JP4097466B2 - Childcare equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a baby carriage, a child seat, a baby rack, a lullaby, and other child-care equipment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In developing childcare equipment, it is desirable to provide a comfortable environment for a child sitting in a seat, for example. In addition, it is desirable to provide a sense of security to mothers and the like who drive and operate baby-care equipment such as baby carriages.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
One element that provides a comfortable environment for children is breathability. In summer and on hot and humid days, a seat with good breathability is preferred in order to give a cool feeling to the child sitting in the seat. On the other hand, in winter or on cold and windy days, a seat that can keep warmth by preventing the intrusion of drafts is preferable.
[0004]
In addition, there are parent-side equipment worn by parents and child-side carriers in babysitters as other childcare equipment, both of which are cool in summer and hot and humid days. It is preferable to have air permeability. On the other hand, it is preferable that heat retention can be maintained in winter or on cold and windy days.
[0005]
On the other hand, in the case of a baby carriage equipped with a hood, for example, when the baby carriage is operated by pushing the back, the hood gets in the way and the child in the seat cannot be seen, and the mother or the like may feel uneasy.
[0006]
This invention is made paying attention to said subject, The objective is to provide the child-care instrument which can adjust the grade of air permeability.
[0007]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a childcare device with a seat provided with a hood so that the appearance of a child can be confirmed as necessary.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
One aspect of the present invention is based on the premise of a childcare device with a seat provided with a wall forming a child receiving space, and is characterized by the following. That is, the wall includes first and second plate members arranged to overlap each other. The first plate member has a first ventilation opening that penetrates in the thickness direction. The second plate member has a second ventilation opening penetrating in the thickness direction, the first position where the first and second ventilation openings are aligned, and the first and second ventilation openings. Is provided so that the position can be relatively changed between the second position and the second position.
[0009]
According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, if the second plate member is held in the first position, the wind can pass into the seat through the aligned first and second ventilation openings. Good air permeability is obtained. On the other hand, if the second plate member is held at the second position, the first and second ventilation openings are blocked, so that no wind enters through the ventilation openings, and good heat retention is obtained. It is done.
[0010]
In one preferred embodiment, the first and second plate members are arranged along the seating surface, back surface or side surface of the seat. The first and second plate members may be arranged on any one of the seating surface, the back surface, and the side surface, or the first and second plate members may be arranged along all the surfaces. Good.
[0011]
In the case of the child-care instrument provided with the core material arranged along the seating surface or the back surface of the seat, the core material may include the first and second plate members. Some childcare devices of this type include a seat arranged along the seating surface and the back surface of the seat, and a bag attached behind the back surface portion of the seat. In that case, the core material may be stored in the bag so as to be removable.
[0012]
In another preferred embodiment, the childcare device comprises a hood at the top of the seat. In this case, the wall constituting the hood includes the first and second plate members. With this configuration, when the second plate member is held in the first position, the child in the seat can be seen through the aligned first and second openings. Can give a sense of security.
[0013]
In another aspect of the present invention, a child-care instrument with a seat includes a wall that forms a child receiving space, and the wall includes a vent hole and opening / closing means for opening and closing the vent hole. If the opening / closing means is moved to open the air vent, the wind will pass through the seat. On the other hand, if the opening / closing means is moved to close the vent hole, the invasion of wind is eliminated.
[0014]
In still another aspect of the present invention, the childcare device as a lullaby includes a parent-side wearing device and a child-side carrier connected to the parent-side wearing device for holding a baby. A child-side back support member that supports the back of the baby is provided. The child-side back support member has a vent hole and first opening / closing means for opening and closing the vent hole. If the first opening / closing means is moved to open the ventilation hole, the wind passes through the baby's back. On the other hand, if the first opening / closing means is moved to close the vent hole, the invasion of wind is eliminated.
