US20120280540A1 - Reclining baby car carrier - Google Patents
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Abstract
A baby car carrier dimensioned to hold a small child safely in a motor vehicle. The base of the device sets atop a car seat and is secured by means of a seatbelt. A frame is rotatably affixed to the top of the base. The top of the frame is concave and slidably supports the convex bottom of a cradle assembly. The cradle assembly can recline relative to the frame by motorized means. A plurality of padded nesting inserts are provided on top of the cradle assembly allowing for growing children by successive removal of the nesting inserts. Variations further include cup holders, trays, a retractable shade, a headrest, an inflatable pillow, vibration, heat, and an arm to dangle a toy.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to infant transport devices, and more particularly, to a safety baby seat for transporting children in motor vehicles.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Several designs for baby carriers have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a remote controlled mechanized reclining means, the ability to rotate the cradle relative to the base for easy insertion and removal of a baby, removable liners to accommodate a growing child and other features, all while retaining the highest level of safety and comfort for a small child during transport in a motor vehicle.
- Other patents describing baby carriers provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the novel features of the present invention.
- It is one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a safety device to protect a small child while traveling in a motor vehicle.
- It is another object of this invention to provide a comfortable protective device for vehicular transport of babies.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide a vehicle infant carrier that allows the guardian of the child to more easily secure and remove the infant.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a device that accommodates growing children by easily resizing the dimensions of the seating area for smaller or larger children.
- It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.
- Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
- With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of the device with several optional accessories. -
FIG. 2 shows a top side perspective view of an example of a base assembly. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom side perspective view of a version of a cradle assembly. -
FIG. 4 is a representation of a bottom side perspective view of a portion of an exemplary base assembly. -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a cradle assembly. -
FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of a cradle assembly removed from the base assembly. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a variation of a cup holder accessory. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another variation of a cup holder accessory. -
FIG. 9 is a top side perspective view of an element of the base assembly. -
FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the cradle assembly emphasizing accessory features. - Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with
numeral 10, it can be observed that it basically includes acradle assembly 12 and abase assembly 14. Optional and required components of these two assemblies are comprised of acanopy 16, anarmrest 18, alever 20, atray 22, anaperture 24, anaperture 26, atether 27, ashell 28, ahasp 29, aliner 30, a ring bearing 31, aframe 32, abase 33, areel 34, abelt 36, aclip 38, ahinge 40, aslot 42, agear 44,tracks 46, avibrator 48, aswitch 49,rails 50,sockets 52, asocket 54, aplug 55, amotor 56, apump 57, abattery 58, aplug 59, apost 60, apin 61, aheadrest 62, aring 63, aharness assembly 64, anaperture 65, abelt 66, abelt 68, abelt 70, aslot 71, abuckle 72, aslot 73, abuckle 74, aheadrest 75, abuckle 76, abuckle 78, aliner 80, aliner 82, atoy 84, anarm 86, acup holder assembly 88, anattachment point 90, anattachment point 91, acup 92, anattachment point 93, abracket 94, acup holder 95, ahinge 96 and apin 97. Tab “T” and seatbelt “S” are provided for context and are elements of the vehicle into which the invention is installed. - Looking at
FIG. 1 it can be seen that thecradle assembly 12 sits atop thebase assembly 14 in a standard configuration. Thebase assembly 14 is comprised of, inter alia, aframe 32 and abase 33. Thebase assembly 14 secures to the standard seat of a motor vehicle, such as a passenger car or truck, by means of seatbelt S inserted throughapertures 24 on each side of thebase 33. The seatbelt S has a tab T on it end that engages securely into the corresponding standard vehicle seatbelt restraint system found in most passenger vehicles. - A secondary attachment point between the vehicle and the invention is provided by
