Movable inserts for concealing child safety seat anchors in a vehicle

Abstract

A system for deliberately concealing a child safety seat anchorage in a vehicle, the system comprising: a seat (110); a seat anchorage (118); a concealing trim piece pocket (124) formed in the seat (110); and a concealing trim piece (122) movably positioned on the seat (110), the trim piece (122) being selectively movable between a position concealing the anchor (118) and a position revealing the anchor (118), the piece being selected from the group comprising a removable piece, a rotatable piece, and a sliding piece, characterized in that it further comprises a crossbar (126) attached to the seat (110), and the trim piece (122) including a channel (128) defined by a C-clip for releasably attaching it to the crossbar (126).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The disclosed inventive concept relates generally to vehicle seats and safety systems. More specifically, the disclosed inventive concept relates to a system for concealing child safety seat anchors when not in use by providing one or more selectively removable inserts. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Various state and federal rules and guidelines require that children of certain ages be placed in child restraint systems (CRS) or booster seats. For example, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that children from birth to age three be placed in a rear-facing seat, while children between the ages of one and seven should be placed in a forward-facing seat. Booster seats are recommended for children between the ages of four and 12. Age variations in these recommendations are due to factors such as the individual child's height and weight.

[0003] As a result of such safety standards, vehicles today include CRS anchors strategically positioned on one or more of the vehicle's seats. Such anchors are typically positioned to minimize interference with the vehicle's interior aesthetics. As a result, rear-seat CRS anchors (or lower CRS anchors) are typically difficult to directly see or access without applying force to compress or displace the vehicle seat foam to expose the anchors. Therefore, it may be challenging for consumers to access the anchors to install or remove child safety seats from the rear seat of a vehicle.The zone-controlled location of anchors, where the position can sometimes be further influenced by both comfort and design, can result in a small zone of acceptable anchor placement that is not necessarily ideal for consumer access.

[0004] Furthermore, when anchors are retracted beneath or behind seat foam, more effort is required by the consumer to install the CRS. For example, CRS webbing hooks, which engage the anchors to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat, may be difficult to attach and release compared to an environment where an anchor protrudes from the seat foam or trim panel and is readily accessible. It may be particularly difficult to release a tensioned anchor with limited finger clearance, visibility, and a CRS tensioned close to the area of ​​limited accessibility.

[0005] Therefore, vehicle designers today are faced with the challenge of improving the ease of CRS installation, which would consequently improve compliance with proper seat installation. The solution to improve parental accessibility to lower child seat anchors without compromising seat comfort and anchor performance must be cost-effective and simple, while also improving customer satisfaction. Importantly, such a solution must help overcome the reality that many CRS are frequently installed and positioned incorrectly in vehicles.DE 200 15 161 U1 describes a system for selectively concealing a child safety seat anchor in a vehicle. The system comprises a seat, a seat anchor, a concealing trim pocket formed in the seat, and a concealing trim piece. The concealing trim piece is movably positioned on the seat and selectively movable between a position concealing an anchor and a position revealing an anchor. Further relevant prior art relating to the background of the invention is provided by US Pat. Nos. 7,281,763 B1, 7,093,896 B2, 2014 / 0 028 067 A1, 2002 / 0 104 190 A1, and 7,427,103 B2.

[0006] A simple and consumer-friendly solution is desirable to balance the need for consumer accessibility of the CRS anchorages and the need to maintain a vehicle interior design that is free of unattractive functional elements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The disclosed inventive concept offers a solution to the need to conceal CRS anchors while simultaneously making them immediately accessible to the consumer. This solution is provided by a system according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments and refinements of the invention emerge from the dependent and subclaims, the figures, and the exemplary embodiments. The inventive concept disclosed herein provides for the use of a concealing seat panel that can be removed, moved, or rotated to reveal the CRS anchor. Such a system fully satisfies the need to provide easy access to the CRS anchor while simultaneously completely and aesthetically concealing the anchor when not in use.

[0008] The disclosed inventive concept provides a small, concealed section of seat foam that can be removed, slid, or rotated to easily expose the CRS anchor, while providing a substantial improvement in accessibility and finger and hand clearance compared to the CRS anchor fixed in the inner zone. The disclosed inventive concept reduces the complexity and effort required by the consumer during installation and removal.

[0009] The concealing foam trim pieces of the disclosed inventive concept can be small and individual, one for each affected anchor, or they can be a single insert spanning the distance between a pair or set of anchors. The size of the anchor-concealing trim piece can be based on the location and design of the anchor, as well as the desired level of additional accessibility.

