Abstract: An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. The base member is formed with an upwardly extending mounting protrusion that nests into a mating receiver structure formed on the bottom of the seat carrier. A latch mechanism carried by the seat carrier is selectively operable to disengage a pivoted, spring-loaded latch member mounted on the base member mounting protrusion. The seat carrier is formed with a pivoted lift handle that provides a dual lift function, including the normal lift function associated with the lift handle being raised into the upright operative position. The lift handle is formed with grip openings adjacent the pivot connection of the lift handle such that the grip handles are rotated for access when the lift handle is lowered to the folded position to enable the seat carrier to be lifted by grasping the two transversely spaced grip openings.

Abstract: A pivoting swing maintains a support member that is rotatably attached to pivot assembly allows the support member to be rotated in any desired position. The pivot assembly includes a lock assembly that allows the position of the support member to be retained once a desired position has been found. Flexible suspension members attach the support member to the pivot assembly, thereby allowing the support member to swing back and forth once the support member has been rotated to a desired position.

Abstract: A sound producing play apparatus includes a support structure, an air compression system, a movable member, and a sound generating mechanism. In operation the air compression system harnesses energy from a user's movement of the movable member to create a forced supply of wind. The wind is then passed through a series of tubes and air reservoirs to a sound producing mechanism to create the desired sound. The air compression system includes an air compressor that is positioned inside a portion of the support structure to protect the air compressor from damage.

Abstract: A swing apparatus comprises a support frame, a plurality of swing arms pivotally connected with the support frame, a mount platform connected with the swing arms, wherein the swing arms are operable to swing the mount platform relative to the support frame, and a portable infant holding device adapted to removably fasten with the mount platform. Once it is installed on the mount platform, the infant holding device can be positioned above the support frame and swing arms, in particular above the pivot links that connect the swing arms with the support frame. As a result, the swing apparatus can be used in a more versatile manner, and access to the infant holding device can be facilitated for placement and removal of the infant.

Abstract: A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. An example apparatus includes a frame, and a seat. The seat is coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in the swing mode, and the seat is coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in the jumper mode.

Abstract: A swing seat assembly is provided for enhancing durability of the swing and increasing the safety of a person using the swing. The swing seat assembly includes an elongated seat element and a reinforcing member extending along the seat element. The reinforcing member is formed of a different material than the seat element and has a tensile strength that is greater than the tensile strength of the seat element. The assembly also includes a pair of rigid connecting elements configured to operably couple the seat element with suspending elements, where the connecting elements at least partially project from end margins of the seat element but do not extend inwardly beyond a top face of the seat element. A swing assembly is also provided that includes a reinforced swing seat with a reinforcing member extending therealong and being encased therein. The swing assembly includes a pair of suspending elements coupled to hooks projecting from end margins of the seat for suspending the seat from a playset frame.

Abstract: A child seating apparatus comprises a support frame, a seat assembly mounted with the support frame, a pivot joint and an actuating mechanism. The pivot joint includes a first coupling element connected with the support frame, a second coupling element connected with the seat assembly and pivotally assembled with the first coupling element, and a latching member movable between a first position locking the first and the second coupling element in position, and a second position unlocking the second coupling element from the first coupling element. The actuating mechanism includes a casing, and a handle movably assembled through the casing and is connected with the latching member via a link element, whereby the handle is operable with a single hand to cause the latching member to move from the first position to the second position. In some embodiments, a method of operating the child seating apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A seat for a swing that comprises a base, an upper frame, a plurality of spacers coupling the base to the upper frame, and a divider, wherein the seat is capable of being suspended from a fixed component by a suspension means, and the divider is located within the base and the upper frame. The divider is capable of acting as sizer for adjusting the size of the seat for the swing. Additionally, the divider serves to separate the seat for the swing into two separate compartments for use by two children simultaneously. In preferred embodiments, the divider may be removed to provide more space for the child.

Abstract: A child swing chair provides a seat and a rigid harness operably connected thereto which can move from a loaded to an unloaded configuration for ingress and egress from the seat by a user. When the harness is secured relative to the seat, the swing chair preferably passes a rigid bounded opening test as defined by Standard F1487, Paragraph 6.1.1 and the a partially bounded opening test as defined by Paragraphs 6.1.4 of the ASTM Standard in at least some embodiments. In some embodiments, the rigid harness can be supported in an unloaded configuration whereby the harness is in a position allowing for ingress and egress until a predetermined force is overcome to move the harness towards the loaded configuration.

