Child car seat
By introducing adjustable components and visual indicators into child seats, the problem of headrest position recognition is solved, ensuring the safe fixation of children at different stages of growth, reducing the risk of falls, and achieving both safety and adaptability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARTSANA SPA
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is difficult to identify the position of the headrest relative to the backrest in child car seats, resulting in unclear fastening methods for children at different times, which increases the risk of children falling out of the seat.
Adjustable components are introduced into child seats, using a combination of sliders and guides to clearly indicate changes in headrest position and differentiate between the fastening methods of integrated seat belts and car seat belts, ensuring the child's safe restraint at different stages of growth.
Through visual cues and structural design, users can easily identify and select the optimal seatbelt method, reducing the risk of children falling out of the seat and ensuring safety while adapting to the child's growing needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a child car seat, which can be used, for example, for transporting children. Background Technology
[0002] Child car seats are known in the prior art. Such child car seats include a backrest that extends longitudinally between a lower part and an opposite upper part.
[0003] In addition, existing child seats include a seat that is connected to the backrest at its lower part and a headrest that is connected to the backrest at its upper part.
[0004] Furthermore, the child seat includes an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the position of the headrest between a lower position and an opposite upper position in the longitudinal direction. The distance of the headrest from the lower part of the backrest in the longitudinal direction increases from the lower position to the upper position.
[0005] It is also known that the preferred method of securing a child to a child seat varies based on the longitudinal distance between the headrest and the lower part of the backrest.
[0006] In fact, for example, when the distance between the headrest and the lower part of the backrest is in the range of 76-105cm, it is preferable to use a seat belt integrated into the child seat. Conversely, for example, when the distance between the headrest and the lower part of the backrest is in the range of 100-150cm, it is preferable to use the car's seat belt to secure the child to the child seat. Summary of the Invention
[0007] However, in existing child car seats, it is not easy to easily identify the distance at which the headrest has been positioned relative to the lower part of the backrest. Furthermore, with existing child car seats, it is not immediately apparent which type of seatbelt is preferred when securing a child to the seat at different times—either the seatbelt integrated into the child seat or the car's seatbelt.
[0008] Therefore, in the case of existing child seats, there is a risk that children may not be properly secured to the child seat, which could lead to children falling out of the child seat while being transported in a car.
[0009] Against this backdrop, the technical objective of this invention is to propose a child car seat that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art.
[0010] In particular, the object of the present invention is to provide a child car seat that allows easy identification of which seat belt is preferred for securing a child to the child seat.
[0011] The technical tasks and objectives mentioned are achieved primarily by a child car seat that includes the technical features set forth in one or more of the appended claims.
[0012] According to embodiments of the present invention, it is easy to determine which type of seat belt is preferably used to secure the child to the child seat.
[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, there may also be a visual indicator of the structure in which the headrest is located, and thus a visual indicator of which seat belt is preferably used to secure the child to the child seat. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the description of exemplary, but non-exclusive and therefore non-limiting preferred embodiments of the child car seat, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0015] - Figure 1 This is a rear-view perspective view of a child seat according to the present invention;
[0016] - Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front-view 3D view of a child car seat;
[0017] - Figure 3a yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the first part of a child car seat;
[0018] - Figure 3b yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the second part of a child car seat;
[0019] - Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A 3D rendering showing the details of a child car seat. Detailed Implementation
[0020] With particular reference to the accompanying drawings, the number 1 indicates a child seat 1 for use in a vehicle (the vehicle is not shown in the drawings). This child seat 1 can be used to transport children and can be placed, for example, in the rear passenger compartment of a vehicle.
[0021] The child seat 1 includes a backrest 2 extending in the longitudinal direction XX between a lower portion 21 and an opposing upper portion 22. Preferably, the backrest 2 has a front surface 23 configured to contact the back of a child and an opposing rear surface 24 extending in a transverse direction ZZ. The rear surface 24 is configured to contact the vehicle seat (not shown in the figures).
[0022] In addition, the child seat 1 also includes a seat 3, which is connected to the backrest 2 at the lower part 21 of the backrest 2.
