WO2002052994A1 - Parc et lit de voyage pour enfant - Google Patents

Parc et lit de voyage pour enfant Download PDF

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WO2002052994A1
WO2002052994A1 PCT/NZ2002/000001 NZ0200001W WO02052994A1 WO 2002052994 A1 WO2002052994 A1 WO 2002052994A1 NZ 0200001 W NZ0200001 W NZ 0200001W WO 02052994 A1 WO02052994 A1 WO 02052994A1
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enclosure
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enclosure according
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Campbell Douglas Gower
Arnold Mensinga
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Campbell Douglas Gower
Arnold Mensinga
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Priority to AT02710578T priority Critical patent/ATE431089T1/de
Priority to EP02710578A priority patent/EP1357824B1/fr
Priority to DE60232306T priority patent/DE60232306D1/de
Publication of WO2002052994A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002052994A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/06—Children's play- pens
    • A47D13/061—Children's play- pens foldable
    • A47D13/063—Children's play- pens foldable with soft walls
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/006—Tents used as toys
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/34—Supporting means, e.g. frames
    • E04H15/36—Supporting means, e.g. frames arch-shaped type
    • E04H15/40—Supporting means, e.g. frames arch-shaped type flexible

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  • This invention relates to an enclosure for use as a child's cot and/or playpen, and in particular to a child's cot and/or playpen which is collapsible and portable for convenient transport from one location to another.
  • an enclosure which, when in an assembled state, comprises an enclosure means and flexible but resilient pole means, the enclosure means having a base portion and a wall portion, the enclosure being formed such that when it is in use at least part of the pole means can assume a bent, stressed, state wherein the pole means contacts the enclosure means and imparts tension to the enclosure means to cause the wall portion to assume a substantially upright orientation substantially around the base portion such that the base portion provides an area for confining an infant or child.
  • an advantage of the enclosure of the invention is that it can be used in a variety of circumstances, both indoors and outside, on rough ground or smooth floors, for short sleeps or plays or several night stays, at camping grounds, in airports or at the beach.
  • the wall portion has two side walls and two end walls.
  • the pole means comprises four separate poles, the four poles being formed such that each pole can be bent into an arc shape adjacent a different part of the wall portion to impart tension to the enclosure means.
  • the arc shapes formed by the poles are each adjacent a respective one of the two side walls and two end walls.
  • the enclosure means has sleeves for receiving and retaining at least some portion of each of the pole means.
  • the enclosure means has a number of strap-like extensions extending therefrom for receiving and capturing the ends of the four poles.
  • each extension comprises a strip of flexible material.
  • each extension further includes means to enable the enclosure to be fastened to the ground.
  • Preferably at least some of the four poles are formed in sections.
  • At least some of the four poles are formed in sections and have an internal elastic thread arranged to maintain those sections in association with one another.
  • the bed has side wall edge poles which can each contact the enclosure means and extend in a respective substantially straight line along an upper part of the enclosure means to impart a degree of rigidity to the side walls when the enclosure is in use.
  • the side wall edges are made from a mesh that allows some light to penetrate but offers protection from insects and ultra-violet light.
  • the enclosure has a top that is easily a detachable with snap fasteners or hooks/loops, which top is also made from a mesh that allows some light to penetrate but offers protection from insects and ultra-violet light.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective of an enclosure for an infant or child
  • Figure 2 is an end view of the enclosure of figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is an opposite end view of the enclosure of figure 1 ; and, Figure 4 shows poles forming part of the enclosure of figure 1.
  • an enclosure 1 is shown.
  • the enclosure will be characterised as a cot, however, it will be readily appreciated that in the form described it can just as easily, and indeed would often be used as, a child's playpen.
  • the cot 1 comprises a fabric enclosure 2 having two side walls 3, two end walls 4, and a base 5. As shown, the enclosure 2 is in an open top boxlike shape when the cot is in an assembled, in-use, situation.
  • the cot 1 also has two side poles 6 and two end poles 7.
  • the end poles 7 are each in a bent stressed state, or arc, to impart tension to the enclosure 2.
  • the side poles 6 are also in a stressed arc shape, and also impart tension to the enclosure 2. The tension imparted by the side and end poles 6 and 7 serves to maintain the enclosure 2 in the open top box-like shape.
  • each lower corner of the enclosure 2 has an extension 8 in the form of a web strip with apertures therein.
  • the edges of each aperture are strengthened by metallic rings 9.
  • Each end wall 4 has a sleeve 10 which retains a respective one of the end poles 7. As shown, the end parts 11 of the end poles 7 pass through respective outer apertures of the extensions 8 to contact a ground surface.
  • the side poles 6 also extend between the extensions 8, but pass through inner apertures of the extensions to contact the ground surface. Additionally, the side poles 6 are held against the side walls 3 by way of loops 12 (i.e. small sleeves) forming a part of the side walls. More particularly, the side poles 6 pass through the loops 12 such that medial upper parts of the side poles 6 are retained within the loops 12.
  • loops 12 i.e. small sleeves
  • connectors 13 in the form of lengths of webbing extending between the end wall sleeves 10 and the extensions 8.
  • the connectors 13 serve to enhance the tension in the enclosure 2 and the end poles 7 when the cot is in use.
  • Two of the connectors i.e. one at each end of the cot, have fasteners 14 which can be opened (i.e. so that the associated connectors are in two separate parts) and subsequently closed. This is of assistance when assembling the cot as the fasteners 14 can be opened while threading the end poles 7 through the sleeves 10 to relieve tension in the enclosure 2, and then closed when the end poles 7 are in place to impart the relieved tension. Relieving the tension during assembly enables one to more easily erect the cot 1.
  • the cot 1 To enhance the structural integrity of the cot 1 there are two side wall edge poles 15, each of which runs in straight line along the upper edge parts of a respective one of the side walls 3 between the two end walls 4. More particularly, the side wall edge poles 15 pass through and are retained by a series of loops (not shown).
  • each side pole 6 is formed from sections held together by a length of internal elastic thread 16.
  • the arrangement is such that each of the sections can be pulled apart from one another so that the side poles 6 can assume a compact (e.g. folded) form.
  • the elastic thread is such that each of the sections can be pulled apart from one another so that the side poles 6 can assume a compact (e.g. folded) form.
  • each of the sections is permanently in the form of a slight arc so that the side poles 6 are correspondingly in the form of a permanent slight arc.
  • the arc shaped side poles 6 are capable of being further, and resiliently, bent so that they assume a bent stressed state.
  • the poles 6 can be straight in the "rest" or unstressed position.
  • the end poles 7 are configured in a similar fashion to the poles 6, each being in sections which can be straight or slightly arced.
  • the side poles 6, the end poles 7, and the side wall edge poles 15, are predominantly formed from a suitable resilient light weight material, such as fibreglass or carbon fibre, and have metal ends 17, each shaped to engage with a said metal ring 9 of a said extension 8.
  • the enclosure is sewn from a flexible synthetic or natural fabric or fabrics, which may or may not include mesh fabric.
  • the cot 1 can further include an inflatable mattress (not shown) which is laid over the base 5 between the two end walls and the two side walls.
  • the cot 1 can be disassembled and stored in a carry bag for storage or transport, such as in a backpack or the like for camping.
  • Disassembling the cot 1 involves withdrawing the side, end, and edge wall poles 6, 7, and 15 from the sleeves and loops of the enclosure 2.
  • the side, edge, and end wall poles 6, 7, and 15 may then be separated into sections if desired. Thereafter the enclosure 2 is simply folded up, the pole sections laid out, and the whole disassembled package inserted into a carry bag.

