CHILD CARRYING MECHANISM AND RELATED CHILD CARRIER

A child carrying mechanism (10) is provided and includes a carrying frame (11), a surrounding frame (12) and a supporting component (13). The surrounding frame (12) is disposed above the carrying frame (11) and located at a position corresponding to the carrying frame (11). The surrounding frame (12) is switchable between an unfolded state and a folded state. The supporting component (13) is connected between the surrounding frame (12) and the carrying frame (11). Besides, a child carrier (100) having the aforementioned child carrying mechanism (10) is provided.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present application relates to a child carrying mechanism and a related child carrier according to the pre-characterizing clauses of claims1and25.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Child carriers, such as child strollers or child carrycots, have been widely used in families with children. With diversified development of the child carriers, while requirement for the functionality of the child carriers is getting higher and higher, safety and practicability of the child carriers are always constant pursuits and also are important design indicators. People hope not only that safety of children riding in the child carriers can be guaranteed, but also that the operation and use of the child carriers can be simple and easy. However, structure of the conventional child carriers is complicated and cannot be folded, which is not convenient to daily use and carrying.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This is mind, the present application aims at providing a child carrying mechanism with simple structure and easy folding operation and a related child carrier.

This is achieved by a child carrying mechanism and a related child carrier according to claims1and25. The dependent claims pertain to corresponding further developments and improvements.

As will be seen more clearly from the detail description following below, the claimed child carrying mechanism includes a carrying frame, a surrounding frame and a supporting component. The surrounding frame is disposed above the carrying frame and located at a position corresponding to the carrying frame. The surrounding frame is switchable between an unfolded state and a folded state. The supporting component is connected between the surrounding frame and the carrying frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a lower end of the supporting component is detachably installed on the carrying frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, an upper end of the supporting component is pivotable relative to the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes a first locking component. The first locking component is movably disposed on the surrounding frame and for locking the surrounding frame in the unfolded state. The supporting component drives the first locking component to unlock the surrounding frame for allowing the surrounding frame to switch from the unfolded state to the folded state when the supporting component is pivoted relative to the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a first locked portion is formed on the surrounding frame and for cooperating with the first locking component. The supporting component and the first locking component are movably linked with each other. The first locking component is switchable relative to the surrounding frame between a first locking position and a first unlocking position. The first locking component engages with the first locked portion when the first locking component is located at the first locking position. The first locking component disengages from the first locked portion when the first locking component is located at the first unlocking position, and the supporting component drives the first locking component to move from the first locking position to the first unlocking position when the supporting component is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the first locking component is slidably disposed on the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the upper end of the supporting component is pivotally disposed on the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes a sliding component slidably disposed on the surrounding frame and movably linked to the upper end of the supporting component and the first locking component, and the supporting component drives the sliding component to drive the first locking component to move from the first locking position to the first unlocking position when the supporting component is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes a linking component disposed between the sliding component and the first locking component, and a first end and a second end of the linking component are connected to the sliding component and the first locking component respectively.

