A side impact protection self-adapting energy-absorbing child seat

By using a side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat design, which incorporates side-impact anti-collision beams and force transmission brackets with sliding energy-absorbing components, the design addresses the problem of insufficient protection in side collisions of existing child seats. It increases survival space and provides warnings of incorrect use, achieving more efficient side-impact protection.

CN116552346BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18FAW CAR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310540003.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-15
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing child safety seats offer limited protection in side collisions and fail to effectively increase the survival space for child occupants when the vehicle body deforms and intrudes, thus failing to meet the diverse collision needs in actual traffic accidents.

Method used

A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat was designed. It absorbs lateral impact energy through side-impact anti-collision beams and force transmission brackets, and increases survival space by sliding. It is equipped with an incorrect use reminder system to ensure correct installation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the side impact energy received by the child seat backrest, increases the survival space for child occupants, and reduces the crushing of children in side collision accidents through sliding energy absorption components. It also has an incorrect use reminder function to ensure correct installation.

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Abstract

The application discloses a child seat with side impact protection and adaptive energy absorption, which comprises a seat body, a base, a side impact protection beam, a lateral force transmission connecting support, a sliding energy absorption assembly, a riveting sliding block, a base lower framework and an incorrect use reminding system. The incorrect use reminding system can identify whether the side impact protection device is correctly installed according to the position of the child seat in the vehicle, and issue a prompt if the installation is incorrect. In a side impact accident with a large amount of deformation of the vehicle body, the impact force is transmitted to the sliding energy absorption device in the child seat base through the use of the side impact protection beam and the force transmission support, the child seat slides laterally, the child seat base absorbs the lateral impact energy, the survival space of the child passenger is increased, the lateral impact energy on the back of the child safety seat is reduced, the impact on the child passenger is weakened, the child safety seat is prevented from pressing the child, and the survival space of the child passenger in the side impact accident is increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of child safety seats, and in particular to a child safety seat with adaptive energy absorption for side impact protection. Background Technology

[0002] Statistics show that in 2020, side-impact collisions accounted for approximately 41.8% of all traffic accidents involving motor vehicles in my country, far exceeding the proportion of frontal and rear-end collisions. The fatality rate for occupants in side-impact accidents also exceeded 35%. Furthermore, structurally, the C-pillar is significantly weaker than the B and A-pillars; in terms of safety equipment, side airbags are typically only installed in the front seats. Therefore, second-row occupants face a higher risk of injury or death in side-impact accidents. Since child safety seats are located in the second row, children face an even higher risk of injury or death in side-impact accidents.

[0003] Existing child safety seats use plastic or foam energy-absorbing structures on the sides of the backrest, but their energy absorption effect is limited. In severe side collisions, these protruding energy-absorbing structures can transfer excess impact energy to the child in contact with the backrest. Furthermore, existing child safety seats are fixed in the lateral direction. In side collisions with significant vehicle body deformation and intrusion, the deformed and intruded vehicle body compresses the child safety seat, and the laterally fixed child safety seat will further deform and compress the child, encroaching on the child occupant's survival space.

[0004] The current national standard GB27887, "Child Restraint Systems for Motor Vehicles," assesses the frontal and rear-end collision protection performance of car child safety seats. This means that most domestic car child safety seat products primarily focus on frontal and rear-end collision protection. However, a revised version of GB27887 is forthcoming, and the European ECE R129 regulation includes requirements for CRS (Contrast Reduction System) side impact protection at speeds of 23-26 km / h. Real-world traffic accidents are often more diverse, with many side impact accidents exceeding 26 km / h. Existing child safety seats are designed only to meet regulatory requirements, offering limited protection against side impacts and failing to meet practical needs, thus posing a risk of inadequate safety for children in these seats. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention addresses the problems existing in the prior art by devising an adaptive energy-absorbing child seat for side impact protection. In side impact accidents with large vehicle body deformation and intrusion, when the impacted and deformed vehicle body compresses the side of the child safety seat, the lateral force transmission bracket undergoes lateral sliding as the energy-absorbing sheet deforms. The more energy the energy-absorbing sheet deforms and absorbs, the greater the lateral sliding distance, thus increasing the survival space for the child occupant.

[0006] The technical solution adopted to achieve the present invention is: a side-impact protection adaptive energy-absorbing child seat, comprising: a seat body 11 and a base 12, characterized in that it further comprises: a side-impact anti-collision beam 13, a lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14, a sliding energy-absorbing component 15, a riveted slider 16, and a lower base frame 17, wherein a sliding energy-absorbing component 15 is disposed between two identical and oppositely disposed lower base frames 17, and an energy-absorbing component positioning groove 173 is disposed on the inner side of the lower base frame 17, wherein both ends of the sliding energy-absorbing component 15 are respectively engaged with the energy-absorbing component positioning groove 173, and two... A riveted slider 16 is fixedly connected to the lower frame 17 of the base. Two sets of slider groove brackets 141 are provided on the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14. Slider grooves 142 are provided on the slider groove brackets 141. The riveted slider 16 is engaged with the slider grooves 142 and is riveted to the slider grooves 142 by rivets. A collision-resistant crossbeam fastening sleeve 144 is provided at the right end of the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14. Two identical sets of lateral force transmission connecting brackets 14 are fixedly connected to the side collision-resistant beam 13 by the collision-resistant crossbeam fastening sleeve 144. The base 12 is fixedly connected to the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14.

[0007] Furthermore, a sliding groove 151 is provided on the sliding energy absorption assembly 15, and an energy absorption sheet 152 is provided in the sliding groove 151.

[0008] Furthermore, a slider groove 161 is provided on the riveting slider 16, and a riveting positioning hole 162 is provided on the upper surface of the riveting slider 16.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower frame 17 of the base includes: a frame body 171, an ISOFIX interface 172, and an energy-absorbing component positioning groove 173. Two sets of energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173 are provided on the inner side of the frame body 171, and the energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173 are fixedly connected to the frame body 171. An ISOFIX interface 172 is provided on the outer side of the frame body 171, and the ISOFIX interface 172 is connected to an ISOFIX.

[0010] Furthermore, an error usage reminder system is provided on the base 12. The error usage reminder system includes: a power supply, a controller, a door detection sensor, a communication monitoring module, and a prompting module. The controller is electrically connected to the power supply, the door detection sensor is electrically connected to the power supply, the communication monitoring module is electrically connected to the power supply, and the prompting module is electrically connected to the power supply.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the side-impact protection adaptive energy-absorbing child seat of the present invention are reflected in:

[0012] 1. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat, which uses a side-impact anti-collision beam and force transmission bracket to transfer the impact force to a sliding energy-absorbing device in the child seat base, causing the child seat to slide laterally and absorb the side impact energy, increasing the survival space for the child occupant. In addition, its misuse reminder system can identify whether the side-impact protection device is correctly installed according to the position of the child seat in the vehicle, and issue a reminder if the installation is incorrect.

[0013] 2. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat, which uses the base as the main force transmission path for side collisions. The energy-absorbing structure of the base bears most of the side impact energy, which can effectively reduce the side impact energy received by the child safety seat back and weaken the impact on the child occupant. In side-impact accidents with large vehicle body deformation and intrusion, when the vehicle body deformed and intruded by the impact compresses the side of the child safety seat, the child safety seat base can make the child safety seat slide laterally into the vehicle. The sliding distance is affected by the impact energy, which avoids the child safety seat squeezing the child and increases the child occupant's survival space in side-impact accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of a side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a 3D view of a side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat energy-absorbing component;

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of component 14;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of component 16;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of component 15;

[0019] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of component 17;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the error usage alert system;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Child seat, 11. Seat body, 12. Base, 13. Side impact anti-collision beam, 14. Lateral force transmission connecting bracket, 141. Slider groove bracket, 142. Slider groove, 143. Riveting positioning hole, 144. Anti-collision crossbeam fastening sleeve, 15. Sliding energy absorption component, 151. Sliding groove, 152. Energy absorption plate, 16. Riveting slider, 161. Slider groove, 162. Riveting positioning hole, 17. Lower frame of the base, 171. Frame body, 172. ISOFIX interface, 173. Energy absorption component positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-6 The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0023] As attached Figures 1-2 As shown, a side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat includes: a seat body 11, a base 12, a side-impact anti-collision beam 13, a lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14, a sliding energy-absorbing component 15, a riveted slider 16, and a lower base frame 17. The sliding energy-absorbing component 15 is disposed between two identical, oppositely arranged lower base frames 17. Each lower base frame 17 includes: a frame body 171, an ISOFIX interface 172, and energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173. Two sets of energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173 are disposed on the inner side of the frame body 171 and are fixedly connected to the frame body 171. The ISOFIX interface 172 is disposed on the outer side of the frame body 171. The ISOFIX interface 172 is connected to ISOFIX. The two ends of the sliding energy-absorbing component 15 are respectively engaged with the energy-absorbing component positioning groove 173. Two sets of riveted sliders 16 are respectively provided on the upper surface of the lower frame 17 of the base. The riveted sliders 16 are fixedly connected to the lower frame 17 of the base. The riveted sliders 16 are engaged with the slider groove 142 and are riveted to the slider groove 142 by rivets. A collision-resistant beam fastening sleeve 144 is provided at the right end of the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14. Two identical sets of lateral force transmission connecting brackets 14 are fixedly connected to the side collision-resistant beam 13 by the collision-resistant beam fastening sleeve 144. The base 12 is fixedly connected to the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14.

