US3882556A
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Electrically Rocked Crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved crib for a child, the crib incorporating a mechanism so to automatically rock the child to sleep; the mechanism consisting of an electrically operated motor stationarily mounted underneath the crib, the motor by means of a speed reducer slowly turning a plate, a connecting rod being attached to an eccentric point of the plate, the rod at its other end being connected to the crib spring frame which is sidewardly reciprocally slidable on rollers that travel in metal tracks affixed to each bed stead headboard and footboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Serafino Accurso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D9/00; A47D9/02; A47D9/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In an electrically rocked crib, the combination of a stationary bed stead comprised of a headboard and footboard interconnected by side rails therebetween, so to form an enclosure around a central area containing a horizontal member upon which a mattress can be supported, and means whereby said horizontal member is reciprocally sidewardly moved, said means comprising a stationarily mounted electric motor on said bedstead, a motor shaft of said motor having a plate secured thereto, an eccentric pin on said plate being connected pivotally to one end of a connecting rod which at its other end moves said horizontal member, and means whereby said horizontal member travels an arcuate path that accordingly includes a vertical displacement as well as sideward movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In an electrically rocked crib, the combination of a stationary bed stead comprised of a headboard and footboard interconnected by side rails therebetween, so to form an enclosure around a central area containing a horizontal member upon which a mattress can be supported, and means whereby said horizontal member is reciprocally sidewardly moved, said means comprising a stationarily mounted electric motor on said bedstead, a motor shaft of said motor having a plate secured thereto, an eccentric pin on said plate being connected pivotally to one end of a connecting rod which at its other end moves said horizontal member, and means whereby said horizontal member travels an arcuate path that accordingly includes a vertical displacement as well as sideward movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said horizontal member comprises a board pivotally supported at lower edges of a pair of parallel, spaced apart side walls of said crib, said side walls being pivotally supported at their upper ends between said headboard and footboard, so that said vertical displacement is upwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said horizontal member comprises a spring frame welded to downward leaf springs secured at their lower ends upon stationary bars between said headboard and footboard so said spring frame sways on said leaf springs by said means, so that said vertical displacement is downwardly, and said connecting rod opposite end is connected to a lug mounted on said horizontal member by a brace member, and which carries a wheel at its other end that rides in a track of a curved metal bar integral with said horizontal member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |