Adjustable children's sleeping bag

Abstract

The invention relates to a child's sleeping bag (1) comprising a base bag (2) and an extension piece (21). The base bag includes a front piece (9) and a back piece (10), which together form a neck opening (5), two arm openings (7), and a torso / foot bag (8) that accommodates the torso and feet. The front piece (9) and the back piece (10) of the base bag (2) are detachably connected to each other along the circumferential direction (14) of an outer edge (15) of the torso / foot bag (8). The extension piece (21) can be inserted between the front piece (9) and the back piece (10) along the circumferential direction (14) of the outer edge (15) of the torso / foot bag (8) and detachably connected to the front piece (9) and the back piece (10).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a child's sleeping bag with a base bag extending in the longitudinal and transverse directions, which has a front part and a back part. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Document EP 3 398 463 A1 discloses a child's sleeping bag in which a strip of fabric is provided around the outer edge. This strip is folded into a kind of storage compartment and can be released by opening a zipper to extend the sleeping bag in length and width.

[0003] Document DE 10 2015 014 578 A1 discloses a child's sleeping bag whose foot section can be extended in length. An extension piece can be attached to one of the longitudinally oriented ends of the foot section, for example, using snap fasteners. Elastic bands are provided on the sides for width adjustment. Additionally, fold-out fabric flaps are provided, which can be opened by opening zippers. REVELATION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The purpose of the invention is to propose an adaptable children's sleeping bag that can be easily expanded or adapted in its function while offering optimal comfort for the child.

[0005] The problem according to the invention is solved by a children's sleeping bag with the features of independent claim 1.

[0006] The invention is based on the understanding that the full integration of expansion options in children's sleeping bags known from the prior art inevitably leads to a reduction in comfort. This reduction in comfort is particularly noticeable when the expansion options are not used and, for example, additional fabric is folded into a loop at the edge of the sleeping bag or gathered with elastic bands. This means that, especially for small children, for whom a high level of comfort is particularly important for their well-being, reductions in comfort such as potential overheating from the sides and / or pressure points must be accepted. The invention therefore proposes a solution in which expansion options are not fully integrated, but can be selectively integrated as needed.

[0007] A child's sleeping bag according to the invention comprises a base bag extending in a longitudinal and a transverse direction, which has a front part and a back part. The front part and the back part are connected to each other at least partially in the area of ​​their outer edges. Specifically, they are connected or connectable to each other in such a way that the child's sleeping bag is formed with a neck opening, two arm openings and a torso / foot bag that accommodates the child's torso and feet.

[0008] Sleeves for the child's sleeping bag can be attached to the armholes. However, the child's sleeping bag can also be designed as a sleeveless sleeping bag.

[0009] The front and back pieces can be permanently joined along their outer edges in sections. A permanent connection is defined as one that cannot be undone without damaging the garment. This could be, for example, a one-piece seam or a similar construction. However, in at least some sections, the connection between the front and back pieces is designed to be detachable. Examples of detachable connections include zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, etc., or a combination thereof.

[0010] According to the invention, the outer edges of the front and back sections are detachably connected to one another, at least in the area of ​​the torso / foot bag, along the circumferential direction of an outer edge of the torso / foot bag. The outer edge of the torso / foot bag is understood to be the outer edge when viewed from above, specifically the front section of the child's sleeping bag. For a substantially rectangular shape, this means, for example, in simplified terms, that when viewed from above, the outer edge runs from one armhole along the longitudinal direction towards the foot end, then transversely, and finally longitudinally again to the other armhole. In another example, where the torso / foot bag has a more spherical or teardrop shape, the outer edge, when viewed from above, follows an arc or curve along the outer contour of the child's sleeping bag.However, the child's sleeping bag can also have any other possible shape, with the outer edge then running along the outer contour when viewed from above.

[0011] The front and back sections can be detachably connected along the entire outer edge of the torso / footmuff. However, it is also possible that, viewed in the direction of rotation, they are only detachably connected along a portion of the outer edge. The detachable connection extends, in particular, at least over a portion of the longitudinal outer edge, the transverse outer edge of the torso / footmuff, and a portion of the other longitudinal outer edge of the torso / footmuff.