[0024] As attached Figure 3 , 4As shown, two sets of slider groove brackets 141 are provided on the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14. Slider grooves 142 are provided on the slider groove brackets 141, and slider grooves 161 are provided on the riveting slider 16. Riveting positioning holes 162 are provided on the upper surface of the riveting slider 16. The slider groove 161 of the riveting slider 16 is inserted into the slider groove 142 of the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14, and the riveting slider 16 is fixed to the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14 by riveting. The riveting slider 16 is connected to the lower frame 17 of the base by bolts. The lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14 and the lower frame 17 of the base are connected and fixed, and will disengage when subjected to a lateral impact of a certain energy.

[0025] As attached Figure 5 As shown, a sliding groove 151 is provided on the sliding energy-absorbing assembly 15, and an energy-absorbing plate 152 is provided in the sliding groove 151. One end of the energy-absorbing plate 152 is bent upward and welded to the middle of the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14. Its function is to absorb the lateral impact energy received by the lateral force transmission connecting bracket 14 through the deformation of the energy-absorbing plate 152, and to cause the lateral force transmission bracket 14 to slide laterally with the deformation of the energy-absorbing plate 152. The more energy absorbed by the energy-absorbing plate 152, the greater the lateral sliding distance.

[0026] As attached Figure 6 As shown, the lower frame 17 of the base includes: a frame body 171, an ISOFIX interface 172, and an energy-absorbing component positioning groove 173. Two sets of energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173 are provided on the inner side of the frame body 171, and the energy-absorbing component positioning grooves 173 are fixedly connected to the frame body 171. An ISOFIX interface 172 is provided on the outer side of the frame body 171, and the ISOFIX interface 172 is connected to an ISOFIX.

[0027] As attached Figure 7 As shown, an error usage reminder system is installed on the base 12. The error usage reminder system includes: a power supply, a controller, a door detection sensor, a communication monitoring module, and a prompting module. The controller, door detection sensor, communication monitoring module, and prompting module are electrically connected to the power supply. The power supply is connected to the controller to provide power. The controller is connected to and powers the door detection sensor, receiving signals from it. The controller is connected to and powers the communication monitoring module, receiving signals from it. The controller is connected to and powers the prompting module, determining whether to send a signal to the module to provide a reminder by judging the signals from the door detection sensor and the communication monitoring module. The door detection sensor is used to detect whether the anti-collision beam is installed near the door. The communication monitoring module receives vehicle status information, such as power-on status and door opening / closing status.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat, comprising: The chair body (11) and base (12) also include: a side impact anti-collision beam (13), a lateral force transmission connecting bracket (14), a sliding energy absorption component (15), a riveting slider (16), and a lower base frame (17). A sliding energy absorption component (15) is provided between two identical and oppositely arranged lower base frames (17). An energy absorption component positioning groove (173) is provided on the inner side of the lower base frame (17). The characteristic is that the two ends of the sliding energy absorption component (15) are respectively engaged with the energy absorption component positioning groove (173). Two sets of riveting sliders (16) are respectively provided on the upper surface of the lower base frame (17). The riveting sliders (16) are fixedly connected to the lower base frame (17). (14) Two sets of slider groove brackets (141) are provided on the slider groove bracket (141), and slider grooves (142) are provided on the slider groove bracket (141). The riveted slider (16) is snapped into the slider groove (142), and the riveted slider (16) and slider groove (142) are riveted together by rivets. A collision protection beam fastening sleeve (144) is provided at the right end of the lateral force transmission connecting bracket (14). Two sets of identical lateral force transmission connecting brackets (14) and the side collision protection beam (13) are fixedly connected by the collision protection beam fastening sleeve (144). The base (12) is fixedly connected to the lateral force transmission connecting bracket (14). A sliding groove (151) is provided on the sliding energy absorption assembly (15), and an energy absorption sheet (152) is provided in the sliding groove (151).

2. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The riveting slider (16) is provided with a slider groove (161) and a riveting positioning hole (162) is provided on the upper surface of the riveting slider (16).

3. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower frame (17) of the base includes: a frame body (171), an ISOFIX interface (172), and an energy-absorbing component positioning groove (173). Two sets of energy-absorbing component positioning grooves (173) are provided on the inner side of the frame body (171), and the energy-absorbing component positioning grooves (173) are fixedly connected to the frame body (171). An ISOFIX interface (172) is provided on the outer side of the frame body (171), and the ISOFIX interface (172) is connected to ISOFIX.

4. A side-impact adaptive energy-absorbing child seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, An error usage reminder system is installed on the base (12). The error usage reminder system includes: a power supply, a controller, a door detection sensor, a communication monitoring module, and a prompting module. The controller is electrically connected to the power supply, the door detection sensor is electrically connected to the power supply, the communication monitoring module is electrically connected to the power supply, and the prompting module is electrically connected to the power supply.

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