CN206102195U - Collapsible crib - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a crib includes a plurality of basic panels and a plurality of sides board and the end plate that extend from basic panel, side board and end plate are typically including removing the board. In these panels each is connected to neighbouring panel along corresponding folding path for adjacent panel can be folded on each other. Through with multiple mode folding face board, they can be followed and travel the smooth structure that fills up as the baby and be transformed into as the containing component structure of crib and/or be used for the contracted configuration of transportation. Can include various attach union piece, flip and/or other characteristics for with the panel fastening in bed and/or transportation structure, and can include the handle, be used for delivery to be in the bed of transportation structure. And the bed can be set in the sleeping basket so that use to when the bed removed, the sleeping basket can contract into the transportation structure.

Description

retractable crib

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/152,845 filed April 25, 2015, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/170,316 filed June 3, 2015, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 6, filed June 4, 2015 62/170,888, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/215,918, filed September 9, 2015, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/215,943, filed September 9, 2015, which are incorporated by reference in their entirety Here for reference.

technical field

The present invention relates generally to the field of infant and children's products, and more particularly to devices for receiving and supporting a sleeping child.

Background technique

There are a number of conventional products for receiving and supporting a sleeping infant, including carrycots, cradles, and the like. Such child support sleep devices typically include a receptacle for the child and a frame for supporting the child receptacle. Sometimes children are transported away from home, such as when traveling with the family or with grandparents. In response to these circumstances some child support sleeping devices have been developed that are collapsible so that they can be transported more easily. For example, the support frame and/or child receptacle can be folded into a more compact configuration for transport. However, such collapsible child support sleep devices have not proven to be entirely satisfactory.

Accordingly, it can be seen that there is a need for improvements in portable child support sleep devices for children. The present invention is primarily directed to providing a solution to these and other needs.

Utility model content

In general, the present invention relates to a travel cot for infants having several unique features. The crib includes a plurality of base panels and a plurality of side panels and end panels extending from the base panels, wherein the side panels and end panels typically include removable reinforcement panels. Each of these panels is connected to an adjacent panel along a respective fold line which causes the adjacent panels to be folded over each other. By folding the panels in a variety of ways, the panels can be converted from a flat configuration for use as an infant play mat to a container configuration for use as a crib and/or to a collapsed configuration for transport. Various attachments, flaps, and/or other features may be included for securing the panel to the bed and/or for use in the transport configuration, and handles may be included for carrying the bed in the transport configuration. The bed can also be nested in the stroller for use and the carry cot can be collapsed into the transport configuration when the bed is removed.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a crib comprising: three base panels interconnected by a central dividing fold line and collectively defining opposing sides and opposing ends, the base panels each comprising an elastic material; six side panels extending from the sides of the base panel at side dividing fold lines, three side panels on each side interconnected by a middle dividing fold line, the side panels each comprising a rigid panel; two an end panel extending from the end of the base panel at an end dividing fold line, the end panels each comprising a rigid panel; and four corner panels each positioned between two of the side panels and the end panels Between, the corner panels each comprise a resilient material, wherein by folding the base, side, end and corner panels, the panels can be transformed from a flat configuration for use as an infant play mat to a receptacle configuration for use as a crib and Transition to a collapsed configuration for shipping, wherein in the container configuration, the side panels and end panels are positioned generally vertically to form a peripheral retaining wall, and wherein in the collapsed shipping configuration the three base panels form a triangular shape and therein Accommodates side and end panels.

In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a crib comprising: three base panels interconnected by a central dividing fold line and collectively defining two opposing sides and two opposing ends, said the base panel each comprising an elastic material; six side panels extending from the sides of the base panel at side dividing fold lines, three side panels on each side interconnected by a middle dividing fold line, the side panels each comprising Removable rigid side panels, wherein the side panels each define a slot through which a respective rigid side panel can be inserted and removed; two end panels that separate from the base panel at an end dividing fold line extending from the ends of the end panels each comprising a removable rigid end panel, wherein each of said end panels defines a slot through which a respective rigid end panel may be inserted and removed; and four corner panels, Each corner panel is connected to two of the side and end panels by side and end dividing fold lines, the corner panels each comprising elastic material, wherein by folding the base panel, side panels, end panels and corner panels, the The panels are capable of transitioning from a flat configuration for use as an infant play mat to a container configuration for use as a crib and to a collapsed configuration for transport, wherein the corner panels each have a diagonal centerline that when configured from a flat play mat said corner panels are folded about a diagonal centerline in transition to a pod bed configuration wherein, in said pod configuration, said side panels and end panels are positioned generally vertically to form peripheral retaining walls, wherein fastening bed components mate to hold said side panels and end panels in an upright position and each end panel includes a flap positionable over said end panels and said fastening bed components, and wherein in the collapsed transport configuration , the three base panels form a triangular shape and accommodate the side panels and end panels therein, with fastening shipping components mated to hold the base panels in the collapsed shipping configuration.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will be understood with reference to the drawings and detailed description herein, and will be realized by the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that the foregoing general description together with the following brief description of the drawings and detailed description of the exemplary embodiments are illustrations of typical embodiments of the invention and are not limitations of the claimed invention.

Description of drawings

1 perspective view is a top perspective view of a collapsible crib according to a first example embodiment of the present invention, showing the crib unfolded into a flat configuration for use as a play mat.