belt 36 andclip 38 that attach to the vehicle supplied attachment point found in many modern vehicles. Thereel 34 metes out thebelt 36 as needed to permit normal reclining of thecradle assembly 12. An inertia lock, similar to that included in common car seatbelts, is preferably included in thereel 34 to prevent extension of thebelt 36 when experiencing violent movement such as might be experienced by the device during a vehicle crash. - To remove the device from the vehicle the process is reversed. The tab B is disengaged from the vehicle restrain system and the seatbelt S is disentwined from the
base 33 and the invention may be removed. However, for safe operation of the device, it must be secured to the vehicle by the seatbelt S andbelt 36. - The
frame 32 interfaces with thebase 33 at ring bearing 31 (shown clearly inFIG. 9 ). Thering bearing 31 allows thecradle assembly 12 andframe 32 to rotate relative to thebase 33. This is a useful feature when placing a child into or removing a child from the invention. Generally, when in use thecradle assembly 12 is oriented so that the child faces forward, toward the front of the vehicle. In order to more easily put the child into, or remove from, the vehicle thecradle assembly 12 may be rotated approximately ninety degrees to be facing the door opening in the side of the vehicle. -
FIG. 1 shows acanopy 16 feature that may optionally be present. Thecanopy 16 can provide shade to the child. Thecanopy 16 can be folded back against the rear of thecradle assembly 12 when not in use.Optional armrests 18 are present and are generally used for larger children. Thearmrests 18 may be removed if not needed.Armrests 18 may also be folded away by rotating them abouthinge 40. As thecradle assembly 12 is at varying degrees of recline, the angle of thearmrests 18 may also be adjusted for comfortable use. - An optional,
retractable tray 22 is provided in the side of thecradle assembly 12. Preferably thetray 22 is spring loaded so that to extend thetray 22 the user pushes on the retractedtray 22 and it springs out protruding from the side of thecradle assembly 12. -
Attachment point 90,attachment point 91 andattachment point 93 are optionally provided to affix accessories to the side of thecradle assembly 12. Accessories may include aremovable arm 86 that suspends atoy 84 or other artifact above the cradle assembly to amuse the child. - Other accessories available may include a
cup holder assembly 88 as shown inFIG. 7 where thepin 97 inserts into any of theattachment points pin 97 supports abracket 94 which in turn supports acup 92. Thehinge 96 between thecup 92 andbracket 94 provides a degree of motion to reduce spillage from thecup 92. Thesingular pin 97 also allows gravity to orient thecup 92 upright when thecradle assembly 12 is reclined at various positions. -
FIG. 8 shows yet another alternate accessory for insertion into any of theattachment points ring 63 and apin 61. A standard sized cup may be inserted into and held by thering 63. The weight of the contents of the cup will then be held upright by gravity by the natural rotation of thepin 61 when thecradle assembly 12 is at varying degrees of recline. - Looking now at
FIG. 2 where the top side of thebase assembly 14 is shown and atFIG. 3 there the bottom side of thecradle assembly 12 is shown, it can be observed how these two assemblies relate to each other. An important feature of the invention is the ability of thecradle assembly 12 to recline relative to thebase assembly 14. -
Rails 50 are provided on the bottom side of thecradle assembly 12 that slideably engage into the corresponding pair oftracks 46 on thebase assembly 14. Generally, thetracks 46 are parallel to each other and therails 50 are parallel to each other. Thetracks 46 are spaced apart an equal distance on center to the center of therails 50. Therails 50 follow the curved contour of theshell 28. The upper surface of thebase assembly 14 is formed into a curve complimentary to the bottom of theshell 28. Therails 50 operatively slide relative to thetracks 46 to provide for and define the range of motion that thecradle assembly 12 is permitted to recline relative to thebase assembly 14. - In a preferred design the
tracks 46 and rails 50 each have a corresponding dovetail profile. The shape of thetracks 46 and rails 50 aids to further prevent disengagement of therails 50 from thetracks 46. This safety feature helps to avoid potentially catastrophic separation during a vehicle collision. - A
tether 27 is provided as a supplemental safety feature to ensure that thecradle assembly 12 does not separate from thebase assembly 14. Thetether 27 spans from one side of the base assembly to the other through anaperture 26 on thecradle assembly 12 into ahasp 29. Theaperture 26 is elongated to permit thetether 27 to remain engaged effectively into the hasp throughout the range of recline of thecradle assembly 12. If the user of the device wishes to separate thebase assembly 14 from thecradle assembly 12 thetether 27 may be released at thehasp 29. - In a preferred version of the invention, a
motor 56 is provided to effectuate the reclining motion of thecradle assembly 12. Themotor 56 is coupled to agear 44 that protrudes through aslot 42 on the upper surface of thebase assembly 14. Thegear 44 has teeth that correspond to a series ofsockets 52 on the bottom side of thecradle assembly 12. When thegear 44 is rotated in a first direction it increases the degree of recline of thecradle assembly 12. When thegear 44 is rotated by themotor 56 in a second direction thecradle assembly 12 is rotated to a more upright position. Aswitch 49 is optionally provided on the side of thecradle assembly 12 to selectively activate themotor 56 andgear 44, and thereby thecradle assembly 12, to the desired degree of recline. - As a supplement or alternative to the
