EP3243410A1 - Device for holding infants - Google Patents

Abstract

An infant storage device includes a receiving area of a cot (10) at least partially enclosed with a skirt (11), the cot being releasably secured to an adult bed (20) on a substrate (B) for common vertical movement with the adult bed is. The cot (10) stands on a separate frame (14) on the substrate (B), wherein the frame (14) has a height-adjustable locking device (15) for fixing the cot (10). Characterized in that the locking device (15) in the adult bed (20) fixed state of the cot (10) is in a dissolved and thus floating state, the vertical movement of the cot (10) relative to its frame (14) together with the adult bed (20), and that the locking device (15) automatically fixes itself when releasing the connection of the cot (10) with the adult bed (20), an easy, safe and reliable device for storing infants is provided. However, in order to achieve the same effect, the device can also be designed so that coupling to an adult bed is not possible. In this case, the locking device (15) is convertible into a manually operable, released state, which allows a vertical movement of the cot (10) relative to its frame (14), wherein the locking device (15) automatically fixed at the end of the manual operation. (Fig. 1)

Description

The invention relates to a device for storing infants according to the preamble of claims 1 and 9.

From the US 6,202,228 B1 is a the preamble of the independent claims underlying device for storage of infants is known, which is attachable to an adult bed. About length holes in reaching to the bottom frame of the device, which is supported on the ground, a height adjustment is possible and the device can be fixed in different heights by means of screws.

A comparable solution is from the DE 203 07 464 U1 known. This cot has a height-adjustable to a surface frame frame support surface, which is variable in height relative to the frame-like variable and continuously adjustable. In the respective position a fixation takes place via acting on the bars of the frame clamps.

The WO 2010/000406 A1 shows a portable cot with a support structure. This support structure engages in the assembled state with a support arm, the mattress of an adult bed, while another support arm is supported on the ground, thereby allowing a height adjustment of the cot.

From the DE 197 53 240 C2 For example, an infant bed is known in which a padded pad backing may be affixed to an adult bed and, more particularly, to a hospital bed. For this purpose, the cot is releasably fixed to a traverse of the adult bed, so that a height adjustment of the adult bed moves the infant bed. This infant bed is not freestanding and not mobile. An attachment of the infant bed is given only at predetermined points, so that especially in the headboard area of the hospital bed, the attachment is difficult. Especially there, but mothers usually want the arrangement of Infant beds to meet the desire for closeness and bonding. The prior art device also has the disadvantage that the fastening traverse, via which the infant bed is attached to the adult bed, usually fits only to a particular model of hospital bed, so that the infant bed is not universally applicable without Traverse. Hospital beds with side panels or no fixed attachment point can not be fitted with the infant bed. Due to the nature of the attachment, the attachment of the infant bed is only permitted by hospital staff. To achieve sufficient mechanical strength, the infant bed is connected to the adult bed at least at two points. Depending on the type of hospital bed, a shock storage leads to an inclination of the cot, as well as the one-sided adjustment of the cot according to the local solution.

The previously known infant bed has on the traverse of his bed bottom upstanding retention means. These retaining means are preferably transparent and attached to posts. Depending on the embodiment, a supplementary safety bulkhead can be fastened between these posts.

When using this infant bed, an additional mobile cot is basically necessary as it does not have a floor-to-floor rack. Since it can only be removed from the adult bed with the appropriate effort, the mother, especially in small patient rooms, when the adult bed is e.g. is on the wall, hindered in their range of motion, especially if they want to get in or out of bed because the cot needs appropriate space. Everything must be dismantled to drive the adult bed out of the hospital room.

Based on this prior art, the present invention seeks to provide an easy, safe and reliable to use device for storing infants.

This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1 and by a device having the features of claim 9.

In a first embodiment, as in the prior art in the device, the cot from the adult bed solvable and yet connectable to the adult bed for common movement, but the cot rests on a separate frame. This frame has a height-adjustable locking device, which is unlocked in the attached state of the adult bed, so that the cot follows the movements of the adult bed. However, once the connection to the adult bed is resolved, the locking device locks automatically, so that the cot can be easily and safely removed from the adult bed. In the state docked to the adult bed, the cot is thus in a floating state, so that it follows any height adjustment of the adult bed. The docking is done by means of a single locking system, whereby the locking device of the height adjustment is released. If this closure or connection system is undocked, the locking device of the height adjustment immediately intervenes again. At the same time, the attachment of the cot to the adult bed, if at all, only adds up to a degree that still allows the adult bed to pass through the room door in the hospital.

