CN216124858U - Device for pacifying infants - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices for infant pacification. The device includes: a pacifier adapted to be sucked by an infant, a flexible member comprising a dirt repellent portion made of a dirt repellent material, and a connector for coupling the pacifier with the flexible member. Through the cooperation of flexible piece and connecting piece for the pacifier can be switched between the state of accomodating that is covered by antifouling part and the user state that exposes outside the flexible piece. In this way, the pacifier can be kept sanitary in a simple manner, minimizing cross-contamination.

Description

Device for pacifying infants

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to infant supplies and, more particularly, to devices for infant pacification.

Background

A pacifier or any other object used in close proximity to or placed in the mouth of an infant may need to be kept clean until use. After use, saliva may stick to an item (e.g., a nipple). Parents often place nipples in handbags or clothing pockets, which increases the risk of dirt sticking to these items, and therefore requires cleaning of the item before the next use.

To address this problem, packaging materials such as small plastic storage cases are sometimes used to store items such as nipples. Such storage boxes, however, are prone to breakage and generally increase in volume.

A solution is known which provides a gutta-percha made of flexible material, such as silicone, which can be shaped to reduce bulk. However, the gutta-percha is made of silica gel which easily adsorbs dust, and thus it is still easily soiled.

Another solution is known which provides a teat receiving assembly comprising a string and a bag having an open top. Wherein the bag is adapted to receive a nipple and the string is adapted to connect the assembly to an external device. However, in this solution, although the teat can be stored in the bag, the bag itself may still be contaminated or prone to contamination.

These solutions still do not address the problem of the teat being prone to contamination during storage. Therefore, there is a need for an improved solution to improve the cleanliness of a pacifier or the like in a simple manner.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a solution to one or more of the problems set forth above.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for infant pacification. The device includes: a pacifier configured to be adapted to be sucked by an infant; a flexible member including a stain-repellent portion made of a stain-repellent material; and a connecting member coupling the pacifier with the flexible member; at least one of the flexible member and the connecting member is configured to allow the pacifier to be switchable between a stowed state covered by the soil resistant portion and a use state exposed outside the flexible member. In this way, the pacifier is enabled to be simply switched between a use state and a storage state in which it is covered by the soil-repellent portion, avoiding contamination, thereby alleviating the burden of having to be cleaned before the next use. In the use state, the pacifying piece can be conveniently used by the infant.

In some embodiments, the flexure comprises: a first face and a second face which are opposite to each other; and a first cavity having an opening; wherein the second face is positioned at the inner side of the first cavity, and the antifouling part is arranged on the second face.

In this way, through set up the antifouling material different with first face on the second face of pacifying the piece, can make and be hidden by the antifouling part of pacifying the piece to avoid pacifying the piece by the pollution. Through set up the cavity that has the opening in pacifying the piece, can make pacifying the piece under the condition of not using, covered by the antifouling part in the cavity to reduce contaminated risk.

In some embodiments, the end of the connector to which the treat is connected is movable to enable the treat to enter the first cavity via the opening to be covered by the soil resistant portion on the second face and to enable the treat to exit the first cavity via the opening.

In this way, one end connected with the pacifying piece through the connecting piece is movable, so that the pacifying piece can be taken out of the cavity when in use, and the infant can move the pacifying piece freely; and after the use, the pacifying piece is placed in the cavity, so that the pacifying piece keeps clean.

In some embodiments, the first cavity is a bag-like structure, one end of the connecting member is a movable end, and the other end of the connecting member is fixedly connected to the flexible member. In this way, the pacifier can be conveniently placed in the pouch when it is used, covered by the dirt-repellent part of the pouch, and thus kept clean.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises: a stopper connected to the other end of the connector; and a holder for coupling the pacifier with the flexible member via the connector; the connecting piece passes through the retaining piece and connects the pacifier and the stop piece to the both ends of connecting piece, makes at least the pacifier can expose outside the first cavity, and makes at least the pacifier can be located in the first cavity in order to be covered by antifouling part. In this way, the pacifier can be located within the cavity to be covered by the soil resistant portion to remain clean by pulling on the stopper or the connector. Otherwise, the pacifying piece can be exposed out of the cavity when the pacifier is used.

In some embodiments, the retainer is an aperture in a wall of the first cavity; one end of the connecting piece is connected with the pacifying piece, and the other end of the connecting piece penetrates through the hole to be connected with the stop piece arranged on the outer side of the first cavity; the aperture is sized to prevent the stopper and the pacifier from passing through the aperture. In these embodiments, the stop may act as a pull or stop. In this way, the pacifying piece can be conveniently moved into the cavity or moved out of the cavity, and the use and the storage states can be freely switched.

In some embodiments, the holder comprises: the penetrating piece is arranged outside the first cavity; and an aperture in a wall of the first cavity. One end of the connecting piece is connected with the pacifying piece, and the other end of the connecting piece penetrates through the hole and the penetrating piece and returns to the first cavity through the hole again to be connected with the other pacifying piece; the aperture is sized to prevent the stopper, the pacifier and the pass-through from passing through the aperture.

In this way, two pacifiers may be provided in one cavity. Through the cooperation of the stop piece and the hole, one of the two pacifying pieces can be pulled out of the cavity, and the other pacifying piece is positioned in the cavity, so that the two pacifying pieces can be alternately used. And both can be received in the cavity simultaneously.