2 is a perspective view of a portion of the crib of FIG. 1 showing side panels with removable rigid panels.

3 is a cross-sectional plan view of the crib of FIG. 1 showing side panels and removable rigid panels.

4 is a cross-sectional end view of the crib of FIG. 1 showing corner and end panels with rigid panels and resilient fill material.

5 is a bottom view of the crib of FIG. 1 showing features for transitioning between a flat play mat configuration and another configuration.

6 is a perspective view of the crib of FIG. 1 showing the steps of transitioning from a flat play mat configuration to a receptacle configuration for use as a crib.

Figure 7 shows the crib of Figure 6 in a further step of conversion to the bed configuration.

Figure 8 shows the crib of Figure 7 in a further step of conversion to the bed configuration.

Figure 9 shows the crib of Figure 8 in a further step of conversion to the bed configuration.

Figure 10 shows the crib of Figure 9 in a further step of conversion to the bed configuration.

Figure 11 shows the crib of Figure 10 in a further step of conversion to the bed configuration.

FIG. 12 shows the crib in the crib configuration of FIG. 11 .

13 is a perspective view of the crib of FIG. 1 showing the steps of transitioning from a flat play mat configuration to a collapsed configuration for handling/transportation.

Figure 14 shows the crib of Figure 13 in a further step of transition to the collapsed configuration.

Figure 15 shows the crib of Figure 14 in a further step of transition to the collapsed configuration.

FIG. 16 shows the crib in the collapsed configuration of FIG. 15 .

17 perspective view is a top perspective view of a collapsible crib according to a second example embodiment of the present invention, showing the crib unfolded into a flat configuration for use as a play mat.

18 is a bottom view of the crib of FIG. 17 showing features for transitioning between a flat play mat configuration and another configuration.

19 is a perspective view of the crib of FIG. 17 showing the steps in the transition from a flat play mat configuration to a receiver configuration for use as a crib.

FIG. 20 shows the crib of FIG. 19 in another step of conversion to the bed configuration.

FIG. 21 shows the crib of FIG. 20 in another step of conversion to the bed configuration.

FIG. 22 shows the crib of FIG. 21 in another step of conversion to the bed configuration.

FIG. 23 shows the crib in the crib configuration of FIG. 22 .

24 is a perspective view of the crib of FIG. 17 showing the steps of transitioning from a flat play mat configuration to a collapsed configuration for handling/transportation.

Figure 25 shows the crib of Figure 24 in a further step of transitioning to the collapsed configuration.

Figure 26 shows the crib of Figure 25 in a further step of transition to the collapsed configuration.

Figure 27 shows the crib of Figure 26 in a further step of transition to the collapsed configuration.

FIG. 28 shows the crib in the collapsed configuration of FIG. 27 . stereogram

29 is a perspective view of a collapsible crib nested in a collapsible carrycot showing the crib and carrycot in a pod configuration as a crib according to the third example embodiment of the present invention. stereogram

Figure 30 is a perspective view of the retractable carrycot of Figure 28, shown with the crib removed. stereogram

31 is a perspective view of the crib of FIG. 30 showing the steps of transitioning from the crib configuration to the collapsed configuration for handling/shipping.

detailed description

The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of example embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings forming a part of this disclosure. It should be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific apparatus, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the required utility model. Any and all patents and other publications identified in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Moreover, as used in the specification, including the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, References to a specific value include at least that specific value. Ranges can be expressed herein as from "about" or "approximately" one particular value, and/or to "about" or "approximately" another particular value. When the range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent "about," it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

Referring now to the drawings, in which like numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIGS. 1-16 illustrate a collapsible crib 100 according to a first example embodiment of the present invention. Crib 100 is transformable between a flat configuration for use as an infant play mat (FIG. 1), a container configuration for use as a crib (FIG. 12), and a collapsed configuration for handling/transportation (FIG. 16). Other embodiments only transition between two of these configurations, such as only transitioning from a pod/bed configuration to a collapsed/transport configuration.

Referring specifically to Figures 1-5, structural details of the crib 100 will be described with reference to a flat play mat configuration. Crib 100 includes a plurality of base or bottom panels 102 and a plurality of side panels 104 and a plurality of end panels 106 that both extend outwardly from and are hingedly connected to the base panels. For example, the crib 100 as depicted may include three base panels 102 hingedly connected together in a row, six side panels 104, three of which extend in a row from each side 110 of the base panel and Hingedly connected to each side 110 of the base panel, and two end panels 106, one of which extends from and is hingedly connected to each end 112 of the base panel. Thus, the two end panels 106 are aligned with, have the same width as, and are positioned on opposite ends of the base panel 102 . And the pair of side panels 104 are aligned with, have the same length as, and are positioned on opposite sides of the base panel 102 . Crib 100 also includes four corner panels 108 as depicted that extend between and are hingedly connected to side panels 104 and end panels 106 . In other embodiments, the crib includes a different number of panels selected to still provide the functionality described herein, such as two base panels and four side panels, four base panels and Eight side panels, multiple end panels at each end, etc.