Abstract: An infant swing apparatus comprises a support structure and at least one swing arm pivotally coupled with the support structure, a seat, including a backrest support tube, and a recline assembly connecting the seat with the swing arm. The recline assembly comprises a first coupling shell fixedly coupled with the backrest support tube, a second coupling shell fixedly coupled with the swing arm and pivotally assembled with the first coupling shell, a latch member assembled between the first and second coupling shell, wherein the latch member is movable along an axle of rotation between the first and second coupling shell, and an actuator mechanism operable to cause the latch member to move from a first position locking the first and second coupling shell with each other, to a second position unlocking the first coupling shell from the second coupling shell.

Abstract: A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. The apparatus includes a frame, and a support convertible between a swinging configuration and a bouncing configuration. In the jumper mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially flexible section, and in the swing mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially rigid section. A bypass section is movable between an engaged position wherein the bypass section provides a substantially rigid connection between the frame and the seat, and a disengaged position wherein the substantially flexible section of the first support provides a flexible connection between the frame and the seat. The seat may be convertible between a feet forward position for the swing mode and a feet down position for the jumper mode.

Abstract: A swing device comprises a stationary seat and a swinging mechanism. The stationary seat includes a pair of side frames, and a top frame interconnecting the side frames. The swinging mechanism includes a frame body unit swingable between the side frames and including front and rear frame bodies that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other, and a suspending unit including a pair of front swinging rods for connecting the front frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat, and a pair of rear swinging rods for connecting the rear frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat. Each of the rear swinging rods includes upper and lower tubes that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes multiple sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first one of the sleeves and coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second one of the sleeves.

Abstract: The Rotating Device (1) comprises a rotating shaft (1000) being bearing interrelated to a nipple/coupling frame. The rotating shaft (1000) supports swing arms right and left from which are suspended swing seats. The nipple/coupling frame extends into and is supported by a generally concrete foundation.

Abstract: An infant swing includes a holding frame, a hanger, and a supporting frame. The holding frame is used for holding a baby. The hanger is pivotally connected to the holding frame. The supporting frame is connected to an upper end of the hanger and extends along the contour of the holding frame from a side of the holding frame to another side, so that the supporting frame can support the holding frame on a holding surface cooperatively with the hanger.

Abstract: This invention relates to a manual swing drive mechanism to be mounted on a swing in order to transmit the swinging movement to a person who cannot do it alone, notably a child. Through a hand operated rocking arm, the assisting person transmits a swinging movement to a swaying member which transfers a pendulum swinging movement to the seat lines of the swing through a set of elongated swinging arms fixed perpendicularly to the swaying member. The functionality of the invention could be expanded into a multi-swing drive mechanism thus allowing one or several assisting persons to transmit a swinging movement to a group of two or more assisted persons.

Abstract: A back support device utilizes a removable fabric support strap attached to chain attachment assemblies for connection to the support chains of a swing. The chain attachment assemblies are attached to chain elements of the support chains so that the support strap of the device is positioned in the underarm area of an adult. The support strap has a width sufficient for supporting the back and underarms of an adult comfortably. A removable sleeve, slidable over the chain attachment assemblies and support strap of the device provides a means to quickly and easily clean and restore the device.

Abstract: A swing device comprises a stationary seat and a swinging mechanism. The stationary seat includes a pair of side frames, and a top frame interconnecting the side frames. The swinging mechanism includes a frame body unit swingable between the side frames and including front and rear frame bodies that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other, and a suspending unit including a pair of front swinging rods for connecting the front frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat, and a pair of rear swinging rods for connecting the rear frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat. Each of the rear swinging rods includes upper and lower tubes that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other.

Abstract: An infant swing is provided with a swing lock that can desirably block oscillating motion of the seat portion. The infant swing comprises a support frame and that has front and rear leg frames defining two lateral sides and respectively coupled with at least a hinge structure. At least one of the two lateral sides includes a swing arm pivotally coupled with the support frame via a pivot assembly. The swing lock is movably mounted with the pivot assembly, which includes a coupling hub provided with first and second engaging portions. The swing lock includes a latch bolt having a key movable relative to the coupling hub. When the key of the latch bolt engages with the second engaging portion, a distal end of the latch bolt is engaged through the hinge structure for locking rotation of the swing arm relative to the support frame.

