JPH08294432A - Head support for baby carrier and baby carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To allow the head of babies and infants to support and to surely hold and enable the flexible use according to a grade of growth and physiques. CONSTITUTION: This head support 30 which is demountably installed in a bay carrier and supports the head part of babies and infants comprises a first cushioning member (cotton) 41 for absorbing relatively small impacting force, a second cushioning member (foamed polyethylene) 43 for absorbing a relatively large impacting force and a third cushioning member (urethan-based material) 42 for absorbing a middle impacting force.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a baby carrier for holding and transporting a baby, that is, a head support for a baby carrier for supporting a baby's head, which is detachably provided on a baby carrier, and a baby carrier. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is an infant carrier (baby carrier) provided with a head support for supporting the head of an infant. As a conventional head support, there are a type in which a back support part of an infant carrier is extended upward to form a head support part, and a type which is detachably attached to the back support part.

However, the conventional head support is
Each of the above types has only a function of simply supporting the head of the baby from the rear, and is not sufficient in terms of protecting the head of the baby.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional situation, and not only supports the head of an infant but also
An object of the present invention is to provide a head support for an infant carrier which can be surely protected. Another object of the present invention is to provide a head support for an infant carrier and an infant carrier which can be used according to the growth degree of the infant or the body size difference (individual difference).

[0005]

A head support for an infant carrier according to the invention of claim 1 is detachably provided on an infant carrier for holding and carrying an infant, for supporting the head of an infant. In a head support for an infant carrier, arranged on the head side of the infant,
A first cushion member for absorbing a relatively small impact force, a second cushion member disposed outside the first cushion member for absorbing a relatively large impact force, and the first cushion member. And a third cushioning material disposed between the second cushioning material for absorbing a moderate impact force.

A head support for an infant carrier according to a second aspect of the present invention is a head support for an infant carrier, which is detachably provided on an infant carrier for holding and carrying an infant, for supporting the head of an infant. A head support main body that comes into contact with the head of the baby from the rear, and a protrusion that is provided on both left and right sides of the head support main body and that can be detachably engaged with the locking hook on the baby carrier side. And a projecting portion having a stop hook.

The head support for an infant carrier according to a third aspect of the present invention is the head support body according to the second aspect, wherein the head support main body is arranged on the head side of the infant and absorbs a relatively small impact force. Cushion material, a second cushion material arranged outside the first cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, and the first cushion material
And a third cushioning material disposed between the second cushioning material for absorbing a moderate impact force.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the baby carrier head support according to the second aspect, wherein a plurality of locking hooks of the projecting portions are arranged at predetermined intervals in the projecting direction of the projecting portions. It is characterized by

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the head support for an infant carrier according to the second aspect, wherein each of the projecting portions is provided with an elastic member that is stretchable in the projecting direction of each of the projecting portions. There is.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a head support for an infant carrier according to the second aspect, wherein the head support body has a core material provided at a central portion in a thickness direction thereof, and one end side of the core material is provided. A second cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, a third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force, a first cushion material for absorbing a relatively small impact force, and sweat absorption And a second cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, a third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force, on the other end side of the core material. It is characterized in that a first cushion material for absorbing a relatively small impact force and a heat retaining cloth are arranged in order.

The infant carrier according to the invention of claim 7 is
In an infant carrier for carrying an infant while holding it, a head support body that comes into contact with the head of the infant from the rear, and an overhanging portion that is provided so as to project to the left and right sides of the head support body and has a locking hook at the tip. A head support composed of and is detachably provided on the baby carrier, and a plurality of baby carrier-side locking hooks are provided in the up-and-down direction that can be removably locked by the locking hooks of the projecting portion. Is characterized by.

In the invention of claim 1, the head support is
Since it has a three-layer structure composed of the first to third cushion materials, the first cushion material absorbs a relatively small impact force from the outside and also a relatively large impact force. As a result, the second cushion material absorbs this, and for a moderate impact force, the third cushion material absorbs it. As a result, the baby's head can be effectively protected from various external impacts.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the position of the head support main body can be fixed by engaging the locking hook of the projecting portion with the locking hook of the infant carrier side, whereby the head of the baby can be fixed. Can be reliably supported.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the head support body has a three-layer structure composed of the first to third cushion materials, the first cushion material absorbs a relatively small impact force from the outside. However, a relatively large impact force is absorbed by the second cushion material, and a medium impact force is absorbed by the third cushion material. As a result, not only can the infant's head be securely supported, but also the infant's head can be effectively protected from various external impacts.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of locking hooks of each protruding portion are provided in the protruding direction of the protruding portion, the engaging hooks to be engaged with the infant carrier from among these locking hooks. It is possible to change the size of the space for accommodating the heads of infants by selecting the appropriate hooks, which makes it possible to accommodate differences in the size of the heads of individual infants (individual differences). Or, you can adjust the size according to the growth of one infant's head.

