Cradle assembly and cradle system for supporting user

Abstract

Cradle assemblies and cradle systems for supporting a user are provided that include a locking assembly (e.g., a locking assembly and / or portion) that can lock a cradle to a child support structure, such as a sleep structure (e.g., a gaming fence, a gaming bed, etc.), a baby carriage, or the like. The cradle may include a spring loaded lock or clamping assembly to removably connect the cradle to a child support structure, such as a playfence. The cradle may include various base brackets and the locking assembly may be positioned on the base brackets. The cradle may additionally or alternatively be foldable and deployable for attachment to a stroller. The collapsible cradle may include side brackets to maintain the cradle in an unfolded state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model generally belongs to the field of infant and child carriers and sleeping structures, and specifically relates to locking assemblies and foldable structures for cradles. Background Technology

[0002] Cradles can be used to transport babies or toddlers comfortably and safely. Cradles can also be used as fixed beds for babies or toddlers to rest in.

[0003] Traditionally, playpens are fixed four-walled structures that provide a safe area for infants or toddlers to rest, play, and / or sleep. Often, caregivers may have both a playpen and a cradle, and may use each for different purposes. For example, a cradle may be used to transport a sleeping child, while a playpen serves as a safe and enclosed play area.

[0004] Cradles typically include a handle for caregivers to hold and move. Cradles can be placed on the floor or other furniture. However, placing a cradle on the floor can be dangerous, as it presents a tripping hazard and may be accessible to other children and / or pets. Furthermore, placing a cradle on furniture is also problematic, as it may fall and injure the baby or child. Additionally, cradles often take up a lot of space and can be difficult to store.

[0005] A locking assembly for securing the cradle to furniture, such as a playpen, is still needed. Folding the cradle for storage or unfolding it may also be necessary for stability. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model describes a locking assembly (e.g., locking component) that can lock a cradle to a child support structure such as a sleep structure (e.g., a playpen, playbed, etc.), a stroller, or the like.

[0007] In an embodiment, the present invention describes a cradle assembly for supporting a user, comprising: a rigid bottom; sidewalls coupled to the rigid bottom; a locking assembly designed to move between (i) a first position designed to couple the cradle to a child support structure and (ii) a second position designed to decouple the cradle from the child support structure; and a base bracket coupled to the rigid bottom and configured to support the cradle assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment, the child support structure is a sleep structure having a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, and an upper support coupled to the plurality of walls.

[0009] In an embodiment, the base of the sleep structure has at least one button protrusion, and wherein the locking assembly includes at least one button receiver coupled to the base support and configured to removably couple to the button protrusion.

[0010] In an embodiment, the base of the sleep structure has at least one set of interlocking teeth, and wherein the locking assembly includes a sleeve configured to secure the base support to the base of the sleep structure, and having at least a second set of interlocking teeth configured to removably couple to the first set of interlocking teeth.

[0011] In an embodiment, the base support has a first dovetail portion, and the base of the sleep structure has a second dovetail portion configured to interface with the first dovetail portion to removably couple the base support to the base.

[0012] In an embodiment, the base support has articulated or telescoping legs, and each leg is configured to transition between a first height and a second height.

[0013] In an embodiment, the side wall is non-rigid and configured to transition between a deployed position and a non-deployed position.

[0014] In an embodiment, the child support structure is a stroller, and the locking mechanism is a stroller attachment portion configured to removably couple the bassinet assembly to the stroller.

[0015] In an embodiment, the stroller attachment portion is configured to rotate relative to the rigid bottom between a first position and a second position and is biased to move to the second position.

[0016] In an embodiment, the base support includes four legs configured to transition between a first position under the rigid bottom and a second position extending beyond the rigid bottom.

[0017] In an embodiment, the base support includes a first wall and a second wall, and wherein each of the first wall and the second wall are all configured to transition between a first position under the rigid bottom and a second position extending beyond the rigid bottom.

