Child's seat for mounting on a motor-vehicle seat

Abstract

A child's seat (2) for mounting on a motor-vehicle seat, the child's seat (2) comprising: - a backrest (4), - a seat-surface element (6), wherein the backrest (4) is pivotably connected to the seat-surface element (6), - an actuating element (8), and - an operator (10), which can be moved between a first and a second position, wherein the first position is a locking position and / or the second position is a release position, wherein the operator (10) can be moved between the first and the second positions by actuation of the actuating element (8).

Description

[0001] CYBEX GmbH Riedingerstr. 18 95448 Bayreuth

[0002] Child car seat for mounting on a motor vehicle seat

[0003] Description

[0004] The invention relates to a child seat for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, in particular a child seat that can be folded between a usage position and a storage position. The invention further relates to a method for adjusting a child seat.

[0005] Child car seats designed for mounting on a vehicle seat are generally known in the prior art. These child car seats are usually not very compact and are often difficult to transport. Transferring a child car seat from one vehicle to another can therefore be comparatively cumbersome. Transporting a child car seat when, for example, you are not using your own vehicle for a holiday and need or want to take a car seat with you is also difficult with a conventional child car seat. A conventional child car seat also takes up a comparatively large amount of space when stored. EP 3 256 343 Bl discloses a child car seat with a seat and a backrest, which can have a folded position in which the seat is folded against the backrest to form a compact unit, and an unfolded position in which a child can be placed in the seat.

[0006] A disadvantage of previously known foldable child car seats is that the folding process is comparatively complicated and technically complex. In particular, folding the car seat requires numerous steps to move it from the unfolded state (in use, i.e., the state in which the child can be safely secured) to the folded state (in use, i.e., the state in which the child cannot be secured, or at least not safely secured). Furthermore, the recline of the car seat cannot usually be adjusted while in use.

[0007] Child car seats can be attached to the vehicle seat using an Isofix system for quick installation and a secure connection. The Isofix brackets may be designed to be adjustable relative to the lower edge of the seat cushion. In this case, the child seat requires a mechanism to lock the Isofix brackets and a separate mechanism to fold the seat.

[0008] The object of the invention is to propose a child car seat for installation on a motor vehicle seat that enables simple yet safe use, in particular easy transport, space-saving storage, simple handling during operation, and / or stable attachment in / to the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the object of the invention is to propose a corresponding method for configuring a child car seat.

[0009] This problem is solved in particular by the features according to claim 1.

[0010] According to a first aspect, the problem is solved in particular by a child seat for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat has a backrest, a seat surface element, an actuating element and an operator who is movable between a first and a second position, wherein the backrest is pivotably connected to the seat surface element, wherein the first position is a locking position and / or the second position is a release position, wherein the operator is movable between the first and the second position by actuating an actuating element.

[0011] One advantage of this is that locking the seat element to the backrest is technically easy to solve.

[0012] A locking mechanism means, in particular, that the child seat is in a state where the backrest either cannot be tilted relative to the seat surface or can only be tilted through a portion of the total (generally possible) tilting angle (possibly freely, as long as no external structure obstructs it, such as the backrest of a vehicle seat). This portion (partial tilting angle) can be, for example, at least 1%, at least 5%, or at least 12% and / or at most 45% or at most 30% of the total tilting angle.

[0013] The actuating element is preferably a manual actuating element and / or includes a handle and / or a finger grip.

[0014] The operator can be designed as a single component or as multiple components. It can be formed by a single, continuous structure or by several separate structures. The operator can be configured and arranged so that it is not directly operable manually, but rather (only) via an actuating element, which in turn can be manually operated.

[0015] To release the locking mechanism of the seat element to the backrest, allowing the backrest to swivel, preferably only a single movement or a mechanically simple action is required, which can be performed with just one hand. Thanks to the easy release of the seat element's locking mechanism, the child seat can be folded particularly easily and quickly.

[0016] If only one hand is needed to release the seat element's locking mechanism and thus fold the child seat, the risk of injury, particularly the risk of the user pinching and injuring their fingers and / or hand, is reduced. This increases the safety of using the child seat.

[0017] The child seat is particularly simple in its technical design and easy to manufacture.

[0018] Furthermore, the folding mechanism of the child seat is particularly intuitive, allowing even a user unfamiliar with the child seat to fold it relatively quickly. According to one embodiment, by continuing to reduce the angle between the backrest and the seat element, the backrest can eventually touch the seat element, thus enabling the child seat to be folded in a space-saving manner. In this way, the child seat can be folded with a single movement (continuing without reversing the motion).