Crib 100 in this configuration is generally rectangularly shaped with four rounded corners. Accordingly, the base, side, and end panels 102, 104, and 106 are generally triangular in shape, and the corner panels 108 are generally pie-shaped with curved outer edges (ie, a slice of pie, not a pie). In other embodiments, the crib is generally oval shaped or has another regular or irregular shape, wherein one or more of the base panels, side panels, end panels, and/or corner panels have complementary shapes, so The shapes are selected to produce the desired overall shape of the crib.

Crib 100 is formed from a continuous body that is divided by dividing fold lines 114 into base, side, end and corner panels 102 , 104 , 106 and 108 . The crib 100 is comprised of a top sheet 116 and a bottom sheet 118 joined together to form a continuous body, with elastic material 120 contained in the top sheet and bottom sheet in at least some of the panels (e.g., at least the bottom panel 102). between sheets. The elastic material 120 may be provided by foam, polyester wadding, batting, or another conventional elastic material for cushioning. The top sheet 116 and bottom sheet 118 are typically made of a soft, pliable fabric and are joined together at their peripheries and along the dividing fold lines 114 by stitching or by other conventional fastening elements. Accordingly, the dividing fold line 114 is generally formed by straightly sewing the top sheet 116 and the bottom sheet 118 together without elastic material therebetween to form a hinge connection that provides ease of the intended folding action. Thinner (relative to where in elastic material) linear regions. In other embodiments, the crib is formed by assembling together some or all of the individual panels (eg, along fold lines), the panels being formed from formed slabs of resilient material (without top and/or bottom panels) provided, and/or some of the panels are combined/integrated into larger panels without subdividing the fold lines of the panels (e.g., an integrated base panel with four or more side panels, or with multiple integrated side panels to the base panel). Regardless, the dividing fold lines 114 allow adjacent panels to be folded over each other with respect to the dividing fold lines in the various transformation procedures described herein.

Referring specifically to FIGS. 2-4 , the travel cot 100 of this embodiment includes rigid panels 122 in at least some of the panels, wherein the panels are sized and shaped for receipt in the respective panels. Rigid plate 122 is provided by a rigid or semi-rigid support element such as corrugated plastic, cardboard box, polypropylene sheet, other rigid material, or some combination thereof. In a typical commercial embodiment (see FIG. 3 ), the side panels 102 and end panels 104 each include a rigid panel 122 (but no elastic material), and the base panel 102 and corner panels 106 each include an elastic material 120 (but no elastic material). Rigid plate not included). This is because the base panels 102 and corner panels 108 are non-structural and only provide cushioning, but the side panels 104 and end panels 106 are positioned vertically, defining peripheral retaining walls in the bed configuration, as described below. In other embodiments, a panel comprising a rigid board may additionally comprise a top/inner layer of the same or a different elastic material to provide a cushioning effect, and/or other ones of the panels may or may not include a rigid board.

Preferably, all panels 102, 104, 106 and 108 are substantially the same thickness in the play mat configuration to avoid children lying on uncomfortable edges of the board. In order to achieve this, the thickness of the rigid plate 122 is substantially the same as the thickness of the elastic material 120 when subjected to the pressure of normal use by infants and children (see FIG. 4 ), so the elastic material is selected to have a greater thickness in the relaxed state than the plate thickness. thickness. This generally uniform thickness design is preferably achieved regardless of which of the panels comprises a rigid plate and which of the panels comprises a resilient material. Thus more generally, the thickness of the panels, the resilient material, or a combination of both is selected in each of the individual panels to provide a thickness of the panels that is substantially uniform when subjected to the stresses of normal use by an infant or child.

The rigid board 122 may be removable from and repositionable into each of the panels 104 and 106 , thus allowing a caregiver to remove the board from the travel cot 100 for washing or other cleaning. For example, the side panels 104 may each include a slotted opening 124 (eg, defined by an adjacent edge of each panel) through which each panel 122 may be removed/inserted, as well as an opening for connecting the adjacent edges. A closure 126 (eg, a hook and loop fastener, zipper, or snap) that is removably held together (ie, for closing the opening). Adjacent edges of the respective panels 104 defining the opening 124 may overlap each other to provide attachment locations for mating components of the closure 26. For example, opening 124 may be formed between top sheet 116 and bottom sheet 118 at the periphery of panel 104 with the top sheet having an extended flap that wraps around and overlaps the bottom sheet (see FIG. 2 ). In other embodiments, the panels comprising elastic material also include openings and closures (eg, a mattress or other elastic material may be removably insertable into one or more of the bottom panels), and/or The panels, the resilient material, or both are permanently contained in the respective panels.

Additionally, the rigid panels 122 may be connected together by attachments 128 such that they are not separated when removed from the panel to provide for ease of storage and safekeeping. For example, attachments 128 may be provided by strips of material, each strip being coupled to and extending between two adjacent ones of panels 122, wherein adjacent panels are slightly spaced from each other. The strip attachments 128 may be provided by cords, wires, cables, wires, fabric, straps or another elongated element which is preferably flexible to allow the panels to be folded over each other in an accordion fashion. Typically, the strip attachments 128 are positioned adjacent the outer edges 130 of adjacent panels 122, and the dividing fold lines 114 between adjacent panels 104 of the receiving panel 122 each include a gap 132 (where the top panel 118 and the bottom panel 118 panels 120 are not connected), the gap is positioned adjacent the outer edge 134 of the panel 104 . In this manner, with the panels 122 in adjacent panels 104, their strip attachments 128 are received in the gaps 132 between the strip attachments.

