U.S. patent application number 15/137919 was filed with the patent office on 2017-10-26 for baby bathing net frame.
The applicant listed for this patent is JYUN BAO INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED. Invention is credited to Chun-Lin YEH.
Application Number | 20170303746 15/137919 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60089214 |
Filed Date | 2017-10-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170303746 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
YEH; Chun-Lin |
October 26, 2017 |
BABY BATHING NET FRAME
Abstract
A baby bathing net frame, applied with a bathing basin, includes
a support frame, a carrying net and a buoyant element. The support
frame includes an upper rod enclosing into a rectangle, two side
rods and a lower rod. The upper rod is hung at an edge of the
bathing basin, and the lower rod is in contact with a lower portion
of the bathing basin. The carrying net is disposed on the support
frame and is for carrying the baby. The buoyant element is disposed
on the support frame and away from the upper rod. When bathing
water is present in the bathing basin, buoyancy of the buoyant
element causes the lower rod to float and depart the lower portion
of the bathing basin. Thus, the baby is kept afloat on the bathing
water surface through the buoyancy of the buoyant element when
taking a bath.
Inventors: |
YEH; Chun-Lin; (Changhua
County, TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
JYUN BAO INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED |
Changhua County |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
60089214 |
Appl. No.: |
15/137919 |
Filed: |
April 25, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 3/024 20130101;
A47K 3/127 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47K 3/12 20060101
A47K003/12; A47K 3/024 20060101 A47K003/024 |
Claims
1. A baby bathing net frame, applied with a bathing basin for
bathing a baby, comprising: a support frame, comprising an upper
rod enclosing into a rectangle, two side rods and a lower rod, the
upper rod hung at an edge of the bathing basin, the lower rod being
in contact with a lower portion of the bathing basin; a carrying
net, disposed on the support frame, for carrying the baby; and a
buoyant element, disposed on the support frame and away from the
upper rod, providing buoyancy when bathing water is present in the
bathing basin to cause the lower rod to float and depart the lower
portion of the bathing basin.
2. The baby bathing net frame of claim 1, wherein the carrying net
comprises a reverse folded portion at one end away from the upper
rod, and the reverse folded portion is reversely folded to envelope
and fix the buoyant element.
3. The baby bathing net frame of claim 2, wherein the end of the
reverse folded portion is provided with an adhesive fastening
element that repeatedly adheres and fastens with the carrying
net.
4. The baby bathing net frame of claim 1, wherein the buoyant
element comprises an insertion surface corresponding to the lower
rod, and the insertion surface comprises a fastening slot for
inserting the lower rod.
5. The baby bathing net frame of claim 4, wherein the buoyant
element extends outwards to form a pedal for the baby to step
on.
6. The baby bathing net frame of claim 4, wherein the buoyant
element extends upwards to form a protruding column for abutting
against the baby.
7. The baby bathing net frame of claim 6, wherein a surface of the
protruding column abutting against the baby is an arched
surface.
8. The baby bathing net frame of claim 1, wherein the two side rods
and the lower rod form two angular corners, the buoyant element is
two angular blocks, and each of the angular blocks comprises an
angular slot for inserting each of the angular corners.
9. The baby bathing net frame of claim 1, wherein the buoyant
element is two strip blocks, and each of the strip blocks comprises
a side slot for inserting one of the side rods.
10. The baby bathing net frame of claim 1, wherein the carrying net
comprises a sac-like space for accommodating the upper rod, the two
side rods and the lower rod.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a baby bathing supply, and
particularly to a baby bathing net frame.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The bone structure of newborn babies is not yet fully
developed, nor can newborn babies communicate verbally. Thus,
bathing a baby may be a huge challenge for novice parents, who may
then need to counsel professional hygienists and dedicate extensive
amounts of efforts and learning time in order to gradually become
well-experienced.
[0003] Current family patterns are mainly small households, and
family members may be engaged in work. Apart from the hospitalized
period when a baby is born, it is difficult to find professional
and well-experienced persons to guide one to bathe a baby. Thus,
novice parents may usually be off-handed and not know how to deal
with unexpected situations.