The cot is thus freestanding, preferably, provided it has a chassis, mobile and infinitely height adjustable. The height adjustment works both in the docked state when the locking device is unlocked, as well as in the free-standing state, since then the locking device can be operated manually.

Preferably, the cot is releasably coupled at a docking point, most preferably at only a single docking point for co-movement with the adult bed via docking means. Thus, the cot can be stored in its preferably horizontal position fixed to the coupling point as a pivot point, so that it remains positionally in its position, but vertical movements of the adult bed follows. Thus, any adjustment of the adult bed, even a one-sided lowering or lifting the entire bed, for example, to achieve a shock, easily possible, because there is only one attachment point. The cot is always in its position, ie generally horizontal, any side rails are no obstacle. Through the one connection point, the new design allows a combination with a variety of models of adult beds, because a firm and mechanically strong attachment is not mandatory.

Preferably, the coupling means by which the cot is coupled to the adult bed are also operatively connected to the skirt or cover of the cot. During docking, this simultaneously triggers the locking mechanism, which opens the cot to the mother's bed or at least partially releases access to the cot. In the coupled state, it is preferably ensured that the enclosure or cover can not close. When the connection to the adult bed is re-established, this access closes, e.g. a front flap, so that the newborn is safe. This ensures that the child can not fall out of the cot. This mechanism can also be opened arbitrarily and is then kept open via the ball latch bolt.

In the case of cases, the height-adjustable locking device is preferably provided with an emergency braking feature, which leads to an unintentional release of the locking device to an automatic detection of the cot.

The height adjustment of the cot can, if the frame is designed as a chassis and this is desired to help that the mother can set the cot at an ergonomically correct height for pushing them. The chassis is preferably equipped with brakes. The driveability, a bonding between mother and child is possible at any time, as the mother can take the cot, ie, for example, at breakfast and it can be positioned simultaneously at any point of the hospital bed. This is enhanced by the fact that, alternatively or in addition to the automatic closure mechanism, a safety bulkhead is provided as the enclosure of the child bed, which can be rotated and has two cutouts of different depths. On the one hand, this ensures that the child is safe in the cot, on the other hand, the mother can still Conveniently establish contact with the child. If the cot is not docked in the headboard area of the hospital bed, contact with the mother-child can still be made very well thanks to the low cutout on the bulkhead. This is especially important if the mother herself is in the adult bed. However, the bulkhead is preferably used when the cot according to the second embodiment is no longer intended to be docked on the adult bed. Again, however, a spring-loaded automatic closure solution can be used to provide additional security.

If necessary, a cover for a canopy, sky or the like can be attached to the column above the cot. The construction is easy to use and easy to clean or disinfect.

In a solution according to claim 9, the cot can be operated in a second embodiment as a device for storing babies alone, that is, it is not associated with an adult bed. Nevertheless, a height-adjustable locking device is provided, which makes it possible to easily adjust the cot in height. This can be done when the cot is placed next to an adult bed. If desired, the height-adjustable locking device can also be designed so that the height of the cot, for example, when pushing the frame preferably provided with rollers according to the user height can be adjusted. As in the coupled to the adult bed cot a locking device is provided, which can be converted into a manually actuated, released state. As long as the manual operation is maintained, vertical movement of the cot relative to its frame is possible. However, if the manual operation ends, the locking device fixes itself automatically.

The locking device has to emergency braking properties, that is, as soon as the manual operation ends, takes place by means of a spring load, an automatic lock.

Further advantages emerge from the dependent claims and the following description of a preferred embodiment.

Brief description of the figures

Fig. 1

eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Kinderbetts in Seitenansicht,

Fig. 2-5

schematische Darstellungen der Anordnung eines mit dem Erwachsenenbett verbundenen Kinderbetts mit eigenem Gestell,

Fig. 6

eine Seitenansicht eines Sicherheitsschotts.

In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the accompanying figures. Show it:

Fig. 1

a three-dimensional representation of the cot in side view,

Fig. 2-5

schematic representations of the arrangement of a child bed connected to the adult bed with its own frame,

Fig. 6

a side view of a security bulkhead.

Description of preferred embodiments

The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments are only examples that are not intended to limit the inventive concept to a particular arrangement. Before describing the invention in detail, it should be noted that it is not limited to the respective components of the device and the respective method steps, since these components and methods may vary. The terms used herein are intended only to describe particular embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. In addition, if singular or indefinite articles are used in the specification or claims, this also applies to the majority of these elements unless the overall context clearly makes otherwise clear.

