US20150282641A1 - Foldable Infant Jumping Device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device that enables infants to perform jumping motions. More specifically, the present invention relates to jumping device that can be repositioned between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.
- infant support structures exist for infants and children to promote the development of large motor skills, such as walking and jumping.
- Parents of infants are required to purchase multiple infant support structures for their children, including, but not limited to, infant walkers, infant jumpers, infant seats, infant swings, and infant gliders.
- Each one of these infant support structures requires space for use and storage.
- Parents who own multiple infant support structures often find themselves burdened by the cost of purchasing multiple infant support structures.
- Each one of these infant support structures is relatively expensive, and the purchase of multiple infant support structures can be costly.
- infant jumpers are typically complex structures that take up a large amount of space. Because of their complexity, many infant jumpers fail to have a storage configuration, where the infant jumper can be easily broken down into a storage configuration when the infant jumper is not in use by the infant. Furthermore, if the infant jumper does have a storage configuration, the conversion to the storage configuration from the deployed configuration involves many steps and the removal of many parts.
- an infant support structure that is easy for the parents to set up and maintain. Furthermore, the infant support structure should be relatively inexpensive, but provide both a deployed configuration, for use by the infant, and a storage configuration. Moreover, the conversion from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration, and vice versa, should be relatively quick and easy for a caretaker to perform. In addition, the infant support structure should be fun and easy for the infant to use. Moreover, what is needed is an infant support structure that is safe for the infant to use.
- An infant support structure that includes a base, a first support arm, a second support arm, a seat support, and a resilient member.
- the base has a first side and a second side.
- the first support arm includes a first end and a second end.
- the second end of the first support arm is pivotally coupled to the base at a location that is proximate the first side of the base.
- the second support arm Similar to the first support arm, the second support arm has a first end and a second end.
- the second end of the second support arm is pivotally coupled to the base at a location that is proximate to the second side of the base.
- the seat support includes a first side and a second side, the first side is pivotally coupled to the first end of the first support arm.
- the infant support structure is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.
- the first and second support arms extend substantially vertically from the base, and the seat support is spaced from the base.
- the first and second support arms extend substantially horizontally from the base and the seat support is proximate the base.
- FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an infant support structure according to the present invention, the infant support structure being positioned in the deployed configuration.
- FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of an infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A with the infant support structure being positioned in the storage configuration.
- FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A with the infant support structure beginning the reconfiguration process from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration.
- FIG. 1D illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A with the infant support structure continuing the reconfiguration process from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the top of the seat of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of the bottom of the seat illustrated in FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of the first pivot arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of the inside of the hub of the first pivot arm illustrated in FIG. 4A .
- FIG. 4C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the first pivot arm and base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 5A illustrates a side view of the second pivot arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 5B illustrates a side view of the inside of the hub of the second pivot arm illustrated in FIG. 5A .
- FIG. 5C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the second pivot arm and base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of the rear hub assembly of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 6B illustrates an interior view of the first hub of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A .
- FIG. 6C illustrates a perspective view of the first hub and first gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A , the first gear being positioned in the deployed configuration.
- FIG. 6D illustrates a perspective view of the first hub and the first gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A , the first gear being positioned in the storage configuration.
- FIG. 6E illustrates an interior view of the second hub of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A .
- FIG. 6F illustrates a perspective view of the second hub and second gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A , the second gear being positioned in the deployed configuration.
- FIG. 6G illustrates a perspective view of the second hub and the second gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A , the second gear being positioned in the storage configuration.
- FIG. 6H illustrates a cross-sectional view of the rear hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 6A
- FIG. 7A illustrates a perspective view of the top of the support arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 7B illustrates a perspective view of the interior of the connector of the support arm illustrated in FIG. 7A .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the infant support structure illustrated in FIG. 1A , the infant support structure including a motion limiting mechanism.
- the infant support structure 10 includes a base 100 , a first pivot arm 200 , a second pivot arm 300 , a seat support 400 , and a support arm 500 . Illustrated in FIG. 1A , the infant support structure 10 is positioned in the deployed configuration A. Illustrated in FIG. 1B , the infant support structure 10 is positioned in the storage configuration B. As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the first and second pivot arms 200 , 300 are pivotally coupled to the base 100 . The pivot arms 200 , 300 are configured to pivot with respect to the base 100 about axis C. In addition, as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the seat support 400 is pivotally coupled to the pivot arms 200 , 300 proximate the front of the seat support 400 . The rear of the seat support 400 is supported by a resilient member 540 that is further coupled to the support arm 500 .
- the support arm 500 includes a pivotable mount 510 that is pivotally coupled to the base 100 .
- the support arm 500 further includes a tube 520 with a first end 522 coupled to the pivotable mount 510 and a second end 524 that is coupled to a connector 530 .
- the pivotable mount 510 is configured to pivot with respect to the base 100 about axis E.
- the support arm 500 extends substantially vertically from the base 100 and is longer than the pivot arms 200 , 300 . Therefore, the resilient member 540 that is coupled to the connector 530 of the support arm 500 hangs substantially downward from the connector 530 and supports the rear of the seat support 400 from above.
- the deployed configuration A as illustrated in FIG.
- the seat support 400 pivots about axis D with respect to the first and second pivot arms 200 , 300 as the resilient member 540 stretches and flexes. Because of the pivotal relationship between the pivot arms 200 , 300 and the seat support 400 , and the orientation of the resilient member 540 attached to the rear of the seat support 400 and supporting the seat support 400 from above, the infant support 10 is configured to aid an infant perform jumping motions when placed within the seat support 400 .
- the first and second pivot arms 200 , 300 extend substantially upward from the base 100 .
- the support arm 500 is configured to extend substantially upward from the base 100 .
- the seat support 400 is spaced from, but supported directly above, the base 100 .
- the pivot arms 200 , 300 are pivoted rearwardly and downwardly approximately 90 degrees about axis C so that each of the pivot arms 200 , 300 lies substantially flat with respect to the base 100 , as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the seat support 400 is pivoted forwardly about axis D approximately 270 degrees and then folded downward with the pivot arms 200 , 300 so that the seat support 400 is oriented upside down, but positioned proximate the base 100 .
- the support arm 500 is pivoted forwardly approximately 90 degrees about axis E with respect to the base 100 .
- the connector 530 which is coupled to the second end 524 of the tube 520 of the support arm 500 , is resting within the underside of seat support 400 .
- the infant support 10 is more compact than when in the deployed configuration A, illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- FIGS. 1C and 1D illustrated is the infant support structure 10 in the process of being reconfigured from the deployed configuration A to the storage configuration B.
- the cap 250 of the first pivot arm 200 and the cap 350 of the second pivot arm 300 are depressed, enabling the pivot arms 200 , 300 to begin pivoting rearwardly and downwardly (clockwise) toward the base 100 (as shown in the ghosted lines).
- the seat support 400 is being pivoted forwardly (counterclockwise) about the first end 210 of the first pivot arm 200 and the first end 310 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- the seat support 400 has pivoted forwardly (counterclockwise) and the pivot arms 200 , 300 have been pivoted rearwardly and downwardly (clockwise) to lie substantially flat with respect to the base 100 .
- the button caps 177 , 187 of the rear hub assembly 160 have been depressed, enabling the support arm 500 to begin pivoting forwardly (counterclockwise) with respect to the base 100 .
- the pivot arms 200 , 300 and the support arm 500 may be pivoted more or less than 90 degrees with respect to the base.
- the seat support 400 may be pivoted more or less than approximately 270 degrees about the pivot arms 200 , 300 .
- the base 100 includes a front portion 110 , a first side member 120 , a second side member 130 , a first rear side member 140 , a second rear side member 150 , and a rear hub assembly 160 .
- the front portion 110 is substantially U-shaped and the first side member 120 and second side member 130 are attached to each of the ends of the front portion 110 .
- the first side member 120 includes an inner member 122 and an outer member 123 .
- the inner and outer members 122 , 123 form a hub 124 (see FIGS. 4A-4C ) that enables the first pivot arm 200 to be pivotally connected to the first side member 120 .
- the second side member 130 includes an inner member 132 and an outer member 133 .
