Child safety seat

Abstract

A child safety seat includes a seat housing having an upright support surface including a first side and a second side. A first upright side member is disposed at the first side and extends forward from the upright support surface. A second upright side member is disposed at the second side and extends forward from the upright support surface. An upright support cavity for receiving an upper body of a child is defined between the upright support surface, the first upright side member, and the second upright side member. At least one armrest is located within the upright support cavity.

Description

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63 / 426,937, filed on November 21, 2022, U.S. Application No. 63 / 496,528, filed on April 17, 2023, U.S. Application No. 63 / 500,109, filed on May 4, 2023, U.S. Application No. 63 / 500,798, filed on May 8, 2023, U.S. Application No. 63 / 581,050, filed on September 7, 2023, and U.S. Application No. 63 / 595,120, filed on November 1, 2023, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. Background Art

[0003] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to child safety seats for use in vehicles.

[0004] Child safety seats are commonly used in automobiles to properly restrain children in the event of an accident. The installation of a child safety seat typically requires securely attaching the child safety seat to a vehicle seat using a separately provided vehicle seatbelt or harness. Depending on whether the child safety seat is installed in a rear-facing configuration or a forward-facing configuration, the vehicle seatbelt or harness generally passes along different paths, and the straps are properly tightened via an attachment system provided in the child safety seat. Unfortunately, once installed on a vehicle seat, the attachment systems of existing child safety seats do not allow adjustment of the child safety seat.

[0005] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved child safety seat that allows for easy adjustment of the child safety seat with minimal effort when installed on a vehicle seat. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat includes a seat shell having an upright support surface that includes a first side and a second side. A first upright side member is disposed at the first side and extends forward from the upright support surface. A second upright side member is disposed at the second side and extends forward from the upright support surface. An upright support cavity for receiving a child's upper body is defined between the upright support surface, the first upright side member, and the second upright side member. At least one armrest is located within the upright support cavity.

[0007] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in further embodiments, at least one armrest is located at at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0008] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one armrest is disposed at the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0009] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one armrest further includes a support surface. The support surface is formed by a lateral offset in the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0010] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a gasket is further included and is installed in an arrangement overlapping with the support surface.

[0011] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the gasket projects beyond the support surface in at least one direction.

[0012] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a cavity is formed in the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member, and at least one armrest is disposed within the cavity.

[0013] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the cavity includes a curved surface, and at least one armrest is disposed at the end of the curved surface.

[0014] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat shell further includes a seat support surface, and the seat support surface includes another first side and another second side. A first seat side member is disposed at the another first side and extends upward from the seat support surface, and a second seat side member is disposed at the second side and extends upward from the seat support surface.

[0015] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the first seat side member and the first upright side member are integrally formed, and the second seat side member and the second upright side member are integrally formed.

[0016] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, each of the first seat side member and the second seat side member has a slot formed therein for receiving a vehicle restraint.

[0017] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one armrest is positioned behind the slot.

[0018] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a seat bottom is further included, and the seat shell is permanently connected to the seat bottom.

[0019] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat includes a seat bottom, a seat shell connected to the seat bottom, and a lamp disposed at the seat shell.

[0020] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat shell further includes: an upright support surface including a first side and a second side; and a first upright side member disposed at the first side and extending forward from the upright support surface. A second upright side member is disposed at the second side and extends forward from the upright support surface. The lamp is mounted to one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0021] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lamp is disposed at an inner surface of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0022] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a cavity is formed in an inner surface of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member. The lamp is disposed in the cavity.

[0023] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the cavity includes a curved surface, and the lamp extends above the curved surface.

[0024] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lamp is disposed adjacent to a front edge of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0025] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat shell further includes an upright support cavity for receiving the upper body of a child. The upright support cavity is defined between the upright support surface, the first upright side member, and the second upright side member. The lamp is operable to illuminate the upright support cavity.

[0026] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lamp has an elongated configuration.

[0027] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lamp further includes a plurality of lamps.

[0028] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat adapted to be placed on a vehicle seat includes: a seat bottom; a seat shell attached to the seat bottom; and a mechanism for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat. The mechanism is operable when the child safety seat is fastened to the vehicle seat and the vehicle seat backrest angle of the vehicle seat changes.

[0029] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, at least a portion of the seat bottom is movable in response to an operation of the mechanism to adjust the tilt of the child safety seat.

[0030] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the seat bottom further includes an outer shell and a support member. The support member is movable relative to the outer shell between a first position and a second position to adjust the tilt of the child safety seat.

[0031] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, in the first position, the bottom surface of the support member is flush with the bottom of the outer shell, and in the second position, the bottom surface of the support member protrudes beyond the bottom of the outer shell.

[0032] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the mechanism further includes a rack mounted to the outer shell. The rack includes a plurality of first teeth. A latch is movably mounted to the support member. The latch includes at least one second tooth. In both the first position and the second position, the at least one second tooth meshes with the plurality of first teeth.

[0033] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the latch is disposed at an upper surface of the support member.

[0034] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the latch is disposed at a position within the support member adjacent to the rack.

[0035] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, a biasing member is further included for biasing at least one second tooth of the latch into engagement with the plurality of first teeth.

[0036] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, an actuator located at an outer surface of the child safety seat and a flexible member operably coupling the actuator to the latch are further included. The operation of the actuator resists the biasing force of the biasing member.

[0037] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the actuator is positioned at the seat housing.

[0038] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the seat housing further includes a seat portion and an upright portion. The actuator is positioned at the upright portion.

[0039] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the actuator is convertible between an engaged position and a released position. The mechanism further includes an actuator lock operable to selectively lock the actuator in the released position.

[0040] According to an embodiment, a method for configuring a child safety seat on a vehicle seat includes: positioning the child safety seat on the vehicle seat; fastening the child safety seat to the vehicle seat; and adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat when the child safety seat is fastened to the vehicle seat and the angle of the vehicle seat backrest of the vehicle seat is changed.

[0041] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat adapted to be placed on a vehicle seat includes: a seat bottom having a movable support member; a seat housing attached to the seat bottom; and a mechanism for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat. The mechanism includes: an actuator; a latch for selectively locking the support member relative to the seat bottom; and a flexible member connecting the actuator and the latch. The actuator is movable in a first direction, and the flexible member is movable in a second direction in response to the operation of the actuator. The second direction is arranged at an angle to the first direction.

[0042] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0043] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the first direction is transverse and the second direction is vertical.

[0044] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in another embodiment, the actuator is convertible between an engaged position and a released position. The mechanism further includes an actuator lock operable to selectively lock the actuator in the released position.

[0045] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat includes a seat bottom, a seat housing connected to the seat bottom, and a lamp detachably coupled to the seat housing.

[0046] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lamp is part of an assembly and the assembly is detachably coupled to the seat housing.

[0047] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat housing includes a cavity and the assembly is receivable within the cavity.

[0048] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the assembly includes a housing and a power source disposed within the interior of the housing. The power source is operatively coupled to the lamp.

[0049] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the power source includes a replaceable battery.

[0050] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the power source includes a rechargeable battery.

[0051] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the assembly includes a charging port formed in the housing.

[0052] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, an actuator for selectively energizing the lamp is included. The actuator is disposed externally of the housing.

[0053] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one other lamp positioned around the seat housing is included, the at least one other lamp being positioned remote from the assembly.

[0054] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, when the assembly is detachably coupled to the seat housing, the power source is operatively coupled to at least one other lamp.

[0055] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the housing includes a flexible member that includes a radial snap. The flexible member is radially outwardly biased.

[0056] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat housing includes a support surface that extends at least partially in a vertical direction from the seat bottom. The seat housing includes a side member that extends from the support surface in a forward direction and the lamp is detachably coupled to the side member.

[0057] According to an embodiment, a child safety seat includes a seat bottom, a seat shell connected to the seat bottom, and a charger detachably coupled to the seat shell. The charger can be connected to a portable device to charge the portable device.

[0058] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the charger is operable to charge the portable device when the charger is separated from the seat shell.

[0059] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the charger is operable to charge the portable device when the charger is connected to the seat shell.

[0060] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the charger includes: a housing; a power source disposed inside the housing; and a charging port formed in the housing.

