Abstract: An infant seat rocker includes a base member having a pair of rails that protrude generally vertically from the base member and extend a length of the base member, a front wall that protrudes at an angle from the front of the base member, at least one rear wall that protrudes at an angle from the rear of the base member, a motor that is positioned on the base member and a spring that attaches the motor to the infant seat. The infant seat is positioned on the base member and the rails, the front wall and at least one rear wall are capable of locating the infant seat on the base member while the motor is energized to produce and maintain a rocking motion in the infant seat.

Abstract: A hammock device for cradling infants comprising a foldable support base for placing on a ground surface; a first and second support brace pivotally attached to the base; a swinging bar pivotally connected to the first support brace via a first control box and to the second support brace via a second control box; a sheet-like hammock component wherein the first end is attached near the first end of the swinging bar and the second end is attached near the second end of the swinging bar such that an inner cavity is formed in which the infant may be placed; and a motor disposed in the first control box that causes the swinging bar to rotate in a first direction and a second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a motion simulating a moving vehicle to an infant's carrier. A platform supporting the carrier is suspended on flexible members in an open-topped enclosure. A pair of crank shafts with cranks upon which are mounted frictional members positioned under the platform. The frictional members cause the platform to rise and fall and sets it into complex motion on the flexible members while the motion of the frictional members gently bounces an infant in the carrier. By varying the length of the flexible members and the speed of the crank shafts, a user may find a setting effective at calming the infant and inducing sleep.

Abstract: Sleeping compartment support assemblies and methods of driving the same are disclosed to selectively provide reciprocating motion to a sleeping enclosure. An example sleeping compartment support has a drive mechanism that utilizes a rotary motor and a slider crank assembly to generate substantially planar motion in a generally horizontal plane.

Abstract: The hereby presented invention concerns a rocking device that includes a drive mechanism which actuates with an alternative motion one end of an elastic cord, which, through its other end, impairs the alternative motion to a carrying handle or any other equivalent attachment point of a baby chair or support or carrying for youngsters (babies), that is adequate for that purpose, being the drive mechanism and the elastic cord associated in such a way that, by adjusting its motor idle speed, the frequency of the inducer movement adjusts itself to the natural frequency of the movement induced on the baby chair or support device with the baby. In an alternative version of the invention the rocking device is attached to the baby chair or support device and the elastic cord is fixed to an external attachment point.

Abstract: A crib support is disclosed that includes a frame assembly configured to receive releasably a crib and be releasably secured to the crib, and a rocking mechanism, disposed within the frame assembly, configured to provide a rocking motion, and configured to create the effect of a reciprocatory movement, which is soothing and comforting to a baby.

Abstract: A leg assembly for use as at least one supporting leg of an infant enclosure or other device, the leg assembly having an elongated leg member, a solenoid actuator having a coil adapted when the actuator is actuated to move longitudinally relative to the armature of the solenoid actuator and a compression spring which is resiliently compressed upon movement of the coil which imparts motion to the leg member in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A rocker mechanism for a baby seat, having: a housing; a rotatable member in the housing; a drive mechanism for rotating the rotatable member; a power source for the drive mechanism; a projection on the rotatable member; a first line anchor on the housing; a second line anchor on the housing; and a line wrapped around the projection, the line having a fixed end connected to the first line anchor, a mid-portion connected to the second line anchor, and a free end, wherein the free end of the line repeatedly moves towards and away from the housing as the rotatable member rotates in the housing.

Abstract: A baby soothing device includes a holding structure, a supporting frame, a sliding shaft, and a driving device. The holding structure is used for holding a baby. The supporting frame is used for supporting the holding structure on a surface. The sliding shaft has an end connected to the holding structure. The driving device is disposed between the sliding shaft and the supporting frame. The driving device is used for driving the sliding shaft to move upward and downward relative to the supporting frame.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a support assembly for supporting a baby, the support assembly including: a support element on which a baby is supported in use; a chassis operatively connected to the support element, the chassis including adjusting means to provide adjustment to both the height and attitude of the support element relative to the chassis.

