ES1067952U

ES1067952U - Heater appliance for multiple bottles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1067952U
Application number: ES200801024U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Jordi Puig Herrera; Antonio Miguel Lopez Martinez; Frco. Javier Villasevil Marco
Original assignee: Jp Selecta S A; JP SELECTA SA
Current assignee: Jp Selecta S A; JP SELECTA SA
Priority date: 2008-05-16
Filing date: 2008-05-16
Publication date: 2008-07-16
Anticipated expiration: 2018-05-16
Also published as: ES1067952Y

Abstract

Heating device for multiple bottles, intended for hospital use and especially applicable for defrosting and/or heating the breast milk contained in said bottles, characterized by the fact of comprising an outer casing (1), made of any suitable material, and of dimensions suitable to house inside the elements that allow its operation, as well as the bottles to be heated, having a drum (2) fixed at its center by means of a rotating shaft (6) that associates it with a tilting mechanism formed by a reducing motor (7); in which the apparatus provides the necessary heat for said bottles by means of an electric heating system by forced convection, for which it has at least one tangential convector (9), also having a thermostat as a temperature control device, working at a 220v ac voltage and being fed through the corresponding wiring and plug by its connection to the network, and having a bipolar switch (12) of drive as well as with at least one led type operating indicator (14) arranged on a front panel (13); having provided on the front part of the housing (1) a circular hole (1d), coinciding with the dimensions and positioning of the drum (2), and having an access door (11). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Aparato calentador para múltiples biberones.Heating device for multiple bottles.

Object of the invention

Tal como expresa el enunciado, la presente invención se refiere a un aparato calentador para múltiples biberones.As stated in the statement, this invention relates to a heating apparatus for multiple baby bottles

Más en particular, el objeto de la invención consiste en un aparato calentador por convección forzada para biberones, eminentemente destinado para uso hospitalario y especialmente aplicable para descongelar, y/u opcionalmente para calentar, la leche materna contenida en varios de dichos biberones a la vez, configurándose como un aparato compacto de reducidas dimensiones de fácil transporte y reducido coste, el cual presenta la particularidad de que a la vez que calienta la leche contenida en los biberones la agita aumentando ventajosamente la homogeneidad tanto en la mezcla del líquido como en la temperatura del mismo.More in particular, the object of the invention It consists of a forced convection heating device for bottles, eminently intended for hospital use and especially applicable for defrosting, and / or optionally for warm, the breast milk contained in several of these bottles at the same time, configuring itself as a compact device of reduced dimensions of easy transport and reduced cost, which presents the peculiarity that while heating the contained milk in the bottles it shakes it advantageously increasing the homogeneity both in the mixture of the liquid and in the temperature of the same.

Background of the invention

Como es sabido, en las clínicas de maternidad y hospitales es frecuente el uso de leche materna para la alimentación de los bebés neonatos, la cual, generalmente, cuando lo la puede proporcionar directamente la propia madre, suele ser conservada congelada o en neveras a baja temperatura.As is known, in maternity clinics and hospitals are often using breast milk for feeding of newborn babies, which, generally, when it can be provided directly by the mother herself, usually canned frozen or in refrigerators at low temperature.

Ello hace que sea necesaria la descongelación de los biberones en que se conserva dicha leche así como su calentamiento a una temperatura adecuada para que el bebé pueda tomarla, siendo necesario, a la vez, procurar su agitación para conseguir una adecuada homogeneización de la misma, operaciones estas para las que en la actualidad, y como referencia al estado de la técnica, no se conoce un aparato específico que la realice de forma eficaz, cómoda y práctica, siendo la consecución de dicho aparato el objetivo principal de la presente invención.This makes it necessary to defrost the bottles in which said milk is preserved as well as its heating at a suitable temperature so that the baby can take it, being necessary, at the same time, seek its agitation to get adequate homogenization of it, operations these for which at present, and as a reference to the state of the technique, there is no known specific device that performs effective, comfortable and practical way, being the achievement of said apparatus the main objective of the present invention.

Explanation of the invention.