According to the invention of claim 5, since each elastic member is provided with an elastic member capable of expanding and contracting in the protruding direction of the elastic member, the elastic deformation of the elastic member similarly causes the elastic member to expand.
The size of the space for accommodating the head of an infant can be changed, and the size can be adjusted according to the difference in the size of the head of each infant or the growth of the head of one infant.

In the invention of claim 6, since the head support body has a three-layer structure on both sides with the core material provided in the central portion sandwiched therebetween, the head support is of a reversible type, Both can be used. Moreover, since sweat-absorbent fabric is used for one of the front and back fabrics, and heat-retaining fabric is used for the other, by arranging and using the sweat-absorbent fabric on the infant side, head support for spring and summer can be obtained. It can be realized, and by arranging and using a heat-retaining fabric on the infant side, it is possible to realize a head support for autumn and winter.

According to the invention of claim 7, a plurality of locking hooks on the infant carrier side for locking the projecting portion of the head support are provided in the vertical direction. For example, when the lower locking hook is used, The position of the lower part of the head support body (the part where the infant's neck comes into contact) is hardly changed, and the upper part of the head support body mainly receives a pulling force obliquely downward through the overhanging part, and the baby carrier side Be attracted.

Thus, the size of the accommodation space for the head of the baby can be changed, and the size can be adjusted according to the difference in the size of the head of the baby or the growth of the head of one baby. Like

Further, in this case, since the size of the accommodation space in the neck portion of the baby hardly changes during size adjustment, the neck of the baby is not unduly burdened.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 8 are views for explaining an infant carrier (baby carrier) adopting a head support according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a surface view of a baby carrier in a developed state, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the head support, FIG. 4 is a front view of a baby carrier in an assembled state, FIG. 5 is a side view thereof, and FIGS. 6 to 8 are views showing an example of a usage state of the baby carrier.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the baby carrier 1 integrally includes a front support portion 3, a crotch support portion 4 and a back support portion 5 for supporting the abdomen, crotch and back of an infant. It has a carrier body 2 that is provided. For convenience of explanation, the upper and lower parts of FIGS. 1 and 2 will be referred to as the upper and lower parts of the baby carrier, respectively.

A pair of shoulder belts 6 and 6'extending downward are provided at the lower part of the front contact portion 3, and each shoulder belt 6 and 6'reduces the burden on the baby's shoulder. Wide portions 6a and 6'a are formed. One-touch buckles 10 and 10 'are provided on the upper portions of the shoulder belts 6 and 6', and one-touch buckles 12 and 12 'are attached to the lower ends via belt members 11 and 11' of which the length is adjustable. Has been done.

The upper part of each shoulder belt 6, 6'is connected by a connecting band 13. The connecting belt 13 is used for mounting the baby carrier 1 on the shoulder belts 6, 6 '.
Is to prevent the baby's shoulders from slipping off or coming off.

Above the shoulder belts 6 and 6 ',
A buckle cover 1 for covering the one-touch buckles 10 and 10 'after the baby carrier 1 is assembled.
4, 14 'are provided. Buckle covers 14,1
Locking hooks 17 and 17 'are attached to 4', respectively. Locking hooks 18, 18 'and 19, 19' are attached to the upper portions of the shoulder belts 6, 6 ', and the locking hooks 18, 18' are locked hooks 17, 18 'of the buckle covers 14, 14'. 17 'can be releasably engaged.

Belt members 15, 15 'extending laterally are provided at the lower portion of the crotch pad portion 4, and the one-touch buckles 12, 12 on the shoulder belt side are provided at the tips of the belt members 15, 15'. The one-touch buckles 16 and 16 'which can be detachably engaged with ′ are attached.

A belt loop 55 is provided in the crotch pad 4, and a waist belt 60 wound around the waist of the baby-sitter is detachably provided in the belt loop 55.

At both ends of the upper part of the back support 5, side supports 25, 25 'for supporting the body side of the baby are provided so as to project obliquely upward. Each side support 2
Belt members 20 and 20 'are provided at the upper ends of the belt members 5 and 25', the belt members 20 and 20 'extending obliquely upward and adjustable in length. One-touch buckles 21 and 2 are attached to the belt members 20 and 20 '.
1'is attached and each one-touch buckle 2
1, 21 'can be detachably engaged with each one-touch buckle 10, 10' on the shoulder belt side.

