The invention is directed to a carrying device for carrying a child on a shoulder of a person. More specific, the invention is directed to a safety device for retaining a child in a seated position such that the child is prevented from falling out of the carrying device.

BACKGROUND

The carrying of children, especially toddlers, seated astride the adult’s shoulders has been a favorite mode of transport for the carried child throughout history.

For the child, it is a chance to see the world from an entirely different perspective than walking, as well as a chance to rest small legs which must work twice as hard to keep up with walking adults.

For the carrying adult, the weight of the child upon their shoulders, and need to use their hands to control and balance the child, can tend to cause muscle exertion and strain. Additionally, the compressive nature of the weight of the child bearing against the adult’s shoulder and neck muscles and bones, and the continual force of the child pulling on their head or neck to maintain themselves upright, can be a source of pain and discomfort significant enough to cause a discontinuance of the ride.

Conventionally, carrying a child on the shoulders has often required the holding of the child's ankles by the carrier's hands, wherein the child is stabilized and generally prevented from falling backwards. However, a slip of the hands by the adult carrier while the child is leaning backward can have serious results.

This normally requires the adult to provide additional rearward support for the child to prevent it falling, and devices have been proposed to provide such support for a child to be carried in this manner, so that the hands of the adult are left free.

One such device, for example, is shown in the Norwegian patent NO 336945 Bl.

The publication shows a child carrying device comprising a seating section with a safety device comprising a safety strap extending from one side to the other. The safety strap is fastened by a buckle and adjustable though the buckle. The problem with such a safety strap solution is that it is not as suitable for small children as for large children. In that the securing perimeter is defined by the distance between the sides of the carrying device. Large children may easily fit and fastened accordingly, but for small children the width may be too big, and they may risk falling out of the carrying device. Another publication, WO 2014/092580 A1 discloses a child carrier device for carrying a child on the shoulder of an adult. The device comprises a back support connected to a pair of shoulder harness and wherein the back support and the shoulder harness forming a seating section for a child on the shoulder of the carrying adult. The carrier comprises a safety securing system for retaining the child in the seated position. The securing system comprising a waist strap extending from one side of the back support to the opposite side. The waist strap is connected to a Y-shaped support strap and extends to the back and attached to the back support. The head of the child needs to be threaded into the Y-shaped support strap and afterward the support strap is secured to the waist strap. This securing system is complicated with several buckles and requires the child to be placed into the carrier prior to lifting the device up on the shoulders. Depending on the weight of the child. Heavy lifting may potentially cause injury to the carrying person and not least danger to the child seated in the carrier device, since it may fall out. This solution has also the same disadvantage as mentioned for the publication NO 336945 Bl, in that the securing perimeter for the waist strap is defined by the distance between the sides of the back support, such that it may not fit to small children. Therefore, there is an object of the present invention to provide a safety device for safely securing a child in the seated position in a carrying device.

The safety device must be suitable for securing children of different ages (hence, different size).

Another object of the invention is to provide a safety device that allows the child to be lifted into or onto the child device after the device has been fitted on the carrier’s shoulder, and where the safety device can easily be secured by the carrying person.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a carrying device for carrying a child on a shoulder of a person.

The term child is referred to a human being between the stages of birth and puberty or between the development period of infancy and puberty. The child may also refer to a minor.

The person carrying the device, may also be referred to as an adult, a person or a carrier. It is obvious that a person carrying the device may be any person capable of carrying a child on the shoulders. A securing perimeter is referred to an extent of a securing system, i.e. the size of the arch the securing system forms that embraces or encloses the child. The securing perimeter may be adjusted such that it can be sized to fit around the body of the child.

The carrying device comprises a back-support device with a top and sides for supporting the back of the child, and a shoulder harness system comprising shoulder straps connected to the back-support device. The shoulder harness and the back- support device providing a seating section for the child.

The shoulder straps are adapted for fitting onto the shoulders of the carrying person while proving a support for the legs of the child.

The carrying device further comprises a safety device for retaining the child in a seated position. The safety device comprises an outer securing system comprising an outer waist and/or hip strap connected to the back-support device providing an outer securing perimeter for the child, and an inner securing system comprising an inner waist and/or hip strap arranged within the outer securing system and providing an inner securing perimeter which is smaller than the outer securing perimeter.

