Patent ID: 8944457
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. A stroller comprising: a right frame and a left frame each frame comprising a front support rotatably connected to a rear support at a frame joint, the front support of each frame being a telescoping tube assembly comprising: an outer tube extending from an end of the front support to the frame joint of the support; an inner tube assembly partially inserted within the outer tube and protruding from the outer tube; and, a slot extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the outer tube; a linkage comprising at least two substantially rigid members connected between the right frame and the left frame, the rigid members being connected to the front supports at a right slideable joint and a left slidable joint, the joints being received within the slot of the outer tube; and, a frame drive mechanism coupled to the right or left frame, wherein the front support and the rear support of the right frame and the left frame are movable from an open position to a closed position by the drive mechanism, and wherein transitioning the stroller from the open position to the closed position causes the slideable joints to slide downward along the slots of the outer tube.