In some embodiments, the retainer is two holes in the wall of the first cavity or a feedthrough attached to the wall with a hole through which the connector can pass. In some embodiments, the stop is another pacifier. Wherein the two holes in the wall and the hole in the feedthrough are sized to prevent the pacifier and the other pacifier from passing through the two holes in the wall and the hole in the feedthrough.

In this way, it is possible to operate the pacifier without having to provide a stop outside the cavity, simply by two holes in the wall of the cavity or a hole in a stop attached to the wall cooperating with the connector, to conveniently effect the switching of the use and storage conditions.

In some embodiments, the flexure further includes a second cavity contiguous with the first cavity. The second surface is arranged on the inner sides of the first cavity and the second cavity; the retainer is an aperture in a wall separating the first and second cavities, and the connector connects the pacifier with the stopper via the aperture. The connecting member is configured to enable the pacifier to be exposed outside the first cavity and the stopper to be located within the second cavity, and to enable the pacifier to be located within the first cavity and to be covered by the anti-fouling portion on the second face, the stopper being exposed outside the second cavity. In some embodiments, the stop is another pacifier.

In this way, through setting up two cavitys, can be so that two pacifies are arranged in the different cavitys respectively, and the user can conveniently select which pacify piece of using through pulling any one of them pacify piece to and place which pacify piece in the cavity in order to avoid being contaminated.

In some embodiments, the second face is disposed inside the first cavity. The holder is a feedthrough disposed on an inner wall of the first cavity at a location away from the opening of the first cavity. One end of the connecting piece penetrates through the penetrating piece and is connected with the pacifying piece, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the stop piece. The aperture in the feedthrough is sized to prevent the pacifier and the stop (24') from passing through the feedthrough.

In this way, either of the placards can be conveniently pulled to effect switching between the use state and the storage state, with the retainer for spacing the two cavities being omitted.

In some embodiments, the flexible member includes a first cavity having an opening. The first cavity can be formed by outwards rolling the opening to form a third cavity, and the first cavity and the third cavity can be respectively covered or exposed out of the pacifying piece.

In this way, it is made possible to switch between the use state and the storage state even in the case where the connecting member is provided short, so that the flexible member can be reduced in size.

In some embodiments, the second face of the pliable component is located inside the first cavity. One end of the connecting piece is fixed at the position of the inner side of the first cavity, which is far away from the opening of the first cavity, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the pacifying piece.

In this way, the pacifying piece can be positioned in the cavity in a storage state and away from the opening, so that the external pollution is effectively reduced.

In some embodiments, the second face is located outside of the first cavity; the pacifier is connected to the soil resistant portion on the second face by a connector. The flexible member can be inverted to shield or expose the pacifier.

In this way, the pacifier can be switched between the storage state and the use state by turning over the flexible member. The external pollution is effectively reduced under the condition of not increasing the size of the device.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises: a stop member. The second face is located on the inner side of the first cavity, and the anti-fouling part is arranged on one side, opposite to the opening, of the second face. The connecting piece is connected with the pacifying piece and the stop piece respectively. The first face is provided with another soil repellent section, wherein the other soil repellent section is provided on a side of the first face corresponding to the soil repellent section on the second face. The first cavity can be rolled outward from the opening to form a third cavity, so that the other antifouling part is positioned in the third cavity.

In this way, one of the placating parts can be arranged in the cavity to avoid pollution as required without adding an additional cavity, and the other one is arranged outside the cavity for use. This mode can reduce the size of flexible piece, and the user can conveniently realize the switching between the user state and the state of accomodating through overturning the flexible piece moreover.

In some embodiments, the flexure comprises: a first face and a second face which are opposite to each other. The soil repellent section is disposed on the second face. The flexible member is a blanket-like structure with the second face being located on an inner side of the blanket-like structure. The blanket-like structure can cover the treat, and the blanket-like structure can be flipped open to expose the treat. The connecting piece is connected to the inner side of the flexible piece at one end and connected to the pacifying piece at the other end, and the connecting piece is configured to enable the pacifying piece to be covered by the antifouling part on the second face.

In this way, the pacifier may, without the provision of a cavity, be completely closed by wrapping the pacifier around the blanket like structure, while exposing the pacifier by turning the blanket like structure open. The blanket-like structure is more convenient to fold so that the pacifying device can be portable.

In some embodiments, the stop is another pacifier, any of the following: a baby nipple, gutta-percha or a molar piece. In this way, two pacifiers are provided in one pacifier, which may provide more options for the user without increasing the bulk of the pacifier.

In some embodiments, the connector is any one of: rope, chain, belt, flexible rod. In this way, through adopting rope, chain, belt, flexible pole as the connecting piece, can be convenient for pacify the piece and the interoperation of flexible piece, realize the use and accomodate of pacifying the piece in a flexible way.

In some embodiments, the pacifier is removably coupled to the connector. In this way, the pacifier can be conveniently replaced or the pacifier which is detached can be conveniently cleaned after being used for a long time.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises: and the closing part is arranged on the flexible part and allows the soothing part to be closed inside the flexible part. Wherein the closure is at least one of: a sealing cover, a button, a hasp, an elastic band, a magnet, a zipper and a string. In this way, the pacifier can be closed more tightly, so that contamination is better avoided and clean storage is achieved.

In some embodiments, the flexible member is configured as a toy, the first cavity being at least one of the following shapes: spherical, ellipsoidal, barrel-shaped, conical, star-shaped, square, rectangular, petal-shaped. In this way, by making the pacifying device into a toy having the above-described various shapes, the pacifying member can have not only a pacifying function but also a toy function, and thus can be more enjoyed by infants.

