Movable floor seat
By designing floor plan movable seats, combined with ring structure, saddle-shaped parts and covers, the existing child seat height fixation and versatility are solved, and flexible seat designs are realized to meet different scenarios and children's growth needs. , promotes children's muscle development and posture correctness, and simplifies cleaning and storage processes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410943392.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-14
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing child seat designs are usually highly fixed, unable to adapt to different usage scenarios and children's growth needs, and lack flexibility and versatility.
A floor plan movable seat is designed, consisting of a combination of ring structure, saddle-like and removable cover, a support rod and a rear support, which can be used on different flat surfaces and is equipped with positionable accessory slots to facilitate Correct posture and muscle development in children.
It provides flexible seat design to adapt to different usage scenarios and children's growth stages, promotes children's muscle development and posture correctness, while being easy to clean and maintain, and easy to store and ship.
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Abstract
Description
Background Art
[0001] Typically, a child seat is usually a high chair that is raised so that the child can be at the same height as an adult when seated, such as at a dining table. Any lower or floor-based seat that is not a stand-alone seat or provides some auxiliary function, such as a rocking. Summary of the invention
[0002] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of inventive concepts in a simplified form that are further described in the detailed description below. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0003] A first aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device having: a central structure having a ring portion and a base portion; a saddle (pommel) connected to the base portion and positioned within the ring portion; and a cover configured to be connected to the ring portion to define a seat, the cover being located between the base portion and the saddle.
[0004] A second aspect of the present disclosure relates to a mobile seat having: a ring structure having a top side, a bottom side, a left side, and a right side; and a support rod extending rearwardly from the ring structure, the support rod being substantially U-shaped and having a right end, a left end, and a base portion. In this aspect, the right end of the support rod is coupled to the right side of the ring structure, the left end of the support rod is coupled to the left side of the ring structure, and the bottom side of the ring and the base portion of the support rod are configured together to rest on a surface to support the mobile seat.
[0005] A third aspect of the present disclosure relates to a floor-level movable seat having: a central structure having a ring portion and a base portion; a support rod extending rearwardly from the ring portion, the support rod having a left end connected to the left side of the ring portion and a right end connected to the right side of the ring portion; a saddle connected to the base portion and positioned within the ring portion; and a fabric cover configured to be removably connected to the ring portion to define a seat, the fabric cover being located between the base portion and the saddle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a raised floor seat.
[0007] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Left side view of the raised floor seating.
[0008] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Right side view of the raised floor seating.
[0009] Figure 4yes Figure 1 Front view of the raised floor seat.
[0010] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Rear view of raised floor seating.
[0011] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An overhead view of the raised floor seating.
[0012] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Bottom view of the raised floor seating.
[0013] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a raised floor seat with accessories removed.
[0014] Fig. 9 yes Figure 1 Detailed view of the saddle of the raised floor seat.
[0015] Fig.10 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of a section of a raised floor seat.
[0016] Fig.11 yes Figure 1 Detailed view of the connectors for the raised floor seating.
[0017] Fig.12 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of raised floor seating.
[0018] Fig.13 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of raised floor seating.
[0019] Fig.14 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a raised floor seat with a cover.
[0020] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 Exploded view of a section of a raised floor seat.
[0021] Fig.16A yes Fig.14 A front perspective view of a raised floor seat in use.
[0022] Fig. 16B yes Fig.14 A side perspective view of a raised floor seat in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. Although the present disclosure includes certain embodiments, it will be understood that the present disclosure is not intended to limit the claims to these embodiments. On the contrary, the present disclosure is intended to cover substitutions, modifications, and equivalents that may be included in the spirit and scope of the claims. In addition, in the following detailed description, a large number of specific details are presented in order to provide a thorough understanding. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the subject matter of the present disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known methods, procedures, and components are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily covering up various aspects of the present disclosure.
