Cradle

Abstract

A cradle comprises a frame unit, two supporting legs pivotally connected to the frame unit, a bottom plate arranged between the supporting legs, and a lower limiting mechanism arranged on at least one supporting leg. The bottom plate is detachably connected to the supporting legs through the lower limiting mechanism. The other cradle comprises a frame unit, four supporting legs which are connected to the frame unit in a pivoted mode and arranged at intervals at a preset angle, and an upper limiting mechanism arranged on at least one of the frame unit and the supporting legs and used for limiting the pivoting action of the supporting legs away from each other. And the bottom plate is detachably connected to the supporting legs so as to apply force to push the supporting legs to be far away from each other.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese invention patent application with the application date of January 3, 2020, the invention name of “Cradle”, the applicant being “Mingmen Switzerland AG”, and the application number being 202010003768.X. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a cradle, in particular to a cradle which can be converted into a folding state. Background Art

[0003] With the increasing attention paid to infant care and safety, a wide variety of cradles have been developed on the market. Generally speaking, cradles are difficult to move, and removing them can be time-consuming and difficult for caregivers. In addition, many caregivers are particularly interested in cradles with different operating modes, such as basic operation that can be used alone or connected to a crib. Moreover, the structural integrity of the cradle is a topic that caregivers need to pay most attention to for the safety of the baby and even the caregivers themselves. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a cradle to improve the above-mentioned deficiencies of the existing cradles.

[0005] Therefore, in some embodiments of the cradle of the present invention, the cradle is suitable for being detachably connected to a crib, and the cradle comprises a frame unit, two legs, a bottom plate, and a lower limiting mechanism. The legs are pivotally connected to the frame unit. The bottom plate is arranged between the legs. The lower limiting mechanism is arranged on at least one of the legs. The bottom plate is detachably connected to the legs through the lower limiting mechanism.

[0006] Therefore, another object of the present invention is to provide a cradle.

[0007] Therefore, in some embodiments, the cradle of the present invention includes a frame unit, four legs, an upper restraining mechanism, and a bottom plate.

[0008] The legs are pivotally connected to the frame unit and are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined angle, and each leg is made of an elastic material. The upper limiting mechanism is disposed on at least one of the frame unit and the legs, and is used to limit the pivoting movement of the legs away from each other. The bottom plate is detachably connected to the legs to apply force to push the legs away from each other. The cradle can be converted into a folded state, the bottom plate is removed from the legs, and the legs pivot toward each other and support the bottom plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1is a three-dimensional schematic diagram illustrating a first embodiment of a cradle of the present invention, wherein the cradle is detachably connected to a crib;

[0010] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram, which illustrates the cradle of the first embodiment in an upright state without a bedding;

[0011] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram illustrating the cradle of the first embodiment in a folded state;

[0012] Figure 4 is a partial side view schematic diagram illustrating the cradle of the first embodiment connected to a top portion of a crib;

[0013] Figure 5 is a partial exploded view of the cradle of the first embodiment;

[0014] Figure 6 is a partial stereoscopic view illustrating the cradle of the first embodiment with a portion of the legs omitted;

[0015] Figure 7 The first embodiment is along Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.

[0016] Figure 8 is a side view of the first embodiment;

[0017] Fig. 9 is similar to Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view illustrating a first variation of the first embodiment;

[0018] Fig.10 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a second variation of the first embodiment, wherein a portion of the support leg is omitted, and two latches of the second variation are respectively abutted against two opposite sides of the support leg;

[0019] Fig.11 is a partial three-dimensional exploded view illustrating a third variation of the first embodiment;

[0020] Fig.12 is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a fourth variation of the first embodiment;

[0021] Fig.13 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the cradle of the present invention in an upright position;

[0022] Fig.14 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram illustrating the cradle of the second embodiment in a folded state; and

[0023] Fig.15 is a partial side view of the cradle according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals in the following description.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 3 A first embodiment of the cradle 20 of the present invention is suitable for being detachably connected to a crib 21, and particularly when a caregiver is away from the baby, the baby can be placed in the crib or other furniture to prevent the baby from being hurt.

