Child furniture

Abstract

The invention relates to a child furniture comprising a child receiving unit (10) having a support body, in particular a support frame, preferably comprising an in particular horizontal first support plate (12), in particular a non-horizontal second support plate (13), and a safety device (11) for use with the child receiving unit (10), the first support plate is preferably a foot plate and / or a seat plate, the second support plate is preferably a backrest plate, selective fastening means are provided for selectively fastening the safety device (11) to the child-receiving unit (10), and the selective fastening means are designed to fasten the safety device (11) to the child-receiving unit (10). The safety device (11) is configured such that the safety device (11) cannot be fastened to the child-receiving unit by means of the selective fastening means in at least one first configuration of the child-receiving unit (10) and can be fastened to the child-receiving unit by means of the selective fastening means in at least one second configuration of the child-receiving unit (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to children's furniture, and more particularly to children's furniture that can be converted between a children's chair and a study tower. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, high seats for infants or toddlers are known in principle. Such high seats may be equipped with or have been equipped with safety devices (infant safety devices) that can be used in conjunction with the high seat to assist infants or toddlers who are already able to sit independently, or to prevent them from falling, until the assistance or safety measures are no longer needed. For example, such a high seat is described in DE 20 2022 100 555 U1.

[0003] Furthermore, such a system is known, for example, from DE 10 2021 110 358 A1, by which seats or platforms (“learning towers”) can be selectively constructed.

[0004] Learning towers can be used to engage children in activities, for example. Children can observe and participate in activities on such towers, naturally acquiring different skills. Learning towers are configured to position children on an elevated, standing position, providing them with protection. Common learning towers typically include a surface where children can stand and safety devices in the area covering the child's upper body, designed to prevent or minimize falls.

[0005] The existing solutions for children's furniture are generally considered to need improvement, especially in terms of child safety and / or the complexity of installation or adjustment. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of this invention is to provide children's furniture that allows for relatively safe use in a simple manner and form. In particular, the children's furniture should be able to be converted between a child's seat (preferably a high chair) and a study tower.

[0007] The objective is achieved, in particular, by the features of claim 1.

[0008] According to the first aspect, the objective is achieved, in particular, by a children's furniture comprising a child-accommodating unit (i.e., a unit that allows a child to be accommodated or supported in a sitting and / or standing and / or lying position) and a safety device for use with the child-accommodating unit (i.e., a device that is not particularly intended for, or at least not primarily intended for, accommodating a child, but rather intended to prevent a child from leaving the child-accommodating unit, in particular from falling from the child-accommodating unit, or at least to make it difficult for such a fall to occur), the child-accommodating unit having a support (or base), in particular a support frame, the support preferably comprising (in particular a horizontal) first support plate (preferably a footrest and / or seat plate) and (in particular a non-horizontal) second support plate (preferably a backrest plate), and provided with selective fastening devices for selectively fastening the safety device to the child-accommodating unit, and the selective fastening devices being configured such that, by means of the selective fastening devices, the safety device cannot be fastened to the child-accommodating unit by means of the selective fastening devices in at least one first configuration of the child-accommodating unit, and in at least one second configuration of the child-accommodating unit, the safety device can be fastened to the child-accommodating unit by means of the selective fastening devices.

[0009] The first aspect of the concept is that the children's furniture is arranged in different (at least first and second) configurations, and depending on the current configuration, the safety device can or cannot be secured (fastened) to the children's housing unit by appropriate selective fastening or fixing devices.

[0010] The first or second configuration of the child-accommodating unit preferably involves a first height positioning and a second height positioning (different from the first height positioning) of the first support plate. When secured, the safety device is connected to the child-accommodating unit, particularly fixed to it, via a selective fastening device, thereby enabling the safety device to perform its function (protect or restrain the child). This does not preclude the safety device from being connected to the child-accommodating unit, for example, via another fastening device, even when the selective fastening device is ineffective.

[0011] "Non-horizontal" orientation refers in particular to orientation with an angle of less than or equal to 45°, or less than or equal to 20°, or less than or equal to 10° relative to the vertical direction, and, where necessary, at least substantially 0°.

[0012] The safety device is preferably removable entirely from the child-accommodating unit (especially in such a way that there is a gap between the child-accommodating unit and the safety device, or that the child-accommodating unit and the safety device do not come into contact). Alternatively or additionally, the safety device is capable of translational and / or rotational displacement, for example, it is capable of swinging.

[0013] Alternatively, it is conceivable that the safety device in the first configuration cannot be connected to the child-accommodating unit at all (i.e., not via any additional fastening device). However, it is preferred that the safety device in the first configuration can also be connected to the child-accommodating unit via additional fastening devices (e.g., including fastening tabs), which preferably do not achieve the fixation of the safety device required to protect the child, and / or only achieve positioning or pre-positioning.

