Child restraint system and method for monitoring installation of the child restraint system
US7478875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child restraint system and a method for monitoring installation of the child restraint system are provided. The child restraint system includes a child seat configured to receive a child occupant. The child restraint system further includes a first sensor coupled to the child seat. The first sensor is configured to output a first signal indicative of positional angle of the child seat relative to a first axis. The child restraint system further includes a controller coupled to the child seat configured to receive the first signal and to calculate a first angle value based on the first signal. The controller is further configured to induce a first device disposed on the child seat to indicate when the first angle value is not within a predetermined angular range from the first axis.
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