Locking hooks 26, 26 'are provided on the side supports 25, 25', and these locking hooks 26, 26 'are locked hooks 27, 27 attached to both sides of the front contact portion 3. ′ Can be engaged and disengaged freely.

A head support 30 for supporting the head of an infant from the rear is provided on the upper part of the back support 5 so as to be detachable by means of a locking hook, an adhesive cloth or the like. The head support 30 includes a head support body 31 and projecting portions 32 and 32 'that project and extend to the left and right sides thereof.
It consists of and.

Each protrusion 32 of the head support 30,
Locking hooks 33, 33 'are attached to the tip of 32'. These locking hooks 33, 33 'are adapted to be engageably and disengageably engaged with the locking hooks 19, 19' attached to the upper portions of the shoulder belts 6, 6 '.

As shown in FIG. 3, the head support main body 31 of the head support 30 has a pad 40 having a three-layer structure in the surface cloth 35. In FIG. 3, the A side is the occipital region side of the baby (back side of the baby carrier 1), and the B side is
The side is the outside (front side of the baby carrier 1). Pad 4
The three-layer structure of 0 is, in order from the A side, cotton for sweat absorption (first cushion material) 4 which acts as a soft cushion material.
1, a urethane material (third cushion material) 42 as a medium cushion material, and a foamed polyethylene material (second cushion material) as a hard cushion material
It is composed of 43. A hard plate-shaped core material 44 is attached to the outside of the foamed polyethylene material 43.

By thus inserting the pad 40 having the three-layer structure in the head support 30, the occipital region of the baby can be softly held by the cotton 41, and a relatively weak impact from outside (up to the peak). The impact can be mitigated by the cotton 41 for a load having a relatively long time), and the foamed polyethylene material 43 for a relatively strong impact from the outside (a load having a relatively short time to reach a peak). The impact can be mitigated by the urethane material 42 and the impact can be mitigated by the urethane material 42 against a moderate external impact. In this way, the infant's occipital region can be effectively protected from various external impacts.

Next, a method of using the baby carrier 1 will be described. When accommodating an infant in the baby carrier 1, first hang the shoulder belts 6 and 6'on both shoulders of the baby carrier with the front side (Fig. 1) of the baby carrier 1 facing the baby caregiver side. , The one-touch buckles 12 and 12 'at the ends of the shoulder belts are engaged with the one-touch buckles 16 and 16' at the ends of the belt members 15 and 15 '(see dashed lines in FIGS. 1 and 2). At this time, the back surface side (FIG. 2) of the baby carrier 1 is exposed to the outside.

From this state, the baby is hugged, and the back rest 5 of the carrier body 2 is lifted by one of the arms to hold the baby together with the back rest 5. Next, attach the one-touch buckle 21 'of the side support 25' to the one-touch buckle 10 '.
Attach to. Similarly, the one-touch buckle 21 is attached to the one-touch buckle 10. As a result, the baby is held in the baby carrier 1.

After mounting the one-touch buckle, the buckle covers 14 and 14 'are wrapped around the one-touch buckles, and the locking hooks 17, 18 and 17', 1 are provided.
Stop by 8 '(see Fig. 4). This can prevent the one-touch buckles 10 and 10 'from being exposed on the infant side. Note that only the buckle cover 14 is shown in FIG.

Next, the left and right side supports 25, 25 '
The respective locking hooks 26, 26 'are engaged with the respective locking hooks 27, 27' of the front contact portion. Further, the locking hooks 33, 33 'on both side portions 32, 32' of the head support are engaged with the locking hooks 19, 19 'above the shoulder belt.

In this way, the baby carrier 1 is assembled (see FIGS. 4, 5 and 6). At this time,
Since the body part of the baby is supported by the left and right side supports 25, 25 ', the baby can be stably and reliably supported in the baby carrier 1.

On the other hand, the head of an infant is provided with a head support 3
By 0, it is supported and surely protected by the above-mentioned three-layer structure. Further, in this case, the overhanging portion 3
The position of the head support body 31 can be fixed by engaging the locking hooks 33, 33 'of 2, 32' with the locking hooks 19, 19 'of the shoulder belts 6, 6'. As a result, the head of the baby can be supported more reliably.

The projecting portions 32 and 32 'of the head support 30 may be housed in pockets provided in the head support body 31, as shown in FIG. In this case, the head support body 31 constitutes the head support 30. As a result, the left and right visual fields of the infant are secured. In addition, the head of an infant can be well ventilated especially when it is hot in summer.