The figures show, in a first embodiment, a device for storing infants in a receiving area provided at least partly with a skirt 11, such as a cot 10, on which a mattress is arranged as a lying surface 12. According to the FIGS. 2 to 5 For example, the cot 10 is releasably secured to an adult bed 20 standing on a floor B for common vertical movement with the adult bed. The device can eg as a cot but also in a drawing, not shown, second embodiment are used for themselves without such attachment is made or made possible, which will be discussed below separately. Compared to the first embodiment accounts for all elements required for coupling to the adult bed 20 in this second embodiment, the height-adjustable locking device 15 essential for the invention remains the same.

FIG. 1 shows the foot part 14a of the adult bed 20 separate frame 14, with the cot is on the ground B. The frame 14 has a height-adjustable locking device 15 with which the cot 10 can be fixed in height adjustable on the frame 14. In the state of the cot attached to the adult bed, however, the locking device 15 is in a released state, so that the cot can be moved virtually suspended together with the adult bed 20 and follows the vertical movements of the adult bed 20. However, if the connection to the adult bed 20 is released, the locking device 15 is automatically fixed.

First, the own frame 14 of the cot 10 has the advantage that the cot "on their own feet" can stand. Thus, the cot 10 can also be used detached from the adult bed 20. If it is equipped with a chassis, which is preferably equipped with parking brakes, can be dispensed with an additional mobile cot. The cot 10 according to the invention is therefore versatile, e.g. even without ever being able to connect it to an adult bed.

The height-adjustable locking device 15 allows in the exemplary embodiment, a continuous adjustment of 35 to 87 cm, for example by linear ball bearings are guided along rods or at least a linear guide is provided on the basis of a cassette guide with built-roller bearings. The height adjustment works basically both in docked on the adult bed 20, as well as in freestanding state. Docked the cot 10 is in a floating state and thus adapts to any height adjustment of the hospital bed.

Any adjustment of the hospital bed, even a one-sided sinking or lifting the entire bed, for example, in shock storage, is easily possible because there is only one point of attachment, as the FIGS. 2 to 5 demonstrate. The connection of the cot 10 with the adult bed 20 via coupling means via the coupling point 22, wherein after coupling the common vertical movement of the adult bed 20 and cot 10 is possible. However, the cot 10 is fixed in its position, in particular in its approximately horizontal position, so that it is articulated about the pivot point designed as a coupling point 22 relative to the adult bed 20 movable. Thus, the cot 10 remains in its horizontal position and essentially follows only the vertical movements of the adult bed 20th

Fig. 2 shows an arrangement of the cot 10 in the region of the head part 20a. It can be seen, the attachment to the coupling point 22, which is provided for example on a frame 21 of the adult bed 20. Head portion 20a and foot portion 20b of the adult bed 20 are arranged horizontally in this case. In FIG. 3 For example, the cot 10 has been attached to another docking point 22 of the frame 21, which is further in the area of the foot portion 20b. It can also be seen that the adult bed 20 compared to Fig. 2 is arranged lower. The cot 10 has moved together with the adult bed 20 down. Any arrangements along the adult bed 20 are possible.

In 4 and 5 the position of the head portion 20a and the foot portion 20b relative to the frame 21 of the adult bed 20 are changed. While in Fig. 4 the head part 20a has been turned up, was in Fig. 5 the foot part 20b folded up, it is also conceivable to convert the adult bed 20 in a shock storage. All representations, however, have in common that the cot 10 due to its free-standing storage on the frame 14 on the one hand and due to the storage at only one coupling point 22 in its position, ie in particular remains in its horizontal position.

According to Fig. 1 the connection between cot 10 and adult bed via coupling means, for example in the form of a ball locking pin 16 with in the embodiment Ensures arranged on its two sides balls 16a, which engages in a graphically not shown recess of the adult bed 20. If the cot 10 is brought to the adult bed 20, the head of the ball locking pin 16 enters the recess of the adult bed 20. At the same time reach the front ends of the at least one slide 34 on the adult bed 20 in Appendix. In the exemplary embodiment, two slides 34 are provided on both sides of the ball locking pin 16. In a further movement of the ball detent pin 16 in the recess of the adult bed, the slider 34 against the force of the springs 33 in Fig. 1 moved to the left. In the process, they first carry along a further slide arranged in the ball stud 16, thereby releasing a clearance for the entry of the balls 16a in the ball stud. At the same time actuate the slider 34, the lever 39, which releases the clamp 35 of the locking device so that the cot 10 floatingly follows the movements of the adult bed 20.

