Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
472118000 | SWING | 87 |
20080234059 | Portable Folding Swing - Portable folding swing is being made of 3 basic parts | 09-25-2008 |
20090017928 | Swing Apparatus - A swing apparatus ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090105001 | Playground Device With Motion Dependent Sound Feedback - 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. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105002 | ROTATING ADAPTER FOR PLAYGROUND SWING - 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. | 04-23-2009 |
20100048311 | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - 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. | 02-25-2010 |
20100267457 | Infant Swing Apparatus and Method of Operating the Same - 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. | 10-21-2010 |
20100279783 | ADJUSTABLE SWING DEVICE - 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. | 11-04-2010 |
20100298057 | INFANT SWING - 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. | 11-25-2010 |
20100304875 | ROTATING SWING DEVICE - The Rotating Device ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100317447 | Free-Standing Jumping Device - 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. | 12-16-2010 |
20110028228 | Infant Swing Apparatus - 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. | 02-03-2011 |
20110045917 | SEAT FOR A SWING - 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. | 02-24-2011 |
20110070958 | Child Carrier Apparatus and Its Operating Method - 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. | 03-24-2011 |
20110086718 | Swing Seat - 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. | 04-14-2011 |
20110105237 | Swing Apparatus with Detachable Infant Holding Device - 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. | 05-05-2011 |
20110165952 | Therapeutic Swing - A portable therapeutic vestibular swing device comprising a rigid component frame having a seat pivotally suspended therefrom, support members depending downwardly with each support member having a foot distal from a horizontal shaft adapted, each foot adapted for insertion in an individual one of a plurality of pocket means of a flexible load-bearing base. | 07-07-2011 |
20110230271 | INFANT SWING WITH SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM - An infant support structure includes a frame, a seat portion rotatably coupled to the frame so that the seat portion is movably coupled to the frame, an engagement member coupled to the seat portion, and a lock bar pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the frame, the lock bar movable between a first position disengaged from the engagement member thereby permitting swinging motion of the seat portion, and a second position engaging the engagement member and inhibiting swinging motion of the seat portion. | 09-22-2011 |
20110244973 | PLAY SYSTEM ACCESSORY WITH MOTION-ACTIVATED SOUND MODULE - An accessory for a play system comprises a support configured to be suspended from or supported on the play system; and a sound module coupled with the support. The sound module comprises a motion detector for detecting motion of the support and a sound-emitting device for emitting sounds in response to motion of the support as detected by the motion detector. | 10-06-2011 |
20110263344 | STAND-ON PLAYSET SWING - A stand-on swing for suspension from a playset structure includes a platform member presenting an upper surface on which the user may stand. The swing also includes a pair of elongated, rigid suspension bars each presenting upper and lower ends. The bars are pivotally connectable to the structure adjacent the upper ends so as to depend therefrom, with the lower ends being spaced from the ground. The swing further includes a pair of lower pivot joints pivotally connecting the suspension bars to the platform member adjacent the lower ends thereof, with the platform member and bars being swingable in a fore-and-aft direction. The bars are bowed so as to present intermediate sections that are spaced further apart than the upper and lower ends. Further, the bars terminate above or generally at the platform member so that the lower ends are prevented from being spaced substantially downward beyond the platform member. | 10-27-2011 |
20110312430 | SWING SET WITH INTERACTIVE WATER PLANE - An interactive apparatus includes a frame that defines an interior region. A swing is secured to the frame and moves into and out of the interior region. At least one fluid delivery system is secured to the frame for directing a plane of fluid into the interior region of the frame. The fluid delivery system includes a plurality of flow regulating elements for selectively controlling the cross-section of the fluid plane. | 12-22-2011 |
20120034985 | ADJUSTABLE CANOPY MECHANISM AND AN INFANT CARRIER DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An adjustable canopy mechanism is for use in an infant carrier device having a frame unit, and includes a top cover and a pair of pivot seat units. Each pivot seat unit includes first and second pivot seats. The first pivot seat is coupled to one of the top cover and the frame unit, and has a first central pivot portion and a plurality of engaging grooves. The second pivot seat is coupled to the other one of the top cover and the frame unit, and has a second central pivot portion connected pivotally to the first central pivot portion, and a plurality of resilient arms engaging removably and respectively a subset of the engaging grooves. The second pivot seat is rotatable relative to the first pivot seat so that the resilient arms engage respectively another subset of the engaging grooves, thereby adjusting the position of the top cover relative to the frame unit. | 02-09-2012 |
20120083348 | Playground Device with Motion Dependent Sound Feedback - 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. | 04-05-2012 |
