Rocking chair / elastic chair for children

Abstract

The invention provides a rocking chair / elastic chair for children. The present invention relates to a rocking chair / spring chair comprising: a base, where the base comprises one or more rails on which the rocking chair / spring chair can rock when the base is placed on the ground; a child seat wherein the seat is coupled to the base by a resilient member, for example to allow the seat to bounce relative to the base; and an adjustment member movably coupled to the base, wherein the adjustment member is selectively movable between: a stowed position; a first deployed position in which the adjustment member protrudes a first distance from the one or more rails to the ground; and a second deployed position in which the adjustment member protrudes from the one or more rails toward the ground by a second distance, the second distance being different from the first distance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a children's rocking chair / bouncing chair, and particularly but not exclusively to a children's rocking chair / bouncing chair capable of selectively changing the inclination of the seat of the rocking chair / bouncing chair. Background Art

[0002] Chairs with rocking and / or bouncing features are often referred to as rocking / bouncing chairs and are often used by parents to give young children a ride. Such chairs often include a toy bar or other structure for supporting toys above the child and optionally within the child's reach. Rocking / bouncing chairs often provide a reclining seating position for the child from which the child can interact with toys suspended from the toy bar or other support structure. The rocking and / or bouncing motion of the chair can also soothe the child and can be used to encourage the child to fall asleep.

[0003] While in some circumstances it may be desirable for a children's chair to provide rocking and / or bouncing functionality, in other circumstances chairs that provide such functionality are generally less appropriate, such as when direct interaction between parent and child is desired. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a children's rocking chair / bouncing chair is provided, which includes: a base, wherein the base includes one or more tracks, and when the base is placed on the ground, the rocking chair / bouncing chair can rock on the one or more tracks; a child seat, wherein the seat is connected to the base by an elastic member, for example to allow the seat to bounce relative to the base; and an adjustment member movably connected to the base, wherein the adjustment member can be selectively moved between the following positions: a stowed position; a first deployed position, in which the adjustment member protrudes from the one or more tracks to the ground a first distance; and a second deployed position, in which the adjustment member protrudes from the one or more tracks to the ground a second distance, the second distance being different from the first distance.

[0005] The adjustment member may be fixed (eg, selectively fixed) in the stowed position, the first deployed position, and the second deployed position, eg, such that movement of the adjustment member away from the positions is restricted.

[0006] The adjustment member may be configured to contact the ground when in the first deployed position and the second deployed position to adjust the angle at which the seat is tilted relative to the ground, for example, compared to when the adjustment member is in the stowed position.

[0007] The adjustment member may be rotatably coupled to the base. The adjustment member may rotate relative to the base between a stowed position and a first deployed position and a second deployed position. The first deployed position of the adjustment member may be at an angle of approximately 180 degrees relative to the second deployed position. In other words, the adjustment member may rotate relative to the base at an angle of approximately 180 degrees to move between the first deployed position and the second deployed position.

[0008] The base may include a foot. When the adjuster is in the stowed position, the rocker / bouncer may be configured to rock on one or more tracks between a first position in which the foot contacts the ground and a second position in which the foot does not contact the ground.

[0009] When the adjustment member is in the first deployed position, the adjustment member and the foot are configured to contact the ground to resist the rocking of the rocking / bouncing chair on the track.

[0010] When the adjuster is in the second deployed position, the adjuster, the foot, and an additional foot or portion of the base located on the opposite side of the foot from the adjuster (e.g., forward of the foot) are configured to simultaneously contact the ground to resist the rocking of the rocking / bouncing chair on the track and support the reclined-oriented seat, for example relative to when the adjuster is in the stowed position or the first deployed position.

[0011] The portion of the base on the side of the foot opposite the adjustment member may be shaped so that it contacts the ground along a continuous length of the portion between the foot and the forward extent of the base.

[0012] The rocking chair / spring chair may also include an elastic connection portion, which is arranged to connect the seat portion to the base portion. The elastic connection portion may be located at the rearward range of the rocking chair / spring chair. At a position on the seat forward of the center position of the rocking chair / spring chair (e.g., a position midway between the forward range and the rearward range of the rocking chair / spring chair), there may be no connection between the seat and the base of the rocking chair / spring chair.

[0013] In order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and repeated text in the specification, some features are described only for one or several aspects or embodiments of the present invention. However, it should be understood that the features described for any aspect or embodiment of the present invention may also be used together with any other aspect or embodiment of the present invention as long as technically feasible. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] For a better understanding of the invention and to more clearly show how it may be implemented, reference will now be made by way of example to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a children's rocker / bouncer according to an arrangement of the present disclosure, wherein the stand is in a first configuration;

[0016] Figure 2a and Figure 2b (collectively, FIG. 2 ) is a side view of a children's rocker / bouncer arranged in accordance with the present disclosure having a toy bar arranged in a first configuration and a second configuration, respectively;

[0017] Figure 3a and Figure 3b(collectively, FIG. 3 ) are perspective and side views of a children's rocker / bouncer arranged in accordance with the present disclosure with the stand in a second configuration;

