Convertible learning tower for children with highchair function

Abstract

Learning tower for children, consisting of a screwed base frame, which is made up of 2 side parts and horizontal components, wherein lateral tilt protection is provided, characterized in that a standing or sitting surface, a step or footboard and a safety bar can be inserted into grooves arranged in the side parts and can be arranged in different positions to form a learning tower mode or a high chair mode.

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to furniture for toddlers, in particular a learning tower designed to provide children with an elevated and secure position, for example, at a work surface or kitchen counter. The invention specifically relates to a learning tower that can be mechanically converted into a highchair. 2. State of the art

[0002] Well-known learning towers are used to safely raise toddlers to adult working height, for example, while cooking or performing other tasks. These structures typically consist of a raised platform with side safety rails.

[0003] High chairs, on the other hand, serve to ensure a safe sitting position for toddlers while eating.

[0004] Various designs of learning towers and high chairs exist in the current state of the art, but these are usually constructed as separate pieces of furniture. This results in several disadvantages: - additional space required in the household - increased acquisition costs - limited lifespan of individual pieces of furniture

[0005] A combined design that can be used both as a learning tower and as a high chair is not known to date. 3. Object of the invention

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a children's furniture that - can be used both as a learning tower and as a high chair - can be converted in just a few steps - offers a safe design for toddlers - Saves space and costs 4. Solution to the task

[0007] This problem is solved by a learning tower with an integrated conversion mechanism. The learning tower according to the invention consists of: - a stable base frame that also provides side protection - a height-adjustable platform - a height-adjustable step surface - a height-adjustable safety bar

[0008] The conversion is achieved through a mechanical plug-in construction, in which: 1. The stand platform is removed and inserted into the respective position. 2. the footplate is removed and inserted into the respective position. 3. the safety bar is removed and inserted into the respective position.

[0009] In highchair mode, a secure sitting position is created with a backrest and optional safety bar with integrated strap. A footrest is also included.

[0010] In learning tower mode, there is a standing platform with a surrounding protective frame that allows the child to stand safely and a stepping surface that allows safe climbing. 5. Advantages of the invention

[0011] The invention offers several advantages: - Dual function: learning tower and high chair in one piece of furniture - Space saving: only one piece of furniture is needed - Cost savings: no separate high chair required - Long service life: usable from infancy to later developmental stages - Easy conversion: possible without tools and with minimal effort 6. Commercial Applicability

[0012] The learning tower according to the invention is suitable for serial production as children's furniture and can be used in particular in households with small children. 7. Description

[0013] The learning tower consists of a firmly screwed base frame, which is made up of parts (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) ( Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) The parts (5) ensure lateral tilt resistance ( Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 20).

[0014] The standing / seating surface (6), footplate / footboard (7) and safety bar (8) are pushed into grooves on the inside of the side panels (1) ( Fig. 16 and Fig. 17). These parts are secured by means of locking clips (12) located on both sides of the underside of parts (6) and (7) ( Fig. 12 and Fig. 13).

[0015] In the lower area, on the inside, there is a sliding base strip (11) on each side, with a centrally located slot (11.1) ( Fig. 21 and Fig. 22). This base rail (11) is required for the highchair mode, in which it is positioned completely outwards. This ensures that the chair cannot tip backwards.

[0016] The Fig. 18 and Fig. Figure 21 shows the learning tower mode. The baseboard (11) is positioned inwards. Fig. 19 and Fig. Figure 22 shows the highchair mode. The base rail (11) is positioned completely outwards. The base rail (11) is held stably horizontally by a triple bearing ( Fig. 20, Fig. 21 and Fig. 22): - in the middle by a handle screw (13), - above the base strip (11) by a pin (1.g) located further inside on the lower cross strip of the side parts (1), - below the crossbar (4) through a recess (4.1) for lateral guidance of the base bar (11). Learning tower mode

[0017] For the standing surface (6) grooves (1.b) are provided in the side parts (1) ( Fig. 3 and Fig. 16) Grooves (1.e) are provided in the side parts (1) for the tread surface (7) ( Fig. 3 and Fig. 16). The locking is achieved via locking clips (12) located on the underside of parts (6) and (7) ( Fig. 12 and Fig. 13). The locking clips (12) have a spring-loaded pin coupled to a handle (12.1) which is inserted into the bores (1.f) of the side parts (1) ( Fig. 14). The unlocking is done by pressing the handle (12.1) ( Fig. 15).

