposed along the upper end 126 e. The stiffener 128 may be configured such that when the stroller frame 100 transitions from the deployed configuration (fig. 43) to the first folded configuration (fig. 44), the stiffener 128, and thus the rear end 126b of the basket 126, contracts relative to the first rear leg 110 (1) and the second rear leg 110 (2). For example, the first and second ends 128a, 128b of the stiffener 128 may be pivotally attached to the first and second rear legs 110 (1, 110 (2), respectively, such that the stiffener 128 rotates about a pivot relative to the first and second rear legs 110 (1, 110 (2) when the stroller frame 100 transitions from the deployed configuration (fig. 43) to the first folded configuration (fig. 44). The pivot may extend in a lateral direction a. The stiffener 128 may also bend or move as the stroller frame 100 transitions from the first folded configuration (fig. 44) to the second folded configuration (fig. 45). Thus, the stroller frame 100 can transition to the first and second folded configurations while the basket 126 remains attached. This is made possible, at least in part, by at least one until all (1) of the baskets 126 extend beyond the rear legs 110 (1) and 110 (2) and the stiffener 128 bends and/or pivots when the stroller frame 100 is folded.

Referring to fig. 46-48, according to another example, the stroller frame 100 is shown with a basket 126. The basket 126 has a front end 126a, a first side 126c, a second side 126, an upper end 126e, and a lower end 126f, which are configured in a manner similar to that discussed above in fig. 43-45. The basket 126 also has a rear end 126b that is configured in a different manner than the rear end 126b discussed above in fig. 43-45. In this example, the rear end 126b extends beyond at least a portion of the rear legs 110 (1) and 110 (2). The rear end 126b includes a stiffener 128 having a planar shape. The stiffener 128 may be a piece of plastic or other flexible material. The stiffener 128 may extend from the upper end 126e to the lower end 126f. The stiffener 128 may extend from the first side 126c to the second side 126d. Each of the first side 126c and the second side 126d may include at least one fold 130, such as an accordion fold, that permits the rear end 126 to transition between an open position (as shown) and a closed position, wherein the rear end 126 extends farther from the first rear leg 110 (1) and the second rear leg 110 (2) in the longitudinal direction L in the open position than in the closed position. The stroller frame 100 can include at least one pair of magnets configured to maintain the rear end 126b in a closed position and can be separated to transition the basket 126 to an open position. For example, a pair of magnets may include at least one first magnet 121 disposed on the frame 102 and at least one second magnet 123 disposed on the basket 126 (e.g., on the rear end 126b or on the fabric between adjacent folds 130) configured to mate with the at least one first magnet 121. In some examples, the stroller frame 100 can include a pair of magnets on each side 102e and 102f of the frame 102. Each of the first magnets 121 may be fixed to one of the first and second links 124 (1, 124 (2), for example, to a rear end of one of the first and second links 124 (1, 124 (2).

Infant car seat with push handle

Turning to fig. 10 and 11, a child carrier 200 is shown according to one example. The child carrier 200 may be located in an infant car seat (also referred to as an infant carrier). In general, the infant car seat 200 includes an infant car seat body 202. The body 202 may define a seat shell. The infant car seat main body 202 includes an upper end 202a and a lower end 202b that are opposite to each other in the vertical direction V. The upper end 202a defines a recess 204 extending in the upper end toward the lower end 202b and terminating at a seating surface 206 configured to support an infant thereon. The seating surface 206 may include a seat back 206a and a seat pan 206b. Note that the underside of the seat pan 206b is shown in fig. 11. Although not shown, infant car seat 200 can include a textile disposed within recess 204 configured to provide cushioning for the infant.

The lower end 202b has a bottom surface 208 configured to rest on a vehicle seat pan when the infant car seat 200 is installed in a vehicle. The infant car seat body 202 includes a first or front end 202c and a second or rear end 202d that are opposite each other along the longitudinal direction L. The front end 202c is spaced apart from the rear end 202d in the forward direction. The front end 202c is configured to face a seat back of a vehicle seat in which the infant car seat 200 is mounted. Conversely, the rear end 202d is configured to face away from the seat back of the vehicle seat in which the infant car seat 200 is mounted. When a child sits in the infant car seat body 202, the child's head is positioned closer to the rear end 202d and the child's feet are positioned closer to the front end 202c. The infant car seat body 202 includes a first side 202e and a second side 202f opposite each other along the transverse direction a.

In some examples, the bottom surface 208 may flex as it stretches along the longitudinal direction L such that the infant car seat 200 can swing back and forth along the longitudinal direction L when the infant car seat 200 is supported on a floor. For example, the bottom surface 208 may be curved such that when the infant car seat 200 is disposed on a flat surface, a portion of the bottom surface 208 between the front end 202c and the rear end 202d contacts the flat surface, and the bottom surface 208 is spaced apart from the flat surface at one or both of the front end 202c and the rear end 202 d. However, it should be understood that the bottom surface 208 need not be curved.

In some examples, the lower end 202b may include a first rail 210 (1) and a second rail 210 (2) spaced apart from each other along the lateral direction a. The first track 210 (1) may be defined at the first side 202e and the second track 210 (2) may be defined at the second side 202 f. Each of the first rail 210 (1) and the second rail 210 (2) may have an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other along the lateral direction a. Each of the first rail 210 (1) and the second rail 210 (2) may have a length along the longitudinal direction L that is greater than the width of the rails 210 (1), 210 (2) along the lateral direction a. Thus, each track 210 (1) and 210 (2) may be elongated along the longitudinal direction L. The lower end 202b may define a space 212 between the first track 210 (1) and the second track 210 (2). For example, an inner surface of the first rail 210 (1) may be opposite an inner surface of the second rail 210 (2) so as to define a space 212 therebetween. Each track 210 (1), 210 (2) may include a portion of the bottom surface 208. It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, the lower end 208 need not have first and second rails.

The infant car seat 200 can include at least one coupler configured to couple the infant car seat 200 to the stroller frame 100 such that movement of the infant car seat 200 relative to the stroller frame 100 is limited along at least one of the vertical direction V, the longitudinal direction L, and the lateral direction a. Fig. 10 and 11 show one particular example of a coupler that may be used to couple the infant car seat 200 to the stroller frame 100; however, it should be appreciated that the infant car seat 200 can be coupled to the stroller frame 100 using any other suitable coupling. In some examples, as shown in fig. 10 and 11, at least one coupler may include a first pair of couplers 214 (1), 214 (2). The first coupler 214 (1) of the first pair of couplers may be disposed at the first side 202e of the infant car seat 200. The second coupler 214 (2) of the first pair of couplers may be disposed at the second side 202f of the infant car seat 200. Each of the first coupler 214 (1) and the second coupler 214 (2) may define a protrusion or opening 216 configured to engage the other of the protrusion and opening 118 of the stroller frame 100. Each side 202e, 202f and each coupler 214 (1), 214 (2) may engage a different lateral side of the stroller frame 100 in order to limit movement of the child carrier in the lateral direction a. The protrusion or recess 216 of each coupler 214 (1), 214 (2) may be configured to engage the other of the protrusion and the opening 118 of the stroller frame 100 along the lateral direction a so as to limit movement of the infant car seat 200 along the vertical direction V (e.g., along at least one of the upward and downward directions).

Fig. 10 and 11 show an example in which each coupler 214 (1), 214 (2) includes a movable latch defining a protrusion 216 extending from one side of the infant car seat 200. The first coupler 214 (1) may include a protrusion 216 that extends from the first side 202e of the infant car seat 200. The tab 216 may be movably attached to the car seat body 202 such that the tab 216 is configured to retract into the first side 202e of the car seat body 202 and extend from the first side 202e of the car seat body 202. The protrusion 216 of the first coupler 214 (1) may be spring loaded such that it is biased toward the extended position. The first coupler 214 (1) may be configured to be coupled to the first coupler 116 (1) of the stroller frame 100. For example, the protrusion 216 of the first coupler 214 (1) may be configured to be received in the opening 118 of the first coupler 116 (1) of the stroller frame 100.

The second coupler 214 (2) of the first pair of couplers may be disposed at the second side 202f of the infant car seat 200. The second coupler 214 (2) may include a protrusion 216 that extends from the second side 202f of the infant car seat 200. The tab 216 may be movably attached to the car seat body 202 such that the tab 216 is configured to retract into the second side 202f of the car seat body 202 and extend out from the second side 202f of the car seat body 202. The protrusion 216 of the second coupler 214 (2) may be spring loaded such that it is biased toward the extended position. The second coupler 214 (2) may be configured to be coupled to the second coupler 116 (2) of the stroller frame 100. For example, the protrusion 216 of the second coupler 214 (2) may be configured to be received in the opening 118 of the second coupler 116 (2) of the stroller frame 100.

