FR2701367A1 - Baby carrier. - Google Patents

Abstract

The baby carrier is remarkable in that it comprises a frame (2) shaped in one piece having different successive areas, capable of constituting a backrest part (A), a seat part (B), a ventral support part (C) extending from a first fold line (L.1) by an articulated flap (H) to allow easy engagement of the baby, said flap being arranged with shapes defined by complementary fold lines (L.2 -L.3), one of the forms of which constitutes a headrest (D), said framework further comprising a portion forming a lateral belt (E) adjustable to adapt to the morphology of the baby and ensure its support, and by surrounding the part forming the central support (C), the attachment and connection straps (F) being arranged with respect to certain zones to allow the ventral port of the baby carrier, said framework being thus arranged to allow the carrying of the baby in different positions relative to the wearer.

Description

BABY CARRIER

  The invention relates to the technical sectors of equipment allowing a person to transport a young baby in ventral or dorsal support. There are already many baby carriers on the market, but there are very often significant difficulties encountered10 by people for, on the one hand, putting the baby carrier on

  yourself and especially the difficulty to insert the baby into it.

  existing babies are difficult to access and introduce, and very often young mothers are forced to bend forward after placing their child on a bed or the like, then, in an impractical operation, gradually bring them to them , to introduce them into the baby carriers They must then stand up and having regard to the weight of the babies, which is far from being negligible, even at a few months, the different movements are painful and

impractical.

  Another disadvantage is that the carriers

  existing babies are hardly adapted to allow multiple positions of the baby relative to the carrier, and in any case with all

  the necessary comfort and safety conditions.

  Another drawback lies in the fact that baby carriers are made from a very loose textile frame which tends to collapse naturally when not in use. This results, on the other hand, in the textile texture, a virtual absence of means. of

shock protection.

  Another drawback is that baby carriers

  existing are not, to the knowledge of the applicant, adaptable to take into account the evolution of the morphology of the baby, when the latter can begin to be worn at the age of two or three5 months until an age of eight to nine months.

  The aim sought after according to the invention was to design a new baby carrier which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks, which is perfectly suited to allow the introduction of the baby or its removal, able to ensure his comfort whatever the

  positions it may have with regard to the wearer in ventral support, able to be adapted according to the age of the child, able to provide him1 complete safety and protection from external shocks.

  According to a first characteristic of the invention, the baby carrier is characterized in that it comprises a one-piece shaped frame 20 having different successive zones, capable of constituting a backrest part, a part forming a seat, a part forming a ventral support extending to starting from a first fold line by an articulated flap to allow easy engagement of the baby, said flap being arranged with shapes defined by complementary fold lines, one of the shapes of which constitutes a headrest, said framework comprising in addition to a part forming an adjustable lateral belt to adapt to the morphology of the baby and ensuring its maintenance, and by surrounding the part forming a central support, straps for attachment and connection being arranged relative to certain zones to allow the ventral port baby carrier, said frame being thus arranged to authorize the wearing of

  baby in different positions relative to the carrier.

  According to another characteristic, the baby carrier is characterized in that

  that said frame comprises, on the various aforementioned areas, an insert or frame made of a semi-rigid plastic material, disposed between layers of fabric, having on the edges, giving the peripheral configuration of the frame, a finishing and protective bead .

  These characteristics and others will become apparent from the following description.

  To fix the object of the invention illustrated in a nonlimiting manner in the figures of the drawings o: Figure 1 is a view of a baby carrier shown in the developed position flat, before mounting its various components the figure 2 is a view in longitudinal section along the line AA in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a view in transverse section along the line BB in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a view in transverse section along the line CC in FIG. 1, Figure 5 is a view illustrating the baby carrier presented on a person, in front support, Figure 6 is a view illustrating the rear attachment of the baby carrier, Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view along the line DD of Figure 5, Figure 8 is a sectional view along the line EE of Figure 5, Figure 9 is a sectional view along the line FF of Figure 5, Figures 10 to 12 illustrate the establishment of the baby carrier on the carrier, Figures 13, 14 and 15 illustrate the p positioning of the baby facing the carrier, Figures 16 and 17 illustrate the positioning of the baby back to the

carrier.

  In order to make the object of the invention more concrete, it is now described in a nonlimiting manner illustrated in the figures of

drawings.

  The baby carrier is referenced as a whole by (1) It comprises a frame (2) formed in one piece having different successive zones capable of constituting a backrest part (A), a seat part (B), a part forming a ventral support ( C), a part forming a headrest (D), and a part forming a lateral belt (E), fastening and connecting straps generally referenced by (F), being arranged with respect to certain zones for

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  allow the baby carrier to carry on the front.

  This frame comprises, on the various aforementioned areas, an insert or frame (3) shaped and profiled to closely match the shapes of the frame, this insert being advantageously made5 of a semi-rigid plastic material This insert is disposed between two layers ( 4 5) of fabric, by presenting on the edges giving the peripheral configuration of the frame, a bead (6) for finishing and protection. 10 As it appears in the figures of the drawings, said frame is

  shaped to allow, after the lifting and the establishment of its different parts, the introduction, for wearing, of a baby, thereby allowing on the one hand, its introduction and its seat by defining openings (G ) for the passage of the legs.