In some embodiments, the pacifier is a dental care component, including any of the following: a baby nipple, gutta-percha or a molar piece. In this way, the infant is enabled to receive effective soothing and/or dental care during play.

In some embodiments, the soil resistant portion is made of a first type of material that is smooth and easy to clean, the first type of material comprising any one of: flexible plastic, silicone, coating material. The parts of the flexible member other than the soil repellent parts are made of a soft second type of material comprising any one of the following: a textile material, a non-woven material, a fleece material, or a sponge material.

In this way, by making the soil-repellent portion from a first type of material that is smooth and easy to clean, it is possible to achieve that contamination of the pacifier in the stowed state is avoided. By manufacturing the parts other than the stain-repellent part with the second type of material, the soothing device can maintain flexibility to be more acceptable to infants. In addition, costs can be saved.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved device for infant pacifying which can improve the cleanliness of the infant pacifying device in a simple manner, avoiding the trouble of cleaning before each trial. And can conveniently realize taking in the state and switching of user state.

The summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. The summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

Through the technical scheme of the embodiment of the disclosure, the sanitation and hygiene of the pacifying piece can be realized in a simple and convenient manner, so that the cross contamination is reduced.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a known toy with a pacifier;

fig. 2A shows a schematic view of a pacifying device in a use state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a stowed state in accordance with the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A;

fig. 3A schematically illustrates a schematic view of a pacifying device in a use state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a stowed state in accordance with the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 9A shows a schematic view of a pacifier in a stowed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a use state according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9A;

fig. 10A shows a schematic view of a pacifying device in a use state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10B illustrates a schematic view of the pacifier in a stowed state in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 10A;

FIG. 11 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 12A shows a schematic view of a pacifier in a stowed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 12B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a use state according to the embodiment shown in fig. 11.

Like or corresponding reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Detailed Description

The principles of the present disclosure will be described with reference to various exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be understood that these examples are described merely to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and further implement the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It should be noted that where feasible, similar or identical reference numerals may be used in the figures and that similar or identical reference numerals may indicate similar or identical functions. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the utility model described herein.

The term "include" and variations thereof as used herein is meant to be inclusive in an open-ended manner, i.e., "including but not limited to". Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term "or" means "and/or". The term "based on" means "based at least in part on". The terms "one example embodiment" and "one embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment". The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment". The terms "first," "second," and the like may refer to different or the same object.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a toy with a pacifier. As shown in figure 1, the front of the toy 10 is provided with a pocket 12. A nipple 14 is placed in the pouch 12. By placing the nipple 14 in a bag, a certain dirt-proof left-hand use can be achieved by the shielding of the bag. However, the inner and outer surfaces of the bag are made of the same material (typically a napped material) which is typically prone to pick up dust and so the teat 14 is still prone to soiling.

As mentioned above, there is a need for an improved solution to improve the cleanliness of nipples and the like in a simple manner.

Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved device for pacifying infants (hereinafter simply referred to as a pacifier or device) which can improve cleanliness in a simple manner, avoiding the hassle of cleaning before each use.

A pacifier according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 2A to 12B. It should be understood that the spirit and principles of the present disclosure are illustrated in the following examples by way of a few specific configurations, shapes of pacifying devices, however the scope of the present disclosure is not so limited and may include other configurations, shapes of pacifying devices.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device 20 for infant pacification. The pacifying device 20 includes: a pacifier 24, the pacifier 24 being adapted to be sucked by an infant, the pacifier 24 may be a nipple, teether, teething stick, or the like; a flexible member 26, wherein the flexible member 26 includes a dirt-repellent portion made of a dirt-repellent material, and the flexible member 26 may constitute a cavity structure of the pacifier 20 to receive the pacifier; and a connector 22 for coupling the pacifier 24 with the flexible member 26, the connector 22 may be a string, chain, flexible rod, etc. At least one of the flexible member 26 and the connecting member 22 is configured to enable the pacifier 24 to be switched between the stowed state and the use state, i.e. the pacifier 20 is enabled to be switched between the stowed state and the use state by setting parameters (e.g. size, configuration, shape, etc.) of one or both of the flexible member 26 and the connecting member 22. The storage state is a state in which the pacifier 24 is stored in the cavity formed by the flexible member 26 to be covered by the antifouling part, and the use state is a state in which the pacifier 24 is exposed outside the flexible member 26 for use. In this way, the pacifier 24 is enabled to be conveniently switched between the use state and the storage state. In the stowed condition, the pacifier 24 is covered by the dirt resistant portion of the flexible member 26, avoiding contamination, thereby reducing the burden of having to be cleaned before the next use. In the use state, the pacifier 24 can be used by an infant conveniently. The structure of the pacifier 24 is designed such that it can easily be switched between two states.

In the pacifying device 20, the flexible member 26 includes: a first face 27, a second face 28, and a first cavity. With the first face 27 opposite the second face 28. The soil resistant portion is disposed on the second face 28. The first cavity has an opening. With the second face 28 being located inside the first cavity.

In this way, by providing the second face 28 of the pacifying device 20 with the stain-repellent material different from the first face 27, the pacifying member 24 can be covered with the stain-repellent portion on the second face 28 in the stored state, thereby preventing the pacifying member 24 from being contaminated. By providing the cavity with an opening in the pacifying device 20, the pacifying member 24 can be housed in the cavity so as to be covered by an antifouling portion inside the cavity when not in use, wherein the antifouling portion is a portion made of a material that is not easily soiled.

