IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0320156
(2002-12-16)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Mission Hills Investment Corporation
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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The present application provides a self-lock hub unit of the lower frame of the playyard includes a body (10) having a plurality of slots formed at a periphery thereof for receiving tube legs of the playyard and a vertical cavity formed at the center thereof; an actuating member (20) which is vertic
The present application provides a self-lock hub unit of the lower frame of the playyard includes a body (10) having a plurality of slots formed at a periphery thereof for receiving tube legs of the playyard and a vertical cavity formed at the center thereof; an actuating member (20) which is vertically movably received in the cavity; two sliding engaging assemblies (30) movably mounted two oppositely positioned tube legs respectively, each sliding engaging assembly having a first member, a second member coupled to the first member for movably coupling the first member to one of the tube legs, and a biasing member disposed in the tube leg to bias the first and second members toward an open end of the tube leg, wherein the two oppositely positioned tube legs are rotatably received in two radially opposite slots of the body respectively; two locking means (16, 17) formed on the body at positions corresponding to the sliding engaging assemblies respectively and having a guiding portion (18, 18') and an engaging portion (19, 19'); and a strap (40) coupled to the actuating member, wherein the actuating member, the sliding engaging assemblies, and locking means are arranged such that while the tube legs are rotated from vertical position to horizontal position, the second member of the sliding engaging assembly will contact with and guided by the guiding portion of the locking means to engage with the engaging portion of the locking means and thereby locking the tube legs in horizontal position with at least one portion of the first member of the sliding engaging assembly protruding into the central cavity; and while the actuating member is moved upward by pulling the strap, the actuating member will engage with the at least one portion of the first member that protruding into the cavity and push the first member to cause the second member disengaging with the engaging portion of the locking means.
대표청구항
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The present application provides a self-lock hub unit of the lower frame of the playyard includes a body (10) having a plurality of slots formed at a periphery thereof for receiving tube legs of the playyard and a vertical cavity formed at the center thereof; an actuating member (20) which is vertic
The present application provides a self-lock hub unit of the lower frame of the playyard includes a body (10) having a plurality of slots formed at a periphery thereof for receiving tube legs of the playyard and a vertical cavity formed at the center thereof; an actuating member (20) which is vertically movably received in the cavity; two sliding engaging assemblies (30) movably mounted two oppositely positioned tube legs respectively, each sliding engaging assembly having a first member, a second member coupled to the first member for movably coupling the first member to one of the tube legs, and a biasing member disposed in the tube leg to bias the first and second members toward an open end of the tube leg, wherein the two oppositely positioned tube legs are rotatably received in two radially opposite slots of the body respectively; two locking means (16, 17) formed on the body at positions corresponding to the sliding engaging assemblies respectively and having a guiding portion (18, 18') and an engaging portion (19, 19'); and a strap (40) coupled to the actuating member, wherein the actuating member, the sliding engaging assemblies, and locking means are arranged such that while the tube legs are rotated from vertical position to horizontal position, the second member of the sliding engaging assembly will contact with and guided by the guiding portion of the locking means to engage with the engaging portion of the locking means and thereby locking the tube legs in horizontal position with at least one portion of the first member of the sliding engaging assembly protruding into the central cavity; and while the actuating member is moved upward by pulling the strap, the actuating member will engage with the at least one portion of the first member that protruding into the cavity and push the first member to cause the second member disengaging with the engaging portion of the locking means. s physically supported by its plumbed-connection to said third plumbing connection point. 4. The invention of claim 2, further comprising a support frame adapted to support said container above said emergency washing station. 5. The invention of claim 1, further comprising an emergency eye/face wash unit further comprising at least one spray head and associated valve assembly, said emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point. 6. The invention of claim 5, wherein said emergency eye/face wash unit is physically supported by its plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point. 7. The invention of claim 5, further comprising a support frame adapted to support said container above said emergency washing station. 8. The invention of claim 1, further comprising: an emergency shower unit further comprising a shower head and associated valve assembly, said emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said third plumbing connection point where said emergency shower unit is also physically supported; and an emergency eye/face wash unit further comprising at least one spray head and associated valve assembly, said emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point where said emergency eye/face wash unit is also physically supported. 