In other embodiments, additional padding or cushions of resilient material are provided to the crib for insertion into the hollow panels for use in the flat/play cot configuration (eg, the panels are removed from the panels). Additionally, for adjacent panels, the gaskets may be communicated (in the same manner as adjacent panels, as described above) by attachments to be received in the gaps so that the gaskets are removed and not in use. will not be separated.

As mentioned above, the crib 100 can be converted into the receiver configuration depicted in FIG. 12 for use as a crib. In a preferred embodiment, crib 100 is designed and constructed such that in the pod/bed configuration, the cylindrical roll test is met. The preferred cylindrical roll test ensures that the vertically positioned side panels 104 and end panels 106, which act as peripheral retaining walls, are sufficiently rigid/reinforced so that when the crib 100 is placed on a 20 degree slope, it is placed on the base panel The 15 lb cylinder on the 102 does not roll out of the bed. Additionally, the crib 100 in the preferred embodiment is designed and constructed such that compression tests are met in both the flat/play mat and pod/bed configurations. The preferred compression test ensures that the elastic material 120 does not exceed 1 inch (25 mm) thickness when compressed, and that the total thickness of the uncompressed pad/bed 100 (including top panel 116 and bottom panel 118) does not exceed 1-1/2 inches (38mm) to avoid obstructing baby's breathing when lying face down on the bed.

In a flat/play mat configuration, the side, end, and corner panels 104, 106, and 108 all lie horizontally in the same general plane as the base or bottom panel 102, with all panels resting on a supporting surface, such as the floor . In this configuration, crib 100 can optionally be provided with toys, toy bars, covers, and/or other entertainment features (not shown) as desired. Additionally, crib 100 may also optionally include markers, storage pockets, and/or additional accessories (not shown).

Fastening members 136 are provided on the crib 100 to hold the crib in the pod/bed configuration with the side panels 104 and end panels 106 upright and generally perpendicular to the base panel 102 (see FIG. 12 ). For example, fastening members 136 may be positioned on the end panel 106 and two adjacent corner panels 108 (see FIG. 5 ) to attach them together when in the pod/bed configuration (see FIGS. 8-9 ). . In the depicted embodiment, the fastening features 136 are provided by loops 136a positioned on each corner panel 108 and flexible hooks 136b positioned on the end panels 106 between the corner panels. As depicted, the loops 136a are provided by strips of flexible material (attached at both ends to the respective panels) and the flexible hooks 136b are provided by strips with hook and loop fasteners at both end portions (at both ends). The middle portion is attached to a corresponding panel) wherein each of the hook ends of the flexible strip can be received through a corresponding loop. Ring 136a may be positioned diagonally on corner panel 108, such as generally along (eg, slightly offset from) a diagonal centerline extending between an interior corner and an exterior corner of the corner panel. In other embodiments, the fastening components are provided by buckles, buttons, zippers, straps, buckles, drawstrings, or other conventional fastening components selected to provide the functions described herein.

Additionally, cover flaps 138 may be provided on each end of the crib 100 to cover the folded end panels 106 and corner panels 108 and fastening members 136 to hide loose edges and provide a clean appearance. For example, the cover flap 138 may be the same size and shape as the adjacent end panel 106 it covers, and the cover flap may be attached to the outer edge of that adjacent end panel and removed from the outer edge of that adjacent end panel. The outer edge extends out. Mating fasteners 140 may be provided on the flap 136 and adjacent corner panels 106 for securing the flap to the bottom panel 118 (ie, the outer surface in the pod/bed configuration) of the corner panels. The mating fastener 140 may be provided by hook and loop fasteners, buckles, buttons, zippers, buckles, drawstrings, or other conventional fastening components selected to provide the functionality described herein.

Additionally, fastening members 142 are provided on the crib 100 to hold the crib in the collapsed/transport configuration (see FIG. 16 ). For example, fastening members 142 may be positioned on two of the base panels 102 (see FIG. 5 ) to attach them together when in the collapsed/shipping configuration (see FIG. 16 ). In the depicted embodiment, the fastening features 142 are provided by straps 142a and hook and loop fasteners 142b that are positioned from the split fold between the base panel 102 at one end and the adjacent end panel 106. The wire 114 extends and the hook and loop fastener 142b is located on the other/opposite end positioned base panel and on the free end of the strap. In other embodiments, the fastening components are provided by buckles, buttons, zippers, belts, buckles, drawstrings, or other conventional fastening components selected to provide the functions described herein. One or more handles 144 may also be provided for carrying the crib 100 in the collapsed/transport configuration. For example, two handles 144 may be provided, each extending from a respective one of the end-located base panels and the dividing fold line 114 between the adjacent end panels 106 .