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  • Toys (AREA)
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  • Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)
  • Portable Outdoor Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une enceinte (1) à utiliser en tant que parc ou lit pour enfant, laquelle, lorsqu'elle est assemblée, comprend un élément d'enceinte (2) et des perches (6, 7, 15) flexibles mais résilientes, l'élément d'enceinte (2) possédant une partie de base (5) et une partie paroi (3, 4). Cette enceinte (1) est formée de manière que durant l'utilisation, au moins une partie des perches (6, 7) puissent être dans un état plié, sous contrainte. Ces perches (6, 7) entrent en contact avec l'élément d'enceinte (2) et conférent une tension à ce dernier pour que la partie paroi (3,4) prenne une orientation sensiblement dressée autour de la partie de base (5) de manière que cette dernière forme un espace dans lequel placer un bébé ou un enfant.
PCT/NZ2002/000001 2001-01-03 2002-01-03 Parc et lit de voyage pour enfant WO2002052994A1 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT02710578T ATE431089T1 (de) 2001-01-03 2002-01-03 Reisekinderbett und laufstall
EP02710578A EP1357824B1 (fr) 2001-01-03 2002-01-03 Parc et lit de voyage pour enfant
DE60232306T DE60232306D1 (de) 2001-01-03 2002-01-03 Reisekinderbett und laufstall

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NZ50921001 2001-01-03
NZ509210 2001-01-03

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FR2953701A1 (fr) * 2009-12-15 2011-06-17 Cardamine Lit pour enfant

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GB2196362A (en) * 1986-10-17 1988-04-27 Quaker Oats Co A collapsible and expandable tent
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EP0692209A1 (fr) * 1994-07-11 1996-01-17 QUINN WISE & ASSOCIATES INC. Parc d'enfant pliable et portatif
WO1997043508A1 (fr) * 1996-05-16 1997-11-20 Jonathan Bendit Abri

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CA1129154A (fr) * 1977-05-23 1982-08-10 Barry J. Sullivan Lit pliant pour bebes
US4376318A (en) * 1980-02-19 1983-03-15 Cirillo John R Portable playpen
GB2196362A (en) * 1986-10-17 1988-04-27 Quaker Oats Co A collapsible and expandable tent
WO1994027005A1 (fr) * 1993-05-06 1994-11-24 Xinguang Wang Tente pliable
EP0692209A1 (fr) * 1994-07-11 1996-01-17 QUINN WISE & ASSOCIATES INC. Parc d'enfant pliable et portatif
WO1997043508A1 (fr) * 1996-05-16 1997-11-20 Jonathan Bendit Abri

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2953701A1 (fr) * 2009-12-15 2011-06-17 Cardamine Lit pour enfant

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EP1357824A1 (fr) 2003-11-05
DE60232306D1 (de) 2009-06-25

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