Child car seat

Abstract

The utility model relates to a child car seat (1) which comprises a backrest (2), a headrest (21) and a seat (3), and the seat defines a seat area (31) suitable for a child to sit on. The seat further comprises a strap member system (4) comprising a plurality of shoulder straps (42) and a plurality of shoulder strap members (43). The strap member system (4) is switchable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The seat further comprises an opening system (5) configured to move the plurality of shoulder strap members (43) away from the closure element when the strap member system (4) is in the open configuration. The opening system (5) comprises a plurality of first restoring elements (51) acting on the plurality of shoulder strap members (43) to retract the hooking element (431) of each shoulder strap member towards the respective shoulder strap (42) when the strap member system (4) is in the open configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The purpose of this invention is to discover useful applications in the field of children's car seats. Background Technology

[0002] Child car seats are known in the art and include a seatbelt system adapted to keep a child in the seat, for example, in the event of a collision with another vehicle. Typically, such a system provides the use of a pair of strap members adapted to pass over the child's body and hook into a closure element located between the child's legs when the child is in a seated position.

[0003] However, when the seatbelt system is engaged, the belt mechanism will prevent the child from being pulled out.

[0004] Additionally, after being removed, the loosened seatbelt remains close to the seat portion of the vehicle, thus preventing the child from being subsequently placed back into the vehicle.

[0005] Therefore, seats incorporating reset mechanisms have been manufactured to ensure that, once the seatbelt has been released, children can be more easily removed while also allowing for a spare seat portion when parents wish to place the child. Document EP 2221212 illustrates an example of a seat incorporating such a retractable belt system.

[0006] The applicant has noted that although the strap components move away from each other once they are released from the buckle components, the hook protrusion (the stiffest and heaviest part of the shoulder strap components) remains suspended near the seat, hindering the child and the parent's actions of removing / placing the child.

[0007] Purpose of utility model

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a child car seat that overcomes the limitations of existing technology.

[0009] Another objective of this invention is to provide a child car seat that can replace existing technology seats.

[0010] The defined technical task and specified purpose are essentially achieved by a child car seat that includes the technical features set forth in one or more of the appended claims. Utility Model Content

[0011] This invention relates to a child car seat, which includes a backrest and a seat, the backrest including a headrest, and the seat fixed to the backrest, defining an area suitable for a child to sit in.

[0012] The seating also includes a strap system configured to keep the child seated. The strap system includes a closure element secured to the seat, multiple shoulder straps, and multiple shoulder belts, each of which passes through a corresponding shoulder strap. Each shoulder belt includes a hook element for removably engaging with the closure element.

[0013] In particular, the strap system can switch between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, multiple strap components engage with the closing element, and in the open configuration, multiple strap components disengage from the closing element.

[0014] The seating of this invention further includes an opening system configured to move the shoulder strap members away from the closing element when the strap system is in an open configuration. The opening system includes a plurality of first reset elements acting on a plurality of shoulder strap members to resiliently retract the hook element of each strap member toward the corresponding shoulder strap when the strap system is in an open configuration.

[0015] Advantages of this new invention

[0016] Advantageously, thanks to this new design, a child car seat can be provided that frees up a seating area for the child when the opening system is in the open configuration.

[0017] In particular, a seating system with an opening mechanism is available that allows the hook elements of the shoulder strap members to retract toward the shoulder strap, facilitating the removal and placement of the child in the seating area.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the shoulder strap retracts outward toward the headrest, and the closure element retracts forward. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The advantages and technical features of the child car seat according to the present invention will be fully illustrated by the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment shown by way of example in a set of accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] - Figure 1 The diagram shows a front view of a child car seat according to the present invention in a closed configuration, according to an embodiment.

[0021] - Figure 2 It shows the open configuration. Figure 1 A front view of a child car seat.

[0022] - Figure 3 The image shows a front view of a child car seat in its open configuration according to the second embodiment.

[0023] - Figure 4 An embodiment is shown, Figure 1 3D images showing some details of children's car seats.

[0024] - Figure 5 An alternative embodiment is shown. Figure 1 A 3D rendering showing some details of the seating.

[0025] - Figure 6 A front view showing details of the closure element of a child car seat according to a third embodiment is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Reference Figure 1 1 indicates a child car seat.

[0027] The new type of seating 1 includes a backrest 2, which includes a headrest 21. The backrest 2 has a support surface 22 suitable for supporting a child.

[0028] Preferably, the headrest 21 is connected to the backrest 2 in a height-adjustable manner. In a preferred embodiment, the headrest 21 includes a panel 23, preferably made of textile material, stacked on the backrest surface 22. Advantageously, the panel 23 moves accordingly when the headrest 21 is raised or lowered to ensure comfortable support for the child together with the backrest surface 22.

