US20080030054A1 - Child Seat with Object Holder - Google Patents
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- the infant car seat needs to be designed to support an infant, who is not able to support him or her self, thereby allowing the infant, who cannot sit up on its own, to lie or recline in the seat.
- the infant seat must be replaced by a toddler-sized seat.
- the toddler-sized seat provides a forward-facing and slightly reclined seating environment for the toddler.
- the toddler seat is secured to the rear seat of the vehicle and typically includes a harness to secure the toddler within the seat.
- the youth-sized seat can accommodate children over 40 lbs. and functions primarily as a booster seat.
- Child car seats must be replaced relatively frequently to accommodate the relatively fast growth rate of children--increasing height, weight, and needs of the child. Additionally, parents and other adults often must care for several children who do not fit within the same seat model. In this instance, the parents must buy two or more seats to accommodate their various-sized children.
- Some existing child seats provides armrests for the child occupying the seat. However, most of these seats do not provide any adjustment in the position of the armrests to correspond to the size of the child. Furthermore, the adjustable armrests currently available do not provide for simple operation and cost effective design. Thus, there remains a need for a child seat that provides for cost effective and easy to operate adjustable armrests.
- Certain existing child seats are of two piece design.
- the back rest and the seat base are formed separately and are connected together, typically in a manner that permits adjustment of the angle of the backrest.
- This two piece design is advantageous because it allows for compact storage and shipping.
- Two piece designs also allow the child seats to be used either with or without the back.
- a child seat comprising an adjustable backrest.
- the backrest includes a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion wherein the position of the top portion is vertically adjustable; a latch connected to one of the top and bottom portions; and notches located in the other of the top and bottom portions.
- the latch is positioned to engage one of the notches to fix the position of top portion relative to the bottom portion.
- the child seat may further include a release mechanism for disengaging the latch from the one of the notches.
- the release mechanism may include a member adapted to contact the latch and disengage the latch from the notch, and the latch may be configured to bend when contacted by the member.
- the member includes a wedged surface positioned to contact the latch.
- the release mechanism may include a movable handle that is moved to disengage the latch from the notch.
- the latch is preferably biased toward engagement with one of the notches.
- a child seat comprising a backrest having a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion wherein the position of the top portion is vertically adjustable; a tab connected to one of the top portion and the bottom portion; and notches located in the other of the top portion and the bottom portion is provided.
- the tab is positioned to engage one of the notches to fix the position of the top portion relative to the bottom portion.
- the tab may be biased away from a position of engagement with one of the notches.
- the child seat may further include a movable rigid member positioned to contact the tab and control the engagement of the tab with one of the notches.
- the rigid member may be connected to the top portion of the backrest.
- the rigid member is biased in an equilibrium position that corresponds to the tab being engaged with one of the notches and includes an enlarged section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is in the equilibrium position to force the tab to engage one of the notches.
- the rigid member may include a narrow section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is moved out of the equilibrium position, thereby allowing movement of the top portion relative to the bottom portion.
- the child seat may also include a handle connected to the rigid member and a spring for biasing the rigid member into the equilibrium position.
- a child seat having a seat portion and an object holder.
- the seat portion includes a base having a seating surface, and the object holder is attached to the base and movable to a position at least partially under the seating surface.
- the object holder may be pivotally or slidably attached to the base.
- the object holder is configured so that when the object holder is moved under the seating surface a portion of the object holder remains accessible, thereby providing a gripping surface.
- a child seat having a seat base including two connected portions. Each portion having a top surface, wherein the connected portions together form a seating surface, and wherein the connected portions are movably connected to each other, thereby allowing the area of the seating surface to be varied.
- one of the connected portions may be an interior connected portion that slides into the other connected portion.
- the interior connected portion may include a pushbutton that engages one of a plurality of holes located in the exterior connected portion.
- the pushbutton may be located on the seating surface or on the side of the seat base.
- the connected portions may be pivotally connected.
- the first of the two connected portions may be adapted to rotate about 180 degrees from a first position, wherein most of the first connected portion may be contained within the other connected portion, to a second position, wherein most of the first connected portion may be located outside of the other connected portion to thereby enlarge the area of the seating surface.
- the connecting portions may be connected together with a linkage.
- the linkage may include a threaded rod and an arm, wherein one end of the arm is attached to one of the connected portions and another end of the arm is movably connected to the threaded rod so that when the rod rotates the arm moves to change the position of the connected portions relative to one another.
- the child seat may further include a rod having a threaded portion, wherein one of the connected portions is attached to the threaded portion of the rod and the other connected portion is attached to another portion of the rod so that when the rod rotates the connected portion attached to the threaded portion moves to change the relative distance between the connected portions.
- a child seat having a base and an adjustable armrest.
- the armrest may be connected to the base on a side of the seating surface; and may be adjustable between first and second positions.
- the armrest includes a connecting portion that slidably fits into or over a corresponding receiving portion of the base.
- the receiving portion may include a slot for receiving a tab located on the connecting portion.
- the tab is attached to a flexible portion of the connecting portion of the armrest thereby allowing the tab to disengage with the slot when the tab is depressed.
- a child seat including base pivotally connected to a backrest.
- the base and the backrest are pivotally connected by a connection mechanism that includes a plurality of hooks engaged with a bar.
- the curved surface of at least one of the hooks opposes the curved surface of at least two of the other hooks.
- the bar may include a plurality of flat sections, wherein each flat section is positioned to engage with one of the hook sections.
- the flat sections are arranged so that when the child seat is in a normal, installed position, each flat section of the bar faces the curved surface of one of the hooks.
- a child seat comprising a back rest and having a guide for a seat belt
- the guide includes a locked position for locking the seat belt in position relative to the belt guide and a free position wherein the seat belt can move relative to the guide.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an child seat in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the child seat of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the backrest locking mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the backrest locking mechanism taken in the direction of the lines A-A of FIG. 3 showing the backrest in the locked position;
- FIG. 6 a cross-sectional view of the backrest locking mechanism taken in the direction of the lines A-A of FIG. 3 showing the backrest in the unlocked position;
- FIG. 7 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to another embodiment of the present invention showing the backrest in the locked position;
- FIG. 8 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 showing the backrest in the unlocked position;
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the backrest and seat base connection
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a child seat having a belt guide according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional side view of an adjustable seat base according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention is directed to a child vehicle seat.
- the car seat 10 includes a backrest 100 connected to a seat base 200 .
- the backrest 100 includes a top portion 110 serving as a headrest.
- the backrest 100 further includes a lower or bottom portion 120 .
- the bottom portion serves as a back support 120 and is connected to the base 200 .
- the base 200 preferably includes front and rear portions connected together.
- the front portion 210 is connected to the rear portion 220 so that a generally smooth seating surface is created.
- the position of the front portion 210 relative to the rear portion 220 may be adjusted in order to vary the depth of the seat size of the seating surface.
- the base 200 also includes a pair of armrests 250 which may be of fixed or variable height. As shown in FIG. 1 , the base 200 includes two upwardly extending sections 240 for receiving the armrests 250 . As described further below, the height of each armrest 250 relative to the seating surface of the base 200 maybe adjusted to conform to the occupant of the seat 10 . The armrests 250 function to properly locate the lapbelt across the lower pelvic region of the occupant.
- FIG. 2 discloses the base 200 with an enlarged or extended seating surface.
