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Locking hinge mechanism for a collapsible play yard frame
US9103368B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9103368-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213605233-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A folding playpen or play yard frame and/or a locking hinge mechanism for a folding playpen or play yard frame of the type having tubular rails for supporting sides and a floor of the playpen or play yard. The locking hinge mechanism includes a housing and a lock assembly movably mounted to the housing. The lock assembly is pivotally attached to proximal portions of the tubular rails for locking and unlocking the rails relative to the housing. The lock assembly and housing are configured and adapted to require the locking hinge assembly to be lifted to effect limited relative motion between the housing and the proximal portions of the tubular rails prior to unlocking the lock assembly and permitting greater relative motion between the housing and proximal portions of the tubular rails. This provides greater safety against the hinge accidentally being folded or being folded by a child.
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What is claimed is: 1. A locking hinge mechanism for a folding playpen or play yard frame having rails for supporting sides and a floor of the playpen or play yard, the locking hinge mechanism comprising: a housing pivotally connected to the rails adjacent proximal portions thereof, wherein lifting the housing lifts the rails and induces the proximal portions of the rails to pivot upward relative to the housing; and a lock assembly movable relative to the housing to engage the p…
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9103368B2 cover?
- A folding playpen or play yard frame and/or a locking hinge mechanism for a folding playpen or play yard frame of the type having tubular rails for supporting sides and a floor of the playpen or play yard. The locking hinge mechanism includes a housing and a lock assembly movably mounted to the housing. The lock assembly is pivotally attached to proximal portions of the tubular rails for lockin…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mendes Mark, Er-Jui Chen, Kids Ii Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16C11/10. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).