The term waist and/or hip strap is in the present application defined by one or more strip or band of material that is connected to the back-support device and encircles the body of the child below the arms and above the seat.

The waist and/or hip strap may be one or more strip and/or band of material that is either elastic, rigid or some other confining fabric that is adapted to encircle the waist and or hip of a child, for securing the child while seated in the carrying device.

The inner and outer securing system may each comprise one waist and/or hip strap, or they may comprise two or more waist and/or hip straps.

The waist and/or hip strap may comprise connecting and adjusting means for fastening and adjusting the securing perimeter around the body of the child, in order to limit movement of the child so that it is prevented from falling out of the carrying device.

Both the inner and the outer waist and/or hip straps are connected to the back- support device and adapted for encircling the waist and/or hip of the child and may be secured individually by connecting and adjusting means such as buckles, Velcro, magnets or buttons. The inner waist and/or hips strap may be connected to the back-support device at a substantially centerline (cl) between the sides of the back-support device, while the outer waist and/or hip strap may be connected to the sides of the back-support device, thus the outer securing system providing an outer securing perimeter which is larger in size than the inner securing perimeter of the inner securing system.

The inner securing system may be connected to the outer securing system.

The inner waist and/or hip strap may be connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap, and both waist and/or hip straps may be arranged to be secured and adjusted individually.

The outer securing perimeter may be the area defined by a section of the back- support device (area between the point of attachment of at least two outer waist and /or hip straps) and the outer waist and/or hip strap extending from either side of the back-support device. The ends of the outer waist and/or hip straps are adapted to be connected so that it defines the outer securing perimeter.

While the inner securing perimeter may be the area defined by a section of the back- support device and the inner waist and/or hip strap when the ends of the inner waist and/or hip strap are connected to each other by the connecting and adjusting means, thus providing a closed inner securing perimeter via the back-support device. In this case, both securing perimeters may be closed individually.

The inner securing perimeter may also be the area defined by a section of the back- support device, the inner waist and/or hip strap extending from the point of connected to the back-support device, and a section of the outer waist and/or hip strap, where the ends of the inner waist and/or hip strap are connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap. Thus, the inner waist and/or hip strap is adjustable connected to the outer waist and/or hips strap. In this case, the inner securing perimeter can only be closed when closing the outer securing perimeter (closing the outer waist and/or hip strap of the outer securing system). The inner waist and/or hip strap may be adjustable connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap by connection and adjusting means.

The inner securing system may be arranged directly within the outer securing system such that both securing systems are located at substantially same horizontal plane of the carrying device, or the inner securing system may be arranged directly within the outer securing system at the same horizontal plane of the carrying device.

The inner and outer waist and/or hip straps may comprise at least one of a: strap, flap, band or rope for securing at around the body of the child below the arms or between the ribs and the hips. The width of the at least one of a: strap, flap, band or rope, may be same for the inner and outer waist and/or hip straps.

The width at least one of a: strap, flap, band or rope of the outer waist and/or hip strap may be greater than the width of the at least one of a: strap, flap, band or rope of the inner waist and/or hip strap, such that the outer waist and/or hip strap overlaps the inner waist and/or hip strap during use.

The inner waist and/or hip strap or the inner securing system may be located directly within the outer waist and/or hip strap of the outer securing system, such that the outer waist and/or hip strap overlaps the entire inner waist and/or hip strap, viewed radially from the outer waist and/or hip strap.

The outer waist and/or hip strap may overlap at least a section of the inner waist and/or hip strap when both waist and/or hip straps are secured around the body of the child.

The safety device may be used in different arrangement of a child carrying device.

The back-support device may comprise a frame or a plate for supporting the back of the child. The frame or the plate may be made of any rigid material such as: polymer, plastics, carbon, glass fiber, aluminum, steel wood, etc. or a combination thereof. The back-support device may further comprise a cover adapted to be pulled over the frame or the plate for adding support and comfort. The cover may be made from any suitable materials such as; woven fabrics, elastic fabrics, neoprene, polyester, etc.

The back-support device may comprise a back-support frame of tubes with an upside-down U- shape and extending vertically at the sides to a lower end of the of the carrying device. The back-support frame may also have different shapes such as pyramidical, square, oval, etc.