In some embodiments, the end of the connector 22 to which the treat 24 is connected is movable to enable the treat 24 to enter the first cavity via the opening to be covered by the soil resistant portion on the second face 28, and to enable the treat 24 to exit the first cavity via the opening.

In this way, the end connected to the pacifier 24 by the connector 22 is movable, enabling the pacifier 24 to be removed from the first cavity in use, to facilitate the infant's freedom to move the pacifier 24; and after use the pacifier 24 is placed in the first cavity so that the pacifier 24 remains clean.

The pacifying device 20 of one embodiment of the present disclosure is described below in conjunction with fig. 2A and 2B. Fig. 2A shows a schematic view of a pacifier 20 in a use state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 2B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device 20 in a stowed state according to the embodiment shown in fig. 2A. In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2A and 2B, the pacifying device 20 is generally in the form of a toy. The flexible member 26 forms a torso portion of the pacifier 20. One side of the flexible element 26 is provided with a pocket structure 23, which pocket structure 23 comprises a first cavity. One end of the link 22 is a movable end that is connected to the pacifier 24. The other end of the connecting member 22 is fixedly connected to the flexible member 26. In some embodiments, the first cavity is formed by a bag-like structure 23 provided on the surface of the flexible element 26, for example by a bag, the inner surface of which is formed by, or at least comprises, the soil-repellent portion. In some embodiments, the first cavity is formed by the pliable component 26 itself, i.e., the body of the pliable component 26 forms a cavity structure. The inner surface of the cavity structure comprises at least part of the anti-fouling structure. One end of the connecting member 22 is connected to the flexible member 26, and in particular, may be connected to any position of the flexible member 26. Preferably, one end of the connecting element 22 can be connected in proximity to the opening 29 of the pouch-like structure 23, so as to facilitate the removal of the pacifier 24 from the pouch-like structure 23 and the insertion of the pacifier, without having to provide an excessively long connecting element 22. Preferably, in some embodiments, as shown in figures 2A and 2B, one end of the attachment element 22 is attached to the lower edge of the pocket 23 at a location that facilitates both the insertion and removal of the pacifier 24 and the aesthetic appeal of the overall construction of the toy. In this way, the pacifier 24 can be placed into the pouch 23 when it is finished, so as to be covered by the dirt-repellent part in the pouch 23, thus remaining clean. Can be conveniently removed from the bag 23 when needed for use.

A pacifier 24 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described below in connection with fig. 3A to 8.

In some embodiments, the pacifying device 20 further comprises: a stop 24' is connected to the other end of the connector. The stop 24' may be a pacifier or other element; and a retaining member for coupling the pacifier 24 to the flexible member 26 via the connecting member 22, which may be a hole in the wall of the flexible member 26, a pass-through, a combination of a hole and a pass-through, or the like. The connection 22 connects the pacifier 24 and the stopper 24' to both ends of the connection 22 through the holes in the flexible member 26 so that at least the pacifier 24 can be exposed outside the first cavity and so that at least the pacifier 24 can be located within the first cavity to be covered by the soil resistant portion. In this way, the pacifier 24 can be located within the cavity to be covered by the soil portion to remain clean by pulling on the stopper 24' or the connector 22. Otherwise, the pacifier 24 may be exposed outside the cavity when in use.

Fig. 3A schematically illustrates a schematic view of a pacifying device in a use state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 3B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a stowed state according to the embodiment shown in fig. 3A.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3A and 3B, pacifier 20 includes a flexible member 26, a connecting member 22, and a pacifier 24. The flexible member 26 of the pacifying device 20 may comprise a first cavity having an aperture (not shown) in a wall at the bottom of the cavity. The connecting member 22 has one end connected to the pacifier 24 and the other end connected to a stopper 24' disposed outside the first chamber through the hole. In some embodiments, the stop 24' may be used to pull or push the connector 22 and the pacifier 24 to which it is connected. In some embodiments, the connector 22 is a flexible rod that is pulled by the stopper 24' to pull the pacifier 24 into the first cavity (as shown in fig. 3B), and pushed by the flexible rod to push the pacifier 24 out of the first cavity (as shown in fig. 3A). In some embodiments, the attachment 22 is a string that is pulled to pull in or out the pacifier 24. It will be appreciated that the connector 22 is not limited to the string or flexible rod described herein, but may be any element capable of performing the functions described above. In some embodiments, the size of the aperture is configured to prevent the stopper 24 'and the pacifier 24 from passing through the aperture into the first cavity, i.e., so that the stopper 24' acts as a stop. In this way, the pacifying piece 24 can be conveniently moved into or out of the cavity, and the free switching between the use state and the storage state is realized.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device 20 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4, the pacifier 20 comprises two cavities, namely a first cavity formed by the flexible member 26 and a second cavity contiguous with the first cavity. In the embodiment shown in fig. 4, the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged in sequence along the direction in which the opening of the first cavity faces, i.e., in sequence along the horizontal direction shown in the figure. The second face 28 is disposed inside the first and second cavities. Between the first cavity and the second cavity is a spacer 41, and the spacer 41 separates the first cavity from the second cavity. In some embodiments, the spacer layer 41 is disposed at an intermediate position of the cavity structure formed by the flexible member 26, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the spacer layer 41 may be disposed at other positions of the cavity structure, i.e., it is not necessary to divide the cavity structure into two equal cavities. The spacer layer 41 is provided with holes. The connecting piece 22 connects the pacifier 24 with the stopper 24' via the hole. The length of the connector 22 is configured to enable the pacifier 24 to be exposed outside the first cavity, the stopper 24' being located within the second cavity to be covered by the dirt repellent portion on the second face 28; and enables the pacifier 24 to be located within the first cavity covered by a soil resistant portion on the second face 28 and the stopper 24' to be exposed outside the second cavity for use. In some embodiments, the stop is another pacifier. In this way, by providing two cavities, two pacifiers (or one pacifier and one other element) can be located in different cavities, respectively, and can be used and stored without interfering with each other. The user can conveniently select which pacifier to use, and which pacifier to place in the cavity to avoid contamination, by pulling either of the pacifiers (or stops) or the connector 22. Furthermore, in some embodiments, two pacifiers may also be located within the cavity at the same time to enable simultaneous stowing. In some embodiments, it is also possible to have both pacifiers in use, i.e. outside the cavity for use by the infant. In this way, a variety of different functions can be implemented, providing more options for the user.

