ES1212967U - Diaper Changer (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Diaper changer comprising a fixatable support on a surface and a hinged tray that is movable with respect to the support by means of coupling, such that it adopts a first position in which the tray is arranged in a horizontal plane and a second position wherein the tray is facing the support, characterized in that it includes an ion and/or ozone generator capable of generating an ion and/or ozone flow having a sterilizing function, the ion generator being and/or ozone connected to a source of electrical supply that is linked to a switch mechanism associated with the position adopted by the tray with respect to the support, such that in the first position the ion generator and/or ozone is in an off condition while in in the second position the ion and/or ozone generator is actuable so that the ion flux is directed towards the inner surface of the tray. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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Diaper Changer

DESCRIPTIVE MEMORY

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of this application is to register a diaper changer.

More specifically, the invention proposes the development of a diaper changer provided means for generating ions and / or ozone in order to provide a bactericidal function in the area that is in contact with the baby when the changer is not being used.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The provision of diaper changers intended to be placed in public areas or private enclosures for the purpose of facilitating the change of clothes or diapers to babies are well known for a few years. These changers can consist of a tray arranged in a horizontal plane on a support base, however, they occupy a considerable space.

To avoid the problem of space, changers are known which comprise a support that can be fixed on a vertical surface and a folding tray that is rotatably movable with respect to the support by coupling means, such that it adopts a first position in which the tray is arranged in a horizontal plane and a second position in which the tray is facing the support, the tray also adopting a vertical position, so that when it is not being used it occupies a smaller space.

On the other hand, it is well known that the transmission of many diseases and pathogens is carried out by contact. In this way, the use of the changer can maximize the chances of a baby becoming infected by a disease, so there is a need to avoid such a situation.

The application of silver ions as an additive in the state of the art is known

the manufacture of plastic parts in order to provide additionally a

bactericidal function to the material. While such a technique provides an advantage from a point of view

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hygienic, the bactericidal effect obtained with silver ions requires a long period of time for said bactericidal action to take place, so there is a need to obtain a solution for a diaper exchanger that has bactericidal and effective function in a period of short time, given the continuous use that can have of this type of devices in certain places, such as points of restoration or facilities for the transport of passengers.

In addition, the applicant is not currently aware of an invention that has all the features described herein.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been developed in order to provide a diaper changer that is configured as a novelty within the field of application and resolves the aforementioned drawbacks, also providing other additional advantages that will be apparent from the description that is accompanies next.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a diaper changer of the type comprising a support that can be fixed on a surface and a folding tray that is movable, for example, rotatably, with respect to the support by coupling means, such which adopts a first position in which the tray is arranged in a horizontal plane and a second position in which the tray is facing the support. In particular, the invention is characterized by the fact that it includes an ion and / or ozone generator capable of generating a flow of ions and / or ozone that has a sterilizing function, the ion and / or ozone generator being connected to a power supply that is linked to a switch mechanism associated with the position adopted by the tray with respect to the support, such that in the first position the ion and / or ozone generator is in an off condition while in the second position the Ion generator is actionable so that the ion flow is oriented towards the inner surface of the tray.

Thanks to these characteristics, the hygienic properties of a diaper changer are improved, so that the ion and / or ozone generator will only apply a flow of ions and / or ozone when the tray is in a closed position (or second position) which will be distributed over the surface specially adapted to perform the change action of

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diaper or clothes of a baby. This changer is especially useful when installed in public or busy places.

In a preferred embodiment, the ion and / or ozone generator is mounted in a housing present in the support, the support including an outlet region intended for the flow of ion and / or ozone flow that is oriented towards the inner face of the tray when the tray is in the second position.

According to another aspect of the invention, the switch mechanism is of the magnetic type, such that a magnetic element is located in the support, the magnetic element being connected to a control unit that manages the ion and / or ozone generator and is connected to turn to the power supply means.

The power supply means comprise an autonomous battery.

Preferably, the outlet region is comprised of a plurality of holes facing the ion and / or ozone generator that facilitate the distribution of the flow along a larger area or surface.

Advantageously, the ion and / or ozone generator, the power supply means and the control unit are located in a support housing, being protected from the external environment by means of an open protective cover that is attached to the support. In this way, the most sensitive components are adequately protected against bumps and dirt, being accessible in the case of maintenance or replacement of any of the parts involved in the creation of flow of ions and / or ozone particles.

Also, advantageously, the protective cover includes a closing mechanism, so that it will only allow access of the ion and / or ozone generating device to authorized personnel, thus avoiding unwanted handling or theft of the components housed in the interior housing .

According to another characteristic, it is possible that the control unit linked to the

ion and / or ozone generator present a timer configured to determine a

predetermined period of operation of the ion and / or ozone generator when

It is in the second position. This prevents the ion and / or ozone generator

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is continuously injecting a flow of ions and / or ozone when the exchanger tray is folded in the holder.

