Child seat

US8672403B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLVO CAR CORPORATION · SE

Inventors

• Kolita Mendis · Glendale, US
• Björn Wessman · Gothenburg, SE
• Robert Johnston · Vancouver, CA
• Andreas Zinn · Thousand Oaks, US
• Larry Abele · Cerritos, US
• Maria Hansson · Ventura, US
• Lotta Jakobsson · Åtvidaberg, SE
• Thomas Broberg · Umeå, SE
• Christian Guse · Torslanda, SE
• Stefan Berge · Mölndal, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 12, 2012
• Grant date: Mar 18, 2014
• Expiry date: Jun 20, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2002/2896
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a child seat for rearward-facing use in a vehicle. It comprises a back portion and a squab portion. The back portion comprises a force-receiving assembly, located at the shoulder region, which is of a more rigid material than a main portion of the back portion, the main portion being of a light-weight material. The force-receiving assembly comprises a first portion arranged at the first side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a shoulder portion of a child safety belt arrangement. The force-receiving assembly further comprises a second portion arranged at the second side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a child seat fixation means. The disclosure further relates to a child seat arrangement, a kit of parts and a vehicle comprising the child seat.