[0014] The preferred state of the safety device being (completely) unfastened means that the safety device has been removed from the child containment unit (especially such that there is a gap between the child containment unit and the safety device, or that the child containment unit and the safety device are not in contact).

[0015] The selective fastening device is specifically configured such that fastening is not possible in the first configuration of the child-retaining unit, but is possible in the second configuration. This does not preclude the provision of additional fastening devices, which provide (removable or non-removable) fastening, for example, at other locations within the child-retaining unit or the safety device. Such additional fastening devices are preferably configured to only secure the safety device to the child-retaining unit, but not to secure it in a way that allows the safety device to perform its function. If necessary, no additional fastening device is required.

[0016] The use of the term "plate" above and below does not necessarily mean that the corresponding plate is flat (but it can be). For this purpose, a curved plate can also fall within the scope of this term.

[0017] According to the first aspect, the safety device, depending on the configuration of the child-accommodating unit, can be secured by the selective fastening device or not, which in particular improves safety because it reduces the probability of misoperation. For example, it can prevent users (intentionally or unintentionally) from using the safety device in a configuration of the children's furniture where the safety device does not (sufficiently) protect the child. For example, it can prevent the safety device, which should protect the child when the children's furniture is configured as a study tower, from being completely not secured when the children's furniture is configured as a child seat (high chair), especially when the safety device is set too low in the latter configuration (child seat configuration), for example (e.g., relative to a standing child).

[0018] According to the second aspect, the above-mentioned objective is achieved, in particular, by a children's furniture, preferably according to the first aspect, comprising a child-accommodating unit and, preferably, a safety device for use with the child-accommodating unit, the child-accommodating unit having a support body, in particular a support frame, the support body comprising, in particular a horizontal first support plate and, in particular a non-horizontal second support plate, the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest, the children's furniture being convertible from a high chair into a study tower without removing the first support plate and / or the second support plate.

[0019] The second aspect of the concept is that the children's furniture can be converted from a high chair to a study tower without removing the first or second support plate, and in particular without removing the first and second support plates (or at least without removing the first or second support plates) or the second (or first and second) support plate. Thus, the conversion can be made in a simple way and form, because the existing structure, especially the corresponding support plates, can be cleverly retained on the children's furniture, and the corresponding support plates can also be used specifically for use in the appropriate configuration (high chair or study tower).

[0020] "Removing the corresponding support plate" specifically refers to displacing the support plate from the children's furniture, or at least partially removing the support plate (e.g., by rotating and / or translating it, such as by swinging it), so that the support plate is (at least substantially) inoperable.

[0021] "Child seat" specifically refers to a seat configured to accommodate a child in a sitting position. Preferably, a child seat should be configured as a high chair when the seat surface is at a height of at least 50cm, preferably at least 60cm, and more preferably at least 65cm. "Study tower" (also mentioned above) specifically refers to children's furniture configured to accommodate a child in a standing position. The support surface for the child's feet is preferably positioned at a maximum height of 45cm, more preferably at a maximum of 35cm, and if necessary, at a maximum of 30cm. In the configuration as a child seat (high chair), the surface used as the standing surface (for the child's feet) in the configuration as a study tower can also be used as the seat surface. This should not (but may if necessary) exclude the provision of an additional support surface for the child's feet. This additional support surface, for example, can be used to support the child's feet in a sitting position when configured as a child seat (high chair) and / or as a step when configured as a study tower, thus providing a practical support platform on which the child can stand (for extended periods).

[0022] Preferably, the conversion from a child seat to a learning tower is achieved without adding and / or removing any parts of the child furniture, or, except for adding one / the aforementioned safety device, without adding and / or removing any parts of the child furniture.

[0023] Preferably, the conversion from a learning tower to a child seat is achieved without adding and / or removing any parts of the child furniture, or except for removing one / the aforementioned safety device, without adding and / or removing any parts of the child furniture.

[0024] According to a third aspect preferably compatible with the first and / or second aspects, a children's furniture is proposed, comprising a child-accommodating unit and a safety device for use with the child-accommodating unit, the child-accommodating unit having a support body, particularly a support frame, the support body preferably comprising a first support plate, particularly horizontal, and a second support plate, particularly non-horizontal, the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest plate, the safety device comprising a retaining section and a fastening section, particularly a fastening strut, capable of swinging between an unfolded use position and a folded storage position.

[0025] The third aspect of the concept involves equipping the safety device with a swingable fastening section. This, in particular, allows for space-saving storage of the safety device (e.g., when it is not needed). Alternatively or additionally, the swinging motion allows the safety device to be guided onto the support (support frame) in a simple manner, thus enabling fastening in a simple way.