According to an embodiment of the present application, at least one of the first locking component and the linking component is disposed in the surrounding frame.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a driven portion is formed on the sliding component and inclined relative to a sliding direction of the sliding component. A driving portion is formed on the upper end of the supporting component and for cooperating with the driven portion, and the supporting component pivots relative to the surrounding frame to drive the sliding component to slide toward or away from the upper end of the supporting component by a cooperation of the driving portion and the driven portion.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes a mounting component and a mounted portion. The mounting component is slidably disposed on one of the lower end of the supporting component and the carrying frame. The mounted portion is disposed on another one of the lower end of the supporting component and the carrying frame. The supporting component is installed on the carrying frame by a cooperation of the mounting component and the mounted portion.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes an operating component disposed on the mounting component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrying mechanism further includes a connecting base. The carrying frame includes a first carrying component and a second carrying component installed on the first carrying component. The first carrying component and the second carrying component are pivotable relative to each other. The surrounding frame is installed on the first carrying component or the second carrying component by the connecting base. One of the mounted portion and the mounting component is disposed on an end portion of the first carrying component, and another one of the mounted portion and the mounting component is disposed on the lower end of the supporting component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the surrounding frame includes a joint device, a handle, a first frame component and a second frame component. The handle, the first frame component and the second frame component are disposed on the joint device and pivotable relative to one another by the joint device. The joint device locks the handle when the surrounding frame is in the unfolded state, and the first frame component drives the joint device to unlock the handle for allowing the handle to pivotally fold together with the first frame component relative to the second frame component when the first frame component is pivotally folded relative to the second frame component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the joint device includes a first joint component, a second joint component, a third joint component and a second locking component. The first joint component, the second joint component and the third joint component are pivotable relative to one another. A second locked portion is formed on one of the first joint component and the third joint component and for cooperating with the second locking component. The second locking component is movably disposed on another one of the first joint component and the third joint component. The second locking component is switchable between a second locking position and a second locking position. The second locking component engages with the second locked portion when the second locking component is located at the second locking position. The second locking component disengages from the second locked portion when the second locking component is located at the second unlocking position. The second joint component and the second locking component are movably linked to each other. The handle is connected to the third joint component. The second frame component is connected to the first joint component, and the first frame component is connected to the second joint component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the second joint component drives the second locking component to move from the second locking position to the second unlocking position for allowing the third joint component to pivotally fold together with the second joint component relative to the first joint component when the second joint component pivotally folds relative to the first joint component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the first joint component and the third joint component are pivotally installed on a first side and a second side of the second joint component respectively, and the first joint component, the second joint component and the third joint component are pivotable around a first pivoting axis.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the second locking component is disposed on the another one of the first joint component and the third joint component in a slidable manner along an extending direction of the first pivoting axis and passes through the second joint component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a chamber is formed on the second joint component and arranged along the extending direction of the first pivoting axis, and the second locking component passes through the chamber.

According to an embodiment of the present application, an abutting structure is formed on one of the second joint component and the second locking component. An abutted structure is formed on another one of the second joint component and the second locking component, and the second joint component drives the second locking component to move from the second locking position to the second unlocking position by a cooperation of the abutting structure and the abutted structure when the second joint component pivotally folds relative to the first joint component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the abutting structure is an inclined structure extending helically relative to the first pivoting axis.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the abutted structure is a protruding structure protruding outwardly from an outer periphery of the second locking component.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a guiding portion is formed on at least one of the first joint component and the second joint component and arranged along an extending direction of the first pivoting axis. A guided portion is formed on the second locking component and for cooperating with the guiding portion, and the guiding portion is sleeved in the guided portion.

Furthermore, the claimed child carrier includes a carrier body and the child carrying mechanism of any one of the aforementioned embodiments, and the child carrying mechanism is installed on the carrier body.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the carrier body is switchable between a used state and a stored state. The child carrier further includes an actuator disposed on the carrier body and for unlocking the carrier body, and the surrounding frame drives the actuator to unlock the carrier body for allowing the carrier body to switch from the used state to the stored state when the surrounding frame is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the child carrier further includes a linking device. An end of the linking device is movably linked to the surrounding frame, and the surrounding frame drives the linking device to drive the actuator to unlock the carrier body for allowing the carrier body to switch from the used state to the stored state when the surrounding frame is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the linking device includes a pushing component and a pushed component. The pushing component is slidable relative to the surrounding frame along a vertical direction upwardly or downwardly. The pushed component is slidable relative to the surrounding frame along a horizontal direction inwardly or outwardly. A first end of the pushed component is movably linked to a lower end of the pushing component, and a second end of the pushed component is disposed on the surrounding frame in a retractable and extendable manner.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the surrounding frame pushes the pushing component to slide downwardly when the surrounding frame is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, and the pushing component pushes the pushed component to slide outwardly to drive the actuator to unlock the carrying frame when the pushing component slides downwardly.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a pushing structure is formed on the lower end of the pushing component and for cooperating with the pushed component, and the pushing component pushes the pushed component to slide outwardly by the pushing structure when the pushing component slides downwardly.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the pushing structure is a slanted structure.

In contrast to the prior art, in the present application, the child carrying mechanism includes the carrying frame, the surrounding frame and the supporting component. The surrounding frame is disposed above the carrying frame and located at a position corresponding to the carrying frame. The surrounding frame is switchable between an unfolded state and a folded state. The supporting component is connected between the surrounding frame and the carrying frame. The child carrying mechanism can be unfolded or folded by switching the surrounding frame to the unfolded state or the folded state. Therefore, the present application has advantages of simple structure and the easy folding operation, which is convenient for daily use, maintenance and carrying.

These and other objectives of the present application will no doubt become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art after reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment that is illustrated in the various figures and drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as “top”, “bottom”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “back”, etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the Figure(s) being described. The components of the present application can be positioned in a number of different orientations. As such, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions will be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive. Also, the term “connect” is intended to mean either an indirect or direct mechanical connection. Thus, if a first device is coupled to a second device, that connection may be through a direct mechanical connection, or through an indirect mechanical connection via other devices and connections.

Please refer toFIG.1toFIG.4.FIG.1is a schematic diagram of a child carrier100according to an embodiment of the present application.FIG.2is a diagram of a carrier body20according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.3andFIG.4are diagrams of a child carrying mechanism10in different states according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.1toFIG.4, the child carrier100includes the child carrying mechanism10and the carrier body20. The child carrying mechanism10is installed on the carrier body20and for supporting a child.

In this embodiment, the child carrying mechanism10can be a child carrycot, and the carrier body20can be a stroller frame including a handling bar, a front leg and a rear leg pivotable relative to one another. However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can be a child basket, and the carrier body can be a basket supporting frame.

Preferably, in order for easy use and carrying, the child carrying mechanism10can be detachably installed on the carrier body20. However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can be fixedly installed on the carrier body.

The carrier body20can include structure similar to a conventional foldable stroller frame. Detailed description for the carrier body20is omitted herein for simplicity. Illustration of the child carrying mechanism10is provided as follows. Please refer toFIG.3toFIG.7.FIG.5toFIG.7are exploded diagrams of the child carrying mechanism10at different views according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.3toFIG.7, the child carrying mechanism10includes a carrying frame11, a surrounding frame12and two supporting components13. The surrounding frame12is disposed above the carrying frame11and located at a position corresponding to the carrying frame11. The surrounding frame12is switchable between an unfolded state as shown inFIG.3and a folded state as shown inFIG.4. Each of the supporting components13is connected between the surrounding frame12and the carrying frame11. The two supporting components13are respectively located at a front end and a rear end of the child carrying mechanism10for providing better structural stability and structural support. The child carrying mechanism10can be unfolded or folded by switching the surrounding frame12to the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3or the folded state as shown inFIG.4. Therefore, the present application has advantages of simple structure and the easy folding operation, which is convenient for daily use, maintenance and carrying.

Specifically, in order to allow the child carrying mechanism10to have more flexibility in use and to be folded more compactly, a lower end of each of the supporting components13is detachably installed on the carrying frame11, i.e., each of the supporting components13is configured to be detachable from the carrying frame11. An upper end of each of the supporting components13is pivotally disposed on the surrounding frame12, so that the upper end of each of the supporting components13is pivotable relative to the surrounding frame12. When each of the supporting components13is installed on the carrying frame11, each of the supporting components13can provide a stable structural connection between the surrounding frame12and the carrying frame11, so that the unfolded child carrying mechanism10can have better structural stability. When each of the supporting components13is detached from the carrying frame11, each of the supporting components13can be pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame12, so that the child carrying mechanism10can be folded compactly.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can only include one supporting component located at one end.