[0061] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the seat shell includes a cavity, and the charger can be received in the cavity.

[0062] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, when the charger is received in the cavity, a first end of the housing is disposed inside the cavity and a second end of the housing is outside the cavity, and the charging port is formed at the second end of the housing.

[0063] According to an embodiment, a seat shell for a child safety seat includes: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; a first upright side member disposed at a first side of the upright backrest portion; and a second upright side member disposed at a second side of the upright backrest portion. Each of the first upright side member and the second upright side member includes a first end portion, a second end portion positioned below the first end portion, a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, and an inner surface extending from the first end portion to the second end portion. The inner surfaces on the second end portions of the first upright side member and the second upright side member are laterally offset toward the interior of the seat shell relative to the respective inner surfaces of the central portions of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0064] In addition to, or alternatively to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the second end portions of the first upright side member and the second upright side member are positioned adjacent to the seat portion.

[0065] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one armrest is disposed on an inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0066] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one armrest is formed by a lateral offset in an inner surface of at least one of the second end portions.

[0067] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a cavity is formed in a part of an inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0068] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a cavity is formed on a central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

[0069] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, an inner surface on a central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member is a curved surface defining the cavity.

[0070] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, an inner surface on a central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member extends outwardly relative to the first end portion and the second end portion away from the interior of the seat shell.

[0071] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, an inner surface on a central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member extends from a substantially shoulder height of a child positioned in the child safety seat to a substantially waist height of a child seated within the child safety seat.

[0072] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, a cavity is formed between the substantially shoulder height and the substantially waist height.

[0073] According to an embodiment, a seat shell for a child safety seat includes: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; and at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion. The at least one upright side member includes a first end portion, a second end portion positioned below the first end portion, a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, and inner surfaces on the first end portion and the second end portion. The inner surfaces on the first end portion and the second end portion are laterally offset inwardly relative to the central portion towards the interior of the seat shell.

[0074] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the central portion includes at least one of a cavity and a void.

[0075] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the central portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion.

[0076] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the central portion includes an inwardly curved surface.

[0077] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the inwardly curved surface extends outwardly from the first end portion to the second end portion internally. The inwardly curved surface defines a cavity between the first end portion and the second end portion.

[0078] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the first end portion is positioned at a first height such that when a child is positioned within the child safety seat, the inner surface of the first end portion is generally aligned with the shoulders of the child. The second end portion is positioned at a second height such that when a child is positioned within the child safety seat, the inner surface of the second end portion is generally aligned with the buttocks of the child.

[0079] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the central portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The cavity is sized such that when a child is positioned within the child safety seat, at least a portion of the child's arm can be received within the cavity.

[0080] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the inner surface of at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion defines a flat surface.

[0081] According to an embodiment, a seat shell for a child safety seat includes: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; and at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion. The at least one upright side member has an inwardly upright surface. At least one side seat member is disposed at one side of the seat portion and adjacent to the at least one upright side member. The at least one side seat member has an inwardly facing surface. The inwardly upright surface is laterally offset inwardly relative to the inwardly facing surface toward the interior of the seat shell.

[0082] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the at least one upright side member is positioned between the upright backrest portion and the at least one side seat member in a front direction.

[0083] According to an embodiment, a seat shell includes: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion; and at least one side impact protector disposed at the at least one upright side member. The at least one side impact protector extends toward the interior of the seat shell.

[0084] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the at least one upright side member includes an upper region and a lower region. The at least one side impact protector is disposed at one of the upper region and the lower region.

[0085] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the inward surface of the at least one side impact protector is laterally offset inwardly relative to the inward surface at the at least one upright side member between the upper region and the lower region toward the interior of the seat shell.

[0086] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the lateral offset of the inward surface of the at least one side impact protector is formed by the contour of the seat shell.

[0087] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, a textile is installed on the seat shell. The lateral offset of the inward surface of the at least one side impact protector is formed by the textile.

[0088] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, in a further embodiment, the at least one upright side member includes a first end portion, a second end portion positioned below the first end portion, and a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion.

[0089] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the upper region includes a first end portion.

[0090] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the upper region further includes a portion of the central portion.

[0091] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lower region includes a second end portion.

[0092] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, the lower region further includes a portion of the central portion.

[0093] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one upright side member includes a first upright side member disposed at a first side of the upright backrest portion and a second upright side member disposed at a second side of the upright backrest portion. At least one side impact protector includes a first side impact protector at the first upright side member and a second side impact protector disposed at the second upright side member.

[0094] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one side impact protector is aligned with the shoulders of a child positioned within the seat shell.

[0095] In addition to, or as an alternative to, one or more of the features described above, in a further embodiment, at least one side impact protector is aligned with the hips of a child positioned within the seat shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0096] The following description should not be regarded as restrictive in any way. Referring to the accompanying drawings, like element numbers are the same:

[0097] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0098] Figure 2 is of a Figure 1 front view of the child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0099] Figure 3 is of a Figure 1 front view of the child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0100] Figure 4 is of a Figure 1 rear view of the child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0101] Figure 5 Perspective view of a child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0102] Figure 6 For an embodiment according to Figure 5 Front view of the child safety seat of;

[0103] Figure 7 Side view of a child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0104] Figure 8 For an embodiment according to Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the child safety seat of;

[0105] Figure 9 Perspective view of a child seat with an assembly including a light according to another embodiment;

[0106] Figure 10 For an embodiment according to Figure 9 Partially exploded perspective view of the child seat of;

[0107] Figure 11A Front perspective view of an assembly including a light according to an embodiment;

[0108] Figure 11B Rear perspective view of an assembly including a light according to an embodiment;

[0109] Figure 12 For an embodiment according to Figure 11A Cross-sectional view of the assembly of;

[0110] Figure 13 Cross-sectional view of an assembly including a light installed in a seat housing according to an embodiment;

[0111] Figure 14 Side view of a child seat including an assembly containing a light according to an embodiment;

[0112] Figure 15A Cross-sectional view of a mechanism for adjusting the tilt of a child safety seat in an engaged position according to an embodiment;

[0113] Figure 15B For adjusting in a disengaged position Figure 15A Cross-sectional view of a mechanism for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat of;

[0114] Figure 16A Cross-sectional view of another mechanism for adjusting the tilt of a child safety seat in an engaged position according to an embodiment;

[0115] Figure 16B For adjusting in a disengaged position according to an embodimentFigure 16A Cross-sectional view of the reclining mechanism of a child safety seat; and

[0116] Figure 17 Perspective view of an actuator for adjusting the reclining mechanism of a child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0117] Figure 18 Perspective view of another actuator for adjusting the reclining mechanism of a child safety seat according to an embodiment;

[0118] Figure 19 Perspective view of a child seat with an integrated seat belt according to an embodiment;

[0119] Figure 20A and 20B Side perspective view of a child seat without a seat belt according to an embodiment;

[0120] Figure 21 Perspective view of a child seat with an open storage compartment according to an embodiment;

[0121] Figure 22 Detailed perspective view of the storage area of the crotch buckle of a seat belt according to an embodiment; and

[0122] Figure 23A and 23B Perspective view of a child seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0123] Figure 24 Perspective view of a child seat including a side impact protector according to an embodiment; and

[0124] Figure 25 Perspective view of another child seat including a side impact protector according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0125] The present disclosure provides a detailed description of one or more embodiments of the disclosed devices and methods by way of example and not limitation with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0126] Reference is now made to Figures 1 to 3 , showing a child safety seat 20 according to an embodiment. The child safety seat 20 can be detachably fixed to a vehicle seat 10 ( Figure 5 partially shown in Figure 7 ) via, for example, a latch or anchor mechanism 12. This latch or anchor system, which is often used, is sometimes referred to as the "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children", e.g., the LATCH system. Alternatively or additionally, as will be described in more detail below, the child safety seat 20 can be detachably fixed to the vehicle seat 10 via a vehicle belt (not shown) associated with the vehicle seat 10.

[0127] The child safety seat 20 may include a seat bottom 22 and a rigid seat shell 24 coupled to the seat bottom 22 for receiving a child. In an embodiment, the seat shell 24 may be detachably connected to the seat bottom 22, thereby allowing the seat shell 24 to be separated from the seat bottom 22. Alternatively, the seat bottom 22 and the seat shell 24 may be permanently connected or attached together. As used herein, the term "permanently connected" refers to an embodiment where it is not contemplated that the user will disassemble the seat shell 24 from the seat bottom 22.

