Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
  • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
  • A47K3/02—Baths
  • A47K3/03—Baths attachable to other baths, sinks, wash-basins, or the like ; mounting frames therefor
  • A47K3/034—Baths attachable to other baths, sinks, wash-basins, or the like ; mounting frames therefor specially adapted for use for children or babies

Definitions

• the invention relates to the sector of the technique of baths for babies and their positioning relative to the baths of adults in which or on which they can be adapted.
• support means in the form of frames which allow, on the one hand, the transverse support between the longitudinal walls of the adult bath, and, on the other hand, the support on certain parts or edges of the ends of the baby bathtub to ensure prepositioning.
• This is for example the case of the bathtub suspension support device described in patent application No. 96.08447 developed by the applicant.
• the support device essentially comprises two support elements of elongated shape arranged to be applied to the baby bath, either in a plane transverse to the latter to ensure the positioning, the maintenance and the suspension of the latter relative to the bath adult, or in a longitudinal plane if the baby bath is not used.
• the carrier elements are thus arranged with complementary male-female means capable of cooperating with the male-female means established on the peripheral edge of the baby bathtub to maintain it.
• the first object sought after according to the invention is to design a bathtub suspension support device which allows, by appropriate adjustments, a firm, constant and safe holding of the baby bathtub relative to the adult receiving bath.
• Another object sought after according to the invention is to design a support device allowing easy adjustments in position relative to the dimensions of the bathtub, adjustments only made by an adult and not by the child himself.
• Another object sought after according to the invention is incidentally that the adult user can vary the position of the baby bathtub easily and quickly in relation to the adult bathtub, and this under the best possible safety conditions.
• Another aim sought after according to the invention is to allow a possibility of orientation of the baby bathtub with respect to the median longitudinal plane of the adult bathtub, thus allowing, by a position variation, a position adaptation to the shapes bathtub for adults, allowing a partial orientation of the child towards its mother or person ensuring its washing.
• the support device for suspending a baby bathtub in an adult bathtub is of the type comprising two support arms of elongated shape placed to be applied on the baby bathtub, either in a plane transverse to this, to ensure its positioning, maintenance and suspension relative to the adult bathtub, either in a longitudinal plane in the event of non-use, said load-bearing elements being arranged with complementary male-female means capable of cooperating with means females-males established on the peripheral edge of the baby bath, the support device being characterized in that said support elements are arranged near their end zone located outside the central positioning and fixing zone of the baby bath with openings fitted and profiled to allow positioning, insertion and locking in position removable selector elements in position capable of pressing firmly against the blanks opposite the adult bath, whatever the shapes and dimensions of said adult bath, to stabilize the position of said load-bearing elements, said means being lockable in position d 'a temporary way to ensure a fixed positioning of the assembly.
• the mobile means are established in the form of studs capable of penetrating into an opening established at each of the ends of the support elements and this in a selected position, said studs being after engagement on the support elements, blocked and locked in position.
• FIG. 1 is a top view illustrating a suspension support device for a baby bath on an adult bath.
• FIG. 2 is a partial view on a large scale illustrating the insertion of a removable selector element in position at one end of one of the carrier elements.
• FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the end of a carrier element including the removable selector element shown in Figure 2.
• Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view along line 4.4 of Figure 2.
• FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view along line 5.5 of Figure 4 - Figure 6 is a partial view before mounting illustrating the configuration of the removable selector element for penetration into the carrier element.
• FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the removable element capable of being positioned on the carrier element.
• FIG. 8 is a top view illustrating the positioning of the baby bath in a particular angular orientation.
• the adult bathtub is referenced as a whole by (1) and conventionally comprises two longitudinal walls (la - lb). These walls can be parallel or not.
• the adult bathtub can have a variable shape according to tastes and conditions of use and location.
• the baby bath is referenced by (2). It is made of plastic by injection for example. It comprises, in a known manner, a basin (2a) and a peripheral edge (2b) arranged with shapes (2c) for soap dishes and the like, or for gripping (2d).
