EP2873350B1 - Small child and baby carrier and extension element for use as a component of a small child and baby carrier - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a toddler baby carrier according to the preamble of claim 1.

Toddler and baby carriers have long been known, see DE 20 2011 103 052 U1 and consist essentially of a hip belt, a seat belt connected to the hip belt and usually two shoulder straps, with which the upper end portion of the bean bag is connected or connectable to a lower / middle region of the bean bag or hip belt. In use, the hip belt extends around the hip of the wearer and the toddler or baby sits in the bean bag with his buttocks in contact with a buttock portion of the beanbag and resting his / her back against an upper body portion of the beanbag. The buttocks section and upper body section are to be understood functionally: These two sections usually merge into each other without a physical boundary.

If a baby is to be carried who can not yet hold his head, then the upper part of the body has to extend to the height of the baby's head - if possible even beyond it - so that the baby's head is supported. Although the infant to be carried is already tall or old enough to hold his head, it is preferable for the upper body portion to extend to the level of the head or beyond to support the head when the child falls asleep (which of course happens often).

From the above it follows that a previous baby carrier can only be used for a rather small size interval (and thus also age interval), since the toddler and baby carrier may not be too big for a small baby.

Proceeding from this, the present invention has the object to develop a generic toddler and baby carrier to the effect that they can be used over a longer age or size interval of the child.

This object is achieved by a toddler and baby carrier with the features of claim 1.

According to the invention, an extension element which can be arranged detachably on the upper end region of the beanbag between the two shoulder straps and which extends upwardly in the arranged state to extend the upper body section is provided. The toddler and baby carrier according to the invention is thus constructed at least in two parts, namely with a main element which corresponds to a recent toddler and baby carrier, and an attachable to this main element extension element, which extends the upper body portion of the main element as needed.

There is thus provided a toddler and baby carrier which may be dimensioned (and usually is) to be suitable for very small babies in a first condition, namely when the extension member is not disposed on the upper body portion. and in a second state, namely when the extension element is arranged on the upper body portion, is suitable for slightly larger children. It is necessary for an age interval, which would previously require two Kleinkind- and baby carriers of different sizes, only a toddler and baby carrier, which compared to recent toddler and baby carriers in comparison to the entire toddler and baby carrier very simple and inexpensive accessory, namely the Extension element, includes.

Preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the embodiment now shown in more detail with reference to the figures.

Figur 1

eine Kleinkind- und Babytrage, wobei sich das Hauptelement dieser Kleinkind- und Babytrage in einem ausgebreiteten Zustand befindet und wobei das Verlängerungselement nicht am Hauptelement angeordnet ist,

Figur 2

das in Figur 1 Gezeigte in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,

Figur 3

den Ausschnitt A aus Figur 1 in einem Zustand, in welchem das Verlängerungselement am Hauptelement angeordnet ist.

Figur 4

eine erste alternative Ausführungsform des Verlängerungselements und

Figur 5

eine zweite alternative Ausführungsform des Verlängerungselements.

The invention will now be described with reference to an embodiment with reference to the figures. Hereby show:

FIG. 1

a toddler and baby carrier, wherein the main element of this infant and baby carrier is in a deployed condition and wherein the extension member is not disposed on the main element,

FIG. 2

this in FIG. 1 Shown in a perspective view,

FIG. 3

the section A from FIG. 1 in a state in which the extension member is disposed on the main member.

FIG. 4

a first alternative embodiment of the extension element and

FIG. 5

a second alternative embodiment of the extension element.

The FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a toddler and baby carrier according to the invention in a deployed state, FIG. 2 shows the baby carrier FIG. 1 in a perspective view.

The toddler and baby carrier consists of two interconnectable elements, namely the main element 5 and the extension element 40. The main element 5 corresponds in structure to a large extent a traditional Toddler and baby carrier. This main element is first of all addressed: It has a hip belt 10 extending from a first end 12 to a second end 14. The two ends 12, 14 can - for example by means of a plastic buckle, as is known from the field of backpacks (not shown) - are interconnected. From the lower end of the hip belt 10 extends a bean bag 20, the lower end 22 is connected to the hip belt 10. At the lower end 22 of the bean bag 20, the buttocks section 23, which has a waisted configuration in the exemplary embodiment shown, adjoins the upper body section 25, which ends in the upper end region 24 of the bean bag 20. From the upper end region 24 of the bean bag, two shoulder straps 30, 30 ', the ends of which facing away from the upper end of the bean bag, are connected or connectable to a middle or lower region of the bean bag.

• Das Verlängerungselement besteht aus einem flachen Grundkörper 41 mit einer relativ hohen Eigensteifigkeit, einem an diesem Grundkörper 41 angeordneten Polster 43, welches vom Grundkörper 41 wegragt, einem Gegenbefestigungselement - hier in Form eines Flausch-Klettelements 42 - und zwei sich entgegengesetzt voneinander seitlich vom Grundkörper weg erstreckende Haltergurte 44, 44'. Diese beiden Haltegurte weisen jeweils einen Druckknopf 46, 46' und einen Gegendruckknopf 48, 48' als Verbindungspaar auf. Das Gegenbefestigungselement ist hierbei unterhalb des Posters 43 angeordnet. Im konkret dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel befinden sich Gegenbefestigungselement (Flausch-Klettelement 42) und Polster 43 auf unterschiedlichen Seiten des flachen Grundkörpers 41. Unter der Eigenschaft "relativ hohe Eigensteifigkeit" des flachen Grundkörpers 41 wird insbbesondere verstanden, dass seine Eigensteifigkeit größer als die der Haltegurte 44, 44' ist.