As shown inFIG.3toFIG.7, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two first locking components14movably disposed on the surrounding frame12and for locking the surrounding frame12in the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3. The two first locking components14are respectively located at a left side and a right side of the child carrying mechanism10and movably linked to the supporting component13located at the rear end, i.e., the rear supporting component13. When the rear supporting component13is pivoted relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13can drive the two first locking components14to unlock the surrounding frame12for allowing the surrounding frame12to switch from the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3to the folded state as shown inFIG.4. Therefore, the child carrying mechanism10has convenient and smooth folding operation. Furthermore, since the two first locking components14can lock the surrounding frame12in the unfolded state for preventing an unintentional folding movement of the unfolded surrounding frame12, the child carrying mechanism10has improved using safety.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the left first locking component and the right locking component can be respectively movably linked to the front supporting component and the rear supporting component, i.e., the two locking components can be respectively driven by the two supporting components to unlock the surrounding frame. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can only include one supporting frame at one end and one first locking component at one side and movably linked to the supporting frame.

As shown inFIG.3toFIG.7, the surrounding frame12includes two joint devices121, a handle122, a first frame component123and a second frame component124. The two joint devices121are located at the left side and the right side of the child carrying mechanism10. Left ends and right ends of the handle122, the first frame component123and the second frame component124are respectively disposed on the two joint devices121. The handle122, the first frame component123and the second frame component124are pivotable relative to one another by the two joint devices121. The two joint devices121lock the handle122for restraining a pivotal movement of the handle122when the surrounding frame12is in the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3. When the first frame component123is pivotally folded relative to the second frame component124, the first frame component123drives the two joint devices121to unlock the handle122for allowing the handle122to pivotally fold together with the first frame component123relative to the second frame component124. Therefore, the child carrying mechanism10has not only simple structure but also convenient and smooth folding operation. Besides, since the two joint devices121can lock the handle122for preventing an unintentional folding movement of the handle122, so as to allow a user to hold the handle122for carrying the child carrying mechanism10stably when the surrounding frame12is in the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3, the child carrying mechanism10has improved using safety.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, as the child carrying mechanism includes one supporting component at one end and one first locking component at one side movably linked to the supporting component, the surrounding frame can include one joint device at one side for locking the handle.

Please refer toFIG.3toFIG.9.FIG.8andFIG.9are partial sectional diagrams of the child carrying mechanism10in different states according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.3toFIG.9, each of the joint devices121includes a first joint component1211, a second joint component1212, a third joint component1213and a second locking component1214. The handle122is connected to the third joint component1213. The second frame component124is connected to the first joint component1211. The first frame component123is connected to the second joint component1212. The first joint component1211, the second joint component1212and the third joint component1213are configured to be pivotable relative to one another to allow the handle122, the first frame component123and the second frame component124to be pivotable relative to one another, for switching the surrounding frame12between the unfolded state as shown inFIG.3and the folded state as shown inFIG.4. The second locking component1214is movably disposed on the first joint component1211. A second locked portion12131is formed on the third joint component1213and for cooperating with the second locking component1214. The second locking component1214is switchable between a second locking position as shown inFIG.8and a second unlocking position as shown inFIG.9. The second locking component1214engages with the second locked portion12131when the second locking component1214is located at the second locking position as shown inFIG.8. The second locking component1214disengages from the second locked portion12131when the second locking component1214is located at the second unlocking position as shown inFIG.9. The second locking component1214is movably linked to the second joint component1212. When the second joint component1212pivotally folds relative to the first joint component1211, the second joint component1212drives the second locking component1214to move from the second locking position as shown inFIG.8to the second unlocking position as shown inFIG.9for allowing the third joint component1213to pivotally fold together with the second joint component1212relative to the first joint component1211. Since the handle122, the first frame component123and the second frame component124are respectively connected to the third joint component1213, the second joint component1212and the first joint component1211, the pivotally folding first frame component123can drive the second joint component1212to pivotally drive the second locking component1214to unlock the third joint component1213for allowing the third joint component1213to pivotally fold together with the second joint component1212relative to the first joint component1211, so as to allow the handle122to pivotally fold together with the first frame component123relative to the second frame component124. Therefore, the child carrying mechanism10has not only simple structure but also convenient and smooth folding operation.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the second locked portion can be formed on the first joint component, and the second locking component can be movably disposed on the third joint component and for engaging with the second locked portion to lock the third joint component and/or the handle.

