Collapsible child enclosure

Abstract

A child enclosure apparatus is provided. The child enclosure is foldable between an expanded state and a compacted, collapsed state. The child enclosure may provide a plurality of scissor X-bracing interconnected by articulated corner joints that in the expanded state provides a base panel for supporting at least one child. One pair of scissor X-bracing has their two crossing members pivotally interconnected by a swing arm. The swing arm has a pivotal joint between the two crossing members, the pivotal joint and thus the swing arm is fixed when a swing locking mechanism is in a locked condition, wherein moving the swing locking mechanism to an unlocked condition allows the pivotal joint to pivot so that the swing arm and thus the scissor X-bracing may collapse into the compacted state.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a foldable child enclosure and, more particularly, to a child enclosure apparatus that is quick and easy to open for use and to fold for transport and / or storage.[0002]Every day parents across the country are traveling with small infants, but do not have a convenient and secure place to allow their babies to lay down or play, except for the current bulky and expensive travel playpens. Current products are too large and heavy to carry over one's shoulder, they take up much more space than is reasonable in most public areas, and cannot fit in a large airport-checked suitcase, thus current child enclosures are not design to truly be taken “on the go”. Current child enclosures also normally require additional assembly or setup.[0003]As can be seen, there is a need for a child enclosure apparatus that is much lighter and more portable compared to the current offerings, as well as enabled for both quick and easy deployment ...

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Problems solved by technology

Every day parents across the country are traveling with small infants, but do not have a convenient and secure place to allow their babies to lay down or play, except for the current bulky and expensive travel playpens.

Current products are too large and heavy to carry over one's shoulder, they take up much more space than is reasonable in most public areas, and cannot fit in a large airport-checked suitcase, thus current child enclosures are not design to truly be taken “on the go”.

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