US20130326809A1 - Telescoping crib - Google Patents
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Abstract
According to aspects of the present disclosure, a crib includes a configurable side with an adjustable height. In a first mode of operation, the configurable side extends to a height that prevents a child from climbing over the side. In a second mode of operation, the configurable side retracts to a lower height that provides a person with easier access into the crib to attend to the child. In general, the configurable side enables multiple modes of operation that provide convenient access while maintaining safety. According to one embodiment, a crib assembly includes a moveable section, a fixed section, and a holding mechanism. The holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the fixed section. The moveable section includes a plurality of vertical supports that are disposed within a passageway of the fixed section.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/821,084, filed May 8, 2013, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/401,649, filed Feb. 21, 2012, the contents of each of these applications being incorporated in their entireties herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates generally to furniture, and more particularly, to systems and methods for assembling a crib having a moveable side that enables easier access into the crib.
- Different types of furniture are specially designed for use with babies and young children. As is known, a crib is a bed with high sides, e.g., barred or latticed sides, for a baby or young child. The sides are sufficiently high to prevent the child from climbing over the sides and falling from the crib. The height of these sides, however, may make it more difficult for a person to reach into the crib and attend to the child.
- One method to lower the height of the side is to use a drop side rail. Incorrect assembly of the drop side rail by users has led to problems with children partially separating or disassembling the drop side rail. This partial disassembly or separation has resulted in a body part of the child getting caught in the drop side rail, causing injury to the child. This has led to proposed regulations that would have required all sides to be a fixed-height.
- According to aspects of the present disclosure, a crib includes a configurable side with an adjustable height. In a first mode of operation, the configurable side extends to a height that prevents a child from climbing over the side. In a second mode of operation, the configurable side retracts to a lower height that provides a person with easier access into the crib to attend to the child. In general, the configurable side enables multiple modes of operation that provide convenient access while maintaining safety.
- According to one embodiment, a crib assembly includes a moveable section, a first lower transverse rail, a second lower transverse rail, and a holding mechanism. The moveable section includes a first upper transverse rail, a second upper transverse rail, and a plurality of vertical supports. The first upper transverse rail is disposed above the second upper transverse rail. The plurality of vertical supports spans a distance between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail. The first lower transverse rail includes a first plurality of passageways. Each of the first plurality of passageways is configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough. The second lower transverse rail is disposed below the first lower transverse rail. The second lower transverse rail includes a second plurality of passageways. Each of the second plurality of passageways is configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough. The holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the first lower transverse rail. Both the first lower transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail are disposed between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail.
- According to another embodiment, a crib assembly includes a moveable section, a first lower transverse rail, a compartment, and a holding mechanism. The moveable section includes an upper transverse rail and a plurality of vertical supports. Each of the plurality of vertical supports extends from the first upper transverse rail in a vertical direction. The first lower transverse rail includes a first plurality of passageways. Each of the first plurality of passageways is configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough. The compartment includes a vertical front panel, a vertical rear panel and a second lower transverse rail. The vertical front panel extends from a front side of the second lower transverse rail and the vertical rear panel extends from a rear side of the second lower transverse rail. The vertical front panel, the vertical rear panel, and the second lower transverse rail form a cavity defined by the second lower transverse rail along the top, the vertical front panel along the front side, and the vertical rear panel along the rear side. The second lower transverse rail includes a second plurality of passageways through the second lower transverse rail. Each of the second plurality of passageways is configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports. The vertical supports extend through the passageways and into the cavity. The holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the first lower transverse rail. The first upper transverse rail is disposed above the first lower transverse rail and the compartment is disposed below the first lower transverse rail.
- According to yet another embodiment, a crib assembly includes a fixed section, a moveable section, and a holding mechanism. The fixed section has a first lower transverse rail, a second lower transverse rail, and a plurality of lower vertical supports. The plurality of lower vertical supports spans a distance between the first lower transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail. The first lower transverse rail and the lower vertical supports have a passageway configured to receive a plurality of upper vertical supports. The moveable section has a first upper transverse rail and the plurality of upper vertical supports. The plurality of upper vertical supports extends in a direction from the first upper transverse rail. The holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the fixed section. The first lower transverse rail is disposed between the first upper transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail. The second lower transverse rail is disposed nearer a floor surface than the first lower transverse rail. At least a portion of the upper vertical supports are disposed within the passageway when the crib assembly is assembled.
- Additional aspects of the invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of various embodiments, which is made with reference to the drawings, a brief description of which is provided below.
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FIG. 1A illustrates an example crib assembly in a first mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 1B illustrates the example crib assembly ofFIG. 1A in a second mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2A illustrates a configurable side that is employed in the example crib assembly ofFIG. 1A according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2B illustrates the configurable side ofFIG. 2A in a second mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an example latch according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an example holding mechanism in conjunction with an alternative paneled design to the upper moveable section shown inFIGS. 1A-B . -
FIG. 5 illustrates another example holding mechanism in conjunction with the paneled upper moveable section shown inFIGS. 1A-B with the front panel removed. -
FIG. 6 illustrates yet another example holding mechanism in conjunction with the paneled upper moveable section shown inFIGS. 1A-B with the front panel removed. -
FIG. 7 illustrates yet another example holding mechanism in conjunction with the paneled upper moveable section shown inFIGS. 1A-B with the front panel removed. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an example holding element in conjunction with the paneled upper moveable section shown inFIGS. 1A-B with the front panel removed. -
FIG. 9A illustrates a crib assembly with a configurable side in a first mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9B illustrates the crib assembly ofFIG. 9A with the configurable side in a second mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a crib assembly with a configurable side in a first mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10B illustrates the crib assembly ofFIG. 10A with the configurable side in a second mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11A illustrates a crib assembly having a configurable side with an upper movable section in a first mode of operation, according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11B illustrates the configurable side of the crib assembly ofFIG. 11A with the upper moveable section in a second mode of operation, according to aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11C illustrates a portion of the lower fixed section of the crib assembly ofFIGS. 11A and 11B according to aspects of the present disclosure. - According to aspects of the present disclosure, a crib includes a configurable side with an adjustable height. In a first mode of operation, the configurable side extends to a height that prevents a child from climbing over the side. In a second mode of operation, the configurable side retracts to a lower height that provides a person with easier access into the crib to attend to the child. In general, the configurable side enables multiple modes of operation that provide convenient access while maintaining safety.