[0015]
In another preferred embodiment, the parent-side wearing device includes a parent-side back support member that supports the back surface of the parent, and the parent-side back support member includes a vent hole and second opening / closing means that opens and closes the vent hole. Have Similar to the child-side back support member, if the second opening / closing means is moved to open the vent hole, the wind passes through the parent's back. On the other hand, if the second opening / closing means is moved to close the vent hole, the invasion of wind is eliminated.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a baby carriage as an example of a child-care instrument with a seat. The illustrated baby carriage 1 includes a seat 2 that extends along a seating surface and a back surface of a seat, and a mesh-like bag 3 attached to the back of the back surface portion of the seat 2. A lid 4 is provided at the upper opening of the bag 3, and the upper opening is closed via a button 5. A core material 6 for giving rigidity to the back surface portion of the sheet 2 is accommodated in the bag 3 so as to be removable.
[0017]
2 and 3 show details of the core material 6. As shown in the drawing, the core member 6 includes a first plate member 7 and a second plate member 8 that are arranged to overlap each other. Compared to the first plate member 7, the second plate member 8 that overlaps behind the first plate member 7 has a smaller area and thickness extending in the surface direction.
[0018]
An upper plate 9 is fixed to the upper portion of the first plate member 7 via a fixing pin 10. As shown in FIG. 3, a gap having a size corresponding to the thickness of the second plate member 8 exists between the upper plate 9 and the first plate member 7. The upper end portion of the second plate member 8 is sandwiched between the upper plate 9 and the first plate member 7, and is provided on the first plate member 7 so that the position of the second plate member 8 can be changed in the vertical direction. Yes.
[0019]
Details of the upper plate 9 will be described with reference to FIG. The upper plate 9 has a stepped recess 11 that reduces the thickness and a guide through-hole 12 that extends in the thickness direction and extends vertically in the center portion. In addition, a leaf spring 15 that is long in the vertical direction along the guide through-hole 12 is held between two pins 13 and 14 that are located apart from each other. The leaf spring 15 has two locking protrusions 26 and 27 protruding toward the guide through hole 12 side.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation knob 16 is fixed to the second plate member 8 via a connecting pin 19. As shown in detail in FIG. 5, the operation knob 16 has a central protrusion 17 for pinching with a finger at the central portion. A hole 18 through which the connecting pin 19 is inserted is located at a position below the center protruding piece 17. In addition, a fitting protrusion 24 that extends slightly longer in the vertical direction is provided on the bottom surface of the operation knob 16.
[0021]
The operation knob 16 is located in the stepped recess 11 of the upper plate 9, and the fitting protrusion 24 of the operation knob 16 is located in the guide through hole 12 of the upper plate 9. The fitting protrusion 24 of the operation knob 16 has a locking recess 25 that engages with the locking protrusion 26 or 27 of the leaf spring 15. The position of the operation knob 16 can be changed in the vertical direction within the stepped recess 11 of the upper plate 9. In the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation knob 16 is in the uppermost position in the stepped recess 11, and the fitting protrusion 24 of the operation knob 16 is also in the uppermost position in the guide through hole 12 of the upper plate 9. is there.
[0022]
Attention is paid to the lower portions of the first and second plate members 7 and 8. The second plate member 8 is formed with a guide through hole 20 that extends vertically, and the first plate member 7 is provided with a standing pin 21 that is inserted through the guide through hole 20. In the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the standing pin 21 is located at the lowermost position of the guide through hole 20.
[0023]
The first plate member 7 and the second plate member 8 are formed with a large number of through holes or openings 22 and 23 penetrating in the thickness direction. In the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the opening 22 of the first plate member 7 and the opening 23 of the second plate member 8 are aligned. For convenience, this positional relationship is set as the first position. In this state, of the two locking projections 26 and 27 of the leaf spring 15, the locking projection 26 positioned above engages with the locking recess 25 of the fitting projection 24 of the operation knob 16, so that the first and The second plate members 7 and 8 are not relatively displaced.
[0024]
From the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the central protrusion 17 of the operation knob 16 is pinched with a finger and moved downward, the second plate member 8 slides downward on the first plate member 7. In this state, the opening 22 of the first plate member 7 and the opening 23 of the second plate member 8 are displaced from each other, and both the openings 22 and 23 are closed. For convenience, this positional relationship is set as the second position. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6, the locking protrusion 27 positioned below the two locking protrusions 26 and 27 of the leaf spring 15 is engaged with the locking recess 25 of the fitting protrusion 24 of the operation knob 16. In addition, the first and second plate members 7 and 8 are not relatively displaced.
