CN203468111U - Bedding for infants and children - Google Patents

Abstract

A bedding for infants and children includes a child-receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting the child-receiving receptacle. The lock is selectively operable to lock the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and to unlock the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. The collapsible frame assembly includes a first collapsible frame member foldable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and inversely unfoldable, the collapsible frame assembly further comprising a collapsible frame member foldable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and inversely unfoldable A second collapsible frame member. First and second foldable frame members are pivotally connected to each other for movement between the extended configuration of the frame assembly and its collapsed configuration, wherein each foldable frame member includes a pair of substantially U-shaped frame members.

Description

Bedding for babies and children

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims priority based on US Provisional Application No. 61/762,039 filed on February 7, 2013. The entire content of this application is included in this application. the

technical field

The present invention relates generally to the field of children's and infant bedding, and in particular, to cradles, reclining bedding, and similar devices. the

Background technique

Children's bedding, which generally includes rocking chairs, cribs, cradles, etc., is well-disclosed in the prior art literature. Typically, these products are typically defined by an infant or child seat attached to a support frame. The current prior art shows children's bedding configured to be foldable for storage and/or portability purposes. the

Utility model content

There is a constant quest for improvement in the field of children's products, such as improvements in comfort, convenience, portability, safety and/or performance. Therefore, there is a need for improved bedding for children. The utility model just proposes at these or other needs. the

In various embodiments, the present invention is directed to a bassinet or similar bedding for an infant or child, including a child receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting the child receiving receptacle. The collapsible frame assembly includes a first collapsible frame member that is collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and vice versa. The collapsible frame assembly further includes a second collapsible frame member that can be folded between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and that can be unfolded in reverse. The first and second collapsible frame members are pivotally connected to each other for a pivotal folding action between the extended configuration of the collapsible frame assembly and its collapsed configuration. Preferably, each collapsible frame part comprises a pair of generally U-shaped frame members pivotally connected to each other. Preferably at least one lock is provided operable to lock the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and to unlock the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the

Preferably, each of the first and second collapsible frame parts comprises A-frames pivotally coupled to each other, one of the A-frames being oriented with the open end facing upwards and the other of the A-frames One is oriented with the open end facing downwards. Preferably each collapsible frame member comprises a pair of A-frames at opposite ends of said bassinet. Preferably, each of said collapsible frame members includes a lower transverse portion extending between a pair of said A-frames at opposite ends of said bassinet. the

Preferably, the lock includes a manually operated control for locking and unlocking the lock, which includes a manually operated knob for unlocking the lock. the

According to another aspect of the present invention, a bassinet or similar bedding for an infant or child is provided, comprising a child receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting said child receiving receptacle. The collapsible frame assembly includes first and second collapsible frame members that are collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and which in turn can be unfolded. The first and second collapsible frame members are pivotally coupled to each other for a pivoting folding action between the extended configuration of the collapsible frame assembly and its collapsed configuration. An operable lock is used to lock the foldable frame assembly in its extended configuration and to unlock the foldable frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the

Preferably, each of the first and second collapsible frame parts comprises A-frames pivotally coupled to each other, one of the A-frames being oriented with the open end facing upwards and the other of the A-frames One is oriented with the open end facing downwards. Preferably each collapsible frame member comprises a pair of A-frames at opposite ends of said bassinet. Preferably, each of said collapsible frame members includes a lower transverse portion extending between a pair of said A-frames at opposite ends of said bassinet. the

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a bassinet or similar bedding for an infant or child is provided, comprising a child receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting said child receiving receptacle. The collapsible frame assembly includes first and second collapsible frame members that are collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and that can be unfolded in reverse, wherein each collapsible frame member includes a pair of substantially U shaped frame members. Preferably, each collapsible frame member forms a collapsible fork-shaped frame structure at opposite ends of the bassinet. Preferably, at each end of the cradle, one of the collapsible fork frames is oriented with the open end facing upwards and the other of the collapsible fork frames is oriented with the open end facing downwards . Optionally, an operable lock is used to lock the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and to unlock the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the

The above and other aspects, features and benefits of the present invention can be understood with reference to the drawings and further description of the specification, and can be realized by the various elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the claims. It should be understood that the content of the utility model in this part and the following descriptions of drawings and specific implementations are only examples and explanations of preferred implementations of the utility model, rather than limiting the utility model. the