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FIGS. 1A-B , anexample crib assembly 100 includes aright side 102, aleft side 104, arear side 106, and a configurable (front)side 108, the combination of which define a substantially rectangular perimeter. In some embodiments, for example, therear side 106 may define a headboard, while theconfigurable side 108 may define a footboard. Theright side 102 is spaced a distance from, and is substantially parallel to, theleft side 104. Correspondingly, therear side 106 is spaced a distance from, and is substantially parallel to, theconfigurable side 108. A mattress support (not shown) is disposed within the rectangular perimeter and a mattress (not shown) is placed on the mattress support. Accordingly, a child may be placed within the rectangular perimeter of thecrib assembly 100. - As described herein, the structures of the
crib assembly 100 may be formed from any combination of suitable materials, including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, and the like. In addition, the structures may be assembled according to any combination of fastening techniques, including, but not limited to, screws, nuts and bolts, dowels, nails, adhesives, pegs, rods, rivets, supporting brackets and plates, interlocking methods, press-fit connections, and the like. Additionally, any or all of the structures of thecrib assembly 100 may include features consistent with a particular aesthetic design. - The
right side 102, theleft side 104, and therear side 106 maintain fixed heights that are sufficient to prevent the child from easily climbing over these sides. According to aspects of the present disclosure described above, however, theconfigurable side 108 has an adjustable height.FIG. 1A illustrates thecrib assembly 100 in a first mode of operation where theconfigurable side 108 is in an extended position. When thecrib assembly 100 is in the first mode of operation, theconfigurable side 108 has a height that is sufficient to prevent the child from easily climbing out of the crib. Meanwhile,FIG. 1B illustrates thecrib assembly 100 in a second mode of operation where theconfigurable side 108 is in a retracted position. The height of theconfigurable side 108 corresponding to the retracted position is lower than the height corresponding to the extended position. When thecrib assembly 100 is in the second mode of operation, a person can reach over theconfigurable side 108 for easier access into the crib. When such access is no longer required, theconfigurable side 108 may be returned to the extended position to keep the child safely inside thecrib assembly 100. - The
right side 102 is defined by two spacedposts 110 a, b extending upwardly from a floor surface. Theright side 102 includes twotransverse supports 116 a, b that extend horizontally between theposts 110 a, b. A plurality ofvertical bars 114, substantially parallel to theposts 110 a, b, extend between thetransverse supports 116 a, b. The plurality ofvertical bars 114 may be spaced from each other by a substantially equal distance. In alternative embodiments, a substantially solid planar surface, a lattice, or other structure(s) may extend between theposts 110 a, b to define theright side 102. - The
left side 104 is defined by two spacedposts 110 c, d extending upwardly from a floor surface. Theleft side 104 includes twotransverse supports 122 a, b that extend horizontally between theposts 110 c, d. A plurality ofvertical bars 120, substantially parallel to theposts 110 c, d, extend between thetransverse supports 122 a, b. The plurality ofvertical bars 120 may be spaced from each other by a substantially equal distance. In alternative embodiments, a substantially solid planar surface, a lattice, or other structure(s) may extend between theposts 110 a, b to define theleft side 104. - The
rear side 106 is defined by theposts 110 a, d. Therear side 106 includes twotransverse supports 130 a, b that extend horizontally between theposts 110 a, d. A plurality ofvertical bars 128, substantially parallel to theposts 110 a, d, extend between thetransverse supports 130 a, b. The plurality ofvertical bars 128 may be spaced from each other by a substantially equal distance. In alternative embodiments, a substantially solid planar surface, a lattice, or other structures may extend between theposts 110 a, d to define therear side 106. - The
configurable side 108 includes a lower fixedsection 132, an uppermoveable section 134, and aholding mechanism 136. The uppermoveable section 134 is disposed in the same vertical plane as the lower fixedsection 132 and is slidably connected to theposts 110 b, c. The uppermoveable section 134 moves relative to the lower fixedsection 132 to allow theconfigurable side 108 to move between the extended position and the retracted position. Theholding mechanism 136 holds the uppermoveable section 134 at the corresponding positions relative to the lower fixedsection 132. - The upper
moveable section 134 includes a firstvertical panel 148 and a secondvertical panel 150 disposed on back and front sides of the uppermoveable section 134, respectively. Thepanels configurable side 108 that move relative to each other. Additionally, thepanels panels crib assembly 100. Thepanels configurable side 108. Thepanels configurable side 108. (Indeed, some embodiments omit the first and secondvertical sides -
FIGS. 2A-B illustrate further aspects of theconfigurable side 108. (InFIGS. 2A-B , thepanels FIG. 2A illustrates theconfigurable side 108 in a first mode of operation where theconfigurable side 108 is in an extended position.FIG. 2B illustrates theconfigurable side 108 in a second mode of operation where theconfigurable side 108 is in a retracted position. - The lower
fixed section 132 includes a first lowertransverse rail 138, a second lowertransverse rail 140, and a plurality of lowervertical supports 142. The first lowertransverse rail 138 and the second lowertransverse rail 140 extend between theposts 110 b, c. The plurality of lowervertical supports 142 extend between the first lowertransverse rail 138 and second lowertransverse rail 140. The lowervertical supports 142 are spaced between and substantially parallel to theposts 110 b, c to allow a person to see a child in thecrib assembly 100. The lowervertical supports 142 may be spaced from each other by a substantially equal distance. Additionally, each of the lowervertical supports 142 may be spaced to minimize the chance of a child's body part becoming stuck between the vertical supports. The lowervertical supports 142 may be shaped to prevent a child from using the vertical supports to climb over a side of thecrib assembly 100. Other considerations include minimizing structures that may pinch a child or operator or cause asphyxiation of a child by catching the child's clothing. - The upper
