CN107518684A

CN107518684A - Being configured to can be from the play yard and its method of adjustment that folded configuration is folded into using configuration

Info

Publication number: CN107518684A
Application number: CN201710471940.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 丹尼尔·埃米尔·德齐亚克; 内森·克里斯托弗·考西
Original assignee: Graco Childrens Products Inc
Current assignee: Graco Childrens Products Inc
Priority date: 2016-06-20
Filing date: 2017-06-20
Publication date: 2017-12-29
Also published as: US20170360218A1

Abstract

Present application, which is related to, a kind of to be configured to that the play yard and its method of adjustment of folded configuration can be folded into from using configuration.A kind of device and method for folding children's receiving system can include the play yard of baby or children.The play yard can include and define the top of play yard fender body and the top rail support assembly of bottom and bottom rail support assembly.Wheel hub assembly can be coupled to bottom rail support assembly.Top rail support assembly can be operatively coupled to bottom rail support assembly by corner post.Top rail support assembly can include one or more railing locking mechanisms to lock and unlock a pair of top rail members with anti-fold.Relieving mechanism can be coupled to railing locking mechanism and bottom rail support assembly.When wheel hub is lifted, bottom rail support assembly is rotated relative to corner post and tension force is produced in relieving mechanism, and railing locking mechanism is adjusted to unlocking configuration by the tension force from lock arrangement.

Description

Being configured to can be from play yard and its adjustment that folded configuration is folded into using configuration Method

Related application

Present application advocates application on June 20th, 2016 according to 35U.S.C. § 119 and entitled " is used for folding children's Device and method (the Apparatus and Method for a Foldable Child Containment of receiving system System the priority of the 62/352nd, No. 270 U.S. provisional patent application cases) ", the full content of the application case are to be directed to All purposes is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

Embodiments disclosed herein relates generally to children's receiving system, such as play yard, and relates more particularly to use In the device and method of folding children's receiving system.

Background technology

Play yard and other children's receiving systems can be configured to carry out stored collapsed.However, conventional play yard is usual Need the engagement of more hands and multiple mechanisms or depart from so that play yard is adjusted into folded configuration completely from using configuration.If User just attempting to fold alone play yard and/or with limited range of movement (such as into play yard with by centre portion It is pulled upwardly to be folded), then this is likely difficult to accomplish.In addition, for that can bear during folding and expansion process For the limited people of the size of weight or power, this is probably difficult.

The content of the invention

Be presented below the present invention it is a kind of be configured to can from using configuration be folded into folded configuration play yard and can Play yard is folded from the method for being adjusted to folded configuration using configuration.

In one embodiment, disclose and a kind of be configured to that the play yard of folded configuration, institute can be folded into from using configuration Stating play yard includes：Foldable game bed frame, it includes：Bottom rail support assembly, it includes the first bottom support bar Bar, the second bottom support-rails and the wheel hub group for being coupled to first bottom support-rails and second bottom support-rails Component；Top rail support assembly, it includes the first top rail member and the second top rail member；Including the first corner post Each of multiple corner post components, the multiple corner post component of component and the second corner post component support the top rail The part of sub-assembly is operatively coupled to the part of the bottom rail support assembly；Multiple foots, it includes：First pin Portion, it is coupled to first bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the first corner post component；Second foot, its coupling Close second bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the second corner post component；Railing locking mechanism, it can pivot Turn ground and be coupled to first top rail member and second top rail member, wherein the railing locking mechanism can be from Lock arrangement is adjusted to unlocking configuration；Relieving mechanism, it has the first end for being coupled to the railing locking mechanism and is coupled to Second distal end of first bottom support-rails, wherein relieving mechanism are configured to first foot around described first The railing locking mechanism is moved to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement when corner post component is pivoted with first direction.

In one embodiment, disclose and a kind of be configured to that the play yard of folded configuration, institute can be folded into from using configuration Stating play yard includes：Foldable game bed frame, it includes：Top rail support assembly, it includes the first top rail structure Part and the second top rail member, the top rail support assembly form the top of the fender body of the play yard；Bottom Balustrade stay sub-assembly, it forms the bottom of the fender body；Wheel hub assembly, it is coupled to the bottom rail support combinations Part and can be along axial adjustment；Each of multiple corner post components, the multiple corner post component are by the top rail support combinations The part of part is operatively coupled to the part of the bottom rail support assembly；Railing locking mechanism, its pivotly coupling Close to the first top rail member and second top rail member, wherein the railing locking mechanism can be adjusted from lock arrangement Whole is unlocking configuration；Wherein described using in configuration, the wheel hub assembly adjusts vertically upward along the axle causes institute Bottom rail support assembly is stated to pivot relative to the multiple corner post, and wherein described bottom rail support assembly relative to The multiple corner post, which pivots, is adjusted to the railing locking mechanism described in the unlocking configuration and permission from the lock arrangement Each of first top rail member and second top rail member pivot relative to the railing locking mechanism.

In one embodiment, disclose it is a kind of by foldable play yard from using configuration be adjusted to folded configuration method, Methods described includes：Foldable game bed frame is arranged in the use configuration, the framework includes：Bottom rail supports Sub-assembly, it includes at least one bottom support-rails；Wheel hub assembly, it is coupled to the bottom rail support assembly； Top rail support assembly, it include the first top rail member, the second top rail member, the 3rd top rail member and 4th top rail member；Multiple corner post components including the first corner post component and the second corner post component, the multiple corner post structure The part of the top rail support assembly is operatively coupled to the bottom rail support combinations by each of part The part of part；First railing locking mechanism, it may be pivotably coupled to first top rail member and second top Rail member, wherein the first railing locking mechanism can be adjusted to unlocking configuration from lock arrangement；Second railing locking mechanism, It may be pivotably coupled to the 3rd top rail member and the 4th top rail member, wherein second railing is locked The unlocking configuration can be adjusted to from the lock arrangement by determining mechanism；First relieving mechanism, it, which has, is coupled to first column The first end of rod lock mechanism and the second distal end for being coupled to bottom rail support assembly；And second relieving mechanism, it has It is coupled to the first end of the second railing locking mechanism and is coupled to the second distal end of the bottom rail support assembly；With First direction adjusts the wheel hub assembly, wherein the wheel hub assembly causes the bottom column with first direction movement Bar support assembly carries out corresponding movement, wherein the bottom rail support assembly is relative in the multiple corner post component Each pivots；Wherein described bottom rail support assembly pivots relative to the first corner post component to be caused described first The first tension force is produced in relieving mechanism；Wherein described bottom rail support assembly pivots relative to the second corner post component to be made Obtain and produce the second tension force in second relieving mechanism；Wherein described first tension force is by the first railing locking mechanism from institute State lock arrangement and be adjusted to the unlocking configuration；Wherein described second tension force is by the second railing locking mechanism from the locking Configuration is adjusted to the unlocking configuration；It is each in wherein described first top rail member and second top rail member Person pivots relative to the first railing locking mechanism in the unlocking configuration；And wherein described 3rd top rail member and Each of described 4th top rail member pivots relative to the second railing locking mechanism in the unlocking configuration； Wherein relieving mechanism be configured to first foot around the first corner post component pivoted with first direction when will described in Railing locking mechanism is moved to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement.

Brief description of the drawings

For a more complete understanding of the present invention and its some features, the accompanying drawing being summarized as follows with reference now to combination obtain Be described below：

Fig. 1 proposes the side being in using the folding children's receiving system in configuration according to an one exemplary embodiment Front view.

Fig. 2A to 2B is the railing locking mechanism for folding children's receiving system according to an one exemplary embodiment Various views.

Fig. 3 A to 3D are the top and bottom of being coupled to folding children's receiving system according to an one exemplary embodiment The various views of the ribbon support member of the part of railing.

Fig. 4 A to 4B are the rotatable bottom columns for folding children's receiving system according to an one exemplary embodiment The various views of bar support system.

Fig. 5 is discharged according to the singlehanded railing used with the collocation of folding children's receiving system of an one exemplary embodiment The fragmentary perspective view of mechanism.

Fig. 6 is the perspective according to the end support system for folding children's receiving system of an one exemplary embodiment Figure.

Fig. 7 A to 7B are locked according to another railing for folding children's receiving system of another one exemplary embodiment The various views of mechanism.

Fig. 8 is discharged according to another railing used with the collocation of folding children's receiving system of another one exemplary embodiment The fragmentary perspective view of mechanism.

Fig. 9 A to 9B vertical are stretched according to what another one exemplary embodiment and the collocation of folding children's receiving systems used The various views of contracting formula vertical support system.

Figure 10 A to 10B are locked according to another railing for folding children's receiving system of another one exemplary embodiment Determine the various views of mechanism.

Figure 11 A to 11C are that displaying is converted to rolling over for folded configuration according to one exemplary embodiment from using configuration The lateral elevational view of folded children's receiving system.

Figure 12 A to D are another folding children's in using configuration according to another example embodiment of the present invention The various views of receiving system.

Figure 13 A to E are for Figure 12 A to D folding children's receiving system to be adjusted into folded configuration from using configuration Processor various views.

Embodiment

Various example embodiments are described more fully below with regard to accompanying drawing now, example embodiment is shown in accompanying drawing.So And claimed herein and description concept can in many different forms embody and be not construed as being limited to reality set forth herein Example embodiment；On the contrary, thesing embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be not only thorough but also complete, and the scope of the present invention is comprehensively passed Up to those skilled in the art.Throughout simileys refer to the element of similar (but not necessarily identical).

Term " about " used herein describes some sizes and feature of example folding children's receiving system.As herein Used, each of size described by term " about " instruction is not strict boundary or parameter and is not excluded for it functionally Similar variation.Unless context or description are indicated otherwise, the otherwise use of term " about " combination numerical parameter indicates the number Value parameter, which includes, uses the mathematics that receives and industrial rationale in art (for example, rounding up, measuring or other systems are missed Difference, manufacturing tolerance etc.) variation of least significant bit will not changed.

In addition, term " substantially " used herein describes some relations.As used herein, term " substantially " and " being substantially identical " instruction relation of equality is not strict relationship and is not excluded for and its functionally similar variation.Unless context Or description is indicated otherwise, otherwise term " substantially " or " being substantially identical " are with reference to two or more described sizes or element Included using the relation of equality indicated between the size or element and use the mathematics received in art and industrial rationale (example Such as, round up, measure or other systematic errors, manufacturing tolerance etc.) least significant bit of the size or element will not changed Variation.As used herein, term " substantial constant " instruction constant relationship be not strict relationship and be not excluded for its Functionally similar variation.As used herein, " substantially parallel " the instruction parallel relation of term is not strict relationship and not Exclude and its functionally similar variation.