En concreto, el aparato calentador para biberones que se propone, que tal como se ha mencionado anteriormente está eminentemente destinado para uso hospitalario para descongelar la leche materna contenida en varios de dichos biberones, o para calentarlos a una temperatura que pueda ser consumida por el bebé, se configura como un aparato eléctrico de sobremesa, compacto y de reducidas dimensiones y fácil transporte, el cual está constituido a partir de una carcasa en cuyo interior dispone de un tambor basculante provisto de soportes para la fijación los biberones, contando con un sistema calentador que trabaja por convección forzada para conseguir la mencionada temperatura.In particular, the heating apparatus for bottles that are proposed, as mentioned previously it is eminently intended for hospital use to defrost breast milk contained in several of these bottles, or to heat them to a temperature that can be consumed by the baby, it is configured as an electrical appliance of desktop, compact and small and easy to transport, which is constituted from a housing inside whose It has a tilting drum equipped with supports for fixing the bottles, with a heating system that works by forced convection to get the mentioned temperature.

El aparato, que con una tensión de trabajo de 220 V c.a., preferiblemente funciona mediante conexión a la red a través de la clavija prevista con que cuenta, está dotado de un sistema de control térmico así como con un sistema de protección que lo desconecta de forma automática al abrirse al puerta de acceso a su interior, volviéndose a poner en marcha al volver a cerrarla. Cabe señalar que dicha puerta es preferiblemente transparente en orden a permitir visualizar el interior del aparato.The device, which with a working voltage of 220 V AC, preferably works by connecting to the mains through the planned plug you have, it is equipped with a thermal control system as well as with a protection system which automatically disconnects it when it opens to the door of access to its interior, restarting when returning to close. It should be noted that said door is preferably transparent in order to allow viewing inside apparatus.

Tal como se ha dicho, el aparato de la invención está dimensionado para alojar varios biberones a la vez, contando, siendo particularmente aplicable para la descongelación de la leche contenida en ellos, consiguiendo elevar su temperatura de los -18°C a unos 2°C, a la vez que el mecanismo de basculación los agita, homogeneizando tanto el líquido como su temperatura, lo cual optimiza su eficacia.As stated, the apparatus of the invention It is sized to accommodate several bottles at a time, counting, being particularly applicable for defrosting milk contained in them, getting to raise its temperature of -18 ° C at about 2 ° C, while the tilting mechanism shakes them, homogenizing both the liquid and its temperature, which Optimize its effectiveness.

Así pues, el nuevo aparato calentador para biberones representa una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destina, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.So, the new heating device for baby bottles represents an innovative structure of features structural and constitutive unknown so far for the purpose to that is intended, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it of sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva y en despiece de un ejemplo de realización del aparato calentador para múltiples biberones objeto de la invención, en la que se aprecian las principales partes y elementos que comprende así como la configuración y disposición de los mismos.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in perspective and exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the apparatus heater for multiple bottles object of the invention, in the that the main parts and elements that comprise as well as their configuration and arrangement.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva del ejemplo representado en la figura 1 ya montado, apreciándose en ella su configuración general externa.Figure number 2.- Shows a view in perspective of the example represented in figure 1 already assembled, Appreciating in it its general external configuration.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede apreciar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferida del aparato preconizado, el cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the recommended apparatus, which includes the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail below.

Así, atendiendo a las figuras 1 y 2, el aparato en cuestión está configurado a partir de una carcasa externa (1) formada por sendas piezas inferior (1a) y superior (1b), dotadas de orificios de ventilación, así como una pieza frontal (1c), acopladas entre sí mediante atornillado o sistema de fijación convencional similar, estando destinada dicha carcasa (1) a contener y soportar los elementos funcionales que comprende el aparato, los cuales se hallan adecuadamente conectados entre sí mediante el correspondiente cableado eléctrico.Thus, according to figures 1 and 2, the apparatus in question it is configured from an external housing (1) formed by both lower (1a) and upper (1b) pieces, equipped with ventilation holes, as well as a front piece (1c), coupled to each other by screwing or fixing system similar conventional, said housing (1) being intended to contain and support the functional elements comprising the apparatus, the which are properly connected to each other through the corresponding electrical wiring.