[0019] The child seat may be provided with at least one, and in particular two, anchoring arms, preferably two Isofix brackets. The Isofix brackets may be movably (in particular, movable forwards and backwards) attached to a lower side of the seat element and / or within the seat element, with each bracket being separately movably or rigidly connected to the other bracket. The Isofix brackets may be releasably fixed in position.

[0020] According to a second aspect, which is preferably combinable with the first aspect, the problem is solved in particular by a child seat for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat comprises: a backrest (optional), a seat surface element, wherein the backrest (if present) is preferably pivotably connected to the seat surface element, and an actuating element, wherein the actuating element is configured to enable at least a first setting and a second setting.

[0021] The actuating element is preferably movable over a total range of motion, which includes at least a first and a second (different from, and possibly adjoining, the first range of motion) partial range of motion.

[0022] The first setting is preferably (also or exclusively) enabled by moving the actuating element into the first range of motion. Alternatively or additionally, the second setting is preferably (also or exclusively) enabled by moving the actuating element into the second range of motion.

[0023] Preferably i) the second setting is achieved only by a movement of the

[0024] ii) the first setting is made possible both by a movement of the actuating element into the second range of motion or at least (still) not by a movement of the actuating element into the first range of motion, and ii) the first setting is made possible both by a movement of the actuating element into the first range of motion and by a movement of the actuating element into the second range of motion.

[0025] Preferably, a transition from the first movement range to the second movement range, and / or vice versa, is only made possible by overcoming an increased resistance compared to the resistance in the first and / or second movement range (or by overcoming a soft lock).

[0026] Preferably, the first setting is an adjustment of the backrest, in particular an inclination position thereof and / or a folding state (where the setting is then in particular the transition from the unfolded to the folded state and / or vice versa), and / or the second setting is an adjustment of a seat anchoring device, preferably an Isofix anchoring device, for anchoring on or to (or in) the motor vehicle (or motor vehicle seat), further preferably a length thereof, or vice versa (so that the second setting relates to the backrest).

[0027] According to a third aspect, which is preferably combinable with the first and / or second aspect, the problem is solved in particular by a child seat for installation on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat comprises: a backrest, a seat surface element, wherein the backrest is pivotably connected to the seat surface element, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a (in particular one of the above) seat anchoring device, preferably an Isofix anchoring device, for anchoring on or to (or in) the motor vehicle (ormotor vehicle seat), further preferably of a length thereof, which is configured such that an inclination of the seat surface element can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism, in particular in conjunction with a backrest of the motor vehicle seat, wherein the backrest is preferably freely pivotable over at least a partial range of a total pivoting angle until it abuts the backrest of the motor vehicle seat in use.

[0028] In general, and particularly according to the third aspect, the length of the seat anchorage device can be locked not only against further lengthening but also against further shortening (i.e., in both directions, unlike, for example, a ratchet mechanism). This allows the seat tilt to be easily adjusted by changing the position of the seat anchorage device, especially if the tilt position has some play (e.g., a swivel angle of at least 10° or at least 30°): A shallower tilt setting can then be achieved, for example, by increasing the length of the seat anchorage device, allowing the backrest to swivel further back until it contacts the backrest of the vehicle seat.

[0029] According to a fourth aspect, which is preferably combinable with the first and / or second and / or third aspect, the problem is solved in particular by a child seat for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat comprises: a backrest, and a seat surface element, wherein the backrest is pivotably connected to the seat surface element, wherein the backrest in a first state of the child seat is freely pivotable over only a partial range (partial pivot angle) of a total pivot angle in order to adjust an inclination (suitable for use of the child seat).adaptable, in particular to the motor vehicle seat, especially its backrest) and foldable in a second state of the child seat (i.e., in the second state, it can be pivoted at least over that part of the total pivoting angle which lies outside the part assigned to the first state; preferably, the backrest can be pivoted (freely) over the entire pivoting angle in the second state).

[0030] In an optional folded (in the fourth aspect: third) state of the child seat, the backrest is preferably lockable (lockable) or secured relative to the seat surface element (in particular so that it is not pivotable, if necessary apart from a minor tolerance range of, for example, less than 4° or less than 1°, to ensure trouble-free implementation of the locking process).