[0010] The anchor concealing trim pieces can be secured in their concealed position in a variety of ways. For example, the trim pieces can be secured to the seat with hook-and-loop fasteners in a pocket in the lower portion of the primary seatback or a rear portion of the primary seat cushion. Alternatively, the trim pieces can be clipped to the CRS webbing and clamped into place by a simple c-CRS webbing strap and clip, j-CRS webbing strap and clip, or another fastener that provides the same function of attaching to a support member located within the seat foam or seat structure. For example, an existing rod- or wire-like support member found in many rear seat cushions or seatback frame structures.If such an element isn't already present, a relatively simple re-molding during the design phase can provide the necessary access points. Alternatively, a small connecting element can be inserted into the foam molding of the primary cushion, becoming a local attachment point where the rotatable, removable, or sliding, anchor-concealing trim piece can be positively positioned.

[0011] It should also be noted that the relationship can be reversed, with a CRS webbing and clip-like feature provided in the primary seat bottom or back cushion, and a connecting feature, such as a wire, rod, or other feature providing the same function, molded into the secondary foam insert or panel concealing the anchors. These principles can also be applied to upper strap anchors under certain circumstances, if desired.

[0012] The disclosed inventive concept overcomes the problems of known arrangements. In particular, the use of the disclosed inventive concept requires no detectable impact on design, function, comfort, appearance, interior roominess, vehicle weight, or cost. No actuator or release mechanism is required because the anchors remain in their fixed zone positions. By providing a system in which the anchors are revealed simply by moving the trim piece concealing the anchor, a wide variety of possible visibility and accessibility improvements are made, allowing a consumer to easily attach or detach a CRS to vehicle anchors.Variations of the disclosed inventive concept include providing a mechanism for automated movement of the anchor concealing trim piece between its anchor concealing position and its anchor revealing position.

[0013] Use of the disclosed inventive concept improves consumer compliance with proper CRS attachment by providing easy access to the CRS anchor, significantly reducing incorrect attachment to the anchor. The design, content, validation, misuse, and complexity for the end user are all minimized by the disclosed inventive concept. Several optional considerations are described herein, whereby existing vehicle seating equipment can provide dual functionality and provide connection surfaces to which the shown trim / foam segments can be attached or removed.

[0014] The above advantages and other advantages and features will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments shown in more detail in the accompanying drawings and described below by way of example of the invention, in which: Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat having a CRS anchorage; Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat showing the approximate location of the required accessibility in the backrest; Fig. Figure 3 is a perspective view of a part of a vehicle seat showing an approximate location of the required accessibility in the backrest; Fig. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat showing the approximate location of the required accessibility in the seat bottom; Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat showing an approximate location of required accessibility in the seat bottom; Fig. 6 is a front view of a vehicle seat without the backrest cushion and the seat bottom cushion to illustrate the wire rod for attaching the anchor concealing trim piece according to the disclosed inventive concept; Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the underside of a vehicle bench seat cushion illustrating the wire rod for securing the anchor concealing trim piece in accordance with the disclosed inventive concept; Fig. 8 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a removable anchor concealing trim piece held by a hook and loop fastener according to a first embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept; Fig. 9 is a sectional view of a vehicle seat similar to that of Fig. 8, which however shows the trim piece concealing the anchorage removed and removed from the seat; Fig. 10 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a removable anchor concealing trim piece in accordance with a second embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept and retained by a mechanical locking feature; Fig. 11 is a sectional view of a vehicle seat similar to that of Fig. 10, but with the trim piece concealing the anchorage removed and removed from the seat; Fig. 12 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a removable anchor concealing trim piece according to a variation of the second embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept, including a release tab attached to the anchor concealing trim piece; Fig. 13 a perspective view of the covering piece concealing the anchoring of the Fig. 12; Fig. 14 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a rotatable anchor concealing trim piece according to a third embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept, wherein the rotatable anchor concealing trim piece is rotatable between an anchor concealing position (as shown) and an anchor revealing position (not shown); Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the rotating cover piece concealing the anchorage of the Fig. 14; Fig. 16 a view similar to that of Fig. 14, except that the rotatable anchor-concealing trim piece is rotated into its anchor-exposing position; Fig. 17 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a rotatable anchor concealing trim piece according to a fourth embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept, in which a rotatable anchor concealing trim piece is provided that can be locked in position against inadvertent rotation; Fig. 18 is a side sectional view of a vehicle seat illustrating a rotatable anchor concealing trim piece according to a fifth embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept, in which a slidable anchor concealing trim piece is movable between an anchor concealing position (as shown) and an anchor revealing position (not shown); and Fig. 19 a view similar to that of Fig. 18, except that the sliding anchor-concealing trim piece is shown moved into its anchor-exposing position; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0016] In the following figures, like reference numerals are used to refer to the same components. In the following description, various operating parameters and components are described for various constructed embodiments. These specific parameters and components are included as examples and are not intended to be limiting.