Fig. 1 proposes being in using the folding children's receiving system in configuration according to an example of the present invention embodiment 100 lateral elevational view.With reference to figure 1, folding children's receiving system 100 (being hereinafter for example referred to as " play yard ") can include Frame assembly, it supports and defined the play surface 150 being suspended on bottom plate or other ground.In an example, framework Sub-assembly defines rectangular susceptor, a pair of opposing sidewalls or panel and a pair of opposite end walls or panel.Wall/panel can be from play surface 150 upwardly extend to surround play surface 150 and define the children housing region for baby or child.Wall can be generally by soft Thing is formed, and the soft matter such as textile material 122,124 and understands thoroughly formula mesh material 126, and it can be as shown from frame set Component suspension is got up or otherwise supported by frame assembly.In an example, at least a portion of frame assembly It can be covered by fabric or another form of soft matter, and so it seems that can be most of be blocked.

In an example, frame assembly can include the opposite crests railing disposed along the top of corresponding end wall and dangle Portion 102.Frame assembly can further include the first top rail 104A and the second top rail 106A, and it is each rotatably It is coupled to the opposite end of one of top rail depending portion 102 and extends from the opposite end.Another top rail is dangled Portion 102 can include the corresponding first top rail 104B and the second top rail for being rotatably coupled to head rail depending portion 106B.Each of first top rail 104A, 104B and the second top rail 106A, 106B, which can have, to be rotatably coupled To the corresponding end of one of top rail depending portion first end and be operatively coupled to a pair of railing locking mechanism 118A, One of 118B opposite end.In one embodiment, railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B are substantially disposed in main wall The midpoint of each.

In an example, top rail 104A, 106A, 104B, 106B, top rail depending portion 102 and railing locking Mechanism 118A, 118B defines the top of children housing region jointly.In some example embodiments, top rail 104A, 106A, Each of 104B, 106B and depending portion 102 can be built by metal or plastic bar or pipe whole or in part.In some examples In embodiment, each of top rail 104A, 106A, 104B and 106B and top rail depending portion 102 can have circle Shape or substantially circular shape of cross section.In an example, circular or substantially circular shape of cross section can increase top The top of portion railing 104A, 106A, 104B and 106B along fabric or other soft matter materials 122 is slidably inserted into and passes through one Or the easness of multiple passages.

Play yard 100 can also include a pair of vertical support systems 116.Each vertical support system 116 be able to can be grasped along top Make ground to be coupled to one or more top hinges 128 and be coupled to horizontal support legs support member 108 along opposite ends.In an example In, each vertical support system 116 can vertically extend and be positioned adjacent to one of corresponding end wall of play yard 100. Vertical support system can be configured with relative to bottom rail support system 120 to top rail 104A, 106A, 104B and 106B Vertical support is provided.

Each horizontal support legs support member 108 can include the supporting member 108 of horizontal or substantial horizontal extension, and it can be coupled To the bottom of vertical support system 116.In an example embodiment, one of horizontal support legs support member 108 can include peace The end in support member 108 and the first supporting leg 110 extended vertically downward from the end are put, and is placed in support member 108 The second supporting leg 110 extended vertically downward at opposite second end and from the opposite second end.Each of supporting leg 110 can be through Configure to be shelved along ground or other surfaces.In an example embodiment, the other of horizontal support legs support member 108 can wrap The first round support member 112 and wheel 114 extended vertically downward containing the end for being placed in support member 108 and from the end, and peace The second wheel support member 112 for putting at the opposite second end of support member 108 and extending vertically downward from the opposite second end and Wheel 114.Wheel each of 114 can be configured with along ground or other surface scrolls.

Each horizontal support legs support member 108 can also include one or more bottom rail supporting hinges 424 and 426 and one or Multiple folding support hinges 130.Each bottom rail supporting hinges can be coupled to horizontal support legs support member 108 and/or vertical branch Support system 116 and at least a portion for being rotatably coupled to bottom rail support system 120.One or more folding support hinges 130 can be coupled to horizontal support legs support member and be rotatably coupled to folding supporting members 416 (referring to Fig. 4 A).In an example In embodiment, at least a portion of bottom rail support system 120 includes multiple metals or plastic support rods or pipe, and it is configured To support play surface 150 when play yard 100 is in using in configuration.

Fig. 2A to 2B is the top that can be used for locking and unlocking play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment Railing 104A, 104B and 106A, 106B railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B various views.With reference now to Fig. 1 to 2B, column Rod lock mechanism 118A, 118B can include and define two opposite ends of path, and one end is used to receiving top rail 104A (or tops 106A on relative group of railing) end, and the other end is used to receive top rail 104B (or relative group of top rail 106B) end.Top rail 104A (and similarly 106A) can include the first rivet 208 and the second rivet 220.Top column Bar 104B (and similarly 106B) can include the first rivet 210 and the second rivet 222.Rivet 208, each of 210 can be with The direction of the longitudinal axis that is orthogonal or being substantially perpendicular to respective top rail extend through respective top rail 104A (or 106A), 104B (or 106B), slide plate 202 and the main body of lamina tecti or saddle 230.In addition, rivet 220, each of 222 is extensible Through the main body of respective top rail 104A (or 106A), 104B (or 106B) and slide plate 202.

Each of each end of top rail 104A, 104B (and corresponding 106A and 106B) can include slot-type openings 250, slot-type openings 250 are disposed through the part at the end of respective top rail and extended along the longitudinal axis of respective top rail.Railing Locking mechanism 118A can also include slide plate 202, and slide plate 202 can be at least partially located at top rail 104A, 104B (and mechanism 118B corresponding 106A and 106B) each of respective slot-type openings in.Slide plate 202, which can include, to be used to receive top column Second envelope of the first enclosed slot 204 of bar 104A the first rivet 208 and the first rivet 210 for receiving top rail 104B Locked groove 206.When play yard 100 is in using in configuration, each of the first enclosed slot 204 and the second enclosed slot 206 can Generally extend in the longitudinal direction of top rail 104A, 104B.It is each in first enclosed slot 204 and the second enclosed slot 206 Person is configured to maintain each of top rail 104A and top rail 104B and railing locking mechanism 118A slidably Connection.

Railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B can also include the first lock slots 212 and the second lock slots 216.First lock slots 212 can be configured to receive top rail 104A the second rivet 220.First lock slots 212 can include and exit hole, described to move back The part for going out bottom of the hole along the first lock slots 212 is disposed for when play yard 100 is matched somebody with somebody from being adjusted to folding using configuration The second rivet 220 is allowed to exit the first lock slots 212 (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) when putting, or when play yard is from folded configuration The second rivet 220 is allowed to reenter the first lock slots 212 when being adjusted to using configuration.First lock slots 212 can also include into Angle enters surface 214, and the second rivet 220 can advance so that the second rivet 220 is led back into first along the surface that enters In lock slots 212.Railing locking mechanism 118B and top rail 106A, 106B configure in essentially the same way.

Second lock slots 216 can be configured to receive top rail 104B the second rivet 222.Second lock slots 216 can Comprising exiting hole, the part of the bottom along the second lock slots 216 of exiting hole is disposed for when play yard 100 is from making The second rivet 222 is allowed to exit the second lock slots 216 (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) when being adjusted to folded configuration with configuration, or The second rivet 222 is allowed to reenter the second lock slots 216 when play yard is adjusted to using configuration from folded configuration.Second lock Determine groove 216 can also include it is angled enter surface 218, the second rivet 222 can advance with by the second riveting along the surface that enters Nail 222 is led back in the second lock slots 216.Railing locking mechanism 118B and top rail 106A, 106B are with substantially the same Mode configure.

Railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B, which can also be included, to be used to for hawser (not showing) to be attached to its hawser attachment hole 224.Hawser can extend across top rail 104A internal path, and another hawser or same hawser also can lock machine from railing The internal path that structure 118A, 118B corresponding hawser attachment 224 extend through top rail 106A reaches railing relieving mechanism, As described below.Railing relieving mechanism can produce tension force in hawser (or each of hawser), and the tension force will with direction " A " Corresponding railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B move unlocked position to from latched position.In unlocked position, the second rivet 220, 222 correspondences that may pass through each of the respective lock slots 216 of first lock slots 212 and second exit hole.Once second Rivet 220,222 exits hole through corresponding, as play yard 100 is adjusted in folded configuration (as shown in fig. 11C), often Top rail 104A, 104B corresponding to one can rotate to vertical or substantially vertical position from approximate horizontal position.Railing Locking mechanism 118B and top rail 106A, 106B configure in essentially the same way and movement.

Each railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B can also include the elastic biasing mechanism (not showing) for being coupled to slide plate 202. Slide plate 202 can be biased in latched position by elastic biasing mechanism.Railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B can also be included and be placed in pair Lamina tecti or saddle 230 above at least a portion of railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B for answering top surface.Saddle 230 can Being configured to limitation, (wherein the end of top rail 104A, 104B or 106A, 106B makes close to the part of mechanism 118A, 118B With the potential folder point of close to each other in configuration and generation).Similarly, each railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B can also include one To side plate 232, it is each placed on top rail 104A, 104B or 106A, 106B lateral sides.In an example reality Apply in example, side plate 232 can be movably coupled to top rail 104A via the first rivet 208, and can via the first rivet 210 It is removably coupled to top rail 104B.Railing locking mechanism 118B and top rail 106A, 106B are with substantially the same side Formula configures.

Fig. 3 A to 3D are according to the top for being coupled to play yard 100 of an example of the present invention embodiment and bottom rail Part ribbon support member 302 various views.With reference now to Fig. 1 and 3A to 3D, ribbon support member 302 hangs top rail Lappet 102 is coupled or is attached to bottom rail support system 120.In some example embodiments, two ribbon supports can be used Part 302A, 302B (Fig. 3 D), top rail depending portion 102 is each attached to bottom rail support system 120 by it.Ribbon supports Part 302 can be elasticity or inelastic.In an example embodiment, ribbon support member 302A, 302B can be by seat safety Band ribbon is built.Each ribbon support member 302A, 302B, which can have, utilizes coupling device 304 (304A and 304B in Fig. 3 C) coupling Close the first end of top rail depending portion 102 and be coupled to the second of bottom rail support system 120 using coupling device 306 Distally.In an example, coupling device is to be driven through the rivet of ribbon or screw and be attached to top rail depending portion 102 or bottom rail support system 120 respective tube plastics or metallic attachment device；However, it can be replaced by wherein The coupling device of its form, such as ring, button, hasp, frenulum, the locking devicen and the like formed in ribbon.