[0027] The cradle 20 can be in an upright position (see Figure 2 ) and a folded state (see Figure 3 ), in the upright state, the cradle 20 is suitable for connecting to the crib 21 and accommodating an infant, and in the folded state, the cradle 20 can be easily carried and transported by a caregiver.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 7 and Fig.11 The cradle 20 comprises a frame unit 30, two legs 40, an upper limiting mechanism 50, a lower limiting mechanism 60, a bottom plate 70, a bedding 80 and a locking mechanism 90. The bedding 80 is only Figure 1 It is shown in the figure and omitted in other figures, so as to clearly show the structure of the cradle 20.

[0029] The legs 40 are pivotally connected to the frame unit 30 and are used to be detachably connected to an armrest 210 of the crib 21. Each leg 40 is made of an elastic material. The upper limiting mechanism 50 is provided on at least one of the frame unit 30 and the legs 40 to limit the pivoting movement of the legs 40 away from each other. It should be noted that, according to the actual use needs, the upper limiting mechanism 50 can be provided only on the frame unit 30, only on the legs 40, or on the frame unit 30 and the legs 40. The bottom plate 70 is detachably connected between the legs 40 through the lower limiting mechanism 60 to apply force and push the legs 40 away from each other so that the cradle 20 is in the upright state. The lower limiting mechanism 60 is provided on at least one of the bottom plate 70 and the legs 40 so that the bottom plate 70 can be detachably connected to the legs 40. It is particularly noted that, according to actual use needs, the lower limiting mechanism 60 can be provided only on the bottom plate 70, only on the supporting leg 40, or on the bottom plate 70 and the supporting leg 40. The bedding 80 covers the other components of the cradle 20 to provide a comfortable environment for the baby, and includes a first portion 810 at least connected to the frame unit 30, and a second portion 820 located on the opposite side of the first portion 810 and connected to the bottom plate 70. The bedding 80 defines a accommodating space 830 suitable for accommodating the baby. Specifically, in this embodiment, each supporting leg 40 includes a first end 420 pivotally connected to the frame unit 30, and a second end 430 located on the opposite side of the first end 420 and detachably connected to the bottom plate 70. The first portion 810 of the bedding 80 is detachably connected to the frame unit 30 and the first end 420 of the supporting leg 40, and surrounds the frame unit 30 and the first end 420 of the supporting leg 40. The second portion 820 of the bedding 80 surrounds the bottom plate 70. The bedding 80 further includes a middle portion 840 connected between the first portion 810 and the second portion 820, and at least a portion of the middle portion 840 of the bedding 80 is light-transmissive (e.g., a soft net), so that when the baby is accommodated in the accommodation space 830, the caregiver can see the baby from the outside of the cradle 20.

[0030] The locking mechanism 90 includes two locking members 910 ( Figure 5 and Figure 6 Only one is shown), so that the cradle 20 can be firmly connected to the crib 21. In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 90 also includes two buttons 920 ( Figure 5 and Figure 6Only one is shown), the button 920 can be operatively connected to the locking mechanism 90 ( Figure 5 and Figure 6 Only one is shown). Each button 920 is partially exposed from the corresponding leg 40 and can be pressed by a user (e.g., a caregiver) to push the corresponding locking member 910 through the connecting rod 930, so that the locking member 910 is disengaged from the crib 21, so that the caregiver can separate and remove the cradle 20 from the crib 21.

[0031] When the cradle 20 is separated and removed from the crib 21, the cradle 20 is converted from the upright state to the folded state, in which the bottom plate 70 is removed from the legs 40, and the legs 40 are pivoted toward each other and folded. Before the legs 40 are folded, the bottom plate 70 is lifted and slightly tilted so that it can pass through the frame unit 30 from below, and then the bottom plate 70 is placed on the frame unit 30 and the folded legs 40. Thereby, the folded cradle 20 is compacted and can be convenient for a caregiver to carry, transport or store in a relatively small space. It is particularly noted that the upper limiting mechanism 50 is used to limit the pivoting action of the legs 40 away from each other. However, since each leg 40 is made of an elastic material, the legs 40 can be forced to pivot slightly outward and abut against the upper limiting mechanism 50, thereby allowing the bottom plate 70 to be removed from the legs 40. After the bottom plate 70 is removed, the legs 40 can pivot relative to each other. In this embodiment, each leg 40 is an integral component (i.e., integrally formed) made of plastic or metal material. It should be noted that, depending on the actual use requirements, each leg 40 can be made of other elastic materials, and can also be made of multiple components assembled together as long as each leg 40 is elastic as a whole.