Besides, specifically, the second locked portion12131can be an internal gear, and the second locking component1214can be a gear shaft for engaging with or disengaging from the internal gear. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the second locked portion can be a polygonal recess, and the second locking component can be a polygonal column.

As shown inFIG.5toFIG.9, the first joint component1211and the third joint component1213can be pivotally installed on two opposite sides of the second joint component1212. The first joint component1211, the second joint component1212and the third joint component1213can be pivoted around a first pivoting axis A. Therefore, the child carrying mechanism10has not only simple structure but also convenient and smooth folding operation.

Specifically, in order to make structure of the child carrying mechanism10more compact, the second locking component1214can be disposed on the first joint component1211in a slidable manner along an extending direction of the first pivoting axis A and pass through the second joint component1212. More specifically, a chamber12121can be formed on the second joint component1212and arranged along the extending direction of the first pivoting axis A, and the chamber12121is for allowing the second locking component1214to pass therethrough.

Please refer toFIG.5toFIG.13.FIG.10andFIG.11are diagrams of the second locking component1214at different views according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.12is a diagram of the third joint component1213according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.13is a diagram of the second joint component1212according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.5toFIG.13, an abutting structure12122is formed on the second joint component1212. An abutted structure12141is formed on the second locking component1214and for cooperating with the abutting structure12122. The second joint component1212drives the second locking component1214to move from the second locking position as shown inFIG.8to the second unlocking position as shown inFIG.9by a cooperation of the abutting structure12122and the abutted structure12141when the second joint component1212pivotally folds relative to the first joint component1211.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, there can be two abutting structures formed on the second locking component and two abutted structures formed on the second joint component.

In addition, specifically, in order to make structure of the child carrying mechanism10more compact, the abutting structure12122can be disposed in the chamber12121and can be an inclined structure extending helically relative to the first pivoting axis A, and the abutted structure12141can be a protruding structure, e.g., a protruding rib, protruding outwardly from an outer periphery of the second locking component1214. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the abutting structure and the abutted structure can be respectively an inclined slot structure and a protruding block.

Besides, as shown inFIG.5toFIG.13, a guiding portion12132is formed on the third joint component1213and arranged along the extending direction of the first pivoting axis A. A guided portion12142is formed on the second locking component1214and for slidably cooperating with the guiding portion12132. The guiding portion12132is sleeved in the guided portion12142, so that the second locking component1214can be driven to slide stably by a cooperation of the guiding portion12132and the guided portion12142.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the guiding portion can be formed on the first joint component. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the guiding portion can be formed on each of the first joint component and the third joint component.

Furthermore, specifically, the guiding portion12132can be a pipe-shaped element arranged along the extending direction of the first pivoting axis A, and the guided portion12142can be a through hole structure. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the guiding portion and the guided portion can be a through hole structure and a pipe-shaped element, respectively.

Moreover, in order to drive the second locking component1214to recover automatically, each of the joint devices121further includes a recovering component1215disposed between the first joint component1211and the second locking component1214for driving the second locking component1214to slide to the second locking position as shown inFIG.8.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the recovering component can be omitted.

Besides, specifically, the recovering component1215can be a compression spring. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the recovering component can be a leaf spring.

Please refer toFIG.5toFIG.7,FIG.10,FIG.11andFIG.17.FIG.17is a partial sectional diagram of the child carrying mechanism10as the first locking component14engages with a first locked portion12143according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.5toFIG.7,FIG.10,FIG.11andFIG.17, the first locked portion12143is formed on each of the second locking components1214and for cooperating with the corresponding first locking component14. Each of the first locking components14is movably linked to the rear supporting component13. Each of the first locking components14is switchable relative to the surrounding frame12between a first locking position as shown inFIG.17and a first unlocking position. Each of the first locking components14engages with the corresponding first locked portion12143when each of the first locking components14is located at the first locking position as shown inFIG.17relative to the surrounding frame12. Each of the first locking components14disengages from the corresponding first locked portion12143when each of the first locking components14is located at the first unlocking position relative to the surrounding frame12. When the rear supporting component13is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13drives the two first locking components14to move from the first locking positions as shown inFIG.17to the first unlocking positions. Therefore, the child carrying mechanism10has convenient and smooth folding operation. When the surrounding frame12is in the unfolded state, the two first locking components14can respectively engage with the two first locked portions12143for restraining the two second locking components1214to restrain the two second joint components1212, so as to restrain the first frame component123from pivotally folding relative to the second frame component124, which achieves a purpose of locking the surrounding frame12in the unfolded state by the two first locking components14.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the first locked portion can be formed on the first joint component or the third joint component, so as to lock the first joint component or the third joint component for locking the surrounding frame in the unfolded state.