[0026] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, particularly a fourth aspect that can be combined with the first and / or second and / or third aspects of the invention, a child furniture is provided, comprising a child seating unit and a safety device for use with the child seating unit, the child seating unit having a support body, particularly a support frame, the support body preferably comprising a first support plate, particularly horizontal, and a second support plate, particularly non-horizontal, the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest plate, and having selective fastening devices for selectively fastening the safety device to the child seating unit, the selective fastening devices being configured such that the selective fastening devices define a primary fastening point, preferably a lower fastening point (fastening interface), on the support body of the child seat, and a secondary fastening point, preferably an upper fastening point, on the support body and / or the second support plate.

[0027] According to the fourth aspect, the safety device can be reliably fastened in a simple manner and form. The terms "primary" and "secondary" indicate that different fastening points may be involved (this does not necessarily imply a hierarchical structure). There may be exactly one, or multiple, primary fastening points (fastening interfaces). Alternatively or additionally, there may be exactly one (or preferably multiple) secondary fastening points (fastening interfaces). If, for example, multiple secondary fastening points exist, these fastening points may hereinafter be referred to as first, second, third, etc., secondary fastening points.

[0028] Preferably, the first support plate, particularly in its height (or alternatively, in its vertical projection onto the ground), can be positioned in at least two different locations. Alternatively or additionally, the second support plate (particularly in its height and / or in its vertical projection onto the ground) can be positioned in at least two different locations. If necessary, the first and / or second support plates (particularly in their height and / or in their vertical projection onto the ground) can be positioned in at least three, four, five, or ten different locations. The first and / or second support plates may, if necessary, occupy discrete positions (defined, for example, by multiple locking positions) or (e.g., in clamping hold) continuous (in principle, an unlimited number) positions.

[0029] The safety device (especially the safety railing) may include at least one, preferably at least two, or exactly two fastening struts. The corresponding fastening struts are preferably swaying (folding), particularly preferably swaying from the inside out and / or swaying in the direction toward the inside of the support (correspondingly), especially toward the inside of the struts (support struts, side struts) of the support (support frame).

[0030] The selective fastening device may be disposed on or included in the (corresponding) fastening strut (and, if necessary, define at least one primary fastening point on the support body, particularly the support frame, of the children's furniture). Alternatively or additionally, the additional fastening device may be disposed on the retaining section (and, if necessary, define at least one secondary fastening point on the support frame and / or the second support plate).

[0031] The children's furniture (and / or its child-accommodating unit) can be converted to both a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first support plate is preferably positioned lower than in the second configuration. Alternatively or additionally, the first configuration is a child seat (high chair, child high seat). Alternatively or additionally, the second configuration is a learning tower (high tower).

[0032] The selective fastening device and / or fastening strut preferably prevent the realization of at least one preferred configuration of the children's furniture that can be achieved when the selective fastening device is removed.

[0033] The selective fastening device and / or fastening strut is preferably removable from the retaining section and / or at least partially oscillating relative to the retaining section, preferably about an axis that is at least substantially horizontal (especially with a deviation of up to 30°, 10°, or 2°).

[0034] The retaining section can be configured as a preferably surrounding guardrail (safety guardrail). Alternatively or additionally, when the safety device is fastened to the child-accommodating unit, the fastening section of the safety device, in particular the fastening strut, is located primarily on the inside and / or front side of the strut on the support body, preferably on the side of the support body.

[0035] When the safety device is fastened to the child-accommodating unit, the fastening section, in particular the fastening strut, can be installed in the side area of ​​the retaining section and / or preferably extends downward from the retaining section.

[0036] When the fastening section is in its folded, retracted position, the fastening section, in particular the fastening strut, can extend at least substantially from one side region of the retaining section in a direction toward the opposite side region of the retaining section.

[0037] Furthermore, the aforementioned objectives are also achieved, in particular, through a method for configuring children's furniture as described above. The configurations or functional features of the children's furniture described above and below can be achieved through corresponding methodological steps. For example, when discussing "fastening capability," the steps of fastening (or unfastening) can be specifically implemented.

[0038] Preferably, the children's furniture is first configured as a children's seat (a high chair, or simply a high chair) and then converted into a learning tower. For this purpose, it is further preferred that the first support plate be moved downwards and / or that the second support plate remain on the children's furniture. Alternatively or additionally, the reverse process (converting the learning tower into a children's seat) is performed.

[0039] The safety device may include a retaining section and a fastening section, particularly at least one fastening strut, which swings from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position (and / or vice versa).

[0040] Preferably, when the fastening section is in the retracted position, the safety device is preferably connected to the child-accommodating unit via the secondary fastening point, and thereafter preferably connected to the child-accommodating unit via the main fastening point by unfolding, so as to fasten the safety device to the child-accommodating unit.