[0023] The figure also shows an optional base 6, which can be fixed to a car seat. The seat 3 is adapted to be mounted on the base 6. Preferably, the seat 3 is slidable relative to the base 6 along the extending direction ZZ between a forward position and a rearward position.
[0024] Preferably, the child seat 1 also includes an integrated safety belt (not shown in the figures) for securing the child to the child seat 1. The integrated safety belt may be a three-point or five-point safety belt.
[0025] The child seat 1 also includes a headrest 4 connected to the backrest 2 at the upper part 22. This headrest 4 is configured to receive and support the head of the child housed in the child seat 1.
[0026] Preferably, the headrest 4 is located in front of the front surface 23 of the backrest 2.
[0027] The child seat 1 includes an adjustment component 5 configured to adjust the position of the headrest 4 along the longitudinal direction XX between a lower position and an opposite upper position. The distance of the headrest 4 from the lower part 21 of the backrest 2 along the longitudinal direction XX increases from the lower position to the upper position. In other words, the distance of the headrest 4 from the lower part 21 of the backrest 2 in the upper position is greater than the distance of the headrest 4 from the lower part of the backrest 2 in the lower position.
[0028] As will be described in more detail, one part of the adjusting component 5 is fastened to the backrest 2, while another part of the adjusting component is fastened to the headrest 4. These parts change their position relative to each other to move the headrest 4 relative to the backrest 2.
[0029] Preferably, the adjusting member 5 is connected to the backrest 2 at the rear surface 24 of the backrest 2. More preferably, the adjusting member 5 connects the headrest 4 to the backrest 2.
[0030] The adjustment component 5 includes a first guide 51 fastened to the backrest 2 and configured in the longitudinal direction XX. Furthermore, the adjustment component 5 includes a slider 52 movable along the first guide 51. The slider 52 can switch between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the slider 52 can move along the first guide 51 to move the headrest 4 between a lower position and a middle position, the middle position being between the lower position and the upper position. In the second configuration, the slider 52 can move along the first guide 51 to move the headrest 4 between a middle position and an upper position.
[0031] The distance between the headrest 4 at the middle position and the lower part 21 of the backrest 2 is greater than the distance between the headrest 4 at the lower position and the lower part 21 of the backrest 2, but less than the distance between the headrest 4 at the upper position and the lower part 21 of the backrest 2.
[0032] It should be noted that when the slider 52 is in the first configuration, it is conceivable that the user secures the child to the child seat 1 using the seat belt integrated into the child seat 1. Conversely, when the slider 52 is in the second configuration, it is conceivable that the user secures the child to the child seat 1 using the car seat's seat belt. Advantageously, by checking whether the slider 52 is in the first or second configuration, the preferred mode for securing the child to the child seat 1 can be easily determined.
[0033] Furthermore, as long as the child is in the developmental stage where it is preferable to use the seat belt integrated in the child seat 1, the slider 52 can remain in the first configuration. Therefore, there is no risk of the headrest 4 being raised excessively. When the child passes this developmental stage, the slider 52 switches from the first configuration to the second configuration only once, thus ensuring that the height of the headrest 4 is within the optimal range for using the vehicle's seat belt.
[0034] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first guide 51 includes a first guide element 511 and a second guide element 512, and the slider 52 includes a first sliding element 521 and a second sliding element 522.
[0035] In the first sliding member configuration 52, the first sliding element 521 engages with the first guide element 511 to slide along the first guide element 511, while in the second sliding member configuration 52, the second sliding element 522 engages with the second guide element 512 to slide along the second guide element 512. Sliding of the first sliding element 521 along the first guide element 511 allows the headrest 4 to move between a lower position and a middle position, and vice versa; sliding of the second sliding element 522 along the second guide element 512 allows the headrest 4 to move between a middle position and an upper position.
[0036] Still according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first guide element 511 and the second guide element 512 are parallel to each other and arranged in the longitudinal direction XX on opposite sides 513 of the first guide 51. In the illustrated embodiment, the two guide elements 511, 512 are two grooves, and the two sliding elements 521, 522 are two teeth adapted to engage in and slide in the grooves.
