GB2202730A

GB2202730A - Rear facing child carrying frame

Info

Publication number: GB2202730A
Application number: GB08803732A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Christopher Edward Knott
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1987-03-28
Filing date: 1988-02-18
Publication date: 1988-10-05
Also published as: GB8707464D0; GB8803732D0

Abstract

A backpacking frame is provided for carrying a child from the time the child can support his or her own head (approx. 6 months) to approx. three years old, wherein the child faces to the rear of the carrier. The design allows for a load to be carried easily at the same time as carrying the child. The child carrier may be adjusted for height and depth to accommodate children of various sizes, and may be removed from the main frame allowing it to be used to carry full loads in the normal manner of such a frame. The main frame itself may be adjusted to the length of back of the carrier. <IMAGE>

Description

A REAR FACING CHILD CARRYING FRAME ite invention relates to a2 adjustable pack frame with renoveable child carrying facility,trie child facing to the rear of the carrier.

Child carrying frames have long been available. These however have the child facing in the direction of the carrier and in a purpose built one piece unit. This arrangement puts the child's weight away from the carrier,the child:'5 legs are cramped,aad the carrying of equipment together with the child is difficult to arrange.

The idea here described has the child seated facing to the rear of the carrier and in a frame which is both adjustable and useable as a normal pack frame when not required for carrying the child. The design puts the child's weight against the back of the carrier (giving far better weight distribution together with greater stability for both child and carrier). Ine child's legs are not cramped and can kick and stretch. A substantial load(eg camping equipment) can easily be carried together with the child without interfering with his or her comfort. When not required for child transport this part of the frame is easily removeable allowing a full load to be carried on the frame in the normal manner.

The frame is easily adjustable to accommodate children of various sizes and also to the length of back of the carrier.

An example of the idea in practice is illustrated usingthe accompanying drawings Fig I Shows the general arrange:nent and illustrates the points mentioned in the description Childs weight close to carrier giving good stability and weight distribution.

freedom for child's legs.

adjustable frame.

equipment easily carried.

Fig Ia Shows the idea in practice without the child carrier in place.

REAR FACING CHILD CARRYING FRAME Fig 2 Fack frame without fabric parts (i) back (ii) front (iii) side (iv) base and tot Fig 3 Pack complete with fabric parts (i) back (ii) front (iii) side (iv) top (v) bottom Fig 4 Pack frase,perspective view,frane only.

Fig 5 Pack frame,perspective view,complewe with fabric parts Fig 6 Adjustments of child carrying frame (i) & (ii) depth (ii) & (iii) height (iv) detail of adjustment plate Fig 7 Adjustments to main frame (i) & (ii) removal of child carrier (iii) length of frame Key to Drawings 2 to 7 without fabric parts a main frame b child carrier support c child carrier d child carrier adjustment plate e child carrier support pivot f main frame adjustment pins g child carrier adjustment pins h base of main frame Fabric parts J child carrier k shoulder straps 1 back support straps m child's headrest REAR FACIA CHILD CARRYING F Adust:nents on carrier and frame Figs 6 i 7 I.

Height of child carrier Fig 6 (ii) (iii) (iv) Remove pin (g) from each side of carrier support (b) and move child carrier (c) up or down as required,then replace pin (g) in carrier support on each side to lock in new position.

2.

Depth of child carrier Fig 6 (i) (ii) (iv) Remove both pins (g) from each side of carrier support (b) and main frame (a) then remove plate (d) Carrier (c) and support (b) may now be maved to come alongside mainframe (a). A pin (g) is inserted in the carrier support (b) and through mainframe (a) on both sides to lock in position.

3.

Removal of child carrier Fig 7 (i) (ii) Carry out details as in 2 above,but before replacing pins (g) pull child carrier (c) out of support (b) Replace pins (g) as in 2 above.

4.

Adjustment to length of main frame to suit back of carrier Fig 7 (iii) Remove pins (f)from each side of main frame (a) then move base (h) up or down as required. Replace pins (f) to lock in posit-ion.

Claims

REAR B.ACISG CHILD CARRYING FRAME

CLAIMS I. A backpacking frame with provision for carrying a child from the time the child can support his or her own head (approx. 6 months ) to approx. three years old.

child facing to the rear of the carrier
2. A backpacking frame with provision for carrying a child facing to the rear of the carrier as in claim I.

provision being made to allow it to be adjusted to accommodate children of various sizes.
3. A backpacking frame with removeable child carrying facility and provision for load carrying as in claims I and 2,the base of the main frame being easily adjustable,up or down,to suit the back of the person carrying or to accommodate a larger load.

3. A backpacking frame as in claims I. and 2. the part of the frame designed to carry the child being easily removeable. This allows the frame to be used as a normal pack frame.

4. A backpacking frame as in claims I. 2. and 3 the main frame of which may be adjusted to suit the length of back of the carrier.

5. A backpacking frame as in claims I. 2. 3. and 4 the frame having provision for carrying equipment beneath the seated child.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CIAIitS I. A backpacking frame with the removeable provision for carrying a child from the time the child can support his or her own head to approximately three years of age. When the carrier is removed the frame becomes a normal full sized pack frame.

2. A backpacking frame with removeable child carrying facility as in claim I,the frame so designed as to allow a reasonably sized pack or other equipment to be carried under the seated child.