EP0662292B1 - Porte-bébé - Google Patents

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EP0662292B1
EP0662292B1 EP95300065A EP95300065A EP0662292B1 EP 0662292 B1 EP0662292 B1 EP 0662292B1 EP 95300065 A EP95300065 A EP 95300065A EP 95300065 A EP95300065 A EP 95300065A EP 0662292 B1 EP0662292 B1 EP 0662292B1
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Graham Lord
Thomas Graham
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/02—Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
    • A47D13/025—Baby-carriers; Carry-cots for carrying children in seated position
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/02—Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
    • A47D13/027—Baby-carriers with rigid frames

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  • This invention concerns a baby or child carrier (hereinafter referred to as a baby carrier) of the type having a substantially rigid frame, e.g. typically of metal tubing, and straps whereby it is mountable on a user's back.
  • a baby carrier of the type having a substantially rigid frame, e.g. typically of metal tubing, and straps whereby it is mountable on a user's back.
  • the tubing providing the frame is configured to include an upper U-shaped portion which extends from and at an acute angle to respective side frame members.
  • the said U-shaped portion projects forwardly from the top of the side frame members and forms the front of the carrier which lies between a baby seated therein and the user when the carrier is mounted on the user's back.
  • a fabric seat for reception of the baby is suspended to the rear of the U-shaped portion and the straps to go over the user's shoulders are also attached to the U-shaped portion.
  • the fabric seat is in the style of a pouch or hammock, with holes provided for the baby's legs to project through and, optionally, with side adjustment by means of straps whereby the bottom of the pouch can be raised or lowered relative to the top of the frame (i.e. the U-shaped portion).
  • a back rest may be provided in the form of a padded board at the rear of the pouch and extending upwardly therefrom so as to support and/or shelter the head of a baby, particularly when sleeping. Additional fabric is usually suspended from the U-shaped portion of the frame and attached to other portions of the frame to provide an enclosure for the baby's body and legs. The U-shaped portion is padded in order to safeguard the baby who may tilt forwards and bump said portion.
  • Lower ends of the side frame members may, in simple versions, be connected by a further, lower U-shaped portion, which usually projects rearwardly therefrom in use.
  • the side frame members generally extend obliquely between upper and lower U-shaped portions so that the frame, when viewed from the side, approximates to a reversed Z-shape.
  • the lower ends of the side frames members may provide feet whereby the carrier can be supported on a surface, with one or more additional frame elements being pivotally connected to the rear of the side frame members to provide two further legs, the lower ends of which will also make contact with such surface.
  • the additional pivotally connected legs are movable between a first "closed” position lying closely adjacent the respective side frame members and a second "open” position where their lower ends are swung out to provide additional supportive feet for the carrier. Stable support of such a carrier on a surface is particularly advantageous to the user when initially placing the baby therein and also immediately upon lowering the carrier from the shoulders.
  • European patent application no. 0509107 discloses a convertible child carrier which includes an adjustable inner seat for receiving and supporting a child and an outer seat carrying the adjustable inner seat including straps for adjusting the position of the inner seat in the outer seat.
  • French patent publication no. 2321252 discloses a child's seat which consists of two separate frame members which are pivoted with respect to each other and between which lies a fabric seat.
  • One object of the present invention is to effect improvements to a back-mounted baby carrier whereby it may be manufactured more cost effectively and whereby a baby may be more easily positioned therein or removed therefrom.
  • the invention may provide alternative means for stable support of the carrier upon a surface with the baby seated therein, which support means is easier for the user to position while the carrier is mounted on his/her back compared to the known pivotal legs and which is preferably adjustable in position so that the carrier may also be safely supported upon a sloping or uneven surface.
  • a baby carrier having a substantially rigid frame including an upper U-shaped portion extending from respective side frame members, a seat for a baby suspended from said U-shaped portion, the seat having a back rest portion and is suspended from the U-shaped portion facing towards the user's back in use, and shoulder straps positioned for extending over a user's shoulders for mounting the carrier rearward of the user's back, characterised in that the seat for the baby is provided with a frontal flap which is capable of being drawn forward to facilitate ease of access to the seat such that a child may be placed in the seat and the frontal flap then secured in place.
