Dual Occupancy Automated Rocker Assembly

Abstract

A dual occupancy automated rocker assembly for comforting and entertaining at least two children includes a base, which is positionable on a substantially horizontal surface. A frame is engaged to and extends from the base. A seating module is pivotally engaged to the frame. At least two children can be positioned in the seating module so that the children are engaged to the seating module. A power module is engaged to the frame or the base. A motor is engaged to the frame and is operationally engaged to the power module and the seating module. The power module can selectively power the motor to rock the seating module to comfort the children.

Claims

1. A dual occupancy automated rocker assembly comprising: a base configured for positioning on a substantially horizontal surface; a frame engaged to and extending from the base; a seating module pivotally engaged to the frame, the seating module being configured for positioning of at least two children, such that the children are engaged to the seating module; a power module engaged to the frame or the base; and a motor engaged to the frame, the motor being operationally engaged to the power module and the seating module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the motor for rocking the seating module for comforting the children.

2. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises: a pair of arms, each arm being engaged to and extending from a respective opposed edge of the base; and a crossbeam engaged to and extending between the arms distal from the base.

3. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 1, wherein the seating module is configured for positioning of two children.

4. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 3, wherein the seating module comprises: a shell having an open face, wherein the open face is configured for insertion of the children into the shell, an inner surface of the shell being padded; a pair of headrests engaged to the shell; a pair of seats engaged to the shell, such that each seat is aligned with an associated headrest; and a pair of harnesses engaged to the shell, each harness being configured for engaging a respective child, such that the child is engaged to the shell with a head of the child positioned upon an associated headrest and with an associated seat positioned between legs of the child.

5. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 4, wherein the shell is heart shaped.

6. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 1, wherein: the power module comprises a battery, the battery being rechargeable; and the motor operates on direct current, such that the motor generates an electrical current upon manual rocking of the seating module for charging the battery.

7. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 1, further including a housing engaged to an upper end of the frame distal from the base, the power module being positioned in an interior space defined by the housing.

8. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 7, further including: a mobile rotationally engaged to a lower facet of the housing; and a rotator engaged to the housing and positioned in the interior space, the rotator being operationally engaged to the power module and the mobile, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the rotator for rotating the mobile for entertaining the children positioned in the shell.

9. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 7, further including a plurality of bulbs engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the bulbs for entertaining the children positioned in the shell.

10. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 7, further including: a data storage module engaged to the housing, positioned in the interior space, and operationally engaged to the power module; a plurality of audio files positioned on the data storage module; and a speaker engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the data storage module and the speaker for broadcasting a respective audio file for entertaining the children positioned in the shell.

11. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 7, further including: a mobile rotationally engaged to a lower facet of the housing; a rotator engaged to the housing and positioned in the interior space, the rotator being operationally engaged to the power module and the mobile, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the rotator for rotating the mobile for entertaining the children positioned in the shell, a plurality of bulbs engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the bulbs for entertaining the children positioned in the shell, a data storage module engaged to the housing, positioned in the interior space, and operationally engaged to the power module; a plurality of audio files positioned on the data storage module; a speaker engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the data storage module and the speaker for broadcasting a respective audio file for entertaining the children positioned in the shell; and a controller engaged to the housing, the controller being operationally engaged to the battery, the motor, the rotator, the plurality of bulbs, the data storage module, and the speaker, wherein the controller is configured for selectively actuating the motor for rocking the seating module, the rotator for rotating the mobile, the bulbs for illuminating, and the data storage module and the speaker for playing a respective audio file.

12. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly of claim 11, wherein the controller comprises: a power switch operationally engaged to the power module; a first switch operationally engaged to the motor, wherein the first switch is configured for switching for actuating the motor and for controlling a rate of rocking of the seating module; a second switch operationally engaged to the rotator, wherein the second switch is configured for switching for actuating the rotator for rotating the mobile, a third switch operationally engaged to the plurality of bulbs, wherein the third switch is configured for switching for powering the bulbs; and a fourth switch operationally engaged to the data storage module and the speaker, wherein the fourth switch is configured for switching for actuating the data storage module and the speaker for playing the respective audio file.

