KR101912117B1 - Shopping cart with infant boarding - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shopping cart allowing infant boarding. According to the present invention, a boarding unit having cars or the like having various character shapes to catch the attention of infants is rotated and adjusted upwards and downwards through a separate variable unit and allowed to overlap forwards and rearwards during shopping cart storage, and thus the volume thereof during storage can be minimized for space utilization improvement. The rotational adjustment of the boarding unit is easily possible even with a small force based on the hydraulic pressure of the variable unit, a pneumatic operation, or an elastic operation of a spring, and thus even women with infants can easily use the shopping cart. A separate buffer unit is provided at the lower part of the boarding unit and it is possible to absorb the impact transmitted to the boarding unit when the shopping cart is moved, and thus comfortable boarding can be provided for infants. A stopper for restricting the rotation angle of the boarding unit is provided in a main body frame, and thus a variable operation of the boarding unit can be stably realized.

Description

Shopping cart with infant boarding function {Shopping cart with infant boarding}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shopping cart, and more particularly, to a shopping cart having a character-shaped automobile or a bicycle, The present invention relates to a shopping cart having an infant boarding function capable of minimizing the volume during storage to improve space utilization and allowing infants to ride comfortably.

Generally, a shopping cart is a kind of transportation device for carrying and moving articles purchased from a store such as a large-sized mart or a large discount store. When a large quantity of various kinds of articles are purchased, a shopper who enjoys shopping can conveniently shop The state is one of the secondary means of shopping.

The structure of the shopping cart is schematically illustrated as follows. The shopping cart includes a basket having a storage space for storing a purchased object, a frame disposed at a lower portion of the basket and supporting the basket, And a caster for smoothly moving the caster.

Accordingly, the buyers push the shopping cart, move inside the large-sized mart, select the items to be purchased, load a plurality of items that have been purchased in the basket, move the shopping cart loaded with the articles to the counter, .

There are no limitations on the use of a large-scale shopping mall or discount store that sells a variety of goods, but a large proportion of the family unit is used.

However, the conventional shopping carts used in this case faithfully carry out the functions of loading the purchased goods from the functional aspect thereof, but the family unit purchasers who enjoy shopping with the young children did not induce the interest and fun of the young children who came together, This caused the problem that young children were easily exhausted and spoiled shopping.

Accordingly, in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0271629, "Shopping Cart" has been proposed.

The conventional Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0271629 comprises a model toy that can be played with children, a frame coupled to the model toy on one side and a handle on the other side, and a basket fixed to the rear of the toy and the frame .

Therefore, by allowing the user to enjoy the shopping with the children on the toy, it is possible to induce satisfactory shopping results not only for adults but also for young children.

However, the conventional Korean Utility Model No. 20-0271629, which is a conventional Korean Utility Model No. 20-0271629, occupies a large part of the internal space of a large-sized mart or discount store when storing a shopping cart due to a self-volume which is as large as that of a model toy, .

Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0271629.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a shopping cart, The present invention is directed to a shopping cart having an infant boarding function for minimizing the volume of a storage space and improving space utilization by allowing the storage space to overlap with each other before and after the shopping cart.

Further, since the rotation of the loading unit can be easily controlled even with a small force through the hydraulic pressure, the pneumatic operation of the variable unit, or the elastic operation of the spring, a shopping cart having an infant boarding function And it is a further object of the present invention.

Further, the present invention provides a shopping cart having an infant boarding function for allowing an infant to comfortably ride by allowing a shock absorber to be provided at a lower portion of a boarding unit to absorb a shock transmitted to a boarding unit when the shopping cart is moved It is another object of the present invention.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shopping cart having an infant boarding function for allowing a variable operation of a boarding unit to be stably implemented by providing a stopper for limiting a rotation angle of a boarding unit to a body frame. It is.

As a specific means for accomplishing the above object,

A body frame having a frame at a lower portion thereof, a pair of extension bars protruding from one end of the frame body, and a handle at the ends of the pair of extension bars;

A castor provided at a lower portion of the frame and moving the main frame through a rolling motion;

A riding unit which rotates upward and downward at an upper portion of the frame body to provide a seat for burning an infant; And

And a variable unit provided between the frame and the boarding unit and rotating the boarding unit up and down so as to overlap the shopping carts to provide a predetermined interval empty space in front of the frame body.

In the present invention,

The extension bar of the main body frame may further include a bag hanger for hanging a user's bag.

The variable-

And the other end is rotatably hinged to the lower portion of the boarding unit and is variable in length by hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure to provide a force necessary to rotate the boarding unit .

