Breastfeeding table

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of medicine, and more particularly to breastfeeding aids. A breastfeeding table comprises a base on which is mounted a tabletop with a means for adjusting the height thereof. Mounted to the underside of the tabletop and to the height adjustment means is a means for adjusting the tilt of the tabletop, and the tabletop is configured to receive a mattress. Mounted along the edges of the tabletop are removable border panels. The removable border panels have safety straps installed thereon. The means for adjusting the tilt of the tabletop is mounted to allow the tabletop to be fastened at angle. The technical result is a breastfeeding table having a simple structure that provides increased versatility and enables the prevention and treatment of milk stasis, as well as reducing excess muscular load on the body of the mother when breastfeeding.

Description

[0001] BREASTFEEDING TABLE FOR BABY

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] The invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular to aids for breastfeeding infants for the purpose of preventing and treating lactostasis, as well as reducing excessive muscle load on the mother's body [A61G13 / 02, A61G13 / 04, A61G13 / 06, A47B9 / 00, A47B9 / 20, A47B2013 / 085, A47B27 / 18].

[0004] An ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL TABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM is known from the prior art [KR1O2356218 (B1), published 01.04.2021], comprising a platform having first and second end portions, the first and second end supports are used to install the platform, which is adjusted by a carriage with a locking drive, the carriage includes pins having support surfaces for the platform, wherein the tower, using a toothed rack, interacts with the carriage locking drive to position the platform relative to the first and second end supports of the operating table.

[0005] The main disadvantage of this technical solution is the complexity of the design, its insufficient versatility of application, and the lack of the possibility of its use as an aid in breastfeeding infants for the purpose of preventing and treating lactostasis or reducing excessive muscle strain on the mother’s body.

[0006] The prior art also includes a SURGICAL TABLE [US2015113733 (A1), published 30.04.2015.], comprising first and second hinged supports that form a frame supporting a patient, the first and second connectors fasten the first and second supports to the first and second support pillars, wherein each support is formed by a base with an associated positioning mechanism for each connector and support element, each positioning mechanism uses a column and a first lever having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion of the first lever can rotate in the axial direction relative to the first column, the second arm has a proximal portion and a distal portion in such a way that the proximal portion of the second arm can rotate in the axial direction relative to the distal portion of the first arm, the distal portion of the second arm is connected to the frame connector, the controller determines the axial rotation of the proximal portions of the first and second levers to determine the overall configuration of the frame.The main disadvantage of this technical solution is the complexity of the design, its insufficient versatility of application, and the lack of the possibility of its use as an aid in breastfeeding infants for the purpose of preventing and treating lactostasis or reducing excessive muscle strain on the mother’s body.

[0007] Also known from the prior art, adopted as a prototype, is a SURGICAL TABLE [GB2566160 (A), published 06.03.2019], comprising a base, a column of adjustable height mounted on the base and protruding from it, a tabletop providing a surface for supporting a patient, a movable frame installed between the tabletop and the column to provide the ability to rotate at least part of the tabletop around a direction axis extending transversely across the tabletop;a pair of opposing linear guide mechanisms mounted on opposite sides of a column, each linear guide mechanism extending along at least part of the length of the column, each linear guide mechanism comprising a first part connected to the column and a second part pivotally connected to the movable frame at a corresponding location along the column, a direction axis, the first and second parts being relatively movable along the linear axis of the linear guide mechanism to enable the movable frame to move along the linear axis due to the relative movement of the first and second parts; a drive mechanism connected to the movable frame and designed to raise and lower the movable frame relative to the column and to rotate the movable frame around the direction axis, and a spacer mechanism connected to the opposing linear guide mechanisms.

[0008] The main problems of the said prototype are: the complexity of the design, due to the presence of a large number of structural elements, its insufficient versatility of application, due to the possibility of its use only as a surgical table, as well as the lack of the possibility of its use as an aid in breastfeeding infants for the purpose of preventing and treating lactostasis or reducing excessive muscle load on the mother's body.

[0009] The objective of the invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the prototype. The technical result, which the proposed invention is aimed at achieving, is to provide the possibility of creating a table for breastfeeding an infant, simplifying its design, increasing the versatility of its use, and also providing the possibility of preventing and treating lactostasis, as well as reducing excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding of the infant, ensuring its safety.

[0010] The specified technical result is achieved due to the fact that the table for breastfeeding an infant comprises a base on which a tabletop is mounted with a means for adjusting the height of the tabletop, wherein the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is designed with the possibility of connecting to the tabletop by means of a hinged joint, a means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted on the lower part of the tabletop and on the means for adjusting the height, designed with the possibility of installing a mattress for the infant on it, wherein removable sides are mounted along the edges of the tabletop, designed with the possibility of ensuring the fixation of the mattress position, safety belts are installed on the removable sides, designed with the possibility of holding the infant on the mattress, and the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted with the possibility of ensuring the fixation of the tabletop at an angle.