20120178543 | Rotatable and Breathable Group Disc Swing - A swing device capable of rotational and back and forth swinging motion. A single individual may enjoy the device, but the device is capable of accommodating multiple riders at one time. The swing device hangs from a support structure, such as a tree limb. An upper support system, comprised of sheathed connectors, fasten around the tree limb. At the base of the upper support system is a swivel joint that connects to the lower support system. The lower support system is comprised of support connectors, connector clamps and a disc swing seat. Each support connector has a clamp at its end for attaching the connector to the outer ring of the disc swing seat. The seat comprises an outer ring that is covered with highly durable, breathable material that can accommodate several individual users thereon. The breathable material keeps the swing seat cool, even after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178544 | BABY SWING - A baby swing includes a frame, a supporting device and a seat. The supporting device is pivotally connected to the frame. The supporting device has a pivot post and a plurality of first engaging members formed on a periphery of the pivot post. The seat has a mounting structure pivotally mounted on the pivot post and a second engaging member disposed in the mounting structure and capable of moving between an engaging position and a releasing position. When the second engaging member is located at the engaging position, the second engaging member engages one of the first engaging members so that the seat is retained relative to the supporting device. When the second engaging member is located at the releasing position, the second engaging member disengages from the first engaging member so that the seat is allowed to rotate relative to the supporting device. | 07-12-2012 |
20120264530 | CHILD SUPPORT REPOSITIONING MECHANISM - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a repositioning mechanism adapted for use with a swing and configured to permit a child support to be secured a forward-facing position and one or more side-facing positions. In particular, the repositioning mechanism is configured to maintain the child support's center of gravity in the same lateral position in both the forward-facing and side-facing positions, as well as to effect longitudinal movement ensuring the child support remains longitudinally proximate to its point or points of support, such as a point of rotation. | 10-18-2012 |
20130005493 | SWING RIDE TILTING SWING CHAIR BACK AND FORTH - Provided is a swing ride that enable a rider to sit on a swing chair and tilt it back and forth to thereby perform a swing operation or a reciprocating motion alone by a mechanical design. The swing ride that can tilt a swing chair back and forth, includes: a pivot shaft that is pivotably coupled across the top of a pair of frames spaced from each other; perpendicular rods that are extended downwards from both sides of the pivot shaft, respectively; a swing chair that are pivotably mounted below the perpendicular rods; mounting plates that are further extended downwards from central portions of both sides of the swing chair, respectively, and on the lower ends of which the perpendicular rods are hinge-coupled, respectively; and a rear stopper and a front stopper that are protrudingly formed spaced from each other at each side of the swing chair, to thus make the swing chair stop by the perpendicular rods and to thereby make the swing chair swing back and forth. Here, a number of insertion holes are further provided in the swing chair at the rear side of the rear stopper, in which the rear stopper is detachably coupled into one of the insertion holes. | 01-03-2013 |
20130012329 | COLLAPSIBLE INFANT SUPPORT DEVICE - A collapsible, portable infant swing having a foldable base movable between an unfolded, extended position and a folded, collapsed position, a lock mechanism for selectively locking/unlocking the foldable base, and support arms supported by the foldable base. Swing arms are pivotally coupled to the support arms for pivotal, back and forth motion and an infant support seat coupled to the swing arms for supporting and swinging an infant. A multi-function handle is provided for housing the lock mechanism for locking/unlocking the foldable base, for grasping the foldable base to fold the foldable base, and for carrying the swing when the foldable base is folded. The multi-function handle is positioned substantially centrally below the seat to make it generally inaccessible by the infant. | 01-10-2013 |
20130045813 | SWING PLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PLAY - A play swing system includes a safety harness attached to each seat, as well as other features for interactive and competitive throwing and tossing games. The safety harness may incorporates various games features, and thus encourage use in activities that require at least one free hand, or otherwise increase the risk of slippage and falling from the play swing seat. Various embodiments accommodate as well as challenge the spatial perception, dexterity and reflexes of players of different ages. For examples, younger players might compete by throwing objects at a fixed target mounted on the ground. In other embodiments, the target is moving in synchronization with the oscillatory motion of the adjacent players swing by a physical coupling or attachment. Interactive play is encouraged at the higher skill levels by configuring the targets associated with adjacent seats to face each other. In this embodiment, the players oscillate in opposite directions so that they are closest to the target when the relative velocity is highest. The objects of the associated games can be building a higher score, as well as soaking the other player(s) with water supplied by an external source and actuated by instantaneous or accumulated contact of a throwing object with a target. | 02-21-2013 |
