US20120298450A1

US20120298450A1 - Retractible child vanity step

Info

Publication number: US20120298450A1
Application number: US13/068,949
Authority: US
Inventors: Angel Sanz
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-05-25
Filing date: 2011-05-25
Publication date: 2012-11-29

Abstract

A method and apparatus that consists of a Retractable Child Vanity Step. The object of this invention is designed to fit inside of a bathroom vanity lower floor compartment. A child or a short person can easily pull the Retractable Child Vanity Step, step on it to allow his or her to reach the sink faucets, soap or any other articles on the surface of the sink. When finished and stepped down on the floor, the Retractable Child Vanity Step can be pushed back into the vanity out of the way. The design allows for a very easy installation into the vanity.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to children furniture. At the present time, children require the help from adults to reach the vanity faucet. Usually an step or a stool is used to allow the child to reach the faucet/s.
The Retractable Child Vanity Step will be ready to be used by the child by pulling it out of the vanity, retracting it into the vanity when is not needed. Children quickly learn the procedure

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a Retractable Child Vanity Step composed of simple, inexpensive and light components to allow children the use of the vanity sink without requiring the help of an adult. It provides a simple, safe and economical way to quickly modify a vanity sink to make it “child friendly”.
It can be installed quickly in any standard bathroom vanity using simple tools and instructions. It is attached to the vanity using two sliding guides that allows it to be pulled out of the vanity for its use and pushed back into the vanity for storage. It also has a retractable leg that extends automatically when the Retractable Child Vanity Step is pulled out of the cabinet.
When the Retractable Child Vanity Step is no longer needed it can be removed from the vanity, restoring it to its original condition.
The operation of the Retractable Child Vanity Step is very simple. The child opens the vanity door and pulls it out. Then the side step is rotated out and down into operating position. The retractable leg automatically extends out for support, being pulled by an extension spring. The child steps into it and is able to reach the vanity faucets. When the child is finished with the use of the sink, steps down to the bathroom floor, retracts the side step into the unit and pushes the Retractable Child Vanity Step into the vanity for storage. Side rails keep the child safe from falling from the steps.
There is a plurality of variants of the Retractable Child Vanity Step. It can be fabricated in molded plastic, wood, metal or other suitable materials and colors. The overall dimensions can be changed to fit different vanities or styles. The side step could be to the right or to the left. A storage drawer can be fit on the bottom of the top step. The sliding guides that attach the Retractable Child Vanity Step to the floor of the vanity can be made from a number of suitable materials and sizes.
The Retractable Child Vanity Step for use in homes, apartments, schools or wherever children operate bathrooms.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a Front Elevation of the Retractable Child Vanity Step

FIG. 2 is a Right Side Elevation of the Retractable Child Vanity Step

FIG. 3 is a Left Side Elevation of the Retractable Child Vanity Step

FIG. 4 is a Plant View of the Retractable Child Vanity Step

FIG. 5 is a Cross Section A-A of the Retractable Child Vanity Step showing the Side Step in the operating position.

FIG. 6 shows the Retractable Child Vanity Step installed into the vanity sink

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. The Retractable Child Vanity Step of the present invention includes a Base and first step 1. The sliding guides 2 are fastened to the bottom of this base and when the assembly is installed in the vanity cabinet is fastened to the floor of the cabinet. The sliding guides allow the unit to slide in and out of the cabinet.
Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. The side walls 3 are the supports for the second step 4 and the overall structural support for the assembly. The retractable leg 8 is automatically extended by an extension spring 9 when the unit is pulled from the cabinet.
Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. The side step 5 is held to the second step 4 by a hinge 6 and allows the retraction for the purpose of allowing the assembly to fit in the cabinet. Rails 7 are mounted to first and second steps to ensure proper support and safety for the child.

Claims

1. A retractable child vanity step comprising of a base that serves as the first step. Mounted to the bottom of the base are the sliding guides that allow the assembly to slide in and out of the vanity cabinet.

2. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a retractable leg that extends automatically when the Retractable Child Vanity Step is pulled out of the cabinet. The retractable leg automatically folds into the base when the Retractable Child Vanity Step is pushed back into the cabinet for storage.

3. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of side walls that function as the supports for the second step and the overall structural support for the assembly.

4. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a second step mounted on top of the side walls and fasten to a hinge that allows the side step to extend and retract. Rails mounted to first and second steps to ensure proper support and safety for the child.

5. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a storage drawer that could be installed to occupying the space between the first and second steps

6. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a method of retracting the side step to allow the assembly to slide in and out of the vanity cabinet

7. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a simple way of installing and removing it from a vanity cabinet or any other suitable cabinet

8. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a set of rails to ensure the safety and support of the user

9. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a method of manufacturing it form vacuum formed plastic, injection molded plastic, wood or any other suitable material

10. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a design allows a child or a small person to reach the vanity sink and faucets easily

11. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a method to store it in a vanity cabinet when not in use and extending it out of the cabinet when ready to be used

12. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of two, Three or more steps depending on the required height of the vanity or furniture

13. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a method of supporting the assembly in the extended position out of the cabinet and ready to be used. This method consists of a retractable leg, spring loaded that automatically extends when the assembly is pulled from the cabinet.

14. A retractable child vanity step of claim 1 further comprising of a method of supporting by means of a retractable leg that automatically extends into its support position when the Retractable Child Vanity Step is pulled out of the cabinet.