[0032] The upper limiting mechanism 50 includes two first upper limiting members 510 ( Figure 6 and Figure 7 Only one is shown), and two second upper limiting members 520 ( Figure 7Only one is shown), when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the legs 40, the first upper limiting member 510 abuts against the second upper limiting member 520 respectively, so as to limit the pivoting movement of the legs 40 away from each other. In this embodiment, each first upper limiting member 510 has an upper limiting block 512 protruding from the frame unit 30, and each second upper limiting member 520 has an upper limiting wall 521 protruding from the corresponding leg 40, and when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the legs 40, the upper limiting wall 521 abuts against the upper limiting block 512 of the corresponding first upper limiting member 510. It should be noted that the number of limiting blocks 512 of each first upper limiting member 510 can be more than one (for example, Figure 6 The number of upper limiting walls 521 of each second upper limiting member 520 is set accordingly to ensure that when the base plate 70 is connected between the supporting legs 40, the first upper limiting member 510 can cooperate with the second upper limiting member 520 to accurately and stably limit the pivoting movement of the supporting legs 40.

[0033] Further reading Figure 8 Another function of the upper restraint mechanism 50 is to ensure that when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the legs 40, each leg 40 is pushed by the bottom plate 70 and slightly deformed. Such a structure can also cause a torque load in each pair of first upper restraints 510 and each pair of second upper restraints 520. In addition, when a horizontal force is applied to the cradle 20, such a structure can also prevent the second end 430 of each leg 40 from being easily separated from the bottom plate 70. The above structure gives the cradle 20 a sturdy and durable structure, thereby protecting the safety of the baby and the caregiver. In some embodiments, when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the legs 40, each leg 40 is positioned to extend in a direction inclined away from the bottom plate 70.

[0034] Further reading Fig. 9 In a first variation of the first embodiment, each first upper limiting member 510 has a latch 511 instead of the upper limiting block 512, and each second upper limiting member 520 has an upper limiting wall 521 protruding from the corresponding leg 40. The latch 511 of each first upper limiting member 510 is fixed to the frame unit 30, and when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the two legs 40, the upper limiting wall 521 of each second upper limiting member 520 abuts against the latch 511 in the corresponding first upper limiting member 510 to limit the pivoting action of the legs 40 away from each other. In other embodiments, the latch 511 of each first upper limiting member 510 may be a rivet, more specifically, a shoulder rivet.

[0035] Further reading Fig.10 In the second variation of the first embodiment, each first upper limiting member 510 has two latches 511 fixed to the frame unit 30 and respectively abut against two opposite sides 410 of the corresponding supporting leg 40, thereby preventing the corresponding supporting leg 40 from translating relative to the frame unit 30. In this embodiment, each second upper limiting member 520 may also have two latches 511 respectively abutting against the corresponding first upper limiting member 510, so as to limit the pivoting action of the supporting legs 40 away from each other when the bottom plate 70 is connected between the two supporting legs 40.

[0036] In the first embodiment, the lower limiting mechanism 60 includes two first lower limiting members 610 ( Fig.11 Only one is shown), and two second lower limiting members 620 ( Fig.11 Only one is shown). The first lower limiting member 610 is detachably connected to the second lower limiting member 620, respectively, to connect the bottom plate 70 to the support leg 40. Each first lower limiting member 610 is a notch 611, and each second lower limiting member 620 extends from the bottom plate 70 (e.g., a protruding block 621) and is detachably connected to the notch 611 of the corresponding first lower limiting member 610, to connect the bottom plate 70 to the support leg 40. In this embodiment, each first lower limiting member 610 has two notches 611, and each second lower limiting member 620 has two protruding blocks 621, which are detachably connected to the notches 611 of the corresponding first lower limiting member 610, respectively, thereby ensuring a more secure connection between the bottom plate 70 and the two support legs 40. It should be noted that the positions of the notch 611 and the protruding block 621 can be interchanged, that is, the notch 611 can be disposed on the bottom plate 70 , and each protruding block 621 can be disposed on the corresponding supporting leg 40 .