- the inner and outer members 132 , 133 form a hub 134 (see FIGS. 5A-5C ) that enables the second pivot arm 300 to be pivotally connected to the second side member 130 .
- the rear hub assembly 160 includes a first hub 170 and a second hub 180 that together enable the pivotable mount 510 of the support arm 500 to be pivotally coupled to the rear hub assembly 160 .
- a number of feet 190 are coupled to various portions of the base 100 . Illustrated in FIG. 2 , two feet 190 are coupled to the front portion 110 , while one foot 190 is coupled to the first side rear portion 140 . This embodiment also includes a foot 190 coupled to the second side rear portion 150 at a location similar to that of the first side rear portion 140 . Also not shown in FIG. 2 , a fifth foot 190 may be coupled to the rear hub assembly 160 to the first hub recess 164 and the second hub recess 166 illustrated in FIGS. 6B and 6E .
- the feet 190 may be a constructed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), rubber, or other similar material, that is configured to frictionally grip the support surface to keep the infant support 10 stationary.
- TPE thermoplastic elastomer
- Each one of the elements (the front portion 110 , the first side member 120 , the second side member 130 , the first side rear portion 140 , the second side rear portion 150 and the rear hub assembly 160 ) of the base 100 may be connected to each other in various ways.
- the elements may be frictionally fit together.
- the ends of the front portion 110 may be configured to receive a portion of the first side member 120 and the second side member 130 , where friction between the portions of the first side member 120 and second side member 130 with the ends of the front portion 110 keep the elements coupled to one another.
- the first side rear portion 140 may be configured to frictionally receive another portion of the first side member 120
- the second side rear portion 150 may be configured to frictionally receive another portion of the second side member 130 .
- the flanges 163 , 165 (illustrated in FIGS. 6C , 6 D, 6 F, and 6 G) of the rear hub assembly 160 may be frictionally received by the first and second side rear portions 140 , 150 .
- the elements 110 , 120 , 130 , 140 , 150 , 160 may be configured to snap fit together, or may be coupled to one another via screws or other known conventional couplings.
- the base 100 may include less or more than the elements of a front portion 110 , first side member 120 , second side member 130 , first side rear portion 140 , second side rear portion 150 , and rear hub assembly 160 .
- the seat support 400 includes a tray 410 and a seat 430 .
- the tray 410 includes a front side 411 , a rear side 412 , a first side 413 , and a second side 414 , as well as a top 422 and a bottom 424 .
- the seat 430 also includes a front side 433 , a rear side 434 , a first side 442 , and a second side 444 , as well as a top 431 and a bottom 432 .
- a first extension 416 extends substantially horizontally from the first side 413 of the tray 410 at a location proximate to the front 411 of the tray 400 .
- a second extension 417 extends substantially horizontally from the second side 414 of the tray 410 at a location proximate to the front 411 of the tray 400 .
- these extensions 416 , 417 are cylindrical in shape.
- the extensions 416 , 417 are configured to be received by the first and second pivot arms 200 , 300 , to enable the seat support 400 to pivot about axis D, which is illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- the top 422 of the tray 410 further includes orifices 418 that are configured to receive a toy bar. As illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B , the orifices 418 are positioned on the top 422 of the tray 410 at a location proximate to the extensions 416 , 417 .
- the orifices 418 may retain a toy bar via a friction fit, a snap fit, through the use of screws or pins, or other similar coupling means. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the orifices 418 may be located at a different location on the tray 410 .
- the tray 410 includes a cavity 419 that is centrally located on the tray 410 .
- the cavity 419 further includes an opening 420 .
- the cavity 419 and the opening 420 are configured to receive various inserts, such as different play pattern toys.
- the shape and depth of the cavity 419 and opening 420 enable an insert to be securely placed on the tray 410 when the infant support 10 is in the deployed configuration A.
- the seat 430 includes a central aperture 438 .
- the central aperture 438 includes a collar 440 that extends upwardly from the top 431 of the seat 430 and around the central aperture 438 .
- the central aperture 438 is sized and shaped to receive an infant.
- the central aperture 438 is configured to have a fabric portion 439 (not shown) that has leg openings to enable a child to be securely placed within the central opening 438 of the seat. When a fabric portion 439 is coupled to the central opening 438 and collar 440 , the fabric portion 439 will hand below the seat and support the infant within the central opening 438 .
- the rear 434 of the seat 430 has a projection 437 .
- the bottom 432 of the seat 430 and especially the projection 437 , is open and forms a cavity-like structure.
- the projection 437 of the rear 434 of the seat 430 is configured to receive the connector 530 of the support arm 500 when the infant support 10 is in the storage configuration B.
- the resilient member 540 of the support arm 500 is coupled to the top 431 of the seat 430 , specifically on the projection 437 .
- FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate that the rear 412 of the tray 410 is coupled to the front 433 of the seat 430 .
- the tray 410 and the seat 430 are connected to one another via a series of protrusions 435 and sockets 415 .
- Illustrated in FIG. 3B is the bottom 424 of the tray 410 and the bottom 432 of the seat 430 .
- the edge of the rear 412 of the tray 410 includes four sockets 415 .
- the edge of the front 433 of the seat 430 is a set of four protrusions 435 . As illustrated in FIG.
- the protrusions 435 and the sockets 415 are similarly shaped and sized so that the sockets 415 matingly receive the protrusions 435 .
- the embodiment further includes a set of screws 436 that are inserted upward through the bottom 432 of the seat 430 and into the bottom 424 of the tray 410 to further secure the seat 430 to the tray 410 .
- Other embodiments may include a different means for connecting the tray 410 and the seat 430 together, including snap fitting the tray 410 and seat 430 together, or even constructing the entire seat support 400 out of one molded part.
- the first pivot arm 200 pivotally coupled to the base 100 and the seat support 400 .
- the first pivot arm 200 includes a first end 210 and a second end 220 .
- the first end 210 includes a hub 212 and a cap (illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B ).
- the second end 220 includes a hub 230 and a button cap 250 (illustrated in FIGS. 1A , 1 B, and 4 C).
- the cap has been removed to illustrate that the hub 212 of the first end 210 is configured to receive the first projection 416 of the seat support 400 .
- FIGS. 4A the first pivot arm 200 pivotally coupled to the base 100 and the seat support 400 .
- the first pivot arm 200 includes a first end 210 and a second end 220 .
- the first end 210 includes a hub 212 and a cap (illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B ).
- the second end 220 includes a hub 230 and a button cap 250 (illustrated in FIG
- the hub 230 of the second end 220 of the first pivot arm 200 is configured to fit within the hub 124 of the first side member 120 .
- inner member 122 and outer member 123 of the first side member 120 each form a side of hub 124 .
- the outer member 123 portion of hub 124 has a cavity 126 .
- this cavity 126 has a circular cross-section. Spaced opposite of each other along the edge of cavity 126 are channels 128 .
- the back of the cavity 126 includes two openings 127 .
- the cavity 126 is configured to slidably receive a button cap 250 .
- the button cap 250 has at least two tabs 252 that are configured to align with, and be slidably received in, the channels 128 .
- the tabs 252 are further configured to engage the channels 128 so that the button cap 250 does not slide completely out of the cavity 126 of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 .
- the top of the hub 124 includes an aperture 129 .
- Aperture 129 enables the first pivot arm 200 to pivot within hub 124 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B.
- the first pivot arm 200 extends from hub 124 of the first side member 120 through the aperture 129 .
- the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 houses a gear 240 , which includes a set of gear teeth 242 around its periphery.
- the hub 230 also includes a set of teeth 232 that are configured to mesh with the gear teeth 242 of the gear 240 . As best illustrated in FIG.
- the gear 240 further includes protuberances 244 that extend through the openings 127 within the cavity 126 of hub 124 of the first side member 120 .
- the protuberances 244 are configured to be engaged with, or coupled to, the button cap 250 .
- FIG. 4C Illustrated in FIG. 4C is a cross sectional view of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 and hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the portion of the hub 124 formed by the inner member 122 of the first side member 120 also contains a set of gear teeth 125 around the inner periphery.
- the gear teeth 125 of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 are stationary because the hub 124 does not rotate.