moveable section 134 includes a first uppertransverse rail 144, a second uppertransverse rail 146, the firstvertical panel 148, and the secondvertical panel 150. The first and secondvertical panels transverse rail 144 to the second uppertransverse rail 146. The second uppertransverse rail 146 is disposed between the first lowertransverse rail 138 and the second lowertransverse rail 140. Correspondingly, the first lowertransverse rail 138 is disposed between the first uppertransverse rail 144 and the second uppertransverse rail 146. The first uppertransverse rail 144 and the second uppertransverse rail 146 may both be slidably connected to theposts 110 b, c. The slidable connection may be achieved by guiding a protrusion extending from the uppermoveable section 134 within an elongated channel, e.g., track, in another corresponding part of thecrib assembly 100. For example, as is shown inFIG. 4 , amoveable pin 402 and a fixedpin 412 are disposed within theelongated channels moveable section 134. - The upper
moveable section 134 also includes a plurality of uppervertical supports 224 spaced between and substantially parallel to theposts 110 b, c. If the uppervertical supports 224 are exposed, they may be spaced to allow a person to see a child in thecrib assembly 100. The uppervertical supports 224 may be spaced from each other by a substantially equal distance. Additionally, each of the uppervertical supports 224 may be spaced to minimize the chance of a child's body part becoming stuck between the vertical supports. The uppervertical supports 224 may be shaped to prevent a child from using the vertical supports to climb over a side of thecrib assembly 100. Other considerations include minimizing points that may pinch a child or operator, eliminating points that may cause asphyxiation of a child by catching the child's clothing, and the like. The uppervertical supports 224 are laterally offset from the lowervertical supports 142. If the uppervertical supports 224 are covered by thevertical panels vertical supports 142 are guided through the second uppertransverse rail 142 by a plurality ofpassageways 226 in the second uppertransverse rail 142. - Before the
crib assembly 100 is delivered to the customer, thevertical panels - Alternatively to the configurable side illustrated in
FIGS. 2A-B , the second uppertransverse rail 146 or the first lowertransverse rail 138 may be omitted from theconfigurable side 108. If the second uppertransverse rail 146 is omitted, the lowervertical supports 142 would extend upward from the second lowertransverse rail 140 and end at a point within the plurality ofpassageways 226 in the second uppertransverse rail 146 when theconfigurable side 108 is in the extended position. If the first lowertransverse rail 138 is omitted, the uppervertical supports 224 would extend downward from the first uppertransverse rail 144 and end at a point within thepassageways 226 of the first lowertransverse rail 138 when theconfigurable side 108 is in the extended position. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , an example latch 1000 is shown. The latch includes atrigger 404, amoveable pin 402, a biasingmember 1006, arecess 1008,recess passageway 1010, aside 1016, andside passageways 1012. Thetrigger 404 is operatively connected to themoveable pin 402 and disposed within therecess 1008. The biasingmember 1006 is a spring that exerts a force to urge themoveable pin 402 outward from theside 1016. The biasingmember 1006 urges themoveable pin 402 toward the extended position as is shown inFIG. 3 and may include, for example, a compression spring. The force applied by the biasingmember 1006 does not have to be applied directly to themoveable pin 402. Therecess passageway 1010 andside passageways 1012 are shaped to receive fasteners in order to secure the latch 1000 to thecrib assembly 100. Therecess passageway 1010 is disposed in the path of travel thetrigger 404 so that a fastener engagingrecess passageway 1010 will interfere with travel of thetrigger 404 unless the fastener is fully engaged. - Turning now to
FIG. 4 , a section ofcrib assembly 100 including an uppermoveable section 134, a holding mechanism, and apost 110 b is shown. The holding mechanism includes alatch 400 disposed within the uppermoveable section 134 and lockingrecesses 408 a, b disposed within thepost 110 b. Thepost 110 b also includes twoelongated channels moveable section 134 includes a first uppertransverse rail 144, a second uppertransverse rail 146, a firstvertical panel 148, and a secondvertical panel 150 surrounding a cavity 516. The secondvertical panel 150 is not shown for clarity. The uppermoveable section 134 also includes a slidingpin 420, a plurality ofvertical supports 518, and a plurality ofpassageways 226 through the second uppertransverse rail 146. The plurality ofpassageways 226 extends from the second uppertransverse rail 146 into the cavity 516 and slidably receive the lowervertical supports 142. The slidingpin 420 is slidably received within anelongated channel 414 in thepost 110 b. - The
latch 400 includes amoveable pin 402, atrigger 404, a biasing member 1006 (as shown inFIG. 3 ), arecess screw 410, and face screws 412. Thetrigger 404 adjusts themoveable pin 402 between an extended and a retracted position and is configured to be manipulated by a user. InFIG. 4 , themoveable pin 402 still protrudes from the face of the latch while at the retracted position. This retracted position was selected so that themoveable pin 402 can still engage theelongated channel 406 but cannot engage the locking recesses 408 a, b. The locking recesses 408 a, b are disposed at opposite ends of theelongated channel 406 disposed in thepost 110 b. Theelongated channel 406 is not necessary to allow proper functioning of the holding mechanism, but may be used to guide themoveable pin 402 during travel of the uppermoveable section 134 in a desired direction. The locking recesses 408 a, b are configured to engage themoveable pin 402 while themoveable pin 402 is in the extended position, but not when themoveable pin 402 is in the retracted position. Additional locking recesses may be used to engage themoveable pin 402 at desired locations between lockingrecesses 408 a, b. - The biasing
member 1006 applies a force that holds themoveable pin 402 in the extended position. Themoveable pin 402 engages at least a portion of thelocking recess 408 a while themoveable pin 402 is in the extended position. The engagement of thelocking recess 408 a by themoveable pin 402 holds the uppermoveable section 134 at a position. Urging thetrigger 404 in a direction moves themoveable pin 402 between the extended and retracted positions. When themoveable pin 402 is in the retracted position, the sides of theelongated channel 406 engage themoveable pin 402 and help guide the uppermoveable section 134 downward. The force applied by the biasingmember 1006 will cause the moveable pin to engage the full depth of the elongated channel unless thetrigger 404 counteracts this force. As the uppermoveable section 134 moves downward, the fixedpin 412 is guided downward by the sides of theelongated channel 414. Additionally, the lowervertical supports 142 are guided through thepassageways 226 in the second uppertransverse rail 146. The uppermoveable section 134 will move downward until stopped by themoveable pin 402 reaching the bottom ofelongated channel 406 and engaging thelocking recess 408 b. When thetrigger 404 is used to disengage themoveable pin 402 from the lockingrecess 408 b, the uppermoveable section 134 can be moved upward until themoveable pin 402 aligns with thelocking recess 408 a and the biasingmember 1006 urges themoveable pin 402 into engagement with thelocking recess 408 a. - Additionally, it is contemplated that the
trigger 404 may be used to urge the moveable pin 492 into engagement with the locking recesses 408 a, b. - Additionally, a
recess screw 410 and face screws 412 may be used to secure thelatch 400 to the uppermoveable section 134. Therecess screw 410 andface screw 412 have two positions, secured and unsecured. Thetrigger 404 functions by moving laterally between an extended position and a retracted position, each corresponding to an extended position and a retracted position of themoveable pin 402. Therecess screw 410 is placed in the path of thetrigger 404 so that thetrigger 404 may move uninhibited when therecess screw 410 is in the secured position. If therecess screw 410 is in an unsecured position, movement of thetrigger 404 is inhibited so that themoveable pin 402 remains engaged with the locking recess 408. This prevents movement of the uppermoveable section 134 when thelatch 400 is not secured to the uppermoveable section 134. Theface screw 412 is positioned such that it will not inhibit movement of the upper moveable section while in the secured position, but will inhibit movement while in the unsecured position. This may be accomplished, for example, by positioning theface screw 412 perpendicular to the direction of motion of the uppermoveable section 134 so that the face screw can contact a portion of thepost 110 b while in an unsecured position. This contact may occur, for example, if theface screw 412 is flush with thelatch 400 in the secured position, but is not flush in the unsecured position. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , an uppermoveable section 134 with alatch 500 is shown. In this embodiment, the upper moveable section includes a first uppertransverse rail 144, a second uppertransverse rail 146, a firstvertical panel 148, and a secondvertical panel 150 surrounding a cavity 516. The secondvertical panel 150 is not shown for clarity. The upper moveable section contains a plurality of uppervertical supports 518 passing through thepassageways 228 in the first uppertransverse rail 138. The lowervertical supports 142 are guided through the second uppertransverse rail 146 by thepassageways 226 disposed in the second uppertransverse rail 146. A spring 520 is included between the first lowertransverse rail 138 and the first uppertransverse rail 144. The spring 520 applies a force to urge and hold the uppermoveable section 134 at an extended position. - The
latch 500 includes atrigger 404 and adual pin 504 a, b. The pin has a fixedportion 504 a and amoveable portion 504 b. The fixedportion 504 a acts as a sleeve around themoveable portion 504 b. Themoveable portion 504 b protrudes axially from the fixedportion 504 a and engages the locking recesses 506 a, b when thedual pin 504 a, b is in an extended state. A retracted position of thedual pin 504 a, b is a position where themoveable portion 504 b does not engage the locking recesses 506 a, b. Retracted positions may include, for example, themoveable portion 504 b disposed entirely within the fixedportion 504 a, themoveable portion 504 b disposed flush with the fixedportion 504 a, or themoveable portion 504 b protruding from the fixedportion 504 a. The fixedportion 504 b does not extend or retract and is configured to engage theelongated channel 508. The engagement of the fixedportion 504 b with theelongated channel 508 helps limit the movement of the uppermoveable section 134 to one dimension. The first lowertransverse rail 138 includes a passageway 512 that is aligned with apassageway 514 in thepost 110 b. A dowel 510 engages bothpassageways 512, 514 and helps to fix the position of the first lowertransverse rail 138. - When operated, the
moveable section 134 is in an extended position relative to the lower fixedsection 132. Themoveable section 134 is held in the extended position by themoveable portion 504 b engaging thelocking recess 506 a and/or at least one spring 520. A user manipulates thetrigger 404 to urge themoveable portion 504 b of the dual pin into a retracted position and disengagesmoveable portion 504 b from lockingrecess 506 a. The user begins to urge the uppermoveable section 134 downward. The fixedsection 504 a engages the sides of theelongated channel 508 to travel in a generally one-dimensional path. The uppermoveable section 134 also travels generally one-dimensionally because the uppervertical supports 518 are guided through thepassageways 228 in the first lowertransverse rail 138 and because the lowervertical supports 142 are guided through thepassageways 226 in the second uppertransverse rail 146. The upper moveable section continues in a downward motion until themoveable portion 504 b of the dual pin can engage the locking recess 506 b. At that point, themoveable portion 504 b is urged into engagement with the locking recess 506 b. A spring may be used as part of thelatch 500 and/or thetrigger 404 may be used to urge themoveable portion 504 b into engagement with the locking recesses 506 a, b. The engagement of the locking recess 506 b by themoveable portion 504 b holds the uppermoveable section 134 in a retracted position. The user then manipulates thetrigger 404 to urge themoveable portion 504 b to a retracted position. After disengagement of themoveable portion 504 b from the locking recess 506 b, the uppermoveable section 134 is urged upward by the spring 520. While traveling, the uppermoveable section 134 is guided in a generally one-dimensional direction by the fixedportion 504 a engaging the sides of theelongated recess 508, the uppervertical supports 518 being guided through thepassageways 228 in the first lowertransverse rail 138, and/or the lowervertical supports 142 being guided through thepassageways 226 in the second uppertransverse rail 146. - As can be seen in
FIG. 5 , the inclusion of the use of vertical panels for the first and secondvertical sides vertical supports 518 to be sized, shaped, and spaced differently than would be otherwise required by governing safety regulations for cribs. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , analternate holding mechanism 600 is shown. The holding mechanism includes amoveable pin 602 disposed on the uppermoveable section 134 and anelongated channel 604 is disposed within a lowervertical support 142. Similar to the latches discussed inFIGS. 4 and 5 , themoveable pin 602 engages lockingpassageways 606 a, b disposed within the elongated channel to hold the uppermoveable section 134 in a position relative to the lowervertical supports 142. The lockingpassageways 606 a, b are disposed at opposite ends of theelongated channel 604. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , analternate holding mechanism 700 is shown. Theholding mechanism 700 includes atrigger 702, amoveable pin 704, astrike plate 706,passageways 708 a, b, and a biasing member 710. Thetrigger 702 is disposed in the uppermoveable section 134 so that a user may manipulate it. Themoveable pin 704 is operatively connected to thetrigger 702 so that manipulation of the trigger can urge themoveable pin 704 in a direction. The biasing member 710 applies a force that urges themoveable pin 704 toward thestrike plate 706. Thepassageways 708 a, b are disposed at the top and bottom of thestrike plate 706, respectively, and configured to receive themoveable pin 704. - The upper moveable section is held in place by the engagement of the
passageway 708 a by themoveable pin 704. The user manipulates the trigger to disengage themoveable pin 704 from thepassageway 708 a. Once disengaged, the uppermoveable section 134 may move generally one-dimensionally relative to the lowervertical supports 142. While moving, the urging member 710 causes themoveable pin 704 to abut thestrike plate 706. When the uppermoveable section 134 is moved to the retracted position, themoveable pin 704 is aligned withpassageway 708 b and urged into engagement by the urging member 710. The user may then manipulate thetrigger 702 to disengage thepassageway 708 b. The uppermoveable section 134 can then be moved upward until themoveable pin 704 is urged into engagement with thepassageway 708 a. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , a holding element is shown that can be used instead of the holding mechanism. The first lowertransverse rail 138 includes apassageway 814. Thepost 110 b includes anpassageway 812 passing completely through thepost 110 b. Thepassageway 812 is axially aligned with thepassageway 814. Abolt 810 is used to engage bothpassageways transverse rail 138 in place. The holdingelement 800 includes abolt 802 andpassageways 804 a, b, 806. Thepassageway 806 is disposed in the end of the first uppertransverse rail 144 and capable of receiving thebolt 802. Thepassageways 804 a, b are disposed within thepost 110 b.Passageway 804 a is at a generally higher location thanpassageway 804 b. Whenbolt 802 engagespassageway 804 a andpassageway 806, the uppermoveable section 134 is in a first, extended mode of operation. Whenbolt 802 engagespassageway 804 b andpassageway 806, the uppermoveable section 134 is in a second, retracted mode of operation. Threading may be used onbolts passageways - While the lower and the upper vertical supports, e.g., 142, 224 have been described as offset, it is contemplated that these supports can also be co-axially aligned in a telescoping configuration where each of one plurality of vertical supports is received within a recess in each of the other plurality of vertical supports.
- Although the embodiments described above illustrate a configurable side with an upper moveable section and a lower fixed section,
FIGS. 9A-B illustrate an embodiment in which aspects of the present disclosure can be achieved. In particular, thecrib assembly 1100 employs aconfigurable side 1108 that includes only a moveable side that can be slidably mounted at varying positions.FIG. 9A illustrates thecrib assembly 1100 with a configurable side in a first, extended mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure.FIG. 9B illustrates thecrib assembly 1100 with the configurable side in a second, retracted mode of operation according to aspects of the present disclosure. Theconfigurable side 1108 can be mounted at various positions and includes an upper transverse rail, a lower transverse rail, and a plurality of vertical supports. For example, the moveable side can be semi-permanently mounted at a height relative to the floor using a plurality of holding elements. In this configuration, the upper transverse rail and lower transverse rail comprise an passageway at each end configured to engage a bolt. The adjacent posts of thecrib assembly 1100 include a plurality of passageways configured to receive a bolt. Each post includes at least two upper passageways and at least two lower passageways. The upper passageways are configured to engage the upper transverse rail in combination with a fastener. The two lower passageways are configured to engage the lower transverse rail in combination with a fastener. When the upper transverse rail is aligned with the first upper passageway, the lower transverse rail is aligned with the first lower passageway. When the upper transverse rail is aligned with the second upper passageway, the lower transverse rail is aligned with the second lower passageway. When the fasteners are passed through the passageways in the posts and engage the passageways in the upper transverse rail and lower transverse rail, the moveable side is held in a location. Alternatively, the upper transverse rail or lower transverse rail can be slidably mounted to the adjacent posts. Alternatively, a latching mechanism can be used to secure the moveable side at a height relative to the ground instead of a holding element. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate acrib assembly 1200 having aconfigurable side 1202 with amoveable section 1203 and acompartment 1220.FIG. 10A illustrates themoveable section 1203 in a first mode of operation where theconfigurable side 1202 is in an extended position.FIG. 10B illustrates themoveable section 1203 in a second mode of operation where theconfigurable side 1202 is in a retracted position. Themovable section 1203 moves downwardly between the extended and retracted positions shown inFIGS. 10A and 10B and can be adjustably locked at various positions between the extended and retracted positions. Themovable section 1203 includes a plurality ofvertical supports 1204 extending between a first uppertransverse rail 1206 and a second uppertransverse rail 1208. Thecompartment 1220 receives lower portions of themovable section 1203. As themovable section 1203 moves downwardly from the first position ofFIG. 10A to the second position ofFIG. 10B , less of themovable section 1203 appears above thecompartment 1220 as a greater portion of themovable section 1203 is received into thecompartment 1220. Thus, the compartment 1120 provides an aesthetically pleasing look to thecrib assembly 1200 by hiding the lower portions of themovable section 1203 and providing a uniform appearance to lower portions of thecrib assembly 1200 as themoveable section 1203 is moved between varying vertical positions. Beneficially, thecompartment 1220 also prevents objects, such as under-crib storage or toys, from obstructing the path of themoveable section 1203. - The
configurable side 1202 also includes a first lowertransverse rail 1210 extending between theposts 110 b, c. The first lowertransverse rail 1210 includes a plurality ofpassageways 1214 therethrough. Each of thevertical supports 1204 of themovable section 1203 is received by a respective one of the plurality ofpassageways 1214 in the first lowertransverse rail 1210. Thus, the first lowertransverse rail 1210 guides thevertical supports 1204 as themoveable section 1203 moves between the extended and retracted positions shown inFIGS. 10A and 10B . The first lowertransverse rail 1210 also provides additional stability to thevertical supports 1204 by inhibiting “flexing” or horizontal movement of thevertical supports 1204. The first lowertransverse rail 1210 is disposed above the mattress at a height such that an occupant, i.e., a child, cannot easily use the first lowertransverse rail 1210 to climb out of from thecrib assembly 1200. In one nonlimiting example, the first lowertransverse rail 1210 is disposed more than about twenty inches above the mattress surface. In another nonlimiting example, the mattress may be disposed at a plurality of heights within thecrib assembly 1200 and the first lowertransverse rail 1210 is disposed more than about twenty inches above the mattress surface when the mattress is disposed at the lowest position. It is contemplated that the heights may be adjusted to comply with prevailing consumer safety standards. - The
compartment 1220 comprises a second lowertransverse rail 1212, afront panel 1222 and arear panel 1224. The second lowertransverse rail 1212 extends between theposts 110 b, c and includes a plurality ofpassageways 1216 therethrough. Each of thevertical supports 1204 of themovable section 1203 is received by a respective one of the plurality ofpassageways 1216 in the second lowertransverse rail 1212. Like the first lowertransverse rail 1210, the second lowertransverse rail 1212 supports and guides thevertical supports 1204 as themoveable section 1203 between the first and second positions shown inFIGS. 10A and 10B . - Each of the front and the
rear panels posts 110 b, c and each extends vertically from the second lowertransverse rail 1212 toward the floor surface. In some aspects, thecompartment 1220 also includes a third lower transverse rail that extends between theposts 110 b, c and is disposed opposite the second lowertransverse rail 1212. The second lowertransverse rail 1212, thefront panel 1222, and therear panel 1224 define a cavity with the second uppertransverse rail 1208 moveably disposed therein. - When the
crib assembly 1200 is assembled, the first uppertransverse rail 1206 is disposed above the second uppertransverse rail 1208, the first lowertransverse rail 1210, and the second lowertransverse rail 1212. Additionally, the second uppertransverse rail 1208 is disposed below the first lowertransverse rail 1210 and the second lowertransverse rail 1212. - A
holding mechanism 1226 disposed at each end of the first uppertransverse rail 1206 is employed to adjustably lock themoveable section 1203 at varying positions between the extended and retracted positions shown inFIGS. 10A and 10B . Eachholding mechanism 1226 is actuated from the outside of thecrib assembly 1200. Themoveable section 1203 is unable to be operated by an occupant of thecrib assembly 1200 because the occupant is unable to simultaneously actuate both holdingmechanisms 1226. When lowering themoveable section 1203 into the second mode, a user actuates both holdingmechanisms 1226 and themoveable section 1203 is restricted to generally one-dimensional movement in the vertical direction by tracks 1228. In some aspects, thepassageways moveable section 1203 to generally the vertical direction. It is contemplated that theholding mechanism 1226 can be disposed at any position along the first uppertransverse rail 1206. For example, theholding mechanism 1226 can be disposed closer to the center of theconfigurable side 1202 to provide for easier operation of the configurable side by a user of short stature. Additionally or alternatively, theholding mechanism 1226 can be disposed on other components of thecrib assembly 1200 such as posts 110 a-d,vertical supports 1204, the first lowertransverse rail 1210, thecompartment 1220, etc. Additionally, thecrib assembly 1200 can include only asingle holding mechanism 1226 to hold themoveable section 1203 at a position. - The
movable section 1203 moves relative to thetracks 1228 which are integrated with theposts 110 b, c. Thetracks 1228 may be made from any suitable material such as metal, plastic, or wood that is affixed toposts 110 b, c, or may be formed by a channel inposts 110 b, c. Additionally, thetracks 1228 may include at least one locking recess or a plurality of teeth configured to engage theholding mechanism 1226. In some aspects, the teeth are configured to “ratchet” where downward movement of themoveable section 1203 is impeded or prevented while theholding mechanism 1226 is not actuated, but upward movement of themoveable section 1203 is allowed even when theholding mechanism 1226 is not actuated. - The
moveable section 1203 can move downward until reaching the second position. Further downward movement can be prevented by a variety of suitable methods. In some aspects, further downward movement is prevented by contact between theholding mechanism 1226 and the bottom of thetrack 1228, contact between the first uppertransverse rail 1206 and the first lowertransverse rail 1210, contact between the second uppertransverse rail 1208 and the floor surface, contact between the second uppertransverse rail 1208 and the third lower transverse rail, or combinations thereof. In some aspects, a space remains between the first uppertransverse rail 1206 and the first lowertransverse rail 1210 when themoveable section 1203 is in the second position. This space inhibits pinching of the occupant or the user when themoveable section 1203 is being lowered. In some aspects, the space measures about eight-tenths of an inch. - While only a single holding mechanism is needed for a device in accordance with the present disclosure to function, two or more holding mechanisms may be used to lessen the forces experienced by an individual holding mechanism. If more than one holding mechanism is used, a variety of mounting positions may be incorporated. For example, holding mechanisms using the lower vertical supports may allow a person of shorter stature to more easily operate the mechanisms, but may lead to certain aesthetic drawbacks. Likewise, holding mechanisms using the corner posts may be more aesthetically pleasing, but may possibly present a slight problem to persons of shorter stature.