[0041] In principle, each safety device includes at least one fastening device (especially at least one selective fastening device) for (removably) fastening the safety device to the child's furniture.

[0042] The children's furniture is preferably configured to occupy at least two configurations: a first configuration for using the children's furniture as a children's seat, and a second configuration for using the children's furniture as a learning tower.

[0043] Preferably, the safety device is only required in the learning tower configuration, and the safety device is secured to the child furniture in such a way that it can (fully) perform its safety function, especially only in this configuration (or at least not in the child seat configuration, preferably the high chair configuration).

[0044] When converting children's furniture from a child seat configuration to a learning tower configuration, the horizontal support plate is preferably adjustable from a first position (upper and / or rear) to a second position (lower and / or front). Here and there, "front" specifically refers to the child sitting in the seat furniture (in the child seat configuration).

[0045] Depending on the specific implementation, the safety device may be fastened to the support (support frame) and / or fastened to the first support plate and / or the second support plate.

[0046] In a child seat configuration (high chair configuration), the horizontal support plate preferably serves as the seat surface, and in a learning tower configuration, the horizontal support plate serves as the standing surface, while safety devices at least partially (e.g., within an angular range of at least 120°, 180°, or 270°) surround the child's upper body, thereby preventing the child from falling out. A third support plate (especially horizontal) may be provided (in addition to the first and second support plates), which serves, for example, as a footrest for the child in the child seat configuration and / or as a climbing aid in the learning tower configuration.

[0047] The (horizontal) first support plate is preferably installed below the (non-horizontal) second support plate. At least one additional (if necessary, multiple additional) particularly horizontal support plate or footrest may be installed below the first horizontal support plate.

[0048] The children's furniture preferably includes a support body (support frame). A corresponding support plate can be fastened to and supported (bears load) by the support frame.

[0049] The corresponding support plate can be detachably and / or non-detachably fastened to the support frame.

[0050] The (horizontal) first support board can be used as a seating surface and / or standing surface for children.

[0051] The (non-horizontal) second support plate can be used in particular as a backrest.

[0052] The (non-horizontal) second support plate can extend in at least one state (in a configuration in which the children's furniture can be used) along a direction at an angle of ≤45° or ≤10° to the vertical direction.

[0053] The first support plate and / or the second support plate can be height-adjustable, especially adjustable from the first or second position.

[0054] The support (support frame) may include one (optionally exactly one) support strut, particularly extending from bottom to top (e.g., at an angle of ≤45°, ≤30°, or ≤10° relative to the vertical direction). The support frame preferably includes two support struts, preferably parallel to each other, particularly extending substantially from bottom to top (vertically) as defined in the previous sentence, and may include exactly two support struts if necessary.

[0055] The (horizontal) first and / or second support plates are particularly height-adjustable on the support struts, and particularly movable on each of the support struts. The first and / or second support plates can be removable and can be installed at different heights, for example, by inserting into at least one slot provided for this purpose (or multiple slots provided for this purpose if necessary).

[0056] The support (support frame) may have support feet connected to the support struts. The support feet may include multiple support legs connected to the support struts and are preferably configured for placement on the ground.

[0057] The safety device may include at least one fastening device (especially at least one selective fastening device) for fastening to children's furniture, particularly for fastening to the upper and / or middle area of ​​the child-accommodating unit (or support or support frame). Accordingly, the (selective) fastening device is preferably (at least partially) positioned (or can be positioned) at at least 30%, and if necessary at least 50% or at least 65% of the total height constituting the child-accommodating unit (or support / support frame).

[0058] One or more selective fastening devices and / or one or more additional selective fastening devices may be provided for fastening the safety device.

[0059] The (corresponding) selective fastening device preferably includes at least one fastening strut for fastening preferably detachably to the support frame at the main fastening point, especially to at least one support strut of the support frame, and more preferably includes two fastening struts for fastening preferably to two supports (support frames).

[0060] The primary selective fastening device preferably includes two fastening struts for fastening to two preferred support struts on the children's furniture (support body or support frame).

[0061] The (corresponding) additional fastening device preferably includes at least one fastening hook for preferably detachably fastening at a secondary fastening point to the support (support frame), especially to the backrest area of ​​the children's furniture, particularly to the back side of the backrest.

[0062] The safety device may include a safety rail, which can serve as a retaining section to partially and / or completely surround the child's upper body. The safety rail may form the retaining section together with a backrest to partially or completely surround the child's upper body. The safety rail may be constructed as a loop (with interruptions or closures where necessary), preferably as a circular, elliptical, or egg-shaped loop, and / or as an open cylinder and / or as an open elliptical cylinder.