[0018] In an embodiment, the present utility model describes a bassinet assembly for supporting an infant or child, including: a rigid bottom; a sidewall coupled to the rigid bottom; and a locking assembly coupled to the rigid bottom and designed to move between (i) a first position designed to couple the bassinet to the sleep structure and (ii) a second position designed to decouple the bassinet from the sleep structure, the sleep structure including a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, and an upper support coupled to the plurality of walls. The locking assembly can include a spring designed to bias the locking assembly in the first position.

[0019] In an embodiment, the bassinet assembly further comprises a handle connected to the locking assembly and configured to transition the locking assembly between the first position and the second position.

[0020] In an embodiment, the locking assembly comprises a first arm and a second arm configured to grasp the upper support of the sleep structure, and wherein the handle is configured to move the first arm and the second arm from an open position to a closed position over the upper support of the sleep structure.

[0021] In an embodiment, one or both of the first arm and the second arm are connected at one end to the spring assembly.

[0022] In an embodiment, the first arm and the second arm each form a gear configured to interface at a first end of each respective first arm and second arm, and the handle is configured to block movement of the first arm and the second arm in a first handle position and configured to allow movement of the first arm and the second arm in a second handle position.

[0023] In an embodiment, the locking assembly includes at least one support arm coupled to the rigid bottom and configured to extend into an arm-receiving region of the upper support of the sleep structure. In an embodiment, the present utility model describes a bassinet system including: a bassinet including a rigid bottom, a sidewall coupled to the rigid bottom, a locking portion having a protrusion extending from the rigid bottom; and a sleep structure including a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, a locking assembly coupled to a wall of the plurality of walls and designed to receive the locking portion of the bassinet and move between (i) a first position designed to couple the locking portion to the sleep structure and (ii) a second position designed to decouple the locking portion from the sleep structure.

[0024] In an embodiment, the locking assembly includes a first portion having a foot pedal, a second portion configured to receive the locking portion of the bassinet, and a connector connecting the foot pedal to the second portion, and wherein the foot pedal is configured to move the second portion between the first position and the second position for removably coupling the bassinet to the sleep structure.

[0025] In an embodiment, the rigid bottom is sized and configured to at least partially interface with upper portions of the plurality of walls, such that the bassinet is supported by the plurality of walls. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] The detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numbers in different drawings indicates similar or identical items. Various embodiments can utilize elements and / or components other than those illustrated in the Figures, and some elements and / or components may not be present in various embodiments. The elements and / or components in the Figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout the description, depending on the context, singular and plural terminologies can be used interchangeably.

[0027] Figures 1A to 1C is a perspective view of a bassinet connected to a sleep structure via a base stand.

[0028] Figures 2A to 2C is a perspective view of a bassinet connected to a sleep structure via a connection assembly having a foot pedal.

[0029] Figures 2D to 2F is a perspective view of a bassinet locking assembly for connection to a sleep structure.

[0030] Figures 3A to 3B is a perspective view of a bassinet locking assembly having a clamp arm for connection to a sleep structure.

[0031] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a bassinet locking assembly having a clamp arm for connection to a sleep structure.

[0032] Figures 5A to 5D is a perspective view of a clamp arm having a geared connection and a handle for connecting a bassinet to a sleep structure.

[0033] Figures 6A to 6C is a perspective view of a connection structure connected to a sleep structure for connecting a bassinet or a changing table.

[0034] Figures 7A to 7C is a side view and a perspective view of a bassinet locking assembly having a hook-shaped stand.

[0035] Figures 8A to 8C is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a bassinet locking assembly having a support arm and a sleep structure having a support arm receiving area.

[0036] Figures 9A to 9C is a side view of a cradle lock assembly having a hook and a grip arm connected to a handle.

[0037] Figures 10A to 10B is a side view and perspective view of a foldable cradle for transitioning between an unfolded and a folded state.

[0038] Figures 11A to 11B is a perspective view of a foldable cradle with a rotatable stroller attachment for transitioning between an unfolded and a folded state.

[0039] Figures 12A to 12B is a perspective view of a foldable cradle with a rotatable stroller attachment for transitioning between an unfolded and a folded state.