Referring now to Figures 6-12, the process for converting the crib 100 from the flat/play mat configuration to the pod/bed configuration will now be described. Starting with the travel cot 100 of FIG. 1 flat in a play mat configuration, the side panels 104 on one side and the end panels 106 at one end (about fold lines 114 at the respective sides and ends) are folded into an upright position, with the corners interposed. The panel 108 is folded upon itself, eg, in half along a diagonal centerline, as shown in FIG. 6 . The folded corner panels 108 are then folded over the end panels 106 as shown in FIG. 7 . The mating fastening members 136a and 136b are then fastened together (for example, by extending a flexible hook through a loop and folding it back onto itself) to fasten the folded corner panel 108 to the end panel 106, the side The proximate one of the panels 104 is now positioned adjacent the end panel, thereby securing the end and side panels in their vertical position, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 . This process is repeated for the other corner panels 108 and the same end panel 106 to secure that end of the crib 100, and then for the other end.

The cover flap 138 is then folded over the end panels 106 and the folded corner panels 108 and over the fastening members 136 as shown in FIG. 10 . Also, fasteners 140 mate together to hold flap 138 in place, as shown in FIG. 11 . This strengthens the attachment of the panels together, hides underlying components, and provides a neat and clean appearance. The transition process is now complete so that the crib 100 is in the pod/bed configuration of Figure 12, ready to safely and comfortably house an infant.

Referring now to Figures 13-16, the process of converting crib 100 from the flat/play mat configuration to the collapsed/transport configuration will now be described. Starting with the travel cot 100 lying flat in the play mat configuration of FIG. 1 , the side panels 104 on either side are folded inwardly (about respective side fold lines 114 ) to lie flat against the underlying base panel 102 as shown in FIG. 13 . Typically, the side panels 104 do not overlap because the side-to-side dimension of each side panel (their height when vertical in the pod/bed configuration) is less than half the size of the base panel 102 . The end panels 106 at both ends are then folded inwardly (about respective end fold lines 114 ) to lie flat against the underlying side panels 104 and base panel 102 , as shown in FIG. 14 . And, then, the three folded base panels 102, side panels 104, and end panels 106 are folded upwards (with respect to corresponding middle fold line numbers 114) until the ends 112 of the two end-positioned bottom panels are adjacent to each other, as Figure 15 shows. Finally, the fastening members 142 are now positioned close to each other, and they now mate together to hold the crib 100 in the collapsed/transport configuration, with the three base panels 102 folded into a triangular shape (from end view) to accommodate the other panels, as shown in FIG. 16. Also, the handle 144 is now positioned on top of the crib 100 in the collapsed/transport configuration, and a caregiver can grasp the handle to pick up and carry the collapsed crib.

17-28 illustrate a collapsible crib 200 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Crib 200 is transitionable between a flat configuration for use as an infant play mat (FIG. 17), a container configuration for use as a crib (FIG. 24), and a collapsed configuration for carrying/transporting (FIG. 28). Other embodiments are capable of transitioning between only two of these configurations, such as only the pod/bed configuration to the collapsed/transport configuration.

In many respects of its design and construction, crib 200 is similar to the first embodiment. For example, the crib 200 includes a base panel 202, side panels 204, end panels 206, and corner panels 208, and is formed by a top panel 216 and a bottom panel comprising rigid panels and/or resilient materials attached together at dividing fold lines 214. 218 formed. Thus, the panels comprising panels and those comprising resilient material may or may not be identical to the previous embodiments, and the panels may or may not be removable.

In this embodiment, the end panels 206 are not attached to the adjacent corner panels 208, but rather the end panels 206 define a gap 245 therebetween that allows the end panels to be folded independently of the adjacent corner panels. In addition, one or more sets of fastening components are provided for maintaining the side panels 206 and end panels 208 in the vertical position of the pod/bed configuration. For example, fastening features 246 can be positioned on each end of the two corner panels 208 (e.g., on the bottom panel 218 of the crib 200) for adjacent positioning and engagement in the container/bed configuration to secure the They are fastened together. These fastening members 246 may include loops 246a (a strip of flexible material attached at both ends to the respective panel) and flexible hooks 246b (through the strip of flexible material) which can be routed through the loop and for example via fasteners 246c Folds back onto itself and attaches to itself (eg, by the hook and loop fasteners depicted or by other fasteners such as buckles, buttons, buckles, etc.). Additional mating fastening components 248 can be positioned on the end panels 206 and adjacent corner panels 208 (e.g., on the bottom panel 218 and top panel 216 of the crib 200, respectively) for use in the pod/bed configuration. Align and mate to fasten them together. The additional fastening components 248 may include hook and loop fasteners (or other fasteners such as buckles, buttons, buckles, etc.). Additional fastening features 250 may include slots 250a formed in the crib 200 and tabs 250b extendable through corresponding slots for adjacent positioning and engagement in the pod/bed configuration, the tabs being fastened Member 250c is removably attached to one of the bed panels (after extending through its slot) (e.g., by the depicted hook and loop fasteners or by other fasteners such as buckles, buttons, buckles, etc.) , the fasteners are positioned adjacent to corresponding slots on the bottom panel 218 of the crib 200 . Each such slot 250a can be formed along the end dividing fold line 214 between a corresponding corner panel 208 and an end-positioned adjacent side panel 204, and each such tab 250b can be formed from an adjacent end panel 206. The free side 247 extends out. Optionally, additional fastener components (e.g., a piece of hook and loop fastener; not shown) can be positioned on each adjacent corner panel 208, bottom panel 218, such that when the crib 200 is in When the flat/play mat is constructed, it mates with the fastener features 250c on the flaps 250b to fasten adjacent end panels 206 and corner panels 208 together.