Abstract: An automated rocking bassinet apparatus includes a support that includes a first upper panel and a second upper panel. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends downwardly from each of the first and second upper panels. A housing includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A pair of receivers is attached to the housing. A pair of mountings is provided. Each of the first and second upper panels has one of the mountings attached thereto and each of the receivers receives one of the mountings to pivotally couple the housing to the support. A driver assembly is mounted in the first upper panel and selectively rocks the housing with respect to the support.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a motion simulating a moving vehicle to an infant's carrier. A platform supporting the carrier is suspended on flexible members in an open-topped enclosure. A pair of crank shafts with cranks upon which are mounted frictional members positioned under the platform. The frictional members cause the platform to rise and fall and sets it into complex motion on the flexible members while the motion of the frictional members gently bounces an infant in the carrier. By varying the length of the flexible members and the speed of the crank shafts, a user may find a setting effective at calming the infant and inducing sleep.

Abstract: A device for rocking or bouncing a baby chair. The device has a seat into which a baby can be placed. The seat is attached to a stand that provides a springy action to the baby seat. The stand has an adjustment mechanism so the stand can be adjusted to compensate for babies of different weights.

Abstract: A system having a support that supports a child seat and a controller that outputs motion, sound, and/or image signals to be experienced by a child in the child. An actuator connected to the support moves the support responsive to the motion signal, and the corresponding sounds and image signal may be synchronized therewith. A recorder may be used to record motions and sounds from an actual vehicle. A method includes providing a support for the child seat, and producing a motion signal substantially corresponding to the motions experienced by the child in the child seat in the vehicle. The method further includes moving the support responsive to the motion signal for simulating the motions experienced by the child in the child seat when in the vehicle.

Abstract: A novel and improved device to assuage distressed infants by means of adjustable vertical motion combined with adjustable orientation. The motion is adjustable in terms of amplitude, frequency and time. The device allows the infants to be held face-inward or face-outward in the case of vertical orientation and prone or supine in the case of horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A baby soothing device includes a holding structure, a supporting frame, a sliding shaft, and a driving device. The holding structure is used for holding a baby. The supporting frame is used for supporting the holding structure on a surface. The sliding shaft has an end connected to the holding structure. The driving device is disposed between the sliding shaft and the supporting frame. The driving device is used for driving the sliding shaft to move upward and downward relative to the supporting frame.

Abstract: A motor with apparatus comprising a series of connected links to change the circular motion of the motor to a linear motion and from the linear motion to a continuous oscillation to and fro which motion is transferred to an arc shaped rocker cradle. A wheel of the stroller or other object sits in the rocker cradle and the stroller or other object is thereby rocked to and fro.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for moving or rocking an infant enclosure such as a cot (11) having legs (12), the apparatus (10) having at least one active module (15) and passive modules (14), each module (14, 15) having a spring mounted socket for receiving a leg (12) of the cot (11) and the active module (15) having a motor means to impart motion to the cot (11).

Abstract: A variable motion rocking bed is provided that includes a first support structure having a first set of pins, a second support structure having a second set of pins, and a frame, the frame capable of being in a rocking motion with respect to the first support structure and the second support structure. The rocking bed further includes a first pair of linkage assemblies secured between the first support structure and the frame, a second pair of linkage assemblies secured between the second support structure and the frame and at least one adjusting mechanism coupled to each of the first pair of linkage assemblies and to each of the second pair of linkage assemblies.

Abstract: Sleeping compartment support assemblies and methods of driving the same are disclosed to selectively provide reciprocating motion to a sleeping enclosure. An example sleeping compartment support has a drive mechanism that utilizes a rotary motor and a slider crank assembly to generate substantially planar motion in a generally horizontal plane.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform is disclosed. The apparatus provides medical treatments, which are also described, by externally applying periodic acceleration to the body of a subject on the mattress.

Abstract: A device to assuage distressed infants via an adjustable vertical motion combined with an adjustable orientation. The device has a frame, an infant resting member coupled to the frame that is capable of retaining an infant in an adjustable position and a mechanism that is capable of moving the infant resting member in a vertical motion to soothe the infant.

Abstract: A variable motion rocking bed is provided that includes a first support structure including a first threaded rod having a first section threaded in a first direction and a second section threaded in a second direction, a second support structure including a second threaded rod having a first section threaded in a first direction and a second section threaded in a second direction, and a frame, the frame capable of being in a rocking motion with respect to the first support structure and the second support structure. The rocking bed further includes a first pair of linkage assemblies secured between the first support structure and the frame, and a second pair of linkage assemblies secured between the second support structure and the frame.

