Systems, methods, and apparatuses for a children's swing

Abstract

A drive system for a children's swing product may include a first set of tracks, a second set of tracks substantially parallel to the first set of tracks, and a carriage. The carriage may include a first bar having a first set of wheels configured to travel along the first set of tracks. The carriage may further include a second bar having a second set of wheels configured to travel along the second set of tracks. The carriage further includes a connector. A first end of the connector is mounted to the first bar and a distal second end of the connector is mounted to the second bar. The drive system may further include at least two permanent magnets mounted to the carriage and operable to further control movement of the carriage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A drive system for a children's swing product, the drive system comprising:
 a first set of tracks;   a second set of tracks substantially parallel to the first set of tracks;   a carriage comprising:
 a first bar having a first set of wheels configured to travel along the first set of tracks, 
 a second bar having a second set of wheels configured to travel along the second set of tracks, and 
 a connector, wherein a first end of the connector is mounted to the first bar and a distal second end of the connector is mounted to the second bar; and 
   at least two permanent magnets mounted to the carriage and operable to further control movement of the carriage.   
     
     
         2 . The drive system of  claim 1 , wherein the first set of tracks further comprises a first track having a first pivot point and a second track having a second pivot point, and wherein the second set of tracks further comprises a third track having a third pivot point and a fourth track having a fourth pivot point. 
     
     
         3 . The drive system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first motor indirectly mounted to the first set of tracks; and   a second motor indirectly mounted to the second set of tracks.   
     
     
         4 . The drive system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a jacking mechanism further comprising:
 an axle mounted to the first set of tracks and the second set of tracks, and 
 a motor indirectly mounted to the axle. 
   
     
     
         5 . The drive system of  claim 1 , wherein the children's swing product is a children's pedestal-style swing further comprising a cry detection module operable to initiate or adjust a movement of the carriage upon detection of a baby's cry. 
     
     
         6 . The drive system of  claim 5 , wherein the drive system is disposed on a base assembly of the children's pedestal-style swing. 
     
     
         7 . The drive system of  claim 6 , wherein at least one electromagnet is mounted to an underside of a seat portion of the children's pedestal-style swing. 
     
     
         8 . A children's swing product comprising:
 a swing module; and   a base module comprising the drive system of  claim 1 .   
     
     
         9 . The children's swing product of  claim 8 , wherein the children's swing product is a children's pedestal-style swing configured to provide a plurality of motions. 
     
     
         10 . A method for generating motion in a carriage for a children's swing product, comprising:
 providing an electromagnetic drive comprising:   a first set of tracks;   a second set of tracks substantially parallel to the first set of tracks;   a carriage comprising:
 a first bar having a first set of wheels configured to travel along the first set of tracks; 
 a second bar having a second set of wheels configured to travel along the second set of tracks; and 
 a connector, wherein a first portion of the connector is mounted to the first bar and a distal second end of the connector is mounted to the second bar; and 
   at least two permanent magnets mounted to the carriage and operable to further control movement of the carriage; and   causing the electromagnetic drive to produce a movement of the carriage of the children's swing product.   
     
     
         11 . A drive system for a children's swing product, the drive system comprising:
 a first set of tracks;   a second set of tracks substantially parallel to the first set of tracks;   a carriage comprising:
 a first bar having a first set of wheels configured to travel along the first set of tracks, 
 a second bar having a second set of wheels configured to travel along the second set of tracks, and 
 a connector, wherein a first end of the connector is mounted to the first bar and a distal second end of the connector is mounted to the second bar; 
   a transmission operable to control movement of the carriage; and   a drive wheel operable to receive power from the transmission and to drive the carriage.   
     
     
         12 . The drive system of  claim 11 , wherein the first set of tracks further comprises a first track having a first pivot point and a second track having a second pivot point, and wherein the second set of tracks further comprises a third track having a third pivot point and a fourth track having a fourth pivot point. 
     
     
         13 . The drive system of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a first motor indirectly mounted to the first set of tracks; and   a second motor indirectly mounted to the second set of tracks.   
     
     
         14 . The drive system of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a jacking mechanism further comprising:
 an axle mounted to the first set of tracks and the second set of tracks, and 
 a motor indirectly mounted to the axle. 
   
     
     
         15 . The drive system of  claim 11 , wherein the children's swing product is a children's pedestal-style swing, and further comprises:
 a cry detection module operable to initiate or adjust a movement of the carriage upon detection of a baby's cry.   
     
     
         16 . The drive system of  claim 15 , wherein the drive system is disposed on a base assembly of the children's pedestal-style swing. 
     
     
         17 . The drive system of  claim 16 , wherein the drive system is configured to cause movement of the first set of tracks and the second set of tracks. 
     
     
         18 . The drive system of  claim 15 , wherein the children's pedestal-style swing is configured to enable a plurality of motions. 
     
     
         19 . A children's swing product comprising:
 a swing module; and   a base module comprising the transmission drive of  claim 11 .   
     
     
         20 . The children's swing product of  claim 19 , wherein the children's swing product is a children's pedestal-style swing configured to provide a plurality of motions.