[0031] The partial range of the total swivel angle preferably comprises at least 5% or at least 15% and / or at most 60% or at most 45% or at most 30% of the total (possible) swivel angle. Alternatively or additionally, the partial range of the total swivel angle is defined by a, preferably curved, elongated hole and / or a rail and / or a guide.

[0032] Alternatively or additionally, the partial range of the total swivel angle preferably forms at least 5° or at least 20° and / or at most 60° or at most 45° or at most 30°.

[0033] The total (generally possible) swivel angle is preferably at least 60° or at least 90° and / or at most 270° or 180° or at most 135°.

[0034] In one embodiment, the child seat can be folded between a use position and a storage position, particularly when the operator is in the release position. A use position is a position of the child seat in which the child seat can be attached to the vehicle seat and a child can be placed in the child seat (and safely secured there). Such a child seat allows for a simple folding mechanism, making it easy to fold. In the storage position, the seat and backrest are close together or touching; in particular, the backrest can rest on the seat, and the child seat can be transported or stored.The backrest and any side panels of the child car seat can be designed so that they are flush with the seat surface when folded, resulting in a child car seat with minimal dimensions. This allows the child car seat to be folded compactly for space-saving storage.

[0035] In a further embodiment, the backrest and the seat element can be pivotably connected to each other via a guide mechanism (preferably elongated or defining a guide path), in particular comprising or formed by at least one rail system. This allows for better guidance of the backrest relative to the seat element during pivoting.

[0036] The actuating element and the operator can be spaced apart from each other, in particular on opposite sides of the seat surface element. Preferably, the actuating element is arranged (partially or completely in at least one operating position) in the front area of ​​the seat surface element, wherein the front area of ​​the seat surface element is the area that, when the child seat is attached to the vehicle seat, faces forward towards the driver's seat or passenger's seat (whereby the front area extends, in particular, from a front end up to 40%, preferably up to 25%, to the rear – based on the overall extension of the child seat from front to back and especially in the at least one operating position).Alternatively or, preferably, additionally, the actuating element is (partially or completely) located in the center of the child seat, in particular in the center of the seat surface element, especially in the front area of ​​the seat surface element. A center is understood to be, in particular, an area that is spaced from the respective (lateral or left and right) edges by at least 20%, preferably at least 30%, of the total width of the element in question (in at least one operating state of the child seat).

[0037] Due to the arrangement of the operating element in the front area of ​​the seat surface element, the operating element is relatively easy to access and can be operated without problems, even when the child seat is fixed to the vehicle seat.

[0038] Preferably, the operating element is attached to the underside of the seat surface element, and can be positioned so that it is operable when the child seat is installed in the vehicle. This makes the operating element easily accessible for securing or releasing the Isofix system and, for example, for folding the child seat while it is still anchored in the vehicle (using the Isofix connectors). The underside of the seat surface element is, in particular, the side that faces / points towards the vehicle seat surface when the child seat is installed in the vehicle.

[0039] Preferably, the operator is arranged in the rear area of ​​the seat surface element, wherein the rear area is the area that touches the backrest of the vehicle seat when the child seat is attached to the vehicle seat.

[0040] In a further embodiment, the rail system can comprise a guide rail and / or an element that can be guided in, on, and / or along the guide rail. Preferably, the guide rail is formed by the seat surface element and / or the guideable element is formed by the backrest (alternatively or additionally (e.g., if several pairs of "guide rail-guide element" are provided): vice versa). This allows for better, low-friction guidance of the backrest and the seat surface element relative to each other.

[0041] The backrest can include two side panels. Side impact protection can be attached to at least one of the side panels. The side impact protection can be an outward-projecting element and / or a foldable element, or comprise such elements.

[0042] The guide rail is preferably arranged on a right and / or left side of the seat element, particularly in its rear section. The element that can be guided in, on, and / or along the guide rail is preferably arranged on a right and / or left side of the backrest, particularly in a lower section of the backrest, for example, below the side walls. On the side of the seat element where no guide rail is arranged, another system may be provided to allow the child seat to swivel.

[0043] The operator is preferably movable between the locking position and the release position and can, at least when in the locking position, be positioned at least partially in and / or on the guide rail, preferably at the upper end of the guide rail. The upper end of the guide rail is the end of the guide rail that points towards the backrest. This allows the operator to release the child seat from its use position to its storage position or to lock the child seat selectively in either the use or storage position.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the guide element can have a first locking area at its upper end and / or a second locking area at its lower end, the first locking area preferably being larger (or longer) than the second locking area. The operator can selectively engage either the first or the second locking area when in the locked position, and cannot engage either the first or second locking area when in the released position. Thus, the child seat can selectively be locked in either the use position or the storage position. In the use position, the larger locking area also allows the backrest to be tilted or adjusted to the vehicle seat when the operator is in the locked position.