The attachment takes place on the adult bed at a docking point, which is preferably formed by a fastened to the adult bed 20 storage, which applies about 10 cm in the embodiment. However, since the cot itself carries and thus the docking point can be seen as a driving element, only a mechanically strong connection is to produce. Since this docking point increases the width of the adult bed only slightly, the adult bed can be easily driven through the door, At the same time, the cot 10 can be easily removed, so that a transport even in an emergency is easily possible.

However, if such a docking or docking on an adult bed is not planned or not desired, the cot 10 can be used according to the second embodiment as an independent bed, without being equipped with the ball latch bolt and the associated sliders. However, the remaining structure is similar to that of the first embodiment. The locking device 15 is convertible into a manually operable, released state, which allows a vertical movement of the cot 10 relative to its frame 14. However, when the manual operation is completed, the locking device automatically fixes itself. The Locking device 15 comes loaded by means of a spring 33 automatically enters the locking position as soon as the manual operation ends.

The movement of the cot 10 relative to the frame 14 is along the guide 19. On the guide 19 and the locking device 15 is arranged, which is actuated by actuation of the ball detent pin 16, i. is released by its storage on the frame 21 of the adult bed 20, and / or by a manual operation. In this case, a relative movement of the cot to the frame 14 along the guide 19 is possible. However, once the connection to the adult bed 20 is resolved, i. the ball detent pin 16 is released, or a manual operation is terminated (eg if the bed is used independently of an adult bed), the springs 33 cause the locking device 15 to be transferred to a fixing position by the clamps 35 engaging the guide 19 come. After releasing this fixing position and a certain breakout force can be adjusted if necessary, which provides in particular when detached from the adult bed operation of the cot for adequate security against accidental release. For this purpose, additional preferably adjustable springs or the like may be provided.

The locking device 15 has emergency braking properties, i. loaded by the spring 33, the locking device and thus the cot 10 automatically enters a locking position as soon as the connection to the adult bed 20 and / or manual operation is canceled. In the event of cases, an elastic element is also arranged as a damping spring at the lower end of the guide 19 or can be arranged.

The spring 17 for the height adjustment of the cot 10 is disposed between the upper end of the frame and the foot part 14a and formed as a gas tension spring. Their force of embodiment 220 N is deflected via the deflection 31 and the cable 32 to the storage of the locking device 15 on the guide 19. About the actuator 18, the height adjustment can be operated. Alternatively, the locking device 15 may also be formed by a gas pressure spring with a corresponding translation.

Characterized in that a coupling of the connection system takes place, namely on the ball latch bolt 16, which releases the locking device during its operation, the cot 10 enters a floating state, which allows movement of the cot together with the movements of the adult bed 20. If this connection is resolved, engages again the locking device 15 of the height adjustment. Likewise, the height adjustment z. B. in the detached state of the adult bed condition or, if the cot is intended solely for use without connection to an adult bed, also manually operated or released. In this case, the manual operation simultaneously releases the locking device and the cot 10 passes "manually controlled" in a floating state, which allows height adjustment of the cot 10. If this manual operation is ended, the locking device 15 of the height adjustment engages here again immediately. In addition, the locking device has emergency slide properties.

Due to the simple connection between the cot 10 and the adult bed 20 as well as the separate frame 14, the construction allows a connection with various models of hospital beds and adult beds, because a firm and mechanically strong adaptation is no longer mandatory. If the device is equipped with a chassis, if necessary and desired in individual cases, the mother can adjust the cot 10 to an ergonomically correct height for pushing. For this purpose, the chassis is then equipped with brakes. By supporting on its own frame 14, the bed surface 12 can be made larger in the receiving area, so that the cot is also suitable for twins.

A bonding between mother and child is possible at any time, because the driveability of the cot 10 can be transferred to any place, for example, be taken for breakfast, or be positioned at any point of the adult bed 20.

As a border 11 may also be provided a plexiglass cover, which provides for an automatic closing of the cutouts 37a, 37b and, if necessary, for a cover of the cot. Also conceivable is a roller shutter-like cover that opens automatically when docking with the adult bed and closes automatically when undocking.