[0029] The seating 1 includes a seat 3, which is fixed to a backrest 2 and defines a seating area 31 suitable for a child to sit in.

[0030] The seating 1 further includes a belt system 4 configured to keep the child in a seated position.

[0031] The strap system 4 includes a closure element 41 and a plurality of shoulder strap members 43, preferably two shoulder strap members 43, arranged to cross the child's shoulders.

[0032] Each shoulder strap member 43 includes a hook element 431, preferably a protrusion, which is configured to engage with the closure element 41 in a removable manner.

[0033] The closing element 41 of the component system 4 is fixed to the seat 3 in such a way that when the child leans against the seat 1, the closing element is located between the child's legs.

[0034] Preferably, each shoulder strap member 43 has one end fixed to the backrest 2 and the opposite end fixed to the seat 3. In this case, the hook element 431 is located between the two ends of the shoulder strap member 43.

[0035] The carrying system 4 includes multiple shoulder straps 42, particularly two shoulder straps 42, arranged to cover the child's shoulders. Each shoulder strap component 43 passes through the corresponding shoulder strap 42. The shoulder straps 42 preferably include padding suitable for protecting the child's shoulders from contact with the shoulder strap components 43.

[0036] Preferably, the shoulder straps 42 are connected to the headrest 21. More preferably, the shoulder straps 42 are integrated with the headrest 21, that is, they can move together with the headrest 21 relative to the backrest 2.

[0037] In this way, the height of the headrest 21 can be adjusted according to the child's growth, thereby ensuring that the shoulder strap 42 is always on the child's shoulder.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment, the shoulder strap 42 can be secured to the backrest 2, near the backrest surface 22.

[0039] The closure element 41 preferably includes a buckle member having at least one recess, adapted to engage with the protrusion of the hook element 431.

[0040] In addition, the closure element 41 includes a strap member adapted to connect the buckle member to the seat 3 of the seat 1.

[0041] from Figures 1 to 3 It can be seen that the strap component system 4 of the seat 1 can switch between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, multiple shoulder strap components 43 are engaged with the closing element 41, and in the open configuration, multiple shoulder strap components 43 are disengaged from the closing element 41.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the closing element 41 includes a button 6. The button 6 can be pressed to switch the belt component system 4 from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

[0043] Furthermore, the seating includes an opening system 5, which is configured to move the shoulder strap 43 away from the seating area 31 when the strap system 4 is in the open configuration, for example when a parent wishes to remove (or place) the child out of (or onto) the seating 1.

[0044] The opening system 5 includes a plurality of first reset elements 51 that act on a plurality of shoulder strap members 43 to retract, preferably elastically, the hook element 431 of each shoulder strap member toward the corresponding shoulder strap 42 when the strap member system 4 is in the open configuration. Therefore, for each shoulder strap member 43, the distance between the hook element 431 and the shoulder strap 42 is greater in the closed configuration and smaller in the open configuration.

[0045] Advantageously, this allows for a seat space 3 without the hook element 431, which retracts toward the shoulder strap 42 once disengaged from the closure element 41, thus facilitating the removal and placement of the child into the seat 1.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, each first reset element 51 connects a corresponding shoulder strap 42 to a corresponding hook element 431. For example... Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment, each reset element 51 is arranged along the corresponding shoulder strap member 43. In this way, the volume occupied by the first reset element 51 is advantageously limited.

[0047] Preferably, each first reset element 51 includes an elastic strip.

[0048] Additionally, the opening system 5 may include at least one second reset element 52 that acts on at least one shoulder strap 42 to bring it closer to the headrest 21 of the backrest 2 when the strap system 4 is in the open configuration.

[0049] Advantageously, this allows multiple shoulder strap components 42 near the headrest 21 to be raised when parents have to take the child out or let him / her sit up, so as to have a larger free volume near the seating area 31.

[0050] It should be noted that, due to the combination of the first reset element 51 and at least one second reset element 52, when the strap system is switched to the open configuration, the shoulder strap 42 approaches the headrest 21, and more preferably abuts against it. As a result of this movement, the hook element 431, which has already retracted toward the plurality of shoulder straps 42, moves further away from the seat area 31 due to the elastic reset effect of the first reset element 51. Therefore, the elastic reset effect of the second reset element 52 is also reflected in the hook element 431.

[0051] In this embodiment of the invention, the seat 1 includes a single second reset element 52 extending behind the headrest 21 and having two ends secured to different shoulder straps 42. Specifically, the single second reset element 52 includes a rubber strip having one end secured to a first shoulder strap 42 and the opposite end secured to a second shoulder strap 42.

[0052] Preferably, the rubber strip extends to the rear of the headrest 21, which serves to secure the rubber strip itself. In fact, due to the securing provided by the headrest 21, the multiple shoulder straps 42 cause the rubber strip to elongate when lowered.

