Cot / child's bed

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cot / child's bed comprising - a horizontal frame (101), - at least one supporting element (103), which is fastened on the frame (101), - at least two load-bearing elements (105a, 105b), which are fastened on the frame (101), - a textile lying surface (107), which is held in the frame (101) by a fastening mechanism, - two textile side walls (109a, 109b), which are held between the load-bearing elements (105a, 105b) and the lying surface (107), and - two textile end walls (111a, 111b), wherein these textile end walls (111a, 111b) consist of at least two interconnected sub-elements (111a1, 111b1, 111a2, 111b2), which are fastened at the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and also on the textile lying surface (107) and each form an inclined wall element, wherein the first sub-element (111a1, 111b1) faces outwards at a first angle α from the textile lying surface (107) and the second sub-element (111a2, 111b2) extends inwards in the opposite direction at a second angle β, so that the two sub-elements (111a1, 111b1, 111a2, 111b2) hold a resilient element.

Description

[0001] Baby and children's bed

[0002] The present invention relates to a baby and children's bed with a lying surface created by directed tensile forces.

[0003] Previous applications and patents describe, among other things, a novel baby bed without a mattress or bars, featuring a created lying surface enclosed by two side walls in a cocoon-like configuration. These enclosing side walls, consisting of an inner membrane and an outer membrane, serve both as a buffer chamber for the lying surface and to create soft, comfortable side walls.

[0004] Despite the significant improvement resulting from the implementation of these technical approaches, further improvements are necessary to make the baby bed perfect in its lying properties.

[0005] The invention therefore aims to solve and implement the problems described. In particular, the centrally created, upwardly directed curvature in the lying surface described in the prior art is to be resolved.

[0006] Furthermore, when the bed is loaded, it is necessary to avoid a hammock-like alignment in the entire central area, resulting from the uneven tensile forces of the side walls and the narrowly tapered tensile forces at the front of the created end walls. This imbalance must be compensated.

[0007] Furthermore, the uneven load is to be resolved by the inventive implementation of a preferred creation of uniform suspension across the entire lying surface. The tension walls (side walls, end walls) around the lying surface are to be designed in such a way that the tension walls on all sides are adapted in their shape, material properties, and tensile forces to result in uniform suspension across the entire lying surface.

[0008] Finally, one goal is to avoid shifts in the statics of the lying surface, resulting from the enclosing side walls (in the state of the art inner membrane I outer membrane), caused by minimal changes in the tolerance of material, texture, elasticity, but especially also in the processing and the seam during sewing.

[0009] In one prior art, a lying surface is created in a carrying bag-like device. Another prior art proposes a cocoon-like configuration in which a self-functioning lying surface is first created, and then its springiness is supported by two enclosing side walls, consisting of an inner and an outer membrane, in the form of a chamber that acts as a buffer.

[0010] This gives rise to problems.

[0011] A disadvantage of the current technology is that a self-supporting lying surface is already created, which is then resiliently supported by two side walls consisting of an inner and an outer membrane. In this case, even small deviations in the side walls' material, stitching, or membrane perforations are sufficient to negatively impact the already adjusted static properties of the lying surface. Furthermore, two membranes acting as buffers are more complex, thus increasing the potential for balancing errors.

[0012] Another disadvantage is that the side walls created from the two membranes meet at the narrower ends, thus enclosing the entire sleeping area. Furthermore, the horizontal arches slope downwards at the ends, thus reducing the surface area of ​​the side walls where they meet.

[0013] Thus, only these two membrane-shaped side walls are responsible for the lying surface as a buffer chamber, i.e., for the suspension of the entire lying surface. On the one hand, these walls compensate for a large portion of the lying surface with springs via the large side walls, but on the other hand, they simultaneously compensate for both a smaller lying surface and a smaller wall area at the ends. This gives rise to the problems of the upwardly curved lying surface, the hammock-like deformation under load, and uneven statics and suspension across the entire lying surface.

[0014] These objects are achieved according to the invention by a baby and children's bed, which comprises a horizontal frame (101), at least one support element (103) fastened to the frame (101), at least two carrying elements (105a, 105b) fastened to the frame (101), a textile lying surface (107) stretched in the frame (101) by a fastening mechanism, two textile side walls (109a, 109b) stretched between the carrying elements (105a, 105b) and the lying surface (107) and two textile end walls (111a, 111b), wherein these textile end walls (111a, 111b) consist of at least two interconnected partial elements (111a1, 111a2, 111b1, 111b2) which are connected to one another at the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and at the textile lying surface (107) are attached and each create an inclined wall element, wherein the first partial element (111a1, 111b1) points outwards at a first angle a from the textile lying surface (107) and the second partial element (111a2,111 b2) is arranged inwards at a second angle ß opposite thereto, so that the two partial elements (111a1, 111a2, 111 b1, 111b2) span a resilient element.,

[0015] The horizontal frame (107) can be formed in one piece, but is particularly preferably formed from two opposite frame parts which are stably connected to the end faces of the frame (107) by means of connecting elements.

[0016] At least one support element (103) is attached to the bottom, which is generally referred to as a "foot" or "leg." The designs here can vary, for example, in the form of round arches, as shown in some figures.

[0017] At the top, the baby and children's bed has support elements (105a, 105b) attached to the frame (107), which span the textile side walls (109a, 109b), as will be described below. A textile lying surface (107) is stretched within the frame (101) by a fastening mechanism, for example, a zipper, a piping rail, or the like. This is generally used to support the baby or toddler in a lying position. The textile lying surface (107) according to the invention does not require a conventional slatted frame or the like.

[0018] Textile side walls (109a, 109b) are stretched between the textile lying surface (107) and the supporting elements (105a, 105b), whereby the fastening to the supporting elements (105a, 105b) is effected by the same or a different

[0019] fastening mechanism can be made.