13. A dual occupancy automated rocker assembly comprising: a base configured for positioning on a substantially horizontal surface; a frame engaged to and extending from the base, the frame comprising: a pair of arms, each arm being engaged to and extending from a respective opposed edge of the base, and a crossbeam engaged to and extending between the arms distal from the base; a seating module pivotally engaged to the frame, the seating module being configured for positioning of at least two children, such that the children are engaged to the seating module, the seating module being configured for positioning of two children, the seating module comprising: a shell having an open face, wherein the open face is configured for insertion of the children into the shell, an inner surface of the shell being padded, the shell being heart shaped, a pair of headrests engaged to the shell, a pair of seats engaged to the shell, such that each seat is aligned with an associated headrest, and a pair of harnesses engaged to the shell, each harness being configured for engaging a respective child, such that the child is engaged to the shell with a head of the child positioned upon an associated headrest and with an associated seat positioned between legs of the child; a power module engaged to the frame or the base, the power module comprising a battery, the battery being rechargeable; a motor engaged to the frame, the motor being operationally engaged to the power module and the seating module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the motor for rocking the seating module for comforting the children, the motor operating on direct current, such that the motor generates an electrical current upon manual rocking of the seating module for charging the battery; a housing engaged to an upper end of the frame distal from the base, the power module being positioned in an interior space defined by the housing; a mobile rotationally engaged to a lower facet of the housing; a rotator engaged to the housing and positioned in the interior space, the rotator being operationally engaged to the power module and the mobile, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the rotator for rotating the mobile for entertaining the children positioned in the shell, a plurality of bulbs engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the bulbs for entertaining the children positioned in the shell, a data storage module engaged to the housing, positioned in the interior space, and operationally engaged to the power module; a plurality of audio files positioned on the data storage module; a speaker engaged to the housing and operationally engaged to the power module, such that the power module is enabled for selectively powering the data storage module and the speaker for broadcasting a respective audio file for entertaining the children positioned in the shell; and a controller engaged to the housing, the controller being operationally engaged to the battery, the motor, the rotator, the plurality of bulbs, the data storage module, and the speaker, wherein the controller is configured for selectively actuating the motor for rocking the seating module, the rotator for rotating the mobile, the bulbs for illuminating, and the data storage module and the speaker for playing a respective audio file, the controller comprising: a power switch operationally engaged to the power module, a first switch operationally engaged to the motor, wherein the first switch is configured for switching for actuating the motor and for controlling a rate of rocking of the seating module, a second switch operationally engaged to the rotator, wherein the second switch is configured for switching for actuating the rotator for rotating the mobile, a third switch operationally engaged to the plurality of bulbs, wherein the third switch is configured for switching for powering the bulbs, and a fourth switch operationally engaged to the data storage module and the speaker, wherein the fourth switch is configured for switching for actuating the data storage module and the speaker for playing the respective audio file.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

[0011] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0012] FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a dual occupancy automated rocker assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a rear view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new rocker assembly embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0019] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6, the dual occupancy automated rocker assembly 10 generally comprises a base 12, which is configured to be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. A frame 14 is engaged to and extends from the base 12. The frame 14 may comprise a pair of arms 16 and a crossbeam 18. Each arm 16 is engaged to and extends from a respective opposed edge 20 of the base 12. The crossbeam 18 is engaged to and extends between the arms 16 distal from the base 12. The present invention anticipates the frame 14 being of alternative configurations, such as, but not limited to, arches, posts, and the like.

[0020] A seating module 22 is pivotally engaged to the frame 14 and is configured for positioning of at least two children so that the children are engaged to the seating module 22. As shown in FIG. 6, the seating module 22 is configured for positioning of two children, such as a set of twins. The seating module 22 comprises a shell 24, which has an open face 26. The shell 24 may be heart shaped, as shown in FIG. 2, although the present invention anticipates the shell 24 be alternatively shaped, such as, but not limited to, rectangular, oval, and the like. The open face 26 is configured for insertion of the children into the shell 24. An inner surface 28 of the shell 24 is padded.

