CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A child restraint system, comprising:
- a base portion, comprising;
a rotatable spool;
a motor configured to rotate the rotatable spool;
a first belt attached to the rotatable spool; and
a portion configured to receive a second belt;
wherein a first degree of rotation of the rotatable spool is configured to draw the first belt and the second belt at least partially around the rotatable spool.
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Abstract
Child restraint systems are disclosed. The child restraint systems can include a base portion and a seat portion. The child restraint systems can include at least one motor-driven subsystem for installing the child restraint system in a vehicle, such as a motor-driven tensioner and/or motor-driven leveler. The motor-driven subsystem(s) can be coupled to a power source, such as a battery pack. The child restraint systems can also include a microcontroller, which can be coupled to the power source and a motor for the motor-driven subsystem. The base portion and/or the seat portion can include a plurality of sensors in communication with microcontroller. The sensors can detect an installation condition and/or state of the child restraint system.
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Citations
41 Claims
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1. A child restraint system, comprising:
a base portion, comprising; a rotatable spool; a motor configured to rotate the rotatable spool; a first belt attached to the rotatable spool; and a portion configured to receive a second belt; wherein a first degree of rotation of the rotatable spool is configured to draw the first belt and the second belt at least partially around the rotatable spool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A child restraint system, comprising:
a base portion, comprising; a fixed track; a rail slidably retained in the track, wherein the rail comprises a mount for interfacing with a seat portion; a nut connected to the rail; a drive screw threadably engaged with the nut; and a motor configured to rotate the drive screw, wherein a rotation of the drive screw is configured to move the nut and the rail such that the mount moves relative to the fixed track. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A child restraint system, comprising:
a seat portion, comprising; a body; and an adjustable mount at least partially embedded in the body, wherein the adjustable mount is rotatable through a range of positions; a lock for securing the adjustable mount in one of at least two positions; and a child-restraining harness comprising a central strap, wherein the central strap extends from the adjustable mount. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A child restraint system, comprising:
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a base portion, comprising; a first mount; a base electrical connector; and a first circuit device coupled to the base electrical connector; and a seat portion, comprising; a second circuit device; a second mount configured to releasably engage the first mount to connect the seat portion to the base portion; and a seat electrical connector configured to mate with the base electrical connector when the second mount is engaged with the first mount to form an electrical path from the first circuit device to the second circuit device. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A child restraint system, comprising:
a seat portion, comprising; a frame comprising a back support; a belt extending along the back support, wherein the belt comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the second end comprises a latch, and wherein the latch protrudes from the frame; a spool, wherein the first end of the belt is connected to the spool, wherein a rotation of the spool in a first direction is configured to wind the belt around the spool to retract the latch toward the frame, and wherein a rotation of the spool in a second direction is configured to unwind the belt from the spool to extend the latch from the frame; and a lock configured to restrict rotation of the spool in the second direction. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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