Rotatable anchors providing enhanced child restraint system interface accessibility
An anchor, anchoring technology, used in child seats, vehicle parts, aircraft parts, etc.
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-03-29
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Disconnecting the CRS can be especially challenging when attempting to release the secure spring clip connection from the child seat attachment mechanism hook without viewing or having finger access to the clearance to the vehicle anchor, the child seat is tightly fastened to vehicle anchor
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[0039] In the following drawings, the same reference numerals may generally be used to refer to the same parts. In the following specification, various operating parameters and components are described for differently configured embodiments. These specific parameters and components are included as examples and not in a limiting sense.
[0040] Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate examples of known vehicle seat technology incorporating child restraint anchors that are concealed between the vehicle seat cushion and the seat back. The seat package shown generally at 10 is a generally known arrangement. The seat 10 includes a seat back 12 and a seat base 14 . Seat back 12 and seat base 14 may be joined by hinges 16 and 16' or may be secured to the vehicle together or separately by other known methods.
[0041] A typical feature of various known seat assemblies 10 is that the child restraint anchors 18 are intentionally hidden from view in FIG. 1 . Access to anchor 18 is achieved by p...
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A system and method for articulating a vehicle child restraint anchor to which a child restraint seat (CRS) is attachable is disclosed, wherein one or more anchors individually or jointly articulate between at least a first and a second position about a pivotal axis, that axis and related hardware generally contained within a vehicle seat assembly or attached to a vehicle floor, package tray or alternative load bearing support structure located behind or above a vehicle seat such as a roof. One or more anchor positions may be fixable. The system may be operated manually or semi-automatically, incorporate springs and interlocks, and may be sensor or motor / solenoid-driven. Articulated anchor positions may include a position of enhanced visibility and accessibility to simplify consumer CRS to child restraint anchor connectivity or disengagement, compared to alternative positions of generally limited anchor accessibility, partial or total concealment, stowed, alternative or secondary anchorage use positions.
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technical field [0001] The inventive concept relates to a method and system for improving the accessibility of child restraint anchors contained in various types of transport vehicles. The inventive concept encompasses one or more anchors that maintain a structural connection with a fixed or rotating component, the anchor allowing articulation about an axis of rotation from an initial position to a position that enhances the accessibility of the anchor. The system may include one or more actuators. Background technique [0002] Child restraint systems (CRS) are used in a variety of global markets and modes of public and private transportation, such as private motor vehicles, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, school buses, and aircraft. Furthermore, various regional guidelines dictate acceptable anchorage placement areas and that children of a certain age should be seated in a child restraint system (CRS) or in a booster seat while the motor vehicle is in motion. For exampl...
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IPC IPC(8): B60N2/28B64D11/06
CPCB64D11/0612B60N2/2887B60N2/6009B60N2/2893B60N2/933B60N2/58B60N2/2806
Inventor 里奇·爱德华·露西诺夫斯基迪恩·M·贾拉迪
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC