ES1089809U - "transformable suitcase in cradle" (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Convertible suitcase in cradle, comprising a main portion (11), and at least one removable portion (12) which, in the non-operative "suitcase" (1) position, fits snugly within the main portion (11) ) and that in the operative position of "cradle" is collaterally coupled to the latter, characterized because it comprises: - a common closure cap (4), provided with removable joining means (19 ') to the edges of the main portion (11), adapted to be able to at least partially remove the closure cap (4), leaving the removable portion (12) when opening or removing the lid (4); y - means for coupling the removable portion (12) to the main portion (11) in said operative "cradle" (20) position. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Transformable cradle suitcase

Technical sector of the invention The present invention relates in general to a suitcase that can be transformed into a cradle, and which has other different functionalities, in order to give a simultaneous solution to different problems present in the fields of childcare, travel articles ( "mobility" sector) and in family logistics in general.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a transformable suitcase in a cradle, of the type comprising at least two cradle portions, of which, in the non-operative "suitcase" position, a removable portion fits tightly into of a main portion, covered and enclosed by a common closing lid, to allow the removable portion to be folded over the main portion, or having a zipper to join the common edges of the removable and main portions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the childcare sector, it is well known that when the baby needs to be moved from one place to another, there is the difficulty of being able to carry everything necessary to accommodate it in the places of destination, specifically the cradle, and even to to be able to move all the materials that are necessary for it, normally bulky and in a large number of units: towels, wipes, bottles, diapers, medications, food jars, etc.

There are currently a large number of particular portability solutions to particular problems, basically concentrated on:

Travel bag, some larger and some more operational and functional, with internal compartments, Conventional suitcases, which can be used interchangeably for babies and Adults, Other combinations of bags and suitcases that allow you to move what you need

River.

In addition to what can be transported and fits, normally, in a conventional suitcase or bag, there is the problem of the necessary infrastructure at the destination, consisting mainly of the need to have:

Suitcase to carry everything concerning the baby's clothes, Shopping bag for the same purpose of carrying the clothing of the baby, Clothes closet, usually in terms of space in destination to use in clothes or accessories, Travel sleeping cot, Travel bathtub for baby, Separate changer in travel bag or travel changer, Floor mat.

Therefore, there is a need to move numerous packages and packages or to have sufficient infrastructure for traveling with small infants.

A solution, comfortable but expensive, is to duplicate the infrastructure through an overinvestment in the basic articles in two or more places (place of permanent stay, place of vacation, ...), which can lead to do nothing but double the problem, in addition to the cost. In addition, this solution is not suitable for trips to different destinations than usual.

A good number of devices that provide solutions are known in the art, although at most partial to this problem.

Thus, US4044411, of the year 1975 and today expired, describes a folding and transportable crib that can be housed in a suitcase.

Documents US7093700, US7195109 and US7334669 describe other alternative solutions, consisting of specific embodiments of "expandable bags".

The W02006123171 discloses another variant of a folding suitcase cradle, but that implies the creation of very small cribs, normally insufficient in size.

Notwithstanding the correct functionality of some of these prior art devices, they do not provide solutions but partial to some particular problems of the exposed ones.

As the closest state of the art, and which provides a partial solution to the above problems, it is worth mentioning document US5813558, which describes a folding "bassinet" to change a baby, convertible into a bag or suitcase, comprising two articulated portions and linked by a common solidarity song and two pairs of walls collaterally joined by a bellows. And that form a structural part of the outer shell of the bag itself. The device is ingenious, but it has the disadvantage when folded, to adopt the position of bag or suitcase, the edges of the base of the suitcase are open, so it is of low resistance and, consequently, its size is reduced and its capacity

The present invention aims to provide a simultaneous and effective solution to all such problems and disadvantages.

Explanation of the invention For this purpose, the object of the present invention is a transformable suitcase in a cradle, of novel concept and functionality, which in essence is characterized, according to independent claim 1, because characterized in that it comprises:

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a common closing cover (4), provided with removable joining means (19 ') to the edges of the main portion (11), adapted to be able to at least partially remove the closing cover (4), leaving the portion accessible removable (12) when the lid (4) is opened or removed; Y

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coupling means of the removable portion (12) to the main portion

(11) in said "cradle" operating position (20).

These removable cover attachment means are preferably one or more zippers, velcros® or clicks, and allow the total closure of the suitcase and consequently, the total stiffening of the edges of the suitcase, which allows greater capacity of load and size. To mount the cradle from the suitcase, the removable portion can be slid or rotated with respect to the main portion.