[0040] Figure 13 is a perspective view of a cradle with a rotatable arm for increasing the footprint of the base.

[0041] Figures 14A to 14B is a perspective view of a cradle with a base support in a rotatable wall for increasing the footprint of the base.

[0042] Figures 15A to 15B is a perspective view of a foldable cradle with an internal support structure including a hinged and telescoping support.

[0043] Figures 16A to 16C is a perspective view of a foldable cradle with an internal support structure for connecting a cradle to a child support structure including a removable base connector and a cover.

[0044] The present disclosure provides a more detailed and specific description with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings and the detailed description of the drawings, as well as any specific or other embodiments discussed, are intended to be read in conjunction with the complete disclosure of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Example embodiments will now be described below in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments are shown. However, the concepts disclosed herein can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the concepts to those skilled in the art. Like numbers represent like elements throughout the drawings.

[0046] Reference is now made to Figures 1A to 1C , illustrating a cradle system in which a cradle is attached to a sleep structure. As Figure 1AAs shown in the middle, the bassinet system 100 can include a bassinet 102 and a sleep structure 104. The bassinet 102 can be a bassinet for safely transporting a baby or young child and / or for supporting a baby or young child while the baby or young child is sleeping or resting. The bassinet 102 can include a bottom 110, which can be a rigid bottom for supporting a baby or child, and side walls 108, which can be connected to the perimeter of the bottom. Although a bassinet is illustrated throughout as being connected to a child support structure, alternatively, a child seat, changing table, or any other suitable child support device can be connected to the child support structure in the same or similar manner.

[0047] The bassinet 102 can be part of a bassinet assembly, which can include a locking portion 120 and a base stand 115. As Figure 1A As shown in the middle, the locking portion 120 can include a button receiver, which can include a hole for receiving a button protrusion 122 of the sleep structure 102. It should be understood that the locking portion 120 can alternatively include the button protrusion and the sleep structure 104 can include the button receiver.

[0048] The bottom 110 of the bassinet 102 can be connected to and can rest on the base stand 115. The base stand 115 can include legs 112, which can support the bassinet 102 and can optionally be extendable such that the length of the legs can be extended. The bassinet 102 can be removably connected (e.g., connected and disconnected) from the sleep structure 104 via the locking portion 120. In one example, four different locking portions 120 can be attached to the base stand 115 to secure the bassinet 102 to the sleep structure 104.

[0049] The locking portion 120 can transition (e.g., deform) to move from a first position secured to the button protrusion 122 to a second position decoupled from the button protrusion 122. For example, the locking portion and / or the button protrusion 122 can be any suitable button structure. The sleep structure 104 can include a base 113, walls 114 (e.g., four walls), and an upper stand 116. The sleep structure 104 can be a playpen, a playard, a crib, or the like. The button protrusion 122 can be coupled to a mattress 118, which can rest on the base 113 of the sleep structure 104 or can be positioned at a height 128, which can be positioned above the base 113.

[0050] Referring now to Figure 1B , the bassinet is illustrated as being connected to the sleep structure via a sleeve with interlocking teeth (e.g., a zipper). As Figure 1BAs shown in FIG. 1, the cradle 108 can be connected to a base bracket 115, which can be connected to a sleep structure. A sleeve 130 can be positioned over a leg of the base bracket 115 and can be secured to the sleep structure (e.g., to a base or mattress portion) via interlocking teeth 132 and / or 134 at either end of the sleeve 130. The base and / or mattress can include corresponding interlocking teeth that form a zipper with the interlocking teeth 132 and / or 134.

[0051] Referring now to FIG. 2, Figure 1C , a cradle is illustrated for connection to a sleep structure via a tongue-and-groove assembly. For example, the cradle 108 can be connected to a base bracket 115 and a leg of the base bracket 115 can be connected to a tongue portion 138 and / or a groove portion 136, which can be a groove portion or a tongue portion of a tongue-and-groove assembly. The sleep structure can include a counterpart of the tongue-and-groove assembly (e.g., on a mattress or base), which can interface with the tongue portion 138 and / or the groove portion 136 to secure the cradle 102 to the base bracket 115.