[0045] The second locking area is preferably designed to accommodate the operator, or for the operator to engage with the second locking area, possibly snapping into place, thus ensuring a stable operating position of the child seat. The second locking area can be the corresponding counterpart to the operator, or the operator can be the corresponding counterpart to the second locking area. The operator can have a shape and size that allows it to engage positively with the second locking area.

[0046] In another embodiment, the rail system can be arc-shaped, in particular forming a circular arc segment. This (or other means, or more generally) eliminates the need for a physical axis of rotation (while still allowing the child seat to be folded). Preferably, the guide rail directs the movement of the backrest relative to the seat surface element.

[0047] Preferably, the arc-shaped rail system, in particular forming a circular arc segment, is designed and arranged such that when the child seat is moved into the storage position, the backrest moves (slightly) upwards and towards the seat surface element, so that the side walls can close with the seat surface in a folded position and the child seat can be folded compactly.

[0048] In a further embodiment, the seat surface element can be assigned at least one intermediate element (in particular, the seat surface element can comprise at least one intermediate element) which is operatively connected to the actuating element. Preferably, the intermediate element is operatively connected to the actuating element via a first mediating element, which may be long and / or thin and / or straight and preferably has a round cross-section and / or is preferably made (consisting of at least 50 wt.% or at least 80 wt.%) of metal and / or plastic and / or comprises or forms a rod.

[0049] Furthermore, a second, preferably flexible and / or elongated, mediating element, preferably a transmission element, e.g. a Bowden cable and / or a belt, can be arranged on and / or on and / or in the at least one intermediate element, which is in contact with the operator and is preferably configured to selectively hold the operator in the release position or to release him into the locking position.

[0050] Preferably, the second mediating element is detachably connected to the intermediate element; more preferably, the second mediating element is connected to the intermediate element via a fastening means; more preferably, the second mediating element is connected to the intermediate element via at least one screw.

[0051] In a further embodiment, the actuating element can be configured such that at least one first setting and one second setting are possible, wherein preferably the execution of the second setting includes the execution of the first setting (alternatively or additionally, but not necessarily, the execution of the first setting includes the execution of the second setting). The first setting can be performed separately. The seat surface element preferably includes an Isofix system, wherein the second setting is preferably an Isofix setting and / or the first setting is a folding mechanism for folding and / or unfolding the child seat, particularly in one of the embodiments described above. Preferably, actuating the actuating element means that the actuating element is pulled towards the front area of ​​the seat surface element.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one intermediate element can be moved from a starting position to a first position by (initial) actuation of the actuating element, thereby enabling a change in inclination, in particular a folding of the child seat between the use position and the storage position. By further actuation, preferably further extension, of the actuating element to a second position, an adjustment of the Isofix system can be enabled (or movement of the Isofix system can be released).

[0053] Alternatively, by (initially) actuating the actuating element, the at least one intermediate element can preferably be moved from a starting position to a first position, thereby enabling movement of the Isofix system. By further actuating, preferably by further pulling out, the actuating element to the second position, the child seat can be folded between the use position and the storage position.

[0054] In a further embodiment, the operator can comprise at least one protruding, in particular cylindrical, element, preferably a locking pin, which is mounted in the seat surface element.

[0055] The operator, in particular the protruding element, can be biased in the direction of the locking position of the operator, in particular by means of a spring.

[0056] In general, the child seat may preferably include (exactly) two protruding elements, namely one on the right side and one on the left side of the child seat.

[0057] In the absence of external forces or if the actuating element is not actuated or not sufficiently actuated, the operator can be in the locking position and can be moved into the release position by (sufficiently) actuating the actuating element, preferably by means of one end of the second mediating element, in particular a flexible element.

[0058] In one embodiment, the distance between the two protruding elements in the release position can be greater than in the locking position. It can be provided that, in the release position, the operator, and in particular the protruding elements, are held in position by the second mediating element, in particular the flexible element, preferably by its ends, in particular such that the protruding elements are moved away from each other. It can further be provided that, upon completion of (sufficient) actuation, the protruding elements move towards each other, in particular by spring action, and the respective (associated) operator assumes its locking position.