20130079168 | Recreational dock swing - An apparatus includes a substantially vertical elongated mast and a substantially horizontal elongated boom which is supported by the mast proximate an upper end thereof. The boom can pivot independently about a substantially vertical first axis and a substantially horizontal second axis. The boom has a first end proximate the mast and a distal opposite second end. A gripping element, for gripping by a user of the apparatus while the user is supported thereby, depends from the boom proximate the second end thereof. An elastic biasing member operatively attached to the mast and the boom provides a biasing force to bias the boom toward a rest position and against downward movement of the second end of the mast. The biasing member allows a temporary downward movement of the second end of the boom due to sudden application of weight of a user's body when the user grasps the gripping element. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085004 | MOBILE BIKE SWING - A mobile bike swing comprising a base and a first arm pivotally connected to the base. The mobile bike swing also comprises a second arm parallel to the first arm and having a predetermined distance therebetween. The second arm being pivotally connected to the base. The mobile bike swing also comprises a top bracket arranged between the first arm and second arm and a hook arranged generally a center point of the top bracket. The mobile bike swing also comprises a swing connected to the hook wherein the swing allows the bike rider to ride and swing both perpendicular and parallel to the base on which the mobile bike swing is connected. | 04-04-2013 |
20130143681 | CHILD SWING AND JUMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A convertible support apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example convertible support apparatus for supporting a seat in a first mode and a second mode includes a substantially flexible section to support the seat in a first mode, and a substantially rigid bypass. The substantially rigid bypass is positioned to selectively deactivate the substantially flexible section when the convertible support is in the second mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20130157770 | Infant Swing Apparatus - An infant swing apparatus includes a support structure, a swinging platform pivotally assembled with the support structure, a plurality of seat anchors affixed with the swinging platform, and a child seat removably held with the swinging platform. The swinging platform is pivotally assembled with the support structure and has a central axis extending from a rear to a front of the swinging platform, the swinging platform being operable to swing back and forth between the rear and the front. The seat anchors include a first and a second seat anchor disposed substantially aligned with the central axis of the swinging platform, and a third seat anchor located at a side of the central axis and in a region between the first and second seat anchors. The child seat can be removably held with the swinging platform by engaging with at least two ones of the first to third seat anchors. | 06-20-2013 |
20130225304 | Mist producing device for playground with sun shade apparatus - A play set with a mist device which includes a mist frame unit supported through a framework of the play set. The mist frame unit has a hollow body allowing water passage and comprises a flexible hose member mounted onto the framework, wherein a portion of the flexible hose member is constructed into a hose ring encircling a slide unit; a water inlet provided at a first end of the mist frame unit for connecting to a water source; and a plurality of mist producing units provided along the mist frame unit arranged for producing mist such that a preset mist surrounding area is defined within which the play set is located, therefore the mist can reach all play units of the play set, including the slide unit through the hose ring at an angle which is greater than 270°, thereby providing a cooling effect to the mist surrounding area. | 08-29-2013 |
20130244802 | Child Swing with Versatile Seat Assembly - A child swing has a frame with a base, a support extending up from the base, a hub carried by the support above the base, and a seat assembly having a swing arm with a seat carried at a lower end. The seat assembly moves in a swinging direction. The seat assembly is configured to be selectively removable from and connectable to the hub. The orientation of the seat assembly relative to the swinging direction is also selectively adjustable between a forward facing orientation and a side facing orientation. | 09-19-2013 |
20130260905 | STAND UP SWING APPARATUS - A recreational amusement stand-up swing apparatus consisting of a singular bracing means anchored to a stationary overhead object. A coupling link element for said bracing means to attach thereto comprising a swivel mechanism for unrestricted spinning rotation. An extension spring providing vertical bouncing means, comprising upper and lower connecting portions attached between said coupling link and a connecting agent centrally located on a line separator element. A line element comprising right and left arm portions equidistantly extending through said line separator and further comprising stopping agents thereon. Said right and left arm portions respectively attaching to right and left supporting bands located atop a rigid platform element and further providing space for a user's feet to be insertably placed therebetween. Said right and left arm portions furthermore including line tightener elements thereon for the purpose of adjusting the height of the apparatus relative to the ground. | 10-03-2013 |
20140057732 | CHILD SUPPORT REPOSITIONING MECHANISM - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a repositioning mechanism adapted for use with a swing and configured to permit a child support to be secured a forward-facing position and one or more side-facing positions. In particular, the repositioning mechanism is configured to maintain the child support's center of gravity in the same lateral position in both the forward-facing and side-facing positions, as well as to effect longitudinal movement ensuring the child support remains longitudinally proximate to its point or points of support, such as a point of rotation. | 02-27-2014 |
20140162797 | SWING SPRING - A swing spring comprises a first plate or top, a second plate or bottom, guide rods extending between and connected to the first plate and the second plate, a third slider or slider plate slidable along an axis along the guide rods between the first plate and the second plate, a compression spring captured between the third plate and the second plate, a first hook rotatably coupled to the first plate by a thrust bearing and extending in a first direction along the axis, and a second hook coupled to the third plate and extending in a second direction opposite the first direction through the second plate. | 06-12-2014 |