- the front portion 210 of the base 200 is extended further away from the rear portion 220 of the base.
- FIG. 2 also discloses an extended position of the container holder 300 .
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show two alternative positions for certain features of the child seat 10 .
- included within the scope of the present invention are many additional adjustment positions of the various seat components (e.g. container holder 300 , seat base 200 , backrest 100 , armrest 250 , etc.) including positions intermediate to and beyond the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawings.
- each armrest 250 includes a flexible tab 255 .
- the flexible tab 255 in integrally formed with the rest of the armrest 250 during an injection molding process.
- the tab 255 may include protrusions 260 .
- the protrusions 260 are positioned to engage one of at least two holes 242 located in an armrest receiving portion 240 of the base 200 .
- the holes 242 may be divided into two adjacent holes to conform to the exemplary shape of the protrusions 260 shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 2 shows one of the two armrest 250 in an exploded view.
- both of the armrests 250 are adjustable.
- the protrusions 260 are located in one of the holes 242 .
- the protrusions 260 are pushed inwardly, and the tab 255 pivots inward relative to the armrest 250 allowing the protrusion 260 to disengage from the hole 242 .
- the armrest 250 then may slide upward or downward, as appropriate, until the protrusions 260 engage the desired holes 242 .
- FIG. 2 While the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is directed to protrusions located on a pivoting and flexible tab, the present invention includes other acceptable alternatives, such as a push button or latch mechanism.
- the drawings show the armrest 250 to be inserted into the base 200 , the present invention includes an alternative arrangement in which the armrest 250 slides over the upwardly extending portion 240 of the base 200 .
- the flexible tab 255 and protrusions 260 would be positioned on the upwardly extending portion 240 of the base 200 , and the holes 242 would be located on the arm rest 250 .
- the backrest 100 includes a top portion 110 and a bottom portion 120 .
- the top portion 110 functions primarily as a head and neck rest for the seat occupant.
- the bottom portion 120 provides upper and lower back support.
- the height of the backrest 100 may be adjusted by sliding the top portion 110 upward or downward relative to the bottom portion 120 .
- the height adjustment allows for proper positioning of the shoulder belt relative to the occupant.
- the height adjustment ensures that the top of the backrest 100 supports the occupant's head.
- the top portion 110 may be slidably attached to the bottom portion 120 .
- the bottom portion 120 may include a guide section 122 for maintaining the vertical alignment of the top portion 110 .
- the position of the top portion 110 relative to the bottom portion 120 may be locked or fixed using a locking mechanism.
- the locking mechanism may include a latch 160 positioned to engage a series of notches 130 .
- the latch 160 is preferably connected to the top portion 110 .
- the notches 130 are preferably located on the bottom portion 120 .
- the latch 160 is pivotally connected to the top portion 110 .
- the pivotal connection between the latch 160 and the top portion 110 is preferably made by integrally forming the latch 160 with the top portion 110 during an injection molding process.
- the latch 160 may be pivotally connected to the top portion 110 through other acceptable arrangements such as, for example, a hinge and pin connection.
- the latch 160 is biased toward engagement with the notches 130 . As a result, secure connection between the top portion 1 - 10 and bottom portion 120 of the backrest 100 is maintained. As shown in FIG. 4 , the latch 160 includes at least one protrusion 162 for engaging a notch 130 . As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 , when the backrest 100 is locked (i.e., no relative movement between the top portion 110 and the bottom portion 120 ), the protrusion 162 of the latch 160 fits securely in one of the notches 130 .
- the child seat 10 may further include a release mechanism for unlocking the backrest 100 .
- the release mechanism includes a handle 150 located at the top of the backrest 100 .
- the handle 150 is connected to a pair of rigid members 170 positioned to interact with the latch 160 .
- two rigid members 170 are provided. However only one rigid member is required.
- a flexible member may be stretched to disengage the latch. The tensile force on the member during disengagement would bias the handle toward its normal position.
- each rigid member 170 is a sliding rail connected to the top portion 110 of the backrest 100 .
- Each rail 170 includes a wedge 172 located at its lower end, adjacent to the latch 160 .
- the wedge 172 is positioned so that when the handle 150 is depressed, the wedge 172 moves downwardly to contact and lift the latch 160 and disengage the protrusion 162 from the notch 130 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the position of the upper portion 110 of the backrest 100 may be changed upwardly or downwardly.
- the handle 150 may be released causing the biasing force on the latch 160 to force the bars 170 upwards.
- the protrusion 162 on the latch 160 then can engage the adjacent notch 130 located in the backrest 100 to lock the backrest in position.
- a minor adjustment in the height of the top portion 110 relative to the bottom portion 120 may be required in order to align the latch 160 with the closest notch 130 .
- the handle 150 may be biased upwardly by a spring or other mechanism.
- the child seat may be arranged so that lifting of the handle 150 provides for disengagement or unlocking of the top and bottom portions of the backrest 100 .
- FIGS. 7 and 8 An alternative embodiment of the height adjustment mechanism for the backrest 100 is disclosed in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
- the bottom portion 120 ′ of the backrest 100 ′ may include a series of notches 140 positioned to receive a tab 145 connected to the upper portion 110 ′ of the backrest 100 ′.
- a pair of tabs 145 are preferably provided.
- the bottom portion 120 ′ preferably includes two vertical rows of notches 140 , each row positioned to interact with one of the tabs 145 .
- the tabs 145 are biased inwardly away from the notches 140 .
- the biasing is provided by a compression spring 143 .
- the spring 143 is positioned in a slot 142 located in the tab 145 .
- the tab 145 is slidably connected to the top portion 110 ′ of the backrest 100 to slide in and out of notches 140 .
- a post 144 is provided in the slot 142 of the tab 145 .
- the spring 143 contacts the post 144 , and at the other end the spring 143 contacts the tab 145 at one end of the slot 142 .
- the position of the tabs 145 relative to the notches 140 is controlled by a release mechanism which includes a handle 150 ′ connected to an elongated, vertical rigid member 180 .
- the rigid control member 180 is sidably connected to the top portion 110 ′ of the backrest 100 ′.
- the control member 180 is biased to an equilibrium position shown in FIG. 7 by a pair of springs 186 .
- the equilibrium position of the rigid member 180 corresponds to a locked or latched position of the backrest 100 ′.
- an enlarged portion 182 of the control member 180 contacts the tabs 145 , thereby overcoming the force of the springs 143 and forcing each of the tabs 145 into engagement with one of the notches 140 to lock the backrest 100 ′.
- the handle 150 is moved upwardly or downwardly to move the rigid member 180 out of its equilibrium position.
- the enlarged portion 182 of the rigid member no longer forces the tabs 145 outwardly to engage the notch. Instead, a narrow portion 184 of the rigid member 180 (located either above or below the enlarged portion 182 ) engages the tabs 145 , allowing each tab to retract out of the notch 140 due to the biasing of the spring 143 .
- the top portion 110 ′ of the backrest 100 may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly as desired.
- the handle 150 is released, and the control member 180 returns to its equilibrium position due to the biasing of the springs 186 .
- the enlarged portion 182 of the control member 180 forces the tabs 145 to move outwardly and engage the corresponding notches 140 .
- the position of the top portion 110 ′ may require a further minor adjustment in order to align the tabs 145 with the closest corresponding notches 140 .
