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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 30, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2003
Matthew J. Ransil, Stevens, PA (US);
Michael L. Longenecker, Ephrata, PA (US);
Paul B. Nelson, Elverson, PA (US);
Matthew J. Ransil, Stevens, PA (US);
Michael L. Longenecker, Ephrata, PA (US);
Paul B. Nelson, Elverson, PA (US);
Graco Children's Products Inc., Exton, PA (US);
Abstract
A child swing comprises a frame including first and second rear legs and first and second housings. First and second fold mechanisms pivotally connect the first and second rear legs to the first and second housings, respectively. The fold mechanisms each include a socket member to receive an upper end of the respective leg. The socket member is pivotally mounted to the respective housing to guide pivoting movement of the respective leg relative to the respective housing. The fold mechanisms each can further include a release lever pivotally mounted to the socket member, and a locking pin connected to the release lever for engagement with the respective housing to facilitation positioning of the respective leg in an in-use position and in a folded position.