Multi-functional infant gym

Abstract

A multi-functional infant gym is provided that is readily configurable into different useful forms. First and second arch members are pivotally connected to each other, allowing the gym to be positioned as desired. Lockable hinges can facilitate the pivoting of the gym. In a fully extended position, the gym can be used as an activity arch. Toys can be releaseably engaged with the activity arch, allowing for infant interaction with the toys. The gym can also be pivoted to a partially retracted position providing an infant sleep surface or changing mat. A pad member can be releaseably engaged with the gym. In a collapsed position, the arch members are nested in relation to each other allowing for compact storage and transport of the gym. A cover can be installed to protect the gym while in the collapsed position.

1 . A multi-functional infant gym comprising: 
 a first arch member having opposed first and second ends;    a second arch member having opposed first and second ends, the second arch member being pivotally connected to the first arch member and selectively movable between a fully extended position wherein the second arch member is substantially above the first arch member, and a partially retracted position wherein the second arch member is substantially opposed to and coplanar with the first arch member, the second arch member further being capable of pivoting to a collapsed position wherein the second arch member is nested within and extends along the first arch member; and    a pad member releaseably engageable with the first arch member.    
     
     
         2 . (Cancelled)  
     
     
         3 . A multi-functional infant gym comprising: 
 a first arch member having opposed first and second ends;    a second arch member having opposed first and second ends, the second arch member being pivotally connected to the first arch member and selectively movable between a fully extended position wherein the second arch member is substantially above the first arch member, and a partially retracted position wherein the second arch member is substantially opposed to and coplanar with the first arch member, the second arch member further being capable of pivoting to a collapsed position wherein the second arch member is nested within and extends along the first arch member; and    a cover at least partially covering the first and second arch members when the second arch member is pivoted to the collapsed position.    
     
     
         4 . (Cancelled)  
     
     
         5 . The gym of  claim 1 , wherein the first arch member defines an interior surface and the pad member includes a liner portion which overlaps and extends along the interior surface of the first arch member.  
     
     
         6 . The gym of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second arch members at least partially circumvent the pad member when the second arch member is pivoted to the partially retracted position.  
     
     
         7 . The gym of  claim 1 , wherein the second arch member spans over at least a portion of the pad member when the second arch member is pivoted to the fully extended position.  
     
     
         8 . The gym of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a plurality of toys releaseably engageable to the second arch member.    
     
     
         9 . A multi-functional infant gym comprising: 
 a first arch member having opposed first and second ends;    a second arch member having opposed first and second ends, the second arch member being pivotally connected to the first arch member and selectively movable between a fully extended position wherein the second arch member is substantially above the first arch member, and a partially retracted position wherein the second arch member is substantially opposed to and coplanar with the first arch member, the second arch member further being capable of pivoting to a collapsed position wherein the second arch member is nested within and extends along the first arch member;    a plurality of toys releaseably engageable to the second arch member; and    apertures in the second arch member, the toys being frictionally engageable with the apertures.    
     
     
         10 . The gym of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a first hinge pivotally connecting the first ends of the arch members to each other; and    a second hinge pivotally connecting the second ends of the arch members to each other.    
     
     
         11 . The gym of  claim 10 , wherein each of the hinges comprises: 
 a female hinge member operatively coupled to one of the arch members; and    a male hinge member operatively coupled to the remaining one of the arch members and cooperatively engaged to the female hinge member such that one of the male and female hinge members is capable of selectively rotating relative to the other; and    a cap mechanically coupled to one of the male and female hinge members and selectively movable between a locked position preventing rotation of the male and female hinge members relative to each other, and an unlocked position wherein at least one of the male and female hinge members is capable of rotating relative to the other.    
     
     
         12 . A multi-functional infant gym comprising: 
 a first arch member having opposed first and second ends;    a second arch member having opposed first and second ends, the second arch member being pivotally connected to the first arch member and selectively movable between a fully extended position wherein the second arch member is substantially above the first arch member, and a partially retracted position wherein the second arch member is substantially opposed to and coplanar with the first arch member the second arch member further being capable of pivoting to a collapsed position wherein the second arch member is nested within and extends along the first arch member;    a first hinge pivotally connecting the first ends of the arch members to each other; and    a second hinge pivotally connecting the second ends of the arch members to each other, wherein each of the hinges comprises: 
 a female hinge member operatively coupled to the second arch member;  
 a male hinge member operatively coupled to the first arch member and cooperatively engaged to the female hinge member such that one of the male and female hinge members is capable of selectively rotating relative to the other; and  
   a cap mechanically coupled to one of the male and female hinge members and selectively movable between a locked position preventing rotation of the male and female hinge members relative to each other, and an unlocked position wherein at least one of the male and female hinge members is capable of rotating relative to the other.    
     
     
         13 . The gym of  claim 12 , wherein: 
 the female hinge member of each of the hinges includes a post which projects from the second arch member; and    the first arch member includes a pair of detents formed therein which are adapted to receive respective ones of the posts in a manner preventing pivotal movement of the second arch member beyond the collapsed position relative to the first arch member.    
     
     
         14 . The gym of  claim 1 , wherein the arch members are comprised substantially of wood.  
     
     
         15 . A multi-functional infant gym comprising: 
 a first arch member having opposed first and second ends; and    a second arch member having opposed first and second ends, pivotally connected to the first arch member, the second arch member being continuously and selectively movable and lockable to any position between and including, a fully extended position wherein the second arch member is substantially above the first arch member, and a partially retracted position wherein the second arch member is substantially opposed to and coplanar with the first arch member.    
     
     
         16 . The gym of  claim 15 , wherein: 
 the second arch member is further capable of pivoting to a collapsed position wherein the second arch member is nested within and extends along the first arch member.    
     
     
         17 . The gym of  claim 16 , further comprising: 
 a pad member releaseably engageable with the first arch member.