[0052] Referring now to FIG. 3, Figures 2A to 2C , a cradle system is illustrated for connection to a sleep structure via a locking assembly having a foot pedal. For example, the cradle system 200 can include a cradle 202, which can be the same or similar to the cradle 102 of FIG. 1, a sleep structure 204, which can be the same or similar to the sleep structure 104 of FIG. 1, a locking portion 206, and a locking assembly 208.

[0053] The locking portion 206 can be connected to or otherwise integrated with a bottom of the cradle 200 and can include a static protrusion or protrusion-receiving region for securing the cradle to the sleep structure 204. The locking assembly 208 can include a protrusion designed to be biased (e.g., via a resilient assembly such as a spring) into the locking portion 206 to cooperate with the locking portion 206. The locking assembly 208 can be connected to a foot pedal 212, which can be a foot actuator for selectively connecting the locking assembly 208 to the locking portion 206. For example, the foot pedal 212 can cause a connector 210 to transition the locking assembly 208 from a locked position to an unlocked position, and vice versa. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the spring can alternatively be a Velcro, snap, or other suitable alternative.

[0054] Referring now to FIG. 4, Figures 2D to 2F , a locking assembly is illustrated secured to a locking portion of a cradle. The locking assembly can include a rotating unit 264 connected and rotated via a connector 210 connected to a foot pedal. The rotating unit 264 can interface with a protrusion 268, which can be biased into the locking portion 266. The protrusion 268 can be biased into the locking portion 266 via a spring 270, which can be a resilient assembly. The spring 270 can be a Velcro, snap, or other suitable alternative. Figure 2EThe connector moves between the closed positions as described. In the closed position, the protrusion 268 can enter the gap 254 of the locking portion 206 of the cradle 202. As the connector moves upward, the rotating unit 264 rotates, moving the protrusion 268 out of the gap 254.

[0055] Protrusion 268 can be connected to spring 266, such that protrusion 268 is biased to change to Figure 2E The unlocking position is as described. Spring 266 can be any resilient component. Locking portion 206 may further include a gap 252 for receiving a static protrusion of locking component 208. Figure 2F As shown, once the protrusion 268 leaves the gap 254, the locking portion 206 of the cradle 202 can be released from the locking component 208 of the sleeping structure 204.

[0056] For reference Figures 3A to 3B The cradle is described as being secured to a sleeping structure using a handle with clamps. Cradle 302 may be similar to cradle 102 of FIG. 1, but may include a handle 310, clamps 312, and a recessed area 314 for securing the cradle to a sleeping structure 304, which may be identical or similar to sleeping structure 104 of FIG. 1. The handle 310 may be mechanically connected to the clamps 312 such that rotation of the handle 310 causes the clamps to open and / or close, the clamps may include a curved arm that opens and closes to grip the upper support 316 of the sleeping structure 304.

[0057] The recessed area 314 may be shaped to receive and / or conform to a portion of the upper support 316. The clamp 312 may be positioned on the opposite portion of the upper support 316, and the handle 310 may be actuated to move from an open position to a closed position above the upper support 316 to clamp or hold the upper support 316. Figure 3B As shown, the handle 310 is in the closed position, so that the clamp is closed above the upper support 316, securing the cradle 302 to the sleeping structure 304.

[0058] For reference Figure 4 This indicates that it corresponds to Figures 3A to 3B An exemplary clamp assembly is provided. For example, clamp assembly 400 may include arms 402 and 404, a spring 408, a gear 406, and an upper support 410, which may be identical to the upper support 316 of FIG. 3. Arms 402 and 404 may include gear portions at one end and may be pinned to a locking portion at the same end. The ends of arms 402 and 404 with gear portions may together form gear 406, which allows arms 402 and 404 to rotate simultaneously, thus opening and closing clamp assembly 400.

