Bath dresser with simplified structure

Abstract

 A bath dresser (1) with simplified structure, comprising a supporting framework (2) that supports, in an upward region, a tub (20) that can be closed in an upward region by a changing surface (30), and further comprising pivoting means provided with a bracket (31) that is associated with the edge of the changing surface (30) and rotatably engages an upper frame of the framework, disengageable locking means (36) being further provided in order to retain the changing surface (30) in a raised position so as to allow disengagement.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a bath dresser with simplified structure.

[0002] As is known, commercially available bath dressers are usually provided by means of a supporting framework that has a substantially rectangular base and supports a tub on which a changing surface can be arranged detachably and can be opened by tilting or by separation.

[0003] Known solutions are usually complicated from a structural standpoint and most of all are unable to provide assurance of the correct positioning of the changing surface both in the open position and in the closed position; accordingly, clearly dangerous accidents might happen.

[0004] Another problem is constituted, furthermore, by the fact that such bath dressers are usually bulky, and difficulties are encountered in achieving a good collapsibility of the structure in order to contain it in relatively small boxes that allow to transport it easily.

[0005] The aim of the invention is to solve the problems described above, by providing a bath dresser with simplified structure that allows to have a changing surface that cannot be separated physically from the supporting framework and is further provided with safety means that ensure at all times its precise positioning, absolutely avoiding any possibility of accidental displacement.

[0006] Within this aim, an object of the invention is to provide a bath dresser whose structure can be disassembled easily without having to resort to the use of screws or tools of any kind.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a bath dresser that thanks to its particular constructive characteristics is capable of giving the greatest assurances of reliability and safety in use.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a bath dresser that can be obtained easily starting from commonly commercially available elements and materials and is also competitive from a merely economical standpoint.

[0009] This aim and these and other objects that will become better apparent hereinafter are achieved by a bath dresser with simplified structure, according to the invention, comprising a supporting framework that supports, in an upward region, a tub that can be closed in an upward region by a changing surface, characterized in that it comprises pivoting means provided with a bracket that is associated with the edge of said changing surface and rotatably engages the upper frame of said framework, disengageable locking means being further provided in order to retain said changing surface in a raised position so as to allow disengagement.

[0010] Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become better apparent from the detailed description of a bath dresser with simplified structure, illustrated by way of non-limitative example in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a schematic front perspective view of the bath dresser, with the changing surface in the closed position;

Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the bath dresser, with the changing surface in the open position;

Figure 3 is a side elevation view of the bath dresser;

Figure 4 is a schematic exploded view of the bath dresser;

Figure 5 is a sectional view of the closure means of the changing surface;

Figure 6 is a schematic sectional view of the pivoting means of the changing surface;

Figure 7 is a partially cutout plan view of the locking means of the changing surface.

[0011] With reference to the figures, the bath dresser with simplified structure, according to the invention, generally designated by the reference numeral 1, comprises a supporting framework, generally designated by the reference numeral 2, which is provided by means of modular tubular elements that form an upper frame provided by two upper half-elements 3, which can be joined each other by means of automatic couplings that provide for an insertion pin 11 that is pushed by a spring. The two upper half-elements are connected to posts 4 by means of the same coupling elements, and said posts are in turn connected to lower half-elements 5, which form a lower frame that is optionally provided with castors.

[0012] Intermediate trays, generally designated by the reference numeral 10, are connected to the framework thus formed, and are provided with positioning holes in which the pins 11 provided in the tubular posts 4 fit; the trays 10, moreover, support central trays 10a.

[0013] At the upper frame formed by the half-elements 3 it is possible to fix a tub, designated by the reference numeral 20, which is provided with radial ridges 21 with a recess 22 for stable interlocking coupling.

[0014] Above the tub 20, which is detachably associable with the framework and is provided with its own supporting feet 23, there is a changing surface 30, which is pivoted to the upper frame by means of bracket elements 31, which are connected to the changing surface 30 and have a circular seat 32 that rotatably engages the upper frame formed by the half-elements 3.

[0015] In order to perform locking in the closed position, as shown in Figure 6, there is an oscillating lever 36, which is pushed elastically so as to surround the post 4, when the surface 30 is in the position for use, so that when one wishes to perform the opening action by tilting the changing surface it is necessary to act on the lever in order to disengage it from the post.

[0016] On the opposite edge of the changing surface there are closure means, which comprise a locking handle 40 that is pivoted to horizontal pivots 41 and is subjected to the elastic action of coiled springs 42, which keep an engagement tooth 43 under the rim of the tub 20, so that optimum locking is achieved.

[0017] In these conditions, in order to open the changing surface it is necessary to first act on the handle 40 and then act on the lever 36 in order to disengage it from the post 4 and allow rotation.

[0018] It should also be added to the above that it is usually possible to apply foam mats, generally designated by the reference numeral 50, to the changing surface.

[0019] The tub is further provided with an opening 51 for draining the water, which is provided on the bottom, and a ledge 52 can be applied to the upper frame and lies laterally adjacent to the tub 20.

[0020] From the above description it is therefore evident that the invention achieves the proposed aim and objects, and in particular the fact is stressed that a bath dresser is provided which has an extremely simplified structure and allows to reduce its dimensions considerably.

[0021] In practice, the materials used, as well as the contingent shapes and dimensions, may be any according to requirements.
The disclosures in Italian Patent Application No. MI2002A001481 from which this application claims priority are incorporated herein by reference.

[0022] Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly, such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.

Claims

1. A bath dresser (1) with simplified structure, comprising a supporting framework (2) that supports, in an upward region, a tub (20) that can be closed in an upward region by a changing surface (30), characterized in that it comprises pivoting means provided with a bracket (31) that is associated with the edge of said changing surface (30) and rotatably engages an upper frame of said framework, disengageable locking means (36) being further provided in order to retain said changing surface (30) in a raised position so as to allow disengagement.

2. The bath dresser according to claim 1, characterized in that said supporting framework (2) is provided by tubular elements (3,5) that can be coupled each other by means of interlocking coupling elements constituted by insertion pins (11) that are pushed elastically by springs arranged inside the tubular elements.

3. The bath dresser according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said framework (2) has an upper frame that is constituted by two upper half-elements (3), which can be coupled each other and are provided with couplings for four posts (11) that can be coupled detachably to two lower half-elements (5) that can be coupled to each other and form the lower frame.

4. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises intermediate trays (10) that can be associated detachably with said posts (4) by means of said elastically pushed pins (11) provided on said posts, which can be inserted in corresponding holes formed by said intermediate trays.

5. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bracket element (31) that is connected to the edge of said changing surface has, at the other end, a circular seat (32) that can engage rotatably the tubular elements that form said upper frame.

6. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims,
characterized in that said disengageable locking means for retaining said changing surface in a raised position so as to allow disengagement comprise a lever (36) that is rotatably supported by the edge of said changing surface (30) and is pushed by elastic means in order to couple detachably to said post (4).

7. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises closure means for closing said changing surface, which are arranged on the opposite edge of said changing surface provided with said pivoting means.

8. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said closure means comprise a handle (40) that is supported rotatably by horizontal pivots (41) formed by the edge of said changing surface (30) and elastic means (42) for engaging teeth (43) for locking said handle under the rim of said tub (20).

9. The bath dresser according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a mat (50) that can be coupled detachably to said changing surface (30).

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