[0037] In the third variation of the first embodiment, each first lower limiting member 610 of the lower limiting mechanism 60 has a groove 612, which is formed on the inner side of the corresponding support leg 40 and extends horizontally. Each second lower limiting member 620 of the lower limiting mechanism 60 has a portion of the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 70. When the bottom plate 70 is connected to the support leg 40, the portions of the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 70 are respectively accommodated in the grooves 612 of the first lower limiting member 610. Such a structure can also ensure that the bottom plate 70 can be detached and can be firmly connected to the support leg 40, and can also prevent the bottom plate 70 from moving downward relative to the support leg 40.

[0038] Further reading Fig.12In the fourth variation of the first embodiment, each second lower restricting member 620 has an engagement hole 622, and each first lower restricting member 610 has a protrusion 613 of the engagement hole 622 of the corresponding second lower restricting member 620, and a cover door 614 pivotally connected to the corresponding support leg 40 and elastically biased to movably cover the protrusion 613 of the corresponding first lower restricting member 610, and the protrusion 613 is detachably connected to the engagement hole 622 of the corresponding second lower restricting member 620. In detail, in this embodiment, each first lower restricting member 610 further has a spring element 615 (e.g., a torsion spring), and the spring element 615 is used to provide the cover door 614 of the corresponding first lower restricting member 610 with a constant rotation force toward the bottom plate 70. When the cradle 20 is converted from the upright state to the folded state, the cover door 614 of each first lower restraining member 610 can be operated to resist the rotation force, so that the protrusion 613 of the corresponding first lower restraining member 610 is exposed, thereby allowing the second lower restraining member 620 to be separated from the first lower restraining member 610. The cover door 614 of the first lower restraining member 610 cooperates with the engagement hole 622 of the second lower restraining member 620 and the protrusion 613 of the first lower restraining member 610 to ensure that the bottom plate 70 is fixed to the support leg 40 when the cradle 20 is in the upright state. In this embodiment, each first lower restraining member 610 has two protrusions 613 and two cover doors 614, and each second lower restraining member 620 has two engagement holes 622 respectively engaged with the protrusions 613 of the first lower restraining member 610.

[0039] See also Figures 13 to 15 , is a second embodiment of the cradle 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the overall structure of the cradle 20 is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described in detail in the following paragraphs.

[0040] In the second embodiment, the cradle 20 includes four legs 40, which are pivotally connected to the frame unit 30 and spaced apart from each other at a predetermined angle. The bottom plate 70 is detachably connected between the legs 40 to push the legs 40 away from each other.

[0041] When the cradle 20 is converted from the upright state to the folded state, the bottom plate 70 is removed from the legs 40, and the legs 40 are pivoted toward each other and folded. Before the legs 40 are folded, the bottom plate 70 is lifted and slightly tilted so that it can pass through the frame unit 30 from below, and then the bottom plate 70 is placed on the frame unit 30 and the four folded legs 40.

[0042] In the second embodiment, the lower limiting mechanism 60 includes four fixing members 630 ( Fig.13 Only three are shown). Each fixing member 630 cooperates with the corresponding support leg 40 and defines a joint space 640 when the bottom plate 70 is joined, so that the bottom plate 70 can be connected to the support leg 40. When the cradle 20 is in the upright state (see Fig.13 ), the bottom plate 70 abuts against the legs 40 and the fixing member 630 to push the legs 40 away from each other. In this way, a strong structure is formed to ensure the structural integrity of the cradle 20 in the upright state, and a simple structure is provided for easy disassembly and storage. Similar to the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the cradle 20 can be moved from the upright state (see Fig.13 ) is converted to the folded state (see Fig.14 ).

[0043] In the above description, for the purpose of explanation, many specific details have been set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that one or more other embodiments may be practiced without some of these specific details. It should also be understood that references to "one embodiment," "embodiment," embodiments with ordinal indications, etc. throughout the specification mean that specific features, structures, or characteristics may be included in the practice of the present disclosure. It should be further understood that in the specification, various features are sometimes combined in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof in order to simplify the present disclosure and aid in understanding various inventive aspects, and one or more features or, where appropriate, specific details from one embodiment may be practiced together with one or more features or specific details from another embodiment in the practice of the present disclosure.