In some embodiments, two pacifiers are provided in the pacifier 20, which the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, a pacifier and one other object are provided in the pacifier 20. In some embodiments, more than two pacifiers 24 are provided in the pacifier 20 to provide more options for the user.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 5, in some embodiments, the second face 28 of the pliable component 26 is disposed inside the first cavity for covering the pacifier 24. The pacifying device 20 further comprises a through-going part 31, which through-going part 31 is arranged on the inner wall of the first cavity at a position remote from the opening of the first cavity, in the figure on the wall in a horizontal intermediate position. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the feedthrough 31 may be disposed at other positions on the inner wall of the first cavity. The connecting piece 22 has one end passing through the through-piece 31 to be connected to the pacifier 24 and the other end connected to the stopper 24'. The size of the aperture of the feedthrough 31 is configured to prevent the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' from passing through the feedthrough. In this way, the pacifier 24 or the stopper 24' therein may be conveniently pulled or pushed to effect switching between the use state and the storage state, with the omission of a retainer for spacing apart the two cavities. For example, the pacifier 24 may be stowed by pulling on the connector 22 so that it is located within the cavity and the stop 24' is located outside the cavity so that it is in use. In some embodiments, both may be located within the cavity to achieve storage. In some embodiments, the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' may also be located outside the cavity at the same time for use. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier. In this way, a plurality of different functions can be realized, and more convenience is provided for users.

In some embodiments, two pacifiers are provided in the pacifier 20. The present disclosure is not so limited and in some embodiments, one pacifier and another other article are provided. In some embodiments, more than two pacifiers 24 are provided in the pacifier 20 to provide more options for the user.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6, in the pacifying device 20, the flexible member 26 comprises a cavity. Attached to the bottom wall of the pacifier 20 is a through-piece 31, the through-piece 31 having a hole through which the connector 22 can pass. In some embodiments, feedthrough 31 is a ring. A stop 24' is located within the cavity. Wherein the apertures in the feedthrough 31 are sized to prevent the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' from passing through the apertures in the feedthrough. In the embodiment shown in this figure, the feedthrough 31 is provided on the wall of the flexible element 26 opposite the opening. In this embodiment, the pacifier 24 can be placed on the wall opposite the opening by pulling the stopper 24' therein, away from the opening, so that the pacifier 24 is less prone to contamination from the outside. This embodiment is one preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the feedthrough 31 may be provided on other walls. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier.

In this way, it is possible to operate the pacifier 24 without having to provide a stop outside the cavity, simply by means of a hole in the feedthrough 31 attached to the wall cooperating with the connector 22, to conveniently effect the switching between its use and storage conditions.

Fig. 7 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 7, in the pacifier 20, the pacifier 24 is exposed outside the cavity and the stopper 24' is located inside the cavity. The pacifier 24 and the stop 24' are connected together by a connection 22. The flexible member 26 defines two apertures 71 in the wall of the cavity. One end of the connector 22 extends through the hole to the outside of the cavity and then returns to the cavity through the other of the two holes 71. Wherein the two apertures are sized so that the connector 22 can move therethrough, but the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' are prevented from passing therethrough. By pulling the stopper 24' therein, the pacifier 24 can be located within the cavity, i.e. in the stowed state. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier.

In this way, it is possible to operate the pacifier without having to provide a stop outside the cavity, simply by two holes 71 in the wall of the cavity cooperating with the connecting member 22, to conveniently effect the switching of the use and storage conditions.

In some embodiments, two holes 71 are provided on the wall opposite the opening, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. Two holes 71 can be provided in the other wall for the passage of the connecting element 22, as well as a switching of the state of the pacifier.

In some embodiments, two placards are disposed in one cavity, but embodiments of the disclosure are not so limited. In some embodiments, more than two pacifiers 24 may be provided.

Fig. 8 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 8, the pacifying device 20 may include a first cavity formed by the flexible member 26. The bottom wall of the cavity opposite the opening is provided with a hole 71, and the connecting piece 22 can pass through the hole 71. The pacifying device 20 further comprises a stopper 24 ', the stopper 24' being arranged outside the first cavity. The size of the stopper 24 'is configured to prevent the stopper 24' from entering the first cavity through the aperture 71. In some embodiments, the hole 71 is disposed on the bottom wall of the first cavity, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the hole 71 may be disposed on other walls of the first cavity. The connecting piece 22 is connected at one end to the pacifier 24 and at the other end through the hole and the through piece 31 and again back into the first cavity through the hole 71 to be connected to said stopper 24'. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier.