20140274429 | Anti-Wrap Swing Hanger And Swing Assembly - An anti-wrap swing assembly includes a swing hanger having an elongate body that extends longitudinally along an axis and defines a channel. The swing hanger further includes a pair of lugs that extend from the elongate body transverse to the axis and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, each lug defining a bore. The assembly also includes a swing flexibly coupled to the swing hanger. Additionally, the assembly includes a frame having a top rail with a substantially tubular body that is partially disposed within the channel of the swing hanger and a pair of rivets coupled to the substantially tubular body. The frame also includes at least a pair of legs extending from the top rail transverse to the axis and configured to support the top rail. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274430 | Swing System and Method of Use - A swing systems is disclosed. Said swing system comprising a pod, a two or more pod hangers and a two or more hanger strap sets. Said pod comprising a one or more vertical portions and a one or more horizontal portions. Said two or more pod hangers attached to said one or more horizontal portions of said pod. Said two or more pod hangers comprising at least a first hanger and a second hanger. Said two or more hanger strap sets attached to a two of said two or more pod hangers. A one of said two or more hanger strap sets comprises A leg strap assembly having a first end and a handle loop at a second end, and An arm strap assembly having a first end and a handle loop at a second end. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287845 | SWING - A swing comprises a seating surface, and a rigid member coupled to a central portion of the panel are such that the seating surface extends completely about the rigid member The rigid member is to be coupled to a flexible member from which the panel is suspended. The rigid member extends upward from the seating surface sets to space the seating surface from an omnidirectional pivot of the flexible member. The rigid member supports a handle or manually grippable member. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287846 | Infant Swing Apparatus - An infant swing apparatus includes a base frame, a rigid support column rising from the base frame and having a front and a rear, and a swing arm arranged at the front of the support column and having a first end portion and a second end portion. The support column has an upper portion that leans toward the rear of the support column. The first end portion of the swing arm is connected with a seat support, and the second end portion is pivotally connected with the upper portion of the support column about a pivot axis that is located above the seat support. | 09-25-2014 |
20140357388 | Portable Tree Swing System and Methods of Use - A planar seat having a center hole and a perimeter rim, a carrier bag affixed on one end to the perimeter rim of the planar seat and the other open end of the carrier bag having a closure mechanism to close the carrier bag, a support rope with a looped end and the other end with a stopper mechanism, and a retrieval line with a closeable fastener. | 12-04-2014 |
20140378237 | BELT SEAT SWING SAFETY ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A belt seat swing attachment device and methods for using the device to enable young children to safely utilize a belt seat swing, such as those commonly found at public playgrounds or parks. The device includes a seating portion and an attachment portion. The seating portion includes a torso band that is configured to surround a belt seat and a cradle band that hangs freely from the torso band in a U-shaped configuration. The attachment portion includes attachment straps comprising hook and loop fasteners that are configured to removably attach to a belt seat swing so that the device can be secured to the swing. | 12-25-2014 |
20150051005 | SWING AMUSEMENT RIDE SYSTEM - Disclosed is an amusement ride system that includes a support component extending in a generally horizontal direction. The support component includes a first anchored segment, a medial segment, and a second anchored segment. The medial segment of the support component is elevated a distance above the ground. The amusement ride system further includes a trolley that is movably attached to the support component and a retraction subsystem. The retraction subsystem moves the trolley along the length of the support component between the first anchored segment and the medial segment. Also, the amusement ride system includes a swing subsystem that includes a passenger carriage and a swing line pivotally coupled to the trolley. The passenger carriage swings on the swing line about the trolley and the length of the swing line between the passenger carriage and the trolley is less than the distance above the ground. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051006 | SWING AMUSEMENT RIDE SYSTEM - An amusement ride system is disclosed. The amusement ride system includes a support subsystem that includes a loading location, a first location, and a second location. The support subsystem includes a first anchor cable extending between the loading location and the first location and a second anchor cable extending between the loading location and the second location, with a first trolley movably attached to the first anchor cable and a second trolley movably attached to the second anchor cable. A trolley actuation subsystem moves the first trolley and the second trolley along the length of the first anchor cable and the second anchor, respectively. A swing subsystem includes a passenger carriage, wherein a first swing line is coupled to the passenger carriage and pivotally engaged to the first trolley and a second swing line coupled to the passenger carriage and pivotally engaged to the second trolley. | 02-19-2015 |
20150105169 | BELT TIRE SWING - A belt swing comprises a belt having a front edge, a rear edge, a first end and a second end for attaching to suspension lines, a lower surface and an upper seating surface. A plurality of treads are on the upper seating surface. | 04-16-2015 |
