Modular child restraint system
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1. A modular child restraint system comprising:
- a seat comprising a seat hub having a circumferential lip and at least two detents; and
a base comprising a base hub having at least two retractable latches configured to engage the circumferential lip of the seat hub, wherein each of the at least two retractable latches further comprises a retractable, spring-loaded latch, with an engaging face configured to cause compression of the retractable, spring-loaded latch as the engaging face guides the retractable, spring-loaded latch under the circumferential lip, and a retaining face to engage the circumferential lip.
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Abstract
A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.
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1. A modular child restraint system comprising:
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a seat comprising a seat hub having a circumferential lip and at least two detents; and a base comprising a base hub having at least two retractable latches configured to engage the circumferential lip of the seat hub, wherein each of the at least two retractable latches further comprises a retractable, spring-loaded latch, with an engaging face configured to cause compression of the retractable, spring-loaded latch as the engaging face guides the retractable, spring-loaded latch under the circumferential lip, and a retaining face to engage the circumferential lip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A modular child restraint system comprising:
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a base including a base hub having a circumferential lip and a plurality of detents; and a seat including a seat hub configured to rotationally engage with the base hub and having at least two retractable latches configured to engage under the circumferential lip to secure the seat hub to the base hub, and to lock into the detents to prevent rotation of the seat relative to the base, wherein the seat hub further comprises a release lever to retract the at least two latches to disengage the seat hub from the base hub. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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