Abstract: An infant support structure with a collapsible frame is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure includes a frame with a lock mechanism that is configured to maintain the collapsible frame in a deployed or use configuration.

Abstract: A mechanism for spacing a swing from underneath a horizontal climbing ladder of a jungle gym-type swing apparatus. In one implementation, the apparatus is spring biased such that the swing is laterally spaced away from the plane of the horizontal climbing ladder when not in use and, in another implementation, the apparatus fixedly positions the swing away from the plane of the horizontal climbing ladder when not in use.

Abstract: A child motion device has a frame assembly configured to rest on a floor surface. The device also has a drive system that drives a swing assembly. The swing assembly can include a pair of swing arms having proximal ends and distal ends. The distal ends support a child seat assembly. The distance between the distal ends relative to the distance between proximal ends is adjustable, thereby adjusting at least one motion characteristic of the device. The adjustable motion characteristics can include a gliding motion and a swinging motion.

Abstract: A canopy mechanism comprises a canopy support and a canopy frame. The canopy support comprises a combining part and an engaging part. A terminal of the engaging part connects the combining part, and another terminal of the engaging part extends opposite to the combining part. The engaging part comprises a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. A chamber is formed between the first and second lateral walls, and one terminal of the chamber has a chamber entrance. The second lateral wall has an opening, and a cantilever structure extends from a side of the opening therein. The cantilever structure has a first position-limiting part. The canopy frame has a connection part with a second position-limiting part. The connection part of the canopy frame inserts into the chamber via the chamber entrance to engage the first and second position-limiting parts to fasten the canopy frame and the canopy support.

Abstract: A juvenile product includes a seat having a seating area supported by a part of the juvenile product, a canopy positionable over at least a portion of the seating area and having an underside that faces the seating area, and a projection system carried on the juvenile product. The projection system has a projector configured to project visible stimuli either above the seating area or onto at least part of the underside of the canopy. These and other aspects of the disclosure are directed to providing a soothing and entertaining environment that may also be adjustable or customizable to address the changing interests and developmental levels of a child occupant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant support structure, such as a swing for a child. In one embodiment, the child swing includes a recline mechanism that can be adjusted to change the recline angle of the seat in which a child is positioned.

Abstract: A support member for playground equipment may include a first section with a flared end and a second section with a tapered end. An opening may be disposed in the flared end of the first section and an elongated slot may be disposed in the tapered end of the second section. When the tapered and flared ends are initially connected, the openings may be aligned and a fastener may be inserted into the aligned openings. When the tapered and flared ends are forced together and overlap a greater amount, which may create a more secure connection, the fastener may help keep in the first and second sections in alignment and may help prevent unintended rotational movement of the first and second sections.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a stationary exercise apparatus for providing exercise functionality for small children that includes first and second upper frame members and first and second base frame members that are coupled to first and second stationary hubs, an activity table, a seat, and one or more resilient members that suspend the activity table and seat between the upper frame members. The upper frame members extend upwardly and in a radially outward direction from the stationary hubs, and the base frame members extend downwardly and in a radially outward direction from the stationary hubs to engage a support surface. The one or more resilient members have a resiliency that allows a child within the apparatus to bounce vertically relative to the support surface in response to the child pushing its legs against the support surface.

Abstract: A swing covering accessory. The accessory is used to cover an outdoor infant/toddler swing and is designed to be placed into the swing and around the outside of it, providing both entertainment and sanitary purposes for infants and toddlers using the swing. The accessory is sized and shaped to wrap completely around a swing seat and also has separate pieces that are designed to cover the rods at the top of the swing seat and the pair of handles that are within reach of an infant or toddler using the swing seat. The swing covering accessory also has at least one external pocket for holding infant/toddler toys such as a rattler, a teether, squeak toy, or similar items.

Abstract: Disclosed a cover for an infant seat. The cover includes mesh panels that provide for improved air flow and which serve to keep an infant's back cool and ventilated. The cover is removable and machine washable. The various features of the present invention are described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. The apparatus includes a frame, and a support convertible between a swinging configuration and a bouncing configuration. In the jumper mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially flexible section, and in the swing mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially rigid section. A bypass section is movable between an engaged position wherein the bypass section provides a substantially rigid connection between the frame and the seat, and a disengaged position wherein the substantially flexible section of the first support provides a flexible connection between the frame and the seat. The seat may be convertible between a feet forward position for the swing mode and a feet down position for the jumper mode.