[0017] Referring to Fig. 1, a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat is shown and generally indicated at 10. The vehicle seat 10 includes a backrest 12 and a seat bottom 14. CRS anchors 16 and 16' are shown generally positioned in an area where the backrest 12 and the seat bottom 14 meet, as shown. A greater or fewer number of CRS anchors may be provided, as is known in the art.

[0018] While Fig. 1 illustrates known CRS anchorage locations, the attachment areas vary from vehicle seat to vehicle seat. Non-limiting examples of anchorage accessibility locations are shown in the Fig. 2 through 5. Referring to these figures, a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle seat is shown and generally indicated at 20. The vehicle seat 20 includes a backrest 22 and a seat bottom 24.

[0019] In Fig. 2, access points 26 and 26' are shown in the lower part of the backrest 22. In this configuration, it is desirable to position a cover piece concealing the anchorage over each of the access points 26 and 26'.

[0020] In Fig. 3, an elongated access point 28 is shown, also in the lower part of the backrest 22. In this design, it is desirable to position a single, elongated, anchorage-concealing trim piece over the entire access point 28.

[0021] In Fig. 4, access points 30 and 30' are shown in the rear portion of the seat bottom 24. In this configuration, it is desirable to position a cover piece concealing the anchorage over each of the access points 30 and 30'.

[0022] In Fig. 5, an elongated access point 32 is shown, also in the rear portion of the seat bottom 24. In this configuration, it is desirable to position a single, elongated, anchorage-concealing trim piece over the entire access point 32.

[0023] The Fig. The access locations shown in Figures 2 through 5 are exemplary only and are not to be considered limiting. It is understood that other locations may be present in the vehicle seat back 22 or the vehicle seat bottom 24, or both.

[0024] The disclosed inventive concept includes removable, sliding, or rotatable anchor-concealing trim pieces, as described below. An advantage of the disclosed inventive concept is that it can be integrated into existing vehicle seats with minimal modification and, therefore, minimal cost. For example, the anchor-concealing trim piece can be attached to the vehicle seat using existing seat structures, as shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 shown.

[0025] Referring to Fig. 6, a vehicle seat 40 is generally shown as having a backrest 42 and a seat bottom 44. A wire rod, such as wire rod 46, is conventionally provided in the backrest 42. The wire rod 46 is separate from the cushion foam and is usable as an attachment point for the concealing trim piece. A pair of CRS anchors 48 and 48' are provided.

[0026] Because the wire rod 46 (or a variant thereof) is conventionally provided as part of the vehicle seat 40, the disclosed inventive concept avoids the need to add new content to achieve the attachment. The wire rod 46 is conveniently and advantageously positioned directly over the CRS anchors 48 and 48'.

[0027] The presence of wire rods in the existing vehicle seat is not limited to the backrest of the vehicle seat. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the wire rod may also be provided in the seat bottom of the vehicle seat. Specifically, on the underside of a seat bottom 50. The seat bottom 50 typically includes a wire frame 52 that can be used to conveniently attach the concealing trim piece.

[0028] The concealing trim pieces of the disclosed inventive concept, which can be used together with the seats, are shown in Fig. 8 to 19 in various designs and arrangements. The concealing trim pieces can be composed of a variety of materials, although conventional polyurethane foam is the material of choice. The heights, lengths, depths, and locations of the concealing trim pieces can be varied to achieve the desired balance between anchor accessibility or visibility, design, and comfort. Therefore, the Fig. The concealing cladding pieces shown in Figures 8 to 19 are to be considered as examples only and not as restrictive.

[0029] Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 disclose a first embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept. Referring to Fig. 8, a sectional view of a vehicle seat, generally indicated at 60, is shown. The vehicle seat 60 includes a backrest 62 and a seat bottom 64 secured to a seat frame 66. CRS anchors, one of which, a CRS anchor 68, is shown, are conventionally provided and anchored to a portion of the vehicle, such as, for example, the seat frame 66. A CRS fastener, such as a webbing strap and clip 70, is provided for releasably securing the CRS (not shown) to the CRS anchor 68.