The head support 30 may be removed when the baby grows up to sit on his / her neck (see FIG. 8).

Next, a head support according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. In these figures, the same reference numerals as those used in the above-mentioned embodiments indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In the head support 30 shown in FIG. 9, the length of each overhanging portion 32, 32 'is longer than that of the above-described embodiment, and each of the locking hooks 33, 33' is plural (here, three). The points provided are different from those of the previous embodiment. In the lower part of the head support body 31, the back support portion 5 of the carrier body 2 is provided as in the above-described embodiment.
An engaging hook 34 for engaging with and disengaging from is attached to the.

A space for accommodating the head of an infant by appropriately selecting a locking hook to be engaged with each locking hook 19, 19 'of the baby carrier 1 from among the locking hooks 33, 33'. The size of can be changed.

Now, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 10, the overhanging hooks 33, 33 'are the outermost locking hooks (at the right end in FIG. 10), so that the overhanging portions 32, 32' have shoulder belts 6, 6 respectively. From the state of being locked to ', the innermost (the left end in the figure) locking hook of the locking hooks 33, 33' is used to attach the overhang portions 32, 32 'to the shoulder belts 6, 6'. It is supposed to be locked.

At this time, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure, the head support 30 is deformed, whereby the size of the space for accommodating the head of an infant can be changed (dimension Lb
, Lb '), the size adjustment according to the difference in the head size of individual infants (individual difference) or according to the growth degree of the head of one infant.

In the head support 30 shown in FIG. 11, each of the overhanging portions 32, 32 '(only the overhanging portion 32 is shown in the figure) is provided with one locking hook 33, 33', respectively. Although it is common with the example,
This is different from the above-mentioned embodiment in that a part of each of the projecting portions 32 and 32 'is made of a stretchable bag-like rubber cloth 36. Inside the rubber cloth 36, a core material 37 is arranged.

In this case, as the rubber cloth 36 expands and contracts, the lengths of the overhanging portions 32 and 32 'change (see FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b)). The size of the storage space can be changed, and the size can be adjusted according to the difference in the head size of each baby or the growth of the head of one baby. The elastic modulus of the rubber cloth 36 is preferably small so that the rubber cloth easily extends due to the weight of the head of the baby leaning against the head support 30.

12 and 13 show a head support according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In these figures, the same reference numerals as those in the above-mentioned embodiment and other embodiments indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In this embodiment, one locking hook 3 is provided on each of the projecting portions 32 and 32 'of the head support 30.
3, 33 'are provided, and the locking hooks 19, 1 on the shoulder belt 6, 6 side on which the locking hooks 33, 33' are locked
A plurality of (9 in this case) a plurality of 9'are provided in the vertical direction.

Now, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 13, the locking hooks 33 of the overhangs 32, 32 'are attached to the uppermost locking hooks of the locking hooks 19, 19' of the shoulder belts 6, 6 '. , 33 'are locked, it is assumed that the locking hooks 33, 33' of the projecting portions 32, 32 'are locked to the lower locking hooks of the locking hooks 19, 19'. .

At this time, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure, the upper portion of the head support 30 is bent obliquely downward, whereby the size of the space for accommodating the head of an infant can be changed (dimension Lb, (See Lb '), the size can be adjusted according to the difference in head size of individual infants (individual difference) or according to the growth degree of the head of one infant.

In this case, the lower locking hook 1
Even when using 9, 19 ', the head support body 3
The position of the lower part of 1 (the part where the infant's neck and shoulder come into contact) is hardly changed (that is, the dimension La does not change), and mainly the upper part of the head support main body 31 forms the projecting portions 32, 32 '. Through this, a tensile force is applied obliquely downward to be attracted to the infant carrier 1 side.

For this reason, the size of the accommodation space of the neck and shoulder of the baby hardly changes, so that the neck and shoulder of the baby are not unduly burdened when the size is adjusted.

FIG. 14 shows a head support according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 3 of the above-mentioned embodiment indicate the same or corresponding portions. That is, the head support body 31 of the head support 30 has a hard plate-shaped core member 44 at the center in the thickness direction, and the pads 40, 40 ′ having a three-layer structure on both sides with the core member 44 sandwiched therebetween. Are arranged.

