Crib frame

Abstract

A crib frame for supporting a mattress or pad has a rectangular frame and a fixed panel defining an opening. A pivotable panel in the opening can be raised by a handle to provide a plurality of inclined positions for the movable panel which is supported by arms that lock in a plurality of positions for this purpose.

I claim:  
     
         1 . The improvement in a crib frame for use with a conventional crib structure, said crib frame comprising a generally rectangular frame, a fixed panel provided adjacent one end of said rectangular frame, and a movable panel provided in the remainder of said open frame, said movable frame being hingedly connected to said fixed frame for movement between a position wherein said movable frame lies in the same plane as said rectangular frame from and to a raised position wherein said movable frame has an end portion opposite the hinged portion that can be elevated relative to the horizontal frame for raising the head of an infant placed on a flexible pad or mattress resting on the frame.  
     
     
         2 . The improvement according to  claim 1  said improvement further characterized by two adjustable arms that are each fixed at one end to the fixed frame and at the other end to the movable frame for supporting said movable panel in a plurality of pre-selected raised positions.  
     
     
         3 . The improvement according to  claim 2  wherein one or both said panel portions (fixed and movable) are fabricated from plywood, and wherein openings are provided in the plywood.  
     
     
         4 . The improvement according to  claim 3  further characterized by a handle at said end portion for raising and lowering said movable panel.