CN203987150U - Play yard system and for being connected to the children's support unit in play yard system - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of play yard system for baby or little children.This play yard comprises framework, and this system comprises at least one children's support unit, this children's support unit for by frame installation to play yard.This at least one children's support unit can adopt the form of cradle and/or adjustable tables.This play yard framework can be folding, and for storing and transporting, and children's support unit can be removable from play yard framework.

Description

Play yard system and child support unit for attachment to play yard system

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/731,251, filed November 29, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/827,051, filed May 24, 2013, and The U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. filed on June 6, 2009 is the priority of 61/831,862, and the utility model fully quotes all disclosed technical features of the above-mentioned application.

technical field

The utility model generally relates to the field of child care accessories, and particularly relates to a child support unit for a play yard and a play yard including such a child support unit.

Background technique

Play yard arrangements are utilized to provide a safe and comfortable enclosure within which infants and small children can play and rest. There is a need for improvements in the type of devices to which the present invention is primarily directed.

Contents of the invention

In one example aspect, the present invention relates to a child support unit for a play yard. The play yard includes a frame and a child support unit including a sub-frame and at least one link for connecting the child support unit to the frame of the play yard.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a system including a play yard and a child support unit. At least one coupling is provided between the child support unit and the play yard for mounting the child support unit to the play yard.

In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of connecting a child support unit to a play yard apparatus, the method comprising coupling a subframe of the child support unit to a frame of the play yard.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will be understood by reference to the drawings and detailed description herein, and will be realized by the various components and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It should be understood that the foregoing general overview of the utility model, the following description of the drawings and the specific description are examples and descriptions of preferred embodiments of the utility model, and are not limited by the claims of the utility model.

Description of drawings

1 is a perspective view of a play yard system having first and second child support units mounted thereon in accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing more specific details of the support and mounting frame of the first child support unit;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the first child support unit;

4 is a top view showing a mounting sleeve attached to the frame of the play yard apparatus for receiving the coupling member of the first child support unit to mount the child support unit to the play yard;

Fig. 5 is an assembly drawing of the game bed and the first child support unit;

Figures 6-8 show further details of an example form of a child support unit according to the invention.

Detailed ways

The utility model can be understood more easily with reference to the following detailed description of the utility model in connection with the accompanying drawings constituting a part of the disclosed technology. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments by way of example only, and is not intended to Limit the purpose of this utility model. While fully set forth herein, any and all patents and other publications mentioned in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference.

Likewise, as used in the specification, including the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents and references to a particular value include at least that particular value unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Condition. Ranges may be expressed herein as from "about" or "approximately" one particular value and/or to "about" or "approximately" another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Likewise, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the prefix "about," it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout, FIGS. Side rails 16 , upper side rails 18 and upper end rails 20 . First and second mounting bushings 30 are connected to the frame, for example along the upper portion of corner bar 12 .

2, 3 and 6-8 show a first child support unit 50 configured for attachment to a frame of a play yard in a first position. In the depicted embodiment, the first child support unit 50 includes a bassinet or cradle-like enclosure for receiving an infant or small child. A first child support unit 50 includes a subframe 52 having a generally rectangular perimeter, a soft object 54, such as fabric and padding, mounted to the subframe to form a support for a child placed in or on the support unit. sling, cradle or hanger), and optionally includes a canopy 56 for covering at least a portion of the opening on the cradle.

The first child support unit 50 is mounted to the play yard by at least one coupling, for example as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 . The first and second mounting bars 60 each have a generally L-shaped configuration with a first end for attachment to the frame of the play yard and a second end for attachment to the subframe of the first child support unit 50 . For example, a first end of the mounting rod 60 can be removably received within a corresponding mounting sleeve 30 connected to the frame of the play yard, and a second end of the mounting rod can be received within a corresponding mounting sleeve 30 connected to the child support. In the ferrule coupling on the subframe of the unit. As shown in Figure 8, the mounting rod is selectively rotationally engaged within the hoop coupling for compact storage when removed from the play yard frame. In alternative embodiments, various optional coupling elements may be utilized for permanently or releasably mounting the child support unit to the play yard.

Optionally, the system 10 further includes a second child support unit 70 . For example, in the depicted embodiment, the second child support unit 70 includes an adjustable table attachment having a generally rectangular subframe 72 to which a generally planar support plate may be mounted. One or more couplings 74, such as support posts with engaging clips, secure the subframe of the second child support unit 70 to the frame of the play yard. One or more accessory trays or containers 80 are optionally mounted to the play yard frame for holding toys, diaper supplies, pacifiers or other items.

Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred and exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications, additions and deletions are included within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims (5)

1. a play yard system, it is characterized in that, described play yard system comprises play yard framework, first children's support unit and at least one connector, described first children's support unit comprises subframe and the stayed surface for holding children, and described connector is for being installed to described play yard framework by described children's support unit.

2. play yard system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, wherein said at least one connector comprises mounting rod, and described mounting rod has end, described end can be engaged with in mounting sleeve removedly, and described mounting sleeve is connected on the framework of described play yard.

3. play yard system according to claim 1, is characterized in that, further comprise second children's support unit, described second children's support unit is installed on described play yard framework.

4. play yard system according to claim 1, is characterized in that, wherein said first children's support unit comprises cradle.

5. for being connected to the children's support unit in play yard system, it is characterized in that, described children's support unit comprises subframe assembly and soft object, and described soft object is connected on described subframe assembly, and limits children's stayed surface.