In the first embodiment, in which the cot 10 can be coupled to the adult bed 20, the coupling means, via which the cot is coupled to the adult bed, preferably also operatively connected to the enclosure 11 or a cover of the cot. During docking, this simultaneously triggers a locking mechanism that opens the cot 10 to the mother's bed or at least partially releases access to the cot. In the coupled state, it is preferably ensured that the enclosure 11 or cover can not close. When the connection to the adult bed 20 is re-established, this access closes, e.g. a front flap, so that the newborn is safe. This ensures that the child can not fall out of the cot. This mechanism can also be opened arbitrarily and is then kept open via the ball latch bolt.

Also in the second embodiment, a comparable spring-loaded mechanism can be provided, which ensures that a cover is closed automatically up to an angle between 30 ° and 60 °, preferably 45 °, if not just an access to the infant in the cot is desired.

The cot 10 has a skirt 11 which surrounds the lying surface 12. Additionally or alternatively, especially in the second embodiment on the side facing the enclosure 11 side of the cot 10 is an in Fig. 6 illustrated safety bulkhead 37 are mounted in guides 38. The safety bulkhead 37 has on opposite sides, which come to rest in the state attached to the cot 10 above and below, two differently deep cutouts 37 a, 37 b. This ensures on the one hand that the child is safe in the cot 10, on the other hand, the mother can still easily make contact with the child. Since the cot 10 also up to the area of the headboard 20a of the adult bed 20 can be made very well by the low cutout on the safety bulkhead 37 of the contact mother-child. This is particularly important if the mother is herself in the hospital bed.

In addition, a cover, a canopy, a sky or the like can be attached to the frame 14 at the upper end. The elements of the cot are easy to use, easy to clean and disinfect.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

cot

11

mount

12

lying area

13

support elements

14

frame

14a

footboard

15

Locking device

16

Ball locking bolts

16a

Bullet

17

feather

18

actuator

19

guide

20

Adult bed

20a

headboard

20b

footboard

21

frame

22

coupling point

31

redirection

32

rope

33

feather

34

pusher

35

clamp

37

security Schott

37a, 37b

neckline

38

Leadership for 37

B

underground

Claims (13)

A device for storing infants in a receiving area of a cot (10) provided at least partially with a skirt (11), the cot being releasably secured to an adult bed (20) on a substrate (B) for common vertical movement with the adult bed;
wherein the cot (10) stands on a separate frame (14) on the ground (B), wherein the frame (14) has a height-adjustable locking means (15) for fixing the cot (10),
characterized in that the locking means (15) in the adult bed (20) fixed state of the cot (10) is in a released state, a vertical movement of the cot (10) relative to its frame (14) together with the adult bed (20 ), and that the locking device (15) is automatically fixed when releasing the connection of the cot (10) with the adult bed (20). Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the cot (10) at a coupling point (22) of the adult bed (20) is detachably coupled for common movement via coupling means. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the cot (10) is fixed in its position so articulated around the pivot point designed as coupling point (22) that it remains in position during movements of the adult bed (20) in its position, vertical movements of the adult bed (20) but follows. Device according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the cot (10) via a ball latch bolt (16) of the locking device (15) is coupled to a recess of the adult bed (20). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device (15) has emergency braking properties, ie loaded by means of a spring (33) automatically enters a locking position as soon as the connection to the adult bed (20) is canceled. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for height adjustment of the cot (10) a gas pressure spring (17) with translation or a gas-tension spring is provided. Device according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the enclosure (11) or a cover of the cot with the coupling means is operatively connected so that a coupling of the cot (10) on the adult bed (20) at least partially releases access to the cot and conversely, at least partially closing access to the cot (10) as soon as the connection to the adult bed (20) is released. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (14) of the cot (10) is designed as a chassis, which is preferably provided with parking brakes. Device for storing babies in a receiving area of a cot (10) provided at least partly with a skirt (11), the cot (10) standing on a frame (14) on the ground (B) and the frame (14) being height-adjustable Locking device (15) for fixing the cot (10),
characterized in that the locking means (15) is translatable into a manually operable, released condition permitting vertical movement of the cot (10) relative to its frame (14) and that the locking means (15) are self-actuating upon completion of the manual operation fixed. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the locking device (15) has emergency braking properties, that is loaded by means of a spring (33) automatically enters a locking position as soon as the manual operation ends. Apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that for height adjustment of the cot (10) is provided a gas pressure spring (17) with translation or a gas-tension spring. Device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the frame (14) of the cot (10) is designed as a chassis, which is preferably provided with parking brakes. Device according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the enclosure has a rotatable safety bulkhead with two different deep cutouts.

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