[0018] Figure 4a and Figure 4b (collectively, FIG. 4 ) are perspective and side views of a children's rocker / bouncer arranged in accordance with the present disclosure, with the stand in a third configuration;

[0019] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of a children's rocking / bouncy chair arranged in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 6 is a side view of a push-fit connector forming part of the frame of a rocking / bouncing chair;

[0021] Figure 7 is a side view of the pivot connection portion of the frame of the rocking / springing chair; and

[0022] Figure 8 It is a top cross-sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of the support frame of the rocking / springing chair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] refer to Figure 1 2 , according to the arrangement of the present disclosure, children's furniture such as a rocking chair / spring chair 2 may include a frame 10, a seat 20, and a support 30. The seat 20 may form a support for supporting a child on the furniture. Specifically, the seat 20 may be used to support a child facing forward in the rocking chair / spring chair 2. The frame 10 may be configured to support the seat 20 in a position suitable for a child to sit and / or lie.

[0024] As shown, the rocking / bouncing chair 2 also includes a toy bar 100 for supporting a toy on the rocking / bouncing chair 2. Specifically, the toy bar 100 can be arranged to support a toy above or near the seat 20. As described in more detail below, the toy bar 100 can be magnetically coupled to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20.

[0025] The frame 10 includes one or more base frame members 12, which at least partially form a base 14 for the rocking chair / bounce chair, which will be placed on the ground (for example, when the rocking chair / bounce chair 2 is in use). As shown, the base frame members 12 can form tracks 12a, 12b on which the rocking chair / bounce chair can rock on the ground. The tracks 12a, 12b can be curved along at least a portion of their length, and the curved shape of the tracks 12a, 12b can enable the rocking chair / bounce chair 2 to achieve a rocking motion.

[0026] In the illustrated arrangement, the frame 10 includes a single base frame member 12, which is shaped (e.g., bent) to form a first track 12a and a second track 12b on the respective lateral sides of the base 14 of the rocking chair / spring chair. As shown, the base frame member 12 includes a bend 12c extending between the first track 12a and the second track 12b. The bend 12c of the base frame member may include a curved portion of the base frame member 12, in which the base frame member is bent at an angle of about 180 degrees between the tracks 12a, 12b. The first track 12a and the second track 12b may extend along either lateral side of the frame and / or the rocking chair / spring chair. The first track 12a and the second track 12b may extend substantially parallel to each other. Alternatively, the first track 12a and the second track 12b may be angled relative to each other so that the distance between the first track and the second track changes between the forward extension and the rearward extension of the first track 12a and the second track 12b, such as increasing or decreasing.

[0027] As shown, the bend 12c can form a forward extension of the frame 10 (optionally, a rocking chair / spring chair). In the illustrated arrangement, the bend 12c and the first and second rails 12a, 12b are integrally formed. However, in other arrangements, the bend 12c and the first and second rails 12a, 12b can be detachably coupled together.

[0028] The frame 10 may also include one or more connecting frame members 16 for connecting the base 14 (e.g., one or more base frame members 12) to one or more seat support frame members 18. In the illustrated arrangement, the frame 10 includes two connecting frame members 16a, 16b for connecting the first track 12a and the second track 12b, respectively, to one or more seat support frame members 18, for example, to corresponding seat support frame members. The two connecting frame members 16 may be arranged at a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the frame 10, respectively. The connecting frame members 16 may be resilient, for example, depending on the shape and / or material of the connecting frame members. For example, the connecting frame members 16 may include a tortuous or curved tube formed of an elastic material, such as a metal or polymer material. The elastic properties of the connecting frame members 16 may enable the seat 20 to perform a bouncing motion relative to the base 14.

[0029] In the illustrated arrangement, the connecting frame member 16 is removably coupled to the base frame member 12, such as by one or more push-fit connectors 600. However, in other arrangements, the connecting frame member 16 may be integrally formed with a base frame member, such as with a corresponding base frame member 12.

[0030] As shown, the seat support frame member 18 may include one or more first side seat support frame members 18a for supporting a first lateral side of the seat 20, and one or more second side seat support members 18b for supporting a second lateral side of the seat 20 opposite to the first side. The seat support frame member 18 may also include a front seat support frame member 18c extending between the first side seat support frame member and the second side seat support frame member at the front end of the seat 20. In some arrangements, the front seat support frame member 18c may be integrally formed with one of the first side seat support frame members 18a and one of the second side seat support frame members 18b. Alternatively, the front seat support frame member 18c may be connected (e.g., detachably connected) to one of the first side seat support frame members 18a and one of the second side seat support frame members 18b.

[0031] As shown, one of the first side seat support frame members 18a and one of the second side seat support frame members 18b may be integrally formed with the corresponding coupling frame members 16. For example, one of the first side seat support frame members 18a may be integrally formed with one of the coupling frame members 16a disposed on a first lateral side of the frame, and one of the second side seat support frame members 18b may be integrally formed with one of the coupling frame members 16b disposed on a second lateral side of the frame.