De esta forma, en el interior de dicha carcasa (1), el aparato, cuenta con un tambor (2) al que se acopla un soporte circular (3), formado por sendos discos (3a) y (3b) dotados de orificios radiales (4) aptos para sujetar varios biberones (B), estando dicho soporte (3) acoplado a través de la varilla central (5) con que cuenta, a un eje giratorio (6) previsto en el interior del tambor (2), que, a su vez, se acopla al eje de un motor reductor (7) ubicado en el extremo opuesto del tambor (2), constituyendo el mecanismo de basculación que proporcionará el agitado de la leche durante su calentado consiguiendo una perfecta homogeneización de sus componentes.In this way, inside said housing (1), the apparatus has a drum (2) to which a circular support (3), consisting of two discs (3a) and (3b) equipped of radial holes (4) suitable for holding several bottles (B), said support (3) being coupled through the central rod (5) that it has, to a rotating shaft (6) provided inside of the drum (2), which, in turn, is coupled to the motor shaft reducer (7) located at the opposite end of the drum (2), constituting the tilting mechanism that will provide the Stirring the milk during heating getting a perfect homogenization of its components.

Además, el citado soporte (3) en el que se alojan los biberones (B), cuenta en su centro con un pomo (8) solidario a la mencionada varilla central (5), y mediante el cual se introduce y extrae el soporte (3) del interior del tambor (2) para permitir una más cómoda colocación y extracción de los biberones, dado que la citada varilla central (5) es extensible telescópicamente.In addition, said support (3) in which they house the bottles (B), it has in its center a knob (8) in solidarity with the aforementioned central rod (5), and by means of which the support (3) inside the drum (2) is inserted and removed to allow more comfortable placement and removal of bottles, given that said central rod (5) is extensible telescopically

Por otra parte, hay que destacar que, en la parte superior de dicho tambor (2), se han previsto sendos convectores tangenciales (9) que comunican con el interior del mismo a través de respectivas toberas (10) siendo los responsables de proporcionar el calor a los biberones (B).On the other hand, it should be noted that, in the upper part of said drum (2), two are provided tangential convectors (9) that communicate with the interior of the same through respective nozzles (10) being responsible of providing heat to the bottles (B).

En la parte frontal (1c) de la carcasa (1) se ha previsto un orificio circular (1d), coincidente con las dimensiones y posicionamiento del descrito tambor (2), y que cuenta con una puerta de acceso (11) preferentemente transparente.On the front (1c) of the housing (1) it has been provided a circular hole (1d), coinciding with the dimensions and positioning of the described drum (2), and which has a Access door (11) preferably transparent.

Es importante destacar que dicha puerta (11) cuenta con un sistema de seguridad mediante el cual la apertura de la misma abre el circuito eléctrico, desconectando automáticamente su funcionamiento y volviéndolo a conectar al volver a cerrarla.It is important to note that said door (11) It has a security system through which the opening of it opens the electrical circuit, automatically disconnecting its operation and reconnecting it when returning to close.

Finalmente, cabe señalar que, en la parte lateral de la pieza inferior (1a) de la carcasa (1) se contemplan un interruptor bipolar (12), existiendo, en la parte frontal (1c) de la carcasa (1) un panel (13) que, convenientemente conectado al circuito eléctrico del aparato, muestra el estado de funcionamiento del mismo a través de correspondientes dispositivos luminosos tipo LED (14).Finally, it should be noted that, in the part side of the lower part (1a) of the housing (1) are contemplated a bipolar switch (12), existing, on the front (1c) of the housing (1) a panel (13) that, conveniently connected to the electrical circuit of the device, shows the operating status of the same through corresponding luminous devices type LED (14).

Así, de forma resumida, el aparato de la invención comprende una carcasa externa (1) ó (1'), realizada en cualquier material adecuado, y de dimensiones aptas para alojar en su interior los elementos que permiten su funcionamiento, así como el biberón o biberones a calentar, disponiendo de un tambor (10) ó (10') fijado en su centro mediante un tornillo giratorio (4) ó (4') que lo asocia a un mecanismo de basculación conformado por un motor reductor (3) ó (3'); en que el aparato proporciona el calor necesario para dichos biberones mediante un sistema eléctrico de calentamiento por convección forzada, para lo que cuenta con un convector tangencial (8) ó (8'), contando asimismo con un termostato o dispositivo de control térmico (no representados), trabajando a una tensión de 220 V c.a. y estando alimentado a través del cableado y clavija correspondientes mediante su conexión a la red, y disponiendo de un interruptor bipolar (15) ó (15') de accionamiento así como con un indicador luminoso de funcionamiento en un panel frontal (13) ó (13').Thus, in summary, the apparatus of the invention comprises an external housing (1) or (1 '), made in any suitable material, and of suitable dimensions to accommodate in inside the elements that allow its operation, as well as the bottle or bottles to be heated, having a drum (10) or (10 ') fixed in its center by means of a rotating screw (4) or (4') which associates it with a tilting mechanism formed by an engine reducer (3) or (3 '); in which the apparatus provides heat necessary for such bottles by means of an electrical system of forced convection heating, for which it has a tangential convector (8) or (8 '), also having a thermostat or thermal control device (not shown), working at a voltage of 220 V a.c. and being fed to through the corresponding wiring and plug through its connection to the network, and having a bipolar switch (15) or (15 ') of drive as well as an operating light on a front panel (13) or (13 ').