[0059] In one embodiment, the at least one projecting element, or the two projecting elements, can be configured to engage in the second locking area to hold the child seat in the storage position, or to engage in the first locking area to hold the child seat in the use position. Alternatively or additionally, the projecting elements can be slidable in the first locking area to allow for an adjustment of the child seat's tilt.

[0060] Preferably, the tilt adjustment allows an angle between the top of the seat surface element and the front of the backrest (in the use state of the child seat) to be set to at least 80°, preferably at least 90°, possibly at least 100° and / or to a maximum of 140°, preferably at most 125°, possibly at most 110°.

[0061] Preferably, the rail system comprises at least one (possibly two) guide rail(s) and at least one or two elements that can be guided in and / or on and / or along each guide rail.

[0062] The guide rail can be formed by the seat element and / or the guide element can be formed by the backrest. One guide element can be located on the right side and another on the left side of the backrest.

[0063] One guide rail can be located on the right side and another guide rail can be located on the left side of the seat element.

[0064] The respective guided element can be arranged below the side walls.

[0065] Preferably, each protruding element is arranged in a guide rail. This ensures a more stable locking mechanism in the use and storage positions, as well as improved folding and unfolding of the child seat.

[0066] The intermediate element can (additionally) be in operative connection with the Isofix system.

[0067] The intermediate element is arranged in particular on a part of the Isofix system, preferably on an Isofix element, which can be designed as a (type of) rail and is connected to the Isofix brackets.

[0068] The seat surface element can comprise at least one locking pin, preferably two locking pins. The at least one locking pin is in operative connection with the Isofix element and can engage in recesses (or, at a given time, in one of several recesses) of the Isofix element.

[0069] The at least one locking pin can be held in a locked position by the intermediate element, in which the at least one locking pin engages with one of the recesses of the Isofix element, or released into a release position, in which the at least one locking pin does not engage with the Isofix element. By actuating the actuating element, the at least one locking pin can be moved from a locked position to a release position, thereby releasing movement of the Isofix system by the intermediate element sliding on the Isofix element, preferably towards the front area of ​​the seat surface element, and releasing the at least one locking pin.

[0070] Versions without an intermediate element are also possible. Likewise, versions with only a first connecting element (possibly one on each side) or only a second connecting element (possibly one on each side) may be provided additionally or alternatively. In such versions, it may be that no Isofix system is provided, or that an existing Isofix system cannot be adjusted or can only be adjusted to a limited extent, or that the position of the Isofix system is adjusted in another way.

[0071] The above problem is further solved in particular by a method for configuring a child seat of the above type, wherein an inclination of the backrest relative to the seat surface element is set and / or an anchoring device is set, in particular its length, and / or wherein a folding state is set, in particular the child seat is transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0072] In this process, the functional and / or purpose-oriented features described above and / or below can be implemented as corresponding process steps.

[0073] It should be noted that some of the figures may reveal aesthetic components in addition to technical aspects.

[0074] The invention is described below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail with reference to the figures. These show:

[0075] Fig. 1a shows a schematic side view of a child seat according to the invention in the position of use;

[0076] Fig. 1b shows a further schematic side view of the child seat according to the invention in the position of use; Fig. 2 shows schematic side views of a child seat according to the invention in the storage position;

[0077] Fig. 3 shows a schematic side view of a seat element of a child car seat according to the invention;

[0078] Fig. 4a shows a schematic side view of a backrest of a child car seat according to the invention;

[0079] Fig. 4b shows an enlarged section of Fig. 4a;

[0080] Fig. 5a a schematic side view of a backrest of a child seat according to the invention;

[0081] Fig. 5b shows an enlarged section of Fig. 5a;

[0082] Fig. 6a shows a schematic view from below of a seat element of a child car seat according to the invention; and

[0083] Fig. 6b shows an enlarged section of Fig. 6a.

[0084] In the following description, the same reference numbers are used for identical and equivalent parts.

[0085] Figures 1a and 1b show a schematic side view of the child seat 2 according to the invention for mounting on a motor vehicle seat in the use position. The child seat 2 has a backrest 4, a seat surface element 6, an actuating element 8 (see Fig. 3), and an operator 10 (see Fig. 3) that is movable between a first and a second position, wherein the backrest 4 is pivotably connected to the seat surface element 6. A first position can be a locking position and / or a second position can be a release position, wherein the operator can be moved between the first and the second position by actuating the actuating element 8. The child seat is in an upright position, i.e., the backrest 4 is at least approximately at a 90° angle to the seat surface element 6.In Figure 1b, the backrest 4 is angled slightly backwards and the angle between the backrest 4 and the seat element 6 is greater than 90°, at least approximately 105°. The backrest 4 comprises two side walls 32.