[0020] The baby and children's bed is closed off by two textile end walls (111a, 111b).

[0021] The baby and children's bed according to the invention is characterized in that, in a basic embodiment, these textile end walls (111 a, 111 b) consist of at least two interconnected partial elements (111a1, 111a2, 111 b1, 111b2), which are fastened to the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and to the textile lying surface (107) and each create an inclined wall element.

[0022] Specifically, the first sub-element (111a1, 111b1) is connected, in particular sewn, to the textile lying surface (107) at the bottom and to the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) at the sides. The second sub-element (111a2, 111b2) adjoins the first sub-element (111a1, 111b1) at the top and is also connected laterally to the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b).

[0023] According to the invention, the first partial element (111a1, 111b1) points outward from the textile lying surface (107) at a first angle a, i.e., away from the center toward the front of the baby or children's bed. This first angle a lies between 30° and 179°. Preferably, the first angle a is an obtuse angle between 91° and 179°, in particular between 100° and 179°.

[0024] The second sub-element (111a2, 111b2), however, is arranged at a second angle ß inwardly, opposite to the first sub-element (111a1, 111b1), i.e., toward the center of the baby or child's bed. The second angle ß is 30° to 179°, preferably 45° to 179°, particularly preferably between 91° and 179°, and in particular between 100° and 179°. Through this inventive arrangement, the two sub-elements (111a1, 111a2, 111b1, 111b2) span a resilient element. This resilient element, in particular, has an accordion-shaped configuration (Z).

[0025] If a baby or toddler were placed in a prior-art baby or children's bed, a conventional bed surface would either remain very stiff and thus uncomfortable or quickly sag downwards. However, the at least two-part textile end walls (111a, 111b) according to the present invention create a resilient element that is deflected to a greater or lesser extent depending on the weight of the baby or toddler. Thus, the tension of the bed surface (107) is at least partially self-regulating.

[0026] For this self-regulation, the spring forces of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and the textile end walls (111a, 111b), and optionally also of the textile lying surface (107), are coordinated. This can be achieved, for example, by using textiles with specific, even different, elasticities.

[0027] In an advantageous further development of the baby and children's bed, the seams between the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and the textile lying surface (107) are arranged at a predetermined distance from the fastening to the frame (101).

[0028] This inventive arrangement allows the textile side walls (109a, 109b) to be incorporated into the suspension of the bed surface (107), since they are not attached to a rigid bed frame as is conventional. This advantageous refinement also contributes to self-regulation: when the textile bed surface (107) is subjected to greater load, a greater tensile force is generated in the textile side walls (109a, 109b).

[0029] In addition, the arrangement according to the invention can compensate for manufacturing tolerances, i.e. if seams are not executed precisely, this is compensated for according to the invention.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the baby and children's bed, this further comprises two cross members (113a, 113b) fastened between the support elements (105a, 105b), wherein the at least two textile end walls (111a, 111b) consist of at least three partial elements (111a1, 111a2, 111a3, 111b1, 111b2, 111b3). The third sub-element (111a3, 111b3) is arranged at a third angle y, facing outwards and upwards, opposite to the second sub-element (111a2, 111b2), and is fastened to the cross members (113a, 113b), so that the three sub-elements (111a1, 111a2, 111a3, 111b1, 111b2, 111b3) span an expanding, resilient element. The third angle y is between 30° and 179°, preferably between 45° and 179°, particularly preferably between 91° and 179°, and in particular between 100° and 179°. This also has, in particular, an accordion-shaped configuration (Z).

[0031] This design improves the statics on the one hand through the crossbeams (113a, 113b) and, on the other hand, the distribution of tensile forces and suspension on the other hand through the textile end walls (111a, 111b), consisting of three sub-elements (111a1, 111a2, 111a3, 111b1, 111b2, 111b3). Since the textile end walls (111a, 111b) are designed in a quasi-accordion shape, they can provide even better cushioning when the lying surface (107) is loaded.

[0032] The basic shape of the baby and children's bed according to the invention is not specified. However, it is preferred if the frame has a more or less oval basic shape, as can be seen from the figures of preferred embodiments.

[0033] This oval shape, as well as a round shape, has the advantage that no air can accumulate in the corners and thus the climate is largely uniform across the entire textile lying surface.

[0034] For the special design of the textile side walls (109a, 109b), it has proven advantageous in a further development if the two support elements (105a, 105b) extend in an arc shape between the two end faces of the frame (101). In this case, the two support elements (105a, 105b) are fastened with the same or similar connecting elements with which the opposing frame parts are fastened to one another.

[0035] In this way, starting from an arcuate seam (115a, 115b) between the textile lying surface (107) and the textile side wall (109a, 109b), this textile side wall (109a, 109b) is spanned concavely by an upwardly arcuate support element (105a, 105b) and the two textile end walls (111a, 111b).

[0036] In addition to further optimizing tensile forces under load, these concavely stretched textile side walls (109a, 109b) have a calming effect on the baby, as the shape created according to the invention mimics the womb, thus creating a sense of security. At the same time, the tensile forces distributed according to the invention ensure that the textile side walls (109a, 109b) remain flexible, similar to the unborn child's environment in the womb.

[0037] In order to better achieve the advantages of the present invention, the textile of the textile lying surface (107) and / or the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and / or the textile end walls (111a, 111b) is an at least partially elastic textile which is at least partially breathable.

[0038] Depending on the size of the baby or toddler and the resulting increase in weight, different fabrics with varying degrees of elasticity can be used. This is made possible, among other things, by the easy interchangeability of the fabric parts of the baby and children's bed using the fastening mechanism described above.

