Baby equipment set for a motor vehicle and procedure for positioning a baby in a motor vehicle, especially for changing diapers

Abstract

Baby equipment set for a motor vehicle (11), especially for changing diapers, comprising: a support element (12) with a baby support surface (18) for supporting a baby, wherein the support element (12) can be integrated and / or is integrated into a trunk (10) of a motor vehicle (11), and a heating device (13) that warms the baby when it is on the baby support surface (18) in the trunk (10), . characterized by the fact that - the heating device (13) comprises an infrared heating device (14) and / or is formed by an infrared heating device (14) designed to irradiate the support element (12) integrated in the trunk (10) with infrared radiation in order to warm the baby, and - the infrared heating device (14) can be mounted and / or is mounted on the underside of a trunk cover (15) of the vehicle (11).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a baby equipment set for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle equipped therewith. In particular, the baby equipment set is suitable for changing diapers.

[0002] When transporting a baby in a car, diaper changes are often necessary. The problem is that a suitable place, such as a rest stop with a changing table, is often a considerable distance away. However, diaper changes usually need to be made very quickly, as a soiled diaper is very uncomfortable for the baby, and they will typically cry. Furthermore, the smell may permeate the vehicle's interior. Such a situation can be very stressful for the baby and the other passengers. If a diaper-changing station isn't nearby, this can cause stress for the passengers, especially the driver.

[0003] If there isn't a rest stop with a changing station nearby, many people try to change their baby's diaper inside the vehicle, stopping at the next available opportunity. However, changing a diaper inside a car is very impractical. Since the baby has to be partially or even completely undressed and the soiled diaper replaced with a fresh one, the process is difficult. Furthermore, the undressed baby can get chilled, especially if the car is opened for the diaper change when it's cold outside.

[0004] The publication DE 10 2017 115 052 A1 describes a changing table arrangement integrated into a vehicle with a swivel plate connected to a vehicle seat backrest and comprising a fold-out leg that engages in a vehicle loading area floor when the swivel plate is folded out.

[0005] The publication EP 2 653 330 B1 describes an auxiliary heating and air conditioning system for a motor vehicle, comprising an infrared emitter, a temperature sensor, and a controller for activating the infrared emitter based on a temperature measured by the sensor. The auxiliary heating system is designed as a single component or module and is suitable for retrofitting.

[0006] US 2003 / 0015531A1 describes a cargo space system for a vehicle with a reversible panel having two opposing planar surfaces that have different textures to provide different restraint elements. The panel is divided into two distinct sections.

[0007] US 2014 / 0317853A1 describes a diaper-changing station for a vehicle with a mattress that has raised edges and a concave center. The mattress is attached to a vehicle seat.

[0008] DE 20 2005 008 878 U1 describes a changing mat for small children, which has a padding layer and an electrically heated heating device for heating the changing mat.

[0009] US 2014 / 0259394A1 describes a diaper-changing station for use in a motor vehicle, which can be placed against a seat or on the rear inside of a tailgate or SUV. It comprises several sections that can be unfolded to allow a baby to be laid on them for diaper changes.

[0010] DE 10 2007 031 339 A1 describes a vehicle seat backrest extension that is attached to a vehicle seat backrest and has several sections that are pivotally connected to one another. In a defined configuration, where an upper section is aligned parallel to the floor of the vehicle, this section can serve as a shelf, for example for changing a baby's diaper.

[0011] The object of the invention is to enable a quick diaper change independent of a stationary changing station at a rest area and to facilitate diaper changes in the motor vehicle.

[0012] This problem is solved by the baby equipment set according to claim 1 and by the motor vehicle according to claim 8. Further advantageous features and details are set out in the dependent claims.

[0013] The term "baby" is to be understood as generally encompassing infants who are laid on their backs for diaper changes. The terms "cargo space" and "trunk" are used synonymously. The invention is particularly suitable for use in passenger cars.

[0014] The invention provides a baby equipment set for a motor vehicle, in particular for changing diapers, comprising a support element with a baby support surface for placing a human baby on, wherein the support element can be integrated and / or is integrated into a trunk of a motor vehicle, and a heating device that can be mounted and / or is mounted in the motor vehicle in such a way that it warms the baby when it is on the baby support surface in the trunk.

[0015] This invention makes changing a baby's diaper in the car much easier. Changing diapers in the trunk of the vehicle is more comfortable and better for the baby. Furthermore, it protects the parents' backs. For example, mothers, fathers, or other caregivers no longer have to twist sideways to change the diaper.

[0016] It is also no longer necessary to carry a suitable mat to lay the baby down outside the vehicle to change its diaper, for example on the floor if no suitable table is nearby.

[0017] Furthermore, the invention prevents the half-naked baby from getting cold when changing the diaper, which is very important for the well-being and health of the baby at low outside temperatures such as those that prevail especially in winter.

[0018] The heating system includes an infrared heating unit for warming the baby and / or it is formed by an infrared heating unit designed to irradiate the support element integrated in the trunk with infrared radiation.

[0019] The heating device can be mounted and / or installed on the underside of the vehicle's trunk cover.

[0020] In particular, the support element can be integrated into the floor of the trunk and / or it forms part of the trunk floor.

[0021] Preferably, the baby support surface has a shape that is adapted to the contour of the baby when it is lying on its back on the baby support surface in a position for changing its diaper.

[0022] The baby support surface is advantageously made of an elastic material, so that the baby lies on a soft surface.

[0023] Advantageously, one side of the support element is designed as the floor surface of the trunk, and the other side of the support element is designed as a baby support surface, with the storage element being reversible.

[0024] Preferably, the support element is designed such that it forms a reversible section of the trunk floor in the vehicle. For example, in a first configuration, the floor surface formed on one side of the support element forms the upper side of the trunk floor, while in a second configuration, for example, the other side forms the upper side of the trunk floor, which is designed as the baby support surface.

[0025] Advantageously, the baby equipment set includes a hanging device for the detachable attachment of the heating device and / or an infrared heating panel in the vehicle, especially on its boot cover.

[0026] For example, the heating device includes an electrical connection element for connecting to the vehicle's electrical system, in particular to a socket in the trunk area.

[0027] According to one aspect, a method for positioning a baby in a motor vehicle, in particular for changing diapers, is described, which includes the steps of: placing a baby on a support element that includes a baby support surface for placing the baby, wherein the support element is integrated into a trunk of a motor vehicle, and warming the baby with a heating device that is installed in the motor vehicle.

[0028] Preferably, the support element is integrated in the area of ​​the trunk floor and is transformed from a first configuration, in which a floor surface formed on the back of the support element forms the upper side of the trunk floor, into a second configuration, in which the baby support surface forms the upper side of the trunk floor.

[0029] The baby can be warmed advantageously using an infrared heating device.

[0030] In particular, the method is carried out using a baby equipment set according to the invention.

[0031] Advantages, details and features described in connection with the baby equipment set or the method also apply to the other aspect of the invention.

[0032] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 in schematic representation a view of an open trunk of a motor vehicle with a baby equipment set according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 the view according to Fig. 1, however, in a configuration in which part of the boot floor is reversed so that a baby support surface formed on it is facing upwards; Fig. 3 the view according to Fig. 2, but with a baby; Fig. 4a a schematic sectional view of a support element of the baby equipment set in a first configuration; Fig. 4b the in Fig. 4a Support element shown in a second configuration in which it is reversed so that its back side faces upwards; and Fig. 5 a representation similar to that of Fig. 1, however, with a baby equipment set according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0033] The same reference numerals in the different figures and embodiments denote identical or at least functionally equivalent elements, so that the features and details of the respective element described in one figure also apply to the other figures and embodiments, unless otherwise described.

[0034] Fig. Figure 1 shows a view of the cargo area or trunk 10 of a vehicle 11 through its open tailgate. A support element 12 is integrated into the trunk 10, designed to support a human infant for diaper changes. A heating element 13 is located above the support element 12, designed to warm the infant during diaper changes. The support element 12 and the heating element 13 together form a baby equipment set.

[0035] The heating device 13 is designed as an infrared heating device and includes an infrared heating element 14, which is designed to irradiate the support element 12 with infrared radiation.

[0036] The infrared heater 14 is designed as an infrared panel or infrared panel, or is shaped like a plate, and is attached to the underside of a trunk cover 15, which forms a trunk storage surface or trunk cover when the trunk is closed.