The variable-

The variable-

Characterized in that it comprises elastic means for operating elastically,

The elastic means,

A connection pipe fastened to the frame body and having a fixing pin in the middle;

A finishing cap hingedly connected to both ends of the connection pipe;

An elastic spring having one end fixed to the fixing pin and the other end fixed to the finishing cap in the coupling tube;

A coupling pipe bound to a lower portion of the boarding unit; And

And a pivot pin having a connecting bar fixed to the finishing cap at both ends thereof for elastically supporting the lower portion of the boarding unit,

It is possible to provide a force necessary to rotate the boarding unit by the elasticity of the elastic spring.

In the present invention,

A buffer unit may be further provided to absorb an impact transmitted to an infant in a seat during a shopping cart moving process.

The buffer unit includes:

A pair of elastic members provided at a lower portion of one end of the boarding unit,

And a coupling bar fixed to the pair of elastic bodies so as to be connected to the elastic bodies and contacting the frame body.

In the present invention, between the pair of extension bars,

A stopper may be further provided for limiting the rotation angle of the revolving boarding unit.

In the extension bar,

A basket for loading articles purchased by the user is fixed, and the basket is further provided with a bag hanger for hanging a user's bag.

As described above, the shopping cart having the infant ride function according to the present invention has an effect of improving the space utilization by minimizing the volume of the shopping cart when storing.

In addition, it is possible to rotate the loading unit even with a small force, so that women with infants can easily use the apparatus.

In addition, there is an effect that the infant can ride comfortably by absorbing the shock transmitted to the boarding unit when the shopping cart is moved.

Further, there is an effect that a stable operation structure can be realized by restricting the variable operation of the boarding unit.

1 is a perspective view of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side view of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an operational state diagram illustrating a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a side view showing a storage state of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a side view of a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a bag rack is applied.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a basket in a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a variable unit of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a variable unit of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an operational state diagram illustrating a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary terms and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of the term in order to best describe its invention It should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the technical ideas of the present invention are described. Therefore, It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications may be present.

Hereinafter, a first preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view showing a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an operational state view showing a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a view showing the storage state of a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention Fig.

1 to 4, a shopping cart 100 having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a main body frame 110, a caster 120, a boarding unit 130, Unit 140 as shown in FIG.

The main body frame 110 is a constituent means that serves as a basic frame of the present invention.

The main body frame 110 is formed with a rhomboid body 111 at a lower portion thereof and a pair of extension bars 113 protruded upward at one end of the frame body 111, A handle 115 is provided at an end of the handle 113.

Thus, the user holds the handle 115 to move the shopping cart 100 of the present invention.

The frame 111 of the present invention projects the length of the frame 111 rearward from the boarding unit 130 so that the boarding unit 130 is entirely balanced with the frame 111 so that the boarding unit 130 is overturned So that the phenomenon can be prevented in advance.

On the other hand, the caster 120 is a constituent means for allowing the shopping cart 100 of the present invention to be easily moved.

The caster 120 is provided at a lower portion of the frame 111 so that the caster 120 can roll in a state of being in contact with the ground surface and move the shopping cart 100.

Here, the caster 120 is a known technique for generally allowing an article to be conveniently moved, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Meanwhile, the boarding unit 130 is provided above the frame 111, and the rear portion of the boarding unit 130 is formed in the special body 111 so as to rotate forward and downward.

The boarding unit 130 is provided with a space for burning the infant, preferably a seat 131 on which the infant can ride.

The outer shape of the boarding unit 130 may be various character shapes such as a car, a bicycle, and a fish so as to induce an interest of a child.

The variable unit 140 is provided between the frame body 111 and the boarding unit 130. The variable unit 140 is connected to the boarding unit 130 through a variable length so that the shopping carts 100 can be overlapped before and after. So as to provide a predetermined space at an upper portion of the frame 111.

One end of the variable unit 140 is hingedly connected to the frame 111 and the other end of the variable unit 140 is hingedly connected to a lower portion of the boarding unit 130.

At this time, the variable unit 140 may be composed of a shock absorber 141 which is variable in length by hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure and provides a force necessary to rotate the boarding unit 130.

Therefore, when the end of the boarding unit 130 is lifted up to a predetermined height to store the shopping cart 100 of the present invention, the boarding unit 130 is rotated by a pushing force of the buffering shoe 141 The user automatically rotates the hinge to a desired position.

The loading unit 130 is further provided with a shock absorbing unit 160 to absorb an impact transmitted to the infant on the seat 131 in the course of moving the shopping cart 100 of the present invention.

