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Baby crib with oscillating mechanism

a crib and oscillating technology, applied in the field of baby cribs, can solve problems such as depriving parents of their own sleep

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-21
JENKINS LEVAUGHN
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"The present invention is a mechanized baby bed or crib with a moveable mattress support and a motorized device to induce a rocking motion for a baby. The crib assembly is designed to provide a comfortable and safe environment for babies, with a mattress support that can be moved back and forth to help the baby fall asleep or stay asleep. The crib is attached to a stationary side panel with flexible attachment members, and the motorized device is attached to the crib's side panel using a releasable clamp and a motor mounting plate. The motor is positioned to rotate the connecting rod, which causes the mattress support to move back and forth. The technical effects of this invention include improved comfort, safety, and a more natural sleeping motion for babies."

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Also, the need to rock the child can deprive the parents of their own sleep when the child awakens during the night.

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[0022] In the following description, terms such as horizontal, upright, vertical, above, below, beneath, and the like, are used solely for the purpose of clarity in illustrating the invention, and should not be taken as words of limitation. The drawings are for the purpose of illustrating the invention and are not intended to be to scale.

[0023] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the crib assembly, generally 10, is comprised of a crib frame having a headboard 12, and footboard 14, a stationary side rail 16 and a vertically adjustable side rail 18 (omitted from FIG. 1 for clarity); a mattress support, generally 20; a mattress 22; and a motorized support oscillating device 24. Side rails 16 and 18 include a plurality of vertical, spaced bars 26. Mattress support 20 is comprised of a rectangular spring section 28 attached to a peripheral outer frame 30. Mattress support 20 is attached to headboard 12 and footboard 14 with chains 32.

[0024] Oscillating devic...

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Abstract

A baby crib assembly and crib reciprocating device are described. The crib includes a crib frame having parallel side panels, a headboard and a footboard. A mattress support is attached to the frame for oscillation between the headboard and the footboard. The reciprocating devices including an electric motor with a drive shaft parallel to the ends of the mattress support, a connector having an outer end attached to one end of the mattress support and an inner end attached through a reciprocating linkage to the drive shaft, whereby a reciprocating motion is imparted to the connector and the mattress support upon rotation of the drive shaft. The drive means is releasibly attached to the crib without modifying the crib by clamping plates positionable against the exterior and interior surfaces one of the side panels.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 661,820, entitled Baby Crib With Oscillating Mechanism, filed Mar. 15, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] (1) Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to a baby crib that includes an electrically powered device for oscillating the crib mattress support in a reciprocating back and forth motion to calm the baby and promote sleeping, and in particular to a mattress support oscillating device that is easily attachable to a conventional crib. [0004] (2) Description of the Prior Art [0005] It is well known that gentle rocking of a young child induces sleep, either at the time the child is initially falling asleep or when the child awakens during the night. Often, the infant is placed in a cradle or crib that is rocked to impart the motion to the child until the child is again asleep. [0006] The child must often be rocked for a considerable time before the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47D7/00A47D13/06
CPCA47D7/04A47D9/02A47D9/057
Inventor JENKINS, LEVAUGHN
Owner JENKINS LEVAUGHN