Furthermore, specifically, the first locked portion12143can be an insertion slot structure, and the first locking component14can be an insertion pin. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands.

As shown inFIG.3toFIG.7andFIG.17, the upper ends of the two supporting components13are pivotally disposed on the surrounding frame12. The two first locking components14are slidably disposed on the surrounding frame12and movably linked to the rear supporting component13. When the rear supporting component13is pivoted relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13can quickly drive each of the first locking components14to engage with or disengage from the corresponding second locking component1214for locking or unlocking the surrounding frame12.

Preferably, the two first locking components14can be slidably disposed on a left side and a right side of the first frame component123, and the upper ends of the supporting components13can be respectively pivotally disposed on the first frame component123and the second frame component124.

Please refer toFIG.3toFIG.7andFIG.17toFIG.19.FIG.18is a diagram of the child carrying mechanism10as a sliding component15is detached according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.19is a diagram of the sliding component15according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.3toFIG.7andFIG.17toFIG.19, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two sliding components15. Each of the two sliding components15is slidably disposed on the first frame component123and movably linked to the upper end of the rear supporting component13and the corresponding first locking component14. When the rear supporting component13is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13drives the two sliding components15to slide to respectively drive the two first locking components14to move from the first locking positions to the first unlocking positions. Since the pivoting rear supporting component13can drive the two sliding components15to slide to quickly switch the two first locking components14to the first unlocking positions by sliding movements of the two sliding components15, the child carrying mechanism10has convenient and smooth folding operation.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can include one sliding component. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the sliding component can be slidably disposed on the second frame component as it is desired to configure the first locking component and the front supporting component to be movably linked to each other.

Besides, in order to movably link each of the sliding components15to the corresponding first locking component14, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two linking components16. Each of the linking components16is disposed between the corresponding sliding component15and the corresponding first locking component14. A first end and a second end of each of the linking components16are respectively connected to the corresponding sliding component15and the corresponding first locking component14.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can only include one first locking component, one sliding component and one linking component connected between the first locking component and the sliding component.

Specifically, the linking component16can be a metal wire. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the linking component can be a strap or a strip.

Besides, in this embodiment, in order to make structure of the child carrying mechanism10more compact and more aesthetic, the two first locking components14and the two linking components16can be disposed in the first frame component123for hiding the two first locking components14and the two linking components16.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, as the child carrying mechanism includes one first locking component and one linking component, one and another one of the first locking component and the linking component can be respectively disposed inside and outside the first frame component.

Furthermore, in order to drive the first locking components14to recover automatically, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two resilient components17. Each of the resilient components17is disposed between the corresponding first locking component14and the first frame component123for driving the corresponding first locking component14to the first locking position.

Specifically, the resilient component17can be a compression spring for easy installation. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands. For example, in another embodiment, the resilient component can be a leaf spring.

Please refer toFIG.14toFIG.19.FIG.14is a partial exploded diagram of the child carrying mechanism10according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.15is a partial sectional diagram of the child carrying mechanism10as the supporting component13is installed on the carrying frame11according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.16is a diagram of the carrying frame11according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown inFIG.14toFIG.19, a driven portion151is formed on each of the sliding components15and inclined relative to a sliding direction of each of the sliding components15. Two driving portions131are formed on the upper end of the rear supporting component13and for respectively cooperating with the driven portions151of the two sliding components15. When the rear supporting component13is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13can drive the two sliding components15to move toward or away from the upper end of the rear supporting component13by a cooperation of the driving portions131and the driven portions151, so as to allow the rear supporting component13to drive the sliding components15smoothly.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, there can be one driving portion formed on the upper end of the supporting component as the child carrying mechanism includes only one sliding component.

