AU2014402000A1

AU2014402000A1 - Device for generating a rocking movement in supports for babies

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Publication number: AU2014402000A1
Application number: AU2014402000A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Valeriy Luginin
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-07-29
Filing date: 2014-07-29
Publication date: 2017-02-16
Also published as: ES2709438T3; JP6488383B2; JP2017522167A; EP3197323A1; US20170208964A1; CN106714623A; EP3197323B1; CA2956338A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for generating a rocking movement in supports (2) for babies, comprising a frame (11) arranged on a base (10) having a bearing arm (12) and a traction mechanism (13) which is designed for the suspension of the support (2). The device according to the invention is characterized in that a there is a drive element (14) for inducing an oscillation or an oscillation impulse, wherein there is an apparatus (15) on the drive element (14) which swings the traction mechanism (13) up and down and which is designed so that initiation of the oscillation or the oscillation impulse causes the support (2) to continually or intermittently undergo a rocking movement.

Description

PCT/DE2014/100274 WO 2016/015692 - 1 -

Device for generating a rocking movement in supports for babies

DESCRIPTION

Technical field [0001 ] The present invention relates to a device for generating a rocking movement in supports for babies, comprising a frame arranged on a base having a bearing arm and a traction mechanism which is designed for the suspension of the support. In the following text, supports for babies are to be understood to be all equipment which is usually provided to hold babies for an extended period of time, such as, for example, babies1 beds, children’s beds, baby carriages, etc, or which are suitable to support such receptacles .

Prior art [0002] Baby swings or baby rockers which can be pushed manually to generate a swinging movement are known from the prior art. As a result of the introduction of a manual oscillation or a manual oscillation impulse to these baby swings or baby rockers, the support provided is caused to undergo an oscillating movement and swings to and fro and up and down.

[0003] Also known from the prior art are baby rockers which comprise a support, which is designed for the placing of, for example, baby carriages, children's beds or the like on the baby rocker, and are provided with an oscillating mechanism, which swing the furniture to and fro.

[0004] The disadvantage of these baby rockers primarily consists in the fact that they are impractical in their handling. In addition, these baby rockers are configured in a technically complicated way and associated with high purchase prices. WO 2016/015692 PCT/DE2014/100274 -2-

Summary of the invention [0005] The present invention is based on the object of devising a device for the automated generation of a rocking movement in supports for babies which eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0006] According to the invention, the above object is achieved in accordance with the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous refinements and developments of the device according to the invention are specified in the dependent sub claims.

[0007] According to the invention, a device of the type mentioned at the beginning is characterized in that a drive element for inducing an oscillation or an oscillation impulse is provided, wherein an apparatus is provided on the drive element which swings the traction mechanism up and down and which is designed so that the initiation of the oscillation or the oscillation impulse causes the support to continually or intermittently undergo a rocking movement.

[0008] The drive element is preferably an electric motor or a hydraulically or pneumatically operated motor or a motor driven via a spring mechanism or a magnetic drive. In addition, of course, all further conceivable drives are also taken into consideration if they are suitable to start or to maintain an oscillation or an oscillation impulse.

[0009] The traction mechanism is usually configured as a cord, chain, textile strip or textile loop, wherein the present invention relates to all types and embodiments of traction mechanisms.

[0010] The traction mechanism is arranged between the drive element and the pulled support. The drive element therefore forms the pulling device; the support accordingly forms the pulled object. The apparatus provided on the drive element according to the invention and swinging WO 2016/015692 PCT/DE2014/100274 -3- the traction mechanism up and down, to initiate the oscillation or the oscillation impulse of the support in a continuous or intermittent rocking movement, is either part of the drive element itself or is arranged on the drive element as an independent component.

Brief description of the drawings [0011] Further objectives, features, advantages and possible applications of the device according to the invention can be gathered from the following description of an exemplary embodiment by using the drawing. Here, all the features described and/or pictorially illustrated, on their own or in any desired combination, form the subject matter of the invention, irrespective of the combination in individual claims or their back-reference.

[0012] In the drawing [0013] Fig.l shows the device according to the invention in a preferred embodiment in a perspective view.

Embodiment of the invention [0014] As can be seen from Fig.l, the device 1 for generating a rocking movement in supports 2 for babies comprises a frame 11 arranged on a base 10 having a bearing arm 12 and a traction mechanism 13, which is designed for the suspension of the support 2. The base is preferably formed as a hollow body, which accommodates the drive element 14. In this advantageous embodiment of the invention, the traction mechanism 13, which is arranged on the apparatus 15 that swings up and down, is guided over deflection apparatus 16 (preferably deflection rollers) for the suspension 17 of the support 2.

[0015] By switching on the drive element and initiating the oscillation or the oscillation impulse by means of the apparatus 15, the support 2 is WO 2016/015692 PCT/DE2014/100274 -4- caused to continuously or intermittently undergo a rocking movement. In order to avoid jerky starting of the rocking movement, a resilient suspension element 18 is advantageously provided and, for example, consists of a spring. In addition or else (additionally) by means of the design of a resilient or springy traction mechanism, jerky starting of the rocking movement can be prevented.