[0024] Various embodiments of the present disclosure include low-profile mobile seats for children and toddlers that are configured to provide a floor-level chair or chair that can be placed on any other type of flat surface (e.g., a surface that is generally perpendicular to gravity). Although the embodiments described herein may refer to a floor or floor seat, it will be understood that the various embodiments herein can be placed on any suitable flat surface. The mobile seat can be formed as a substantially continuous ring that forms the overall structure of the seat, with rear leg supports protruding from the relative middle of the ring. In the center of the ring, the mobile seat can include a saddle that can be connected to the ring as part of a central protrusion. The saddle can include a slot or hole for receiving one or more accessories that will be positioned directly in front of the seated child when in use. The slot or hole is located at a position on the saddle where the slot or hole can be approached to receive one or more accessories when the cover is attached to the mobile seat (e.g., attached to the frame or ring structure of the mobile seat, attached to the saddle of the mobile seat). The mobile seat can also include a cover that extends across the ring and includes a hole for the saddle. In this way, the cover can be partially held in place by connecting the saddle into the loop at the top of the cover. In some embodiments, the cover can be integrally formed with the loop structure so that the seat can include this single-piece structure with legs for the support.
[0025] Figure 1-7 2 are various views of an exemplary embodiment of a raised floor seat 100. Figure 1 As shown, the exemplary floor seat 100 may include a ring structure 110, a saddle 120, and a rear support 130. The ring structure 110 may include a lower portion 112 and an upper portion 114 that may be combined to form the overall annular shape of the ring structure 110. Fig.12As shown in FIG. 1 , which is a partial exploded view of the floor seat 100, the lower portion 112 may include protrusions 117a, 117b on each end, which may cooperate with corresponding grooves 118a, 118b of the upper portion 114. The ring structure 110 may also include a base 115 that may extend from the inner side of the lower portion 112 in a rearward direction. The lower portion 112 and the base 115 may be integrally formed and together substantially W-shaped, while the upper portion 114 may be U-shaped. Fig.12 As shown, the base 115 can include a protrusion 116 configured to receive the saddle 120. Collectively, the lower portion 112, the base 115, and the rear support 130 can each simultaneously contact the same surface (e.g., generally planar) such that together they define a stable and secure base for the floor seat 100.
[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, when the floor seat 100 is located on a horizontal surface, the rear support 130 can be configured and angled so that the annular structure 110 is viewed from the side at an angle (at Figure 2 The angle (denoted as θ) may be any angle from 30° to 60°, including any angle of 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, or 60°. The angle may be defined in part by a line extending between the bottom of the ring structure 110 that contacts the surface and the top of the ring structure 110, which may be the highest point.
[0027] The saddle 120 may include a saddle base 122, an attachment slot 124, and a release mechanism 126. Figure 1-7 As shown in Figures 12 and 12, the accessory slot 124 can accommodate an accessory 128. The accessory 128 can be any suitable toy, food tray, cup holder, writing surface, craft surface, decoration or other suitable accessory for a child, and the accessory is positioned in the accessory slot 124 so that the accessory 128 can be immediately accessible and located in front of the seated child. Fig.10 As shown, the release mechanism 126 can be used to selectively connect the saddle 120 to the base 115. Fig.14 As shown and described in more detail below, the floor seat 100 may include a cover 140 that may be configured to be located between the ring structure 110 and the saddle 120, so that the removability of the saddle 120 may facilitate the attachment of the cover 140. The saddle 120 may be sized so that the attached attachment 128 may be positioned at a relative chest height of a seated child. For example, the saddle 120 may be between 5-7 inches high relative to the base 115. This positioning of the attachment 128 may promote the development of arm and shoulder muscles.
[0028] like Figure 8 , 9As shown in Figure 12, instead of the accessory 128, the accessory slot 124 can receive a slot cover 125. In particular, the accessory slot 124 can be configured to receive only one of the slot cover 125 or the accessory 128 at a time, and the slot cover 125 is configured to provide a generally smooth appearance for the saddle. In this way, if it is desired to use the floor seat 100 without the accessory 128, the slot cover 125 can be used.
[0029] The rear support 130 can be substantially U-shaped and can include pads 134 at two bends (e.g., corners, bends) of the U-shape. In some embodiments, the rear support 130 can include two separate and substantially linear legs with a pad 134 secured at the end of each leg. Each pad 134 can be configured to provide a contact point for the rear support 130 with a floor or other surface and can be formed from a material composed of rubber, silicone, or the like that can provide some shock absorption and / or sliding resistance to the floor seat 100. The rear support 130 can be connected to the ring structure 110 (and specifically, the upper portion 114) via a right connector 132a and a left connector 132b (collectively referred to as "connectors 132") that are configured to be fastened to the upper portion 114 and receive a right end 133a and a left end 133b of the rear support 130, respectively. This interaction as Fig.11 and 12 Thus, the rear support 130 can be connected to the ring structure 110 on the relatively right side (via the right end 133a) and the relatively left side (via the left end 133b) of the ring structure 110. Each connector 132 can be fixed to the ring structure 110 near the location where the lower portion 112 and the upper portion 114 are connected.