- the notches 130 and the latch 160 may be configured (e.g., rounded) as necessary to improve engagement.
- the backrest 100 includes at least three hooks 125 protruding downwardly from the bottom portion 120 of the backrest 100 .
- the hooks 125 engage with a bar 225 located in the base 200 .
- the hooks 125 are arranged so that at least two hooks face in one direction and at least one hook faces in the other direction.
- the bar 225 includes three semi-circular sections corresponding to the locations of the hooks 125 .
- the semi-circular sections include flat sections 226 facing in opposite directions to the curved portions of the hooks 125 when the backrest 100 is installed in the base 200 , as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the flat section of the central semi-circular section in FIG. 2 faces the front of the child seat, and the flat sections of the leftmost and rightmost semicircular sections of FIG. 2 face the rear of the child car seat.
- This arrangement of the hooks 125 and bar 225 prevents inadvertent separation of the backrest 100 from the base 200 .
- the bar 225 is integrally formed with the seat base 200 through an injection molding process.
- the curved portions of the hooks In order to separate the backrest 100 from the base 200 , the curved portions of the hooks must be aligned with the flat sections 226 of the bar 225 .
- the hooks 125 When the child seat 10 is in its normal position and the backrest 100 is positioned as shown in FIG. 1 , the hooks 125 are in contact with the curved perimeter of the bar 225 . As a result, separation of the backrest 100 from the base 200 is prevented. If the backrest 100 is pivoted past a point of normal operation, for example greater than 45 degrees from the vertical position shown in FIG. 1 , separation of the backrest 100 from the base 200 is still prevented due to the opposite facing of adjacent hooks 125 .
- each hook engages at least one quadrant of the curved perimeter of the bar 225 .
- the bar 225 or hooks 125 may further include nubs or protrusions to alert the user when the backrest 100 is being reclined past the maximum angle of suggested operation.
- each hook 125 engages one of the flat sections 226 of the bar 225 , thereby eliminating any engagement between the hooks 125 and the bar 225 and allowing a simple separation of the backrest 100 from the seat base 200 .
- the exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings includes three hooks. However, three hooks is only the minimum number of hooks required by the present invention.
- the scope of the present invention includes a connection having four or more hooks, as long as at least one of the hooks is oriented in a generally opposite direction as one of the remaining hooks to prevent an undesired separation of the backrest from the seat back.
- the scope of the present invention also includes a backrest and seat base arrangement in which the hooks 125 are attached to the seat base 200 and the bar 225 is attached to the backrest 100 .
- FIG. 10 discloses the object holder in an extended position.
- the object holder 300 includes an extension 320 that may be attached to the seat base 200 .
- the extension 320 includes a slot 305 for receiving a post 215 secured to the base 200 of the child seat.
- the object holder 300 may be pushed inwardly under the seating surface allowing slot 305 to slide along the post 215 to a retracted position.
- the extension 320 slides into a recess 205 located in the seat base.
- the slot 305 may include inwardly protruding bumps 315 .
- the bumps 315 serve to prevent the container holder 300 from changing position without the intentional application of sufficient force to move the extension 320 and bumps 315 past the fixed post 215 .
- Alternative arrangements may be provided such as, for example, the provision of bumps on the post 215 along with corresponding detents in the side surfaces of the slot 305 .
- FIG. 11 discloses an alternative embodiment of an object holder 301 according to the present invention.
- the object holder 301 is pivotally attached to the base section 200 at a pivot point 303 .
- the object holder 301 can be pivoted in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 11 to move the container holder 301 from the retracted position to the extended position.
- the container holder 301 may include bumps 302 to maintain the container holder 301 in the desired position.
- a portion of the sidewall 311 (see FIGS. 2 and 11 ) of the object holders 300 , 301 may be accessed when the object holder 300 , 301 is retracted in order to provide a handgrip for use in changing position of the holder.
- the child seat 10 may include a belt guide 400 .
- the belt guide 400 provides a path for a vehicle seat belt over the shoulder of the occupant of the child seat. According to the desires of the user or supervising adult, the belt guide 400 may be used in either a locking or free mode.
- the seat belt passes through the small gap 415 between the top portion 110 of the backrest and the upper bar 420 of the belt guide.
- the locking tab 435 is rotated counterclockwise upward about the pivot point 430 to separate from the upper bar 420 , thereby creating a passage through which the seat belt can be placed above the upper bar 420 .
- the locking tab 435 is pivoted downward in a clockwise direction, engaging the upper bar 420 through camming action and forcing the upper bar 420 upwards against the top portion 110 of the backrest.
- the seat belt is placed in the gap 440 between the upper bar 420 and the lower bar 410 .
- the upper bar 420 and the lower bar 410 do not clamp the seat belt, thereby allowing the seat belt to slide back and forth through the gap 440 .
- the belt guide 400 When used in the free mode, the belt guide 400 allows the occupant of the child seat to move relative to the backrest 100 .
- the belt guide 400 limits the movement of the occupant of the child seat. Use of the belt guide 400 in the locking mode may be desired to restrict movement of an overly energetic child.
- the child seat 10 may be configured to permit the user to adjust the depth of the seat base 200 .
- the seat depth adjustment will now be described with reference to FIGS. 13 through 17 .
- the front portion 210 of the seat base slides over the rear portion 220 .
- a rod 260 passes through both the front portion 210 and the rear portion 220 .
- the rod includes a pair of disks or pins 263 positioned to sandwich an interior vertical wall 211 located in the front portion 210 of the seat base 200 .
- the arrangement of the disk 263 and the wall 211 ensures that the position of the rod 260 relative to the front portion 210 of the seat base does not change.
- the rod 260 includes a threaded portion 262 which engages a substantially vertical wall 221 of the rear portion 220 of the seat base.
- the rod further includes a handle 261 .
- Rotation of the handle 261 causes a corresponding rotation of the threaded portion 262 of the rod 260 thereby moving the rear portion 220 and the front portion 210 of the base closer to or further away from each other.
- the user of the child seat may vary the depth of the scat base 200 as necessary to accommodate different sized occupants.
- FIG. 13 is an exemplary embodiment.
- the seat base can be reconfigured so that the rear portion ′ 220 of the seat base con slide over the front portion 210 .
- FIG. 14 discloses an alternative embodiment of the seat base 200 .
- a rod 270 is provided.
- the rod 270 passes through the scat base 200 in a direction perpendicular to the depth of the seat.
- a set of linkage arms 275 are connected to threaded collars 274 at both ends of the rod 270 .
- the collars 274 ride on threaded portions 272 of the rod 270 .
- the linkage arms 275 are secured together at a pivot point 276 and fixed to one of the front portion 210 or rear portion 220 of the seat base.
- FIG. 14 shows the arms 275 connected to the front portion of the seat base.
- connection between the arms 275 and one of the portions of the seat base may be omitted.
- the rod 270 may be rotatably connected to the rear portion 220 of the seat.
- the connection between the arms 275 and the rear portion 220 of the seat may be omitted.
- rotation of the handle 271 creates a movement of the front portion 210 of the seat either away from or toward the rear portion 220 .
- FIG. 14 represents an exemplary embodiment.
- the front portion 210 may pass outside the rear portion 220 rather than inside as shown in the drawing.
- FIGS. 16 and 17 disclose yet another alternative of the seat base 200 .
- a front portion 212 of the seat base is pivotally connected to a rear portion 222 at a pivot point 214 .