The shoulder strap of the carrying device may comprise a shoulder support bar comprising a free end and with an opposite end connected to the back-support frame such that it forms a first curve for fitting onto the shoulder of the carrier and which supports the child from below.

The shoulder support bar may have a varying thickness from the connection point to the back-support frame, and gradually thinner towards the free end. At the connection point, the shoulder support bar may be rigid and wherein the thickness is gradually decreasing towards the free end where the support bare is flexible towards the back portion of the carrying device. The shoulder support bar providing a pre- shaped first curve for fitting to the shoulder of the carrier and proving a support for the legs of the child.

The support bar may be made from any material such as: plastic, polyester, carbon, epoxy, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, glass fiber, etc. or a combination thereof.

Since the support bar may be rigid, the surface of the material may be hard against the shoulder of the carrier, therefore, the shoulder straps may comprise padding and arranged such that it covers at least a section of the shoulder support bar.

The shoulder straps of the shoulder harness system may be connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar, the shoulder straps may further be arranged with a collar extending between each other.

A cover may be attached to an upper section of the back-support frame and connected to the collar such that it provides the seating section for the child behind the collar.

The carry device of the present invention may comprise:

- a back-support frame for supporting the back of the child and extending vertically at a side to a lower end of the of the carrying device,

- a support bar comprising a free end and with an opposite end connected to the back-support frame such that it forms a first curve which supports the child from below,

- a shoulder harness system comprising a shoulder strap connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar, the shoulder strap further being arranged with a collar extending from the side to an opposite side,

- a cover attached to an upper section of the back-support frame and connected to the collar such that it provides a seating section for the child behind the collar.

The child carrying device comprises a safety device for retaining the child in a seated position. The safety device comprises:

- an outer securing system providing an outer securing perimeter for the child, and

- an inner securing system arranged within the outer securing system and providing an inner securing perimeter which is smaller than the outer securing perimeter, wherein the inner securing system is adapted to be adjusted independent of the outer securing system. The inner securing system may comprise an inner waist and/or hip strap attached to the cover and connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap of the outer securing system.

The inner securing system may comprise inner connection and adjusting means for connecting and adjusting the inner securing system and the outer securing system may comprise outer connection and adjusting means for connecting and adjusting the outer securing system.

The inner and outer connection means may comprise at least any one of a: buckle, strap, Velcro, push button, hook, magnets, etc.

The outer waist and/or hip strap may comprise a first flap connected to one side of the child carrying device and a second flap connected to opposite side, wherein the first and second flaps are provided with adjustment strap and/or buckle for paring and adjustment.

The outer securing perimeter may be defined by the length between the first and second flap (hence, the distance between the sides of the carrying device) and the length of the straps together with the adjustment strap. When tightened the most, the outer securing perimeter provides a minimum securing perimeter of the outer securing system which are defined by the distance between the sides of the carrying device. Thus, for a big child this minimum perimeter may be enough for securing the child for retaining it in the seated position in the carrying device. For a smaller child, the minimum securing perimeter of the outer securing perimeter may still be too big, especially in the sideways direction of the child, such that the smaller child may risk falling out of the carrying device.

This invention solves this problem by proving an inner securing system which is arranged within (or at the inside) of the outer securing system. The inner system is adapted to be adjustable independent of the outer securing system.

Furthermore, the inner securing system may comprise a waist and/or hip strap with ends connected to the outer securing system, thus allowing the inner securing system to be adjusted to the size of the child prior to attaching and adjusting the outer securing system. The ends of the inner waist and/or hip strap may be connected through a loop or buckle provided on the outer waist and/or hip strap, and secured and adjustable by at least any one of a: buckle, snap lock, friction, button, etc.

For a person using the carrying device the inner securing system may first be adjusted to the size of the child, and wherein the carrying device may be fitted on the shoulders of the person prior to lifting the child into the carrying device. When attaching the flaps of the outer securing system and adjusting it accordingly, the inner securing system is automatically connected and adjusted.

A buckle may be a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap. Different types of buckles for joining parts and which also provides adjusting opportunities are well known in the art and are therefore not described further in this application.