[0053] Further reference Figure 4The headrest preferably has multiple openings 211 through which rubber strips pass, with the ends protruding from the openings 211. Thus, the openings 211 allow the rubber strips to be arranged vertically near the multiple shoulder straps 42 and thus apply tension.

[0054] Therefore, in order to switch the harness system 4 to a closed configuration, multiple shoulder straps 42 move toward the closing element 41 by the traction of the ends of the rubber strips and their subsequent elongation. Due to the arrangement of the rubber strips, the rubber strips exert a pulling force toward the headrest 21 as they elongate, thereby ensuring that both shoulder straps 42 are lifted upwards to release the child's torso when the harness system is switched to an open configuration.

[0055] Similarly, once the hook element 431 engages with the closing element 41, the first reset element 51 is also tensioned because they both undergo elongation, allowing the hook element 431 to reach the closing element 41.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the strap system 4 is switched to the open configuration, the first reset element 51 and the second reset element 52 of the open system 5 apply elastic forces proportional to the elongation experienced on the hook element 431 and the plurality of shoulder straps 42, respectively, so that the hook element 431 retracts toward the plurality of shoulder straps 42 and the plurality of shoulder straps 42 retract toward the headrest 21, thereby freeing up the seat area 31.

[0057] exist Figure 5 In the alternative embodiment shown, the opening system 5 includes two distinct second reset elements 52, preferably two elastic straps. Preferably, each second reset element has an end fixed to the headrest 21 and an opposite end fixed to a corresponding shoulder strap 42.

[0058] Preferably, each second reset element includes a rubber strip that connects the corresponding shoulder strap 42 to the headrest 21.

[0059] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the reset mechanism is similar to the reset mechanism described above for the case of a single second reset element 52.

[0060] Preferably, the opening system 5 includes a third reset element 53 that acts on the closing element 41 to bring it closer to the seat 3 when the belt member system 4 is in the open configuration.

[0061] Preferably, the third reset element 53 includes an elastic strip. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the third reset element 53 includes a deformable plate member, preferably made of a polymeric material, which is at least partially embedded in the seat 3 and the closing element 41.

[0062] exist Figure 6 In the alternative embodiment shown, the third reset element 53 includes an elastic strip, more preferably a pair of elastic strips, fixed to the seat 3 and the closing element 41.

[0063] exist Figure 3 In another embodiment, the third reset element 53 includes an annular element, preferably made of a material selected from steel or plastic. Similar to the polymer plate component, this profile is also preferably at least partially inserted into the seat 3 and the closing element 41.

Claims

1. A child car seat, comprising: -Backrest (2), which includes headrest (21), - A seat (3), which is fixed to the backrest (2), defining an area suitable for the child to sit in. - A strap component system (4) configured to maintain the child in a sitting position, wherein the strap component system (4) comprises: - A closing element (41) is fixed to the seat (3). - Multiple shoulder straps (42); - Multiple shoulder strap components (43), each of which passes through a corresponding shoulder strap (42), each shoulder strap component including a hook element (431) for removably engaging with the closure element (41). The strap component system (4) is switchable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, in which the plurality of shoulder strap components (43) engage with the closure element (41), and in the open configuration, the plurality of shoulder strap components (43) disengage from the closure element (41). - Opening system (5), which is configured to move the plurality of shoulder strap members (43) away from the closing element when the strap member system (4) is in the open configuration. The characteristic of the opening system (5) is that it includes: - A plurality of first reset elements (51) acting on the plurality of shoulder strap members (43) to retract the hook element (431) of each shoulder strap member toward the corresponding shoulder strap (42) when the strap member system (4) is in the open configuration.

2. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1, wherein each first reset element (51) is connected to a corresponding shoulder strap (42) and a corresponding hook element (431).

3. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each first reset element (51) includes an elastic strip.

4. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening system (5) includes at least one second reset element (52) acting on at least one shoulder strap (42) to bring it closer to the headrest (21) when the strap system (4) is in the open configuration.

5. The child car seat (1) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one second reset element (52) extends behind the headrest (21) and has two ends secured to different shoulder straps (42).

6. The child car seat (1) according to claim 4, comprising a plurality of second reset elements (52), each second reset element having two ends respectively fixed to the headrest (21) and the corresponding shoulder strap (42).

7. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening system includes a third reset element (53) that acts on the closing element (41) to bring it closer to the seat (3) when the belt member system (4) is in the open configuration.

8. The child car seat (1) according to claim 7, wherein the third reset element (53) comprises one selected from deformable plate members, elastic strips, and annular elements, wherein: The deformable plate member is at least partially inserted into the seat (3) and the closing element (41), and the annular element is at least partially inserted into the seat (3) and the closing element (41).

9. The child car seat (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the height of the headrest (21) is adjustable, and the plurality of shoulder straps (42) are integrated with the headrest (21).

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