US20210403070A1 - Foldable strollers and related methods - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates generally to strollers and, more particularly, to foldable strollers and related methods.
- Known strollers include a frame to support one or more seats and/or accessories (e.g., a basket).
- the frames of some known strollers folds to, for example, reduce a footprint of the strollers when the strollers are not in use.
- FIG. 1 is a right, front perspective view of an example stroller having a foldable frame in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure, the frame in an extended position.
- FIG. 2 is a left side view of an example handle hub for coupling a handle arm and a rear leg that may be used with the example stroller of FIG. 1 in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure.
- FIGS. 3-5 are cross-sectional views of the example handle hub of FIG. 2 taken along the B-B line of FIG. 2 , showing the handle arm in different positions.
- FIG. 6 is a left, rear perspective view of the example stroller of FIG. 1 including a storage pin in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an example joint for coupling the rear leg to a front leg of the example stroller of FIG. 1 in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure, taken along the C-C line of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 8-11 are cross-sectional views of the example joint of FIG. 7 , showing the front leg in different positions.
- FIG. 12 is a left, front perspective view of the example stroller frame of FIG. 1 in a folded position.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart representative of an example method disclosed herein for folding a stroller frame.
- Strollers typically include a frame and a seat supported by the frame to receive a child occupant.
- the frame of a stroller typically includes legs, wheels coupled to the legs, and a handle that enables a user (e.g., a caregiver) to push the stroller.
- an accessory such as a basket, is also supported by the frame.
- the user may wish to fold the frame of the stroller for storage purposes, to reduce a size of the stroller in crowded areas such as a restaurant, to fit the stroller in a vehicle such as a car to transport the stroller, etc. Often times the user is caring for the child while folding the stroller frame. Thus, the user typically wishes to quickly fold the stroller frame without needing to perform multiple and/or physically demanding steps to fold the stroller frame.
- example strollers including a foldable frame that moves from an expanded or use position to a collapsed or stored position when not in use.
- a handle of the frame can be activated by a user to cause a remainder of the frame to fold or collapse, thereby providing for efficient folding of the frame.
- the frame is folded after seat(s) and/or accessories have been uncoupled from the stroller frame.
- example stroller disclosed herein provide for compact storage of the stroller frame.
- Some example stroller frames disclosed herein include a handle coupled to a handle hub disposed proximate to a rear leg of the stroller (e.g., a leg that supports a rear wheel of the stroller).
- the handle hub is operatively coupled to a joint disposed between the rear leg of the stroller and a front leg of the stroller (e.g., a leg that supports a front wheel of the stroller).
- the handle hub is operatively coupled to the joint via cable.
- the handle when the user pushes on the handle, the handle folds at the handle hub relative to the rear leg. During folding of the handle, the handle hub pulls on the cable, which enables or causes the stroller frame to fold at the joint coupling the front leg and the rear leg.
- example strollers disclosed herein provide for substantial folding of the stroller frame via the stroller handle. Further, example strollers disclosed herein provide for efficient and convenient folding and storage of the stroller frame.
- the example frame for use with a stroller is disclosed herein.
- the example frame includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg.
- the second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion.
- the lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket.
- the handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket.
- the rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.
- the lock includes a first pin and the frame further includes a lever disposed in the second portion, the handle arm to cause to lever to rotate to release the first pin from the pocket.
- Some such examples further include a cable disposed in the second portion. The cable includes a first end coupled to the lever and a second end coupled to the lock. The rotation of the lever is to remove the pin from the pocket via the cable.
- Some other such examples further include a second pin disposed in the second portion, the second pin disposed proximate to the lever.
- an end of the handle arm is to engage the second pin to cause the lever to rotate.
- Some such examples further include a spring coupled to the second pin.
- the frame further includes a router disposed in the second portion and a cable extending between the router and the first joint.
- the frame further includes a lock disposed in the first joint, wherein the rotation of the handle arm is to cause the cable to pull the lock to enable the second leg to rotate.
- the first portion is spaced part from the second portion during rotation of the handle arm.
- the example frame includes a first frame member having a first wheel coupled thereto, a second frame member having a second wheel coupled thereto, a third frame member, a first joint to couple the first frame member and the second frame member, the first joint including a lock; and a second joint to couple the second frame member and the third frame member, the second joint operatively coupled to the first joint.
- the second joint includes a pocket, a coupler to be removably received in the pocket when the coupler is in a first position, and a lever.
- the third frame member is to operatively cause the lever to rotate. The rotation of the lever is to cause the coupler to move from the first position to a second position in which the coupler is removed from the pocket.
- the third frame member is to rotate via the second joint when the coupler is removed from the pocket to release the lock to enable the first frame member to move from an extended position to a collapsed position to fold the frame.
- the frame further includes a cable extending from the second joint to the lock.
- the cable is to displace the lock during rotation of the third frame member.
- the frame further includes a plate disposed in the second joint, the plate including a router, the cable to be at least partially wound about the router, the third frame member to pivot about the plate.
- the lock is a first lock and the coupler includes a second lock, the third frame member to slide relative to the second joint to release the second lock to enable the third frame member to rotate.
- the second lock is coupled to the lever via a cable.
- a spring is coupled to the second lock.
- the example frame includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg.
- the second joint includes a release portion, a locking portion, and means for removably coupling the release portion and the locking portion, wherein the handle arm is to operatively uncouple the release portion from the locking portion, the handle arm to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the release portion is uncoupled from the locking portion, the rotation of the handle via the second joint to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.
- the means for removably coupling the release portion to the locking portion includes a protrusion disposed on end of the release portion, the protrusion to be received in a pocket of the locking portion.
- the protrusion includes means for locking the protrusion to the locking portion.
- the means for locking includes a lock pin.
- FIG. 1 is a right, front perspective view of example stroller 100 constructed in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure.
- the example stroller 100 includes a frame 102 having a first side 104 and a second side 106 .
- the first side 104 and the second side 106 of the stroller frame 102 include a plurality of frame members and wheels attached to the frame members.
- the frame members and wheels of the first side 104 of the stroller frame 102 will be described herein with the understanding that the second side 106 is a mirror image of the first side 104 .
- the second side 106 includes substantially identical frame members and wheels as the first side 104 and, in the interest of brevity, will not be repeatedly detailed herein.
- the first side 104 includes an arm 108 extending from a parent handle 110 .
- the parent handle 110 is disposed between the first side 104 and the second side 106 of the stroller frame 102 .
- the arm 108 and the parent handle 110 are integrally formed from a unit such as, for example, a tube.
- a height of the parent handle 110 is adjustable via adjustment of a height of the arm 108 .
- the arm 108 is at least partially disposed in a housing 111 such that the arm 108 slides relative to the housing 111 to adjust the height of the handle 110 .
- the example arm 108 of FIG. 1 includes a handle lock 109 .
- the handle lock 109 can include a lever having a tab that engages one of a plurality of notches formed in the arm 108 to lock the handle 110 at a desired height relative to a surface on which the stroller frame 102 rests.
- the lock 109 is released by the user to allow the user to push down on the handle 110 (e.g., toward the ground surface) as part of folding the frame 102 of the stroller 100 .
- the first side 104 of the stroller frame 102 also includes a front leg 112 and a rear leg 114 .
- a front wheel 116 is rotatably coupled to the front leg 112 .
- the front wheel 116 is rotatably coupled to a front bar 118 that extends between the first side 104 and the second side 106 .
- a rear wheel 120 is rotatably coupled to the rear leg 114 .
- a rear wheel 120 is coupled to a rear axle that extends between the first side 104 and the second side 106 .
- FIG. 1 includes four wheels (e.g., two front wheels 116 and two rear wheels 120 coupled to the first and second sides 104 , 106 of the stroller frame 102 ), different numbers of front and/or rear wheels are used in other examples (e.g., a single front wheel).
- the front leg 112 and the rear leg 114 are coupled via a seat hub or a joint 124 .
- the rear leg 114 and the arm 108 are coupled via a first example handle hub 126 (e.g., a joint).
- the joint 124 and the first example handle hub 126 facilitate folding of the stroller frame 102 such that front leg 112 and the arm 108 and, thus, the parent handle 110 are free to rotate relative to the rear leg 114 .
- a tube 129 extends between the first example handle hub 126 of the first side 104 and the first example handle hub 126 of the second side.
- the tube 129 is rotatably coupled to the handle hub(s) 126 .
- the rotating tube 129 facilitates folding of the respective arm(s) 108 of the first and second sides 104 , 106 via the first example handle hub(s) 126 .
- the arm(s) 108 pivot about the tube 129 via the first example handle hub 126 .
- the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 includes a mount bar 128 .
- the example mount bar 128 includes a plurality of receivers 130 .
- one or more seats and/or accessories can be removably coupled to the stroller frame 102 by inserting the seat and/or accessory in one of the receivers 130 of the mount bar 128 .
