Infant car seat assembly for simulating a mobile vehicle
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47D-013/10
A47D-013/00
A47D-001/10
A47D-001/00
출원번호
US-0874675
(2004-06-24)
발명자
/ 주소
Goodman,Peter J.
출원인 / 주소
Goodman,Peter J.
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11
초록▼
An infant car seat assembly includes a housing having a base member secured thereto and a top opening disposed generally medially thereof. A plurality of belts are connected to a mechanism for rotating same at select speeds. Such a mechanism is selectively controllable by an operator. The housing fu
An infant car seat assembly includes a housing having a base member secured thereto and a top opening disposed generally medially thereof. A plurality of belts are connected to a mechanism for rotating same at select speeds. Such a mechanism is selectively controllable by an operator. The housing further includes a support member connected to the base member. An infant seat carrier is connected to the support member and includes a lower surface and a plurality of wheels connected thereto. A plurality of scenic window flaps are connected to the support member respectively to thereby provide a scenic view for an infant seated above the seat carrier.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An infant car seat assembly comprising: a housing including a base member secured thereto and extending along a length thereof, said housing being positionable on a support surface and having a top op
What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An infant car seat assembly comprising: a housing including a base member secured thereto and extending along a length thereof, said housing being positionable on a support surface and having a top opening disposed generally medially thereof, and a support member having a plurality of lower end portions connected to said base member and extending substantially vertically therefrom respectively, said support member further having an upper end portion spaced from said plurality of lower end portions and extending across a width of said base member, said support member being pivotally connected to said base member and foldable between raised and lowered positions; an infant seat carrier connected to said support member and having a lower surface and including a plurality of wheels connected thereto, said infant seat carrier further including a plurality of fastening members connected thereto and being positionable about said housing for maintaining said assembly at a substantially stable position during non-operating conditions; a plurality of belts disposed within said housing and for receiving said infant seat carrier thereon through said top opening; means for rotating said plurality of belts at a select speed so that said infant seat carrier is caused to roll thereon and simulate a moving vehicle, said rotating means being disposed within said housing and being selectively controllable by an operator; and a plurality of oppositely disposed scenic window flaps connected to said support member respectively and extending along a length of said housing to thereby provide a scenic view for an infant seated above said seat carrier. 2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a connector having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said seat carrier and said support member respectively, said connector member allowing said seat carrier to oscillate during operating conditions. 3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said plurality of scenic window flaps are pivotally connected to support member to thereby become selectively movable between latitudinal and longitudinal positions, said plurality of scenic window flaps further being pivotal between raised and lowered positions as desired by a user. 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said plurality of belts have a plurality of corresponding track portions formed therein, said plurality of track portions being non-linear and for receiving and guiding said plurality of wheels therethrough to simulate natural oscillating vehicle movement. 5. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of handles attached to said upper end portion of said support member and said base member respectively for assisting a user to transport said assembly between remote positions; and a quick-release locking latch secured adjacent one said plurality of handles and for removably engaging said base member when said assembly is moved to a folded position. 6. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said rotating means comprises: a power source; a motor connected to said power source and including a drive shaft extending forwardly therefrom; a plurality of axles supporting said plurality of belts, one said plurality of axles being operably connected to said drive shaft and being contemporaneously rotatable therewith; and a switch disposed at said upper end portion of said support member and being connected to said rotating means for selectively controlling same. 7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein said motor further comprising: a variable gear connected to said drive shaft and being controllable by said switch so that an operator can selectively control a rotating speed of said plurality of belts. 8. An infant car seat assembly comprising: a housing including a base member secured thereto and extending along a length thereof, said housing being positionable on a support surface and having a top opening disposed generally medially thereof, and a support member having a plurality of lower end portions connected to said base member and extending substantially vertically therefrom respectively, said support member further having an upper end portion spaced from said plurality of lower end portions and extending across a width of said base member, said support member being pivotally connected to said base member and foldable between raised and lowered positions; an infant seat carrier connected to said support member and having a lower surface and including a plurality of wheels connected thereto, said infant seat carrier further including a plurality of fastening members connected thereto and being positionable about said housing for maintaining said assembly at a substantially stable position during non-operating conditions; a plurality of belts disposed within said housing and for receiving said infant seat carrier thereon through said top opening; means for rotating said plurality of belts at a select speed so that said infant seat carrier is caused to roll thereon and simulate a moving vehicle, said rotating means being disposed within said housing and being selectively controllable by an operator; a plurality of oppositely disposed scenic window flaps connected to said support member respectively and extending along a length of said housing to thereby provide a scenic view for an infant seated above said seat carrier; and a connector having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said seat carrier and said support member respectively, said connector member allowing said seat carrier to oscillate during operating conditions. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein said plurality of scenic window flaps are pivotally connected to support member to thereby become selectively movable between latitudinal and longitudinal positions, said plurality of scenic window flaps further being pivotal between raised and lowered positions as desired by a user. 10. The assembly of claim 8, wherein said plurality of belts have a plurality of corresponding track portions formed therein, said plurality of track portions being non-linear and for receiving and guiding said plurality of wheels therethrough to simulate natural oscillating vehicle movement. 11. The assembly of claim 8, further comprising: a plurality of handles attached to said upper end portion of said support member and said base member respectively for assisting a user to transport said assembly between remote positions; and a quick-release locking latch secured adjacent one said plurality of handles and for removably engaging said base member when said assembly is moved to a folded position. 12. The assembly of claim 8, wherein said rotating means comprises: a power source; a motor connected to said power source and including a drive shaft extending forwardly therefrom; a plurality of axles supporting said plurality of belts, one said plurality of axles being operably connected to said drive shaft and being contemporaneously rotatable therewith; and a switch disposed at said upper end portion of said support member and being connected to said rotating means for selectively controlling same. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein said motor further comprising: a variable gear connected to said drive shaft and being controllable by said switch so that an operator can selectively control a rotating speed of said plurality of belts. 14. An infant car seat assembly comprising: a housing including a base member secured thereto and extending along a length thereof, said housing being positionable on a support surface and having a top opening disposed generally medially thereof, and a support member having a plurality of lower end portions connected to said base member and extending substantially vertically therefrom respectively, said support member further having an upper end portion spaced from said plurality of lower end portions and extending across a width of said base member, said support member being pivotally connected to said base member and foldable between raised and lowered positions; an infant seat carrier connected to said support member and having a lower surface and including a plurality of wheels connected thereto, said infant seat carrier further including a plurality of fastening members connected thereto and being positionable about said housing for maintaining said assembly at a substantially stable position during non-operating conditions; a plurality of belts disposed within said housing and for receiving said infant seat carrier thereon through said top opening; means for rotating said plurality of belts at a select speed so that said infant seat carrier is caused to roll thereon and simulate a moving vehicle, said rotating means being disposed within said housing and being selectively controllable by an operator; a plurality of oppositely disposed scenic window flaps connected to said support member respectively and extending along a length of said housing to thereby provide a scenic view for an infant seated above said seat carrier; and a connector having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said seat carrier and said support member respectively, said connector member allowing said seat carrier to oscillate during operating conditions; wherein said plurality of scenic window flaps are pivotally connected to support member to thereby become selectively movable between latitudinal and longitudinal positions, said plurality of scenic window flaps further being pivotal between raised and lowered positions as desired by a user. 15. The assembly of claim 14, wherein said plurality of belts have a plurality of corresponding track portions formed therein, said plurality of track portions being non-linear and for receiving and guiding said plurality of wheels therethrough to simulate natural oscillating vehicle movement. 16. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising: a plurality of handles attached to said upper end portion of said support member and said base member respectively for assisting a user to transport said assembly between remote positions; and a quick-release locking latch secured adjacent one said plurality of handles and for removably engaging said base member when said assembly is moved to a folded position. 17. The assembly of claim 14, wherein said rotating means comprises: a power source; a motor connected to said power source and including a drive shaft extending forwardly therefrom; a plurality of axles supporting said plurality of belts, one said plurality of axles being operably connected to said drive shaft and being contemporaneously rotatable therewith; and a switch disposed at said upper end portion of said support member and being connected to said rotating means for selectively controlling same. 18. The assembly of claim 17, wherein said motor further comprising: a variable gear connected to said drive shaft and being controllable by said switch so that an operator can selectively control a rotating speed of said plurality of belts.
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