Each ribbon support member 302A, 302B can make its first end behind top hinge 128 or top is coupled in outside Portion's railing depending portion 102, and corresponding second distal end is coupled to the part of bottom rail support system 120, the part can It is rotatably coupled to one or more of bottom hinge 424,426 (Fig. 4).In some example embodiments, each ribbon support Part 302A, 302B can be enclosed in fabric or other soft matter materials 308 whole or in part.In use, when railing locks Mechanism is adjusted to unlocked position from latched position and top rail 104A, 104B, 106A, 106B are rotated downwardly to from horizontal level During vertical or substantially vertical position, each ribbon support member 302A, 302B will the pull-ups in bottom rail support system 120. This causes the whole bottom plate of play yard 100 to be folded up, so as to which the shape of accordion be presented to us.

Fig. 4 A to 4B are the rotatable bottom rail branch for play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment The various views of support system 120.By with reference to the center that bottom rail support system 120 is extended to from one end of play yard 100 Framework and coupling/rotating device describe bottom rail support system 120.However, as shown in Figure 4 A, it should be understood that right In bottom rail support system 120 second half exist framework and coupling/rotating device mirror image and the mirror image with identical or Substantially the same mode operates.

Bottom rail support system 120 can include the main bottom rail 402 with the end 406 of first end 404 and second.Main bottom Portion's railing 402 can be included between the end 406 of first end 404 and second longitudinal axis extension for being arranged essentially parallel to supporting leg support member 108 Part.This part can be rotatably coupled to by means of one or more hinges (such as bottom rail supporting hinges 424,462) Horizontal support legs support member 108.Bottom rail supporting hinges 424,426 are configured so that main bottom rail 402 is at play yard 100 When substantially horizontal position when in using configuration rotates to play yard 100 and is in folded configuration (as shown in fig. 11C) Vertical or substantially vertical orientation.The first end 404 of main bottom rail 402 can be rotatably coupled to by means of hinge 408 Central supported railing 412.Second end 406 of main bottom rail 402 can be rotatably coupled to central supported by means of hinge 410 Railing 412.In an example embodiment, central supported railing 412 can have to be parallel to or substantially parallel to supporting leg support The longitudinal axis of the direction extension of the longitudinal axis of part 108.

Bottom rail support system 120 can also include the folding supporting members with the distal end of first end 418 and second 420 416.In an example embodiment, folding supporting members 416 can have with orthogonal or be substantially normal to central supported railing The longitudinal axis of the direction extension of 412 longitudinal axis.The first end 418 of folding supporting members 416 can be rotatably coupled via hinge 130 To supporting leg support member 108.Second end 420 of folding supporting members 416 can be rotatably coupled to central supported via hinge 422 Railing 412.Folding supporting members 416 can be configured with by means of hinge 130,422 from play yard 100 be in using configuration in when Substantially horizontal position rotate to play yard 100 and be in folded configuration vertical when (as shown in fig. 11C) or substantially Vertical orientation.

In some example embodiments, bottom rail support system 120 can also include the second bottom rail 430, and it has Substantially it is coupled to the first end of main bottom rail 402 near first end 404 and is substantially coupled to main bottom near the second end 406 Second end of portion's railing 402.In an example, the second bottom rail 430 can be configured with to bottom rail support system 120 And the play surface 150 for the play yard 100 being positioned on provides extra support.Although example bottom rail support system is only retouched Single second bottom rail 430 is stated, but in other example embodiments, more than one second bottom rail can be used.This Outside, although the railing of the bottom rail support system 120 in Fig. 4 A and 4B has given shape, these shapes are only used for lifting Example, because different shape or railing also can be used.In addition, although some railings of bottom rail support system 120 can be described For single single piece, but this is also only used for example purpose, because each railing can be by one or more solid and/or hollow tube Material is made.Contribute to folding process comprising multiple hinge points between central supported railing 412 and supporting leg support member 108.In addition, The shape of the railing of bottom rail support system 120 and the position of hinge 130,424,426 cause by play yard 100 from use Keep end plates/wall vertical (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) when configuration is adjusted to folded configuration, be achieved in real one hand Foldable play yard 100.

Fig. 5 is the singlehanded column that can be used with the collocation of foldable play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment The fragmentary perspective view of bar relieving mechanism 502.With reference now to Fig. 1,2A to 2B and 5, singlehanded railing relieving mechanism 502 can be included and gripped Surface.Singlehanded railing relieving mechanism can be coupled to top rail depending portion 102 along one end of play yard 100.Mechanism 502 can also wrap Containing the slide lock 504 disposed along the top of gripping surface.Slide lock 504 can utilize spring or other devices and elastic biasing to locking During positioning is put.Slide lock 504 can be moved to unlocked position by user to slide lock applying power with direction " B " from latched position.

Singlehanded railing relieving mechanism 502 can also include release button 506.In an example, release button 506 can be substantially On along gripping surface bottom dispose.Release button 506 can utilize spring or other devices and elastic biasing into extended position. User can apply power generally upwards so that button 506 is pressed down in retracted position to release button 506.Singlehanded railing machine for releasing Structure 502 may also couple to the first hawser 508 and the second hawser 510.In an example, the first hawser 508 can extend across one Or multiple railings (including top rail 106A) and it is attached to railing locking mechanism 118B slide plate in far-end.In addition, second Hawser 510 can extend across one or more railings (including top rail 104A) and be attached to railing locking mechanism in far-end 118A slide plate.

Singlehanded railing relieving mechanism 502 can also include hawser stretcher.When slide lock 504 is unlocked and button 506 is pressed , can be by making gripping surface rotate to the second place from first position with direction " C " to use hawser stretcher when lower.At one In example, unless slide lock 504 is unlocked and button 506 is depressed, otherwise hawser stretcher can not rotate.Hawser stretcher can Using spring or other devices, elastic biasing is into first position.

In use, user can be used it is singlehanded by slide lock 504 with direction " B " from latched position slide into unlocked position, Release button 506 is depressed, and the gripping surface of mechanism 502 is rotated with direction " C ".Mechanism 502 will be to cable with direction " C " rotation Rope 508, each of 510 produces tension force, and moves each of slide plate to solution lock-bit from latched position with direction " A " Put, thus in play yard from allowing the second rivet when being adjusted to folded configuration (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) using configuration 220th, 222 corresponding lock slots 212,216 is exited and allow top rail 104A, 104B, 106A, 106B from approximate horizontal position Put and rotate to vertical or substantially vertical position.

Fig. 6 is the end support system for foldable play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment Perspective view.With reference now to Fig. 1 and 6, example end support system can include a pair of vertical supports 116, and it is each at one end It is coupled to supporting leg support member 108 and is coupled to top rail 104A, 106A in the second far-end in place.Vertical support 116 can By setting open space therebetween to open.In the opening, support tower 602 or auxiliary supports can be coupled to first along the first side Vertical support 116, and it is coupled to the second vertical support 116 along the second opposite side.In an example, support tower 602 have a rounded rectangle shape, but other shapes contemplated herein.In addition, although support tower is shown as single-piece, In other example embodiments, multiple auxiliary supports can be used, it each has be coupled to the first vertical support member 116 the A part and the Part II for being coupled to the second vertical support member 116.

In an example embodiment, hinge 128,130,424 and 426 is coupled to support tower 602.Support tower 602 Use can eliminate the needs of the corner post on each angle to play yard 100.This allows to use mesh material along the angle of play yard 100 Material 126 rather than the opaque material for surrounding the corner post, such as plastics or metal corner post and/or fabric or other soft matters, So as to more be opened and visible play yard 100.

Fig. 7 A to 7B are another according to being used with the collocation of foldable play yard 100 for an example of the present invention embodiment The various views of one railing locking mechanism.With reference now to Fig. 1 and 7A to 7B, by reference mechanisms 118A and top rail 104A and 104B describes gear drive railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B.However, it should be understood that play yard include with reference The substantially the same mode of 118A, 104A and 104B description and another railing of top rail 106A and 106B interaction are locked Determine mechanism 118B.Railing locking mechanism 118A can include housing 702, and housing 702 can include two opposite ends for defining path 710th, 712, end of the end and the other end 712 that one end 710 is used to receive top rail 104A for receiving top rail 104B Portion.Housing includes top cover and a pair of sidewalls to prevent close to potential folder point.

First gear breech lock 704 and second gear breech lock 706 are at least partially located in housing 702.First gear is fastened with a bolt or latch Lock each of 704 and second gear breech lock 706 can be rotatably coupled to housing via bearing pin or other devices.First tooth Take turns each of breech lock 704 and second gear breech lock 706 and include the main body with outer surface.Multiple gear teeth 708 are along appearance At least a portion in face, the gear teeth engage with the gear teeth 708 on another gear breech lock.In gear breech lock 704,706 Each, which also includes, to be used at least one of bent recess surface of top rail 104A, 104B corresponding to receiving thereon 714.In an example, bent recess surface 714 has the depth less than one inch so that when mechanism 118A matches somebody with somebody in locking When putting middle, the basal surface at the end of corresponding top rail 104A, 104B can be shelved on bent recess surface 714 less than one inch On.

Each gear breech lock 704,706 can also include the pipe wing 716.The pipe wing 716 is conventionally positioned at bent recess surface 714 Underface.The pipe wing 716 can include straight or arcuate top edge, the top edge extend from bent recess surface 714 and from It is downwardly projected, so that when top rail is not in bent recess surface 714, top rail 104A, 104B for corresponding to provides Slidingsurface.First gear breech lock 704, which can also include, to be used to receiving and coupling release hawser (such as the release hawser in Fig. 5 510) its hawser hole 718 is arrived.

When tension force is applied to hawser, it causes first gear breech lock 704 to be rotated with direction " D ".First gear breech lock 704 The gear teeth 708 of gear teeth 708 and second gear breech lock 706 interact to cause second gear breech lock 706 with direction " E " Carry out corresponding rotation.Both first gear breech lock 704 and second gear breech lock 706 cause top with the rotation of substantially the same speed Railing 104A and top rail 104B both of which skid off corresponding to bent recess surface 714 and start along each gear breech lock 704, The slide downward of the respective tube wing 716 in 706.Top rail 104A, 104B be then able to as play yard 100 is from using configuration tune It is whole to rotate to vertical or substantially vertical position from horizontal level to folded configuration (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C).Work as top When railing is rotated down, each pipe wing 716 prevents its corresponding top rail 104A, 104B from moving back up bent recess surface In 714 and enter in latched position.