[0011] In a particular case, the base is made in the form of a round plate.

[0012] In a particular case, the base is made in the form of a round plate mounted on a tripod.

[0013] In a particular case, the base is made in the form of a rectangular plate.

[0014] In a particular case, the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is made in the form of a telescopic stand mounted in the center of the base and connected by a hinge to the center of the tabletop.

[0015] In a particular case, the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is made in the form of two telescopic stands mounted in the middle part of the base and pivotally connected to the tabletop along the transverse axis of the tabletop.

[0016] In a particular case, the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is made in the form of two intersecting plates with through holes evenly distributed on one of them, made with the possibility of inserting a fixing pin into them at the crossing point. In a particular case, the mattress is made with a memory function.

[0017] In a particular case, the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted with the ability to ensure that the tabletop is fixed at an angle of inclination within the range from 0 to 15 degrees.

[0018] In this particular case, the table top is 45 cm wide and 75 cm long.

[0019] Brief description of the drawings.

[0020] Fig. 1 shows a general view of a table for breastfeeding an infant;

[0021] Fig. 2 shows a side view of the breastfeeding table for an infant in a lower position without tilting;

[0022] Fig. 3 shows a side view of the breastfeeding table for an infant in the upper position with a tilt;

[0023] Fig. 4 shows a general view of the table top with safety belts.

[0024] The following are indicated on the figures: 1 - base; 2 - telescopic stand; 3 - fixed part; 4 - movable part; 5 - table top; 6 - hinged joint; 7 - tilt angle adjustment device; 8 - mattress; 9 - plates; 10 - holes; 11 - finger; 12 - tilt angle; 13 - sides; 14 - pressure lock; 15 - safety belts; 16 - fasteners; 17 - tape; 18 - lock.

[0025] A table for breastfeeding an infant (see Fig. 1) comprises a base 1 of a round shape, in the centre of which a telescopic stand 2 is mounted, formed by a fixed 3 and a movable 4 part. On the movable part 4 of the telescopic stand 2, a tabletop 5 is mounted by means of a hinged joint 6 (for example, a ball-and-socket joint), located in the centre of the tabletop 5, wherein on the tabletop 5 and the telescopic stand 2, a means for adjusting the angle of inclination 7 of the tabletop 5 is mounted, made with the possibility of installing a mattress 8 for the infant on it.The mattress 8 is made with a memory function, and the tilt angle adjustment means 7, formed by two oblong plates 9 crossing at a right angle with through holes 10 uniformly distributed on one of them, made with the possibility of inserting a fixing pin 11 into them at the crossing point, is made with the possibility of ensuring the fixation of the tabletop 5 with an angle of inclination 12, ensuring the creation of optimal conditions for breastfeeding of the infant placed on the mattress 8, in the prevention and treatment of lactostasis, excluding the infant from choking on milk during feeding. In a particular case, the tilt angle adjustment means 7 is made with the possibility of adjusting the tilt angle 12 of the tabletop within the range from 0 to 15 degrees.

[0026] The oblong plate 9 with uniformly distributed holes is connected to the tabletop 5 by a hinge joint, and the other one is connected to the movable part 4 at a right angle by a rigid (fixed) joint. At the same time, next to each uniformly distributed hole on the oblong plate, a marking is applied, indicating the corresponding angle of inclination 12.

[0027] Table top 5 is 45 cm wide and 75 cm long.

[0028] The telescopic stand 2 is designed with the possibility of adjusting and fixing the height of the tabletop 5, on which the sides 13 are mounted, designed with the possibility of fixing the position of the mattress 8. In this case, the lower side 13 is designed with a height of 3 cm, and the side sides - with a height of 1.5 cm. Moreover, the sides 13 are removable.

[0029] The telescopic stand 2 is designed with the possibility of adjusting and fixing the position at the required height by means of a clamping lock 14, designed with the possibility of fixing by pressing the movable part 4 in the internal cavity of the fixed part 3 using a screw connection.

[0030] On the sides 13, safety belts 15 (for example, five-point fastening) with locks 16 are mounted, designed with the possibility of ensuring reliable retention of the baby on the mattress 8, eliminating uncomfortable conditions for him. In this case, to ensure the location of the structure of the safety belts 15, it is possible to use a tape 17, installed to the removable sides 13 using locks 18 in the transverse direction in the upper part of the mattress 8, to which the safety belts 15 are sewn.

[0031] The breastfeeding table for a baby is used as follows.

[0032] The proposed design of the invention is installed in the required place, for example, next to the mother's chair. After that, the baby is placed on the mattress 8 with its legs towards the lower side 13 and, if necessary, its position is fixed with safety belts 15 with locks 17. Using the telescopic stand 2, the required height of the tabletop 5 is set with its fixation in accordance with the mother's height. Using the tilt angle adjustment means 7, the required tilt angle 12 is set, ensuring the creation of optimal conditions for breastfeeding the baby during the prevention and treatment of lactostasis and eliminating the baby's choking on milk during feeding.

[0033] After which the baby is breastfed.

[0034] For the purpose of further use of the proposed invention (for example, for household purposes), upon completion of the period of breastfeeding of the infant, the mattress 8 and removable sides 13 and safety belts 15 are removed from their attachment points, the tabletop 5 is installed using the tilt angle adjustment means 7 in a horizontal position. After which the table is used in household conditions, for example, as a coffee table.

[0035] The design of the proposed invention was tested during breastfeeding of infants.

[0036] Examples of achieving technical results.

[0037] 1. In March 2023, a design for a table for breastfeeding an infant was manufactured in Moscow in accordance with the proposed invention. The base was made in the form of a round plate mounted on a tripod, the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop was made in the form of one telescopic stand mounted in the center of the base, the telescopic stand was connected to the tabletop by means of a ball joint, and five-point safety belts were installed on the removable sides.

[0038] 2. In June 2023, a design for a table for breastfeeding an infant was manufactured in Moscow in accordance with the proposed invention. The base was made in the form of a rectangular plate, the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop was made in the form of two telescopic posts mounted along the transverse axis of the base, the telescopic posts were connected to the tabletop by means of a hinge joint along the transverse axis of the tabletop.

[0039] What is common to the above examples is that when using the infant breastfeeding tables for 5 months, the following was established: a simplification of the design in comparison with the prototype - by 32-40%; an increase in the versatility of use in comparison with the prototype - by 35-38%; an increase in the safety of the infant - by 36-42%, and also the possibility of breastfeeding the infant is ensured during the prevention and treatment of lactostasis, as well as a reduction in the excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding the infant. Thus, the technical result of the claimed invention, consisting in ensuring the possibility of creating a infant breastfeeding table that simplifies its design, increases the versatility of its use, and also ensures the possibility of preventing and treating lactostasis, as well as a reduction in the excessive muscle load on the mother's body during breastfeeding the infant while ensuring its safety, is achieved due to the fact that,that: due to the proposed design of the invention, it is possible to reduce the excessive load on the mother's body during breastfeeding of the infant while ensuring its safety, since it is possible to exclude an uncomfortable position for the mother when breastfeeding the infant and there is no need to feed the infant in her arms, the duration of which can reach up to 30-40 minutes; due to the design of the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop, the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop and safety belts with locks, it is possible to prevent and treat lactostasis, since it is possible to ensure the correct position during feeding, in which the infant is in a position that ensures the location of its lower lip on the side of the mother's mammary gland areas,insufficiently emptied. due to the design of removable sides and mattress - the versatility of use is increased due to the possibility of using the table after the end of the period of breastfeeding of the baby for household purposes; due to the use of a smaller number of structural elements, the design is simplified in comparison with the prototype.,

Claims

FORMULA 1. A table for breastfeeding an infant comprises a base on which a tabletop is mounted with a means for adjusting the height of the tabletop, wherein the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is designed with the possibility of connecting to the tabletop by means of a hinged joint, a means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted on the bottom of the tabletop and on the means for adjusting the height, designed with the possibility of installing a mattress for the infant on it, and removable sides are mounted along the edges of the tabletop, designed with the possibility of ensuring the fixation of the mattress position, safety belts are installed on the removable sides, designed with the possibility of holding the infant on the mattress, and the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted with the possibility of ensuring the fixation of the tabletop at an angle.

2. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a round plate.

3. A table according to item 2, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a round plate mounted on a tripod.

4. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a rectangular plate.

5. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is made in the form of a telescopic stand mounted in the center of the base and pivotally connected to the center of the tabletop.

6. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the height of the tabletop is made in the form of two telescopic stands mounted in the middle part of the base and pivotally connected to the tabletop along the transverse axis of the tabletop.

7. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the mattress is made with a memory function.

8. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is made in the form of two intersecting plates with through holes evenly distributed on one of them, made with the possibility of inserting a fixing pin into them at the point of intersection.

9. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the angle of the tabletop is mounted with the ability to ensure that the tabletop is fixed at an angle of inclination within the range from 0 to 15 degrees.

10. A table according to item 1, characterized in that the tabletop is 45 cm wide and 75 cm long.

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