[0086] The child seat can also have side impact protection 34 on the side wall 32 of the backrest 4 and an Isofix system 28, which has two Isofix brackets. The side impact protection 34 is preferably an outward-projecting element in at least one functional position.

[0087] Figure 2 shows the child seat of Figures 1a and 1b in its storage position. The child seat is in a folded position. Figure 2 clearly shows that the backrest 4 with its side walls and the seat element are designed so that they approach each other closely when folded, resulting in a comparatively small size for the child seat 2, enabling space-saving transport and storage. The child seat 2 can thus be folded between a usage position and a storage position when the operator (not shown) is in the release position.

[0088] Figure 3 shows the seat surface element 6 from Figure 1 or 2 comprising an operator 10, which is movable between a first and a second position, and an actuating element 8. The actuating element 8 can be attached to a lower side of the seat surface element 6 and can be arranged so that it is operable when the child seat 2 is fixed in the vehicle. The actuating element 8 can be arranged on the lower side, centrally in the front area of ​​the seat surface element, wherein the front area of ​​the seat surface element is the area that, when the child seat is attached to the vehicle seat, faces forward towards the driver's seat or passenger's seat.

[0089] The actuating element 8 and the (respective) operator 10 can be mounted on opposite sides of the seat element 6. The seat element 6 can further comprise a guide rail 14. The guide rail 14 can be arranged on a right and left side of the seat element 6, particularly in its rear section. The operator 10 can be arranged at the upper end of the guide rail 14. The seat element 6 can have two intermediate elements 22, which can be operatively connected to the actuating element 8. The intermediate elements 22 can be operatively connected to the actuating element 8 via a (long, thin, and straight) first intermediary element 24, which can have a round cross-section. The first intermediary element 24 can be made of metal and / or plastic. A second intermediary element 26 can be arranged on each of the two intermediate elements 22, which can be in contact with the operator 10.The second mediation elements 26 can be designed at least partially as flexible elements.

[0090] The second mediating elements 26 can be attached to the intermediate elements 22 by (each) at least one fastening means (e.g. screw), in particular by two fastening means, in particular by two screws.

[0091] The second mediating elements 26 can hold the operator 10 in a first position or release it into a second position. The operator 10 can comprise two projecting, e.g., cylindrical, elements that can be mounted in the guide rail 14 of the seat element 6. The seat element 6 can have a guide rail 14 which, together with the element 16 that can be guided in the guide rail 14 and is shown in Figures 4 and 5, forms the rail system 12. The guide rail 14 is preferably arcuate or designed as a circular arc segment.

[0092] The seat surface element 6 can include belt guides 30 on the right and left side of the seat surface element 6.

[0093] Figures 4a / 4b and 5a / 5b show the backrest 4 from two different side perspectives with two side walls 32 and a side impact protection element 34 arranged on one side wall 32. The backrest 4 comprises an element 16 that can be guided in the guide rail 14. This guideable element 16 is shown enlarged in Figures 4b and 5b. The guideable element 16 can be arranged on a right and left side of the backrest 4, in particular in a lower section of the backrest 4, possibly below the side walls. The guideable element 16 can have a first locking area 18 at its upper end and a second locking area 20 at its lower end. The first locking area 18 can be larger (or longer) than the second locking area 20. The second locking area 20 can be arranged longitudinally along the guideable element 16.This allows the child seat 2 to be tilted in the operating position. The operator 10 can optionally engage with either the first locking area 18 or the second locking area 20 when it is in the locked position. Preferably, the operator 10 is not engaged with either the first locking area 18 or the second locking area 20 when it is in the released position. The guideable element 16 can be arc-shaped or formed as a circular arc segment.

[0094] Furthermore, a side wall 32 of the backrest 4 preferably has an area (AirVent) in which the air can circulate through the side wall.

[0095] Figures 6a and 6b show a schematic underside view of the seat element 6. These figures show that each intermediate element 22 can be arranged on the Isofix system 28, more precisely on an Isofix element 36, which is designed as a kind of rail and is connected to the Isofix brackets. The seat element can have several (four) locking pins 38. Two locking pins 38 can be operatively connected to an Isofix element 36 and can engage in recesses 40 of the Isofix element 36.

