Infant carrier

US10299609B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wonderland Switzerland AG · CH

Inventors

• Andrew J. Taylor · Shillington, US
• Kyle S. Mason · Avon, US
• Gregory S. Sellers · Christiana, US
• Curtis M. Hartenstine · Baumstown, US
• Patrick J. G. Bowers · Hockessin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 1, 2016
• Grant date: May 28, 2019
• Expiry date: Mar 22, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2002/957
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity defined at least partially by the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and can interact with the latch for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.