Combination infant bouncer and rocker
AssigneeMunchkin, Inc.
InventorsSean Quinton Herrin, Sung Yun Chan, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Mau Chun Yip
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Abstract
A multi function bouncer and rocker is disclosed which allows for easy conversion between the different modes. Height adjustment allows for a back portion of the bouncer to lie against the frame or be positioned at varying heights. A sensor attached to a bouncer motor senses the types of movement and sends the detection signal to a controller which then changes magnetic power to the bouncer motor to allow the movement to become rhythmic.
Claims19
A combination bouncer and rocker device, comprising:
- a base having a bottom surface that contacts a floor;
- a pivoting leg attached to the base;
- a frame attached to the base;
- a bouncer motor attached to the frame;
- an adjustment fitting for moving the frame relative to the base;
- wherein the pivoting leg is adapted to pivot between a bouncing configuration and a rocking configuration;
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- a frame linkage that connects the frame to the base and connects the frame to the adjustment fitting.
A combination bouncer and rocker device, comprising:
- a U-shaped base having a bottom surface that contacts a floor;
- a pair of pivoting legs, each leg attached to an end of the base and including a gripping surface, wherein the pivoting legs are adapted to pivot between a bouncing configuration and a rocking configuration;
- a frame attached to the base;
- a bouncer motor attached to the frame;
- an adjustment fitting for moving the frame relative to the base;
- wherein in the bouncing configuration, the gripping surfaces of the legs face the same direction as the bottom surface of the U-shaped base;
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- wherein in the rocking configuration, the gripping surfaces of the legs face each other and are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the U-shaped base.
A combination bouncer and rocker device, comprising:
- a U-shaped base having a bottom surface that contacts a floor;
- a pair of pivoting legs, each leg attached to an end of the base and including a gripping surface, wherein the pivoting legs are adapted to pivot between a bouncing configuration and a rocking configuration;
- a frame attached to the base;
- a magnetic bouncer motor attached to the frame;
- an adjustment fitting for moving the frame relative to the base;
- a frame linkage that connects the frame to the base and connects the frame to the adjustment fitting;
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- a sensor connected to the motor which detects movement of the frame and determines whether the movement is bouncing or rocking, and provides detection information to a control unit which changes magnetic power to allow the bouncing or rocking movement to become rhythmic.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.