[0044] While the present disclosure has been described in connection with what are considered to be exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover changes included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cradle, comprising: Frame unit; two feet pivotably connected to the frame unit; a bottom plate disposed between the two legs; as well as a lower limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the two legs; wherein the bottom plate is detachably connected to the two legs via the lower restraining mechanism, The lower restraining mechanism includes a first lower restraining member that is disposed on a corresponding leg and includes a protruding post and a cover door that removably covers the protruding post.

2. The cradle according to claim 1, wherein: The first lower limiting member is disposed on one of the two supporting legs, and the lower limiting mechanism further includes a second lower limiting member disposed on the bottom plate.

3. The cradle according to claim 2, wherein: The second lower restraint extends from the bottom plate.

4. The cradle according to claim 2, wherein: The second lower limiting member is a protruding block.

5. The cradle according to claim 4, wherein: The protruding block includes an engaging hole with which the boss of the first lower restricting member is detachably engaged.

6. The cradle according to claim 1, wherein: The first lower restraining member further includes a spring element that provides a rotational force to the cover door toward the bottom plate.

7. The cradle according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the two legs is a one-piece element made of one of plastic and metal and is adapted to be detachably connected to an armrest of the crib.

8. The cradle according to claim 1, further comprising an upper restraint mechanism, the upper restraint mechanism comprising two first upper restraint members provided on the frame unit and two second upper restraint members respectively provided on the two legs, wherein: When the bottom plate is connected between the two legs, the first upper restriction member abuts against the two second upper restriction members respectively to restrict the pivotal movement of the two legs away from each other.

9. The cradle according to claim 1, further comprising a bedding having at least a first portion connected to the frame unit and a second portion opposite to the first portion and connected to the bottom plate, the bedding defining a space suitable for accommodating an infant.

10. A cradle adapted to be detachably connected to a crib, the cradle comprising: Frame unit; at least one foot pivotably connected to the frame unit, the at least one foot configured to pivot between an upright position in which the bassinet has an upright height and a folded position in which the bassinet has a folded height that is less than the upright height; a bottom panel connected to the at least one foot, the bottom panel defining a bottom side of the cradle; as well as At least one cradle connector is connected to the at least one foot, the at least one cradle connector being adapted to removably engage the crib.

11. The cradle according to claim 10, further comprising: At least one foot connector is disposed on the frame unit, wherein the at least one foot is connected to the frame unit via the at least one foot connector.

12. The cradle according to claim 10, wherein: The base plate is removably connected to the at least one foot.

13. The cradle according to claim 10, further comprising: A locking mechanism is connected to the at least one foot, the locking mechanism being configured to transition between an engaged position in which the at least one cradle connector is securely connected to the crib and a disengaged position in which the at least one cradle connector is removable from the crib.

14. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein: The locking mechanism includes a button configured to transition the locking mechanism between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

15. The cradle according to claim 14, wherein: The button is at least partially exposed from a side surface of the at least one leg.

16. The cradle according to claim 14, wherein: The locking mechanism includes a locking member, wherein in the engaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member is engaged with the crib, and wherein in the disengaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member is disengaged from the crib.

17. The cradle according to claim 16, wherein: The locking mechanism defines a recess for receiving an armrest of the crib, wherein in the engaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member extends into the recess to engage the armrest of the crib.

18. A cradle, comprising: Frame unit; at least two legs pivotably connected to the frame unit; a bottom plate disposed between the legs; an upper limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the legs; as well as a lower limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the legs; wherein the base plate is detachably connected to the support leg via the lower restraining mechanism, and Wherein, the upper restraint mechanism is configured to be biased by a torque load when the base plate is removably connected to the foot via the lower restraint mechanism to impart a strong and durable structure to the cradle.

19. The cradle according to claim 18, wherein: The lower restricting mechanism includes a first lower restricting member provided on one of the legs and a second lower restricting member provided on the bottom plate.