• the lateral edges (2e) are also arranged with shapes (2f) projecting from their underside capable of cooperating with complementary shapes (3a) established in the middle part of the support elements (3), this in an assembly method. male-female, like described for example and without limitation in Patent Application No. 96.08447.
• the shapes (2f - 3a) can have a cylindrical or other configuration. Any other form of baby bath is possible.
• the supporting elements (3) are designed in plastic material for example and have their ends (3b) capable of coming to bear as shown on the longitudinal edges of the adult bathtub.
• each of the ends (3b) of each carrier element (3) is arranged, near the end zone and outside the central zone with one or more openings (3c) arranged and profiled to allow positioning, the insertion and locking of removable selector elements (4) in position forming studs.
• the openings (3c) advantageously have a configuration in successive and continuous undulations established in the general opening of oblong shape thus making it possible to define a plurality of zones for positioning said studs.
• the aforementioned openings (3c) can be successive or independent of one another while allowing the positioning of said studs (4) at various locations and at different distances.
• the said opening (s) (3c) established in the volume of the carrying elements have in lower extension a leg shape (3d) whose height (hl) is less than that (h2) of said carrying element.
• Each of said legs internally defines a volume (NI) allowing the insertion of the positioning pad (4).
• These studs have a particular configuration with a cap-forming head (4a) and overlapping the corresponding corresponding opening zone of the latter. The shape of the hat is such that it is difficult for the child to grasp. Under the head (4a), the stud is extended by a hollow U-shaped lower part (4b) internally defining wings
• each stud has an intermediate part (4e) having a profile corresponding to that of the openings (3c) to allow perfect interlocking on the carrier element (3).
• This intermediate part (4th) can for example be established with two shapes (4th 1) and (4th 2) fitting into two successive undulations of said opening.
• each of said studs has on its underside in extension, a cutaway shape (4f) oriented in an angular configuration corresponding to the usual angle of inclination of the longitudinal edges of the walls of the adult bath thus defining a counter-support.
• said pad can be arranged on its lower extension with a support pad made of any suitable material, orientable or not and allowing its support against the opposite face of said bathtub so as not to damage it.
• This pad can be made of rubbery material, foam or the like, and can be threaded onto the stud in any suitable manner.
• the stud as shown for example in Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, can have a bean configuration under the head part corresponding to the shapes of said openings arranged on the load-bearing elements.
• said pads disposed at each end of the carrier elements are therefore adjustable in position on said carrier elements.
• said studs cannot slide or be translated along said openings for the sake of total security.
• Said studs are blocked in transverse position by the undulating configuration of said openings, blocking also in vertical position by locking the studs in the fixed forms established on the legs from said openings (3c).
• the baby therefore has no possibility alone of modifying the position of the studs, thereby creating an unexpected instability of the baby bathtub with risk of accident. It is therefore necessary for an adult person in charge of the child to perform a pinching operation below the baby bath on the lower free end of the stud to release the latter from the leg retaining edge of the opening considered thus allowing the lifting of said stud.
• the release of the studs therefore requires a double manipulation, by pinching the wings (4c) then by lifting.
• access to the elastic part of the pads is reserved for the person ensuring the cleaning of the child, which reinforces the safety of use of the invention.
• the placement of the studs and their locking are carried out very quickly and simply.
• the studs When the studs are put in place, the latter are elastically deformed at their base by pinching effect when penetrating into the openings concerned, then they return to their position after the passage of the lower end of the legs, thus allowing the latching. wish.
• the locking means described is simple in its implementation, but it does not exclude others of the pin or other type.
• said studs and the corresponding openings established in the bearing elements may have a polygonal section thus allowing angular indexing of said studs as required.
• the baby bath can be positioned on any type of adult bath and of very varied shapes.
• the advantages of the invention are emphasized: simplicity, safety of the baby who cannot himself have access to the removable elements (4), safety due to the double manipulation to modify the position and the location of the studs.

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• Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
• Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
• Bathtub Accessories (AREA)

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