The at least one coupler may include at least one other coupler, such as a second pair of couplers 218 (1), 218 (2). Each of the at least one other coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may include a movable latch 220 configured to engage an engagement surface (e.g., 120 (1), 120 (2)) of the stroller frame 100 so as to limit movement of the infant car seat 200 relative to the stroller frame 100 in at least one of the vertical direction V and the longitudinal direction L. Each of the at least one other coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may be offset from the first pair of couplers 214 (1), 214 (2) along the longitudinal direction L. For example, each of the at least one other coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may be disposed closer to the front end 202c than the first pair of couplers 214 (1), 214 (2). Each of the at least one other coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may be disposed forward of a handle hub 228 (1), 228 (2) (discussed below). Each of the at least one other coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may be disposed at the lower end 202b of the infant car seat 200, such as at the underside of the infant car seat 200.

Fig. 10 and 11 show one particular example in which each movable latch 220 defines a movable catch that engages a corresponding one of the couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) of the stroller frame 100. Each movable latch 220 may be disposed in a recess that extends into the lower end 202b of the infant car seat 200, such as into the bottom surface 208. It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, each movable latch 220 may be defined by a shape other than a catch, or may be oriented in another manner. For example, each movable latch 220 can be a movable rod, and each coupler 120 (1), 120 (2) of the stroller frame 100 can define a catch that receives the movable rod. The couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) may be identical couplers for attaching the infant car seat 200 to a car seat base (500 of fig. 13A and 13B) for mounting the infant car seat 200 to a car seat. In other words, each coupler 218 (1), 218 (2) may be configured to be removably coupled to a coupler of a car seat base (508 of fig. 13A and 13B) to prevent removal of the infant car seat 200 from the car seat base (500 of fig. 13A and 13B) in an upward direction. Each of the at least one other couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) may be configured to engage the coupler in a downward direction (e.g., 508 of fig. 13A and 13B).

Referring briefly to fig. 13A and 13B, the car seat base 500 includes a lower end 502 configured to rest on a car seat when the car seat base 500 is installed in a vehicle. The car seat base 500 includes an upper end 504 configured to support the infant car seat 200. In some examples, the car seat base 500 can define at least one recess 506 extending into the upper end 504 toward the lower end 502. The recess 506 may be configured to receive a lower portion of the infant car seat 200 therein. The car seat base 500 can include at least one coupler 508, such as a pair of couplers 508, that are offset from each other along the transverse direction a. Each coupler 508 may be disposed within at least one groove 506 of the car seat base 500. Each coupler 508 may be configured to couple to one of the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) of the infant car seat 200 in order to prevent removal of the infant car seat 200 along the vertical direction V. Coupler 508 may be configured in any suitable manner. In some examples, each coupler 508 may include a lever configured to engage with a catch defined by a respective one of the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) of the infant car seat 200.

Referring back to fig. 10 and 11, the infant car seat 200 can include at least one actuator 224 configured to be actuated by a caregiver to transition the couplers 214 (1), 214 (2) of the infant car seat 200 and/or the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) of the infant car seat 200 between the unlocked and locked configurations. For example, the at least one actuator 224 may be configured to be actuated by a caregiver to: (1) Releasing the couplings 214 (1), 214 (2) of the infant car seat 200 from the couplings 116 (1), 116 (2) of the stroller frame 100; and/or (2) releasing the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) of the infant car seat 200 from the couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) of the stroller frame 100. Additionally, the at least one actuator 224 may be configured to be actuated by a caregiver to release the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) of the infant car seat 200 from the coupler 508 of the base 500. For example, the actuator 224 may be configured to retract the couplers 214 (1) and 214 (2) of the infant car seat 200 into the seat body 202 when actuated by a caregiver. The actuator 224 may be configured to move the movable latch 220 of the couplers 218 (1), 218 (2) to disengage from the couplers 120 (1), 120 (2) of the stroller frame 100 when actuated by a caregiver. In some examples, the actuator 224 may include a handle engaged by a caregiver to actuate the actuator 224. In some examples, the actuator 224 may be disposed on an underside of the seat body 202 proximate the rear end 202d of the seat body 202. However, it should be understood that the actuator 224 may be disposed at other locations.

Referring to fig. 10-12B, the infant car seat 200 can include a handle 226. The infant car seat handle 226 can be configured to transition between a retracted position (fig. 12A) in which the handle 226 can be grasped by a caregiver to carry the infant car seat 200 and an extended position (fig. 12B) in which the handle 226 can be used to push the stroller frame 100 when the car seat 200 is coupled thereto as illustrated in fig. 1. Thus, the infant car seat handle 226 can be referred to as a push handle and a carrying handle. The handle 226 may have a first side bar 227a and a second side bar 227b spaced apart from each other along the transverse direction a. The handle 226 may define a space between the first side bar 227a and the second side bar 227b. The space may have a width that is greater than the width of the car seat body 202. The handle 226 may have a grip bar 227c that defines a surface that is grasped by a caregiver to carry and/or push the infant car seat 200. The grab bar 227c may extend from a first side handle bar 227a to a second side handle bar 227b.

The infant car seat 200 can include a first handle hub 228 (1) and a second handle hub 228 (2). The first handle hub 228 (1) may be configured to couple the first handle side lever 227a of the infant car seat handle 226 to the first side 202e of the car seat body 202 such that the handle 226 may be selectively rotated relative to the car seat body 202. Similarly, the second handle hub 228 (2) may be configured to couple the second handle side lever 227b of the infant car seat handle 226 to the second side 202f of the car seat body 100 such that the handle 226 may be selectively rotated relative to the car seat body 202. The infant car seat handle 226 can have a first handle portion 226a, a second handle portion 226b, and a third handle portion 226c attached to the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b such that the third handle portion 226c telescopes with respect to each of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b. The first handle portion 226a extends from the first hub 228 (1) and defines a portion of a first handle side lever 227 a. The second handle portion 226b extends from the second hub 228 (2) and defines a portion of the second handle side lever 227b. Each handle portion 226a and 226b may have a tubular shape. The third handle portion 226c may be tubular and have a "U" shape with ends of the "U" shape attached to the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b. For example, ends of the "U" shape may be received in the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b to translate within the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b. The bottom of the "U" shape may define a grip bar 227c. In some examples, the infant car seat handle 226 can have a grip 226d disposed on the third handle portion 226c for grasping by a caregiver. The handle 226d may be a soft surface, such as a rubberized surface.

Turning to fig. 14, the infant car seat handle 226 can be configured to selectively rotate between a plurality of different positions. For example, the handle 226 may be configured to rotate to a first rotational position (position a) in which the handle 226 is tilted upward and away from the seat body 202 as the handle 226 extends toward the front end 202c of the seat body 202. The first rotational position may be oriented to allow a caregiver to push the stroller frame 100 using the handle 226 when the car seat 200 is coupled to the stroller frame. The first position may be referred to as a "tilt position" or "push position". The handle 226 may be configured to rotate to a second rotational position (position B) in which the handle 226 extends upward along the vertical direction V. The second rotational position may be oriented to allow a caregiver to use handle 226 to carry infant car seat 200. The second rotational position may be referred to as an "upright position" or "carrying position". The handle 226 may be configured to rotate to a third rotational position (position C) in which the handle 226 is tilted upward and away from the seat body 202 when the handle 226 is extended toward the rear end 202d of the seat body 202. The handle 226 may be configured to rotate to a fourth rotational position (position D) in which the handle 226 extends in the longitudinal direction L toward the rear end 202D of the car seat 200. The handle 226 may be configured to rotate to a fifth rotational position (position E) in which the handle 226 extends downwardly away from the car seat body 202 when the handle 226 extends toward the rear end 202d of the car seat 200. It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, one or more of the third, fourth, and fifth rotational positions may be omitted.