  • the upper U-shaped portion extends generally upwards in the orientation in which the carrier is to be used, with a middle portion thereof being located adjacent a baby's head in use.
  • the upper U-shaped portion extends generally in alignment with the side frame member.
  • the seat for the baby may be constructed more simply than hitherto from a production viewpoint with a back rest portion including a fabric pocket whereby it can readily be located over the U-shaped frame portion during manufacture. It may, in the same way, be removable by the user, for cleaning and repair.
  • a further simplification in the construction of the seat is that it may now be fabricated with a releasable frontal flap, held at each side by e.g. conventional child proof releasable fastenings.
  • a releasable frontal flap held at each side by e.g. conventional child proof releasable fastenings.
  • a baby carrier of the type having a substantially rigid frame including an upper U-shaped portion extending from respective side frame members, a seat for a baby suspended from said U-shaped portion, and straps for mounting the carrier in a user's back is characterised in that the seat has a seat or base portion (or seat bottom) incorporating a rigid or semi-rigid element for support of the baby from below when the carrier is in its upright carrying position.
  • a further embodiment of the invention provides a baby carrier of the type having a substantially rigid frame including an upper U-shaped portion extending from respective side frame members, a seat for a baby suspended from said U-shaped portion, straps for mounting the carrier on a user's back and support means which is pivotally connected to the respective side frame members and swingable relative thereto to an open position for supporting the carrier on a surface, characterised in that said support means is connected to at least one of the side frame members by way of a releasable locking mechanism whereby it may be positionally adjusted and locked in any selected open position for supporting the carrier on a surface or in a closed position adjacent the side frame members.
  • a respective locking mechanism is provided at each side of the carrier frame, with both mechanisms requiring release to enable adjustment of the position of the support means. This safeguards against failure of one mechanism, although in most circumstances a single such locking mechanism would suffice.
  • a mechanism with a push button release is preferably employed.
  • the position of the support means can be readily adjusted to that required, then, upon release of pressure from the button or buttons, the support means is automatically locked in the selected position. In this way angular positions for the support means can be selected whereby the carrier can be stably placed on rough, uneven or sloping ground.
  • the support means is in the form of a further U-shaped member having end portions which are pivotally connected at or near ends of the respective side frame members.
  • the support means could be in the form of a U-shaped member having end portions which are pivotally connected to the side frame members at locations remote from the ends of the latter.
  • the support means could take the form of two separate legs or other supports, pivotally connected to the respective side frame members at or adjacent the lower ends of the latter, or remote from the lower ends of the latter.
  • the support means is unitary, and connected between the side frame members, but is not in the form of a U-shaped member.
  • this embodiment consists of a substantially rigid frame, conveniently fabricated from tubular aluminium, onto which a seat for reception of a baby is mounted.
  • the frame is made up of two generally U-shaped elements, namely a main frame portion, designated by reference numeral 10, and a support portion 12.
  • the main frame 10 is conveniently divided into two side frame members or limbs 14, which are each of kinked or joggled configuration, as shown, and are symmetrically formed, and an upper U-shaped portion 16 (not visible, but its position is indicated) which links the two side frame members 14 and extends in alignment with upper regions of the side frame members 14, as a continuation therefrom.
  • Ends of the support frame 12 are pivotally connected to the main frame at or about the regions where the respective side frame members 14 merge into the upper U-shaped portion 16.
  • the support frame 12 is freely pivotal and can be swung between a closed or folded condition lying adjacent the side frame members 14 and an open condition, as shown, enabling the carrier to stand in an upright position on a substantially flat surface.
  • One or more retainers or clips may be provided on either or both of the main frame and support frame which is/are usable to lock the support frame in either or both of the open and closed positions.
  • the ends of the side frame members 14 provide front feet 17 (only one is visible) and a connecting portion or crosspiece 18 of the support frame 12 provides a rearward support.
  • a bag 20 may optionally be mounted onto the support frame 12.