- FIG. 17 shows the seat base in a shortened position.
- a handle located at the pivot point 214 is rotated to change the position of the front portion 212 to extend out from the rear portion 222 as shown in FIG. 16 .
- the front portion 212 rotates downwardly from the position shown in FIG. 17 in order to prevent interference with a smooth seating surface located at the top of the rear portion 222 .
- the shape and configuration of the front portion 212 may be varied as necessary to provide maximum comfort to the user of the child seat.
Abstract
A child seat is provided for placement on the seat of a vehicle. The child seat includes a base and an object holder that is retractably connected to the base so that it moves in and out of a recess formed in the base between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the object holder is configured to be engaged so as to articulate the object holder from the fully retracted position toward the extended position.
Description
- This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application No. 10/691,618, filed on Oct. 24, 2003, which in turn is a divisional application of Ser. No. 10/072,601, filed Feb. 11, 2002 and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,066,536, the disclosure of each of which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein.
- The present invention relates to child seats and, in particular, to child restraint seats. Child restraint seats are provided in many sizes and configurations. Generally, conventional child restraint seats are “grown out of” in relatively short periods, and thus need to be replaced at various milestones in the physical development of the child. As the child grows, he or she graduates to a seat configured to accommodate the child's increased height and weight. Although the growth rate of children varies widely, even with the slowest growing children, replacement of the car seat becomes necessary before the end of the car seat life expectancy.
- While the child is an infant, the parent must place the child in a rearwardly facing infant car seat for vehicular travel. The infant car seat needs to be designed to support an infant, who is not able to support him or her self, thereby allowing the infant, who cannot sit up on its own, to lie or recline in the seat. Once the child is able to sit upright, the infant seat must be replaced by a toddler-sized seat. In addition to providing a rearward-facing seating environment, the toddler-sized seat provides a forward-facing and slightly reclined seating environment for the toddler. The toddler seat is secured to the rear seat of the vehicle and typically includes a harness to secure the toddler within the seat. Eventually, however, the child outgrows the toddler-sized seat and progresses to a youth-sized seat. The youth-sized seat can accommodate children over 40 lbs. and functions primarily as a booster seat.
- Child car seats must be replaced relatively frequently to accommodate the relatively fast growth rate of children--increasing height, weight, and needs of the child. Additionally, parents and other adults often must care for several children who do not fit within the same seat model. In this instance, the parents must buy two or more seats to accommodate their various-sized children.
- Thus, there is a need to eliminate the waste and expense associated with the purchase of numerous child seats caused by the failure of most conventional seats to provide any adjustment for accommodating the change in the size of the occupant. As a child grows, the size of both the upper and lower body changes. Thus, there is a need for a car seat that allows the user to adjust the depth of the seat and the height of the backrest so that children of a variety of sizes may be accommodated.
- Some existing child seats provides armrests for the child occupying the seat. However, most of these seats do not provide any adjustment in the position of the armrests to correspond to the size of the child. Furthermore, the adjustable armrests currently available do not provide for simple operation and cost effective design. Thus, there remains a need for a child seat that provides for cost effective and easy to operate adjustable armrests.
- Many existing child seats provide extra amenities, such as storage pockets and beverage or container holders (i.e., cupholders). Existing cupholder designs are cumbersome, because some are not permanently attached to the child seat and/or do not provide for a retracted position when not in use. Thus, there remains a need for a child seat that provides an object holder attached to the seat that can move between a retracted storage position and an extended, in-use position.
- Certain existing child seats are of two piece design. The back rest and the seat base are formed separately and are connected together, typically in a manner that permits adjustment of the angle of the backrest. This two piece design is advantageous because it allows for compact storage and shipping. Two piece designs also allow the child seats to be used either with or without the back.
- Many existing car seats are problematic in that removal of the child seat from the vehicle causes the backrest and the seat base to separate unintentionally while handling the seat outside the vehicle. When moved away from the backrest of the conventional vehicle seat, the backrest of the child seat may fall to a position in a plane with the seat base and separate from the seat base. Thus, there remains a need for a two piece child seat having a configuration that reduces the likelihood of unintentional separation of the backrest and the seat base, yet still provides for simple and intuitive separation when desired.
- Most child seats include a shoulder height belt guide to properly align the seat belt with the child's torso. Existing belt guides fall into two general categories, locking or free. Locking belt guides prevent any movement of the seat belt once the belt guide is locked. This configuration is preferred by many parents, because of the limited movement it provides for naturally restless children. On the other hand, some parents prefer a belt guide that operates in a free mode that allows the seat belt to withdraw and retract in response to movement of the child. Unfortunately, existing belt guides fail to provide the parent with the option between either a locking mode or free mode of operation. Thus, there remains a need for a child seat having a belt guide that provides the user with the choice of selecting operating modes between locking and free.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a child seat that solves the aforementioned problems and drawbacks of known conventional child seats. This object is not limiting on the present invention, as many other advantageous and objects of the present invention are provided, as discussed further below. Furthermore, not all of the deficiencies of existing designs, discussed above, are overcome by each exemplary embodiment of the present invention discussed below.
- According to the present invention a child seat comprising an adjustable backrest is provided. The backrest includes a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion wherein the position of the top portion is vertically adjustable; a latch connected to one of the top and bottom portions; and notches located in the other of the top and bottom portions. The latch is positioned to engage one of the notches to fix the position of top portion relative to the bottom portion.
- The child seat may further include a release mechanism for disengaging the latch from the one of the notches. The release mechanism may include a member adapted to contact the latch and disengage the latch from the notch, and the latch may be configured to bend when contacted by the member. Preferably, the member includes a wedged surface positioned to contact the latch. The release mechanism may include a movable handle that is moved to disengage the latch from the notch. The latch is preferably biased toward engagement with one of the notches.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, a child seat comprising a backrest having a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion wherein the position of the top portion is vertically adjustable; a tab connected to one of the top portion and the bottom portion; and notches located in the other of the top portion and the bottom portion is provided. The tab is positioned to engage one of the notches to fix the position of the top portion relative to the bottom portion.
- The tab may be biased away from a position of engagement with one of the notches. The child seat may further include a movable rigid member positioned to contact the tab and control the engagement of the tab with one of the notches. The rigid member may be connected to the top portion of the backrest. Preferably, the rigid member is biased in an equilibrium position that corresponds to the tab being engaged with one of the notches and includes an enlarged section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is in the equilibrium position to force the tab to engage one of the notches. In addition, the rigid member may include a narrow section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is moved out of the equilibrium position, thereby allowing movement of the top portion relative to the bottom portion. The child seat may also include a handle connected to the rigid member and a spring for biasing the rigid member into the equilibrium position.
- According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a child seat having a seat portion and an object holder is provided. The seat portion includes a base having a seating surface, and the object holder is attached to the base and movable to a position at least partially under the seating surface.
- The object holder may be pivotally or slidably attached to the base. Preferably, the object holder is configured so that when the object holder is moved under the seating surface a portion of the object holder remains accessible, thereby providing a gripping surface.
- According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a child seat is provided having a seat base including two connected portions. Each portion having a top surface, wherein the connected portions together form a seating surface, and wherein the connected portions are movably connected to each other, thereby allowing the area of the seating surface to be varied.