[0128] The seat shell 24 may include a seat portion 26 and a backrest or upright portion 28 disposed at an angle relative to the seat portion 26. The seat portion 26 and the upright portion 28 may be detachably coupled, or alternatively, may be permanently coupled. In the illustrated non-limiting embodiment, the upright portion 28 and the seat portion 26 are integrally formed as a single unit. In another alternative aspect, the upright portion 28 may be rotatably connected to the seat portion 26 such that the upright portion 28 may be tilted and reclined relative to the seat portion 26.

[0129] As shown, the upright portion 28 of the seat shell 24 includes an upright support surface 30 that generally faces forward and extends from a first end or top 32 of the upright portion 28 to a second, opposite end or bottom 34. A first upright side member 36 may be disposed at a first side 38 of the upright support surface 30, and a second upright side member 40 may be disposed at a second, opposite side 42 of the upright support surface 30. Thus, the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 respectively form the left and right sides of the upright portion 28. As shown, the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 extend forward from the upright support surface 30. The first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 may extend generally orthogonally to the upright support surface 30, or alternatively, may extend therefrom at another angle, such as an angle greater than 90°. Thus, the upright support surface 30 and the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 define a backrest region or upright support cavity 43 within which the upper body of the child is received.

[0130] When the child safety seat 20 is installed in a vehicle, the side members 36, 40 may assist in the proper positioning of vehicle straps. In some embodiments, each upright side member 36, 40 has an opening 44 formed therein. The opening 44 may be configured to receive a vehicle seat belt (not shown) to secure the child safety seat 20 in a forward-facing high-back configuration to the vehicle seat.

[0131] In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, the upright portion 28 of the seat shell 24 includes a headrest 46. The headrest 46 is attached to or integral with the upright portion 28. The headrest 46 can be fixed, or in some embodiments, can be configured to move relative to the upright support surface 30. For example, the headrest 46 can be configured to translate between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the upright support surface 30, thereby allowing adjustment based on the size of the child positioned within the child safety seat 20.

[0132] The seat portion 26 includes a seat support surface 50, which generally faces upward and extends from a first end or front portion 52 of the seat portion 26 to a second end or rear portion 54. A first seat side member 56 can be disposed at a first side 58 of the seat support surface 50, and a second seat side member 60 can be disposed at a second, opposite side 62 of the seat support surface 50. The first seat side member 56 and the second seat side member 60 extend upward and form the left and right sides of the seat portion 26. The seat support surface 50, along with the first seat side member 56 and the second seat side member 60, together define a region 64 within which at least a portion of the lower body of a child can be received.

[0133] As shown, the seat side members 56, 60 extend angularly from the seat support surface 50. The angle of the first seat side member 56 relative to the seat support surface 50 may be the same as the angle of the first upright side member 36 relative to the upright support surface 30, but need not be. Similarly, the angle of the second seat side member 60 relative to the seat support surface 50 may be the same as the angle of the second upright side member 40 relative to the upright support surface 30, but need not be. In an embodiment, the first upright side member 36 and the first seat side member 56 are integrally formed, and the second upright side member 40 and the second seat side member 60 are integrally formed.

[0134] In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, each seat side member 56, 60 has a slot 66 formed therein, and the slot 66 is configured to act as a leg - strap guide during at least one use mode of the child safety seat 20. The slot 66 can be configured to receive and position the leg - strap portion of a vehicle restraint or a separate restraint strap to attach the child safety seat 20 to the vehicle seat 10 when the child safety seat 20 is in the forward - facing high - back configuration as Figure 1 illustrated therein.

[0135] Reference Figures 1 to 3, 5 to 6 and 9 to 10. In an embodiment, at least one armrest 70 is disposed at the inner surface of the upright portion 28, such as within the upright support cavity 43, and the upper body of the child is received within the upright support cavity 43. As shown, the inner surface 72 of at least one of the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 may have a non-planar configuration. For example, a cavity or recess 74 (best shown in Figure 3 and 6 ) may be formed in a portion of the inner surface 72. In the illustrated non-limiting embodiment, each upright side member 36, 40 has: a first end portion 76 disposed near the first end 32 of the upright support surface 30; a second end portion 78 disposed near the second end 34 of the upright support surface 30; and a central portion 80 disposed between the first end portion 76 and the second end portion 78. As shown, the cavity 74 may be formed in the central portion 80. In an embodiment, the inner surface at the central portion is an arcuate or curved surface 82 that defines the cavity 74. The curved surface 82 may extend from approximately the shoulder height of a child seated in the child safety seat to the waist height. As shown, the curved surface 82 may be concave and extend outwardly away from the plane defined by the inner surface 72 of the first end portion 76 or the second end portion 78. Thus, the thickness of the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 may gradually decrease from the first end 84 of the central portion 80 positioned adjacent to the first end portion 76 toward its second end 86 disposed near the second end portion 78.

[0136] In an embodiment, within the cavity 74, the armrest 70 is disposed at the second end 86 of the curved surface 82. As Figure 3Best shown in, the second end 86 of the curved surface 82 is not flush with the inner surface 72 of the second end portion 78. Rather, the inner surface 72 adjacent to the second end 86 of the curved surface 82 may have a stepped configuration such that the inner surface 72 of the second end portion 78 is laterally offset from the second end 86 of the curved surface 82 towards the interior or the child safety seat 20. This lateral offset extending at the depth of the upright side members 36, 40 at the said position may form a shelf or support surface 88 suitable as an armrest 70. Alternatively, in an embodiment, a separate component 90 such as a spacer is installed in an arrangement overlapping with this support surface 88. In an embodiment where the spacer or other component 90 is attached to the support surface 88 to form the armrest 70, the component 90 may project beyond the support surface 88 in at least one direction, such as in front of the upright side members 36, 40, into the opening 44 from the upright side members 36, 40 rearward, and / or inward from the support surface 88. Positioning the armrest 70 within the upright support cavity 43 provides a more ergonomic configuration for a child seated within the child safety seat 20. Additionally, arranging the armrest 70 to be vertically offset from and behind the slot 66 minimizes interference between the armrest and the positioning of the vehicle restraint within the slot 66.

[0137] As Figure 1 , 5 , 6, 8 and 9 best shown, in an embodiment, the child safety seat includes at least one light 92. The at least one light 92 can be selectively operated to illuminate at least a portion of the upright support cavity 43 of the upright portion 28, within which the upper body of a child is received or directly in front of the upright support cavity 43. In the non - limiting embodiments illustrated in Figure 1 , 5 , 6 and 8, the at least one light 92 is positioned at the inner surface 72 of each of the upright side members 36, 40. In Figure 9 and 10 another embodiment illustrated, the at least one light 92 is arranged at the forward surface of the central portion 80 of the side members 36, 40. Although Figure 1 , 5, Figures 6 and 8 illustrate a single lamp 92 having an elongated configuration, but it should be understood that embodiments having a lamp 92 with another shape and embodiments having multiple lamps are also within the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the lamp 92 can include various colors. For example, a child can choose between white light, blue light, yellow light, a combination of colored lights, or another colored light. The child can select between colors by actuating a switch or other mechanism for controlling a lamp (not shown) positioned, for example, on a curved surface 82. In embodiments where the upright side members 36, 40 include cavities 74, at least one lamp 92 can be positioned within the cavity, such as adjacent to the front edges of the upright side members 36, 40. However, embodiments having a lamp 92 arranged at another suitable location relative to the cavity 74 and / or the upright side members 36, 40 are also covered herein.

[0138] In one embodiment, the child seat 20 includes one or more lamps 92 permanently attached thereto. However, in other embodiments, as shown, for example, Figure 10 at least one lamp 92 can be detachably connected to the child seat 20. Although only the lamps 92 located at the side members 36, 40 of the child seat 20 are actually shown as detachable, it should be understood that lamps arranged at any location around the child seat 20 can be permanently or detachably coupled to the child seat 20.