[0030] A concealing trim piece 72 is removably mounted within a trim piece pocket 74. The trim piece pocket 74 may extend below the concealing trim piece 72 and above the CRS anchor 68. The concealing trim piece 72 is releasably held in place by any one of several releasable fastening structures, including, among others, first portions 76 and 76' and second portions 78 and 78' of a hook-and-loop fastener system. Other releasable fastening arrangements are possible. As a further variation of this and all embodiments of the disclosed inventive concept, the lower portion of the seatback 62 may include one or more openings that allow the consumer access to push out the concealing trim piece 72 when desired.

[0031] In Fig. 8, the concealing trim piece 72 is shown in its concealed position, secured in the trim piece pocket 74 and held in place by the first parts 76 and 76' and second parts 78 and 78' of the hook and loop fastener system. The area where the upper portion of the outer surface of the concealing trim piece 72 meets the outer surface of the backrest 62 may be "shingled" for design purposes, although this arrangement is not shown in the Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 is not shown.

[0032] To expose the CRS anchor 68, the consumer removes the concealing trim piece 72 as shown in Fig. 9, and the attachment of the CRS webbing and clip 70 to the CRS anchor 68 is performed. Concealment of the CRS anchor 68 can be achieved after the CRS webbing and clip 70 is released from the CRS anchor 68 by the consumer and the concealing trim piece 72 is returned to its concealing position, as shown in Fig. 8 shown.

[0033] The Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 disclose a second embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept. This embodiment offers an alternative to the hook-and-loop fastening system of the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 and discussed in relation thereto.

[0034] Referring to Fig. 10, a sectional view of a vehicle seat, generally indicated at 80, is shown. The vehicle seat 80 includes a backrest 82 and a seat bottom 84 secured to a seat frame 86. CRS anchors, one of which, a CRS anchor 88, is shown, are conventionally provided and anchored to a portion of the vehicle, such as, for example, the seat frame 86. A CRS fastener, such as a CRS webbing strap and clip 90, is provided for releasably securing the CRS (not shown) to the CRS anchor 88.

[0035] The concealing trim piece 92 is releasably held in place by the releasable connection of the concealing trim piece 92 to a pair of crossbars 94 and 94', which are either locally embedded in the seat foam of the backrest 82 or are part of the skeleton of the vehicle seat. It should be understood that although two crossbars 94 and 94' are shown, a greater or fewer number of crossbars may be used. A trim piece pocket 96 is formed in the lower portion of the backrest 82.

[0036] As in Fig. 11, a pair of spaced-apart channels 98 and 98' are formed in the rear of the concealing trim piece 92. Accordingly, the transverse rods 94 and 94' are releasably locked within the pair of spaced-apart channels 98 and 98', thereby retaining the concealing trim piece 92 within the trim piece pocket 96. It should be understood that although the rods 94 and 94' are illustrated as extending transversely, it is possible for the rods to be vertically oriented.

[0037] While in Fig. 10, the concealing trim piece 92 is shown in its concealing position, secured in the trim piece pocket 96 and held in position by the interlocking relationship of the cross bars 94 and 94' with channels 98 and 98' with integral clips (such as plastic or metal C-clips), the consumer removes the concealing trim piece 92 as shown in Fig. 11 to reveal the CRS anchor 88. Once the concealing trim piece 92 has been removed in this manner, the attachment of the CRS webbing strap and clip 90 to the CRS anchor 88 can be performed. Concealment of the CRS anchor 88 can be achieved again after the CRS webbing strap and clip 90 is released from the CRS anchor 88 by the consumer and the concealing trim piece 92 is returned to its concealed position, as shown in Fig. 10 shown.

[0038] A variant of the second embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept is described in Fig. 12, in which the concealing trim piece 92 includes a release tab 100. The release tab 100 may contain the required ISO and may be a fabric tab sewn into the concealing trim piece 92, of the type found in various vehicle seats. The release tab 100 may be attached to the concealing trim piece 92 to both identify the anchor location and provide a gripping surface for removing the concealing trim piece 92.

[0039] The disclosed inventive concept may have further variations related to the removability of the concealing trim piece compared to the rotatability or mobility of the concealing trim piece. In particular, the Fig. 14 to 19 provide alternatives to the need for the consumer to remove and store the concealing trim piece as is the case with the embodiments shown in Fig. This is the case in the embodiments shown in Figures 8 to 13.