- the seat(s) and/or accessories can be locked to a respective receiver 130 via lock(s) provided on the seat or the accessory that are received in opening(s) defined in each receiver 130 .
- the seat(s) and/or accessories can be selectively removed from the receiver(s) 130 via user control of the lock(s) on the seat(s) or the accessories.
- FIGS. 2-5 illustrate an example handle hub or joint (e.g., the handle hub 126 of FIG. 1 ) to facilitate folding of the arm(s) 108 and the handle 110 of the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 .
- an example handle hub or joint e.g., the handle hub 126 of FIG. 1
- FIG. 2 is a partial side view of an example stroller frame 700 including a handle bar 702 , an arm 704 coupled to the handle, and a rear leg 706 .
- the example stroller frame 700 may be used with the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the example rear wheel, the example front leg, the example joint coupling the example rear leg 706 and the example front leg, and the example front wheel are not shown in FIG. 2 .
- the example rear wheel, the example front leg, the example joint, and the example front wheel can be the same or substantially the same as the rear wheel 120 , the front leg 112 , the joint 124 , and the front wheel 116 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 2 shows a first side of the example stroller frame 700
- the second side of the example stroller frame 700 includes substantially identical frame members as the first side and, in the interest of brevity, will not be repeatedly detailed herein.
- an example handle hub 708 (e.g., a joint, corresponding to the handle hub 126 of FIG. 1 ) couples the example arm 704 and the example rear leg 706 .
- the example handle hub 708 includes a release portion 710 and a locking portion 712 .
- the release portion 710 is removably coupled to the locking portion 712 .
- the release portion 710 uncouples from the locking portion 712 during folding of the example stroller frame 700 .
- FIG. 3 is a first cross-sectional view of the example handle hub 708 taken along the B-B line of FIG. 2 .
- the example release portion 710 of the example handle hub 708 includes means for removably coupling the release portion 710 to the locking portion 712 .
- the release portion 710 of FIG. 2 includes a coupler 800 (e.g., a protrusion) formed from a housing 802 of the release portion 710 . At least a portion of the example coupler 800 is disposed in a pocket 804 defined by a housing 806 of the locking portion 712 of the example handle hub 708 of FIGS. 2 and 3 .
- the coupler 800 of the release portion 710 is unlocked from the pocket 804 of the locking portion 712 , the arm 704 rotates about a pivot plate 807 disposed in the housing 802 of the release portion 710 .
- the example housing 802 of the release portion 710 of the example handle hub 708 includes means for driving the uncoupling of the release portion 710 from the locking portion 712 .
- the release portion 710 of FIG. 2 includes a spring-loaded trigger pin 812 .
- the release portion 710 includes a lever 814 disposed proximate to the spring-loaded trigger pin 812 .
- the example arm 704 of the stroller frame 700 includes a foot 816 .
- the arm 704 moves (e.g., slides) downward, as represented by the arrow 817 of FIG. 3 .
- the foot 816 engages the spring-loaded trigger pin 812 , as illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the engagement of the foot 816 with the trigger pin 812 causes the trigger pin 812 to press down on the lever 814 , which causes the lever to rotate about a lever pivot point 818 , as represented by the arrow 820 of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 4 is a second cross-sectional view of the example handle hub 708 taken along the B-B line of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 shows the pivot plate 807 about which the arm 704 rotates.
- the pivot plate 807 is coupled to the tube 129 of the example stroller frame 102 of FIG. 1 to transfer rotational motion to the tube 129 (e.g., the tube 129 extends between respective example handle hubs 708 of the first and second sides of the frame 700 of FIG. 2 as substantially disclosed in connection with the frame 102 of FIG. 1 ).
- the pivot plate 807 includes a router 900 about which a cable 318 (e.g., a first cable) is at least partially wound. The cable 318 extends from the router 900 to the joint coupling the rear leg 706 to a front leg of the example stroller frame 700 (e.g., the joint 124 of FIG. 1 ).
- a cable 318 e.g., a first cable
- the example coupler 800 of the example handle hub 708 includes means for locking the release portion 710 to the locking portion 712 .
- the coupler 800 of FIG. 4 includes a spring-loaded lock pin 904 disposed in a pin housing 905 of the release portion 710 .
- the lock pin 904 prevents uncoupling between the coupler 800 of the release portion 710 and the pocket 804 of the locking portion 712 .
- the lock pin 904 is coupled to the lever 814 via a second cable 906 .
- the second cable 906 is coupled to a cable connector 907 (e.g., an opening) of the lever 814 .
- a cable connector 907 e.g., an opening
- the lever 814 rotates about the lever pivot point 818 .
- the lever 814 pulls the second cable 906 upward (e.g., away from a floor or ground surface), or in the direction of the arrow 910 of FIG. 4 .
- the pulling of the second cable 906 pulls the lock pin 904 of the coupler 800 from the pocket 804 of the locking portion 712 in the direction of the arrow 912 of FIG. 4 to release the release portion 710 from the locking portion 712 and to enable the arm 704 to be rotated.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the uncoupling of the release portion 710 of the example handle hub 708 of FIGS. 2-4 from the locking portion 712 .
- the rotation of the lever 814 about the lever pivot point 818 unlocks the lock pin 904 via the pulling of the second cable 906 .
- the cable connector 907 moves from a first position shown in FIG. 4 to a second position shown in FIG. 5 during rotation of the lever 814 about the lever pivot point 818 .
- the second cable 906 coupled to the lever 814 pulls on the lock pin 904 .
- the lock pin 904 moves further into the pin housing 905 and out of the pocket 804 of the locking portion 712 of the example handle hub 708 .
- the arm 704 can be rotated about the pivot plate 807 (and the tube 129 of FIG. 1 ), as represented by the arrow 1000 of FIG. 5 .
- the release portion 710 moves away from the lock portion 712 as the arm 704 rotates about the pivot plate 807 toward the rear leg 706 , as represented by the arrow 1002 of FIG. 5 .
- the arm 704 moves proximate to the rear leg 706 .
- the example handle hub 708 of FIGS. 2-5 provide for folding the handle 110 , 702 of the example stroller frame 102 , 700 .
- the handle hubs 126 , 708 enable the arm(s) 108 , 704 of the stroller frame 102 , 700 rotate toward the rear leg(s) 114 , 706 and, thus, cause the handle 110 , 702 to fold relative to a position of the handle 110 , 702 when the stroller 100 is in use.
- the mount bar 128 of the stroller 100 includes means for securing the arm(s) 108 , 704 to secure the arm(s) 108 , 704 in the folded position and maintain the compact storage size of the folded frame 102 , 700 .
- FIG. 6 is a left, rear perspective view of the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 including the mount bar 128 and the arm(s) 108 .
- the example mount bar 128 of FIG. 11 includes a storage pin 1100 or other means for securing the arm(s) 108 .
- a storage pin 1100 is additionally or alternatively disposed on the mount bar 128 at the first side 104 (e.g., to secure the arm 108 of the first side 104 in the folded position).
- the storage pin 1100 will be discussed in connection with the arm 108 of the second side 106 of the stroller 100 but equally applies to the arm 704 of the stroller frame 700 of FIGS. 2-5 .
- the arm 108 moves toward the rear leg 114 of the example stroller frame 102 when the release portion 710 is uncoupled from the locking portion 712 of the first example handle hub 126 .
- the arm 108 is substantially parallel to the rear leg 114 when the arm 108 is pivoted about the pivot plate 807 and the tube 129 of the handle hub 126 , 708 .
- the example storage pin 1100 is a spring-loaded pin that extends from an opening 1104 defined in the mount bar 128 .
- the user when the user folds the arm 108 , the user moves the arm 108 such that the storage pin 1100 retracts as the arm 108 pass the storage pin 1100 (e.g., the arm 108 pushes the storage pin 1100 inward relative to the opening 1104 ).
- the storage pin 1100 automatically extends after the arm 108 has passed the storage pin 1110 such that the arm 108 is located (e.g., sits) below the storage pin 1100 when the arm 108 is in the folded position, as represented by the dashed outline of the arm 108 in FIG. 6 .
- the storage pin 1100 secures (e.g., holds) the arm 108 in the folded position.
- the user presses the storage pin 1100 inward relative to the opening 1104 to release the arm 108 from being held by the storage pin 1100 .
- the example handle hub 708 includes the pivot plate 807 having a router 900 about which a cable 318 is wound.
- the cable 318 extends from the pivot plate 807 through a housing of the rear leg 114 , 706 to the joint 124 of the example stroller frame 102 , 700 coupling the respective rear leg 114 , 706 to the front leg 112 .
- the cable 318 is coupled to a pin disposed in the joint 124 .
- the folding of the arm 108 , 704 forming the handle 110 , 702 causes the cable 318 to pull on the pin of the joint 124 and release the locking of the joint 124 to enable the front leg 112 to fold relative to the rear leg 114 , 706 .