In this way, two pacifiers can be provided in one cavity, one of which can be pulled out of the cavity and the other of which is located in the cavity by the cooperation of the stop 24' and the hole 71, so that the two are used alternately. And both can be received in the cavity simultaneously.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, two pacifiers may also be located within the cavity at the same time to enable storage. In some embodiments, it is also possible to have both pacifiers in use, i.e. outside the cavity for use by the infant. In this way, a variety of different functions can be implemented, providing more options for the user.

In some embodiments, two pacifiers 24 are provided in the pacifier 20. The present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, one pacifier 24 and another other article are provided, or more than two pacifiers 24 are provided.

The pacifying device of some embodiments of the present disclosure is described below in conjunction with fig. 9A-11.

In some embodiments, the flexible member 26 in the pacifier 20 forms a first cavity having an opening. The first cavity can be rolled outwards from the opening to form a third cavity. The first and third cavities are respectively capable of covering or exposing the pacifier 24.

In this way, switching of the pacifier 24 between the use state and the storage state is enabled without pulling the connecting piece 22. Therefore, the pacifier 24 can be switched between the use state and the storage state when the link 22 is provided to be short. Thereby eliminating the need for two cavities and also reducing the size of the flexure 26.

Fig. 9A shows a schematic view of a pacifier in a stowed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 9B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a use state according to the embodiment shown in fig. 9A.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9A and 9B, the second face 28 of the pliable component 26 with the soil resistant portion is located inside the first cavity. One end of the connecting member 22 is fixed to the wall inside the first cavity at a position away from the opening of the first cavity. The other end of the connecting member 22 is connected to a pacifier 24. In the stowed condition, the pacifier 24 is located within the first cavity, being covered by a soil resistant portion on the second face 28 within the cavity. In the use state, as shown in fig. 9B, the flexible member 26 is turned over from the opening to the outside, and the pacifier 24 is exposed, so that the pacifier 24 can be used by an infant.

In this way, the pacifier 24 can be brought into the cavity away from the opening in the stowed state, so that contamination from the environment is effectively or maximally reduced. When the user needs to use the device, the device can be easily switched to a use state.

Fig. 10A shows a schematic view of a pacifying device in a use state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 10B illustrates a schematic view of the pacifier in a stowed state in accordance with the embodiment illustrated in fig. 10A of the present disclosure.

As shown in fig. 10A and 10B, in some embodiments, the second face 28 with the dirt repellant portion is located outside of the first cavity. The pacifier 24 is connected to the soil resistant portion on the second face 28 by a connection 22. In some embodiments, the cavity formed by the pliable component 26 can be inverted from the opening to obscure or expose the pacifier 24. In the use state, the pacifier 24 is exposed outside the cavity. In the stowed position, the pacifier 24 is located inside the cavity and is covered by a dirt repellent portion on the second face 28. In this way, the pacifier 24 can be covered by the soil-repellent portion in the stored state, thereby effectively reducing the contamination from the outside. And can be easily switched to a use state when use is required.

Fig. 11 shows a schematic view of a pacifying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 11, in some embodiments, the pacifier 20 includes a pacifier 24, and a stop 24 ', which stop 24' may be another pacifier. The second face 28 with the dirt repellant portion 111 is located inside the first cavity. In some embodiments, the soil resistant portion 111 is disposed on the second face 28 on a side opposite the opening. The connecting member 22 has one end connected to the pacifier 24 'and the other end connected to the stopper 24'. On the first face 27, which is opposite to the second face 28, another soil repellent section 111 'is provided, the other soil repellent section 111' being provided on the side of the first face 27 corresponding to the soil repellent section 111. The side wall of the first cavity can be rolled over (as indicated by the arrow) from the opening to the outside to form a third cavity, such that the further soil repellent section 111' is located in the third cavity. The pacifier 24 and the stop 24' can thus be located inside and outside the cavity, respectively, by turning the side walls of the cavity. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier.

In this way, one of the placating parts can be arranged in the cavity to avoid pollution as required without adding an additional cavity, and the other one is arranged outside the cavity for use. This way, the size of the flexible element 26 can be reduced, and the user can switch between the use state and the storage state conveniently by turning over the wall of the cavity formed by the flexible element 26.

In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the cavity is provided with an aperture. The attachment member 22 passes through the aperture and is connected at one end to the pacifier 24 and at the other end to the stop member 24'. In these embodiments, the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' are movable relative to the bottom wall, so that the position of both in the respective cavities can be changed. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not so limited. In some embodiments, no holes are provided in the bottom wall of the cavity. The pacifier 24 and the stop 24' are each connected to a side of the bottom wall of the cavity in which they are located. In some embodiments, the stop 24' is another pacifier. In some embodiments, the pacifier 24 and the stop 24' (or both pacifiers 24) can be independent of each other without interfering with each other.