The flaps may be connected to the side of the cover or they may be connected to the back-support frame. The location may be around the lower chest or in the stomach, waist, and/or hip region of the child when it is seated in the carrier device.

At the back region of the cover, i.e. the cover side opposite the side facing the child, may be provided with back-cover strap adapted for adjusting the depth of the sitting section and back of the child. The cover may be pre-shaped to form a space to fit the seat and back of the child. According to the size of the child the space may be adjusted by the back-cover strap. The back-cover strap may be connected to the back-support frame at the same height as the first and second flaps. The adjustment mechanism may be a buckle or a loop.

The inner securing system may comprise an inner waist and/or hip strap with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the first flap and the second end is connected to the second flap, via the cover. The cover may be provided with a loop or opening, where the inner waist and/or hip strap is threaded through. The inner waist and/or hip strap may be attached to the cover at a vertical front centerline of the carrying device.

The inner securing system may comprise a loop device connected to respective first and second flap for securing each end of the inner waist and/or hip straps. The first and second ends are threaded through the loop device and fastened by Velcro to the inner waist and/or hip strap. Hence, the inner waist and/or hip strap may be adjusted independent of the outer securing system by moving the Velcro attachment.

The invention is also directed to a method of securing a child to a carrying device. The method comprises the step of: adjusting the inner securing system according to the size of the child, opening the outer securing system by loosening an adjustment strap and buckle, fitting the carrying device on the shoulders, lifting the child up and into the carrying device, making sure that the child if lifted into the outer securing perimeter of the outer securing system, - tightening the outer and inner securing device by fastening the buckle and pulling the adjustment strap.

The above-mentioned method may be performed by the person carrying the child, since the buckle and the adjustment strap is located above the head of the carrying person. By fastening and adjusting the outer securing system, the inner securing system is being attached simultaneously. FIGURES

The description above, as well as further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more fully appreciated by reference to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 shows a prior art carrying device comprising a safety device.

Fig. 2 shows a back-support frame and a pair of support bars connected to the back-support frame.

Fig. 3 shows a front side of the carrying device comprising an outer- and inner securing system according to the invention. Fig. 4 shows the back side of the carrying device comprising a seat adjusting device.

Fig. 5 shows a side view of the carrying device.

Fig. 6 shows the carrying device and the weight distribution system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a prior art carrying device for carrying a child on the shoulder of an adult. The device comprises a back support connected to a pair of shoulder harness and wherein the back support and the shoulder harness forming a seating section for a child on the shoulder of the carrying adult. The carrier further comprises a safety securing system for retaining the child in the seated position. The securing system comprising a T-shaped waist strap extending from one side of the back support to the opposite side. The waist strap is connected to a Y-shaped support strap and extends to the back and attached to the back support. The head of the child needs to be threaded into the Y-shaped support strap and afterward the support strap is secured to the waist strap. The T-shaped waist strap is adapted for side adjustment, while the Y shaped support strap is adapted for height adjustment.

The prior art carrying device further comprises a support bar connected to a lumar support forming a pre-shaped arch fitting to a shoulder of a carrying person. The shoulder straps are covering the support bars for support between the shoulder and the support bar.

Figure 2 shows the back-support frame 2 of an embodiment of the present invention, for supporting the back of the child while seated in in the carrying device 1. Said frame 2 may constitute a bar arranged in an up down U shape (with U shape on top) and extending vertically at both side to a lower end of the of the carrying device 1. Other shapes of the top part may also be possible, such as pyramidical or with edges (part of a square). At the lower end, the back-support frame 2 may be connected to the back portion of the shoulder harness system 3.

The bar of the back-support frame 2 may be arranged such that it is foldable (not shown). It may be foldable to either side of the carrying device. For easy packing, it may be preferable that the top part (the U-shape) of the back-support frame is foldable towards the front of the carrying device, thus enclosing the front part together with the shoulder harness system 3.

As shown in figure 2, two support bars 9 each comprising a free end 31 and an opposite end 32 connected to respective side of the back-support frame 2, are arranged for supporting the child from below. While in the seated position the thighs and legs of the child is resting on the two support pars 9. It may be preferable that the support bars 9 are made of rigid material that are most rigid at the connection point of the support bar 9 to the back-support frame 2, and gradually being less rigid towards the free end 31. The support bars 9, each forming a first curve 34 for fitting to a shoulder of the person carrying the device 1.