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FIGS. 11A-11C illustrate acrib assembly 1300 having a configurable side according to an embodiment.FIG. 11A illustrates thecrib assembly 1300 with the uppermovable section 1304 in a first mode of operation where theconfigurable side 1302 is in an extended position.FIG. 11B illustrates uppermoveable section 1304 in a second mode of operation where theconfigurable side 1302 is in a retracted position.FIG. 11C illustrates a portion of the lower fixed section according to aspects of the present disclosure. - 100671 The upper
movable section 1304 moves generally one-dimensionally downwardly between the extended and retracted positions as shown inFIGS. 11A and 11B , respectively. Themovable section 1304 includes a first uppertransverse rail 1308 and a plurality of uppervertical supports 1310. The first uppertransverse rail 1308 extends betweenposts 110 b, c. The plurality of uppervertical supports 1310 extend downwardly from the first uppertransverse rail 1308. - As shown best in
FIG. 11C , the lower fixedsection 1306 includes a first lowertransverse rail 1312 and a second lowertransverse rail 1314 extending between theposts 110 b, c. The first lowertransverse rail 1312 and the second lowertransverse rail 1314 have a plurality of lowervertical supports 1316 extending therebetween. The first lowertransverse rail 1312 and the lowervertical supports 1316 include a plurality of passageways 1322 therethrough. The plurality of passageways 1322 extends from the first lowertransverse rail 1312 into a respective one of the lowervertical supports 1316. The passageways 1332 are configured to slidably receive the uppervertical supports 1310. The lower fixed section also includes afront panel 1320 and a rear panel (not shown). Thefront panel 1320 extends downwardly from a front side of the second lowertransverse rail 1314 toward the floor surface. The rear panel extends downwardly from a rear surface of the second lowertransverse rail 1314. Acavity 1320 is defined by the second lowertransverse rail 1314 along the top, thevertical front panel 1320 along the front side, and the vertical rear panel along the rear side. In some aspects, the plurality of passageways 1322 extends through the lowervertical supports 1316 and through the second lowertransverse rail 1314, allowing the ends the uppervertical supports 1310 to pass into thecavity 1318. In some aspects, the compartment is formed by thefront panel 1320 and the rear panel extending downwardly from a third lower transverse rail. The third lower transverse rail can also include a plurality of passageways therethrough to allow the ends the uppervertical supports 1310 to pass into thecavity 1318. In these aspects, the third lower transverse rail abuts the second lowertransverse rail 1314. Additionally, the third lower transverse rail can be fixed to the second lowertransverse rail 1314 using adhesives, fasteners, etc. - Referring again to
FIGS. 11A and 11B , when thecrib assembly 1300 is assembled, the first uppertransverse rail 1308 is disposed above the first lowertransverse rail 1312 and the first lowertransverse rail 1312 is disposed above the second lowertransverse rail 1314. The uppervertical supports 1310 extend from the first uppertransverse rail 1308 toward the lower fixedsection 1306 and are received by the plurality of passageways 1322 in the lower fixedsection 1306. The passageways 1322 in the first lowertransverse rail 1312 and the lowervertical supports 1316 support and guide the uppervertical supports 1310 as the uppermoveable section 1304 moves between the first and second positions shown inFIGS. 11A and 11B . The first lowertransverse rail 1312 is disposed above the mattress at a height such that an occupant, i.e., a child, cannot easily use the first lowertransverse rail 1312 to climb out of from thecrib assembly 1300. In one nonlimiting example, the first lowertransverse rail 1312 is disposed more than about twenty inches above the mattress surface. In another nonlimiting example, the mattress may be disposed at a plurality of heights within thecrib assembly 1300 and the first lowertransverse rail 1312 is disposed more than about twenty inches above the mattress surface when the mattress is disposed at the lowest position. It is contemplated that the heights may be adjusted to comply with prevailing consumer safety standards. - During use, the upper
movable section 1304 moves downwardly between the extended and retracted positions shown inFIGS. 11A and 11B . Preferably, the uppermoveable section 1304 can be adjustably locked at various positions between the extended and retracted positions. As the uppermovable section 1304 moves downwardly from the first position ofFIG. 11A to the second position ofFIG. 11B , less of the uppermovable section 1304 appears above the first uppertransverse rail 1312 as a greater portion of the uppermovable section 1304 is received into the lowervertical supports 1316. Thus, the lower fixedsection 1306 provides an aesthetically pleasing look to thecrib assembly 1300 by hiding the lower portions of the uppermovable section 1304 and providing a uniform appearance to lower portions of thecrib assembly 1300 as the uppermoveable section 1304 is moved between varying vertical positions. - A
holding mechanism 1324 disposed at each end of the first uppertransverse rail 1308 is employed to adjustably lock themoveable section 1304 at varying positions between the extended and retracted positions shown inFIGS. 11A and 11B . Eachholding mechanism 1324 is actuated from the outside of thecrib assembly 1300. The uppermoveable section 1304 is unable to be operated by an occupant of thecrib assembly 1300 because the occupant is unable to simultaneously actuate both holdingmechanisms 1324. When lowering the uppermoveable section 1304 into the second mode, a user actuates both holdingmechanisms 1324 and themoveable section 1304 is restricted to generally one-dimensional movement in the vertical direction by tracks (not shown) disposed in theposts 110 b, c. In some aspects, the passageways 1322 are configured to restrict movement of the uppermoveable section 1304 to generally the vertical direction. It is contemplated that theholding mechanism 1324 can be disposed at any position along the first uppertransverse rail 1308. For example, theholding mechanism 1324 can be disposed closer to the center of theconfigurable side 1302 to provide for easier operation of the configurable side by a user of short stature. Additionally or alternatively, theholding mechanism 1308 can be disposed on other components of thecrib assembly 1300 such as posts 110 a-d, uppervertical supports 1310, lowervertical supports 1316, the first lowertransverse rail 1312, the second lowertransverse rail 1314, the lowervertical supports 1316, etc. Additionally, thecrib assembly 1300 can include only asingle holding mechanism 1324 to hold the uppermoveable section 1304 at a position. - The upper
movable section 1304 moves relative to the tracks which are integrated within theposts 110 b, c. The tracks may be made from any suitable material such as metal, plastic, or wood that is affixed toposts 110 b, c, or may be formed by a channel inposts 110 b, c. Additionally, the tracks may include at least one locking recess or a plurality of teeth configured to engage theholding mechanism 1324. In some aspects, the teeth are configured to “ratchet” where downward movement of the uppermoveable section 1304 is impeded or prevented while theholding mechanism 1324 is not actuated, but upward movement of the uppermoveable section 1304 is allowed even when theholding mechanism 1324 is not actuated. - The upper
moveable section 1304 can move downward until reaching the second position. Further downward movement can be prevented by a variety of suitable methods. In some aspects, further downward movement is prevented by contact between theholding mechanism 1324 and the bottom of the track, contact between the first uppertransverse rail 1308 and the first lowertransverse rail 1312, contact between the uppervertical supports 1310 and the ends of the passageways 1322, etc., or combinations thereof In some aspects, a space remains between the first uppertransverse rail 1308 and the first lowertransverse rail 1312 when themoveable section 1304 is in the second position. This space inhibits pinching of the occupant or the user when themoveable section 1304 is being lowered. In some aspects, the space measures about eight-tenths of an inch. - Although examples provided herein may indicate that the configurable side is on the front side of the crib assembly, it is contemplated that any side of the crib assembly may include features of the configurable side. In addition, although the sides of the crib assemblies have been described as the right side, the left side, the rear side, and configurable (front) side, more common names may be used. For example, the right side and left side may be more commonly known as side rails or sideboards. The rear side may be more commonly known as a headboard. The front side may be more commonly known as a footboard. It is further contemplated that more than one configurable side may be incorporated into a single crib assembly.