In the depicted embodiment, all three types of fastening members 246, 248, 250 are provided to secure the perimeter walls formed by the side panels 204, end panels 206, and corner panels 208 in the pod/bed configuration. structural integrity. In other embodiments, only one or two of these types of fastening components are provided, as desired, in any desired combination, and/or in combination with one or more other types of conventional fastening components .

Additionally, fastening features 242 are provided on the crib 200 to hold it in the collapsed/transport configuration (see FIG. 26 ). For example, fastening members 242 can be positioned on the two base panels 202 (see FIG. 18 ) to attach them together when in the collapsed/shipping configuration (see FIG. 26 ). In the depicted embodiment, the fastening member 242 is secured by a strap 242a extending from the dividing fold line 214 between the base panel 202 positioned at one end and the adjacent end panel 206 and at the other/opposite end. Loops 242b on the positioned base panels are provided so that straps can be routed through the loops and, for example, by fasteners (e.g., by the hook and loop fasteners depicted or by other components such as buckles, buttons, buckles, etc. fasteners) attached to itself. In other embodiments, these fastening components are provided by buckles, buttons, zippers, belts, buckles, drawstrings, or other conventional fastening components selected to provide the functions described herein. Also, one or more handles 244 can be provided for carrying the crib 200 in the collapsed/transport configuration. For example, two handles 244 can provide, each attached to and from a respective one end positioned base panel 202, the dividing fold line 214 between the respective one end positioned base panel 202 and the adjacent end panel 206. stretch out.

Referring now to Figures 19-24, the process of converting crib 200 from a flat/play mat configuration to a pod/bed configuration will be described. Starting with the travel cot 200 lying flat in the play mat configuration of FIG. 17 , the end panels 206 on one end are folded (with respect to the respective end fold lines 214 ) into an upright position, and the adjacent corner panels 208 remain flat and fastened. Tabs 250b are aligned with their corresponding fastener slots 250a, as shown in FIGS. 19-20. The adjacent side panels 204 are then folded (with respect to their respective side fold lines 214) into an upright position, the adjacent fastener tabs 250b are inserted into their corresponding fastener slots 250a, and the adjacent corner panels 208 Folded and swiveled approximately 90 degrees (about respective end fold lines 214 ) adjacent vertical end panels 206 such that fasteners 248 matingly engage to hold the end and corner panels together, as shown in FIG. 20 . The process is then repeated to position the other side panel 204 in a vertical position and secure another adjacent corner panel 208 to the end panel 206 positioned in a vertical position, as shown in FIGS. 20-21 . The mating fastening members 246a and 246b are then fastened together (e.g., by passing a flexible hook through a loop and folding it back onto itself) to fasten the two folded corner panels 208 together, now end A side panel 204 positioned at the top is positioned adjacent to the end panel, thereby securing the end panel and side panels in their vertical position, as shown in FIGS. 21-22 . Fastener tab 250b, now extending through fastener slot 25b, is then fastened to the outer surface of the bed at fastener 250c, as shown in FIG. The process is then repeated for the end panels 206 and corner panels 208 at the other end of the crib 200 . The conversion process is now complete and the crib 200 is in the pod/bed configuration of Figure 24, ready to safely and comfortably house an infant.

Referring now to FIGS. 25-28, the process of converting crib 200 from the flat/play mat configuration to the collapsed/transport configuration will now be described. Starting with the play mat configuration of travel cot 200 lying flat in FIG. 17 , the end panels 206 at both ends are folded inwardly (about respective end fold lines 214 ) to lie flat against the underlying base panel 202 as shown in FIG. 25 . The side panels 206 on either side are then folded inward (with respect to the respective side fold lines 214) to lie flat against the underlying base panel 202 and end panels 206), and the adjacent corner panels 208 are folded inward (with respect to the respective fold line 214) to lie flat against the underlying side panels (and their underlying end panel faces 206 and base panel 202), as shown in FIG. Typically, the side panels 204 do not overlap because each side panel's side-to-side dimension (their height when upright in the pod/bed configuration) is less than half the size of the base panel 202 . And, the four folded base panels 202, side panels 204, end panels 206, and corner panels 208 are then folded upwards (with respect to corresponding middle fold line numbers 214) until the ends 212 of the two end-positioned bottom panels meet each other. Adjacent, as shown in Figure 27-28. Finally, the fastening components 242 are now positioned close to each other and they now mate together to hold the crib 200 in the collapsed/transport configuration, the three base panels 202 folded into a triangular shape (from end view) to accommodate the other panels, As shown in Figure 28. Also, the handles 244 are now positioned over the crib 200 in the collapsed/transport configuration, and a caregiver can grasp them to pick up and carry the collapsed crib.

In the depicted embodiment, there is no need to first loosen the fastener tabs 250 to achieve the collapsed/shipping configuration. Instead, fastening member 246 and fastening member 248 are decoupled such that corner panel 208 is not secured to the vertical position of the pod/bed configuration, but fastening member 250 remains coupled to retain end panel 206 in the pod In the vertical position of the bed configuration, the end walls are folded down and inward so that they shrink along the two symmetrical end panel diagonal fold lines 252 . In particular, a user can fold the side panels 204 toward the center of the base panel 206 and fold the ends of the end panels 206 toward each other so that they collapse along symmetrical diagonal fold lines 252 . The conversion process to the collapsed/transport configuration can then proceed from there by backfolding the corner panels 208 over the side panels 204 and proceeding as shown in FIGS. 27-28. In other embodiments, the end panels include symmetrical diagonal fold lines and are attached directly to the side panels, the corner panels are generally removed and cannot be converted into a flat/play mat configuration (e.g., in a pod/bed configuration and collapsed/storage constructs are still collapsible).