20150298011 | SWING - A swing includes a body with a recessed seat and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes tether openings. The body can be defined as a one-piece molded polymeric construction. A lower surface of the seat comprises ribs that extend radially outward from an inner end toward the peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes a top wall, an outer wall projecting downwardly from the top wall, and an inner circular wall located radially inward from and arranged concentrically with the outer wall. A peripheral groove is defined between the inner and outer circular walls. The tether openings are defined in the top wall and open through the top wall into the peripheral groove. A plurality of peripheral edge support ribs each extend between and interconnect the inner and outer circular walls. A tether system is engaged with the tether openings. | 10-22-2015 |
20160121226 | SWING SEAT - A swing seat for increased capacity wherein swing extends along a longitudinal axis and the swing seat comprises a first seat portion and a second seat portion coupled to the first seat portion. The first seat portion is a safety seat having a base portion for seating a child and a support frame for supporting a child in an upright position, and the first seat portion is arranged to swing in a general swinging direction substantially coinciding with the longitudinal axis. The second seat portion is arranged in line with the first seat portion along the longitudinal axis so that the first and second seat portions are both aligned to swing together in the general swinging direction. | 05-05-2016 |
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20090029786 | INFANT SWING - Infant swing has a front leg frame and a rear leg frame pivoting to each other and connecting to a seat assembly via a driving module at the pivot between the front leg frame and the rear leg frame for swinging the seat back and forth. Two protection guards are mounted and connected between the front leg frame and the rear leg frame for preventing the toddler from being harmed when reaching his/her hands out between the frame and the seat as the toddler sits in the seat and swings relative to the frame. A battery assembly that provides power for the driving module is configured at the bottom of the frame for effectively lowering the center of gravity of the infant swing and providing higher stability. Skidproof foot assemblies mounting at the elbows of the front leg frame and the rear leg frame can further provide stability and integrity. | 01-29-2009 |
20090111593 | Control device for a swing - Various embodiments of the invention include a motor system for driving a swing and controlling the speed and/or amplitude of the swing. In one embodiment, the motor system includes a DC motor, a swing velocity sensor system, and a swing velocity control circuit. The DC motor drives the swing through at least one fill swing cycle, and then the motor is allowed to free-wheel for at least a half swing cycle. During the free-wheeling half cycle, the swing velocity sensor system measures the velocity of the swing and compares the measured velocity to a goal velocity. The control circuit increases or decreases the velocity depending on this comparison. In other embodiments, the system includes a swing amplitude sensor system that measures the amplitude of the swing and a swing amplitude control circuit that compares the measured amplitude to a goal amplitude. | 04-30-2009 |
20090131185 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING A BABY CONTAINER - Systems and related methods are delineated for moving a provided baby container suspended above ground from a support structure. One delineated system for moving a provided baby container suspended above ground from a support structure, the system comprises: a force generator coupled to the baby container; an elastic supporter having a first end and a second end; a sound generation device proximate the force generator; wherein: the first end of the elastic supporter is coupled to the support structure; the second end of the elastic supporter is coupled to force generator; and the force generator is configured to apply a periodic force to the baby carrier to cause oscillatory motion; and the sound generation device is configured to provide an aural output when a predetermined condition is achieved. Audio/Video monitoring and transmission may be provided. | 05-21-2009 |
20090170618 | Child Motion Device - A child motion device has a frame assembly configured to rest on a floor surface. The device also has a drive system that defines a generally vertical axis of rotation. An arm extends from part of the device and is cantilevered from the axis of rotation. The arm is supported above the floor surface and has a driven end coupled to and movable by the drive system and a distal end opposite the driven end. The drive system is configured to pivotally reciprocate the arm through a partial orbit around the axis of rotation. A child seat is supported on the distal end of the support arm. | 07-02-2009 |
20090181780 | Child Swing and Jumper Apparatus and Methods of Operating the Same - 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. | 07-16-2009 |
20100062867 | INFANT SWING - An infant swing includes a support frame, a holding frame, a driving device, and a power supply device. The support frame includes a first connecting port, a second connecting port, and a leg assembly. Two ends of the leg assembly are connected to the first connecting port and the second connecting port. The holding frame is pivoted to the first connecting port and the second connecting port. The driving device is disposed on the first connecting port for driving the holding frame to swing relative to the support frame. The power supply device is disposed on the leg assembly and is electrically connected to the driving device. The power supply device is used for providing the driving device with power for driving the holding frame. | 03-11-2010 |
20100151951 | Electromagnetic Swing - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with a substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user. | 06-17-2010 |
20100298058 | AUTOMATIC BABY SWING - The amplitude of a swing powered by an electric motor is controlled by detecting a peak voltage induced in the motor coil by the swing motion when the motor is not being powered and comparing the detected voltage with a one of a set of pre-measured reference values of peak voltages obtained at corresponding amplitude settings to provide a signal to a motor controller which adjusts the power supplied to the motor to bring the swing amplitude to. The motor controller supplies a PWM signal voltage to power the motor and adjusts the voltage on-time to bring or restore the swing to the selected amplitude. | 11-25-2010 |