[0139] Reference Figures 11A to 12 , an example of a detachable lamp 92 is illustrated in more detail. In an embodiment, the lamp 92 can be integrated into an assembly 100, where the assembly 100 can be detachably connected to the child seat 20 as a whole. The assembly 100 can be at least partially received within a corresponding support or cavity 102 formed in a portion of the child seat 20 (such as within the side members 36, 40). In such embodiments, the lamp 92 is positioned at a location visible from the cavity 102 and / or not arranged within the cavity 102 of the assembly 100.

[0140] In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, the assembly 100 includes a housing 104 having a first end 106, a second end 108, and at least one sidewall 110 extending between the first end 106 and the second end 108. To selectively couple the assembly 100 to the child seat 20, the housing 104 can include an elastic or flexible member 112. As shown, the flexible member 112 extends from the sidewall 110 of the housing 104 to the second end 108 such that the distal end 114 of the flexible member 112 is exposed at the second end 108. The biasing of the flexible member 112 radially outwardly pushes the distal end 114 of the flexible member 112. In some embodiments, a flange or snap 116 projects outwardly from the central portion of the flexible member 112.

[0141] Reference Figure 13, when the assembly 100 is installed within a cavity 102 formed in the seat shell 24, a first end 106 of the outer shell 104 abuts an end of the cavity 102 and a second end 108 of the outer shell 104 is disposed near an outer surface of the child seat 20 in proximity, such as a forward surface of the side members 36, 40. During installation, the flexible member 112 is radially inwardly squeezed against its bias towards the sidewall 110. In this squeezed or compressed position, the latch 116 of the resilient member 112 is held out of a path interfering with the inner surface 118 of the cavity 102. Once the assembly 100 is fully inserted, the flexible member 112 is released. Due to the bias, the distal end 114 of the flexible member 112 will move outwardly from the sidewall 110, thereby moving the latch into alignment with the adjacent inner surface 118 of the cavity 102. The surface of the latch contacts and abuts against the inner surface 118 of the cavity 102, thereby restricting movement of the assembly 100 from the cavity 102. To remove the assembly 100, the flexible member 112 is compressed towards the sidewall 110 to move the latch 116 out of alignment with the inner surface 118. It should be understood that the flexible member 112 and the latch 116 illustrated and described herein are merely intended as examples, and any suitable mechanism for selectively coupling the assembly to the child seat 20 is covered herein, including but not limited to, for example, a twist lock, a friction fit, or a threaded engagement.

[0142] The interior of the outer shell 104 may generally be hollow such that one or more additional components may be positioned therein. In Figure 12 the non-limiting embodiment illustrated, the assembly 100 includes a power source 120 for powering a light 92 disposed within the outer shell 104. The power source 120 may be replaceable, such as one or more batteries. In other embodiments, the power source 120 may be rechargeable, such as a rechargeable battery. In such embodiments, the power source 120 may be recharged after removal from the assembly 100 or, alternatively, may be recharged within the assembly 100. In embodiments where the power source 120 is recharged within the assembly 100, the assembly 100 includes a charging port 122 that includes a corresponding charging circuitry 124 formed, for example, at the first end 106 of the outer shell 104. Thus, when the assembly 100 is separated from the child seat 20, a charger, such as a USB charger, may be connected to the charging port 122 to recharge the power source 120. Although the assembly 100 is illustrated and described herein as including a light 92, it should be understood that embodiments where the assembly 100 does not have a light embedded therein are also covered herein. Rather, as will be described in more detail below, the assembly 100 may provide power required for a light 92 positioned remote from the assembly 100.

[0143] One or more lights 92 of the child seat 20 can be automatically operated, for example, in response to an input. For example, the lights 92 can be activated or energized in response to the operation or application of a force to a button, switch, or other actuator located around the child seat 20. In the non-limiting embodiment depicted in the figures, the assembly 100 includes a push button 126 located at the second end 108 of the housing 104, and applying a force to the button 126 can be used to selectively energize the lights 92. In an embodiment, one or more lights 92 can be operated, for example, via a timer or selectively energized for a predetermined period of time. For example, at least one light 92 can automatically turn off after 30 seconds, 45 seconds, one minute, or two minutes. In other embodiments, the same input, such as the button 126, can be used to energize the lights 92, or a different input can be used to selectively de-energize the lights 92.

[0144] In an embodiment, one or more lights 92 can be operably connected to one or more sensors (not shown). One or more sensors can include, for example, proximity sensors, pressure sensors, or another sensor for sensing the proximity of the child seat 20 relative to a vehicle seat or a stroller seat or the position or movement of components of the child seat 20. One or more sensors can be configured to transmit signals for activation and / or deactivation to one or more lights 92.

[0145] Reference Figure 14 , in an embodiment, when the assembly 100 is installed in the cavity 102, the power source 120 embedded in the assembly 100 can be operably coupled to a plurality of lights 92 disposed at several different locations of the child seat 20, such as lights associated with the automobile seat belt path or lights that are intended to assist in installing the child seat 20 in a vehicle. Thus, operating the lights 92 embedded in the assembly 100, for example, via the button 126 or a sensor, can similarly energize or de-energize one or more lights 92 associated with the child seat 20 and located remote from the assembly 100. Additionally, via the connection to the plurality of lights 92 mentioned above, the power source 120 of the assembly 100 can be used to provide power to the plurality of lights 92 when installed in the cavity 102.

[0146] In an embodiment, the assembly 100 may be operable as a battery or power source for charging a portable device, which may include but is not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a computer, or a watch. Thus, in some embodiments, the assembly 100 may be regarded as a portable device charger. In embodiments where the assembly is a portable device charger, the assembly 100 may (but need not) have a light 92. In such embodiments, the portable device may be electrically connected to the power source 120 via a charging port formed in the housing 104. The charging port for coupling the portable device to the power source 120 may be the same charging port 122 used to recharge the power source 120, or may be separate therefrom. For example, in an embodiment, the charging port 122 for recharging the power source 120 may be a USB Micro A or Micro B port, and the charging port for transferring power from the power source 120 to the portable device may be a USB-A port. In other embodiments, the housing 104 may include a plug or connector (not shown) that can be received within the charging port of the portable device. In an embodiment, the charging port for powering the portable device may be located on the front or second end 108 of the housing 104. Through this location of the charging port, the assembly 100 can be used to charge the portable device not only when the assembly 100 is separated from the seat shell 24 but also when the assembly 100 is mounted around (e.g., within) the seat shell 24.

[0147] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the seat bottom 22 may be movable to adjust the recline of the child safety seat 20. Refer to Figure 8 , 15A through 17, the seat bottom 22 includes a housing 200 and a support member 202 that is movable relative to the housing 200 between a plurality of positions, which include a first position such as a reclined position and a second position such as a fully reclined position. However, it should be understood that both the first position and the second position may be positions arranged to be reclined, with the first position and the second position having different degrees of recline. Further, it should be understood that in some embodiments, the support member 202 may be arranged at one or more positions along the movement path of the support member 202 between the first position and the second position to provide a greater degree of adjustability for the child safety seat 20. When the support member 202 is arranged in the first position, the support member 202 may be substantially or fully located within the interior of the housing 200. In the first position, the bottom 206 of the support member 202 may be substantially flush with the bottom surface 208 of the housing 200. In the second position, at least a portion of the support member 202, and in some embodiments, a substantial portion of the support member 202, protrudes beyond the bottom surface 208 of the housing 200. In the second position, the bottom 206 of the support member 202, rather than the bottom surface of the seat, is configured to contact the vehicle seat.

[0148] The mechanism 203 can be used to adjust the inclination of the child safety seat 20 relative to the vehicle seat 10. The support member 202 can be selectively locked in a first position, a second position, or any position therebetween. Refer to Figures 15A to 16B , in the illustrated non-limiting embodiment, the mechanism 203 includes a rack 210 that is disposed inside the housing 200 and has a plurality of first teeth 212. A latch 214 having at least one second tooth 216 and in some embodiments having a plurality of second teeth is attached to the support member 202. For example, the latch 214 can be disposed at or near the upper surface of the support member 202 (as shown in Figure 15A ), or can be disposed inside the support member 202 adjacent to the rack 210 (as shown in Figure 16A ). In each of the plurality of positions, at least one second tooth 216 meshes with the plurality of first teeth 212 to selectively lock the support member 202 relative to the housing 200.

[0149] An actuator 220 that is operatively coupled to the latch 214 can be located at an outer surface of the child safety seat 20, at a location accessible by a user. In an embodiment, the actuator 220 (see Figure 4 ) is positioned adjacent to the upright side members 36, 40 of, for example, the backrest portion 28. Although the actuator 220 is shown at the backrest portion 28 of the seat shell 24, it should be understood that when the child safety seat 20 is installed on a vehicle seat, the actuator 220 can be located at any location accessible by a user. For example, in one aspect, the actuator 220 can be positioned on at least one of the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 and can extend into the corresponding opening 44. A user can access and actuate the actuator 220 by grasping the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40 and passing their hand through the corresponding opening 44.

[0150] In Figure 15A and 15BIn the illustrated non - limiting embodiments, the latch 214 is configured to translate relative to the rack 210 in response to the operation of the actuator 220. A force F is transmitted to the latch 214 in response to the operation of the actuator 220, for example, via a cable, linkage, or other flexible member 222. This force F causes at least one second tooth 216 of the latch 214 to disengage and separate from a plurality of first teeth 212 of the rack 210. In this separated configuration, the support member 202 can move relative to the housing 200 to adjust the recline angle of the child safety seat 20. In an embodiment, a biasing member 224 is operatively coupled to the latch 214 and is configured to bias the latch 214 into engagement with the rack 210. Thus, once the force F is removed from the actuator 220, the biasing force of the biasing member 224 will cause the latch 214 to translate and at least one second tooth 216 to engage the plurality of first teeth 212, thereby locking the support member 202 relative to the housing 200 in place.

[0151] In Figure 16A and 16B In another embodiment shown in, the latch 214 is configured to pivot relative to the latch 214 about an axis P. In response to the operation of the actuator 220, the force F transmitted to the latch 214 causes the latch 214 to pivot about the axis P, thereby separating at least one second tooth 216 of the latch 214 from a plurality of first teeth 212 of the rack 210. In this separated configuration, the support member 202 can move relative to the housing 200 to adjust the recline angle of the child safety seat 20. After the force is removed from the actuator 220, the biasing force of the biasing member 224 will cause the latch 214 to pivot about the axis P toward the rack 210. Although a vertically - oriented spring 224 is illustrated, it should be understood that other biasing members 224 capable of causing the latch 214 to pivot about its axis P are contemplated herein, such as a torsion spring. The biasing force of the biasing member 224 pivots at least one second tooth 216 of the latch 214 into engagement with the plurality of first teeth 212, thereby locking the support member 202 relative to the housing 200 in place.

[0152] The actuator 220 can be configured to transition between an engaged position and a released position. In the engaged position, the actuator 220 is not actuated, and the latch 214 engages the rack 210 to lock the support member 202 in place. In the released position, the actuator 220 is actuated (e.g., compressed or rotated), and the latch 214 separates from the rack 210, and the support member 202 can move relative to the housing 200 to adjust the recline of the child safety seat 20.

[0153] Now referring to Figure 17, an example of the actuator 220 according to an embodiment is shown in more detail. As shown, the actuator 220 includes a pivot member 230 connected to a flexible member 222. The pivot member 230 may have a slot 232 formed therein, and a pin or other member 234 extending from the inner surface of the seat housing 24 is received within the slot 232. Thus, the pivot member 230 can translate relative to the pin 234. For example, an engagement member 236 that can be pressed against a button protrudes through an opening in the seat housing 24. The engagement member 236 is operatively coupled to the pivot member 230. In an embodiment, the pivot member 230 is configured to rotate about a pivot axis R relative to the engagement member 236.

[0154] To operate the actuator 220, a force F is applied to the engagement member 236 in a first direction. This force F causes the engagement member 236 to translate inwardly into the seat housing 24 in the same first direction, from an engaged position to a released position. As the engagement member 236 translates, the pivot member 230 rotates about the pivot axis R relative to the engagement member 236. During this rotation, the pivot member 230 is also configured to translate relative to the seat housing 24 such that the pin 234 moves from a position near the first end of the slot 232 ( Figure 17 ) to a position near the second opposite end 238 of the slot 232. Since the pivot member 230 rotates about the pivot axis R, the translation of the pivot member 230 occurs in a second direction that is different from the first direction. The second direction or the translation direction of the pivot member 230 is angularly arranged relative to the movement direction of the engagement member 236 or the direction of the force F applied to the engagement member 236. In an embodiment, the second direction is arranged to be generally perpendicular to the first direction. This movement of the pivot member 230 in the second direction applies a force to the flexible member 222 such that the latch 214 disengages from the rack 210 as previously described.

[0155] In an embodiment, a biasing member 240, such as a helical spring, extends between the engagement member 236 and the pivot member 230. After the force F is removed from the engagement member 236, the gravity and / or the biasing force of the biasing member 240 will cause the pivot member 230 to translate relative to the seat housing and rotate relative to the engagement member 236. This translation and rotation of the pivot member 230 causes the engagement member 236 to translate outwardly to the engaged position.

[0156] In Figure 18 Another example of the actuator 220 associated with the mechanism 203 is shown in more detail. In an embodiment, the actuator 220 includes an engagement member 236 pivotally mounted to the seat housing 24. The engagement member 236 can rotate inwardly into the interior of the seat housing 24 when rotating from an engaged position to a released position about its axis A. However, embodiments are also contemplated herein where the actuator can rotate relative to the seat housing 24 in another orientation.

[0157] For example, a cable, link, or other flexible member 222 is coupled to the engagement member 236. In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, the flexible member 222 is directly coupled to the engagement member 236. When the engagement member 236 rotates about its axis A from the engaged position to the released position in response to a force F applied thereto, the force is transmitted to the flexible member 222. The flexible member 222 may also be connected to the support member 202 to move the support member relative to the housing 200 to adjust the recline angle of the child safety seat 20. The biasing member 223 is operatively coupled to the actuator 220 such that the biasing force of the biasing member 223 biases the actuator 220 to a first un - actuated position. In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, the biasing member 223 is a helical spring positioned between the seat shell 24 and the surface of the actuator 220; however, embodiments in which the biasing member 223 is arranged at another location or has another configuration (such as a torsion spring aligned with the axis A) are also contemplated herein.

[0158] Regardless of the construction of the actuator 220, the actuator lock 250 is operatively connected to the actuator 220. The actuator lock 250 may be configured to releasably lock the actuator 220 in the released position. For example, when a user operates the actuator 220 to transition the actuator 220 from the engaged position to the released position, the user may lock the actuator 220 in the released position such that the support member 202 can move relative to the housing 200 even after the user removes the force from the actuator 220. If the actuator is locked in the released position when the child safety seat 20 is installed on the vehicle seat 10, the recline of the child safety seat 20 may be configured to automatically adapt to the recline of the vehicle seat as the vehicle seat back angle of the vehicle seat is adjusted. Once the support member 202 is positioned on the vehicle seat 10 with the child safety seat 20 at the desired angle, the actuator lock 250 may be unlocked to transition the actuator 220 to the engaged position, thereby locking the support member 202 in place. Although the actuator lock 250 is described herein as operable to lock the actuator 220 in the released position, it should be understood that the actuator lock 250 may alternatively or additionally be operable to lock the actuator 220 in the engaged position to prevent its intentional release.

[0159] After the child safety seat 20 has been positioned on the vehicle seat 10 by a vehicle restraint or latch system and coupled to the vehicle seat 10, the mechanism 203 for adjusting the recline angle of the child safety seat 20, as described herein, allows a user to adjust the recline angle of the child safety seat 20. In the case of adjusting the angle of the vehicle seat 10, the child safety seat 20 does not have to be removed and re - coupled to the vehicle seat 10. In fact, the mechanism 203 allows the child safety seat 20 to recline and tilt without disengaging the vehicle restraint or latch system.

[0160] With reference now to Figure 19 , in an embodiment, the seat shell 24 of the child seat 20 includes a seat belt 300 for securing a child within the child seat 20 that is separate from the vehicle belt. In the illustrated non - limiting embodiment, the seat belt 300 includes two straps 302, 304 having clips (not shown), each of which can be connected to a buckle 306 (see Figure 22 ), for example, mounted to a crotch strap (not shown), to form shoulder and leg straps around a child positioned within the child seat 20. The shoulder portions of the straps 302, 304 may additionally include corresponding portions of clips or buckles (not shown) that can be connected to each other across the chest of the passenger.