- the gear teeth 232 of the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 are configured to pivot with respect to the gear teeth 125 of the hub 124 as the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 pivots within the hub 124 of the first side member 120 .
- FIG. 4C Illustrated in FIG. 4C is a cross sectional view of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 and hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the gear teeth 242 of the gear 240 are meshed with the gear teeth 125 of the hub 124 and the gear teeth 232 of the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the gear 240 is meshed with the hub 124 of the first side member 120 and the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 , the first pivot arm 200 is unable to move between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B because the gear 240 is interconnected with the stationary teeth 125 of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 and the teeth 232 of the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 .
- a user In order to be able to reconfigure the first pivot arm 200 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B, a user must depress the button cap 250 into cavity 126 of the hub 124 of the first side member 120 . As the button cap 250 is depressed, it slides into the cavity 126 along axis C, where it contacts the protuberances 244 of the gear 240 . The movement of the cap 250 into the cavity 126 along axis C forces the gear 240 to also slide along axis C so that the teeth 242 of the gear 240 are no longer meshed with the teeth 232 of the hub 230 of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the first pivot arm 200 is free to pivot about the hub 124 of the first side member 120 , and specifically about axis C.
- a resilient member such as a spring, slides the gear 240 and the button cap 250 along axis C to their original position, where the gear teeth 242 of gear 240 mesh with both the gear teeth 232 of the hub 230 and the gear teeth 125 of the hub 124 rotationally locking the pivot arm 200 in place.
- the second pivot arm 300 pivotally coupled to the base 100 and the seat support 400 .
- the description of the second pivot arm 300 is identical to that for the first pivot arm 200 above because the second pivot arm 300 is a mirror image of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the second pivot arm 300 includes a first end 310 and a second end 320 .
- the first end 310 includes a hub 312 and a cap (illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B ).
- the second end 320 includes a hub 330 and a button cap 350 (illustrated in FIGS. 1A , 1 B, and 5 C).
- FIG. 5A the second pivot arm 300 pivotally coupled to the base 100 and the seat support 400 .
- the description of the second pivot arm 300 is identical to that for the first pivot arm 200 above because the second pivot arm 300 is a mirror image of the first pivot arm 200 .
- the second pivot arm 300 includes a first end 310 and a second end 320 .
- the first end 310 includes a hub 312 and
- the cap has been removed to illustrate that the hub 312 of the first end 310 is configured to receive the second projection 417 of the seat support 400 .
- the hub 330 of the second end 320 of the second pivot arm 300 is configured to fit within the hub 134 of the second side member 130 .
- inner member 132 and outer member 133 of the second side member 130 each form a side of hub 134 .
- the outer member 133 portion of hub 134 has a cavity 136 . This cavity 136 has a circular cross-section. Spaced opposite of each other along the edge of cavity 136 are channels 138 .
- the back of the cavity 136 includes two openings 137 .
- the cavity is configured to slidably receive a button cap 350 .
- the button cap 350 has at least two tabs 352 that are configured to align with, and be slidably received in, the channels 138 .
- the tabs 352 are further configured to engage the channels 138 so that the button cap 350 does not slide completely out of the cavity 136 of the hub 134 of the first side member 130 .
- the top of the hub 134 includes an aperture 139 .
- Aperture 139 enables the second pivot arm 300 to pivot within hub 134 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B.
- the second pivot arm 300 extends from hub 134 of the second side member 130 through the aperture 139 .
- the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 houses a gear 340 , which includes a set of gear teeth 342 around its periphery.
- the hub 330 also includes a set of teeth 332 that are configured to mesh with the gear teeth 342 of the gear 340 . As best illustrated in FIG.
- the gear 340 further includes protuberances 344 that extend through the openings 137 within the cavity 136 of hub 134 of the second side member 130 .
- the protuberances 344 are configured to be engaged with, or coupled to, the button cap 350 .
- FIG. 5C Illustrated in FIG. 5C is a cross sectional view of the hub 134 of the second side member 130 and hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- the portion of the hub 134 formed by the inner member 132 of the second side member 130 also contains a set of gear teeth 135 around the inner periphery.
- the gear teeth 135 of the hub 134 of the second side member 130 are stationary because the hub 134 does not rotate.
- the gear teeth 332 of the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 are configured to pivot with respect to the gear teeth 135 of the hub 134 as the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 pivots within the hub 134 of the second side member 130 .
- FIG. 5C Illustrated in FIG. 5C is a cross sectional view of the hub 134 of the second side member 130 and hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- the gear teeth 342 of the gear 340 are meshed with the gear teeth 135 of the hub 134 and the gear teeth 332 of the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- the gear 340 is meshed with the hub 134 of the second side member 130 and the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 , the second pivot arm 300 is unable to move between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B because the gear 340 is interconnected with the stationary teeth 135 of the hub 134 of the second side member 130 and the pivotable teeth 332 of the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- a user In order to be able to reconfigure the second pivot arm 300 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B, a user must depress the button cap 350 into cavity 136 of the hub 134 of the second side member 130 . As the button cap 350 is depressed, it slides into the cavity 136 along axis C, where it contacts the protuberances 344 of the gear 340 . The movement of the cap 350 into the cavity 136 along axis C forces the gear 340 to also slide along axis C so that the teeth 342 of the gear 340 are no longer meshed with the teeth 332 of the hub 330 of the second pivot arm 300 .
- the second pivot arm 300 is free to pivot about the hub 134 of the second side member 130 , and specifically about axis C.
- a resilient member such as a spring, returns the gear 340 and the button cap 350 along axis C to their original position where the gear teeth 342 of gear 340 mesh with both the gear teeth 332 of the hub 330 and the gear teeth 135 of the hub 134 rotationally locking the pivot arm 300 in place.
- a resilient member such as a spring
- FIGS. 6A-6H illustrated are various views of the rear hub assembly 160 . Illustrated in the perspective view of the FIG. 6A , the rear hub assembly 160 includes a first hub 170 coupled to a second hub 180 . Pivotally coupled within the rear hub assembly 160 is the pivotable mount 510 of the support arm 500 . The rear hub assembly 160 includes an aperture 162 that enables the pivotable mount 510 to pivot between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B.
- FIGS. 6B and 6E illustrated are the interior views of the first hub 170 and the second hub 180 .
- the first hub 170 includes a button cap 177 (also illustrated in FIGS. 1A , 1 B, and 6 H), while the second hub 180 has a button cap 187 (also illustrated in FIGS. 6A , and 6 H).
- each of the hubs 170 , 180 includes a circular track of gear teeth 174 , 184 . Within the center of the circular track of teeth 174 , 184 are four gear openings 175 , 185 and two cap openings 176 , 186 . As illustrated in the FIGS.
- the cap openings 176 , 186 are configured to receive protuberances 178 , 188 of the button caps 177 , 187 . Moreover, the protuberances 178 , 188 of the caps 177 , 187 are slidingly engaged with the cap openings 176 , 186 . The ends of the protuberances 178 , 188 may include flanges to prevent the protuberances 178 , 188 from becoming completely disengaged from the cap openings 176 , 186 .
- FIGS. 6C and 6D Illustrated in FIGS. 6C and 6D is the exterior view of the first hub 170 .
- FIGS. 6F and 6G is the exterior view of the second hub 180 .
- the hubs 170 , 180 further include gears 171 , 181 that are configured to rotate within the rear hub assembly 160 .
- Each of the gears 171 , 181 include a pair of projections 173 , 183 . These projections are configured to extend through two of the gear openings 175 , 185 simultaneously.
- each hub 170 , 180 has four gear openings 175 , 185 , an upper left gear opening, an upper right gear opening, a lower left gear opening, and a lower right gear opening.
- the hubs 170 , 180 may include more than the four gear openings 175 , 185 .
- the number of configurations of the gears 171 , 181 also increases.
- FIG. 6H illustrated is a cross sectional view of the rear hub assembly 160 .
- the pivotable mount 510 is configured to sit between the first hub 170 and the second hub 180 .
- each side of the pivotable mount 510 includes a circular track of gear teeth 512 .
- the teeth 172 of the gear 171 of the first hub 170 is simultaneously meshed with the teeth 174 of the first hub 170 and the gear teeth 512 of the pivotable mount 510
- the teeth 182 of gear 181 of the second hub 180 is simultaneously meshed with the teeth 184 of the second hub 180 and the gear teeth 512 of the pivotable mount 510 .