[0096] The locking pins 38 can be held in a locking position by the intermediate element 22, in which the at least one locking pin 38 engages with one of the recesses 40 of the Isofix element 36 (see Figure 6a), or released into a release position in which the at least one locking pin 38 does not engage with the Isofix element 36. Actuating the actuating element 8 moves the locking pins 38 from a locking position to a release position and releases movement of the Isofix system by allowing the first intermediate element to slide on the Isofix element 36, preferably towards the front area of ​​the seat surface element 6, and releasing the locking pins 38 into the release position by the intermediate element 22 (see Figure 6a compared to Figure 6b).In Figure 6b, the intermediate element 22 is arranged closer to the front area of ​​the seat surface element 6 on the Isofix element 36 compared to Figure 6a, but does not yet release the locking pins 38 into the release position.

[0097] It should be noted here that all the parts described above, considered individually and in any combination, especially the details shown in the drawings, are claimed to be essential to the invention. Modifications to this are familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0098] It should be further noted that all parts and features described above, individually—even without additional features described in the respective context, even if these have not been explicitly identified as optional features in the respective context, e.g., by using: in particular, preferably, for example, e.g., parentheses, etc.—or in combination or any sub-combination, are to be considered independent embodiments or further developments of the invention as defined in particular in the introduction and the claims. Deviations from this are possible. Specifically, it should be noted that the word "in particular" or parentheses are intended to explicitly denote non-essential features in the respective context. Embodiments of the described device are, of course, also to be considered disclosed for the use of the device.

[0099] When areas (e.g., three to eight) are mentioned, the corresponding unilaterally open areas (i.e., at least three or at most eight in the example) should also be disclosed.

[0100] If different ranges are specified for the same parameter, ranges that extend between the respective minimum and maximum values ​​shall also be considered disclosed.

[0101] The term "element" is preferably intended to denote a coherent structure (or assembly) that may, in turn, be connected to at least one other structure (to form a potentially monolithic and / or internally immobile overall structure) or may be distinct from all other structures. Finally, it should be noted that this patent application (in the event of registration or grant: this patent right) aims to provide the broadest possible protection for the invention. Readers are requested to bear this in mind, particularly with regard to (intermediate) generalizations of explicitly disclosed features or combinations of features.

[0102] Reference symbol list

[0103] 2 child seats

[0104] 4 Backrest

[0105] 6 seating elements

[0106] 8 Actuating element

[0107] 10 Operator

[0108] 12 rail system

[0109] 14 Guide rail

[0110] 16 element that can be guided in the guide rail

[0111] 18 first locking area

[0112] 20 second locking area

[0113] 22 Intermediate element

[0114] 24 first mediation element

[0115] 26 second mediation element

[0116] 28 Isofix system

[0117] 30 Belt guide

[0118] 32 side wall

[0119] 34 Side impact protection

[0120] 36 Isofix elements

[0121] 38 Locking pin

[0122] 40 recess

Claims

Claims 1. Child seat (2) for installation on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the Child seat (2) has: - a backrest (4), - a seat element (6) wherein the backrest (4) is pivotably connected to the seat element (6), - an actuating element (8), - an operator (10) that is movable between a first and a second position, wherein the first position is a locking position and / or the second position is a release position, wherein the operator (10) is movable between the first and the second position by actuating the actuating element (8).

2. Child seat (2), in particular according to claim 1, for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat (2) comprises: - an optional backrest (4), - a seat element (6), wherein the backrest (4) is preferably pivotably connected to the seat element (6), - an actuating element (8), wherein the actuating element (8) is configured to allow at least one first setting and one second setting, wherein the actuating element is preferably movable over a total range of motion comprising at least one first and one second partial range of motion, wherein the first setting is preferably enabled by moving the actuating element into the first range of motion and / or the second setting is preferably enabled by moving the actuating element into the second range of motion, and / or wherein a transition from the first range of motion to the second range of motion, and / or vice versa, is preferably enabled only by overcoming increased resistance compared to the resistance in the first and / or second range of motion, and / or wherein the first setting is an adjustment of the backrest,in particular an inclination position of the same and / or a folding state of the same, and the second setting is an adjustment of a seat anchoring device, preferably an Isofix anchoring device, for anchoring on the motor vehicle seat, further preferably a length of the same, or vice versa.