[0063] The safety railings or retaining sections are especially intended to accommodate children or should at least partially surround children.

[0064] (Correspondingly) the fastening struts may be arranged parallel to one / the other fastening struts (extending downwards relative to the vertical direction at an angle preferably <45° or <30° or <10°).

[0065] The corresponding fastening strut can be installed below the safety railing or can be installed below the safety railing.

[0066] The corresponding fastening struts are preferably installed at two opposite points on the safety device or the safety railing.

[0067] (According) fastening devices (especially the selective fastening devices) and / or (according) fastening struts can be foldably and / or retractably and / or removably mounted on the safety device, especially the safety railing.

[0068] Preferably, the corresponding fastening devices (especially the selective fastening devices) and / or the corresponding fastening struts can be hinged and / or foldably connected to the safety barrier, and are foldable (especially foldable) relative to the safety barrier to achieve a smaller packaging size.

[0069] The corresponding fastening struts are particularly capable of swinging between a stowed position and a usable position. The selective fastening device is preferably foldable (folded up) towards the center of the safety barrier.

[0070] The support (support frame), especially the (corresponding) support strut, may have at least one (or more) tubular elements and / or at least one (or more) rod-like elements.

[0071] A (corresponding) fastening strut can be configured in particular as a clamping clamp that (partially) surrounds and clamps the support frame, in particular the support strut, and in particular the (corresponding) tubular element.

[0072] At least one of the fastening struts can be designed such that the fastening strut is embedded in a fastening structure on the back side, in particular snapped into the fastening structure.

[0073] For child seat configurations (high chair configurations): In this configuration, the safety device may not be secured or may not be secured to the child furniture. Alternatively or additionally, the (horizontal) first support plate can be adjusted to a suitable height so that it can be used as a seating surface. Depending on the child's size, the support plate can be optionally adjusted to different heights. An optional (additional) horizontal support plate can be installed to serve as a support surface for the child's feet. The child's back can rest against the (non-horizontal) second support surface.

[0074] For the learning tower configuration: the (horizontal) first support plate can be adjusted to a suitable height so that it can be used as a standing surface. In this case, a lower configuration compared to the child seat configuration is particularly necessary to ensure the child's safety. The safety device can be fastened to the child furniture, particularly to a corresponding support strut (preferably multiple support struts) of the support body (support frame), and, if necessary, to the (non-horizontal) second support plate.

[0075] When the first horizontal support plate has also been adjusted to a suitable lower position, the safety device may only be (already / being) secured to the support struts of the frame, especially due to the length of the corresponding fastening struts. That is to say, it can only be used as a learning tower if the safety of children is ensured. Once the aforementioned safety device is installed, the first horizontal support plate can no longer be adjusted to an excessively high position if necessary, because the corresponding fastening struts specifically prevent adjustment of the first horizontal support plate on the corresponding support struts. Children can stand on the first horizontal support plate, and the safety device (or safety railing) can surround and, especially, support the upper body of the child leaning against it, and / or protect the child from tipping over or falling.

[0076] The objectives described above are also achieved, in particular, by a safety device (having the safety device features as described above and / or below). If the features relating to the child-accommodating unit are described, then for the safety device this may mean that the safety configuration is capable of cooperating with these corresponding features.

[0077] Specifically, the aforementioned objective (either independently or in combination with other features above and / or below) can be achieved by a safety device for a child seat, the child seat comprising a support frame and a horizontal first support plate and a non-horizontal second support plate, the safety device comprising a selective fastening device for selectively fastening to the child seat, the selective fastening device defining a primary fastening point on the support frame of the child seat and a secondary fastening point on the support frame or on the second support plate.

[0078] Furthermore, the aforementioned objectives (either independently or in combination with other features above and / or below) are achieved in particular by a children's furniture comprising a child seat and a safety device for use with the child seat, the child seat comprising a support frame and a horizontal first support plate and a non-horizontal second support plate, the safety device comprising a selective fastening device for selectively fastening to the child seat, the selective fastening device defining at least one main fastening point on the support frame of the child seat, the child seat being switchable between a first configuration in which the safety device cannot be fastened and a second configuration in which the safety device can be fastened.

[0079] The aforementioned objectives (either independently or in combination with other features above and / or below) are achieved, in particular, by a children's furniture comprising a child seat and a safety device for use with the child seat, the child seat comprising a support frame and a horizontal first support plate and a non-horizontal second support plate, the safety device comprising (selectively) fastening devices for (selectively) fastening to the child seat, the first support plate being selectively detachable into an upper or lower position, in which, in the upper position, no safety rail is used and the first support plate supports the buttocks of a seated child, while the second support plate supports the child's back, thus placing the furniture in a seat configuration; and in the lower position, a safety rail is used and the first support plate supports the feet of a standing child, while the safety rail supports the upper body of a standing child, thus placing the furniture in a learning tower configuration.