The buffering unit 160 is provided with a pair of elastic bodies 161 at one end of the boarding unit 130 and is fixed to the ends of the pair of elastic bodies 161 so as to be connected thereto, A binding bar 163 is provided.

The shock transmitted to the boarding unit 130 through the main body frame 110 absorbs a predetermined partial impact of the shock-absorbing unit 160 so that the infant can safely ride. In addition, the shock absorber 160 absorbs impact generated during the operation of the hinge unit 130 during the variable operation, thereby minimizing the noise generated during the stable variable operation and the variable operation.

On the other hand, a stopper 117 is further provided between the pair of extension bars 113.

The stopper 117 serves to limit the rotation angle of the rotating boarding unit 130. [

Accordingly, the present invention restricts the rotation angle of the boarding unit 130 through the stopper 117, so that the boarding unit 130 is hinged to stay at a position desired by the user.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a bag rack is applied.

Referring to FIG. 5, the extension bar 113 of the main body frame 110 is further provided with a bag hanger 118 for hanging a user's bag.

Accordingly, the user of the shopping cart of the present invention can hang a user's bag or a shopping basket on the bag hanger 118 to enjoy comfortable shopping.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a basket in a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The basket 150 is a constituent means for providing a space for loading the purchased goods.

The basket (150) is fixed to the extension bar (113). At this time, the basket (150) has a shape of a box opened upward and a space for loading objects is provided in the basket (150).

At this time, the basket 150 is further provided with a bag hanger 153 for hanging a user's bag. In addition to the purchased items, the basket 150 can be hung on the user's bag so that the user can enjoy shopping more comfortably.

The shopping cart having the infant boarding function according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention having such a combination structure can improve the space utilization by minimizing the volume of the shopping cart when the shopping cart is stored, And the variable operation of the boarding unit can be stably implemented. The operation and the operation and effect of the boarding unit will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The shopping cart 100 having the infant boarding function according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention is mainly used when a user with infants enjoys shopping.

That is, after changing the boarding unit 130 to be parallel with the frame 111, the infant is boarded on the seat 131 of the boarding unit 130, and if the boarding unit 130 is moved for shopping, It gives the driver the pleasure of driving a car, and allows the user to enjoy shopping comfortably.

After purchasing all purchased items and terminating the shopping, the user adjusts the boarding unit 130 to store the shopping carts 100 so as to overlap each other.

When the end of the boarding unit 130 is lifted up, the boarding unit 130 is connected to the buffering shoe 141, which is variable in length by hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure, And receives a force to rotate the hinge.

At this time, in the process of rotating the loading unit 130 as described above, the shock absorber 140 is provided with only a predetermined force so that the upper shock absorber 140 can be automatically pivoted by hydraulic or pneumatic actuation, Will be readily available to women with infants.

Further, the radius of the hinge rotation of the boarding unit 130 is limited by the stopper 117.

Accordingly, the shopping cart 100 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention has a structural characteristic in which the variable operation of the boarding unit 130 is performed more stably.

Thereafter, when the boarding unit 130 is hinged by a predetermined interval, a predetermined space is formed in the front upper portion of the frame 111, and a shopping cart 100 ) To overlap each other.

Accordingly, the shopping cart according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention minimizes the volume of the shopping cart during storage, thereby improving the space utilization, and stable operation of the infant and variable operation of the boarding unit can be stably performed.

Hereinafter, a shopping cart having a child boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, the shopping cart having the infant boarding function according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention has the same reference numerals as those of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a variable unit of a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a changeable unit of a shopping cart having a infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention 9 is an operational state view showing a shopping cart having an infant boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

7 to 9, a variable unit 140 of a shopping cart 100 having a child boarding function according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a connection pipe 241, a finishing cap 245, And an elastic means 240 composed of a pin 247 and a pivot pin 248.

The connection pipe 241 is formed in a hollow tube shape and the connection pipe 241 is provided with a fixing pin 243 in the middle thereof and is fastened and fixed to the frame body 111.

The connection pipe 241 may be fixed to the frame body 111 by means of a separate fixing bar 241a coupled with the fixing pin 243, .

An elastic spring 247 having a torsional elastic force is connected between the fixing pin 243 and the finishing cap 245 so that the connection pipe 241 is connected to both ends of the connection pipe 241 in a hinge- do. One end of the elastic spring 247 is fixed to the fixing pin 243 and the other end of the elastic spring 247 is fixed to the finishing cap 245 in the coupling tube 241.