In the upper end portion 24 of the upper body portion 25 at least one fastener is arranged. In the described embodiment, this is formed by a hook Velcro element 28. In principle, it is possible to arrange this fastening element on the inner side (which in the state of use to the wearer / wearer), the outer side, or, as shown and preferred, within a 26 extending from the upper edge into the interior of the upper end portion 24 , The hook Velcro element 28 extends parallel to the plane of the end region and in the concrete embodiment shown, the hook Velcro element 28 to the wearer. The pocket 26 of the embodiment shown can be designed as a pure slot, which is accessible only from the upper edge, or the pocket can be designed to be foldable. The provision of such a bag has numerous advantages, especially when the fastener is formed as part of a hook and loop fastener, more particularly hook hook and loop fastener 28: Firstly, the fastener is enclosed on all sides when not in use, which damage the fastener or damage by the fastener safely excludes. Furthermore, maximum comfort for the child carried is achieved. Finally, there is a very good overall stability with mounted extension element. This extension element 40 will now be discussed:

• The extension element consists of a flat base body 41 with a relatively high inherent rigidity, arranged on this base body 41 pad 43 which protrudes from the base body 41, a counter-fastening element - here in the form of a Velcro fastener 42 - and two opposite each other laterally away from the body extending Haltergurte 44, 44 '. These two straps each have a push button 46, 46 'and a back button 48, 48' as a pair of connections. The counter-fastening element is arranged below the poster 43. In the concrete embodiment shown, counter-fastening element (velcro-Velcro 42) and pad 43 are on different sides of the flat body 41. Under the property "relatively high inherent rigidity" of the flat body 41 is insbbesondere understood that its own rigidity greater than that of the tethers 44, 44 'is.

If the extension element 40 is to be used (this is the case when a slightly larger child is to be worn), then a lower portion of the main body 41, namely the one carrying the Velcro fastener 42, inserted into the pocket 26 and fastener (Hook-Velcro 42) and counter-fastening element (Velcro fastener 42) are brought into positive and non-positive engagement with each other. Subsequently, each tether 44, 44 'is looped around its adjacent shoulder strap 30, 30' and the two pairs of connections (each consisting of a push button and a back button) are closed ( FIG. 3 ). This results in a dimensionally stable extension of the upper body portion 25th

In the region of the upper edge of the extension element further fastening elements for fixing a sunshade are provided.

FIG. 5 shows an alternative shape of the pad 43; it is here sickle-shaped or U-shaped, that is, it has lateral legs. This leads to an improved lateral support of the child's head.

In the specific embodiment shown, the fastening unit is formed between the upper end region of the seat bag and the extension element as Velcro. This is preferred, but not mandatory. In particular, a connection by means of buttons, snaps or by means of a zipper would be possible. Likewise, the connection pairs of tethers could be formed differently than with snaps and back buttons, with push buttons and back buttons being preferred.

Waist belt, bean bag and the surface of the extension element are preferably made of the usual flexible materials, preferably made of a fabric made of synthetic or natural fibers.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

5

main element

10

hip belt

12

first end of the hipbelt

14

second end of the hipbelt

20

beanbag

22

lower end

23

seat section

24

upper end area

25

Upper body section

26

bag

28

Hook Velcro

30, 30 '

shoulder

40

extension element

41

flat body

42

Velcro Velcro

43

pad

44, 44 '

safety belt

46, 46 '

push-button

48, 48 '

Against pushbutton

49, 49 '

another push button or back button

Claims (9)

1. Small child and baby carrier, comprising:

   a waist strap (10),

   a carry bag (20) extending from a lower end (22) that is connected to the waist strap (10) to an upper end region (24) with a bottom section (23) adjacent to the lower end (22) and an upper body section (25) extending upward from the bottom section (23), and

   two shoulder straps (30, 30') which extend from the upper end region of the carry bag (20),

   wherein the small child and baby carrier furthermore comprises an extension element (40) detachably connectable to the upper end region (24) of the carry bag (20) between the two should straps (30, 30'), which extension element (40) extends the upper body section (25) in upward direction when in use, wherein holding straps (44, 44'), which can respectively be connected to a shoulder strap (30, 30'), extend from the two upper side regions of the extension element, wherein
   the extension element comprises a flat basic body (41),
   characterized in that the extension element (40) comprises additional fastening elements for attaching a sun protection.
2. Small child and baby carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one fastening element is provided in the upper end region (24) of the carry bag (20) and that at least one counter fastening element is provided in a lower end region of the extension element (40) for detachable connection.
3. Small child and baby carrier according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one fastening element is located inside a pocket (26).
4. Small child and baby carrier according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that the fastening unit, composed of the fastening element and the counter fastening element, is embodied as a hook-and-loop fastener.
5. Small child and baby carrier according to claim 3 and 4, characterized in that the at least one fastening element is a hook element (28).
6. Small child and baby carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two holding straps (44, 44') are respectively provided with a connecting pair.
7. Small child and baby carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat basic body (41) of the extension element (40) has a high inherent stiffness.
8. Small child and baby carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the extension element comprises a bolster (43).
9. Small child and baby carrier according to claim 8, characterized in that the bolster (43) comprises two side legs.

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