Fig. 8 is another column that can be used with the collocation of foldable play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment The fragmentary perspective view of bar relieving mechanism.Although Fig. 8 example embodiment only shows a railing relieving mechanism, it should be understood that Be, it is possible to provide more than one (such as two) railing relieving mechanism, one be used for discharge railing locking mechanism 118A and another For discharging railing locking mechanism 118B.Top rail 104A, 104B and railing locking mechanism 118A will be referred to describe Fig. 8. However, it should be understood that released for the second railing used with top rail 106A, 106B and railing locking mechanism 118A collocation Laying mechanism can build and operate in essentially the same way.

With reference now to Fig. 1 and 8, railing relieving mechanism can via coupling device 804 (such as pin, nut and bolt or other Known devices) it is rotatably coupled to top rail depending portion 102.Railing relieving mechanism can include triggering component 802, trigger structure Part 802 extends from Coupling point 804 and can rotated around Coupling point 804.In an example, railing relieving mechanism can also include bullet Spring or other bias units are so that triggering component 802 is biased in first position.One end of hawser (such as Fig. 5 hawser 510) Triggering component 802 is can be coupled to, and the other end of hawser can be coupled to railing locking mechanism 118A slide plate.When user will trigger Component 802 from first position towards the second place draw, push away, press or otherwise engage when, it will cause triggering component 802 to enclose Rotated around Coupling point 804 and tension force is produced on hawser, the tension force can move slide plate to unlocked position from latched position, thus With play yard 100 from be adjusted to folded configuration (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) using configuration and allow top rail 104A, 104B rotates to vertical or substantially vertical position from horizontal level.

Fig. 9 A to 9B are vertical in foldable play yard 100 according to being incorporated into for an example of the present invention embodiment The various views of telescopic vertical support system.With reference to figure 1,9A and 9B, vertical-telescopic vertical support system can include a pair Vertical elongated support 116A, 116B.Each vertical elongated support 116A, 116B can include first component 902A, 902B and Second component 904A, 904B.Second component 904A, 904B can include passage or hollow passage, and it is along corresponding second component 904A, 904B longitudinal axis extension and at least a portion for being configured to receive corresponding first component 902A, 902B wherein.The Two component 904A, 904B, which can be included, to be coupled to the first end of supporting leg support member 108 and is extended vertically upwards from supporting leg support member 108 Second distal end.First component 902A, 902B, which can include, is coupled to the first end of top rail depending portion 102 and from top rail The second distal end that depending portion 102 extends vertically downward.Second end of first component 902A, 902B is placed in corresponding second component In 904A, 904B passage.One or both of second component 904A, 904B passage can also include the door bolt that can be manually adjusted Latch mechanism 908.

One or both of first component 902A, 902B can be also included along the vertical of corresponding first component 902A, 902B The passage or hollow passage of axle extension.Actuator mechanism 906A, 906B (such as hawser or metallic rod) can be placed in first component In one or both of 902A, 902B passage.Actuator mechanism 906A, 906B one end are operably engaged rotating lock 908.For example, hole that each first component 902A, 902B can be included in the outer wall of corresponding first component 902A, 902B or opening Mouthful, rotating lock 908 can at least in part be engaged/be placed in the hole or opening (so that first component 902A, 902B to be kept In extended position) and depart from the hole or opening (with allow first component 902A, 902B with stretch mode slip into corresponding to the Two component 904A, 904B) to reduce the play yard when play yard 100 is in folded configuration (as shown in fig. 11C) Whole height.Actuator mechanism 906A, 906B other end are operatively coupled to actuator 910.Actuator 910 can include hand Handle 912.Pull or extrusion handle 912 can cause each of actuator mechanism 906A, 906B are corresponding to move, and cause breech lock 908 from first position (it is at least in part in the hole of first component 902A, 902B) rotate to the second place, and (it exists completely Outside hole in first component 902A, 902B) and allow first component 902A, 902B further to slide downwards into second component In 904A, 904B passage.

In an example, handle 912 is maintained in pressing or extrusion position until first component 902A, 902B is from correspondingly Second component 904A, 904B passage go up and breech lock 908 be rotated back to and the hole in corresponding first component 902A, 902B Engagement.In this example embodiment, handle 912 can be used as lock buckling part, prevent in one or more breech locks 908 and corresponding first Play yard 100 is adjusted to using configuration from folded configuration before component 902A, 902B are engaged again.It is in addition, real in some examples Apply in example, when handle 912 is pressed or extruded, it can be positioned at least partially in the groove in top rail 102.Pass through Make being fit partially within top rail 102 for handle 912, top rail 104A, 104B, 106A, 106B in pressing or extruding It can not deploy, until passage rise of first component 902A, 902B from corresponding second component 904A, 904B and breech lock 908 revolves Rotate back into and hole in corresponding first component 902A, 902B engaged, it is allowed to handle 912 be discharged back into its be not pressed/not It is extruded in position.

Figure 10 A to 10B are another railings for foldable play yard 100 according to an example of the present invention embodiment The various views of locking mechanism.Figure 10 A to 10B example is the modification of Fig. 2A to 2B slide plate 202.With reference now to Fig. 1 and 10A To 10B, reference mechanisms 118A and top rail 104A and 104B are carried out into description bar rod lock mechanism 118A, 118B.However, it should manage Solution, play yard 100 includes in a manner of substantially the same with reference to 118A, 104A and 104B description and top rail Another railing locking mechanism 118B of 106A and 106B interactions.As shown in Figure 10 A to 10B, top rail 104A can be wrapped Containing the first rivet 208 and the second rivet 220.Top rail 104B can include the first rivet 210 and the second rivet 222.Rivet 208th, 210,220, each of 222 can be extended with the direction of the longitudinal axis that is orthogonal or being substantially normal to respective top rail Through the main body of respective top rail.

Each of each end of top rail 104A, 104B can include slot-type openings, and slot-type openings pass through each top The end of railing part placement and along respective top rail the longitudinal axis extend.Railing locking mechanism 118A can also include slide plate 1002, slide plate 1002 can be at least partially located in the respective slot-type openings of each of top rail 104A, 104B.It is sliding Plate 1002 can include the first enclosed slot 1004 of the first rivet 208 for being used to receive top rail 104A and for receiving top column Second enclosed slot 1006 of bar 104B the first rivet 210.When play yard 100 is in using in configuration, the first enclosed slot 1004 and second each of enclosed slot 1006 generally can extend in the longitudinal direction of top rail 104A, 104B.First Each of enclosed slot 1006 of enclosed slot 1004 and second is configured in top rail 104A and top rail 104B Each maintains slidable connection with railing locking mechanism 118A.

Railing locking mechanism 118A can also include the first lock slots 1008 and the second lock slots 1010.First lock slots 1008 It can be configured to receive top rail 104A the second rivet 220.First lock slots 1008 can be included along the first lock slots 1008 Bottom part opening, the opening leads to rivet cam or path 1020, when railing locking mechanism 118A is in unblock When in position and when play yard 100 is just from the second riveting when (as shown in Figure 11 A to 11C) is adjusted in folded configuration using configuration Nail 220 follows the rivet cam or path.In an example, rivet path 1020 is bending.

Second lock slots 1010 can be configured to receive top rail 104B the second rivet 222.Second lock slots 1010 The opening along the part of the bottom of the second lock slots 1010 can be included, the opening leads to rivet cam or path 1022, works as column When rod lock mechanism 118A is in the unlocked position middle and when play yard 100 just from be adjusted to using configuration in folded configuration (as scheme Shown in 11A to 11C) when the second rivet 222 follow the rivet cam or path.In an example, for rivet 222 Rivet path 1022 is bent with the direction opposite with the rivet path for the second rivet 220.

Figure 10 A to 10B railing locking mechanism 118A, which can also be included, to be used to hawser (not showing) being attached to its hawser It is attached hole (not showing).Hawser can extend across top rail 104A internal path, and another hawser or same hawser Can be extended through from railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B corresponding hawser attachment 224 top rail 106A internal path to Up to railing relieving mechanism, as described below.Railing relieving mechanism can produce tension force in hawser (or each of hawser), described Tension force moves corresponding railing locking mechanism 118A, 118B to unlocked position with direction " A " from latched position.In unlocked position In, the second rivet 220,222 may pass through the bottom of each of the respective lock slots 1010 of first lock slots 1008 and second In corresponding opening.Once the second rivet 220,222 is open through corresponding, as play yard 100 is adjusted to folded configuration (as shown in fig. 11C), every one second rivet 220,222 can be in corresponding top rail 104A, 104B from approximate horizontal position Put and continue to move along corresponding rivet path 1020,1022 when rotating to vertical or substantially vertical position.

Each railing locking mechanism 118A can also include the elastic biasing mechanism (not showing) for being coupled to slide plate 1002.Elasticity Slide plate 1002 can be biased in latched position by biasing mechanism.Railing locking mechanism 118A can also be included and is placed in corresponding railing Lamina tecti or saddle above at least a portion of locking mechanism 118A, 118B top surface.Saddle can be configured to be connect with limiting Nearly mechanism 118A part (wherein the end of top rail 104A, 104B is using the potential folder point of adjacent and generation in configuring). Similarly, railing locking mechanism 118A can also include a pair of side plates, and it is each placed in the relatively horizontal of top rail 104A, 104B To at least a portion of side.In an example embodiment, side plate can be movably coupled to top via the first rivet 208 Railing 104A, and it is movably coupled to top rail 104B via the first rivet 210.

Figure 12 A to D propose being in using another foldable youngster in configuration according to an example of the present invention embodiment The various views of virgin receiving system 1200.For example, Figure 12 A propose the folding children's receiving system according to an example embodiment The perspective view of 1200 frame structure, but the soft matter of side wall, end wall and bottom plate is formed without displaying.With reference to figure 12A, can roll over Folded children's receiving system 1200 (being hereinafter for example referred to as " play yard ") can include frame assembly, and it supports and defines and scheme The play surface that 1 play surface 150 is substantially the same, is suspended on the bottom plate that play yard 1200 is placed above or other ground Or bottom/bottom plate.In an example, when soft matter is coupled to frame assembly 1202 (for example, top side railing and top railing At least one of or more persons) when, frame assembly 1202 and soft matter define rectangle or substantial rectangular base-plates surface or bottom Plate, a pair of opposing sidewalls or panel and a pair of opposite end walls or panel.Wall/panel can be upwardly extended from bottom plate with surround bottom plate and With defining the children housing region for baby or child together with bottom plate.Wall generally (such as can be substantially similar to by soft matter Fig. 1 textile material 122,124 and the textile material for understanding thoroughly formula mesh material 126) formed and can be from similar to shown in Fig. 1 The suspension of frame assembly 1202 of frame assembly is got up or otherwise supported by it.In an example, framework composition At least a portion of part 1202 can be covered by fabric or another form of soft matter, and so it seems that can be most of hidden Gear.