[0059] Each arm can be connected to a spring 408 that can be elastically deformable and can bias the arms 402 and 404 to assume a closed position. The spring 408 can be any elastic component. A handle of the locking portion of the bassinet can deform the spring 408 to allow the arms 402 and 404 to open to receive portions of the upper support 410. It should be understood that any other suitable clamp assembly can be used with the handle, which can have different mechanical operations and / or components.

[0060] Referring now to Figures 5A to 5D , an alternative clamp assembly is described. The clamp assembly can include a handle 502 that can be connected to arms 504 and 506 that can have a gear portion at one end to form a gear connection. The handle 512 can include a ramp 512 that can interface with an obstruction 510 that can be connected to a spring and can move relative to the ramp 512. When the obstruction 510 is not interfacing with the ramp 512, the arms 504 and 506 are free to open as shown in Figure 5B . Then, the arms 504 and 506 can be positioned over and around the upper support 512 of the child sleep structure, which can then push the obstruction upward into contact with the ramp 512. When the obstruction 510 is moved into contact with the ramp 512, the obstruction 510 prevents movement of a protrusion 514 extending from the arm 504, preventing the arm 504 from rotating and thus maintaining the clamp assembly in a locked position. To allow the arms 504 and 506 to rotate to release the upper support 512, the handle 502 can be rotated to move the ramp 512 and thereby release the obstruction 510 without blocking the protrusion 514.

[0061] Referring now to Figures 6A to 6C , a connection structure can be secured to a sleep structure for connecting various devices to the sleep structure. As shown in Figure 6A , a bassinet 604 that can be the same or similar to the bassinet 104 of FIG. 1 can be connected to a connector 610 that can include a snap fit over an upper support of the sleep structure 604. The connector can include one or more receiving areas for securing other components or devices such as the bassinet 602 and / or a changing table 614. For example, the bassinet 602 can include a protrusion 608 at the bottom and the changing table 614 can include a protrusion 612 for selectively securing to the connector 610.

[0062] Referring now to Figures 7A to 7CA cradle can be secured to a sleep structure using a hook connector. The cradle 702 can be similar to the cradle 702 of FIG. 1, but can include a handle 710 for releasably connecting to a sleep structure at a recessed portion 708 and can include a hook 706 for grasping an opposite end of the sleep structure and supporting the cradle 702. The hook can be curved into a circle. The handle can be spring loaded to transition the recessed portion 708 from a locked position to an open position. For example, the handle can be part of any suitable locking assembly including any of the locking assemblies described herein.

[0063] Referring now to Figures 8A to 8C A cradle can be secured to a sleep structure using a support arm and the sleep structure can receive the support arm. The cradle 802 can be similar to the cradle 102 of FIG. 1, but can include a support arm 806 that ends from a bottom of the cradle 802 and can be designed to support the cradle 802. The support arm 806 can have a u-shape that can be received by an upper bracket of the sleep structure 810. For example, the upper bracket can include a receiving area 810 that can be sized to receive the support arm 806.

[0064] The support arm 806 can include a spring lock 812 that can be connected to a spring 814 and can be biased to extend beyond a surface of the support arm 806. The receiving area 810 can include a void for receiving the spring lock 812. To release the support arm from the receiving area 810, the spring lock can need to be pressed below a surface 816 of the receiving area 810. Once the spring lock 812 is pressed, the support arm 806 can be moved out of the receiving area 810. The spring 814 can be a resilient component.

[0065] Referring now to Figures 9A to 9C A cradle can be secured to a sleep structure using a handle at either end of the cradle. The cradle 902 can include handles 906 that can be positioned at a front end and a back end of the cradle 902 and can include clamping arms that can be transitioned from a closed position to an open position by the handle. The handle 906 can include a handle 908 that can be attached to a spring or other resilient component of a hinged arm. The arm 910 can be a static arm and the handle 908 can open and close the arm 912 about the arm 910 to secure the cradle 902 to a sleep structure 904.