- According to the present invention, one of the connected portions may be an interior connected portion that slides into the other connected portion. The interior connected portion may include a pushbutton that engages one of a plurality of holes located in the exterior connected portion. The pushbutton may be located on the seating surface or on the side of the seat base.
- In another alternative embodiment, the connected portions may be pivotally connected. The first of the two connected portions may be adapted to rotate about 180 degrees from a first position, wherein most of the first connected portion may be contained within the other connected portion, to a second position, wherein most of the first connected portion may be located outside of the other connected portion to thereby enlarge the area of the seating surface.
- According to another alternative, the connecting portions may be connected together with a linkage. The linkage may include a threaded rod and an arm, wherein one end of the arm is attached to one of the connected portions and another end of the arm is movably connected to the threaded rod so that when the rod rotates the arm moves to change the position of the connected portions relative to one another.
- In another alternative, the child seat may further include a rod having a threaded portion, wherein one of the connected portions is attached to the threaded portion of the rod and the other connected portion is attached to another portion of the rod so that when the rod rotates the connected portion attached to the threaded portion moves to change the relative distance between the connected portions.
- According to another embodiment of the present invention, a child seat having a base and an adjustable armrest is provided. The armrest may be connected to the base on a side of the seating surface; and may be adjustable between first and second positions. The armrest includes a connecting portion that slidably fits into or over a corresponding receiving portion of the base. The receiving portion may include a slot for receiving a tab located on the connecting portion. Preferably, the tab is attached to a flexible portion of the connecting portion of the armrest thereby allowing the tab to disengage with the slot when the tab is depressed.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment a child seat including base pivotally connected to a backrest is provided. The base and the backrest are pivotally connected by a connection mechanism that includes a plurality of hooks engaged with a bar. The curved surface of at least one of the hooks opposes the curved surface of at least two of the other hooks. The bar may include a plurality of flat sections, wherein each flat section is positioned to engage with one of the hook sections. Preferably, the flat sections are arranged so that when the child seat is in a normal, installed position, each flat section of the bar faces the curved surface of one of the hooks.
- In yet another embodiment of the present invention a child seat comprising a back rest and having a guide for a seat belt is provided. The guide includes a locked position for locking the seat belt in position relative to the belt guide and a free position wherein the seat belt can move relative to the guide. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.
- These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, appended claims, and the accompanying exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings, which are briefly described below.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an child seat in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the child seat ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the backrest locking mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the backrest locking mechanism taken in the direction of the lines A-A ofFIG. 3 showing the backrest in the locked position; -
FIG. 6 a cross-sectional view of the backrest locking mechanism taken in the direction of the lines A-A ofFIG. 3 showing the backrest in the unlocked position; -
FIG. 7 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to another embodiment of the present invention showing the backrest in the locked position; -
FIG. 8 is a back view of the backrest of the seat according to the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 7 showing the backrest in the unlocked position; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the backrest and seat base connection; -
FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the container holder attachment to the base according to the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 1 is a top plan view taken in partial cross-section through the seat base of a pivoting container holder according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a child seat having a belt guide according to the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional side view of an adjustable seat base according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 14 is a bottom view of an adjustable seat base according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an adjustable seat base according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 16 is a side view of an adjustable seat base in an extended position according to yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 17 is a side view of the adjustable seat base ofFIG. 16 showing the seat base in the retracted position. - Throughout the following description any reference to directions such as, for example, up, down, horizontal and vertical is meant to refer to the directions associated with a child seat when in use in a vehicle.
- As shown in
FIG. 1 , the present invention is directed to a child vehicle seat. Thecar seat 10 includes abackrest 100 connected to aseat base 200. Thebackrest 100 includes atop portion 110 serving as a headrest. Thebackrest 100 further includes a lower orbottom portion 120. The bottom portion serves as aback support 120 and is connected to thebase 200. - The
seat base 200 may be used either with or without thebackrest 100. When thebase 200 is to be solely used without thebackrest 100 as a backless booster seat, a mechanism for connecting with thebackrest 100 may be omitted. In such a case, the seat base will include a smooth seating surface. - The base 200 preferably includes front and rear portions connected together. Preferably, the
front portion 210 is connected to therear portion 220 so that a generally smooth seating surface is created. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the position of thefront portion 210 relative to therear portion 220 may be adjusted in order to vary the depth of the seat size of the seating surface. - The base 200 also includes a pair of
armrests 250 which may be of fixed or variable height. As shown inFIG. 1 , thebase 200 includes two upwardly extendingsections 240 for receiving thearmrests 250. As described further below, the height of eacharmrest 250 relative to the seating surface of the base 200 maybe adjusted to conform to the occupant of theseat 10. Thearmrests 250 function to properly locate the lapbelt across the lower pelvic region of the occupant. - The
child seat 10 may also include anobject holder 300, which, as shown inFIG. 2 , has acavity 310 for receiving and holding an object (not shown) and asidewall 311 to define thecavity 310. As shown inFIG. 1 , theobject holder 300 may be attached to thebase 200. In particular, thecontainer holder 300 may be mounted under the seating surface of thebase 200 for movement between a retracted, storage position and an extended, in-use position.FIG. 1 shows thecontainer holder 300 in the retracted position. - The exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in
FIG. 1 further includes aconventional belt guide 450. As shown in the drawings, theconventional belt guide 450 only provides for use of a vehicle shoulder belt (not shown) in a “free” mode. Thebelt guide 450 does not include provision for locking the seat belt in position. As discussed further below, with reference toFIG. 12 , the present invention includes a belt guide having both “free” and “locking” modes of operation. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, thebackrest 100 is pivotally attached to thebase 200. The bottom portion of thebackrest 120 includes at least three hooks 125. Thehooks 125 engage abar 225 located near the back edge of therear portion 220 of thebase 200. As described further below, thebar 225 includesflat sections 226 that are positioned to permit thehooks 125 to disengage from thebar 225 when separation of thebackrest 100 from thebase 200 is desired. Separation of the seat parts may be required or desired for storage or shipping of the child seat, for example. -
FIG. 2 discloses the base 200 with an enlarged or extended seating surface. Thefront portion 210 of thebase 200 is extended further away from therear portion 220 of the base.FIG. 2 also discloses an extended position of thecontainer holder 300. For exemplary purposes only,FIGS. 1 and 2 show two alternative positions for certain features of thechild seat 10. However, included within the scope of the present invention are many additional adjustment positions of the various seat components (e.g. container holder 300,seat base 200,backrest 100,armrest 250, etc.) including positions intermediate to and beyond the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawings. - Preferably, the parts associated with the