In claim 2 a first preferred embodiment of the convertible suitcase of the present invention, comprising an articulation (19), in a common edge of the main portion (11) and the removable portion (12) is disclosed. The joint can coincide at least in part, with the joining means (19 ') of the closing cover to the main portion.

In a first variant of this first embodiment, said joint (19) allows a rotation of 1800 of the removable portion (12) around the main portion (11), to adopt an intermediate position between the suitcase positions (1) and cradle

(twenty)

Preferably, for this, the edges (30) between the pairs of three side walls (121, 122, 123) of the removable portion (12) are made of a flexible and elastic material, which allows said side walls to rotate 900 simultaneously with respect to the bottom (120) of the removable portion (12) from said intermediate position, to determine a conformation of the assembly as a parallelepiped pocket, constituting the cradle (20).

In the second variant of this first embodiment, the joint (19) comprises means for joining the main portion (11) and / or the removable portion (12), for example a rack, so that the main portion ( 11) and the removable portion (12) are removable from each other.

In claim 6 a second preferred embodiment of the convertible suitcase of the present invention is disclosed, in which the removable portion (12) has a side wall (121) which in the "suitcase" position (1) is at the opposite side of a side wall (111) of the main portion (11), and that, once the closing cover (4) has been removed, at least partially, the "cradle" position (20) is acquired by sliding of the removable portion (12) along the main portion (11).

In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the convertible suitcase in a cradle comprises an organizer (6) consisting of a pocket provided with multiple compartments (8), particularly adapted and sized to store own baby care utensils, such as diapers, wipes, bibs, jars and food boxes, etc., said organizer (6) being adapted to fit within the removable portion (12). This organizer (6) is sized to fit inside a drawer of a piece of furniture, or on top of a drawer, once it is removed from the suitcase (1). The organizer may comprise, at least for some of the compartments (8), literal notations indicative of the object intended for the corresponding compartment, selectable from among: diapers, wipes, food pots, cereal boxes, napkins, dirty clothes, clean clothes , and a figure corresponding to a quantity of said objects.

According to another feature of the present invention, the convertible suitcase in a cradle comprises reinforcement elements of the cradle (20) when its two portions (11, 12) are coupled, consisting of stiffening bars (22) that are slidably mounted by the interior of some guides (15) in solidarity and aligned with the lower face of both portions (11, 12).

According to different characteristics and attributes of the convertible suitcase of the present invention, it additionally comprises one or more of the following elements:

an inflatable bathtub (10), which in the deflated position is foldable to adopt a flat shape of suitable dimensions to be inserted into the suitcase (1) coplanarly to one of its faces;

a removable blanket (14) in a housing provided under an outer cover (21) of the suitcase (1);

a padded bottom (13) for the cradle (20) once assembled.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that thanks to the characteristics of the present invention, it is possible to provide a transformable suitcase in a cradle of improved strength, size and capacity, which provides a solution to the drawbacks of the current state of the art.

Brief description of the drawings

The following is a detailed description of the preferred, but not exclusive, embodiments of the suitcase that can be transformed into a cradle that is the object of the invention, for the best understanding of which is accompanied by drawings, given merely by way of non-limiting illustrative example. In these drawings:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the suitcase of the present invention, seen from the front, in the "suitcase" position thereof;

Fig. 2 is a perspective analogous to that of Fig. 1, but viewed from behind;

Fig. 3 is a view equal to Fig. 1, but with the lid of the suitcase removed, in which the fit of the two portions constituting the cradle is appreciated, in a first variant of the invention;

Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate two successive phases of the cradle assembly operation from the suitcase position of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is a perspective showing the mounted cradle, seen from behind;

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an organizer with multiple compartments according to the invention, in its closed position;

Fig. 8 is a view of the organizer of Fig. 7, but in its open position;

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a bag according to the invention, in its folded position;

Fig. 10 is a view of the bag of Fig. 11, but in its deployed position;

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of an inflatable bathtub according to the invention, in its deflated position;

Fig. 12 is a view of the bag of Fig. 11, but in its inflated position;

Figs. 13 and 14 are two exploding views showing the elements of the suitcase; Y

Fig. 15 is a drawing analogous to Fig. 3, but of a second variant of the invention.

Detailed description of an embodiment

In said drawings, the constitution and the operating mode of the malleable 1 convertible into a cradle 20 according to the present invention can be seen.

The suitcase 1 of the invention consists of a frame with a structural part composed of a main portion 11, a removable portion 12 and a closure lid 4, complemented by wheels 3 and a hand-held transport handle 2. The main portion 11 has a bottom 110 and three side walls 111, 112 and 113. The handle 2 is on a short side 112 of the suitcase 1, although it could also be on a long side 111 thereof. The closure 4 can be used as a changing table for the baby.