Abstract: A standard child swing apparatus with a holder for supporting a baby on its abdomen. A vibration unit is also included within the holder.

Abstract: First and second frame supports (12, 13) with each including a frame support body (21a, 13a) and a frame support base (12b, 13b). The frame support bodies are substantially A-frames and the frame support bases are substantially C-shaped cylindrical rods connecting to the ends of a respective one of the A-frame frame support bodies (12a, 13a) to form outwardly extending frame support bases. The cross beam (15) sized or extended by addition of extension beam (16) to protrude beyond the connection points (17) and to substantially overly the extension of the frame support base (12b, or 13b). This allows a further swing or climbing means or the like to be connected therebetween. Alterable suspension means (51) includes a cleat plate (53) with a plurality of holes (54) to allow the rope (52) or other elongated flexible cord to be woven through the plurality of the cleat holes (54) to provide a frictional hold of the rope or other elongated flexible cord.

Abstract: Playground device, for example a swing or a see saw, having a ground supported, movable part and at least one motion sensor configured for sensing the motion of the movable part. The motion sensor is functionally connected to a sound signal feedback generator that is configured for converting the signals from the motion sensor into a sound feedback in response to the motion of the movable part. The sensors are mechanically connected only to the movable part in order to provide system with a large number of variations of embodiments.

Abstract: An adapter includes a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is configured to connect to an associated swing support, e.g. a horizontal support beam of a playground set, for swinging about a horizontal axis. The second support member connects to the first support member and rotates about a second axis with respect to the first support member. The second support member includes spaced mounting elements each configured for attachment to a flexible support, e.g. ropes, cables, chains, etc., of an associated swing.

Abstract: A frame apparatus for a child's swing includes a pair of curved rear legs extending upwardly and forwardly to terminate in a pair of transversely spaced hanger housings that are positioned in a cantilevered manner from a support provided by a corresponding pair of curved front legs that extend upwardly and rearwardly to connect to mounting housings supported at a mid-point on the rear legs. The frame apparatus provides an open top, open side frame configuration for unrestricted access to and viewing of the seat. The front legs and the seat hangers can be detached from the rear legs to provide a compact storage and transport configuration for the swing. One of the mounting housings contains the battery array for the electric motor powering the swinging motion of the seat to position the batteries below and remotely from the seat. The frame members are oval-shaped to increase operating strength.

Abstract: A swing apparatus (10) is attachable to a frame (12). The apparatus comprises an elongate support member (18) suspendable from the frame so as to be moveable with respect thereto. One or more swings (26) are suspended from or coupled to the support member at locations along the length thereof. Each swing is capable of oscillatory motion with respect to the support member. A body, which may be another swing, is suspended from or coupled to the support member at another location along its length. In use, the oscillating motion of the body transfers energy to the support member. This causes the support member to move with respect to the frame. Energy is transferred to the swing(s) causing it(them) to oscillate. Further, a swing comprises the swing apparatus and a frame.

Abstract: The child receiving device includes a seat, seat suspension arms for supporting the seat portion, and a support frame for supporting the seat suspension arms and the seat above a supporting surface. Two front seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite front ends of the seat and two rear seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite rear ends of the seat. The support frame includes a suspension guide, the upper ends of the front and rear seat suspension arms being pivotally connected to the suspension guide. The suspension guide includes a slot along which the upper ends of the front seat suspension arms may be moved toward and away from the upper ends of the rear seat suspension arms.

Abstract: A layback swing includes an attachment that is coupled to a suspendible swing, either at an end-user location or at a place of manufacture. The layback swing includes two spaced apart curved elongated members having at least one acute bend in each. Also included is a back support portion that extends between a first portion of each included curved elongated member. The curved elongated members and back support portion are included for enabling an individual using the layback swing to safely and securely swing in a layback position. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A child swing includes a frame, a hanger arm movably coupled to the frame, and a support base coupled to the at least one hanger arm. The support base is configured to hold a child carrier of an infant car seat and to enable removal of the child carrier. The support base has two or more attachment locations at which the child carrier can be attached to the support base. Upon removal of the child carrier from the support base, the support base remains coupled to the hanger arm, and the hanger arm remains coupled to the frame. The support base can also enable removal of the child carrier from the support base via actuation of a release latch of the child carrier, and the support base is movably coupled to the hanger arms to move between an in-use position and a fold position.