[0037] The heating device 13 is provided with an electrical connection element 14a for power supply, which is fitted with a plug and designed for electrical connection to a standard socket 16 in the trunk 10 of the vehicle 11. The socket 16 is electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system and supplies a voltage of 12 volts.

[0038] A mounting device 14b, attached to the trunk cover 15, serves to secure the infrared panel 14 to the underside of the trunk cover 15. This device allows the infrared panel 14 to be detachably attached or suspended from the trunk cover 15 as needed, or it can be easily removed from the trunk cover 15. When the infrared panel 14 is removed from the trunk cover 15, the mounting device 14b remains attached to the trunk cover 15 to allow for quick reattachment of the infrared panel 14.

[0039] The trunk floor 17 is divided. The support element 12 is formed by a section 17a of the trunk floor 17, which is located below the infrared panel 14. The section 17a of the trunk floor 17 is reversible, i.e., it can be turned over so that its reverse side, which is designed as a baby support surface 18 for the baby, is on top (see Fig. 2)

[0040] Fig. 2 shows the view of Fig. 1, wherein the boot floor 17 with the support element 12 is in a second configuration in which the support element 12 is reversed or turned over so that the baby support surface 18 arranged at its rear is directed upwards to accommodate the baby 30 (see Fig. 3).

[0041] Fig. 3 shows the view of Fig. 2, however with a baby 30, which is included in the support element 12 and ready for a diaper change.

[0042] The Fig. 4a and Fig. Figure 4b shows the support element 12 in a sectional view along line AA in Fig. 1. This shows Fig. 4a the support element 12 as part of the boot floor 17 in the first configuration, which in Fig. 1 is shown. Fig. Figure 4b shows the support element 12 as part of the trunk floor 17 in the second configuration, which is shown in Fig. 2 is shown.

[0043] In the first configuration, which was in the Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4a, the front surface 19 of the support element 12 is positioned at the top and forms part of the trunk floor 17 of the vehicle 11. Accordingly, the surface of the support element 12 on its upper side or front surface 19 is designed like a conventional trunk floor and has a conventional trunk floor structure that is similar to or identical with the structure of the remaining or adjacent part or the trunk floor 17. The upper surface 19 of the support element 12, together with the remaining part of the trunk floor 17, forms a continuous flat surface on which to place items such as luggage.

[0044] In the second configuration, which is in the Fig. 2 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4b, the support element 12 is arranged upside down in the trunk floor 17, so that its back side, which forms the baby support surface 18, is now on top, or forms the upper side of the support element 12. This side of the support element 12 is concavely curved to hold the baby in position. It is shaped as a curved tub 20, so that the baby lies on it in a particularly comfortable position and is held in place.

[0045] The baby support surface 18 is covered with a relatively thin, soft cover, which forms a relatively soft layer 21 of the support element 12 that yields or is elastic under the baby's weight. The layer 21, or the cover, comprises, for example, viscoelastic foam similar to that used in mattresses, or it is made of viscoelastic foam. The layer 21 has a thickness of, for example, 2–4 cm, preferably 3 cm.

[0046] In the second configuration, the upper layer 21 is supported by a solid layer 22, which is preferably made of the same or a similar material as the rest of the trunk floor 17.

[0047] Layer 22 forms 12 edges on the sides of the support element which are not covered or lined with a soft covering and serve as support surfaces for resting on an underlying vehicle structure.

[0048] Like the first layer 21, the second layer 22 of the support element 12 is also concavely shaped on the side of the baby support surface 18, wherein the baby support surface 18 is adapted to the contour of the baby when it lies on its back on the baby support surface 18. Preferably, the baby support surface 18 is shaped such that the baby's head is oriented forward with respect to the vehicle 11 and its legs are oriented backward when it is lying on its back on the baby support surface 18.

[0049] Another embodiment of the invention is described in Fig. 5 shown. The support element 12 is not as shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows a separate reversible section of the trunk floor 17, but rather it forms the trunk floor 17, which is continuous or undivided. At least a portion of the underside is designed as a baby resting area 18, as described above and in the Fig. 2a and Fig.2b is shown. The boot floor 17 is reversible, meaning it can be turned over to face upwards as needed, with its underside, on which the baby support surface 18 described above is formed, facing upwards.

