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WO2007113871A1 - Système et dispositif de stimulation vestibulaire basse fréquence pour bercer les nouveaux-nés afin des endormir - Google Patents

Système et dispositif de stimulation vestibulaire basse fréquence pour bercer les nouveaux-nés afin des endormir Download PDF

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WO2007113871A1
WO2007113871A1 PCT/IT2006/000215 IT2006000215W WO2007113871A1 WO 2007113871 A1 WO2007113871 A1 WO 2007113871A1 IT 2006000215 W IT2006000215 W IT 2006000215W WO 2007113871 A1 WO2007113871 A1 WO 2007113871A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B9/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for children's carriages or perambulators
    • B62B9/22—Devices for rocking or oscillating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D9/00—Cradles ; Bassinets
    • A47D9/016—Cradles ; Bassinets capable of being suspended from, or attached to, other articles or structures, e.g. adult's bed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D9/00—Cradles ; Bassinets
    • A47D9/02—Cradles ; Bassinets with rocking mechanisms
    • A47D9/04—Cradles ; Bassinets with rocking mechanisms with disconnectable rockers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D9/00—Cradles ; Bassinets
    • A47D9/02—Cradles ; Bassinets with rocking mechanisms
    • A47D9/057—Cradles ; Bassinets with rocking mechanisms driven by electric motors