The three-layer structure of each of the pads 40 and 40 'is, in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, the sweat absorbing cotton (first cushion material) which acts as a soft cushion material in order from the outer cloth 35, 35' side. 41, 41 ', a urethane material (third cushion material) 42, 42' as a medium cushion material, and a foamed polyethylene material (second cushion material) 43, 4 as a solid cushion material.
It is composed of 3 '. The outer cloth 35 is made of, for example, a towel cloth, which is a sweat-absorbent material.
5'is composed of, for example, a woolen fabric which is a heat retaining material.

In this way, the head support body 31 is
Since the head support 30 has a three-layer structure on both sides of the core material 44 provided at the center thereof, the head support 30 is
Both sides can be used as a reversible type. Moreover, since the outer cloth 35 made of a sweat absorbing cloth is used for one of the front and back cloths and the outer cloth 35 'made of a heat retaining cloth is used for the other, the outer cloth 35 is arranged on the infant side for use. As a result, a head support for spring and summer can be realized, and a head support for autumn and winter can be realized by arranging and using the outer cloth 35 'on the infant side.

[0058]

As described above, according to the head support for an infant carrier of the present invention, not only the head of an infant can be supported but also the head can be surely protected.
Further, according to the head support for an infant carrier and the infant carrier according to the present invention, there is an effect that they can be used according to the degree of growth of the infant or the difference in body size.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a baby carrier in which a head support according to an embodiment of the present invention is used, in a developed state.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the baby carrier (FIG. 1).

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a head support.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the assembled state of the baby carrier.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the baby carrier (FIG. 4).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a usage state of a baby carrier.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the usage state of the baby carrier.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing still another example of the usage state of the baby carrier.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the head support.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining states before and after the size adjustment of the head support (FIG. 9).

11A and 11B are cross-sectional views showing another embodiment of the head support, wherein FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a state before the overhang portion is extended, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a state after the overhang portion is extended.

FIG. 12 is a view showing still another embodiment of the head support.

13A and 13B are views for explaining the states of the head support (FIG. 12) before and after the size adjustment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the head support.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Baby Carrier (Infant Carrier) 19,19 'Locking Hook 30 Head Support 31 Head Support Main Body 32,32' Overhanging Part 33,33 'Locking Hook 35,35' Front Cloth 36 Rubber Cloth (Elastic Member) 40,40 'Pad 41, 41' Cotton (first cushion material) 42, 42 'Urethane material (third cushion material) 43, 43' Polyethylene foam material (second cushion material) 44 Core material

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A head support for an infant carrier for supporting an infant's head, which is detachably provided on an infant carrier for holding and carrying an infant, wherein the head support is arranged on the infant's head side. First cushion material for absorbing a relatively small impact force, a second cushion material arranged outside the first cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, and the first and the second cushion materials Disposed between the second cushion material,
A head support for an infant carrier, comprising a third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force. 2. A head support for an infant carrier for supporting the head of an infant, which is detachably provided on an infant carrier for holding and transporting an infant, and abutting against the head of the infant from behind. An infant including a head support main body and an overhanging portion provided on both left and right sides of the head support main body and having a locking hook engageably and disengageably engaged with the locking hook on the infant carrier side. Carrier head support. 3. The head support main body is arranged on the head side of an infant to absorb a relatively small impact force, and is arranged outside the first cushion material. A second cushion member for absorbing a relatively large impact force, and arranged between the first and second cushion members,
The infant carrier head support according to claim 2, further comprising a third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force. 4. The head for an infant carrier according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of locking hooks of each of the projecting portions are arranged at predetermined intervals in the projecting direction of each of the projecting portions. support. 5. The head support for an infant carrier according to claim 2, wherein each of the projecting portions is provided with an elastic member capable of expanding and contracting in the projecting direction of each of the projecting portions. 6. The head support body has a core material provided at a central portion in the thickness direction thereof, and one end side of the core material has a second cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, A third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force, a first cushion material for absorbing a relatively small impact force, and a sweat absorbing fabric are arranged in order, and the other end side of the core material is arranged. Includes a second cushion material for absorbing a relatively large impact force, a third cushion material for absorbing a moderate impact force, and a first cushion material for absorbing a relatively small impact force. , And a heat-retaining material are arranged in that order, and the head support for an infant carrier according to claim 2. 7. An infant carrier for carrying an infant while holding it, wherein a head support main body which comes into contact with the head of the infant from the rear side, and a laterally extending left and right side of the head support main body are provided and locked at the tip. A head support composed of an overhanging portion having a hook is detachably provided on the infant carrier, and the locking hook of the overhanging portion can be detachably locked.
An infant carrier, wherein a plurality of locking hooks on the infant carrier side are provided in the vertical direction.