The carrying device further comprises a shoulder harness system 3 comprising a shoulder strap 17 connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar 9. The shoulder strap may be provided with a pocket for holding and covering the support bar 9. The shoulder strap may also comprise the support bar 9.

The shoulder harness system 3 may comprise a back portion 18 attached to the shoulder traps 17 for supporting the back of the carrier 1. The back portion 18 may comprise pockets for holding the lower ends 33 of the back-support frame 2. The shoulder straps 17 further being arranged with a collar 4 between each other. The collar 4 may be padded for comfort and fit to the neck of the carrier 1.

A cover 5 may be attached to an upper section (up down U-shape) of the back- support frame 2 and connected to the collar 4 such that it provides a seating section 16 for the child behind the collar 4. The cover 5 may be made of a fabric material such as polyester, cotton, neoprene, pvc, rubber, or a combination thereof.

As shown in figure 3, the child carrying device 1 further comprises a safety device for retaining the child in a seated position, the safety device comprises: an outer securing system 6 providing an outer securing perimeter for the child, and an inner securing system 8B arranged within the outer securing system 6 and providing an inner securing perimeter which is smaller than the outer securing perimeter.

The outer securing system 6 comprising an outer waist and/or hip strap 8A extending from the sides of the back-support device 20 providing an outer securing perimeter for the child, and an inner securing system 8B comprising an inner waist and/or hip strap 8B arranged within the outer securing system 6 and providing an inner securing perimeter which is smaller than the outer securing perimeter.

The outer and inner waist and/or hip strap 8A, 8B may comprise individual connecting and adjusting means 12 or fastening of the waist and/or hip strap 8A,8B around the body of the child, in order to limit movement of the child such that it is prevented from falling out of the carrying device.

Both the inner and the outer waist and/or hip straps 8A,8B are connected to the back-support device 20 and adapted for encircling the waist and/or hip of the child and may be secured individually by the connecting and adjusting means.

The inner securing system 8B may be connected to the outer securing system. The inner waist and/or hip strap 8B may be connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap 8A through a loop provided on the outer waist and/or hip strap and adjustable by Velcro to itself 12.

The outer securing perimeter may be the area defined by a section of the back- support device 20 and the outer waist and/or hip strap 8A extending from either side of the back-support device 20 and adapted to be connected together defining a closed outer securing perimeter. While the inner securing perimeter may be the area defined by a section of the back-support device 20, the inner waist and/or hip strap 8B extending from the point of connected to the back-support device 20, and a section of the outer waist and/or hip strap 8A, where the ends of the inner waist and/or hip strap 8B are connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap 8A. In this case, the inner securing perimeter can only be closed when closing the outer securing perimeter (closing the outer waist and/or hip strap of the outer securing system). The inner waist and/or hip strap 8 B may be adjustable connected to the outer waist and/or hip strap 8 A.

The width of the outer waist and/or hip strap 8A may be greater than the width of the at the inner waist and/or hip strap 8B, such that the outer waist and/or hip strap overlaps the inner waist and/or hip strap 8B during use.

As shown in figure 3, the inner securing system 8B is adapted to be adjusted independent of the outer securing system 6.

The inner securing system 8B may comprise an inner waist and/or hip strap 7 with ends connected to loops provided at respective flaps of the outer securing system 6. The ends of the inner waist and/or hip strap may comprise Velcro for adjusting the length of the inner waist and/or hip strap. The inner waist and/or hip strap is further connected to the cover 5 through an opening provided in the cover. The inner waist and/or hip strap may be attached to the cover 5 at a vertical front centerline (cl) of the carrying device 1. The inner securing system 8B proving an inner securing perimeter defined by the inner waist and/or hip strap.

The outer securing system 6 may comprise two flaps arranged on respective sides of the carrying device 1. The two flaps may be arranged with outer strap and buckles for connecting and adjusting the flaps. The outer securing system 6 providing an outer securing perimeter defined by the flaps, the outer strap and the buckles.

The outer securing system 6 is arranged such that it closes both the outer and inner securing system 6,7 when it is closed by the buckles and adjusted by the outer straps.