[0032] As shown, there may be no connection between the rocker / spring chair seat 20 (e.g., seat support frame member 18) and the base 14 at the front end of the seat / frame (e.g., the position of the seat forward of the center position of the rocker / spring chair or its frame).

[0033] The frame 10 may also include one or more toy bar connections, such as a toy bar hub 300, which will be described in more detail below. For example, the frame 10 may include a first toy bar hub 300a and a second toy bar hub 300b disposed on opposite lateral sides of the frame 10. As shown, the first toy bar hub 300a may be coupled to one or more first side seat support frame members 18a, and the second toy bar hub 300b may be coupled to one or more second side seat support frame members 18b. In the illustrated arrangement, the frame 10 includes two first side seat support frame members 18a, which are coupled together by the first toy bar hub 300a, and two second side seat support frame members 18b, which are coupled together by the second toy bar hub 300b. In other arrangements, the toy bar connection may be disposed on the seat 20, for example, (directly) connected to the seat 20 or integrally formed with the seat 20.

[0034] The seat 20 may be supported by the seat support frame member 18. For example, the seat 20 may be supported between two seat support frame members 18 disposed on both lateral sides of the frame. Figure 1 2, the seat 20 may be supported in part by the coupling frame member 16. In some arrangements, the seat may include a resiliently deformable material, such as a fabric and / or polymer material, which may be configured to resiliently deform to adopt an ergonomic shape to receive a child in the seat. The seat 20 may be removably coupled to the frame 10, such as to the seat support frame member 18. For example, the seat support frame member 18 may include a tubular frame member, and the seat 20 may include a portion configured to extend around the tubular frame member, such as a loop of material, to couple the seat 20 to the frame 10.

[0035] As shown, the seat 20 may further include a headrest 22 for supporting the child's head when the child sits or lies on the seat 20. The seat 20 may further include a restraint 24 for securing the child on the seat 20.

[0036] The toy bar 100 includes a bar portion 110 and one or more connecting portions 120 fixedly coupled to or integrally formed with the bar portion 110. In the illustrated arrangement, the toy bar 100 includes one connecting portion 120 at each end of the bar portion 110. However, in other arrangements, a different number of connecting portions 120 may be provided, which may be connected to the bar portion 110 in different arrangements. The connecting portions 120 of the toy bar 100 may be connected to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20, for example, to the toy bar hub 300, so that the bar portion 110 is arranged relative to the seat 20 of the rocker / bouncer 2, and so that a toy may be attached to the bar portion 110 to be suspended within reach of a child sitting or lying in the seat 20. As described herein, the toy bar 100 may be magnetically coupleable to the frame and / or the seat.

[0037] The toy bar 100 can be configured to be coupled to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20 in a first configuration / first position, such as Figure 2a When the toy bar 100 is in the first configuration, at least a portion of the toy bar (e.g., a portion of the bar portion 110) can be positioned on a side of the seat 20 opposite the base 14. In this manner, the toy bar 100 can be arranged to support a toy above a child sitting or lying on the seat 20. In the first configuration, the toy bar 100 (e.g., the bar portion 110 of the toy bar) can be arranged at an angle relative to a particular frame member of the frame 10 (e.g., a particular seat support frame member 18). For example, the bar portion can be arranged at an angle of about 45 degrees to 135 degrees relative to the particular frame member, such as about 90 degrees relative to the particular frame member.

[0038] The toy bar 100 may also be configured to be coupled to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20 in a second configuration / second position, such as Figure 2b When the toy bar 100 is in the second configuration, the toy bar 100 (e.g., the bar portion 110 of the toy bar) can be more closely aligned with a frame member of the frame 10 (e.g., a particular seat support frame member 18). When the toy bar 100 is in the second configuration, the toy bar 100 (e.g., the bar portion 110) can be arranged adjacent to a particular seat support frame member 18 (e.g., the front seat support member 18c) along the length (e.g., the major length) of the bar portion. The toy bar 100 (e.g., the bar portion 110) can be arranged to contact the seat support member (e.g., the front seat support member 18c) along the length of the toy bar. Alternatively, the toy bar (e.g., the bar portion) can be arranged so that the toy bar and the seat support member (e.g., the front seat support member) are spaced apart a substantially constant distance along the length of the toy bar. Arranging the toy bar 100 in the second configuration can improve access to place a child into the seat 20, for example, enabling easier placement of a child into the seat.

[0039] Reference Figure 5 , the connecting portion 120 of the toy bar may include an engagement surface 122, and the toy bar connecting portion (e.g., the hub 300) may include a complementary engagement surface 302. The rocker / bouncer may be configured such that the engagement surface 122 engages with the complementary engagement surface 302 when the toy bar 100 is coupled to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20 (e.g., at the toy bar hub 300).

[0040] As described above, the toy bar 100 can be magnetically coupled to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20. Specifically, one or more toy bar magnets 126 can be coupled to the connecting portion 120 of the toy bar, and one or more hub magnets 306 can be coupled to the toy bar connecting portion 300. The toy bar magnets 126 and the hub magnets 306 can be configured such that the engagement surface 122 is held against the complementary engagement surface by the magnets. The toy bar magnets 126 and the hub magnets 306 can be configured to resist disengagement of the engagement surface 122 from the complementary engagement surface 302. Specifically, the toy bar magnets 126 and / or the hub magnets 306 can be configured to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame 10 and / or the seat 20 in a first direction (e.g., perpendicular to the engagement surface 122 and / or the complementary engagement surface 302).