29-31 illustrate a crib 300 nested within a receptacle 354 according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Crib 300 may be any of the types described herein or other conventional cribs. In some embodiments, crib 300 can be removably coupled to receptacle 354 by fasteners such as hooks, clips, straps, zippers, or other fasteners. In the depicted embodiment, the pod 354 is a carrycot, although other types or styles of pods may be used. In some embodiments, the carrycot receptacle 354 can be mounted to and supported by a base or frame that also collapses into the transport configuration.

The carrycot 354 of the depicted embodiment includes a rigid base 356, peripheral side walls 358, peripheral frame members 360, and two repositionable bracket members 362. Peripheral sidewall 358 is made of a flexible material, such as a soft fabric, attached at its lower periphery to the periphery of rigid base 356, and at its upper periphery to peripheral frame member 360 (e.g., the peripheral frame member can be made of Peripheral sidewalls cover, as depicted), forming the closure of the top opening. Peripheral frame members 360 and repositionable bracket members 362 are made of a rigid material such as metal rods. Two repositionable bracket members 362 are coupled to the base 356, the peripheral frame member 360, or both. For example, bracket member 362 may have an upper portion coupled to peripheral frame 360 by pivotal coupling 364 and a lower portion coupled to base 356 by ring 366 allowing limited sliding travel, as depicted. In other embodiments, the bracket members are coupled via rail telescoping members or other coupling mechanisms.

The coupled arrangement of the bracket members 362 enables them to be repositioned between a vertical position and a retracted horizontal position. In the vertical position, bracket members 362 extend upwardly from rigid base 356 to support peripheral wall 358 in a tensioned vertical use configuration by lifting peripheral frame 360 and thus the upper portion of the peripheral wall ( FIG. 30 ). Also, in the retracted/horizontal position, the bracket member 362 is retracted by sliding downward pivotal motion onto the base 356, so that the peripheral wall 358 and peripheral frame 360 can retract down onto the base in the transport configuration (FIG. 31 ).

Although the invention has been described with reference to the exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and deletions are within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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1. a kind of infanette, including：

Multiple panels, including at least one base plane, side split fold line at from the side of the base plane extend to Few two side panels, and at least two end plates extended from the end of the base plane at its end segmentation fold line, Wherein by around side and end segmentation fold line folded sides panel and end plates, panel can be from flat as baby's play mat Structural transform constructs and is converted into the contracted configurations for transport into the accommodating member as infanette.

2. infanette as claimed in claim 1, wherein in accommodating member construction, the side panel and the end plates are fixed Position is removedly connected into general vertical by secure component, is collectively forming peripheral keeping wall, and including rigid plate.

3. infanette as claimed in claim 2, wherein the rigid plate can be removed from corresponding side panel and end plates.

4. infanette as claimed in claim 3, wherein side panel and end plates define groove, by the groove, rigid plate energy Enough insert and remove, and side panel and end plates include that closure can be opened, for rigid plate to be selectively fastened to into phase In the panel answered.

5. infanette as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least two side panel includes at least four side panels, wherein two On every side of the individual side panel in the corresponding side of base plane, each side panel includes corresponding one of rigid plate, and Two rigid plate wherein in every side are linked together by attachment so that they can not when removing from corresponding side panel Separate.

6. infanette as claimed in claim 5, wherein the attachment is positioned adjacent to the adjacent rigidity of the rigid plate The outward flange of plate, wherein the middle segmentation fold line between adjacent side panel defines outer peripheral of adjacent side panel Gap, and wherein when the rigid plate is received within side panel, the attachment is received within the gap.

7. infanette as claimed in claim 2, wherein the base plane includes elastomeric material, and under compression, institute The rigid plate of the elastomeric material and side panel and end plates of stating base plane has essentially identical thickness.

8. infanette as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one base plane is included by middle segmentation fold line interconnection Three base planes, and wherein shrink transport configuration in, three base planes are formed triangular shaped and accommodated wherein Side panel and end plates.

9. infanette as claimed in claim 8, further includes the secure component being located on the bottom side of base plane, the fastening Part is fitted to each other and engages for base plane to be maintained at contraction transport configuration.

10. infanette as claimed in claim 9, further includes to be located on the bottom side of base plane described at least one of which At least one handle, for bed of the delivery in transport configuration is shunk.

11. infanettes as claimed in claim 1, further include at least four edged surface plates, and each edged surface plate is positioned at side Between two in plate and end plates, the wherein each self-contained elastomeric material of edged surface plate.

12. infanettes as claimed in claim 11, wherein the edged surface plate each has diagonal centrage, when travelling from flat When pad construction is transformed into accommodating member bed construction, edged surface plate can be folded around diagonal centrage.

