Open top swing

Abstract

An open top baby swing having a frame which in turn includes legs and a base and wherein the legs of the frame extend from only a front portion of the base. A transition from the base to the legs is integral so as to provide a solid frame. Upper ends of the transition are tied together with a cross member. A swing mechanism for controlling swinging of the baby seat includes two drive trains isolated from each other by a coil spring. Any movement or ceasing thereof by one end of the first drive train exerts a respective movement or ceasing thereof on the end of the coil spring to which the other end of the first drive train is engaged, and vice versa. Any movement or ceasing thereof by one end of the second drive train exerts a respective movement or ceasing thereof on the end of the coil spring to which the other end of the second drive train is engaged, and vice versa. A control unit for the swing mechanism includes a bank of lights running in a line that is user friendly.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A baby swing, comprising: 
 a) a base, wherein the base includes a front portion;    b) a first leg, wherein the first leg is engaged to the front portion of the base, wherein the first leg includes upper and lower portions, wherein the first leg extends upwardly and rearwardly in a curvilinear fashion between the upper and lower portions;    c) a second leg, wherein the second leg is engaged to the front portion of the base, wherein the second leg includes upper and lower portions, wherein the second leg extends upwardly and rearwardly in a curvilinear fashion between the upper and lower portions;    d) a first housing engaged to the upper portion of the first leg;    e) a second housing engaged to the upper portion of the second leg;    f) a first arm pivotally joined to the first unit, wherein the first arm includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the first arm is swung directly by the first unit;    g) a second arm pivotally joined to the second unit, wherein the second arm includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the second arm is swung indirectly by the first unit; and    h) a baby seat engaged to the distal portions of the arms, wherein the first and second legs solely provide support for the baby seat relative to the base.    
     
     
         2 . The baby swing according to  claim 1 , wherein the base includes a first side support member and a second side support member, wherein the first side support member is integral with the lower portion of the first leg and forms an acute angle therewith, wherein the second side support member is integral with the lower portion of the second leg and forms an acute angle therewith to provide an integral and therefore strong transition from the base to the legs.  
     
     
         3 . The baby swing according to  claim 2 , wherein each of the lower portions of the first and second legs includes an upper end, and wherein the upper ends are tied together with a cross member.  
     
     
         4 . The baby swing according to  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a front U-shaped support member, wherein the front U-shaped support member includes a middle member portion and a pair of first and second side member portions, wherein the middle member portion confronts a surface on which the open top swing stands, wherein the first side member portion runs side-by-side up an outside surface of the lower portion of the first leg and wherein the second side member portion runs side-by side up an outside surface of the lower portion of the second leg, wherein the first side member includes a distal end which is engaged to the first leg, and wherein the second side member includes a distal end which is engaged to the second leg.  
     
     
         5 . The baby swing according to  claim 1 , wherein the baby swing comprises a frame, wherein the frame comprises the base, the first and second legs, and the first and second units, wherein the frame comprises a first side section and a second side section, wherein the first side section comprises the first leg and the first unit, wherein the second side section comprises the second leg and the second unit, wherein each of the first and second side sections of the frame comprises an upper portion, and wherein the frame is free of cross supports extending between the upper portions of the side sections of the frame such that the baby swing is an open top baby swing.  
     
     
         6 . The baby swing according to  claim 1 , wherein the first housing comprises a control unit having a swing mechanism for swinging the swing and wherein the second housing comprises a second unit wherein the second unit is a look-alike unit that has a generally similar appearance to the control unit.