- the button caps 177 , 187 in order to reconfigure the pivotable mount 510 , and as a result the support arm 500 , the button caps 177 , 187 must be depressed inward so the button caps 177 , 187 slide along axis E into the rear hub assembly 160 .
- the protuberances 178 , 188 of the button caps 177 , 187 slide through the cap openings 176 , 186 in the hubs 170 , 180 , contacting the gears 171 , 181 and sliding the gears 171 , 181 along axis E out of engagement with the teeth 174 , 184 of the hubs 170 , 180 .
- the projections 173 , 183 of the gears 171 , 181 are also slid out of the gear openings 175 , 185 when the button caps 177 , 187 are depressed.
- the gears 171 , 181 are solely meshed with the teeth 512 of the pivotable mount 510 . Because the teeth 172 , 182 of the gears 171 , 181 are no longer meshed with the teeth 174 , 184 of the stationary hubs 170 , 180 and the projections 173 , 183 of the gears 171 , 181 are out of engagement with the gear openings 175 , 185 when the button caps 177 , 187 are depressed, the gears 171 , 181 are free to rotate with the pivotable mount 510 of the support arm 500 .
- the pivotable mount 510 and thus, the support arm 500 , are capable of being reconfigured between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B when the button caps 177 , 187 are depressed.
- the button caps 177 , 187 can be released, allowing the teeth 172 , 182 of the gears 171 , 181 to reengage with the teeth 174 , 184 of the hubs 170 , 180 (via the assistance of a biasing member such as a spring (not shown), locking the pivotable mount 510 into the desired position.
- the projections 173 , 183 of the gears 171 , 181 become reengaged with different gear openings 175 , 185 from their previously configuration.
- the placement of the gear openings 175 , 185 in the hubs 170 , 180 enable the reconfiguration of the gears 171 , 181 , and subsequently the pivotable mount 510 and support arm 500 .
- the support arm 500 includes a pivotable mount 510 that is pivotally coupled to the base 100 , a tube 520 with a first end 522 coupled to the pivotable mount 510 and a second end 524 that is coupled to a connector 530 , and a resilient member 540 coupled to the connector 530 and the rear 434 of the seat 430 of the seat support 400 .
- the connector 530 is connected to the second end 524 of the tube 520 .
- the connector 530 consists of a first side 532 and a second side 534 that are coupled together over the second end 524 of the tube 520 .
- the second end 524 of the tube 520 includes openings 526 .
- the first side 532 and the second side 536 engage these openings 526 when they are coupled together to remain coupled to the second end 524 of the tube 520 .
- the first side 532 and the second side 536 together formulate an aperture 536 .
- the aperture 536 is configured to receive a portion of the resilient member 540 , coupling the resilient member 540 to the connector 530 .
- the resilient member may include a spring or other elastic member.
- the resilient member 540 may include a cover. The cover prevents a child from sticking their fingers, toys, and other items in the resilient members 540 .
- FIG. 8 illustrated is a perspective view of an embodiment of the infant support structure 10 , the infant support structure 10 further includes a motion limiting mechanism 600 .
- the embodiment of the motion limiting mechanism 600 illustrated in FIG. 8 extends between the base 100 and the seat support 400 .
- the motion limiting mechanism 600 is configured to limit the counterclockwise pivotal rotation of the seat support 400 about the pivot arms 200 , 300 .
- the motion limiting mechanism 600 prevents the seat support 400 from pivoting over the pivot arms 200 , 300 to a degree that the seat support 400 flips upside down.
- the motion limiting mechanism 600 serves a safety mechanism that reduces the possibility of the seat support 400 flipping upside down with an infant placed in the seat support 400 .
- FIG. 1 illustrated in FIG.
- the motion limiting mechanism 600 is a strap with a first strap member 610 , a second strap member 620 , and buckle 630 .
- the first strap member 610 extends substantially upward from the base 100 .
- the second strap member 620 extends substantially downward from the seat support 400 .
- the buckle 630 enables the first strap member 610 and the second strap member 620 to be removably coupled to one another. Uncoupling the first strap member 610 and the second strap member 620 from one another enables the infant support structure 10 to be positioned in the storage configuration B, illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- motion limiting mechanism 600 may be, but are not limited to, a detent disposed within the first end 210 of the first pivot arm 200 and/or within the first end 310 of the second pivot arm 300 or some other rotational lock within each of the pivot points of the first pivot arm 200 and/or the second pivot arm 300 .
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Abstract
An infant support structure includes a base, at least two support arms pivotally coupled to the base, a seat support, and at least one resilient member. One side of the seat support is coupled to one of the support arms and configured to pivot about the support arm. Another side of the seat support is coupled to the resilient member, which is also coupled to the other support arm. The resilient member coupled one side of the seat support while the other side of the seat support is pivotally coupled to one of the support arms enable the infant support structure to serve as an infant jumper. The infant support is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.
Description
- This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/975,961, filed Apr. 7, 2014, Attorney Docket No. 0621.2206P, entitled “Foldable Infant Jumping Device,” the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in full.
- The present invention relates to a device that enables infants to perform jumping motions. More specifically, the present invention relates to jumping device that can be repositioned between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.
- Various types of infant support structures exist for infants and children to promote the development of large motor skills, such as walking and jumping. Parents of infants are required to purchase multiple infant support structures for their children, including, but not limited to, infant walkers, infant jumpers, infant seats, infant swings, and infant gliders. Each one of these infant support structures requires space for use and storage. Parents who own multiple infant support structures often find themselves burdened by the cost of purchasing multiple infant support structures. Each one of these infant support structures is relatively expensive, and the purchase of multiple infant support structures can be costly.
- Moreover, infant jumpers are typically complex structures that take up a large amount of space. Because of their complexity, many infant jumpers fail to have a storage configuration, where the infant jumper can be easily broken down into a storage configuration when the infant jumper is not in use by the infant. Furthermore, if the infant jumper does have a storage configuration, the conversion to the storage configuration from the deployed configuration involves many steps and the removal of many parts.
- Therefore, what is needed is an infant support structure that is easy for the parents to set up and maintain. Furthermore, the infant support structure should be relatively inexpensive, but provide both a deployed configuration, for use by the infant, and a storage configuration. Moreover, the conversion from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration, and vice versa, should be relatively quick and easy for a caretaker to perform. In addition, the infant support structure should be fun and easy for the infant to use. Moreover, what is needed is an infant support structure that is safe for the infant to use.
- An infant support structure that includes a base, a first support arm, a second support arm, a seat support, and a resilient member. The base has a first side and a second side. The first support arm includes a first end and a second end. Furthermore, the second end of the first support arm is pivotally coupled to the base at a location that is proximate the first side of the base. Similar to the first support arm, the second support arm has a first end and a second end. The second end of the second support arm, however, is pivotally coupled to the base at a location that is proximate to the second side of the base. Additionally, the seat support includes a first side and a second side, the first side is pivotally coupled to the first end of the first support arm. Moreover, the resilient member is coupled to the second side of the seat support and the first end of the second support arm. The infant support structure is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. In the deployed configuration, the first and second support arms extend substantially vertically from the base, and the seat support is spaced from the base. In the storage configuration, the first and second support arms extend substantially horizontally from the base and the seat support is proximate the base.