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  • the present invention concerns the technical sector relative to the production of accessories for infants.
  • it consists of a system and device aimed to send and/or help an infant to sleep.
  • the device object of this indention can have different shapes, among them the shape of a plane where the cradle, cot, pram, or any other infant receptacle, is placed.
  • Various devices are used to send children to sleep, particularly infants who fall asleep often with difficulty or anyway stay awake for a long time without particular reason.
  • Serotoninergic Reticular Substance which leads to the first phase of the sleep.
  • This zone can be activated by hearing/visual stimulations (TV), only hearing (lullaby), or vestibular (rocking the pushchair or travelling by car). All these stimulations, when suitably fulfilled, can facilitate the sleep, but the most effective is however the vestibular one. Which is proved by the fact that the baby falls asleep in the car neither for the view of the external landscape (we get the same result either by night or day), nor for the hearing stimulation (different cars making different noises make no distinction).
  • the main cause of the sleep is the vestibular stimulation, like it occurs on other means of transport such as the train or the boats producing the same effects.
  • the inside of the ear is the zone where this impulse is captured and later transformed.
  • this zone comprises not only the receptors of the hearing, but also a range of important receptors for stimulations of movement, balance and change of gravity and linear acceleration.
  • These receptors send their impulses, through the so-called vestibular nerves (making part of the eighth layer of Cranial Nerves), to a series of neurons specialized in definite functions and integrated each other, present both in the cerebrum and in the cerebellum.
  • vestibular impulses of high intensity and frequency can cause the so- called "carsickness", or seasickness, airsickness, etc.
  • the advantages of the present invention essentially consist of the fact that it's possible to send the baby to sleep in a natural and safe way, without the aid of medicines and without irritating him/her; that the baby falls asleep in a short time; that this device can be produced in a simple and economical way.
  • Fig. 1 shows the plan relating to the registration of the data to be transferred to the central panel.
  • This drawing even if schematic, is very important for the correct working of this invention, because the motion of the plane (1) indicated by letters (A-B-C-D) and representing an ideal plane of the car, is exactly registered during a real journey, therefore we avoid any mistake due to a possible insertion in the central panel of data resulting from the abstract of hypothetical space variations of the same plane.
  • the space/time variations of the plane are gradually registered by four three-axes accelerometers (4), located at the sides of the seat (2), indicated by letters (Al-Bl-Cl-Dl).
  • Fig. 2 shows the assembled device (7) having in this case the shape of a plane - just an example to illustrate the working concept.
  • this invention has preferably a compact shape, but at the same time it's large enough to contain an infant's cot, so as to be possibly put away without problems. It's supplied with a 220V socket (11) that, suitably transformed, powers the central panel (6) - not depicted in the drawing - holding the data registered directly on the car.
  • a rheostat (12) permits the modulation of the power, necessary to regulate the apparatus at first according to the weight it has to support and move.
  • the weight of a pram or a cot can considerably change the answers of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus is also supplied with a switch for turning it on.
  • the controls are placed at the end of the apparatus, on the cover (10) containing the central panel (6). The cover
  • Fig. 3 shows the fixed base (9), hiding the upper mobile plane in order to better illustrate the electromechanical mechanism. Since this mechanism is expected to be silent, as well as to have a ready answer to the impulses and functional supply, we have chosen electromagnetic actuators (15), which make use of the principle of the solenoid, even if we have not discarded the use of either pneumatic or hydraulic or electric actuators.
  • Said actuators are connected to the base and placed at its four angles; they are connected as well to the exits (a/b/c/d) of the central panel (6) storing the data entered by the software of the PC.
  • the actuators will be modulated with parameters, considering the different factors
  • This motion is synchronized thanks to the central panel that starts a continuous cycle of movements equivalent to the ones of the pilot car.
  • the upward movement will indeed take place thanks to the principle of the solenoid that, through the magnetic field created by the covering, shifts the coil along the axis.
  • this device consists of a fixed plane, not bulky but large enough to comfortably support a pram, a pushchair or even an infant's cot.
  • One side of this plane is equipped with a ramp for transporting the pram on the mobile plane, which has the same bulk, length and wideness as the parallel lower fixed base.
  • Important characteristic of this invention is not only the precision of its movement, necessary to get the above-described stimulations, but also, obviously, its silence.
  • this device may be fitted for example in blocks of flats, where the noise can disturb not only the parents but also the neighbours.
  • the motion to apply to the four angles of the mobile plane can be realized with different types of actuators, but it's preferable to adopt an electrical solution, both for its silence and effectiveness, making use of transducers employing electromagnetic energy
  • the actuators are connected to a fixed central panel, located on the base, previously supplied with the data stored by the sensors of the car.
  • the central panel controls the four actuators simultaneously, by variation of power, so reproducing the exact movement registered on the car. It is equipped with a registering system in order to compensate the different capacities of load of the mobile plane; at first, it brings the mobile plane at the desired level, regardless of the load, thus lifting it constantly and in parallel to have dynamic possibility in the two directions
  • the suggested solution provides four sensors (three-axes accelerometers) at the angles of the seat of the car that is travelling; these sensors are capable of defining exactly the movement of a point in the space for the three dimensions, with all its physical characteristics (acceleration, wideness, frequency, etc.).
  • the four sensors are connected to a single simple PC that, equipped with specific software for the complete registration of the data, will accurately register, for a definite period (e.g. 30'), the movement of the four angles of the plane in the unit of time, thus faithfully reproducing the motion of the supporting plane (seat).
  • a system for sending and/or helping an infant to sleep comprises at least one means to reproduce faithfully the movement of the plane of a car and/or other vehicle travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route, causing vestibular stimulations that involve drowsiness; said means consists of any device that can be applied and/or integrated to a support where the baby is laid and is intended to move said support following the above-cited motion.
  • This invention also relates to any device capable of reproducing faithfully the movement of the plane of a car travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route, causing vestibular stimulations that involve drowsiness; said device can be applied and/or integrated to a support where the baby is laid and is intended to move said support following the above-cited motion.
  • said device is made of a mobile plane, electrically moved, having compact size and moderate weight, but large enough to support a pram, car-seat or cot, which comprises;
  • a mobile plane (8) of the car including a central panel (6) with an entrance for the data and one or more exits for one or more actuators (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) placed under the mobile plane; said central panel (6) reproduces the movement of a car travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route and transfers it to said actuators (15) that are connected to the plane (8) and move it accordingly.
  • a rheostat (12) has the function to regulate initially the apparatus according to the applied load, taking the actuators in working position (middle lift of the coil).
  • the exact movement of the plane of a car can be registered by different methods. For example, in order to register accurately the exact movement of the plane of a car on a horizontal line, considering even the least movement despite a uniform and straight route, it's possible to use: at least three, preferably four, three-axes accelerometers (4) placed on any seat of the car and at its angles, registering indeed any variation of the point in the space and, together, identifying the relative motion of the plane; - means to store all the above-mentioned data, by a PC, or other apparatus, equipped with specific software and modulating by parameters the received data according to the position of the sensors and successive actuators.
  • the rhythm of the speed to give to the invention can be regulated.
  • This device reproduces faithfully the movement of a car or other means of transport travelling at a constant speed on a straight route; said movement acts on particular nerve tracts sending the baby to sleep in few minutes.
  • This system is absolutely harmless and less invasive than the different systems having the same purpose (medicines, etc.).
  • this invention can be equipped with a timer, so as to be regulated for a prefixed period.
  • this invention is equipped with a rheostat for regulating the power according to the applied load.
  • this invention thanks to its wide plane, can support either a pram or a cot. Conveniently, this invention has compact sizes, in order to avoid excessive domestic bulks. Conveniently, this invention is powered by 220V current, commonly used in all houses.
  • System for sending and/or helping an infant to sleep comprising at least one means to reproduce faithfully the movement of the plane of a car and/or other vehicle travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route, causing vestibular stimulations that involve drowsiness; said means consists of any device that can be applied and/or integrated to a support where the baby is laid, intended to move said support following the above-cited motion.
  • Device capable of reproducing faithfully the movement of the plane of a car travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route, causing vestibular stimulations that involve drowsiness; said device can be applied and/or integrated to a support where the baby is laid, intended to move said support following the above-cited motion.
  • Said device made of a mobile plane (8), suitable to support a pram, car-seat, cot or other baby receptacle, including a central panel (6) with at least one entrance for the data and at least one, preferably more than one, exit for one or more actuators (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) placed under the mobile plane; said central panel (6) reproduces the movement of a car travelling at a constant not high speed on a straight route and transfers it to said actuators
  • Said device including a rheostat (12) for its initial regulation, which takes the actuators in working position (middle lift of the coil).
  • Said device including electromagnetic actuators (15).
  • Said actuators connected to the base (9) and placed at its four angles; they are connected as well to the exits (a/b/c/d) of the central panel (6) storing the data relating to the motion to give to the plane.
  • Said device including a spring (21) placed between the boss (20), connected to the mobile plane (8), and the coil (17) of the actuator, connected to the base (9).
  • Device consisting of a fixed base equipped with a ramp for transporting the pram or other baby receptacle on the mobile plane.
  • Said system and device wherein the speed to give to the invention can be regulated.
  • Said system and device including a timer.
  • Said system and device including a rheostat for regulating the power according to the applied load.
  • Said system and device powered by 220V current, by battery or any other means.
  • Said system and device supplied with at least one switch for turning it on.
  • System for registering the movement of the plane of a car travelling at a constant not high speed comprising: at least three, preferably four, three-axes accelerometers (4) placed on any seat of the car and at its angles, registering indeed any variation of the point in the space and, together, identifying the relative motion of the plane; means to store all the above-mentioned data, by a PC, or other apparatus, equipped with specific software and modulating by parameters the received data according to the position of the sensors and successive actuators.