20110059806 | SUSPENSION SWING DEVICE - A suspension swing device includes a supporting beam ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110092301 | CHILD SWING AND JUMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - 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. | 04-21-2011 |
20110207541 | Infant Swing Apparatus - An infant swing apparatus comprises a first pivot shaft coupled with a swing arm, a motorized drive unit configured to drive rotation of the first pivot shaft in alternate directions, and a swing motion sensing unit including an encoder wheel securely mounted with a second pivot shaft. The second pivot shaft is directly coupled with the first pivot shaft in angular displacement via frictional interaction. As a result, the rotation of the first pivot shaft and corresponding swing motion can monitored in a precise manner. | 08-25-2011 |
20110230272 | INFANT SWING AND GLIDER DEVICE - An infant swing includes a base, a support coupled to the base, an arm coupled to and movable relative to the support, and a seat portion coupled to the arm. A drive system is coupled to the arm and moves the arm relative to the base. An actuator is connected to the drive system, and is located so that a user can engage the actuator with the user's foot to control the drive system. | 09-22-2011 |
20110256943 | CONTROL METHOD AND SWING MECHANISM FOR AN INFANT AND CHILD SWING - A swing mechanism for an infant and child swing includes a swing arm, a swing angle adjustment assembly and a PWM motor driving unit. The swing arm is driven by a motor for swinging forth and back in a first direction and a second direction. The swing angle adjustment assembly includes a knob, a connecting arm and a sensor, wherein the knob is associated with the sensor by the connecting arm thereby moving the sensor to a reference point at a swing height of the infant and child swing by turning the knob. The PWM motor driving unit inputs an adjustable voltage to the motor for driving the swing arm, and interrupting the adjustable voltage thereafter when the swing arm arrived the reference point in the first direction. A method for controlling the infant and child swing through said mechanism includes the steps of: (1) moving the sensor to a reference point; (2) driving the swing arm toward the reference point in a first direction; (3) generating a signal when the swing arm arrived and detected by the sensor at the reference point; (4) permitting the infant and child swing to move freely and upwardly by the inertial force when passed through the reference point; (5) driving the swing arm in a second direction after the swing arm swung back and passed the reference point; and (6) repeating the steps of (2) to (5), when the infant and child swing being swung back from the second direction to the first direction. | 10-20-2011 |
20110275445 | Swing Apparatus and Control System and Method Therefor - A swing apparatus is adapted to receive the installation of a variety of infant holding devices, such as portable infant seats and bassinets. The infant holding device can be desirably installed and removed from the swing apparatus. In certain embodiments, the support frame of the swing apparatus can be provided with a detector adapted to provide information about the installed infant holding device, in particular an identified type thereof. According to this information, the output of a motion drive unit that is operable to swing the infant holding device can be adjusted to set a suitable swing motion. | 11-10-2011 |
20110319181 | Pneumatic powered swing system and method - Apparatus for driving a swing for an occupant of a certain mass and size where the drive mechanism includes a pneumatic power system and linkage for oscillating swing arm brackets. The power system is interconnected between the brackets and a stationary support and is self-compensating for variations in load related to natural frequency of the certain mass and wind resistance relative to occupant size. The power system includes a piston/cylinder arrangement where the piston is drivingly connected to at least one of the swing arm bracket supports and grounded to a stationary support. An automatically self-indexing valve control unit is attached relative to the piston/cylinder arrangement. The valve includes a reversing trigger arm carried by either the piston or cylinder configured to reset pneumatic flow direction with each oscillating piston stroke. The power system timed and is self-compensating for variations in natural frequency due to occupant mass and air resistance. | 12-29-2011 |
20120046117 | Infant Carrier Apparatus - An infant carrier apparatus includes a support frame having a generally L-shape, a swing arm and a seat assembly. The swing arm includes an upper segment, a lower segment parallel to the upper segment, and an upright segment connected between the upper segment and the lower segment, wherein the upper segment is pivotally connected with an upper end of the support frame. The seat assembly is disposed in a region between the upper segment and the lower segment, and is connected with the lower segment of the swing arm. The infant carrier apparatus can also include an adjustment mechanism that allows to conveniently adjust the height of the seat assembly. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058834 | INFANT SWING - An infant swing includes a carrier, a first foot, at least one arm, a second foot, a pivotal positioning mechanism, a driving device, and a power supply device. The arm is connected to the first foot and the carrier. A second pivot base of the second foot is pivotally connected to a first pivot base of the first foot. The second foot is used for supporting the carrier above a supporting surface cooperatively with the first foot and the arm. The pivotal positioning mechanism is disposed between the first pivot base and the second pivot base. The pivotal positioning mechanism is used for constraining rotation of the second foot. The driving device is used for driving the arm. The power supply device is used for providing electric power to the driving device so as to make the carrier capable of swinging relative to the first foot. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071253 | SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC SWING AND ELECTRIC SWING COMPRISING THE SAME - A suspension device for an electric swing including a supporting bracket, a supporting beam, a suspended swing stem, a swing push rod, a gear motor, an electromagnetic clutch, a torque output plate, a direction switching pendulum weight, a swing direction monitor, a safety switch, and a microcomputer controller. The shaft of the gear motor is fixedly connected with the electromagnetic clutch. Two end surfaces of the electromagnetic clutch are fixedly provided with two rigid pins clamped at two sides of the torque output plate. The torque output plate pushes the direction switching pendulum weight. The direction switching pendulum weight pushes the swing push rod and the swing push rod pushes the suspended swing stem and the suspended body to swing. The gear motor and the electromagnetic clutch are electrically connected with the microcomputer controller. The device has a simple structure, reliable and silent operation, and is easy to carry. | 03-22-2012 |
20120083349 | BABY SWING - A baby swing includes a pair of frames, a pair of connecting members, a pair of rotating members, a pair of booms, and a seat. The frames are interconnected by the connecting members. The rotating members are connected respectively and pivotally to the connecting members. Each of the booms has two ends connected respectively to a corresponding one of the rotating members and the seat. One of the two ends of each of the booms is connected pivotally to a corresponding one of the corresponding one of the rotating members and the seat. | 04-05-2012 |
20120149479 | RIDER-CONTROLLED SWING RIDE - A swing ride for providing lateral movement to a plurality of passenger vehicles. The ride includes a center hub rotating about its axis. The ride includes, for each of the passenger vehicles, a vehicle support assembly attached to rotate with the hub. The vehicle support assembly includes a flexible support member attached at a first end to the hub and at a second end to one of the vehicles. The vehicle support assembly includes a fulcrum assembly defining a fulcrum or pivot point for the support member between the first and second ends such that the member has a flexible and variable-length flexible arm attached to the vehicle. The fulcrum assembly is selectively positionable to move the fulcrum point in response to user input at the vehicle such that the passenger interactively moves the fulcrum point and thus moves the vehicle laterally inward and outward relative to the spinning hub. | 06-14-2012 |
20120184386 | ROCKING PLAY DEVICE - This Invention is provided with a pair of strut | 07-19-2012 |
20120277013 | Combination Infant Rocker and Swing - An infant support structure includes a seat assembly having a handle extending upwardly from a receiving area. The handle includes an engagement member. A support frame includes a lower portion configured for engaging a supporting surface and an upper portion. A mounting portion is coupled to the upper portion of the frame. The engagement member is removably and pivotally coupleable to the mounting portion. A drive mechanism is coupled to the mounting portion, and includes a ram reciprocally movable relative to the mounting portion. The ram is engageable with the handle so that the seat assembly swings back and forth relative to the support frame. | 11-01-2012 |
20130102404 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SWING - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with a substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user. | 04-25-2013 |
20130184088 | INFANT CARE APPARATUS - An infant care apparatus includes a base, a reciprocating vertical motion mechanism, a vertical motion driving module, a reciprocating pendulum motion mechanism, and a pendulum motion driving module. The vertical motion driving module is kinematically connected to the reciprocating vertical motion mechanism so as to vertically move the reciprocating vertical motion mechanism in reciprocating vertical motion with respect to the base. The pendulum motion driving module is kinematically connected to the reciprocating pendulum motion mechanism so as to pendulum move the reciprocating pendulum motion mechanism in reciprocating pendulum motion with respect to the reciprocating vertical motion mechanism. An interaction between a reciprocating vertical motion of the reciprocating vertical motion mechanism and a reciprocating pendulum motion of the reciprocating pendulum motion mechanism forms a specific motion path. Therefore, the infant care apparatus can offer various seat motion paths by controlling the reciprocating vertical motion mechanism and the reciprocating pendulum motion mechanism. | 07-18-2013 |
20130196781 | Motion Apparatus for Use with Infant Carrier - 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. | 08-01-2013 |
20130244803 | Child Swing Apparatus - A child swing apparatus can include a support frame, a seat support for receiving the placement of a child, a swing arm assembled with the support frame about a pivot axis, the swing arm holding the seat support, a driven part arranged radially spaced apart from the pivot axis and movable with the seat support and the swing arm relative to the support frame, and a drive mechanism assembled with the support frame, wherein the drive mechanism has a driving end operable to apply a torque on the driven part to cause swing motion of the seat support. | 09-19-2013 |
20130288811 | Infant's Swing with Reconfigurable Seat - A child's swing support structure includes a seat assembly having a first configuration and a second configuration. The seat of the swing support structure is able to be configured in a reclined configuration for infants or an upright configuration for toddlers. The seat can be locked into the upright configuration when a tray is connected to the seat of the swing support structure. The seat is rotatably coupled to a frame of the swing support structure, where the swing is free to swing back and forth with respect to the frame. Furthermore, a drive mechanism may be attached to the frame for mechanically swinging the seat back and forth. | 10-31-2013 |
