Bassinet and cradle

Abstract

A bassinet, including a hammock and a framework, the hammock having a first pair of opposing panels, a second pair of opposing panels and a bottom panel. At least one of the first or second pair of opposing panels is connected to the framework and each of the first and second pair of opposing panels is connected to the bottom panel so that the bottom panel is suspended in a predetermined orientation relative to the framework. Each panel of the first pair of opposing panels is capable of flexible deformation where the bottom panel is displaced in relation to the framework while the relative orientation of the bottom panel and the framework remains constant.

1 . A bassinet comprising: a hammock and a framework;
 wherein the hammock has a first pair of opposing panels, a second pair of opposing panels and a bottom panel;   wherein at least one of the first or second pair of opposing panels are connected to the framework and wherein the first and second pair of opposing panels each are connected to the bottom panel such that the bottom panel is suspended in a predetermined orientation relative to the framework; and   wherein each panel of the first pair of opposing panels is capable of flexible deformation such that the bottom panel is displaced in relation to the framework while the relative orientation of the bottom panel and the framework remains constant, and wherein each panel of the first pair of opposing panels comprises a folded and/or creased material, wherein the folds and/or creases in the material deform during displacement of the bottom panel.   
     
     
         2 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and the second pair of opposing panels are oriented in a substantially vertical direction and wherein the bottom panel is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction such that the first and second pairs of opposing panels and the bottom panel form an open box. 
     
     
         3 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the direction of displacement of the bottom panel is substantially parallel to a panel of the first pair of opposing panels. 
     
     
         4 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the second pair of opposing panels are rigid. 
     
     
         5 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein each panel of the second pair of opposing panels is capable of flexible deformation such that the bottom panel is displaced in relation to the framework in a direction which is substantially parallel to the plane of a panel of the second pair of opposing panels. 
     
     
         6 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the framework comprises a rectangular frame and wherein the bottom panel is suspended parallel to a plane defined by the rectangular frame. 
     
     
         7 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the framework comprises transverse support beams and/or longitudinal support beams. 
     
     
         8 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and/or the second pair of opposing panels comprise respective fastening sections for fastening the first and/or the second pair of opposing panels to the framework. 
     
     
         9 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , the bassinet further comprising a rigid board which is insertable into a pocket formed in the bottom panel. 
     
     
         10 . The bassinet according to  claim 1 , further comprising a stand adapted for receiving the framework of the bassinet.