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L'invention concerne un système et un dispositif qui endorment un bébé en reproduisant le mouvement d'une voiture, ou d'un autre véhicule, se déplaçant à vitesse constante sur une route droite. En particulier, le dispositif prend la forme d'un avion où l'on place le landau, ou tout autre réceptacle pour bébé, qui est mû en reproduisant le mouvement susmentionné.
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EP2364745A1 (fr) * 2010-03-12 2011-09-14 Gerard V. Sunnen Appareil d'induction d'ondes delta et thêta vibratoires et procédé de stimulation du sommeil
WO2012145502A3 (fr) * 2011-04-19 2013-01-31 The University Of Kansas Dispositif médical pour la stimulation thérapeutique du système vestibulaire

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GB2355923A (en) * 1999-11-08 2001-05-09 Summer Infant Products Inc Oscillating infant seat assembly
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WO1995023722A1 (fr) * 1994-03-04 1995-09-08 Ronald Mccuaig Dispositif automatique de production d'un mouvement destine a calmer un jeune enfant
GB2307025A (en) * 1995-11-11 1997-05-14 Rodney Ernest George Rocking baby seat device
WO1998017150A2 (fr) * 1996-10-22 1998-04-30 Infant Advantage, Inc. Support de matelas dynamique et son procede de fonctionnement
JPH1189681A (ja) * 1997-09-17 1999-04-06 Combi Corp 揺動機能付き椅子
GB2334670A (en) * 1998-02-11 1999-09-01 Christopher Rowe Rocking device for a pram or the like
DE29901730U1 (de) * 1999-01-26 1999-04-15 Schmitz, Sandra, 10999 Berlin Vorrichtung zur Schaffung günstiger Bedingungen für die Bettruhe von Kindern
GB2355923A (en) * 1999-11-08 2001-05-09 Summer Infant Products Inc Oscillating infant seat assembly
WO2005084497A1 (fr) * 2004-03-08 2005-09-15 Mitchell Christopher Robert Mu Appareil de balancement pour lit d'enfant
WO2006010972A1 (fr) * 2004-06-28 2006-02-02 Jetta Company Limited Actionneur de berceau a bascule
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2364745A1 (fr) * 2010-03-12 2011-09-14 Gerard V. Sunnen Appareil d'induction d'ondes delta et thêta vibratoires et procédé de stimulation du sommeil
WO2012145502A3 (fr) * 2011-04-19 2013-01-31 The University Of Kansas Dispositif médical pour la stimulation thérapeutique du système vestibulaire
US9844483B2 (en) 2011-04-19 2017-12-19 The University Of Kansas Medical device for therapeutic stimulation of the vestibular system

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