[0021] A pair of headrests 30 and a pair of seats 32 are engaged to the shell 24 so that each seat 32 is aligned with an associated headrest 30. A pair of harnesses 34 is engaged to the shell 24, with each harness 34 being configured to engage a respective child so that the child is engaged to the shell 24. A head of the child is positioned upon an associated headrest 30 and an associated seat 32 is positioned between legs of the child.

[0022] A power module 36 is engaged to the frame 14 or the base 12. The power module 36 may comprise a battery 38, which is rechargeable. The present invention also anticipates the power module 36 comprising a power cord (not shown), which could be used to engage a source of electrical current. A motor 40 is engaged to the frame 14 and is operationally engaged to the power module 36 and the seating module 22. The motor 40 operates on direct current so that the motor 40 generates an electrical current upon manual rocking of the seating module 22, which charges the battery 38. The power module 36 is enabled to selectively power the motor 40 to rock the seating module 22 to comfort the children.

[0023] A housing 42 is engaged to an upper end 44 of the frame 14 distal from the base 12. The power module 36 is positioned in an interior space 46 that is defined by the housing 42. The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly 10 also may comprise a mobile 48, which is rotationally engaged to a lower facet 50 of the housing 42. A rotator 52 is engaged to the housing 42 and is positioned in the interior space 46. The rotator 52 is operationally engaged to the power module 36 and the mobile 48. The power module 36 is enabled to selectively power the rotator 52 to rotate the mobile 48 to entertain the children who are positioned in the shell 24.

[0024] The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly 10 also may comprise a plurality of bulbs 54, which is engaged to the housing 42 and is operationally engaged to the power module 36. The power module 36 is enabled to selectively power the bulbs 54 to entertain the children who are positioned in the shell 24.

[0025] The dual occupancy automated rocker assembly 10 also may comprise a data storage module 56, which is engaged to the housing 42, is positioned in the interior space 46, and is operationally engaged to the power module 36. A plurality of audio files 58 is positioned on the data storage module 56. A speaker 60 is engaged to the housing 42 and is operationally engaged to the power module 36. The power module 36 is enabled to selectively power the data storage module 56 and the speaker 60 to broadcast a respective audio file 58 to entertain the children who are positioned in the shell 24.

[0026] A controller 62 is engaged to the housing 42 and is operationally engaged to the battery 38, the motor 40, the rotator 52, the plurality of bulbs 54, the data storage module 56, and the speaker 60. The controller 62 is configured to selectively actuate the motor 40 to rock the seating module 22, the rotator 52 to rotate the mobile 48, the bulbs 54 to illuminate, and the data storage module 56 and the speaker 60 to play a respective audio file 58.

[0027] The controller 62 may comprise a power switch 64, which is operationally engaged to the power module 36, and a first switch 66, which is operationally engaged to the motor 40. The first switch 66 is configured to be switched to actuate the motor 40 and to control a rate of rocking of the seating module 22. A second switch 68 is operationally engaged to the rotator 52. The second switch 68 is configured to be switched to actuate the rotator 52 to rotate the mobile 48. A third switch 70 is operationally engaged to the plurality of bulbs 54. The third switch 70 is configured to be switched to power the bulbs 54. A fourth switch 72 is operationally engaged to the data storage module 56 and the speaker 60. The fourth switch 72 is configured to be switched to actuate the data storage module 56 and the speaker 60 to play the respective audio file 58. The present invention anticipates the controller 62 comprising other controlling means, such as, but not limited to, touch screens, dials, toggles, and the like.

[0028] In use, the children are positioned in the shell 24 with their heads upon the headrests 30 and the seats 32 positioned between their legs. The harnesses 34 are used to secure the children to the shell 24. The children can be positioned on their backs or their stomachs. The controller 62 then is used selectively to actuate the motor 40 to rock the shell 24, the mobile 48 and the bulbs 54 to entertain the children with movement and lighting, respectively, and the data storage module 56 and the speaker 60 to broadcast an audio file 58, such as a lullaby.

[0029] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0030] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word comprising is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article a does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.