Description of drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention, shown in an extended configuration;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cradle in Figure 1, shown in a folded or collapsed configuration;

3 is a perspective view of a cradle according to a second embodiment of the present invention, shown in an extended configuration;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cradle in Figure 3, shown in a folded or collapsed configuration;

Figure 5 is a right side view of the cradle in Figure 3, shown in a folded or collapsed configuration;

6 is a perspective view of a cradle according to a third embodiment of the present invention, shown in an extended configuration;

Figure 7 is another perspective view of the cradle of another embodiment, shown in an extended configuration;

Figure 7A is a detailed perspective view of a part of the cradle in Figure 7;

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of a right side view of a cradle frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing two configurations of stretching and folding;

Figure 9 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the bassinet frame in Figure 8, shown in a locked configuration;

Figure 10 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the bassinet frame of Figure 8, shown in an unlocked configuration, with the frame in a collapsible state. the

Detailed ways

A better understanding of the invention can be obtained by reference to the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings which form a part of this disclosure. Note that the present invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and the terminology presented here is only used to describe specific implementations as examples, and does not limit the present invention. Any or all patents and other publications mentioned in this specification are incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety. the

Fig. 1 shows a cradle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Bassinet 100 generally includes a collapsible frame 102 configured to rest on a support surface (not shown in the figures) and an infant receiving receptacle 103 coupled to frame 102 for receiving an infant. Bassinet 100 is convertible between an expanded or extended configuration (as shown in FIG. 1 ) and a collapsed or compressed/closed configuration (as shown in FIG. 2 ). the

3 and 4 show a cradle 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Bassinet 200 includes: a collapsible frame 202 configured to rest on a support surface; and an infant receiving receptacle 203 coupled to frame 202 for receiving an infant. The frame 202 is further configured to rock back and forth on the support surface. The illustrated bassinet 200 can be rocked manually by a caregiver's operation. In various other embodiments, the bassinet 200 can optionally be driven by other means, such as by a motor. the

As shown, the frame 202 includes first and second generally U-shaped frame members 210 , 220 . The frame members 210, 220 include upstanding leg members, such as 211, 221, 223, configured to support the bassinet 200 on a support surface. The leg members, such as 211, 221, 223, are configured to bridge the base members 212, 222 placed on the support surface. The base members 212, 222 are curved so that the bassinet 200 can rock back and forth on a support surface. Other embodiments of bassinet 200 may be configured to rock side to side or in multiple directions, or configured not to rock at all. The U-shaped frame members have wheels at one end of the cradle and resilient feet at the other end. See, for example, wheels 225 and feet 226,216. As can be more clearly understood in conjunction with the following figures, the generally U-shaped frame members 210, 220 are pivotally mounted to each other for achieving the extended configuration shown in FIG. 3 and the collapsed or compressed (folded) configuration shown in FIG. ) between configurations. Thus, the generally U-shaped frame members 210 , 220 form a collapsible A-frame or wishbone frame at each end of the frame assembly 202 . the

The infant receiving receptacle 203 preferably includes an angled seat member and opposing side walls configured to retain an infant within the infant receiving receptacle 203 . The infant receiving receptacle 203 can be a fabric hanging chair, a hard shell chair, or other desired structures. Preferably, the side walls are at least partially formed from a breathable material, such as mesh. The infant receiving receptacle 203 is supported by an upper frame 250 which is pivotally mounted on a lower frame (specifically, the generally U-shaped frame members 210, 220). The upper frame 250 is somewhat mirrored to the lower frame in that the upper frame 250 also has generally U-shaped frame parts, such as U-shaped frame part 260 . The upper frame 250 also defines an A-frame at each end of the bassinet, the A-frame of the upper frame being oriented with its open end facing upwards (the A-frame of the lower frame having its open end pointing downward). the