[0012] In addition to the basic sleeping bag, the child's sleeping bag according to the invention has a first extension part. The first extension part is designed such that it can be inserted between the front and back sections along the outer edge of the torso / foot bag and can be detachably connected to them. The extension part provides additional textile material between the front and back sections of the basic sleeping bag. In other words, the extension part allows the basic sleeping bag to be extended and, in particular, its dimensions to be increased. Depending on the design of the extension part, a differently shaped foot end can also be created. Specifically, the basic sleeping bag can be designed with a closed, straight foot end, while the extension part has leg openings in the area of ​​its foot end.

[0013] The detachable connection for attaching the extension piece to the front or back piece can be designed similarly to the connection for attaching the front or back piece. This makes inserting the extension piece particularly easy and eliminates the need for duplicate fasteners. For example, the front or back piece and the extension piece can be fitted with identical zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, or button plackets.

[0014] In addition to the first extension part, further extension parts may be provided which can be connected to the base bag in the same way, but differ from the first extension part in their geometric dimensions and / or shape.

[0015] The child sleeping bag according to the invention allows for easy adjustment of its shape or size. In particular, it makes it possible to create a child sleeping bag that grows with the child, since the basic bag can form the sleeping bag on its own, and the extension piece can be inserted between the front and back sections of the basic bag as needed. Because the extension piece extends along the outer edge of the torso / foot bag, it expands both longitudinally and transversely, thus accommodating the child's growth in both length and width.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, when inserted between the front and back sections, the extension piece extends along the outer edge of the torso / foot bag from one armhole to the other. The connection between the front and back sections of the base bag can be detached from one armhole to the other. After detachment, the extension piece can be inserted between the front and back sections and connected to the front section on one side and the back section on the other. In this way, the extension piece allows the torso / foot bag to be extended across its entire width and length.

[0017] To allow for adjustment of the armhole size, a further design can incorporate a section of the extension piece that limits the armhole when it is inserted. This allows for easy enlargement of the armhole. The extension piece can, for example, taper towards the armhole, leaving a certain remaining width at the shaped tip. Inserting the extension piece increases the circumference of the armhole by this remaining width.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the extension part comprises a front extension section and a back extension section. The front extension section and the back extension section can be substantially identical in shape from a top view and can be detachably or permanently connected to each other at least partially along their outer edges. In this embodiment, the front extension section can be detachably connected to the front of the base bag, while the back extension section is connected to the back of the base bag. In principle, the front extension section can thus extend the front of the base bag, and the back extension section can extend the back of the base bag, resulting—given that the front and back extension sections are substantially the same shape—in a uniform extension in the back and front of the child's sleeping bag.An expansion using the expansion part can be particularly easy if... - the front part and the back part of the base bag are connected to each other by complementary parts of a detachable connecting element and - the extension front section has a corresponding part of the detachable connecting element like the back section of the base bag, which is complementary to the part of the connecting element of the front section of the base bag, so that the extension front section can be connected to the front section of the base bag, and - Accordingly, the extension back panel has the same part of a detachable connector as the front panel of the base bag, which is complementary to the connector of the back panel of the base bag, so that the extension back panel can be connected to the back panel of the base bag. For example, the front and back panels of the base bag can be connected with two matching zippers, snap fasteners, or hook-and-loop fasteners. In this configuration, the extension front panel has the same zipper half, snap fastener halves, or hook-and-loop fastener as the back panel of the base bag, in particular also of the same length, number, and spacing, so that the detachable connectors of the extension front panel are compatible with the detachable connectors of the front panel of the base bag. Conversely, the extension back panel has the same zipper half, snap fastener halves, or hook-and-loop fastener as the back panel of the base bag.the same snap fastener halves or hook and loop fasteners as the front part of the base bag, in particular also in the same length or in the same number and with the same spacing, so that the detachable connecting elements of the extension back part are compatible with the detachable connecting elements of the back part of the base bag.

[0019] The front and back extension pieces can be shaped in any way you like. Specifically, they can each be U-shaped. However, this doesn't necessarily mean a perfect U-shape. Slight deviations, particularly around the edges, are possible due to curved shapes and / or leg openings. Other shapes are also possible. For example, the lower edge of the front and back extension pieces, viewed lengthwise, can be heart-shaped or tapered to a point.

[0020] The front and back extension sections can be detachably or permanently connected along their entire outer edge. According to one embodiment, the front and back extension sections are permanently connected in sections along one outer edge, while they are detachably connected in the other sections. Specifically, the front and back extension sections can be permanently connected along one of the longitudinally oriented outer edges. This allows the child's sleeping bag to be opened and closed along this edge when putting the child to bed.

[0021] Furthermore, a detachable fastener can be provided along one outer edge of the extension piece, allowing the torso / foot bag to be opened and closed as desired when the extension piece is inserted. This detachable fastener can extend, for example, from an armhole along one of the longitudinal outer edges and the transverse lower outer edge in the foot area. The fastener can be, in particular, a zipper, hook-and-loop fastener, or snap fasteners.

[0022] For even more flexible size adjustment, the children's sleeping bag can have length-adjustable straps positioned at the shoulders on each side of the neckline. This allows for adjustment of both the armholes and the neckline. To enable length adjustment, buttons or buttonholes can be provided at different heights, allowing the straps to be attached at varying lengths.

[0023] In addition to the first extension piece, a second extension piece can be provided, which—like the first—can be inserted between the front and back sections of the base bag and detachably connected to it. The first and second extension pieces can be essentially identical in design and shape. However, the two extension pieces differ in that, with the second extension piece inserted, the child's sleeping bag is longer lengthwise and wider crosswise. In other words, the second extension piece represents a larger size for the base bag. This can be achieved, for example, by making the baffles of the U-shaped front and back sections of the second extension piece wider than those of the first.Furthermore, additional extension parts may be provided, representing even larger sizes for expanding the basic bag.

[0024] Furthermore, a third extension piece can be provided, which can be inserted between the front and back sections of the base bag in the direction of rotation of the torso / foot bag and detachably connected to it. The third extension piece is essentially identical to the first and second extension pieces in the area of ​​its inner edge, where it can be detachably connected to the front or back section of the base bag. However, it differs from them in that it has two leg openings at its foot end in the area of ​​its outer edge. Additional extension pieces can also be provided, enabling other or further functionalities, e.g., a passage for supply tubes or similar. This means that the extension pieces according to the invention not only allow the child's sleeping bag to be flexibly adjusted in size, but also in its functionality.

[0025] The statements regarding the first extension part apply accordingly to the second and third extension parts.

[0026] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the claims, the description, and the drawings. The advantages of features and combinations of features mentioned in the description are merely examples and can have an effect alternatively or cumulatively, without necessarily requiring that the advantages be achieved by embodiments of the invention. The features mentioned in the claims and the description are to be understood with regard to their number as meaning that exactly that number or a greater number than the stated number is present, without the need for an explicit use of the term "at least." Thus, for example, if an extension part is mentioned, this is to be understood as meaning that exactly one extension part, two extension parts, or several extension parts are present. These features can be supplemented by other features or be the only features of which the respective product consists.The reference numerals contained in the claims do not constitute a limitation of the scope of the subject matter protected by the claims. They serve only to make the claims easier to understand. PREFERRED EXAMPLES OF THE INVENTION

[0027] Further measures improving the invention are described in more detail below, together with a description of preferred embodiments of the invention, with reference to the figures. The figures show: Fig. Figure 1 shows a child's sleeping bag according to the invention without an extension part in a front view; Fig. Figure 2 shows a front part of the child's sleeping bag according to Fig. 1; Fig. Figure 3 shows a back section of the child's sleeping bag according to Fig. 1; Fig. 4 shows the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. 1 with an inserted first extension part; Fig. 5 shows the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. 1 with an inserted second extension part; Fig. 6 shows the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. 5 in a side view; Fig. 7 shows the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. 5 when unfolded; Fig. 8 shows the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. 1 with an inserted third extension part.

[0028] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a child's sleeping bag 1 in a top view. The child's sleeping bag 1 comprises a base bag 2, which extends in a longitudinal direction 3 and a transverse direction 4. The child's sleeping bag 1 has a neck opening 5, two straps 6, two arm openings 7 and a torso / foot bag 8 that accommodates the torso and feet.