The connecting pin 249 is fixed to the outer surface of the finishing cap 245. The connecting pin 249 is fixed to the outer surface of the finishing cap 245, And has an elastic supporting force on the bottom surface of the base plate 130.

When the boarding unit 130 is parallel to the frame 111, the finishing cap 245 and the pivoting pin 248 are rotated about the connecting pipe 241, 247 have an elastic restoring force by a twisting motion.

That is, after changing the boarding unit 130 to be parallel with the frame 111, the infant is boarded on the seat 131 of the boarding unit 130, and if the boarding unit 130 is moved for shopping, It gives the driver the pleasure of driving a car, and allows the user to enjoy shopping comfortably.

After purchasing all purchased items and terminating the shopping, the user adjusts the boarding unit 130 to store the shopping carts 100 so as to overlap each other.

Hereinafter, an operation for storing the shopping cart 100 according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, when the end of the boarding unit 130 is lifted and only a predetermined force is given to impart directionality, when the boarding unit 130 reaches a predetermined height, the elastic restoring force by the elastic spring 247 acts The elastic restoring force is transmitted to the pivot pin 248 via the finishing cap 245 and the connecting bar 249. The pivot pin 248 pushes the boarding unit 130 to the stopper 117, Which is usually hinged to the place where the baby is located.

Thereafter, when the boarding unit 130 is hinged by a predetermined interval, a predetermined space is formed in the front upper portion of the frame 111, and a shopping cart 100 ) To overlap each other.

Accordingly, the shopping cart according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention minimizes the volume of the shopping cart during storage, thereby improving the space utilization and stable operation of the infant and variable operation of the boarding unit can be stably performed.

As described above, the shopping cart 100 of the present invention can easily perform the hinge rotation operation of the boarding unit 130 by improving the structure of the variable unit 140, Respectively.

110: main body frame 111: frame body
113: extension bar 115: handle
117: stopper 120: stopper
130: boarding unit 140: variable unit
141: Buffer Shoba 150: Basket
153: bag hanger 160: buffer unit
161: elastic body 200: elastic means

Claims (8)

1. A shopping cart for loading and moving purchased goods at a large mart and a discount store,
The shopping cart (100)
A pair of extension bars 113 protruding from one end of the frame body 111 and having a handle 115 at the ends of the pair of extension bars 113, (110);
A caster 120 provided below the frame 111 for moving the main frame 110 through a rolling motion;
A boarding unit 130 which is provided at the upper part of the frame 111 and rotates upward and downward to provide a seat 131 for burning an infant; And
The loading unit 130 is provided between the frame 111 and the boarding unit 130 so that the boarding unit 130 is rotated up and down so that the shopping carts 100 can be stacked, A variable unit 140 for providing an empty space;
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The variable unit (140)
Characterized in that it comprises elastic means (240)
The elastic means (240)
A connection pipe 241 fastened to the frame 111 and provided with a fixing pin 243 in the middle;
A finishing cap 245 hingedly connected to both ends of the connection pipe 241;
An elastic spring (247) having one end fixed to the fixing pin (243) and the other end fixed to the finishing cap (245) in the connection pipe (241); And
A turning pin 248 provided at both ends with a connecting bar 249 fixed to the finishing cap 245 and elastically supporting the lower portion of the boarding unit 130;
And,
And provides a force necessary to rotate the boarding unit (130) by the elasticity of the elastic spring (247).
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the extension bar (113) of the main body frame (110) is further provided with a bag hanger (118) for hanging a bag of a user.
The method according to claim 1,
The variable unit (140)
A shock absorber 141 having one end hinged to the frame 111 and the other end rotatably connected to a lower portion of the boarding unit 130 by a hydraulic or pneumatic pressure,
And provides a force necessary to rotate the boarding unit (130) through the shock absorber (141).
delete 3. The method of claim 2,
In the boarding unit 130,
Wherein the shopping cart (100) further comprises a buffer unit (160) for absorbing an impact transmitted to an infant who rides on the seat (131) during the movement of the shopping cart (100).
6. The method of claim 5,
The shock absorber unit 160,
A pair of elastic members 161 provided at a lower portion of one end of the boarding unit 130,
And a binding bar (163) fixed to the ends of the pair of elastic bodies (161) so as to be able to connect them and abutting against the frame body (111).
The method according to claim 1,
Between the pair of extension bars 113,
Characterized by further comprising a stopper (117) for limiting the rotation angle of the rotating loading unit (130).
The method according to claim 1,
In the extension bar 113,
The basket 150 may further include a basket 150 for storing articles purchased by the user. The basket 150 may further include a bag hanger 153 for hanging a bag of a user. .

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