[0018] For the safety bar (8), two grooves (1.a) at different heights are provided in the side panels (1). The upper groove (1.a) is used for the learning tower. A hole (1.i) is drilled in the center of the groove. Fig. 4), which receives the button (9.1) of the locking pin (9), which is located on both sides of the safety bar (8) and thus provides for locking ( Fig. 5 and Fig. 8) The locking pin (9) consists of a knob (9.1) and the guide pin (9.2). The guide pin (9.2) has a guide slot (9.3). The locking pin (9) is fastened through this slot by means of a screw or metal pin. A spring in the bore provided for the guide pin (9.2) pushes the locking pin (9) outwards ( Fig. 8 and Fig. 10). To unlock, the button (9.1) is pressed inwards until it stops ( Fig. 9 and Fig. 11) This is made possible because there is a recess (8.1) in the safety bar (8) that accommodates the button (9.1). Now the safety bar (8) can be removed.

[0019] To ensure lateral locking, small plastic discs (1.g) are located at the rear end of the grooves (1.a), which protrude slightly into the groove ( Fig. 6) Similarly, on the underside of the safety bracket (8) there are recesses on both sides (8.2) ( Fig. 5 and Fig. 6) to accommodate the plastic discs (1.g) and thus guarantee lateral locking. Highchair mode

[0020] There is a stable 3-point belt (10) ( Fig. 2), which consists of the waist belts (10.2), the crotch strap (10.4), the connecting strap (10.6) and the buckle (10.1) ( Fig. 23). The rear ends (10.3) of the length-adjustable waist belts (10.2) are attached to the underside of the seat (6). The front ends are connected by snapping them into the middle part of the buckle (10.1). They can be released by pushing a button. The middle part of the buckle (10.1) is connected to the length-adjustable crotch strap (10.4). At the lower end (10.5) of the crotch strap (10.4) there is a buckle that is inserted into a slot (6.1) in the seat (6) and locked. The connecting strap (10.6) is also attached to the lower end of the crotch strap (10.4). This is attached to the safety bar (8) via a fastening system (10.7) using a slot (8.3) ( Fig. 2 and Fig. 5).

[0021] The seat surface (6) is pushed into the upper groove (1.d) of the side parts (1) ( Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 17).

[0022] The footboard (7) is pushed into the groove (1.c) of the side parts (1) ( Fig. 3 and Fig. 17).

[0023] The safety bar (8) is pushed into the lower groove (1.a) ( Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 17).

[0024] The baseboards (11) are positioned completely to the rear.

Claims

Learning tower for children, consisting of a screwed base frame, which is made up of 2 side parts and horizontal components, wherein lateral tilt protection is provided, characterized in that a standing or sitting surface, a step or footboard and a safety bar can be inserted into grooves arranged in the side parts and can be arranged in different positions to form a learning tower mode or a high chair mode. Learning tower according to claim 1, characterized in that the standing or sitting surface and the footplate are locked in the side parts by means of locking clips arranged on their underside. Learning tower according to claim 2, characterized in that the locking clips each have a spring-loaded pin which engages in a bore in the side parts and can be released by means of a handle. Learning tower according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the safety bar can be inserted into a special groove of the side parts and is locked in a bore located in the center of the special groove of the side parts by means of a locking pin attached to both sides of the safety bar. Learning tower according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking pin has a button and a guide pin and is pressed outwards into a locking position by a spring. Learning tower according to claim 5, characterized in that by pressing the button in from both sides the locking mechanism is released and the safety bar can be removed or moved to another position. Learning tower according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the safety bar has recesses on both sides on the underside which cooperate with projections or plastic discs of the side parts extending into the groove to ensure lateral locking. Learning tower according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that sliding floor strips with horizontal slots are arranged in the lower area of ​​the side parts, which are adjustable between an inner position for the learning tower mode and an outer position for the high chair mode. Learning tower according to claim 8, characterized in that the base rails are positioned outwards exclusively to increase the stability against tipping backwards in highchair mode. Learning tower according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the base rails are held by means of a multi-point bearing, consisting of a central handle screw attached to the lower cross rail of the side parts, a pin arranged above the base rail on the lower cross rail and a guide recess arranged below the rear cross rail. Learning tower according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a safety belt system is provided for the high chair mode, consisting of 2 length-adjustable partial hip belts and a length-adjustable crotch belt, which are connected to each other by means of a central belt buckle and an additional connecting belt. Learning tower according to claim 11, characterized in that the additional connecting strap is attached at the lower end to the seat surface and at the upper end to the safety bar.

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