The operation of the handle 226 will now be described. In general, the infant car seat 200 can be configured such that the handle 226 can transition from the retracted position to the extended position when the handle 226 is in the first rotational position (also referred to as the push position or position a) rather than when the handle 226 is in one or more other positions. In some examples, the infant car seat 200 can be configured such that when the handle 226 is in the first rotational position (position a), the handle 226 can only transition from the retracted position to the extended position. The infant car seat 200 can include at least one handle extension stop (e.g., 244 of fig. 20-22, discussed further below) configured to prevent the handle 226 from transitioning from the retracted position to the extended position when the handle 226 is not in the pushed position. Accordingly, the infant car seat 200 can be configured such that when the handle 226 is in the second, third, fourth, and fifth rotational positions as illustrated in fig. 14, the handle 226 is prevented from transitioning to the extended position. The infant car seat 200 can include at least one handle extension lock (e.g., 246 of fig. 23-25, discussed further below) configured to selectively lock the handle 226 in the extended and retracted positions when the handle 226 is in the pushed position. The handle extension lock is actuatable by the caregiver when the handle 226 is in the push position to transition the handle extension lock between a locked position in which the handle 226 is prevented from extending or retracting and an unlocked position in which the handle 226 is permitted to extend or retract. The handle extension stop (e.g., 244 of fig. 20-22) may prevent the handle 226 from extending if the caregiver attempts to actuate the handle extension lock when the handle 226 is not in the push position.

The infant car seat 200 can be configured such that when the handle 226 is in the extended position, the handle 226 is prevented from rotating. The infant car seat 200 can include at least one handle rotation stop (e.g., 242 of fig. 18 and 19 discussed further below) configured to prevent rotation of the handle 226 when the handle 226 is in the extended position. Thus, when the handle 226 is in the extended position as illustrated in fig. 14, the handle 226 may be prevented from rotating to the second, third, fourth, and fifth rotational positions. The infant car seat 200 can include at least one handle rotation lock (e.g., 230 of fig. 15, discussed further below) configured to be actuated by a caregiver to selectively lock the handle 226 in different rotational positions when the handle 226 is in the retracted position. The handle rotation lock is movable between a locked position in which the handle 226 is prevented from rotating from a selected one of the rotational positions and an unlocked position in which the handle 226 is permitted to rotate to another one of the rotational positions. The handle rotation stop (e.g., 242 of fig. 18 and 19) may prevent rotation of the handle 226 if a caregiver attempts to actuate the handle rotation lock while the handle 226 is in the extended position.

Turning now more particularly to fig. 15-17, one example of a rotary lock 230 is shown implemented within one of the handle hubs 228 (2). It should be appreciated that another rotational lock 230 may also be implemented within another one of the handle hubs 228 (1). Furthermore, it should be appreciated that the rotation lock 230 may be implemented in another suitable manner. The rotation lock 230 includes a locking plate 234 that defines a plurality of rotational positions of the handle 226. For example, the locking plate 234 may have a surface defining a slot 236 therein. The slot 236 may have a circular or partially circular portion 236a, and a plurality of grooves 236b that are open to the circular or partially circular portion 236a and are circumferentially spaced apart from one another along the length of the slot 236. Each groove 236b may correspond to a different rotational position (e.g., positions a-E) of the handle 226. The rotary lock 230 may include a rotary latch 238 having a protrusion 238a, such as a pin, extending therefrom into the slot 236. The tab 238a may be configured to be selectively received in the groove 236b to lock the handle 226 in different rotational positions.

In an alternative example (not shown), the rotary latch 238 may define at least one recess, and the locking plate 234 may define a plurality of protrusions circumferentially spaced apart from one another. The at least one recess of the rotary latch 238 may be configured to selectively receive the protrusion to selectively lock the handle 226 in a plurality of rotational positions. Thus, it can be said that the locking plate can define a plurality of grooves or protrusions and the rotary latch can define at least one protrusion or groove configured to selectively engage the groove or protrusion to selectively lock the handle in different rotational positions.

The rotary latch 238 is configured to transition between a locked position (fig. 16) in which the rotary latch 238 engages the locking plate 234 (e.g., the protrusion 238a is received in a groove of the grooves 236b corresponding to one of the rotational positions) and an unlocked position (fig. 17) in which the rotary latch 238 is disengaged from the locking plate 234 (e.g., the protrusion 238a moves out of one of the grooves 236b into the circular or partially circular portion 236a of the slot 236). The rotary latch 238 may be configured to translate along an axis of a respective one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b such that the rotary latch 238 disengages from the locking plate 234 (e.g., the protrusion 236a may be removed from one of the grooves 236), thereby allowing the handle 226 to rotate. The handle 226 may then be rotated to another rotational position. The rotary latch 238 (and the tab 238 a) is rotationally fixed to the handle 226 such that rotation of the handle 226 causes corresponding rotation of the rotary latch 238 (and the tab 238 a) relative to the locking plate 234. Both the handle 226 and the rotary latch 238 may be configured to rotate about a pivot 240. The pivot 240 may define a pivot extending along the lateral direction a. The rotary latch 238 may define a slot 238b that receives the pivot 240 such that the pivot 240 translates within the slot 238b as the rotary latch 238 transitions between the locked and unlocked positions. When the handle 226 is rotated to another rotational position, the rotary latch 238 (and the protrusion 238 a) may move to a locked position in which the rotary latch 238 engages the locking plate 234 (e.g., the protrusion 238a is received in the recess 236b corresponding to the other rotational position). The rotary latch 238 may be spring biased toward the locked position such that the rotary latch 238 engages the locking plate 234 when the rotary actuator 232 is released (e.g., the protrusion 238a of the rotary latch 238 moves into one of the grooves 236 b).

The infant car seat 200 can include a rotary actuator 232 configured to be actuated by a caregiver to move the at least one rotary lock 230 from a locked position (fig. 16) in which rotation of the handle 226 is prevented to an unlocked position (fig. 17) in which rotation of the handle 226 is permitted. The rotary actuator 232 includes a movable body 235 defining an engagement surface 235a (shown in fig. 15) configured to be engaged by a caregiver to actuate the rotary actuator 232. In one example, the movable body 234 may be shaped as a handle disposed about one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b and configured to translate along the lower handle portion 226 a. The movable body 235 may have a tubular shape or other suitable shape, such as a sleeve, and the engagement surface 235a may be an outer surface of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator 232 may include a wire or cable 236 extending from a movable body 235 to a rotary latch 238. The movable body 235 is along the selection direction D _S Movement away from hub 228 (2) causes wire or cable 236 to move in a selected direction D _S Which causes rotary latch 238 to move in select direction D _S To disengage the rotary latch 238 from the locking plate 234 (e.g., to remove the tab 238a from one of the grooves 236b of the locking plate 234). It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, the rotary actuator 232 may be configured in another suitable manner. For example, the movable body 235 may be implemented as a button instead of a handle. As another example, the movable body 235 may be located in another position, such as at the bottom of the "U" shape of the third handle portion 226c (i.e., on the grab bar 227 c) or on one of the handle hubs 228 (1), 228 (2).

Referring to fig. 18 and 19, the rotation stop 242 is configured to prevent rotation of the handle 226 when the handle 226 is in the extended position. It should be noted that the rotation stop 242 is hidden in fig. 15-17 to make the rotary latch 238 more clearly visible. The rotation stop 242 may be configured to move between (i) a blocking position (fig. 19) in which the stop 242 interferes with the rotation latch 238 to prevent the rotation latch 238 from moving to the unlocked position (and thus the handle 226 from rotating) and (ii) a release position (fig. 18) in which the interference between the stop 242 and the rotation latch 238 is removed such that the rotation latch 238 is permitted to move to the unlocked position (and thus the rotation handle 226) is removed. Fig. 18 and 19 show one example of a rotation stop 242; however, it should be appreciated that the rotation stop 242 may be implemented in any other suitable manner.

The rotation stop 242 may have a first engagement surface 242a configured to engage the rotary latch 238 to interfere with the rotary latch 238 when in the blocking position. The rotation stop 242 may have a second engagement surface 242b configured to engage with the third handle portion 226c to move the rotation stop 242 into the release position. Specifically, the third handle portion 226c is retractable relative to the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b between an extended position and a retracted position as discussed above. As shown in fig. 18, when the third handle portion 226c is in the retracted position, the third handle portion 226c may engage the second engagement surface 242b to thereby move the rotational stop 242 to the released position. Further, as shown in fig. 19, when the third handle portion 226c is in the extended position, the third handle portion 226c may be spaced apart from the second engagement surface 242b, thereby allowing the rotational stop 242 to move to the blocking position. The rotation stop 242 may be spring biased toward the blocking position. The rotation stop 242 may be configured to rotate about the pivot 240.

