Collapsible baby stroller and releasable locking and folding mechanism therefor
AssigneeHood Technology Corporation
InventorsScott A. Sutherland, Andreas von Flotow
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Abstract
A baby stroller for transporting an infant over flat, rough, or uneven terrain at speeds faster than normal walking speed is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design, enables the user to fold and unfold the stroller with one hand. Other features of the stroller include a quick release mechanism for the rear wheels, a foot-activated parking brake, and a canopy deployment mechanism.
Claims18
A conveniently transportable infant stroller for safely and smoothly carrying an infant over various terrain at speeds faster than average walking speed, said infant stroller comprising:
- a) a frame assembly comprising three cantilevered, rigid members, hinged and constrained to move together by a releasable locking and folding mechanism, said mechanism comprising:
- two meshing geared components, which rotate relative to a fixed component,
- a follower secured to each said meshing geared components,
- a spring-loaded piston secured to the fixed component, and
- a means of retracting said piston against said spring secured to said fixed component,
- wherein said mechanism can be secured into a locked and open position;
- b) one front wheel and two rear wheels, in tricycle relationship, supported by said frame assembly,
- wherein each wheel is connected to an axle;
- c) axle support means between said frame assembly and said wheels;
- d) means for seating attached to said frame assembly, said means for seating being dimensioned and positioned such that a center of gravity of the infant seated therein is generally between forward and rear wheels;
- e) means of sheltering infant from weather;
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- f) shelter support means between said means of sheltering and said frame assembly, said shelter support means giving said sheltering means a plurality of positions.
A releasable locking and folding mechanism for hinging three cantilevered, rigid members, constraining them to move together in a controlled manner, said mechanism comprising:
- two meshing geared components, which rotate relative to a fixed component,
- a follower secured to each said meshing geared components,
- a spring-loaded piston secured to the fixed component, and
- a means of retracting said piston against said spring secured to said fixed component,
- wherein said mechanism can be secured into a locked and open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.