[0050] To change the baby's diaper, it is positioned in the vehicle 11, with the baby placed on the support element 12, which is integrated into the trunk 10 of the vehicle. The heating device 13, which is installed in the vehicle 11, is used to warm the baby.

[0051] Preferably, the baby is warmed by infrared radiation, which is generated by the heating device 13 designed as an infrared heater and is directed towards the baby when it lies on the support element 12.

[0052] The infrared light emitted by the heating unit 13 is converted into heat on the baby's skin. Because the surrounding air is not heated, the warming process is particularly effective and energy-efficient. The heat radiation projected onto the baby warms it in a particularly pleasant way during diaper changes in the trunk of the car.

[0053] Preferably, the support element 12 is turned over before the baby is placed on it, so that the back of the support element 12 with its baby support surface 18 forms the upper side of the trunk floor on which the baby is placed. This configuration is referred to as the second configuration.

[0054] After changing the diaper and removing the baby from the support element 12, this is, for example, turned over again and thus brought into its first configuration, in which its front is on top, in order to store objects or luggage on it.

[0055] To change the baby's diaper, the heating device 13 can be temporarily attached in the vehicle to irradiate the baby, and after the diaper change is complete, it can be removed and stored in the vehicle.

[0056] For power supply, the heating unit 13 is connected to the socket 16 of the vehicle electrical system in the area of ​​the trunk 10. After changing the diaper, the electrical connection element 14a of the heating unit 13 can be removed from the socket 16 again in order to stow the heating unit or the infrared heater 14 in the vehicle.

[0057] In particular, the baby equipment set described in detail above is used for positioning the baby and changing the diaper.

[0058] The baby equipment kit is designed as an accessory for various types of vehicles and can be added to the vehicle as a retrofit package and / or as optional equipment. The baby equipment kit can be quickly and easily integrated into the vehicle. It provides a device that allows a normal trunk or cargo area to be quickly converted into a heated baby changing station when needed, which can then be quickly returned to its normal trunk configuration after the diaper change.

[0059] Stress for the parents and / or driver, which usually occurs when a diaper change is needed while driving, is avoided. The baby is dry again more quickly and feels comfortable. Reference symbol list: 10 Loading or trunk 11 vehicles 12 support elements 13 Heating system 14 infrared heaters or infrared panels 14a electrical connection element 14b Fastening device 15 Boot cover 16 sockets 17 Boot floor 17a Partial area of ​​the boot floor 18 baby sleeping area 19 Front 20 tubs 21 flexible or elastic layer 22 supporting layers 23 edges for support 30 babies

Claims

[1] Baby equipment set for a motor vehicle (11), in particular for changing diapers, comprising: a support element (12) with a baby support surface (18) for supporting a baby, wherein the support element (12) can be integrated and / or is integrated into a trunk (10) of a motor vehicle (11), and a heating device (13) that warms the baby when it is on the baby support surface (18) in the trunk (10), . characterized by , that - the heating device (13) comprises an infrared heating device (14) and / or is formed by an infrared heating device (14) designed to irradiate the support element (12) integrated in the trunk (10) with infrared radiation in order to warm the baby, and - the infrared heating device (14) can be mounted and / or is mounted on the underside of a trunk cover (15) of the vehicle (11). [2] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the support element (12) can be integrated into the floor (17) of the trunk (10) and / or forms a partial area (17a) of the trunk floor (17). [3] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the baby support surface (18) has a shape adapted to the contour of the baby when it is lying on its back on the baby support surface (18) in a position for changing its diaper. [4] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the baby support surface (18) is made of an elastic material. [5] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that one side (19) of the support element (12) is designed as the floor surface (17) of the trunk (10), and the other side of the support element (12) is designed as the baby support surface (18). [6] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by a fastening device (14b) for the detachable fastening of the heating device (13) or a part thereof in the vehicle (11), in particular to its trunk cover (15). [7] Baby equipment set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the heating device (13) includes an electrical connection element (14a) for connection to the vehicle electrical system in the area of ​​the trunk (10). [8] Motor vehicle (11), with a trunk (10) and an underside of a trunk cover (15), characterized bya baby equipment set according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (12) with a baby support surface (18) can be integrated and / or is integrated in the trunk (10) and the infrared heating device (14) is mounted on the underside of the trunk cover (15) and is configured to provide infrared radiation to the support element (12) integrated in the trunk (10).

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