[0039] At least partial breathability is also important to ensure that the baby or toddler receives sufficient fresh air.

[0040] In another development, it has proven advantageous if the textile of the textile lying surface (107) and / or the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and / or the textile end walls (111a, 111b) has functional threads and / or functional particles.

[0041] In particular, the functional threads and / or functional particles can exhibit electromagnetic shielding properties. Similar to a Faraday cage, babies or toddlers can be protected from 5G radiation and general electrosmog. Examples include threads or particles made of silver or containing silver ions.

[0042] However, care must be taken to ensure that these functional threads and / or functional particles are arranged in such a way that they do not come into direct contact with the baby or toddler.

[0043] In one embodiment, the baby and children's bed further comprises a surrounding textile wall (117) which is arranged on the edge of the textile lying surface (107) or on the frame (101) and runs at least outside the textile side walls (109a, 109b), wherein an intermediate space (119) is created between the surrounding textile wall (117) and the textile side walls (109a, 109b).

[0044] The surrounding textile wall (117) has no static influence on the baby and children's bed according to the invention and the specific tensile force conditions. Rather, it serves as a protective covering and, from a non-technical perspective, as an aesthetic feature.

[0045] The textile of the surrounding textile wall (117) can also contain functional threads and / or functional particles, whereby these functional threads and / or functional particles have electromagnetic shielding properties. The surrounding textile wall (117) ensures in all cases that the baby or toddler does not come into contact with the functional threads and / or functional particles.

[0046] The textile lying surface (107) as such, in combination with the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and the textile end walls (111a, 111b), is generally sufficient to offer the baby or toddler very good lying comfort. However, this can be further increased if the baby and children's bed according to the invention further comprises a mattress (121) arranged on the textile lying surface (107), the outer shape of which is adapted to the shape of the textile lying surface (107). To achieve the advantages described above, the mattress (121) is designed to be at least partially breathable.

[0047] When we talk about a “mattress” here, this includes any form of mattress, pillow or topper, as long as the features according to the invention are present and the corresponding effects are achieved.

[0048] The textile side walls (109a, 109b) fit particularly tightly against the mattress (121), leaving no gap between them. In this way, the mattress (121) forms a breathable unit with the surrounding textile side walls (109a, 109b) and textile end walls (111a, 111b).

[0049] The mattress's easy-to-replace design makes it easier to clean, for example, if urine or feces get on it. Instead of having to dismantle the textile parts, which are designed as a kind of cocoon, the mattress can simply be removed and cleaned.

[0050] In particular, the mattress (121) is designed to be semi-permeable, so that moisture does not reach the textile lying surface (107) through the mattress (121), while air can flow through the mattress (121) from below.

[0051] The mattress (121) may also contain functional threads and / or functional particles, wherein these functional threads and / or functional particles have electromagnetic shielding properties. To ensure that the baby or toddler does not come into contact with the functional threads and / or functional particles, these are preferably arranged on the underside of the mattress (121).

[0052] As described above, the textile parts of the baby and children's bed are at least partially breathable.

[0053] As an alternative to the semi-permeable design, the mattress (121) can be constructed in two components and have a dense layer on the underside and a breathable part on the sides and the surface.

[0054] Thus, the mattress (121) is always sealed at the bottom, but can at least partially retain the breathable properties of the baby and children's bed through its surface and sides.

[0055] This property is used in a further embodiment in which the baby and children's bed further comprises at least one air pad (123) for supplying the baby and children's bed with air, wherein this at least one air pad (123) is arranged laterally and / or underneath the textile lying surface (1047) and is in fluid-dynamic connection (127) with an air filter device (125).

[0056] The supply of filtered and / or purified fresh air contributes significantly to a peaceful and (with regard to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) safe sleep for the baby. The at least one air pad (123) is arranged in such a way that no real draft occurs, but rather that the air flows slowly into the baby and children's bed according to the invention. The air pads (123) can be arranged, for example, on the textile side walls (109a, 109b), in particular in the intermediate space (119), and flow in the fresh air from the side. The surrounding textile wall (117) can be set to be somewhat less breathable so that the fresh air essentially flows into the baby and children's bed according to the invention and is not lost to the outside.

[0057] The (used) air flowing back into the space (119) in equilibrium can be released to the outside.

[0058] The at least one air pad (123) can, for example, also be arranged beneath the textile lying surface (107) and allow fresh air to flow in from below. Combinations of lateral and underside air flow are also possible.

[0059] Particularly preferred is the inflow of fresh air into the baby and child bed to form a fresh air bubble which slowly rises upwards, takes used air with it and is refilled by the air pads (123).

[0060] Further objects, features, advantages, and possible applications will become apparent from the following description of non-limiting embodiments of the invention, also with reference to the figures. All described and / or illustrated features, individually or in any combination, constitute the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their reference back to them. They show:

[0061] Fig. I is a schematic side view of the baby and

[0062] Children's bed in a preferred embodiment of the invention,

[0063] Fig. II is a schematic front view of the baby and

[0064] Cot in the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. I,

[0065] Fig. III is a schematic perspective view of the baby and children's bed according to the invention in the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. I and Fig. II,

[0066] Fig. IV is a schematic exploded view of the textile walls from the front in a preferred embodiment of the invention, Fig. V is a schematic exploded view of the textile walls (109a, 109b, 111a, 111b) in perspective in a preferred embodiment of the invention,

[0067] Fig. VII is a schematic front view of the textile walls (109a, 109b, 111a, 111b) designed as a cocoon in a preferred embodiment of the invention, Fig. VII is a schematic perspective view of the textile walls (109a, 109b, 111a, 111b) designed as a cocoon in a preferred embodiment of the invention,

[0068] Fig. VIII is a schematic sectional perspective view of the textile walls (109a, 109b, 111a, 111b) designed as a cocoon in a preferred embodiment of the invention with inserted mattress (121) and

[0069] Fig. IX a schematic front view of the baby and children's bed according to the invention in a preferred embodiment of the invention up to air pads (123) and air filter devices (125).