[0066] Referring now to Figures 10A to 10B A cradle can be secured to a stroller using a locking assembly attached to the stroller. The cradle 1002 can be the same or similar to the cradle 102 of FIG. 1 and the stroller can be any suitable stroller with wheels and a locking portion for cooperating with the locking assembly 1015 of the cradle 1002. The locking assembly 1015 can transition between an unlocked and a locked position to cooperate with the locking portion of the stroller 1004.

[0067] The bassinet can include a bottom 1010, which can be rigid and can be connected to sidewalls 1008, which can be made of a foldable structure, such as fabric. The bottom 1010 can also be connected to a base support 1012 below the bottom 1010 for contact with the ground or other structure. The bassinet 1002 can be folded by itself when not connected to the stroller 1004.

[0068] Referring now to Figures 11A to 11B , a bassinet 1102 is illustrated, which can be similar to the bassinet 1002 of Figures 10A to 10B but can include a locking assembly 1115. The locking assembly can be connected to any suitable stroller and can be designed to rotate with respect to the bassinet 1102. In one example, the locking assembly can be biased to rotate to fold the bassinet 1102, but can snap into or otherwise mate with a bottom of the bassinet 1102 to unfold the bassinet 1102.

[0069] Referring now to Figure 12A , a bassinet 1202 is illustrated, which can be similar to the bassinet 1002 of Figures 10A to 10B but can include a base support 1204, which can include legs 1204. For example, the bassinet 1202 can include four legs. The base support 1204 has: Figure 12A a first position, as shown in , in which the legs extend generally downward from a bottom of the bassinet; and Figure 12B a second position, as shown in , in which the legs extend outward from sides of the bassinet 1200 to increase an occupancy area of the bassinet. Alternatively or additionally, the legs can rotate inward such that the legs are positioned below the bottom of the bassinet.

[0070] Referring now to Figure 13 , a bassinet 1302 is illustrated, which can be similar to the bassinet 102 of FIG. 1 but has a base support below a bottom of the bassinet, including one or more storage compartments. It should be understood that a plurality of different compartments can be positioned within the base support.

[0071] Referring now to Figures 14A to 14B , a bassinet 1302 is illustrated, which can be similar to the bassinet 102 of FIG. 1 but has a base support below a bottom of the bassinet, including walls 1404. The walls 1404 can be connected along a perimeter of the bottom of the bassinet and can be designed to fold outward, as shown in Figure 14A to increase an occupancy area of the bassinet and to fold upward, as shown in Figure 14B . As shown in Figure 14B , each of the walls 1404 can include a locking assembly for connecting the bassinet to a stroller when the walls 1404 are in the upwardly folded position.

[0072] Referring now to Figures 15A to 15B , a bassinet interior structure is illustrated for use with Figures 10A to 10BThe interior structure can include a bottom 1504, which can be rigid, side arms 1505, which can be hinged or telescoping, a main support 1506, which can be telescoping, and an upper support 1502. A locking assembly 1508 can be attached to the upper support 1508 for connecting the bassinet to the stroller.

[0073] Referring now to Figures 16A to 16C , a collapsible bassinet with an interior support structure is depicted, including a removable base connector for connecting the bassinet to a child support structure and a cover. The bassinet 1602 can be similar to the bassinet 102 of FIG. 1, but can include a removable base connector 1604 that can be removed to allow the bassinet 1602 to collapse. A cover 1604 can be connected to a top of the removable base connector 1606, can receive portions of the removable base connector 1604 within the cover 1604, and can be selectively secured to the removable base connector (e.g., via a snap fit, a buckle, a spring-loaded lock, a pin, and the like). The cover 1604 can be connected to an upper support 1610, which can support side walls 1612, which can be collapsible.

[0074] The removable base connector 1606 can be connected to and / or can include a lower support 1614, which can curve under a bottom 1610 and can support a bottom 1608. The bottom 1608 can be a rigid material and can be connected with the lower support (e.g., via a snap fit, a button, and / or any other suitable connection feature). Alternatively or additionally, the bottom 1608 can have a receiving area (e.g., a void or a tunnel) for receiving the lower support 1614. When connected, the cover 1604 and the removable base connector 1606 can provide structural integrity to the bassinet 1602 and otherwise prevent the bassinet 1602 from collapsing. The removable base structure 1606 and the lower support 1614 can be disconnected from the cover 1604 and the bottom 1608 to allow the bassinet 1602 to collapse, such that the upper support 1610 moves toward the bottom 1608.