[0080] The aforementioned objective (either independently or in combination with other features above and / or below) is achieved, in particular, by a safety device for a child seat, the safety device including (selective) fastening elements for (selective) fastening to the child seat, the safety device including a retaining section and a fastening strut that can swing between an unfolded use position and a folded storage position.

[0081] In one specific embodiment, the (horizontal) first support plate is essentially adjustable within a defined height range. For example, a first configuration (child seat configuration) that cannot be secured by the selective fastening device can extend (from the bottom) within a height range of up to 80%, 60%, or 40% of the total height adjustment range. In this case, the second configuration (learning tower configuration) preferably always corresponds to a remaining amount (Delta) up to 100%. In the case of having N (e.g., at least 5 or at least 8 and / or up to 20 or up to 15) discrete height adjustment positions, the first configuration (child seat configuration) can, for example, correspond to a configuration in which the first support plate is positioned in one of the lowermost M positions, where preferably: M ≤ 0.7 × N, preferably ≤ 0.5 × N, and more preferably ≤ 0.4 × N.

[0082] The support (support frame) may include one support strut (preferably two support struts).

[0083] The support (support frame) may be equipped with one or more legs and / or one or more auxiliary struts to support the child seat on the ground.

[0084] The first support plate may be movable along the support frame so as to be adjustable between a lower position and an upper position.

[0085] The safety barrier may include a retaining section.

[0086] The retaining section can (alone or together with the second support plate) form a (preferably closed) enclosure.

[0087] The safety railing may include one or two fastening struts.

[0088] The first configuration (where the safety device cannot be secured by the selective fastening device) may correspond to the upper position of the first support plate or to the seat configuration (in which a child may be accommodated in a sitting position, preferably on the first support plate).

[0089] The second configuration (which can fasten the safety device by the selective fastening device) can correspond to the lower part of the first support plate, or, when the safety device is used, to correspond to the learning tower configuration (in which a child can preferably be accommodated on the first support plate in a standing position).

[0090] The first support plate is preferably a seat plate (and footrest if necessary). The second support plate is preferably a backrest (which may be curved).

[0091] The corresponding support plates can be curved or designed to be ergonomic.

[0092] The primary fastening point is preferably the lower fastening point. The secondary fastening point is preferably the upper fastening point.

[0093] When the safety device is fastened to the child seat, the fastening strut preferably prevents the first support plate from occupying the upper position.

[0094] The fastening strut is preferably removable from the retaining section and / or, in a preferred design, foldable (rotatably supported on the retaining section).

[0095] The first support strut and the second support strut preferably define the first main fastening point and the second main fastening point.

[0096] At least one additional fastening point may be provided, especially at least one additional main fastening point.

[0097] The retaining section and fastening strut are preferably configured to be at least substantially rigid, or configured to be shape-stable.

[0098] Other features are derived from the dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0099] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0100] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of children's furniture is shown;

[0101] Figure 2 Showing the basis in different configurations Figure 1 Children's furniture;

[0102] Figure 3 This shows a configuration with installed safety devices. Figure 1 Children's furniture;

[0103] Figure 4 Showing according to Figure 3 Safety devices;

[0104] Figure 5 Show the different views according to Figure 4 Safety devices;

[0105] Figure 6 Show different views and configurations based on Figure 4 Safety devices;

[0106] Figure 7 The cross-sectional view shows the following... Figure 4 Safety devices;

[0107] Figure 8 Showing according to Figure 4 A portion of a safety device; and

[0108] Figure 9 This shows a partial cross-sectional view of children's furniture. Detailed Implementation

[0109] In the following description, identical and functionally identical parts use the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the drawings may have features resulting from the physical design, that is, not only features resulting from the technical design.

[0110] Figure 1 A perspective view of children's furniture according to the invention is shown (no safety devices are shown here). Figure 3 (Safety devices can be seen in the image). The children's furniture includes a child-accommodating unit 10, and can (see...) Figure 3 This includes safety device 11 (especially when configured as a learning tower). Figure 1 The configuration shown as a child high seat does not show, and in particular, does not include, safety device 11.

[0111] The child seating unit 10 includes a first support plate 12 (which may vary depending on the specific configuration, particularly as a seat plate or footrest), a second support plate 13 (which may vary depending on the specific configuration, particularly as a backrest or backrest panel), and a third support plate 14 (which may serve as a footrest in a child high seat configuration or, depending on the specific configuration, as a footrest or footrest panel). Figure 3 (Serves as a stepping stone and / or climbing aid in a learning tower configuration).

[0112] Support plates 12, 13 and 14 are held in place by a support body (support frame) 15.