[0070] Fig. 1 (does not exist)

[0071] Fig. 2 to Fig. 17 are described in more detail below in the body of the text.

[0072] Identical components are designated with the same reference symbols in Figures I to IX, but for reasons of clarity not all reference symbols are necessarily included in all illustrations.

[0073] Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of the baby and children's bed according to the invention in a preferred embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 101 is supported by two downwardly curved legs as support elements 103, which also have feet (no reference numerals) for stability. These feet can be removed to convert the baby and children's bed into a cradle in just a few simple steps.

[0074] Two support elements 105a, 105b (105b not visible here) attached to the frame 101 also extend upwards in an arc shape, which, together with the lying surface 107 (not visible here), span the textile side walls 109a, 109b (109b not visible here).

[0075] Two cross members 113a, 113b are attached between the supporting elements 105a, 105b (105b not visible here), which span the textile end walls 111a, 111b, which are only indicated here. Reference symbol Z indicates the accordion-shaped design of the spring element.

[0076] Figure II schematically represents the front view of the baby and children's bed according to the invention in the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Figure I, this representation being semi-transparent in order to show the various seams between the parts.

[0077] The lying surface 107 is stretched out in the frame 101, from which the textile side walls 109a, 109b extend to the support elements 105a, 105b at the curved seams 115a, 115b. In the foreground, the textile end wall 111a is shown with its three sub-elements 111a1, 111a2, 111a3 in this embodiment. This textile end wall 111a is sewn to the lying surface 107 at the bottom at sub-element 111a1 and connected to the cross member 113a at the top at sub-element 111a3. The resilient nature of the textile end wall 111a is only indicated by the round seams.

[0078] Figure III shows the baby and children's bed according to the invention from Figures I and II in a schematic perspective. This type of representation clearly shows the accordion-shaped textile end wall 111a with its partial elements 111a1, 111a2, 111a3 arranged at different angles to one another. Furthermore, it is clearly visible how the cocoon formed from the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b, with a lying surface 107 terminating at the bottom, is virtually "suspended" in the framework comprising frame 101, supporting elements 105a, 105b, and preferably also cross members 113a, 113b.

[0079] In addition to the representation of the baby and children's bed, arrows indicate the various tensile forces of the lying surface 107 and the sub-elements 111a1, 111a2, 111a3 or sub-elements 111b1, 111b2, 111b3, respectively, to particularly indicate the accordion-shaped design of the textile end walls 111a, 111b. The angle α, the angle β, and the angle γ are also shown here.

[0080] Figures IV and V are schematic exploded views of the textile walls from the front and from a perspective, respectively. To achieve optimal distribution of tensile forces, these individual parts are optimally coordinated in their shape. Furthermore, the inventive shape of the individual parts has a decisive influence on the formation of the concave configuration of the two textile side walls 109a, 109b.

[0081] Figure VI shows a schematic front view of the cocoon formed by the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b. This illustration serves once again to clarify the arrangement of the textile end wall 111a with its sub-elements 111a1, 111a2, 111a3 in relation to the textile side walls 109a, 109b. It can also be seen how the curved seams 115a, 115b are spaced from the attachment to the frame 101 (not shown here).

[0082] The cocoon illustrated in Figure VI is shown in Figure VII as a schematic perspective view with the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b in a preferred embodiment of the invention. This representation is semi-transparent so that, in addition to the front textile end wall 111a, the rear textile end wall 111b can also be seen. Although the angles between the partial elements 111a1, 111a2, 111a3 or partial elements 111b1, 111b2, 111b3 and the lying surface 107 are not shown here, the geometric relationships between the individual parts for building up the various tensile forces and for regulating them are clear.

[0083] As already mentioned above, the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b, together with the lying surface 107, form a self-regulating system from a static perspective. The tensile forces of the textile side walls 109a, 109b and the lying surface 107 are self-regulating, meaning that when the tensile force on the lying surface 107 increases, the textile side walls 109a, 109b are pulled into an arc. This results from the shorter direct path from the lying surface 107 to the support elements 105a, 105b. Thus, the textile side walls 109a, 109b pull with less tensile force through the (relaxed) bending, whereas the lying surface is more tense.

[0084] In the event of a minimal static change or deviation, the lying surface 107 is less taut, so that the textile side walls 109a, 109b are pulled less into the arch and are thus more tightly taut. Thus, a constant spring force is always achieved in the lying surface 107 due to the self-regulation created by the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b designed according to the invention, even if (minimal) deviations exist in the type of materials used, the relative fit and design of the seams, or the correct cutting of the materials used. Furthermore, elastic zippers or clips for attaching the materials to the frame 101, to the support elements 105a, 105b, and / or to the cross members 113a, 113b can be used to support the self-regulation.

[0085] Due to the horizontally acting tensile force of the lying surface 107, the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b are pulled into an arc in an almost 360° oval orientation, so that soft textile side walls 109a, 109b are formed as buffers around the lying surface 107.

[0086] In this embodiment, the arch in the textile side walls 109a, 109b as well as the spring force in the lying surface 107 are not created by two classic side walls as in the prior art, but by two different, but self-regulating, pulling directions and pulling forces.

[0087] A schematic perspective view of the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b configured as a cocoon, together with the surrounding textile wall 117, is shown in Figure VIII. The cocoon is shown cut open here, so that the intermediate space 119 is visible. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a mattress 121 adapted to the lying surface within the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b, in the particularly preferred embodiment in an oval shape.

[0088] Another special embodiment is the provision of air pads 123, as shown in the schematic front view in Figure IX. As already explained above, these air pads 123 serve to flood the baby and children's bed according to the invention with fresh air. For this purpose, the air pads 123 can be arranged differently at different locations. One possibility is a lateral arrangement, preferably in the intermediate space 119, so that the fresh air from air pads 123.1 is flooded through the textile side walls 109a, 109b.

[0089] Alternatively, the fresh air can also be introduced through air pads 123.2, which are arranged below the intermediate space 119 and which flow the fresh air through this intermediate space 119 and the textile side walls 109a, 109b.

[0090] A third alternative is air pads 123.3, which are arranged beneath the lying surface 107 and allow fresh air to flow through them into the interior of the baby or child's bed. If a mattress 121 is provided in this particular embodiment, then, like the lying surface 107, it is also designed to be breathable / permeable to air.

[0091] As is clear from Figure IX, an air filter device 125 can conveniently be arranged directly beneath the baby or child's bed, being in fluid-dynamic connection 127 with the air pads 123. To protect the baby or toddler from radiation / electrosmog that may emanate from the air filter device 125, it has proven advantageous if at least the lying surface 107 is provided with functional fibers or functional particles that ensure shielding. The mattress 121 and the textile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b can also have such functionality.

[0092] Some aspects of the present invention will be discussed in more detail below in conjunction with the other figures 2 to 17. In this description, some different reference symbols are used, whereby the correspondence of the reference symbols can be recognized from the list of reference symbols attached at the end and a concordance list.

[0093] In an embodiment according to the invention, a lying surface 107 is created from two tension walls (referred to above as lying surface 107 and textile side walls 109a, 109b), the tension wall 1 (referred to above as lying surface 107) is clamped horizontally, the tension wall 2 (referred to above as textile side walls 109a, 109b) is clamped vertically, these tension walls 107, 109a, 109b communicate with each other and are configured in such a way that a lying surface 107 is created, wherein this lying surface 107 is always designed with the same desired springiness even in the case of possible deviations in the tension walls 109a, 109b, such as in the seam, material, shape (punching), resulting from the mutually balancing tension walls 107, 109a, 109b, due to the special arrangement and design of the tension wall 1 (also 107) and the tension wall 2 (also 109a, 109b).

[0094] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, improved statics are achieved by preferably at least four functional tensile walls 109a, 109b, 111a, 111b, preferably two of them each identical in their shape, function, design, and tensile force. Preferably, two identical tensile walls 109a, 109b are attached to the respective opposite side walls (configuration A) on the left and right.

[0095] Preferably, two further identically formed novel functional tensile end walls 111a, 111b (configuration B) are created and attached to the respective front and rear opposite ends.

[0096] This new functional design of configuration A and configuration B harmonizes in its spring force adapted to the constellation specified by the frame 101, 105a, 105b and the lying surface 107 in order to guarantee the same spring force across the entire lying surface 107

[0097] In Figures 2 to 17, all identical components are designated by the same reference symbols. However, for reasons of clarity, not all reference symbols are necessarily included in all illustrations. Individual reference symbols may, however, be used differently.

[0098] The description of Figures 2 to 7 relates to a preferred implementation of the functional tensile walls according to the invention. The advantages over the prior art arise from two tensile walls that balance each other.

[0099] In Figure 2A, A denotes the lying surface in the crib frame. To create a lying surface, a preferably elastic material is clamped in such a way that a resilient yet resilient lying surface is created. Due to the circular arrangement of the frame, all tensile forces A1 are equally aligned.

[0100] In Figure 2C, C denotes the lying surface, which is preferably oval. B1 denotes the frame of the crib, which is oval in shape. C1 and C2 are the tensile forces that clamp an elastic material in such a way that a resilient lying surface is created, yet still resilient.

[0101] The tensile forces C1 and C2 differ from the other tensile forces. This is because the narrowly tapered ends of the bed, in contrast to the large central area, require a different tensile force to create a uniform static unit in the lying surface. The tensile forces C1 must be designed with a stronger tensile force, as they must create a larger area in terms of static stability than the tensile forces C2, which are responsible for a smaller, narrower lying surface.

[0102] In Figure 3A, the same static unit is to be constructed as in Figure 2C. The only difference is that the bed frame is rectangular.

[0103] Figure 4 shows two views illustrating the two directions of tensile force: the horizontal tensile force and the vertical tensile force. The vertical tensile force is represented by B in Figure 4. This vertical tensile force B, together with the horizontal tensile force from Figures 2 and 3, creates a resulting tensile force with the tensile forces A and C, and a lying surface stabilized by two tensile walls.

[0104] Figure 5A shows the resulting tensile force described in Figure 4. It is the resulting tensile force from the vertical tensile force C and the horizontal tensile force F. The resulting lying surface is B.

[0105] In Figure 5A1, the tensile force F1 is stronger. This causes the vertical tensile force and the sidewall C1 to bend. Furthermore, the resulting tensile force R1 shifts toward the horizontal tensile force.

[0106] This shaping forced bending of the vertical side wall is described in detail in Figure 7.

[0107] Figure 6 shows a side view. This side view depicts the strong tensile force acting in the horizontal direction with F1 and the vertical tensile wall C pulled outward (horizontally in the direction of the tensile force F1). Thus, the vertical tensile wall C, which is actually designed as a straight tensile wall, is pulled into a bend: C1. This newly created tensile wall C1 bends with its inner side toward the lying surface B1 and is pulled toward the outer frame by the horizontal tensile force F1.

[0108] This newly created lying surface B1 is designed with a stronger tensile force F1 and a tensile force C1 that draws the body into flexion. However, this inventive design is based on the following feature: The lying surface B1, created by the two tensile walls C1 and F1, is self-adjusting and self-regulating, even in the event of deviations in the material of the side walls, the stitching, or the punching of the cocoon parts.