As shown in FIG. 8 , the overall frame assembly 288 includes the lower frame 202 and the upper frame 250 . As shown, the lower frame 202 is in the form of a collapsible A-frame with its open end pointing downward. In contrast, the upper frame 250 is in the form of a collapsible A-frame with its open end pointing upward. The two A-frames are pivotally mounted to each other at pivot points 261 , 262 . Each of these upper and lower A-frames can be collapsed from an extended configuration (shown in solid lines in this figure) to a collapsed configuration (shown in dashed lines in this figure). For example, the lower frame 202 can be collapsed from an extended configuration to a collapsed configuration. To accomplish this function, the leg members (arms) 211, 221 of the lower frame 202 are pivotally coupled to each other at a pivot joint 230 having sockets 231, 232 for receiving legs therein. The upper ends of the leg members 221,211. Likewise, the leg members 256, 257 of the upper frame 250 are pivotally coupled to each other at a pivot joint 280 having sleeves 281, 282 for receiving the lower ends of the leg members 256, 257 therein. Although a pair of upper and lower A-frames is shown, the reader will understand that there is another pair of such frames at the other end of the bassinet. This arrangement of two sets of A-shaped or wishbone frames is also well depicted in Figure 6. the

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the pivot joints 230, 280 are formed from inner and outer parts, respectively, 283, 284 and 233, 234, respectively. The outer and inner parts of these pivot joints are pivotally coupled to each other to provide a pivotal connection between the leg members 211 , 221 and the leg members 256 , 257 . Note that the sleeves 231, 281 are on the inner part and the sleeves 232, 282 are on the outer part. the

Still referring to Figures 9 and 10, it can be seen that the collapsible frame assembly includes a lock 290 operable to lock the collapsible frame assembly in the extended configuration and to unlock the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. Preferably, the lock 290 includes a manually operated control for unlocking the lock, in the form of a manually operated knob 291 (in a preferred embodiment, the lock locks automatically when the frame is fully extended). Figure 9 depicts the lock knob 291 in its locked configuration for securing the frame in place, while Figure 10 shows the lock knob 291 rotated to its unlocked orientation for releasing the frame to allow the frame to be folded. the

Preferably, the cradle 200 is also switchable between an erect orientation (as shown in FIG. 3 ) and a collapsed orientation (as shown in FIG. 5 ). To convert bassinet 200 from the expanded orientation to the collapsed orientation, leg members 256, 257 pivot toward each other, causing leg members 211, 221 to pivot toward each other simultaneously. the

As shown in the various figures, certain embodiments of the bassinet may also include wheels or rollers (or other conventional means for sliding/rolling on a support surface). The wheels allow the bassinet to be easily transported from room to room without disturbing the baby in it. The embodiment depicted in the figures includes wheels on the rear of each base member, but other embodiments may include more or fewer wheels placed anywhere on the base member (or other means of sliding/scrolling). The bassinet may also include a handle 213 that a caregiver may hold when pushing or pulling the bassinet 200 to various positions. The handle 213 is preferably positioned at the front of the infant receiving receptacle 203 so that when a caregiver grasps and lifts the handle 213, the front is lifted above the support surface. In this way, the weight of the bassinet 200 is transferred to the wheels 225 at the rear of the base member. the

7 and 7A illustrate an embodiment of an infant bassinet 700 that includes an optional pocket 714 configured to hold various items, such as bottles, pacifiers, or more preferably, a vibrating unit 715 . The bag 714 is preferably placed on the infant receiving receptacle 703 or on one of the leg members so that the vibrations of the vibration unit 715 are transmitted to the infant receiving receptacle 703 . Other embodiments may include bags placed in alternate locations on bassinet 700, and/or may include additional bags. Optionally, bassinet 700 may include a strap 720 or similar device to restrain an infant placed in the infant receiving receptacle. the

Therefore, as shown in the various figures, the present invention includes bassinets for infants and children. See bassinets 100, 200, etc. in the examples. Such bassinets include child receiving receptacles, such as receptacles 103, 203, and the like. The bassinet includes a collapsible frame assembly that is connected to and supports a child receiving receptacle, such as frame assemblies 102, 202, or the like. The collapsible frame assembly has first and second collapsible frame members that can be folded between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and vice versa. See frame members 210, 220 in the example. First and second collapsible frame members are pivotally coupled to each other to enable a pivotal folding action between the extended configuration of the collapsible frame assembly and its collapsed configuration, wherein each collapsible frame member includes a pair of mutually pivotable generally U-shaped frame members connected to ground. In this regard, the generally U-shaped frame members form an A-frame at each end of the bassinet, with each end having an A-frame pointing upwards and an A-frame pointing downwards. Therefore, at each end of the cradle there is a pair of A-frames pivotally connected to each other, one of which is oriented upwards and the other is oriented downwards. These A-frames could also be described as collapsible wishbone frames. the