Turning to fig. 20-22, the handle extension stop 244 is configured to prevent extension of the handle 226 when the handle 226 is not in the push position (i.e., not in position a of fig. 14). The handle extension stop 244 may be configured to move between a release position (fig. 20 and 21) and a blocking position (fig. 22). For example, the handle extension stop 244 may be configured to rotate about an axis of rotation between a release position and a blocking position. The handle extension stop 244 and the rotational shaft may be disposed within a respective one of the handle hubs 228 (1), 228 (2). In the blocking position, the handle 226 is in a position other than the pushing position, and the handle extension stop 244 prevents the handle 226 from moving to the extended position. For example, the handle extension stop 244 may include a protrusion 244a that extends through an opening in one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b and into the third handle portion 226c when the handle extension stop 244 is in the blocking position (fig. 22). The protrusion 244a blocks the third handle portion 226c from extending. The protrusion 244a may be disposed within a respective one of the first handle boss 228 (1) and the second handle boss 228 (2). By rotating the handle 226 to the push position, the handle extension stop 244 is moved to the release position (fig. 20 and 21). In the release position, the protrusion 244a is removed from the third handle portion 226c such that the handle 226 is permitted to extend. The handle extension stop 244 may be spring biased toward the unlocked position. When the handle extension stop 244 is in the released position, the handle 226 is permitted to move from the retracted position to the extended position when the handle extension lock 246 (discussed below) is in the unlocked position. The handle extension stop 244 may be configured to prevent extension of the handle 226 when the handle 226 is in the carry position (position B), whether the handle extension lock 246 is in the locked position or the unlocked position.

The handle extension stop 244 may have a first side defining a protrusion 244a and a second side 244b opposite the first side 244 a. The handle extension stop 244 may be configured such that when the handle 226 is rotated, the second side 244b of the handle extension stop 244 travels along the inner surface of a corresponding one of the handle hubs 228 (1), 228 (2). The inner surface prevents outward rotation of the handle extension stop 244, thereby maintaining the handle extension stop 244 in the blocking position. When the handle 226 is rotated to a selected position (e.g., the push position shown in fig. 20 and 21), the second side 244b of the handle extension stop 244 aligns with an opening 245 in the inner surface, allowing the handle extension stop 244 to rotate outwardly, at least partially through the opening, to a release position. It should be noted that the handle extension stop 244 may be disposed entirely within the housing of a corresponding one of the handle hubs 228 (1), 228 (2), with the exterior portion of the housing hidden in fig. 20 so that the interior of the handle hub is visible.

Turning to fig. 23-25, the handle extension lock 246 is configured to selectively lock the handle 226 in the retracted and extended positions. The handle extension lock 246 may be implemented in one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226 b. It should be appreciated that the other handle extension lock 246 may also be implemented in the other of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226 b. Further, while fig. 23-25 illustrate one exemplary handle extension lock 246, it should be understood that handle extension lock 246 may be implemented in another suitable manner.

Handle extension lock 246 may include a handle extension latch 248 configured to move between a locked position (fig. 25) and an unlocked position. In the locked position, latch 248 prevents handle 226 from transitioning between the extended and retracted positions. In the unlocked position, when the handle 226 is in the first rotational position (i.e., when the handle extension stop 244 is in the released position), the handle 226 is permitted to transition between the extended position and the retracted position. When the handle extension stop 244 is in the blocking position, the handle 226 cannot be extended, regardless of whether the handle extension lock 246 is in the locked position or the unlocked position.

The handle extension latch 248 may include a protrusion 248a configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The protrusion 248a may be movable in a direction angularly offset from (e.g., perpendicular to) the axis AH of the handle 226. In the locked position, the protrusion 248a extends into an opening in one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b and into an opening in the third handle portion 226c such that the protrusion 248a blocks extension of the third handle portion 226 c. It should be noted that in some examples, the handle portions 226a, 226b may include a plurality of openings offset from one another along their respective axes, and each opening may correspond to a different extended position. In the unlocked position, the protrusion 248a is removed from the opening in the third handle portion 226c, thereby allowing the third handle portion 226c to extend or retract.

Handle extension lock 246 may include a latch guide 250 configured to guide movement of latch 248 between the locked and unlocked positions. The latch guide 250 may be configured to translate along the axis AH of the handle 226 along the select direction DS toward and away from a respective one of the hubs 228 (1), 228 (2). Latch guide 250 may include a guide surface that guides a corresponding surface of latch 248. For example, latch guide 250 may include a slot 250a angularly offset from select direction DS, and latch 248 may include a pin 248b received in slot 250 a. As the latch guide 250 is moved in a select direction away from a corresponding one of the hubs 228 (1), 228 (2), the pin 248b translates along the slot 250a, thereby moving the tab 248a out of the opening in one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b and out of the third handle portion 226c (i.e., moving the latch 248 to the unlocked position). As the latch guide 250 is moved in a select direction toward a corresponding one of the hubs 228 (1), 228 (2), the pin 248b translates along the slot 250a, thereby moving the protrusion 248a into an opening in one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b and into the third handle portion 226c (i.e., moving the latch 248 to the locked position).

Infant car seat 200 can include a handle extension actuator 252 (labeled in fig. 24) configured to be engaged by a caregiver to move handle extension latch 248 between the locked and unlocked positions. The handle extension actuator 252 includes a movable body 254 having an engagement surface 254a configured to be engaged by a caregiver to actuate the handle extension actuator 252. In one example, the movable body 254 defines a button that defines an engagement surface 254a. The button may be actuated by pressing the button into the handle 226, e.g., into the third handle portion 226c or other handle portion, along the actuation direction DA.

The handle extension actuator 252 may include a link 258, such as a wire or cable, that extends from the movable body 254 to the handle extension lock 246. The handle extension actuator 252 may be configured such that movement of the movable body 254 by a caregiver causes the links 258 to move accordingly, which transitions the handle actuation lock 246 between the locked and unlocked positions. The handle extension actuator 252 may be configured to convert translational movement of the movable body 254 in the actuation direction DA into translational movement of the links 258 along the handle 226. For example, the inner side of the movable body 254 may define at least one ramped surface 254b, and the handle extension actuator 252 may include at least one wedge 256 having at least one ramped surface 256a that engages the at least one ramped surface 254b of the movable body 254. The handle extension actuator 252 may be configured such that when the movable body 254 is pressed by a caregiver, at least one ramped surface 254b of the movable body 254 translates along at least one ramped surface of at least one wedge 256, thereby moving the at least one wedge 256 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of action DA. This in turn causes link 258 to move along handle 226 to move handle-actuated lock 246. It should be appreciated that in other examples, the handle extension actuator 252 may be implemented in another suitable manner. For example, the handle extension actuator 252 may be implemented as a handle rather than a push button, and/or may be implemented in another location, e.g., along one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226 b.

Cradle or hand-held crib with push handle

Although not shown, according to some examples, the child carrier may be a bassinet or a hand-held crib. The bassinet or hand-held crib may have a body and/or frame as known in the art. The bassinet or carrycot may have a handle configured as discussed above with respect to the infant car seat 200 such that the handle operates in the manner described above with respect to the handle 226 of the infant car seat 200. Furthermore, the bassinet or carrycot may include couplings similar to couplings 214 (1) and 214 (2), and optionally, may include couplings similar to couplings 218 (1) and 218 (2). It should be appreciated that the description of the couplers 214 (1), 214 (2), 218 (1), and 218 (2) above may be equally applicable to bassinets or carrousels.

Travel collator

Turning now to fig. 29-33, the travel system 10 may optionally include a travel organizer 300 that may be configured to hold at least one item, such as a beverage container, a mobile device, or other items of a caretaker. The organizer 300 may be configured to be removably coupled to the handle 226 of a child carrier (e.g., 200, 400). For example, organizer 300 may be configured to be coupled to handles 226 in the space between first and second handle side bars 227a, 227b and between grab bar 227c and the seat of the child carrier. It should be appreciated that organizer 300 may be configured to be coupled to any suitable handle of any suitable child carrier (e.g., any infant car seat, toddler seat, bassinet, or hand-held crib).

The finisher 300 may have a first finisher side 300a and a second finisher side 300b offset from each other along the transverse direction a. In some examples, the collators 300 may have a length along the lateral direction a that is greater than the width of the collators 300 along the longitudinal direction L and/or the height of the collators 300 along the vertical direction V.

Organizer 300 may include a tray 302 and a storage container 304 coupled to and disposed below tray 302. The tray 302 may be formed of a suitably rigid material such as a polymer or other suitable material. The tray 302 may have a tray upper end 302a defining an upper surface, and a tray lower end 302b spaced apart from the tray upper end 302a along the vertical direction V. The tray 302 may define at least one tray opening, such as a plurality of tray openings, that extend into the tray upper end 302a toward the tray lower end 302b. For example, the tray 302 may define a circular tray opening 302c that extends into the tray upper end 302 a. The circular tray opening 302c may be sized and shaped to receive a beverage container, such as a can, bottle, or cup, therein. As another example, the tray 302 may additionally or alternatively define a tray opening 302d that defines a groove that extends into the tray upper end 302a and is closed at the bottom of the tray opening 302 d. As yet another example, the tray 302 may additionally or alternatively define a tray opening 302e that defines a through-hole that extends completely through the tray 302 (i.e., through the tray upper end 302a and the tray lower end 302 b) such that the tray opening 302e is open to the storage container 304 below the tray 302. In some examples, the tray 302 may include a lid 306 that is closed to cover at least one of the tray openings and open to enable a caregiver to access the contents of at least one of the tray openings.