[0109] This is due to the fact that the side wall C1 pulled into the bending is strengthened in its spring force and weakened in its tensile force, the stronger the tensile force of the horizontal tensile force F1 pulls.

[0110] If the tensile force F1 is weaker, the tension wall C1, which is pulled into the flexion position, has a weaker spring force, a more straight line, and a stronger tensile force. Thus, imbalances in the tensile forces are self-regulated, and the interaction of the tensile forces creates the consistently desired elasticity, stability, and statics in the lying surface B1.

[0111] Figure 7 describes in detail the forced bending of the lateral wall and the interaction of both tension walls (vertical and horizontal).

[0112] In the functional sequence shown under A: two tensile forces in the form of F1 and F2 create a resulting tensile force R.

[0113] In B the curve of the frame is shown, which, through its oval shape and the oval lying surface in interaction with the two described tensile forces, supports and forces the shaping of the lateral vertical tensile force / side wall drawn into the flexion.

[0114] The resulting bending C from all configurations is tensile force F1 , tensile force F2 the resulting R as well as the curvature of the frame described under B.

[0115] The description of Figures 8 to 17 refers to the inventive implementation of the two functional tensile wall systems. Figures 8 to 17 illustrate the improvements.

[0116] Figure 8 shows a sleeping area 3 consisting of two identical, opposing wall systems, System 1 and System 2. These two wall systems harmonize with each other and are each adapted to the existing structural requirements. Wall systems 1 are large and provide a large, cushioned sleeping area. Wall systems 2 are located at the narrow, tapered sleeping area, as well as at the ends of the sloping horizontal arches of the bed frame. These are adapted to the structural challenges of a tight, smaller sleeping area.

[0117] Thus, wall system 1 harmonizes with wall system 2. Wall system 2 must have a high spring capacity. This is due to the fact that a smaller, narrower sleeping surface needs to be cushioned, as well as the horizontal arches that slope down towards the end and limit the length of the wall system, thus limiting their spring force.

[0118] Figure 9 solves the challenge for wall system 2. The lying surface X is well cushioned in the center by the large surrounding side walls 1. To implement the narrowly tapered ends with shortened walls (due to a sloping frame) in a soft and statically adapted manner, a functional system wall (wall system 2) is used according to the inventive implementation.

[0119] The system wall (corresponding to textile end walls 111a, 111b) consisting of 2, 2.1, 2.2 (corresponding to sub-elements 111a1, 111b1, 111b3, 111a2, 111b2, 111b3) is an arrangement of various wall sections that function as a single wall through stitching. As described in A, this wall has a certain length, the same length as wall 1. Thus, its entire length can compensate for the statics at the ends by springing. However, in order to accommodate the shape of the bed frame in the sloping horizontal arches and to fit it precisely, a zigzag wall is created, as described in B, similar to the function of an accordion or a spring coil.

[0120] The advantage of this functional system wall is that it is fixed in length and thus in elasticity. However, thanks to its zigzag shape, it can still be fitted into a smaller, predefined area.

[0121] Figure 10 shows a preferred embodiment of this described system wall. The system wall in its zigzag shape consists of tensile force 2 pulling vertically outwards, tensile force 3 pulling vertically inwards, and tensile force 4 pulling vertically outwards. The horizontal force to force 1 thus receives a soft springing effect from system walls 2 / 3 / 4. Figure 11 describes all the functions of the system tensile walls, as well as the interaction of the lateral tensile walls.

[0122] In A + G, the previously described side panel and its systematic tension function in interaction with the frame are described. The resulting inwardly curved side panel provides excellent cushioning for the Kokon X's lying surface.

[0123] In B, B1 and B2 the tensile force is shown, which is shortened by the zigzag shape B1 in its total length B2

[0124] This is also indicated in the design (B1, B2): the height (in frame G) of the functional wall and the actual extension length Y of the functional wall, also described in B3. Y and X describe the expansion force of the system wall due to the spring action. The system wall extends below the X-axis simply by extending the individual walls due to elasticity. This is a spring action due to the extension of the individual walls due to the elasticity of the material.

[0125] In C, the system wall's springiness is demonstrated by increasing the angle between the system walls. The zigzag shape creates an angle of, for example, 45° when at rest without load. Under load, this angle expands to over 45°, for example, 50° or more. Thanks to the zigzag shape and the elastic material, the resulting system wall has an extremely soft springiness, making it ideal for statically balancing the narrowly tapered sleeping surface.

[0126] The suffix B describes the material used in the tensile walls. Since the system wall on it is not only springy downwards, but also connects the large side walls and closes them together as a springy unit, the material is also pulled laterally. This results in the lateral tensile force S and actually reduces the downward tensile force by S1 in terms of elasticity. The force acting sideways of the tensile force S continues even without a load. It is therefore important to create extremely soft springing in the system wall at the ends by the measures described in B and C. In Figure 12, under 3.6, the various loads are described with F0 (no load), F1 a medium load and F2 a heavy load.

[0127] In Figure 12 under 3.5 you can see how the lying surface X is pulled downwards in a resilient manner by opening the angles and extending the systemic wall sections.

[0128] Figure 12, drawing 12.1, demonstrates the importance of this suspension for balancing. It has a long X-axis and a wide lying surface with Y in the center. The Y-axis and X-axis, which intersect at the ends, are reduced in size within the lying surface and thus have limited spring force unless a functional wall is used.

[0129] In the sequence of sub-figures 2, 3, 4, 5 of this illustration, the respective function of the side walls 2 / 4 is described, as well as the function of the end functional walls 3 / 5 in their function.