Advantageously, at least one lock is preferably provided, operable for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for unlocking the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. Preferably, the lock includes a manually operated control for unlocking the lock, in the form of a manually operated knob. the

Moreover, the singular forms such as "a", "an", "the" and "said" used in the specification, including independent claims, include the plural, and the terms referring to a specific quantity mean that there is at least that quantity, unless the context dictates otherwise. Explicit statement to the contrary. Ranges may be expressed from "about" or "approximately" one particular value, and/or to "about" or "approximately" another particular value. When a range is so expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when approximations are expressed by the preposition "about" followed by a specific value, it will be understood that the specific value forms another embodiment. the

Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred and exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art need to understand that various changes, additions, and deletions are included within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the utility model is defined by the claims. the

Claims (18)

1. A bedding for infants and children, comprising: child receiving receptacles; a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting the child receptacle, the collapsible frame assembly including a first frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, the collapsible The frame assembly further includes a second frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, wherein the first and second collapsible frame members are pivotally coupled to each other, wherein each collapsible frame member includes a pair of mutually pivotally connected U-shaped frame members; and At least one lock for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for selectively unlocking the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the 2. The bedding for infants and children of claim 1, wherein each of said first and second foldable frame members comprises an A-frame pivotally coupled to one another. the 3. The bedding for infants and children of claim 2, wherein one of the A-frames is oriented with the open end facing upwards and the other of the A-frames Orientate so that the open end faces downward. the 4. The bedding for infants and children of claim 2, wherein each of said collapsible frame members includes a pair of A-frames at opposite ends of said bedding. the 5. The bedding for infants and children of claim 4, wherein each of said foldable frame members includes a lower transverse portion at a pair of opposite ends of said bedding. extending between the A-frames. the 6. The bedding for infants and children of claim 1, wherein said lock includes a manually operated control for locking and unlocking said lock. the 7. The bedding for infants and children of claim 1, wherein said lock includes a manually operated knob for locking and unlocking said lock. the 8. A bedding for infants and children, comprising: child receiving receptacles; a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting the child receptacle, the collapsible frame assembly including a first frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, the collapsible The frame assembly further includes a second frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, wherein the first and second collapsible frame members are pivotally coupled to each other; and At least one lock for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for selectively unlocking the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the 9. The bedding for infants and children of claim 8, wherein each of said first and second foldable frame members comprises an A-frame pivotally coupled to one another. the 10. The bedding for infants and children of claim 9, wherein one of the A-frames is oriented with the open end facing upwards and the other of the A-frames Orientate so that the open end faces downward. the 11. The bedding for infants and children of claim 9, wherein each of said collapsible frame members includes a pair of A-frames at opposite ends of said bedding. the 12. The bedding for infants and children of claim 11, wherein each of said first foldable frame members includes a lower transverse portion at one end of said bedding on opposite ends thereof. extends between the A-frames. the 13. The bedding for infants and children of claim 8, wherein said lock includes a manually operated control for locking and unlocking said lock. the 14. The bedding for infants and children of claim 8, wherein said lock includes a manually operated knob for locking and unlocking said lock. the 15. A bedding for infants and children comprising: child receiving receptacles; a collapsible frame assembly connected to and supporting the child receptacle, the collapsible frame assembly including a first frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, the collapsible The frame assembly further includes a second frame member convertible between an extended configuration and a folded configuration, wherein the first and second frame members are pivotally coupled to each other, wherein each collapsible frame member includes a pair of mutually pivotable pivotally connected U-shaped frame members, wherein each collapsible frame member includes collapsible fork-shaped frame structures at opposite ends of the bedding; and At least one lock for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for selectively unlocking the collapsible frame assembly to allow it to be folded. the 16. The bedding for infants and children of claim 15, wherein at each end of the bedding, one of the collapsible fork frame structures has its open end facing upwards and the other one of the collapsible fork frame structures is oriented with the open end facing downwards. the 17. The bedding for infants and children of claim 15, wherein the lock includes a manually operated control for locking and unlocking the lock. the 18. The bedding for infants and children of claim 15, wherein the lock includes a manually operated knob for locking and unlocking the lock. the

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