13. infanettes as claimed in claim 11, wherein the edged surface plate is along end segmentation fold line from adjacent side panel Extend and be attached to adjacent side panel, but separate a gap with adjacent end plates, wherein fin is from adjacent end The free end of panel extends and when side panel, end plates and edged surface plate fold into the vertical position in accommodating member bed construction The groove or segmentation fold line in a panel is extended therethrough with, and wherein described fin is included for fin to be fastened to Securing member on one of panel.

14. infanettes as claimed in claim 13, wherein when bed is folded into accommodating member bed construction from flat play mat construction When, the fin is maintained in groove and remains fastened on corresponding panel.

15. infanettes as claimed in claim 1, in combination with sleeping basket, wherein when infanette is constructed in accommodating member bed, institute State sleeping basket and be maintained at infanette and set arrangement, and wherein sleeping basket can be for infanette to be maintained at the appearance for setting arrangement Put part construction and for changing between the contracted configurations of transport.

A kind of 16. infanettes, including：

Three base planes, it passes through the interconnection of middle segmentation fold line and collectively defines relative sidepiece and relative end, The each self-contained elastomeric material of the base plane；

Six side panels, its side segmentation fold line at extend from the sidepiece of base plane, every side three side panels by Between split fold line interconnection, each self-contained rigid plate of the side panel；

Two end plates, it extends at end segmentation fold line from the end of the base plane, each self-contained rigidity of end plates Plate；And

Four edged surface plates, each edged surface plate is positioned between in side panel and end plates two, each self-contained bullet of edged surface plate Property material,

Wherein by folding base plane, side panel, end plates and edged surface plate, the panel can be from putting down as baby's play mat Smooth construction is transformed into the accommodating member as infanette and constructs and be transformed into the contracted configurations for transport, wherein in accommodating member structure In making, side panel and end plates are positioned to general vertical and form peripheral keeping wall, and wherein three in transport configuration is shunk Individual base plane is formed triangular shaped and accommodates side panel and end plates wherein.

17. infanettes as claimed in claim 16, wherein rigid plate can be removed from side panel and end plates, wherein side panel Groove is defined with end plates, by the groove, rigid plate is inserted into and removes, and side panel and end plates are included for inciting somebody to action Rigid plate is selectively fastened to the closure opened in corresponding panel.

18. infanettes as claimed in claim 17, wherein the adjacent rigid plate in every side is linked together by attachment, So that they can not separate when removing from corresponding side panel, wherein attachment is positioned adjacent to the outer of adjacent rigid plate Edge, wherein the middle segmentation fold line between adjacent side panel defines the outer peripheral gap of adjacent side panel, and And attachment is received within gap wherein when plate is received within side panel.

19. infanettes as claimed in claim 16, wherein edged surface plate are each along end segmentation fold line from adjacent side panel Extend and be attached to adjacent side panel, but a gap is separated with adjacent end plates, wherein when side panel, end face When being folded into vertical position when plate and edged surface plate are in accommodating member bed construction, fin extends from the free end of adjacent end plates And extend through between edged surface plate and adjacent side panel end segmentation fold line in groove, and wherein fin include for Fin is fastened to into the securing member of one of panel.

20. infanettes as claimed in claim 16, further include the secure component positioned at the bottom side of base plane, the fastening Part it is paired with each other and engage and base plane is maintained at into contraction transport configuration, and at least one handle, its be located therein to The bottom side of a few base plane, for bed of the delivery in transport configuration is shunk.

21. infanettes as claimed in claim 16, further include secure component, and the secure component is paired with each other and engages So that side panel and end plates are maintained on the vertical position of accommodating member bed construction.

A kind of 22. infanettes, including:

Three base planes, it passes through, and middle segmentation fold line interconnects and collectively defines two relative sidepieces and two relative End, each self-contained elastomeric material of the base plane；

Six side panels, its side segmentation fold line at extend from the sidepiece of base plane, every side three side panels by Between split fold line interconnection, each self-contained removable rigid side walls of the side panel, wherein the side panel each limits groove, are led to The groove is crossed, corresponding rigid side walls can be inserted into and remove；

Two end plates, it extends at end segmentation fold line from the end of the base plane, and end plates are each self-contained removable The rigid end sheet for removing, wherein the end plates each limit groove, by the groove, corresponding rigid end sheet can be inserted into and move Remove；And

Four edged surface plates, each edged surface plate is connected to two in side panel and end plates by side and end segmentation fold line It is individual, each self-contained elastomeric material of the edged surface plate,

Wherein by folding base plane, side panel, end plates and edged surface plate, the panel can be from putting down as baby's play mat Smooth construction is transformed into the accommodating member as infanette and constructs and be converted into the contracted configurations for transport,

Wherein described edged surface plate each has diagonal centrage, when accommodating member bed construction is transformed into from flat play mat construction, The edged surface plate is folded around diagonal centrage,

Wherein, in accommodating member construction, the side panel and end plates are formed periphery and are kept by generally vertical positioning Wall, wherein the pairing of fastening bed part with by the side panel and end plates be maintained at vertical position and each end plates include can Positioning covers renovating for the end plates and the fastening bed part, and

Wherein in transport configuration is shunk, three base planes are formed triangular shaped and accommodate side panel and end wherein Panel, wherein fastening transport section matches to keep base plane in transport configuration is shunk.