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the joint 124 of the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 taken along the C-C line of FIG. 1 .
- the example joint 124 couples the rear leg 114 , 706 and the front leg 112 of the example stroller frame 102 , 700 of FIGS. 1-6 .
- the handle arm 108 , 704 is not shown in FIG. 12 .
- the arm 108 , 704 is disposed proximate to the rear leg 114 during folding of the front leg 112 (e.g., FIG. 6 ).
- the example joint 124 of FIG. 7 includes a first housing 1200 coupled to the front leg 112 and a second housing 1202 coupled to the rear leg 114 .
- the first housing 1200 and the second housing 1202 are rotatably coupled to one another such that the first housing 1200 can rotate relative to the second housing 1202 and, thus, the front leg 112 can rotate relative to the rear leg 114 .
- a diameter of the first housing 1200 may be less than a diameter of the second housing 1202 such that the first housing 1200 is received in the second housing 1202 and rotate relative to the second housing 1202 or vice versa.
- the second housing 1202 includes an axle 1204 disposed therein and the first housing 1200 includes a receiver 1206 having an opening 1207 to receive the axle 1204 to rotatably couple the first and second housings 1200 , 1202 .
- the first example housing 1200 includes means for locking the front leg 112 in an extended position when the stroller 100 is in use.
- the first housing 1200 includes a lock pin 1208 disposed therein.
- the lock pin 1208 prevents front leg 112 from folding (e.g., the lock pin 1208 holds the front leg 112 in the extended position shown in FIG. 1 ).
- a protrusion 1210 formed at a first end 1212 of the lock pin 1208 engages a pin stop 1214 defined by the first housing 1200 of joint 124 .
- the engagement between the protrusion 1210 and the pin stop 1214 prevents the front leg 112 from rotating relative to the rear leg 114 via the housings 1200 , 1202 .
- a cable 318 extends from the pivot plate 807 of the handle hub 126 , 708 through the rear leg 114 , 706 .
- an end of the cable 318 is coupled to a second end 1216 of the lock pin 1208 (e.g., coupled to an opening formed in the second end 1216 of the lock pin 1208 ).
- the cable 318 extends between the router 900 of the handle hub 126 , 708 and the lock pin 1208 of the joint 124 via the rear leg 114 , 706 .
- the example lock pin 1208 of FIG. 12 includes means for driving the locking pin.
- the lock pin 1208 is spring-loaded via a first spring 1218 .
- the first spring 1218 is disposed about a shaft 1220 formed in the lock pin 1208 .
- the first spring 1218 is in an extended position when the protrusion 1210 engages the pin stop 1214 .
- the handle hub 126 , 708 pulls on the cable 318 (e.g., via the router 900 of pivot plate 807 about which the cable 318 is wound during rotation of the arm 108 , 704 about the pivot plate 807 and rotation of the tube 129 coupled to the pivot plate 807 ).
- the cable 318 e.g., via the router 900 of pivot plate 807 about which the cable 318 is wound during rotation of the arm 108 , 704 about the pivot plate 807 and rotation of the tube 129 coupled to the pivot plate 807 .
- folding of the arm 108 , 704 causes the cable 318 to pull the protrusion 1210 of the lock pin 1208 away from the pin stop 1214 against the force of the spring 1218 (e.g., due to increased tension on the cable 318 during folding of the arm 108 , 704 at the handle hub 126 , 708 ), as represented by the arrow 1222 of FIG. 7 .
- the protrusion 1210 clears the pin stop 1214
- the first housing 1200 is rotatable relative to the second housing 1202 .
- the example joint 124 of FIG. 7 includes means for securing the first leg 112 in a folded position.
- the joint 124 includes a detent arm 1224 disposed in the first housing 1200 .
- the detent arm 1224 is pivotably coupled to the first housing 1200 via one or more fasteners 1226 disposed at a first end 1228 of the detent arm 1224 .
- the example joint 124 includes means for driving the detent arm 1224 .
- the detent arm 1224 is spring-loaded via a second spring 1230 disposed in the first housing 1200 .
- the second spring 1230 engages a second end 1232 of the detent arm 1224 .
- the first housing 1200 defines a ledge portion 1234 disposed proximate to the detent arm 1224 . As disclosed herein, during rotation of the first housing 1200 , the ledge portion 1234 engages or interferes with at least a portion of the detent arm 1224 . The engagement between the detent arm 1224 and the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 facilitates the securing of the front leg 112 in the folded position via the detent arm 1224 , as disclosed in more detail below.
- FIG. 8 illustrates the removal of the protrusion 1210 of the lock pin 1208 from the pin stop 1214 of the example joint 124 of FIG. 12 .
- the first spring 1218 is compressed relative to the position of the first spring 1218 when the protrusion 1210 engages the pin stop 1214 shown in FIG. 7 due to the pulling by the cable 318 on the lock pin 1208 during folding of the arm 108 , 704 about the handle hub 126 , 708 .
- the first housing 1200 is free to rotate relative to the second housing 1202 and, thus, the front leg 112 is free to rotate or fold relative to the rear leg 114 , as represented by the arrow 1300 of FIG. 8 .
- the user can pivot (e.g., tip) the stroller frame 102 , 700 onto the rear wheel(s) 120 as if to lift the front wheel(s) 116 of the stroller 100 .
- the folded handle arm 108 , 704 and the rear leg 114 move to a substantially vertical position relative to the surface on which the stroller frame 102 rests.
- the front leg 112 folds or collapses relative to the rear leg 114 when the stroller frame 102 is pivoted on the rear wheel(s) 120 (rather than remaining extended as the front leg 112 would if the stroller 100 were lifted on the rear wheel 120 when the lock pin 1208 is engaged with the pin stop 1214 ).
- the user guides or pushes the front leg 112 in the direction of the arrow 1300 of FIG. 8 during folding of the stroller frame 102 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates the folding of the front leg 112 via rotation of the first housing 1200 relative to the second housing 1202 of the example joint 124 of FIGS. 7 and 8 .
- the portion of the first housing 1200 including the pin stop 1214 rotates past the lock pin 1208 .
- the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 rotates relative to the detent arm 1224 during rotation of the first housing 1200 .
- the example ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 includes a protrusion 1400 .
- the protrusion 1400 of the ledge portion 1234 engages a clicker 1402 coupled to the detent arm 1224 .
- the clicker 1402 provides audible feedback (e.g., a clicking noise) to the user as the user guides the front leg 112 to the folded position to inform the user that, for example, the front leg 112 can be folded further toward the rear leg 114 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates the engagement of the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 with the second end 1232 of the detent arm 1224 during folding of the front leg 112 via the example joint 124 .
- the protrusion 1400 of the ledge portion 1234 engages a protrusion 1500 formed in the second end 1232 of the detent arm 1224 .
- the protrusion 1400 of the ledge portion 1234 engages the protrusion 1500 of the detent arm 1224 , the protrusion 1400 pushes on the second end 1232 of the detent arm 1224 , which causes the second spring 1230 associated with the detent arm 1224 to move to a compressed position (e.g., the second end 1232 of the detent arm 1224 pivots or deflects about the fastener 1226 at the first end 1228 of the detent arm 1224 as the protrusion 1400 pushes on the second end 1232 ).
- the detent arm 1224 moves to a deflected or non-rest position during folding of the front leg 112 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates the front leg 112 in a folded position via the example joint 124 of FIGS. 7-10 .
- the first housing 1200 is rotated relative to the second housing 1202 such that the protrusion 1400 of the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 has moved past the protrusion 1500 of the detent arm 1224 .
- the front leg 112 has moved substantially past an apex of the detent arm 1224 .
- the second spring 1230 moves from the compressed position of FIG. 15 to the extended position.
- FIG. 11 illustrates the front leg 112 in a folded position via the example joint 124 of FIGS. 7-10 .
- the first housing 1200 is rotated relative to the second housing 1202 such that the protrusion 1400 of the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 has moved past the protrusion 1500 of the detent arm 1224 .
- the front leg 112 has moved substantially past an apex of the detent arm 1224 .
- the second spring 1230 moves from the compressed position of
- the detent arm 1224 As the detent arm 1224 returns to a rest position due to the extension of the second spring 1230 , the detent arm 1224 generates an audible noise (e.g., a snapping sound) that indicates to the user that the front leg 112 is folded.
- an audible noise e.g., a snapping sound
- the detent arm 1224 holds the front leg 112 in the folded position when the ledge portion 1234 is in the position of FIG. 11 .
- the first spring 1218 of the lock pin 1208 returns to the extended position and the protrusion 1210 of the lock pin 1208 engages (e.g., re-engages) a surface of the first housing 1200 .
- the lock pin 1208 further assists to hold the front leg 112 in the folded position when the first housing 1200 is rotated as shown in FIG. 16 .
- the example front leg 112 is folded relative to the rear leg 114 via the example joint 124 of FIGS. 7-11 .