Abstract: A bed comprises a plurality of cables allowing a plate to be suspended in the air, a mattress sitting on the plate, a skeleton supporting the plate, a foundation supporting all of the above components and the human body or bodies lying on the bed. The cables may be slantways or vertically installed from superiority to inferiority. The bed also comprises means displacing support components in longitudinal direction and transverse direction separately relative to the foundation. Moreover, it also provides a method for initiating sleep by providing appreciate stimulation to vestibular organs. The method includes providing a support member to support an individual or individuals, controlling the displacement of the support member in a longitudinal direction or/and a transverse direction. The motion form of the bed is rhythmic reciprocal comprehensive motion: three dimensions with or without a seesawing motion which is most conducive to sleep occurrence and maintenance.

Abstract: A rocking machine automatically imparts a continuous, rocking motion to an occupant recumbent on a hammock. One end of the rocking machine is attached to a fixed location. The other end of the rocking machine is attached to a conventional hammock, which is attached to a second fixed location. The rocking machine has a container that houses a periodically reversing geared motor. Operation of the motor is controlled by an electrical circuit having a shaft attached to one end of a torsional spring. The other end of the torsional spring is connected to the hammock. A pressure sensitive switch becomes actuated and moves to a closed position, enabling supply of power to the geared motor that initiates a continuous rocking motion, when the hammock becomes occupied. The electrical circuit provides periodically reversing oscillations while monitoring current to the motor, and decreases the period between oscillations until it matches the natural period of oscillation of the spring-occupant weight system.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing medical treatments is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus according the present invention comprises a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform. In another aspect, an apparatus according to the present invention comprises a sling device connected to a drive causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform.

Abstract: A rocker includes a basket pivotally mounted to the crib that has a mattress laying horizontally therein and covering an entire bottom thereof. First and second brackets couple to an outer surface of the basket and are located at axially opposed ends thereof. First and second pairs of anchor arms have proximal ends connected to the brackets. The anchor arms have axially opposed distal ends spanning away from the basket and terminating adjacent to a frame of the crib. The arms are telescopically adjustable along a longitudinal length thereof and each of the arms are independently articulated. A plurality of support levers are conjoined to a top edge of the crib and are connected to the distal ends of the arms. The device includes a mechanism for oscillating the basket and a mechanism for automatically playing back an audio file while the basket is oscillating.

Abstract: A motorized hammock swinging assembly automatically swings a hammock back and forth. A housing has a motor operationally connected with a crankshaft assembly. A cable is attached to a crankshaft of the crankshaft assembly and to the hammock such that when the motor is operation, the crankshaft rotates causing the cable to be pulled back and forth. The reciprocating cable causes the hammock to be swayed back and forth. The housing can be frame mounted such that the frame is secured to the ground at its point of operation, or the housing can be mounted to a structure such as a tree. The motor can be run by a battery located within the housing or by a source of AC electrical power, which source can be used to charge the battery or by a solar cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing medical treatments is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus according the present invention comprises a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform. In another aspect, an apparatus according to the present invention comprises a sling device connected to a drive causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform.

Abstract: A rocking device is described for receiving a lower part of a carriage, perambulator, cot or the like in particular to rock an infant therein, with oscillation means to impart an oscillating motion thereto comprising an elongate roller (2) mounted about a generally longitudinal axis, and drive means (9) associated therewith to cause the roller to rotate, the transverse shape of the roller and the position of the axis together being such that the roller imparts an oscillating motion to the carriage in mechanical engagement therewith in use. A method of rocking a carriage, perambulator, cot or the like is also described.

Abstract: An infant rocking apparatus comprises an infant support and lifters that rock the infant support from side to side. In illustrative embodiments, the infant support has a trough in which an infant is received. A number of different types of lifters and orientations of the lifters are disclosed.

Abstract: An infant swing that may be parent activated or sound activated and a method of using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A crib accessory that can be placed beneath an infant's mattress or crib. A movable plate is rhythmically moved up and down to pat the crib mattress and soothe the infant.

Abstract: A rocking crib or cradle having a motion inducing mechanism with automatic lock. The motion inducing mechanism imparts a movement to a movable portion of the crib or cradle in relation to a longitudinal base while the lock immobilizes the movable portion in relation to the base. Operation of both the motion inducing mechanism and lock are related to one another with a timer such that the lock automatically immobilizes the movable portion of the crib when the time duration of the motion inducing mechanism is expended. A time delay switch may be connected between the timer and lock to delay operation of the lock for a preset time after the expiration of the time duration of the motion inducing mechanism. A handle may be connected to the lock to manually operate the lock to immobilize or free the movable portion of the crib in relation to the longitudinal base, such manual operation energizing or de-energizing the timer and motion inducing device accordingly.