[0037] The grooves of the two guide elements 511 and 512 are identified as being opposite to each other, while the teeth of the sliding elements 521 and 522 are identified as being opposite to each other.
[0038] According to one aspect, the first guide element 511 is configured to prevent the headrest 4 from moving between the intermediate position and the upper position when the slider 52 is in the first configuration. In other words, the first guide element 511 is confined between the two ends corresponding to the lower position and the intermediate position of the headrest 4, without extending further upward to allow the headrest 4 to reach the upper position.
[0039] Similarly, in some embodiments, the second guide element 512 is configured to prevent the headrest 4 from moving between the lower and middle positions when the slider 52 is in the second configuration. In this case, the second guide element 512 extends between the two ends corresponding to the upper and middle positions of the headrest 4, without extending to allow the headrest 4 to reach the lower position.
[0040] However, in the illustrated embodiment, the second guide element 512 extends uninterruptedly between the ends corresponding to the lower and upper positions of the headrest 4, and therefore does not restrict the movement of the headrest 4 to reach only the middle position.
[0041] According to one aspect, the slider 52 includes a cover housing 525 defining a compartment 523. A first sliding element 521 and a second sliding element 522 are adapted to translate within the compartment 523 along a sliding direction YY that is transverse to the longitudinal direction XX, thereby switching the slider 52 between a first configuration and a second configuration.
[0042] Preferably, the compartment 523 extends along the sliding direction YY between the first wall 523a and the opposing second wall 523b. When the slider 52 is in the second configuration, the first sliding element 521 is adjacent to the first wall 523a, while when the slider 52 is in the first configuration, the second sliding element 522 is adjacent to the second wall 523b.
[0043] More preferably, the slider 52 includes an actuator 524 connected to the first sliding element 521 and the second sliding element 522. The actuator 524 is adapted to be dragged by a user along the sliding direction YY to cause the first sliding element 521 and the second sliding element 522 to translate along the sliding direction YY. The translation actuator 524 then allows the slider 52 to switch between the first configuration and the second configuration.
[0044] The actuator 524 may be made into a rod suitable for being held by a user to drag the first sliding element 521 and the second sliding element 522 along the sliding direction YY.
[0045] The distance between the sliding elements 521 and 522 in the sliding direction YY is different, preferably greater than the distance between the guide elements 511 and 512 in the sliding direction YY. Therefore, the sliding actuator 524 along the sliding direction YY causes one of the sliding elements 521 and 522 to engage with the corresponding guide element 511 and 512, and simultaneously causes the other of the sliding elements 521 and 522 to disengage from the corresponding guide element 511 and 512.
[0046] Still according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover 525 has a first graphic indicator 527 on its outer surface 526 representing a first transport mode of the child in the child seat 1, and a second graphic indicator 528 representing a second transport mode of the child in the child seat 1.
[0047] For example, the first transport mode corresponds to securing the child to the child seat 1 using the integrated seat belt of the child seat 1, while the second transport mode corresponds to securing the child to the child seat 1 using the car seat belt.
[0048] When the slider 52 is in the first configuration, the actuator 524 is near the first graphic indicator 527, and when the slider 52 is in the second configuration, the actuator 524 is near the second graphic indicator 528. Preferably, the actuator 524 can be accessed via a slot covering the housing 525, which extends between the two ends near the first graphic indicator 527 and the second graphic indicator 528, respectively. Advantageously, by checking whether the slider 52 is near the first graphic indicator 527 or the second graphic indicator 528, the preferred method of securing the child to the child seat 1 can be immediately verified.
[0049] Still according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first guide 51 includes ribs 514 and the slider 52 includes a bolt 529 adapted to engage with different ribs 514 to reversibly lock the headrest 4 in corresponding different positions along the longitudinal direction XX. In other words, the engagement of the bolt 529 with the corresponding rib 514 allows the headrest 4 to be locked in a corresponding position between a lower position and an upper position. More specifically, in each different locked position, the bolt 529 is held between corresponding different pairs of ribs 514.