The storage container 304 may have a container upper end 304a and a container lower end 304b spaced apart from the container upper end 304a along the vertical direction V. The container upper end 304a may define at least one container opening 304c that extends in the container upper end and terminates before the container lower end 304b such that a bottom of the at least one container opening 304c is closed. The at least one container opening 304c may be vertically aligned with at least one of the openings of the tray 302. For example, the at least one container opening 304c may be aligned with the tray opening 302e such that items may be placed into the at least one container opening 304c through the tray opening 302 e. In some examples, at least one tray opening 302e may be aligned with all tray openings along a vertical direction.

In some examples, the tray 302 and the storage container 304 may each have a cross-sectional shape in a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, wherein the cross-sectional shapes of the tray 302 and the storage container 304 conform to and/or match each other. In an alternative example, the tray 302 may have a cross-sectional shape that is greater than a cross-sectional shape of the storage container 304 disposed under only a portion of the tray 302. When the tray 302 is coupled to the storage container 304, the tray 302 may act as a top of the storage container 304.

Turning briefly to fig. 34 and 35, in some examples, the organizer 300 may be configured to transition between a compact configuration (fig. 34) and an expanded configuration (fig. 35). Specifically, the tray 302 may be movably coupled to the storage container 304 such that a vertical distance between the tray 302 and the storage container 304 may be selectively increased and decreased. In other words, the organizer 300 may be transitioned from the compact configuration to the expanded configuration by increasing the distance between the tray 302 and the storage container 304, and from the expanded configuration to the compact configuration by decreasing the distance between the tray 302 and the storage container 304. When the organizer 300 is in a compact configuration, the trays 302 and the storage containers 304 may be in contact with each other. The organizer 300 has a greater internal storage capacity when the organizer 300 is in the expanded configuration than when the organizer 300 is in the compact configuration.

The organizer 300 may include a flexible material 308 coupled to the tray 302 and the storage container 304. The flexible material 308 may be a fabric, such as a mesh fabric or any other suitable material. In one example, the storage container 304 may be formed of a semi-rigid material, such as Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), that is less rigid than the tray 302 but more rigid than the flexible material 308, and the flexible material 308 may be a fabric thermoformed to the storage container 304. The flexible material 308 may have a tubular shape defining an upper end 308a and a lower end 308b that are offset from each other along the vertical direction V. The flexible material 308 may define a receiving space extending from an upper end 308a to a lower end 308b. The upper end 308a may be coupled to the tray 302, such as the lower end 302b of the tray 302. The lower end 308b may be coupled to the storage container 304, for example, to the upper end 304a of the storage container 304. Alternatively, the lower end 308b may encircle the lower end 304b of the storage container 304.

The flexible material 308 may define sides of the organizer 300 to contain articles within the receiving space when the organizer 300 is in the expanded configuration. The flexible material 308 may fold inside the organizer 300 when the organizer 300 is in a compact configuration. Although not shown, in some examples, the flexible material 308 may define an access opening on one side thereof between the open upper end 308a and lower end 308b to enable a caregiver to access the receiving space in the flexible material 308. Additionally or alternatively, the caregivers may access the receiving space by defining an opening 203e extending through the through-hole of the tray 302.

The organizer 300 may include fasteners 310 configured to selectively secure the organizer 300 in a compact configuration. For example, the fastener 310 may include a zipper having: a first belt portion 310a having a first plurality of sprockets; and a second belt portion 310b having a second plurality of teeth configured to mate with the first plurality of teeth. The tray 302 may include a first strap portion 310a that may be attached to a body of the tray 302, such as a lower end 302b of the tray 302. The storage container 304 may include a second strap portion 310b that may be attached to a body of the storage container 304, such as an upper end 304a of the storage container 304. It should be appreciated that in alternative examples, organizer 300 may be implemented with fasteners 310 other than zippers, such as snaps, buttons, toggle latches, or any other suitable fastener capable of securing organizer 300 in a compact configuration.

Referring back to fig. 31 and 32, as discussed above, the organizer 300 may be configured to be removably attached to the handle 226 of the infant car seat 200. The organizer 300 may define a first coupler 312 (1) at the first organizer side 300a that is configured to engage a first coupler 229 (see fig. 26) of a first handle side lever 227a of the handle 226 to couple the first organizer side 300a to the first handle side lever 227a. The first coupler 312 (1) of the organizer 300 may define at least one of a protrusion and an opening, and the first coupler of the handle 226 may define the other of the protrusion and the opening configured to mate with the first coupler 312 (1). Similarly, organizer 300 may define a second coupler 312 (2) at second organizer side 300b that is configured to engage a second coupler 229 of a second handle side lever 227b of handle 226 to couple second organizer side 300b to second handle side lever 227b. The second coupler 312 (2) of the organizer 300 may define at least one of a protrusion and an opening, and the second coupler of the handle 226 may define the other of the protrusion and the opening configured to mate with the second coupler 312 (2).

Fig. 31 and 32 show one particular example in which each of the first and second couplers 312 (1) of the organizer 300 defines a protrusion and the coupler 229 of the car seat handle 226 defines an opening that receives the protrusion. The first coupler 312 (1) and the second coupler 312 (2) are attached to the tray 302; however, in alternative examples, the coupler may be attached to another portion of the organizer 300. The protrusion of one of the couplers, such as the protrusion of the first coupler 312 (1), may be fixed in position so that it does not retract into the organizer 300. Additionally or alternatively, a protrusion of another one of the couplers, such as a protrusion of the second coupler 312 (2), may be configured to selectively extend from the organizer 300 (fig. 32) and retract into the organizer 300 (fig. 33). In such examples, the protrusions of the second coupler 312 (2) may be spring biased to protrude from the organizer 300. The organizer 300 may optionally include an actuator 314 configured to be engaged by a caregiver to transition the protrusion of the first coupler 312 (1) between the extended position (fig. 32) and the retracted position (fig. 33).

Turning now to fig. 24 and 26-28, in some examples, the infant car seat 200 can be configured such that the organizer 300 can be installed only when the handle 226 is in the extended position. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the infant car seat 200 can be configured such that when the organizer 300 is coupled to the handle 226, the handle cannot collapse. For example, the handle 226 of the infant car seat 200 can include at least one organizer latch 260 configured to transition between a blocking position (fig. 26) in which the organizer 300 is prevented from being attached to the coupler 229 of the car seat handle 226 and an unblocking position (e.g., fig. 27) in which the organizer 300 is permitted to be attached to the coupler 229 of the car seat handle 226.

Each organizer latch 260 may be implemented in one of the handle side bars 227a, 227 b. In some examples, each handle side bar 227a, 227b may include a organizer latch 260. Fig. 26 and 27 show one particular example of a organizer latch 260; however, it should be appreciated that the organizer latch 260 may be implemented in any other suitable manner. Organizer latch 260 may define an opening 260a therein. Organizer latch 260 may be configured such that when organizer latch 260 is in an unblocked position (fig. 27), opening 260a of organizer latch 260 is substantially aligned with an opening defined by handle coupler 229. Thus, one of the couplers 312 (1), 312 (2) of the organizer 300 may be received through the opening 229 of the handle 226 and into the opening 260a of the organizer latch 260. This is illustrated in fig. 28. In some examples, the organizer latch 260 may be coupled to the links 258 of the handle extension actuator 252 such that when the caregiver actuates the handle extension actuator 252, the organizer latch 260 moves from the unlocked position (fig. 27) to the blocking position (fig. 26). Referring to fig. 28, when organizer 300 is attached to car seat handle 226, a respective one of couplers 312 (1), 312 (2) interferes with movement of organizer latch 260, thereby preventing a caregiver from actuating handle extension actuator 252. Thus, when organizer 300 is coupled to handle 226, handle 226 is prevented from moving from the extended position to the retracted position. Conversely, when the handle extension actuator 252 is actuated by the caregiver, the organizer latch 260 is in the blocking position, thereby preventing the organizer 300 from being installed.

