Baby feeding table

Abstract

This invention relates to the medical field, and more particularly to an auxiliary device for infant breastfeeding. An infant breastfeeding table includes a base, a tabletop, and a tabletop height adjustment device mounted on the base. A tabletop tilt angle adjustment device is mounted on the lower part of the tabletop and on the tabletop height adjustment device. A mattress can be placed on the tabletop. A removable baffle is mounted on the edge of the tabletop, and a safety belt is mounted on the removable baffle. The tabletop tilt angle adjustment device can fix the tabletop at a certain tilt angle. The technical advantages of this invention are: providing an infant breastfeeding table with a simple structure, improving its versatility, preventing and treating milk stasis, and reducing excessive muscle load on the mother's body during infant breastfeeding.

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[0001] This invention relates to the medical field, and more particularly to an auxiliary device for breastfeeding infants, designed to prevent and treat milk stasis, and to reduce excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding [A61G13 / 02, A61G13 / 04, A61G13 / 06, A47B9 / 00, A47B9 / 20, A47B2013 / 085, A47B27 / 18].

[0002] An adjustable operating table support system is known in the prior art [KR102356218 (B1), published on April 1, 2021]. The system includes a platform having a first end and a second end, first and second end supports for mounting the platform, the platform being adjusted by a carriage with a fixing drive, the carriage including studs having a platform support surface, and a rack tower interacting with the carriage fixing drive to position the platform relative to the first and second end supports of the operating table.

[0003] The main drawbacks of the above-mentioned technical solutions are: complex structure, insufficient versatility, and inability to be used as an auxiliary device for infant breastfeeding to prevent and treat milk stasis or reduce excessive muscle load on the mother's body.

[0004] The prior art also includes an operating table [US2015113733 (A1), published on April 30, 2015], which includes first and second hinged supports forming a patient support frame. First and second connectors fix the first and second supports to first and second support columns. Each support consists of a base and a positioning mechanism for a corresponding connector and support element. Each positioning mechanism employs a column and a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the first arm is axially rotatable relative to the first column. A second arm has a proximal end and a distal end, such that the proximal end of the second arm is axially rotatable relative to the distal end of the first arm. The distal end of the second arm is connected to a frame connector. A controller determines the axial rotation of the proximal ends of the first and second arms to determine the overall configuration of the frame.

[0005] The main drawbacks of the above-mentioned technical solutions are: complex structure, insufficient versatility, and inability to be used as an auxiliary device for infant breastfeeding to prevent and treat milk stasis or reduce excessive muscle load on the mother's body.

[0006] The prior art also includes a prototype operating table [GB2566160 (A), published on March 6, 2019], which includes a base, a height-adjustable column mounted on the base and extending from the base, a tabletop providing a support surface for the patient, a movable frame mounted between the tabletop and the column to allow at least a portion of the tabletop to rotate about a directional axis extending laterally along the tabletop; and a pair of opposing linear guide mechanisms mounted on both sides of the column, each linear guide mechanism extending at least a portion of the length of the column, each linear guide mechanism including a first portion connected to the column and a second portion hinged to the movable frame at a corresponding position on the column, the first portion and the second portion being movable relative to each other along the linear axis of the linear guide mechanism to allow the movable frame to move along the linear axis through the relative movement of the first portion and the second portion. A drive mechanism connected to the movable frame for raising and lowering the movable frame relative to the column and rotating the movable frame about a directional axis, and a support mechanism connected to a relative linear guide mechanism.

[0007] The main problems with the closest prior art mentioned above are as follows: Its structure is complex due to the large number of components; it lacks versatility because it can only be used as an operating table; and it cannot be used as an infant breastfeeding aid to prevent and treat milk stasis or reduce excessive muscle load on the mother.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the aforementioned defects of the closest prior art.

[0009] The technical effects to be achieved by the present invention are: to provide an infant nursing table that simplifies its structure, improves its versatility, prevents and treats milk stasis, reduces excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding, and ensures the safety of the infant.

[0010] The above-mentioned technical effects are achieved through the following method: a baby feeding table includes a base, a tabletop and a tabletop height adjustment device are installed on the base, wherein the tabletop height adjustment device is connected to the tabletop by a hinge, a tabletop tilt angle adjustment device is installed on the lower part of the tabletop and on the tabletop height adjustment device, a baby mattress can be placed on the tabletop, a detachable baffle is installed on the edge of the tabletop to fix the position of the mattress, a safety belt is installed on the detachable baffle to fix the baby on the mattress, and the tabletop tilt angle adjustment device can fix the tabletop at a certain tilt angle.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base is in the shape of a circular plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base is a circular plate mounted on a tripod.

