US7413249B2
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Child seat for a vehicle
Assignee: Prospective Concepts AG
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Filing: 2004-04-13
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Granted: 2008-08-19
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Expires: 2024-04-13
Abstract
Abstract The inventive pneumatic child seat ( 1 ) comprises a back part ( 8 ) and a seating part ( 7 ). The child seat ( 1 ) can be impinged upon by pressure from a pressure gas store ( 11 ) after the closing element ( 6 ) is opened. The child seat ( 1 ) automatically unfolds from an opening ( 5 ) in a back rest ( 4 ) of a vehicle seat, changes into the represented shape and is disposed on the seat ( 3 ) of a vehicle seat. Said child seat is configured in such a manner that the back part ( 8 ) can be supported separately, extending into the opening ( 5 ) when impinged upon by pressure from a pocket ( 17 ) and being secured therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruedi Leutert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A child seat for vehicles, comprising: an inflatable seating cushion; an inflatable back part; the seating cushion and the back part being adapted to unfold automatically in the presence of pressurisation and being stowable in a vehicle interior in a space-saving manner in an essentially empty state; wherein the child seat can be stowed in an opening in the vehicle interior, wherein the opening is adapted to be arranged in a backrest of a vehicle seat; and wherein in a pressurised state of the child seat, a part of an envelope extends from the back part into the opening in the backrest of the vehicle seat and wedges the child seat in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A child seat for vehicles, comprising: an inflatable seating cushion; an inflatable back part; the seating cushion and the back part being adapted to unfold automatically in the presence of pressurisation and being stowable in a vehicle interior in a space-saving manner in an essentially empty state; wherein the child seat can be stowed in an opening in the vehicle interior, wherein the opening is adapted to be arranged in a backrest of a vehicle seat; and wherein in a pressurised state of the child seat, a part of an envelope extends from the back part into the opening in the backrest of the vehicle seat and wedges the child seat in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the opening can be closed with a closure element in a flush and form-fit manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the child seat can be emptied with a vacuum pump.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 2 , wherein the closure element is adapted to protect the child seat in the stowed, empty state; and wherein the closure element is connected detachably or permanently to an underside of a seating area or a rear side of the back part of the child seat and when unfolded, positions the child seat in an opened state.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein a recess is present on at least one side in a shoulder region of the child seat for wearing a three-point belt or the recess is provided on both sides of the shoulder region for wearing a four-point belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the seating cushion and the back part are each separate air cushions which can be detachably connected to one another, or that the seating cushion and the back part are formed from a single air cushion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 6 , wherein the seating cushion and the back part are detachably connected with VELCRO® fastenings or press-studs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the child seat comprising the seating cushion and the back part is sized and shaped to accommodate a child's physical dimensions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 further comprising: means for pressurisation and emptying of the child seat, said means comprising: a pressure gas store; a vacuum pump; and a directional control valve which can be controlled with a pressure sensor and a control console with at least one switch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the envelope is gas-tight and has, in its interior, ribs which give the envelope an external shape in the pressurised state.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 10 , wherein the envelope is made from a PU film or a PU-coated, PU-laminated or PU-flocked textile material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The child seat for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein a removable cover is fitted around the seating cushion and around the back part.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
116 words
A child seat for vehicles, comprising: an inflatable seating cushion; an inflatable back part; the seating cushion and the back part being adapted to unfold automatically in the presence of pressurisation and being stowable in a vehicle interior in a space-saving manner in an essentially empty state; wherein the child seat can be stowed in an opening in the vehicle interior, wherein the opening is adapted to be arranged in a seating area of a vehicle seat; and wherein in a pressurised state of the child seat, a part of an envelope extends from the seat cushion and into the opening in the seating area of the vehicle seat and wedges the child seat in position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
116 words
A child seat for vehicles, comprising: an inflatable seating cushion; an inflatable back part; the seating cushion and the back part being adapted to unfold automatically in the presence of pressurisation and being stowable in a vehicle interior in a space-saving manner in an essentially empty state; wherein the child seat can be stowed in an opening in the vehicle interior, wherein the opening is adapted to be arranged in a seating area of a vehicle seat; and wherein in a pressurised state of the child seat, a part of an envelope extends from the seat cushion and into the opening in the seating area of the vehicle seat and wedges the child seat in position.
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