Other features and advantages of the diaper changer object of the present invention will be apparent from the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment, which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- It is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the diaper changer according to the present invention in a first position in which the tray is deployed;

Figure 2.- It is a rear perspective view of the diaper changer shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3.- It is a perspective view of the diaper changer represented in the previous figures in a second position in which the support and the folding tray are facing;

Figure 4.- It is a schematic maximized perspective view of the ion and / or ozone generator and elements linked to it; Y

Figure 5.- It is a perspective view of the diaper changer with the protective cap in an open position where various parts of the changer are shown.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

In view of the aforementioned figures and, according to the numbering adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed therein, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

The diaper changer, indicated in general with reference (1) comprises a

support (2) intended to be fixed on a vertical surface with fixing means

conventional (not shown), such as hardware elements that pass to

through holes (20) made in a rear face of the support. A folding tray

(3) made of suitable material, such as rigid plastic, can be rotatably moved

with respect to the support (2) by an articulated coupling system based on two

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hinge portions (4) separated from each other protruding from the bottom of the support

(2), which are coupled to a hitch region present in an area of the tray flange (3). In this way, the tray (3) adopts a first position in which it is arranged in a horizontal plane and a second position (or closing position) where the tray (3) faces the support (2).

As can be seen in figure 1, the tray (3) has a central recess (30) of substantially rectangular plan that facilitates the placement of the baby.

Advantageously, this diaper changer (1) includes an ion and / or ozone generator (5), located below a paper dispenser (14), capable of generating an ion and / or ozone flow that has a sterilizing function. , the ion and / or ozone generator (5) being connected to an electrical supply source (6) that is linked by a connection (7) to a switch mechanism (13) associated to the position adopted by the tray

(3) with respect to the support.

In this way, in the first position (figure 1) the ion and / or ozone generator (5) is in an off condition while in the second position (figure 3) the ion and / or ozone generator (5) can be operating for a predetermined period of time, so that the ion flow is oriented towards the inner surface of the tray (3).

As can be seen more clearly in Figure 4, the ion and / or ozone generator is mounted in a housing present in the support (2), the support including an outlet region provided for the flow of ions and / or flow ozone that is oriented towards the inside of the tray when the tray is in the second position.

In this case, the switch mechanism is of the magnetic type, such that a magnetic element is located in the support (2), the magnetic element being connected to a control unit (8) that manages the ion and / or ozone generator ( 5) and is in turn connected to the power supply means.

Advantageously, the control unit (8) includes a timer, so that the ion generator can be operating for a time that has been previously established during the second position described above. In this way, in long

periods of non-use of the diaper exchanger, the device will not be applying a flow of ions and / or ozone on the surface of the tray (3).

Preferably, in this embodiment the power supply means comprise an autonomous battery.

The ion and / or ozone generator (5), the power supply means and the control unit (8) are located in a housing of the support (2) protected from the outside by means of an open protective cover (9) that is attached to the support (2).

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To prevent manipulation of the elements located inside the support (2), the protective cover (9) includes in its upper part a closing mechanism (10) that is constituted by a latch (11) housed in a groove (21 ) located in the upper part of the support (2), as can be seen in figure 5. The latch (11) is operable by means of a key.

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With particular reference to the output region, it is comprised of a plurality of holes (12) made in a protective cover (9) facing the ion and / or ozone generator.

The details, shapes, dimensions and other accessory elements used in the manufacture of the diaper changer of the invention may be conveniently substituted by others that do not depart from the scope defined by the claims included below.

Claims (8)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 1. Diaper changer comprising a support that can be fixed on a surface and a folding tray that is movable with respect to the support by coupling means, such that it adopts a first position in which the tray is arranged in a horizontal plane and a second position in which the tray is facing the support, characterized by the fact that it includes an ion and / or ozone generator capable of generating a flow of ions and / or ozone that has a sterilizing function, the ion generator and / or ozone connected to an electrical supply source that is linked to a switch mechanism associated with the position adopted by the tray with respect to the support, such that in the first position the ion and / or ozone generator is in an off condition while in In the second position, the ion and / or ozone generator is operable so that the ion flow is oriented towards the inner surface of the tray. 2. Diaper changer according to claim 1, characterized in that the ion and / or ozone generator is mounted in a housing present in the support, the support including an outlet region provided for the ion flow exit and / or ozone that is oriented towards the inside of the tray when the tray is in the second position. 3. Diaper changer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switch mechanism is of the magnetic type, such that a magnetic element is located in the support, the magnetic element being connected to a control unit that manages the Ion and / or ozone generator and is in turn connected to the power supply means. 4. Diaper changer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power supply means comprise an autonomous battery. 5. Diaper changer according to claim 2, characterized in that the outlet region is comprised of a plurality of holes facing the ion and / or ozone generator. 6. Diaper changer according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ion and / or ozone generator, the power supply means and the control unit are located in a housing of the outer protected support by means of an open protective cover that is attached to the support. 5 7. Diaper changer according to claim 2, characterized in that the protective cover includes a closing mechanism. 8. Diaper changer according to claim 3, characterized in that a control unit linked to the ion and / or ozone generator includes a timer configured to determine a predetermined period of time of the ion and / or ozone generator when it is in the second position.