Así, y de forma resumida, el aparato preconizado comprende esencialmente una carcasa externa (1), realizada en cualquier material adecuado, y de dimensiones aptas para alojar en su interior los elementos que permiten su funcionamiento, así como los biberones a calentar, disponiendo de un tambor (2) fijado en su centro mediante un eje giratorio (6) que lo asocia a un mecanismo de basculación conformado por un motor reductor (7); en que el aparato proporciona el calor necesario para dichos biberones mediante un sistema eléctrico de calentamiento por convección forzada, para lo que cuenta con al menos un convector tangencial (9), contando asimismo con un termostato (no representado) como dispositivo de control de temperatura, trabajando a una tensión de 220 V c.a. y estando alimentado a través del cableado y clavija correspondientes mediante su conexión a la red, y disponiendo de un interruptor bipolar (12) de accionamiento así como con al menos un indicador luminoso de funcionamiento tipo LED (14) dispuesto en un panel frontal (13).Thus, and in summary, the recommended device It essentially comprises an external housing (1), made in any suitable material, and of suitable dimensions to accommodate in inside the elements that allow its operation, as well as the bottles to be heated, having a drum (2) fixed in its center by means of a rotating shaft (6) that associates it with a mechanism of tilt formed by a reduction motor (7); in which the apparatus provides the necessary heat for such bottles by an electric convection heating system forced, for which it has at least one tangential convector (9), also having a thermostat (not shown) as temperature control device, working at a voltage of 220 V a.c. and being powered through wiring and plug corresponding by connecting to the network, and having a bipolar switch (12) for actuation as well as with at least one LED operating light (14) arranged in a front panel (13).

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesaria hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, not it is considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that are derived from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Heating apparatus for multiple bottles, intended for hospital use and especially applicable for defrosting and / or heating the breast milk contained in said bottles, characterized by the fact that it comprises an external shell (1), made of any suitable material, and of dimensions suitable for housing inside the elements that allow its operation, as well as the bottles to be heated, having a drum (2) fixed in its center by means of a rotating shaft (6) that associates it with a tilting mechanism formed by a reducing motor (7); in which the apparatus provides the necessary heat for said bottles by means of an electric system of forced convection heating, for which it has at least one tangential convector (9), also having a thermostat as a temperature control device, working at a voltage of 220 V ac and being powered through the corresponding wiring and plug by means of its connection to the network, and having a bipolar switch (12) for operation as well as with at least one LED operating light (14) arranged in a front panel (13); a circular hole (1d) having been provided on the front of the housing (1), coinciding with the dimensions and positioning of the drum (2), and having an access door (11).

2. Heating apparatus for multiple bottles, according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer shell (1) is formed by lower (1a) and upper (1b) pieces, provided with ventilation holes, as well as one piece front (1c), coupled to each other by means of screwing or similar conventional fixing system, counting inside with the drum (2) to which a circular support (3) is attached, formed by two disks (3a) and (3b) equipped of radial holes (4) suitable for holding several bottles (B); in which said support (3) is coupled through the central rod (5) that it has, to the rotating shaft (6) provided inside the drum (2), which, in turn, is coupled to the axis of a reduction motor (7) located at the opposite end of the drum (2).

3. Heating apparatus for multiple bottles, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the support (3) in which the bottles (B) are housed, has in its center a knob (8) integral with the central rod (5); and because said central rod (5) is telescopically extensible.

4. Heating apparatus for multiple bottles, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, on the top of the drum (2), two tangential convectors (9) are provided; and because said tangential convectors (9) communicate with the inside of the drum (2) through respective nozzles (10).

5. Heating device for multiple bottles, according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the door (11) has a safety system by means of which the opening of the same opens the electrical circuit, automatically disconnecting its operation and reconnecting it when closing it again; and because said door (11) is preferably transparent.