- FIG. 12 is a left, front perspective view of the example stroller 100 of FIG. 1 showing the stroller frame 102 in a folded position, or a position in which the handle arm(s) 108 are folded relative to the rear leg(s) 114 and the front leg(s) 112 are folded relative to the rear leg(s) 114 .
- the front wheel(s) 116 swivel relative to the seat mount 128 to further reduce a size of the folded stroller frame 102 (or, in some examples, are guided inward by the user during folding of the front leg(s) 112 ).
- the front wheel(s) 116 swivel such that the wheel(s) 116 are substantially perpendicular to the rear wheel(s) 120 .
- the front wheel(s) 116 are held in the inwardly swiveled position by the detent arm 1224 of the example joint 124 (e.g., when the ledge portion 1234 is the position of FIG. 11 ).
- the stroller frame 102 when the example stroller frame 102 is in the folded position, the stroller frame 102 substantially rests on the rear wheels 120 and the handle hub 126 (e.g., the example handle hub 708 of FIGS. 2-7 ).
- the handle hubs 126 , 708 include feet or projections to facilitate stability of the example stroller frame 102 when in the folded position.
- the example stroller frame 102 provides for compact storage of the example stroller 100 when the stroller is not in use due to the folding of the frame 102 at the handle hubs 126 , 708 and the joints 124 . As disclosed above in connection with FIG.
- the arms 108 are held by the storage pin 1100 of the mount bar 128 such that a distance between a respective arm 108 and a respective rear leg 114 in the folded position is minimized when the arm 108 is in the folded position to further reduce a size of the folded stroller frame 102 .
- the user wishes to move the stroller frame 102 from the folded position shown in FIG. 12 to the expanded or use position of FIG. 1 .
- the first housing 1200 of the example joint 124 rotates in the opposite direction of rotation during folding of the front leg 112 (e.g., opposite the rotation of the first housing 1200 illustrated in FIGS. 7-11 ).
- the ledge portion 1234 of the first housing 1200 moves past the detent arm 1224 of the example joint 124 (e.g., in the opposite direction shown in FIGS. 7-11 ). Also, as the first housing 1200 rotates during extension of the front leg 112 , the portion of the first housing 1200 including the pin stop 1214 rotates so as to return the positon in which the lock pin 1208 engages the pin stop 1214 (e.g., FIG. 7 ). The user pivots or swivels the front wheels outward, or in a direction of travel of the stroller 100 .
- the user unlocks the handle arms 108 from the folded position by releasing the storage pin 1100 of FIG. 6 to allow the arm 108 to rotate away from the rear leg 114 (e.g., by pressing the storage pin 1100 inward relative to the opening 1104 of the mount bar 128 ).
- the user rotates the arm 108 away from the rear leg 114 until the release portion 710 engages the locking portion 712 of the handle hub 126 708 , thereby locking the stroller frame 102 in the extended position.
- the user can couple one or more seats and/or accessories to the example stroller frame 102 via the mount bar 128 .
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example process 1800 for folding a frame (e.g., the stroller frame 102 , 700 ) of a stroller (e.g., the stroller 100 ).
- a frame e.g., the stroller frame 102 , 700
- a stroller e.g., the stroller 100
- FIG. 13 many other methods of operating the example stroller frame 102 , 700 may alternatively be used.
- the order of execution of the blocks may be changed, and/or some of the blocks described may be changed, eliminated, or combined.
- one or more seats and/or accessories are removed from the stroller frame prior to folding the stroller frame (block 1802 ).
- a user can uncouple the seat(s) and/or accessories from the mount bar 128 of the stroller frame 102 of FIG. 1 .
- the example process 1800 of FIG. 13 includes pushing down on a handle of the stroller frame to release a handle hub (block 1804 ).
- the user can push down on the parent handle 110 , 702 of the stroller frame 102 .
- the parent handle 110 , 702 includes the arm 108 , 704 and a handle hub 126 , 708 that couples the arm 108 , 704 to the rear leg 114 , 706 .
- the foot 816 of the arm 704 engages the trigger pin 812 , which engages the lever 814 and causes the coupler 800 to release from the pocket 804 of the locking portion 712 .
- the user release the handle lock 109 of FIG. 1 to enable the user to push on the handle 110 , 702 and the arm 108 , 704 to slide.
- the example process 1800 includes rotating the stroller handle toward a seat hub (e.g., between the rear leg and the front leg) of the stroller frame (block 1806 ).
- a seat hub e.g., between the rear leg and the front leg
- the user rotates the handle arm 108 , 704 toward the seat hub or joint 124 coupling the front leg 112 and the rear leg 114 .
- the pivot plate 807 of the handle hub 126 , 708 pulls on the cable 318 that is wound about the router 900 of the pivot plate 807 and extends to the joint 124 via the rear leg 114 .
- the pulling of the cable 318 releases the lock pin 1208 from the pin stop 1214 of the joint 124 , thereby allowing the front leg 112 to pivot relative to the rear leg 114 .
- the example process 1800 includes locking the stroller handle to the stroller frame (block 1808 ). For example, the user rotates the handle arm 108 toward the seat joint 124 such that the storage pin 1100 of the mount bar 128 holds the handle arm 108 proximate to the rear leg 114 .
- the example process 1800 includes pivoting the stroller frame on the rear wheels of the stroller frame (block 1810 ). For example, the user tips the stroller frame 102 (with the handle arm 108 in the folded position) as if to lift the front wheels 116 off of the surface (e.g., a floor or ground) on which the stroller frame 102 rests.
- the surface e.g., a floor or ground
- the example process 1800 includes rotating the front legs relative to the rear legs (block 1812 ).
- the first housing 1200 rotates relative to the second housing 1202 and, thus, the front leg 112 can rotate relative to the rear leg 114 .
- the user can guide the front leg 112 and the front wheels 116 inward or toward rear leg 114 .
- the detent arm 1224 of the joint 124 deflects so as to hold the front leg in the folded position.
- the example stroller frame 102 can be collapsed or folded for storage.
- Disclosed example stroller frames provide for user initiation of the stroller frame folding via a handle of the stroller. For example, a user pushes down on the handle to reduce height of the stroller frame and to enable the handle to be rotated toward the rear legs via a handle hub. By rotating the handle, a joint locking the front leg in an extended position is released, thereby allowing the front leg to collapse relative to the rear leg.
- disclosed example stroller frames can be efficiently moved to a compact position for storage without requiring difficult or cumbersome actions by the user to fold the frame.
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Abstract
Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion. The lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.
Description
- This patent arises from a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/322,350, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,052,934, which was filed on Jan. 31, 2019. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/322,350 is a national stage application under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2017/094679, which was filed on Jul. 27, 2017. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/322,350 and International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2017/094679 are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. Priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/322,350 and International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2017/094679 is hereby claimed.
- This disclosure relates generally to strollers and, more particularly, to foldable strollers and related methods.
- Known strollers include a frame to support one or more seats and/or accessories (e.g., a basket). The frames of some known strollers folds to, for example, reduce a footprint of the strollers when the strollers are not in use.
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FIG. 1 is a right, front perspective view of an example stroller having a foldable frame in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure, the frame in an extended position. -
FIG. 2 is a left side view of an example handle hub for coupling a handle arm and a rear leg that may be used with the example stroller ofFIG. 1 in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure. -
FIGS. 3-5 are cross-sectional views of the example handle hub ofFIG. 2 taken along the B-B line ofFIG. 2 , showing the handle arm in different positions. -
FIG. 6 is a left, rear perspective view of the example stroller ofFIG. 1 including a storage pin in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an example joint for coupling the rear leg to a front leg of the example stroller ofFIG. 1 in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure, taken along the C-C line ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 8-11 are cross-sectional views of the example joint ofFIG. 7 , showing the front leg in different positions. -
FIG. 12 is a left, front perspective view of the example stroller frame ofFIG. 1 in a folded position. -
FIG. 13 is a flowchart representative of an example method disclosed herein for folding a stroller frame. - The figures are not to scale. Instead, to clarify multiple layers and regions, the thickness of the layers may be enlarged in the drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawing(s) and accompanying written description to refer to the same or like parts.
- Strollers typically include a frame and a seat supported by the frame to receive a child occupant. The frame of a stroller typically includes legs, wheels coupled to the legs, and a handle that enables a user (e.g., a caregiver) to push the stroller. In some examples, an accessory, such as a basket, is also supported by the frame.
- When the stroller is not being used to carry a child, the user may wish to fold the frame of the stroller for storage purposes, to reduce a size of the stroller in crowded areas such as a restaurant, to fit the stroller in a vehicle such as a car to transport the stroller, etc. Often times the user is caring for the child while folding the stroller frame. Thus, the user typically wishes to quickly fold the stroller frame without needing to perform multiple and/or physically demanding steps to fold the stroller frame.