[0161] When the child seat 20 is converted to a high - back booster, the seat belt of the child seat 20 is removed or stored outside of the upright support cavity 43 and / or the area 64, and at least a portion of the lower body of the child is received within the area 64. Thus, in an embodiment, the seat shell 24 may include one or more storage compartments or pockets for stacking all or a portion of the seat belt outside of the cavity 43 and the area 64. For example, at least one of the side members 36, 40 of the seat shell 24 (e.g., at a location below the armrest 70) includes a pocket or compartment 310. In the Figure 20A and 20B illustrated non - limiting embodiment, compartments 310 are formed in each of the side members 36, 40. Alternatively or additionally, the support surface 30 of the seat back 28 includes at least one compartment (see Figure 20B ). A compartment 313 may be disposed in the support surface 50 of the seat bottom 26. However, it should be understood that any suitable location around the child seat 20 for receiving or stowing all or a portion of the seat belt 300 or a latch system therein is within the scope of the present disclosure. The compartments 310, 312 may be open, or may have a movable door for selectively accessing the interior of the compartment.

[0162] To stow the seat belt 300, the user will loosen the seat belt 300 and place the corresponding straps 302, 304 and buckle and / or chest clip in the corresponding compartment 310 (e.g., formed in the side members 36, 40). Similarly, the crotch strap and buckle 306 of the seat belt 300 can be retracted into a compartment 313 formed in the support surface 50. When the child seat 20 is configured as a booster, a latch (not shown) for securing the child seat 20 to the vehicle seat 10 can be stored in a compartment 312 disposed in the seat back 28 (e.g., the support surface 30).

[0163] In Figure 20B and 21In the illustrated non-limiting embodiments, compartment 312 includes a door 314 that is movable to access its interior 316. In an embodiment, compartment 312 is operable as a cinch lock for securing child seat 20 to vehicle seat 10 using a vehicle belt. The vehicle belt is fed behind door 314 and then door 314 is closed to lock the vehicle belt to child seat 20.

[0164] In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, Figure 23A and 23B child safety seat 20' is illustrated having a textile at least partially positioned thereon. Figure 23A and 23B Parts of an alternative aspect of child safety seat 20' disclosed in Figures 1 to 22 are similar to aspects of child safety seat 20 described above in

[0165] and those parts function in a manner similar to those described above. Child safety seat 20' includes an armrest 70' positioned within the interior of child safety seat 20'. Armrest 70' is positioned above support portion 71'. In one aspect, support portion 71' is integrally formed with the seat shell of child safety seat 20'. In an alternative or additional aspect, support portion 71' may be positioned directly below armrest 70'. Support portion 71' is configured to receive and / or support padding or textile 73' thereon. Padding or textile 73' may assist in supporting, for example, the buttocks of a child positioned on child safety seat 20'. Figure 23A 、 23B Referring now to

[0166] Figures 23A to 25 24 and 25, a child safety seat such as seat 20 or 20' may be further designed to provide improved side impact protection for a passenger of seat 20, 20'. As used herein, side impact protection is intended to describe protection for a passenger involved in a collision or impact at the side of a vehicle (e.g., at or near a vehicle door). Child safety seat 20 or 20' as shown may include at least one side impact protector and, in some embodiments, includes a plurality of side impact protectors (shown as 400a, 400b) disposed around seat 20, 20'. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more side impact protectors 400a, 400b are one or more protruding structures that extend a greater distance into upright support cavity 43 than portions of seat 20, 20' that are proximate to side impact protectors 400a, 400b. Figures 23A to 25As shown, the shoulder impact protector 400a is disposed at the upper region 402 of at least one or both of the first upright side member 36 or 36' and the second upright side member 40 or 40' of the seat shell 24. As shown, this upper region 402 includes at least a portion of the first end portion 76 or 76'. In some embodiments, the upper region 402 may alternatively or additionally include a portion of the central region 80 or 80', such as a portion close to the first end portion 76, 76'. However, it should be understood that any suitable portion of the upright portion 28 can be designed as part of the shoulder impact protector.

[0167] The shoulder impact protector 400a can be formed by the inwardly extending profile of the seat shell 24 (see Figure 24 ) and / or by an inwardly extending filler or textile such as the textile 73' ( Figure 23A and 23B ). In some embodiments, the shoulder impact protector 400a can be additionally or alternatively formed by a portion of the central region 80. In the embodiment shown in, for example, Figure 25 , the central region 80 includes a flange 81 that is disposed at the opposite upper end 84 of the central region portion 80 and extends inwardly toward the upright support cavity 43.

[0168] The shoulder impact protector 400a extends or protrudes into the upright support cavity 43 to limit or reduce the chest displacement of the passenger during a side impact event. Via this extension into the upright support cavity 43, the inner surface of the shoulder impact protector 400a at the upper region 402 is laterally offset from the inner surfaces of the adjacent portions of the first upright side member 36 and the second upright side member 40. For example, as shown in Figure 24 , the inner surface 72a of the seat shell 24 at the first end portion 76 of the upright side members 36, 40 can form the shoulder impact protector 400a. This surface 72 extends further toward the interior of the upright support cavity 43 compared to the inner surface 82 of the adjacent regions of the upright side members 36, 40 (e.g., the inner surface of the central portion 80 of the seat shell 24 in Figure 24 ). Similarly, as shown in Figure 23A and 23B , the inner surface 75'a defined by the textile 73' at the upper region 402 of the upright side members 36', 40' can also form the shoulder impact protector 400a. This surface 75'a extends further inwardly toward the center of the upright support cavity 43 compared to the inner surface 75'b of the textile 73' at the adjacent regions of the upright side members 36, 40. In Figure 25In a non-limiting embodiment, compared to the inner surface 82 of the adjacent section of the central portion 80, the flange 81 disposed at the upper end 84 of the central portion 80 also similarly extends further towards the interior of the upright support cavity 43. It should be understood that, for example Figure 23A and 23B the protrusion towards the interior of the upright support cavity 43 of the shoulder impact protector 400a as shown in may be the result of one or more of the contour of the seat shell 24, the configuration of the textile 73, and the positioning of additional components (such as below the material of the surface 75a Figure 25 of the flange 81).

[0169] Alternatively, or in addition to the shoulder impact protector 400a described above, Figures 23A to 25 in , the side impact protector is shown as a hip impact protector 400b, which is disposed at or near the area of the seats 20, 20' positioned adjacent to the passenger's hips. In an embodiment, the hip impact protector 400b is disposed in the lower region 404 of at least one or both of the first upright side member 36 or 36' and the second upright side member 40 or 40'. As shown, this lower region 404 includes at least a portion of the second end portion 78 or 78'. In some embodiments, the lower region 404 may alternatively or additionally include a portion of the central region 80 or 80', such as near the second end portion 78, 78'. However, it should be understood that any suitable portion of the upright portion 28 may be designed as part of the hip impact protector 400b.

[0170] The hip impact protector 400b may be formed by the contour of the seat shell 24 (see Figure 24 ) and / or by a filler or textile such as the textile 73' ( Figure 23A and 23B ). In some embodiments, the hip impact protector 400b may alternatively or additionally be formed by a portion of the central region 80, 80'. For example, the end of the central region 80 near the second end portion 78 may include a shelf 83 that protrudes inwards towards the center of the upright support cavity 43.