[0025]
In summer or on hot and humid days, the second plate member 8 is held in the first position shown in FIGS. In this state, since the first opening 22 of the first plate member 7 and the second opening 23 of the second plate member 8 are aligned, the inside of the seat is passed through the openings 22 and 23 of the core member 6 located on the back surface. Wind can enter and give a cool feeling to the child's back.
[0026]
In winter or on cold and windy days, the second plate member 8 is moved downward and held at the second position shown in FIG. In this state, the first opening 22 of the first plate member 7 and the second opening 23 of the second plate member 8 are displaced from each other, and both the openings 22 and 23 are blocked. Wind penetration is eliminated and good heat retention can be maintained.
[0027]
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the openings 22 and 23 of the first plate member 7 and the second plate member 8 are both in the form of through holes, but other forms are possible. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, notches 29 extending toward the center may be provided on both side portions of the plate member 28.
[0028]
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to FIGS. 1-7, they are exemplary. Various modifications and variations can be made to these embodiments within the same scope and equivalent scope as the present invention. Some of them will be listed and described below.
[0029]
(1) In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second plate members are arranged along the back surface of the seat. As another example, the first and second plate members may be arranged along the seating surface of the seat or along the side surface of the seat. If the first and second plate members are arranged on all of the seating surface, the back surface, and the side surface of the seat, better air permeability can be obtained.
[0030]
(2) In the illustrated embodiment, the core material includes the first and second plate members. As another example, the main body wall itself of the child-care instrument constituting the seat may include the first and second plate members.
[0031]
(3) The childcare device with a seat to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to a baby carriage, and may include a child seat, a baby rack, and the like.
[0032]
(4) In the illustrated embodiment, the first plate member is stationary and the second plate member is provided so that its position can be changed. On the contrary, the first plate member may be provided so that the position can be changed, and the second plate member may be stationary, or both may be provided so that the position can be changed. Further, instead of providing both plate members so as to be relatively movable in the vertical direction, they may be provided so as to be relatively movable in the left-right direction.
[0033]
(5) In the illustrated embodiment, when the first and second plate members are in the first positional relationship, the openings of both are aligned, and when the first and second plate members are in the second positional relationship, the openings of both are displaced and blocked. It was a state. As an example of correction, an intermediate position in which the openings of both plate members are in a “half open” state in which only half of the openings are aligned may be provided.
[0034]
(6) In the illustrated embodiment, the leaf spring is used to prevent the positional deviation between the two plate members when the two plate members are in the first and second positional relationships. May be adopted.
[0035]
(7) In the case of child-care equipment provided with a hood, the hood is also a wall that forms a child receiving space. When driving a baby carriage with a hood while pushing the back, the presence of the hood prevents the child from seeing. Therefore, if the wall constituting the hood is provided with the first and second plate members as described above, the child in the seat can be passed through the openings of the aligned first and second plate members as necessary. Since it can be seen, it is possible to give a sense of security to mothers who drive the baby carriage.
[0036]
(8) The wall forming the child receiving space may not be provided with the first and second plate members as described in the embodiment. In this case, the wall includes a vent hole and opening / closing means for opening and closing the vent hole. If the opening / closing means is moved to open the ventilation hole, the wind will pass through the seat. On the other hand, if the opening / closing means is moved to close the vent hole, the wind does not enter. As the opening / closing means, for example, a lid member that closes the vent hole, a plate member that is rotatably connected to the wall, a flexible sheet member that is attached to the wall, and the like can be employed.
[0037]
Here, FIG. 8 illustrates a baby carriage 300 having a hood. This baby carriage 300 has the same basic configuration as the baby carriage 1 shown in FIG. It shows a state in which a seat 302 and a backrest 303 provided so as to be able to recline with respect to the seat 302 are provided, and a child receiving space as a bed surface is formed by the seat 302 and the backrest 303. Yes. A top 307 is provided on the upper surface of the seat 302 and the backrest 303 so as to cover the child receiving space.
[0038]
The backrest 303 is provided with a head guard 301 for protecting the baby's head. The head guard 301 and the backrest portion 303 are respectively provided with ventilation mechanisms (ventilation mechanisms) 310 and 311 similar to the mechanism described with reference to FIGS.