- A crib in accord with the present disclosure may comply with government regulations for cribs with moveable sides. The height of the configurable side of the crib assembly shown in, for example,
FIG. 1A may be approximately thirty-six inches off the ground when in the extended position. The corresponding height of the configurable side of same example crib assembly shown in, for exampleFIG. 1B , may be approximately twenty-eight inches off the ground. Government regulations currently require the height of a lowered side to be no less than twenty inches above the mattress surface. The height of the mattress support may be selected to comply with regulations and design considerations for the distance between the mattress surface or the floor surface to the top of the moveable side while in the extended or retracted positions. Accordingly, dimensions may be adjusted based on factors such as changing governmental regulations, desired mattress height from the floor, and consumer preference. It is contemplated that the upper moveable section may have a desired travel distance up to about the distance between the first upper transverse rail and second upper transverse rail. - While the present disclosure has been described in connection with a number of exemplary embodiments and implementations, the present inventions are not so limited, but rather cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements.
Claims (20)
1. A crib assembly comprising:
a fixed section having a first lower transverse rail, a second lower transverse rail, and a plurality of lower vertical supports, the plurality of lower vertical supports spanning a distance between the first lower transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail, the first lower transverse rail and the lower vertical supports having a passageway configured to receive a plurality of upper vertical supports;
a moveable section having a first upper transverse rail and the plurality of upper vertical supports, the plurality of upper vertical supports extending in a direction from the first upper transverse rail; and
a holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the fixed section;
wherein the first lower transverse rail is disposed between the first upper transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail, wherein the second lower transverse rail is disposed nearer a floor surface than the first lower transverse rail and wherein at least a portion of the upper vertical supports are disposed within the passageway.
2. The crib assembly of claim 1 , wherein the position relative to the fixed section is a retracted position.
3. The crib assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper vertical supports and the lower vertical supports are substantially formed from wood.
4. The crib assembly of claim 1 , wherein the passageway extends through the second lower transverse rail and wherein an end of the upper vertical supports opposite the first upper transverse rail is disposed below the second lower transverse rail when the upper moveable section is in a retracted position.
5. The crib assembly of claim 1 , wherein the moveable section further includes a second upper transverse rail, the plurality of upper vertical supports extending between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail, and wherein the first lower transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail are disposed between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail.
6. The crib assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:
a front panel extending from a front side of the second lower transverse rail away from the first lower transverse rail; and
a rear panel extending from a rear side of the second lower transverse rail away from the first lower transverse rail, the front panel and the rear panel forming a passageway therebetween that allows one-dimensional movement of the upper vertical supports.
7. The crib assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the lower fixed section.
8. The crib assembly of claim 1 , further comprising two corner posts disposed at opposite ends of the first upper transverse rail, wherein at least a portion of the holding mechanism is disposed on one of the corner posts.
9. A crib assembly comprising:
a moveable section having a first upper transverse rail, a second upper transverse rail, and a plurality of vertical supports, the first upper transverse rail being disposed above the second upper transverse rail, the plurality of vertical supports spanning a distance between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail;
a first lower transverse rail including a first plurality of passageways, each of the first plurality of passageways configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough,
a second lower transverse rail disposed below the first lower transverse rail, the second lower transverse rail including a second plurality of passageways, each of the second plurality of passageways configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough; and
a holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the first lower transverse rail;
wherein both the first lower transverse rail and the second lower transverse rail are disposed between the first upper transverse rail and the second upper transverse rail.
10. The crib assembly of claim 9 , further comprising four corner posts wherein at least a portion of the holding mechanism is disposed on one of the corner posts and engages the moveable section.
11. The crib assembly of claim 9 , further comprising a second holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the lower fixed section.
12. The crib assembly of claim 9 , wherein the holding mechanism includes a latch having a passageway that receives a fastener, the fastener fastening the latch to the moveable section, and the fastener interferes with operation of the latch when the fastener is not fully positioned against the latch.
13. The crib assembly of claim 9 , wherein the vertical supports and at least one of the first lower transverse rail or the second lower transverse rail are substantially formed from wood.
14. The crib assembly of claim 9 , further comprising:
a front panel extending from a front side of the second lower transverse rail toward the second upper transverse rail; and
a rear panel extending from a rear side of the second lower transverse rail toward the second upper transverse rail, the front panel and the rear panel forming a passageway therebetween that allows one-dimensional movement of the second lower transverse rail.
15. A crib assembly comprising:
a moveable section having an upper transverse rail and a plurality of vertical supports, the plurality of vertical supports extending from the first upper transverse rail in a vertical direction;
a first lower transverse rail including a first plurality of passageways, each of the first plurality of passageways configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough,
a compartment including a vertical front panel, a vertical rear panel and a second lower transverse rail extending between the vertical front panel and the vertical rear panel, the vertical front panel, the vertical rear panel, and the second lower transverse rail defining a cavity, the second lower transverse rail including a second plurality of passageways, each of the second plurality of passageways configured to receive a respective one of the vertical supports therethrough; and
a holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the lower transverse rail,
wherein the first upper transverse rail is disposed above the first lower transverse rail and the compartment is disposed below the first lower transverse rail.
16. The crib assembly of claim 15 , wherein the first plurality of passageways and the second plurality of passageways telescopingly receive the vertical supports, the cavity receiving an end of the vertical supports distal the upper transverse rail.
17. The crib assembly of claim 15 , further comprising four corner posts wherein at least a portion of the holding mechanism is disposed on one of the corner posts and engages the moveable section.
18. The crib assembly of claim 15 , further comprising a second holding mechanism configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the lower transverse rail.
19. The crib assembly of claim 15 , wherein the holding mechanism includes a latch having a passageway that receives a fastener, the fastener fastening the latch to the moveable section, and the fastener interferes with operation of the latch when the fastener is not fully positioned against the latch.
20. The crib assembly of claim 15 , wherein the vertical supports and at least one of the first lower transverse rail or the second lower transverse rail are substantially formed from wood.
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