Patent ID: 8419025
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. An infant carrier apparatus comprising: a support frame having opposite first and second sides, wherein the support frame includes a first frame portion having a coupling bracket, and a second frame portion having a coupling element pivotally coupled with the coupling bracket, the coupling bracket and the coupling element respectively including a first and a second opening, the second frame portion being operable to rotate relative to the first frame portion between a collapsed state and a deployed state; a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, wherein the handle is operable to rotate relative to the support frame between a first position inclined toward the second side, and a second position inclined toward the first side; and a safety lock assembled between the handle and the first frame portion, the safety lock being unlocked to allow rotation of the first frame portion relative to the second frame portion when the handle is in the first position, and the safety lock being turned to a locked state to lock the first frame portion with the second frame portion and block relative rotation there between when the handle is rotated to the second position; wherein the safety lock includes a latching member that is assembled at a side of the coupling bracket opposing the coupling element and is movable to a position in locking engagement with the first and second frame portion when the handle rotates to the second position, the latching member engaging through the first and second openings when the handle is rotated to the second position, and the latching member disengaging from the second opening when the handle is rotated to the first position.