[0113] The support 15 preferably includes two side struts (support struts) 16 extending upwards, which can be connected by U-shaped sections 17 that bend backwards from their upper ends. One or more (e.g., ...) can be formed on the lower ends of the side struts 16. Figure 1The diagram shows two mounting struts (auxiliary struts, supports) 18. These mounting struts can be gently tilted forward and / or backward away from the side struts 16. Furthermore, the lower end of the side struts 16 can be connected to a cross strut 19. First and / or third support plates 12, 14 can be mounted on (movable) cross struts 20, 21. In principle, at least the first and third support plates 12, 14 are preferably height-adjustable. A second support plate 13 can be mounted on (or fastened to) the U-shaped bottom edge 22 of the U-shaped section 17. The second support plate 13 can be configured such that its height is not adjustable (alternatively, the second support plate 13 can also be height-adjustable).

[0114] Figure 2 Showing according to Figure 1 The children's furniture, wherein both the first support plate 12 and the third support plate 14 are movable downwards. In this position, it is conceivable that a child (as in...) Figure 1 In this configuration, the child sits on the first support plate 12. Alternatively or additionally, the child can also sit on the first support plate 12. Figure 2 In the basic configuration, stand on the first support plate 12 (see Figure 3 At this time, safety device 11 protects the child to prevent falls.

[0115] Safety device 11 (see Figure 3 and 4 It may have a surrounding retaining section 24.

[0116] The safety device 11 may have a selective fastening device, which preferably includes at least one (e.g., two) fastening struts 25 that extend downward from the (encircling) retaining section 24.

[0117] In addition, the safety device 11 (see Figure 5 It may also include additional fastening devices, which preferably include fastening hooks 26, which will be further described below.

[0118] In addition, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As can be seen, the (corresponding) fastening strut 25 has a partial tube section (half-tube section) 27, said partial tube section (see Figure 1-3 And 9) can be internally attached to the (corresponding) side strut 16. Furthermore, as in Figure 6 As can be seen in the image, the (corresponding) fastening strut 25 can swing inward, and preferably about axis 29 (see...). Figure 4 ) Swing. Safety device 11 according to Figure 6 The configuration is not suitable for use and can be used, for example, to achieve space-saving storage.

[0119] exist Figure 7 The fastening hook 26 shown corresponds to, as in DE 20 2022 100 555 U1 Figure 5 The solution is explained by combining the second fastening device (here: 30) and the mating structure (here: 31).

[0120] For the corresponding structure, refer to the embodiment of DE 20 2022 100 555 U1. The disclosure of this utility model document should also form part of this disclosure by reference.

[0121] Specifically, the fastening hook (generally: fastening element) 26 can be mounted on the upper edge of the second support plate 13.

[0122] The fastening hook 26 may be equipped with a (one-piece) release element. In addition, the fastening hook 26 may have a fastening element recess (locking recess) and a second free end (see DE 20 2022 100 555U1, paragraphs

[0094] -

[0108] for the terminology).

[0123] The fastening plate can be combined with a complementary structure of a base element, which will be further described below, to form a fastening device.

[0124] It should be noted that all the components described above, viewed individually and in any combination, especially those shown in detail in the accompanying drawings, are important aspects of this invention and are claimed. Modifications thereof are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0125] Furthermore, it should be noted that the broadest possible scope of protection is desired. In this regard, the disclosure included in the claims can also be refined by features described together with other features (nor should the inclusion of these other features be mandatory). It should be explicitly stated that parentheses and the expression "especially" should emphasize the optionality of features in the appropriate context (conversely, this should not mean that a feature should be considered mandatory in the appropriate context without such marking). The expression "element / ...element" preferably refers to a corresponding coherent structure (or component) that may be connected to at least one other structure (forming an integral and / or immovable monolithic structure if necessary), or may be demarcated relative to all other structures.

[0126] List of reference numerals

[0127] 10 children's accommodation units

[0128] 11 Safety Devices

[0129] 12 First Support Plate

[0130] 13 Second support plate

[0131] 14 Third Support Plate

[0132] 15. Support structure (support frame)

[0133] 16 side struts (support struts)

[0134] 17 U-shaped section

[0135] 18. Install support poles

[0136] 20 and 21 horizontal braces

[0137] 22 U-shaped bottom section

[0138] 24. Maintain section

[0139] 25 Fastening struts

[0140] 26 fasteners

[0141] 27 Half-pipe section

[0142] 29 axes.