[0040] Referring to Fig. 14 to 16, a third embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept is shown. Referring to Fig. 14, a sectional view of a vehicle seat, generally indicated at 110, is shown. The vehicle seat 110 includes a backrest 112 and a seat bottom 114 secured to a seat frame 116. CRS anchors, one of which, a CRS anchor 118, is shown, are conventionally provided and anchored to a portion of the vehicle, such as, for example, the seat frame 116. A CRS fastener, such as a webbing strap and clip 120, is provided for releasably securing the CRS (not shown) to the CRS anchor 118.

[0041] A rotatable concealing trim piece 122 is rotatably mounted in a trim piece pocket 124. The trim piece pocket 124 can extend below the rotatable concealing trim piece 122 and above the CRS anchor 118. The rotatable concealing trim piece 122 is rotatably mounted on a crossbar 126, which is secured in a channel 128 formed in the rotatable concealing trim piece 122. The channel 128 is defined by a C-clip. The channel 128 formed with the C-clip is Fig. 15 in a detailed view. A release tab 130 is preferably attached to the rotatable concealing trim piece 122.

[0042] In Fig. 14, the rotatable concealing trim piece 122 is shown in its concealing position, rotated into its concealing position within the trim piece pocket 124 so that the CRS anchor 118 is concealed. To reveal the CRS anchor 118, the consumer rotates the rotatable concealing trim piece 122, as shown in Fig. 16, and the attachment of the CRS webbing and clip 120 to the CRS anchor 118 is performed. Concealment of the CRS anchor 118 can be achieved after the CRS webbing and clip 120 is released from the CRS anchor 118 by the consumer and the rotatable concealing trim piece 122 is rotated back to its concealing position, as shown in Fig. 14 shown.

[0043] A variant of the Fig. 14 to 16 and discussed in relation thereto, a fourth embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept is shown in Fig. 17. Referring thereto, a sectional view of a vehicle seat, generally indicated at 140, is shown. The vehicle seat 140 includes a backrest 142 and a seat bottom 144 secured to a seat frame 146. CRS anchors, one of which, a CRS anchor 148, is shown, are conventionally provided and anchored to a portion of the vehicle, such as, for example, the seat frame 146. A CRS fastener, such as a webbing strap and clip 150, is provided for releasably securing the CRS (not shown) to the CRS anchor 148.

[0044] A rotatable concealing trim piece 152 is rotatably mounted within a trim piece pocket 154. The rotatable concealing trim piece 152 is rotatably mounted to a crossbar 156, which is secured within a channel 158 formed in the rotatable concealing trim piece 152. The channel 158 may be defined by a C-clip or other retaining member.

[0045] The fourth embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept differs from the third embodiment in that a positive stop is provided to prevent inadvertent rotation of the rotatable concealing trim piece 152 about the crossbar 156. The positive stop is provided in the form of a second crossbar 160 against which the rotatable concealing trim piece 152 rests when in its concealed position, as shown in Fig. 17 shown.

[0046] A fifth embodiment of the disclosed inventive concept is shown in Fig. 18 and Fig. 19. As described above in relation to Fig. Unlike the third and fourth embodiments discussed in Figures 14 to 17, the fifth embodiment requires only the movement, but not the removal, of the concealing trim piece to reveal the CRS anchorage.

[0047] Referring to Fig. 18, a sectional view of a vehicle seat, generally indicated at 170, is shown. The vehicle seat 170 includes a backrest 172 and a seat bottom 174 secured to a seat frame 176. CRS anchors, one of which, a CRS anchor 178, is shown, are conventionally provided and anchored to a portion of the vehicle, such as, for example, the seat frame 176. A CRS fastener, such as a webbing strap and clip 180, is provided for releasably securing the CRS (not shown) to the CRS anchor 178.

[0048] A slidable concealing trim piece 182 is slidably positioned within a slidable trim piece pocket 184. The slidable trim piece pocket 184 may have any shape, including the illustrated shape. The slidable trim piece pocket 184, which may be a frictional contact path, allows the slidable concealing trim piece 182 to slide upward into the seatback 172.

[0049] In addition, a rearwardly positioned portion of the seat bottom 174 may be movable to allow better access to the CRS anchor 178. This portion, a rotating concealing trim piece 186, rotates on an optional rotating rod 188. A mounting rod 190 is provided. A C-clip 192 is preferably attached to the rotating concealing trim piece 186. In their concealing positions, as shown in Fig. 18, the sliding concealing trim piece 182 is moved downward, and the rotating concealing trim piece 186 remains in its raised position.

[0050] When the consumer wishes to access the CRS anchorage 178, the sliding concealing trim piece 182 is moved upward into the backrest 172, and the rotating concealing trim piece 186 is rotated downward until the mounting rod 190 locks into the C-clip 192, as shown in Fig. 19 shown.

[0051] The CRS anchor concealment system according to the disclosed inventive concept can be implemented in any vehicle seat conventionally equipped with a CRS anchor. While specific CRS anchor locations have been illustrated and described in the figures, it is understood that the CRS anchors may be provided in locations other than those shown and described. However, the concealing trim piece of the disclosed inventive concept would apply regardless of the location of the CRS anchors.

Claims

[1] A system for deliberately concealing a child safety seat anchorage in a vehicle, the system comprising: a seat (110); a seat anchorage (118); a concealing trim piece pocket (124) formed in the seat (110); and a concealing trim piece (122) movably positioned on the seat (110), the trim piece (122) being selectively movable between a position concealing the anchor (118) and a position revealing the anchor (118), the piece being selected from the group comprising a removable piece, a rotatable piece, and a sliding piece, characterized by further comprising a crossbar (126) secured to the seat (110), and wherein the trim piece (122) includes a channel (128) defined by a C-clip for releasable attachment to the crossbar (126). [2] The system of claim 1, wherein the concealing trim piece (122) is a removable trim piece, the system further comprising hook and loop fasteners for securing the removable trim piece (122) to the seat (110). [3] The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a consumer-manipulated tab (130) attached to the concealing trim piece (122). [4] The system of any preceding claim, wherein the concealing trim piece (122) is rotatably mounted to the crossbar (126), the concealing trim piece (122) being rotatable between an anchor concealing position and an anchor revealing position. [5] The system of claim 4, wherein the seat (110) further comprises a positive stop structure that limits rotation of the concealing trim piece (122). [6] A system according to any preceding claim, wherein the concealing trim piece (122) comprises a slidably movable concealing trim piece and a rotatably movable concealing trim piece. [7] The system of claim 6, wherein the seat (110) includes a backrest (112) and a seat bottom (114), and wherein a concealing trim pocket (124) is formed in the backrest (112), the slidably movable concealing trim piece (122) being slidably positioned in the concealing trim piece pocket (124). [8] A system for deliberately concealing a child safety seat anchorage in a vehicle, the system comprising: a seat (110); a seat anchor; a concealing trim piece pocket (124) formed in the seat (110); and a concealing trim piece movably positioned on the seat (110) relative to the seat anchor (118), the trim piece (122) being selectively movable between a position concealing the anchor (118) when stowed in the trim piece pocket (124) and a position revealing the anchor (118), characterized by in that the concealing trim piece (122) is removably attached to the seat (110), further comprising a crossbar (126) attached to the seat (110), and wherein the concealing trim piece (122) includes a channel (128) for removably attaching to the crossbar (126) defined by a C-clip. [9] The system of claim 8, further comprising hook and loop fasteners for securing the concealing trim piece (122) to the seat (110). [10] The system of any one of claims 8, further comprising a consumer-manipulated tab (130) attached to the concealing trim piece (122). [11] The system of any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a crossbar (126) attached to the seat (110), and wherein the concealing trim piece (122) is rotatably attached to the crossbar (126), the concealing trim piece (122) being rotatable between an anchor concealing position and an anchor revealing position. [12] The system of claim 8, wherein the seat (110) further comprises a positive stop structure that limits rotation of the concealing trim piece (122). [13] The system of any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the concealing trim piece (122) comprises a slidably movable concealing trim piece and a rotatably movable concealing trim piece. [14] The system of claim 13, wherein the seat (110) includes a backrest (112) and a seat bottom (114), and wherein a concealing trim pocket (124) is formed in the backrest (112), the slidably movable concealing trim piece (122) being slidably positioned in the concealing trim pocket (124). [15] Seat (110) for a vehicle, comprising: a backrest (112); a seat base (114); a safety seat fastening anchorage (118); a concealing trim piece pocket (124) formed in the seat (110); and a concealing trim piece (122) movably positioned on the seat (110), the trim piece (122) being selectively movable between a position concealing the anchor (118) and a position revealing the anchor (118), the trim piece (122) having means for attachment to the backrest (112) or the seat base (114), characterized by that a C-clip (128) is attached to the trim piece (122) and the seat (110) has a fastening rod (126) which can be locked in the C-clip (128).

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