  It is therefore necessary to specify the characteristics of each of the

aforementioned areas.

  The backrest part (A), which is intended to come into ventral support of the

  carrier, is extended at its upper part by two end tabs (A 1) capable of constituting areas of attachment and fixing with the two strands (F l a) of the rear strap (F 1)

  this is itself attached to a loop (F 1 b) authorizing the passage of a strap (F 2) capable of surrounding the size of the wearer, said strap (F 2) being capable of engaging in a passer-by (A 2) formed and arranged on the front of the backsplash part.

  The backsplash part (A) is extended downwards by a part (B)

  forming a seat, of narrower width, to correspond to the

  baby's legs, while ensuring him a good seat, defining with the lateral belt area (E) openings (G) for the passage of the legs Said belt area (E) actually comprises two arms (E 1 E 2 ), shaped and arranged on either side of the backsplash part, said arms being capable of folding back and of being fixed to each other by any appropriate means,

  to provide a firm hold for the baby.

  Advantageously, the fixing means (E 3) are of the self-

  grips, such as those known in the trade under the registered lomarks VELCRO or CRIC-CRAC, and provision is made to have on the inside face of the arm (E 1) a fixing band (E.3 a), male or female, and on the upper face of the arm (E 2), a fixing band (E 3 b) female or male It can be provided all

  1 5 other equivalent connecting and fixing means.

  According to a particularly important arrangement, provision is made for having a fastening tab (7) and a link offering additional security, capable of constituting with the arms (E 1 E 2) and the lower part of the backrest, adjacent to the part seat, a closed ring avoiding any unexpected opening likely to allow the baby to tip over This tab (7) is fixed by sewing or otherwise, on the one hand to or near the free end of the arm (E 2) and on the other part, on the inside face of the arm (E 1), preferably beyond the fixing band (E 3 a) The seat part is intended to be folded up and is extended by a part forming a ventral support (C) flaring upwards, to ensure good support for the baby On the front face (C 1) of the ventral support (C) is provided at least one pass (C 2), allowing passage, sliding and housing the ends arms (E 1 E 2) in the fixing position, thus enabling, on the one hand, improve the aesthetics of the baby carrier on its front part, and secondly, to hinder, vis-à-vis elements

  exterior, any unfortunate grip of the end of the arms which can lead to their detachment from one another.

  It should be considered that the fixing bands of the two arms are established over a great length to allow an adjustment at will of the belt ring, according to the morphology of the baby, the tab (7) being, depending cases, in an extended or folded position, depending on the position of the arms between them,

  corresponding to a maximum or minimum extension of the ring.

  The ventral support (C) is extended upwards, by an articulated piece (H) forming a flap and always integrated into the framework (2) This flap is for example trapezoidal in shape, as illustrated in the drawings, and comprises, in a very particular way, from a fold line (L 1) adjacent with the central support (C), a barrel shape, having two lateral bands (H 1) by defining internally a crescent moon shape (H 2), separated by a lower fold line (L 2), and by an upper fold line (L 3) extended by a semicircular shape forming a headrest (D) The ends of the bands (H 1) extend by flanges (H 3) which are capable of coming to couple with the flanges formed on the opposite backsplash part Passers-by (8) are arranged on each of the flanges associated with the backsplash, and

  constitute means of return of the flanges (H 3) on themselves.

  To this end, the flanges (H 3) and the bands (H 1) have complementary hook-and-loop means (9) constituted by a band (9 1) of the male or female type placed on the flanges (H 3), and a complementary strip (9 2), of the female or male type, disposed on the strips (H 1) thus allowing a closure and attachment of the front face of the framework constituted by the ventral support (C) and by the flap relative to the backsplash, any other connection and fixing means that can be used Incidentally, a flap (1) can be arranged and fixed using snaps (10 11) or equivalent, either on the front face of the backsplash, either on the flap (H) and in particular, near the zone of joining of the bands (H 1) and

flanges (H 3).

  The headrest part (D) can also be folded down on the crescent moon shape and be fixed by hook-and-loop means.

press studs (12).

  The baby carrier having thus been described in its constituent elements, 1 Son now refers to its conditions of use, by

  referring in particular to FIGS. 10 to 17.

  Referring to Figures 10 to 12, the wearer first positions 201 e baby carrier on him After having passed the upper flanges of the backrest by the neck, and passed the forearm between one of the flanges and the back strap, the wearer can then fasten the quick fastening belt around the fastening means

of its size.

  The wearer adjusts the position of the arms of the belt and support ring, depending on the morphology of the baby to be transported, then reposition the ends of the arms under the loop (C 2) formed on the ventral support The flap ( H) is lowered as far as possible relative to the fold line (L 1) to obtain maximum clearance

for the baby's introduction.

  According to Figures 13, 14 and 15, the baby is introduced while being

  look of the carrier When the baby is properly stabilized on the seat, the carrier raises the flap and comes to pass the straps (H 3) in the loops arranged on the straps associated with the backrest, and by folding, the straps (H 3) are fixed on the bands (H 1) of the flap (H) The area forming the headrest then comes to rest against the baby's neck, as illustrated in FIG. 15.

  In another situation illustrated in Figures 16 and 17, the baby is

  presented back to the wearer In this case, the headrest is folded over the crescent moon shape to release the baby's chin.

  Incidentally, it can constitute a chin rest.

  The advantages emerge clearly from the invention and in particular the originality of this new baby carrier is emphasized, which has many advantages in its simplicity of use, in its adaptability to the morphology of the baby, in its holding by use20 a semi-rigid insert It also allows a reversible position of the child, without there being any risk of discomfort In addition,

  the belt ring provides perfect protection, while being padded, against any external shock, with adaptability to the baby's morphology.

Claims (8)

  1 Baby carrier characterized in that it comprises a frame (2) shaped monobloc having different successive zones, capable of constituting a backrest part (A), a part forming a seat (B), a part forming a ventral support (C) extending from a first fold line (L 1) by an articulated flap (H) to allow easy engagement of the baby, said flap being arranged with shapes defined by complementary fold lines (L 2 -L 3 ), one of the forms of which constitutes a headrest (D), said framework further comprising a part forming a lateral belt (E) adjustable to adapt to the morphology of the baby and ensure its maintenance, and surrounding the part forming a support central (C), attachment and connecting straps (F) being arranged with respect to certain zones to allow the ventral port of the baby carrier, said frame being thus arranged to allow the port of the baby in different positions compared ort bearer. 2 Baby carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that   said framework comprises, on the various aforementioned areas (A B -   C D E H), an insert or frame of semi-plastic material   rigid, arranged between layers of fabric (4 5), having on the edges, giving the peripheral configuration of the framework, a   bead (6) for finishing and protection.   3 Baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2,   characterized in that the backrest part (A) coming into ventral support on the carrier is extended in its upper part by two end tabs (A 1) constituting areas of attachment and fixing with the strands (F 1 a) a rear strap (F 1), associated with a strap (F 2) surrounding the waist of the wearer, said backrest part (A) extending in its lower part by a part (B) forming a seat of reduced width corresponding to the baby's crotch by defining, with the lateral belt area (E)   openings (G) for leg passage.   4 baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the belt area (E) comprises two arms (E.1 E 2) shaped and arranged on either side of the backrest, said arms being capable of being folded up to surround the part forming a central support, and be fixed to each other by any suitable means, ensuring an adjustment of the opening of the   belt according to the morphology of the baby.   Baby carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that   said arms (E l E 2) receive self-linking means complementary grippers.   6 Baby carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that an attachment and connection tab (7), ensuring a safety function, is fixed to said arms (E l E 2) of the belt area, so that the arms (E 1 E 2), the lower part of the backsplash adjacent to the seat part, form a closed ring, whatever   the attachment positions of the arms relative to each other.   7 Baby carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the seat part (B) of the frame is extended by a part forming a ventral support (C), said part (C) having, on its front face (C. 1), at least one pass (C 2) authorizing the passage, sliding, and housing of the ends of the arms (E 1 E 2), fixing position.   8 Baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 7,   characterized in that the ventral support area (C) is extended by an articulated piece (H) forming a flap, the latter comprising, from a first fold line (L 1) adjacent to the central support ( C), a barrel shape having two lateral bands (H 1) defining a crescent moon shape (H 2) with a lower fold line (L 2) and an upper fold line (L 3) is   extending by a semi-circular shape forming a headrest (D).   -15 9 Baby carrier according to claim 8, characterized in that the ends of the bands (HA) are extended by flanges (H 3) mating with the flanges formed on the backsplash part of the frame, passers-by ( 8) being arranged on each of the flanges forming a backsplash and constituting means for returning the flanges   (H 3) on themselves to ensure the connection and closure of these   ci using hook-and-loop means (9) arranged on the flanges (H.3).   Baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 9,   characterized in that a flap (1) is arranged and fixed on the face front of the backsplash.   11 Baby carrier according to any one of claims 8 and 9,   characterized in that a flap (1) is arranged and fixed, on the flap (H), near the zone of joining of the bands (H A) and the flanges (H.3).   -12 Baby carrier according to claim 8, characterized in that the headrest is folded down on the crescent moon shape by being fixed by any connecting means (12), depending on the position of the baby back to the carrier.   13 Baby carrier according to claim 3, characterized in that the rear strap (F 1) is attached to a loop (F 1 b) allowing the passage of a strap (F 2) surrounding the size of the carrier, said strap ( F 2) being likely to engage in a passer-by (A 2)   formed and arranged on the front of the backsplash part.