Security arrangement in a multi-function passenger carrier

• US 9,315,206 B2
• Filed: 10/09/2013
• Issued: 04/19/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Thule Sweden AB (Thule Group AB)
• Original Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Limited (Thule Group AB)
• Inventors: Fleming, Wesley
• Primary Examiner(s): Follman, Brodie
• Assistant Examiner(s): JOHNS, HILARY LYNN
• Application Number:
  US14/428,237
• Publication Number:
  US 20150232115A1
• Time in Patent Office: 923 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 2205/104 Detachable wheel units, e.g. together with the wheel shaft
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 2301/00 Wheel arrangements; Steering; Stability; Wheel suspension
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/064 adaptable for different users, e.g. by means of pivoting elements
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/082 Children's seats
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 7/008 for two or more children
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 7/044 three wheeled
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 7/06 collapsible or foldable
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 7/126 into a trailer, e.g. bicycle trailer
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 7/145 the body being a rigid seat, e.g. a shell
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 9/005 Safety means for traffic, e.g. lights, reflectors, mirrors etc. signaling means for cycles B62J
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 9/12 involving parts that are adjustable, attachable or detachable B62B9/102, B62B9/14 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 9/24 Safety guards for children, e.g. harness cat nets B62B9/14; devices for use in guiding or supporting children, e.g. safety harness A47D13/08
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 9/28 Auxiliary dismountable seats ; Additional platforms for children in standing-up position
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 13/00 Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicle cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H1/12
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 17/00 Cycles not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 27/003 Trailers
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 27/12 Coupling parts for attaching cars or the like to cycle; Arrangements thereof

Abstract

A multi-function passenger carrier includes a carrier frame and a passenger compartment within the carrier frame, the passenger carrier including first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a security arrangement having a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the first accessory to the carrier frame, a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the second accessory to the carrier frame, first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the first blocking arrangement, second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the second blocking arrangement, a connecting member connecting the first control means with the second control means. The first and second control means are arranged to interact through the connecting member to cause the first blocking arrangement to be activated when the second blocking arrangement is inactivated.

Claims

1. A multi-function passenger carrier comprising:

a carrier frame; and

a passenger compartment within said carrier frame, said passenger carrier comprising first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to said carrier frame,

wherein said carrier frame comprises a security arrangement comprising;

a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of said first accessory to said carrier frame,

a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of said second accessory to said carrier frame,

first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of said first blocking arrangement,

second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of said second blocking arrangement, and

a connecting member connecting said first control means with said second control means,

said first and second control means being arranged to interact through said connecting member to cause said first blocking arrangement to be activated when said second blocking arrangement is inactivated.

2. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein said second blocking arrangement is caused to be activated when said first blocking arrangement is inactivated.

3. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein said first means for attaching an accessory to a part of said passenger carrier frame is a means for attaching an accessory to a lower part of said passenger carrier frame and said second means for attaching an accessory to a passenger carrier frame is a means for attaching an accessory to an upper part of said passenger carrier frame.

4. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein said first means for attaching an accessory to said carrier frame comprises a holder for a drawbar.

5. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 4, said passenger carrier having a front portion and a rear portion in a longitudinal direction, an upper portion and a lower portion in a vertical direction and two side portions in a transverse direction, wherein said holder is arranged at said front portion of said passenger carrier and at said lower portion of said passenger carrier.

6. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 4, wherein said holder comprises a channel for inserting an end of said drawbar.

7. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 6, wherein said first blocking arrangement comprises a blocking arm which is movable between an active blocking position with a portion of said blocking arm obstructing said channel in said holder and an inactive accessory receiving position wherein said blocking arm is completely withdrawn from said channel in said holder.

8. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein said second means for attaching an accessory to said carrier frame comprises a cargo holder.

9. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 8, wherein said cargo holder is a baby seat holder.

10. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 8, said passenger carrier having a front portion and a rear portion in a longitudinal direction, an upper portion and a lower portion in a vertical direction and two side portions in a transverse direction, wherein said cargo holder is arranged at said upper portion of said passenger carrier.

11. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein a push-handle is connected to said carrier frame.

12. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 11, wherein said push-handle is hingedly connected to said carrier frame and is arranged to assume at least two different positions in relation to said carrier frame.

13. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 12, wherein said push-handle is comprised in said second blocking arrangement.

14. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 13, wherein said push-handle is arranged to block attachment of said second accessory when said push-handle is in a forwardly tilted position on said carrier frame.

15. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 14, wherein said second blocking arrangement comprises means for locking said push-handle in said forwardly tilted position.

16. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 1, wherein said connecting member comprises a flexible elongated element.

17. A multi-function passenger carrier according to claim 15, wherein said carrier frame comprises at least one hollow frame element and said flexible elongated element is arranged within said at least one hollow frame element.