Apparatus for adapting a seatbelt for a child
US9376088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/1818
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for adapting an adult three-point seatbelt for securing a child, the seatbelt comprising a belt extending from above the shoulder to an anchor point connected to chassis of vehicle, and a clasp attached to the chassis on opposite side of an occupant of the seat, such that the belt may be drawn downwards and across the occupant to engage the clasp, thereby restraining the occupant with both sash and lap sections of the seatbelt, the apparatus comprising: a mat with side catches for engaging the lap section of the seatbelt and holding it down over the legs of the child, and a strap fixed to the mat and having a clip at a distal end thereof, for extending behind the child, and the clip for clippably engaging the belt extending from the drum, to bring the sash section of the belt down, over the shoulder of the child.
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