child seat 10 are conventional plastic formed in an injection molding process. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the height of thearmrests 250 is adjustable. In a preferred embodiment, eacharmrest 250 includes aflexible tab 255. Preferably, theflexible tab 255 in integrally formed with the rest of thearmrest 250 during an injection molding process. Thetab 255 may includeprotrusions 260. Theprotrusions 260 are positioned to engage one of at least twoholes 242 located in anarmrest receiving portion 240 of thebase 200. Theholes 242 may be divided into two adjacent holes to conform to the exemplary shape of theprotrusions 260 shown inFIG. 2 . - For convenience,
FIG. 2 shows one of the twoarmrest 250 in an exploded view. However, according to the present invention, both of thearmrests 250 are adjustable. When one of thearmrests 250 is secured in a selected position, theprotrusions 260 are located in one of theholes 242. When a change in the height of the armrest is desired, theprotrusions 260 are pushed inwardly, and thetab 255 pivots inward relative to thearmrest 250 allowing theprotrusion 260 to disengage from thehole 242. Thearmrest 250 then may slide upward or downward, as appropriate, until theprotrusions 260 engage the desired holes 242. - While the preferred embodiment shown in
FIG. 2 is directed to protrusions located on a pivoting and flexible tab, the present invention includes other acceptable alternatives, such as a push button or latch mechanism. Furthermore, although the drawings show thearmrest 250 to be inserted into thebase 200, the present invention includes an alternative arrangement in which thearmrest 250 slides over the upwardly extendingportion 240 of thebase 200. In such an arrangement, theflexible tab 255 andprotrusions 260 would be positioned on the upwardly extendingportion 240 of thebase 200, and theholes 242 would be located on thearm rest 250. - With reference to
FIGS. 3 through 8 , the backrest height adjustment mechanism will now be described. As mentioned above, thebackrest 100 includes atop portion 110 and abottom portion 120. Thetop portion 110 functions primarily as a head and neck rest for the seat occupant. Thebottom portion 120 provides upper and lower back support. The height of thebackrest 100 may be adjusted by sliding thetop portion 110 upward or downward relative to thebottom portion 120. The height adjustment allows for proper positioning of the shoulder belt relative to the occupant. In addition, the height adjustment ensures that the top of thebackrest 100 supports the occupant's head. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thetop portion 110 may be slidably attached to thebottom portion 120. Thebottom portion 120 may include aguide section 122 for maintaining the vertical alignment of thetop portion 110. The position of thetop portion 110 relative to thebottom portion 120 may be locked or fixed using a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may include alatch 160 positioned to engage a series ofnotches 130. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thelatch 160 is preferably connected to thetop portion 110. Thenotches 130 are preferably located on thebottom portion 120. Thelatch 160 is pivotally connected to thetop portion 110. The pivotal connection between thelatch 160 and thetop portion 110 is preferably made by integrally forming thelatch 160 with thetop portion 110 during an injection molding process. Alternatively, thelatch 160 may be pivotally connected to thetop portion 110 through other acceptable arrangements such as, for example, a hinge and pin connection. - The
latch 160 is biased toward engagement with thenotches 130. As a result, secure connection between the top portion 1-10 andbottom portion 120 of thebackrest 100 is maintained. As shown inFIG. 4 , thelatch 160 includes at least oneprotrusion 162 for engaging anotch 130. As shown inFIGS. 3 and 5 , when thebackrest 100 is locked (i.e., no relative movement between thetop portion 110 and the bottom portion 120), theprotrusion 162 of thelatch 160 fits securely in one of thenotches 130. - The
child seat 10 may further include a release mechanism for unlocking thebackrest 100. The release mechanism includes ahandle 150 located at the top of thebackrest 100. Thehandle 150 is connected to a pair ofrigid members 170 positioned to interact with thelatch 160. In the preferred embodiment shown in the drawings, tworigid members 170 are provided. However only one rigid member is required. As an alternative, a flexible member may be stretched to disengage the latch. The tensile force on the member during disengagement would bias the handle toward its normal position. - Preferably, each
rigid member 170 is a sliding rail connected to thetop portion 110 of thebackrest 100. Eachrail 170 includes awedge 172 located at its lower end, adjacent to thelatch 160. Thewedge 172 is positioned so that when thehandle 150 is depressed, thewedge 172 moves downwardly to contact and lift thelatch 160 and disengage theprotrusion 162 from thenotch 130, as shown inFIG. 6 . - With the handle maintained in a depressed condition to disengage the
latch 160 from thenotch 130, the position of theupper portion 110 of thebackrest 100 may be changed upwardly or downwardly. When the new desired position is reached, thehandle 150 may be released causing the biasing force on thelatch 160 to force thebars 170 upwards. Theprotrusion 162 on thelatch 160 then can engage theadjacent notch 130 located in thebackrest 100 to lock the backrest in position. Following release of thehandle 150, a minor adjustment in the height of thetop portion 110 relative to thebottom portion 120 may be required in order to align thelatch 160 with theclosest notch 130. In an alternative embodiment, thehandle 150 may be biased upwardly by a spring or other mechanism. - The child seat may be arranged so that lifting of the
handle 150 provides for disengagement or unlocking of the top and bottom portions of thebackrest 100. - An alternative embodiment of the height adjustment mechanism for the
backrest 100 is disclosed inFIGS. 7 and 8 . As shown inFIG. 7 , thebottom portion 120′ of thebackrest 100′ may include a series ofnotches 140 positioned to receive atab 145 connected to theupper portion 110′ of thebackrest 100′. As shown inFIG. 7 , a pair oftabs 145 are preferably provided. Similarly, thebottom portion 120′ preferably includes two vertical rows ofnotches 140, each row positioned to interact with one of thetabs 145. Thetabs 145 are biased inwardly away from thenotches 140. In the exemplary embodiment shown the biasing is provided by acompression spring 143. Thespring 143 is positioned in aslot 142 located in thetab 145. Thetab 145 is slidably connected to thetop portion 110′ of thebackrest 100 to slide in and out ofnotches 140. Apost 144 is provided in theslot 142 of thetab 145. Thespring 143 contacts thepost 144, and at the other end thespring 143 contacts thetab 145 at one end of theslot 142. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , when thetab 145 is fully engaged with thenotch 140, thespring 143 is compressed due to the position of thepost 144 in theslot 142. As shown inFIG. 8 , when thetab 145 is disengaged from thenotch 140, the position of thepost 144 in theslot 142 allows the compressive force on thespring 143 to be released. - The position of the
tabs 145 relative to thenotches 140 is controlled by a release mechanism which includes ahandle 150′ connected to an elongated, verticalrigid member 180. Therigid control member 180 is sidably connected to thetop portion 110′ of thebackrest 100′. Preferably, thecontrol member 180 is biased to an equilibrium position shown inFIG. 7 by a pair ofsprings 186. The equilibrium position of therigid member 180 corresponds to a locked or latched position of thebackrest 100′. In the equilibrium position, anenlarged portion 182 of thecontrol member 180 contacts thetabs 145, thereby overcoming the force of thesprings 143 and forcing each of thetabs 145 into engagement with one of thenotches 140 to lock thebackrest 100′. - When a change in position of the
top portion 110′ of thebackrest 100′ is desired, thehandle 150 is moved upwardly or downwardly to move therigid member 180 out of its equilibrium position. When the rigid member is moved out of its equilibrium position, theenlarged portion 182 of the rigid member no longer forces thetabs 145 outwardly to engage the notch. Instead, anarrow portion 184 of the rigid member 180 (located either above or below the enlarged portion 182) engages thetabs 145, allowing each tab to retract out of thenotch 140 due to the biasing of thespring 143. - When the
tabs 145 are in the retracted position, thetop portion 110′ of thebackrest 100 may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly as desired. When a new desired position is reached, thehandle 150 is released, and thecontrol member 180 returns to its equilibrium position due to the biasing of thesprings 186. In the equilibrium position, theenlarged portion 182 of thecontrol member 180 forces thetabs 145 to move outwardly and engage the correspondingnotches 140. After release of thehandle 150, the position of thetop portion 110′ may require a further minor adjustment in order to align thetabs 145 with the closestcorresponding notches 140. Thenotches 130 and thelatch 160 may be configured (e.g., rounded) as necessary to improve engagement. - The connection between the
