GB2433703A

GB2433703A - A multi-purpose baby swing

Info

Publication number: GB2433703A
Application number: GB0526640A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Scott William Moffat
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-12-31
Filing date: 2005-12-31
Publication date: 2007-07-04
Also published as: GB0526640D0

Abstract

A multi-purpose baby swing comprises a freestanding frame with a runner system which allows the frame to move in any direction. The frame may support a swing, baby bouncer, or a bed. The runner system enables the swing to be used as a baby walker. A carry case and play mats are also provided.

Description

Slide and Bounce The invention relates to a bouncy swing that is

mounted to a structured running system Integrated into a free standing structure which may be placed anywhere out-doors or in-doors that is convenient.

Bouncy swings as we know them are for in-doors only and can only be attached to the top of door frames not allowing for out-doors activates such as general back garden activates, picnicking, camping e.t.c.

This invention is to provide a safe free standing structure that allows the stimulation and progression of various types of movement such as balance, walking, muscle strength, coordination, bouncing, swinging e.c.t. that is designed to be out-door friendly.

Accordingly this invention provides a bouncy swing and snooze bed that's supported to a runner system that is supported by a free standing frame that assembles and disassembles

for portable use.

Preferably the frame is made of light metal or may be made of a strong plastic for lightness, the bouncy swing & snooze bed would be metal & padded canvas, the ground mat/carry case would be made from various synthetic materials.

An embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 page 1-7 shows front view of the whole frame with bouncy swing attached Figure 2 page 2-7 shows front view of the whole frame with snooze bed attached Figure 3 page 3-7 shows the top view of the frame & runner channels Figure 4 page 4-7 shows number 8 that connects pole & runner channels numbers 2, 3,4 referred to in previous pages FigureS page 4-7 shows the shape of the housing number 13 on connection 8 for retrieving the runner channels number 4 shown in figure 11+12 and in figure 3 page 3-7 Figure 6 page 4-7 shows connection 7 that houses leg poles 1,2 and strengthening pole 5 as seen in page 2-7 figure 7 shows shape of the ends of strengthening poles 5 as dose Figure 8 show the shape of the ends frame pole 3 that joins into connections 8 Slide and Bounce continued Figure 9 page 4-7 shows the ground stabilizers, number 6 which connect to pole number I shown in Figures 10 and Figurel page 1-7 and in Figure 2 page 2-7 also shown is a ground spike number 11 and foot support number 10 and thumb screws 9 which are also featured in figure 1 page 1-6 & figure 2 page 2-4 Figure 10 page 4-7 shows leg poles joint and thumb screw Figure ills an underneath view of runner channels 4 with Figure 12 showing shape of channels Figure 13 page 5-7 gives a view of the runner devise 24 as seen here is 4 wheels 25 that attach to the devise through holes 27 with center pins 26 with this system in place the bouncy swing can move in any direction as figure 3 page 3-7 shows Figure 14 page 6-7 shows the ground mat/play mat/early case 28 the play mat folding to show storage pockets for frame and connections when dismantled, also seen is eye holes Figure 15 page 7-7 shows the play mat 29 and eye holes 31

Claims

Claims 1. A free standing frame that supports a moving runner system

that moves in any direction & supports ether a bouncy swing or a snooze bed with ground maticarry case, play mat.

2. As in claim 1 a frame that assembles into a free standing frame that is secured at all joins.

3. As in claim 1 the frame supports a moving runner system which supports ether a bouncy swing or snooze bed.

4. As in claim 1 there is a ground mat/carry case, play mat which is an all in one piece.

5. As in claim I a moving runner system & rotating catch that can move in any direction along channels.

6. As in any preceding clam ether the bouncy swing or snooze bed can be attached to a free standing frame with a ground mat/carry case, play matt 3 in one.

7. A slide & bounce substantially as herein described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.