Claims

1. A child furniture comprising a child-accommodating unit (10) and a safety device (11) for use with the child-accommodating unit (10), the child-accommodating unit (10) having a support body, particularly a support frame, the support body preferably comprising a first support plate (12), particularly horizontal, and a second support plate (13), particularly non-horizontal, the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest plate, and having a selective fastening device for selectively fastening the safety device (11) to the child-accommodating unit (10), and the selective fastening device being configured such that in at least one first configuration of the child-accommodating unit (10), the safety device (11) cannot be fastened to the child-accommodating unit by the selective fastening device, and in at least one second configuration of the child-accommodating unit (10), the safety device can be fastened to the child-accommodating unit by the selective fastening device.

2. Children's furniture, particularly children's furniture according to claim 1, the children's furniture comprising a child-accommodating unit (10) and preferably comprising a safety device (11) for use with the child-accommodating unit (10), the child-accommodating unit (10) having a support body, particularly a support frame, the support body comprising a first support plate (12), particularly horizontal, and a second support plate (13), particularly non-horizontal, the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest plate, the children's furniture being convertible from a child seat, preferably a high chair, into a learning tower without removing the first and / or second support plates (12, 13).

3. Children's furniture, particularly children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, said children's furniture comprising a child-accommodating unit (10) and a safety device (11) for use with said child-accommodating unit (10), said child-accommodating unit (10) having a support body, particularly a support frame, said support body preferably comprising a first support plate (12), particularly horizontal, and a second support plate (13), particularly non-horizontal, said first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, said second support plate preferably being a backrest, said safety device (11) comprising a retaining section (24) and a fastening section, particularly a fastening strut, capable of swinging between an unfolded use position and a folded storage position.

4. Children's furniture, particularly children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, the children's furniture comprising a child-accommodating unit (10) and a safety device (11) for use with the child-accommodating unit (10), the child-accommodating unit (10) having a support body, particularly a support frame, the support body preferably comprising, particularly horizontal, a first support plate (12) and particularly non-horizontal, a second support plate (13), the first support plate preferably being a footrest and / or a seat plate, the second support plate preferably being a backrest plate, provided with selective fastening devices for selectively fastening the safety device (11) to the child-accommodating unit (10), and the selective fastening devices being configured such that the selective fastening devices define a primary fastening point, preferably a lower fastening point, on the support body of the child seat, and a secondary fastening point, preferably an upper fastening point, on the support body and / or on the second support plate (13).

5. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The first support plate (12) can be positioned in at least two different locations, especially in terms of its height.

6. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The safety device (11) includes at least one, preferably at least or exactly two fastening struts.

7. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The selective fastening device is disposed on or at least partially comprises the fastening strut and defines at least one primary fastening point on the support frame of the children's furniture, and / or is provided with additional fastening devices disposed on the retaining section (24) and defining at least one secondary fastening point on the support frame and / or on the second support plate (13).

8. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The children's furniture, especially the children's accommodating unit (10), can be switched to both a first configuration and a second configuration, preferably: - The first support plate (12) is positioned lower in the first configuration than in the second configuration, and / or - The first configuration constitutes a child high seat, and / or - The second configuration constitutes a learning tower.

9. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The fastening device, preferably the selective fastening device and / or the fastening strut, prevents at least one of the children's furniture from being configured when the selective fastening device is removed.

10. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The fastening device, preferably the selective fastening device and / or the fastening strut, can be removed from the retaining section (24) and / or can swing at least partially relative to the retaining section (24), preferably about a substantially horizontal axis.

11. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The retaining section (24) is preferably configured as a surrounding safety railing, and / or when the safety device (11) is fastened to the child-accommodating unit (10), the fastening section of the safety device (11), in particular the fastening strut, is located primarily on the inside and / or front side of the support, preferably the side strut of the support.

12. The children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The fastening section, particularly the fastening strut, is mounted on a side region of the retaining section (24) and preferably extends downward from the retaining section when the safety device (11) is fastened to the child-accommodating unit (10), and / or When the fastening section is in its folded, stowed position, the fastening section, in particular the fastening strut, extends at least substantially from one side region of the retaining section toward the opposite side region of the retaining section.

13. A method for configuring children's furniture according to any one of the preceding claims.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein, First, the children's furniture is configured as a children's chair and converted into a learning tower. For this purpose, it is preferable to move the first support plate (12) downward and / or leave the second support plate (13) on the children's furniture.

15. The method according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, The safety device (11) includes a retaining section (24) and a fastening section, particularly a fastening strut, which allows the fastening section to swing from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position and / or vice versa.

16. The method for arranging children's furniture according to any one of claims 12 to 14, especially the children's furniture according to claim 4, wherein, Preferably, when the fastening section is in the retracted position, the safety device (11) is connected to the child-accommodating unit (10) via the secondary fastening point, and thereafter the safety device is connected to the child-accommodating unit (10) via the main fastening point, preferably by unfolding, so as to fasten the safety device (11) to the child-accommodating unit (10).

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