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FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an infant support structure according to the present invention, the infant support structure being positioned in the deployed configuration. -
FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of an infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A with the infant support structure being positioned in the storage configuration. -
FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A with the infant support structure beginning the reconfiguration process from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration. -
FIG. 1D illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A with the infant support structure continuing the reconfiguration process from the deployed configuration to the storage configuration. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the top of the seat of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of the bottom of the seat illustrated inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of the first pivot arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of the inside of the hub of the first pivot arm illustrated inFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 4C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the first pivot arm and base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 5A illustrates a side view of the second pivot arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 5B illustrates a side view of the inside of the hub of the second pivot arm illustrated inFIG. 5A . -
FIG. 5C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the second pivot arm and base of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of the rear hub assembly of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 6B illustrates an interior view of the first hub of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A . -
FIG. 6C illustrates a perspective view of the first hub and first gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A , the first gear being positioned in the deployed configuration. -
FIG. 6D illustrates a perspective view of the first hub and the first gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A , the first gear being positioned in the storage configuration. -
FIG. 6E illustrates an interior view of the second hub of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A . -
FIG. 6F illustrates a perspective view of the second hub and second gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A , the second gear being positioned in the deployed configuration. -
FIG. 6G illustrates a perspective view of the second hub and the second gear of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A , the second gear being positioned in the storage configuration. -
FIG. 6H illustrates a cross-sectional view of the rear hub assembly illustrated inFIG. 6A -
FIG. 7A illustrates a perspective view of the top of the support arm of the embodiment of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 7B illustrates a perspective view of the interior of the connector of the support arm illustrated inFIG. 7A . -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the infant support structure illustrated inFIG. 1A , the infant support structure including a motion limiting mechanism. - Like reference numerals have been used to identify like elements throughout this disclosure.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B , illustrated is an embodiment of theinfant support structure 10. Theinfant support structure 10 includes abase 100, afirst pivot arm 200, asecond pivot arm 300, aseat support 400, and asupport arm 500. Illustrated inFIG. 1A , theinfant support structure 10 is positioned in the deployed configuration A. Illustrated inFIG. 1B , theinfant support structure 10 is positioned in the storage configuration B. As illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B , the first andsecond pivot arms base 100. Thepivot arms FIGS. 1A and 1B , theseat support 400 is pivotally coupled to thepivot arms seat support 400. The rear of theseat support 400 is supported by aresilient member 540 that is further coupled to thesupport arm 500. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 1A , thesupport arm 500 includes apivotable mount 510 that is pivotally coupled to thebase 100. Thesupport arm 500 further includes atube 520 with afirst end 522 coupled to thepivotable mount 510 and asecond end 524 that is coupled to aconnector 530. Thepivotable mount 510 is configured to pivot with respect to the base 100 about axis E. Thesupport arm 500 extends substantially vertically from thebase 100 and is longer than thepivot arms resilient member 540 that is coupled to theconnector 530 of thesupport arm 500 hangs substantially downward from theconnector 530 and supports the rear of theseat support 400 from above. When in the deployed configuration A, as illustrated inFIG. 1A , and an infant is placed in theseat support 400, theseat support 400 pivots about axis D with respect to the first andsecond pivot arms resilient member 540 stretches and flexes. Because of the pivotal relationship between thepivot arms seat support 400, and the orientation of theresilient member 540 attached to the rear of theseat support 400 and supporting theseat support 400 from above, theinfant support 10 is configured to aid an infant perform jumping motions when placed within theseat support 400. - When in the deployed configuration A, the first and
second pivot arms base 100. Furthermore, thesupport arm 500 is configured to extend substantially upward from thebase 100. As illustrated inFIG. 1A , when theinfant support 10 is in the deployed configuration A, theseat support 400 is spaced from, but supported directly above, thebase 100. However, when repositioning theinfant support 10 to the storage configuration B, thepivot arms pivot arms base 100, as illustrated inFIG. 1B . Moreover, theseat support 400 is pivoted forwardly about axis D approximately 270 degrees and then folded downward with thepivot arms seat support 400 is oriented upside down, but positioned proximate thebase 100. In addition, thesupport arm 500 is pivoted forwardly approximately 90 degrees about axis E with respect to thebase 100. As best illustrated inFIG. 1B , when theinfant support 10 is in the storage configuration B, theconnector 530, which is coupled to thesecond end 524 of thetube 520 of thesupport arm 500, is resting within the underside ofseat support 400. When in the storage configuration B, as illustrated inFIG. 1B , theinfant support 10 is more compact than when in the deployed configuration A, illustrated inFIG. 1A . - Turning to
FIGS. 1C and 1D , illustrated is theinfant support structure 10 in the process of being reconfigured from the deployed configuration A to the storage configuration B. As illustrated inFIG. 1C , thecap 250 of thefirst pivot arm 200 and thecap 350 of thesecond pivot arm 300 are depressed, enabling thepivot arms seat support 400 is being pivoted forwardly (counterclockwise) about thefirst end 210 of thefirst pivot arm 200 and thefirst end 310 of thesecond pivot arm 300. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1D , theseat support 400 has pivoted forwardly (counterclockwise) and thepivot arms base 100. Illustrated inFIG. 1D , the button caps 177, 187 of therear hub assembly 160 have been depressed, enabling thesupport arm 500 to begin pivoting forwardly (counterclockwise) with respect to thebase 100. - In other embodiments, the
pivot arms support arm 500 may be pivoted more or less than 90 degrees with respect to the base. Furthermore, theseat support 400 may be pivoted more or less than approximately 270 degrees about thepivot arms - Turning to
FIG. 2 , illustrated is a perspective view of thebase 100. According to the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 2 , thebase 100 includes afront portion 110, afirst side member 120, asecond side member 130, a firstrear side member 140, a secondrear side member 150, and arear hub assembly 160. Thefront portion 110 is substantially U-shaped and thefirst side member 120 andsecond side member 130 are attached to each of the ends of thefront portion 110. Thefirst side member 120 includes aninner member 122 and anouter member 123. The inner andouter members FIGS. 4A-4C ) that enables thefirst pivot arm 200 to be pivotally connected to thefirst side member 120. Thesecond side member 130 includes aninner member 132 and anouter member 133. The inner andouter members FIGS. 5A-5C ) that enables thesecond pivot arm 300 to be pivotally connected to thesecond side member 130. Furthermore, therear hub assembly 160 includes afirst hub 170 and asecond hub 180 that together enable thepivotable mount 510 of thesupport arm 500 to be pivotally coupled to therear hub assembly 160. - As illustrated in
FIG. 2 , a number offeet 190 are coupled to various portions of thebase 100. Illustrated inFIG. 2 , twofeet 190 are coupled to thefront portion 110, while onefoot 190 is coupled to the first siderear portion 140. This embodiment also includes afoot 190 coupled to the second siderear portion 150 at a location similar to that of the first siderear portion 140. Also not shown inFIG. 2 , afifth foot 190 may be coupled to therear hub assembly 160 to thefirst hub recess 164 and thesecond hub recess 166 illustrated inFIGS. 6B and 6E . Thefeet 190 may be a constructed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), rubber, or other similar material, that is configured to frictionally grip the support surface to keep theinfant support 10 stationary. - Each one of the elements (the
front portion 110, thefirst side member 120, thesecond side member 130, the first siderear portion 140, the second siderear portion 150 and the rear hub assembly 160) of the base 100 may be connected to each other in various ways. In one embodiment, the elements may be frictionally fit together. For example, the ends of thefront portion 110 may be configured to receive a portion of thefirst side member 120 and thesecond side member 130, where friction between the portions of thefirst side member 120 andsecond side member 130 with the ends of thefront portion 110 keep the elements coupled to one another. Furthermore, the first siderear portion 140 may be configured to frictionally receive another portion of thefirst side member 120, while the second siderear portion 150 may be configured to frictionally receive another portion of thesecond side member 130. Finally, theflanges 163, 165 (illustrated inFIGS. 6C , 6D, 6F, and 6G) of therear hub assembly 160 may be frictionally received by the first and second siderear portions elements base 100 may include less or more than the elements of afront portion 110,first side member 120,second side member 130, first siderear portion 140, second siderear portion 150, andrear hub assembly 160. - Referring to