20130310187 | Powered Personal Swing Device - A powered swing device is provided that imparts a swinging motion onto the chains of a child's swing set. The device comprises an upper cross member and a pair of rotatable swing arm members extending downward therefrom along the ends of the cross member. The ends of the cross member secure to the swing chain by way of outward post members that fit through opposing open chain links of the swing chain. Each of the swing arm members include a lower outward post member to attach through a chain link below the cross member. An internal electric motor drives the swing arm members in a reciprocal motion, while the upper and lower post members impart the motion onto the swing chain. The speed of the swing arms is controllable, while a radio is provided for further entertainment purposes. Overall, the device allows for swinging a child without adult assistance. | 11-21-2013 |
20140018179 | Child Motion Apparatus - A child motion apparatus includes an upright column defining a vertical axis, a carriage assembled with the upright column and including a swing shaft portion operable to rotate about a pivot axis, a swing arm affixed with the swing shaft portion, a first motor drive unit assembled with the carriage and having an output shaft, a drive transmission respectively connected with the output shaft and the swing shaft portion, a second motor drive unit assembled with the upright column, and an actuating mechanism respectively connected with the second motor drive unit and the carriage. The drive transmission can transfer an output drive provided by the first motor drive unit at the output shaft to the swing shaft portion to impart rotation to the driven swing arm. The actuating mechanism is drivable by the second motor drive unit to vertically move the carriage relative to the upright column. | 01-16-2014 |
20140073443 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC SWING CONTROL - A device and a method for automatic swing control are disclosed. The device and method are used for the automatic swing control of an overhang. The device for automatic swing control comprises an actuator and a movable block. The movable block comprises a hanger and an angle sensing device. The hanger is pivotably mounted on the lower end of the movable block and is used to suspend the overhang. The angle sensing device is electrically connected to the actuator, and used to sense the movement parameters of the hanger, and starts the selective rotation of the actuator when the swing angle is less than a preset value, so that when the hanger is at its predicted highest swing position, the movable block moves toward the direction where the hanger is about to move after the hanger passes its actual highest swing position to drag the overhang to swing. | 03-13-2014 |
20140106891 | Control System for a Child Swing - A control system for a child swing that comprises an amplitude control subsystem configured to use one or more electrical signals from a swing sensor to compare an actual amplitude of the child swing to a pre-set amplitude of the child swing to generate an adjustment signal representing a desired adjustment to the phase of the drive mechanism. The child swing also comprises a phase control subsystem configured to use an electrical signal representative of a phase of the drive mechanism and the adjustment signal to generate a motor drive signal configured to cause the desired adjustment to the phase of the drive mechanism. | 04-17-2014 |
20140221112 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SWING - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user. | 08-07-2014 |
20140315650 | Infant Swing and Glider Device - An infant swing includes a base, a support coupled to the base, an arm coupled to and movable relative to the support, and a seat portion coupled to the arm. A drive system is coupled to the arm and moves the arm relative to the base. An actuator is connected to the drive system, and is located so that a user can engage the actuator with the user's foot to control the drive system. | 10-23-2014 |
20140323234 | INFANT SOOTHING DEVICE AND METHOD - 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. | 10-30-2014 |
472125000 | For plural occupants | 5 |
20090036225 | SWING ASSEMBLY - A swing assembly includes a swing frame and at least two single-seater seat units. The swing frame includes a horizontal support bar and a plurality of spaced apart hook members disposed swingably on the support bar. Each single-seater seat unit includes a chair member, and a hanging unit connected to an adjacent pair of the hook members and further connected to the chair member. The single-seater seat units are swingable independently of each other on the swing frame. | 02-05-2009 |
20110165953 | INFANT TWIN SWING SET - A infant swing set providing a swinging motion for at least one infant comprising: a dual seat assembly, where said dual seat assembly is mounted between a first swinging pendulum and a second swinging pendulum; a first hub assembly, where the first hub assembly supports the first swinging pendulum and a second hub assembly, where the second hub assembly supports the second swinging pendulum; a first curved vertical post, extending from the first hub assembly and a second curved vertical post extending from the second hub assembly; a first support bracket, where said first support bracket supports the first curved vertical post; and a second support bracket, where said second support bracket supports the second curved vertical post. | 07-07-2011 |
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20150057092 | SWING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ATTUNEMENT BETWEEN CHILD AND CARETAKER - The present invention provides a swing that is operable to promote attunement between a child and caretaker. The swing comprises two seats, one of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a caretaker, such as a parent, and another of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a child. The two seats are arranged so that the caretaker and the child can face one another and comfortably see each other's eyes. The two seats are also configured such that, during operation of the swing, both the caretaker and child share the experience of swinging. Thus, using the swing of at least one embodiment of the present invention, a caretaker and child may share the mutual enjoyment of the swinging action while maintaining eye contact with one another, resulting in attunement. | 02-26-2015 |
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