[0171] The hip impact protector 400b may extend or protrude into the upright support cavity 43 to limit or reduce the chest displacement of the passenger during a side impact event. Via this extension into the upright support cavity 43, the inner surface at the hip impact protector 400b is laterally offset from the inner surface of the adjacent portion of the first upright side member 36 and / or the second upright side member 40. For example, as Figure 24As shown, the inner surface 72b at the second end portion 78 of the upright side members 36, 40 may form a hip impact protector 400b. This surface 72b may be laterally offset from the inner surface of the adjacent regions of the upright side members 36, 40. In the illustrated non-limiting embodiment, the inner surface 72b at the second end portion 78 extends further towards the upright support cavity 43 compared to the inner surface 82 of the adjacent regions of the upright side members 36, 40. Similarly, referring to Figure 23A and 23B , the inner surface 75'c of the textile 73' at the lower region of the upright side members 36', 40' may also form a hip impact protector 400b. This surface 75'c may extend further laterally inwards into the upright support cavity 43 compared to the inner surface 75'b of the textile 73' disposed at the adjacent portions of the upright side members 36, 40 (e.g., between the upper region 402 and the lower region 404). In the non-limiting embodiment of Figure 25 , the shelf 83 disposed at the end of the central portion 80 positioned adjacent to the lower region 404 similarly extends further towards the interior of the upright support cavity 43 compared to the inner surface 82 of the adjacent region of the central portion 80. It should be understood that the protrusion of the hip impact protector 400b towards the interior of the upright support cavity 43, as shown for example in Figure 23A and 23B , may be the result of one or more of the contour of the seat shell 24, the configuration of the textile 73, and the positioning of additional components (such as the flange 83 of Figure 25 ) beneath the material of the surface 75'c.

[0172] In addition to restricting chest displacement, at least one side impact protector (such as 400a and / or 400b) included near the seats 20, 20' or aligned with the shoulder and / or hip regions of a child seated therein can also reduce the head injury criterion or specific head movement of a passenger occurring during a side impact event. It should be understood that although the side impact protectors 400a, 400b are described as being located at the shoulder and hip regions of the seats 20, 20', embodiments including side impact protectors located at other regions of the seats 20, 20' are also within the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, any combination of side impact protectors is covered herein. It should be appreciated that the first upright side member 36 can have a side impact protector similar to that of the second upright side member 40, or alternatively, can have a side impact protector different from that of the second upright side member 40. For example, the first upright side members 36, 36' may not include an impact protector, or may include one or both of the shoulder impact protector 400a and the hip impact protector 400b. Similarly, regardless of the configuration of the impact protectors at the first upright side members 36, 36', the second upright side members 40, 40' may not have an impact protector or may have one or both of the shoulder impact protector 400a and the hip impact protector 400b.

[0173] The term "about" is intended to include the degree of error associated with a measurement of a particular quantity based on the equipment available at the time of filing the application.

[0174] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well. It should be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0175] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made and equivalents can be substituted for its elements without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its basic scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out the present disclosure, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A child safety seat, comprising: A seat shell, comprising: An upright support surface, comprising a first side and a second side; A first upright side member disposed at the first side and extending forward from the upright support surface, and a second upright side member disposed at the second side and extending forward from the upright support surface; An upright support cavity for receiving the upper body of a child, the upright support cavity being defined between the upright support surface, the first upright side member, and the second upright side member; and At least one armrest located within the upright support cavity.

2. The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein the at least one armrest is located at at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

3. The child safety seat according to claim 2, wherein the at least one armrest is disposed at an inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

4. The child safety seat according to claim 3, wherein the at least one armrest further comprises a support surface formed by a lateral offset in the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

5. The child safety seat according to claim 4, further comprising a gasket installed in an arrangement overlapping with the support surface.

6. The child safety seat according to claim 5, wherein the gasket protrudes beyond the support surface in at least one direction.

7. The child safety seat according to claim 3, wherein a cavity is formed in the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member, and the at least one armrest is disposed within the cavity.

8. The child safety seat according to claim 7, wherein the cavity comprises a curved surface, and the at least one armrest is disposed at an end of the curved surface.

9. The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein the seat shell further comprises: A seat support surface, comprising another first side and another second side; A first seat side member disposed at the another first side and extending upward from the seat support surface, and a second seat side member disposed at the second side and extending upward from the seat support surface.

10. The child safety seat according to claim 9, wherein the first seat side member and the first upright side member are integrally formed, and the second seat side member and the second upright side member are integrally formed.

11. The child safety seat according to claim 9, wherein each of the first seat side member and the second seat side member has a slot formed therein for receiving a vehicle restraint.

12. The child safety seat according to claim 11, wherein the at least one armrest is positioned behind the slot.

13. The child safety seat according to claim 1, further comprising a seat bottom, the seat shell being permanently connected to the seat bottom.

14. A child safety seat, comprising: A seat bottom; A seat shell, which is connected to the seat bottom; And A lamp, which is arranged at the seat shell.

15. The child safety seat according to claim 14, wherein the seat shell further comprises: An upright support surface, which includes a first side and a second side; A first upright side member, which is arranged at the first side and extends forward from the upright support surface, and a second upright side member, which is arranged at the second side and extends forward from the upright support surface, wherein the lamp is installed on one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

16. The child safety seat according to claim 15, wherein the lamp is arranged at an inner surface of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

17. The child safety seat according to claim 16, wherein a cavity is formed in the inner surface of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member, and the lamp is arranged in the cavity.

18. The child safety seat according to claim 17, wherein the cavity includes a curved surface, and the lamp extends above the curved surface.

19. The child safety seat according to claim 16, wherein the lamp is arranged adjacent to a front edge of one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

20. The child safety seat according to claim 15, wherein the seat shell further includes an upright support cavity for receiving the upper body of a child, and the upright support cavity is defined between the upright support surface, the first upright side member and the second upright side member, wherein the lamp is operable to illuminate the upright support cavity.

21. The child safety seat according to claim 15, wherein the lamp has an elongated configuration.

22. The child safety seat according to claim 15, wherein the lamp further includes a plurality of lamps.

23. A child safety seat adapted to be placed on a vehicle seat, the child safety seat comprising: A seat bottom; A seat shell, which is attached to the seat bottom; And An apparatus for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat, wherein the apparatus is operable when the child safety seat is fastened to the vehicle seat and the vehicle seat backrest angle of the vehicle seat changes.

24. The child safety seat according to claim 23, wherein at least a part of the seat bottom is movable in response to the operation of the apparatus for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat.

25. The child safety seat according to claim 24, wherein the seat bottom further includes a housing and a support member, and the support member is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position to adjust the tilt of the child safety seat.

26. The child safety seat according to claim 25, wherein in the first position, the bottom surface of the support member is flush with the bottom of the housing, and in the second position, the bottom surface of the support member protrudes beyond the bottom of the housing.

27. The child safety seat according to claim 25, wherein the mechanism further comprises: a rack, which is installed on the housing, the rack comprising a plurality of first teeth; and a latch, which is movably installed on the support member, the latch comprising at least one second tooth, wherein in both the first position and the second position, the at least one second tooth meshes with the plurality of first teeth.

28. The child safety seat according to claim 27, wherein the latch is arranged at the upper surface of the support member.

29. The child safety seat according to claim 27, wherein the latch is arranged at a position within the support member adjacent to the rack.

30. The child safety seat according to claim 27, which further comprises a biasing member for biasing the at least one second tooth of the latch into engagement with the plurality of first teeth.

31. The child safety seat according to claim 30, which further comprises: an actuator, which is positioned at an outer surface of the child safety seat; and a flexible member, which operatively couples the actuator to the latch; wherein operation of the actuator resists the biasing force of the biasing member.

32. The child safety seat according to claim 31, wherein the actuator is positioned at the seat shell.

33. The child safety seat according to claim 32, wherein the seat shell further comprises a seat portion and an upright portion, and the actuator is positioned at the upright portion.

34. The child safety seat according to claim 31, wherein the actuator is capable of being switched between an engaged position and a released position, and the mechanism further comprises an actuator lock capable of operating to selectively lock the actuator in the released position.

35. A method for configuring a child safety seat on a vehicle seat, which comprises: positioning the child safety seat on the vehicle seat; securing the child safety seat to the vehicle seat; and adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat when the child safety seat is secured to the vehicle seat and the vehicle seat backrest angle of the vehicle seat changes.

36. A child safety seat suitable for placement on a vehicle seat, the child safety seat comprising: a seat bottom, the seat bottom having a movable support member; a seat shell, which is attached to the seat bottom; and a mechanism for adjusting the tilt of the child safety seat relative to the vehicle seat, the mechanism comprising: an actuator; a latch for selectively locking the movable support member relative to the seat bottom; and a flexible member connecting the actuator and the latch; Wherein the actuator is capable of moving in a first direction, and the flexible member is capable of moving in a second direction in response to the operation of the actuator, the second direction being arranged at an angle to the first direction.