Abstract: A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilient members connect a seat to the frame, each running from the seat to a point on one of the end frame portions below the apex. The seat is suspended from the end frame portions.

Abstract: A swing includes: a pair of upright stands having top end portions; a transverse rod having two opposite end portions that are respectively secured to the top end portions of the stands; a pair of pivot sleeves sleeved respectively on the end portions of the transverse rod and rotatable on the transverse rod about an axis defined by the transverse rod; a seat frame disposed between the stands and below the transverse rod; and a pair of arcuate rods that extend curvedly from the seat frame and that are respectively secured to the pivot sleeves.

Abstract: Portable folding swing is being made of 3 basic parts 1a and 1b mutually connected with hinges (2) enabling folding (illustrations 3 and 4). The body (3) of swing frame is also separately foldable part that can be placed into double flexible joints (8) and (9) located on the body 1a (illustrations 1 and 2). Body (3) can be upwardly removed with the axle (10) from the body 1a and separately folded as shown by illustration 5. The swing can be used on the move due to wheels (5) located on at the front of the body 1a (illustration) and is a children's toy.

Abstract: A motion apparatus for use in combination with a standard infant carrier, such as a car seat. The motion apparatus comprises a support structure and a frame for receiving the transportable base of an infant car seat, and a drive assembly, which, when activated causes motion of the infant carrier. Methods and devices of the invention are useful to soothe an infant.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a support member, a moveable member supported by the support member, a user support mechanically associated with the moveable member, and a sound producing mechanism that produces sound as a result of movement of the moveable member between a first position and a second position caused by the user's application of force to the urge the moveable member between the first position and second position. The applications include a play apparatus, wherein the user interacts with the moveable member with the result that the moveable member changes position and a selected sound is thereby produced.

Abstract: A swing ride includes a plastic seat portion, a first plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a first end of the seat portion, and a second plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a second end of the seat portion. The swing ride in a disassembled state is configured to be received in a container having a volume of less than 5,760 cubic inches.

Abstract: A swing device has a support frame, a seat having a swing axis and swing back and forth about the swing axis while a bar thereof being hung on the support frame, and a repulsive circuit for repelling a permanent magnet installed on the swing axis.

Abstract: A child motion device includes a motor, a drive system coupled to the motor to produce movement along a motion path having reciprocating strokes, and a sensor responsive to the movement to generate feedback information indicative of the movement. The child motion device further includes a motor control circuit coupled to the sensor to determine, based on the feedback information, when to apply power to the motor during each reciprocating stroke. In some cases, the feedback information is indicative of a position of the motor such that the motor control circuit applies the power to the motor for a duration of time that begins after an end of each reciprocating stroke.

Abstract: A hammock/hanging bed with a web stretched across a typically round support frame and supported via tension member lines/rods/material to one or more overhead points. The device is extremely stable and has excellent strength to weight ratio. The web can be drawn taut, without compromising stability or strength, providing the user with an effectively flat, comfortable area to sleep or relax. The invention allows freedom of motion, has aesthetic appeal (and thereby marketing value), is safer than prior art, and is suitable for either a single user or more than one person at a time. Means for disassembly of the hammock/bed into components via connectors such as hinges and/or joints are also comprised by the invention.

Abstract: A swing assembly includes a main support frame and a swing chair unit. The main support frame includes four spaced-apart upright posts, and a top frame connected to the upright posts. The swing chair unit includes a suspending frame hung movably on the top frame, and a seat frame held by the suspending frame. The swing assembly further includes a roof assembly mounted on the top frame, and a drape assembly hung on the top frame and extending downwardly along and between the upright posts.

Abstract: An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. A seat that can be utilized in other applications is detachably mounted on and latched to the base member, which is formed with a swivel mechanism that allows the seat to be selectively positioned in a back-and-forth swing configuration or a sideways swing configuration. The swivel mechanism utilizes a triangular guide that engages an elliptical retainer to cause a lateral shift in the center of gravity of the seat when re-positioned. The base member also incorporates a recline mechanism that can be actuated with one hand. The recline actuation mechanism uses a self-centering push bar that is formed with protrusions engaged with slotted channels to lock the seat in a selected recline position. The push bar is operable to either transverse direction to release the protrusions from the slotted channels for selecting the new recline position.