According to the invention, the suitcase 1 convertible into a cradle 20, comprises two cradle portions 11, 12: a main portion 11 and a removable portion 12. In Fig. 1 the suitcase of the present invention, seen from the front, is shown in the non-operative position of "suitcase" itself, closed, while in Figs. 3 and 15 shows the "suitcase" position, but open. In this "suitcase" position, the removable portion is fitted tightly within the main portion.

The closing lid 4 has joining means 19 'to the edges of the main portion, for closing the suitcase 1, and to at least partially remove the closing lid 4, to make the removable portion 12 accessible, to configure the "cradle" operating position 20. Such joining means are preferably one or more zippers, but they can also be buttons, clicks or velcro® systems.

The planned embodiments and variants are:

one.

First embodiment (Fig. 3): with a joint 19, in a common edge of the main portion 11 and the removable portion 12. 2 variants:

1.1 Variant 1 (Figs. 4 and 5): the joint is a weakening of the material and the edges of the removable portion are flexible. The removable portion and the main portion are solidarity.

1.2 Variant 2 (Fig. 5): the joint is a zipper. The removable portion and the main portion are removable from each other.

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Second embodiment (Fig. 15): the removable portion slides over the main portion.

The zipper 19 'can travel the entire contour (or edge) of the main portion 11 (see Fig. 1) serving as such means of joining the cover 4 with the main portion

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In Fig. 2 it can be seen that in the illustrative, and not limitative, illustrated example, the suitcase 1 has straps 5 on its back to act as back support and shoulder fastening bands, as a backpack. A cover 21 hides a foldable blanket 14. The cover 21 can also take on a changing table for a baby, once disassembled from the suitcase 1.

The removable portion 12 has a bottom 120, and side walls 121, 122 and 123, and, in the mounting position of the suitcase 1, it fits snugly into the bottom 11 and walls 111, 112 and 113 of the main portion 11 , as can be seen in detail in Fig. 3. In order to facilitate this engagement, notches 17 of the removable portion 12 allow saving the recesses of the possible wheels 3.

According to the invention, the suitcase 1 is convertible into a cradle 20. For this, the first thing that is done is to remove the cover 4, so that the assembly is in the position shown in Fig. 3 or Fig. 15. In In the case of the embodiments of Fig. 3, the wall 121 of the removable portion 12 is adjacent to the wall 111 of the main portion 11. In the case of the embodiment of Fig. 15, the wall 121 of the removable portion 12 is on the opposite side of the wall 111 of the main portion 11, the assembly determining a drawer master

In a first variant of Fig. 3, the removable portion 12 is articulated to the main portion 11 by means of joining means, formed in this case by an articulation 19 in a common edge. When the cover 4 has been removed, the removable portion 12 is folded over the main portion 11, according to a turn illustrated by the arrow Ede of Fig. 3, and determining an intermediate position, shown in Fig. 4. To do this , the edges 30 between the pairs of three side walls 121, 122, 123 of the removable portion 12 are of a flexible and elastic material that allows the side walls 121, 122 and 123 to be rotated simultaneously with respect to the bottom 120 of the removable portion 12 from an intermediate position, in which to determine a conformation of the assembly as a parallelepipedic cage, constituting the cradle 20 (Figs. 5 and 6).

Preferably, the joint 19 is a solidarity element of both portions 11 and 12, but can be replaced by different joining means, constituted by a rack. It joins the removable portion 12 to the main portion 11, and may have a common cursor fixed to the main portion 11, which runs along the teeth of the edge of the main portion 11, such that, to couple the latter with the portion Removable 12 and with the cover 4 the teeth of the main portion edge 11 can be used as a common element for both the zipper 19 'of the removable portion 11 for the formation of the cradle 20, and with the zipper 19 of the lid 4 of the suitcase 1. In this variant, the assembly passes from the position of Fig. 3 to the position of Fig. 4 after separating both portions 11 and 12 and joining them again by means of the zipper. The portion 12 does not collapse on the main portion 11, but is removed, without passing through the intermediate position of Fig. 4.

In Fig. 15 the second embodiment is shown, in which the removable portion 12 has a side wall 121 which in the "suitcase" position 1 is opposite to a side wall 111 of the main portion 11. Once it has been removed , at least partially, the closing cover 4, is moved to the "cradle" position 20 of Fig. 5 slidingly sliding the removable portion 12 along the main portion 11, according to the direction and direction of the Arrow /: , from Fig. 15.