The infant car seat handle 226 can be configured such that each organizer coupler 229 of the handle 226 is covered by one of the first handle portion 226a and the second handle portion 226b when the infant car seat handle 226 is in the retracted position. In other words, in the contracted position, each organizer coupler 229 may be contracted into one of the first and second handle portions 226a, 226b such that the organizer 300 cannot be coupled to the organizer coupler 229.

Although fig. 24 and 26-28 show examples in which each organizer coupler 229 of the infant car seat handle 226 defines an opening configured to receive a protrusion of the couplers 312 (1), 312 (2) of the organizer 300, examples of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. In an alternative example, each organizer coupler 229 of the infant car seat handle 226 may include a protrusion (not shown) extending inwardly from the handle 226, and each coupler 312 (1), 312 (2) of the organizer 300 includes an opening configured to receive a corresponding one of the protrusions. In some such examples, the protrusion of each organizer coupler 229 may be configured to retract into the handle 226 when the handle 226 is in the retracted position, thereby preventing the organizer 300 from attaching to the coupler 229. Further, when organizer 300 is attached to each organizer coupler 229 of handle 226, each coupler 229 may interfere with a respective one of couplers 312 (1), 312 (2) of organizer 300 to thereby prevent the respective one of couplers 312 (1), 312 (2) from collapsing into handle 226. It should be appreciated that the handle 226 discussed above may alternatively be implemented on a child carrier other than a baby car seat, such as on a child seat 400 or on a bassinet or a hand-held crib. Thus, the above description is equally applicable to a child seat 400 or a bassinet or hand-held crib.

Child seat with push handle

Turning to fig. 36A-37B, a travel system 10 is shown having the stroller frame 100 of fig. 3 and 4 and a removable child carrier 400, which is a child seat. Child seat 400 includes a seat frame 402 and a push handle 404 attached to seat frame 402. The seat frame 402 may be a tubular frame formed from one or more tubes. The seat frame 402 includes a first side rail 406 and a second side rail 408 that are spaced apart from each other along the transverse direction a so as to define an opening or space 410 therebetween in which a child is positioned when the child is seated in the child seat. Child seat 400 may include a textile 416 disposed within space 410 configured to provide seating surface 416a and cushioning for a child. The textile 416 may define a seat pan 416b and a seat back 416c. Textile 416 may define a pair of sidewalls 416d spaced apart from one another. The seat pan 416b and seat back 416c may extend between the side walls 416d. In an alternative example (not shown), the child seat 400 may include a plastic body defining a seating surface 416a that includes a seat pan 416b and a seat back 416c.

The first side rail 406 has a first direction D ₁ A first rail end 406a and a second rail end 406b spaced apart from each other. The first side rail 406 may be along a first direction D ₁ Is elongated. Similarly, the second side rail 408 has a cross-section along the first direction D ₁ A first rail end 408a and a second rail end 408b spaced apart from each other. The second side rail 406 may be along the first direction D ₁ Is elongated. The seat frame 402 may include a flat bottom rail 412 extending between the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408. For example, the flat bottom rail 412 may extend from the second rail end 406b of the first side rail 406 to the second rail end 408b of the second side rail 408. The flat bottom rail 412 may be along a direction perpendicular to the first direction D ₁ Is in the second direction D of (2) ₂ Stretching. In some examples, the second direction D ₂ Can be aligned with the transverse direction a. The flat bottom rail 412 may be along the second direction D ₂ Is elongated. Thus, the first side rail 406, the second side rail 408, and the flat bottom rail 412 may together define a "U" shape. The first side rail 406, the second side rail 408, and the flat bottom rail 412 may be separate portions coupled to one another, or may be portions of a continuous tube that is bent to define the shape of the seat frame 402.

The push handle 404 is configured to be grasped by a caregiver to push the travel system 10 when the child seat 400 is attached to the stroller frame 100. For example, push handle 404 may extend above seat frame 402 so as to be accessible by a caregiver. The child seat 400 is configured such that removal of the child seat 400 from the stroller frame 100 results in removal of the handle 400 from the stroller frame 100 along with the child seat 400.

Push handle 404 may be configured to transition between an extended position and a retracted position. In some examples, push handle 404 may be configured to transition to one or more intermediate positions between the extended position and the retracted position. The push handle 404 may extend farther above the seat frame 402 when in the extended position than in the retracted position. In one example, push handle 404 may be attached to seat frame 402 such that handle 404 is telescoping with respect to seat frame 402. For example, the handle 404 may include a first handle portion 404a and a second handle portion 404b. The first handle portion 404a is retractable relative to the first side rail 406 and the second handle portion 404b is retractable relative to the second side rail 408. The first handle portion 404a and the second handle portion 404b may be offset from each other along the transverse direction a. The handle 404 may optionally include a third handle portion 404c extending between the first handle portion 404a and the second handle portion 404b. In an alternative example (not shown), the push handle may be pivotably attached to the seat frame at a pivot point such that the handle rotates along a pivot axis toward and away from the seat frame, wherein the pivot axis may be along, for example, a second direction D ₂ Stretching.

Referring to fig. 38, the child seat 400 may include at least one handle extension lock 420 configured to selectively lock the handle 404 in the extended and retracted positions. At least one handle extension lock 420 is configured to selectively lock the handle 404 in the retracted position and the extended position. Each handle extension lock 420 may be implemented in one of the first handle portion 404a and the second handle portion 404 b. The handle extension lock 420 may include a handle extension latch 422 configured to move between a locked position (fig. 38) and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the latch 422 prevents the handle 404 from transitioning between the extended position and the retracted position. In the unlocked positionIn which the handle 404 is permitted to transition between an extended position and a retracted position. For example, the handle extension latch 422 may define a protrusion 422a configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The handle extension latch 422 may be along an axis a with either the first handle portion 404a or the second handle portion 404b _H The direction of the angular offset (e.g., perpendicular to the axis). In the locked position, the projection 422a of the handle extension latch 420a extends into the opening 409 in one of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408 such that the projection 422a blocks extension of the handle 404. One of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408 may include a plurality of openings 409 along axis a _H Offset from each other, each opening corresponding to a different position of the handle 404. In the unlocked position, the protrusion 422a of the handle extension latch 422 is removed from the opening 409 in one of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408, thereby allowing the handle 404 to extend or retract.

The handle extension lock 420 may include a latch guide 424 configured to guide movement of the latch 420 between the locked and unlocked positions. The latch guide 424 may be configured along the axis a of the handle 404 _H Along the selection direction D _S And (5) translation. The latch guide 424 may include a guide surface that guides a corresponding surface of the latch 422. For example, the latch guide 424 may include and select the direction D _S Angularly offset slot 424a, and latch 422 may include a pin 422b received in slot 424 a. When the latch guide 424 is in the select direction D _S Upon upward movement, the pin 422b translates along the slot 424a, thereby moving the tab 422a out of the opening 409 in one of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408. When the latch guide 424 is in the select direction D _S Upon downward movement, the pin 422b translates along the slot 424a, thereby moving the tab 422a into one of the openings 409 in one of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408.

The child seat 400 may include a handle extension actuator 426 (labeled in fig. 36A) configured to be engaged by a caregiver to move the handle extension lock 420 between the locked and unlocked positions. The handle extension actuator 426 may be implemented in any suitable manner. The handle extension actuator 426 includes a movable body having an engagement surface configured to be engaged by a caregiver to actuate the handle extension actuator 426. In one example, the movable body defines a button that defines an engagement surface. The button may be actuated by pressing the button into the handle 404.

With continued reference to fig. 38, the handle extension actuator 426 may include a link 428, such as a wire, cable, or belt, that extends from the movable body of the actuator 426 to the handle extension lock 420. The handle extension actuator 426 may be configured such that movement of the movable body by a caregiver causes corresponding movement of the link 428, which transitions the handle actuation lock 420 between the locked and unlocked positions. The handle extension actuator 426 may be configured to translate translational movement of the movable body of the actuator 426 into a link 428 along axis a _H Is provided for the translation movement of (a). It should be appreciated that in other examples, the handle extension actuator 426 may be implemented in another suitable manner. For example, the handle extension actuator 426 may be implemented as a pull handle instead of a push button, or as a cannula that translates along a portion of the handle 404. The handle extension actuator 426 may also be implemented in positions other than those shown.

