Zero play hinge for a stroller

摘要

A hinge for pivotally joining a first frame member and a second frame member of a frame of a stroller may include a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a release actuator and a locking member. The first housing portion may be operably coupled to the first frame member. The second housing portion may be operably coupled to the second frame member. The release actuator may be configured to operate to enable the hinge to shift between a locked state and an unlocked state. The locking member may be configured to move in an axial direction responsive to shifting between the locked state and the unlocked state. The external periphery of the locking member may include a first incline surface that engages both the first housing portion and the second housing portion in the locked state.

主权项

1. A stroller comprising:
a seat for supporting a passenger; a frame configured to support the seat, the frame comprising at least a first frame member and a second frame member; and a hinge configured to pivotally engage the first and second frame members to each other, wherein the hinge comprises:
a first housing portion operably coupled to the first frame member,a second housing portion operably coupled to the second frame member,a release actuator configured to operate to enable the hinge to shift between a locked state and an unlocked state, anda locking member configured to move in an axial direction responsive to shifting between the locked state and the unlocked state,wherein the locking member is formed in a substantially frustoconical shape, andwherein an external periphery of the locking member comprises a first incline surface that engages both the first housing portion and the second housing portion in the locked state.