- Disclosed herein are example strollers including a foldable frame that moves from an expanded or use position to a collapsed or stored position when not in use. In disclosed examples, a handle of the frame can be activated by a user to cause a remainder of the frame to fold or collapse, thereby providing for efficient folding of the frame. In some examples disclosed herein, the frame is folded after seat(s) and/or accessories have been uncoupled from the stroller frame. Thus, example stroller disclosed herein provide for compact storage of the stroller frame.
- Some example stroller frames disclosed herein include a handle coupled to a handle hub disposed proximate to a rear leg of the stroller (e.g., a leg that supports a rear wheel of the stroller). The handle hub is operatively coupled to a joint disposed between the rear leg of the stroller and a front leg of the stroller (e.g., a leg that supports a front wheel of the stroller). In some disclosed examples, the handle hub is operatively coupled to the joint via cable. In some disclosed examples, when the user pushes on the handle, the handle folds at the handle hub relative to the rear leg. During folding of the handle, the handle hub pulls on the cable, which enables or causes the stroller frame to fold at the joint coupling the front leg and the rear leg. Thus, example strollers disclosed herein provide for substantial folding of the stroller frame via the stroller handle. Further, example strollers disclosed herein provide for efficient and convenient folding and storage of the stroller frame.
- An example frame for use with a stroller is disclosed herein. The example frame includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion. The lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.
- In some examples, the lock includes a first pin and the frame further includes a lever disposed in the second portion, the handle arm to cause to lever to rotate to release the first pin from the pocket. Some such examples further include a cable disposed in the second portion. The cable includes a first end coupled to the lever and a second end coupled to the lock. The rotation of the lever is to remove the pin from the pocket via the cable. Some other such examples further include a second pin disposed in the second portion, the second pin disposed proximate to the lever. In some such examples, an end of the handle arm is to engage the second pin to cause the lever to rotate. Some such examples further include a spring coupled to the second pin.
- In some examples, the frame further includes a router disposed in the second portion and a cable extending between the router and the first joint. In some such examples, the frame further includes a lock disposed in the first joint, wherein the rotation of the handle arm is to cause the cable to pull the lock to enable the second leg to rotate.
- In some examples, the first portion is spaced part from the second portion during rotation of the handle arm.
- Another example frame for use with a stroller is disclosed herein. The example frame includes a first frame member having a first wheel coupled thereto, a second frame member having a second wheel coupled thereto, a third frame member, a first joint to couple the first frame member and the second frame member, the first joint including a lock; and a second joint to couple the second frame member and the third frame member, the second joint operatively coupled to the first joint. The second joint includes a pocket, a coupler to be removably received in the pocket when the coupler is in a first position, and a lever. The third frame member is to operatively cause the lever to rotate. The rotation of the lever is to cause the coupler to move from the first position to a second position in which the coupler is removed from the pocket. The third frame member is to rotate via the second joint when the coupler is removed from the pocket to release the lock to enable the first frame member to move from an extended position to a collapsed position to fold the frame.
- In some examples, the frame further includes a cable extending from the second joint to the lock. The cable is to displace the lock during rotation of the third frame member.
- In some examples, the frame further includes a plate disposed in the second joint, the plate including a router, the cable to be at least partially wound about the router, the third frame member to pivot about the plate.
- In some examples, the lock is a first lock and the coupler includes a second lock, the third frame member to slide relative to the second joint to release the second lock to enable the third frame member to rotate. In some such examples, the second lock is coupled to the lever via a cable. In some such examples, a spring is coupled to the second lock.
- Another example frame for use with a stroller is disclosed herein. The example frame includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a release portion, a locking portion, and means for removably coupling the release portion and the locking portion, wherein the handle arm is to operatively uncouple the release portion from the locking portion, the handle arm to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the release portion is uncoupled from the locking portion, the rotation of the handle via the second joint to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.
- In some examples, the means for removably coupling the release portion to the locking portion includes a protrusion disposed on end of the release portion, the protrusion to be received in a pocket of the locking portion. In some such examples, the protrusion includes means for locking the protrusion to the locking portion. In some such examples, the means for locking includes a lock pin. Some such examples further include a lever disposed in the release portion, the lever operatively coupled to the lock pin, the handle arm to engage the lever to cause the release portion to uncouple from the lock portion via the lock pin.
- Turning to the figures,
FIG. 1 is a right, front perspective view ofexample stroller 100 constructed in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure. For illustrative purposes, theexample stroller 100 is shown without seat(s) and/or accessories coupled thereto. Theexample stroller 100 includes aframe 102 having afirst side 104 and asecond side 106. Thefirst side 104 and thesecond side 106 of thestroller frame 102 include a plurality of frame members and wheels attached to the frame members. The frame members and wheels of thefirst side 104 of thestroller frame 102 will be described herein with the understanding that thesecond side 106 is a mirror image of thefirst side 104. Thus, thesecond side 106 includes substantially identical frame members and wheels as thefirst side 104 and, in the interest of brevity, will not be repeatedly detailed herein. - In the illustrated
example stroller 100, thefirst side 104 includes anarm 108 extending from aparent handle 110. The parent handle 110 is disposed between thefirst side 104 and thesecond side 106 of thestroller frame 102. In some examples, thearm 108 and the parent handle 110 are integrally formed from a unit such as, for example, a tube. - In the example of
FIG. 1 , a height of the parent handle 110 is adjustable via adjustment of a height of thearm 108. In some examples, thearm 108 is at least partially disposed in ahousing 111 such that thearm 108 slides relative to thehousing 111 to adjust the height of thehandle 110. Theexample arm 108 ofFIG. 1 includes ahandle lock 109. Thehandle lock 109 can include a lever having a tab that engages one of a plurality of notches formed in thearm 108 to lock thehandle 110 at a desired height relative to a surface on which thestroller frame 102 rests. As disclosed herein, in some examples, thelock 109 is released by the user to allow the user to push down on the handle 110 (e.g., toward the ground surface) as part of folding theframe 102 of thestroller 100. - The
first side 104 of thestroller frame 102 also includes afront leg 112 and arear leg 114. Afront wheel 116 is rotatably coupled to thefront leg 112. In some examples, thefront wheel 116 is rotatably coupled to afront bar 118 that extends between thefirst side 104 and thesecond side 106. Arear wheel 120 is rotatably coupled to therear leg 114. In some examples, arear wheel 120 is coupled to a rear axle that extends between thefirst side 104 and thesecond side 106. Although theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 includes four wheels (e.g., twofront wheels 116 and tworear wheels 120 coupled to the first andsecond sides - In the illustrated example, the
front leg 112 and therear leg 114 are coupled via a seat hub or a joint 124. Therear leg 114 and thearm 108 are coupled via a first example handle hub 126 (e.g., a joint). As disclosed herein, the joint 124 and the firstexample handle hub 126 facilitate folding of thestroller frame 102 such thatfront leg 112 and thearm 108 and, thus, the parent handle 110 are free to rotate relative to therear leg 114. - In the example of
FIG. 1 , atube 129 extends between the firstexample handle hub 126 of thefirst side 104 and the firstexample handle hub 126 of the second side. In some examples, thetube 129 is rotatably coupled to the handle hub(s) 126. As disclosed herein, therotating tube 129 facilitates folding of the respective arm(s) 108 of the first andsecond sides FIG. 1 , the arm(s) 108 pivot about thetube 129 via the firstexample handle hub 126. - The
example stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 includes amount bar 128. Theexample mount bar 128 includes a plurality ofreceivers 130. In the example ofFIG. 1 , one or more seats and/or accessories can be removably coupled to thestroller frame 102 by inserting the seat and/or accessory in one of thereceivers 130 of themount bar 128. The seat(s) and/or accessories can be locked to arespective receiver 130 via lock(s) provided on the seat or the accessory that are received in opening(s) defined in eachreceiver 130. The seat(s) and/or accessories can be selectively removed from the receiver(s) 130 via user control of the lock(s) on the seat(s) or the accessories. -