[0041] exist Figure 5In the illustrated arrangement, the toy bar magnet 126 is embedded within the connecting portion 120 of the toy bar. For example, the toy bar magnet may be embedded in the connecting portion via an overmolding manufacturing process. Similarly, the hub magnet 306 may be embedded within the toy bar connecting portion 300. For example, the hub magnet 306 may be embedded within the toy bar connecting portion 300 via an overmolding manufacturing process. Alternatively, the toy bar magnet 126 may be coupled to the connecting portion 120 in other ways and / or the hub magnet 306 may be coupled to the toy bar connecting portion 300 in other ways. For example, the magnet may be received within a recess formed in the component and may be secured in the recess via an interference fit, a mechanical fastener, and / or an adhesive.

[0042] exist Figure 5 In the illustrated arrangement, the connecting portion 120 of the toy bar includes four toy bar magnets 126, and the toy bar connection 300 includes four hub magnets 306, the hub magnets 306 being arranged such that one of the hub magnets 306 is substantially aligned with one of the toy bar magnets 126 when the toy bar is arranged in the first position and the second position. In other arrangements, the connecting portion 120 and the toy bar connection 300 may include any other number of magnets, such as one, two, three, or more than four magnets. For example, in one arrangement, the toy bar includes one toy bar magnet 126, and the toy bar connection 300 includes one hub magnet 306. The toy bar magnet 126 and the hub magnet 306 are arranged such that they are at least partially aligned when the toy bar is in the first position and the second position, and optionally one, more than one, or each position between the first position and the second position. When the toy bar moves between the first position and the second position, the toy bar magnet 126 and the hub magnet 306 may remain at least partially aligned. For example, toy bar magnet 126 and hub magnet 306 may be positioned approximately at the center of connecting portion 120 and toy bar connection 300, respectively, such as relative to an axis about which the toy bar rotates between the first position and the second position. In some arrangements, connecting portion 120 and toy bar connection 300 may include a different number of magnets than one another.

[0043] The toy bar magnet 126 and the hub magnet 306 may be configured to Figure 2a In the first configuration shown and when the toy bar is in Figure 2b In the second configuration shown, engagement surface 122 is held against complementary engagement surface 302 by magnets. In some arrangements, toy bar magnets 126 and hub magnets 306 may be configured such that engagement surface 122 is held against complementary engagement surface by magnets in one or more intermediate positions of the toy bar between the first and second configurations.

[0044] Although in the above arrangement, magnets are provided on the connecting portion 120 of the toy bar and on the toy bar connecting portion 300, it is understood that one or more magnets on either component may be replaced with a magnetically attractive material (e.g., ferromagnetic material) element. In such an arrangement, the shape of the magnetically attractive material may be designed so that the engagement surface 122 is held against the complementary engagement surface by the magnetic attraction between the magnet and the magnetically attractive material element in the first and second configurations of the toy bar (and optionally one or more intermediate positions between the first and second configurations).

[0045] The engagement surface 122 and the complementary engagement surface 302 may be substantially flat. For example, a majority of the engagement surface 122 and the complementary engagement surface 302 may be substantially flat, for example, forming a portion of a flat or curved plane. Figure 5 As shown, the engagement surface 122 and the complementary engagement surface 302 may be generally circular. However, in other arrangements, the engagement surface and / or the complementary engagement surface may be any other desired shape, such as triangular, square, oval, rectangular, hexagonal, or any other shape.

[0046] The complementary engagement surface 302 can be substantially vertical, for example, when the base 14 of the rocker / bouncer is positioned on a horizontal surface (e.g., standing on the ground). As shown, the plane of the complementary engagement surface can be perpendicular to the lateral direction of the rocker / bouncer. Thus, the engagement surface 122 and the complementary engagement surface 302 can engage with each other in a vertical plane perpendicular to the lateral direction of the rocker / bouncer. When the rocker / bouncer includes more than one complementary engagement surface 302, the complementary engagement surfaces can be parallel to each other. Thus, the toy bar 100 can be rotated about a horizontal axis A in the lateral direction of the rocker / bouncer. H Rotation occurs while the engagement surface 122 remains engaged with the complementary engagement surface 302 .

[0047] The toy bar connection 300 may include one or more protrusions 304 that may protrude outwardly relative to the complementary engagement surface 302. The connection portion 120 may include a corresponding number of recesses 124 for receiving the one or more protrusions 304 when the toy bar 100 is in a first configuration connected to the seat and / or frame. The protrusions 304 and recesses 124 may be configured to engage with each other to resist movement, such as translation and / or rotation, of the toy bar 100 relative to the frame 10 and the seat 20. The protrusions 304 and recesses 124 may resist movement, such as translation, of the toy bar 100 relative to the frame 10 and the seat 20 in a second direction. The second direction may be perpendicular to the first direction. Additionally or alternatively, the protrusions 304 and recesses 124 may resist movement, such as rotation about an axis having a component in the first direction.