[0130] The unloaded state of the lying surface is shown in parts 2 and 3, the loaded state in parts 4 and 5.

[0131] Figures 13, 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 show various embodiments of a possible baby bed, frame and alignment of the functional walls. Figure 14.2 copies a baby bed from the prior art, but only visually. Functionally, the system walls according to the invention are retained in the inner area, only the outer wall is retained for the preferred and very helpful ventilation function, in that the outer walls are attached, but their forces are not effective or only insignificantly effective. Figure 15 shows three top views A, B and D with regard to the effect of the tensile forces and structure of the system tensile walls. C shows a holographic view of the tensile walls.

[0132] In sub-figure A, the opposing large tension walls shown in 1 have a buffering effect on the lying surface 3. Shown in 2 are the smaller system tension walls (zigzag, accordion, spring balance, wall system), which must have the same spring force as the system tension walls under 1 in order to create / provide the same suspension for the lying surface 3, so that it lowers / springs evenly when loaded. In B, the tension walls of the side walls are shown under 1, as are the tension walls of the end wall systems under 2. Furthermore, under 3 the tensile force is shown, which is represented by the tensile forces between the meeting tension walls (1, 2). These tensile forces under 3 should ideally create a tensile force that always acts equally all around the lying surface.

[0133] Under D, the longer X-axis and the shorter Y-axis are shown with the resulting tensile forces, which, in their interaction, create a uniform suspension across the entire lying surface.

[0134] Under C, the holographically displayed layout and a preferred design and configuration of both train wall systems are listed.

[0135] The lying surface 6 is created by the two tension walls 1 and 2 of the longitudinal tension walls, as well as the communicating end tension walls, consisting of a systemic functional wall (zigzag spring accordion).

[0136] The end tensile walls consisting of the balancing parts 3, 3.1, 3.2 which create the tensile force vertically, as well as under 5 and 5.1 preferably supporting side parts which connect the two wall systems with each other.

[0137] Figure 16 shows the individual components that create the entire cocoon's statics. Here, 1 represents the horizontal tensile force and 2 the vertical tensile force (which is drawn into a bend as described). 6 represents the lying surface and 4 represents the system wall. These are further divided into sections 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, and 5 to illustrate the lateral tensile forces and connections in the wall systems in more detail. Thus, the tensile wall (end wall systems) is responsible for the vertical suspension, adapted to the suspension of the side walls, as well as the connection of the end walls and the side walls in a harmonious statics.

[0138] Figure 17 shows a possible spring device, which is preferably attached to the frame at A and used to secure the cocoon at A1. B is a spring that supports potential tensile forces under load. Furthermore, B could be adjusted in its tensile force and its springiness by manual actuation (for example, a screw device, but not exclusively).

[0139] 101 horizontal frame (also: frame)

[0140] 103 Support element, (also: frame)

[0141] 105a, 105b Supporting elements (also: frame)

[0142] 107 textile lying surface (also: pull wall 1)

[0143] 109a, 109b textile side walls (also: tension wall 2,

[0144] Functional pull wall)

[0145] 111a, 111b textile end walls (also; functional tensile wall, functional tensile end walls)

[0146] 111a1 , 111a2, 111a3 Partial elements of textile end walls 111b1 , 111b2, 111b3 Partial elements of textile end walls 113a, 113b Cross beams

[0147] 115a, 115b curved suture

[0148] 117 surrounding textile wall

[0149] 119 space

[0150] 121 mattress

[0151] 123 air pads

[0152] 125 air filter device

[0153] 127 fluid dynamic connection Z accordion-shaped design

[0154] Fig. 2 to Fig. 7

[0155] A, A1 , A2 horizontal forces through tension wall 1 / textile lying surface 107

[0156] B, B1 Tensile forces side wall

[0157] C, C1 , C2 tensile forces sidewall

[0158] F, F1 , F2 tensile force (in Fig 5. horizontal)

[0159] R, R1 resulting tensile force

[0160] X, X1 Distance between seam for side walls and edge area of ​​textile lying surface

[0161] X Lying area

[0162] Fig. 8

[0163] 1 side wall, functional wall

[0164] 2, 2.1 , 2.2 bulkhead, functional wall, bulkhead elements

[0165] 3 Lying area / functional wall 1

[0166] Fig.7, Fig.9 :

[0167] A, B, C, C1 Condition descriptions

[0168] X Lying area

[0169] F, F1 tensile forces

[0170] X, y Length change due to tensile and spring forces 1 Side wall, functional wall

[0171] 2, 2.1 , 2,2 elements textile end wall - corresponds to: 111a1 , 111a2, 111a3,

[0172] 111b1, 111b2, 111b3

[0173] Fig. 10 1 textile lying surface / functional wall 1 2, 3, 4 elements textile end wall - corresponds to: 111a1 , 111a2, 111a3, 111b1 , 111 b2, 111 b3, spring element spanning end wall

[0174] 5 support element - corresponds to 103

[0175] 6 supporting element - corresponds to 105a, 105b

[0176] 7 horizontal frame - corresponds to 101 > omo ot

[0177] Fig. 11

[0178] X Lying area

[0179] G frame

[0180] S, S1 fabric, tensile strength of the fabric

[0181] A Description of the condition at the force application point between

[0182] Lying surface and side wall / front wall

[0183] R resulting force

[0184] F1 ,F2 tensile forces

[0185] B Side wall B1 extended path of the side wall by zig-zag design in the fabric

[0186] X Total height with folded side wall

[0187] B2 extended path of the side wall by pulling apart

[0188] Zig-zag design in the fabric

[0189] Y Total height with side wall extended

[0190] KG weight of the inserted child

[0191] C, C1, C2, C3 Description of the condition, extension of the side wall and change of the angle ratios due to the weight of the child on the lying surface