In an example, frame assembly 1202 can include the opposed tips railing disposed along the top of corresponding end wall 1214、1216.Top railing 1214, each of 1216 can be built by plastics or metal, and can be pipe, the pipe include from The first end of top railing 1214, each of 1216 extends to the hollow channel of opposite second end.

Frame assembly 1202 can further include a pair of top side railing sub-assemblies.Each top side railing sub-assembly can include First the 1220,1224, second top side railing of top side railing 1218,1222 and railing locking mechanism 1226A, 1226B.Top side railing Each of sub-assembly can have first end and the second distal end, and generally can be extended to from a top railing 1214 another Individual top railing 1216.

For example, top railing 1214 can have the first end for being coupled to the first top rail coupling housing 1232A and coupling To the second top rail coupling housing 1232B the second distal end.Top side railing 1218, which can have, may be pivotably coupled to the second top Portion railing coupling housing 1232B first end and the second distal end that may be pivotably coupled to the first railing locking mechanism 1226A.Top Lateral rail 1218 can be configured to rotate to the second top rail coupling housing around the first rotary shaft at pivotable coupling part 1232B, and be configured at pivotable coupling part and rotate to the first railing locking mechanism 1226A around the second rotary shaft. In one example, the first rotary shaft and the second rotary shaft are parallel.

Top side railing 1220 can have the first end that may be pivotably coupled to the 4th top rail coupling housing 1234B and can It is pivotally coupled to the first railing locking mechanism 1226A the second distal end.Top side railing 1220 can be configured with pivotable coupling The 4th top rail coupling housing 1234B is rotated to around the 3rd rotary shaft at component, and is configured to pivotable coupling part Place rotates to the first railing locking mechanism 1226A around the 4th rotary shaft.In an example, the first rotary shaft, the second rotation Axle, the 3rd rotary shaft and the 4th rotary shaft are parallel to each other.

Top railing 1216 can have the first end for being coupled to the 3rd top rail coupling housing 1234A and be coupled to the 4th Top rail coupling housing 1234B the second distal end.Top side railing 1224, which can have, may be pivotably coupled to the 3rd top rail Coupling housing 1234A first end and the second distal end that may be pivotably coupled to the second railing locking mechanism 1226B.Top side railing 1224 can be configured to rotate to the 3rd top rail coupling housing 1234A around the 5th rotary shaft at pivotable coupling part, And it is configured at pivotable coupling part and rotates to the second railing locking mechanism 1226B around the 6th rotary shaft.In a reality In example, the first rotary shaft, the second rotary shaft, the 3rd rotary shaft, the 4th rotary shaft, the 5th rotary shaft and the 6th rotary shaft are put down each other OK.

Top side railing 1222 can have the first end that may be pivotably coupled to the first top rail coupling housing 1232A and can It is pivotally coupled to the second railing locking mechanism 1226B the second distal end.Top side railing 1222 can be configured with pivotable coupling The first top rail coupling housing 1232A is rotated to around the 7th rotary shaft at component, and is configured to pivotable coupling part Place rotates to the second railing locking mechanism 1226B around the 8th rotary shaft.In an example, the first rotary shaft, the second rotation Axle, the 3rd rotary shaft, the 4th rotary shaft, the 5th rotary shaft, the 6th rotary shaft, the 7th rotary shaft and the 8th rotary shaft are put down each other OK.

When foldable play yard 1200 is in using in configuration, top side railing 1218,1220,1222,1224 and top Railing 1214, each of 1216 is in horizontal or orientated generally horizontally.In addition, when foldable play yard 1200 be in fold or When in storage configuration, 1218,1220,1222, the 1224 perpendicular or substantially vertical positioning of top side railing, and top railing 1214th, 1216 in horizontal or be positioned substantially horizontal.

First corner post 1204 has the first end for being coupled to the first top rail coupling housing 1232A and pivotly coupled To the first support foot 1228A the second distal end.Second corner post 1206, which can have, is coupled to the second top rail coupling housing 1232B first end and the second distal end that may be pivotably coupled to the second support foot 1228B.The third angle post 1208 can have coupling Close to the 3rd top rail coupling housing 1234A first end and may be pivotably coupled to the second of the 3rd support foot 1230A Distally.Fourth angle post 1210 can have the first end for being coupled to the 4th top rail coupling housing 1234B and pivotly couple To the 4th support foot 1230B the second distal end.

Each of first corner post 1204, the second corner post 1206, the third angle post 1208 and fourth angle post 1210 can be each From support foot and respective top rail coupling housing between it is vertical or generally vertically extend, and can be configured with right Top side railing 1218,1220,1222,1224, top railing 1214,1216 and top rail coupling housing 1232A, 1232B, 1234A, 1234B provide vertical support.Deposited when foldable play yard 1200 is in using in configuration and when system 1200 is in Put or folded configuration in when, it is each in the first corner post 1204, the second corner post 1206, the third angle post 1208 and fourth angle post 1210 Person can extend vertical or substantially vertically.However, when foldable play yard 1200 is manipulated in using configuration and storage or folding When between folded configuration, corner post 1204,1206,1208, one or more of 1210 can be with being oriented vertically to 20 degree to 80 degree of model Any angle in enclosing.

Foldable play yard 1200, which can also include, may be pivotably coupled to the first support foot 1228A, the second support foot 1228B, the 3rd support foot 1230A and the 4th support each of foot 1230B bottom rail support system 1212.Bottom Portion's balustrade stay system can include multiple bottom support-railses.It is each when foldable play yard 1200 is in using in configuration Bottom support-rails can or substantial horizontal extension horizontal from its respective support foot.Bottom rail support system 1212 may be used also Wheel hub assembly 1254 is folded comprising bottom rail, as shown in Figure 12B.In an example, bottom rail folds wheel hub group Component 1254 can be in placed in the middle relative to corner post 1204 to 1210 or substantially be centrally located in bottom rail support system 1212. Each of bottom support-rails can directly or indirectly may be pivotably coupled to bottom rail and fold wheel hub 1254.Bottom column Bar support system 1212 can also include one or more hub support arms 1244,1246, and it is folded at wheel hub 1254 from bottom rail First end extend out and extend to the second distal end that contact system 1200 shelves superincumbent bottom plate or other surfaces.First Support foot 1228A, the second support foot 1228B, the 3rd support foot 1230A, the 4th support foot 1230B, first wheel 1244 and second hub support arm of support arm, 1246 each self-contained bottom, the bottom is flat or substantially planar and through setting Count to contact the bottom plate that play yard 1200 is placed above or other surfaces.In addition, each foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B can also include vertically extending outer surface.At least a portion of this side surface can be flat or substantially flat. Play yard 1200 from use or expansion configuration be adjusted to fold or deposit configure in the case of, when each foot is right relative to its The corner post answered is rotated by 90 ° or at substantially 90 degree, vertically extending on each foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B The flat or substantially flat portion of outer surface allows play yard 1200 to pass through foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B Also shelve or be otherwise supported in stand up position.

Bottom rail, which folds wheel hub 1254 and can also included, is coupled to the drawstring 1255 that bottom rail folds wheel hub 1254.Drawstring 1255 can be built by textile material.In some example embodiments, drawstring 1255 be can be formed to produce ring, and the ring is configured To receive the part of hand or hand to extend there through to grip drawstring 1255.Determine the top side that drawstring 1255 can fold wheel hub along bottom rail Position.In some example embodiments, drawstring 1255 can extend across the opening in the soft matter bottom plate of play yard 1200.User can Into in the cavity defined by the side wall and bottom plate of play yard 1200, catch drawstring 1255 and vertically lift drawstring 1255 to incite somebody to action Bottom rail folds wheel hub 1254 and drawn vertically upward, to start play yard from the process using configuration change as folded configuration.

For example, the first support foot 1228A can include housing, housing includes and is configured to be shelved on bottom plate or other surfaces On bottom side.On the end relative with bottom side, the first corner post 1204 may be pivotably coupled to the first support foot 1228A and from its Extend vertically upwards.For example, the first support foot 1228A can include joint pin, and the first corner post 1204 can include a pair of holes Or passage, its extension of axle along the longitudinal axis for being orthogonal to the first corner post 1204.Joint pin can distally be coupled to the first support foot 1228A and the passage near the second end of the first corner post 1204 or hole are can extend across to provide the 9th rotary shaft, first Spike portion 1228A can rotate around the 9th rotary shaft relative to the first corner post 1204.

First support foot 1228A can also be coupled to the support of the first bottom along the first end of the first bottom support-rails 1236 Railing 1236.For example, the first support foot 1228A can be included and is used to the first bottom support-rails 1236 being coupled to the first support Foot 1228A coupling device.Second end of the first bottom support-rails 1236 can directly or indirectly may be pivotably coupled to Bottom rail folds wheel hub 1254.For example, bottom rail fold wheel hub 1254 can include may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254 and Relative to wheel hub 1254 in first direction from outside the first horizontal-extending coupling bar 1250 of wheel hub 1254, and pivotly couple To wheel hub 1254 and relative to wheel hub 1254 in second direction from outside horizontal-extending the second coupling bar 1252 of wheel hub 1254, institute It is opposite with the first direction relative to wheel hub 1254 to state second direction.For example, the first coupling bar 1250 or the first bottom rail branch The bottom rail support member 1238 of support member 1236 and second can be coupled to by one or more joint pins 1258 or other rotary devices Wheel hub 1254, to provide the 13rd rotary shaft, its parallel to or be arranged essentially parallel to the first to the 12nd rotary shaft.In addition, the Two coupling bars 1252 or the 3rd bottom rail support member 1240 and the 4th bottom rail support member 1242 can pass through one or more hinges Chain pin 1256 or other rotary devices are coupled to wheel hub 1254, to provide the 14th rotary shaft, its parallel to or it is substantially parallel In the first to the 13rd rotary shaft.