[0050] It should be noted that the ribs 514 are arranged aligned with each other along the longitudinal direction XX. They thus form a series of ribs 514, which are preferably located between the first guide element 511 and the second guide element 512. Other series of parallel ribs 514 may be provided to engage with the bolt 529 simultaneously in multiple portions, such as at both ends of the bolt 529 and at the central portion of the bolt 529.
Claims
1. Child car seat (1), including: - A backrest (2) that extends along the longitudinal direction (XX) between the lower part (21) and the opposite upper part (22). - The seat (3) of the backrest (2) is connected to the lower part (21) of the backrest (2); - A headrest (4) is attached to the upper part (22) of the backrest (2); - Adjustment component (5), which is configured to adjust the position of the headrest (4) between a lower position and an opposite upper position along the longitudinal direction (XX), wherein the distance of the headrest (4) from the lower part (21) of the backrest (2) along the longitudinal direction (XX) increases from the lower position to the upper position; The adjusting component (5) includes: - A first guide (51) fixed to the backrest (2) and arranged along the longitudinal direction (XX); - A slider (52) movable along the first guide (51) and switchable between a first slider configuration and a second slider configuration, wherein in the first slider configuration, the slider (52) is movable along the first guide (51) to move the headrest (4) between the lower position and the middle position, the middle position being between the lower position and the upper position, and in the second slider configuration, the slider (52) is movable along the first guide to move the headrest (4) between the middle position and the upper position. Its features are, - The first guide (51) includes a first guide element (511) and a second guide element (512), and the slider (52) includes a first sliding element (521) and a second sliding element (522); and wherein - In the first slider configuration, the first sliding element (521) engages with the first guide element (511) to slide along the first guide element (511), while in the second slider configuration, the second sliding element (522) engages with the second guide element (512) to slide along the second guide element (512).
2. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first guide element (511) and the second guide element (512) are parallel to each other and are arranged on opposite sides (513) of the first guide element (51) along the longitudinal direction (XX).
3. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first guide element (511) is configured to prevent the headrest (4) from moving between the intermediate position and the upper position when the slider (52) is in the first slider configuration.
4. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein the slider (52) includes a cover shell (525) defining a compartment (523), and the first slider (521) and the second slider (522) are adapted to translate within the compartment (523) along a sliding direction (YY) transverse to the longitudinal direction (XX) to switch the slider (52) between the first slider configuration and the second slider configuration.
5. The child car seat (1) according to claim 4, wherein the compartment (523) extends along the sliding direction (YY) between a first wall (523a) and an opposing second wall (523b), wherein when the slider (52) is in the second slider configuration, the first sliding element (521) is adjacent to the first wall (523a), and when the slider (52) is in the first slider configuration, the second sliding element (522) is adjacent to the second wall (523b).
6. The child car seat (1) according to claim 4, wherein the slider (52) includes an actuator (524) connected to the first slider (521) and the second slider (522), and the actuator is adapted to be dragged by a user along the sliding direction (YY) to cause the first slider (521) and the second slider (522) to translate along the sliding direction (YY).
7. The child car seat (1) according to claim 6, wherein the cover shell (525) has a first graphic indicator (527) and a second graphic indicator (528) on its outer surface (526), the first graphic indicator (527) representing a first transport mode of the child in the child car seat (1), the second graphic indicator (528) representing a second transport mode of the child in the child car seat (1), wherein the actuator (524) is close to the first graphic indicator (527) when the slider (52) is in the first slider configuration, and the actuator is close to the second graphic indicator (528) when the slider (52) is in the second slider configuration.
8. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first guide (51) includes a rib (514) and the slide (52) includes a bolt (529) adapted to engage with different ribs (514) to reversibly lock the headrest (4) in corresponding different positions along the longitudinal direction (XX).
9. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein the backrest (2) has a front surface (23) configured to contact the back of a child and an opposing rear surface (24) extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (XX) (ZZ), and the adjustment member (5) is connected to the backrest (2) at the rear surface (24) of the backrest (2).