Specifically, the driving portion131and the driven portion151can be inclined surfaces for easy installation. However, the present application is not limited thereto. For example, in another embodiment, the driving portion and the driven portion can be an inclined guiding slot structure and a guiding block.

As shown inFIG.14toFIG.16, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two mounting components132and two mounted portions111. Each of the mounting components132is slidably disposed on the lower end of the corresponding supporting component13. The two mounted portions111are disposed on the carrying frame11. Each of the supporting components13can be installed on the carrying frame11by a cooperation of the corresponding mounting component132and the corresponding mounted portion111and can be detached from the carrying frame11by detachment of the corresponding mounting component132and the corresponding mounted portion111, so as to make assembly and disassembly of the supporting components13and the carrying frame11easier and more convenient.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the mounting component can be slidably installed on the carrying frame, and the mounted portion can be disposed on the lower end of the supporting component.

Specifically, the mounting component132can be a block-shaped element, and the mounted portion111can be an engaging hole structure. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands.

In order to make operation of the mounting components132more convenient, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two operating components133respectively disposed on the two mounting components132.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can only include one mounting component, one mounted portion and one operating component.

Specifically, the operating component133can be a soft component, e.g., a wire, a strap or a strip. However, the present application is not limited thereto. It depends on practical demands.

In addition, the child carrying mechanism10further includes two connecting bases18. The carrying frame11includes a first carrying component112and a second carrying component113installed on the first carrying component112. The first carrying component112and the second carrying component113are pivotable relative to each other. The surrounding frame12is installed on a left side and a right side of the second carrying component113by the two connecting bases18. The two mounted portions111are respectively disposed on an end portion of the first carrying component112and an end portion of the second carrying component113opposite to each other, so as to enable the child carrying mechanism10to provide reliable support for the child.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrying mechanism can only include one connecting base, and the surrounding frame can be installed on the first carrying component by the connecting base.

Besides, in order to allow the child carrying mechanism10to be folded compactly, each of the connecting base18can be configured to be pivotally foldable relative to the first joint component1211.

Please refer toFIG.1,FIG.2,FIG.6,FIG.7andFIG.20toFIG.26. FIG.20is a partial diagram of the child carrying mechanism10according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.21is another partial diagram of the child carrying mechanism10according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.22is a diagram of a pushing component191according to the embodiment of the present application.FIG.23toFIG.26are partial diagrams of the child carrier100in different states according to the embodiment of the present in application. As shown inFIG.1,FIG.2,FIG.6,FIG.7andFIG.20toFIG.26, the carrier body20is switchable between a used state as shown inFIG.23andFIG.24and a stored state as shown inFIG.26. The child carrier100further includes two actuators21disposed on the carrier body20and for unlocking the carrier body20. When the surrounding frame12is switched from the unfolded state as shown inFIG.23to the folded state as shown inFIG.24, the surrounding frame12can drive the two actuators21to unlock the carrier body20for allowing the carrier body20to switch from the used state as shown inFIG.24to the stored state as shown inFIG.26. Since the surrounding frame12can be folded to drive the two actuators21to unlock the carrier body20for allowing the carrier body20to be folded together with the child carrying mechanism10, the present application has convenient and smooth folding operation.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the child carrier can only include one actuator.

Specifically, the child carrier100further includes two linking devices19. An end of each of the linking devices19is movably linked to the surrounding frame12. When the surrounding frame12switches from the unfolded state as shown inFIG.23to the folded state as shown inFIG.24, the surrounding frame12can drive the two linking devices19to respectively drive the two actuators21to unlock the carrier body20for allowing the carrier body20to switch from the used state as shown inFIG.24to the stored state as shown inFIG.26.

However, the present application is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, as the child carrier only includes only actuator, the child carrier can only include one linking device.

Preferably, each of the linking devices19can be disposed on the corresponding first joint component1211for easy installation and allowing each of the linking devices19to drive the corresponding actuator21more smoothly.

More specifically, each of the linking devices19includes the pushing component191and a pushed component192. Each of the pushing components191is slidable relative to the corresponding first joint component1211along a vertical direction upwardly or downwardly. Each of the pushed components192is slidable relative to the corresponding first joint component1211along a horizontal direction inwardly or outwardly. An upper end of each of the pushing components191is movably linked to the corresponding second joint component1212. A first end of each of the pushed components192is movably linked to a lower end of the corresponding pushing component191. A second end of each of the pushed components192is disposed on the corresponding first joint component1211in a retractable and extendable manner. When the surrounding frame12switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the surrounding frame12can push the two pushing components191to slide downwardly. When the two pushing components191slide downwardly, the two pushing components191can respectively push the two pushed components192to slide outwardly to drive the two actuators21to unlock the carrier body20.

Preferably, in order to allow each of the second joint components1212to drive the corresponding pushing component191smoothly, a pushing hole structure12123is formed on each of the second joint components1212. A lower surface of each of the pushing hole structure12123is an inclined surface. An upper end of each of the pushed components192is inserted into the corresponding pushing hole structure12123. Furthermore, in order to allow each of the pushing components191to drive the corresponding pushed component192smoothly, a pushing structure1911is formed on a lower end of each of the pushing components191and for cooperating with the corresponding pushed component192. When each of the pushing components191slides downwardly, each of the pushing components191pushes the corresponding pushed component192to slide outwardly by the corresponding pushing structure1911.

In this embodiment, the pushing structure1911can be a slanted structure for transforming a vertical movement of the pushing component191to a horizontal movement of the pushed component192.

As shown inFIG.1toFIG.26, operational principle of the present application is provided as follows. When it is desired to fold the child carrier100, the user can pull the two operating components133to respectively drive the two mounting components132to slide upwardly to disengage from the two mounted portions111and then pivotally fold the first carrying component112relative to the second carrying component111. Afterwards, the user can pivotally fold the two supporting components13relative to the surrounding frame12along arrow directions as shown inFIG.23. When the rear supporting component13is pivotally folded relative to the surrounding frame12, the rear supporting component13can drive the two sliding components15to slide toward the upper end of the rear supporting component13by the cooperation of the driving portions131and the driven portions151, so as to drive the two first locking components14to move from the first locking positions to the first unlocking positions by the two linking components16for disengaging the first locking components14from the two first locked portions12143to unlock the surrounding frame12. When the surrounding frame12is unlocked, the user can pivotally fold the first frame component123relative to the second frame component124. When the first frame component123is pivotally folded relative to the second frame component124, the two second joint components1212can be driven by the first frame component123to pivotally fold relative to the two first joint components1211, so as to drive the two first locking components14to move from the second locking positions to the second unlocking positions by the cooperation of the abutting structures12122and the abutted structures12141for disengaging the second locking components1214from the two second locked portions12131to allow the handle122to pivotally fold together with the first frame component123relative to the second frame component124. Besides, when the two second joint components1212are driven by the first frame component123to pivotally fold relative to the two first joint components1211, the two second joint components1212can push the two pushing components191to slide downwardly by the pushing hole structures12123. When the two pushing components191slide downwardly, the two pushing components191drive the two pushed components192to slide outwardly for driving the two actuators21to unlock the carrier body20, so as to allow the user to pivotally fold the carrier body20together with the child carrying mechanism10for folding the child carrier100to a state as shown inFIG.26.

In contrast to the prior art, in the present application, the child carrying mechanism includes the carrying frame, the surrounding frame and the supporting component. The surrounding frame is disposed above the carrying frame and located at a position corresponding to the carrying frame. The surrounding frame is switchable between an unfolded state and a folded state. The supporting component is connected between the surrounding frame and the carrying frame. The child carrying mechanism can be unfolded or folded by switching the surrounding frame to the unfolded state or the folded state. Therefore, the present application has advantages of simple structure and the easy folding operation, which is convenient for daily use, maintenance and carrying.