[0029] The basic bag 2 consists of a front part 9 and a back part 10. The front part 9 and the back part 10 are in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 each shown individually. By comparing the Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 3 shows that the front piece 9 and the back piece 10 have essentially the same shape. Straps 11 for the shoulder straps 6 are only provided on the back piece 10. The straps 11 can be attached to the front piece 9 by means of buttons 12 in the shoulder area 13 to form closed shoulder straps 6.

[0030] In the circumferential direction 14 of an outer edge 15 of the torso / foot bag 8, the front part 9 and the back part 10 are detachably connected to each other. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3, a detachable connecting element 16 in the form of a zipper 17 is provided. The connecting element 16 extends in the circumferential direction 14 of the torso / foot bag 8 from one armhole 7 to the other armhole 7. One part of the zipper 17 is provided along an outer edge 18 of the front section 9 and extends from one armhole 7 over the foot end 19 to the other armhole 7. The other part of the zipper 17 is provided in the same manner on an outer edge 20 of the back section 10.

[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, the front section 9 and the back section 10 can be completely separated. To use the child's sleeping bag 1 on top of the base bag 2, the front section 9 and the back section 10 are connected at their outer edges 19, 20 by the detachable connecting element 16 in the circumferential direction 14 of the torso / foot bag 8. The front section 9 and the back section 10 then together form the neck opening 5, the arm openings 7, and the torso / foot bag 8. The straps 6 can be adjusted to different lengths by means of the buttons 12 located at different heights.

[0032] In Fig. 4 is the children's sleeping bag 1 according to Fig. Figure 1 shows an extension part 21 according to the invention, in addition to the base bag 2. The extension part 21 is inserted between the front part 9 and the back part 10 of the base bag 2 and detachably connected to it. Specifically, the zipper 17 on the outer edge 15 of the base bag 2, which forms the torso / foot bag 8, is opened. The extension part 21 can then be inserted between the front part 9 and the back part 10 and connected to the front part 9 and the back part 10 by a correspondingly designed detachable connecting element 22, here in the form of a zipper 23. This results in a closed torso / foot bag 8. The extension part 21 extends in the circumferential direction 14 from one armhole 7 to the other armhole 7. As can be seen in comparison with the child's sleeping bag 1 according to Figure 1, the extension part 21 extends from one armhole 7 to the other armhole 7. Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the children's sleeping bag 1 with the extension part 21 is wider and longer compared to the children's sleeping bag 1 based solely on the basic bag 2. In addition, the armholes 7 are larger in circumference.

[0033] In Fig. Figure 5 shows the child's sleeping bag 1 with another extension part 21 according to the invention. As can be seen in direct comparison with Fig. As can be seen in section 4, the extension parts 21 differ according to the two in Fig. 4 and Fig. The five exemplary embodiments shown differ particularly in their dimensions. For example, the child's sleeping bag 1 with the [missing information] Fig. The extension part 21 shown in Figure 5 has an overall greater length 3 and a greater width 4 in the longitudinal direction. The circumference of the armholes 7 is also increased by the addition shown in Figure 5. Fig. The extension part 21 added further, making it even larger. The extension parts 21, which can be used according to the invention, allow the size of the child's sleeping bag 1 to be easily changed compared to the child's sleeping bag 1 based solely on the basic bag 2.

[0034] In the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 is the children's sleeping bag according to Fig. Figure 5 shows the extension piece 21 in a side view and in a front view when unfolded. The extension piece 21 has a front extension piece 24 and a back extension piece 25, both of which are U-shaped. The front extension piece 24 and the back extension piece 25 are partially and partially permanently connected to each other at their outer edges 26, 27. Specifically, the front extension piece 24 and the back extension piece 25 are permanently connected to each other at one of their outer edges running in the longitudinal direction 3, while they are otherwise connected to each other by a detachable connecting element 28, such as a zipper. This allows the child's sleeping bag 1 to be easily opened and closed. In particular, the child's sleeping bag 1 can be fully unfolded for putting the child to bed, as shown in Figure 5. Fig. 7 shown.

[0035] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, an end section 29 of the extension part 1, pointing towards the armhole 7, limits the armhole 7. The circumference of the armhole 7 can be extended over the length of the end section 29, so that the child's sleeping bag 1 practically grows with the child in this area as well.