Referring back to fig. 36A-37B, the child seat 400 may be configured to transition between an extended configuration (fig. 37A) and a collapsed configuration (fig. 37B). The frame 402 may include a frame upper end 402a and a frame lower end 402b, wherein the frame upper end 402a is positioned closer to the head of the child and the frame lower end 402b is positioned closer to the feet of the child when the child is seated in the child seat 400. The child seat 400 is configured to transition from the deployed configuration to the folded configuration by rotating the frame upper end 402a toward the frame lower end 402b and from the folded configuration to the deployed configuration by rotating the frame upper end 402a away from the frame lower end 402b. When in the folded configuration, the frame upper end 402a may be substantially parallel to the frame lower end 402b. The frame 402 may include a pair of folding hubs 418 (1), 418 (2) that may pivotally connect the frame upper end 402a and the frame lower end 402b to each other. The first folding hub 418 (1) may be attached to the first side rail 406 between the first rail end 406a and the second rail end 406b of the first side rail 406. Similarly, the second folding hub 418 (2) may be attached to the second side rail 408 between the first rail end 408a and the second rail end 408b of the second side rail 408. The child seat 400 may be configured to remain secured to the frame 100 when the child seat is in the folded configuration and the frame 100 is in the first folded configuration, as shown in fig. 37B. As shown, when both the child seat 400 and the frame 100 are folded, the couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) may be rotated forward such that the frame upper end 402a of the child seat 400, the frame lower end 402b of the child seat 400, and the front legs 108 (1), 108 (2) of the frame 100 may be substantially parallel to one another.

Turning to fig. 39A-39C, the child seat 400 can include at least one folding latch 430 configured to releasably lock the stroller frame 100 in the deployed position. Each folding latch 430 may be disposed in one of folding hubs 418 (1), 418 (2). Each folding latch 430 may be implemented in any suitable manner. Fig. 39A-39C show examples of the first folding hub 418 (1). The second folding hub 418 (2) may be implemented in a similar manner. However, it should be appreciated that folding hub 418 (1) and folding latch 430 may be implemented in another suitable manner. The child seat 400 may include a fold actuator 432 (labeled in fig. 36B) configured to actuate the at least one fold latch 430 to move the at least one fold latch 430 between an unlocked position in which the child seat 400 is permitted to fold and a locked position in which the child seat 400 is prevented from folding. The actuator 432 may be any suitable actuator.

In general, each folding hub 418 (1), 418 (2) has a lower end plate 434 and an upper end plate 436 that are pivotally coupled to each other. The upper end plate 436 is positionally fixed to the frame upper end 402a of the seat frame 402 such that rotation of the frame upper end 402a causes corresponding rotation of the upper end plate 436. The lower end plate 434 is positionally fixed to the frame lower end 402b of the seat frame 402 such that rotation of the frame lower end 402b causes corresponding rotation of the lower end plate 434. Upper end panel 436 and lower end panel 434 may be about fold pivot axis a _F Aligned with each other. The folding latch 430 may be rotationally fixed relative to one of the upper and lower end plates 436, 434 and may be configured to releasably engage the other of the upper and lower end plates 436, 434 toThe frame upper end 402a and the frame lower end 402b are rotationally locked relative to each other.

For example, fig. 39A-39C show one particular example in which the folding latch 430 is rotationally fixed relative to the upper end plate 436 and is configured to releasably engage the lower end plate 434. The folding latch 430 is translatable relative to the upper endplate 436 along the axis of the upper end 402 a. The lower end plate 434 may define a guide slot 434a, and a plurality of grooves 434b, 434c extending from the guide slot 434 a. The guide groove 434a may be curved so as to define an arc shape or a circular shape. Each recess 434b, 434c may correspond to a different folded configuration of the child seat 400. For example, the lower end plate 434 may define a first groove 434b corresponding to an expanded configuration and a second groove 434c corresponding to a collapsed configuration. The folding latch 430 includes a protrusion 430a configured to translate along a guide slot 434a as the child seat 400 transitions between the folded and unfolded configurations. The protrusion 430a may extend through the linear slot 436a of the upper end plate 436 and into the guide slot 434a of the lower end plate 434 to translate along the linear slot 436 a. The projection 430a is configured to be selectively received in the grooves 434b, 434c to rotationally lock the frame upper end 402a and the frame lower end 402b relative to each other in one of an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Fig. 39B shows the child seat 400 in an extended configuration with the protrusion 430a of the folding latch 430 received in the first recess 434B, and fig. 39C shows the child seat 400 in a folded configuration with the protrusion 430a of the folding latch 430 received in the second recess 434B.

The child seat 400 may optionally include arms or a child tray 438. The arm bar or child tray 438 may be configured to fold with the seat frame 402. In one example, the folding hub may be configured to guide the arm bar or child tray 438 to transition between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration. For example, the arm bar or child tray 438 may include a hub 440 having a protrusion 440a. The lower end plate 434 may have a first groove 434d that receives a protrusion 440a of the hub 440. The first groove 434d may be curved so as to define an arc shape or a circular shape. The first channel 434d may have an upper end 434e that limits movement of the protrusion 440a in an upward direction and thus limits upward movement of the arm or tray 438 when the child seat 400 is in the deployed configuration as shown in fig. 39B. The upper end plate 436 may have a second groove 436b that receives a protrusion 440a of the hub 440. The second groove 436b has a lower end 436c and an upper end 436d. When the child seat 400 is in the deployed configuration as shown in fig. 39B, the lower end 436d limits downward movement of the protrusion 440a and, thus, the arm bar or tray 438. When the frame 402 is rotated to the collapsed configuration, the upper end plate 436 is rotated downward, which causes the upper end 436d of the second channel 436b to rotate downward and engage the protrusion 440a of the hub 440 to drive the protrusion 440a, and thus the arm or tray 438, downward, as shown in fig. 39C.

Referring back to fig. 36A-37B, the child seat 400 is configured to be removably coupled to the stroller frame 100. The child seat 400 may include at least one coupler configured to removably couple the child seat 400 to the frame 100. At least one coupler may include a pair of couplers 414 (1), 414 (2). The first coupler 414 (1) of the pair of couplers may be configured to be removably coupled to the first seat coupler 116 (1) of the stroller frame 100. The first coupler 414 (1) may be attached to the first side rail 406 between the first rail end 406a and the second rail end 406b of the first side rail 406. The second coupler 414 (2) of the pair of couplers may be configured to be removably coupled to the second seat coupler 116 (2) of the stroller frame 100. The second coupler 414 (2) may be attached to the second side rail 408 between the first rail end 408a and the second rail end 408b of the second side rail 408.

Referring to fig. 40A-42, in some examples, each of the first and second couplers 414 (1, 414 (2) of the child seat 400 may define a receptacle 442 configured to receive the bayonet 117 of a corresponding one of the first and second seat couplers 116 (1, 116 (2). It should be noted that in alternative examples, the stroller frame 100 can include a receiver and the child seat 400 can include a bayonet. Each receptacle 442 defines a recess 444 configured to receive at least a portion of a corresponding one of the bayonets 117 therein, such as an upper portion of the bayonets 117. Each of the first and second couplers 414 (1, 414 (2) may define a projection or opening 446a configured to engage the other of the projection and opening 118 (labeled in fig. 5A) of the stroller frame 100. Fig. 40A-42 show an example in which each of the first and second couplers 414 (1, 414 (2) defines a projection 446a configured to be received in the opening 118 (labeled in fig. 5A) of the stroller frame 100. Each projection 446a extends into a recess 444 of a respective one of the couplers 414 (1), 414 (2). Each coupler 414 (1), 414 (2) may engage a different lateral side of the stroller frame 100 to limit movement of the child seat 400 relative to the frame 100 in the lateral direction a, the vertical direction V, and/or the longitudinal direction L.

In some examples, each coupler 414 (1), 414 (2) may include a movable latch 446 that includes a protrusion 446a. The movable latch 446 may be movable between a latched position (fig. 41B) and an unlatched position (fig. 41A). In the latched position, the projection 446a may extend into the opening 118 of a corresponding one of the seat couplers 116 (1), 116 (2) of the stroller frame 100. In the unlatched position, the projection 446a is removed from the opening 118.

Referring more particularly to fig. 41A-42, the child seat 400 can include an actuator 450 for each coupler 414 (1), 414 (2) configured to be engaged by a caregiver to move the latch 446 between the latched and unlatched positions. Each actuator 450 may be any suitable actuator. Each actuator 450 may define an actuation surface 452, such as a button, configured to be pressed into a corresponding one of folding hubs 418 (1), 418 (2). In an alternative example (not shown), each actuation surface 452 may define a wheel handle. Each actuator 450 may include at least one link 454 that operatively couples the engagement surface 452 to the movable latch 446. In one example, the at least one link 454 may include at least one ramped surface 454a, such as a pair of ramped surfaces 454a, that engage at least one engagement surface 446b of a corresponding one of the latches 446 such that the at least one engagement surface 454a travels along the at least one ramped surface 454a, thereby pivoting the latches 446 between the latched and unlatched positions.