First bottom support-rails 1236 can be by being fixedly coupled to the first coupling bar 1250 and indirectly pivotly It is coupled to wheel hub 1254, the first coupling bar 1250 may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.In alternative embodiments, the first bottom branch Second end of support railing 1236 can directly may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.First bottom support-rails 1236 can include three Generally straight section and two curved sections so that the first curved section be positioned at first generally straight section with it is second largest In cause between straight section, and the second curved section part is positioned at straight section and straight area in the third-largest cause in second substantially Between section, to provide generally " S " or Z-shaped profile to the first bottom support-rails 1236.

Second support foot 1228B can include housing, and housing includes and is configured to be shelved on bottom plate or other surfaces Bottom side.On the end relative with bottom side, the second corner post 1206 may be pivotably coupled to the second support foot 1228B and vertical from its Upwardly extend.For example, the second support foot 1228B can include joint pin, and the second corner post 1206 can include a pair of holes or logical Road, its extension of axle along the longitudinal axis for being orthogonal to the second corner post 1206.Joint pin can distally be coupled to the second support foot 1228B And the passage near the second end of the second corner post 1206 or hole are can extend across to provide the tenth rotary shaft, the second support foot 1228B can rotate around the tenth rotary shaft relative to the second corner post 1206.

Second support foot 1228B can also be coupled to the support of the second bottom along the first end of the second bottom support-rails 1238 Railing 1238.For example, the second support foot 1228B can be included and is used to the second bottom support-rails 1238 being coupled to the second support Foot 1228B coupling device.Second end of the second bottom support-rails 1238 can directly or indirectly may be pivotably coupled to Bottom rail folds wheel hub 1254.In an example embodiment, the second bottom support-rails 1238 can be by being fixedly coupled Wheel hub 1254 is may be pivotably coupled to indirectly to the first coupling bar 1250, and the first coupling bar 1250 may be pivotably coupled to wheel Hub 1254.In alternative embodiments, the second end of the second bottom support-rails 1238 can directly may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.Second bottom support-rails 1238 can include three generally straight sections and two curved sections so that the first bending Section is positioned at first generally in straight section and second substantially between straight section, and the second curved section is positioned at second Generally in straight section and the third-largest cause between straight section, to be provided generally " S " to the second bottom support-rails 1238 Or Z-shaped profile.

As shown in Figure 12 A and 12C, the 3rd support foot 1230A can include housing 1270, and housing 1270 is included and is configured With the bottom side 1271 being shelved on bottom plate or other surfaces.In an example, housing 1270 can by plastics, metal or plastics with The combination of metal is made.Housing 1270 can include horizontal cavity or passage 1272, for receiving the 3rd bottom support bar wherein The part of bar 1240.Housing 1270 can also include the second cavity or passage 1273, for receiving the third angle post 1208 wherein Part.On the end relative with bottom side 1271, the third angle post 1208 may be pivotably coupled to the 3rd support foot 1230A and from its Extend vertically upwards.For example, the 3rd support foot 1230A can include joint pin 1264, and the third angle post 1208 can include a pair Hole or passage, its extension of axle along the longitudinal axis Y for being orthogonal to the third angle post 1208.Joint pin 1264 can be coupled in proximate distal ends 3rd support foot 1230A and the passage near the second end of the third angle post 1208 or hole are can extend across to provide the 11st Rotary shaft, the 3rd support foot 1230A can rotate around the 11st rotary shaft relative to the third angle post 1208.For first Corner post 1204 and first supports foot 1228A and the second corner post 1206 and the second support foot 1228B, and joint pin and corner post arrive The coupling for supporting foot can be essentially identical.

The third angle post 1208 can also include positions and is placed in the 3rd support foot along the second end of the third angle post 1208 Pulley or other curved surfaces 1268 in 1230A housing 1270.When with curved surface rather than pulley, curvature can phase End for the third angle post 1208 is convex to provide substantially circular jag to the third angle post 1208.

3rd support foot 1230A can also be coupled to the support of the 3rd bottom along the first end of the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 Railing 1240.In an example, the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 is fixedly coupled to the 3rd support foot 1230A so that The movement of 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 causes the 3rd support foot 1230A to carry out corresponding movement.For example, the 3rd bottom supports At least a portion of railing 1240 can be plugged into the cavity 1272 of housing 1270.Then, coupling device 1262 can be used by the Three bottom support-railses 1240 are fixedly coupled to the 3rd support foot 1230A.Coupling device can be screw, rivet, pin or class Like coupling device.

In an example, the first end of hawser or line 1260 can be adjacent to the first of the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 It is coupled to the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 at end.For example, the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240, which can include hawser, keeps hole 1266 or eyelet, for hawser or line 1260 to be coupled into the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240.In alternate example, hawser or line 1260 can be coupled to the 4th support foot 1230B part for being adjacent to the 4th bottom support-rails 1242.Then, hawser or Line 1260 can upwardly extend along pulley or curved surface 1268 and pass through the passage 1275 in the third angle post 1208, the passage edge The longitudinal axis Y extensions of the third angle post 1208.Hawser or line 1260 can couple in the 3rd top rail exits the third angle at housing 1234A Post 1208 first distal end and can enter top side railing 1224 passage and along the passage extend.The second of hawser or line 1260 End can be coupled to the second railing locking mechanism 1226B part, as discussed in more detail below.

Second end of the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 can directly or indirectly may be pivotably coupled to bottom rail folding Wheel hub 1254.In an example embodiment, the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 can be by being fixedly coupled to the second coupling bar 1252 and may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254 indirectly, the second coupling bar 1252 may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.For For in embodiment, the second end of the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240 can directly may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.3rd bottom Support-rails 1240 can include three generally straight sections and two curved sections so that the first curved section is positioned at first Generally in straight section and second substantially between straight section, and the second curved section is positioned at straight section in second substantially Between straight section in the third-largest cause, to provide generally " S " or Z-shaped profile to the 3rd bottom support-rails 1240.

In operation, use, deploy in configuration when foldable play yard 1200 is in and user is begun through in wheel hub When carrying out folding system 1200 on 1254 with vertical direction pull-up, the third angle post 1208 can relative to the 3rd support foot 1230A with Direction B is rotated, and the 3rd support foot 1230A can be rotated relative to the third angle post 1208 with direction A.3rd support foot 1230A produces tension force and causes it around the outer of pulley 1268 relative to being rotated in hawser or line 1260 for the third angle post 1208 Periphery or the movement of the outer surface of bending.When foot 1230A further rotates relative to the third angle post 1208, hawser or line 1260 By in downward direction to further pull on the passage 1275 through the third angle post 1208 and run transverse through the logical of top side railing 1224 Road makes it relative to railing locking mechanism 1226B to untie railing locking mechanism 1226B to discharge top side railing 1224 and 1222 And the corresponding corner post 1204 of the third angle post 1208 and first rotates.It is being adjusted to use from folding, storage configuration, is deploying to configure When, the 3rd support each of foot 1230A and the third angle post 1208 can A and B rotations in the opposite direction respectively.

As Figure 12 A to C are also shown, the 4th support foot 1230B can also include housing 1270, and housing 1270 is comprising being configured With the bottom side 1271 being shelved on bottom plate or other surfaces.In an example, housing 1270 can by plastics, metal or plastics with The combination of metal is made.Housing 1270 can include horizontal cavity or passage 1272, for receiving the 4th bottom support bar wherein The part of bar 1242.Housing 1270 can also include the second cavity or passage 1273, for receiving fourth angle post 1210 wherein Part.On the end relative with bottom side 1271, fourth angle post 1210 may be pivotably coupled to the 4th support foot 1230B and from its Extend vertically upwards.For example, the 4th support foot 1230B can include joint pin 1264, and fourth angle post 1210 can include a pair Hole or passage, its extension of axle along the longitudinal axis Y for being orthogonal to fourth angle post 1210.Joint pin 1264 can be in the second proximate distal ends coupling Close to the 4th support foot 1230B and can extend across the passage near the second end of fourth angle post 1210 or hole to provide the 12 rotary shafts, the 4th support foot 1230B can rotate around the 12nd rotary shaft relative to fourth angle post 1210.

Fourth angle post 1210 can also include positions and is placed in the 4th support foot along the second end of fourth angle post 1210 Pulley or other curved surfaces 1268 in 1230B housing 1270.When with curved surface rather than pulley, curvature can phase End for fourth angle post 1210 is convex to provide substantially circular jag to fourth angle post 1210.

4th support foot 1230B can also be coupled to the support of the 4th bottom along the first end of the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 Railing 1242.In an example, the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 is fixedly coupled to the 4th support foot 1230B so that The movement of 4th bottom support-rails 1242 causes the 4th support foot 1230B to carry out corresponding movement.For example, the 4th bottom supports At least a portion of railing 1242 can be plugged into the cavity 1272 of housing 1270.Then, coupling device 1262 can be used by the Four bottom support-railses 1242 are fixedly coupled to the 4th support foot 1230B.Coupling device can be screw, rivet, pin or class Like coupling device.

In an example, the first end of hawser or line 1260 can be adjacent to the first of the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 It is coupled to the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 at end.For example, the 4th bottom support-rails 1242, which can include hawser, keeps hole 1266 or eyelet, for hawser or line 1260 to be coupled into the 4th bottom support-rails 1242.In alternate example, hawser or line 1260 can be coupled to the 4th support foot 1230B part for being adjacent to the 4th bottom support-rails 1242.Then, hawser or Line 1260 can upwardly extend along pulley or curved surface 1268 and pass through the passage 1275 in fourth angle post 1210, the passage edge The longitudinal axis Y extensions of fourth angle post 1210.Hawser or line 1260 can couple in the 4th top rail exits fourth angle at housing 1234B Post 1210 first distal end and can enter top side railing 1220 passage and along the passage extend.The second of hawser or line 1260 End can be coupled to the first railing locking mechanism 1226A part, as discussed in more detail below.

Second end of the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 can directly or indirectly may be pivotably coupled to bottom rail folding Wheel hub 1254.In an example embodiment, the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 can be by being fixedly coupled to the second coupling bar 1252 and may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254 indirectly, the second coupling bar 1252 may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.For For in embodiment, the second end of the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 can directly may be pivotably coupled to wheel hub 1254.

4th bottom support-rails 1242 can include three generally straight sections and two curved sections so that first is curved Bent section is positioned at first generally in straight section and second substantially between straight section, and the second curved section is positioned at Two generally in straight section and the third-largest cause between straight section, to be provided generally to the 4th bottom support-rails 1242 " S " or Z-shaped profile.