As seen in Figs. 8, 9 and 14, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the suitcase 1 comprises an organizer 6 consisting of a pocket provided with multiple compartments 8, particularly adapted and sized to store own baby care utensils, such as diapers, wipes, bibs, jars and food boxes, etc., The aforementioned organizer 6 is adapted to fit with fit inside the removable portion 12. Preferably, in addition, the organizer 6 is sized to fit inside a drawer of a furniture once it is removed from the suitcase 1. To do this, it will have a maximum exterior dimensions slightly lower than the interior dimensions of a standard cabinet, table or drawer drawer. Therein lies one of the main functionalities of the suitcase 1 of the present invention. In addition, entallaladuras 18 of the organizer 6 allows saving the recesses of the wheels 3 for the assembly of the organizer 6 inside the suitcase 1.

In addition, the organizer 6 is provided with literal annotations indicating the object intended for the corresponding compartment 8, for example: "diapers", "wipes", "food jars", "cereal boxes", "napkins", "dirty clothes "," clean clothes ", etc., together with a figure corresponding to the number of units of each of these objects that can be housed in each compartment 8.

The suitcase 1 can be of different materials and shapes, provided that it allows to leave a minimum free height for the crib, for example about 25 cm, completely transparent, where to properly accommodate the explained organizer 6 and where to safely place a baby or toddler in the cradle position 20.

In Fig. 6 it can be clearly seen that the suitcase 1 comprises reinforcement elements of the cradle 20 when its two portions 11, 12 are coupled. These reinforcements, in the example illustrated, consist of stiffener bars 22 that are slidably mounted on the inside of guides 15 aligned and aligned with the underside of both portions 11, 12. These stiffeners can also comprise similar stiffeners. and guides linking the side walls 113 and 123 on one side, and the side walls 112 and 122 on the other side.

In Figs. 12 and 13 shows a possible variant in which the suitcase 1 of the invention, provided with an inflatable bathtub 10, which in the deflated position (Fig. 12) is foldable to adopt a flat shape of suitable dimensions to be inserted into the suitcase 1 coplanar to one of their faces.

A bag 9 according to the invention is shown in Fig. 9, in its folded position, while in Fig. 10 the bag 9 is shown in its deployed position.

Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as its mode of practical execution, it is noted that whatever does not alter its fundamental principle may be subject to variations in detail. In this sense, for example, some of the zippers 19, 19 'could be totally or partially replaced by ve / cro® devices or equivalent.

In addition, it should be understood that the suitcase 1 of the invention provides a complete solution to the "transportability" problems raised. In particular, the suitcase 1 can be sized in such a way as to allow it to be transported as hand luggage in aircraft cab according to the standards can.

Similarly, the suitcase 1 can be transported as a backpack, dragged by wheels 3, and the handles 2 could be simple (see Figs.) Or of the telescopic extensible type.

Claims (4)

1.-Transformable suitcase in cradle, which comprises a main portion (11), and at least one removable portion (12) which, in the non-operative position of "suitcase" (1), fits tightly within the main portion ( 11) and that in the operating position of "cradle" collaterally attaches to the latter, characterized in that it comprises:

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a common closing cover (4), provided with removable joining means (19 ') to the edges of the main portion (11), adapted to be able to at least partially remove the closing cover (4), leaving the portion accessible removable (12) when the lid (4) is opened or removed; Y

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coupling means of the removable portion (12) to the main portion

(11) in said "cradle" operating position (20). 2. A transformable suitcase in a cradle, according to claim 1, characterized in that said coupling means comprise a joint (19), in a common edge of the main portion (11) and the removable portion (12). 3. A transformable suitcase in a cradle, according to claim 2, characterized in that said articulation (19) allows a rotation of 1800 of the removable portion (12) around the main portion (11), to adopt an intermediate position between the positions of suitcase (1) and cot (20). 4.-Transformable cradle suitcase, according to claim 3, characterized in that the edges (30) between the pairs of three side walls (121, 122, 123) of the excisable portion (12) are of a flexible and elastic material, which it allows to rotate 1800 simultaneously said lateral walls with respect to the bottom (120) of the exlraible portion (12) from said intermediate position, to determine a conformation of the assembly as a parallellepipéd recess, constituting the cradle (20). 19 ' 19 ' / 19 '  FIG. one eleven 5 5  1 ~ 2 3 ~ FIG. 2 -F 12 3 FIG. 4 11 112 FIG. 6 8 6 ¡¡ 18 '--18 '--18 FIG. 7 FIG. 8 6 f 1 10 4 10 FIG. 13 FIG. 14 110 3 FIG. fifteen