  • the seat for the baby is made of fabric, typically textile fabric of a washable and weatherproof type, and comprises a back rest portion 22 with integral side portions, a seat bottom 24 (which may be referred to as seat portion proper), and a frontal flap 26.
  • Straps 28 for extending over a user's shoulders (not shown) whereby the carrier is mounted on the user's back are, in this case, provided as integral extensions from the frontal flap 26.
  • Other ends of these straps 28 are connected at 29 to a crosspiece extending between end regions of the side frame members 14.
  • the seat is suspended from the front of the main frame so that when the carrier is mounted on a user's back, a baby can be carried therein at a location between the frame and the user's back. In other words, no parts of the frame intervene between the baby and the user's back.
  • the back rest portion 22 of the seat has a downwardly open pocket or flap 23 on its rear side, which, in assembly of the carrier during manufacture, is located over the upper U-shaped portion 16 of the main frame, so that the seat is suspended therefrom in the illustrated manner.
  • the seat portion proper 24 incorporates a rigid or semi-rigid core to provide a firm base for the seat for supporting a baby from below.
  • the core may be a piece of hardboard or polypropylene or the like slipped between upper and lower layers of fabric and stitched or glued or otherwise fastened therein during manufacture.
  • two straps 31 extend from the top of the backrest 22 and one strap 32 extends centrally from the front of the seat bottom 24 and these straps 31, 32, which together provide a harness for the baby, are securable at a central location by means of a childproof fastening 33 on the end of one of them so as to retain a child in the seat.
  • the straps 31, 32 are adjustable in length.
  • the frontal flap 26 is an additional device for holding a child in the seat. It also serves to properly position the child in the centre of the seat, as openings for the legs of the child are defined more narrowly at each side thereof, and to shelter the child to some extent.
  • the flap 26 is secured by conventional childproof releasable fastenings 34, comparable to the fastening 33.
  • one portion of each fastening 34 is provided on a respective strap 36, connected to the edge of the backrest 22 or directly to the main frame, which is adjustable in length. In modified embodiments such adjustable straps could be used between the flap 26 itself and the respective fastening portions connected thereto, instead of or in addition to those in the illustrated embodiment.
  • a hip belt 38 for the user which may or may not incorporate a lumbar pad 39, is mounted onto the lower ends of the side frame members 14 and/or the above mentioned crosspiece which extends therebetween.
  • straps 40 for holding the main shoulder straps 28 in a comfortable position at the front of the user's body are provided on the said straps 28 for fastening across the chest of a user, again by means of a conventional fastening 42.
  • a child may be placed in the seat 22, 24 and then secured therein upon reattachment of the respective features 33, 34.
  • This may be accomplished with the support frame 12 folded into its closed position adjacent the side frame members 14 and the entire carrier laid flat on a convenient surface, in which respect the child will be positioned while lying on its back. Thereafter, the carrier can be lifted directly onto a user's back, or the support frame 12 may be swung out, as shown, and the carrier disposed as shown in Fig. 1 for a while before being lifted onto the user's back, whereupon the support frame should be swung to its closed position again.
  • the child may in some cases be positioned in the seat 22, 24 while the carrier is supported in an upright position, as shown in the drawings.
  • the user When the carrier is to be lowered from a user's back, the user will generally wish to reach behind and swing the support frame 12 to an open portion so that, when lowered, the carrier can straightaway be supported on the ground, or any other convenient approximately flat surface, before the child is removed.
  • This embodiment differs in respect of the support frame.
  • the user may have some trouble in manipulating the support frame 12 to swing it between closed and open positions while the carrier is actually on his/her back.
  • the carrier is only stably supported when placed down on a relatively flat surface.
  • this support frame 52 is also of U-shaped configuration, but in this case, ends thereof are pivotally connected to lower ends 117 of the side frame members 114 by way of respective locking devices 54 (only one of which is visible).
  • Each device 54 includes a push button 56 and, upon depression of both at the same time, the support frame 52 is released to pivot freely. The frame 52 can then be positioned at any described angle relative to the main frame 110, and, upon release of the buttons 56, it will be locked in the selected position. Depression or release of the buttons 56 is readily accomplished by a user while the carrier is mounted on his/her back, and the selection of the angle of the support frame allows the carrier to be stably supported on a sloping or uneven surface.