[0004] To alleviate psychological burdens of novice parents and to
help bathing babies, there are various kinds of bathing supplies
for assisting bathing babies. For example, a bathing basin 1 that
satisfies the size of a baby and a bathing net frame 2 placed in
the bathing basin 1, as shown in FIG. 1, help support a baby, and
are some of most handy conventional bathing supplies. Primarily,
the bathing net frame 2 has one end hung at an edge of the bathing
basin 1 and one other end being in contact with the bottom of the
bathing basin 1, and an appropriately amount of bathing water (not
shown) is placed in the bathing basin. Thus, a baby (not shown) is
positioned to face down or lie on the bathing net frame 2, which
then assists in supporting the baby, so that novice parents are not
required to manually hold the baby throughout the bathing process
to alleviate the load of the arms.
[0005] The above conventional bathing assisting supplies indeed
alleviate burdens for novice parents to a certain level, and
effectively help novice parents bathe a baby. However, due to not
only insufficient experience of notice parents but also a small
baby being too small to sit upright or to grip the bathing basin 1
nearby, when a baby is being bathed, the baby is in a somewhat
helpless and unsupported environment, such that the baby may feel
insecure and even become repellent and scared of bathing. Further,
when placed in the bathing basin 1, the bathing net frame 2 is
sloped. Particularly for a baby of a smaller body size, although
the bathing net frame 2 is used, the baby is still exposed to a
risk of accidentally slipping off and in-taking bathing water
during the bathing process as the bathing net frame 2 is sloped.
Once psychological fear is caused as the baby in-takes the bathing
water, the baby may become more scared of bathing, hence making
baby bathing even more challenging for novice parents.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] Therefore, it is a primary object of the present invention
to design a baby bathing net frame capable of preventing a baby
from accidentally slipping off and in-taking bathing water. Thus,
the baby may enjoy the fun of bathing in a safe environment.
[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides
a baby bathing net frame applied with a bathing basin and for
bathing a baby. The baby bathing net frame includes a support
frame, a carrying net and a buoyant element. The support frame
includes an upper rod enclosing into a rectangle, two side rods and
a lower rod. The upper rod is hung at one edge of the bathing
basin. The lower rod is in contact with a lower portion of the
bathing basin. The carrying net is disposed on the support frame
and is for carrying the baby. The buoyant element is disposed on
the support frame and away from the upper rod. When bathing water
is present in the bathing basin, the buoyancy of the buoyant
element causes the lower rod to float and depart the lower portion
of the bathing basin.
[0008] Accordingly, in the present invention, the buoyancy
generated by the buoyant element disposed causes the lower rod to
float, such that the bathing net frame appears substantially
horizontally leveled. Thus, the baby may lie on the bathing net
frame with a better sense of security without causing issues of
fearing the water or sliding to below the bathing water surface.
For one bathing the baby, the baby may be partially immersed in the
bathing water by applying a slight force, and the baby is allowed
to joyfully play water and bathe in a partially immersed state,
hence totally eliminating the issue of fearing taking a bath for
the baby and enhancing parental fun.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of conventional bathing basin
and bathing net frame in application;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a structural diagram of a bathing basin and a
bathing net frame of the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 3 is an exploded structural diagram according to a
first embodiment of the present invention; and
[0012] FIG. 4 to FIG. 8 are structural diagrams according to second
to sixth embodiments of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Details of the present invention are given in the
non-limiting embodiments below.
[0014] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a baby bathing net frame of
the present invention, applied with a bathing basin 10 for bathing
a baby (not shown), includes a support frame 20, a carrying net 30
and a buoyant element 40. The support frame 20 includes an upper
rod 21 enclosing into a rectangle, two side rods 22 and a lower rod
23. The upper rod 21 is hung at an edge of the bathing basin 10,
and the lower rod 23 is in contact with a lower portion of the
bathing basin 10. The carrying net 30 is disposed on the support
frame 20, and is for carrying a baby. The carrying net 30 includes
a sac-like space 31 for accommodating the upper rod 21, the two
side rods 22 and the lower rod 23. By accommodating the upper rod
21, the two side rods 22 and the lower rod 23 in the sac-like space
31, the carrying net 30 may be disposed on the support frame 20.
