Juvenile seat with adjustable automatic locking barrier
US4456302A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat for securing a juvenile in a vehicle includes a seat for a juvenile occupant, a barrier positionable in front of the seat to limit forward movement of the occupant, a pivotal coupling between the barrier and the seat to permit hinged movement of the barrier relative to the seat, and a self-locking latch mechanism. The self-locking latch mechanism, when engaged, prohibits movement of the barrier in a first direction relative to the seat portion to limit forward movement of the occupant and permits movement of the barrier in a second direction relative to the seat to permit adjustment of the position of the barrier relative to the occupant placed in the seat. The latch mechanism is positioned intermediate the pivotal coupling and the barrier and can include an adjustable detent for variably positioning the barrier in one of a plurality of spaced relationships relative to the seat to accommodate occupants of various sizes.
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