[0030] The raised floor seat 100, due to the shape of the ring structure 110 and the angle at which the rear support 130 is connected to and supports the ring structure 110, can promote correct posture for the seated child. In particular, the relatively gentle (e.g., non-abrupt) side supports keep the seated child safely in the seat, but promote full movement of their arms, and the angle of the seat 100 supports the child's core when playing with the chest-height attachment 128. In addition, as the front 112 extends into the base 115, the slight upward curve in the seat 100 causes the seated child's pelvis to tilt slightly forward, which facilitates lumbar extension and prevents backward tilting. This also helps position the saddle 120 in the middle of the seat 100, and therefore between the legs of the seated child, which prevents the seated child from sagging and enables a more open design because nothing directly covers the entire thigh of the seated child. As a result, the seated child is able to rotate his or her torso and move his or her legs more freely, thereby promoting muscle growth and flexibility. Figures 16A-16B Such support and positioning is illustrated showing a child seated in the seat 100 .
[0031] like Fig.14 and 15 As shown, the floor seat 100 may also include a cover 140, which is configured to be mounted on the ring structure 110 and around the ring structure to define the seat of the floor seat 100. The cover 140 may include a harness 144, which is configured to fix the seated child in a suitable position on the floor seat 100 and cooperate with the saddle 120 to keep the seated child ergonomically supported. As shown, the harness 144 includes a buckle with three straps: two extend laterally from each side of the buckle, and the third extends downward as a crotch support. This configuration of the top open harness makes it easy to remove the child upward (e.g., by a parent). However, other configurations for the harness 144 should be considered within the scope of the present disclosure. The cover 140 may also include a textured pad 146, which is configured to provide a stimulating surface for the feet of the seated child to encourage sensory exploration of the child's legs and feet.
[0032] The cover 140 can be positioned between the ring structure 110 and the saddle 120 so that the cover 140 can be at least partially held in its position by the saddle 120. To achieve this, the base portion 115 can include an upwardly extending protrusion, the cover 140 can have a corresponding hole 142 that enables the protrusion to extend upward through the cover 140, and the saddle 120 is coupled to the protrusion (e.g., via a snap fit, etc.). In some embodiments, the cover 140 can be made of fabric or other suitable soft material so that the cover 140 provides a flexible support for the seated child. In some embodiments, the cover 140 can be molded of a hard plastic or similar structural material so that the cover 140 provides a firm support. In any of these embodiments, the cover 140 can be supplemented with foam or similar padding to increase comfort without sacrificing support.
[0033] In some embodiments, the cover 140 can be integrally formed with the ring structure 110 such that the ring structure 110 and the cover 140 are a single piece that, when coupled to the rear support 130, forms the seat 100. In further embodiments, the saddle 120 can also be integrally formed with the ring structure 110 and the cover 140 such that the saddle 120 is fixed in place and cannot be removed.
[0034] Thus, various embodiments provide a floor-level activity seat that can be used with multiple accessories to accommodate different children. In particular, the activity floor seat can position the accessories directly in front of the seated child so that the activity seat provides dual functionality of a chair and a toy. In particular, the positioning of the saddle and the attached toy at relative chest height (e.g., 5-7 inches elevated relative to the seat) for the seated child promotes fine motor control and the development of arm and shoulder muscles by encouraging reaching, grasping, and general size exploration. In addition, the activity floor seat can include a removable cover that improves cleaning and other maintenance of the activity floor seat without sacrificing comfort. The cover can include a hole to accommodate the connection of the saddle even when the cover is in place. In this way, the activity floor seat combines the functionality of the saddle with the functionality of the cover without compromising the utility of either. In addition, the activity floor seat can provide an innovative support structure by being substantially fixed (e.g., not rocking or otherwise moving) in connection with the curved rear support rod. By connecting to both sides of the center ring structure, the rear support provides support for horizontal or rotational (e.g., to prevent tilting or movement from side to side), as well as preventing the seat from falling backward. The rear support can achieve all of this without any sharp corners, which can be dangerous for children. In addition, the specific angles provided by the raised floor seat are advantageously designed to promote 15-30° of hip abduction and 5-15° of external rotation, both of which are within the healthy range for growing children.