The buoyant element 40 is disposed on the support frame 20 and away
from the upper rod 21. When bathing water (not shown) is present in
the bathing basin 10, the buoyancy of the buoyant element 40 causes
the lower rod 23 to float and depart the lower portion of the
bathing basin 10. For example, the buoyant element 40 may be made
of a material having a density lower than that of water, e.g.,
foam, airbags and EVA plastic, in order to provide the
buoyancy.
[0015] There are many ways to dispose the buoyant element 40 on the
support frame 20 and away from the upper rod 21, with associated
details described below. As shown in FIG. 3 showing a first
embodiment of the present invention, the carrying net 30 includes a
reverse folded portion 32 at one end away from the upper rod 21.
The reverse folded portion 32 is reversely folded to envelope and
fix the buoyant element 40 to secure the buoyant element 40. To
meet detaching and cleaning needs, the end of the reverse folded
portion 32 may be provided with an adhesive fastening element 33
capable of repeatedly adhering and fastening with the carrying net
30. By opening the adhesive fastening element 33, the buoyant
element 40 may become removed.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 4 showing a second embodiment of the
present invention, the buoyant element 40 may include an insertion
surface 41 corresponding to the lower rod 23. The insertion surface
41 includes a fastening slot 411 that may be inserted by the lower
rod 23. By inserting the lower rod 23 into the fastening slot 411
of the buoyant element 40, the buoyant element 40 may be secured to
provide a simple assembly that satisfies various kinds of support
frame 20.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 5 showing a third embodiment of the
present invention, the buoyant element 40 may extend outwards to
form a pedal 42 for the baby to step on. The pedal 42 may support
feet of the baby to increase application safety.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 6 showing a fourth embodiment of the
present invention, the buoyant element 40 may extend upwards to
form a protruding column 43 for abutting against the baby. A
surface of the protruding column 43 that is in contact with the
baby may be an arched surface 431. By positioning the baby with the
protruding column 43, the baby can be prevented from slipping off
to enhance application safety.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 7 showing a fifth embodiment of the
present invention, the two side rods 22 and the lower rod 23 form
two angular corners 24, and the buoyant element 40 may be two
angular blocks 44. Each of the angular blocks 44 includes an
angular slot 441 to be inserted by one of the angular corners 24.
By respectively inserting the angular blocks 44 into the angular
slots 441 of the angular corners 24, the buoyant element 40 may be
secured.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 8 showing a sixth embodiment of the
present invention, the buoyant element 40 may be two strip blocks
45 each including a side slot 451 for each of the side rods 22 to
insert therein. By respectively inserting the side rods 22 into the
side slots 451 of the two strip blocks 45, the position of the
buoyant element 40 may be adjusted to change a floating height of
the lower rod 23.
[0021] As described, the prevent invention provides at least
following advantages.
[0022] 1. With the buoyant element, the buoyancy generated by the
buoyant element causes the lower rod to float, such that the
bathing net frame may appear substantially horizontally leveled.
Thus, the baby may lie on the bathing net frame with a sense of
security without issues of fearing the water or slipping off to
under the bathing water surface. 2. By slightly applying a force,
the baby may be partially immersed in the bathing water. Thus, the
baby may play with the water and enjoy bathing in a safe
environment through the floating state, hence completely
eliminating the issue of fearing to take a bath. 3. By reversely
folding, enveloping and fixing the buoyant element using the
reverse folded portion, detaching and cleaning needs are met.
Further, the adhesive fastening element may be repeatedly adhered
and fastened, such that the buoyant element may be easily removed
and replaced. 4. The buoyant element may include a fastening slot
for adapting to various kinds of support frames, thereby providing
a simple assembly capable of quickly fastening the buoyant element.
5. The pedal for the baby to step on and the protrusion column for
abutting against the baby are provided to enhance application
safety. 6. The buoyant element may be made in forms as the angular
blocks and the strip blocks to satisfy different application
requirements.
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