In use, the inner securing system 6 may be first adjusted according to the size of the child, wherein the carrying device is fitted on the shoulders of the carrier. The child is then lifted into the seating section of the device 1. A carrying person may reach the outer securing system 6 (flaps provided at each side) and fasten the buckles of the outer securing system 6. The outer securing strap is reachable above the shoulder of the carrier such that the inner and outer securing system 6,7 may be tightened by pulling the strap end of the outer securing system 6. Thus, providing a flexible and double securing system for retaining the child in the seated position on the shoulders of the carrier.

Figure 4 shows the back side of the carrying device 1. The back-support frame 2 constitutes a bar with an up down U-shape top portion. A cover 5 provided with a pocket for holding the upper section (up down U-shape) of the back-support frame

2. A seat adjustable strap 19, adjustable through a buckle, is provided from one side of the carrying device to the opposite. The seat adjustable strap 19 may be located at the back of the flaps of the outer securing system 6.

Also shown in figure 4, the ends of the back-support frame 2 extends on either side to the lower end of the carrying device 1. At the lower portion of the back-support frame, said frame 2 is connected to a back portion 18 of the shoulder harness system

3.

Figure 5 shows a side view of the carrying device 1. The device may comprise a back-support frame 2 for supporting the back of the child and extending vertically at a side to a lower end 33 of the of the carrying device. A shoulder support bar 9 comprising a free end 31 and with an opposite end 32 connected to the side of the back-support frame 2 such that it forms a first curve 34 which supports the child from below. A shoulder harness system 3 comprising a shoulder strap 17 is connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar 2. The two shoulder straps 17 are further being arranged with a collar 4 extending between each other.

A cover 5 is attached to an upper section of the back-support frame 2 and connected to the collar 4 such that it provides a seating section 16 for the child behind the collar 4.

The shoulder harness system 3 may further comprise a pack portion 18 attached to a lower section of the back-support frame 2, and a weight distribution support 15 with a first end connected the shoulder strap 17 and a second end connected to the back portion 18, such that the weight distribution support 15 forms a second curve 35 located below the first curve 34, and wherein in use, a force (F) acting on the weight distribution support 15 from below, pushes the shoulder strap 17 and the shoulder support bar 9 in an upward direction such that the first curve 34 are further curved outwards, thus allowing the weight to be evenly distributed over the weight distribution support 15. This is illustrated in figure 5 where the arrows illustrate the force (F) acting on the second curve 35 such that it pulls the front part of the shoulder strap 17 and the support bar 9 upwards and the free end 31 of the support bar 9 inwards towards the upper stomach region of the carrier.

The first end 36 of the weight distribution support may be connected to the shoulder strap 17 at a location in the middle between the ends of the shoulder support bar 9 or closer to the end connected to the back-support frame 2.

The second end 37 of the weight distribution support 15 may be connected to the back portion 18 at a location above a mid-section of the back portion 18. The second end 37 of the weight distribution support 15 may be located on the carrying device 1 at a vertical location above the first end 36. Seen from the side, the second end 37 of the weight distribution support 15 may be connected to the upper part of the back portion 18 and arranged in a second curve 35 forming a shoulder section and further connected to the shoulder support bar 2 at the first end 36, which is situated vertically lower than the second end 37 of the weight distribution support 15. The weight distribution support 15 may comprise foam and/or padding for carrying comfort.

The carrying device 1 may comprise a counterweight system 38 comprising connection means 39 provided at the free end 31 of the shoulder strap 17 and the support bar 2. The connection means 39 may comprise a counterweight device 40 arranged to be connected to the connection means 39 so as to provide a counterweight balance to the carrying device 1. Such a counterweight system 38 is shown in figure 6. The counterweight device 40 may be at least any one of a: bag or pouch for holding an item. The device 40 may be arranged for holding travelling accessories such as garments, keys, water bottle, food, etc. Thus, the counterweight device 40 may be adapted for carrying travelling items for the child and the adults. The counterweight device 40 may assist to pull the shoulder straps 17 and the support bars 9 in a downward forward direction, opposite the up and backwards direction of the child, thus creating a counterweight for the carrying device 1.

The connection means may be a loop provided on the carrying device and hooks provided on the counterweight device for interaction.