Referring back to fig. 40A and 40B, in some examples, the child seat 400 may include at least one other coupler 456, such as a pair of other couplers 456, disposed either forward or rearward of the pair of couplers 414 (1), 414 (2). A pair of other couplers 456 may be offset from each other along the transverse direction a. Each of the at least one other coupler 456 may be attached to a respective one of the first side rail 406 and the second side rail 408. Each of the at least one other coupler 456 may be configured to be removably coupled to one of the at least one other coupler 132 (1) or 132 (2) (labeled in fig. 3) of the stroller frame 100. Each of the at least one other coupler 456 couples the child seat 400 to the frame 100 to limit the moment applied to the pair of couplers 414 (1), 414 (2) when a force is applied to the handle 404 (see fig. 36) of the child seat 400.

In some examples, each of the at least one other coupler 456 may include a movable latch 458 configured to move between a latched configuration (fig. 40B) and an unlatched configuration (fig. 40A). For example, each movable latch 458 may define a catch configured to pivot between a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. Each movable latch 458 may be configured to be actuated by an actuator 450. The actuator 450 may be any suitable actuator. In some examples, each movable latch 458 may be actuated by an actuator 450 that also actuates one of the latches 446. Each actuator 450 may include a link 460 that operatively couples one of the latches 446 to a corresponding one of the actuation surfaces 452. Each link 460 may extend at least partially within one of first side rail 406 and second side rail 408. Actuation of actuator 450 may cause translation of link 406, thereby pivoting latch 458 between a latched configuration (fig. 40B) and an unlatched configuration (fig. 40A). The latch 458 may be biased to a latched configuration.

It should be noted that the illustrations and descriptions of the examples and embodiments shown in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the present disclosure encompasses various embodiments. Additionally, it is to be understood that the concepts described above in connection with the examples and embodiments described above may be used alone or in combination with any of the other examples and embodiments described above. It should be further appreciated that the various alternative examples and embodiments described above with respect to one illustrated embodiment are applicable to all examples and embodiments as described herein unless otherwise indicated.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, each numerical value and range should be construed as an approximation as if the word "about," "approximately," or "substantially" precedes the value or range. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "about," "substantially" and "essentially" may be understood to describe a range within 15% of the specified value.

Unless specifically stated otherwise or otherwise understood within the context as used, conditional language such as, inter alia, "may" (can, could, might, may), "for example," etc., is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments comprise certain features, elements, and/or steps, while other embodiments do not comprise certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required by one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without raw input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and the like are synonymous and are used in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, etc. In addition, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) such that when used in, for example, a list of connected elements, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the elements in the list.

Although certain examples have been described, these examples are not intended to limit the scope of the invention disclosed herein. Thus, none of the preceding descriptions is intended to suggest that any particular feature, characteristic, step, module, or block is required or essential. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions disclosed herein. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of certain inventions disclosed herein.

It should be understood that the steps of the exemplary methods set forth herein are not necessarily required to be performed in the order described, and that the order of the steps of such methods should be understood to be merely exemplary. Likewise, additional steps may be included in such methods, and certain steps may be omitted or combined in methods consistent with various embodiments of the present invention.

Although elements in the following method claims (if any) are recited in a particular order in corresponding labeling, unless the claim recitations otherwise imply a particular order for implementing some or all of those elements, those elements are not necessarily intended to be limited to being implemented in that particular order.

The words "inwardly", "outwardly", "upper" and "lower" refer to directions toward or away from, respectively, the geometric center of the assembly. It should be understood that references herein to "a" or "an" to describe a feature, such as a component or step, do not exclude additional features or multiple features. For example, reference to a device having, including, comprising, or defining "a" feature does not exclude more than one of the device having, including, comprising, or defining the feature, so long as the device has, includes, comprises, or defines at least one of the features. Similarly, reference herein to "one of" a plurality of features does not exclude that the invention encompasses two or more of the features. For example, reference to a device having, including, comprising, or defining "one of a protrusion and a recess" does not exclude that the device has both a protrusion and a recess.

Claims

1. A system, comprising:

a child carrier comprising a handle to be grasped by a caregiver, the handle having a first side bar and a second side bar, the first side bar and the second side bar being spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween;

a travel organizer configured to be attached to the handle in the space between the first side bar and the second side bar, the travel organizer comprising:

A tray having a tray upper end and a tray lower end spaced apart from the tray upper end along a vertical direction, the tray defining at least one tray opening extending into the tray upper end toward the tray lower end, the at least one tray opening configured to receive an item for storage;

a storage container disposed below the tray, the storage container having a container upper end and a container lower end spaced apart from the container upper end along the vertical direction, the container upper end defining at least one container opening extending in the container upper end and terminating before the container lower end such that a bottom of the at least one container opening is closed; a kind of electronic device with high-pressure air-conditioning system

A flexible material having an upper end and a lower end offset from each other along the vertical direction, the flexible material defining a receiving space extending between the upper end and the lower end, the upper end being coupled to the tray, and the lower end being coupled to the storage container, wherein:

the travel organizer is configured to transition between an expanded configuration and a compact configuration;

in the deployed configuration, the tray and storage container are offset from each other by a first distance, and the flexible material defines a side of the organizer between the tray and storage container; and is also provided with

In the compact configuration, the tray and storage container are offset from one another by a second distance that is less than the first distance.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the flexible material is folded inside the travel organizer when the travel organizer is in the compact configuration.

3. The system of any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the travel organizer includes a fastener configured to selectively secure the organizer in the compact configuration.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the fastener is a zipper.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein:

the tray includes a first strap portion of the zipper having a first plurality of teeth, the first strap portion attached to a body of the tray; and is also provided with

The storage container includes a second strap portion of the zipper having a second plurality of teeth configured to mate with the first plurality of teeth, wherein the second strap portion is attached to a body of the storage container.

6. The system of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the child carrier is an infant car seat, a toddler seat, or a trolley.

7. The system of any of claims 1-6, wherein in the compact configuration the tray and storage container are in contact with each other.

8. The system of any of claims 1-7, wherein the at least one tray opening comprises a tray opening extending through the tray upper end and the tray lower end.

9. The system of any of claims 1-8, wherein the at least one tray opening comprises a tray opening closed at the tray lower end.

10. The system of any of claims 1-9, wherein the storage container is formed of a semi-rigid material having a rigidity that is lower than a rigidity of the tray but higher than a rigidity of the flexible material.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the semi-rigid material is Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the flexible material is thermoformed to the storage container.

13. A system, comprising:

a child carrier comprising a handle to be gripped by a caregiver, the handle having a first side bar and a second side bar, the first side bar and the second side bar being spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween, the handle having a grab bar extending between the first side bar and the second side bar, and the handle being configured to transition between a contracted position and an extended position; a kind of electronic device with high-pressure air-conditioning system

A organizer configured to be removably coupled to the handle between the first side bar and the second side bar, the organizer having an upper end and a lower end spaced apart from the upper end in a vertical direction, the organizer defining at least one opening extending into the upper end toward the lower end, the at least one opening configured to receive items therein,

wherein the child carrier is configured to enable mounting of the organizer only when the handle is in the extended position.

14. The travel system of claim 13, wherein the child seat is configured such that the handle is prevented from transitioning from the extended position to the retracted position when the organizer is coupled to the handle.

15. The travel system of any one of claims 13 and 14, the organizer defining a first coupler configured to engage a first coupler of the first side bar of the handle and defining a second coupler configured to engage a second coupler of the second side bar of the handle.

16. The travel system of claim 15, wherein the first coupler of the organizer defines at least one of a protrusion and an opening, and the first coupler of the handle defines the other of a protrusion and an opening configured to mate with the first coupler.

17. The travel system of any one of claims 13-16, wherein the handle of the child carrier includes at least one organizer latch configured to transition between a blocking position in which the organizer is prevented from attaching to the child carrier and an unblocking position in which the organizer is permitted to attach to the child carrier.

18. The travel system of claim 17, wherein the handle defines at least one opening therein configured to receive a protrusion of the organizer to couple the organizer to the handle, and the organizer latch is configured to at least partially block the opening when the organizer latch is in the blocking position.

19. The travel system according to any one of claims 15 to 18 wherein,

each of the first side bar and the second side bar includes an outer portion, and an inner portion telescoping into the outer portion of the handle; and is also provided with

Each organizer coupler is coupled to an inner portion such that when the handle is in the retracted position, each organizer coupler is retracted into the outer portion of one of the first side bar and the second side bar such that the organizer cannot be coupled to the organizer coupler.