[0035] In addition, if Fig.12 Exploded diagram and Fig.13 The floor seat described herein is advantageously easily disassembled, as shown partially in an exploded view of FIG. Fig.12 110, but each of the lower portion 112, upper portion 114, saddle 120, attachment 128, and rear support 130 is detachable and configured so that the detached portions can be stored in a substantially flat orientation. By being easily disassembled, the floor chair as described herein provides an improvement by having a reduced footprint and packaging size, which saves money on shipping, warehousing, and takes up less shelf space in stores. This small footprint is also advantageous to the end user because the chair can be stored in a smaller space when not in use.
[0036] The previous description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but should have the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A device comprising: a central structure having a ring portion and a base portion; a saddle coupled to the base portion and positioned within the ring portion; as well as and a cover configured to be coupled to the ring portion to define a seat, the cover being positioned between the base portion and the saddle.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The saddle includes an accessory slot configured to receive an accessory.
3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The base portion includes a hole configured to receive the saddle, and When the cover is coupled to the ring portion, the aperture is accessible through an opening in the cover.
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover comprises a soft material.
5. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The ring portion includes a first portion and a second portion, The first portion is adjacent to the base portion and together with the base portion is substantially W-shaped, and The second portion is substantially U-shaped.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a rear support rod coupled to the ring portion proximate a connection point between the first portion and the second portion.
7. The device according to claim 6, wherein: The rear support bar is substantially U-shaped and is coupled to the ring portion at two separate points.
8. The device according to claim 6, wherein: The first portion, the base portion and the rear support bar are substantially planar.
9. A movable seat, comprising: A ring structure having a top side, a bottom side, a left side, and a right side; as well as a support rod extending rearwardly from the ring structure, the support rod being substantially U-shaped and having a right end, a left end and a base portion, in: The right end of the support rod is connected to the right side of the ring structure, The left end of the support rod is coupled to the left side of the ring structure, and The bottom side of the ring and the base portion of the support rod together are configured to rest on a surface to support the movable seat.
10. The movable chair according to claim 9, further comprising: a right connector secured to the right side of the ring structure and configured to receive the right end; as well as A left connector is secured to the left side of the ring structure and is configured to receive the left end.
11. The movable chair according to claim 9, wherein: The support rod also includes at least one pad including a shock absorbing material.
12. The movable chair according to claim 9, wherein: The support rod is configured to position the ring structure at an angle between 30° and 60° relative to the surface while the support rod and the bottom side of the ring structure rest on the surface.
13. The movable chair according to claim 9, wherein: The ring structure also includes a base configured to receive the saddle.
14. The movable chair of claim 13, further comprising a fabric cover configured to be coupled to the ring structure to define a seat, the fabric cover being located between the base and the saddle.
15. A floor-level movable seat, comprising: a central structure having a ring portion and a base portion; a support rod extending rearwardly from the ring portion, the support rod having a left end coupled to the left side of the ring portion and a right end coupled to the right side of the ring portion; a saddle coupled to the base portion and positioned within the ring portion; as well as A fabric cover is configured to be removably coupled to the ring portion to define a seat, the fabric cover being located between the base portion and the saddle.
16. The floor level movable seat of claim 15, wherein: The base portion includes a hole configured to receive the saddle, and The aperture is accessible through an opening in the fabric covering.
17. The floor level movable seat of claim 15, wherein: The support rod is substantially U-shaped.
18. The floor level movable seat of claim 15, wherein: The bottom of the ring portion, the base portion and the bottom of the support rod are substantially planar.
19. The floor level movable chair of claim 15, wherein: The saddle includes a slot configured to receive an accessory.
20. The floor level movable chair of claim 15, wherein: The ring portion includes a first portion and a second portion, The first portion is integral with the base portion and together with the base portion is substantially W-shaped, and The second portion is substantially U-shaped.