Fig. 12A shows a schematic view of a pacifier in a stowed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and fig. 12B shows a schematic view of the pacifying device in a use state according to the embodiment shown in fig. 12A.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 12A, the flexure 26 includes: a first face 27 and a second face 28, opposite each other, the soil repellent section being disposed on the second face 28. Flexible member 26 is a blanket-like structure with second face 28 being located on the inside of the blanket-like structure. The blanket-like structure can cover the pacifier 24 and the blanket-like structure can be flipped open to expose the pacifier 24. The connecting member 22 is connected at one end to the inside of the flexible member and at the other end to the pacifying member 24. The attachment 22 is configured such that the pacifier 24 is adapted to be covered by a soil resistant portion on the second face 28.

In this way, the pacifier 20 may, without the provision of a cavity, achieve a complete closure of the pacifier 24 by wrapping the pacifier 24 with the blanket-like structure, while exposing the pacifier 24 by turning the blanket-like structure open. The blanket-like structure is more easily folded so that the pacifying device 20 is portable.

In some embodiments, the above-mentioned stop 24' may be any one of the following: a baby nipple, a teething rubber or a teething stick and other teething parts. In this way, the provision of two identical or different pacifiers in one pacifier 20 may provide the user with more options without increasing the volume of the pacifier 20.

In some embodiments, the connector 22 is any one of: rope, chain, belt, flexible rod. In this way, by using a string, chain, belt, flexible rod as the connecting member 22, the cooperative operation of the pacifier 24 and the flexible member 26 can be facilitated, and the use and storage of the pacifier 24 can be flexibly achieved.

In some embodiments, the pacifier 24 may be removably coupled to the attachment member 22. In this way, the pacifier 24 can be easily replaced or the detachable pacifier 24 can be easily cleaned after a long use.

In some embodiments, the pacifying device 20 further comprises: a closure, provided on the flexible element 26, allows to close the pacifier 24 inside the flexible element 26. Wherein the closure is at least one of: a sealing cover, a button, a hasp, an elastic band, a magnet, a zipper and a string. In this way, the pacifier 24 can be closed more tightly, so that contamination can be better avoided and clean storage can be achieved.

In some embodiments, the pliable component 26 is configured as a toy, and the first cavity is at least one of the following shapes: spherical, ellipsoidal, barrel-shaped, conical, star-shaped, square, rectangular, petal-shaped. In this way, by forming the pacifying device 20 into a toy having various shapes as described above, the pacifying member 24 can have not only a pacifying function but also a toy function, and thus can be more popular with infants and young children.

In some embodiments, the pacifier 24 is a dental care component, including any of the following: a baby nipple, gutta-percha or a molar piece. In this way, the infant is enabled to receive effective soothing and/or dental care during play.

In some embodiments, the soil resistant portion is made of a first type of material that is smooth and easy to clean, the first type of material comprising any one of: flexible plastic, silica gel, coating material; and the parts of the flexible member 26 other than the soil-repellent part are made of a soft second type material including any one of: a textile material, a non-woven material, a fleece material, or a sponge material.

In this way, by making the soil-repellent portion from a first type of material that is smooth and easy to clean, it is possible to achieve that contamination of the pacifier in the stowed state is avoided. By manufacturing the parts other than the stain-repellent part with the second type of material, the pacifying device 20 can maintain flexibility to be more easily accepted by infants, and further, cost can be saved.

The above description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description of the various embodiments of the disclosure, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise embodiments disclosed. Although claims have been formulated in this application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalisation thereof, whether or not it relates to the same aspect as presently claimed in any claim. The applicants hereby give notice that new claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present application or of any further application derived therefrom.

The terminology used herein is chosen in order to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application, or improvements made to the technology in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. Various modifications and alterations to this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

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1. A device for pacifying an infant, comprising:

a pacifier (24) configured to be adapted to be sucked by an infant;

a flexible member (26) including a soil resistant portion made of a soil resistant material; and

a connection (22) coupling the pacifier (24) with the flexible member (26);

at least one of the flexible member (26) and the connecting member (22) is configured to allow the pacifier (24) to be switchable between a stowed state covered by the soil resistant portion and a use state exposed outside the flexible member (26).

2. Device for infant pacification according to claim 1, wherein said flexible member (26) comprises:

a first face (27) and a second face (28) which are opposite to each other, the stain-repellent section being provided on the second face (28); and

a first cavity having an opening;

wherein the second face (28) is located inside the first cavity.

3. The device for infant pacification according to claim 2, wherein:

the end of the connector (22) to which the pacifier (24) is connected is movable to enable the pacifier (24) to enter the first cavity via the opening to be covered by the soil resistant portion on the second face (28) and to enable the pacifier (24) to move out of the first cavity via the opening.

4. A device for infant pacification according to claim 3, wherein:

the first cavity is a bag-shaped structure (23); and

the other end of the connecting piece (22) is fixedly connected with the flexible piece (26).

5. The device for infant pacification according to claim 3, further comprising:

a stopper (24') connected to the other end of the connecting member (22); and

a holder for the connection (22) to couple the pacifier (24) with the flexible member (26) via the holder;

the connecting piece (22) passes through the retaining piece to connect the pacifier (24) and the stopper (24') to both ends of the connecting piece (22), so that at least the pacifier (24) can be exposed out of the first cavity, and so that at least the pacifier (24) can be located in the first cavity to be covered by the anti-fouling part.

6. The device for infant pacification according to claim 5, wherein:

the retainer is a hole in a wall of the first cavity;

the other end of the connecting piece (22) passes through the hole to be connected with the stop piece (24') arranged outside the first cavity;

the aperture is sized to prevent the stopper (24') and the pacifier (24) from passing through the aperture.