[0192] Fig. 12

[0193] X Lying area

[0194] X, Y Extension of the lying surface x ,y Reference points in the unloaded state

[0195] KG Child's weight

[0196] F, F1, F2, F0 acting tensile forces

[0197] 1 neutral state lying surface

[0198] 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 Condition after tensioning the lying surface

[0199] 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Force distribution in bulkhead

[0200] 3.5 Force distribution in the front wall at different angles of the

[0201] Partial elements of the front wall to each other

[0202] 3.6. Change in length of spring travel at different angles of the front wall elements to each other

[0203] 4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Side wall, force curve side wall after loading of the

[0204] Lying area X

[0205] 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Force distribution in the front wall after loading of the lying surface X

[0206] Fig. 13

[0207] Partial element front wall

[0208] Partial element front wall

[0209] Partial element front wall

[0210] supporting element

[0211] side wall

[0212] Fig. 14.1

[0213] A inner side wall / functional wall

[0214] B1, B2 partial elements front wall

[0215] C, C1 supporting element

[0216] D textile lying surface (107), functional wall 1

[0217] E horizontal frame (101)

[0218] Fig. 14.2

[0219] A outer side wall / decorative wall B1, B2 partial elements front wall

[0220] C, C1 supporting element

[0221] D textile lying surface (107), functional wall 1

[0222] E horizontal frame (101)

[0223] Fig. 14.3

[0224] A inner side wall

[0225] B, B1, B2 partial elements of the front wall

[0226] C, C1 supporting element

[0227] D textile lying surface (107), functional wall 1

[0228] E horizontal frame (101)

[0229] Fig. 15

[0230] 3 textile lying surface (107), functional wall 1

[0231] X, Y tensile forces in ((D)

[0232] A, C alternative lying surface, shape of the coco-conforming side and front elements

[0233] 1 ,2,3 acting tensile forces in (B)

[0234] 1 , 2, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 5, 5.1 , 6 Subelements for alternative form in (A) and (C)

[0235] Fig. 16

[0236] 6 lying area

[0237] 1 horizontal component side wall

[0238] 2 side wall

[0239] 3 partial element front wall

[0240] 4 Tension element front wall

[0241] 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Partial element front wall

Claims

Claims 1 . Baby and children's bed comprising a horizontal frame (101), at least one support element (103) fastened to the frame (101), at least two carrying elements (105a, 105b) fastened to the frame (101), a textile lying surface (107) stretched in the frame (101) by a fastening mechanism, two textile side walls (109a, 109b) stretched between the carrying elements (105a, 105b) and the lying surface (107) and two textile end walls (111a, 111b), wherein these textile end walls (111a, 111b) consist of at least two interconnected partial elements (111a1, 111b1, 111a2, 111b2) which are fastened to the ends of the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and to the textile lying surface (107) and each have an inclined Create a wall element, wherein the first partial element (111a1, 111b1) points outwards at a first angle a from the textile lying surface (107) and the second partial element (111a2,111 b2) is arranged inwards at a second angle ß opposite thereto, so that the two partial elements (111a1, 111 b1, 111a2, 111 b2) span a resilient element., 2. Baby and children's bed according to claim 1, wherein the seams between the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and the textile lying surface (107) are arranged at a predetermined distance from the attachment to the frame (101).

3. Baby and children's bed according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising two cross members (113a, 113b) fastened between the support elements (105a, 105b), wherein the at least two textile end walls (111a, 111b) consist of at least three partial elements (111a1, 111b1, 111b3, 111a2, 111b2, 111b3), wherein the third partial element (111a3, 111b3) is arranged at a third angle y opposite to the second partial element (111a2, 111b2) pointing outwards and upwards and is fastened to the cross members (113a, 113b), so that the three partial elements (111a1, 111b1, 111b3, 111a2, 111b2, 111b3) expand the stretched spring element.

4. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the two support elements (105a, 105b) extend in an arcuate manner between the two end faces of the frame (101), so that starting from an arcuate seam (115a, 115b) between the textile lying surface (107) and the textile side wall (109a, 109b), this textile side wall (109a, 109b) is spanned concavely by an upwardly arcuate support element (105a, 105b) and the two textile end walls (111a, 111b).

5. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the textile of the textile lying surface (107) and / or the textile side walls (9a, 9b) and / or the textile end walls (111a, 111b) is an at least partially elastic textile which is at least partially breathable.

6. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the textile of the textile lying surface (107) and / or the textile side walls (109a, 109b) and / or the textile end walls (111a, 111b) comprises functional threads and / or functional particles.

7. Baby and children's bed according to claim 6, wherein the functional threads and / or functional particles have electromagnetic shielding properties.

8. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a surrounding textile wall (117) which is arranged on the edge of the textile lying surface (107) or on the frame (101) and runs at least outside the textile side walls (109a, 109b), wherein an intermediate space (119) is created between the surrounding textile wall (117) and the textile side walls (109a, 109b).

9. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a mattress (121) arranged on the textile lying surface (107), which is adapted in its outer shape to the shape of the textile lying surface (107), wherein the mattress (121) is designed to be at least partially breathable.

10. Baby and children's bed according to claim 9, wherein the mattress (121) is semi-permeable, so that moisture does not reach the textile lying surface (107) through the mattress (121).

11. Baby and children's bed according to claim 9, wherein the mattress (121) is constructed in two components and has a dense layer on the underside and a breathable portion over the sides and the surface.

12. Baby and children's bed according to one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising at least one air pad (123) for supplying the baby and children's bed with air, wherein this at least one air pad (123) is arranged laterally and / or underneath the textile lying surface (107) and is in fluid-dynamic connection (127) with an air filter device (125).

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