Abstract: A power-controlled bed mainly includes an upper bed frame on which a mattress divided into movable back, thigh, and leg rest parts and a fixed hip rest part is supported; a lower bed frame; at least one lifting mechanism pivotally connected at upper and lower ends to the upper and the lower bed frames, respectively; and a microcomputer controller for controlling operation of the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism may be manually controlled for the upper bed frame to statically stay at different positions, or be automatically controlled via the controller to dynamically shift the upper bed frame between two or more selected position combinations, so that the force of gravity is well utilized in the movements of the bed to promote a user's blood circulation, help clearing of sputum, enable sufficient supply of oxygen to the brain, do rehabilitation exercises, etc.

Abstract: A bassinet which rocks in a side to side motion in either slow, medium or fast rocking motion. The bassinet is controlled by a motor, microchips and wires to create the movement. The bassinet will no longer need the movement of ones hand, as the motor and microchips will control it's rocking motion.

Abstract: A device for controlling the amplitude of a swinging body. The device accurately controls the drive thereof in response to the load the swinging body carries even if it carries infants of different weights.

Abstract: A cradle assembly having a stationary base, a rocking crib, a rocking motion inducing mechanism, and a crib motion lock. The motion inducing mechanism imparts a rocking movement to the rocking crib in relation to the base while the lock functions to immobilize the rocking crib relative to the base. Operation of both the motion inducing mechanism and lock are preferably related to one another so that the lock automatically immobilizes the rocking crib upon expiration of a previously selected time duration for operation of the motion inducing mechanism. A time delay switch or a microprocessor may be connected to delay operation of the lock for a preset time after the expiration of the selected time duration. The controls may include, for example, buttons for actuating or deactuating rocking motion, or a handle connected to the lock device to manually actuate or deactivate the lock device to free the rocking crib for rocking movement relative to the base.

Abstract: The present device is a vibrating infant bed that gently rocks a baby to sleep by providing a smooth, reciprocating movement in the vertical direction. The vibrating mechanism has an A.C. gear motor which rotates an eccentric cam. A cam follower rises on top of the cam and is mounted to the moving plate. The moving plate is guided to move in the vertical direction by bearings. As the cam rotates, the cam follower moves up and down, and so does the moving plate. A timing switch is connected to the motor and can be pre-set for a selected period of operating time.

Abstract: A rocking crib or cradle having a motion inducing mechanism with automatic lock. The motion inducing mechanism imparts a movement to a movable portion of the crib or cradle in relation to a longitudinal base while the lock immobilizes the movable portion in relation to the base. Operation of both the motion inducing mechanism and lock are related to one another with a timer such that the lock automatically immobilizes the movable portion of the crib when the time duration of the motion inducing mechanism is expended. A time delay switch may be connected between the timer and lock to delay operation of the lock for a preset time after the expiration of the time duration of the motion inducing mechanism. A handle may be connected to the lock to manually operate the lock to immobilize or free the movable portion of the crib in relation to the longitudinal base, such manual operation energizing or de-energizing the timer and motion inducing device accordingly.

Abstract: A device for automatically rocking a stroller. Winding structure includes a connecting rod, whose first end is eccentrically mounted to the spring structure and whose second end is equally eccentrically mounted to the wheel axle extension so that the forward movement of the stroller winds the spring structure. The rocking structure includes a rod whose far end is mounted eccentrically to the wheel axle extension and whose forward end is less eccentrically mounted to the spring structure to ensure that the rod assumes a reciprocating motion during the unwinding of the spring structure. The user switches from winding mode to rocking mode. In an alternative embodiment a first rod attached to the shaft includes a lever that assumes different positions, the different lever positions changing the degree to which a second rod is eccentrically mounted to the spring structure and determining whether the device is in winding or rocking mode.

Abstract: An infant seat rocking device for providing a smooth rocking motion for an infant without relying on the infant's own movement of the parent sitting with the child and rocking the seat. The infant seat rocking device includes a seat. The seat support member has a base portion, an upright portion and a connection portion. The upright portion of the seat support member extends from the seat offset with respect to a center of gravity of the seat for permitting rocking of the seat. A seat moving assembly is coupled to the seat support member. The seat moving assembly includes a crank arm and a strap member that extends from a distal end portion of the crank arm. The strap member has an end opposite the crank arm coupled to the seat member whereby rotation of the crank arm pulls on the seat for providing movement of the seat.