9. The invention of claim 8, further comprising a support frame adapted to support said container above said emergency washing station. 10. The invention of claim 9, wherein said support frame provides cover and identification for said emergency washing station. 11. The invention of claim 1, further comprising a support frame adapted to support said container. 12. The invention of claim 1, further comprising liquid conditioning equipment associated with said container. 13. The invention of claim 12 wherein said liquid conditioning equipment further comprises at least one of a heater and/or an agitator located inside said container. 14. The invention of claim 12, wherein power can be provided to said liquid conditioning equipment by at least one of solar equipment, batteries and a utility company. 15. An emergency washing station, comprising: a main pipe section adapted for use as a combined vertical support and liquid delivery unit, said main pipe section extending vertically upwards about 82" or more from a base location near a floor to termination point, said main pipe support is further including a first plumbing connection point located near the floor, a second plumbing connection point located at about 33" to 45" above the floor, and a third plumbing connection point located near said termination point, wherein said plumbing connection points are adapted for receiving hardware associated with an emergency shower unit, an emergency eye/face wash unit and liquid release valving; an emergency shower unit further comprising a shower head and associated valve assembly, said emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said third plumbing connection point where said emergency shower unit is also physically supported; and an emergency eye/face wash unit further comprising at least one spray head and associated valve assembly, said emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point where said emergency eye/face wash unit is also physically supported; a container having an opening formed near its top for receiving liquid into said container, said container further comprising a plumbed delivery port near its bottom, said plumbed delivery port for providing liquid to said main pipe section, and a removable cover, said removable cover for closing the opening formed near the top of said liquid storage container, wherein said container is located substantially above said main pipe section; and a liquid release valve plumbed to said first plumbing connection point, wherein said liquid release valve can be opened to drain liquid contained in said container through said main pipe sectio n. 16. The invention of claim 15, further comprising a support frame adapted to support said container above said emergency washing station. 17. The invention of claim 16, wherein said support frame provides cover and identification for said emergency washing station. 18. The invention of claim 15, further comprising liquid conditioning equipment associated with said container. 19. The invention of claim 18 wherein said liquid conditioning equipment further comprises at least one of a heater and/or an agitator located inside said container. 20. The invention of claim 18, wherein power can be provided to said liquid conditioning equipment by at least one of solar equipment, batteries and a utility company. 21. A method for providing an emergency washing station, comprising the steps of: assembling a main pipe section adapted for use as a combined vertical support and liquid delivery unit and securing said main pipe section to a facility such that said main pipe section extends vertically upwards about 82" from the floor to termination point, and further assembling said main pipe section to include a first plumbing connection point located near the floor, a second plumbing connection point located at about 33" to 40" above the floor, and a third plumbing connection point located near said termination point, wherein said plumbing connection points can be adapted for receiving hardware associated with at least one of: an emergency shower unit, an emergency eye/face wash unit and liquid release valving; locating a container substantially above the main pipe section, wherein said container should have an opening formed near its top that is adapted for receiving liquid into said container and a plumbed delivery port near its bottom for providing liquid to said main pipe section, and said container should include a removable cover for closing the opening formed near the top of said liquid storage container; installing a liquid release valve to said first plumbing connection point, wherein said liquid release valve can be opened to drain liquid contained in said liquid storage container through said main pipe section; installing an emergency shower unit in plumbed-connection to said third plumbing connection point, said emergency shower unit further comprising a shower head and associated valve assembly; installing an emergency eye/face wash unit in plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point, said emergency eye/face wash unit further comprising at least one spray head and associated valve assembly; and forming a plumbed-connection between said container and said main pipe section. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein said emergency eye/face wash unit is physically supported by its plumbed-connection to said second plumbing connection point. 23. The method of claim 21, wherein said step of locating a container substantially above the main pipe section first comprises assembling a support frame adapted to support said liquid storage container. 24. The invention of claim 23, wherein said support frame is assembled in such a manner that it provides cover and identification for an emergency eye wash station.
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