[0013] In one embodiment, the base is in the shape of a rectangular plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the desktop height adjustment device is a telescopic support column installed at the center of the base and hinged to the center of the desktop.

[0015] In one embodiment, the desktop height adjustment device consists of two telescopic support columns installed in the middle of the base and hinged to the desktop along the horizontal axis of the desktop.

[0016] In one embodiment, the desktop tilt angle adjustment device consists of two cross plates, one of which has through holes evenly distributed on it. The through holes are designed to allow a positioning pin to be inserted at the intersection.

[0017] In one embodiment, the mattress has a memory function.

[0018] In one embodiment, the desktop tilt angle adjustment device can fix the desktop at a tilt angle within the range of 0 to 15 degrees.

[0019] In one embodiment, the tabletop is 45 cm wide and 75 cm long. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 Overall view of the baby feeding table; Figure 2 A side view of a baby feeding table in a low, untilted position; Figure 3 A side view of a baby feeding table in a high, tilted position; Figure 4 The image shows an overall view of the desktop with the seatbelt attached.

[0021] In the diagram, 1—base; 2—telescopic support; 3—fixed part; 4—movable part; 5—tabletop; 6—hinge; 7—tilt angle adjustment device; 8—mattress; 9—board; 10—through hole; 11—positioning pin; 12—tilt angle; 13—baffle; 14—pressure fastener; 15—safety belt; 16—fastener; 17—strap; 18—fastener.

[0022] Baby feeding table (see) Figure 1The device includes a circular base 1, with a telescopic support column 2 mounted in the center of the base. The telescopic support column consists of a fixed part 3 and a movable part 4. A tabletop 5 is mounted on the movable part 4 of the telescopic support column 2 via a hinge 6 (e.g., a ball joint), with the hinge located at the center of the tabletop 5. A tabletop tilt angle adjustment device 7 is mounted on the tabletop 5 and the telescopic support column 2. A baby mattress 8 can be placed on the tabletop 5. The mattress 8 has a memory function. The tilt angle adjustment device 7 consists of two long strips 9 intersecting at right angles. One of the strips has evenly distributed through holes 10, into which a positioning pin 11 can be inserted. The tilt angle adjustment device 7 can fix the tabletop 5 at a tilt angle 12, which creates optimal conditions for the baby placed on the mattress 8 during breastfeeding and prevents the baby from choking on milk during feeding, in the prevention and treatment of milk stasis. In one embodiment, the tilt angle adjustment device 7 can adjust the tilt angle 12 of the tabletop to a range of 0 to 15 degrees.

[0023] A long strip plate 9 with evenly distributed through holes is connected to the tabletop 5 by a hinge, and another plate is rigidly (fixed) connected to the movable part 4 at a right angle. Each evenly distributed through hole on the long strip plate is marked with a corresponding tilt angle 12.

[0024] The width of desktop 5 is 45 cm and the length is 75 cm.

[0025] The telescopic support column 2 can adjust and fix the height of the tabletop 5. A baffle 13 is installed on the tabletop 5 to fix the position of the mattress 8. The lower baffle 13 is 3 cm high, and the side baffles are 1.5 cm high. The baffle 13 is detachable.

[0026] The telescopic support 2 can be adjusted and fixed at the required height position by means of the clamping and fixing device 14. The clamping and fixing device 14 clamps and fixes the movable part 4 in the inner cavity of the fixed part 3 by means of threaded connection.

[0027] A safety belt 15 (e.g., a five-point harness) and a fastener 16 are installed on the baffle 13. The safety belt 15 is used to reliably secure the infant to the mattress 8 while preventing discomfort to the infant. To ensure the layout of the safety belt 15 structure, a strap 17 can be used and installed laterally on the baffle 13 via the fastener 18, located on the upper part of the mattress 8, with the safety belt 15 sewn to this upper part.

[0028] The following are the instructions for using a baby nursing table.

[0029] Place the structure of the invention in the desired location, for example, next to a mother's chair. Then place the baby's feet down on the mattress 8, and secure the baby's position with the safety belt 15 with the retainer 17 if necessary. Use the telescopic support 2 to adjust and secure the height of the tabletop 5 according to the mother's height. Use the tilt angle adjustment device 7 to adjust the desired tilt angle 12 to create optimal conditions for breastfeeding, prevent and treat milk stasis, and prevent the baby from choking during feeding.

[0030] Then breastfeeding was initiated.

[0031] To facilitate subsequent use of the invention (e.g., for everyday household purposes), after the breastfeeding period ends, the mattress 8, removable baffle 13, and safety belt 15 are removed from their installation positions, and the tabletop 5 is adjusted to a horizontal position using the tilt angle adjustment device 7. Afterward, the table can be used for everyday household purposes, such as as a coffee table.

[0032] This device has been tested in infant breastfeeding.

[0033] Implementation examples of achieving the technical effect.

[0034] 1. In March 2023, a structure for an infant feeding table according to this invention was manufactured in Moscow. The base is a circular plate mounted on a tripod. The tabletop height adjustment device is a telescopic support column installed in the center of the base, which is connected to the tabletop via a ball joint. A five-point safety harness is installed on the detachable baffle.

[0035] 2. In June 2023, a structure for an infant nursing table according to this invention was manufactured in Moscow. The base is rectangular, and the tabletop height adjustment device consists of two telescopic supports mounted along the horizontal axis of the base. These supports are hinged to the tabletop along its horizontal axis.

[0036] The common thread in both examples is that, after 5 months of using a baby feeding table, the following results were confirmed: Compared to the prototype, the structure has been simplified by 32%-40%; Compared to the prototype, versatility is improved by 35%-38%; Infant safety improved by 36%-42%. It also enables breastfeeding of infants during the prevention and treatment of milk stasis, and reduces the excessive muscle load on the mother's body during lactation.

[0037] Therefore, the technical effects claimed in this invention—namely, providing an infant nursing table that simplifies its structure, improves its versatility, and can prevent and treat milk stasis, as well as reduce the excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding while ensuring the baby's safety—are achieved through the following means: With the structure of this invention, the excessive physical burden on the mother during breastfeeding can be reduced while ensuring the safety of the infant, because it can avoid the mother adopting an uncomfortable posture during feeding, and there is no need to hold the infant while feeding, and each feeding time can last up to 30-40 minutes. The structure, which includes a tabletop tilt angle adjustment device, a tabletop height adjustment device, and a safety belt with a restraint, can prevent and treat milk stasis because it ensures the correct posture during feeding—the baby is positioned so that their lower lip faces the side of the mother's breast that is not being emptied sufficiently.

[0038] With its removable baffle and mattress design, the baby feeding table can be used for everyday life after the breastfeeding period ends, thus increasing its versatility. By reducing the number of structural components, structural simplification is achieved compared to the closest existing technology.

Claims

1. A baby feeding table, including a base, a tabletop and a tabletop height adjustment device installed on the base, wherein the tabletop height adjustment device is connected to the tabletop by a hinge, and a tabletop tilt angle adjustment device is installed under the tabletop and on the tabletop height adjustment device. A baby mattress can be placed on the tabletop, and a removable baffle is installed on the edge of the tabletop to fix the position of the mattress. A safety belt is installed on the removable baffle to fix the baby on the mattress. The tabletop tilt angle adjustment device can fix the tabletop at a certain tilt angle.

2. The baby feeding table of claim 1, wherein, The base is in the shape of a circular plate.

3. The baby feeding table of claim 2, wherein, The base is a circular plate and is mounted on a tripod.

4. The infant feeding table of claim 1, wherein, The base is rectangular.

5. The infant feeding table of claim 1, wherein, The desktop height adjustment device is a telescopic support column installed at the center of the base and hinged to the center of the desktop.

6. The baby feeding table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desktop height adjustment device consists of two telescopic support columns, which are installed in the middle of the base and hinged to the desktop along the horizontal axis of the desktop.

7. The infant feeding table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mattress has a memory function.

8. The baby feeding table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desktop tilt angle adjustment device consists of two cross plates, one of which has through holes evenly distributed on it, allowing a positioning pin to be inserted at the intersection.

9. The baby feeding table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desktop tilt angle adjustment device can fix the desktop at a tilt angle within the range of 0 to 15 degrees.

10. The baby feeding table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desktop is 45 cm wide and 75 cm long.

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