In operation, use, deploy in configuration when foldable play yard 1200 is in and user is begun through in wheel hub When carrying out folding system 1200 on 1254 with vertical direction pull-up, fourth angle post 1210 can relative to the 4th support foot 1230B with Direction B is rotated, and the 4th support foot 1230B can be rotated relative to fourth angle post 1210 with direction A.4th support foot 1230B produces tension force and causes it around the outer of pulley 1268 relative to being rotated in hawser or line 1260 for fourth angle post 1210 Periphery or the movement of the outer surface of bending.When foot 1230B further rotates relative to fourth angle post 1210, hawser or line 1260 By in downward direction to further pull on the passage 1275 through fourth angle post 1210 and run transverse through the logical of top side railing 1220 Road makes it relative to railing locking mechanism 1226A to untie railing locking mechanism 1226A to discharge top side railing 1220 and 1218 And the corresponding corner post 1206 of fourth angle post 1210 and second rotates.It is being adjusted to use from folding, storage configuration, is deploying to configure When, the 4th support each of foot 1230B and fourth angle post 1210 can A and B rotations in the opposite direction respectively.

Figure 12 D are the railing locking mechanisms for foldable play yard 1200 according to an example of the present invention embodiment 1226A and 1226B front view.With reference now to Figure 12 A to D, reference mechanisms 1226A and top side railing 1218 and 1220 are described Railing locking mechanism 1226A, 1226B.However, it should be understood that play yard 1200 include with reference to 1222,1224 and Another railing locking mechanism that the substantially the same mode of 1226B descriptions interacts with top side railing 1222 and 1224 1226B。

As seen in fig. 12d, top side railing 1220 (can hereafter unite comprising the first rivet, pin, post or cam follower 1294 Referred to as rivet 1294) and the second rivet, pin, post or cam follower 1288 (hereinafter collectively referred to as rivet 1288).Top side railing 1218 can include the first rivet, pin, post or cam follower 1296 (hereinafter collectively referred to as rivet 1296) and the second rivet, pin, post Or cam follower 1290 (hereinafter collectively referred to as rivet 1290).Rivet 1288,1290,1294, each of 1296 can be just The direction for handing over or being substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of respective top side railing 1218,1220 extends through respective top side railing 1218th, 1220 main body.

Each of each end of top side railing 1218,1220 can include slot-type openings, and slot-type openings pass through respective top side The part at the end of railing 1218,1220 disposes and extended along the longitudinal axis of respective top side railing 1218,1220.Railing locking mechanism 1226A can also include slide plate 1274, and slide plate 1274 can be at least partially located at top side railing 1218, each of 1220 In respective slot-type openings.Slide plate 1274 can include the first enclosed slot of the first rivet 1294 for being used to receive top side railing 1220 1284 and the second enclosed slot 1286 of the first rivet 1296 for receiving top side railing 1220.Used when play yard 1200 is in When in configuration, each of the first enclosed slot 1284 and the second enclosed slot 1286 can be generally in top side railings 1220,1218 Longitudinal direction extension.Each of first enclosed slot 1284 and the second enclosed slot 1286 are configured to top side railing 1220 And each of top side railing 1218 maintains slidable connection with railing locking mechanism 1226A.

Railing locking mechanism 1226A can also include the first lock slots 1280 and the second lock slots 1282.First lock slots 1280 can be configured to receive the second rivet 1288 of top side railing 1220.First lock slots 1280 can be included along the first lock slots The opening of the part of 1280 bottom, the opening leads to rivet cam or path 1276, when railing locking mechanism 1226A is in When in unlocked position and when play yard 1200 is just from when being adjusted in folded configuration (as shown in Figure 13 A to 13E) using configuration Second rivet 1288 follows the rivet cam or path.In an example, rivet path 1276 is bending.

Second lock slots 1282 can be configured to receive the second rivet 1290 of top side railing 1218.Second lock slots 1282 The opening along the part of the bottom of the second lock slots 1282 can be included, the opening leads to rivet cam or path 1278, works as column When rod lock mechanism 1226A is in the unlocked position middle and when play yard 1200 is just adjusted in folded configuration (such as from using configuration Shown in Figure 13 A to 13E) when the second rivet 1290 follow the rivet cam or path.In an example, for rivet 1290 rivet path 1278 is bent with the direction opposite with the rivet path 1276 for the second rivet 1288.

Railing locking mechanism 1226A, which can also be included, to be used to for hawser 1260 to be attached to its hawser attachment hole 1292.Cable Rope can extend across the internal path of top side railing 1220, and another hawser can also be from railing locking mechanism 1226A, 1226B Corresponding hawser attachment 1292 extends through the internal path of top side railing 1224, be passed down through corresponding to fourth angle post 1210 or The hawser that the passage 1275 of the third angle post 1208 reaches Figure 12 C keeps hole 1266 (described above).It is as discussed above, foot Tension force can be produced in corresponding hawser 1260 relative to the rotation of corner post, the tension force is locked corresponding railing with direction C Mechanism 1226A, 1226B moves unlocked position to from latched position.In unlocked position, the second rivet 1288,1290 may pass through respectively From the first lock slots 1280 and each of the second lock slots 1282 bottom in corresponding opening.Once the second rivet 1288th, 1290 it is open through corresponding, as play yard 1200 is adjusted to folded configuration (as shown in Figure 13 D), every 1 the Two rivets 1288,1290 can rotate to vertically or substantially in corresponding top side railing 1220,1218 from approximate horizontal position Continue to move along corresponding rivet path 1276,1278 during vertical position.For example, top side railing 1220 can be surrounded by the first riveting The rotary shafts that define of nail 1294 are rotated relative to railing locking mechanism 1226A with direction D, and top side railing 1218 can be surrounded by the The rotary shaft that one rivet 1296 defines is rotated relative to railing locking mechanism 1226A with direction E.

Each railing locking mechanism 1226A can also include the elastic biasing mechanism (not showing) for being coupled to slide plate 1274.Bullet Slide plate 1274 can be biased in latched position (as seen in fig. 12d) by property biasing mechanism.Railing locking mechanism 1226A can also be wrapped Lamina tecti or saddle above at least a portion containing the top surface for being placed in corresponding railing locking mechanism 1226A, 1226B (not showing).Saddle can be configured with limit close to mechanism 1226A part, (end of wherein top side railing 1218,1220 makes With the potential folder point of adjacent in configuration and generation).Similarly, railing locking mechanism 1226A (can not opened up also comprising a pair of side plates Show), it is each placed at least a portion of the lateral sides of top side railing 1220,1218.In an example embodiment In, side plate can be movably coupled to top side railing 1220 via the first rivet 1294, and removable via the first rivet 1296 It is coupled to top side railing 1218 in ground.

Figure 13 A to D are to be used to accommodate Figure 12 A to D folding children's according to an example of the present invention embodiment System 1200 is adjusted to fold or deposits the various views of the method configured from use or expansion configuration.Arrived with reference now to Figure 12 A 13E, as being best seen in Figure 13 A, user can catch the handle 1255 that is coupled to wheel hub 1254 and can be vertical upwards by wheel hub Ground is lifted.When wheel hub 1254 moves vertically upward, it causes the first bottom column for being coupled directly or indirectly to wheel hub 1254 Bar 1236, the second bottom rail 1238, the end of the 3rd bottom rail 1240 and the 4th bottom rail 1242 are with side generally upwards To movement.It is coupled directly or indirectly to the first bottom rail 1236, the second bottom rail 1238, the 3rd bottom of wheel hub 1254 The end of the bottom rail 1242 of railing 1240 and the 4th causes the first bottom rail 1236, the second bottom with direction movement generally upwards It is coupled to respective pin in the opposite end of each of portion's railing 1238, the 3rd bottom rail 1240 and the 4th bottom rail 1242 Portion 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B, to cause described foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B relative to corresponding One corner post 1204, the second corner post 1206, the third angle post 1208 and fourth angle post 1210 are with the direction of arrow shown in Figure 13 A and institute Opposite end is stated to rotate together.

Figure 13 B shows have further moved vertically upward and the wheel hub 1254 away from backplate surface.Foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B are relative to corresponding first corner post 1204, the second corner post 1206, the third angle post 1208 and fourth angle Post 1210 further rotates.Being rotated in for foot 1230A and 1230B is attached to corresponding the third angle post 1208 and fourth angle post Tension force is produced in each of 1210 or corresponding foot 1230A and foot 1230B corresponding hawser 1260, in Figure 12 C It is shown.Foot causes hawser 1260 around the pulley 1268 of corresponding corner post 1208,1210 relative to this tension force and rotation of corner post Or bending bottom movement.When foot 1230A, 1230B further rotate relative to corresponding corner post 1208,1210, hawser or line 1260 by downward direction to further pull on passage 1275 through corresponding corner post 1208,1210 and laterally to through corresponding top side The passage of railing 1224,1220.Hawser or line 1260 are horizontal with the power bigger to the power of railing locking mechanism than elastic biasing mechanism Can be by corresponding railing locking mechanism 1226B, 1226A slide plate to the passage for moving through corresponding top side railing 1220,1224 1274 with direction C pull, with untie railing locking mechanism 1226B, 1226A with discharge top side railing 1224,1222 and 1218, 1220, so that it rotates relative to corresponding railing locking mechanism 1226B, 1226A and corresponding corner post, as seen in fig. 12d.

Pull corresponding railing locking mechanism 1226A, 1226B that mechanism is adjusted into unlocked position from latched position with direction C. In unlocked position, the second rivet 1288,1290 may pass through in the respective lock slots 1282 of first lock slots 1280 and second Corresponding opening in the bottom of each.Once the second rivet 1288,1290 passes through corresponding opening, as play yard 1200 is adjusted Be made into folded configuration (as shown in Figure 13 C to D), every one second rivet 1288,1290 can corresponding top side railing 1220, 1218 continue when rotating to vertical or substantially vertical position from approximate horizontal position along corresponding rivet path 1276, 1278 movements.The side view for the play yard 1200 that Figure 13 D displayings are in folded configuration, and Figure 13 E displayings are in folded configuration In play yard 1200 end-view.It is each in top side railing 1218,1220,1222 and 1224 as shown in Figure 13 D to E The substantially vertical position that substantially horizontal position of the person from using configuration is rotated in folded configuration.Similarly, first Each of bottom rail 1236, the second bottom rail 1238, the 3rd bottom rail 1240 and the 4th bottom rail 1242 are The substantially vertical position that substantially horizontal position from using configuration is rotated in folded configuration.Top railing 1214 and top End railing 1216 using configuration, in folded configuration and when play yard 1200 when being adjusted to folded configuration using configuration just from keeping In substantially horizontal position.In addition, in folding or depositing configuration, play yard 1200 can keep standing with stand up position Rotate on foot 1228A, 1228B, 1230A, 1230B.

Although revealed instance includes the specific arrangements of mass part, component, feature and aspect, the invention is not restricted to Only described example or arrangement.Any one or more in the part of the present invention, component, feature and aspect can be used individually or at this In the part of invention, component, feature and aspect it is any both or more use in other arrangements of person.

Although having described some play yard feature, function, component and parts according to teachings of the present invention herein, The covering scope not limited to this of this patent.On the contrary, this patent covers this hair that entirely falls within and can allow in the range of equivalent All embodiments of bright teaching.

Understand as the use within a context unless otherwise specifically recited or in addition, conditional language (especially example It can be wrapped as " can (can) ", " can (could) ", " may (might) " or " can (may) " be typically aimed at some embodiments of expression Contain and other embodiments do not include some features, element and/or operation.Therefore, this conditional language is not generally intended to imply Necessary to feature, element and/or operation are all anyway one or more embodiments, or one or more embodiments no matter User's input or prompting certain include is with or without to be used to determine whether to include in any particular or this will be performed Category feature, element and/or the logic of operation.

Benefit from the teaching proposed in foregoing description and associated drawings, it will be apparent that set forth herein of the invention is permitted More modifications and other embodiments.It will be understood, therefore, that the invention is not restricted to disclosed particular, and described repair Change and other embodiments are intended to comprising within the scope of the appended claims.Although particular term, institute are used herein State term and only used with generic and descriptive sense and be not used in limitation purpose.

Claims

1. a kind of be configured to from the play yard for being folded into folded configuration using configuration, the play yard to include：

Foldable game bed frame, it includes：

Bottom rail support assembly, it includes the first bottom support-rails, the second bottom support-rails and is coupled to described The wheel hub assembly of one bottom support-rails and second bottom support-rails；

Top rail support assembly, it includes the first top rail member and the second top rail member；

Will including each of multiple corner post components, the multiple corner post component of the first corner post component and the second corner post component The part of the top rail support assembly is operatively coupled to the part of the bottom rail support assembly；

Multiple foots, it includes：

First foot, it is coupled to first bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the first corner post component；

Second foot, it is coupled to second bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the second corner post component；

Railing locking mechanism, it may be pivotably coupled to first top rail member and second top rail member, Wherein described railing locking mechanism can be adjusted to unlocking configuration from lock arrangement；

Relieving mechanism, it has the first end for being coupled to the railing locking mechanism and is coupled to first bottom support-rails Second distal end, wherein relieving mechanism be configured to first foot around the first corner post component with first direction pivot The railing locking mechanism is moved to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement when turning.

2. play yard according to claim 1, wherein first top rail member can be relative to first corner post Component pivots around first axle, and second top rail member can surround the second axle pivot relative to the second corner post component Turn.

3. play yard according to claim 2, wherein the first axle is parallel to second axle.

4. play yard according to claim 1, wherein the relieving mechanism includes hawser.

5. play yard according to claim 1, wherein first top rail member is included along first top column The longitudinal axis of bar component extends through the first passage of first top rail member, and wherein described first corner post component includes The second channel of the first corner post component is extended through along second longitudinal axis of first corner post；And wherein described relieving mechanism The first passage of first top rail member and first corner post are extended through from the railing locking mechanism The second channel reaches first bottom support-rails.

6. play yard according to claim 1, wherein the bottom rail support assembly further comprises being coupled to institute State the 3rd bottom rail support member of wheel hub assembly and be coupled to the 4th bottom rail support member of the wheel hub assembly.

7. play yard according to claim 6,

Wherein described top rail support assembly further comprises the 3rd top rail member and the 4th top rail member；

Wherein the multiple corner post further comprises the third angle post component and fourth angle post component；

Wherein the multiple foot further comprises：

3rd foot, it is coupled to the 3rd bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the third angle post component；

And

4th foot, it is coupled to the 4th bottom support-rails and may be pivotably coupled to the fourth angle post component；

Second railing locking mechanism, it may be pivotably coupled to the 3rd top rail member and the 4th top rail structure Part, wherein the second railing locking mechanism can be adjusted to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement；

Second relieving mechanism, it has the first end for being coupled to the second railing locking mechanism and is coupled to the support of the 3rd bottom Second distal end of railing, wherein second relieving mechanism, which is configured to the 3rd foot, surrounds the third angle post component The second railing locking mechanism is moved to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement when being pivoted with second direction.

8. play yard according to claim 7, wherein the wheel hub assembly includes：

Central hub member；

First coupling bar, it may be pivotably coupled to the central hub member and with first direction from the central hub member Extension, wherein first coupling bar is coupled to first bottom support-rails and the 3rd bottom support-rails；

Second coupling bar, it may be pivotably coupled to the central hub member and with second party opposite to the first direction Extend to from the central hub member, wherein second coupling bar is coupled to second bottom support-rails and described the Four bottom support-railses.

9. play yard according to claim 6, wherein the first bottom rail support member, the second bottom rail support Each of part, the 3rd bottom rail support member and the 4th bottom rail support member may be pivotably coupled to the wheel hub combination Part.

10. play yard according to claim 1, wherein first top rail member further comprise being coupled to it is described First cam follower of the first top rail member, wherein second top rail member includes being coupled to second top Second cam follower of portion's rail member, and breech lock of the wherein described railing locking mechanism including being coupled to the relieving mechanism Plate, the latch plate include：

It is configured to receive the first cam path of first cam follower, wherein at least the one of first cam path Part has the first arcuate in shape；

It is configured to receive the second cam path of second cam follower, wherein at least the one of second cam path Part has the second arcuate in shape.

11. play yard according to claim 10, wherein first cam follower and second cam follower Each of be one of rivet, pin, post or cam follower.

12. play yard according to claim 10, wherein the railing locking mechanism further comprises spring, wherein described The railing locking mechanism is biased in the lock arrangement by spring.

13. play yard according to claim 1, wherein when the play yard is in the folded configuration, the trip Play bed is kept upright.

14. a kind of be configured to from the play yard for being folded into folded configuration using configuration, the play yard to include：

Foldable game bed frame, it includes：

Top rail support assembly, it includes the first top rail member and the second top rail member, the top rail Support assembly forms the top of the fender body of the play yard；

Bottom rail support assembly, it forms the bottom of the fender body；

Wheel hub assembly, it is coupled to the bottom rail support assembly and can be along axial adjustment；

Each of multiple corner post components, the multiple corner post component can grasp the part of the top rail support assembly Make the part that ground is coupled to the bottom rail support assembly；

Railing locking mechanism, it may be pivotably coupled to the first top rail member and second top rail member, wherein The railing locking mechanism can be adjusted to unlocking configuration from lock arrangement；

Wherein described using in configuration, the wheel hub assembly adjusts vertically upward along the axle causes the bottom rail Support assembly pivots relative to the multiple corner post, and

Wherein described bottom rail support assembly is pivoted the railing locking mechanism from described relative to the multiple corner post Lock arrangement is adjusted to the unlocking configuration and allowed in first top rail member and second top rail member Each pivoted relative to the railing locking mechanism.

15. play yard according to claim 14, it further comprises discharging hawser, and the release hawser, which has, to be coupled to The first end of the railing locking mechanism, the second distal end for being coupled to bottom rail support assembly, and extend through described the The first corner post component in one top rail member and the multiple corner post component.

16. play yard according to claim 15, wherein the first corner post component includes being adjacent to first top The first end of rail member placement and the second distal end for being adjacent to the bottom rail support assembly placement, wherein described first Corner post component further comprises pulley, and the pulley is coupled to second end and is configured to receives the release cable above At least a portion of rope.

17. play yard according to claim 14, wherein the bottom rail support assembly includes multiple bent members, Each of the multiple bent member includes at least the first bent portion and the second bent portion, wherein the first bent portion Separated by straight part with second bent portion, and wherein described first bent portion with second bent portion Curvature direction it is opposite direction bending.

18. play yard according to claim 14, it further comprises multiple foots, wherein every in the multiple foot One is fixedly coupled to the bottom rail support assembly and the phase that may be pivotably coupled in the multiple corner post component Answer corner post.

19. play yard according to claim 14, wherein when the play yard is in the folded configuration, the trip Play bed is kept upright.

20. it is a kind of by foldable play yard from using configuration be adjusted to folded configuration method, it includes：

Foldable game bed frame is arranged in the use configuration, the framework includes：

Bottom rail support assembly, it includes at least one bottom support-rails；

Wheel hub assembly, it is coupled to the bottom rail support assembly；

Top rail support assembly, it includes the first top rail member, the second top rail member, the 3rd top rail structure Part and the 4th top rail member；

First railing locking mechanism, it may be pivotably coupled to first top rail member and the second top rail structure Part, wherein the first railing locking mechanism can be adjusted to unlocking configuration from lock arrangement；

First relieving mechanism, it has the first end for being coupled to the first railing locking mechanism and is coupled to bottom rail support Second distal end of sub-assembly；And

Second relieving mechanism, it has the first end for being coupled to the second railing locking mechanism and is coupled to the bottom rail Second distal end of support assembly；

The wheel hub assembly is adjusted with first direction, wherein the wheel hub assembly caused with first direction movement it is described Bottom rail support assembly carries out corresponding movement,

Wherein described bottom rail support assembly pivots relative to each of the multiple corner post component；

Wherein described bottom rail support assembly pivots relative to the first corner post component to be caused in first machine for releasing The first tension force is produced in structure；

Wherein described bottom rail support assembly pivots relative to the second corner post component to be caused in second machine for releasing The second tension force is produced in structure；

The first railing locking mechanism is adjusted to the unlocking configuration by wherein described first tension force from the lock arrangement；

The second railing locking mechanism is adjusted to the unlocking configuration by wherein described second tension force from the lock arrangement；

Each of wherein described first top rail member and second top rail member are matched somebody with somebody relative to the unblock The first railing locking mechanism in putting pivots；And

Each of wherein described 3rd top rail member and the 4th top rail member are matched somebody with somebody relative to the unblock The second railing locking mechanism in putting pivots；

Wherein relieving mechanism be configured to first foot around the first corner post component pivoted with first direction when will The railing locking mechanism is moved to the unlocking configuration from the lock arrangement.