Abstract: To provide a swing control device of a swinging body capable of accurately controlling the drive thereof in response to the load the swinging body carries even if it carries infants of different weights, and realizing a desired swing by providing a sensor portion which generates first and second pulse signals having different phases in response to the swing and a control circuit which obtains sensor data based on the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal, decodes data patterns set in advance which corresponds to a combination of the sensor data, judges a swing direction or a change thereof from a changed pattern of the continuous data pattern, reads a target value (pulse count number) set in advance to compare or the like with the pulse count number of the present, the previous, and the one before the previous to obtain a pulse width for driving at the next timing, and outputs a drive pulse of the obtained pulse width to a drive circuit so that driving can be performed in accordance with the expected

Abstract: Electric reciprocating system for baby carriage, which is combined with external power source and carriage locating guide rail to simulate manually back and forth pushing/pulling movement. The system includes a base board, locating guide rail, two wheel guide rail gauge adjustment mechanisms and locking mechanism to form a linear moving path of the baby carriage. The driving unit includes a DC servomotor, a belt driving mechanism and a controlling circuit board for controlling and adjusting and the travel and speed. In cooperation with the driving pin and the linking ring fixed on the baby carriage rear beam, the system provides a reciprocating power for the baby carriage without power.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vibration generator which comprises a rotary drive means having a drive shaft, at least a pair of rotors which is installed on the drive shaft and is rotative in association with the drive shaft, and unbalanced weights which are respectively installed in the rotors; and an apparatus for controlling the function of living bodies, which comprises the vibration generator as a vibration generating source.

Abstract: An infant seat assembly is made up of a resilient frame with a leg rest portion designed to support a displacement mechanism which will either impart a shaking or bouncing motion to the frame; and, when a baby is placed in the seat assembly, the frequency of vibration imparted to the frame can be selectively tuned to be in harmony with the natural frequency of vibration of the frame when an infant is placed in the seat assembly.

Abstract: A child swing provides a child support that is supportable by a support frame. The child swing may be configured between a stowed and deployed configuration by providing a collapsible child support and a folding support frame. The collapsible child support may include collapsible hangers and a collapsible child receptacle. Frame members of the frame can be connected by hinges which allow a user to conveniently fold the frame into a compact position such that the folded frame may then be placed in the child support. The child support may be driven by an electric motor mounted to the support frame. A periodic motion output from the electric motor may be transferred to swinging motion of the child support by connecting a hanger arm to a post of the support frame which is coupled to the electric motor. In the preferred embodiment, a releasable latch is used to retain the hanger arm to the post.

Abstract: A novel and improved form of displacement mechanism has been devised for an infant bouncer seat of the type having a resilient frame with a base support located directly beneath the seat proper, the displacement mechanism mounted on the base portion and including a variable speed motor drive which operates through a speed reduction mechanism into a crank arm at one end of a lift arm which is pivotal in response to activation of the motor drive to impart vertical reciprocal motion to the base. The motor speed is adjusted to tune the frequency of reciprocal motion of the base to the natural frequency of the seat for a particular weight baby, and the connection of the lift arm to the base can be adjusted to vary the amplitude of reciprocal motion of the lift arm and the base.

Abstract: Electric reciprocating system for baby carriage, which is combined with external power source and carriage locating guide rail to simulate manually back and forth pushing/pulling movement. The system includes a base board, locating guide rail, two wheel guide rail gauge adjustment mechanisms and locking mechanism to form a linear moving path of the baby carriage. The driving unit includes a DC servomotor, a belt driving mechanism and a controlling circuit board for controlling and adjusting and the travel and speed. In cooperation with the driving pin and the linking ring fixed on the baby carriage rear beam, the system provides a reciprocating power for the baby carriage without power.

Abstract: A baby head pattern forming cot includes a support base having two opposite side walls each defining a pivot hole, a rotary base rotatably mounted in the support base and having two ends each provided with a pivot axle pivotally mounted in the pivot hole of the support base, a pattern forming base mounted in a receiving chamber of the rotary base and defining a body-shaped recess and a head-shaped recess, and a rotation device mounted in the support base. The rotation device includes a motor secured in the support base, a drive gear mounted on and rotated by the motor, a rotation controller secured on the motor for controlling rotation of the drive gear, a reduction gear meshing with and rotated by the drive gear, and a driven gear secured on the pivot axle of one of the two ends of the rotary base and meshing with and rotated by the reduction gear.