[0039]
Further, a front hood 304, an intermediate hood 305, and a rear hood 306, which are connected so as to be foldable, are also provided. The front hood 304 is provided with a ventilation window 304 made of a mesh member or the like so that the baby's face can be seen. The rear hood 306 is also provided with a ventilation window 306a made of a mesh member or the like, and an opening / closing cover 308 for opening and closing the ventilation window 306a.
[0040]
In this way, by providing a ventilation region also in the hood 307, as shown in FIG. 8, even when the entire carriage 300 is covered with the hood 307, a ventilation route as shown by the arrow F is secured, and the child receiving space is provided. Good air permeability can be obtained.
[0041]
(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 9 shows a lullaby as an example of a childcare device. The lullaby 50 shown in the figure has a parent-side wearing tool 200 attached to the parent 1000 side, and a child-side carrier 100 connected to the parent-side wearing tool 200 for holding a baby 2000.
[0042]
The child-side carrier 100 is provided with a child-side back support member 101 that supports the back surface of the baby 2000 as shown. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a parent-side back support member 201 that supports the back surface of the parent 1000 is also provided on the parent 1000 side.
[0043]
The child-side back support member 101 is provided with a vent hole and first opening / closing means for opening and closing the vent hole. This detailed structure is shown in FIG.
[0044]
The child-side back support member 101 includes a first plate member 102 and a second plate member 104 that are arranged to overlap each other. The first plate member 102 is provided with a plurality of first openings 102a penetrating in the thickness direction. The second plate member 104 is also provided with a plurality of second openings 104 penetrating in the thickness direction.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 11, the first opening 102a and the second opening 104a are slid by moving the second plate member 104 to the first position where the positions of all the openings coincide with each other. The positions of all the openings are provided so as to be relatively changeable from the second position where the positions are shifted.
[0046]
A cushion member 103 is provided on the side facing the child side of the first plate member 102, and the cushion member 103 has a third opening 103a corresponding to the first opening 102a of the first plate member 102. Is provided. The second plate member 104 is provided on the outer side opposite to the cushion member 103 with respect to the first plate member 102.
[0047]
Opening regions 102b, 103b, and 104b are provided at the lower ends of the first plate member 102, the second plate member 104, and the cushion member 103, respectively, and the opening regions 102b, 103b, and 104b are used to An elastic member 108 such as rubber for connecting the plate member 102, the second plate member 104, and the cushion member 103 is disposed. Thus, the second plate member 104 can be slid relative to the first plate member 102. In the normal state, the positions of all the openings are the first position where they are aligned and aligned.
[0048]
The first plate member 102, the second plate member 104, and the cushion member 103 are covered with a breathable cover member 107 such as a mesh member. In addition, a locking member 105 such as a hook is provided at the upper end of the second plate member 104, and the locking member 105 is detachably locked to the cover member 107 above the locking member 105. A locking tool 106 such as a hook is provided. In the state where the second plate member 104 is slid upward and the locking tool 105 is locked to the locking tool 106, the second position where all the positions of the openings are shifted is selected.
[0049]
The parent-side back support member 201 is also provided with a vent hole and second opening / closing means for opening and closing the vent hole, similar to the child-side back support member 101. This detailed structure is shown in FIG.
[0050]
The parent-side back support member 201 includes a first plate member 202 and a second plate member 204 that are arranged to overlap each other. The first plate member 202 is provided with a plurality of first openings 202a penetrating in the thickness direction. The second plate member 204 is also provided with a plurality of second openings 204 penetrating in the thickness direction.
[0051]
The first opening 202a and the second opening 204a are, as shown in FIG. 12, a first position where all the openings are aligned and aligned, and by sliding the second plate member 204, The positions of all the openings are provided so as to be relatively changeable from the second position where the positions are shifted.
[0052]
A cushion member 203 is provided on the side of the first plate member 202 facing the back side of the parent, and the cushion member 203 has a third corresponding to the first opening 102a of the first plate member 202. An opening 203a is provided. Further, a cushion member 209 is provided on the side facing the child side of the second plate member 204, and the cushion member 209 has a fourth corresponding to the second opening 204 a of the second plate member 204. An opening 209a is provided.
[0053]
Opening regions 202b, 203b, 204b, and 209b are provided at lower ends of the first plate member 202, the second plate member 204, the cushion member 203, and the cushion member 209, respectively, and the opening regions 202b, 203b, and 204b are provided. 209, an elastic member 208 such as rubber for connecting the first plate member 202, the second plate member 204, the cushion member 203, and the cushion member 209 is disposed. As a result, the second plate member 204 is slidable relative to the first plate member 202. In the normal state, the positions of all the openings are the first position where they are aligned and aligned.
[0054]
The first plate member 202, the second plate member 204, the cushion member 203, and the cushion member 209 are covered with a breathable cover member 207 such as a mesh member. Further, a locking member 205 such as a hook is provided at the upper end of the second plate member 204, and the locking member 205 is detachably locked to a cover member 207 above the locking member 205. A locking tool 206 such as a hook is provided. In a state where the second plate member 204 is slid upward and the locking tool 205 is locked to the locking tool 206, the second position where all the positions of the openings are shifted is selected.
[0055]
In summer or on hot and humid days, the second plate members 104 and 204 are held in the first position shown in FIGS. In this state, since the first openings 102a, 202a of the first plate members 102, 202 and the second openings 104a, 204a of the second plate members 104, 204 are aligned, the wind enters and the child or parent's A cool feeling can be given to the back.
[0056]
In winter or on cold and windy days, the second plate members 104 and 204 are slid and held upward. In this state, the first openings 102a and 202a of the first plate members 102 and 202 are displaced from the second openings 104a and 204a of the second plate members 104 and 204, and both openings are blocked. Therefore, there is no wind intrusion through the opening, and good heat retention can be maintained.
[0057]
In the second embodiment, the preferred embodiments have been described, but they are exemplary. Various modifications and variations similar to those shown in the first embodiment can be added to these embodiments.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a baby carriage according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing first and second plate members which are overlapped with each other.
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a front view of an upper plate.
FIG. 5 is a front view of an operation knob.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the insertion protrusion of the operation knob is in the guide through hole of the upper plate.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing another example of a plate member.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing another baby carriage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a lullaby according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a structure of a parent-side mounting member.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the child-side back support member 101. FIG.
12 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the parent-side back support member 201. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1,300 baby carriage, 2 seats, 3 bags, 6 core material, 7, 102, 202 first plate member, 8 second plate member, 9 upper plate, 12 guide through hole, 15 leaf spring, 16 operation knob, 22, 102a, 202a 1st opening, 23, 104a, 204a 2nd opening, 24 fitting protrusion, 50 lullaby, 100 child side carrier, 200 parent side wearing tool, 101 child side back support member, 104, 204 second Plate member, 103, 203 cushion member, 103a, 203a third opening, 102b, 103b, 104b opening region, 108, 208 elastic member, 107, 207 cover member, 105, 106, 205, 206 locking tool, 201 Parent side back support member, 209 cushion member, 209a 4th opening, 301 head guard, 302 seat part, 303 backrest part 304 front hood, 304a, 306a vent windows 305 intermediate hood, 306 rear hood, 307 hood, 308 cover, 310 and 311 vent mechanism (ventilation mechanism), 1000 parents, 2000 baby.

Claims (5)

In a childcare device with a seat with a wall that forms a child receiving space,
The wall includes first and second plate members arranged to overlap each other,
The first plate member has a first ventilation opening penetrating in the thickness direction,
The second plate member has a second ventilation opening penetrating in the thickness direction, and the first and second ventilation openings are aligned, and the first and second ventilation openings are aligned. A childcare device, wherein the ventilation opening is provided so as to be relatively changeable between a second position where the ventilation opening is shifted.   The said 1st and 2nd board member is a childcare instrument of Claim 1 arrange | positioned along the seat surface, back surface, or side surface of a seat.   The childcare apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a core member disposed along a seating surface or a back surface of a seat, wherein the core member includes the first and second plate members.   4. A seat provided along a seating surface and a back surface of a seat, and a bag attached to the back of the back surface portion of the seat, wherein the core material is removably stored in the bag. Childcare equipment as described in   The childcare apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a hood is provided at an upper portion of the seat, and a wall constituting the hood includes the first and second plate members.

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