[0036] In Fig. Figure 8 shows the child's sleeping bag 1 with its base bag 2 and another embodiment of the extension part 21. The in Fig. The extension part 21 shown in Figure 8 is inserted between the front part 9 and the back part 10 and connected to them in the same way as in the embodiments described above. However, the ... also inserted between the front part 9 and the back part 10 and the back part 10. Fig. The extension part 21 shown in section 8 does not, or at least not only, allow the size of the child's sleeping bag 1 to be adjusted. Rather, the following is characterized by the fact that... Fig.The extension part 21 shown in Figure 8 differs in its functionality. Specifically, the extension part 21 is not closed at its foot end 30. Instead, the extension part 21 has two leg openings 31 with leg cuffs 32, which are connected by an arched section 33 that serves as a crotch. Thus, the child's sleeping bag 1 can be easily converted from a closed form into a child's sleeping bag 1 with legs, using the same base bag 2 and requiring only one extension part 21 to be replaced. Reference symbol list: 1 children's sleeping bag 2 Base bag 3 Longitudinal direction 4 transverse direction 5 Neckline 6 carriers 7 Armhole 8 Torso / Footbag 9 Front part 10 Back section Volume 11 12 buttons 13 Shoulder area 14 Direction of rotation 15 outer edge 16 Fasteners 17 zipper 18 outer edge 19 foot end 20 outer edge 21 Extension section 22 Fasteners 23 zippers 24 Extension front part 25 Extension back panel 26 outer edge 27 outer edge 28 Fasteners 29 Final section 30 foot end 31 Leg opening 32 leg cuffs Section 33 QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 3 398 463 A1

[0002] DE 10 2015 014 578 A1

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Claims

[1] Children's sleeping bag (1) with - a base bag (2) comprising a front part (9) and a back part (10), which together form a neck opening (5), two arm openings (7) and a torso / foot bag (8) that accommodates the torso and feet, wherein the front part (9) and the back part (10) are detachably connectable to each other in the circumferential direction (14) of an outer edge (15) of the torso / foot bag (8), and - a first extension part (21) which can be inserted in the circumferential direction (14) of the outer edge (15) of the torso / foot bag (8) between the front part (9) and the back part (10) and can be detachably connected to the front part (9) and the back part (10). [2] Children's sleeping bag (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the first extension part (21) can be inserted between the front part (9) and the back part (10) in such a way that it extends in the direction of rotation (14) from one armhole (7) to the other armhole (7) of the child's sleeping bag (1). [3] Children's sleeping bag (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that each armhole (7) is at least partially bounded by an end section (29) of the first extension part (21). [4] Child sleeping bag (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first extension part (21) has an extension front part (24) and an extension back part (25), wherein the extension front part (24) is detachably connectable to the front part (9) of the base bag (2) and the extension back part (25) is connectable to the back part (10) of the base bag (2). [5] Children's sleeping bag (1) according to claim 4, characterized by , that the extension front part (24) and the extension back part (25) are each U-shaped. [6] Child sleeping bag (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by, that the extension front part (24) and the extension back part (25) are inseparably connected to each other at least section by section in the area of ​​their outer edges (26, 27). [7] Child sleeping bag (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in the area of ​​an outer edge of the first extension part (21) a detachable connecting means (28) is provided for the optional opening and closing of the torso / foot bag (8), in particular starting from an armhole (8). [8] Child sleeping bag (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in the shoulder area (13) of the child's sleeping bag (1) a length-adjustable strap (6) is provided on each side of the neck opening (5). [9] Child sleeping bag (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a second extension part (21) is provided, which can be inserted in the direction of rotation (14) of the torso / foot bag (8) between the front part (9) and the back part (10) and can be detachably connected to the front part (9) and the back part (10), wherein the child sleeping bag (1) with the second extension part (21) inserted is wider in the transverse direction (4) and longer in the longitudinal direction (3) than with the first extension part (21). [10] Child sleeping bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a third extension part (21) is provided which can be inserted in the direction of rotation (14) of the torso / foot bag (8) between the front part (9) and the back part (10) and can be detachably connected to the front part (9) and the back part (10), wherein the third extension part (21) has two leg cutouts (31) in the area of ​​its outer edge.

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