Car seat recline mechanism with double acting actuator
US8123295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2875
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A car seat is constructed with a car seat member on which the child is transported and a separable base member that is mounted to the vehicle seat via the vehicle seat belt or latch anchor which is passed through side openings in the base member and trapped in a belt latch apparatus to secure the base member to the vehicle seat. The car seat member includes a recline actuation linkage formed with two pivotally mounted link members interconnected so that the upward movement of the recline actuator is translated into an intuitive release of the recline mechanism for adjustment of the recline angle of the car seat member relative to the base member. A level indicator is mounted on the car seat member to provide a positive feedback that the proper orientation of the car seat member has been selected for the rear facing configuration.
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