[0048] The connecting portion 120 may also include a corresponding number of additional recesses 128 for receiving the protrusions 304 when the toy bar is arranged in the second configuration. In other words, the additional recesses 128 may be configured to receive one or more protrusions 304 when the toy bar is in a second position and / or a second orientation relative to the frame and / or the seat. The shape of the additional recesses 128 may correspond to the shape of the recesses 124 around the horizontal axis A. H The shape is rotated, for example, by an angle of about 90 degrees or greater than 90 degrees (eg, between 90 degrees and 180 degrees).

[0049] One or more of the protrusions 304 may include an angled surface portion 304a, such as a rounded or chamfered surface. The angled surface portion may be disposed at a distal edge of the protrusion. The angled surface portion 304a may be configured to engage a surface of the recess 124 or the additional recess 128 (depending on the current configuration of the toy bar) and to urge the protrusion 304 away from the recess 124 or the additional recess 128 when the toy bar 100 is urged to move from the first configuration toward the second configuration, or from the second configuration toward the first configuration. For example, when the angled surface portion 304a engages a surface of the recess 124 or the additional recess 128, the angled surface portion 304a may be arranged to urge the engagement surface 122 away from the complementary engagement surface 302.

[0050] In other arrangements, angled surfaces may additionally or alternatively be provided on the recess 124 and the additional recess 128 and may be configured to engage the protrusion 304 and urge the protrusion out of the recess or the additional recess when the toy bar 100 is urged to move from the first configuration toward the second configuration, or from the second configuration toward the second configuration.

[0051] In the above arrangement, one or more protrusions 304 are provided on the toy bar connection portion 300, and one or more recesses 124 and additional recesses 128 are provided on the connection portion 120. However, in other arrangements, the protrusions may be provided on the toy bar connection portion 300 and may protrude outwardly relative to the complementary engagement surface; the recesses and additional recesses may be formed in the connection portion.

[0052] Referring now to FIGS. 2 , 3 , and 4 , a bracket 30 (which may alternatively be referred to as an adjustment member) may be movably (e.g., pivotally) coupled to the base 14. For example, the bracket 30 may be coupled to either or both of the tracks 12a, 12b. In the illustrated arrangement, the bracket 30 extends transversely through the base 14 of the rocking / bouncing chair 2 between the tracks 12a, 12b on either side of the base. The bracket 30 is movable relative to the base 14 to adjust the functionality of the rocking / bouncing chair 2. Additionally or alternatively, movement of the bracket 30 relative to the base 14 may adjust the angle of inclination of the seat 20 relative to the ground on which the base 14 stands.

[0053] The bracket 30 can be selectively moved between the stowed position shown in Fig. 2, the first deployed position shown in Fig. 3, and the second deployed position shown in Fig. 4. In addition, the bracket can be selectively fixed in each of the stowed position, the first deployed position, and the second deployed position.

[0054] As shown in FIG2 , when the bracket 30 is in the stowed position, the bracket 30 can be at least partially or substantially aligned with a frame member (e.g., bottom frame member 12) of the frame 10. When the bracket 30 is in the stowed position, the bracket does not protrude below the lower extent of the base 14 of the frame, such as the rails 12a, 12b, relative to the ground on which the rocking / bouncing chair can be placed. Thus, the bracket 30 can be positioned so as not to contact the ground and / or not to affect the rocking of the rocking / bouncing chair on the rails 12a, 12b.

[0055] For example, when the base 14 of the rocking / bouncing chair is placed on the ground, the bracket 30 is configured to contact the ground when the bracket is in the first deployed position or the second deployed position compared to when the bracket 30 is in the stowed position to affect the rocking function of the rocking / bouncing chair 2 and / or to adjust the tilt angle of the rocking / bouncing chair relative to the ground. For example, when the bracket 30 is in the first deployed position and the second deployed position, the bracket 30 can be configured to protrude downward relative to the base 14 of the frame (e.g., the rails 12a, 12b).

[0056] As shown, the bracket 30 can be positioned on the rocking chair / spring chair so that the bracket 30 protrudes downward relative to the tracks 12a, 12b at a rearward position of the rocking chair / spring chair (e.g., rearward of the (geometric) center position of the frame 10 of the rocking chair / spring chair).

[0057] When the bracket 30 is in a first deployed position, the bracket 30 may be configured to protrude downward (e.g., toward the ground) a first distance relative to the base 14 (e.g., the rails 12a, 12b of the frame 10); and when the bracket 30 is in a second deployed position, the bracket may be configured to protrude downward (e.g., toward the ground) a second distance relative to the rails, the second distance being different from (e.g., greater than) the first distance.

[0058] The bracket 30 can be rotatably coupled to the frame 10, such as the base 14 of the frame, at a pivot axis 32. The bracket 30 can rotate relative to the frame 10 between a stowed position, a first deployed position, and a second deployed position about the pivot axis 32. The first deployed position of the bracket can be at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the second deployed position, such as 90 degrees to 180 degrees or about 180 degrees relative to the second deployed position of the bracket 30. The first deployed position and the second deployed position can each be at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the stowed position, such as in opposite directions.