switch 49, a remote control may also be provided to adjust the degree of recline of thecradle assembly 12. This may be particularly useful, for example, when a caregiver desires to recline the cradle assembly while unable to reach theswitch 49 from another location in the vehicle. - A
manual release lever 20 is preferably also provided to allow thecradle assembly 12 to be moved reclined or erected relative to thebase assembly 14 in the absence of electrical power to themotor 56. Generally, when thelever 20 is actuated thegear 44 is disengaged from thesockets 52 so that therails 50 may slide in thetracks 46. When thelever 20 is released thegear 44 may again re-engage thesockets 52 to secure thecradle assembly 12. Thelever 20 may also be used to fully separate thecradle assembly 12 from thebase assembly 14 by disengaging thegear 44 beyond the length of thesockets 52. - The
motor 56 is powered by abattery 58. Thebattery 58 can be recharged by connecting it to an external power source by means ofplug 55 into a household power supply or byplug 59 into a vehicular direct current power source, such as standard twelve volt automotive electrical power points found in most vehicles. - As an alternative to the
motor 56 andgear 44 combination to power the recline of thecradle assembly 12, themotor 56 may be combined with a rack and pinion gear, worm drive gear or other mechanized linkage known in the art. In another alternative, themotor 56 may be entirely absent and thecradle assembly 12 is manually reclined by activating thelever 20 to allow thecradle assembly 12 to disengage thegear 44 so that any degree of recline can be set. - Looking now at
FIG. 4 , read withFIG. 9 , where thebase 33 andframe 32, the two main sub-assemblies of thebase assembly 14, are shown individually. In a preferred version, theframe 32 has apost 60 approximately in the middle of the bottom side. Thebase 33 has a ring bearing 31 with asocket 54 in the center. In normal use thepost 60 is inserted into thesocket 54 and the ring bearing 31 is sandwiched between the base 33 andframe 32. - The
ring bearing 31 allows the base 33 to rotate relative to theframe 32 about the axis defined by thepost 60. This feature is provided to allow the easier entry to and exit from thecradle assembly 12. In typical use, a caregiver, while holding the child in one arm, would open the car door with the other arm and rotate thecradle assembly 12 so that the seat area of thecradle assembly 12 faces the open door and the child may easily be placed securely into thecradle assembly 12. Thecradle assembly 12 is then rotated so that the child faces forward when the vehicle is in motion. The reverse procedure is performed when the child is removed from thecradle assembly 12. - When the invention is installed on a typical car seat a seatbelt S is fed through
aperture 24 through the base 33 out through theopposite aperture 24.Aperture 65 is provided to allow access to the seatbelt S when feeding it through theapertures 24. - The bottom side of the
frame 32 is shown inFIG. 4 to include anoptional vibrator 48 feature. Thevibrator 48 provides a gentle, rhythmic and relaxing sensation for the occupant of thecradle assembly 12. The vibrator is selectively switchable on and off as desired. Thevibrator 48 feature is powered by thebattery 58. Typically, the vibration generated by thevibrator 48 is created by a small electric motor with an asymmetrical load on the motor causing it to shake and vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through theframe 32 into thecradle assembly 12 where they can be experienced by the occupant. - An
optional air pump 57 is also shown on the bottom side of theframe 32 inFIG. 4 . Theair pump 57 is powered by thebattery 58. Theair pump 57 is controlled by a switch, optionally on the remote control. Theair pump 57 is used to pump air into and allow air to bleed from the interior of theheadrests 62, shown inFIG. 5 . The more air pumped into theheadrests 62 the larger they inflate to better support the head and neck of the baby seated in thecradle assembly 12. This is a particularly useful feature for younger children or infants who are unable to adequately support their own head upright, especially while enduring the bouncing and jostling experienced while the vehicle is in motion. - Now looking at
FIG. 5 where a top side plan view of thecradle assembly 12 is shown andFIG. 6 where a perspective view of analternate cradle assembly 12 is shown. Thecradle assembly 12 is generally formed from a rigidouter shell 28 that provides the structure of thecradle assembly 12. Inside of theshell 28 is a paddedliner 82. Insideliner 82 is nested anotherliner 80. Theliner 80 andliner 82 are generally made of a soft and plush material. For example,liners - The