7. The device for infant pacification according to claim 5, wherein said retainer comprises:

a feedthrough (31) disposed outside the first cavity; and

an aperture (71) in a wall of the first cavity;

one end of the connecting piece (22) is connected with the pacifying piece (24), and the other end of the connecting piece passes through the hole (71) and the penetrating piece (31) and returns to the first cavity through the hole (71) again to be connected with the stop piece (24');

the aperture (71) is dimensioned to prevent the stopper (24'), the pacifier (24) and the pass-through (31) from passing through the aperture (71).

8. The device for infant pacification according to claim 5, wherein:

the holders are two holes (71) in the wall of the first cavity;

wherein the two holes (71) are sized to prevent the pacifier (24) and the stopper (24') from passing through the two holes (71), respectively.

9. The device for infant pacification according to claim 5, wherein:

the flexible member (26) further comprises a second cavity contiguous with the first cavity;

the second face (28) is disposed inside the first and second cavities;

the retaining means is a hole in a spacing layer (41), the spacing layer (41) separates the first cavity from the second cavity, and the connecting means (22) connects the pacifying means (24) to the stop means (24') via the hole in the spacing layer (41);

the connection (22) is configured to enable the pacifier (24) to be exposed outside the first cavity, the stopper (24 ') to be located inside the second cavity, and to enable the pacifier (24) to be located inside the first cavity covered by a dirt repellent portion on the second face (28), the stopper (24') being exposed outside the second cavity.

10. The device for infant pacification according to claim 5, wherein:

the second face (28) is disposed inside the first cavity;

the holder is a feedthrough (31), the feedthrough (31) being disposed on an inner wall of the first cavity at a location distal from the opening of the first cavity;

one end of the connecting piece (22) penetrates through the penetrating piece (31) and is connected with the pacifying piece (24), and the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the stopping piece (24');

the size of the holes on the feedthrough (31) is configured to prevent the pacifier (24) and the stopper (24') from passing through the feedthrough.

11. The device for infant pacification according to claim 2, wherein:

the flexible piece (26) comprises a first cavity with an opening, the first cavity can be rolled outwards from the opening to form a third cavity, and the first cavity and the third cavity can cover or expose the pacifying piece (24) respectively.

12. A device for infant pacification according to claim 11, wherein:

the second face (28) of the flexible member (26) is located inside the first cavity;

one end of the connecting piece (22) is connected to the position, far away from the opening of the first cavity, of the inner side of the first cavity, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the pacifying piece (24).

13. A device for infant pacification according to claim 11, wherein:

the second face (28) is located outside the first cavity;

the pacifier (24) is connected to the dirt repellent part on the second face (28) via the connection (22).

14. The device for infant pacification according to claim 11, further comprising:

a stopper (24') connected to one end of the connector (22);

the second face (28) is located inside the first cavity, the soil repellent section (111) is provided on the second face (28) on the side opposite to the opening;

the connecting piece (22) is respectively connected with the pacifying piece (24) and the stop piece (24');

-a further dirt repellent part (111 ') is provided on the first face (27), the further dirt repellent part (111') being provided on the first face (27) on a side corresponding to the dirt repellent part (111) on the second face (28);

the first cavity is capable of being rolled outwardly from the opening to form the third cavity such that the further soil repellent portion (111') is located in the third cavity.

15. The device for infant pacification according to claim 1, wherein:

the flexible member (26) includes: a first face (27) and a second face (28) which are opposite to each other, the stain-repellent section being provided on the second face (28);

the flexible member (26) is a blanket-like structure, the second face (28) being located inside the blanket-like structure;

the blanket-like structure being capable of covering the pacifier (24) and the blanket-like structure being capable of being turned over to expose the pacifier (24);

the connecting piece (22) is connected at one end to the inside of the flexible piece and at the other end to the pacifier (24), the connecting piece (22) being configured such that the pacifier (24) is adapted to be covered by the dirt repellent part on the second face (28).

16. A device for infant soothing as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 10 and 14, characterized in that:

the stop (24') is another pacifier, being any one of the following: a baby nipple, gutta-percha or a molar piece.

17. A device for soothing an infant according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that:

the connector (22) is any one of: rope, chain, belt, flexible rod.

18. A device for soothing an infant according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that:

the pacifier (24) is detachably coupled to the connector (22).

19. The device for infant pacification according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising:

a closure member, provided on said flexible member (26), allowing said pacifier (24) to be closed inside said flexible member (26);

wherein the closure is at least one of: a sealing cover, a button, a hasp, an elastic band, a magnet, a zipper and a string.

20. A device for soothing an infant according to any of claims 2 to 14, characterized in that:

the flexible member (26) is configured as a toy, the first cavity being at least one of the following shapes: spherical, ellipsoidal, barrel-shaped, conical, star-shaped, rectangular, petal-shaped.

21. A device for infant pacification according to claim 20, wherein:

the first cavity is further square.

22. A device for soothing infants and young children according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the pacifier (24) is a dental care component, comprising any of the following: a baby nipple, gutta-percha or a molar piece.

23. A device for soothing an infant according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that:

the dirt repellant portion is made of a first type of material that is smooth and easy to clean, the first type of material including any of: flexible plastic, silica gel, coating material; and

the parts of the flexible member (26) other than the soil repellent part are made of a soft second type of material comprising any one of: a textile material, a fleece material, or a sponge material.

24. A device for infant pacification according to claim 23, wherein:

the textile material is a non-woven material.

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