20. The cradle of claim 19, wherein: The second lower restraint extends from the bottom plate.

21. The cradle according to claim 20, wherein: The second lower limiting member is a protruding block.

22. The cradle of claim 21, wherein: The first lower restraint includes a protrusion.

23. The cradle of claim 22, wherein: The protruding block includes an engaging hole with which the boss of the first lower restricting member is detachably engaged.

24. The cradle of claim 22, wherein: The first lower restraint also includes a cover door that removably covers the stud.

25. The cradle of claim 24, wherein: The first lower restraining member further includes a spring element that provides a rotational force to the cover door toward the bottom plate.

26. The cradle of claim 25, wherein: Each of the legs is a one-piece element made of one of plastic and metal and is adapted to be removably connected to an armrest of the crib.

27. The cradle of claim 26, wherein: The upper limiting mechanism includes two first upper limiting members arranged on the frame unit and two second upper limiting members respectively arranged on the supporting feet, wherein when the base plate is connected between the supporting feet, the first upper limiting members respectively abut against the second upper limiting members to limit the pivotal movement of the supporting feet away from each other.

28. The cradle of claim 18, wherein: When the base plate is detachably connected between the legs, the legs extend in a direction inclined away from the base plate.

29. A cradle, comprising: Frame unit; two feet pivotally connected to the frame unit; a bottom plate disposed between the two legs; as well as a lower limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the two legs; The bottom plate is detachably connected to the two legs via the lower limiting mechanism, and the lower limiting mechanism includes a first lower limiting member, which is arranged on the corresponding legs and includes a protruding column and a cover door that detachably covers the protruding column.

30. The cradle of claim 29, wherein: The first lower limiting member is disposed on one of the two supporting legs, and the lower limiting mechanism further includes a second lower limiting member disposed on the bottom plate.

31. The cradle of claim 30, wherein: The second lower restraint extends from the bottom plate.

32. The cradle of claim 30 or 31, wherein: The second lower limiting member is a protruding block.

33. The cradle of claim 32, wherein: The protruding block includes an engaging hole with which the boss of the first lower restricting member is detachably engaged.

34. The cradle of claim 29, wherein: The first lower restraining member further includes a spring element that provides a rotational force to the cover door toward the bottom plate.

35. The cradle of claim 29, wherein: Each of the two legs is a one-piece element made of one of plastic and metal and is adapted to be detachably connected to an armrest of the crib.

36. The cradle according to claim 29, further comprising an upper restraint mechanism, the upper restraint mechanism comprising two first upper restraint members provided on the frame unit and two second upper restraint members respectively provided on the two legs, wherein: When the bottom plate is connected between the two legs, the first upper restraints respectively abut against the second upper restraints to restrain the two legs from pivoting away from each other.

37. A cradle adapted to be removably connected to a crib, the cradle comprising: Frame unit; at least one foot pivotably connected to the frame unit, the at least one foot configured to pivot between an upright position in which the bassinet has an upright height and a folded position in which the bassinet has a folded height that is less than the upright height; a bottom panel connected to the at least one foot, the bottom panel defining a bottom side of the cradle; as well as At least one cradle connector is connected to the at least one foot, the at least one cradle connector being adapted to removably engage the crib.

38. The cradle of claim 37, further comprising: At least one foot connector is arranged on the frame unit, wherein the at least one foot is connected to the frame unit via the at least one foot connector.

39. The cradle of claim 37, wherein: The base plate is removably connected to the at least one foot.

40. The cradle of claim 37, further comprising a locking mechanism connected to the at least one leg, the locking mechanism being configured to transition between an engaged position in which the at least one cradle connector is securely connected to the crib and a disengaged position in which the at least one cradle connector is removable from the crib.

41. The cradle of claim 40, wherein: The locking mechanism includes a button configured to transition the locking mechanism between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

42. The cradle of claim 41, wherein: The button is at least partially exposed from a side surface of the at least one leg.

43. The cradle of claim 41, wherein: The locking mechanism includes a locking member, wherein in the engaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member is engaged with the crib, and wherein in the disengaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member is disengaged from the crib.

44. The cradle of claim 43, wherein: The locking mechanism defines a recess for receiving an armrest of the crib, wherein in the engaged position of the locking mechanism, the locking member extends into the recess to engage the armrest of the crib.

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