Device for generating a rocking movement in supports for babies

Abstract

The invention relates to a device ( 1 ) for generating a rocking movement on supports ( 2 ) for babies, comprising a frame ( 11 ) arranged on a base ( 10 ), with a support arm ( 12 ), as well as a traction mechanism ( 13 ) which is configured for the suspension of the support ( 2 ). The device is characterized in that a drive element ( 14 ) is provided to induce an oscillation or an oscillation pulse, wherein a device ( 15 ) is provided that oscillates the traction mechanism ( 13 ) up and down on the drive element ( 14 ), which is configured such that the support ( 2 ) transitions into a continuous or intermittent rocking movement by the introduction of the oscillation or of the oscillation pulse . . .

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         16 . A device for generating a rocking movement in a support for a baby, comprising:
 a frame arranged on a base;   a supporting arm connected to the frame;   a traction mechanism extending along the frame and the supporting arm, the traction mechanism having a first end from which the support is suspended;   a drive element; and   an oscillating device connecting the drive element to a second end of the traction mechanism,   wherein the oscillating device causes an upward and downward movement of the second end of the traction mechanism which causes a continuous or intermittent rocking movement of the support.   
     
     
         17 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein the drive element is an electric motor or a hydraulically or pneumatically operated motor or a motor driven by a spring mechanism or a magnetic drive. 
     
     
         18 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein the drive element is arranged within the base. 
     
     
         19 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein an elastic suspension element is provided for avoiding an abrupt start-up of the rocking movement. 
     
     
         20 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein the traction mechanism is elastic or springy, thereby avoiding an abrupt start-up of the rocking movement. 
     
     
         21 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein the oscillating device comprises a rod-shaped pulling element which is connected to a rotating portion of the drive element and which alternately releases the traction mechanism upwards and pulls the traction mechanism downwards. 
     
     
         22 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein an oscillation speed and/or frequency of the drive element is adjustable. 
     
     
         23 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein a start-up speed of the drive element can be regulated. 
     
     
         24 . The device as in  claim 16 , wherein an oscillation amplitude of the upward and downward movement of the second end of the traction mechanism is adjustable. 
     
     
         25 . The device as in  claim 24 , further comprising a second motorized drive element which adjusts an alignment of the oscillating device and/or the drive element. 
     
     
         26 . The device as in  claim 16 , further comprising at least one acoustic recording and/or output element. 
     
     
         27 . The device as in  claim 16 , further comprising a transmitting and receiving device capable of communicating on a WLAN, Bluetooth or other wireless radio network. 
     
     
         28 . The device as in  claim 16 , further comprising one or more sensors which determine movements, states, or noises of a baby and automatically initiate pre-programmed actions via a control. 
     
     
         29 . The device as in  claim 16 , further comprising solar cells for obtaining energy for the drive element. 
     
     
         30 . The device as in  claim 16 , further comprising a battery.