liners liner shell 28. This configuration provides maximum protection inside theshell 28. As the child growslarger shell 80 may be separated from thecradle assembly 12 leaving theshell 28 andliner 82 into which the child is secured. Using thecradle assembly 12 withoutliner 82 is not intended as this would leave thecradle assembly 12 without sufficient padding for the child. Although the drawings admit to two nestable layers it should be appreciated that several more layers of nestable padded layers may be used. - An additional benefit of having the
liners liners shell 28. This will increase the longevity of the invention as well as improve its sanitary condition. -
Headrest 75 is optional and preferably removable when not needed. Generally theheadrest 75 is not needed when the child occupying thecradle assembly 12 is too small to reach it. Theheadrest 75 may be adjustable to conform the natural head position of the child using the device. It is most likely that theheadrest 75 will be used with a larger child and withliner 80 removed. - An example of a primary restraint is the
harness assembly 64 shown most clearly inFIG. 5 and includes, inter alia,belt 66,belt 68,belt 70,slot 71,buckle 72,slot 73,buckle 74,buckle 76 andbuckle 78. Generally,belt 70,belt 66 andbelt 68 combine to form a three-point harness centering onbuckle 72. To secure a child in theharness assembly 64,buckle 72releases belt 70 and the child is placed into thecradle assembly 12.Belts belts belt 70 is then placed between the child's legs and secured to thebuckle 72. - The
harness assembly 64 is preferably adjustable in several aspects. For maximum security thebuckle 72 should be positioned over the child's middle torso.Buckle 78 can slide alongbelt 70 when tension is removed from thebelt 70 to properly position thebuckle 72. - For comfort and
safety belts cradle assembly 12 near to the child's shoulders. Optionally present areslot 71 andslot 73 that bisect the upper edges of theliners belts buckle 72.Buckles belts belts belts buckle 72 provides a means to release thebuckle 72 from thebelt 70 allowing the child to be removed from thecradle assembly 12. -
FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of a side of thecradle assembly 12 demonstrating attachment points 90, 91 and 93 andcup holder 95.Cup holder 95 is optionally present and is spring loaded to lock into the side of theshell 28. Thecup holder 95 is opened by pressing on the edge of thecup holder 95 which releases the tension on the spring and ejects thecup holder 95 open. Theretractable cup holder 95 may also take the form of a small tray instead of a cup holder but could still open and close under spring pressure. - Optionally present is a gentle heat feature integrated into the
liner 82 or other aspect of the interior of theshell 28. The heat may be resistance type heat powered by thebattery 58 or other power source. The heat may be controllable by a switch or on a remote control. A timer may be included to automatically shut off the heat cycle at a preselected interval. A thermostat is preferably included to maintain a desired temperature without endangering the child. Generally, the heat feature may take the form of a fabric layer with integrated resistance wires similar to that used in a common electric blanket. - A preferred variation of the invention is fairly characterized as a baby car carrier for use transporting a baby in a motor vehicle comprising a cradle assembly and a base assembly. The motor vehicle is supplied having a standard seat and a seatbelt restraint system. The base assembly is further comprised of a base and a frame. The base, frame and cradle each has a top side and a bottom side. The base is securable to said vehicle seat against said bottom side by means of said seatbelt. The bottom side of said frame is rotatably affixed to the top side of said base by means of a bearing disposed between said frame and said base so that the cradle assembly may be rotated to face the side or front of the vehicle for loading and unloading. The top side of said frame forms a concave curve and said bottom side of said cradle assembly forming a complimentary convex curve such that they nest together. The top side of the frame has a plurality of parallel tracks and said bottom side of said cradle assembly having an equal plurality of parallel rails. Optionally the tracks and rails may be formed of interlocking dovetails to prevent unwanted separation and yet allow the reclining movement. Said rails dimensioned and positioned to be slidably disposed into said tracks resulting in the cradle assembly having a predetermined range of recline relative to said frame. The frame has a mechanized means to affect said range of recline and an optional manual means to release the cradle from the base to recline the cradle. The cradle assembly has on said top side a plurality of nested and removable layers of padding that when sequentially removed over time allow for a growing child to comfortably fit inside the cradle. Preferably, to improve comfort and support, inflatable pillows are provided on the top side of said cradle assembly on either side of the head area to support the child's head side to side. The cradle assembly has an adjustable harness on said top side over said layers of padding to secure the child in the cradle assembly.
