EP0908124A1 - Assise accessoire ergonomique pour enfants - Google Patents

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EP0908124A1
EP0908124A1 EP97117578A EP97117578A EP0908124A1 EP 0908124 A1 EP0908124 A1 EP 0908124A1 EP 97117578 A EP97117578 A EP 97117578A EP 97117578 A EP97117578 A EP 97117578A EP 0908124 A1 EP0908124 A1 EP 0908124A1
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Paolo Fagiolini
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D1/00—Children's chairs

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  • This invention regards an ergonomic sitting aid for infants during the first months of life.
  • Sitting very small infants is a well-known problem, as they are unable to keep their balance for a long time by themselves; a specially designed seat is generally used, essentially consisting of a rigid body supplied with a safety belt at the most.
  • These systems have, however, the drawback of keeping the infant in a greatly backward sloping position to prevent from suddenly moving forward, which might cause the infant to fall or, in the worst of cases, the seat might tip over, as it is placed at a higher level (usually about 10 cm) compared to the supporting surface.
  • the distance from the supporting surface hinders the infant in moving and playing, and keeps him/her in an isolated position in which he/she remains for the most part passive or active until he/she is capable of keeping a toy in his/her hands; if the toy falls on the floor, the infant cannot reach it from this position.
  • This invention principally aims at supplying an ergonomic sitting aid for infants during the first months of life, which can easily be placed on the floor or on an elevated surface, and in both positions allows the infant to easily and directly reach with his/her hands those objects placed near on the supporting surface, without requiring the help of another person to pass them to the infant.
  • the second aim of the invention is to supply an ergonomic sitting aid which does not require the use of a safety belt, so that the infant can move in absolute freedom and safety.
  • Another purpose of the invention is to prevent the infant from assuming an incorrect posture as his/her legs are stretched on the surface supporting the structure.
  • the last but not less important target is to supply an ergonomic sitting aid which can easily be manufactured at a low cost on an industrial level without the use of complicated technologies or highly skilled labour, using simple materials which can easily be supplied.
  • the ergonomic infant sitting aid to be used during the first months of life, the size of which is suitable for accomodating a very young infant, on which he or she can sit and play, and which is characterised by the fact that it consists of a monoblock comprising a base, two lateral armrests, a back placed between the said armrests, and an opposing element placed in the middle of the front side;
  • the length of the above-said armrests is preferably 3/4 of the side length of the monoblock comprising a base, two lateral armrests, a back which is higher by 1/3 compared to the armrests, and the above-mentioned opposing element whose height is approximately 2/3 of the armrests' height;
  • the said elements, i.e. the base, the armrests, the back and the central opposing element are made of a compressible but supporting material, possibly with different densities to obtain a pre-established degree of softness of the sitting aid.
  • An ergonomic infant sitting aid comprises: a base (2), two supporting elements (3, 4) placed on the base, a back (6) placed on one side between the two supporting elements, and an opposing element placed on the base in the middle of the side opposite the back.
  • Base 2 consists of a layer of flexible, compressible, shock-absorbing material, whose dimensions are especially designed to accomodate a very small infant (1) who can sit in it with his/her arms resting on the two supporting elements which form two armrests (13, 14); the infant leans the against element 6 forming a back (16) which is higher than the two elements (3 and 4) by a portion (7).
  • the infant sitting on the structure has element 5 between his/her legs, which forms the opposing block (15) pushing against the infant's groin, thus preventing him or her from slipping forward; the infant's legs (9, 10) will, however, be free to move though they are necessarily wide apart in a horizontal position to guarantee an ergonomic sitting.
  • Base 2 has preferably four sides and chamfered corners (12-12a, 22-22a), with the armrests (13, 14), of an identical shape, mounted on the base for a length (11) corresponding to approximately 3/4 of one side; the armrests, with an almost parallelepiped shape, have a rectangular lower base (17), whereas the upper base is rounded at the corners (18, 19) to exclude sharp edges which might hinder the correct position of the infant's arms; the armrests are placed symmetrically compared to the base and are welded to it.
  • the opposing element (15) is essentially shaped like a pyramid trunk with chamfered internal corners (23, 24). Its height (25) is approximately 2/3 the height of the armrests (13, 14).
  • the base (2), the elements (3 and 4) forming the armrests, the element (6) forming the back, and the opposing block (5) are made with an internal foam structure (32, 33, 34, 36 and 35 respectively) of compressible supporting material, possibly with different densities to obtain a pre-established degree of softness of the sitting aid.
  • a finishing folder (42, 43, 44, 46, 45) covers the supporting structure and is finally coated with a fabric (50) being directly in contact with the infant; this fabric is water-proof, easy to clean, and in one version it can be taken off.
  • a hollow space is cut in the left armrest (13), consisting of a stiff tube (37) with a diameter of about 20-25 mm and almost as long as the armrest; this tube may contain the stick (38) of a small parasol (39) or a stick to support a small tray or table on which objects can be put.
  • the entire base structure i.e. the armrests, the back, the central opposing element, has the same configuration and appearance but is a monoblock obtained with the technique of moulding one block without welding and/or gluing the single parts together.
  • Figure 1 shows a top view of one embodiment of the invention, i.e. the base (2) with chamfered corners (12, 12a, 22, 22a), the two supporting elements (3, 4) mounted on position 11 on the base, the back (6), front element 5 slightly rounded at the inside (23, 24), the lugs (113, 114) on the backside, showing the finishing folder (42, 44) and the internal structure (32, 34).
  • Figure 2 shows a front view of one embodiment of the invention, indicating distance 7 of the back above the armrests, the inner foam structure (33, 36), the outer finishing folder (43, 45, 46) and the fabric (50) in contact with the infant.
  • Figure 3 is an example of one embodiment of the invention, showing the lower base (17) of the rectangular armrests, the upper base with chamfered corners (18, 19), the rounded upper base (20) of the back, the height (25) of the opposing element, the stuffing (32, 35), and the finishing folder.
  • Figure 4 shows an axonometric view of one embodiment, with a small infant (1) sitting in it, resting his/her arms on both armrests (13, 14), and with his/her back leaning against the chairback (16) (the backpart (116) of which is sketched) and with the opposing block (15) between his/her legs (9, 10).
  • the lower base (17) of both armrests is rectangular, one of them presenting a hole (37), in which accessories can be fitted.
  • Figure 5 shows an embodiment, in which the sitting aid is supplied with a safety belt (51) and with a stick (38) for a small umbrella (39) fit in the structure.