  • a lower extension designated 127, providing an additional pad for the comfort of the user.
  • the details, shown in Fig. 3, of construction of the support frame could, of course, vary in other embodiments, while still retaining the feature of releasable locking devices to connect it to the main frame. Also so long as the support frame is a unitary element (or one piece) only a single such releasable locking device would suffice.
  • the locking device or devices could be released by actuation by the user of a lever operated cam instead of a push button, or one or more pressure locks could be used in place of the illustrated type of releasable locking devices. Other variations are possible.
  • the invention is not limited to the details of the illustrated embodiments and many variations are possible.
  • the main frame 10, 110 could include additional crosspieces, such as a crosspiece in the vicinity of the front of the seat bottom 24, 124 to which the latter and/or the frontal flap 26, 126 could be enclosed.
  • the straps 28 need not be extensions of the flap 26 and could be connected thereto at some other position, or connected to another suitable and/or point in the frame or seat.

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  1. Porte-bébé ayant un châssis (10) sensiblement rigide incluant une portion supérieure en forme de U (16) s'étendant depuis des éléments de châssis latéraux respectifs (14), un siège (22, 24) pour un bébé suspendu de ladite portion en forme de U, le siège ayant une portion de dossier (22) et étant suspendu d'une portion en forme de U orientée vers le dos de l'utilisateur en cours d'utilisation, et des sangles d'épaule (28) positionnées pour s'étendre sur les épaules d'un utilisateur pour installer l'appareil porteur à l'arrière du dos de l'utilisateur, caractérisé en ce que le siège pour le bébé présente un volet frontal (26) qui peut être tiré vers l'avant pour faciliter l'accès au siège de telle sorte qu'un enfant peut être placé dans le siège et le volet frontal sera ensuite fixé en place.
  2. Porte-bébé selon la revendication 1, où la portion de dossier du siège comporte une poche en tissu (23) par laquelle elle est montée sur la portion en forme de U du châssis.
  3. Porte-bébé selon la revendication 1, où le volet fronts peut être fixé de chaque côté par des attaches relâchables (34).
  4. Porte-bébé selon la revendication 3, où les sangles pour installer l'appareil porteur sur le dos d'un utilisateur sont réalisées sous forme d'extensions du volet frontal.
  5. Porte-bébé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, où le siège pour le bébé comporte une portion de siège (24) incorporant un élément rigide ou semi-rigide pour supporter le bébé depuis en dessous lorsque l'appareil porteur se trouve dans sa position de support debout.
  6. Porte-bébé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, incluant en outre un moyen de support (12, 52) relié de manière pivotante aux éléments de châssis latéraux respectifs et pouvant pivoter relativement à ceux-ci en une position ouverte pour supporter l'appareil porteur sur une surface, ledit moyen de support étant relié à au moins l'un des éléments de châssis latéraux par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme de verrouillage relâchable (54) au moyen duquel sa position peut être ajustée et verrouillée dans une position ouverte choisie pour supporter l'appareil porteur sur une surface ou dans une position fermée adjacente aux éléments de châssis latéraux.
  7. Porte-bébé selon la revendication 6, où le ou chaque mécanisme de verrouillage est relâchable par un bouton poussoir (56).
  8. Porte-bébé selon la revendication 6 ou 7, où le moyen de support se présente sous la forme d'un élément supplémentaire en forme de U (52) ayant des portions d'extrémité qui sont reliées de manière pivotante aux ou à proximité des extrémités des châssis latéraux respectifs.
  9. Porte-bébé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, où la portion supérieure en forme de U s'étend généralement vers le haut dans l'orientation où l'appareil porteur doit être utilisé, une portion centrale de celle-ci étant adjacente à la tête du bébé en cours d'utilisation.
  10. Porte-bébé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, où la portion supérieur en forme de U s'étend généralement selon un alignement avec les éléments de châssis latéraux.
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