Child restraint system with automated installation
First Claim
1. A child seat configured to be secured to a seat of a vehicle, comprising:
- a seat base secured to the seat of the vehicle;
a child receiving portion supported by the seat base;
a belt tensioning system incorporated into the seat base for receiving a belt that couples the seat base to the seat of the vehicle;
a leveling system incorporated into the seat base for leveling the seat base relative to the seat of the vehicle; and
a controller operatively coupled to the belt tensioning system and the leveling system,wherein the controller activates the belt tensioning system and the leveling system such that the belt tensioning system tensions the belt to a predetermined tension and the leveling system levels the seat base to a predetermined angle relative to the seat of the vehicle.
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Abstract
Provided is a child restraint system (CRS) with automated installation that provides automated feedback and control of seat installation angle, belt latching and tightening, and confirmation of correct install. The CRS utilizes sensors to monitor CRS base angle relative to level, confirm correct latching of the CRS to its base and then to the vehicle seat, and confirm tightening of the belts to the required tension to be crashworthy. The stepwise operation and confirmation of the installation procedure may be operated via button(s) or other tactical input, and relayed to the user via electronic visual display and/or audible means. All operations will be overseen and processed by an integrated control system, affording minimal user decision or interface. An intelligent latching device which can be adapted for use with an existing CRS is also provided.
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13 Claims
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1. A child seat configured to be secured to a seat of a vehicle, comprising:
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a seat base secured to the seat of the vehicle; a child receiving portion supported by the seat base; a belt tensioning system incorporated into the seat base for receiving a belt that couples the seat base to the seat of the vehicle; a leveling system incorporated into the seat base for leveling the seat base relative to the seat of the vehicle; and a controller operatively coupled to the belt tensioning system and the leveling system, wherein the controller activates the belt tensioning system and the leveling system such that the belt tensioning system tensions the belt to a predetermined tension and the leveling system levels the seat base to a predetermined angle relative to the seat of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A child car seat comprising:
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a seat base secured to a seat of a vehicle; an infant carrier removably connected to the seat base; a belt tensioning system incorporated into the seat base for receiving a belt that couples the seat base to the seat of the vehicle; a leveling system incorporated into the seat base for leveling the seat base relative to the seat of the vehicle; and a controller operatively coupled to the belt tensioning system and the leveling system, wherein the controller activates the belt tensioning system and the leveling system such that the belt tensioning system tensions the belt to a predetermined tension and the leveling system levels the seat base to a predetermined angle relative to the seat of the vehicle.
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