backrest 110 and thebase 200 of thechild seat 10 will now be discussed with reference toFIGS. 1, 2 and 9. As shown inFIG. 2 , thebackrest 100 includes at least threehooks 125 protruding downwardly from thebottom portion 120 of thebackrest 100. Thehooks 125 engage with abar 225 located in thebase 200. As shown inFIG. 2 , thehooks 125 are arranged so that at least two hooks face in one direction and at least one hook faces in the other direction. Thebar 225 includes three semi-circular sections corresponding to the locations of thehooks 125. The semi-circular sections includeflat sections 226 facing in opposite directions to the curved portions of thehooks 125 when thebackrest 100 is installed in thebase 200, as shown inFIG. 1 . For example, the flat section of the central semi-circular section inFIG. 2 faces the front of the child seat, and the flat sections of the leftmost and rightmost semicircular sections ofFIG. 2 face the rear of the child car seat. This arrangement of thehooks 125 and bar 225 prevents inadvertent separation of thebackrest 100 from thebase 200. Preferably, thebar 225 is integrally formed with theseat base 200 through an injection molding process. - In order to separate the
backrest 100 from thebase 200, the curved portions of the hooks must be aligned with theflat sections 226 of thebar 225. When thechild seat 10 is in its normal position and thebackrest 100 is positioned as shown inFIG. 1 , thehooks 125 are in contact with the curved perimeter of thebar 225. As a result, separation of thebackrest 100 from thebase 200 is prevented. If thebackrest 100 is pivoted past a point of normal operation, for example greater than 45 degrees from the vertical position shown inFIG. 1 , separation of thebackrest 100 from thebase 200 is still prevented due to the opposite facing ofadjacent hooks 125. For example, when thebackrest 100 is pivoted to a position in substantially the same plane as thebase 200, separation of thebackrest 100 and the base 200 would not occur because each hook engages at least one quadrant of the curved perimeter of thebar 225. Thebar 225 or hooks 125 may further include nubs or protrusions to alert the user when thebackrest 100 is being reclined past the maximum angle of suggested operation. - In a conventional child seat, oppositely facing hooks are not included, thereby allowing the backrest to lift off the base whenever the hooks are not fully enclosed by the structure of the seat base in the manner shown in
FIG. 1 . In order to fully separate thebackrest 100 from thebase 200, thebackrest 100 must be further rotated to a position approximately 180 degrees relative to the normal use position shown inFIG. 1 . In such a position, shown inFIG. 9 , eachhook 125 engages one of theflat sections 226 of thebar 225, thereby eliminating any engagement between thehooks 125 and thebar 225 and allowing a simple separation of thebackrest 100 from theseat base 200. - The exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings includes three hooks. However, three hooks is only the minimum number of hooks required by the present invention. The scope of the present invention includes a connection having four or more hooks, as long as at least one of the hooks is oriented in a generally opposite direction as one of the remaining hooks to prevent an undesired separation of the backrest from the seat back.
- Furthermore, the scope of the present invention also includes a backrest and seat base arrangement in which the
hooks 125 are attached to theseat base 200 and thebar 225 is attached to thebackrest 100. - The arrangement of the
object holder 300 according to the present invention will now be described.FIG. 10 discloses the object holder in an extended position. Theobject holder 300 includes anextension 320 that may be attached to theseat base 200. Theextension 320 includes aslot 305 for receiving apost 215 secured to thebase 200 of the child seat. When not in use, theobject holder 300 may be pushed inwardly under the seatingsurface allowing slot 305 to slide along thepost 215 to a retracted position. Theextension 320 slides into arecess 205 located in the seat base. - The
slot 305 may include inwardly protruding bumps 315. Thebumps 315 serve to prevent thecontainer holder 300 from changing position without the intentional application of sufficient force to move theextension 320 andbumps 315 past the fixedpost 215. Alternative arrangements may be provided such as, for example, the provision of bumps on thepost 215 along with corresponding detents in the side surfaces of theslot 305. -
FIG. 11 discloses an alternative embodiment of anobject holder 301 according to the present invention. Theobject holder 301 is pivotally attached to thebase section 200 at apivot point 303. Theobject holder 301 can be pivoted in the direction of the arrow inFIG. 11 to move thecontainer holder 301 from the retracted position to the extended position. As in the previous embodiment, thecontainer holder 301 may includebumps 302 to maintain thecontainer holder 301 in the desired position. - A portion of the sidewall 311 (see
FIGS. 2 and 11 ) of theobject holders object holder - As shown in
FIG. 12 , thechild seat 10 may include a belt guide 400. The belt guide 400 provides a path for a vehicle seat belt over the shoulder of the occupant of the child seat. According to the desires of the user or supervising adult, the belt guide 400 may be used in either a locking or free mode. - The belt guide 400 includes two substantially parallel bars. The
upper bar 420 is located just below the side head protectors of thetop portion 110 of thebackrest 100 and is pivotally secured to thebackrest 100. Thelower bar 410 extends from thepoint 425 where the guide 400 is secured to thebackrest 100 and is positioned below theupper bar 420 to create agap 440 between the upper and lower bars. The belt guide 400 further includes alocking tab 435 for adjusting the position of theupper bar 420. Thelocking tab 435 is pivotally connected to thetop portion 110 of the backrest atpivot point 430, and includes a slot to receive thebar 420. Thelocking tab 435 is arranged with a knob or lever to facilitate operation by the user. - When the belt guide 400 is used in the locking mode, the seat belt passes through the
small gap 415 between thetop portion 110 of the backrest and theupper bar 420 of the belt guide. In order to position the seat belt above theupper bar 420 ingap 415, thelocking tab 435 is rotated counterclockwise upward about thepivot point 430 to separate from theupper bar 420, thereby creating a passage through which the seat belt can be placed above theupper bar 420. After the seat belt is positioned above theupper bar 420, thelocking tab 435 is pivoted downward in a clockwise direction, engaging theupper bar 420 through camming action and forcing theupper bar 420 upwards against thetop portion 110 of the backrest. - The seat belt is clamped between the
upper bar 420 and thebackrest 100. The frictional force applied by thebar 420 and thebackrest 100 secures the belt in position. Preferably, the seatbelt becomes convoluted during clamping, thereby enhancing the clamping action of the belt guide 400. - When the belt guide 400 is desired to be used in the free mode, the seat belt is placed in the
gap 440 between theupper bar 420 and thelower bar 410. Theupper bar 420 and thelower bar 410 do not clamp the seat belt, thereby allowing the seat belt to slide back and forth through thegap 440. - When used in the free mode, the belt guide 400 allows the occupant of the child seat to move relative to the
backrest 100. On the other hand, when used in the locking mode, the belt guide 400 limits the movement of the occupant of the child seat. Use of the belt guide 400 in the locking mode may be desired to restrict movement of an overly energetic child. - As mentioned above, the
child seat 10 may be configured to permit the user to adjust the depth of theseat base 200. The seat depth adjustment will now be described with reference toFIGS. 13 through 17 . - In a first embodiment, shown in
FIG. 13 , thefront portion 210 of the seat base slides over therear portion 220. Arod 260 passes through both thefront portion 210 and therear portion 220. The rod includes a pair of disks or pins 263 positioned to sandwich an interiorvertical wall 211 located in thefront portion 210 of theseat base 200. The arrangement of thedisk 263 and thewall 211 ensures that the position of therod 260 relative to thefront portion 210 of the seat base does not change. Therod 260 includes a threadedportion 262 which engages a substantiallyvertical wall 221 of therear portion 220 of the seat base. The rod further includes ahandle 261. - Rotation of the
handle 261 causes a corresponding rotation of the threadedportion 262 of therod 260 thereby moving therear portion 220 and thefront portion 210 of the base closer to or further away from each other. Thus, through rotation of thehandle 261, the user of the child seat may vary the depth of thescat base 200 as necessary to accommodate different sized occupants. -