FIGS. 3A and 3B , illustrated is theseat support 400 of theinfant support 10.FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the top of theseat support 400, whileFIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of the bottom of theseat support 400. According to the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 3A and 3B , theseat support 400 includes atray 410 and aseat 430. Thetray 410 includes afront side 411, arear side 412, afirst side 413, and asecond side 414, as well as a top 422 and a bottom 424. Furthermore, theseat 430 also includes afront side 433, arear side 434, afirst side 442, and asecond side 444, as well as a top 431 and a bottom 432. As illustrated, afirst extension 416 extends substantially horizontally from thefirst side 413 of thetray 410 at a location proximate to thefront 411 of thetray 400. Furthermore, asecond extension 417 extends substantially horizontally from thesecond side 414 of thetray 410 at a location proximate to thefront 411 of thetray 400. As illustrated inFIGS. 3A and 3B , according to this embodiment, theseextensions extensions second pivot arms seat support 400 to pivot about axis D, which is illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B . The top 422 of thetray 410 further includesorifices 418 that are configured to receive a toy bar. As illustrated inFIGS. 3A and 3B , theorifices 418 are positioned on the top 422 of thetray 410 at a location proximate to theextensions orifices 418 may retain a toy bar via a friction fit, a snap fit, through the use of screws or pins, or other similar coupling means. Furthermore, in other embodiments, theorifices 418 may be located at a different location on thetray 410. - According to the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 3A and 3B , thetray 410 includes acavity 419 that is centrally located on thetray 410. Thecavity 419 further includes anopening 420. Thecavity 419 and theopening 420 are configured to receive various inserts, such as different play pattern toys. The shape and depth of thecavity 419 andopening 420 enable an insert to be securely placed on thetray 410 when theinfant support 10 is in the deployed configuration A. - Continuing with
FIGS. 3A and 3B , theseat 430 includes acentral aperture 438. Thecentral aperture 438 includes acollar 440 that extends upwardly from the top 431 of theseat 430 and around thecentral aperture 438. Moreover, thecentral aperture 438 is sized and shaped to receive an infant. Thecentral aperture 438 is configured to have a fabric portion 439 (not shown) that has leg openings to enable a child to be securely placed within thecentral opening 438 of the seat. When a fabric portion 439 is coupled to thecentral opening 438 andcollar 440, the fabric portion 439 will hand below the seat and support the infant within thecentral opening 438. - Additionally, as illustrated in
FIGS. 3A and 3B , the rear 434 of theseat 430 has aprojection 437. As best illustrated inFIG. 3B , thebottom 432 of theseat 430, and especially theprojection 437, is open and forms a cavity-like structure. As best illustrated inFIG. 1B , theprojection 437 of the rear 434 of theseat 430 is configured to receive theconnector 530 of thesupport arm 500 when theinfant support 10 is in the storage configuration B. However, when the infant support is in the deployed configuration A, as best illustrated inFIG. 1A , theresilient member 540 of thesupport arm 500 is coupled to the top 431 of theseat 430, specifically on theprojection 437. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate that the rear 412 of thetray 410 is coupled to thefront 433 of theseat 430. As best illustrated inFIG. 3B , thetray 410 and theseat 430 are connected to one another via a series ofprotrusions 435 andsockets 415. Illustrated inFIG. 3B is the bottom 424 of thetray 410 and thebottom 432 of theseat 430. Along the edge of the rear 412 of thetray 410 are a series ofsockets 415. According to this embodiment, the edge of the rear 412 of thetray 410 includes foursockets 415. Furthermore, along the edge of thefront 433 of theseat 430 is a set of fourprotrusions 435. As illustrated inFIG. 3B , theprotrusions 435 and thesockets 415 are similarly shaped and sized so that thesockets 415 matingly receive theprotrusions 435. The embodiment further includes a set ofscrews 436 that are inserted upward through thebottom 432 of theseat 430 and into thebottom 424 of thetray 410 to further secure theseat 430 to thetray 410. Other embodiments may include a different means for connecting thetray 410 and theseat 430 together, including snap fitting thetray 410 andseat 430 together, or even constructing theentire seat support 400 out of one molded part. - Turning to
FIGS. 4A , 4B, and 4C, illustrated is thefirst pivot arm 200 pivotally coupled to thebase 100 and theseat support 400. As illustrated inFIG. 4A , thefirst pivot arm 200 includes afirst end 210 and asecond end 220. Thefirst end 210 includes ahub 212 and a cap (illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B ). Thesecond end 220 includes ahub 230 and a button cap 250 (illustrated inFIGS. 1A , 1B, and 4C). As shown inFIG. 4A , the cap has been removed to illustrate that thehub 212 of thefirst end 210 is configured to receive thefirst projection 416 of theseat support 400. Furthermore, as illustrated inFIGS. 4A-4C , thehub 230 of thesecond end 220 of thefirst pivot arm 200 is configured to fit within thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120. As best illustrated inFIG. 4C ,inner member 122 andouter member 123 of thefirst side member 120 each form a side ofhub 124. As shown inFIG. 4A , theouter member 123 portion ofhub 124 has acavity 126. As illustrated, thiscavity 126 has a circular cross-section. Spaced opposite of each other along the edge ofcavity 126 arechannels 128. Furthermore, the back of thecavity 126 includes twoopenings 127. As illustrated inFIG. 4C , thecavity 126 is configured to slidably receive abutton cap 250. Thebutton cap 250 has at least twotabs 252 that are configured to align with, and be slidably received in, thechannels 128. Thetabs 252 are further configured to engage thechannels 128 so that thebutton cap 250 does not slide completely out of thecavity 126 of thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120. - Furthermore, the top of the
hub 124 includes anaperture 129.Aperture 129 enables thefirst pivot arm 200 to pivot withinhub 124 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B. Thefirst pivot arm 200 extends fromhub 124 of thefirst side member 120 through theaperture 129. Illustrated inFIG. 4B , in which theinner member 122 is removed for purposes of illustration, thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200 houses agear 240, which includes a set ofgear teeth 242 around its periphery. Thehub 230 also includes a set ofteeth 232 that are configured to mesh with thegear teeth 242 of thegear 240. As best illustrated inFIG. 4A , thegear 240 further includesprotuberances 244 that extend through theopenings 127 within thecavity 126 ofhub 124 of thefirst side member 120. Theprotuberances 244 are configured to be engaged with, or coupled to, thebutton cap 250. - Illustrated in
FIG. 4C is a cross sectional view of thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120 andhub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200. The portion of thehub 124 formed by theinner member 122 of thefirst side member 120 also contains a set ofgear teeth 125 around the inner periphery. Thegear teeth 125 of thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120 are stationary because thehub 124 does not rotate. Thegear teeth 232 of thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200 are configured to pivot with respect to thegear teeth 125 of thehub 124 as thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200 pivots within thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120. As illustrated byFIG. 4C , thegear teeth 242 of thegear 240 are meshed with thegear teeth 125 of thehub 124 and thegear teeth 232 of thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200. When thegear 240 is meshed with thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120 and thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200, thefirst pivot arm 200 is unable to move between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B because thegear 240 is interconnected with thestationary teeth 125 of thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120 and theteeth 232 of thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200. - In order to be able to reconfigure the
first pivot arm 200 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B, a user must depress thebutton cap 250 intocavity 126 of thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120. As thebutton cap 250 is depressed, it slides into thecavity 126 along axis C, where it contacts theprotuberances 244 of thegear 240. The movement of thecap 250 into thecavity 126 along axis C forces thegear 240 to also slide along axis C so that theteeth 242 of thegear 240 are no longer meshed with theteeth 232 of thehub 230 of thefirst pivot arm 200. Once thegear teeth 242 of thegear 240 no longer mesh with theteeth 232 of thehub 230, thefirst pivot arm 200 is free to pivot about thehub 124 of thefirst side member 120, and specifically about axis C. When thefirst pivot arm 200 is pivoted to the desired location, thebutton cap 250 is released, and a resilient member (not shown), such as a spring, slides thegear 240 and thebutton cap 250 along axis C to their original position, where thegear teeth 242 ofgear 240 mesh with both thegear teeth 232 of thehub 230 and thegear teeth 125 of thehub 124 rotationally locking thepivot arm 200 in place. - Turning to