[0059] As shown, the bracket 30 may include a first bracket portion 34 and a second bracket portion 36. At least a portion of the first bracket portion 34 may be positioned at a first distance from the pivot axis 32, such as in the radial direction of the pivot axis, and at least a portion of the second bracket portion 36 may be positioned at a second distance from the pivot axis 32. The second distance may be different from the first distance, such as greater than the first distance. In addition, the first bracket portion 34 or a portion thereof may be positioned away from the pivot axis along different directions with the second bracket portion 36 or a portion thereof. For example, the first bracket portion 34 may be positioned away from the second bracket portion 36 at an angle greater than 90 degrees around the pivot axis 32, such as between 90 degrees and 180 degrees, or approximately 180 degrees. The first deployment position may correspond to a position of the bracket 30, in which the first bracket portion 34 is arranged below the base 14 of the frame, and the second deployment position may correspond to a position of the bracket 30, in which the second bracket portion 36 is arranged below the base 14.

[0060] As shown, the bracket 30 can be connected to the frame 10 via a push-fit connector 600, which is arranged to connect the first track 12a and the second track 12b to the connector 16a on the first lateral side and the connector 16b on the second lateral side of the rocking chair 2, respectively.

[0061] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the push-fit connector 600 may include a frame pivot 610. The pivot connection portion 700 of the bracket 30 may include a bracket pivot 710. The bracket pivot 710 may be pivotally coupled to the frame pivot 610 to allow the bracket 30 to pivot relative to the frame 10, such as pivot about the bracket pivot axis 32.

[0062] The bracket 30 may include a pivot connection portion 700 disposed on either lateral side of the bracket 30 for pivotally connecting the bracket 30 to the frame 10 at either lateral side of the frame. For example, the pivot connection portion 700 (e.g., the bracket pivot portion 710) may be used to connect to a corresponding push-fit connector 600 (e.g., the frame pivot portion 610) disposed on a corresponding lateral side of the frame.

[0063] The stent 30 may include a first stent frame member 732, a second stent frame member 734, and a third stent frame member 736 extending between the pivot connection portion 700 on either lateral side. As shown, the first stent frame member 732 may be aligned with the stent pivot portion 710, such as axially aligned. For example, the first stent frame member 732 (e.g., the central axis of the first stent frame member 732) may be aligned with the stent pivot axis 32. The second stent frame member 734 and the third frame member 736 may be arranged on opposite sides of the stent pivot axis.

[0064] The second bracket frame member 734 can be arranged so that the second frame member is positioned below the rails 12a, 12b when the bracket is in the first deployed position, and the third bracket frame member 736 can be arranged so that the third frame member is positioned below the rails 12a, 12b when the bracket is in the second deployed position. The third bracket frame member 736 can extend further from the bracket pivot axis 32 than the second bracket frame member 734. In other words, the second bracket frame member 734 can form the first bracket portion 34, and the third bracket frame member 736 can form the second bracket portion 36.

[0065] As shown, the first stent frame member 732, the second stent frame member 734, and the third stent frame member 736 may be generally circular tubular frame members. However, in other arrangements, the stent frame members may be any other shape or combination of shapes.

[0066] The rocking chair / spring chair 2 may also include an adjustment mechanism 800 for selectively fixing the support 30 in the stowed position and the first deployed position and the second deployed position. In some arrangements, an adjustment mechanism 800 may be provided on each lateral side of the rocking chair / spring chair 2.

[0067] In the illustrated arrangement, the adjustment mechanism 800 includes a pin 620 and a plurality of openings 720a, 720b, 720c. These openings are arranged so that when the bracket is in the stowed position and the first deployed position and the second deployed position, the pin 620 can be received in the corresponding openings in the openings 720a, 720b, 720c. When the pin 620 is received in one of the openings 720a, 720b, 720c, the engagement between the pin 620 and the opening (e.g., the inner wall of the opening) can be used to resist or prevent the bracket 30 from moving relative to the frame 10 (e.g., pivoting). Specifically, when the pin 620 is received in one of the openings 720a, 720b, 720c, the engagement between the pin 620 and the opening can be used to resist or prevent the bracket 30 from moving between the stowed position, the first deployed position, and the second deployed position.

[0068] In the illustrated arrangement, the pin 620 is movably coupled to the frame 10 (e.g., the push-fit connector 600), and the openings 720a, 720b, 720c are provided on the bracket 30, such as on the pivot connection portion 700. However, in other arrangements, the pin may be movably coupled to the bracket (e.g., the pivot connection portion 700), and the opening may be provided on the frame 10, such as on the push-fit connector 600.