[0075] Referring now to Figure 16C , an exploded view of the cover 1604, the base structure 1606, and the bottom 1608 is illustrated. As Figure 16CAs shown in the middle, the base structure 1606 can include an inner housing 1616, an inner structure 1618, and an outer housing 1620. The inner structure 1618 can be positioned between and housed by the inner housing 1616 and the outer housing 1620. The inner structure 1618, the inner housing 1616, and / or the outer housing 1620 can selectively connect the bassinet to a child support structure (e.g., a stroller, a cart, etc.). The cover 1604 can be connected to the base structure 1606 to selectively engage the base structure 1606 with the bassinet. It should be understood that the removable base structure 1606 can be connected to the child support structure and cannot be removed from the child support structure when connected to the cover 1604. It should be further understood that the cover 1604 can only be connected to the removable support structure 1606 while the removable support structure 1606 is connected to the child support structure.

[0076] While the disclosed examples include particular arrangements of one or more parts, components, features, and aspects, the disclosure is not limited to only those examples or arrangements shown. Any one or more parts, components, features, and aspects of the present disclosure can be employed alone or in other arrangements of any two or more thereof.

[0077] While certain product features, functions, components, and parts have been described herein with reference to the disclosure, the scope of coverage of this patent is not limited thereto. On the contrary, this patent covers all embodiments of the disclosure falling within the scope of the allowable equivalents.

[0078] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein are to be understood as commonly used by one of ordinary skill in the relevant art. In addition, the definitions of terms provided below are intended to be consistent with the definitions of those terms as used in the specification and claims unless otherwise stated.

[0079] In the present utility model, the terms "include", "include(s)", or "including" mean "including, but not limited to". It should be noted that certain embodiments can be described as involving a single glass, but the corresponding description should be interpreted to include embodiments involving two or more glasses. Different features, variations, and multiple different embodiments are shown and described herein in various details. What has been described in the present utility model sometimes in accordance with a particular embodiment is merely for the purpose of illustration, and is not intended to limit or imply that only a particular embodiment or a particular variation has been conceived. It should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to any single specific embodiment or enumerated variation. Those skilled in the art will recognize many modifications, variations, and other embodiments, and it is intended to cover these in the scope of the present utility model. In fact, it is intended that the scope of the present utility model should be determined by proper legal interpretation and construction of the present utility model, including equivalents, as understood by those skilled in the art in light of the complete disclosure presented herein.

[0080] Conditional language, such as, among others, "can", "could", "might", or "may", unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements, and / or operations. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that one or more embodiments are required to include a feature, element, and / or operation in order to be considered within the scope of the present utility model. Nor is such conditional language generally intended to imply that one or more embodiments are necessarily required to exclude a feature, element, and / or operation in order to be considered within the scope of the present utility model.

[0081] What has been described herein includes examples of systems, devices, methods, apparatuses, and / or techniques. Of course, it is not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components and / or methodologies for purposes of describing the various aspects of the present utility model, but it is recognized that many additional or other combinations of the disclosed elements are possible. Accordingly, it will be understood that various modifications can be made to the utility model described herein. Additionally or in the alternative, other embodiments of the utility model will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from consideration of the specification and drawings, and practice of the utility model as presented herein. It is intended that the specification and drawings presented herein be considered exemplary in all respects and not limiting. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. A cradle assembly for supporting a user, the cradle assembly comprising: The bassinet assembly includes: a rigid base; a sidewall coupled to the rigid base; a locking assembly configured to move between (i) a first position configured to couple the bassinet to a child support structure and (ii) a second position configured to decouple the bassinet from the child support structure; and a base bracket coupled to the rigid base and configured to support the bassinet assembly.

2. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The child support structure is a sleep structure having a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, and an upper bracket coupled to the plurality of walls.

3. The bassinet assembly of claim 2, wherein The base of the sleep structure has at least one button protrusion and wherein the locking assembly includes at least one button receiver coupled to the base bracket and configured to removably couple to the button protrusion.

4. The bassinet assembly of claim 2, wherein The base of the sleep structure has at least one set of interlocking teeth and wherein the locking assembly includes a sleeve configured to secure the base bracket to the base of the sleep structure and having at least a second set of interlocking teeth configured to removably couple to the first set of interlocking teeth.

5. The bassinet assembly of claim 3, wherein The base bracket has a first mortise portion and the base of the sleep structure has a second mortise portion configured to interface with the first mortise portion to removably couple the base bracket to the base.

6. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The base bracket has a hinged or telescoping leg and each leg is configured to transition between a first height and a second height.

7. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The sidewall is non-rigid and configured to transition between a deployed position and a non-deployed position.

8. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The child support structure is a stroller and the locking mechanism is a stroller attachment portion configured to removably couple the bassinet assembly to the stroller.

9. The bassinet assembly of claim 8, wherein The stroller attachment portion is configured to rotate relative to the rigid base between a first position and a second position and is biased to move to the second position.

10. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The base bracket includes four legs configured to transition between a first position below the rigid base and a second position extending beyond the rigid base.

11. The bassinet assembly of claim 1, wherein The base bracket includes a first wall and a second wall and wherein each of the first wall and the second wall are all configured to transition between a first position below the rigid base and a second position extending beyond the rigid base.

12. A cradle assembly for supporting a user, comprising The bassinet assembly includes: a rigid base; a sidewall coupled to the rigid base; a locking assembly coupled to the rigid base and configured to move between (i) a first position configured to couple the bassinet to a sleep structure and (ii) a second position configured to decouple the bassinet from the sleep structure, the sleep structure including a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, and an upper bracket coupled to the plurality of walls; wherein the locking assembly includes a resilient assembly configured to bias the locking assembly in the first position.

13. The bassinet assembly of claim 12, wherein The bassinet assembly further includes a handle connected to the locking assembly and configured to transition the locking assembly between the first position and the second position.

14. The bassinet assembly of claim 13, wherein The locking assembly includes a first arm and a second arm configured to grasp the upper support of the sleep structure and wherein the handle is configured to move the first arm and the second arm from an open position to a closed position over the upper support of the sleep structure.

15. The bassinet assembly of claim 14, wherein One or both of the first arm and the second arm are connected at one end to the resilient assembly.

16. The bassinet assembly of claim 14, wherein The first arm and the second arm each form a gear configured to interface at a first end of each respective first arm and second arm and the handle is configured to block movement of the first arm and the second arm in a first handle position and configured to allow movement of the first arm and the second arm in a second handle position.

17. The bassinet assembly of claim 12, wherein The locking assembly includes at least one support arm coupled to the rigid bottom and configured to extend into an arm receiving region of the upper support of the sleep structure.

18. A cradle system characterized by The cradle system includes: a cradle including: a rigid bottom; a sidewall coupled to the rigid bottom; a locking portion having a protrusion extending from the rigid bottom; and a sleep structure including: a base, a plurality of walls coupled to the base, a locking assembly coupled to a wall of the plurality of walls and configured to receive the locking portion of the cradle and move between (i) a first position configured to couple the locking portion to the sleep structure and (ii) a second position configured to decouple the locking portion from the sleep structure.

19. The cradle system of claim 18, wherein The locking assembly includes a first portion having a foot pedal, a second portion configured to receive the locking portion of the cradle, and a connector connecting the foot pedal to the second portion, and wherein the foot pedal is configured to move the second portion between the first position and the second position for removably coupling the cradle to the sleep structure.

20. The cradle system of claim 19, wherein The rigid bottom is sized and configured to at least partially interface with an upper portion of the plurality of walls such that the cradle is supported by the plurality of walls.

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