FIGS. 5A , 5B, and 5C, illustrated is thesecond pivot arm 300 pivotally coupled to thebase 100 and theseat support 400. The description of thesecond pivot arm 300 is identical to that for thefirst pivot arm 200 above because thesecond pivot arm 300 is a mirror image of thefirst pivot arm 200. As illustrated inFIG. 5A , thesecond pivot arm 300 includes afirst end 310 and asecond end 320. Thefirst end 310 includes ahub 312 and a cap (illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B ). Thesecond end 320 includes ahub 330 and a button cap 350 (illustrated inFIGS. 1A , 1B, and 5C). As shown inFIG. 5A , the cap has been removed to illustrate that thehub 312 of thefirst end 310 is configured to receive thesecond projection 417 of theseat support 400. Furthermore, as illustrated inFIGS. 5A-5C , thehub 330 of thesecond end 320 of thesecond pivot arm 300 is configured to fit within thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130. As best illustrated inFIG. 5C ,inner member 132 andouter member 133 of thesecond side member 130 each form a side ofhub 134. As shown inFIG. 5A , theouter member 133 portion ofhub 134 has acavity 136. Thiscavity 136 has a circular cross-section. Spaced opposite of each other along the edge ofcavity 136 arechannels 138. Furthermore, the back of thecavity 136 includes twoopenings 137. As illustrated inFIG. 5C , the cavity is configured to slidably receive abutton cap 350. Thebutton cap 350 has at least twotabs 352 that are configured to align with, and be slidably received in, thechannels 138. Thetabs 352 are further configured to engage thechannels 138 so that thebutton cap 350 does not slide completely out of thecavity 136 of thehub 134 of thefirst side member 130. - Furthermore, the top of the
hub 134 includes anaperture 139.Aperture 139 enables thesecond pivot arm 300 to pivot withinhub 134 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B. Thesecond pivot arm 300 extends fromhub 134 of thesecond side member 130 through theaperture 139. Illustrated inFIG. 5B , in which theinner member 132 is removed for purposes of illustration, thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300 houses agear 340, which includes a set ofgear teeth 342 around its periphery. Thehub 330 also includes a set ofteeth 332 that are configured to mesh with thegear teeth 342 of thegear 340. As best illustrated inFIG. 5A , thegear 340 further includesprotuberances 344 that extend through theopenings 137 within thecavity 136 ofhub 134 of thesecond side member 130. Theprotuberances 344 are configured to be engaged with, or coupled to, thebutton cap 350. - Illustrated in
FIG. 5C is a cross sectional view of thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130 andhub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300. The portion of thehub 134 formed by theinner member 132 of thesecond side member 130 also contains a set ofgear teeth 135 around the inner periphery. Thegear teeth 135 of thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130 are stationary because thehub 134 does not rotate. Thegear teeth 332 of thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300 are configured to pivot with respect to thegear teeth 135 of thehub 134 as thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300 pivots within thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130. As illustrated byFIG. 5C , thegear teeth 342 of thegear 340 are meshed with thegear teeth 135 of thehub 134 and thegear teeth 332 of thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300. When thegear 340 is meshed with thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130 and thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300, thesecond pivot arm 300 is unable to move between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B because thegear 340 is interconnected with thestationary teeth 135 of thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130 and thepivotable teeth 332 of thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300. - In order to be able to reconfigure the
second pivot arm 300 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B, a user must depress thebutton cap 350 intocavity 136 of thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130. As thebutton cap 350 is depressed, it slides into thecavity 136 along axis C, where it contacts theprotuberances 344 of thegear 340. The movement of thecap 350 into thecavity 136 along axis C forces thegear 340 to also slide along axis C so that theteeth 342 of thegear 340 are no longer meshed with theteeth 332 of thehub 330 of thesecond pivot arm 300. Once thegear teeth 342 of thegear 340 no longer mesh with theteeth 332 of thehub 330, thesecond pivot arm 300 is free to pivot about thehub 134 of thesecond side member 130, and specifically about axis C. When thesecond pivot arm 300 is pivoted to the desired location, thebutton cap 350 is released, and a resilient member (not shown), such as a spring, returns thegear 340 and thebutton cap 350 along axis C to their original position where thegear teeth 342 ofgear 340 mesh with both thegear teeth 332 of thehub 330 and thegear teeth 135 of thehub 134 rotationally locking thepivot arm 300 in place. Although the hubs forpivot arms - Turning to
FIGS. 6A-6H , illustrated are various views of therear hub assembly 160. Illustrated in the perspective view of theFIG. 6A , therear hub assembly 160 includes afirst hub 170 coupled to asecond hub 180. Pivotally coupled within therear hub assembly 160 is thepivotable mount 510 of thesupport arm 500. Therear hub assembly 160 includes anaperture 162 that enables thepivotable mount 510 to pivot between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B. - Turning to
FIGS. 6B and 6E , illustrated are the interior views of thefirst hub 170 and thesecond hub 180. Thefirst hub 170 includes a button cap 177 (also illustrated inFIGS. 1A , 1B, and 6H), while thesecond hub 180 has a button cap 187 (also illustrated inFIGS. 6A , and 6H). As illustrated, each of thehubs gear teeth teeth gear openings cap openings FIGS. 6B and 6E , thecap openings protuberances protuberances caps cap openings protuberances protuberances cap openings - Illustrated in
FIGS. 6C and 6D is the exterior view of thefirst hub 170. Similarly, illustrated inFIGS. 6F and 6G is the exterior view of thesecond hub 180. As illustrated, thehubs gears rear hub assembly 160. Each of thegears projections gear openings hub gear openings FIG. 6C , when theinfant support 10, and subsequently thegear 171 of thefirst hub 170, is in the deployed configuration A, theprojections 173 extend through the upper left and the lowerright gear openings 175. Illustrated inFIG. 6D , when theinfant support 10 is reconfigured to the storage configuration B, thegear 171 is rotated so that theprojection 173 that was extending through the upper left gear opening 175 in the deployed configuration A now extends through the lower left gear opening 175 in the storage configuration B, while theprojection 173 that was extending through the lowerright gear opening 175 in the deployed configuration A now extends through the upperright gear opening 175 in the storage configuration B. Conversely, as illustrated inFIG. 6F , when theinfant support 10, and subsequently thegear 181 of thefirst hub 180, is in the deployed configuration A, theprojections 183 extend through the upper right and the lowerleft gear openings 185. However, when illustrated inFIG. 6G , when theinfant support 10 is reconfigured to the storage configuration B, thegear 181 is rotated so that theprojection 183 that was extending through the upperright gear opening 185 in the deployed configuration A now extends through the lowerright gear opening 185 in the storage configuration B, while theprojection 183 that was extending through the lower left gear opening 185 in the deployed configuration A now extends through the upper left gear opening 185 in the storage configuration B. - In other embodiments, the
hubs gear openings gear openings gears - Turning to
FIG. 6H , illustrated is a cross sectional view of therear hub assembly 160. As illustrated thepivotable mount 510 is configured to sit between thefirst hub 170 and thesecond hub 180. Furthermore, each side of thepivotable mount 510 includes a circular track ofgear teeth 512. As illustrated inFIG. 6H , theteeth 172 of thegear 171 of thefirst hub 170 is simultaneously meshed with theteeth 174 of thefirst hub 170 and thegear teeth 512 of thepivotable mount 510, while theteeth 182 ofgear 181 of thesecond hub 180 is simultaneously meshed with theteeth 184 of thesecond hub 180 and thegear teeth 512 of thepivotable mount 510. Moreover, while in this position, where thegears hubs teeth hubs teeth 512 of thepivotable mount 510, theprojections gears gear openings teeth gears teeth hubs projections gears gear openings hubs gears hubs gears teeth 512 of thepivotable mount 510, thepivotable mount 510 is unable to pivot about therear hub assembly 160 between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B. - Continuing with
FIG. 6H , in order to reconfigure thepivotable mount 510, and as a result thesupport arm 500, the button caps 177, 187 must be depressed inward so the button caps 177, 187 slide along axis E into therear hub assembly 160. As the button caps 177, 187 are slid into therear hub assembly 160 along axis E, theprotuberances cap openings hubs gears gears teeth hubs projections gears gear openings gears gears teeth 512 of thepivotable mount 510. Because theteeth gears teeth stationary hubs projections gears gear openings gears pivotable mount 510 of thesupport arm 500. Therefore, thepivotable mount 510, and thus, thesupport arm 500, are capable of being reconfigured between the deployed configuration A and the storage configuration B when the button caps 177, 187 are depressed. Once thepivotable mount 510 and thegears teeth gears teeth hubs 170, 180 (via the assistance of a biasing member such as a spring (not shown), locking thepivotable mount 510 into the desired position. Moreover, theprojections gears different gear openings gear openings hubs gears pivotable mount 510 andsupport arm 500. - Turning to
FIGS. 7A , and 7B, illustrated is a perspective view of theconnector 530 of thesupport arm 500. As previously explained and shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B , thesupport arm 500 includes apivotable mount 510 that is pivotally coupled to thebase 100, atube 520 with afirst end 522 coupled to thepivotable mount 510 and asecond end 524 that is coupled to aconnector 530, and aresilient member 540 coupled to theconnector 530 and the rear 434 of theseat 430 of theseat support 400. As illustrated inFIGS. 7A and 7B , theconnector 530 is connected to thesecond end 524 of thetube 520. According to the embodiment illustrated, theconnector 530 consists of afirst side 532 and asecond side 534 that are coupled together over thesecond end 524 of thetube 520. As illustrated inFIG. 7B , thesecond end 524 of thetube 520 includesopenings 526. Thefirst side 532 and thesecond side 536 engage theseopenings 526 when they are coupled together to remain coupled to thesecond end 524 of thetube 520. Furthermore, thefirst side 532 and thesecond side 536 together formulate anaperture 536. Theaperture 536 is configured to receive a portion of theresilient member 540, coupling theresilient member 540 to theconnector 530. The resilient member may include a spring or other elastic member. While not illustrated, theresilient member 540 may include a cover. The cover prevents a child from sticking their fingers, toys, and other items in theresilient members 540. - Turning to