FIGS. 2-5 illustrate an example handle hub or joint (e.g., thehandle hub 126 ofFIG. 1 ) to facilitate folding of the arm(s) 108 and thehandle 110 of theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 2 is a partial side view of anexample stroller frame 700 including ahandle bar 702, anarm 704 coupled to the handle, and arear leg 706. Theexample stroller frame 700 may be used with theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 . For illustrative purposes, the example rear wheel, the example front leg, the example joint coupling the examplerear leg 706 and the example front leg, and the example front wheel are not shown inFIG. 2 . The example rear wheel, the example front leg, the example joint, and the example front wheel can be the same or substantially the same as therear wheel 120, thefront leg 112, the joint 124, and thefront wheel 116 ofFIG. 1 . Also, whileFIG. 2 shows a first side of theexample stroller frame 700, the second side of theexample stroller frame 700 includes substantially identical frame members as the first side and, in the interest of brevity, will not be repeatedly detailed herein. - In the example of
FIG. 2 , an example handle hub 708 (e.g., a joint, corresponding to thehandle hub 126 ofFIG. 1 ) couples theexample arm 704 and the examplerear leg 706. Theexample handle hub 708 includes arelease portion 710 and a lockingportion 712. As disclosed herein, therelease portion 710 is removably coupled to the lockingportion 712. Therelease portion 710 uncouples from the lockingportion 712 during folding of theexample stroller frame 700. -
FIG. 3 is a first cross-sectional view of theexample handle hub 708 taken along the B-B line ofFIG. 2 . Theexample release portion 710 of theexample handle hub 708 includes means for removably coupling therelease portion 710 to the lockingportion 712. For example, therelease portion 710 ofFIG. 2 includes a coupler 800 (e.g., a protrusion) formed from ahousing 802 of therelease portion 710. At least a portion of theexample coupler 800 is disposed in apocket 804 defined by ahousing 806 of the lockingportion 712 of theexample handle hub 708 ofFIGS. 2 and 3 . In the example ofFIG. 3 , when thecoupler 800 of therelease portion 710 is unlocked from thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712, thearm 704 rotates about apivot plate 807 disposed in thehousing 802 of therelease portion 710. - The
example housing 802 of therelease portion 710 of theexample handle hub 708 includes means for driving the uncoupling of therelease portion 710 from the lockingportion 712. For example, therelease portion 710 ofFIG. 2 includes a spring-loadedtrigger pin 812. Therelease portion 710 includes alever 814 disposed proximate to the spring-loadedtrigger pin 812. Theexample arm 704 of thestroller frame 700 includes afoot 816. When the user pushes down on thehandle 702, thearm 704 moves (e.g., slides) downward, as represented by thearrow 817 ofFIG. 3 . As a result, thefoot 816 engages the spring-loadedtrigger pin 812, as illustrated inFIG. 3 . The engagement of thefoot 816 with thetrigger pin 812 causes thetrigger pin 812 to press down on thelever 814, which causes the lever to rotate about alever pivot point 818, as represented by thearrow 820 ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 4 is a second cross-sectional view of theexample handle hub 708 taken along the B-B line ofFIG. 2 . In particular,FIG. 4 shows thepivot plate 807 about which thearm 704 rotates. In some examples, thepivot plate 807 is coupled to thetube 129 of theexample stroller frame 102 ofFIG. 1 to transfer rotational motion to the tube 129 (e.g., thetube 129 extends between respective example handlehubs 708 of the first and second sides of theframe 700 ofFIG. 2 as substantially disclosed in connection with theframe 102 ofFIG. 1 ). As shown inFIG. 4 , thepivot plate 807 includes arouter 900 about which a cable 318 (e.g., a first cable) is at least partially wound. Thecable 318 extends from therouter 900 to the joint coupling therear leg 706 to a front leg of the example stroller frame 700 (e.g., the joint 124 ofFIG. 1 ). - As illustrated in
FIG. 4 , theexample coupler 800 of theexample handle hub 708 includes means for locking therelease portion 710 to the lockingportion 712. For example, thecoupler 800 ofFIG. 4 includes a spring-loadedlock pin 904 disposed in apin housing 905 of therelease portion 710. When therelease portion 710 of theexample handle hub 708 is coupled to the lockingportion 712, thelock pin 904 prevents uncoupling between thecoupler 800 of therelease portion 710 and thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712. In the example ofFIG. 4 , thelock pin 904 is coupled to thelever 814 via asecond cable 906. For example, thesecond cable 906 is coupled to a cable connector 907 (e.g., an opening) of thelever 814. When thefoot 816 of thearm 704 pushes on the trigger pin 812 (as represented by thearrow 908 ofFIG. 4 ), thelever 814 rotates about thelever pivot point 818. As a result, thelever 814 pulls thesecond cable 906 upward (e.g., away from a floor or ground surface), or in the direction of thearrow 910 ofFIG. 4 . The pulling of thesecond cable 906 pulls thelock pin 904 of thecoupler 800 from thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712 in the direction of thearrow 912 ofFIG. 4 to release therelease portion 710 from the lockingportion 712 and to enable thearm 704 to be rotated. -
FIG. 5 illustrates the uncoupling of therelease portion 710 of theexample handle hub 708 ofFIGS. 2-4 from the lockingportion 712. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , the rotation of thelever 814 about thelever pivot point 818 unlocks thelock pin 904 via the pulling of thesecond cable 906. For example, thecable connector 907 moves from a first position shown inFIG. 4 to a second position shown inFIG. 5 during rotation of thelever 814 about thelever pivot point 818. As a result, thesecond cable 906 coupled to thelever 814 pulls on thelock pin 904. Put another away, as a result of the pulling of thesecond cable 906 by thelever 814, thelock pin 904 moves further into thepin housing 905 and out of thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712 of theexample handle hub 708. - When the spring-loaded
lock pin 904 is removed from thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712, thearm 704 can be rotated about the pivot plate 807 (and thetube 129 ofFIG. 1 ), as represented by thearrow 1000 ofFIG. 5 . Therelease portion 710 moves away from thelock portion 712 as thearm 704 rotates about thepivot plate 807 toward therear leg 706, as represented by thearrow 1002 ofFIG. 5 . As the user continues to rotate thearm 704 about thepivot plate 807, thearm 704 moves proximate to therear leg 706. - Thus, the
example handle hub 708 ofFIGS. 2-5 provide for folding thehandle example stroller frame handle hubs stroller frame handle handle stroller 100 is in use. In some examples, themount bar 128 of thestroller 100 includes means for securing the arm(s) 108, 704 to secure the arm(s) 108, 704 in the folded position and maintain the compact storage size of the foldedframe -
FIG. 6 is a left, rear perspective view of theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 including themount bar 128 and the arm(s) 108. Theexample mount bar 128 ofFIG. 11 includes astorage pin 1100 or other means for securing the arm(s) 108. Although theexample storage pin 1100 is shown inFIG. 6 on thesecond side 106 of theexample stroller 100, in some examples, astorage pin 1100 is additionally or alternatively disposed on themount bar 128 at the first side 104 (e.g., to secure thearm 108 of thefirst side 104 in the folded position). For brevity, thestorage pin 1100 will be discussed in connection with thearm 108 of thesecond side 106 of thestroller 100 but equally applies to thearm 704 of thestroller frame 700 ofFIGS. 2-5 . - As represented by the
arrow 1102 ofFIG. 6 , thearm 108 moves toward therear leg 114 of theexample stroller frame 102 when therelease portion 710 is uncoupled from the lockingportion 712 of the firstexample handle hub 126. In some examples, thearm 108 is substantially parallel to therear leg 114 when thearm 108 is pivoted about thepivot plate 807 and thetube 129 of thehandle hub - The
example storage pin 1100 is a spring-loaded pin that extends from anopening 1104 defined in themount bar 128. In some examples, when the user folds thearm 108, the user moves thearm 108 such that thestorage pin 1100 retracts as thearm 108 pass the storage pin 1100 (e.g., thearm 108 pushes thestorage pin 1100 inward relative to the opening 1104). In such examples, thestorage pin 1100 automatically extends after thearm 108 has passed the storage pin 1110 such that thearm 108 is located (e.g., sits) below thestorage pin 1100 when thearm 108 is in the folded position, as represented by the dashed outline of thearm 108 inFIG. 6 . Thus, thestorage pin 1100 secures (e.g., holds) thearm 108 in the folded position. A s disclosed herein, when the user wishes to unfold the example stroller, the user presses thestorage pin 1100 inward relative to theopening 1104 to release thearm 108 from being held by thestorage pin 1100. - As disclosed above, the
example handle hub 708 includes thepivot plate 807 having arouter 900 about which acable 318 is wound. In the examples ofFIGS. 2-5 , thecable 318 extends from thepivot plate 807 through a housing of therear leg example stroller frame rear leg front leg 112. In particular, thecable 318 is coupled to a pin disposed in the joint 124. In examples disclosed herein, the folding of thearm handle cable 318 to pull on the pin of the joint 124 and release the locking of the joint 124 to enable thefront leg 112 to fold relative to therear leg -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the joint 124 of theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 taken along the C-C line ofFIG. 1 . As disclosed above, the example joint 124 couples therear leg front leg 112 of theexample stroller frame FIGS. 1-6 . For illustrative purposes, thehandle arm FIG. 12 . However, as disclosed above, thearm rear leg 114 during folding of the front leg 112 (e.g.,FIG. 6 ). - The
