A PACIFIER

摘要

A pacifier (1) is provided which comprises a nipple (2) and a shield (3) made of an elastic material. The shield (3) comprises two stable mechanical states: one in which the shield (3) acts as a shield and another in which the shield (3) acts as a nipple cover. The shield (3) is transformable from one stable mechanical state to another upon an impact to the shield (3).

主权项

1. A pacifier comprising a nipple and a shield made of an elastic material, the shield having two stable mechanical states, in a first state the shield serving the purpose of a shield and in a second state the shield serving the purpose of a nipple cover, wherein the shield is arranged such that, upon impact to the shield, tension built up in the elastic material of shield transfers the shield from the first state to the second state.