FIG. 8 , illustrated is a perspective view of an embodiment of theinfant support structure 10, theinfant support structure 10 further includes amotion limiting mechanism 600. The embodiment of themotion limiting mechanism 600 illustrated inFIG. 8 extends between the base 100 and theseat support 400. Themotion limiting mechanism 600 is configured to limit the counterclockwise pivotal rotation of theseat support 400 about thepivot arms motion limiting mechanism 600 prevents theseat support 400 from pivoting over thepivot arms seat support 400 flips upside down. Themotion limiting mechanism 600 serves a safety mechanism that reduces the possibility of theseat support 400 flipping upside down with an infant placed in theseat support 400. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 8 , themotion limiting mechanism 600 is a strap with afirst strap member 610, asecond strap member 620, andbuckle 630. Thefirst strap member 610 extends substantially upward from thebase 100. Thesecond strap member 620 extends substantially downward from theseat support 400. Thebuckle 630 enables thefirst strap member 610 and thesecond strap member 620 to be removably coupled to one another. Uncoupling thefirst strap member 610 and thesecond strap member 620 from one another enables theinfant support structure 10 to be positioned in the storage configuration B, illustrated inFIG. 1B . Other embodiments of themotion limiting mechanism 600 may be, but are not limited to, a detent disposed within thefirst end 210 of thefirst pivot arm 200 and/or within thefirst end 310 of thesecond pivot arm 300 or some other rotational lock within each of the pivot points of thefirst pivot arm 200 and/or thesecond pivot arm 300. - It is to be understood that terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “side,” “height,” “length,” “width,” “upper,” “lower,” “interior,” “exterior,” “inner,” “outer” and the like as may be used herein, generally merely describe points or portions of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. However, the terms “front” and “rear” as used herein refer specifically to the direction of the child received in the seat, with “front” referring to proximate the child's front side and “rear” referring to proximate the child's rear side as seated in the seat. Further, the term “exemplary” is used herein to describe an example or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as exemplary is not to be construed as a preferred or advantageous embodiment, but rather as one example or illustration of a possible embodiment of the invention.
- Although the disclosed inventions are illustrated and described herein as embodied in one or more specific examples, it is nevertheless not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the inventions and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. In addition, various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the following claims.
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1. An infant support structure comprising:
a base having a first side and a second side;
a first pivot arm with a first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally coupled to the base proximate the first side;
a seat support having a first side and a second side, the first side of the seat support being pivotally coupled to the first end of the first pivot arm;
a support arm with a first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally coupled to the base proximate the second side; and
a resilient member coupling the first end of the support arm with the second side of the seat support, wherein the infant support is configurable in a deployed configuration, where the first pivot arm and the support arm extend substantially vertically from the base and the seat support is spaced from the base, and configurable in a storage configuration, where the first pivot arm and support arm extend substantially horizontally from the base and the seat support is proximate the base.
2. The infant support structure of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the first pivot arm includes a gear mechanism to lock the first pivot arm in either the deployed configuration or the storage configuration.
3. The infant support structure of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the support arm includes a gear mechanism to lock the support arm in either the deployed configuration or the storage configuration.
4. The infant support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first pivot arm is configured to pivot about a first horizontal axis, the seat is configured to pivot about a second horizontal axis, and the support arm is configured to pivot about a third horizontal axis, the first horizontal axis, the second horizontal axis, and the third horizontal axis being parallel to one another.
5. The infant support structure of claim 1 , wherein the seat support further includes a top surface and a bottom surface, the resilient member being coupled to the top surface of the seat support member.
6. The infant support structure of claim 5 , wherein when the infant support structure is placed in deployed configuration, the bottom surface of the seat support is facing the base, and when placed in the storage configuration, the bottom surface of the seat support is facing away from the base.
7. The infant support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a motion limiting mechanism coupled to the base and to the seat support, the motion limiting mechanism being configured to limit the pivotal movement of the seat support about the first end of the first pivot arm.
8. An infant support structure comprising:
a base;
at least one front support pivotally coupled to the base;
at least one rear support pivotally coupled to the base, the rear support including a resilient member;
a seat support with a front side and a rear side, the front side of the seat support pivotally coupled to the at least one front support and the rear side of the seat support coupled to the resilient member of the at least one rear support, wherein the infant support structure is configurable in a deployed configuration, where the at least one front support and the at least one rear support extend substantially vertically from the base and positioning the seat support away from the base, and configurable in a storage configuration, where the at least one front support and the at least one rear support extend substantially horizontally from the base and the seat support is positioned proximate the base.
9. The infant support structure of claim 8 , wherein the at least one front support includes a first front support and a second front support.
10. The infant support structure of claim 9 , wherein first front support includes a first gear mechanism and the second front support includes a second gear mechanism, the first and second gear mechanisms locking the first front support and the second front support in either the deployed configuration or the storage configuration.
11. The infant support structure of claim 8 , wherein the seat support further includes a top surface and a bottom surface, the resilient member being coupled to the rear side of the top surface of the seat support member.
12. The infant support structure of claim 11 , wherein when the infant support structure is placed in deployed configuration, the bottom surface of the seat support is facing the base, and when placed in the storage configuration, the bottom surface of the seat support is facing away from the base.
13. The infant support structure of claim 8 , further comprising a motion limiting mechanism coupled to the base and the seat support, the motion limiting mechanism being configured to limit the pivotal movement of the seat support about at least one front support.
14. The infant support structure of claim 13 , wherein the motion limiting mechanism is a strap.
15. An infant support structure comprising:
a base;
a first support extending from the base, the first support including a first length, a first end, and a second end, the second end being coupled to the base;
a seat support having top surface and a bottom surface, the seat support being pivotally coupled to the first end of the first support;
a second support extending from the base, the second support including a second length, a first end, and a second end, the second end being coupled to the base and the second length being greater than the first length of the first support; and
a resilient member coupled to the top surface of the seat support and the first end of the second support, the first end of the second support being oriented above the seat support, wherein when the seat support is pivoted downward about the first support, the resilient member is elongated.
16. The infant support structure of claim 15 , wherein the second end of the first support is pivotally coupled to the base.
17. The infant support structure of claim 16 , wherein the second end of the second support is pivotally coupled to the base.
18. The infant support structure of claim 17 , wherein the infant support structure is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration, where the first support and the second support extend substantially vertical from the base and position the seat support away from the base, and a storage configuration, where the first support and the second support extend substantially horizontally from the base and the seat support is positioned proximate the base.
19. The infant support structure of claim 15 , wherein the resilient member biases the seat support in a position where the seat support is parallel to the base.
20. The infant support structure of claim 15 , further comprising a motion limiting mechanism coupled to the base and the seat support, the motion limiting mechanism being configured to limit the pivotal movement of the seat support about the first end of the first support.
21. (canceled)
22. (canceled)
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