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WO2000065965A1 (fr) * 1999-05-04 2000-11-09 Johan Nicolaas Buitendach Chaise d'enfant
USD932783S1 (en) 2019-10-30 2021-10-12 Brett Harris Inclined infant sleeping seat

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US3840916A (en) * 1973-04-13 1974-10-15 L Jennings Infant support
FR2251186A5 (en) * 1973-11-14 1975-06-06 Rimo Bv Child's safety seat fitted to car seat - stop cushion in front of child has rear engaging child's body
US4441221A (en) * 1981-06-15 1984-04-10 Klemens Enste Child support wedge
FR2649304A1 (fr) * 1989-07-07 1991-01-11 Jourdan Jacques Siege pour enfant
US5026115A (en) * 1990-01-03 1991-06-25 Barnes Laura A Child car seat cover
US5560680A (en) * 1995-06-22 1996-10-01 Salvador; Daniel R. Child car seat structure

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3840916A (en) * 1973-04-13 1974-10-15 L Jennings Infant support
FR2251186A5 (en) * 1973-11-14 1975-06-06 Rimo Bv Child's safety seat fitted to car seat - stop cushion in front of child has rear engaging child's body
US4441221A (en) * 1981-06-15 1984-04-10 Klemens Enste Child support wedge
FR2649304A1 (fr) * 1989-07-07 1991-01-11 Jourdan Jacques Siege pour enfant
US5026115A (en) * 1990-01-03 1991-06-25 Barnes Laura A Child car seat cover
US5560680A (en) * 1995-06-22 1996-10-01 Salvador; Daniel R. Child car seat structure

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2000065965A1 (fr) * 1999-05-04 2000-11-09 Johan Nicolaas Buitendach Chaise d'enfant
US6626487B1 (en) 1999-05-04 2003-09-30 Johan Nicolaas Buitendach Baby chair
AU776192B2 (en) * 1999-05-04 2004-09-02 Trustees of Jonibach Management Trust, The Baby chair
USD932783S1 (en) 2019-10-30 2021-10-12 Brett Harris Inclined infant sleeping seat

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