[0016] In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 1, the support 2 comprises a basket-like container 2 for babies.

[0017] The apparatus 15 in the present embodiment comprises a rod-like traction element 15, which is arranged on the rotating drive element 14 and which, by means of rotation, partial rotation or by means of an up and down swinging movement up and down, alternately releases the traction mechanism 13 upward and pulls the same downward again.

[0018] A controller 19 of the device is preferably provided on the base.

[0019] The rate/frequency of oscillation of the drive element 14 is adjusted by means of the switch 19a.

[0020] The starting speed of the drive element 14 is controlled by means of the switch 19b.

[0021] The oscillation amplitude is adjusted by means of the switch 19c. For this purpose, a further motorized drive element 30 is preferably provided, by means of which the alignment of the apparatus 15 and/or of the drive element 14 can be adjusted. Here, both a change in the angular alignment or a change of distances or longitudinal alignments in the apparatus 15 or the drive element 14 are possible, which has the effect that the oscillation amplitude on the traction mechanism 13 and consequently on the support 2 is changed. WO 2016/015692 PCT/DE2014/100274 -5- [0022] The spring arranged on the traction mechanism 13 or between the traction mechanism and the support 2 can be designed to be replaceable and for different weights.

[0023] Above the support 12, at least one acoustic recording and/or output element 20 (for example an MP3 player with at least one loudspeaker and microphone) is preferably provided. This makes it possible, for example, to record and reproduce cradle songs. For this purpose, a USB/SD card connection can also optionally be present. In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, a video camera is provided, by means of which the baby can also be is observed at a distance (for example on the smart phone or the tablet). In conjunction with the output of sound via loudspeakers, it is also possible for communication with the baby to take place. For this purpose, a transmitting and receiving apparatus in the form of a WLAN, Bluetooth or another cableless radio network is preferably provided on the device 1.

[0024] In a further advantageous embodiment, sensors are provided, which determine specific movements, states or noises (utterances) of the baby or automatically initiate pre-programmed actions. Such actions can be the acoustic reproduction of songs, the initiation of a rocking movement or an alarm, which is done, for example, by means of a smart phone. The functions can be switched on and off.

[0025] Furthermore, it is conceivable to provide on the device solar cells for obtaining energy for the drive and the supply to the aforementioned apparatus, in order also to be able to use the device autonomously as well as outdoors.

[0026] For this purpose, it may also be advantageous to equip the device with a battery (preferably with a rechargeable battery).

[0027] The device according to the invention is not restricted in its embodiment to the preferred embodiments specified above. Instead, a WO 2016/015692 PCT/DE2014/100274 - 6- multiplicity of configuration variations which make use of the solution illustrated are conceivable, even in a basically different embodiment.

List of designations 5 1 Device 2 Support 10 Base 10 11 Frame 12 Bearing arm 13 Traction mechanism 14 Drive element 14 15 Apparatus oscillating up and down 15 16 Deflection apparatus 17 Suspension 18 Resilient suspension element 19 Controller 19a, 19b, 19c Switches 20 20 Recording/output element 30 Further motorized drive element

Claims

Device for generating a rocking movement in supports for babies Claims

1. A device (1) for generating a rocking movement in supports (2) for babies, comprising a frame (11) arranged on a base (10) having a bearing arm (12) and a traction mechanism (13) which is designed for the suspension of the support (2), characterized in that a drive element (14) for inducing an oscillation or an oscillation impulse is provided, wherein an apparatus (15) is provided on the drive element (14) which swings the traction mechanism (13) up and down and which is designed so that the initiation of the oscillation or the oscillation impulse causes the support (2) to continually or intermittently undergo a rocking movement.
2. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the drive element (14) is an electric motor or a hydraulically or pneumatically operated motor or a motor driven via a spring mechanism or a magnetic drive.
3. The device (1) as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the base (10) is formed as a hollow body, which accommodates the drive element (14).
4. The device (1) as claimed in claims 2 and 3, characterized in that in order to avoid jerky starting of the rocking movement, a resilient suspension element (18) is provided.
5. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a resilient or springy traction mechanism (13) prevents jerky starting of the rocking movement.
6. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the apparatus (15) comprises a rod-like traction element (15), which is arranged on the rotating drive element (14) and which, by means of rotation, partial rotation or by means of a up and down swinging movement, alternately releases the traction mechanism 13 upward and pulls the same downward again.
7. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rate/frequency of oscillation of the drive element (14) is adjustable.
8. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the starting speed of the drive element (14) is controllable.
9. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the oscillation amplitude is adjustable.
10. The device (1) as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that a further motorized drive element (30) is provided, by means of which the alignment of the apparatus (15) and/or of the drive element (14) can be adjusted.
11. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one acoustic recording and/or output element (20) is provided.
12. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a transmitting and receiving apparatus in the form of a WLAN, Bluetooth or another cableless radio network is provided on the device (1).
13. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that sensors are provided, which determine specific movements, states or noises of the baby and automatically initiate pre-programmed actions via a controller.
14. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that solar cells for obtaining the energy for the drive and the supply to the aforementioned apparatus are provided.
15. The device (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a battery, preferably a rechargeable battery.