3. Child seat (2), in particular according to claim 1 or 2, for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat (2) comprises: - a backrest (4), - a seat element (6), wherein the backrest (4) is pivotably connected to the seat element (6), and - an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a seat anchorage device, preferably an Isofix anchorage device, for anchoring on the Motor vehicle seat, preferably of a length thereof, which is configured such that an inclination of the seat surface element can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism, particularly in conjunction with a backrest of the motor vehicle seat, wherein the backrest is preferably freely pivotable over at least a partial range of a total pivoting angle until it abuts the backrest of the motor vehicle seat in use.

4. Child seat (2), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for mounting on a motor vehicle seat, wherein the child seat (2) comprises: - a backrest (4), and - a seat surface element (6), wherein the backrest (4) is pivotably connected to the seat surface element (6), wherein in a first state of the child seat the backrest is freely pivotable over only a partial range of a total pivot angle in order to adjust its inclination in use, and in a second state of the child seat is foldable and in an optional third, folded state of the child seat, is lockable, wherein the partial range of the total pivot angle preferably constitutes at least 5% and / or at most 45% of the total (possible) pivot angle and / or is defined by a, preferably curved, elongated hole.

5. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the child seat (2) is foldable between a use position and a storage position, in particular when the operator (10) is in the release position.

6. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the backrest (4) and the seat surface element (6) are guided by a guide mechanism, in particular comprising or formed by at least one rail system (12) are pivotably connected to each other.

7. Child seat (2) according to the immediately preceding claim, wherein the rail system (12) comprises a guide rail (14) and an element (16) that can be guided in the guide rail (14), wherein preferably the guide rail (14) is formed by the seat surface element (6) and / or the guideable element (16) is formed by the backrest (4).

8. Child seat (2) according to the immediately preceding claim, wherein the operator (10) can be arranged or is arranged in the guide rail (14), preferably at the upper end of the guide rail (14).

9. Child seat (2) according to one of the two immediately preceding claims, wherein the guideable element (16) has a first locking area (18) at the upper end and / or a second locking area (20) at the lower end, wherein preferably the first locking area (18) is larger than the second locking area (20).

10. Child seat (2) according to one of the four immediately preceding claims, wherein the rail system (12) is designed in an arc shape, in particular forming a circular arc segment.

11. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one intermediate element (22) is associated with the seat surface element (6), which is operatively connected to the actuating element (8), wherein the intermediate element (22) is preferably operatively connected to the actuating element (8) via a first mediating element (24), which is preferably a long and / or thin and / or straight mediating element and / or which preferably has a round cross-section and / or is preferably made of metal and / or plastic, in particular a rod.

12. Child seat (2) according to the immediately preceding claim, wherein a second mediating element (26), preferably an at least partially elongated and / or flexible element, preferably a transmission element, e.g. comprising or formed by a Bowden cable, a belt and / or a strand, is arranged on the at least one intermediate element (22), which is in contact with the operator (10) and preferably holds the operator (10) in a first position or releases it into a second position.

13. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuating element (8) is configured such that at least a first setting and a second setting can be performed, wherein the seat surface element (6) preferably comprises an Isofix system (28), wherein the second setting is an Isofix adjustment mechanism and / or the first setting is a folding mechanism for folding the child seat (2), wherein the actuating element (8) is a slider for actuating the Isofix system (28).

14. Child seat (2) according to one of the two immediately preceding claims, wherein the operator (10) is held in the locking position, preferably by an end of the flexible element, and assumes the release position by actuating the actuating element (8).

15. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the operator (10) comprises two projecting, in particular cylindrical, elements, preferably locking pins, which are preferably attached in and / or on the seat surface element (6).

16. Child seat (2) according to the immediately preceding claim, wherein the foreground elements are arranged to engage in the second locking area (20) to hold the child seat (2) in the storage position or in the first locking area (18) to intervene in order to hold the child seat (2) in the position of use; and / or wherein the foreground elements can slide in the first locking area (18) to allow an adjustment of the inclination of the child seat (2).

17. Child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuating element (8) is attached to the lower side of the seat surface element and / or wherein the actuating element (8) is arranged so that it can be operated when the child seat (2) is fixed in the motor vehicle.

18. Child seat (2) according to one of the three immediately preceding claims, wherein the distance between the two protruding elements in the release position is greater than in the locking position.

19. Method for configuring a child seat (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an inclination of the backrest relative to the seat surface element is set and / or an anchoring device is set, in particular a length thereof, and / or wherein a folding state is set, in particular the child seat is transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state.

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