FIG. 13 is an exemplary embodiment. Thus, in an alternative embodiment the seat base can be reconfigured so that the rear portion ′220 of the seat base con slide over thefront portion 210. -
FIG. 14 discloses an alternative embodiment of theseat base 200. As shown inFIG. 14 a rod 270 is provided. The rod 270 passes through thescat base 200 in a direction perpendicular to the depth of the seat. A set oflinkage arms 275 are connected to threadedcollars 274 at both ends of the rod 270. Thecollars 274 ride on threadedportions 272 of the rod 270. At ends opposite to thecollar 274 thelinkage arms 275 are secured together at apivot point 276 and fixed to one of thefront portion 210 orrear portion 220 of the seat base.FIG. 14 shows thearms 275 connected to the front portion of the seat base. - The rod 270 passes through a slot in the
front portion 210 and is rotatably fixed to therear portion 220 of the base 200 to allow movement of thefront portion 210 andrear portion 220 of theseat base 200 relative to one another. Rotation of either handle 271 turns the threadedportions 272 of the rod and creates corresponding movement of thecollars 274 and the attached 275. Thearms 274 are fixed to the portions of the seat base at pivot points 276. Therefore, rotation of the threadedportion 272 drives thearms 275 inwardly or outwardly creating a corresponding movement of thefront portion 210 of the seat base. For example, if thehandle 271 is rotated such that thearms 275 are drawn toward the middle of theseat base 200, thefront portion 210 of the seat base moves away from therear portion 220 creating a larger seating surface. - In yet another alternative embodiment, the connection between the
arms 275 and one of the portions of the seat base may be omitted. For example, the rod 270 may be rotatably connected to therear portion 220 of the seat. The connection between thearms 275 and therear portion 220 of the seat may be omitted. Thus, rotation of thehandle 271 creates a movement of thefront portion 210 of the seat either away from or toward therear portion 220.FIG. 14 represents an exemplary embodiment. Thus, as mentioned above, it is clear that thefront portion 210 may pass outside therear portion 220 rather than inside as shown in the drawing. - Another alternative embodiment of the
seat base 200 is shown inFIG. 15 . Thefront portion 210 of the seat base slips into therear portion 220. The front portion may include an upwardlybiased push button 290 extending upward through one of a series ofholes 285 located in therear portion 220 of the seat. As shown inFIG. 15 , the push button may be located either on the side or on the top of the seat base. Any number ofholes 285 may be provided in therear portion 220 depending on the amount of the seat adjustment desired.FIG. 15 merely discloses two of many possible alternatives (i.e., two or three holes). As mentioned above, thefront portion 210 of the seat base may slide over rather than under therear portion 220. In this alternative, thepush button 290 would be provided on therear portion 220, and theholes 285 would be formed in thefront portion 210. -
FIGS. 16 and 17 disclose yet another alternative of theseat base 200. As shown in the drawings, afront portion 212 of the seat base is pivotally connected to arear portion 222 at apivot point 214.FIG. 17 shows the seat base in a shortened position. When increased seat depth is desired, a handle located at thepivot point 214 is rotated to change the position of thefront portion 212 to extend out from therear portion 222 as shown inFIG. 16 . Preferably, thefront portion 212 rotates downwardly from the position shown inFIG. 17 in order to prevent interference with a smooth seating surface located at the top of therear portion 222. The shape and configuration of thefront portion 212 may be varied as necessary to provide maximum comfort to the user of the child seat. - As mentioned above, the present invention includes a child seat that may be used either with or without the backrest. The backless booster seat may include the features described above, such as, the object holder, adjustable armrests and seat base with depth adjustment.
- Given the disclosure of the present invention, one versed in the art would appreciate that there may be other embodiments and modifications within the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, all modifications attainable by one versed in the art from the present disclosure within the scope and spirit of the present invention are to be included as further embodiments of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is to be defined as set forth in the following claims.
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1. A child seat configured for placement on a seat of a vehicle for seating a child within the vehicle, the child seat comprising:
an object holder including a vertically elongated cavity for receiving and holding an object;
a base having a side wall, the side wall defining a perimeter of a recess formed in the wall, such that the object holder is attached to the base and extends into the recess, the perimeter being sized so that the recess receives a portion of the object holder, the object holder movable in and out of the recess between a fully retracted storage position and an extended in use position, respectively;
wherein, when the object holder is in the fully retracted storage position, the object holder is configured to be engaged so as to articulate the object holder from the fully retracted position toward the extended position; and
a belt path configured to receive and locate relative to the child a lapbelt of a restraint system of the vehicle.
2. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer wall of the base is a substantially vertical outer side wall.
3. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the recess perimeter is sized to receive a portion of the cavity of the object holder
4. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the object holder is pivotally attached to the base.
5. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the object holder is slidably attached to the base.
6. The child seat as recited in claim 5 , wherein the base further comprises a seating surface and the object holder includes an extension slidably connected to the base and positioned under the seating surface.
7. The child seat as recited in claim 6 , wherein the extension includes a slot, and the base includes a post positioned in the slot to limit a sliding motion of the object holder.
8. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein a portion of the object holder presents a gripping surface when the object holder is in the fully retracted position.
9. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein when each object holder is in the fully retracted position, a portion of the cavity is in vertical alignment with the recess perimeter.
10. The child seat as recited in claim 9 , wherein the aligned portion of the cavity is surrounded by the recess perimeter
11. The child seat as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second object holder attached to the base.
12. A child seat for seating a child within a vehicle, comprising:
a base having first and second opposing side walls, the side walls each defining a perimeter of a recess formed in each wall;
first and second object holders each including a vertically elongated cavity for receiving and holding an object, the first and second recess perimeters being sized such that the corresponding recesses are sized to receive a portion of the first and second object holders, respectively, and each object holder is movable in and out of the corresponding recess between q retracted storage position an extended in use position, respectively;
wherein in the fully retracted storage position, each object holder is configured to be engaged so as to articulate the object holder from the filly retracted position toward the extended position; and
a belt path configured to receive and locate relative to the child a lapbelt of a restraint system of the vehicle such that the child seat is configured for placement on a seat of the vehicle.
13. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein the side walls are substantially vertical outer side walls,
14. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein each object holder presents a gripping surface when the object holder is in the retracted position.
15. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein the recesses receive a portion of the cavity of the object holders.
16. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein when each object holder is in the fully retracted position, a portion of the cavity is in vertical alignment with the recess perimeter.
17. The child seat as recited in claim 16 , wherein the aligned portion of the cavity is surrounded by the recess perimeter
18. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein the object holder is pivotally attached to the base.
19. The child seat as recited in claim 12 , wherein the object holder is slidably attached to the base.
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