- The baby car carrier as disclosed above may further include another belt is to prevent separation of said cradle assembly from said frame yet still permit said cradle assembly to move throughout said range of recline. A cup holder is optionally provided integrated into said cradle assembly.
- An arm may also be provided affixed to said cradle assembly providing a means to dangle a toy above said cradle assembly. Optionally, a plurality of attachment points are provided on the sides of the cradle assembly that support any of a cup holder, a tray, a ring or other accessory. An important option includes a remote control to adjust said cradle assembly through said range of recline. To improve comfort, a retractable canopy may be provided to cover an occupant of the cradle assembly. For use in colder climes a means to electrically heat the top side of the cradle assembly and a thermostat to control the temperature. A means to gently introduce vibrations into the cradle assembly is also optionally provided to rest the child.
- The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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1. A baby car carrier for use transporting a baby in a motor vehicle comprising a cradle assembly and a base assembly;
Said motor vehicle supplied having a seat and a seatbelt;
Said base assembly is further comprised of a base and a frame;
Said base having a top side and a bottom side;
Said frame having a top side and a bottom side;
Said cradle assembly having a top side and a bottom side;
Said base securable to said vehicle seat against said bottom side by means of said seatbelt;
The bottom side of said frame is rotatably affixed to the top side of said base by means of a bearing disposed between said frame and said base;
The top side of said frame forming a concave curve and said bottom side of said cradle assembly forming a complimentary convex curve;
Said top side of said frame having a plurality of parallel tracks and said bottom side of said cradle assembly having an equal plurality of parallel rails;
Said rails dimensioned and positioned to be slidably disposed into said tracks resulting in the cradle assembly having a predetermined range of recline relative to said frame;
Said frame having a mechanized means to affect said range of recline;
Said cradle assembly having on said top side a plurality of nested and removable layers of padding;
Inflatable pillows are provided on the top side of said cradle assembly;
Said cradle assembly having an adjustable harness on said top side over said layers of padding.
2. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a first belt is provided to prevent separation of said cradle assembly from said frame yet still permit said cradle assembly to move throughout said range of recline.
3. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a cup holder is provided integrated into said cradle assembly.
4. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that an arm is provided affixed to said cradle assembly providing a means to dangle a toy above said cradle assembly.
5. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a plurality of attachment points are provided on the sides of the cradle assembly that support any of a cup holder, a tray or a ring.
6. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a remote control is provided to adjust said cradle assembly through said range of recline.
7. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a retractable canopy is provided to cover an occupant of the cradle assembly.
8. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a means to electrically heat the top side of the cradle assembly and a thermostat to control the temperature.
9. A baby car carrier as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that a means to gently introduce vibrations into the cradle assembly is provided.
10. A baby car carrier for use transporting a baby in a motor vehicle comprising a cradle assembly and a base assembly;
Said motor vehicle supplied having a seat and a seatbelt;
Said base assembly further comprised of a base and a frame;
Said base having a top side and a bottom side;
Said frame having a top side and a bottom side;
Said cradle assembly having a top side and a bottom side;
Said base securable to said vehicle seat against said bottom side by means of said seatbelt;
The bottom side of said frame is rotatably affixed to the top side of said base by means of a bearing disposed between said frame and said base;
The top side of said frame forming a concave curve and said bottom side of said cradle assembly forming a complimentary convex curve;
Said top side of said frame having a plurality of parallel tracks and said bottom side of said cradle assembly having an equal plurality of parallel rails;
Said rails dimensioned and positioned to be slidably disposed into said tracks resulting in the cradle assembly having a predetermined range of recline relative to said frame;
Said frame having a mechanized means to affect said range of recline;
Said cradle assembly having on said top side a plurality of nested and removable layers of padding;
Inflatable pillows are provided on the top side of said cradle assembly;
Said cradle assembly having an adjustable harness on said top side over said layers of padding;
A first belt is provided to prevent separation of said cradle assembly from said frame yet still permit said cradle assembly to move throughout said range of recline;
A means to electrically heat the top side of the cradle assembly and a thermostat to control the temperature;
a means to gently introduce vibrations into the cradle assembly is provided.
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