[0069] The frame 10 may also include an adjustment actuator 630, such as a button, which a user can press to move the pin 620 so that the pin 620 is disengaged from a specific one of the openings 720a, 720b, 720c that receive the pin, or is not engaged with one of the openings, thereby allowing the bracket 30 to move relative to the frame 10, such as pivoting. As shown, the adjustment actuator 630 can be disposed on the push-fit connector 600, such as mounted on the push-fit connector 600 or integrally formed with the push-fit connector 600. However, in other arrangements, the adjustment actuator 630 can be disposed on the bracket 20, on the frame 10, or on any other component of the rocking chair / spring chair 2. In addition, in some arrangements, the pin 620 can be movably coupled to a frame member of the frame. In some arrangements, for example, the push-fit connector 600 can be omitted from the frame. In such an arrangement, the frame pivot portion 610 can be integrally formed with the frame member of the frame.

[0070] In arrangements where the pin 620 is movably coupled to the bracket 30 , the adjustment actuator 630 may be disposed on the bracket 30 , such as on the pivot connection 700 .

[0071] The adjustment mechanism 800 may also include a biasing member 640, such as a resilient element (eg, a spring), configured to bias the pin 620 to a position where the pin is receivable within the openings 720a, 720b, 720c.

[0072] Returning to FIGS. 2 , 3 and 4 , the frame 10 (e.g., the base 14) may include one or more first feet 14a. The first feet 14a may protrude downward from the base frame member 12, such as toward the ground. The first feet 14a may be arranged toward the front of the frame 10, such as the front of the support 30. When the support 30 is in the stowed position, the rocker / spring chair may be configured to rock on the one or more tracks 12a, 12b between a forward position and a rearward position, in which the one or more first feet 14a contact the ground, and in which the first feet 14a do not contact the ground.

[0073] When the bracket 30 is in the first deployed position, Figure 3a and Figure 3b As shown, the bracket and the first foot 14a can be configured to contact the ground (eg, contact the ground simultaneously) to resist or prevent the rocking chair / spring chair 2 from rocking on the rails 12a, 12b.

[0074] The frame (e.g., base 14) may further include one or more second feet 14b, which may be arranged forward of the first feet 14a, such as on a side of the first feet 14a opposite to the bracket 30. Similar to the first feet 14a, the second feet 14b may protrude downward from the base frame member 12, such as toward the ground.

[0075] When the bracket 30 is in the second deployed position, Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the bracket, the first foot, and the second foot can be configured to contact the ground (e.g., contact the ground simultaneously) to resist or prevent the rocking / bouncing chair 2 from rocking on the tracks 12a, 12b, and, for example, to support the seat 20 in an inclined orientation relative to the bracket 30 when it is in the first deployed position or the stowed position.

[0076] In other arrangements, the second foot 14b can be omitted, and the bracket, the first foot and a portion of the base 14 (e.g., one or more tracks 12a, 12b forward of the first foot 14a) can be configured to contact the ground (e.g., contact the ground simultaneously) when the bracket is in the second deployed position to resist or prevent the rocking / bouncing chair 2 from rocking on the tracks 12a, 12b and, for example, support the seat 20 in an inclined orientation relative to when the bracket is in the first deployed position and the stowed position.

[0077] A portion of the one or more tracks forward of the first foot 14a may be shaped so that it contacts the ground along a continuous length of the portion between the first foot and the forward extent of the base 14 (eg, tracks 12a, 12b).

[0078] The following numbered statements also form part of this disclosure:

[0079] Statement 1. A children's furniture, comprising:

[0080] frame;

[0081] a seat coupled to the frame, wherein the seat is used to support a child on the piece of furniture; and

[0082] A toy bar for supporting a toy on the piece of furniture, wherein the toy bar is magnetically coupleable to the seat and / or frame.

[0083] Statement 2. The piece of furniture of statement 1, wherein the frame or seat includes a toy bar connection, and wherein the toy bar includes a connection portion configured to magnetically couple to the toy bar connection.

[0084] Statement 3. The furniture of statement 2, wherein the connecting portion of the toy bar includes an engagement surface and the toy bar connecting portion includes a complementary engagement surface, wherein the furniture is configured to engage the complementary engagement surface when the toy bar is coupled to the seat and / or frame.

[0085] Statement 4. The piece of furniture of statement 3 wherein the engagement surface and the complementary engagement surface are substantially planar.

[0086] Statement 5. The furniture of statement 3 or 4, wherein one of the connecting portion and the toy bar connecting portion includes a protrusion that protrudes outwardly relative to the engagement surface or the complementary engagement surface, and the other of the connecting portion and the toy bar connecting portion includes a recess for receiving the protrusion when the toy bar is in a first position and / or first orientation relative to the frame and / or the seat, and wherein the protrusion and the recess are configured to engage with each other to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and the seat.

[0087] Statement 6. The furniture of statement 5, wherein the magnets of the magnetic coupling are configured to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and the seat in a first direction, and the protrusion and the recess are configured to engage with each other to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and the seat in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and / or to resist rotation of the toy bar about an axis having a component in the first direction.

[0088] Statement 7. The piece of furniture of statement 5 or 6, wherein the other of the connecting portion and the toy bar connecting portion includes an additional recess for receiving the protrusion when the toy bar is disposed in a second position and / or second orientation relative to the frame and the seat.

[0089] Statement 8. The furniture of statement 7, wherein the frame includes a base to be placed on the ground, wherein when the toy bar is in the first position and / or the first orientation, at least a portion of the toy bar is positioned on a side of the seat opposite the base, and when the toy bar is in the second position and / or the second orientation, the toy bar or a portion thereof is closer to the base.

[0090] Statement 9. The furniture of statement 7 or 8, wherein when the toy bar is in the first position and / or the first orientation, the toy bar is arranged at an angle relative to the member of the frame, and wherein when the toy bar is in the second position, the toy bar is at least partially aligned with the member of the frame.

[0091] Statement 10. The furniture of statement 9, wherein when the toy bar is in the first position and / or the first orientation, the toy bar is arranged at an angle relative to the member of the frame connected to the seat, and when the toy bar is in the second position and / or the second orientation, the toy bar is at least partially aligned with the member of the frame connected to the seat.

[0092] Statement 11. The piece of furniture of any of the preceding statements, wherein the piece of furniture comprises a rocking / springing chair.

[0093] Statement 12. The piece of furniture of any preceding statement, wherein the piece of furniture includes two toy bar connections located on either side of the seat.

[0094] Statement 13. The piece of furniture of any of the preceding statements, wherein the toy bar includes a pair of connecting portions configured to connect to toy bar connections on either side of the seat.

[0095] Statement 14. A toy bar for children's furniture, wherein the toy bar comprises:

[0096] a rod portion; and

[0097] One or more connecting parts including one or more magnets or magnetically attractive material elements are used to magnetically connect the toy bar to the toy bar connecting part provided on the furniture.

[0098] Statement 15. The toy bar of statement 14, wherein the connecting portion includes an engagement surface configured to engage a complementary engagement surface on the furniture when the toy bar is coupled to a seat and / or frame of the furniture.

[0099] Statement 16. The toy bar of statement 15, wherein the connecting portion comprises one of:

[0100] a protrusion protruding outwardly relative to the engaging surface to be received in a recess formed on the connecting portion provided on the frame, and

[0101] a recess for receiving a protrusion formed on the connecting portion provided on the frame, wherein one of the protrusion and the recess is configured to engage with the other of the protrusion and the recess formed on the connecting portion provided on the frame to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and the seat of the furniture.

[0102] Statement 17. The toy bar of statement 16, wherein one or more of the magnets or magnetically attractive material elements are configured to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and / or the seat in a first direction, and the protrusion and the recess are configured to engage with each other to resist movement of the toy bar relative to the frame and the seat in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and / or to resist rotation of the toy bar about an axis having a component in the first direction.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although the invention has been described by way of example with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments and that alternative embodiments may be constructed without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A children's rocking chair / bouncing chair, the rocking chair / bouncing chair comprising: A base, wherein the base includes one or more tracks, and when the base is placed on the ground, the rocking chair / spring chair can rock on the one or more tracks; A child seat, wherein the seat is coupled to the base via an elastic member; as well as An adjustment member movably coupled to the base, wherein the adjustment member is selectively movable between the following positions: stowed position; a first deployed position, in which the adjustment member protrudes a first distance from the one or more tracks toward the ground; as well as A second deployed position, in which the adjustment member protrudes from the one or more tracks toward the ground by a second distance when in the second deployed position, and the second distance is different from the first distance.

2. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustment member is securable in the stowed position, the first deployed position, and the second deployed position.

3. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The adjustment member is configured to contact the ground when in the first deployed position and the second deployed position so as to adjust the tilt angle of the seat relative to the ground.

4. A rocking / bouncing chair according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The adjustment member is rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the adjustment member is rotatable relative to the base between the stowed position and the first and second deployed positions.

5. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 4, wherein: The first deployed position of the adjustment member is at an angle of approximately 180 degrees relative to the second deployed position.

6. A rocking / bouncing chair according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The base includes a foot, wherein when the adjustment member is in the stowed position, the rocking chair / spring chair is able to rock on the one or more tracks between a first position and a second position, wherein the foot contacts the ground in the first position and the foot does not contact the ground in the second position.

7. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 6, wherein: When the adjustment member is in the first deployed position, the adjustment member and the foot are configured to contact the ground to resist the rocking of the rocking chair / spring chair on the track.

8. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: When the adjustment member is in the second deployed position, the adjustment member, the foot, and an additional foot or a portion of the base located on the opposite side of the foot from the adjustment member are configured to simultaneously contact the ground to resist the rocking of the rocking / bouncing chair on the track and support the seat in a tilted orientation.

9. The rocking chair / spring chair according to claim 8, wherein: The portion of the base on the opposite side of the foot from the adjustment member is shaped so that it contacts the ground along a continuous length of the portion between the foot and the forward extent of the base.

10. A rocking / bouncing chair according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The rocking / bouncing chair further comprises an elastic connection portion arranged to couple the seat to the base, wherein the elastic connection portion is located at a rearward extent of the rocking / bouncing chair.

11. A rocking / bouncing chair according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: There is no connection between the seat and the base of the rocking / bouncing chair at a position on the seat forward of the center position of the rocking / bouncing chair.

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