example joint 124 ofFIG. 7 includes afirst housing 1200 coupled to thefront leg 112 and asecond housing 1202 coupled to therear leg 114. Thefirst housing 1200 and thesecond housing 1202 are rotatably coupled to one another such that thefirst housing 1200 can rotate relative to thesecond housing 1202 and, thus, thefront leg 112 can rotate relative to therear leg 114. For example, a diameter of thefirst housing 1200 may be less than a diameter of thesecond housing 1202 such that thefirst housing 1200 is received in thesecond housing 1202 and rotate relative to thesecond housing 1202 or vice versa. In some examples, thesecond housing 1202 includes anaxle 1204 disposed therein and thefirst housing 1200 includes areceiver 1206 having anopening 1207 to receive theaxle 1204 to rotatably couple the first andsecond housings - The
first example housing 1200 includes means for locking thefront leg 112 in an extended position when thestroller 100 is in use. For example, thefirst housing 1200 includes alock pin 1208 disposed therein. When theexample stroller 100 is in the expanded or use position, thelock pin 1208 preventsfront leg 112 from folding (e.g., thelock pin 1208 holds thefront leg 112 in the extended position shown inFIG. 1 ). When theexample stroller 100 is in the expanded or use position, aprotrusion 1210 formed at afirst end 1212 of thelock pin 1208 engages apin stop 1214 defined by thefirst housing 1200 ofjoint 124. The engagement between theprotrusion 1210 and thepin stop 1214 prevents thefront leg 112 from rotating relative to therear leg 114 via thehousings - As disclosed above, a
cable 318 extends from thepivot plate 807 of thehandle hub rear leg FIG. 7 , an end of thecable 318 is coupled to asecond end 1216 of the lock pin 1208 (e.g., coupled to an opening formed in thesecond end 1216 of the lock pin 1208). Thus, thecable 318 extends between therouter 900 of thehandle hub lock pin 1208 of the joint 124 via therear leg - The
example lock pin 1208 ofFIG. 12 includes means for driving the locking pin. For example, thelock pin 1208 is spring-loaded via afirst spring 1218. In the example ofFIG. 7 , thefirst spring 1218 is disposed about ashaft 1220 formed in thelock pin 1208. In the example ofFIG. 7 , thefirst spring 1218 is in an extended position when theprotrusion 1210 engages thepin stop 1214. - As disclosed herein, when the
handle arm example handle hub 708 ofFIGS. 2-5 , thehandle hub router 900 ofpivot plate 807 about which thecable 318 is wound during rotation of thearm pivot plate 807 and rotation of thetube 129 coupled to the pivot plate 807). In the example ofFIG. 7 , folding of thearm cable 318 to pull theprotrusion 1210 of thelock pin 1208 away from thepin stop 1214 against the force of the spring 1218 (e.g., due to increased tension on thecable 318 during folding of thearm handle hub 126, 708), as represented by thearrow 1222 ofFIG. 7 . When theprotrusion 1210 clears thepin stop 1214, thefirst housing 1200 is rotatable relative to thesecond housing 1202. - The
example joint 124 ofFIG. 7 includes means for securing thefirst leg 112 in a folded position. For example, the joint 124 includes adetent arm 1224 disposed in thefirst housing 1200. Thedetent arm 1224 is pivotably coupled to thefirst housing 1200 via one ormore fasteners 1226 disposed at afirst end 1228 of thedetent arm 1224. The example joint 124 includes means for driving thedetent arm 1224. For example, thedetent arm 1224 is spring-loaded via asecond spring 1230 disposed in thefirst housing 1200. Thesecond spring 1230 engages asecond end 1232 of thedetent arm 1224. When thestroller 100 is in the expanded or use position, thesecond spring 1230 is in an extended position and thedetent arm 1224 is in a resting position. Thefirst housing 1200 defines aledge portion 1234 disposed proximate to thedetent arm 1224. As disclosed herein, during rotation of thefirst housing 1200, theledge portion 1234 engages or interferes with at least a portion of thedetent arm 1224. The engagement between thedetent arm 1224 and theledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 facilitates the securing of thefront leg 112 in the folded position via thedetent arm 1224, as disclosed in more detail below. -
FIG. 8 illustrates the removal of theprotrusion 1210 of thelock pin 1208 from thepin stop 1214 of theexample joint 124 ofFIG. 12 . As shown inFIG. 8 , thefirst spring 1218 is compressed relative to the position of thefirst spring 1218 when theprotrusion 1210 engages thepin stop 1214 shown inFIG. 7 due to the pulling by thecable 318 on thelock pin 1208 during folding of thearm handle hub - When the
protrusion 1210 of theexample locking pin 1208 is displaced relative to thepin stop 1214, thefirst housing 1200 is free to rotate relative to thesecond housing 1202 and, thus, thefront leg 112 is free to rotate or fold relative to therear leg 114, as represented by thearrow 1300 ofFIG. 8 . For example, the user can pivot (e.g., tip) thestroller frame stroller 100. As a result, the foldedhandle arm rear leg 114 move to a substantially vertical position relative to the surface on which thestroller frame 102 rests. Because thelock pin 1208 is released relative to thepin stop 1214, thefront leg 112 folds or collapses relative to therear leg 114 when thestroller frame 102 is pivoted on the rear wheel(s) 120 (rather than remaining extended as thefront leg 112 would if thestroller 100 were lifted on therear wheel 120 when thelock pin 1208 is engaged with the pin stop 1214). In some examples, the user guides or pushes thefront leg 112 in the direction of thearrow 1300 ofFIG. 8 during folding of thestroller frame 102. -
FIG. 9 illustrates the folding of thefront leg 112 via rotation of thefirst housing 1200 relative to thesecond housing 1202 of theexample joint 124 ofFIGS. 7 and 8 . As illustrated inFIG. 9 , the portion of thefirst housing 1200 including thepin stop 1214 rotates past thelock pin 1208. - As also illustrated in
FIG. 9 , theledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 rotates relative to thedetent arm 1224 during rotation of thefirst housing 1200. Theexample ledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 includes aprotrusion 1400. In some examples, theprotrusion 1400 of theledge portion 1234 engages aclicker 1402 coupled to thedetent arm 1224. Theclicker 1402 provides audible feedback (e.g., a clicking noise) to the user as the user guides thefront leg 112 to the folded position to inform the user that, for example, thefront leg 112 can be folded further toward therear leg 114. -
FIG. 10 illustrates the engagement of theledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 with thesecond end 1232 of thedetent arm 1224 during folding of thefront leg 112 via the example joint 124. As illustrated inFIG. 10 , theprotrusion 1400 of theledge portion 1234 engages aprotrusion 1500 formed in thesecond end 1232 of thedetent arm 1224. When theprotrusion 1400 of theledge portion 1234 engages theprotrusion 1500 of thedetent arm 1224, theprotrusion 1400 pushes on thesecond end 1232 of thedetent arm 1224, which causes thesecond spring 1230 associated with thedetent arm 1224 to move to a compressed position (e.g., thesecond end 1232 of thedetent arm 1224 pivots or deflects about thefastener 1226 at thefirst end 1228 of thedetent arm 1224 as theprotrusion 1400 pushes on the second end 1232). Thus, thedetent arm 1224 moves to a deflected or non-rest position during folding of thefront leg 112. -
FIG. 11 illustrates thefront leg 112 in a folded position via theexample joint 124 ofFIGS. 7-10 . In the example ofFIG. 11 , thefirst housing 1200 is rotated relative to thesecond housing 1202 such that theprotrusion 1400 of theledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 has moved past theprotrusion 1500 of thedetent arm 1224. Put another way, thefront leg 112 has moved substantially past an apex of thedetent arm 1224. As a result, because theprotrusion 1400 of theledge portion 1234 is no longer pressing on theprotrusion 1500 of thedetent arm 1224, thesecond spring 1230 moves from the compressed position ofFIG. 15 to the extended position. In the example ofFIG. 11 , as thedetent arm 1224 returns to a rest position due to the extension of thesecond spring 1230, thedetent arm 1224 generates an audible noise (e.g., a snapping sound) that indicates to the user that thefront leg 112 is folded. In the example ofFIG. 16 , thedetent arm 1224 holds thefront leg 112 in the folded position when theledge portion 1234 is in the position ofFIG. 11 . - When the
first housing 1200 of the example joint 124 is rotated as shown inFIG. 11 , thefirst spring 1218 of thelock pin 1208 returns to the extended position and theprotrusion 1210 of thelock pin 1208 engages (e.g., re-engages) a surface of thefirst housing 1200. In some examples, thelock pin 1208 further assists to hold thefront leg 112 in the folded position when thefirst housing 1200 is rotated as shown inFIG. 16 . Thus, the examplefront leg 112 is folded relative to therear leg 114 via theexample joint 124 ofFIGS. 7-11 . -
FIG. 12 is a left, front perspective view of theexample stroller 100 ofFIG. 1 showing thestroller frame 102 in a folded position, or a position in which the handle arm(s) 108 are folded relative to the rear leg(s) 114 and the front leg(s) 112 are folded relative to the rear leg(s) 114. As illustrated inFIG. 12 , when thefront leg 112 are in the folded position, the front wheel(s) 116 swivel relative to theseat mount 128 to further reduce a size of the folded stroller frame 102 (or, in some examples, are guided inward by the user during folding of the front leg(s) 112). For example, the front wheel(s) 116 swivel such that the wheel(s) 116 are substantially perpendicular to the rear wheel(s) 120. In some examples, the front wheel(s) 116 are held in the inwardly swiveled position by thedetent arm 1224 of the example joint 124 (e.g., when theledge portion 1234 is the position ofFIG. 11 ). - As also illustrated in
