Booster cushion

Abstract

The invention relates to a a vehicular seat booster cushion (1) for a permanent vehicle seat (6) and being provided with a first sitting surface (2) for accommodating an occupant (7) and a first resting surface (12; 14) adapted to be positioned on said seat (6) in a first position of said booster cushion (1), said first sitting surface (2) extending generally along a plane which is at a first distance (d1) from said first resting surface (12; 14). The booster cushion (1) is also provided with a second sitting surface (3) for accommodating an occupant and a second resting surface (13; 15) adapted to be positioned on said seat (6) in a second position of said booster cushion (1), said second sitting surface (3) extending generally along a plane which is at a second distance (d2) from said second resting surface (13; 15), and wherein said first distance (d1) and said second distance (d2) are different, so as to be used by occupants (7) of different height. By means of the invention, a practical booster cushion which can be used in a safe manner for children between the approximate age of 3-10 years is provided.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicular booster cushion for a permanent vehicle seat and being provided with a first sitting surface for accommodating an occupant and a first resting surface adapted to be positioned on said seat in a first position of said booster cushion, said first sitting surface extending generally along a plane which is at a first distance from said first resting surface.[0002] In the field of motor vehicles, there has been a steady development of various types of interior fittings and equipment for the safety and comfort of the occupants of a vehicle.[0003] Especially, concerning child safety, many types of safety seats and cots for children have been developed. Since a child grows quite quickly from birth to early teenage, many kinds of safety devices are necessary during this period. A newly born child does not sit upright in a chair, but is lying in a cot or cradle which is secured to a permanent vehicle seat when the child is transported in the vehicle...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an improved booster cushion that can be used safely by children of different sizes. The booster cushion has a second sitting surface and a second resting surface that can be positioned in a second position of the booster cushion. The booster cushion is designed to accommodate occupants of different heights. This allows the same booster cushion to be used for children between the age of 3-10 years, which saves costs for the cushion owner. The booster cushion can be used by multiple children in the same family. The invention is practical and provides a solution for families with children of different heights. The booster cushion can be equipped with belt guides that are pivotally or slidably arranged to securely hold the occupant in place. This ensures safety and comfort for the occupant.

Problems solved by technology

The booster cushion described in GB 2256364 is however only suitable for a small child.

This is obviously a disadvantage since it is costly to replace a booster cushion suitable for a small child with a new booster cushion as the child grows up.

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