Compact foldable stroller
AssigneeWonderland Switzerland AG
InventorsAndrew J. Horst, Daniel A. Sack
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Abstract
A collapsible or foldable stroller frame is disclosed herein. The stroller frame is configured to be folded into a compact size using a series of connections between a handle portion, front leg portion, and rear leg portion. In one aspect, a basket assembly is also provided that is attached to the stroller frame and is configured to fold into a perimeter defined by the folded stroller frame. In another aspect, an adaptor assembly is provided that allows for a connection or support interface between a carrier and the stroller frame.
Claims14
A foldable stroller frame assembly comprising:
- a handle portion, a front leg portion, and a rear leg portion each pivotally connected to one another by a central frame hub;
- a seat mount connected in a first portion of the seat mount to the central frame hub and connected in a second portion of the seat mount to a linkage connector, wherein the first portion of the seat mount is connected to the central frame hub via an upper track defined on the central frame hub;
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- a seat mount guide link having a first end connected to the front leg portion and a second end connected to the linkage connector.
A foldable stroller frame assembly comprising:
- a handle portion, a front leg portion, and a rear leg portion each pivotally connected to one another by a central frame hub;
- a seat mount connected in a first portion of the seat mount to the central frame hub and connected in a second portion of the seat mount to a linkage connector;
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- a seat mount guide link having a first end connected to the front leg portion and a second end connected to the linkage connector,
- further comprising a basket guide link having a first end connected to the linkage connector, and a basket frame link including a first end connected to the rear leg portion and a second end connected to a basket frame, wherein the basket guide link includes a guide slot and a guide connected to the basket frame.
A foldable stroller frame assembly comprising:
- a handle portion, a front leg portion, and a rear leg portion each pivotally connected to one another by a central frame hub;
- a seat mount connected in a first portion of the seat mount to the central frame hub and connected in a second portion of the seat mount to a linkage connector;
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- a seat mount guide link having a first end connected to the front leg portion and a second end connected to the linkage connector,
- wherein an upper portion of the seat mount includes a bayonet that is configured to be in an extended position when the stroller frame assembly is unfolded, and a retracted position when the stroller frame assembly is folded,
- wherein the bayonet extends a first height that is above the central frame hub in the extended position, and the bayonet extends a second height that is less than the first height in the retracted position.
A foldable stroller frame assembly comprising:
- a handle portion, a front leg portion, and a rear leg portion each pivotally connected to one another by a central frame hub;
- a seat mount connected in a first portion of the seat mount to the central frame hub and connected in a second portion of the seat mount to a linkage connector;
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- a seat mount guide link having a first end connected to the front leg portion and a second end connected to the linkage connector,
- wherein a lower track is defined on the rear leg portion, the lower track being configured to receive a portion of the linkage connector.
A method of folding a stroller frame from an upright position to a folded position, the method comprising:
- folding a handle portion downwards such that the handle portion drives a front leg portion towards a rear leg portion, and
- driving a linkage connector along a track from a curved track portion to a linear track section, the track being defined on the rear leg portion, and the linkage connector being connected to a seat mount defining a bayonet, a seat mount guide link connected to the front leg portion, and a basket guide link.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.