Child restraint system with belt tensioning mechanism
US12221014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2845
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child seat includes a tensioning mechanism that selectively applies tension to a seat belt to secure the child seat to a car seat. The child seat includes a base that defines a receiving region. The tensioning mechanism includes a bottom arm pivotably attached to the base within the receiving region and a top arm pivotably attached to the bottom arm. The tensioning mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration relative to the base. In both the first configuration and the second configuration, the tensioning mechanism defines a tortuous, nonlinear belt pathway. In the first configuration, the tensioning mechanism receives a portion of the seat belt, and in the second configuration, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the seat belt.
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