37. The child safety seat according to claim 36, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

38. The child safety seat according to claim 36, wherein the first direction is lateral and the second direction is vertical.

39. The child safety seat according to claim 36, wherein the actuator is capable of changing between an engaged position and a released position, and the mechanism further includes an actuator lock that is operable to selectively lock the actuator in the released position.

40. A child safety seat comprising: A seat bottom; A seat shell connected to the seat bottom; And A lamp removably coupled to the seat shell.

41. The child safety seat according to claim 40, wherein the lamp is part of an assembly that is removably coupled to the seat shell.

42. The child safety seat according to claim 41, wherein the seat shell further includes a cavity, and the assembly is capable of being received within the cavity.

43. The child safety seat according to claim 41, wherein the assembly further includes: A housing; A power source disposed inside the housing, the power source being operably coupled to the lamp.

44. The child safety seat according to claim 43, wherein the power source includes a replaceable battery.

45. The child safety seat according to claim 43, wherein the power source includes a rechargeable battery.

46. The child safety seat according to claim 45, wherein the assembly further includes a charging port formed in the housing.

47. The child safety seat according to claim 43, further including an actuator for selectively energizing the lamp, the actuator being disposed outside the housing.

48. The child safety seat according to claim 43, further including at least one other lamp positioned around the seat shell, the at least one other lamp being positioned away from the assembly.

49. The child safety seat according to claim 48, wherein when the assembly is removably coupled to the seat shell, the power source is operably coupled to the at least one other lamp.

50. The child safety seat according to claim 43, wherein the housing further includes a flexible member including a radial snap, the flexible member being radially outwardly biased.

51. The child safety seat according to claim 40, wherein the seat shell includes a support surface extending at least partially in the vertical direction from the seat bottom, the seat shell further including side members extending from the support surface in a forward direction, and the lamp is removably coupled to the side members.

52. A child safety seat comprising: A seat bottom; A seat shell connected to the seat bottom; And A charger detachably coupled to the seat housing and capable of connecting to a portable device to charge the portable device.

53. The child safety seat according to claim 52, wherein the charger is operable to charge the portable device when the charger is separated from the seat housing.

54. The child safety seat according to claim 52, wherein the charger is operable to charge the portable device when the charger is connected to the seat housing.

55. The child safety seat according to claim 52, wherein the charger further comprises: a housing; a power source disposed inside the housing, the power source; and a charging port formed in the housing.

56. The child safety seat according to claim 55, wherein the seat housing further comprises a cavity, and the charger is receivable in the cavity.

57. The child safety seat according to claim 56, wherein when the charger is received in the cavity, a first end of the housing is disposed inside the cavity and a second end of the housing is outside the cavity, and the charging port is formed at the second end of the housing.

58. A seat housing for a child safety seat, the seat housing comprising: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; a first upright side member disposed at a first side of the upright backrest portion; and a second upright side member disposed at a second side of the upright backrest portion, wherein each of the first upright side member and the second upright side member includes a first end portion, a second end portion positioned below the first end portion, a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, and an inner surface extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, and wherein the inner surface on the second end portion of the first upright side member and the second upright side member is laterally offset toward the interior of the seat housing relative to the inner surface of the central portion of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

59. The seat housing according to claim 58, wherein the second end portions of the first upright side member and the second upright side member are positioned adjacent to the seat portion.

60. The seat housing according to claim 58, wherein at least one armrest is disposed on the inner surface of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

61. The seat housing according to claim 60, wherein the at least one armrest is formed by the lateral offset of at least one of the inner surfaces of the second end portion.

62. The seat housing according to claim 58, wherein a cavity is formed in at least a part of at least one of the inner surfaces of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

63. The seat shell according to claim 62, wherein the cavity is formed in the central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member.

64. The seat shell according to claim 63, wherein the inner surface on the central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member is a curved surface defining the cavity.

65. The seat shell according to claim 63, wherein the inner surface on the central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member extends outwardly away from the interior of the seat shell relative to the first end portion and the second end portion.

66. The seat shell according to claim 65, wherein the inner surface on the central portion of at least one of the first upright side member and the second upright side member extends from approximately the shoulder height of a child positioned in the child safety seat to approximately the waist height of the child seated within the child safety seat.

67. The seat shell according to claim 66, wherein the cavity is formed between the approximately shoulder height and the approximately waist height.

68. A seat shell for a child safety seat, the seat shell comprising: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; and at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion, the at least one upright side member including: a first end portion, a second end portion positioned below the first end portion, a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, and inner surfaces on the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the inner surfaces on the first end portion and the second end portion are laterally offset toward the interior of the seat shell relative to the central portion.

69. The seat shell according to claim 68, wherein the central portion includes at least one of a cavity and a void.

70. The seat shell according to claim 68, wherein the central portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion.

71. The seat shell according to claim 70, wherein the central portion includes an inwardly curved surface.

72. The seat shell according to claim 71, wherein the inwardly curved surface extends outwardly from the interior from the first end portion to the second end portion, the inwardly curved surface defining a cavity between the first end portion and the second end portion.

73. The seat shell according to claim 68, wherein the first end portion is positioned at a first height such that when a child is positioned within the child safety seat, the inner surface of the first end portion is generally aligned with the shoulders of the child, and wherein the second end portion is positioned at a second height such that when the child is positioned within the child safety seat, the inner surface of the second end portion is generally aligned with the buttocks of the child.

74. The seat shell according to claim 73, wherein the central portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion and defines a cavity therebetween, and the size of the cavity is set such that when the child is positioned in the child safety seat, at least a part of the child's arm can be received in the cavity.

75. The seat shell according to claim 68, wherein the inner surface of at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion defines a flat surface.

76. A seat shell for a child safety seat, the seat shell comprising: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion, the at least one upright side member having an inwardly upright surface; and at least one side seat member disposed at one side of the seat portion and adjacent to the at least one upright side member, the at least one side seat member having an inwardly facing surface; wherein the inwardly upright surface is laterally offset towards the interior of the seat shell relative to the inwardly facing surface.

77. The seat shell according to claim 76, wherein the at least one upright side member is positioned between the upright backrest portion and the at least one side seat member in the front direction.

78. A seat shell for a child safety seat, the seat shell comprising: a seat portion; an upright backrest portion extending from the seat portion; at least one upright side member disposed at one side of the upright backrest portion; and at least one side impact protector disposed at the at least one upright side member, the at least one side impact protector extending towards the interior of the seat shell.

79. The seat shell according to claim 78, wherein the at least one upright side member includes an upper region and a lower region, and the at least one side impact protector is disposed at one of the upper region and the lower region.

80. The seat shell according to claim 79, wherein the inner surface of the at least one side impact protector is laterally offset towards the interior of the seat shell relative to the inner surface at the at least one upright side member between the upper region and the lower region.

81. The seat shell according to claim 80, wherein the lateral offset of the inner surface of the at least one side impact protector is formed by the contour of the seat shell.

82. The seat shell according to claim 80, further comprising a textile mounted to the seat shell, wherein the lateral offset of the inner surface of the at least one side impact protector is formed by the textile.

83. The seat shell according to claim 79, wherein the at least one upright side member includes: a first end portion; a second end portion positioned below the first end portion; a central portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion.

84. The seat shell according to claim 83, wherein the upper region comprises the first end portion.

85. The seat shell according to claim 84, wherein the upper region further comprises a part of the central portion.

86. The seat shell according to claim 83, wherein the lower region comprises the second end portion.

87. The seat shell according to claim 86, wherein the lower region further comprises a part of the central portion.

88. The seat shell according to claim 78, wherein the at least one upright side member comprises a first upright side member disposed at a first side of the upright backrest portion and a second upright side member disposed at a second side of the upright backrest portion, and the at least one side impact protector comprises a first side impact protector at the first upright side member and a second side impact protector disposed at the second upright side member.

89. The seat shell according to claim 78, wherein the at least one side impact protector is aligned with the shoulders of a child positioned within the seat shell.

90. The seat shell according to claim 78, wherein the at least one side impact protector is aligned with the buttocks of a child positioned within the seat shell.

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