FIG. 12 , when theexample stroller frame 102 is in the folded position, thestroller frame 102 substantially rests on therear wheels 120 and the handle hub 126 (e.g., theexample handle hub 708 ofFIGS. 2-7 ). In some examples, thehandle hubs example stroller frame 102 when in the folded position. Theexample stroller frame 102 provides for compact storage of theexample stroller 100 when the stroller is not in use due to the folding of theframe 102 at thehandle hubs joints 124. As disclosed above in connection withFIG. 6 , in some examples, thearms 108 are held by thestorage pin 1100 of themount bar 128 such that a distance between arespective arm 108 and a respectiverear leg 114 in the folded position is minimized when thearm 108 is in the folded position to further reduce a size of the foldedstroller frame 102. - In some examples, the user wishes to move the
stroller frame 102 from the folded position shown inFIG. 12 to the expanded or use position ofFIG. 1 . To unfold theexample stroller frame sides example stroller frame front leg 112 moves from the collapsed position to the extended position, thefirst housing 1200 of the example joint 124 rotates in the opposite direction of rotation during folding of the front leg 112 (e.g., opposite the rotation of thefirst housing 1200 illustrated inFIGS. 7-11 ). As thefirst housing 1200 rotates during extension of thefront leg 112, theledge portion 1234 of thefirst housing 1200 moves past thedetent arm 1224 of the example joint 124 (e.g., in the opposite direction shown inFIGS. 7-11 ). Also, as thefirst housing 1200 rotates during extension of thefront leg 112, the portion of thefirst housing 1200 including thepin stop 1214 rotates so as to return the positon in which thelock pin 1208 engages the pin stop 1214 (e.g.,FIG. 7 ). The user pivots or swivels the front wheels outward, or in a direction of travel of thestroller 100. - In some examples, the user unlocks the
handle arms 108 from the folded position by releasing thestorage pin 1100 ofFIG. 6 to allow thearm 108 to rotate away from the rear leg 114 (e.g., by pressing thestorage pin 1100 inward relative to theopening 1104 of the mount bar 128). The user rotates thearm 108 away from therear leg 114 until therelease portion 710 engages the lockingportion 712 of thehandle hub 126 708, thereby locking thestroller frame 102 in the extended position. The user can couple one or more seats and/or accessories to theexample stroller frame 102 via themount bar 128. -
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating anexample process 1800 for folding a frame (e.g., thestroller frame 102, 700) of a stroller (e.g., the stroller 100). Although theexample process 1800 is disclosed with respect to the flowchart illustrated inFIG. 13 , many other methods of operating theexample stroller frame - In the example of
FIG. 13 , one or more seats and/or accessories are removed from the stroller frame prior to folding the stroller frame (block 1802). For example, a user can uncouple the seat(s) and/or accessories from themount bar 128 of thestroller frame 102 ofFIG. 1 . - The
example process 1800 ofFIG. 13 includes pushing down on a handle of the stroller frame to release a handle hub (block 1804). For example, the user can push down on theparent handle stroller frame 102. On each side of thestroller frame 102, theparent handle arm handle hub arm rear leg stroller frame FIGS. 2-5 , thefoot 816 of thearm 704 engages thetrigger pin 812, which engages thelever 814 and causes thecoupler 800 to release from thepocket 804 of the lockingportion 712. In some examples, the user release thehandle lock 109 ofFIG. 1 to enable the user to push on thehandle arm - The
example process 1800 includes rotating the stroller handle toward a seat hub (e.g., between the rear leg and the front leg) of the stroller frame (block 1806). For example, the user rotates thehandle arm front leg 112 and therear leg 114. During rotation of thearm pivot plate 807 of thehandle hub cable 318 that is wound about therouter 900 of thepivot plate 807 and extends to the joint 124 via therear leg 114. The pulling of thecable 318 releases thelock pin 1208 from thepin stop 1214 of the joint 124, thereby allowing thefront leg 112 to pivot relative to therear leg 114. - The
example process 1800 includes locking the stroller handle to the stroller frame (block 1808). For example, the user rotates thehandle arm 108 toward the seat joint 124 such that thestorage pin 1100 of themount bar 128 holds thehandle arm 108 proximate to therear leg 114. - The
example process 1800 includes pivoting the stroller frame on the rear wheels of the stroller frame (block 1810). For example, the user tips the stroller frame 102 (with thehandle arm 108 in the folded position) as if to lift thefront wheels 116 off of the surface (e.g., a floor or ground) on which thestroller frame 102 rests. - The
example process 1800 includes rotating the front legs relative to the rear legs (block 1812). In the example ofFIG. 13 , because thelock pin 1208 of the joint 124 is disengaged from thepin stop 1214, thefirst housing 1200 rotates relative to thesecond housing 1202 and, thus, thefront leg 112 can rotate relative to therear leg 114. The user can guide thefront leg 112 and thefront wheels 116 inward or towardrear leg 114. Thedetent arm 1224 of the joint 124 deflects so as to hold the front leg in the folded position. Thus, theexample stroller frame 102 can be collapsed or folded for storage. - From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that methods and apparatus have been disclosed to provide for folding of a frame of a stroller. Disclosed example stroller frames provide for user initiation of the stroller frame folding via a handle of the stroller. For example, a user pushes down on the handle to reduce height of the stroller frame and to enable the handle to be rotated toward the rear legs via a handle hub. By rotating the handle, a joint locking the front leg in an extended position is released, thereby allowing the front leg to collapse relative to the rear leg. Thus, disclosed example stroller frames can be efficiently moved to a compact position for storage without requiring difficult or cumbersome actions by the user to fold the frame.
- Although certain example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture have been disclosed herein, the scope of coverage of this patent is not limited thereto. On the contrary, this patent covers all methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture fairly falling within the scope of the claims of this patent.
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1. (canceled)
2. A frame for use with a stroller, the frame comprising:
a first frame member;
a second frame member to support a wheel; and
a joint, the first frame member coupled to the second frame member via the joint, the joint including:
a housing;
a first pin removably receivable in the housing;
a second pin; and
a lever, the second pin to engage the lever to cause the lever to rotate, the rotation of the lever to cause the first pin to be removed from the housing to enable the first frame member to rotate via the joint.
3. The frame of claim 2 , wherein the second pin is coupled to the lever via a cable.
4. The frame of claim 3 , wherein the rotation of the lever is to cause the cable to pull the first pin out of the housing.
5. The frame of claim 2 , wherein the second pin is to engage the lever in response to movement of the first frame member from a first position to a second position.
6. The frame of claim 2 , wherein the first pin is a spring-loaded pin.
7. The frame of claim 2 , wherein the second pin is a spring-loaded pin.
8. The frame of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the first frame member defines a handle.
9. A frame for use with a stroller, the frame comprising:
a first leg;
a second leg;
a handle arm;
a joint coupling the first leg and the handle arm, the joint including:
a locking portion; and
a release portion, the release portion removably coupled to the locking portion, the release portion to uncouple from the locking portion in response to movement of the handle arm to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg.
10. The frame of claim 9 , wherein the handle arm is pivotable about the joint when the release portion is uncoupled from the locking portion.
11. The frame of claim 10 , wherein the handle arm is rotatable toward the first leg when the handle arm is pivoted about the joint.
12. The frame of claim 9 , wherein the joint is a first joint and further including a second joint to couple the first leg and the second leg.
13. The frame of claim 12 , further including a cable extending between the release portion and the second joint.
14. The frame of claim 9 , wherein the release portion includes a protrusion to be removably received in a pocket of the locking portion.
15. The frame of claim 9 , wherein the release portion includes a lever, the lever to rotate in response to movement of the handle arm to cause the release portion to uncouple from the locking portion.
16. A frame for use with a stroller, the frame comprising:
a first frame member;
a second frame member;
a first housing; and
a second housing, the first frame member and the second frame member coupled to the second housing, the second housing including:
means for locking the second housing to the first housing; and
means for driving, the means for driving to release the locking means to cause the second housing to uncouple from the first housing in response to movement of the first frame member.
17. The frame of claim 16 , wherein the locking means is spring-loaded.
18. The frame of claim 17 , wherein the driving means is spring-loaded.
19. The frame of claim 18 , wherein the locking means is operatively coupled to the driving means via a cable.
20. The frame of claim 16 , wherein the first frame member is rotatable relative to the second housing when the locking means is uncoupled from the second housing.
21. The frame of claim 16 , wherein the first housing and the second housing define a first joint and further including:
a third frame member; and
a second joint, the second frame member and the third member frame coupled to the second joint, the second joint operatively coupled to the first joint.
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